APSA Chairman’s Message 31 May 2023
Dear APSA Members and Friends
Hong Seh Yachting is a well-established luxury yacht dealer and broker in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia representing prestigious brands including Ferretti Yachts, Riva, Pershing, Sunreef, Boston Whaler, Schaefer and Zodiac. As a respected name in the yachting industry, Hong Seh prides itself in having a team of dedicated and experienced professionals who bring with them an unparalled wealth of knowledge in yacht sales and management services along with comprehensive after-sales service. As a subsidiary under the Hong Seh Group, we trace our lineage back to 1936, distributing marine and automotive materials. We are set to offer avid boaters the best in luxury, style, comfort, and safety in the premium boating lifestyle.
Ferretti Group is the world leader in designing, building and marketing luxury motor yachts. The Ferretti Group’s exclusive portfolio consists of some of the most prestigious brands in the world including: Ferretti Yachts, Pershing, Itama, Riva, CRN, Custom Line and Wally. The Ferretti Group yachts are distinguished by their excellent quality, safety, performance at sea, and design. Each brand in Group has its own unique charm which makes it immediately recognizable. Ferretti Group’s global presence throughout Europe, the Americas and Asia Pacific regions are supported by a sales and distribution organization with an exclusive network of 52 carefully selected dealers and yacht brokers who market our luxury yachts for sale in over 80 countries. Ferretti Group Asia Pacific services the markets from Japan to Australia/New Zealand with its sales and service centre headquarters in Hong Kong, as well as several representative offices and sales centres in Shanghai and other locations in China, as well as dealership presences in fourteen countries.
Founded in 1987, Horizon has emerged as the leading Asian yacht brand in the luxury yacht market and is known throughout the industry for its sophisticated craftsmanship, superior build techniques, and innovative technology. Horizon Group contributes to one-third of Taiwan’s total yacht exports and has elevated the country as one of the world’s top five luxury megayacht-building nations. Horizon has been honoured as “Best Asian Motor Yacht Builder” 14 years in a row, is recognized as one of the Top 10 Global Superyacht Companies by The Superyacht Report, and is the first and only member of SYBAss (Superyacht Builder’s Association) from the Far East.
German High Performance Water Sled SEABOB-CAYAGO Asia Pacific is building on its success during the Singapore Yachting Festival, and has continued to strengthen its commitments to dealer support and customer services by launching a service campaign in the APAC region.
Three days of celebration at the Viareggio and Livorno shipyards with owners, employees and officials in honour of One hundred and fifty years of values and passion for excellence, design and technological innovations. The shipyard was launched in 1921, and in the 1960s, with Lorenzo Benetti, the shipyard revolutionized the yachting world by switching construction from wood to steel: thus the modern megayacht concept was born, with the Delfino, Gabbiano and Mediterraneo series which became iconic boats.
The 34th edition of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) has cemented its position as the Southern Hemisphere’s leading boating and marine showcase, boasting impressive attendance, exceptional sales and a vibrant, festival atmosphere. Over four action-packed days, SCIBS 2023 attracted 47,345 visitors who flocked from all over the globe to view thousands of marine products, and an impressive 740 vessel line-up, including an all-time record of 315 boats on water and over 100 Australian, Asia-Pacific and World premieres.
Title: SEA Yachting Conference: Superyacht Panel Summary