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Yacht Sourcing representing Yanmar boats in Indonesia

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Yacht Sourcing representing Yanmar boats in Indonesia

March 28, 2024
1:43 pm

The Indonesia dealer is the new country representative for Yanmar boats, which are produced by the Japanese engine manufacturer.

Yacht Sourcing has been appointed as the Indonesia dealer for Yanmar’s recreational boats and premium cruisers, which are produced by Yanmar Marine International, a global leader in marine propulsion systems.

The models available under the three-year agreement include the X47 Express Cruiser, the VF23AZ from the Zarpa series, and various models within the EX/VX line including the VX28BH, VX30B, EX33HT, EX34.FB and VX38B.

Boum Senous, founder and CEO of Yacht Sourcing, said: “We’re incredibly excited to partner with Yanmar and bring their exceptional yachts to Indonesia. Yanmar’s commitment to innovation, performance and quality aligns perfectly with our values. This partnership allows us to offer our customers a wider selection of best-in-class yachts to suit their specific needs and desires.”

Through this collaboration, Yacht Sourcing will offer sales, service and support for Yanmar’s yachts across the archipelago of 17,000 islands.

“Yacht Sourcing’s team of skilled and passionate professionals will provide a hassle-free ownership experience, right from choosing the yacht to keeping up with its maintenance and after-sales support,” Senous said. “Indonesian yachting enthusiasts can now explore the vast potential of their magnificent coastline with the confidence and comfort that comes with owning a Yanmar yacht.”

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Azimut growing with Grande 44M

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Azimut growing with Grande 44M

March 28, 2024
1:26 pm

Represented in key Asian markets by Marine Italia, Azimut has already secured impressive sales of its upcoming flagship superyacht.

Azimut has unveiled details of its Grande 44M, its largest yacht to date and almost 6m longer than its existing flagship, the Grande Trideck. Five units were sold in advance of Grande 44M’s announcement in late March, with the model’s world premiere scheduled to be held at the 2026 Cannes Yachting Festival.

Marco Valle, Azimut-Benetti Group’s CEO, said: “Grande 44M is proof that true innovation anticipates what owners really desire. This is confirmed by the five units sold even before the official presentation of the project, all bought by Azimut owners who understand the shipyard’s values and wish to grow with us.”

A new addition to the Italian builder’s fleet of ‘Low Emission Yachts’, the Grande 44M features exterior styling by regular collaborator Alberto Mancini and interiors by m²atelier, which has also worked with the shipyard on its upcoming Grande 30M, expected to debut in 2025.

Distinctive features include the helm station on the top deck, which allows the upper deck to be used as an owner’s deck including a forward master suite with almost 2m-long windows on either side. Alternatively, the room can be fitted out as a media suite for guests or a dining area. Forward is an outdoor lounge area with a small firepit, offering a cosy space to enjoy the sun set over the water.

On the aft main deck, the Grande 44M proposes Azimut’s mezzanine deck with sea view terrace that was central to the success of the Grande Trideck. On the Grande 44M, this three-sided ‘stage overlooking the sea’ also includes a see-through pool, “with its plays on transparency that establish continuous contact with the water and generate reflections that give the beach club an even more magical feel”, Azimut states.

Grande 44M is also the flagship of the Azimut’s family of Low Emission Yachts, models that offer a reduction of 20-30 per cent in emissions compared to more traditional motor yachts of the same size. The innovative naval platform of Grande 44M is based on a Dual Mode hull, the introduction of the Hull Vane® foil technology and the Mild Hybrid Plus Zero Emission Hotel Mode system.

The Dual Mode hull, developed by Pier Luigi Ausonio Naval Architecture (PLANA) and Azimut’s R&D department, represents the union of two types of conventional hulls. The bow section is typical for fast displacement boats, while from midships to the stern has a chine commonly found on planing hulls. The design results in a hull that allows a considerable reduction in fuel consumption and emissions at every speed range.

