Timeline - Simpson Marine

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1984

Charter Boats office opens in Hong Kong. Simpson Marine story starts here.

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1985

Dealership agreement with Beneteau signed. First Beneteau sold a First 345.

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1987

Charter Boats becomes Simpson Marine. The company sells Azimut 76 and secures the Azimut dealership.

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1989

Simpson Marine holds first Beneteau Owners’ Rally and opens Singapore office.

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1990

The Azimut 105’ Custom Yacht “Far East 9” sold to Japan creating a successful start for the Simpson Superyachts division.

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1995

Malaysia office opens in Port Dickson.

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1998

140’ superyacht “Mamamia” sold to Hong Kong client, one of over 20 superyachts sold by Simpson Marine in 1990’

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2002

Singapore office opens in Sentosa Cove. In 2022 we celebrate 20 years in Lion City.

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2003

Two office openings in one year: Langkawi office in Malaysia and Phuket office in Thailand. SEA expansion continues.

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2003

The Monaco Office officially opens in the Heart of the Principality. Asian connection with French Riviera brings more value to customers.

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2004

Taipei office opens in Taiwan while Thailand expands into Pattaya with new office in Ocean Marina.

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2005

First Azimut – an Azimut 62 – sold to Mainland China by Simpson Marine. China market start to grow.

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2006

Simpson Marine sponsors visit to Antarctica for Ciara Shannon and Robert Swan Foundation to raise public awareness of climate change.

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2007

China division sells ten Beneteau First 40.7s to China Cup for the launch of China’s biggest sailing regatta held annually in Shenzhen.

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2008

China team signs five-year contract with China Cup and delivers 20 Beneteau First 40.7s. Opens Shenzhen office and service centre in China.

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2010

Taiwan expansion continues with new office in Penghu. Mike Simpson awarded the “Blue Pilot” in the Sailing Spirit Grand Ceremony, Knighting Ritual at China Cup.

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2011

Regional expansion continues with the opening of Jakarta office in Indonesia.

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2012

Another opening in Indonesia with Bali office. The company expands in China – opening offices in Serenity Marina and Yalong Bay in Sanya, Hainan

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2013

Mike Simpson awarded Personality of the Year at Asia Boating Awards 2013. Opening of the Kaohsiung office in Taiwan.

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2014

Awarded Best Lagoon Dealer in Asia and World Second Best Brand Distributor. Simpson Marine Thailand receives Lagoon World Best Service Award.

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2014

Simpson Marine secures exclusive dealership for Monte Carlo Yachts in South East Asia.

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2015

Simpson Marine becomes exclusive dealer for Sanlorenzo yachts and superyachts in Asia. The success story of Sanlorenzo in Asia starts now.

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2016

Awarded Asia’s Best Yacht Dealer at Asia-Pacific Boating Awards 2016.

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2018

Awarded Best Asia Based Yacht Charter Company at Christofle Yacht Awards held in Phuket, Thailand at Thailand Yacht Show 2018.

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2018

Asia dealership for Fairline Yachts in Asia secured.

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2018

Awarded Sanlorenzo Best Worldwide Yacht Dealer at annual Brand Representatives meeting held during Cannes Yachting Festival 2018.

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2019

Appointed Asia dealer for Aquila Power Catamarans with a spectacular brand expansion following the introduction of key models in Asia.

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2019

Simpson Marine receives the award for Best Asia-Based Yacht Brokerage Company at Asia-Pacific Boating Awards 2019.

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2020

New South-East Asia Simpson Marine office and Sanlorenzo Flagship office with Piero Lissoni design opens in Singapore.

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2020

Simpson Marine Appointed Asia Distributor for Bluegame, sister company of Sanlorenzo. Successful sales in Hong Kong and Singapore.

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2021

First Beneteau Cup Hong Kong takes place in Hong Kong, becomes annual flagship event for Beneteau Sailing.

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2021

Simpson Marine Named Best Sanlorenzo Dealer Worldwide and Best Brand Introduction for Bluegame at annual brand representatives meeting in Cannes.

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2021

Simpson Marine awarded ‘Best Sail Boat Dealer of the Year 2021 Asia Pacific’ at the 2021 Beneteau and Lagoon Dealer Meetings.

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2022

A record breaking 135 new and pre-owned yachts were sold in 2021 representing an increase of 20% compared to 2020, reconfirming the company’s leadership position in Asia.

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2022

Sanlorenzo Asia Flagship Office with Piero Lissoni design opens in Aberdeen Marina Tower, Hong Kong.

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2022

Simpson Marine Awarded “Best Lagoon Dealer in APAC” 2022 at the annual dealer meeting held in Barcelona.

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2022

Simpson Marine was awarded “Best Communication Sailing Dealer” at Beneteau Dealer Meeting in Greece.

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2024

Acquisition of the Simpson Marine Group by Sanlorenzo SPA, A New Journey Begins

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