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Research manta rays on your own yacht

If you’ve ever relaxed on the deck of your superyacht with a cocktail and thought to yourself: “Is this all there is?” you’re in luck. The Manta Trust, a UK charity that coordinates global research and conservation efforts for manta rays, is...

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Gulf Craft hosts European debut of Majesty 120 at Cannes

UAE-based luxury builder Gulf Craft has introduced its Majesty 120 superyacht at the 2022 Cannes Yachting Festival. The launch, which took place on Tuesday, marks the model's European premiere. Gulf Craft is also showcasing its best-selling model, the 31.7-metre Majesty 100, at...

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Asia Pacific Superyachts expands into Seychelles

Asia Pacific Superyachts, a network of superyacht agencies in the Asia Pacific region, has opened a new agency in Seychelles. “From imposing boulders to secluded award-winning beach spots, Seychelles represents one of the very few luxurious and untouched frontiers for vessels wishing...

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Five rescued from fire on ​experimental solar yacht Porrima

Five crew members were rescued from the experimental Swiss solar yacht Porrima, after a fire broke out in its battery compartment. The yacht raised a mayday on August 12, off Mandwa, south of Mumbai, India, while en route to the Maldives from...

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Andrea Marshall: Meet the scientist known as the 'queen of mantas'

“I’ve always admired the free spirit of people like [renown primatologists] Jane Goodall and Dian Fossey – I wanted to go out in the wild and study something my way and not what the professor told me.” So says Dr Andrea Marshall,...

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Boat Lagoon Yachting sells record 85 yachts in 24 months

Boat Lagoon Yachting, one of Southeast Asia’s largest yacht dealerships operating in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Maldives, has registered record sales of 85 luxury yachts during the last 24 months, with 42 of them being new yachts. The news reflects...

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Comment: Our global ocean faces perils like never before

The consequences of mankind taking resources from the sea were once limited to a local scale. Today, exploitation, depletion and loss affect us all. Long ago, the ocean was a barrier to human movement, a place where the land ended and further...

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Russia update: Which superyachts have been sanctioned?

A large number of superyachts owned by Russian oligarchs have been detained so far in Europe, after sanctions were levied following the invasion of Ukraine. Here is a running list of the latest seizures, in descending chronological order: April 14: Amadea, a...

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EU bans all yacht exports to Russia, European yards react

The EU has barred all exports of yachts and boats to Russia, in a new, fourth package of sanctions that were announced this week by the European Commission. The sanctions extend to all luxury goods, including recreational boats, planes and cars. In...

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Russian superyachts head for Maldives to avoid sanctions

The Maldives has emerged as a possible safe haven for Russian superyacht owners. Reuters has reported on March 2 that at least five Russian-owned superyachts were anchored or cruising in the Maldives. The island nation does not currently have an extradition treaty...

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Underwater Photographer of the Year 2022: winners revealed

The winners of the annual Underwater Photographer of the Year competition have been announced. Spanish photographer Rafael Fernandez Caballero clinched the overall prize for his incredible image of five whale sharks in the Maldives. Dancing with the Giants of the Night (seen...

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Maldives Yacht Rally

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Maldives Boat Club

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World Ocean Summit 2022 moves online

The 9th annual World Ocean Summit will take place virtually from March 1-4, 2022, due to the continuing Omicron outbreak. Organisers Economist Impact, part of the Economist Group, confirmed the event will no longer go ahead in Lisbon, Portugal, in a brief...

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Gulf Craft to double production capacity in Maldives by mid-2023

Gulf Craft is developing a new production facility dedicated to the manufacturing of vessels for use in the Indian Ocean, which will see its operations and production capacity double within 16 months, by mid-2023. The UAE-based builder is currently marking 20 years...

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Let's Go Maldives Pvt. Ltd

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Comment: Celebrating 10 years of Asia Pacific Superyacht Association

This year marked the 10th anniversary of Asia Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA). Asia-Pacific's unspoilt cruising grounds are a major attraction to superyacht owners and charter operators. Plus, there is the growing realisation in the industry that the support, facilities and services that...

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Boat Lagoon Yachting

Established for more than 27 years, Boat Lagoon Yachting is one of Asia’s largest and most reputable yacht importation, distribution, and after-sales service organisations, representing some of the world’s most prestigious yacht brands including Princess,Burgess, Sacs and Jeanneau. Services include new and...

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Asia-Pacific Boating supports World Ocean Summit Asia-Pacific 2021

At Asia-Pacific Boating, we are proud to announce our official partnership as Supporting Organisation with the upcoming World Ocean Summit Asia-Pacific 2021, organised by Economist Impact, part of The Economist Group. The virtual summit, from December 6 to 10, will convene 100...

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Maltese Falcon to charter in the Maldives this winter

The legendary superyacht Maltese Falcon will be available for charter in the Maldives this winter. According to SuperYachtsMonaco, central agent for the groundbreaking 88-metre Dynarig superyacht, it is the first time Maltese Falcon has left Europe to cruise in the Asia Pacific....