Asia Superyacht Night Monaco 2024

Once again, APSA welcoming sponsors, members and guests to the Asia Superyacht Night held on the rooftop of the Novotel Monaco. This year’s event was exceptionally well supported by nine sponsors: Asia Pacific Superyachts come onboard as Platinum Sponsors, and our Gold Sponsors were YACHTZOO, Hill Dickinson, Maritime Cook Islands, Setouchi DSM and Fema International. Our Silver Sponsors were Frigomar, Cayman Shipping Registry, and Superyacht Australia. The response to this year’s invitation was overwhelming, with over 250 APSA members and their guests attending.  The APSA ‘’Asia Superyacht Night has become known as one of the key networking events for the Asia-Pacific superyacht community at the Monaco Yacht Show.

The APSA Committee is delighted that the Asia Superyacht Night is proving to be such a crowd pleaser. Four of the Committee - Christophe Ceard (Vice Chairman), Alex Teji (Honorary Legal Council), Antony Cowie (Honorary Secretary) and Gordon Fernandes (General Committee) welcomed the Sponsors and guests to the 'Asian' themed event that encompassed the beauty of Thailand, Maldives, Malaysia, India, Indonesia, the Seychelles, Singapore and Sri Lanka.

Talking with the sponsors, there are a number of different reasons for their involvement in this signature event. Gordon Fernandes, APS General Manager and Co-Founder with Capt Charlie Dwyer, says, “Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) has built a network and a workforce of dedicated employees led by experienced yachting leaders, providing our clients with a superior level of service. APS is bringing to the Monaco Yacht Show new information on the Asia Pacific region. We are at Stand DS25, and we look forward to sharing with our visitors a number recent positive changes and new cruising attractions in Asia. We were proud to be the Platinum Sponsor of the renowned Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association’s ‘Asia Superyacht Night', and we look forward to meeting more APSA members and Captains during the Monaco Yacht Show”.

YACHTZOO was thrilled to be back again, Carin Zemel a Partner of YACHTZOO said, “We are pleased to continue our partnership as a Gold Sponsor of the APSA Superyacht Night 2024, marking our seventh year of commitment to this prestigious event. We are dedicated to showcasing the vibrant potential of the Asia-Pacific region to yacht owners and charterers alike. This event not only serves as a platform for networking with industry peers, but also allows us to deepen our understanding and appreciation of the unique opportunities these stunning destinations offer. Together, we aim to elevate the superyacht experience in Asia, fostering connections that drive growth and innovation within the industry.

Another Gold Sponsor, Maritime Cook Islands Eleanor Roi, Director of Business Development & Client Services, commented, “We are thrilled to continue our support as Gold Sponsors of the Asia Pacific Superyacht Association, championing their initiatives and driving growth within the Asia Pacific region. The recent superyacht summit in Hong Kong and the growth of superyacht registrations in the region show how important this region is to the industry.”

New APSA member Hiroshi Sakamoto, Executive Director of Setouchi DMO, said he was pleased to announce their collaboration with the Monaco event. “We eagerly anticipate welcoming superyachts from neighbouring Asia-Pacific countries to the Setouchi region, which includes the famous Seto Inland Sea, where they will have the opportunity to experience the 'Authentic Japan; Setouchi'. We very much look forward to engaging in discussions about the exciting world of superyachts in Japan."

Nazmi Topcuoglu, a superyacht surveyor at FEMA Marine said, “We are thrilled to be supporting APSA and their unparalleled work with the growing superyacht market in the Asian Pacific region. APSA's diligence in forwarding information and experience of the regional market is invaluable and essential for the continued growth of this luxury sector.  We look forward to meeting other members and professionals during the MYS, and giving future support.”

Alex Teji, Hill Dickinson Partners, says: “Hill Dickinson is a Founder member of APSA and we have been enthusiastic supporters from the very beginning. The Asia-Pacific is a hugely important growth market for the superyacht industry, and Hill Dickinson is pleased to be able contribute our professional expertise to the further development of the region. We have strong relationships with our South East Asian clients and colleagues, and we are looking to grow this segment of our market.”

Silver Sponsors include Frigomar who are sponsoring for a second year. Luca Santambrogio says that “Our company is very honoured to be able to collaborate with APSA, whose work and efforts we value deeply. We have not worked together for a long time, but our company is now looking forward to a long partnership, supporting the growth of the superyacht industry in the Asia-Pacific. We are delighted to be sponsors of this event in our 50th year of business, and we look forward to meeting many industry colleagues and new friends."

Kayla Martin, Senior Manager of Business Development with the Cayman Registry, said they were pleased to support APSA and their ‘profound initiatives’. We continue to partner with APSA and we look forward to the benefits of our collaborations. The superyacht Asia-Pacific region is continuously growing, and Cayman Registry remains ready to strengthen relationships and provide the highest level of support to this dynamic industry. Together with APSA, we are committed to fostering innovation, excellence, and sustainable growth in the yachting community across the region."

Superyacht Australia is another returning sponsor. CEO David Good is pleased to be cooperating with APSA once again, saying, "It is fantastic to get all our Asia-Pacific neighbours together in Monaco, the night before the show starts. The team comes together and we get to showcase our Australian businesses and superyachts to the global superyacht market."