The recent Singapore Yachting Festival was a resounding success, attracting over 9,000 attendees who were treated to a spectacle of 55 yachts and 74 exhibitors. The event marked the much-anticipated return of yacht shows in Asia. One of the highlights was the unveiling of the BRABUS Shadow 500 Cabin and the Axopar 22 T-Top by Derani Yachts, making their debut in Singapore.
A noteworthy feature of the festival was the ONE°15 Marina Club’s extensive $7 million renovation in Sentosa Cove. This marina, one of three in Singapore catering to superyachts, underwent the renovation primarily to enhance berthing efficiency. General Manager Jonathan Sit expressed that the demand for larger boats became evident shortly after the marina’s opening in 2007.
Local brokers were selling vessels in the 24-30 meter range, but the marina could only accommodate boats up to 18 meters. Recognizing the need to adapt to market demands, the renovation successfully increased berthing capacity by 18% per berth and doubled the number of superyacht moorings. Despite these significant improvements, the marina is already operating at full capacity, with a waiting list of approximately 80 vessels.
This shortage of available berthing space is expected to worsen as luxury yachts in Asia continue to grow in size. Prominent builders in the region, such as Taiwan’s Horizon Yacht and Fleming Yachts shipyards, contribute to the rising demand for berths.
Turning back to the festival’s highlights, the BRABUS Shadow made a lasting impression by embarking on a remarkable journey of over 1,000 nautical miles from Phuket to Singapore and back, braving challenging seas. The awe-inspiring superboat attracted attention with its gorgeous glacier blue camo wrap, cutting-edge technology and mesmerizing performance, captivating the crowd throughout the three-day event.
Another standout at the festival was the highly acclaimed Axopar 22 T-Top, which made its premiere in Singapore. This vessel, renowned for its exceptional performance, comfort, and convenience, garnered significant interest from boating enthusiasts seeking year-round adventures on the water.
The resounding success of the Singapore Yachting Festival underscores the immense interest in the marine lifestyle in Singapore and the broader region. It serves as a testament to the continuous growth and maturation of the yachting industry, signaling an exciting future ahead.
Derani Yachts will be exhibiting at the Singapore Yachting Festival, taking place from 27 – 30 April 2023 at the ONE° 15 Marina Sentosa Cove.
For years, Singapore has been recognized as the center of Asia’s marine industry, and visitors to the show can expect to see some of the world’s most luxurious and cutting-edge motoryachts, including local premiere’s from Axopar and BRABUS Marine.
ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, Singapore, is a world-class marina replete with a comprehensive range of exclusive club amenities. Derani Yachts will exhibit in booths BB10, BB11 and BB12..
The event will run from Thursday 27th until Sunday 30th April, and will be open each day from 2pm – 8pm (7pm on Sunday). You can find us at booths BB10, BB11 and BB12.
The Singapore Yachting Festival will be the location for the Singapore premiere of the Axopar 22 T-Top. The Axopar 22 offers some of the best-in-class handling and performance on the market, combined with solid, competitive pricing.
A versatile boat that offers a great balance of performance, comfort, and functionality.
The unique, eye-grabbing Axopar 22 T-Top not only has the looks, but is a true performer, offering one of the best driving experiences ever; unparalleled stability, agility and handling, combined with best-in-class seaworthiness. Built to match your needs!
The T-Top roof provides shade and protection from the sun and rain. The T-Top also houses a large storage compartment for storing fishing gear, watersports equipment, and other essentials.
The BRABUS Shadow 500 Cabin will also be making it’s Singapore debut. With gorgeous looks, cutting-edge technology and mesmerizing performance, the BRABUS Shadow 500 provides just the right ingredients for your tailor-made, high-octane marine adventure.
Reveal your personality to the world by imparting your own taste and charisma in this stunning and exceptionally fast 50+knots coast-to-coast commuter and adventurous shadow boat for a guaranteed wow-effect.
This boat is a dual-personality 28ft powerhouse, with 50 knots+ performance, phenomenal acceleration time and massive torque available from a combined 500hp of Mercury Marine’s latest, dual XS Pro V8 FourStroke engines.
A Glacier Blue model with camo wrap will be debuting at the Singapore Yachting Festival.
Horizon Yacht, Fleming Yachts and Axopar Boats will all be on display at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) on Australia’s Gold Coast, running from May 19th until 22nd 2022.
The Sanctuary Cove Boat Show has become the premier marine event in the Southern Hemisphere and each year has been better than the last.
The Horizon FD series “is exploding” on the Australian market says Mark Western, Managing Director. “We will deliver 12 FD’s in 2022 – which is equal to the U.S. Production… They have really struck a chord,” says Mark of the Cor D. de Rover-designed series that spans 75 to 125-feet.
