The International Charter Expo know as ICE 24 Expo is a B2B Charter show that puts people first with its matchmaking software that allows exhibitors and attendees to pre-arrange meetings in advance of the show. Now in its ninth edition the event was relocated from Croatia to Amsterdam this year ahead of METSTRADE running from the13-15 November.
On 19 November 2024, the inaugural Women’s Yachting Awards took centre stage at METSTRADE in Amsterdam, recognising the remarkable contributions of women across the yachting industry.
Once again, the Monaco Yacht Show has reaffirmed its status as the world’s premier superyacht event, further solidifying its role as an ambassador of Monaco, the capital of yachting. APSA was proud to host its annual Asia Superyacht Night which saw more than 250 APSA members and guests attending. The growing popularity of this event over the last three years shows how importance this networking opportunity is for the Asia-Pacific superyacht community.
Lantau Yacht Club (LYC) Boat Show– Festa Nautica 2024 commenced on a high note, captivating attendees with its grand opening ceremony held on 25 October. With visitors flocking to the event, joining the celebration of yachting excellence and luxury maritime lifestyle. The event showcased an impressive array of yachts from prestigious brands, including Absolute, Azimut, Beneteau, Capoforte, De Antonio, Dufour, Fountaine-Pajot, Leopard, Nautique, Prestige, Saxdor, and Sunseeker, drawing attention from both local and international yachting enthusiasts. The 5 Gold Anchor Marina provided a stunning backdrop for this vibrant gathering, reinforcing Hong Kong’s status as a premier destination for yachting.
Camper & Nicholsons is the global leader in all luxury yachting activities, specialising in the sale, purchase, charter, marketing, management and construction of the finest yachts in the world. First founded in 1782 as a construction shipyard, the Camper & Nicholsons name became synonymous with expertise, market knowledge, design & build excellence and effortless performance, characteristics that are still echoed in the company’s core values today.
Hot on the heels of rolling out its new Safety Management System for yacht and superyacht owners, independent professional services group Praxis has launched a new suite of solutions for yacht ownership, management and crew services. Praxis Select offers three distinct products – LITE, Classic and Enhanced – that have each been designed to provide efficiencies for private and commercial yachts under 500-gross-tons while maintaining a tailored approach for each vessel. For yachts above this size, the Praxis team is also well-versed in providing services across the three pillars of ownership, crew and yacht management.
Sanlorenzo recently unveiled the LIFE MYSTIC* (Methanol for Yachting Sustainable energy Transition applied to Internal Combustion engines) project, realised in collaboration with Nanni Industries and Ranieri Tonissi, for the realisation of the first green methanol bi-fuel superyacht that will see the light by 2027. Co-funded by the EU, the project will last 54 months and involve a total investment of over €4.8 million.
From November 20 to 22, Amsterdam became the epicentre of the global yacht racing community, as the Yacht Racing Forum 2024 brought together 289 delegates from 28 nationalities. Over three days of engaging conferences, presentations, and networking, the Forum provided a platform to address the sport’s biggest challenges, unveil innovations, and shape the future of yacht racing.
Heysea Yachts, a globally recognized superyacht manufacturer and the top-ranked builder in China, operates a state-of-the-art 66,700 sqm production base in Jiangmen City, Guangdong Province. Located near Macau and Hong Kong, it benefits from the region’s boat-building hub and international shipping routes.
