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Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA)
is the regional professional superyacht association

02/06/2026

The Greater Bay Yachting Archipelago Becomes a Reality
Beijing has recently approved a pilot scheme allowing yachts to enter designated Greater Bay Area (GBA) mainland ports without customs guarantees, in a strategic move to boost the region's yacht economy. In an official statement released on 30 May 2026, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government announced: “Hong Kong welcomes the State Council's announcement of its approval of exemption of the requirement of a guarantee and implementation of temporary ship nationality registration for Hong Kong and Macao yachts when temporarily entering and exiting the Chinese Mainland through designated ports in the nine cities of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (the GBA), and only navigating within these cities.” To see the full press release go to: apsuperyacht.org/the-greater-bay-yachting-archipelago-becomes-a-reality/

Photo caption: Sanlorenzo SL86A, Sanlorenzo APAChttps://

24/05/2026

APSA celebrates World Boating Day 2026 in Hong Kong
The Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA) was please to celebrate World Boating Day 2026 aboard the superyacht Van Triumph a 66m (212 ft) superyacht built in Hong Kong in 1983. This historic superyacht holds the distinction of being the first superyacht built in Hong Kong and was constructed at the Supercraft shipyard in Tsing Yi by local financier David Lieu. The vessel's gross tonnage at approximately 1,506 GT, and the hull was constructed using specialized R41 Seawater Corrosion-Resistant steel plate produced by Kawasaki Steel in Japan. Its structural strength was designed to exceed standard Lloyd's of London insurance safety rules by roughly 30% to withstand severe typhoons. She is equipped with twin Yanmar diesel engines giving the superayacht an extreme cruising range of 15,000 nautical miles and rendering it one of the world's earliest custom explorer/expedition-style yachts. For many years, the yacht was a fixture in Victoria Harbour and was famous for motoring up to the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club on Saturdays as the Jardines noon-day gun was fired. The superyacht has a new owner and was recently refitted in China and this classic and stylish renovation has given the yacht a new lease of life. Van Triumph has recently returned to Hong Kong after her Spring Festival Travel at Hainan Clearwater Bay Marina in Sanya, China, and APSA would like to thank Captain 梁木根 Leung, Muk Kan and the crew for welcoming us onboard and giving us a tour of this iconic superyacht which has a long and interesting Hong Kong story.

30/04/2026

APSA News - SuperYacht Times has announced additional topics and speakers for the upcoming Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit. Now in its third edition, the event will take place on 7 and 8 May 2026 in Kobe, Japan, at La Suite Kobe Oceans Garden. The Summit will be hosted in Japan for the first time, reflecting increased industry focus on the country’s expanding superyacht infrastructure and cruising potential. https://www.superyachttimes.com/events/asia-pacific-superyacht-summit-2026-3rd-edition

21/04/2026

The SEA Yachting Conference 2026 being held at ONE15 Marina, Sentosa, Singapore starts today, and the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA) is proud to be a Supporting Partner. These are exciting times for the Asia-Pacific region, and APSA is proud to support the event and be in the company of these industry experts. Thanks go to Arthur Tay Chairman (CEO of SUTL Group), Jonathan Sit, (Regional General Manager, Marina Division, SUTL Enterprise), and Wade Pearce the conference organiser. This year’s line-up of speakers and panellists features several APSA Members including: Damen Yachting, Gulf Craft, Marina Industries Association, Marina Development Indonesia, Ocean Marina, ONE15 Marina, Simpson Marine/Sanlorenzo APAC, Sunreef Yachts, Boat Lagoon Yachting, Benetti Yachts, Camper & Nicholsons International, Legal Strategies, Asiatique Yacht Supplies, Clearvac Engineering Asia, Singapore Boating Industry Association, ASIAMARINE, Fraser Yachts, JMS Yachting, and the Malaysia Yachting Industries and Recreational Boating Association. The Singapore Yachting Festival runs from the 23-26 April, and APSA looks forward to welcoming you to the Superyacht Lounge. For more information on APSA contact Suzy Rayment at [email protected] or go to www.apsuperyacht.org

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02/04/2026

The SEA Yachting Conference (SEAYC) and Singapore Yachting Festival (S*F) 2026 takes place later this month (21–26 April 2026) at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove. Continuing to strengthen its position as Asia’s flagship show, the festival welcomed over 147 brands and 12,000 visitors last year, and this year the combined conference and festival will bring together the full superyacht ecosystem of Southeast Asia.