Foil technology is being installed for the first time on an Azimut yacht due to a collaboration between Dutch company Hull Vane and Azimut-Benetti Group’s R&D department. The Hull Vane® carbon wing fitted to the stern of the Grande 44M can suppress the stern wave and generate forward thrust, providing further reduction in overall drag as well as damping of pitch, sway and roll during navigation.

The Grande 44M is Azimut’s sixth model that can be fitted with a Zero Emission Hotel Mode system, making it possible to stay at anchor from four-eight hours with the generators off. On the Grande 44M, this technology achieves maximum efficiency in combination with the Mild Hybrid Plus system, a new level of electrification developed by Azimut-Benetti Group in partnership with Asea Nautica.

According to Azimut, the Mild Hybrid Plus Zero Emission Hotel Mode system is the only solution today that makes it possible to cruise with the generators off and all loads connected, as well as producing a surplus of energy used to recharge the battery pack.
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Damen Yachting introduces Xplorer 80

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Damen Yachting introduces Xplorer 80

March 27, 2024
8:06 pm

The Xplorer 80 is a new addition to Damen Yachting’s newly branded series of luxury expedition yachts.

Damen Yachting has announced the Xplorer 80, a new 80m design that joins its range of luxury expedition yachts formerly known as SeaXplorer and which includes the Xplorer 60 and Xplorer 105. The Xplorer 80 has an overall length of 80m, beam of 14.25m, volume of 2,900GT, accommodation for 12 guests and 26 crew plus captain, and autonomy at sea up to 40 days.

Rose Damen, Managing Director of Damen Yachting, said: “By introducing the Xplorer 80, we have further established our ability to create a perfect crossover superyacht. She combines luxury, expedition, capability, high-spec shipbuilding and everything in-between.”

Damen Yachting has again partnered with Dutch studio Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture to further develop the exterior lines of the Xplorer 80, a follow-up to the SeaXplorer 77.

While the original SeaXplorer exterior DNA is still recognisable through the inclusion of features such as the signature bow, observation lounge, enclosed wheelhouse and crow’s nest, the more modernised, refined styling “brings an elegant and luxurious look to this very capable and robust yacht”, according to Damen Yachting.

For the interior design concepts, Damen Yachting has partnered with Harrison Eidsgaard to create “a home made for long-term and luxurious living”, with the London-based studio developing “a Manhattan loft-inspired space that encompasses how you like to explore and experience your passions”.

Ben Harrison, co-founder of Harrison Eidsgaard, said: “This interior can cover every journey and any lifestyle – all you need to do is immerse yourself.”

Building on Damen Yachting’s expertise in the field of spec builds and proven technical platforms, the Xplorer 80 offers configuration options to suit any yachting lifestyle.

Enrique Tintore, Xplorer Design Manager, said: “The way the Xplorer has been designed allows for a high level of flexibility to suit any extreme environment or refined landscape. If a helicopter isn’t essential for you, we’ve got many other options for that space. Need a conference room or a seventh guest cabin? Or a separate gym and a high-spec laboratory? We can make that happen.”

Among the configuration options on offer, owners can opt, for example, between a hidden heli hangar and refuelling facilities, a gym and wellness setup, a twin-tender garage setup, a fully-equipped dive centre, or a wall-to-wall lounge club.

Based around the same technical platform, Damen Yachting can also propose alternative exterior designs by Espen Øino, Harrison Eidsgaard and Azure Yacht Design, as well as alternative interior concepts by Winch Design and Reymond Langton.

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Rolls-Royce: From Bridge to Propeller

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Rolls-Royce: From Bridge to Propeller

March 27, 2024
7:43 pm

With Rolls-Royce now a single-source provider of all systems needed to power a yacht, maximum efficiency is assured.

Nicola Camuffo (mtu), Denise Kurtulus (Rolls-Royce Power Systems) and Massimo Minnella (Team Italia Marine)

Today’s yachts are so luxurious that a jacuzzi won’t even get a mention, as it’s long since considered a basic. However, it’s not only a yacht’s graceful form and grand furnishings that fascinate. There’s also the propulsion and technical systems, which should be harmonised to maximise performance.

