Stringent government regulations have posed a barrier for foreign-flagged charter growth in Thailand. However, as governments across ASEAN countries continue to explore the benefits of yacht chartering at the economic front, yacht chartering in Thailand could witness substantial growth.
The sudden wave of the Covid19 pandemic has caused major worldwide travel disruptions, heavily affecting business operations of many companies around the world. As a result, massive reduction in commercial flight availability and capacity presented a major challenge in executing crew changes, with high number of personnel stranded on board vessels or sites for many months.
Duthie Lidgard (Jnr) was recently appointed as a partner and MD of Catalano Shipping Services (CSS) NZ. “I am thrilled to bring this international brand, with so much history and experience in yachting into NZ, particularly at this time when the international spotlight is shining on us”, said Lidgard. “The timing was perfect and we are excited at what we are going to be able to do.” APSA asked Duthie Jr a few questions about how he came into boating and what attracted him to represent AGent by Catalano Group in New Zealand:
Sanlorenzo represented by Simpson Marine is delighted to announce the sale of yet another Sanlorenzo SL102 Asymmetric to North Asia. The Asymmetric concept has proved to be a tremendous success worldwide pushing yacht design boundaries to their limits by a substantial change in the yacht’s visual dynamics with her full width body to port and exterior companionway maintained solely on the starboard side.
Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) has now completed the construction of expansive new undercover hardstand areas with additional blasting and painting facilities to meet growing demand from 50ft-plus vessels.
Travel Cue has been organising regular charter flights to key ports in an outstanding humanitarian effort to bring seafarers home. In the past one month, Travel Cue has successfully organised in excess of 25 charter flights, moving more than 3000 passengers, to assist their clients and collaborate with key partners to bring seafarers home during these difficult times.
Mectra Synergy (M) Sdn Bhd have recently been appointed as an agent by Duramax Marine USA.Duramax Marine is the manufacturer of the world-renowned Johnson Cutlass bearing which has proven itself for years. No other water lubricated bearing is used in more vessels than the Johnson cutlass rubber bearing. It has set the industry standards for decades especially in the harshest working environments, thereby earning the trust of marine professionals. The performance and operating characteristics of these resilient bearings are unique when compared to other water-lubricated bearings. With 90% of U.S. Navy surface ships and submarines running with this same water-lubricated bearing technology.
Stranded at sea due to the COVID-19 crisis, 210 seafarers from 65 different vessels were successfully repatriated to their homes from Amsterdam (AMS) to Manila (MNL) on a chartered aircraft organized entirely by Global Marine Travel’s dedicated team of travel experts.
Amendments to the guidelines in respect of the Malta Yacht Leasing Arrangement (hiring of pleasure yachts).