31/03/2026

Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit is now in its third edition, and will take place on 7 and 8 May 2026 in Kobe, Japan, at La Suite Kobe Oceans Garden. Organised by Superyacht Times it follows on from the two previous editions in Hong Kong. The Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA) is a Supporting Partner of the Summit, and the Association is hosting Welcome and Closing Networking Cocktails on the Wednesday 6 May and Friday 8 May so make sure you add these dates to your calendar.

21/03/2026

Horizon Yachts 2026 Open House
Marking a bold new chapter, Horizon Yachts presented “Reimagined” as the core theme of the 2026 Horizon Open House. Held from March 4–6 in Kaohsiung, this sophisticated three-day event brought together global owners, partners, and international press to witness the world debut of four premier yachts—each representing Horizon Yachts’ relentless drive for progress and innovation.

09/03/2026

The Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA) celebrated International Women’s Day (8 March 2026) with a snapshot of our female members from across the globe. APSA looks forward to working with you all to promote the region’s superyacht industry and the fantastic cruising grounds that Asia-Pacific region has on offer. Apologies for not including all of our women members but as the network grows so does the strength of the Association and we look forward to showcasing an even bigger gallery next year!

APSA members represented include: Ankor Software, AON, Asia Pacific Superyachts, Azure Yacht Crew Health, Benetti Yachts, Burgess, Camper & Nicholsons International, Camper & Nicholsons First Eastern, Catalano Shipping Services (NZ), Cayman Islands Shipping Registry, Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands, Charter Itinerary, Cheoy Lee, Creation and Co, Damen/Amels, Ferretti Group (APAC), Fraser/ Asiamarine, GMT - Global Marine Travel, Hilda Loe Associates, Hong Seh Yachting, JMS Yachting, Marina Development Indonesia, Maritime Cook Islands, Melanesian Luxury Yachts, One 15˚ Marina, Pantaenius Sail and Motor Insurance, Port Denarau Marina, Praxis, Sea Leisure Yachting Group (SLYG), Sentient International, Setouchi DMO, Simpson Marine, Skytopia/HKIA, Southern Sky AI, Specialized Marine, Sunreef Yachts, Superyacht Australia, Super Yacht Group Great Barrier Reef, SYL Australia, SYL Japan, Travel Cue, and YACHTZOO.

The Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA) is a non-profit organization that represents the interests of the superyacht industry in the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 2011, APSA aims to promote the development and growth of the superyacht industry in the region by fostering collaboration and communication between industry stakeholders, including yacht builders, brokers, marinas, and service providers. The organization provides a platform for members to share information, knowledge, and best practices, and advocates for policies and regulations that support the industry's growth. APSA also organizes events and initiatives to raise awareness of the benefits of superyacht ownership and operation in the Asia-Pacific region. www.apsuperyacht.org

03/03/2026

Why Japan? Why now? Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit 2026 🇯🇵
Francesca Webster from SuperYacht Times explains why you need to be heading to Japan for the third edition of the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit 2026. The event will shine the spotlight on a market that has evolved rapidly from future promise to present-day opportunity. With over 21,000 ultra-high-net-worth individuals residing in Japan alone, rising private wealth is translating into an increasing demand for luxury assets, including superyachts. This shift is no longer speculative; it is happening right now.
Setouchi DMO and the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association are Supporting Partners and the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit 2026 would not be possible without these sponsors:
Patronage Sponsor: FEMA Marine | Switzerland
Event Partner: Damen Yachting Benetti Yachts
Platinum Sponsor: SYL Japan, Sanlorenzo Yacht, Superyacht Base Kobe
Gold Sponsors: Creation, YACHTZOO, Gulf Craft Group
Silver Sponsors: Alexseal Yacht Coatings, Zairos, YachtEye, Pantaenius GmbH, Voyager, Lloyd's Register, Rossinavi
Media Partners: Yacht Charter Market, SuperYacht Times, Marina World, Yacht Style
For more information contact: Eline Heemstra at [email protected]

20/02/2026

APSA News As the Luna New Year celebrations conclude APSA extends our best wishes to all our members for the Year of the Horse. At the beginning of February APSA attended the Hainan FTP Yachting & Coastal Holiday Forum which was part of a month-long ‘Clear Water Bay Get Away Season’ in Sanya, China. APSA members speaking at the forum included Martin Lo (Cheoy Lee), Jonathan Sit (One15˚ Marina), Joe and Yuen (Lodestone Yachts).

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