This is why Rolls-Royce provides all the systems needed to power a yacht, with all of them at the top end of the performance spectrum.

In line with its ‘Bridge to Propeller’ strategy for maritime applications, the business unit Power Systems of Rolls-Royce, mtu propulsion solutions for yachts will include fully integrated bridge and automation systems, engines and highly efficient Pod propulsion, with all interplaying perfectly to assure efficiency.

Denise Kurtulus, Vice President Global Marine at Rolls-Royce Power Systems, said: “The more integrated your propulsion system is, the easier it is to adjust the interplay between the components, best satisfying whatever demands are being made on operation of the vessel.

“Using fully integrated systems, we can best meet the different requirements of our customers when operating a vessel. We’re already using artificial intelligence for this purpose, and the trend is increasing.”

Ocean Alexander’s 35R can be fitted with twin mtu engines

Many of the leading yacht builders in Asia and around the world use mtu engines. Ocean Alexander and Horizon are two of the region’s heavyweights, featuring regularly in the Global Order Book for superyachts. Both Kaohsiung shipyards regularly use mtu across many of their models and benefit from the support and network of Rolls-Royce business unit Power Systems under Rolls-Royce Solutions Asia in Singapore.

Ocean Alexander’s 35R, the 116ft flagship of its Revolution series, can be fitted with mtu’s 2,600bhp 16V 2000 M96L engines for a top speed of 24 knots. Horizon’s FD80, the most successful model in the builder’s popular high-volume fast displacement series, is available with twin 1,600bhp 10V 2000 M96L engines.

Winnie Huang, Manager of Ocean Alexander, added: “mtu engines live up to their reputation for performance and reliability, while we also benefit from fast support and good service from the Rolls-Royce team that looks after Asia.”

FULLY INTEGRATED BRIDGE

Last September, Rolls-Royce presented its expanded bridge-to-propeller portfolio at the Cannes Yachting Festival and Monaco Yacht Show. The technology includes new bridge and automation solutions.

A fully integrated bridge is a central point of interaction for the captain, where not only all the data from the propulsion system is collected but also the operating data from all the ship’s auxiliary and navigation equipment can be collected and the equipment operated.

Engine room of the Ocean Alexander 35R

“The complexity of on-board systems is increasing due to different customer requirements and new regulations, with hybrid and electric propulsion systems, exhaust after-treatment systems, alternative fuels and so on,” Kurtulus said.

“However, our integrated bridge represents a perfect infrastructure, providing a single point of access to all information in a structured and efficient way. In the future, the same infrastructure will host autonomous functions, equipment health management (vessel monitoring systems) from the mtu NautIQ portfolio, and other data-driven functions.”

The mtu NautIQ Bridge unites on a single platform all the subsystems needed for monitoring, controlling and steering the vessel. It was developed by Rolls-Royce engineers in collaboration with Team Italia, which became part of the Rolls-Royce group in July 2023.

Massimo Minnella, who founded Team Italia with Daniele Ceccanti, said: “We will launch innovative products for the next generation of yachts. They will have a much wider range of functions in automation and control.”

ACCOMMODATING SUSTAINABLE FUELS

At the core of the mtu yacht offering are the mtu Series 2000 and 4000 yacht engines, now approved for operation with EN15940 synthetic diesel fuels such as hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO).

Kurtulus said: “We see HVO as a very effective sustainable solution because the fuel is already available. For the future, we see e-methanol as the most promising marine fuel. With ‘green’ methanol from renewable energies, CO2-neutral yacht operation is possible.

Horizon’s popular FD80 can be fitted with two mtu 10V 2000 M96L engines

“In addition, harmful emissions such as nitrogen oxides and particulates can be significantly reduced. Compared to the other sustainable fuels hydrogen, methane and ammonia, methanol has the highest energy density, considering the tank system.”

The main yacht engines are also available with exhaust aftertreatment systems for IMO III-regulated areas, while Rolls-Royce is currently developing methanol propulsion solutions for yachts and workboats.

