This information is offered in good faith and is based on the latest advice from locals involved in the business of yachting in Malaysia at the time we updated the 7th Edition. We can’t guarantee the accuracy or the current validity of this information. You are always advised to check the latest requirements with either a local agent or the Malaysian maritime and national park authorities rather than online forums. While forums are useful and interesting, you’ll often find conflicting advice based on individual experiences which may, or may not, contain every detail of incidents referred to.
Ships’ documents and valid passports for all crew members must be carried to gain entry into Malaysia. Most international visitors will be granted a tourist visa on entry. This is valid for 60 days and extendable by up to three months. As of 1st December 2023, Immigration recommends that all persons entering Malaysia fill in a Malaysian Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online up to 3 days before arriving and clearing in. This document can be found at https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main?registerMain.
This is an effort by the government to streamline digital Autogate Facilities for foreigners, especially multi-visit individuals arriving by air and ferry. At the time of print Digital Autogate is offered to passport holders of 10 nationalities. Individuals from these 10 countries are invited to register and once ratified by an immigration officer on first arrival, can use Autogate facilities for all subsequent visits. Although this requirement is not yet mandatory for yacht crew clearing into Malaysia, we strongly recommend visiting yachts fill out the on-line forms for each crew member and register in advance. It will certainly help streamline the process.
Yachts entering Malaysian waters on the Malacca Straits side should proceed to the nearest port of entry.
From Singapore north these are Puteri (pronounced Poo-tree) Harbour – 5 miles past the Tuas 2nd Link bridge in the west Johor Strait – Malacca, Port Dickson, Port Klang, Lumut, Penang and Langkawi.
Yachts entering east side of Peninsular Malaysia through the South China Sea from Singapore can clear into Malaysia close by at two international ferry terminals with Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) facilities.
These are located in the East Johor Strait, seven miles from Changi Village at Tanjung Belungkor Ferry Terminal – in the mangrove channel north of Pulau Tekong – and at Pengileh Ferry Terminal Pengarang east of Pulau Tekong just south of the Malaysian Navy base. Visiting vessels that intend to steam further east to Senibong Cove Marina are required to first clear into Malaysia at Belungkor or Pengileh CIQ.
Opportunities to check in much further up the South China Sea coast are located at Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal, Tioman Island, Kuantan, Kuala Terengganu and Kota Bharu.
Yachts making passage past ports on either coast are unlikely to be challenged as long as ships papers are in order and they are heading for Thailand or another local port of entry. Visiting yachts should always report to Marine Harbourmaster, Immigration, and Customs in that order.
On leaving the port, this process needs to be repeated and a port clearance document for the vessel and crew obtained even if you are heading for another destination in Malaysia. Most officers will facilitate both on the same day if required.
Since the new government came into power in 2018 there have been occasional ‘sticky’ new policy interpretations of old and new pleasure yacht marine transit laws. Some on-line forums have complained of recent clearing in and out procedural headaches for visiting yachts.
For instance, in Langkawi Marine Department officers insist that an agent must facilitate all ‘Motor Boats’ over 24 metres, including some smaller sailing catamarans. Malaysian Marine Department is currently undergoing sweeping changes in personnel and procedures, including those for foreign yachts and crews.
We’ve been assured that the changes (when fully implemented) are designed to assist free passage and support foreign yachts cruising or parked within Malaysian territories without compromising the safety and security of the nation’s sovereign waters. At the time of writing foreign yachts can still be left periodically in Malaysian marinas and the formalities involved for vessels and crew are relatively simple compared with other countries in the region.
As the saying goes, “Necessity is the mother of invention” and that is how the history of Thailand’s first and premier marina – Phuket Boat Lagoon – started 30 years ago. Now Phuket Boat Lagoon is Phuket’s first integrated marina complex.
This development, which today is a fully developed ‘Lifestyle Marina Village’, is the brainchild of the Founder and Chairman, Khun Kanit Yongsakul.
Officially opened in 1994, the marina is situated at the end of a two-mile creek, Klong Tha Rua, on the east coast of Phuket in southern Thailand. The circular marina provides moorings for vessels up to 32 metres long. Most sailors consider the complex to be on par with other leading marinas across the globe.
Located strategically in the centre of Phuket Island, traffic from the international airport, using the main highway, must pass our entrance to get to Phuket town or the west coast beaches. We are 25 km from the airport, 10 km to Phuket town, and 20 km to Kata, Karon and Patong beaches.
Phuket Boat Lagoon was intended to be a marina first; then, with increased demand and need, hardstand facilities were introduced with travel lift services.
“We are focused on being the region’s leader, in the boating and hospitality industry. We aim to excel in our core businesses, which are boating and lifestyle retail, by providing the quality standard for the community that we care for”, says Boon Yongsakul, Managing Director of Phuket Boat Lagoon.
As the marine industry in Thailand took a greater step, with Phuket becoming the region’s hub, vast opportunity was shining for Phuket Boat Lagoon’s expansion.
