APSA offered exhibitors a package for the 2017 Monaco Yacht Show, including advertising in the APSA Cruising Guide and Telegraph and sponsorship of the APSA cocktail reception. Limited slots were available, encouraging early booking.
SYGGBR and industry partners promoted Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef at the 5th Australian Tahiti Rendezvous. Activities included a Captain’s Lunch, BBQ cook-off and cultural performances, positioning Cairns as a gateway for South Pacific cruising.
M Yachts promoted summer charter specials aboard a Sunseeker 60 in Hong Kong, offering four-hour and eight-hour packages. The company also partnered with Rumple & Friends to organise themed children’s parties on board.
YACHTZOO’s Tokyo office sold the 32 m motor yacht INDIGO to a Japanese client. The steel-hulled yacht with aluminium superstructure has a 4,000 nm range and will continue to charter globally while being based in Japan for the Rugby World Cup and 2020 Olympics.
A day-by-day log of a five-day charter aboard the phinisi-style superyacht Dunia Baru from Bali to Labuan Bajo. Highlights include gourmet dining by Chef Tom, visits to Satonda crater lake, Komodo National Park, Pink Beach and opportunities for diving, snorkelling and kayaking.
Rivergate Marina & Shipyard completed a five-year survey and refit of the 46 m expedition yacht MY QING. The article highlights the vessel’s long-range capabilities, variable pitch drive system and environmental ethos, along with Rivergate’s world-class service.
Burgess appointed Dominic Millman as managing director for Asia while retaining his sales role in London. Millman brings 14 years of brokerage experience and will lead Burgess’ expansion in the Asian market. Richard Lambert moves to head of sales.
YPI CEO Laurent Debart hosted a forum for Chinese entrepreneurs visiting London, presenting European superyacht lifestyle opportunities. He invited guests to the Monaco Yacht Show and YPI’s 45th anniversary celebration, fostering connections between Chinese clients and European shipyards.
YPI appointed Liz To as its Asia Chief Representative. Growing up in Sai Kung and holding a pleasure yacht captain’s licence, she previously launched YPI’s operations in Asia and managed a 40 m Feadship. She will lead the company’s activities across the region.
SYL Japan reported that it recovered its investment in the 2017 Singapore Yacht Show within three hours thanks to a charter booking by a Japanese businessman. The show generated additional charters and new-build enquiries, marking the company’s best year.
