All Asia Pacific articles – Page 60
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NewsHong Kong survey shows weakened industry under threat
A Hong Kong Boating Industry Association (HKBIA) member survey shows a weakened industry under existential threat.
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NewsNew Fiji resort commits to sustainability
The developers of Nawi Island embark on innovative ways to safeguard the environment
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NewsOcean Alexander COVID-19 Update
Florida-based Merritt Island Boat Works, which builds Ocean Alexander Yachts, reduces work force and production
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NewsThree Australian shows cancelled for 2020
Three Australian boat shows – Sydney (July 30-Aug 3), Adelaide (June 28-30) and Brisbane (Aug 21-23) – have now been cancelled. The action follows earlier plans to just postpone them but, because of the further spread of Covid-19, the decision has been made to cancel all three events.
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NewsNew marina bolsters Maldives’ superyacht facilities and location appeal
The recent Phase One opening of the new Crossroads Maldives luxury destination includes a new marina able to berth some 30 superyachts of up to 50m (164ft) as well as several small yachts.
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NewsNew dates announced for Taiwan show
The 2020 Taiwan International Boat Show (TIBS), originally scheduled for March 12-15 at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center and Kha Shing Pier 22, has been postponed to March 10-13, 2022. The show is held every two years and will be celebrating its fourth edition.
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NewsHeysea Yachts to deliver first Asteria 126
Chinese superyacht builder Heysea Yachts will shortly deliver its first 38.4m Asteria 126 model to a mainland Chinese customer following its launch in early March.
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NewsNew Hong Kong show to launch in November
Hong Kong is set to have a new yacht show timed for November 19-22, 2020. The initiative follows the signing of an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) between the Hong Kong Cruise & Yacht Industry Association (HKCYIA) and Verventia, organiser of the Singapore and Thailand yacht shows.
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NewsChinese boatbuilding regains traction; HK market still down
Boatbuilding in China appears to be regaining traction, according to Simon Boyde, director of Hong Kong-based Storm Force Marine. In Hong Kong, however, the market remains down. Storm Force is a leading supplier of marine equipment to the boatbuilding industry throughout the region. Speaking about business in China, Boyde says: ...
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NewsTemporary closure at Grand Banks Malaysian yard
In compliance with government orders, Grand Banks Yachts has closed its manufacturing operation in Pasif Gudang, Malaysia where it employees 763 workers, for a 14-day period; no material impact expected
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NewsInvincible Boats expands Down Under
Invincible Boat Company, a US-based builder of saltwater sportfishing and high-performance boats, has appointed Sydney-based Boat Monster as its distributor for Australia and New Zealand.
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NewsTwin Disc Pacific moves to new regional headquarters
The state-of-the-art facility in Eagle Farm, Brisbane also operates as a distribution centre
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NewsQueensland government to trial Brisbane SY mooring
A dedicated superyacht mooring buoy will be installed at Kangaroo Point for 12 months
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NewsTohatsu Outboards NZ under new ownership
The directors of Tohatsu Outboards NZ Ltd have announced that the business is being sold to their business partner Lakeside Marine NZ Ltd, a subsidiary of Lakeside Marine Pty Sydney.
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NewsAustralia’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show postponed
The 2020 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS2020), the largest marine leisure sector event in the Southern Hemisphere, has been postponed and new dates will be issued soon. It was due to be held at the Sanctuary Cove resort on Austarlia’s Gold Coast from May 21-24.
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NewsGulf Craft names preferred Australian service centre
Gulf Craft, the Middle East’s largest yacht builder, has expanded its global service network by appointing Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) as its preferred Australian facility. The brand is also looking to continue its global expansion with the appointment of new distributors in more than a dozen identified ...
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NewsNew Zealand’s Superyacht Gathering cancelled
This year’s event was due to be held in Auckland from March 25-27
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NewsBusiness as usual Down Under as key shows given green light
While many boat shows and major events around the world are being cancelled or postponed due to the coronavirus, organisers of forthcoming shows in New Zealand and Australia say it is business as usual.
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NewsPropspeed expands Australian presence
Propspeed, the New Zealand-based supplier of underwater top-coatings, has partnered with two new distributors in Australia – Sam Allen Wholesale and All Marine Spares.
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