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2021
Think Amazon, but for Yachting. YACHTNEEDS marketplace is finally here! An industry first, custom built platform that brings together 100's of local, superyacht specific sellers on one easy to use and secure website.
The first Hainan International Yacht Design Award was officially launched in Sanya on 18 October, 2021 at the Academic Seminar on the yacht industry of Sanya CBD.
Simpson Yacht Charter is delighted to announce the further expansion of the Hong Kong charter fleet with the recent notable addition of the brand new Sanlorenzo SL78. This beautiful Italian built bespoke yacht was built and delivered to Hong Kong in 2021, making her a stunning new addition to the city’s charter fleet.
The Italian shipyard announces an order book of 16 yachts in the 50 to 100-meter range and outlines its development strategy in this segment. On display in Monaco, 65-meter superyacht Zazou and Yacht Show flagship IJE, the 108-meter gigayacht.
It was pleasing to see several APSA Members at the Monaco Yacht Show 2021, and in this newsletter we cover some of their activities. Boutsen Design, headed by Daniella Boutsen, talks about their successful collaboration with Solaris Yachts, while Adam Whittle from Brookes Bell, was at the MYS to talk about the advanced non-destructive testing techniques which will save both owners and yards time and money when it comes to drydocking maintenance and repairs.
Lantau Yacht Club (“LYC / Club”) is honoured to receive the prestigious 5 Gold Anchors accreditation in late September 2021 by The Marina Industries Association (“MIA”), one of the industry’s most respected marina associations, positioning LYC among the most outstanding marinas in the world for its exceptional facilities and remarkable services.
Simpson Yacht Charter is delighted to announce the further expansion of the Hong Kong charter fleet with the recent notable addition of the brand new Sanlorenzo SL78. This beautiful Italian built bespoke yacht was built and delivered to Hong Kong in 2021, making her a stunning new addition to the city’s charter fleet.
APSA: When did you join APSA, and why?
Raphael Beaudrey: I joined APSA in the first year after meeting Colin Dawson in Hong Kong. We found we shared common principles and he invited me to join APSA to help with its development. It was a way for me to discover the Asia-Pacific superyacht market and to enrich my knowledge and practice of it. As such, I was voted on to the Committee at the First APSA AGM at the Monaco Yacht Show in 2012.
Boutsen Design is proud to have been selected as the interior designer the majestic sailing yacht CeFeA, the flagship of the celebrated Solaris Yachts brand. Daniela Boutsen was even prouder to receive the “Best Design” at the Yacht Design & Innovation Awards, and the “Commendation Award” by the Judges at the Boat International’s World Superyachts Awards.
New regulations for flying in to Phuket will make it easier for crew changes and the eventual reopening of Thailand scheduled to take place on 1st November. “The Thai government’s aim is to allow all vaccinated crew/ guests to fly into Thailand without the need for Quarantine.
Style is something Navin Group is passionate about and luxury is something that they craft with technology. Navim Group has been designing and manufacturing marine equipment for luxury giga and megayachts, since 1990. In 2011, due to the expansion of the market, Tecnimpianti, a Navim Group company, inaugurated its own Yacht lab; strategically located in Livorno.
Celebrating a decade in its operations, Travel Cue has weathered economic downturn and the pandemic situation to become a leader in the travel management scene. In 2011, from the ashes of global economic slowdown and rising oil prices, Travel Cue was born.
Catalano Shipping Services is currently rolling out a revolutionary new App called 'Agents' which not only links them to their clients but also links their offices together to achieve their goal of Seamless Support.With over 10 offices in the Mediterranean and now rapidly expanding into the Asia Pacific region, the group is focused on maintaining standards and fluidity as their clients move from place to place.
The Superyacht Basin at Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) will be looking a bit different the next few days. After taking up residence at the Gold Coast based shipyard for the last 6 months, M/Y Lady Christine (68m Feadship) is setting off for Tahiti.
Brookes Bell Superyacht consultants Adam Whittle, Patrick Yeoward and Arron Jackaman attended the Monaco Yacht Show to meet with clients and explain how their advanced non-destructive testing techniques will save both owners and yards time and money when it comes to drydocking maintenance and repairs.
Sail Lanka Charter is reporting a sharp rebound in charter bookings as Sri Lanka announced no restrictive quarantine required. “Fully Vaccinated” travelers can stay at any type of accommodation and no on-arrival PCR test is required.
In a time where deck space on suitable vessels has become scarce, we are proud to announce as many as eleven new sailings to and from Asia Pacific”, says Jan Maarten Boissevain, Sales Director of Sevenstar Yacht Transport. “Now many yacht owners want their yachts shipped home, we are happy that we can provide our clients with the following sailing options for October and November.
Long-time Hong Konger, Andrew Dembina – originally from London – has re-joined Asia Pacific Boating (APB) and will be leading the magazine as Managing Editor. He has written about yachting for Asian and UK publications, and enjoys deepening insights into the minds of owners, brokers, shipyards and designers of sailing and motor craft, and into ever-morphing marine and yachting trends.
Back from the Monaco Yacht Show 2021, where Water Revolution Foundation launched its new ‘Sustainable Yacht Design Taskforce’. A new collaboration of naval architects, interior and exterior yacht designers, dedicated to accelerating sustainability in yachting was launched on Thursday 23 September, 2021.
The South Pacific is a tropical paradise with archipelagos largely untouched by mass tourism. Now, it is possible to see the authentic side of island life and savour the natural world at its finest without leaving behind any modern-day conveniences and comforts on a luxury yacht charter.
