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September 2025
Yacht Club de Monaco hosted the 5th Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous on 21-22 September 2025, organised by MC Monaco, a consulting firm specialised in the development and management of marinas, yacht clubs and sailing schools. With the support of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and renowned partners including Bombardier, MB92 Group and the Italian Yacht Masters association, the event gathered an international ecosystem of marinas for two days of exchanges, innovations and cooperation.
Dear APSA Members and Friends
The Monaco Yacht Show has come and gone, and APSA’s Asia Superyacht Night (ASYN) continues to draw a crowd. I am delighted with the way that this event has grown over the years: it continues to be such a popular event with the Asia-Pacific superyacht community, and is a great way to start the Monaco Yacht Show; and this year’s party was the largest we have ever done.
Following the success of its partnership with specialist recruitment business Insignia Crew, Praxis is expanding its network of strategic partners to further strengthen its support for yacht owners, family offices and captains. The partnerships with Travel Cue and MIMO Connect, represent a natural evolution of Praxis’ holistic approach to yacht and crew management. Both introduces specialist expertise in two key areas: crew travel logistics and onboard connectivity.
Fema Marine specialises in refit project management and equipment supply, and two of their recent major projects were on show in Monaco. They included the extensively refitted 72-metre Dunya superyacht Axioma, and the drydock works on the 82-metre Oceanco superyacht Alfa Nero.
Teji | Cowie Superyacht Lawyers announce their formation and new practice, specialising in legal matters relating to the superyacht sector. Founded by experienced lawyers and legal experts, Antony Cowie and Alex Teji, the firm offers legal insight for those involved with the complex world of superyachts.
Superyacht Australia is thrilled to announce the launch of the Sydney Charter Show, to be held for the first time in 2026 at Sydney’s Jones Bay Superyacht Marina. Australia is home to the largest charter fleet in the Asia-Pacific region, making it the obvious choice to host the region’s premiere Charter Show. The exclusive, invitation-only two-day event, will be held on Sunday 22 and Monday 23 February, create a dedicated platform to showcase the superyacht charter industry across Australia and the South Pacific, while positioning Sydney Harbour as a premier global charter destination.
In an historic milestone in the development of Indonesia’s first international full-service marina, the official name is today unveiled as Bali Gapura Marina by PT Marina Development Indonesia (MDI) and PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Pelindo). The new marina in Bali, which will offer 180 berths including superyacht capacity by Q3 2026, is currently under construction, following its ground-breaking on 22 May 2025.
Benetti Lady Estey, the new B.Now 67M with Oasis Deck®, is a milestone 67-metre yacht that combines transformative onboard spaces with a tailor-made layout and interior style. The yacht, which draws on Benetti’s Steel Legacy – a deep expertise building steel-hulled superyachts to over 100 metres LOA – embodies every aspect of the Shipyard’s ethos: to create sensational owner and guest experiences in a design that combines form and function with finishing to the highest quality.
Ferretti Group attends the Monaco Yacht Show in grand style with a fleet of six magnificent yachts, led by Riva 112’ Dolcevita Super making her world premiere. Launched in La Spezia last July, this yacht offers a new concept of liveability on board, amplifying the spaces and transforming the cruising experience into a perfect blend of elegance and comfort. Her main strengths, in line with demand from owners, are the expansive outdoor spaces, where the desire for connection with the water finds its ultimate expression.
Sunreef Yachts proudly unveiled the 100 Sunreef Power — a revolutionary 100-foot catamaran that redefines what it means to experience life at sea. With an extraordinary beam of 13.5 metres and a staggering 557 square metres of total living space, this yacht is more than a vessel — it’s a vision of freedom, elegance, and innovation.
Sanlorenzo Asia-Pacific (APAC) is proud to announce the delivery of the first Sanlorenzo SL86 Asymmetric (SL86A) to the Asia-Pacific region, celebrating another milestone in the Italian shipyard’s growth across the world’s most dynamic and fastest-growing yacht markets. This landmark delivery highlights Sanlorenzo’s dedication to delivering cutting-edge design and bespoke Italian craftsmanship to discerning Asian clients.
Horizon Yachts proudly announces a major milestone with the arrival of FD80 Hull 15, the first FD80 to enter the European market, and premiere at the Monaco Yacht Show. Celebrating the custom FD80 signature interior styling by Cor D. Rover, this motoryacht showcases, a high-volume, soft minimalist interior that blends elegant materials and thoughtful layouts to create a serene and sophisticated onboard experience.
Following two successful editions in Hong Kong, the APSS now turns its attention to Japan, which is gaining momentum as a superyacht destination. Japan is welcoming an increasing number of visiting yachts each year, supported by government initiatives, new marina developments, evolving regulations, and an expanding network of local service providers.
The theme Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity of World Maritime Day, organised by the International Maritime Organization, reflects the vital role the Ocean plays on the day Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) gathered a hundred superyacht captains and international experts for the 29th Captains’ Forum entitled Leading today ahead of tomorrow.
The Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association(APSA) AGM 2025 was held on the 23 September 2025, at the Novotel Monaco. Committee members present were Nigel Beatty (Chairman) Yachtzoo Japan, Christophe Ceard (Vice Chairman) BSM Yachting, Antony Cowie (Honorary Secretary) Cowie and Co, Alex Teji (Honorary Legal Counsel) Teji and Cowie, Gordon Fernandes (General Committee) Asia Pacific Superyachts, and Luca Santambrogio (General Committee) Frigomar srl.
