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2023

Sanlorenzo, one of the world's leading yacht builders, hosted an elegant launch event on June 14-15 at the Aberdeen Marina Club, Hong Kong for the highly anticipated Sanlorenzo SL90 Asymmetric yacht. The event, provided an exclusive opportunity for guests to witness the unveiling of this extraordinary vessel and experience its innovative design first-hand in an elegant and intimate environment.

This elegant 30m yacht was expertly crafted by Turkish shipyard Elegan and is a shining example of the Giant 100 series. The yacht was delivered in 2009 to the owner of the shipyard, who utilized her as a show vessel until 2013, when she was sold to new owners. As a showpiece for the shipyard, Blue Sapphire is a spectacular example of a vessel in her class.

Explore ONE°15’s NEW yachting destination that is nestled amidst crystal clear waters and surrounded by nature’s beauty, offering the perfect blend of luxury and adventure. Opening in July 2023, Nirup Island is the epitome of eco-luxury living. Located off Batam, Indonesia, it is less than 8 nautical miles from Singapore.

The Custom Line 106’ M/Y Étoile, a star both in name (Étoile is French for star) and design.  A masterpiece of aesthetics and comfort this creation comes from the Ferretti Group Engineering Department, supported by the expertise of Francesco Paszkowski Design for the interiors and the exterior styling.

Nestled amidst the sparkling waters of the Indian Ocean, the Ocean Diamond promises an enchanting yachting experience for charter companies around the world. Designed to offer luxury and hospitality, the Ocean Diamond offers an extraordinary escape where opulence meets the serenity of the sea in Sri Lanka.

The 2023 Australian Marine Industry Awards continue to recognise the outstanding achievers across three marine industry sectors and acknowledge deserving winners in nine highly competitive categories, showcasing excellence in the Australian marine industry.

It was with much excitement that the CharterWorld team returned to Gocek for this year’s TYBA Charter Show. Turkey has grown significantly as a luxury charter destination and Gocek’s D-Marin played host to yachting professionals from around the world once again, in May. This natural marina is rapidly becoming the hottest spot for Turkish yachting.

Have you ever wondered how to navigate the complex world of sanctions, and what it means for you as a yacht owner or yachting professional? Join the Megayacht News Podcast to shed light on the implications of US, EU, and UK sanctions against Russia and Russian citizens.

Dear APSA Members and Friends

Spring has been a busy time for APSA. The Southeast Asia Yachting Conference (26 April) brought together over 150 industry professionals, and the conference presentations can now be found on the SG Marine Guide channel. With over 9,200 visitors at the Singapore Yachting Festival, it was good to see Asia back in action and reconnected.

A trusted authority on elegant and exclusive luxury automobiles and yachts, Hong Seh was established in 1936 and has celebrated almost 80 years in the luxury motor industry and 10 years of marine excellence. Led by the father and son team of Alfred and Edward Tan, the Singaporean company continues to grow its yachting business with Hong Seh Marine.

Ferretti Group is the world leader in designing, building and marketing luxury motor yachts. The Ferretti Group’s exclusive portfolio consists of some of the most prestigious brands in the world including: Ferretti Yachts, Pershing, Itama, Riva, CRN, Custom Line and Wally.

German High Performance Water Sled SEABOB-CAYAGO Asia Pacific is building on its success during the Singapore Yachting Festival, and has continued to strengthen its commitments to dealer support and customer services by launching a service campaign in the APAC region.

It was a delight to be greeted by a sea of masts at the 4th Edition of the TYBA Yacht Charter Show 2023. Organised by the TYBA Yachting & Brokers Association, the five day event is run by members, who represent the majority of professionals in the fields of brokerage, charter, construction, and management of yachts within the Turkish yachting sector.

The 34th edition of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) has cemented its position as the Southern Hemisphere’s leading boating and marine showcase, boasting impressive attendance, exceptional sales and a vibrant, festival atmosphere.

HFW Yachting Industry Briefing Editorial: As we enter another Mediterranean yacht season, with yachts and crews engaging in last minute tweaks before owners and guests start their first cruises of the year, we are pleased to bring you a bumper edition of Comprehensively Yachts.

Oasis 34M is the perfect answer for owners in search of a dynamic, less formal lifestyle and a thrilling experience on the water. Embracing the five key features that have made the Oasis Deck® concept such a success, this is a superyacht that promises limitless freedom, conviviality, and a uniquely informal lifestyle.

 

Simpson Marine are pleased to announce the official launch of the Simpson Superyachts website,  www.simpsonsuperyachts.com. This brand new website been designed to provide our clients looking for bigger yachts with a seamless and user-friendly experience, allowing them to explore the world of superyachts with ease.

The Thai Yachting Business Association (TYBA) has announced the third edition of their highly successful The Thailand Charter Week to be held from the 16th to 19th of November 2023 and will again be hosted by the Phuket Yacht Haven Marina. The Thailand International Boat Show, follows from 11th to 14th of January 2024.

Gold Coast based youth sailor Xavier Doerr is attempting one of the most challenging solo sailing campaigns, a non-stop, unassisted, solo circumnavigation of Australia in GCCM his 21-foot Mini Transat Carbon Fibre Race Yacht called GCCM: Gold Coast City marina.

Australia’s world-renowned Rivergate Marina and Shipyard is going on the market to advance the next phase of its continuing development. The multi award-winning facility, located on the Brisbane River on Australia’s east coast, has been recognised as a top three global superyacht refit destination and is one of the busiest shipyards in the southern hemisphere.