2023

StellarPM has recently secured a new factory in Zhuhai, (PRC). The factory spans an impressive 16,000 square feet (1,700 square meters). Its primary purpose will be to manufacture interiors for StellarPM’s RENEW and New Construction projects. When completed in July, one of the first notable projects scheduled to take place in the factory is the production of a full-scale mock-up of the interiors of Destination ONE the 33-meter (108-foot) motoryacht currently under construction.

New marinas and shipyard facilities are coming online in Asia, and more superyachts are arriving, which is all adds up to good news for the Asia-Pacific superyacht community. The opening of ONE°15 Marina Nirup Island adds yet another berthing venue in the region, and with the local support voiced by the Indonesian Officials at the opening ceremony, bodes well for the future success of this new facility. Another success story for the region was the 10th Australia Tahiti Rendezvous, sponsored by Benetti Yachts, which drew a gathering of 27 vessels and attracted superyacht captains and crew from around the world.

Maritime Cook Islands is pleased to announce the appointment of Tiare Alice Story as the new Head of the Seafarer Training and Certification Department, effective from Monday, July 10 th 2023. Tiare Alice will succeed Eleanor Roi, who will prioritise her role as Co-CEO, refocusing on business development and client services.

The driving force of the industry in which Italy is the global leader, Azimut|Benetti Group has set up its own Academy, offering a holistic training approach and four action areas to promote the professional growth of employees and create new jobs by training the professionals most in demand in the yacht industry.