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Thailand International Boat Show 2023 kicks off

The Thailand International Boat Show 2023 (TIBS) is taking place this weekend (12-15 January 2023) at the award-winning Royal Phuket Marina, with over 6,000 visitors and more than 100 exhibitors expected to attend. Event organisers Jand Group say they are welcoming wealthy...

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TYBA announces new Phuket superyacht marina

The Thai Yachting Business Association (TYBA) has announced the launch of a new superyacht marina, which is to be located on Phuket’s northeast shore, about two kilometres west from Phuket Yacht Haven marina. Dubbed “Port Macchanu”, the project is to further develop...

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Port Takola marina to add 300 berths

Thailand’s Environmental Impact Assessment Board has officially approved Port Takola’s application for a marina expansion, which will see the marina gain up to 300 berths, and 15,000 sq.m of boatyard service area. Port Takola, which can currently provide shelter to boats up...

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A return to racing: How sailors across Asia are getting back on the water

The impact of the global pandemic made the organisation of sail racing extremely challenging. Still, clubs across Asia hope these disturbances are over and are working overtime to get racing schedules and key events back on track as they seek to return...

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ICOMIA launches new Asia Working Group

The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) has confirmed that it launched a new ICOMIA Asia Working Group (IAWG), following the first members’ meeting at the end of February this year. “The formation of the IAWG marks the strong potential of...

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Royal Phuket Marina hosts Grow Boating networking evening

The Thai Yachting Business Association is hosting a free networking evening at Royal Phuket Marina on Friday 6 May, from 5 pm onwards. Grow Boating Phuket is a monthly get-together of people in the boating industry, boaters and people who are interested...

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20 for '22: Ones to watch in 2022

As the luxury yacht industry continues to boom, and stakeholders react to shifting demands and unpredictable supply chains, 2022 is set to be a year filled with both surprises and successes across Asia-Pacific. We pick 20 dynamic people making things happen in...

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APSA celebrates its 10th anniversary

The Asia Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA) has turned 10 years old.APSA is the leading professional and regional yacht industry association for Asia, and the region’s first cross-country association. For the last decade, it has actively promoted its members in the Asian yacht...

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Thailand Charter Week 2021 confirms November dates

Phuket Yacht Haven Marina The second Thailand Charter Week will take place from November 12-15, 2021, at Phuket Yacht Haven Marina. The B2B event is organised by the Thai Yachting Business Association (TYBA) and is open exclusively to charter brokers, central agents,...

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Fraser Yachts CEO: More superyacht visits likely in Thailand

Fraser Yachts CEO Raphael SauleauFraser Yachts CEO Raphael Sauleau says that it is “absolutely” more likely Med-based superyachts will make the journey to Thailand, thanks to a new rule on charter implemented earlier this year. Though it is too early to know...

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Ferretti Group has new exclusive distributor in Thailand

Ferretti Group has announced that V Yachts Asia Co., Ltd. was officially appointed exclusive distributor for Thailand for Ferretti Group’s Ferretti Yachts, Pershing and Riva brands.The partnership will enable the Ferretti Group to improve its presence in Thailand with the opening of...

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Thailand reduces superyacht charter taxes

Officials from Thailand’s finance ministry, including new minister of finance, Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, have confirmed that foreign-flagged visiting superyachts will now be able to charter their yachts in the winter season in Thailand without having to pay VAT on the value of the...

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Drawing superyachts to Asia: the battle to entice charters

By Zara Tremlett The Douce France, a long-time charter yacht of Southeast AsiaFor years, Southeast Asia, a vast and diverse geographic region with a dizzying array of cultures, has been touted by local operators and a few entrepreneurial marine businesspeople as “the...

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Hong Kong Yacht Show Slated For Nov 2020

Singapore and Thailand Yacht Show organiser Andy Treadwell is joining forces with the Hong Kong Cruise & Yacht Industry Association through his company, Verventia Pte Ltd, to launch the Hong Kong Yacht Show from Nov 19 to 22 at the Kwun Tong...

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Hong Kong Yacht Show Slated For Nov 2020

Singapore and Thailand Yacht Show organiser Andy Treadwell is joining forces with the Hong Kong Cruise & Yacht Industry Association through his company, Verventia Pte Ltd, to launch the Hong Kong Yacht Show from Nov 19 to 22 at the Kwun Tong...