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2022

Nautor’s Swan have launched their first motor yacht - the Swan Shadow, and have appointed an Asia dealer for the boat, ASIAMARINE (Asia Marine Yacht Services Ltd), based in Aberdeen. Eric Noyel, Founder & CEO of ASIAMARINE, said “we are absolutely delighted to be associated with Nautor’s Swan and the new Swan Shadow.

Austal Cairns and the Superyacht Group Great Barrier Reef welcome superyacht M/Y Australia, built in 2012 by bespoke yacht designer Benetti in Italy. Having recently undergone a major refit and due for her 10-year Lloyd’s survey docking, with a major worklist of repairs, Austal Cairns with the Pacific’s largest mobile boat hoist lifting 1120t and their reputation for excellence, was the facility of choice for luxury yacht, M/Y Australia.

The Thai Yachting Business Association (TYBA) is ready to kickstart the upcoming high season with the second edition of the Thailand Charter Week from 16th to 19th November, 2022. TYBA expects the event to be even bigger than the successful inaugural edition in November 2019.

SeedMarine is committed to private yacht management, staffed by young professionals dedicated to providing high-quality all-round service and appropriate industry advice. Ocean Seed SeedMarine was established in Badouzi in Keelung City, Taiwan, in 2015. As market demand grew, SeedMarine set up a base in WuShi to provide local service to owners in Yi Lan.  Another base in Kaohsiung City will be set up in late 2022 or early 2023 as planned.

The Asia Superyacht Night held on the eve of the Monaco Yacht Show, is APSA’s signature event and a real crowd pleaser. This year’s theme is ‘South Pacific’, celebrating the fun and friendliness of these South Seas islands. Seven sponsors have come onboard, and will be making sure that all our guests are  charmed by the South Pacific vibe.

Dear APSA Members and Friends

We are now in the lead up to the Monaco Yacht Show and APSA’s signature event, the Asia Superyacht Night to be held on Tuesday 27 September at the rooftop pavilion of the Novotel Monte Carlo. After almost three years of waiting, preparations are well underway, and I am pleased to announce that we have seven sponsors onboard for the event. I am sure that the evening is going to live up to its reputation of being one of the best parties at Monaco, and definitely the premier ‘kick off’ party for the MYS!

The leading network of superyacht agencies in the Asia Pacific region, Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS), has announced the formation of the new APS Seychelles agency.

Grande 36M, newly launched in Viareggio, is the latest entry in the Azimut fleet and will be presented to the public at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2022. The shipyaard introduces a revolutionary layout with the first semi-walkaround upper deck that runs on the same level from stern to bow.

Sanlorenzo Asia is pleased to announce the opening of its flagship office in Hong Kong. The office reflects Sanlorenzo art director Piero Lissoni’s vision of bespoke industrial minimalism – the style used across Sanlorenzo lounges worldwide.

The second annual Australia Fiji Rendezvous sponsored by Benetti Yachts was held on August 12, 2022 at Port Denarau Marina, Fiji.  Fourteen superyachts were in attendance, with all enjoying a busy season in Fiji and eager to receive updates on the Australian superyacht industry. 

Burgess is delighted to announce its appointment as Central Agent for the sale of BG a classic Feadship. BG , a 47.7m (156.5ft) motor yacht delivered by the world renowned Feadship, De Vries in 1990 has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure constructed to Lloyd’s classification.

The official list of superyachts has been announced for the Monaco Yacht Show.  Over a hundred superyachts are expected to be at the show with 32 yachts already confirmed and many more expected when the show opens on September 28, 2022

The 53rd annual Sydney International Boat Show cemented its standing as Australia’s largest recreational boating lifestyle event, drawing big crowds and contributing to impressive sales over five days from 28 July – 1 August.

Dear APSA Members and Friends

With just under two months remaining until the Monaco Yacht Show 2022, our sponsors are now onboard for the legendary ‘APSA Superyacht Night’ to be held on Tuesday 27 September on the rooftop of the Novotel Hotel Monaco. Thank you to all those members who have confirmed their attendance, and we look forward to hearing from members who plan to be there so we can add your names to the limited guest list.

The Group confirms its presence at the Cannes, Genoa and Monaco boat shows in September 2022. At the MYS will be the B.Yond 37M being shown for the first time along with Triumph 65M and B.Now 50M Iryna.

Maldives resorts and marinas have been welcoming international superyachts through most of the pandemic, offering a safe experience to those ready to relax and explore the wonders in this one-of-a-kind Southeast Asia destination. And now, this extraordinary destination has won the “Best Island in Asia” accolade at Travel + Leisure 2022 World’s Best Awards at a ceremony held at Dante Seaport, New York City on July 20th.

After an exhaustive search for the world’s leading superyacht businesses, a 15,000 strong network of crew and captains have voted Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) as Global Leading Superyacht Refit Yard in ACrew’s Superyacht Business Awards.

Simpson Marine is delighted to announce the official launch of its first NFT collection, ODE TO THE SEA, curated by Hong Kong’s established professional photographer and NFT creator Ali G of Ali G Studios.  

On 23-24 July 2022, Lantau Yacht Club jointly organised The Next Experience Boat Show with Nextwave Yachting after months of COVID restrictions, with an impressive line-up of popular Sunseeker yachts and premium lifestyle brands.

The iconic Blue Flag is one of the world's most recognised volunteer awards for beaches, marinas, and sustainable boat tourism operators. To qualify for the Blue Flag, a stringent set of environmental, education, safety, and accessibility criteria must be met and maintained.