With international yachting and marine businesses making Phuket and Phuket Boat Lagoon their base, there was an increasing need for this complex to cater for the growth.
The marina complex itself is surrounded by shop-office lots for a wide range of businesses, including marine-related, lifestyle, commercial, financial services and an international early learning school.
The marina village has a 271-room resort, which caters to both the yachting community and business and leisure travellers. The marina complex itself is surrounded by shop-office lots for a wide range of businesses, including marine-related, lifestyle, commercial, financial services – and even an international school.
The Phuket Boat Lagoon village also comprises residential developments, ranging from condominium townhouses to villas and bungalows. These residential areas are available for both ownership and long-term lease.
Next, the marina took a greater step towards on-water and off-water expansion. Today, the Phuket Boat Lagoon is an international standard, full-service marina with 180 berths in the water, 160 on the hardstand and 22 dry stacking bays.
Other facilities include a fuel dock, three marine travel lifts with capacity from 40 tons up to 120 tons, forklift services up to 6 tons, a large concrete work area (hardstand) and a concrete boat ramp 7.8 metres wide.
All berths are complete with power and water. The marina is also equipped with 24-hour security service, high network CCTV coverage, firefighting services and security controlled access to the marina pontoons.
Beside providing complimentary wireless internet, the marina also offers storage room rentals for short and long-term needs. A well-protected marina, Phuket Boat Lagoon is ideal for owners to keep their yacht long term.
The resort NH Boat Lagoon Phuket Resort is a hotel resort with 271 rooms and full-service apartments. These apartments, with their nautical décor and ambience, are unique in Phuket.
The Lagoon Quay, located on the ground floor of the marina zone, consists of a collection of dining outlets and marine oriented businesses – overlooking the beautiful marina with its moored yachts and pleasure craft.
The marina complex today houses a wide range of businesses, services and products – meaning that boat owners, residents or hotel guests may not need to travel out of the marina village.
Phuket Boat Lagoon has everything – from fully-fledged banking services, an international supermarket, ice skating rink, dental and skin clinics, a pharmacy, a wide range of restaurants, bars, business service offices, health centres (spa, yoga, martial arts, gymnasium), car rental services, car wash, laundry, daily island tour operators and private yacht charters.
For avid boaters, the marina boasts chandleries, electronic parts, navigational systems, fibre and stainless-steel repairs, woodwork including teak wood and much more. Furthermore, Phuket Boat Lagoon has a large workshop specialising in stainless steel and welding works.
Additionally, to enhance our service to boat owners, we are equipped with a licensed Bonded Warehouse – which is our one-stop centre for the importation of tax-free marine parts. Our Bonded Warehouse also provides services for repairs, with a team of experienced yacht repair technicians, to carry out work on your boat.
Today, Phuket Boat Lagoon has branded itself as ‘Phuket’s Most Lively Marina’ and to live up to the tagline, regular activities and events are organised for the residents, guests and visitors. “I’m proud to be associated with a group that has a wonderful vision and places great importance on its prime role in promoting the marine industry in Thailand. The owners are truly ‘people-orientated’ and the team at Phuket Boat Lagoon is well experienced and a pleasure to work with”, says Executive Director, Wicky Sundram.
For more information on Phuket Boat Lagoon, kindly visit our website, our Facebook pages or email us – all details below:
PHUKET BOAT LAGOON CO., LTD.
22/1 Moo 2 Thepkasattri Rd., T. Kohkaew, A. Muang, Phuket, 83000, Thailand
Tel: + 66 76 239 888 Fax: +66 76 273 371
Email: info@phuketboatlagoon.com
Facebook: @PhuketBoatLagoon & @BoatLagoonWeekend
www.phuketboatlagoon.com
The yachting industry in Southeast Asia has seen significant growth in recent years with yacht shows, races and regattas increasing in both size, numbers and frequency. Sports tourism is becoming a buzzword and entrepreneurs, investors and governments are all buying in.
This presents a huge opportunity for organisers to put on bigger and better events and for brands and businesses to reach out to a specific target group of high net worth individuals, build brand identity, and align their marketing initiatives with some of the region’s biggest and most prestigious events. It also means that there is a growing need for marketing consultants to help sponsors and organisers to maximise their potential.
Below are some steps organisers and sponsors can take to make successful events and get the most out of the partnership.
Planning is the key to a successful event and it is important that sponsors and organisers identify their objectives. Sponsorship is a value-adding exercise for both organisers and sponsors and it is important to approach it from that point of view. Organisers should understand the needs and objectives of brands and businesses, just as brands and businesses should understand the particular event and its participants in order to maximise the benefits of the sponsorship.
Activation is the key to a successful sponsorship. A rule of thumb is for every dollar spent on sponsorship, sponsors are encouraged to spend an additional dollar on the activation of the sponsorship. The world of advertising is changing and specialised events such as yacht shows, races or regattas offer a perfect opportunity for brands and businesses to engage and interact with their target customers. With event participants active on a variety of social media platforms, sponsors also have a vested interest in being highly visible throughout the event and organisers can increase their visibility by being associated with brands and businesses who already have a large following.
