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March 2020
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...
Simpson Marine founder Mike Simpson reiterates that Asia has overcome setbacks in the past. Following the postponement of the Singapore Yacht Show and Taiwan International Boat Show, and cancellation of the Hong Kong International Boat Show, we along with the rest of the Asian yacht industry have had to reset our plans for 2020...
The Hong Kong Yacht Show will be held in November, 2020 and is being jointly organised by The Hong Kong Cruise and Yacht Industry Association and Verventia Pte Ltd, organisers of Singapore and Thailand Yacht Shows...
Participation of over 230 attendees; including 102 captains, 21 crew members, 16 surveyors, 12 owner representatives and 34 partners ensured the success of the European stage of the twentieth edition of Benetti Yachtmaster, held at the end of February 2020, at the exclusive W Hotel in Barcelona.
Hong Kong Resort Company Limited announced that the refurbishment works for the Lantau Yacht Club (“LYC”) Marina are well underway. Phase 1 of the works, which covers about half of the Marina area and the Marina Office, is targeted to open in the second half of 2020...
