Great news from Borneo for visiting yachts… North Borneo & East Coast Borneo and Southern Philippines are now considered completely safe and peaceful. “These areas are now deemed as safe, based on the new JWC insurance underwriter’s committee issuance of the updated JWLA 022 bulletin as of Dec. 10, 2015 (superseding JWLA 021)”, announced Asia […]
Asia Pacific Superyachts Fiji and after effects of cyclone Winston are being supported by APS Fiji agent, Dave Jamieson, reporting, “We are still running at a breathless pace delivering aid. ‘Sea Mercy Fiji’ (local directors are me and Nigel Skeggs of Port Denarau Marina) have raised USD 50k funds, bought first response goods and distributed […]
“Great news for yachts about cruising Borneo! Now considered completely safe and peaceful is North Borneo / East Coast Borneo and Southern Philippines area based on the new JWC insurance underwriter’s committee issuance of the updated JWLA 022 bulletin superseding JWLA 021on Dec. 10, 2015”, announced Asia Pacific Superyachts Borneo GM Alvin Teh. North Borneo / East Coast […]
“What a fantastic response to the country’s inaugural Thailand Yacht Show in Phuket,” enthused Gordon Fernandes and co-owner JoJo of Asia Pacific Superyachts following the first-time event held at the Ao Po Marina in Phuket February 10th – 14th. APS Phuket & Myanmar exhibited at the premier Yacht Show and Gordon Fernandes was a panelist […]
An incident this past year in India involving the unauthorised use of a satellite telephone, while a vessel was in territorial waters brought to light the need for captains and officers to be more aware of their use while in Indian waters. Mr. R. Rathnam of Asia Pacific Superyachts reminds superyachts and yachts planning trips […]
The New Zealand Millennium Cup is set to get underway on the 26 January with an excited fleet ready to race in one of the world’s great natural playgrounds. After a standout 2015 regatta, the sunny Bay of Islands is set to host its second New Zealand Millennium Cup, and with just a week to […]
Asia Pacific Superyachts Indonesia has been very active in canvassing government agencies to bring more private yachts into Indonesia by changing and implementing better policies for arriving yachts, according to APS Indonesia Director Richard Lofthouse. “APS Indonesia continues to lead from the front with over 75% of yachts entering Indonesia using our services”, reports Richard, […]
Golf tourism in New Zealand is set to get a boost after the launch of the Great NZ Golf Guide, a new AA Traveller/Tourism New Zealand partner publication that will highlight the very best New Zealand has to offer golfers. Over the last year, more than 36,000 international tourists played golf while visiting New Zealand, […]
GM Gordon Fernandes of Asia Pacific Superyachts attended the Jan. 13th reception announcing the “Thailand Yacht Show 2016”. Supporting the government policy to promote Thailand as “Marina Hub of ASEAN” the Feb. 8-14, 2016 show at Ao Po Grand Marina, Phuket will kick off this year’s yachting industry and support other upcoming international yacht events; […]