Now is the time to measure the benefit of the sponsorship, and while most sponsors are looking for a return on investment, which they can quantify in terms of actual sales and leads during the event itself, there are benefits which aren’t immediately measurable, such as long term brand attributes, increased awareness and indirect sales.
As Southeast Asia’s yachting calendar becomes increasingly busy, and consumers and participants have more shows, races and regattas to choose from than ever before, it is crucial that organisers and sponsors work together to ensure events remain relevant, attractive and entertaining – or they risk losing out to the competition.
Paul Poole is the founder, managing director and chairman of Paul Poole (South East Asia) Co., Ltd., an independent marketing consultancy based in Bangkok, Thailand. The company specialises in commercial sponsorship and partnership marketing, working with both rights holders and brands. Paul Poole (South East Asia) Co., Ltd. has packaged, sold and managed sponsorship and partnership opportunities for a number of Southeast Asia’s leading yachting events. www.paulpoole.co.th
A golden rule to avoid any aquatic injuries iterated by diver training agencies is’ “don’t touch, chase or provoke anything under the water or on the surface”. However, there may be the odd occasion when it’s not as quite straight forward as that – in turbid waters for instance.
Here is a ‘handful’ of ‘pain inducing nasties’ to be particularly cautious of and what to do if you are unfortunate enough to come into contact with them!
Tightly tie a broad ligature between the inflicted limb and the body, which must be released every 15 minutes.
The inflicted area should then be immersed in water at a temperature of 50ºC for two hours, or until the pain stops. This will need to be followed up by antibiotic and anti-tetanus treatment.
Jellyfish stings range from skin irritations to deep lesions. Avoidance is best achieved by constantly being aware of what’s around, above and below you. Keep a constant lookout! Avoid the tentacles.
If you do get stung, immediately flush the area using the same water that it occurred in – stung in salt water, flush with salt water, NOT fresh, and vice versa. Immediately after that flush the area with acetic acid (vinegar) and, if there are any tentacles embedded in the skin, remove with tweezers or gloved fingers. If pain worsens or breathing difficulties are experienced, seek medical attention immediately.
Barracuda are commonly seen in large schools. However, lone specimens have been known to bite, generally in low visibility waters when a shiny item such as jewellery, knife blade or camera lens is mistaken for their prey of small fish; so best to avoid shiny objects whilst in the water! If bitten, thoroughly clean any wound and apply antiseptic or antibiotic cream.
Lionfish are slow moving and generally encountered around reefs and wrecks. They have beautiful long feather like fins, but these harbour venomous spines which cause a very nasty sting. Immediately clean the wound and adhere to the Hot Water Treatment (HTW) if the skin is punctured.
Sea snake venom is more potent than that of the cobra, but they are rarely aggressive, have very short fangs and small mouths which cannot be opened very wide; they would be capable of biting between fingers, so keep your fingers together in their presence! If bitten, immediately tie a broad ligature tightly between the infliction and the body and wash the wound. CPR may be necessary. Seek medical facilities as antivenins will be needed.
Triggerfish are all territorially aggressive, especially if they are nesting (shallow pits in the sandy seabed). If approached too closely, males will charge at the encroacher to ward them off, plus they have a nasty couple of teeth to finish the job! If you are unfortunate to be on the receiving end, the recommended procedure is to swim backwards and place your feet between you and the attacker, and at NO TIME take your eyes off them, until you have backed away far enough to satisfy him that you are no longer a threat. If bitten, treat with antiseptic cream.
Stinging hydroids can cling to anchor lines and if contact is made with them, they release nematocysts into the skin, which, although not a serious problem, can be very painful and, in some cases, cause blistering. To treat, flush or submerge the affected area with acetic acid (vinegar) followed by antihistamine cream to ease any pain.
Fire coral is more closely related to stinging hydroids rather than an actual true coral, however, as in its namesake any contact will result in some very nasty and painful blistering. The treatment is the same as for stinging hydroids.
Cone shells should never be handled; they are capable of firing a poisonous dart form a tube-like organ. This results in numbness followed by local muscle paralysis which can lead to respiratory paralysis and heart failure. The treatment is to immediately tie a broad ligature tightly between the infliction and the body and wash the wound. CPR may be necessary.
Sea urchins can have poisonous spines and even if not poisonous, they still easily puncture skin and break off, especially if trodden on, leaving painful wounds that can go sceptic. Apply HTW. This will help in softening up any embedded spines and allow the body to eject them. Applying papaya juice or wine will also help to reduce pain. Septic wounds will require antibiotics.
Stingrays range in size from a few centimetres across to several metres and they have spines in the top of their tails which can lash out in any direction if trodden on or caught. The wounds can be large and in rare cases fatal. Clean the wound and remove any spines with tweezers. Follow up with HTW.