Introduced in 2017, the Fast Displacement (FD) Series began with the voluminous, head-turning FD85 and evolved into an acclaimed and rapidly expanding yacht series that now includes seven models ranging from 75 to 125 feet LOA.
Contemporary style lines, creative interior spaces, tremendous interior volume, and flexible cruising speeds are the core features of the Horizon Fast Displacement motoryachts.
Founded in 1987, Horizon Yachts has celebrated 30 years as one of the largest luxury yacht builders in the world as well as the number one builder in the Asia Pacific region.
In the past three decades, Horizon has delivered over 855 luxury yachts, with more than 220 of these over 80 feet in length. Popular models ranging from 52 to 150 feet include motor yachts, superyachts, power catamarans, expedition yachts, and fast displacement motor yachts.
Fleming Yachts Australia will be exhibiting at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show and this year a Fleming 58 will be on display.
Fleming Yachts have followed a policy of continuous refinement over 35 years with improvements and upgrades introduced as they become available and not by model year. Fleming yachts are instantly recognisable from their distinctive classic lines and never go out of style.
While retaining the Fleming classic lines, the 58 is an entirely new boat designed to bridge the gap between the 55 and the 65. The naval architects selected to assist the inhouse Fleming design team were Norman Wright and Sons in Brisbane, Australia who, with their special expertise in hull design and tank testing, have been designing semidisplacement passagemakers for more than 100 years.
Fleming Yachts build semi-displacement, long range cruising yachts from 55 to 85 feet. Established in 1985 by Tony Fleming, they are driven by a passion to design and build boats that meet the highest standards of excellence. Fleming Yachts have followed a policy of refinement over 30 years with continuous improvements and upgrades and are instantly recognizable from their distinctive classic lines which never go out of style.
Australian Axopar dealer Eyachts will be putting-on their largest ever display at Sanctuary Cove this year which will include the triple award winning Axopar 22, the multi-award winning Axopar 28 and the revolutionary Axopar 37 range.
The Axopar range is the result of the builder’s long time experience and passion for boating. Designed and developed by true boating enthusiasts for the quality conscious boater.
Axopar hulls are based on the unique advantages of RIB boats. Outstanding handling, lightweight construction and unparalleled safety. A boat with the perfect combination of exhilarating driving and fuel economy.
Axopar is well known for its hugely successful, multi-award winning range of premium motorboats.
Whether you are a seasoned and experienced boat owner or new to boating life, there is an Axopar model for every kind of adventure. The highly versatile boats can be adapted to suit your purpose, your people and your environment.
For more information about the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, buying tickets and how to get there, please visit the official website for the show:
It’s not everyday that Fleming Yachts unveils a new model. Announced in December 2020, the new addition to the Fleming family is the largest model ever built and the new flagship of the brand; the Fleming 85.
The new 85 is the flagship of the Fleming Yachts fleet of long-range cruisers.
Available with an open flybridge or a new enclosed design. The open flybridge features everything you need for cruising, entertaining, and relaxing, whilst the enclosed bridge version has an L-shaped lounge and table, a raised helm with has triple captain’s chairs.
The enclosed flybridge version of the Fleming 85
Fleming 85 Major Features:
Humphree 16 sq. ft. (1.49 sq. m) zero-speed stabilizer fins
Two 29-kW Onan eQD generators
Choice of open or enclosed flying bridge
3 or 4 cabin layout w/2 crew quarter options
Full beam master stateroom
3,170-gallon (12,000-liter) fuel capacity
Hydraulic bow and stern thrusters
Hydraulic swim platform
The boat deck has space for a RIB that can be lifted and launched
The mission with the 85 was to design and build literally the finest possible ocean-going pilothouse motor yacht, in every respect. Fleming are well on their way to realizing that vision when in May of this year they released a progress update on the 85 hull #1.
May 2021 – Fleming 85 Hull #1 Release From Mold
Exciting times at the Tung Hwa shipyard
From the renowned naval architects of Norman R Wright and Sons the hull design and engineering will result in the best fuel economy and range of any semi displacement boat in the world.
Instantly recognisable from their distinctive classic lines, Fleming Yachts have followed a policy of continuous refinement over 35 years with improvements and upgrades introduced as they become available and not by model year.
With true ocean crossing range, the Fleming 85 will take you anywhere you want to be in the world, in total comfort, grace and peace of mind. In every respect you are safe with Fleming.
The Thailand Yacht Show returns this week at the Royal Phuket Marina from the 9th to the 12th of January from 11am until 7pm daily and 11am until 6pm on Sunday.
Derani Yachts will be at the show with three yachts on display; the Horizon V72 enclosed pilothouse and the Axopar 28 Cabin are available for immediate delivery, and for charter the newly renovated “Sea Princess”, a DeFever 49 classic gentleman’s cruiser is available for day trips and longer overnight cruises around the stunning waters of the Andaman Sea.
