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2020

Lateral Naval Architects believe that a critical ingredient of innovation is collaboration, especially so when the application of new and emerging technologies is being investigated or during the search for marginal gains. Collaboration both within and between organisations can enable as well as accelerate innovation. Three leading companies in the fields of naval architecture, engineering and yacht building explore how the benefits of effective collaboration can lead to results that are greater than the sum of their parts...

In these difficult times, Crew and shore-based companies are facing various unique and unprecedented challenges.  Most yachts are not authorised to sail or carry out maintenance work with contractors, and in many countries, the crew remain under complete “lock-down” onboard. Swiss Ocean identifies some of  the stresses facing crew during the Covid-19 crisis...

Clare Sidwell from SuperyachtNews spoke to Tim Davey, Founder and Managing Director at Global Marine Travel (GMT), about the current COVID-19 situation, how the demands from so many crew are being catered for, as well as providing an insight into the peer industry of private aviation...

As a result of the global outbreak of COVID-19 an ever-increasing number of port authorities across Europe have adopted stringent controls to limit (or even bar) movement of people in an attempt to minimise the chance of the illness spreading. Monaco and France are no exception having been in lockdown since mid-March and remain so until at least 4 May for Monaco and 11 May for France from the latest news announced...

By now everyone with a yacht has been through at least one renewal process with the new ‘hardening’ insurance market in place. While nearly all of our clients have been understanding and are aware that change had to come, there are still those who continue to believe that premiums should go down and down, and will only look for the cheapest option when it comes to protecting their multi-million dollar asset, falsely believing that all covers, brokers and insurers are the same...

From strength to strength, Benetti confirms its excellence specializing in luxury yacht manufacturing by launching not one but two Class category yachts within just two days of each other: there were the sixth 29-meter Delfino 95 hull and the fourteenth 40.2- meter Classic Supreme 132 superyacht...

Australia’s climate, and particularly its winter season in the sub-tropical areas, is ideal for refinishing projects. The weather is stable, warm and dry. Increasingly, yachts are seeing the efficiency of undertaking paint projects during the Australian winter. The most recent to do so is M/Y SuRi, and there is nothing ‘standard’ about the project that is currently underway at Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM)...

The Phuket Governor orders made special note that the health regulations in force to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 also apply to all boats, and that all boats except commercial fishing boats, traditional fishing boats, rescue boats, nursing vessels and government vessels are prohibited from the harbor and coast within Phuket...

Operating a travel management company within the Covid-19 environment has gained a new level of significance with a real test in our ability to navigate through this uncertain period. As countries embarked on extensive lockdown periods, the result has been disruption to travel which has seen a significant drop...

Sanlorenzo Asia, a division of Simpson Marine, is delighted to announce the sale of the second 44Alloy superyacht to Asia. This is the second 44Alloy sold to Asia, with the first one being signed in late 2018 and expected to launch this Autumn 2020. The fast displacement 44.5 metre, 470 GT is built entirely of aluminum and the new 2020 model expected to premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September...

Dear APSA Members, Friends & Industry Colleagues,

It seems that the whole world is now under some kind of lockdown from the Covid-19 pandemic.  Most of Asia has seen restrictions – to some degree or other - since the end of January...

 

Boat Shows in the Asia Pacific Region for the first few months of 2020 are suffering from postponements and cancellations due to the Covid-19 pandemic. But, some have been rescheduled and the new dates announced...

Gulf Craft, the Emirates-based yacht builder, has selected Gold Coast City Marina and Shipyard (GCCM) as their preferred service centre to support Australasian based clients with service, maintenance, and refit.

Rivergate Marina & Shipyard, the premier facility in south-east Queensland, congratulates the Queensland state government for its foresight and investment in the Australian superyacht infrastructure...

During these unchartered times when all are living in the moment, the team at Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) Indonesia would like to extend a heartfelt wish to everyone and their families and loved ones to stay well and safe during the Covid-19 crisis...

Catalano Shipping Indonesia and Pelindo Properti Indonesia have teamed up to produce Indonesia’s first international standard marina. Benoa Marina in Bali provides good quality, sheltered and clean dock space. Good quality fuel, water, garbage disposal and even shore power are available in a secure and protected environment...

Marsh JLT Speciality is one of the leading providers of advice, broking, and associated services for insurance, reinsurance, and employee benefits. Marsh JLT is recognised as a market leader in specialised risk solutions, offering clients a full range of insurance and reinsurance intermediary services complemented by risk management consultancy services...

Catalano Shipping Indonesia is the newest office of the ‘AGents by Catalano’ Group from the Mediterranean which includes ‘Catalano Shipping’ in Monaco and ‘Pesto Sea’ among others. They are the first multi-national yacht agency to open in Indonesia, and Richard Lofthouse has come on board as the Managing Director.

At an Extraordinary AIMEX Board Meeting it was decided that the Australian Superyacht, Marine Export & Commercial Marine Industry Conference (ASMEX) needed to be cancelled for 2020, as a result of the Australian Prime Minister’s announcement on Wednesday 18 March, declaring an indefinite ban on indoor gatherings of 100 people or more...

The Singapore Yacht Show (SYS) organizing team, working closely with its exhibitors and event partners, has announced that the SYS 2020, 10th Anniversary edition will take place from 15 - 18 October 2020 - in the completely re-designed and rejuvenated ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove...