Having closed its doors on April 14, the 18th China (Shanghai) International Boat Show saw an increase of 10% in visitor numbers, coming from 51 countries. The event hosted around 500 exhibitors.
The all-new Nordhavn flagship, the Nordhavn 120 superyacht Aurora, has been recently launched into the test tank. She is scheduled for delivery this summer.
April 11 saw the prominent Italian Design and Engineering firm, Axis Group Yacht Design, receive the Asia Boating Award 2013 as Best Yacht Designer.
Mr Piero Ferrari joins the Ferretti Group and their new Product Strategy Team, as announced at the China International Boat Show 2013 in Shanghai.
Perini Navi announces opening of a sales office in China in the St. Regis in Yalong Bay, Sanya on the isle of Hainan.
March 29 at the Asia Boating Awards 2013 saw the Benetti Classic Supreme 132 yacht Petrus II take the prize for the “Best Semi Custom Built Yacht” (over 30 meters), while Azimut Magellano 43 yacht was recognised as the best boat in the “Best Production Motor Yacht” category (up to 15 meters).
Global boat and yacht manufacturer, Gulf Craft, builds on its recent “Best Asia Built Yacht” award for Majesty 135 superyacht in order to widen sales and support network in the fast-growing Asian market.
This year’s Hainan Rendez-Vous was another great success, marked by the sale of 29 luxury yachts. The event hosted such important superyacht builders as Feadship, Lurssen, Oceanco, and many others.
Only a few months after the sale of 8th unit, the Overmarine Group announces the sale of Mangusta 165 yacht number 9. Moreover, the yard has also sold hull no. 30 of the Mangusta 108 yacht model.
March 29 saw the prestigious UK-based luxury yacht manufacturer, Sunseeker, receive the ‘Best Brand Presence in Asia’ prize at the Asia Boating Awards 2013. The yard was also present at the Hainan Rendez-Vous, displaying Sunseeker 80 and 88 yachts.
Having made her world debut at the 2012 Cannes International Boat Show, the splendid Ferretti 690 yacht was honoured with the ‘Best Production Motor Yacht’ prize in the category 15-24 metres at the recently concluded Asia Boating Awards 2013.
The winners of this year’s 9th edition of Asia Boating Awards were presented at the prestigious Intercontinental Hotel Serenity Coast Resort on March 29.