Australia and the broader Asia Pacific region’s growing superyacht movement will be celebrated when the fourth edition of Australian Superyacht Rendezvous is staged on 17 and 18 May 2024 at Australia’s most awarded marina, Gold Coast City Marina and Shipyard (GCCM) in Queensland, Australia.
Twenty-one Australian industry representatives travelled to Port Denarau, Fiji to participate in the third annual Australia-Fiji Rendezvous sponsored by Benetti Yachts and held on August 25, 2023. Ten superyachts were in attendance on the day, however due to the busy season in Fiji a total of 19 superyachts were engaged during the three days that included the locally organized Superyacht Gathering. All vessels were eager to receive updates on visiting Australia, with most planning on travelling to either Australia or New Zealand for maintenance and refit work in the next two months.
Involving the largest fleet of Horizon yachts to date, an impressive 25, and around 125 guests, the 2023 Horizon Yacht Owners’ Rendezvous will take place 6 to 9 November at the magnificent Coral Sea Marina Resort, Airlie Beach.
The Hong Kong International Boat Show starting on the November 30 and running to the December 3 offers visitors an exciting four-day programme at the Club Marina Cove, Sai Kung, Hong Kong. The popular show has for the past two decades provided a unique platform for dealers and buyers to interact and share the latest designs and developments in boating.
Sanlorenzo S.p.A. announced that it has signed a binding share purchase agreement to acquire 95% of share capital of Simpson Marine Limited from Mike Simpson. The transaction, finalised on 7 December 2023, marks a strategic move that enhances Sanlorenzo’s direct presence in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The acquisition will maintain and develop the connections, expertise and experience gained over the years by Simpson Marine.
The 2023 Horizon Yacht Australia Owners’ Rendezvous brought 10 Horizon yachts and 100 guests to Airlie Beach, in the stunning Whitsundays, for a fifth year of laughter, libations and, of course, the Long Table Lunch. Nestled in the heart of the Whitsundays, Airlie Beach is a paradise of white sand and turquoise waters, perfect for celebrating all things yachting and why this stunning location has been the home of the Horizon Yacht Australia (HYAUS) Owner’s Rendezvous for the past five years and counting.
The new Ferretti Group Superyacht Yard headquarters were inaugurated in Ancona at a solemn ceremony attended by representatives of institutions and authorities from the shipbuilding and maritime sector. The ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Authorities and Ferretti Group CEO Alberto Galassi who officially opened this new area in the Superyacht Yard, which is now ready to become an important strategic and operating hub.
Germany-based yacht builders Dörries Yachts has unveiled the renderings for a new 70-m that will no doubt appeal to clients who wants a unique yacht with ‘wellness’ at the heart of the design, but also with Northern European build quality, and without the need to wait years to start the build. The motor yacht concept combines elegance, innovation, and unrivalled luxury to create a sleek and sophisticated superyacht.
Burgess is excited to announce superyacht charters available in the Asia-Pacific region: with both **STARLUST and WANDERLUST**is available from December onwards in the Maldives and Thailand,