Within the publicly funded MeOHmare project, Rolls-Royce is currently focusing on single-fuel technology and will be testing it on the single-cylinder test bed and the full-engine test bed in the coming years. The company is also testing dual-fuel solutions.

POD PROPULSION, HYBRID SYSTEMS

On the propeller side, Rolls-Royce is expanding its portfolio with fuel-efficient and particularly manoeuvrable pod propulsion systems. For this purpose, the company is cooperating with ZF and will offer high-efficiency propulsion systems based on the ZF Pod 4600 and mtu Series 2000 engines in the power range up to 1,250kW (1,700bhp).

Rolls-Royce’s bridge-to-propeller portfolio also includes mtu hybrid solutions. Enabling quiet manoeuvring in port and operating at anchor without climate-damaging exhaust gases, the mtu Hybrid PropulsionPack offers a propulsion solution that enables pure battery-electric operation for a period. The low engine noise and lack of vibration provide even more comfort on board.

Rolls-Royce Power Systems and ZF are expanding their partnership to include pod propulsion packages

The mtu Hybrid PropulsionPack integrates the mtu diesel engines with electric propulsion modules, batteries, gearbox, control and monitoring systems and other electronic components. To ensure the optimum propulsion solution for each type of ship, Rolls-Royce offers a modular kit with standardised components.

Safety, environmental protection, performance, reliability and comfort are the most important aspects when operating a yacht and for many leading shipyards, mtu will remain the go-to solution for all propulsion needs.

“Basically, mtu engines are top quality, with a beautiful yet practical design,” said Morris Tseng, Manager of the Horizon shipyard. “Yacht owners benefit from the combination of high performance and efficiency in addition to the comfort and luxury of silent, low-vibration cruising.”

The Rolls-Royce team in Singapore stands ready to support the bridge-to-propeller portfolio within the Asia region.

“With a long-standing history in the APAC region and commitment to excellence, the team in Asia fully prepared to support the expanded Bridge-to-Propeller portfolio,” said Chew Xiang Yu, Director, Marine APAC, Rolls-Royce Power Systems. “We are dedicated to meeting our customers’ bespoke requirements with service and quality.”
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Fraser on yachting and the biggest election year in history…

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Fraser on yachting and the biggest election year in history…

March 27, 2024
5:52 pm

How will yachting fare as more than 64 countries and the European Union head to the polls in 2024?

In his Column for YACHT STYLE Issue 76, Mark Duncan, Fraser’s Director of Marketing & Business Development, commented on the potential impact of this year’s elections throughout Europe on yachting.

“Few factors impact discretionary spend more than uncertainty,” Duncan wrote. “But if global charter and sales data trends show anything, it has to be the relatively light impact that elections and most macroeconomic factors have on overall client demand for quality time away from increasing noise. And yachting offers that more than anything else today.”

With sales of superyachts in 2023 finishing 33 per cent up on the average for the last 14 years and charter demand continuing to outpace pre-Covid numbers, far from declining, it seems the need to cocoon with loved ones and friends becomes even more precious.

“As we enter the world’s biggest election year ever, with perhaps the exception of the 24-30m sector – the entry level to the superyacht arena – we anticipate a year of continued strong demand albeit with some insightful navigation,” Duncan concluded.

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Princess developing new F class model

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Princess developing new F class model

March 27, 2024
5:30 pm

The British builder is planning a 2025 release for the F58, the second-largest model in its F Class series of flybridge motor yachts.

Princess Yachts is developing the F58, which will make its debut early 2025 and is the first sub-80ft Princess model to offer the option of sustainable, silent running and hotel services with batteries.

The F58 is the second-largest model in the British builder’s F Class of flybridge motor yachts, which includes the F45, F50, F55 and is led by the F65. Propulsion options for the F58 include two 1,000hp or 1,200hp MAN V8 engines, with the latter delivering speeds of up to 34 knots.

The flybridge – which has the option of a hard top – has an aft L-shaped wet bar with electric barbecue beside a large C-shaped dinette to starboard. Forward is a smaller C-shaped seating area that can convert to a sunpad, while the twin-seat helm station is to port.