We also take great pleasure in announcing our engagement as Appointed Dealer for Horizon Yacht in SE Asia through our Phuket office. Established since 1987, Horizon Yacht is a world class yacht builder from Taiwan with a strong reputation for solidly constructed Motor Yachts and Power Catamarans ranging from 52-130 foot. More details on our appointment will be provided very soon and we’re delighted to represent this distinguished brand.
September brings the arrival of two of the biggest boat shows in Europe with the Cannes Yachting Festival from the 12th to the 17th of September and the Monaco Yacht Show from the 27th to the 30th of September. Derani Yachts will be at both shows and would be delighted to meet you there and visit any of the yachts on show by the brands we represent.
Cannes Yachting Festival
Dominator Yachts will be exhibiting the Dominator 28m Ilumen for the first time at a boat show. The culmination of Dominator Yachts commitment to technology, craftsmanship and design, the 28 metre Ilumen is a truly ground-breaking vessel, featuring innovative technical features and state-of-the-art design methods used in its construction. Dominator Yachts are exhibiting on stands JETEE011 and JETEE187
The Fairline Yachts line up will include the 2018 model Targa 48 Open, the Targa 53 Open, Squadron 53 and the world premiere of the Squadron 63, the first all new model designed by Alberto Mancini and Vripack. There will be a press call at 12 noon on Tuesday the 12th on the stand for the World Premiere of the Targa 63 GTO with Alberto Mancini & Marnix Hoekstra of Vripack. Fairline Yachts can be found on stand PAN024.
Fleming Yachts and Axopar Boats will also be on hand at the show and we look forward to meeting them and discussing their latest models and news.
Monaco Yacht Show
Håkan will be visiting the Monaco Yacht Show and is available by appointment to visit our collaborating partners in the superyacht sector.
Following Derani Yachts appointment as the Fleming Yachts Agent for Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, Håkan and Ian recently spent four days in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, visiting the Fleming Yachts production yard. During their time there they attended the seatrial of a brand new Fleming 55 prior to it being shipped to Australia and were given a tour of the Fleming production yard.
Fleming yachts have been built in the Tung Hwa yard, located just outside the busy port of Kaohsiung since 1985 when Tony Fleming selected it as the location to build the first boat of his new design. At the time Tung Hwa was building other boat brands as well but over the years as the Fleming business grew, Tung Hwa has dedicated itself to building Flemings exclusively.
In January of 2005 Tony handed over the day to day running of the yard to his nephew Adrian Shard, known as Adi, and Duncan Cowie. Tony took delivery of hull number one of his newest design, the Fleming 65, which he named Venture. He has since then cruised more than 48,000 nautical miles, exploring and writing cruising articles. To read more about Tony’s adventures and voyages click here.
Adi moved to Taiwan In 1998 and joined Tony at the Tung Hwa facility and has worked full time at the yard for the past 17 years. He speaks fluent Mandarin as well as the local Taiwanese dialect, which greatly simplifies communications between the Fleming staff and the Tung Hwa workers.
Duncan is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Fleming Yachts including service and liaison with its dealers. He has spent much of the last 14 years in the yard specializing in the design and implementation of modern systems and liaising with suppliers of related equipment but also travels extensively to boats shows and dealers worldwide.
The yard employs around two hundred highly skilled craftsmen, cabinet makers and artisans, many of whom have worked there since production first began. Every boat built at the yard spends the last stage of its production in a huge test tank in order to check all of the vessel’s systems and equipment before leaving the factory.
Upon arrival at the offloading port Duncan, or another member of the Fleming yachts team, meets the local brand representative and delivers the boat to its home port. After a full system check the new owner is given a complete and thorough handover which covers all the onboard equipment and systems as well as instruction on boat handling while under way, anchoring and docking. This 4 to 5 day handover is only complete when the new owner is happy with all facets of their new yacht.
Derani Yachts is pleased to announce their appointment as the new Sales & Service representative for Fleming Yachts, covering Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.
Derani Yachts is ideally located in the Phuket Boat Lagoon and provides a full range of services including new boat sales, brokerage, service, yacht delivery, commissioning, and management. Derani Yachts benefits from extensive experience and a depth of local resources available to all Fleming owners cruising in South East Asia.
“Derani Yachts has a very loyal clientele with many repeat customers. This patronage comes from trusting relationships, where customer’s needs and interests are emphasized and attended to” says Håkan.
Fleming Yachts offers four models: the Fleming 55, 58, 65 and 78. These semi-displacement, raised-pilothouse motor yachts are considered to be “The Ultimate Cruising Yachts” by boating journalists and yachting enthusiasts throughout the world.
For more information on Fleming Yachts please visit their website at:
Derani Yachts is pleased to announce their appointment as the new Sales & Service representative for Fleming Yachts, covering Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.
