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March 2025
Dear APSA Members and Friends,
While many of our members are in Palm Beach for the boat show, I am in Japan celebrating the start of Spring, along with the opening of the Japan International Boat Show. YACHTZOO and Creation Co Ltd, are here exhibiting at the show and so drop by to see us and we look forward to welcoming you. Based as I am between Monaco and Japan, it is here in Japan that the superyacht community will continue to grow in the future, especially with the new Superyacht Base Kobe which is now in development and will be able to accommodate any size yacht alongside, with stern to dockage for up to 80m.
Port Louis Marina recently hosted an incredible gathering of the highly esteemed Oyster World Rally 2025, with a total number of 21 yachts in the fleet this year, and circa 70 owners and crew onboard. Port Louis Marina in collaboration with the Victory Bar and the Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA), organised two fantastic drinks receptions to welcome the Oyster Yachts.
The Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit organised by Superyacht Times will be held on 7 and 8 May 2025 in the Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel, with the aim of increasing the visibility of yachting in the region. The Simmit which is the second edition will focus on the development of Asia as a superyacht cruising destination and how to get more Asian clients interested in the construction, purchase, and charter of superyachts.
Global Marine Travel is sponsoring the Oasis Lounge at this year’s Palm Beach Yacht Show along with Dockwalk, Yacht Chandler’s, Derecktor Shipyard, Engineered Yacht Solutions and Shipyard Supply. The lounge gives captains and crew a casual spot away from the bustle of the show to have a drink and a bite to eat, and catch up with friends. This is the Palm Beach show debut for the lounge, which will be similar to the Oasis Lounge at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. From 2025, Dockwalk will also partner with GMT at the FLIBS lounge.
New APSA member is Legal Strategies a full-service law practice headquartered in the City of London, with affiliated firms in Singapore, Hong Kong, Italy and Monaco. Specialising in international business law and dispute resolution, we advise a wide range of business leaders, corporations and entrepreneurs, private clients, business associations, and government agencies across Europe, Asia-Pacific.
The Japan International Boat Show (JIBS) is a four-day event is being held across three venues (20-23 March 2025). The Pacifico Yokohama will showcase over 190 exhibitors, the Yokohama Bayside Marina has 53 yachts on display in-water, and the Hakkeijima Marina Venue offers sea-themed experience programmes. Representing the superyacht sector, YACHTZOO and Creation Co. Ltd are leading the way and introducing superyachts to the Japanese yachting community.
The Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association was please to participate in an Industry Round Table Discussion organised by the Chief Executive Policy Unit (CEPU) to discuss opportunities for Hong Kong's Yacht Economy Development and Marine Tourism, that follow on from last year's Policy Address.
The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism (MoT) is working to reform the local travel and tourism industry, outlining key strategies tol focus on attracting high-spending travellers and developing high-value tourism products, as reported in a TTG Asia article published 7 March 2025.
Horizon Power Catamarans will take centre stage at the 2025 Palm Beach International Boat Show with the world premiere of the first PC60 to feature a Portuguese Deck configuration. The builder will enjoy a premium show position this year, with a dockside showcase located at Dock HPCDU, slips 288 and 289. Debuting the first Portuguese Deck layout, Hull 32, the latest in the wildly successful multihull PC60 model, adheres to the gilded rule of the outdoor lifestyle: maximized exterior deck space.
Sanlorenzo Asia-Pacific is set to make a strong presence at the upcoming Singapore Yachting held from April 10 to 13 at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, Singapore. As the leading name in luxury yachting, Sanlorenzo Asia-Pacific will present a curated selection of yachts, highlighting the brand’s signature innovation, elegance, and custom craftsmanship. This year, the line-up includes four successful yacht models, the SD96, SL96A, SX88, and Bluegame BGM75 and BGX73.
The government has made strides to enhance the country’s superyacht registry by signing a significant agreement with a Swiss company. This partnership, established through the Antigua and Barbuda Department of Marine Services (ADOMS), aims to promote and market the nation’s yacht registration services.
During the last 18 months, Plus Marine has been awarded three new projects in Neom-Sindallah Marina, Jeddah Central Development and Triple Bay Amaala. In cooperation with the Design Studio Luca Dini, Plus Marine created a unique custom-made pedestal for this project, for berthing megayachts up to 50m. These pedestals will be remotely metered through Plus Marine’s SmartCloud Software.
Burgess is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025, with this year also marking the 10th anniversary of the establishment of its Asia operation in 2015. Burgess’ Asia team had another good year in 2024, despite a combination of geo-political uncertainty, macro-economic challenges, and military activity in the Red Sea resulting in a generally slow brokerage market in the region.
The 2025 Superyacht Australia Soirée delivered an unforgettable day, welcoming 266 participants to experience the elegance of luxury yacht chartering while fostering meaningful interactions with genuine prospective clients. Presented in partnership with Benetti Yachts, the sixth annual event was hosted on Saturday 8 March at the newly upgraded Jones Bay Superyacht Marina, which has already experienced its first summer season following its reconfiguration.
Sentient International, a trusted independent provider of corporate and trust services, proudly celebrates its 40th anniversary today. Established in 1985, the business has evolved from a small corporate service provider (CSP) into an internationally recognised firm, known for its expertise, pragmatic approach, and unwavering dedication to its clients in the trust and corporate services arena.
The Southeast Asia Yachting Conference 2025 (SEAYC 2025) organised by ONE°15 Events and hosted at ONE°15 Marina, Sentosa Cove, Singapore will open with a high-profile keynote panel, featuring Marco Valle, CEO of Azimut|Benetti Group, and Arthur Tay, Chairman of SUTL and ONE°15 Marina. This exclusive discussion will provide invaluable insights into market trends, sustainability, and the evolving landscape of luxury yacht ownership and marina development in Southeast Asia.
