Global Superyacht Powerhouse Damen Yachting Returns as Major Sponsor of Singapore Yachting Festival and Showcasing 60-Metre Amels 21.12
Photo credit: Damen Yachting
Singapore, 10 November 2026 – Singapore Yachting Festival (SYF) welcomes the return of Damen Yachting as the Superyacht Lounge sponsor for the third consecutive year, alongside the exciting confirmation that the award-winning Amels 60 21.12 will be showcased at the fifth edition of the show, taking place from 22–25 April 2027 at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove.
The arrival of Amels 60 21.12 will mark a significant milestone for Singapore Yachting Festival, with the yacht set to become the largest superyacht ever presented at the show.
“Three years ago, Damen Yachting supported the launch of the Superyacht Lounge, sharing a vision to establish a dedicated platform connecting the international superyacht industry with the region’s growing community of owners, prospective buyers and industry professionals. The addition of a 60-metre Amels in 2027 represents an important realisation of that vision, demonstrating the value of sustained industry commitment and reinforcing Singapore’s growing importance to the international superyacht market.
Sarah Flavell, Marketing Director, Damen Yachting, said: “Asia has been part of Damen Yachting’s story for a long time, through our clients, the wider Damen network and our presence at the show before 2020. The past three years have been about rebuilding that foundation with real purpose. Being able to grow our role at Singapore Yachting Festival from supporter to contributor is a great honour, and we are delighted to be bringing the Amels 60 21.12 to Singapore in 2027.
Developing the market in Southeast Asia, and across Asia-Pacific more widely, is an important part of our long-term business strategy, and it builds on the legacy we already have here. Showcasing an Amels at the show once again lets us show what larger yacht ownership with European build DNA really means, to clients, family offices and the wider regional community. It also reflects something we are seeing across our portfolio: more owners are choosing to cruise further afield than the usual Mediterranean and Caribbean seasons. For us, 2027 brings together everything we have worked towards over the last few years, and we hope it sets the tone for what’s to come.” In 2027, the Superyacht Lounge will feature a refreshed layout that provides a conducive and intimate setting for the yachting community. It will also broaden its reach beyond yacht ownership, bringing together leading refit shipyards, yacht management companies, brokers, family offices and influential decision-makers from across the region.
The expanded programme will feature private networking opportunities and exclusive hospitality experiences, creating valuable opportunities for commercial collaboration while reinforcing Southeast Asia’s strategic importance for superyacht services, refit and industry connections across Asia-Pacific.
Strengthening Singapore’s Position as a Regional Yachting Platform
SYF will continue to expand its regional engagement in preparation for April 2027, with targeted activations planned in Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta to connect with ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, private membership clubs and luxury lifestyle communities.
These initiatives form part of the show’s broader ambition to establish Singapore as a central meeting point for the Asia-Pacific yachting industry, connecting international yacht builders, marine businesses and industry professionals with established and emerging markets across Southeast Asia, Greater Asia and Australia.
Through these efforts, SYF aims to strengthen Singapore’s position as a destination for international industry engagement and commercial opportunities across the region.
Looking Ahead to Singapore Yachting Festival 2027
With the return of key sponsors, the landmark participation of Amels 60 21.12 and a broader programme of regional engagement, Singapore Yachting Festival 2027 is set to deliver its strongest superyacht offering to date.
Jonathan Sit, Show Director of Singapore Yachting Festival, said: “The presence of Damen and Amels, is a significant endorsement of that ambition and demonstrates how the show is evolving.
We are also seeing increasing interest from leading custom superyacht builders, having welcomed Rossinavi and Baglietto for the first time in 2026. Their participation reflects the growing recognition of Singapore as an important destination for the global superyacht industry.”
With Asia becoming an increasingly important market for the global yachting industry, SYF aims to facilitate meaningful connections between yacht builders, industry decision-makers and qualified buyers, creating opportunities for collaboration and business across the region.
Exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities remain available for Singapore Yachting Festival 2027.
For enquiries: https://bit.ly/SYFExhibit
For more information: singaporeyachtingfestival.com
High-resolution images: Media Kit
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