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2020

Brookes Bell has been working in the superyacht sector for over 30 years, meaning that their extensive maritime experience and expertise enables them to pull in different experts to identify and maximise opportunities for owners and managers, whether for a new build, rebuild or refit. The latest technical development for the sector is the adaptation of Advanced Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) technology for superyachts.

Founded in 2007, MegayachtNews.com is the first, and only, independent website devoted to educating American luxury yacht owners and buyers. It publishes all-original content - real stories of real interest - with articles that focus on the leading builders, designers, marinas, and cruising destinations.

Central Yacht is pleased to announce that after four years of lobbying and planning, the City Centre Kaohsiung Marina is now open to yachts. Berthing is stern-to, Med style, and is in an extremely protected location in the heart of the arts and tourism centre of the southern city of Kaohsiung, the centre of yacht building in Asia.


Northrop & Johnson Asia welcomes yacht broker Greg Dagge to its international team. Based in Southeast Asia (Phuket), Greg’s yachting industry knowledge and extensive contact list in the marine industry will ensure his success as a member of the team. Over the past few years, Greg has focused his attention on the large luxury motor yacht sales market, and superyacht refit and conversion projects.

The multihull yacht specialist Sail Lanka Yachting Group spotted the gap in the yacht- building industry, and took the initiative to design the Ocean Diamond – Boutique. But they didn’t stop there, and went on further to create and improve the concept with a modular space design option.

Influencers and bloggers of the international yachting industry will be the “celebrities” of the digital edition of YARE, Yachting Aftersales and Refit Experience, scheduled for the 26th and 27th of November. The event is organized by NAVIGO – a network for the development and the innovation of the nautical sector.

 

I am very pleased to welcome three new members onboard this month:

  • FRASER ASIA
  • ASIAMARINE
  • Northrop & Johnson APAC

The Asia Boating Dialogue (ABD) 2020 was organised by Hong Kong Boating Industry Association (HKBIA) in collaboration with the Singapore Boating Industry Association (SBIA), and supported by the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA).

The Asia-Pacific Yacht Industry High-Level Forum 2020 is an integral part of the Macau Yacht Show 2020 and in recent years it has become a key platform for connecting China to the international boating community. This year was a combination of live and virtual presentations, with speakers presenting live from Macau and Hong Kong, and online presentations from China, Australia and Switzerland, with bi-lingual online live video streaming.

 

Australia is set to become one of the world’s premier superyacht destinations under plans for a new $200 million maintenance and refit hub unveiled by Rivergate Marina and Shipyard.  The proposed expansion of the internationally acclaimed shipyard would be the catalyst for a major increase in superyacht visitation to Australia and the wider Pacific region due to its capability to service large luxury vessels over 50 metres.

Travel Cue are pleased that some progress has recently been made as the majority of major network carriers have started to issue refunds and some of the smaller regional and budget carriers are slowly cranking up the process.  Though challenges remain whilst some airlines struggle to secure loans and bailouts, Travel Cue will continue to lobby and encourage the airlines to resume normal practices to re-unite customers with their long overdue refunds.

Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) will receive AUD$20 million from Deb Frecklington’s LNP Queensland Government for its Stage II development which will see the lifting capacity of the Gold Coast increase to 1200 tonnes and the current facility more than double in size.

As a world-leader in yacht chartering, brokerage, yacht management and new builds, our experience, track record and portfolio are unchallenged. This position and our long heritage are a great source of pride, but we’re prouder still of our people.

ASIAMARINE is Asia's leading yacht service company, offering New and Brokerage Yachts for Sale and Luxury Yacht Charter. With over 20 years’ experience in the yachting industry, ASIAMARINE is headquartered in Hong Kong, with offices in Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam.

Northrop & Johnson APAC is proud to have a strong presence in the Asia-pacific region. Our flagship office is located in Phuket, services include full brokerage and new-build services, project management for customized superyacht builds, as well as charter services, both charter retail and charter management.

Sanlorenzo Asia, represented by Simpson Marine, is delighted to announce an expanding partnership between Sanlorenzo and the acclaimed architect, interior and product designer Steve Leung.

 Covid 19 has caused a lot of disruption around the world and Indonesia has benefited from being an archipelago with water boarders. Due to some good policies for Marine Tourism, Catalano Shipping Indonesia are pleased to announce that Indonesia represents an amazing opportunity for superyacht owners and their guests to visit a quarantine-free country and cruise pristine waters, while exploring deserted beaches, complete crew changes. Enjoy in safety the best Indonesia has to offer!

World Famous Architect and Artist, Vincenzo De Cotiis, designed the interiors the interior of the new Magellano 25 Metri which made its world premiere at the Genoa International Boat Show.

A fascinating travel destination and a favourite of superyachts, the Maldives is one of the few top cruising destinations lifting Covid-19 restrictions and is proving to be a resounding success.

The Cluster Yachting Monaco organised a one-off Winter Open Day im the YCM Marina. More than 20 yachts were on display for sale or charter attracting 300 participants, all of them yachting professionals in the Principality.