Strategic marketing and innovative ideas are the focus of the new look Superyacht Group Great Barrier Reef committee. “We see 2023 as a global restart in destination marketing promoting the Great Barrier Reef and our members world class services with the support of our innovative new team” said Virginia Edwards, who guides the group as manager with the assistance of Business Administrator Carol Harris.
The MIA is pleased to announce the launch of the much-anticipated Superyacht Ready accreditation. Superyacht Ready is designed to help skippers and owners identify marinas that have the capacity and capabilities required to provide safe and adequate berthing for superyachts. Gold Coast City Marina is the first APSA member to receive the accreditation.It is available to Global Gold Anchor accredited marinas that satisfy the program’s assessment standards. For more information,[click here.](https://www.marinas.net.au/accreditation-programs/superyacht-ready)
SYBAss Winter Update 2023 included the thirteenth edition of the SYBAss Economic Report which again was compiled by Erik Floor, Eric Prinsen and Eric van der Knaap. All formerly working for the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), they compiled the report as independent advisors using data from Forbes, BCG, Wealth-X and SuperYacht Times.
The Water Revolution Foundation launched the first version of the highly-anticipated[Yacht Environmental Transparency Index](https://waterrevolutionfoundation.org/activities/yacht-environmental-transparency-index/) at METSTRADE 2022, and shared it with key members of the industry. The tool, which scores and compares yachts based on their environmental credentials, emphasises the operational efficiency of a yacht’s lifecycle and tackles ecological impact by benchmarking vessels against an average operational profile.
Sevenstar Yacht Transport is the first company to receive certification for its transport cradles from Lloyd’s Register, one of the most reputable marine classification societies in the maritime industry. This certification gives clients another assurance that their yacht or floating cargo is in the safest hands and will be delivered safely to any desired destination. Anywhere in the world.
Maritime Cook Islands (MCI), the Administrators of the Cook Islands Ships Registry, is pleased to announce the appointment of the newly formed Management Board – Moeroa Matheson, Paolo Favilli and Eleanor Roi. Effective from the 01st December 2022, the Management Board will serve as Co-CEOs, succeeding the role and responsibilities of the Chief Executive Officer of the company.
Düsseldorf Boat Show 2023, is being held from 21 to 29 January 2023 in Messe Düsseldorf. Some of the superyacht highlights include Sanlorenzo and Bluegame and Fairline which are all represented in Asia by Simpson Marine. Attracting more than 250,000 visitors, Europe’s largest indoor boat show is a true highlight of the boating calendar. For more information on the yachts on offer, contact us at[hongkong@simpsonmarine.com](mailto:hongkong@simpsonmarine.com)
With the Nautilus, OCEA Yachts has shown that an exploration yacht can also be an icon of design. Its pure, long lines gracefully blend into the scenery. Its broad picture windows and full-width master suite on the main deck embrace the most beautiful panoramas. Its large tenders beckon you towards discovery. The easy-boarding feature makes access to it so simple. Philippe Briand has put forward three lengths for this design but it is naturally up to you to determine the size of your OCEA Nautilus!
The Cayman Islands is a world leader in ship registration, remaining the flag of choice for owners of super yachts. The Cayman Islands Shipping Registry (Cayman Registry) is proud to be celebrating 120 years of maritime tradition and business in the Cayman Islands.
Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard(GCCM) recently announced that they are one of the founding Industry partners of the new Boating Industry Academy. The Boating Industry Association (BIA) has partnered with the Australian Industry Trade College (AITC) to establish the Boating Industry Academy, the first industry-driven program for high school students wishing to pursue a career in the boating and marine industries.