Stonefish are the best camouflaged and most dangerous member of the scorpionfish family. The spines in their dorsal fins contain a very nasty venom, and are raised if the fish is disturbed. These cause intense pain and swelling and you should immediately clean the wound and adhere to HTW.
Scorpionfish, although less camouflaged and not as dangerous as the stonefish, should still be avoided. Failing to do so, will require the same treatment as for stonefish.
This should be waterproof, sealed and preferably compartmentalised for ease of finding things when needed quickly. As a minimum, ensure it contains the following items:
First Aid Manual | Hazardous marinelife reference and identification guides | Emergency contact numbers for en-route locations & destination | Pencil and notebook | Tweezers | Round ended safety scissors | Large sterile dressings | Fabric band-aid plaster/dressing strip | Triangular bandage | Large safety pins | Sterile cotton wool | 2” wide crepe bandages | Eye drops | Antiseptic cream | Antihistamine cream | Vinegar | Sachets of electrolytes Sterilised syringe and needles
For guidance on finding, managing and retaining event sponsors, visit:
Paul Poole (South East Asia) Co., Ltd
ASIA’S LEADING SYPERYACHT EVENT
By invitation only, the Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous (KRSR) is designed to bring like-minded people together from a curated guest list that features yacht owners, major trend-setters, builders, industry professionals and VIP guests interested in yachting and luxury lifestyle, plus an influential mix of luxury lifestyle and yachting media.
The event is open to both sailing and motor yachts measuring over 24 metres in length, visiting or based in Phuket – Southeast Asia’s leading luxury location and superyacht hot spot. The KRSR signals the opening of Phuket’s luxurious charter season offering superyacht owners a prime-time opportunity to showcase their flagship vessels. katarockssuperyachtrendezvous.com
Almost as popular as the ‘main event’, is the Kata Rocks Poker Run (KRPR) – heading towards its sixth edition in December 2025. Along the course, participants will collect a single playing card at several key locations. Infused with a distinct ‘Miami Vice’ vibe, the KRPR promises a day filled with fun, camaraderie and friendly competition on the water. www.katarockspokerrun.com
Five days of coastal and round-the-cans racing with based at Langkawi Yacht Club. Free berthing for participants. Raced under IRC, OMR and local handicap system. www.langkawiregatta.com
Launched in 2023, 20 years after the ground-breaking PIMEX. Organised by JAND Events, the show relocated to Phuket Yacht Haven for the 2025 edition and will remain there in 2026. After a turbulent few years of competing boat shows in Thailand, this event appeared to have established itself as Phuket’s only boat show – until along came the Thailand Boat Festival, setting itself up on the same dates as TIBS in 2026. www.thailandinternationalboatshow.com
Sail and motor yacht rally takes place entirely in Indonesian waters with a start and finish at Nongsa Point Marina. There’s a sprint race across the equator and a line-crossing ceremony with King Nepture.
Enquries email marina@nongsapointmarina.com
Four days of racing between the islands of Phang Nga Bay and Krabi. Perfect for families and less serious racers. Held shortly after Chinese New Year, there’s a party at a different beach venue each night. Racing under IRC, OMR and local handicap classes. www.bayregatta.com
Supported by the Singapore Sailing Federation and co-organised by Changi Sailing Club and Singapore Armed Forces Yacht Club, this is the current identity of the old Straits Regatta of the 1990s. www.csc.org.sg
2024 marked the 62nd Anniversary of the China Sea Race, organised by Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club. This 565nm Category 1 Offshore Race is run under the auspices of RORC, and takes competitors from Hong Kong, China to Subic Bay in the Philippines. www.rolexchinasearace.com
2025 was this event’s third year. Held at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, it seems to have taken over where the Singapore Yacht Show left off. Expect a lineup of around 70 yachts and a lot of ‘lifestyle’ razzamatazz to go with them. www.singaporeyachtingfestival.com
Before the Covid pandemic, this regatta had attracted up to 30 keelboats and multihulls. Formerly popular with Hong Kong and Pattaya based yachts, being on the Gulf side of the peninsula, it has recently struggled for numbers. Well worth supporting as one of the ;’riginal’ Thailand beach party regattas. Raced under IRC, OMR and local handicap. www.samuiregatta.com
Jointly organised by Changi Sailing Club and Berjaya Resorts, Tioman. A week of racing and cruising off Malaysia’s east coast, this is the newest event on the block. Includes two passage races, a round the island race and in-shore racing. enquiry@csc.org.sg
Based at the Phuket Yacht Club in Ao Chalong, this 5-day event – once a multihull-only 3-day event – now attracts a mixed fleet following the demise of Phuket Raceweek. www.phuketyachtclub.com
This is the Republic of Singapore Yacht Club’s signature keelboat event, held over two weekends each year. Three days of Fleet Racing in Singapore waters for perpetual Challenge Trophies dating back to 1923. www.rsycregatta.org
