Integrated Marine Group wraps up the 2016/17 season after delivering refits for returning clients, hosting a charity golf tournament and supporting the Millennium Cup, and prepares for a busy 2017/18 season.
A Superyacht Australia report shows that superyachts injected A$103.7 million into the Cairns economy in 2016/17. Granting foreign charter rights could boost the region’s marine industry by 70 percent by 2021, creating jobs and driving investment.
Cayman Registry surveyor Jo Assael oversees new‑build inspections of a 98 m Abeking & Rasmussen yacht and a passenger yacht at Lürssen, ensuring compliance with safety codes and supporting quality standards.
CHEURAM Consulting Group opens offices in Singapore and Shanghai led by Teck Wee Ng and Dr Qin‑Yun Jiang, complementing Henning Schwarzkopf’s legal services and expanding superyacht consultancy in the region.
Australian companies made a strong showing at the Singapore Yacht Show, with Echo Yachts exhibiting the 46 m shadow boat MY Charley and Hanseatic Marine displaying the 77 m Silver Fast. The APSA stand facilitated networking between Australian service providers and Asian clients.
The IMO Ballast Water Convention takes effect on 8 September 2017, requiring ships to implement ballast water management plans, record books and discharge standards. Recreational vessels under 50 m may seek equivalent compliance. Rosemont Yacht Services offers guidance.
Simpson Marine launches EPOWER, a yacht finance platform offering up to 70 % financing for 3–5 years, fast approval, refinancing and lease options across Asia, supported by regional banking partners.
The 47 m superyacht Aquamarina underwent maintenance at Rivergate Marina & Shipyard. Captain Alistair Purves praised Rivergate’s technical expertise, climate, and crew hospitality, while the yard highlighted its world‑class facilities and past refits, including a pearlescent hull finish.
APSA hosts sundowner drinks at its Singapore Yacht Show lounge on Thursday 6 April (and Saturday 8 April), inviting members and visitors to network. Participating companies include Superyacht Solutions, Anglo Eastern Yacht Services, Indonesian Marine Services, Hawk Yachts, Integrated Marine Group and Lodestone Yachts.
Simpson Marine unveils its largest ever line‑up for the 2017 Singapore Yacht Show, featuring 13 yachts from Beneteau, Lagoon and Sanlorenzo across sail and power categories and offering special packages for prospective buyers.