The foredeck has a wide sofa forward facing two symmetrical sunpads, each with a storage locker or optional cool box as well as an adjustable headrest that also transforms into a backrest for aft-facing seating.

Aft is a bathing platform, while options for the transom include a fold-down sofa that doubles as a door for a storage area for water toys. On top of the transom, aft of the cockpit sofa, is the option of a flip-up waterside barbecue with sink.

The cockpit has a relatively conventional set-up, with a forward-facing C-shaped sofa and a table, and doors that slide to starboard to open access to the interior, which is surrounded by panoramic windows.

The interior starts with a four-sided galley to port, fully open to the cockpit due to a flip-up window. To starboard is an L-shaped sofa and a flexible dining table. Forward is the raised saloon, which has a large C-shaped sofa to port and a convertible coffee/dining table, while opposite is a long, half-height counter.

Accessed by a forward staircase, the lower deck features three guest cabins including a full-beam owner’s midships stateroom, which features a breakfast area to port. Aft of the forward-facing bed is an ensuite bathroom to port and a walk-in wardrobe to starboard.

The spacious VIP guest cabin is in the bow and shares the day head with a twin to starboard, which can be converted into a third double. Owners can also choose the option of a single aft crew cabin with en-suite bathroom.

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YACHT STYLE AWARDS 2024

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Yacht Style Awards 2024

March 25, 2024
8:37 am

This year’s YACHT STYLE AWARDS will be held on April 24 at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, ahead of the Singapore Yachting Festival from April 25-28.

Recognising the best of the yachting industry in the extended Asia region and internationally, the third edition of the Yacht Style Awards will be held on Wednesday evening, April 24 at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, on the eve of the second Singapore Yachting Festival.

The lavish gala dinner in the Constellation Ballroom will feature an invitation-only audience of more than 300 VIPs, yacht owners and prospects, and major personalities in the yachting industry.

With up to 30 categories, the Awards are designed to showcase excellence and creative flair in the industry both regionally and internationally. Criteria for the yacht categories include innovation, design, build quality, environmental responsibility, owner experience, personal achievements and a focus on the Asia market.

For further information and sponsorship opportunities, please contact: awards@lux-inc.com and for ticketing please book on: https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/yacht-style-awards-gala-dinner-2024-tickets-864813469367?aff=oddtdtcreator

ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove

Working with more than 30 highly experienced consultants and contributors across five continents, YACHT STYLE provides close to 50 full-scale boat reviews and tests every year, focusing on the practical needs of active boaters.

Actively associated to key boat shows and events worldwide – from Boot Dusseldorf, Dubai International Boat Show, Cannes Yachting Festival, Genoa International Boat Show, Monaco Yacht Show and Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show – and across the Asia-Pacific region, not to mention races and regattas, YACHT STYLE is at the forefront to extensively cover the latest yachting industry news and trends.

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About YACHT STYLE

Founded in 2007 in Hong Kong, YACHT STYLE is Asia’s definitive yachting and lifestyle media with up to 38,000 copies circulated in print and online. With activities in Print – Digital – Events, key targeted markets include Hong Kong / southern China, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines and the UAE. On the digital side, YACHT STYLE nurtures communities of followers on YACHTSTYLE.co (www.yachtstyle.co), Facebook / YouTube, Instagram (52k+ qualified followers) and LinkedIn (30,000+ followers), and has a strategic partnership with Asia’s leading luxury lifestyle portal, LUXUO (www.luxuo.com/yachting) , which has an average of over 450,000 unique visitors and 1 million page views a month.

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Beneteau appointing new dealers in Asia

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Beneteau appointing new dealers in Asia

March 22, 2024
1:51 pm

The iconic sail and motor boat builder has appointed two new dealers in Hong Kong as it celebrates its 140th anniversary.

Beneteau Gran Turismo 45

Following the conclusion of its regional collaboration with Simpson Marine, Beneteau has appointed two new dealers in Hong Kong. Asiamarine will be the Hong Kong dealer for Beneteau’s sailing yachts, which include the Oceanis, Oceanis Yacht, First and First SE ranges. Asiamarine’s new yachts portfolio also includes Galeon, Nimbus, Axopar and Lagoon, a Groupe Beneteau brand.

