During the annual general assembly of the Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) on 22 September 2020, members approved of the appointment of Giovanna Vitelli, vice president of Azimut | Benetti Group, to the board.
World Famous Architect and Artist, Vincenzo De Cotiis, designed the interiors the interior of the new Magellano 25 Metri which made its world premiere at the Genoa International Boat Show.The Magellano 25 Metri premiered alongside Open your eyes, a short film by Gabriele Muccino (internationally best known for his first American film The Pursuit of Happyness, starring Will Smith), in which the yacht is celebrated as one of the most exciting works of art on the water. The latest from the Azimut shipyard, the new Magellano 25 Metri features interiors by world famous architect and artist Vincenzo De Cotiis and exteriors by renowned yacht designer Ken Freivokh..
MECTRA SYNERGY (M) SDN BHD is pleased to announce the opening of their newest branch office in Langkawi, Kedah on 1st September 2020. MECTRA specializes in shipbuilding supplies and ship repairs which includes electrical and mechanical services. Langkawi, also fondly known as the ‘Jewel of Kedah’, was given a World Geopark status by UNESCO and harbours pristine white sandy beaches and ‘Instagram’ worthy islands. We at MECTRA SYNERGY (M) SDN BHD aspire to drive Langkawi as the top yachting and tourist destination of the world.
A fascinating travel destination and a favourite of superyachts, the Maldives is one of the few top cruising destinations lifting Covid-19 restrictions and is proving to be a resounding success. Reporting from the Maldives, Mohamed Hameed of Asia Pacific Superyachts has some exciting news for the yachting/ superyacht global community about the Republic recently opening to foreign-flagged vessels, “Several superyachts are already in the Maldives and we know of four more yachts planning to visit soon – there are also many others inquiring at the moment”.
Owning a boat for the first time is a thrilling experience that opens your life up to a world of adventures on the water. There is no substitute for having access to a boat when the weather turns nice, and you can invite your friends and family for a day of fun on the water.
The Cluster Yachting Monaco organised a one-off Winter Open Day im the YCM Marina. More than 20 yachts were on display for sale or charter attracting 300 participants, all of them yachting professionals in the Principality.
The Asia Pacific region is absolutely sensational for a luxury yacht charter, but if you need convincing, then here are five reasons to consider a warm winter holiday in 2020.
GMT Global Marine Travel reports on research that adds credence to the growing belief that airline passengers face minimal risk of contracting coronavirus while inflight. A new study conducted for the Department of Defence also adds credence to the growing belief that airline passengers face minimal risk of contracting coronavirus while inflight. Globally, IATA has reported that there have been only 44 reported cases that may have been associated with a flight out of 1.2 billion travellers worldwide since the start of 2020. Even if 90% of the cases were un-reported, it would still be one case for every 2.7 million travellers.
