January 2024

Dear APSA Members and Friends

At the start of 2024 APSA is delighted to welcome two new members. Pantaenius Sail & Motor Insurance has earned the trust of over 100,000 yacht owners worldwide, and this family-owned company has been at the forefront of yacht insurance for more than 50 years. The other new member is Roll Group, which offers yacht transport services through its fleet of versatile RollDock vessels. With specially designed, semi-submersible vessels, Roll Group prides itself on finding solutions and carrying out smaller and large yacht transports worldwide.

This year was kick-started with the Thailand Yachting Conference (TYC) and the Thailand International Boat Show 2024 (TIBS) in January. The day-long conference kept the 60+ delegates engaged and informed and provided a valuable opportunity for participants to discuss important issues facing the boating community in Thailand, and to update participants on advancements taking place in the Southeast Asia region. APSA was pleased to be a supporting partner for the event.

The second edition of the Thailand International Boat Show A Luxury Life Style Event received strong government support with the show and was officially opened by Kitti Chaodee, Secretary to Thailand’s Minister for Tourism and Sports.

Roll Group has a fleet of versatile RollDock vessels that offer yacht transport services. With specially designed, semi-submersible vessels, Roll Group prides itself on finding solutions and carrying out smaller and large yacht transports worldwide.

The Azimut|Benetti Group retains its position as the world's leading manufacturer of yachts over 24 meters, firmly securing its top spot in the Global Order Book edited by Boat International magazine.

Horizon Yachts will present details of the brand new FD 80 and FD100 superyachts at Boot Düsseldorf 2024 where the are exhibiting in Hall 7a, Booth G23.

From Sanctuary Cove through to Monaco and Fort Lauderdale, the Rivergate team has clocked up some miles in 2023, taking the time to explore key superyacht discussion areas and trends arising from across the globe.

A native of Singapore, Della brings a wealth of experience in the yacht sales industry to her appointment as Yacht Sales Advisor with Camper & Nicholsons, specifically in the Asia-Pacific region. Della embarked on her career in 2005, working for an established Superyacht agency in Singapore before graduating from the Singapore Maritime Academy.