Australia’s large full-custom superyacht builder Echo Yachts announce the launch of their latest newbuild superyacht: 56m aluminium catamaran Adventure & Support Yacht ‘M/Y Charley 2’. Charley 2 is the largest catamaran motoryacht built in Australia and the second largest Echo Yachts superyacht created at the Echo Marine Group shipyard near Fremantle, in Western Australia.
The Board of Directors of Ferretti SpA reviewed and approved the Group’s H1 2023 consolidated financial results. With a margin of 14.7% and an Adjusted EBITDA of €83.4 million Ferretti Group presents a very strong performance in H1 2023. The order backlog was at €1.4 billion, an increase of 15.8% when compared to H1 2022.
It was a historic moment as two superyachts were docked together at Clearvac Engineering refit facilities in Bangkok. M/Y Annabella, is the latest addition to Clearvac’s list of prestigious clients, and she sounded three loud blasts of her horn in appreciation to the river traffic that patiently waited while the superyacht docked along-side M/Y Nonni II, a 55-meter Italian luxury superyacht already undergoing maintenance inside the adjacent dry dock. This marks the first time in the history that the Bangkok Dock has had two superyachts simultaneously conducting refit services, further cementing Clearvac’s position as a leading player within the super yacht industry in Asia.
Debuting on the Australian market, the latest FD80 features a custom interior design by Cor D. Rover. The most successful model in the builder’s popular high-volume Fast Displacement (FD) Series of motor yachts, the FD80 balances style and space with superyacht amenities. Each FD Series build is unique and this latest FD80 is no exception.
To cater to an increasing business portfolio and a more complex yacht insurance market The George Group, in partnership with Howden, Christy Lai has joined the team and with her background in insurance and administration, she will be assisting Daniel Chong in looking after clients’ needs.
The three-day Lantau Yacht Club (LYC) Boat Show held from 3 to 5 November 2023 under the theme ‘Festa Nautica’ presented 14 most yacht brands and seven dealerships. Officiating at the opening ceremony were Ivan Lee, Executive Vice President, Operations at HKR International Limited, David Lee, Director of Hong Kong Property at CITIC Pacific Limited, Franklin Mak, Senior Vice President, Hospitality Operations at HKR International Limited, along with representatives from Princess Yachts Greater China, Nextwave Yachting, and Simpson Marine.
The Asia-Pacific is back in action with Hong Kong, Thailand, and Singapore all hosting boat shows in the coming months. In early 2024 Australia and New Zealand will hold their annual soirées and international boat shows, so there is a lot to look forward in the coming year, so make sure you put these date in your calendar now.
APSA was delighted to welcome 200 APSA members and guests to the Asia Superyacht Night in Monaco.Held on the eve of the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) the demand for invites showed just popular the the event has become and is a hot ticket item amongst not just the Asia-Pacific superyacht community but also the global yacht industry. The evening showcased the unique beauty of the Cook Islands, and our special thanks go to the Cook Island dancers whose engaging performances created the perfect island vibe.
The yachting industry is experiencing steady growth, which is coming along with increasing requirements for highly professional management services. At the same time, the owners of sophisticated luxury yachts are confronted with new challenges, as the interest in environmental friendliness as well as technical developments, such as automation and smart technologies, is rising. Newly formed yacht management company BSM Yachting, member of the Schulte Group, is aiming to bring the yacht ownership experience to a new level in today’s complex environment.