Also in Hong Kong, NextWave Yachting will represent Beneteau’s motorboats, which cover the Flyer, Antares, Gran Turismo and Swift Trawler series. NextWave’s other brands include Sunreef, Sunseeker and sister brands Invictus and Capoforte.

The appointments are the first to be made across seven markets in Asia following the end of Beneteau’s contract with Simpson Marine, which began in 1985 and concluded following the dealership’s recent acquisition by Sanlorenzo. Simpson Marine sold over 500 Beneteau boats in nearly four decades.

Beneteau First 44

Jean-Francois Lair, Beneteau’s Brand Director, said: “We’re grateful for the strong partnership and dedication that Simpson Marine has shown in successfully growing the Beneteau brand across Asia. I particularly want to acknowledge Mike Simpson and his team for their outstanding work in delivering our boats and providing consistent support to our shared customers.

“Beneteau will continue its very strong presence in Hong Kong with two new partners. Asiamarine will now represent Beneteau sailing yachts alongside NextWave Yachting, which will be looking after motorboats. This will ensure continuous support for Beneteau owners.”

Richard Allen, Simpson Marine’s COO, added: “We’ve thoroughly enjoyed representing Beneteau throughout Asia over the last 40 years and assisting hundreds of clients in their yachting journey. We’ll continue to look after all our existing Beneteau owners, and will ensure a seamless transition for all our customers around the region. We wish Beneteau continued success for the future.”

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AGY appointed charter CA for Major Affair

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AGY appointed charter CA for Major Affair

March 22, 2024
1:28 pm

Asia Global Yachting has added a Sunseeker 90 to its growing list of charter options in Phuket.

Asia Global Yachting has unveiled the Sunseeker 90 Major Affair as a new addition to its Central Agency charter fleet. The air-conditioned yacht has a spacious saloon with sofas on all four sides, alfresco dining in the cockpit and open-air dining on the expansive sun deck, a foredeck with a huge sunpad and a sofa, and lower-deck accommodation for eight guests and five crew.

The 28m flybridge motor yacht can have up to 15 guests during the day, while crew includes a professional captain, hostesses and a chef. Major Affair has a cruising speed of 18 knots and a top speed of 28 knots.

Charter prices start from US$11,000 per day and include taxi transfers to the marina, lunch onboard, drinks, fruits, snacks, towels and Wi-Fi. Water toys include paddleboards, underwater scooters and snorkelling equipment, while charter rates include national park fees, seven per cent VAT and accident insurance.

“Major Affair is our latest flagship in the realm of luxury charter experiences and offers a bespoke experience tailored to exceed your every expectation. Guests can embark on a journey of unparalleled elegance aboard this exquisite Sunseeker 90, meticulously designed to blend timeless sophistication with contemporary opulence,” Asia Global Yachting stated.

“Indulge in the quintessence of luxury with Major Affair’s impeccable design, boasting four lavish suites accommodating up to eight discerning guests. Each suite promises a sanctuary of comfort, ensuring an unforgettable overnight escape or day charter amid the breathtaking waters of Phuket.”

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Lagoon 60 shown at Exclusive Days

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Lagoon 60 shown at Exclusive Days

March 22, 2024
12:36 pm

As it celebrates its 40th anniversary, Lagoon showcased its newest model at the brand’s Exclusive Days event in France.

Lagoon staged a private premiere of its new 60 at the builder’s Exclusive Days in Bordeaux, where it hosted over 400 customers from around the world. Visitors were able to tour the Groupe Beneteau brand’s production facilities and view the full Lagoon product range, from the Lagoon 40 sailing catamaran to the Seventy 8 power catamaran.

However, the Lagoon 60 was the star of the show, and its christening was held in collaboration with Champagne Thiénot and Coral Guardian, a non-profit association that Lagoon partners with to restore and replant coral reefs. The Lagoon 60 sits in the sailing series between the 55 and Sixty 5, which is part of the Premium line with the Seventy 7 plus the Sixty 7 and Seventy 8 powercats.

