2023

Sanlorenzo S.p.A. announced that it has signed a binding share purchase agreement to acquire 95% of share capital of Simpson Marine Limited from Mike Simpson. The transaction, finalised on 7 December 2023, marks a strategic move that enhances Sanlorenzo’s direct presence in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The acquisition will maintain and develop the connections, expertise and experience gained over the years by Simpson Marine.

It has been another busy year for HFW, and the yacht team are delighted to present the latest edition of Comprehensively Yachts. Packed with topical comment and analysis this edition looks at the economic impact of Russian sanctions. Twenty-one months since the invasion of Ukraine, the yachting industry, having been hard hit by the sanctions has largely settled down and found new business to replace that which has been lost or turned away.

Germany-based yacht builders Dörries Yachts has unveiled the renderings for a new 70-m that will no doubt appeal to clients who wants a unique yacht with ‘wellness’ at the heart of the design, but also with Northern European build quality, and without the need to wait years to start the build. The motor yacht concept combines elegance, innovation, and unrivalled luxury to create a sleek and sophisticated superyacht.

StellarPM is offers a Remote Refit Service called StellarRENEW where pre-engineered modular manufacturing of custom yacht refit components provides quality parts built efficiently and cost-effectively. StellarPM creates concept designs, plans and photo-realistic virtual presentations to match a client’s vision and provides the necessary engineering and production planning to manufacture parts precisely.

Thomas Christoffel and crew aboard Paikea (Bavaria 37) crossed the finish line at 06:55 (UTC) 7 December, arriving just ahead the prize giving which takes place this evening at Prickly Bay. The 11th edition of ARC+ participants have received a warm and enthusiastic welcome in Grenada, and have been enjoying their introduction to the Island.

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The Hong Kong International Boat Show 2023 reported a positive response from dealers, exhibitors, and visitors. The organiser, Club Marina Cove, said the four-day event received the full support of the Hong Kong Boating Industry Association and its members. About 40 boats of the latest designs and makes from Italy, France, Britain, Poland, Finland, USA, South Africa, China, and Hong Kong were on display at the show.

APSA has been busy in November promoting the Asia-Pacific region to the global superyacht community at METSTRADE 2023. This year Committee members Christophe Ceard (Vice Chairman), Bryan Tse (Honorary Treasurer) and Gordon Fernandes (General Committee) were able to attend, along with APSA’s Executive Director Suzy Rayment. Christophe, who has been attending METSTRADE for the last 15 years said, “the event is definitely getting better every year, and I consider this to be one of the key events on the superyacht calendar.”

METSTRADE is the world’s largest trade exhibition for equipment, materials, and systems for the international leisure marine industry. Celebrating its 35th Anniversary, METSTRADE which is organised by RAI Amsterdam in cooperation with ICOMIA (International Council of Marine Industry), this year reported record attendance. Visitors came from all sectors of the industry: yacht builders, naval architects, refit yards, distributors, dealers, wholesalers, captains, marina owners and marine equipment manufacturers worldwide.