SYT April Updates

Welcome onboard our exclusive LinkedIn newsletter, “SYT Monthly Updates.” Whether you are an experienced yacht owner, a dedicated industry professional, or simply fascinated by the ultimate luxury at sea, "SYT Monthly Updates" is your go-to source for staying informed, inspired, and connected to the latest developments in the world of yachting.

???? Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit 2024: New topics and speakers announced

The inaugural Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit is taking place in Hong Kong on the 5 and 6 of June, at the Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel. The summit aims to develop the Asian superyacht market and attract more yachts to the region.

Like our successful Gulf Superyacht Summit, the two-day event will include a Networking Dinner on the first evening of the event, where attendees can network with colleagues from across the industry.

The initial topics have now been unveiled, alongside the first confirmed speakers.

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???? The Gulf Superyacht Summit returns to Dubai this December

SuperYacht Times is pleased to announce that the Gulf Superyacht Summit 2024 will be returning to Dubai and will take place on the 4 and 5 of December, the week of the Abu Dhabi Formula 1.

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?? The State of Yachting 2024: Available for download now

The ninth edition of The State of Yachting is now live. In this edition, we review the year 2023 and we look ahead to 2024 with insight from our team on the latest trends and our market observations.

Powered by our market-leading intelligence system SYT iQ, The State of Yachting has always been very popular, and each year it is bought by industry leaders, yacht owners, investors, and other professionals.

? The State of Yachting 2024 is now available here for download

Yacht Charter Market

Yacht Charter Market is the weekly email newsletter that keeps you up to date with the world of yacht charter.

Find fleet updates, expert interviews, destination insights and more.

Whether you are a seasoned yacht charter broker, a charter manager, a charter client, Captain or crew, Yacht Charter Market is the go-to source for a comprehensive view of the superyacht charter industry.

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???? SYT iQ Insight: What are the most popular flag states?

Selecting the appropriate flag for a superyacht ranks among the most crucial decisions owners face, given its substantial influence on the vessel's operational, legal, and fiscal aspects. The flag state has the authority and responsibility to enforce regulations over vessels registered under its flag, including inspection, certification, and the issuance of safety and environmental compliance documents.

This article explores several topics including the origins and evolution of the regulatory framework, why some flags are selected over others, the relationship between flag states and class societies, and finally an evaluation of flag state performance.

? Discover everything about it here

?? Industry exclusive: CEO Anders Kurtén on Fraser’s path to domination

Last September, MarineMax’s Chuck Cashman announced that after “one of the most extensive worldwide searches ever” Anders Kurtén, the man who had helmed Baltic Yachts’ major strategic turnaround, had been appointed CEO of historic brokerage house Fraser. With an extensive and diverse background within the yacht building and supply manufacturing sectors, Anders has been tasked with delivering even greater growth to the firm, and to turn his expertise to further development of the client and support services of the company. In an industry first, we sat down with Anders to get his insight into the new role, his ambitions for the company and to understand why he thinks Fraser is on path for industry domination.

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?? Everything you might have missed from PBIBS 2024

Taking place 21 to 24th March at West Palm Beach, Florida, the Palm Beach International Boat Show 2024 provides visitors and exhibitors with an opportunity to view boats ranging from eight to 90 metres.

With the show offering plenty for visitors to explore each day, SuperYacht Times takes a look at all the exciting announcements and events you may have missed during the four day event.

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?? Video: Fifth 38m Moonen Martinique yacht Lumière launched

The fifth hull of the 37.8-metre Moonen Martinique yacht series has officially been launched and her named unveiled as Lumière. She was launched by her shipyard Moonen, who built the?Moonen Martinique premium semi-custom yacht series in the south of the Netherlands. SuperYacht Times was invited to the shipyard to witness the launch.

?? Viral on Social Media

We love a good aerial shot! Motor Yacht Loon invited us to collaborate on a reel showing the skills of their captain as he docks in the British Virgin Islands. The video currently has almost 4 million views!

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