The yacht features the open aft deck introduced on the Lagoon 55 and includes drop-down sides on each side of the cockpit. To port, the covered cockpit area includes an L-shaped sofa, a dining table and loose chairs, while to starboard is a daybed. The interior starts with a full galley or bar area to port, with a three-sided lounge forward. To starboard is an L-shaped sofa, dining table and chairs.

A saloon door and two symmetrical side decks lead to the foredeck, which includes a sunken lounge with sofas flanked by integrated sunpads with flexible backrests.

From the cockpit, starboard stairs lead to an extra-large flybridge featuring a bench-seat helm station to starboard, a forward U-shaped sunpad arrangement around a coffee table, and an L-shaped dinette in the aft port corner. The hard top can be covered with solar panels.

In the galley-down layout, the port hull features the galley aft, as well twin and double guest cabins, each with en-suite bathrooms. The starboard hull has a large master suite aft and a double forward, while there are two crew cabins in the forepeaks. The galley-up version has an extra guest cabin at the aft end of the port hull, in place of the lower galley.

The Lagoon 60 has already spent two months in the Atlantic and will continue technical sea trials in the coming months before its world premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival from September 10-15.

Lagoon is the world leader in cruising catamarans, having built 7,000 units since it emerged as an offshoot of Jeanneau in 1984, and recently appointed Asiamarine as its dealer in Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand.

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ICOMIA Boating Industry Conference sets sail at Singapore

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ICOMIA Boating Industry Conference sets sail at Singapore Yachting Festival

March 22, 2024
12:18 pm

The inaugural ICOMIA Boating Industry Conference will delve into the decarbonisation of the marine leisure industry and the pivot towards sustainability.

ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove

The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) will host the first ICOMIA Boating Industry Conference on April 23-24, ahead of the Yacht Style Awards on the evening of April 24 and the second Singapore Yachting Festival from April 25-28, all at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove.

The Conference will focus on sustainable business practices essential for long-term growth and effective decarbonisation initiatives within the recreational marine industry. From cutting-edge research to advancements in propulsion systems and infrastructure development, the programme aims to explore strategies addressing the industry’s distinctive challenges in Asia’s evolving markets.

Joe Lynch, ICOMIA’s CEO, said: “We’ve worked hard to curate a unique conference programme that will appeal to everyone in our industry. Unlike conventional conferences that focus just on product sales and competitor activity, ICOMIA is proud to offer a Conference designed to stimulate discussions and actions that will ensure the collective success of everyone involved in boating.

“Sustainability is a key theme but in its widest possible interpretation. To be confident of a truly sustainable future, we need to be operating safely, environmentally responsibly and successfully as an industry. This Conference will deliver against these three themes, and we look forward to seeing everyone there in April.”

CONFERENCE RUNDOWN

Darren Vaux, ICOMIA’s President, will be a keynote speaker as he presents ICOMIA’s landmark research, ‘Pathways into Propulsion Decarbonisation in the Recreational Marine Industry’ on the first morning. Vaux will then be joined by Lynch, who is keen to support further industry engagement with the markets of Singapore, the rest of Southeast Asia and other regions across Asia.

Bingrong Ng from the Maritime Port Authority will brief delegates on the latest efforts by the MPA in ‘Maritime Singapore’s Decarbonisation Initiatives’, offering insights into the nation’s forward-thinking strategies.

The afternoon session begins with a presentation on applying ISO standards in marina management and operations. This is followed by a moderated session, ‘The Pivot Towards Sustainability’, on the challenges in achieving sustainability goals and the need for a multi-faceted, pragmatic approach incorporating environmental, social and economic factors in industry practices.

In the ‘Green Mobility’ session, an overview of developments towards a low-carbon future will include Singaporean innovators showcasing their products and ideas. The day concludes with ‘Ocean Stewardship and Clean Boating’, as experts discuss conservation strategies, initiatives and informed boating practices necessary to protect the marine environment.