From Cairns or Darwin through the Indonesian archipelago to Singapore, with stopovers at Timor, Banda, Lembata, Wakatobi, Flores, Sulawesi, Bali, Java, Borneo, Belitung and Bintan. www.sail2indonesia.com
Three days of sailing over two weekends in front of Singapore’s Raffles Marina. This event is co-organised by Raffles Marina and Singapore Management University (SMU) and is the premier regatta on the Singapore racing scene. www.wcsr.sg
Organised by Darwin’s Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association, this 600-mile event is a bit on-and-off, but check out the website; it’s touted to become one of the classic blue water events in Southeast Asia. www.dbcya.com.au/darwin-to-ambon
Organised by the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, this three-day event attracts all of the top Asian sailors in IRC racing. Raced off Hong Kong and China. www.rhkyc.org
Hong Kong to Shenzhen, then three days’ racing in and around Shenzhen’s Daya Bay. Inshore, island races plus passage race. www.chncup.com
The Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club’s bienneial 390-mile downwind passage to Sanya on Hainan Island, renowned as a playground for China’s jet set. www.chinacoastraceweek.com
A three-day, 673nm fast passage race finishing in Nha Trang. This is another favourite with the Hong Kong racing fraternity. www.rhkyc.org / www.chinacoastraceweek.com
(Possibly end of October) Organised by the Puerto Galera Yacht Club, the All Souls Regatta was first held in 2004 and has quickly become the most popular regatta in the Philippines. www.pgyc.org
Starts from Royal Selangor Yacht Club and finishes with inshore racing off Langkawi. Includes overnight and passage racing. Raced under IRC and local handicap systems. www.rmir.com
This regatta attracts up to 100 yachts and 600 sailors for a week of coastal and inshore racing and parties. Raced on Phuket’s west coast and culminating with the Royal Awards Ceremony, it’s the granddaddy of regional regattas. www.kingscup.com
By invitation only, the Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous (KRSR) is designed to bring like-minded people together from a curated guest list that features yacht owners, major trend-setters, builders, industry professionals and VIP guests interested in yachting and luxury lifestyle, plus an influential mix of luxury lifestyle and yachting media.
The event is open to both sailing and motor yachts measuring over 24 metres in length, visiting or based in Phuket – Southeast Asia’s leading luxury location and superyacht hot spot www.katarockssuperyachtrendezvous.com
Heading towards its 7th edition in December 2026. Along the course, participants collect a single playing card at several key locations. Infused with a distinct ‘Miami Vice’ vibe, the KRPR promises a day filled with fun, camaraderie and friendly competition on the water. www.katarockspokerrun.com
Penguin Shipyard International at Tuas caters largely for commercial vessels and mega-yachts up to 500 tons.
PSI builds and repairs high-speed commercial vessels, including ferries, crewboats, cargo vessels and patrol craft.
This is an aluminium shipbuilder with a track record that dates back to 1995; the shipyard also arranges international superyacht haulouts.
PSI operates a 12,000-sqm site with a 500-metric ton straddle carrier, and another 45,000-sqm shipyard on the Indonesian island of Batam, with a 250-metric ton straddle carrier.
To date, Penguin Shipyard has built more than 50 vessels for the group’s own requirements and for third-party ship owners.
Facilities include a 50m x 50m covered shipbuilding hall, 6,000 sqm open area and a 50-metre commissioning pier. For more information visit www.penguin.com.sg
Superyacht refit at Penguin Shipyard
A mile northwest of The Republic of Singapore Yacht Club in the Pandan River is this well-equipped shipyard managed under the Pacific Radiance Group that recently started catering for superyachts.
Offering repair, maintenance, fabrications, hot works, refit and conversion – alongside or at dry dock – they manage a variety of commercial works.
Superyachts can access 120 metres of water frontage, two dry docks up to 100 metres and six acres of hard stand. CrestSA Marine & Offshore
Formerly Wavemaster Yacht Centre, this yard is situated on the west entrance to Bass Harbour at Bukit Malut. It currently provides full superyacht repair and refit services.
Alongside the wharf there is a minimum depth of 7 metres at low tide. 140-ton and 500-ton capacity travel lifts service 17,000 sqm of hardstand. Behind the hardstand are two 24-metre high, insulated and ventilated hangers, each of 70 x 25 metres.
There are adjoining carpentry, aluminium, electrical and mechanical workshops, each with individual overhead gantry cranes. On-site staff naval architects and engineers design for new builds, conversions, and major overhauls.
Berthing for yachts of 13-70 metres, with fresh water, 3-phase shore power and telecommunications is available off the wharf. Petrol and diesel are also available.
Lockers, washrooms, showers, chandlery, supermarket and 24-hour security are all within easy walking distance. For more information visit www.blsy.com.my
A mile northeast of Boustead, in Bass Harbour, is Northern Shipyard. It’s a smaller yard that currently provides full superyacht services.
