Superyacht Associations Keep the Global Industry Strong
Every industry needs advocacy, and the Superyacht industry benefits from Superyacht Associations that are now prevalent throughout the world. Many of these yacht associations were brought together in recent years as the Superyacht Industry has grown immensely in the number of yachts on the water and the professionalism required of crews and suppliers of services.
These associations have all been formed in pursuit of keeping the Superyacht Industry standards at the highest level. Yachting associations are a good way to establish the strong professionalism of a company that you are considering using to work with you on the running of your Superyacht- which is far more complex to construct, maintain and operate than a Boeing 747.
Asia Pacific Superyacht Association
apsuperyacht.org
The Asia Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA) is a non-profit organisation in Hong Kong, founded with the objective of promoting the Asia Pacific region to the global superyacht community. APSA considers destinations from Japan to New Zealand and Hawaii to the Seychelles as part of this vast region, which is fast becoming recognised as one of the world’s three major cruising destinations, in addition to the Mediterranean and the Caribbean.
Asia Pacific Superyacht Association Supports The Asian Superyacht Industry
In Asia Pacific, the continuing growth of superyacht construction and refit, brokerage and management, charter, marinas and service agencies are all making the region increasingly appealing to superyacht owners. One of APSA’s goals is to help superyacht owners & captains overcome any local challenges by working with maritime authorities to make the region more welcoming to visiting superyachts.
AYSS – Association of Yacht Support Services
ayss.org
The Association of Yacht Support Services (AYSS) is a global network of Superyacht Agents, each of which is ready to assist the Captain, Owner and Crew with the logistics of transiting and enjoying their voyages worldwide. AYSS has been in existence for over 23 years and has 79 members in 49 countries strategically placed across the globe.
The Association of Yacht Support Services Is a Global Association of Experts
A seamless continuation of care can be undertaken to support vessels in their travels. The local knowledge and experience that all their agents have in their own country will help you to overcome the pitfalls and unnecessary delays that can be encountered. They can suggest wonderful sights and places to discover and provide you with the best in the way of culinary delights. The team has developed a family bond creating an unrivalled network of professional service providers.
Florida Yacht Brokers Association
fyba.org
The Florida Yacht Brokers Association was created in 1987 to unite those engaged in the yacht brokerage business for the purpose of promoting professionalism and cooperation among its members; and to promote and maintain a high standard of conduct in the transacting of the yacht brokerage business. Each member is required to abide by a code of ethics to protect the public against fraud, misrepresentation, or unethical practices in the yacht brokerage profession. Each member is to endeavor to eliminate any practices, which could be damaging to the public or the dignity and integrity of the yacht brokerage profession.
Florida Yacht Brokers Association Keeps FL Yacht Brokers Honest
The organization is comprised of over 1100 individual members representing over 400 businesses. The Yacht & Brokerage Show, held yearly in Miami Beach, is owned jointly by the Florida Yacht Brokers Association and Yachting Promotions Inc. The show represents a significant cornerstone of achievement to the Association and the yacht brokerage community.
German Boat Ship Builders Association
deutsche-yachten.de
Deutsche Yachten – Superyacht Germany represents the German ship building industry. For generations “Made in Germany” has been a synonym for quality, technical perfection, functionality and reliability. These are the very values to which the members of the group Deutsche Yachten – Superyacht Germany feel committed. The common knowledge enables the members to meet any expectation of the customers.
Deutsche Yachten Stands Behind German Engineering
The work group Deutsche Yachten comprises a number of carefully selected German companies active in the construction and fitting out of yachts over 30 metres in length. The industry pool is part of the Association of German Boat and Shipbuilders, which brings together all the major companies in the German yacht industry. The objective of the group is to advertise its members´ skills and to make Germany even better known internationally as a center of yacht building.
HISWA Holland Yachting Group
hollandyachtinggroup.com
The HISWA Holland Yachting Group fosters international trade by strengthening the role of a carefully selected group of companies located in the Netherlands. The Holland Yachting Group is part of the HISWA Association; HISWA stands for the Netherlands Association of Enterprises in Water Recreation.
Think Yachts, Think HISWA
The members of the HISWA Holland Yachting Group are all committed to offering specialised products and services of premium quality. This has given them a strong position on the international market and a reputation to match. It is also why the Holland Yachting Group is proving to be such an ideal platform for membership. Think Yachts, Think Holland.
ICOMIA Superyacht Refit Group
superyacht-refit.com
The International Council of Marine Industry Associations’ (ICOMIA) Superyacht Refit Group represents eight of the industry’s quality refit, repair and maintenance yards. ICOMIA Superyacht Refit Group (ISYRG) maintains and improves quality within the group, follows professional working standards and meets specified environmental best practices Members of ISYRG conform to a unique Code of Practice that brings certainty to refit and eases the owner’s concerns on how their yacht’s refit will be managed and the quality that will be achieved.
ICOMIA Superyacht Refit Group Keeps The Standards of Quality for Yacht Maintenance High
Yacht owners can be confident how their contract will be handled when contracting an ISYRG Yard Member for the refit of their vessel ISYRG offers its clients a standard framework contract that has been developed by prominent international marine lawyers. The contract addresses matters such as performance, subcontracting, redelivery, liability, warranty & insurance They will act as the voice of this segment of the industry
International Superyacht Society
superyachtsociety.org
The International Superyacht Society represents the large yacht industry. Its fundamental mission is to build alliances worldwide with regional associations; to serve as communications conduit for issues affecting the marketplace, owners, crew and industry members; and to recognize achievement as well as provide educational opportunities and networking events.
ISS Builds Worldwide Alliances
It is ISS’s priority to foster dialogue among Society members and others in the large yacht segment of the marine industry, leading to the strengthening and growth of the business interests of Society members and the industry as a whole.
Professional Yachting Association
pya.org
Professional Yachting Association is the professional body for yacht crew. It is a not for profit association run for crew by crew. PYA validates sea time on yachts on behalf of MCA and provides crew with unbiased, accurate advice on their training and certification needs. Benefits for members range include services such as legal advice and discounts from training providers.
Professional Yachting Association Represents Yacht Crew Globally
Professional Yachting Association attends MCA policy meetings and is the voice of those who actually live and work onboard yachts. Be part of it! Now with Regional Offices in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, USA, Palma de Mallorca, UK, Isle of Wight, Turkey, Greece, Rhodes and Corfu.
Superyacht UK
superyachtuk.com
Superyacht UK is Britain’s largest ship builder and yacht industry representative. As part of the British Marine Federation, Superyacht UK, champions UK innovation, excellence and heritage. They symbolise a badge of excellence within the international community for their member yacht designers, builders, equipment providers and destinations for yachts over 24 meters load line length.
Superyacht UK Represents the UK Superyacht Industry Locally & Globally
Superyacht UK is a unique membership only association, their mission is to represent the interests of the UK Superyacht industry both at home and internationally. Their members cover the diversity of the UK industry from leading naval architects to award-winning manufacturers, and all of their 250 plus members draw on this island nation’s rich heritage as seafaring pioneers and spearhead truly world-class products and services.
US Superyacht Association
ussuperyacht.com
The US Superyacht Association (USSA) is a trade association, representing hundreds of business and thousands of individuals, whose mission is “To promote and support the US Superyacht industry and its members worldwide through advocacy, marketing and education.”
USSA Supports Yachting Worldwide
The US Superyacht Association is made up of a variety of businesses across the United States that represent thousands of jobs and tremendous economic impact on their economy. They believe captains need a strong unified voice to protect the superyacht industry.