Day two comprises a series of panel discussions around the ‘Business of Boating’, from growth strategies introducing the boating lifestyle to consumers and targeting lifelong enjoyment, to understanding and communicating the impact that boating has on national economies and local communities, across infrastructure development, manufacturing and support services.

In the session on Advocacy, the discussion will be furthered with regional speakers sharing their unique strategies to put boating on the agenda in interactions with policymakers.

The Conference closes with ‘Roundtable on Collaborative Engagement’, featuring stakeholders in Asia. In addition to considering key takeaways from the Conference, from both presenters and the delegates, the panel is also expected to highlight the need for more networking and collaboration across borders and industry sectors, to ensure shared goals and actions for industry development and creation of opportunities for sustainable growth.

Arthur Tay, Chairman and CEO of SUTL Group, commended the collaboration with ICOMIA and the opportunity to host the conference at ONE°15 Marina, owned by SUTL Group.

“Decarbonisation and minimising environmental impact are matters close to my heart and strongly complement ONE°15’s marine conservation initiatives,” Tay said. “We are proud to be part of such a significant event that promotes sustainable practices and innovation in the boating industry.”

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Groupe Beneteau announces record earnings

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Groupe Beneteau announces record earnings

March 21, 2024
9:14 pm

The house of nine yacht brands has announced a record financial year, with further growth expected.

Prestige M8

Groupe Beneteau, which includes nine yacht brands and a Housing division, has announced a record €246 million of income from ordinary operations for 2023, marking a 59.2 per cent year-on-year increase. Net income rose 81.4 per cent to €182.2 million, representing 10.2 per cent of revenues (€1,784.6 million).

The French conglomerate employs about 8,000 people, primarily in France, the US, Poland, Italy and Portugal, while its yacht brands comprise Beneteau, Jeanneau, Prestige, Lagoon, Excess, Delphia, Four Winns, Wellcraft and Scarab.

Bruno Thivoyon, Groupe Beneteau’s CEO, said: “The Group’s 8,000 staff achieved an outstanding collective performance including over €240 million of income from ordinary operations, with a double-digit net margin.

“Our value-driven growth strategy is delivering a range of benefits. It’s further strengthening the Group’s resilience and enabling it to position the Group’s operational profitability within a range that’s significantly higher than its pre-Covid levels.”

Thivoyon said the Group’s continued premiumisation and industrial agility will enable the Boat division to maintain an operating margin of 7-10 per cent in 2024, despite the impact of higher interest rates on business.

“This financial solidity confirms the Group’s strategy for product development and sustainable innovation, combined with growth in new services, such as digital and the sharing economy,” he said.

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Despite the announcement of the Housing division’s proposed sale, it generated €319.6 million of revenues, up 24 per cent on 2022. As such, Groupe Beneteau’s annual revenues came to €1,465 million after IFRS 5, which presented the Housing division under ‘Operations held for sale’ in its full-year accounts and restated the data reported for FY 2022.

After IFRS 5, the Boat division’s EBITDA was up 32 per cent to €262.4 million, representing 17.9 per cent of revenues, while income from ordinary operations increased by 57 per cent (or €75 million) to €206.8 million, with an operating margin of over 14 per cent of annual revenues.

In the Boating division, the slowdown in demand for the Motor business, which was down €150 million, was more than offset by the value-driven growth strategy across all the segments, up €190 million, and the progress made with deliveries of sailing units, up €40 million.

The Sailing business, with 31 per cent full-year growth, reflected the significant upturn in sales to charter professionals (up 68 per cent), the commercial success of the new models released, and the Excess brand’s strong penetration on the catamaran market.

For the Motor business, sales showed strong growth for the ‘Real Estate on the Water’ segments (up 17 per cent), helped by the commercial success of the Prestige brand’s first M-Line multihull models.

The ‘Dayboating’ segments recorded a 3 per cent increase in revenues alongside a 23 per cent reduction in the number of units delivered. This benefited from the extension of the Merry Fisher and Antares lines, as well as the launch of the DB range of luxury day boats.

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