It has a 1,000-ton slipway, two hangers (90m and 66m), a 200-ton travel lift, 50 metres of finger pier and two acres of hardstand. It provides full services for superyacht repair, refit and maintenance. www.northernshipyard.com
Located just inside the entrance of Tha Chin River, Ratanachai Slipway is the biggest of the local shipyards in and around Phuket town.
Maximum capacity is 52 metres and 210 tons. Bow depth 1.95m, stern depth 3.95m. The river entrance is shallow and should be navigated at high tide only. Full services are available.
For more information visit www.ratanachai-slipway.com
Further up the river on the right, just before the bridge, is another Thai-speaking yard with a slipway capable of lifting up to 40 metres with a large concrete hardstand. This is a good location for Phuket-based long-term projects, especially if you’re on a budget and can speak fluent Thai, or have a good translator.
At the mouth of the river on the same bank there is an alongside concrete wharf where finishing works can be done afloat after launching. www.phuketdockyard.com
Established in 1978, this 112,000 sqm facility in Samut Prakarn on the Chao Phraya River offers full ship building and repair capabilities plus a bonded warehouse and in-house design office. It has a lifting capacity up to 95m and 3,500 tons, access to two 115m dry docks, 300m alongside and a floating dock up to 160m.
The facility offers painting in climate-controlled tents, metal fabrication, engineering, carpentry, interiors, survey and full yacht building capabilities. All major classification societies are located in Bangkok. www.italthaimarine.com
Superyacht refit at Italthai Marine Ltd
With head office located at Samut Prakan on the Chao Phraya River, this very capable shipyard has recently opened a smaller yard down in Asimar Surathani on the South China Sea coast. Both Asian Marine Services yards specialise in new ship building, repair, engineering and fabrication for vessels up to 60 tons. www.asimar.com
The port city of Surabaya in East Java is an ideal location for slipping, sourcing and fabrication. With a mainly Chinese Christian population of five million, Surabaya is the largest naval and shipbuilding city port in Indonesia.
There are many slipways that cater for vessels over 30 metres and a number of vessels have been built here very economically. These mainly government-supervised yards have produced traditional Pinisis, superyachts and myriad commercial vessels.
Being the largest naval and marine merchant city of the archipelago, Surabaya boasts an abundance of marine contractors, parts and equipment, but local knowledge is essential to bring any new build or refit projects to fruition. For information visit www.indonesianmarineservices.com
Located in Tayud, Consolacion, on the island of Cebu, Colorado Shipyard Corporation (CSC) caters to commercial and private vessels over 30 metres.
Colorado’s dockyard facility sits on five hectares with three slipways and a transferring system for up to 300 tons. There are plans to build an additional slipway to cater for even larger vessels. All the usual fabrications are available. For more information www.coloradoshipyard.com
Located in the Free-Port Zone in Subic Bay, this in-water refit facility near Lyte Wharf has completed dozens of excellent superyacht refits over the past few years.
Vessels of up to 90 metres can tie stern-to and access the full variety of work sheds and competent local craftsmen on this 4-acre concrete slab. www.hys-yachts.com
Berths: 230 | VHF: Ch69 | Haul out ramp: 47 & 80 tons trailer lifts | Repair-refit facilities & services: Limited | Chandlery: Yes | Superyachts: Yes | Hardstand: 66 | Fuel: Yes | F&B: 3
Berths: 80 | VHF: Ch67 | Haul out: Travel lift 35 tons, ramp, forklift | Hardstand: 100 | Repair-refit facilities & services: Limited | Chandlery: No | Superyachts: No | Fuel: Yes | F&B: 1
Berths: 450 | VHF: Ch12 | Haul out: Travel lift 75 & 25 tons; 5-ton fork lift; trailer boat ramp & tractor | Hardstand: 40 | Drystack: Yes | Repair-refit facilities & services: Yes | Chandlery: Yes | Superyachts: Yes | Fuel: Yes | F&B: 2
