2020

[Sanlorenzo](https://www.simpsonmarine.com/manufacturer/sanlorenzo/)recently launched the first[44Alloy](https://www.simpsonmarine.com/newyacht/sanlorenzo/44alloy/), the new fast displacement superyacht with a length of 44.5 meters, entirely in aluminium, makes its official debut this year. The new model, features interior design – for the recently launched unit – by the Florentine architect Michele Bonan, and is being built at the shipyard at La Spezia, home of the Superyacht division. With 5 boats already sold and under construction, Simpson Marine are looking forward to seeing their two units sold to Asia clients later this year.

The Principality of Monaco and Informa confirmed they are working together to deliver an intimate, not-for-profit Monaco Yacht Show in Port Hercule in September 2020, with full details to be announced in the coming weeks.The proposed event will employ the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness and be dedicated to supporting the speedy recovery of the industry post COVID-19, providing an invaluable platform for designers, brokers, shipyards and other key players within the yachting industry to connect with their customers and share ideas in a safe environment.

Pink dolphin, sea turtle and black tip shark sightings are just some of the unusual and growing number of sightings of sea life in Thailand. Scientists attribute this to the absence of tourists and fishing boats during the Coronavirus pandemic, report Captain Charlie Dwyer and Gordon Fernandes, co-founders of Asia Pacific Superyachts.

The Catalano Shipping Indonesia team organised a charity day to get 200 urgent sembako (food parcels) to 200 families living in poverty, exacerbated by the Covid 19 situation. CSS reached out to Benoa Marina partners Pelindo Properti as well as three resident 55m superyachts to raise 26 million rupiah budgeted to purchase and distribute packs of rice, oil, sugar and eggs. Local suppliers such as Allegre also contributed baked goods to the efforts. Once the target was raised, the goods were packed and distributed over a two-day period to those in need.

The Maldives has announced an ease in lockdown restrictions starting from 29th June 2020. International airports will open in phases from 1st July 2020. Per the current plan, the first phase will allow arrival of private jets and visiting tourists,” reports Mohamed Hameed, Asia Pacific Superyachts director in the Maldives.“There will be health guideline to follow until a vaccine is available and these releases may change at any time, depending on the situation and the virus spread in the community”, Hameed added.

Islands such as Koh Samui are heavily reliant on the tourism and hospitality industry, and many Thais and non-Thai residents on the island have provided help to those most in need. Asia Pacific Superyachts and Sisters of Samui (SOS) have been working with food providers and those helping to fund purchases along with volunteers who organise transport and facilitate distribution.

SuperYacht Group Great Barrier Reef member – the crew of M/Y Spirit have been nominated for the International ACREW Crew Awards! The MaritimeMT Crew Awards have been developed to reward crew that have proven themselves to be the very best at their job. The Awards will be both a personal achievement and an industry-wide recognition of professional excellence.The Awards will be both a personal achievement and an industry-wide recognition of professional excellence.

The Vitelli family and the Azimut Benetti SpA Board of Directors are pleased to announce an important change in the Company’s top management team. On September 1, 2020, Franco Fusignani will hand over responsibility for the Benetti Division, to Marco Valle, who remains in charge of the Azimut Division, and will take on the role of Group CEO with full responsibility for both Divisions to ensure integrated business management.

Despite the ongoing implications of covid-19, AIMEX, ACMG and Superyacht Australia continue to promote Australia’s first-class marine services. The 2020 Australian marine industry awards remain open and the submission deadline has been extended to Tuesday 30 June to ensure that the time is right, and the stars of the Australian Marine industry can be honoured and acknowledged.