2022

The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) has confirmed its annual conference, ASMEX 2022 will be held from Monday 16 th May to Wednesday 18 th May at the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort on the Gold Coast, Queensland. Now in its 11th year, the flagship Australian marine industry conference will continue to build on its robust reputation for delivering quality and current industry commentary plus offer invaluable networking opportunities among all attendees.

LJ Fiduciary proudly celebrated three decades of service in 2021 and Rob Burton, Partner and Head of Trust & Fiduciary reflects on some of the key events that have happened over this time.

Travel Cue’s holding company, Connect Group has been named one of Singapore’s fastest growing companies 2022 for the second year in a row. The Straits Times and Germany-based global research firm Statistica based this ranking on companies with an exceptional revenue growth between 2017 and 2020.

After almost two years of uncertain boarders and intense quarantine requirements, Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) is excited to welcome back international superyacht and pleasure craft crews.

The Board of Directors of Sanlorenzo S.p.A. met under the chairmanship of Massimo Perotti, and examined the preliminary consolidated results as of 31 December 2021 and the full year 2022 guidance.

Launched in Viareggio, the first Magellano 30 Metri is designed for the experienced owner and connoisseur who plans to enjoy long-distance voyages, whatever the weather conditions and in a constant dialogue with the sea. The Magellano 30 Metri takes this desire for freedom and expresses it in the form of unprecedented seakeeping and a design that offers a view of both the sky and the sea from every point on the yacht. The intimate relationship with nature is also respected in sustainability-related choices that aim to reduce the yacht’s environmental impact. The Magellano Collection is the Azimut Yachts line for yachtsmen who have a predilection for long cruises: Magellano is always smooth and safe at sea, with low fuel consumption and a wide range of speeds.

The Sri Lanka Port Authority (SLPA) will reclaim and add nearly 100 acres of landmass to the Galle Harbour, changing the Island’s contours.

Superyacht Australia, the peak body for the Australian superyacht industry, is excited to announce the date for the third annual Superyacht Australia Soirée as Saturday 26 February 2022 at Jones Bay Marina, Sydney, Australia. Benetti Yachts, one of the world’s largest and most prestigious manufacturers of superyachts, has once again signed as the Major Partner for the third year running. as has CEO Magazine as the Media Partner; Jones Bay Marina and Pantaenius as Event Partners and Fraser Yachts as a Broker Partner. Superyacht Australia Platinum member, City Index, is supporting the Soirée as an Event Sponsor along with Miele Professional.

Diane M. Byrne, the editor of MegayachtNews.com and the chair of the U.S. Superyacht Association–both of which are APSA Affiliate Association members–look forward to welcoming Asia-Pacific-based professionals back to U.S. shores this year. Diane is arranging in-person meetings at the Miami and Palm Beach boat shows, so if you are attending please reach out at[dbyrne@megayachtnews.com](mailto:dbyrne@megayachtnews.com)for details. Of particular interest are cruising and chartering destinations.

Not-for-profit SuperYacht Group Great Barrier Reef farewells manager Joanne Drake and welcomes Virginia Edwards to lead the group through the exciting challenges ahead as Australia’s borders open to fully vaccinated international superyacht crew and guests. Chairperson for the group, Kathleen Ferguson says, “Joanne Drake has done an outstanding job of steering the group over the previous six years and been instrumental in harnessing growth through some of the most difficult times our industry has faced. We now look forward to welcoming Virginia to continue promoting our incredible region as a premier superyacht destination for cruising and maintenance.”