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2022

The 2022 edition of FLIBS saw attendee numbers bouncing back at the first globally-attended boat show in the USA. Early indications from brokers and dealers suggest a healthy number of sales, with around 150 superyachts in attendance, and including a combined total of 17 US and world debuts.

Daniela Boutsen was awarded first prize at the 69th FCEM World Summit in Morocco last weekend for her innovative international interior design business. The founder and director of the Daniela Boutsen brand was named as winner of the prestigious Export Prize at the annual networking event for leading businesswomen.

The first of a family of four models, Iryna B.Now 50M has qualities that set it apart from any other yacht. Uniting modernity, innovation, and functionality, it launches a series made up of 50, 60, 67 and 72-metre models that is already a Benetti bestseller with 20 units sold.

YACHTZOO SARL was founded in Monaco in 2007 by 4 partners: Darrell Hall, Kirsten Ringsing, Paola Scalabrino and Chris Richardson. After 15 years of successful collaboration, Paola and Chris have sold their shares to focus solely on the sales and charter side of our operations.

Only 98 NM from Phuket and located on the northwest coast of Malaysia and the southwest coast of Thailand is one of the most acclaimed sailing destinations in South East Asia, Langkawi. Surrounded by the Strait of Malacca, the island chain supports ancient mangroves and coral reefs with abundant marine life in the waters around Langkawi.

Sanlorenzo’s desirability in Asia is on the rise, with several new yacht and superyacht arrivals this year as well as the recent delivery of a Sanlorenzo SL86 into Singapore. The city has become a vibrant superyacht scene in the past few months, and this beautiful yacht is available for purchase and ready to enjoy.

Port Louis Marina is the yachting hub in the Southern Caribbean, and this year will be another busy time for the team onsite!Supporting a number of sailing regattas, rallies, and local events, the marina with 227 berths, and extra wide berths for larger catamarans is a firm favourite to visit this season!

Super Yacht Logistics Group (SYL) has announced the formation of a partnership with SeedMarine in Taiwan for the establishment of SYL Taiwan an entity to assist large yachts calling to the country. Taiwan is no stranger to yachts with its own very successful yacht building industry and now with many Taiwanese turning to yachting as the country moves towards a more consumer economy.

As part of the $13 million Coffs Harbour Marine Precinct Project, boatyard managers GCBoatyards are excited to announce the opening of a new boatyard facility serving the Coffs Harbour boating community.  Located along Marina Drive, adjacent to the 168-berth Coffs Harbour International Marina, it is conveniently located at the midway point between Sydney and Gold Coast.

The ASPA Asia Superyacht Night on the rooftop of the Novotel Monte Carlo was a great success, with live music by Pumba, free-flow beer and wine, delicious finger food, and fantastic South Pacific vibes. With over 150 invitation-only guests attending, it was a lively evening, and this year’s platinum sponsors Maritime Cook Islands showed us why everyone should make at least one visit to this South Pacific gem.

This year, Rivergate joined forces with the Brisbane Economic Development Agency, The Yard Brisbane, and Superyacht Australia, to showcase Brisbane as a top destination for tourism and industry. The global superyacht industry is more buoyant than ever with the next generation of owner adventurers on show in Monaco.

Dear APSA Members and Friends

ASPA’s ‘Asia Superyacht Night’ was unanimously voted a huge success,­ with over 150 APSA members and friends enjoying live music, delicious treats, free-flow beer and wine, and of course the alluring performances of the Cook Islands dancers. Many thanks to our event sponsors: Maritime Cook Islands, YACHTZOO, Hill Dickinson, Superyacht Australia, GMT-Global Marine Travel, Azure Yacht Crew Health, Port Denarau, and Tahiti Tourism for their enthusiastic support.

Glenn Armstrong has been a Director of Maritime Cook Islands (MCI) since 2005. From 2006 to 2019 he was the CEO and has now returned to being a director only. Glenn’s vision is aligned with that of MCI, to have a world class open registry for ships and yachts based in the Cook Islands. 

Benetti presented the new B.NOW designs and the evolution of the B.CENTURY family, as well as launching the innovative 85-metre “Project ORO” The Benetti Shipyard’s strategy rests on three main pillars: a tradition of craftsmanship, technological innovation and advanced process engineering, and partnerships with leading international naval design and architecture firms.

Thailand Charter Week is Asia’s premier B2B charter event for yachts and superyachts, a luxury yachting event that provides a platform to luxury charter yacht companies, set in the stunning ‘Superyacht Hub of Asia’, Phuket Island. The second edition will be held from the 16th to the 19th of November 2022 and will once again be hosted by the Phuket Yacht Haven Marina.

Sanlorenzo Asia, represented by Simpson Marine, is delighted to announce that Asia’s first hull of the new 2022 model Sanloreno SP110 has been sold shortly after her world premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival and is set for delivery in spring 2024.

Affinity Group was back at the Monaco Yacht Show 2022 sending representatives from both the Isle of Man and Malta this year and the show had certainly returned to its previous glory after Covid. Andy Morgan, Group CEO says, “Affinity have attended Monaco Yacht Show every year since our formation 2004. We consider this show to be the most significant event in our yachting calendar.

There can be few moments in the history of our superyacht industry as dynamic and as challenging as the past two years, and 2022 has continued to offer challenge and opportunity in equal measure. This dynamic and energising environment was mirrored in a dynamic and energising annual general assembly of the Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss), held in Monaco on 27 September.

For the second year in a row, under the aegis of the collective Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting brand, Yacht Club de Monaco hosted the 2nd Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous. “For many years, Yacht Club de Monaco and its President HSH Prince Albert II have supported any action promoting sustainability in the yachting world.

Australia's Gold Coast and Superyacht Australia is inviting you to take part in a Marine Industry Breakfast at FLIBS. The event will feature a welcome address from the City of Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis as well as introductions to the Australian Marine Industry, and how the Gold Coast has established itself as the Superyacht Hub of the Asia-pacific region.