Maritimo appoints dealer for Southeast Asia
Australian boatbuilder Maritimo has appointed The Yacht Sales Co as the firm’s exclusive dealer for Southeast Asia.
The Yacht Sales Co now represents Maritimo in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand and Hong Kong.
The Yacht Sales Co says the appointment is a ‘major step’ in its growth in the Asia Pacific region, with sales centres now established in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific and in multiple locations across Southeast Asia, including the boating hubs of Phuket in Thailand and Sentosa in Singapore.
“We are extremely proud to represent this iconic Australian brand that was founded by industry legend Bill Barry-Cotter and now has his legacy being continued by Tom Barry-Cotter and his team,” says The Yacht Sales Co CEO, Mark Elkington.
“With our expansive sales network and absolute commitment to delivering outstanding client service, we are confident The Yacht Sales Co will be instrumental in Maritimo’s future success in Southeast Asia.
“Maritimo is a vanguard of Australian boat building and design, continually evolving their designs to produce high-quality, offshore luxury motor yachts, and we look forward to helping buyers in Southeast Asia discover the many attributes of this leading brand,” Elkington adds.
Maritimo’s global business development manager Derrick Nowak says the shipyard selected The Yacht Sales Co because of its ‘extensive sales network and outstanding service reputation.’
“The Yacht Sales Co is best positioned to support clients anywhere in the region to the degree they expect and deserve, and to the level that is Maritimo,” Nowak says.
The Yacht Sales Co is well-established in the region, having enjoyed a long-standing presence with sister company, Multihull Solutions. In addition to Maritimo in Southeast Asia, the company represents a selection of luxury brands, including Fountaine Pajot sail and motor yachts, Dufour Yachts, Cora Cat, Absolute Yachts, Neel and Leen Trimarans and Tesoro Yachts.
Maritimo offers motor yachts in three ranges: the M-Series Flybridge, the S-Series Sedan and the new Offshore Series.
Elkington says there is ‘exciting potential’ for Maritimo’s growth in Southeast Asia with strong demand for larger luxury motor yachts that are leading in design, have numerous engine options and deliver safe, outstanding blue-water performance.
“The Yacht Sales Co has a comprehensive strategy to develop this premier Australian brand in the region, and we look forward to helping new and existing clients discover what makes Maritimo so special,” Elkington says.
“As part of this strategy, we are increasing our presence in Southeast Asia, opening a larger new sales centre in Sentosa, Singapore, as well as Ocean Marina in Thailand.
“We will also be opening a new sales facility in Hong Kong later this year, resulting in a total of seven sales centres in the region that are dedicated to helping clients realise their boating dreams and provide a new standard in after-sales service,” he says.
The Yacht Sales Co has expanded its client service team with the appointment of Nicolich ‘Boby’ Noman as Southeast Asia service manager and Jim Poulson as the region’s Maritimo brand manager.