www.oceanmarinayachtclub.com
Berths: 180 | VHF: Ch71 & 67 | Haul out: 4 x Travel lifts 40, 50, 80 & 120 tons | Repair-refit facilities & services: Yes | Chandlery: Yes | Superyachts: No | Drystack: 12 | Hardstand: 144 | Ramp: 7-ton forklift | Fuel: Yes | F&B: >10
www.phuketboatlagoon.com
Berths: 332 | VHF: Ch68 | Haul out: No | Repair-refit facilities & services: Yes – at berth only | Chandlery: Yes | Superyachts: Yes | Fuel: Yes | F&B: 3
Berths: 70 – Phase 1 | VHF: Ch69 | Haul out ramp: 38 tons forklift | Hardstand: 40 | Repair-refit facilities & services: No | Chandlery: No | Superyachts: Yes <40m | Fuel: Yes | F&B: 1
Berths: 80 | VHF: Ch79 | Haul out: Travel lift 35 tons | Repair-refit facilities & services: Yes | Chandlery: No | Superyachts: No | Hardstand: 200 | Fuel: Yes | F&B: 1
Berths: 76 | VHF: Ch79 | Haul out: Travel lift 50 tons | Repair-refit facilities & services: Limited | Chandlery: No | Superyachts: Yes <35m | Hardstand: 26 | Drystack: 60 | Fuel: Yes | F&B: 1 only; subject to change
Berths: 75 | VHF: Ch16 | Haul out: No | Superyachts: No | Repair-refit facilities & services: No | Chandlery: No |Fuel: No | F&B: 2
Berths: 128 | VHF: Ch68 | Haul out: No | Repair-refit facilities & services: No | Chandlery: No | Superyachts: No | Fuel: No | F&B: 2
Berths: 140 | VHF: Ch11 | Haul out: No | Repair-refit facilities & services: No | Chandlery: No | Superyachts: No | Fuel: Yes (outside lock) | F&B: 2
Berths: 72| VHF: Ch8 | Haul out: No | Repair-refit facilities & services: No | Chandlery: No | Superyachts: No | Fuel: No | F&B: 2
Berths: 261 | VHF: Ch16 & 81 | Haul out: No | Repair-refit facilities & services: No | Chandlery: Yes | Superyachts: Yes | Fuel: Yes | F&B: Several
Berths: 197 | VHF: Ch16 | Haul out: No | Repair-refit facilities & services: Limited | Chandlery: Yes | Superyachts: No | Fuel: Yes | F&B: 2
Berths: 135 | VHF: Ch16 | Haul out: No | Repair-refit facilities & services: Limited | Chandlery: Yes | Superyachts: Yes | Fuel: Yes | F&B: 3
Berths: 12 | VHF: Ch16 | Haul out: No | Repair-refit facilities & services: No | Chandlery: No | Superyachts: No | Fuel: No | F&B: 2
Berths: 30 | VHF: Ch77 | Haul out: No | Chandlery: No | Superyachts: Yes | Fuel: Yes | F&B: 2 | CIQ: Yes
Berths: 66 | VHF: Ch16 | Haul out: No | Chandlery: No | Repair-refit facilities & services: No | Superyachts: 2 | Fuel: No | F&B: 2 | CIQ: Yes
Berths: 30 (stern-to) & 6 moorings | VHF: Ch16 | Haul out: No | Repair-refit facilities & services: No | Chandlery: No | Superyachts: No | F&B: 2
Berths: 10 | VHF: Ch77 | Haul out: <20 Tons | Repair-refit facilities & services: No | Chandlery: No | Superyachts: No | Fuel: No | F&B: 2
Berths: 78 | VHF: Ch69 | Haul out: No | Repair-refit facilities & services: No | Chandlery: No | Superyachts: Yes| Fuel: Yes| F&B: 1 | CIQ: Yes
Berths: 6 | VHF: Ch16 | Haul out: No | Repair-refit facilities & services: No | Chandlery: No | Superyachts: No | F&B: 2
Berths: 270 | VHF: Ch77 | Haul out: No | Drystack: 40 | Repair-refit facilities & services: Yes | Chandlery: Yes | Superyachts: Yes | Fuel: Yes | F&B: 4 | CIQ: Yes
Berths: 35 | VHF: Ch77 | Haul out: Travel lift 60 tons | Ramp: 10- & 12‑ton forklifts | Drystack: 50 | Hardstand: 200 | Repair-refit facilities & services: Yes | Chandlery: No | Superyachts: No | Fuel: No | F&B: 2
Berths: 168 | VHF: Ch77 | Haul out: No | Repair-refit facilities & services: No | Chandlery: No | Superyachts: Yes | Fuel: Yes | F&B: 4
Berths: 152 | VHF: Ch77 | Haul out: Travel lift 70 tons | Drystack: 40 | Repair-refit facilities & services: Yes | Chandlery: No | Superyachts: Yes | Fuel: Yes | F&B: 3
Berths: 118 | VHF: Ch77 | Haul out: Travel lift | Drystack: 195 | Repair-refit facilities & services: Yes | Chandlery: No | Superyachts: Yes | Fuel: Yes | F&B: 2
Berths: 49 | VHF: Ch11 | Haul out: No | Drystack: 195 | Repair-refit facilities & services: No | Chandlery: No | Superyachts: No | Fuel: No | F&B: none onsite
