The Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit is set to reconvene for its second edition at the Renaissance Harbour View Hotel in Hong Kong on 7 and 8 May 2025, and APSA is pleased to a Supporting Partner. Proposed line up of topics to include: Japan as a superyacht destination, Vietnam Government’s interest in yachting, Family Offices and yachting, and the refit market in Asia. SYTs would like your input on suggested topics and speakers.
Paolo Vitelli, founder of the Azimut-Benetti Group, passed away following an accident at his home in Val d’Aosta on 31 December 2024. Vitelli was born in Turin in 1947, and graduated with a degree in Economics and Business in 1970. While still a student, he used the proceeds of a nightclub venture to finance the start-up of Azimut, subcontracting the construction of “economical but reliable” boats.
Connect Group announces the consolidation of Travel Cue and Blue Marine Travel under a unified ownership structure, strengthening its position as a specialist provider of niche travel services across the Maritime, Oil & Gas, Energy, Yachting, and Cruise sectors. The multi-brand strategy represents a significant step toward a unified vision to elevate customer experience, broaden market presence, and pioneer innovation within the travel industry.
Title: HFW Comprehensively Yachts: Hong Kong Aims to Boost Yachting
Clearvac Engineering Asia welcomed the 41m Gulf Craft Majesty 135 as she entered the dry-dock facility on the Chao Phraya River for a scheduled ten-week refit period of engineering works, project managed by Clearvac Engineering Asia’s [superyacht services](https://clearvacengineeringasia.com/vessel-services/superyacht-refit-project-management/) centre. Delivered in 2012 as Lady Tahiti, M/Y Victon is a composite motor yacht built in the UAE. Designed for long-range cruising, she features a GRP hull and superstructure, twin diesel engines, and guest accommodation across three decks.
Title: Sanlorenzo APAC Marks Year of Significant Growth Across Asia-Pacific
Azimut|Benetti Group reveals WATCHIT Eye, the revolutionary AI-based collision prevention system designed specifically for recreational boating. This technology sets a new level for safety at sea: the intuition comes from Azimut|Benetti Group R&D Department, and the technical development is by the marine-tech company WATCHIT, led by former naval commander and seasoned captain Tal Duvdevany.
Benetti is pleased to announce that Angel Zhou is the new President of Sales for Asia, effective October, 15th 2025. With this appointment, the Shipyard further reinforces its presence in the strategic Asian market. In her new role, Angel Zhou will be responsible for managing and coordinating commercial, marketing, and customer satisfaction activities across the region.
The Hong Kong Boating Industry Association (HKBIA), in collaboration with Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club (RHKYC), International Council Of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA), the Chief Executive’s Policy Unit (CEPU), and the HKSAR Marine Department, along with a number of Hong Kong based consultants, met to discuss a vision for the future of boating in Hong Kong – including not just HK Waters, but also the Greater Bay archipelago area.
