Chairman and Vice-Chairman Message 28 October 2024
Once again, the Monaco Yacht Show has reaffirmed its status as the world's premier superyacht event, further solidifying its role as an ambassador of Monaco, the capital of yachting. APSA was proud to host its annual Asia Superyacht Night which saw more than 250 APSA members and guests attending. The growing popularity of this event over the last three years shows how importance this networking opportunity is for the Asia-Pacific superyacht community.
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is next on the agenda, and APSA looks forward to catching up the 30 plus APSA members who are exhibiting or visiting the show. Celebrating its 65th edition, the 2024 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) will welcome at least 159 yachts above 24 metres, and makes FLIBS the largest in-water boat show in the world.
APSA is excited to welcome returning member, Camper & Nicholson who are an exhibitor at the FLIBS. This global leader was first founded in 1782 as a construction shipyard, and the Camper & Nicholsons name became synonymous with expertise, market knowledge, design and build excellence and effortless performance, the characteristics that are still echoed in the company’s core values today. Camper & Nicholsons has 10 offices around the world, and has its head office in Hong Kong which gives it a very strong Asia-Pacific connection.
Other news this month includes the expanded superyacht services by Praxis who has launched a new suite of solutions for yacht ownership, management and crew services. We look at some of the superyachts on display at the FLIBS that includes the Benetti Yachts M/Y Abbentures², the Diamond 44M unit making her debut on the American market, along with the Oasis 34M M/Y Grateful. Horizon Yachts will be exhibiting four yachts, the FD100, FD80, FD75 and E90 at their usual location at Face Dock, on Slips 600-606. While Ferretti Yachts will host the US debut of the INFYNITO 90, and premiere of the Ferretti Yachts 670, along with another eight yachts from Riva, Pershing, Itama, Custom Line and Wally, which are part of the Group’s brands.
Sanlorenzo recently unveiled the LIFE MYSTIC (Methanol for Yachting Sustainable energy Transition applied to Internal Combustion engines) project which aims to build the first green methanol bi-fuel superyacht by 2027, and at the FLIB they will be exhibiting Sanlorenzo’s SL120A, SL96A and SL90A, and two yachts from Bluegame the BGX63, and the BG42. Simpson Marine represents both Sanlorenzo and Bluegame in Asia-Pacific.
In Asia, YACHTZOO is redefining the yachting experience in Japan through its deep-rooted knowledge and hands-on expertise. As the first Western yacht brokerage to establish an office in Japan, YACHTZOO has been at the forefront of the Japanese yacht industry for over a decade. With a strong base in Kobe, and satellite bases spread around Japan, YACHTZOO has a long-standing history of servicing Japanese clients, offering both sale and charter options that are tailor-made, making YACHTZOO a trusted authority in the region.
Looking ahead, the Superyacht Forum programme (18-19 November 2024) will see more than 600 sector professionals from all the key names in the industry gathering in Amsterdam as they ‘Think Ahead’ toward key topics of tomorrow across three main themes – Sustainability, Enhancing our Industry, and Emerging Technologies. Finally, we have updates on the Asian boat shows happening in 2025, the Thailand international Boat Show (TIBS) and the Singapore Yachting Festival (SYF).
APSA looking forward to connecting with all our members who are attending the FLIBS. Suzy Rayment, our Executive Director will be there and you can connect to her on WhatsApp +852 96803511 or email her at marketing@apsuperyacht.org. Finally, APSA would also like thank the US Superyacht Association for their support, and APSA looks forward to working more closely with the US superyacht community in the future.
Best Regards Nigel Beatty (APSA Chairman) and Christophe Ceard (APSA Vice Chairman)