Berths: 130 | VHF: Ch14 | Haul out: No | Repair-refit facilities & services: No | Chandlery: No | Superyachts: 4 | Fuel: Yes | F&B: 2 | CIQ: Close by
Berths: 20 | VHF: Ch71 | Haul out: No | Repair-refit facilities & services: No | Chandlery: No | Superyachts: No | Fuel: No | F&B: 2
Berths: 20 | VHF: No | Haul out: No | Repair-refit facilities & services: No | Chandlery: No | Superyachts: No | Fuel: No | F&B: No | CIQ | Yes
Berths: 37 | VHF: No | Haul out: No | Repair-refit facilities & services: No | Chandlery: No | Superyachts: No| Fuel: No | F&B: 1 | CIQ | Yes
Berths: 40 | VHF: Ch72 | Haul out: No | Repair-refit facilities & services: No | Chandlery: No | Superyachts: No | Fuel: No | F&B: 2
Berths: 24 | VHF: Ch16 | Haul out: No | Repair-refit facilities & services: No | Chandlery: No | Superyachts: No | Fuel: No | F&B: No | CIQ: Close by
Berths: 60 | VHF: Ch69 | Haul out: SEAlift, forklift, crane | Hardstand: 12 | Repair-refit facilities & services: Yes | Chandlery: Yes | Superyachts: 2 | Fuel: No | F&B: 6
Berths: 80 | VHF: Ch69 | Haul out: No | Repair-refit facilities & services: No | Chandlery: No | Superyachts: No | Fuel: No | F&B: 1
Berths: 80 | VHF: Ch16 | Haul out: No | Repair-refit facilities & services: No | Chandlery: No | Superyachts: No | Fuel: No | F&B: 2
Berths: 24 | VHF: No | Haul out: No | Repair-refit facilities & services: No | Chandlery: No | Superyachts: No | Fuel: No | F&B: No | CIQ
Berths: 76 | VHF: Ch18 | Haul out: No | Repair-refit facilities & services: No | Chandlery: No | Superyachts: 12 | Fuel: No | F&B: 12 | CIQ | Yes
Berths: 124 | VHF: Ch69 | Haul out: Travel lift 65 tons | Hardstand: 70 | Repair-refit facilities & services: Limited | Chandlery: No | Superyachts: No | Fuel: Yes | F&B: 2
Berths: 200 | VHF: Ch69 | Haul out: No | Repair-refit facilities & services: No | Chandlery: No | Superyachts: 4 | Fuel: Yes | F&B: 2 | CIQ: Close by
Berths: 30 | VHF: Ch72 | Haul out: Ramp & Crane | Hardstand: 12 | Repair-refit facilities & services: Limited | Chandlery: No | Superyachts: 2 | Fuel: No | F&B: 1 | CIQ: Close by
Berths: 125 | VHF: Ch71 | Haul out: No | Repair-refit facilities & services: No | Chandlery: No | Superyachts: No | Fuel: No | F&B: 1 | CIQ: Close by
Berths: 100 | VHF: Ch71 | Haul out: No | Repair-refit facilities & services: No | Chandlery: No | Superyachts: No | Fuel: No | F&B: 1
Berths: 40 | VHF: Ch71 | Haul out: No | Repair-refit facilities & services: No | Chandlery: No | Superyachts: No | Fuel: No | F&B: 6
Berths: 104 | VHF: Ch71 | Haul out: No | Repair-refit facilities & services: No | Chandlery: No | Superyachts: Yes | Fuel: No | F&B: 1
Berths: 6 / VHF: Ch16 / Haul out: No / Repair-refit facilities & services: No / Chandlery: No / Superyachts: No / Fuel: No / F&B: No / CIQ / Yes
Berths: 30 | VHF: Ch16 | Haul out: No | Repair-refit facilities & services: No | Chandlery: No | Superyachts: No | Fuel: No | F&B: No | CIQ | Yes
Berths: 67 | VHF: Ch69 | Haul out: No | Repair-refit facilities & services: No | Chandlery: No | Superyachts: 10 | Fuel: Yes | F&B: 8 | CIQ | Yes
Berths: 170 | Haul out: Fork lift | Drystack: 157 | Repair-refit facilities & services: Limited | Chandlery: No | Superyachts: No | Fuel: Yes | F&B: 2
Berths: 200 | Haul out: No | Repair-refit facilities & services: No | Chandlery: No | Fuel: No | Superyachts: Yes | F&B: 2
Berths: 53 | Haul out: Ramp and Trailers <7 tons <10 tons | Repair-refit facilities & services: Limited | Chandlery: No | Superyachts: No | Fuel: No | F&B: 2
Berths: 250 | Haul out: Ramp and Trailer | Repair-refit facilities & services: No | Chandlery: No | Superyachts: Yes | Fuel: Yes | F&B: 2
Marina Club Discovery Bay closed at the end of 2018. It is scheduled to re-open in 2020 as the remodelled Lantau Yacht Club, with 150 berths ranging from 10 to 60 metres, according to their website.
Berths: 60 | VHF: Ch16 | Haul out: Travel lift 40 tons | Repair-refit facilities & services: Yes | Chandlery: No | Superyachts: Yes | Fuel: No | F&B: 2
Berths: 150 | VHF: Ch16 | Haul out: Travel lift 60 tons | Repair-refit facilities & services: Yes | Chandlery: No | Superyachts: Yes | Fuel: Yes | F&B: 4
