Operator of foreign-flagged “super yachts” are expected to soon be allowed to get chartering licences to sail in Thai waters. Officials have been discussing how to standardise the criteria for the licences,” Marine Department director-general Chula Sukmanop said. “We are pushing hard on what needs to be done in terms of laws to allow foreign-flagged […]
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International sailors flock to Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek
The region’s most exciting regatta returns to Cape Panwa The Thai island of Phuket is preparing for an influx of visitors in July, as more than 500 sailors and spectators from around the world head to the Island to compete in the prestigious Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek 2015, set to take place the 15th […]
Those fabulous Phinisis
INDONESIA IS THE ONLY great cruising destination on the planet that straddles the equator, which means you can enjoy the wonders of this magnificent country at any time of the year. Sitting at under 10 degrees either side of the equator, Indonesia is immune to typhoons in the north and cyclones in the south. Even […]
Refit Service Collective Forms In NZ
Asia Pacific Superyachts New Zealand expands services to give clients direct access to all refit partners. After many years in New Zealand’s superyacht industry, the team behind the agency has an in-depth understanding of what New Zealand’s refit providers are capable of and is using that personal knowledge to guide yachts to the right providers […]
Vast opportunities for the growth of the Asian source market for cruise
In a year where analysts expect to see over 2.1 million Asian cruisers take to the seas, an expected 20% growth rate on 2014 figures, there is a staggering expectation that leading Asian market China could become the world’s second largest market, behind only the USA, by 2017. With less than a month to go […]
New Luxury Yachts to join Dream Yacht Charter Fleet in Tahiti
The Tahiti-based luxury cruise operator, Dream Yacht Charter, is expanding its fleet with the addition of three new double-deck catamarans. Reporting In an article written by Mark Elliott and published in early May in Cruise, the three 18.8-metre-long Lagoon 620 vessels will sail into the company’s fleet in 2016, joining its two 18.2m-long Eleuthera catamarans. […]
Thailand takes four-pronged approach to maritime-hub goal
The Phuket Gazette and the Bangkok Post reported of the government will be pushing Thailand as a major yachting destination in the region using a four-pronged approach, the Marine Department director-general revealed at a public meeting in Phuket yesterday. To achieve Thailand’s goal, government offices will be working closely with maritime industry leaders to establish […]
Thai government targets wealthy superyacht charter market
Thailand’s marine industry is now on the national agenda, which lead to a public hearing yesterday at Phuket City Hall to discuss how to develop Phuket as the maritime hub in Asean. A large turnout from the Island’s marine industry, local government departments and associated authorities together discussed a number of items and reached consensus […]
Fiji’s Port Denarau Marina awarded ‘International Marina of the Year’
Fiji’s Port Denarau Marina has been named the winner in the category of ‘International Marina of the Year’ at the MIA Awards Dinner held on the Gold Coast in Australia. Asia Pacific Superyachts Fiji congratulates Port Denarau Marina on attaining the International Marina of the Year award. A close partner in the development and promotion of […]
Thailand pushes Phuket as ‘Maritime Hub for Southeast Asia’
Recent reporting from the Phuket Gazette made the announcement of the Phuket Marine Office tabling the idea of creating temporary chartering licenses for foreign-flagged superyachts, as Thailand pushes for the province to become a “Maritime Hub for Southeast Asia.” The newspaper in reporting the news, stated: “There will be a public hearing, with an English-language […]