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Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association opening Asia Pacific region to Superyachts

August 31, 2011

The Founding Committee of the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA) is proud to announce that the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association has 45 Founding Members. The Founding Members of APSA come from 14 countries across the world, from Fiji to Japan, from Australia to the United Kingdom. The primary objective of the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association is to promote... ... read full story

New marina consultancy team in Asia Pacific: Marina Projects Ltd and Mott MacDonald Hong Kong

May 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Marina Projects Ltd and Mott MacDonald Hong Kong team up in a new partnership which offers a seamless collaboration between marina consultancy and maritime – coastal engineering expertise. Marina developers and investors can now benefit from a comprehensive and unrivalled consultancy service available throughout the Asia Pacific region. Marina Projects and Mott MacDonald Hong Kong are fully committed to providing environmentally sustainable solutions to all aspects of marina design. ... read full story

Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association Founded in Hong Kong

May 06, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

The Asia Pacific Superyacht Association has been launched in Hong Kong with a press conference at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club. After a year and half of planning, the Founding Committee of APSA were proud to announce that the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association is fully incorporated in Hong Kong and is officially ready for business.... ... read full story

Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA) officially launches with press conference in Hong Kong

May 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Marking the launch of the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA), a press conference was held at The Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club today which was well attended by journalists and industry professionals from all around the region. ... read full story

Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA) to launch with press conference in Hong Kong

May 03, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A press conference with members of the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA) Founding Committee will be held in Hong Kong on 5th May 2011 to mark the launch of the APSA. APSA’s primary aim is to promote the Asia-Pacific region to the global superyacht community both as the world's "third cruising destination" and as a superyacht building and services location. ... read full story

Dometic Marine appoints Dennis Chiang to strengthen Asia Pacific Sales Team

March 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Dometic Marine, the world's leading supplier of marine air conditioning and sanitation systems, has recently appointed Dennis Chiang as OEM and Aftermarket Sales Manager for the Asia Pacific. Chiang will be responsible for developing new business and maintaining product sales within the region. ... read full story

BMT acquires coastal, port and harbour engineering firm, JFA Consultants

February 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

BMT Group Ltd, the leading international maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy is set to broaden its capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region with the successful acquisition of port and harbour engineering specialists, JFA Consultants Pty Ltd based in Perth, Western Australia. This acquisition will help to enhance BMT’s offering, whilst complementing its existing expertise and knowledge through well-established subsidiaries already in the region including BMT WBM and BMT Design & Technology. ... read full story

Largest 10 motor yachts launched in 2010

December 29, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

2010 has been a great year for new superyacht launches. Included in the top ten motor yachts launched this year is the 134 metre motoryacht Serene, the largest yacht ever built in Italy, the 85.6m MegaYacht Cakewalk by Derecktor - The Largest in USA History and 3 motor yachts by the superyacht builder in Lurssen including the 85.2m yacht PACIFIC, 87.2m motor yacht Phoenix 2 and 124.4m M/Y KATARA. ... read full story

Lürssen launch Superyacht Hermitage

November 02, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Lürssen shipyard launched the 68m superyacht Hermitage. The 2010 Lürssen motor yacht Hermitage was designed by Espen Oeino and features an Andrew Winch designed interior. ... read full story