2024

July

Asia Pacific Superyachts Onboard as Headline Sponsor

Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) co-founder, Gordon Fernandes, along with Captains Charlie Dwyer & Scott Walker, note, “We are excited to sponsor the ‘Asia Superyacht Night in Monaco’. We look forward to sharing recent positive changes for visiting superyachts and new cruising attractions in Southeast Asia at the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association event.”

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August

Asia Pacific Superyachts at Monaco Yacht Show

The mood throughout Asia Pacific and the superyacht industry has recently become very upbeat, with news of changing regulations favouring visiting yachts and new marinas on the way. Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) directors and teams are excited to share significant changes in person at the Monaco Yacht Show APS Stand DS25 (in the air-con Darse Sud Tent) and at Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association’s exclusive invitation-only ‘Asia Superyacht Night’ (Monaco) held on the eve of the Monaco Yacht Show.

A modern white luxury yacht cruises swiftly on deep blue ocean waters under a partly cloudy sky, creating waves as it moves.
July

Horizon Yachts: FD110 Series for US Market

Horizon Yachts is pleased to announce the launch of the sixth build in the FD110 series.Catering specifically to the U.S. market, this Cor D. Rover-design creates a hull platform to accommodate a supremely spacious interior, unrivalled stability and style to match. From the design studio of Cor D. Rover and Horizon Yachts, the FD Series offers advanced fast displacement motoryachts that blend modern flair with functional living and entertaining spaces.

A large white luxury yacht cruises through calm blue ocean waters, creating a wake. The sky is mostly clear with some clouds, and distant mountains are visible on the horizon.
August

Gulf Craft Majesty 120 at Cannes Yachting Festival

Gulf Craft Group and its prestigious superyacht brand, Majesty Yachts, are set to make notable appearances at the Cannes Yachting Festival and the Monaco Yacht Show. Majesty Yachts is poised to captivate audiences with the award-winning Majesty 120, highlighting the shipyard’s industry-leading expertise in building composite superyachts.

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July

HFW Comprehensively Yachts: July 2024

As the northern hemisphere’s summer season begins and the rush of pre-season work slows down, HFW brings you the latest edition of Comprehensively Yachts, collated by William Maclachlan (Partner) and Jessica Taylor (Legal Director) from their London office. Full of thought-provoking topics and analysis of current trends, the first article looks at the growing adoption of sustainable technology in yachting. This includes Feadship’s recently launched 60m Project 713, which will harness solar energy and has the capacity to also run on non-fossil hydrogenated vegetable oil, and Project 821, the world’s first hydrogen fuel-cell superyacht, we also take a look at what may be the next frontier in yacht propulsion: nuclear power.

August

Horizon Unveils the FD100

The latest FD100 is a fusion of ocean inspiration and the pinnacle of design in a five-stateroom and tri-deck configuration. Crafted by Horizon, this vessel hones the design of Cor D. Rover with a range of amenities that elevate the FD Series’ hallmark features, offering an intimate experience with the ocean’s elements.

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July

Simpson Marine Expands in Vietnam

Simpson Marine, Asia’s premier yacht dealership celebrating 40 years of business operations, is delighted to announce its strategic expansion into Vietnam in partnership with 02H20 Vietnam, represented by Alexandre Heng, a renowned yacht and jet sales brokerage company in Asia, and Sassy Nguyen, CEO of the SS&Sons Group, a holding company representing a number of prominent luxury brands in Vietnam. Under the ownership of Sanlorenzo, Simpson Marine continues to expand in new emerging markets in Asia-Pacific. Vietnam, with its stunning coastline of 3,260 kilometres and 2,800 islands with nearly 400 in the famous Ha Long Bay area alone, picturesque bays, and vibrant culture, presents immense cruising potential. The country’s rapid economic growth has fuelled affluence, fostering a burgeoning affluent class eager to embrace the yachting lifestyle.

A large, modern yacht with a dark hull is moored at a marina. Part of the yacht is covered in white protective sheeting, and scaffolding stands nearby under a clear blue sky.
August

GCCM welcomes JeMaSa for Major Refit

Gold Coast City Marina has welcomed the 50-metre Superyacht JeMaSa (ex-Plan B) for a major refit project. The JeMaSa refit project is being overseen and run by Juan Koegelenberg, Director of Liquid Yacht Support based at GCCM, and relies on the combined skills of the on-site marine trades.

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August

Indies Trader: Kite or Foil

Indies Trader believe they operate out of the world’s best location for watersports and offer some of the best kite and wing foiling experiences in the market at their private Marshall Islands hide-away, Beran Island which offers unparalleled access to surf, dive sites, fishing as well as the peace and quiet of private beaches given their location 1000’s of miles from any major population centres.

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