Business Chief APAC+ANZ Magazine August 2017 | Page 17

THE RISE OF YACHTING IN ASIA region and thus , so far , we ’ ve never had an issue finding a berth . But that might be a problem in the future .”
Another consideration could see governments imposing environmental restrictions on boats . “ It ’ s still very much open , but that could play into par . The shipyards are very environmentally conscious and many manufacture their hulls through resin infusion ; it ’ s a cleaner manufacturing process as compared to the traditional handlaid up method and so releases less emissions . Princess Yachts is one of the only few manufacturers that has a certification for compliance in EU emission regulation .”
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