Phuket's Galileo Maritime Academy has commended the work of Asian governments in attracting more superyachts to the region after Yacht Haven Marina set a new monthly benchmark for the vessels. 

According to GMA, the Mai Khao marina hosted 36 superyachts throughout February which, if put in line bow to stern, would cover a distance of 1,582 metres.

GMA CEO Anthony said the record number was a testament to pristine waters surrounding Thailand.

"This record for any marina in Asia is the result of many factors including government actions, but also the sheer beauty and abundance of pristine anchorages and remote islands of Phang Nga Bay, the Mergui Archipelago, the islands of the Andaman Sea as well as those around Indonesia," he said.

“Thailand has become the central hub for much of this industry and has a well-developed infrastructure at the heart of the finest cruising areas, including the only Asia-based maritime academy for superyacht crew which is accredited by the UK government Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and approved to issue MCA certification to ship’s crew."

Mr Gould added that most of the 36 superyachts based at Yacht Haven Marina have had their crews trained and certified at GMA.

"This is a strategic benefit to the industry and enables these quality driven private yachts to refresh and recruit the best graduates in the industry and whose qualifications are recognised in all 174 member countries of the International Maritime Organisation," he said.

Source: Galileo Maritime Academy

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