2024

Once again, APSA welcoming sponsors, members and guests to the Asia Superyacht Night held on the rooftop of the Novotel Monaco. This year’s event was exceptionally well supported by nine sponsors: Asia Pacific Superyachts come onboard as Platinum Sponsors, and our Gold Sponsors were YACHTZOO, Hill Dickinson, Maritime Cook Islands, Setouchi DSM and Fema International. Our Silver Sponsors were Frigomar, Cayman Shipping Registry, and Superyacht Australia. The response to this year’s invitation was overwhelming, with over 250 APSA members and their guests attending. The APSA ‘’Asia Superyacht Night has become known as one of the key networking events for the Asia-Pacific superyacht community at the Monaco Yacht Show.

The keys to the new OCEA motor yacht have been handed over to its owner. Araok II is a 32.70-meter OCEA Commuter 108. This ocean-going yacht is designed to navigate the world’s oceans and can comfortably accommodate eight guests and four crew members, providing excellent safety throughout. It is the first OCEA yacht to feature engines meeting the latest IMO Tier III emissions standards, allowing it to navigate without restrictions in all emission control areas.

The British pop star’s incredible live performance was the highpoint of the preview showcasing Ferretti Group’s 37-strong fleet with seven world premieres in Monaco. It was night to remember, with a spectacular live performance by Robbie Williams and the most beautiful boats in the world, all set in the magical atmosphere of yachting capital Monte Carlo, at the Yacht Club de Monaco.

The Singapore office of international law firm Hill Dickinson has joined forces with local firm PDLegal LLC in an alliance that allows both firms to extend their scope of services. The two firms have entered into a Formal Law Alliance, which received approval from the Singapore Legal Services Regulatory Authority and became effective from 1 August 2024. It will operate under the name Hill Dickinson PDLegal.

Sanlorenzo’s CEO Massimo Perotti credits his own customers as the inspiration behind his innovative new yacht – the 50Steel. “Some of our clients are part of what we call the Connoisseurs Club,” he explains. “It’s an informal space dedicated to the exchange of ideas and experiences. After Covid, some of our members started questioning me about sustainability at our shipyard, and I knew I had to listen.”

Gulf Craft, a global leader in luxury yacht manufacturing, unveiled its latest masterpiece, the Majesty 100 Terrace, at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2024. Presented by Gulf Craft’s Chairman, Mohammed Alshaali, during a press breakfast aboard the Majesty 120, this highly anticipated model builds on the legacy of the Majesty Yachts family.

The Monaco Yacht Show announces the focus of its annual opening conference, centred on sustainability within the yachting industry. Scheduled for September 25, 2024, at 10:30 AM, the conference will bring together journalists, industry professionals, and yacht clients for an in-depth discussion on sustainability in yachting. This session will spotlight current environmental challenges while showcasing practical and accessible solutions that demonstrate the industry’s tangible efforts.