The Singapore charter boat industry has grown exponentially over the past 5 years, in many ways it has become one of the most important business types in the pleasure craft industry in Singapore, thus making it important to have a trade association that supports the continued development of this important sector.
Charter operators
64
Charter boats
85
Jobs and staff
1140* est.
Industry revenue
$11 mil/annum** est.
*estimate based on captains, crew, agents, and operator support staff
**Estimate based on average industry charter price multiplied by average operating days
When it comes to regulations, training, and promotion for charter operators they have a unique situation with many new involvements from different government agencies. Forming a boat charter trade association, will allow operators to approach the relevant government agencies and other industry bodies with a collective voice to be involved in policy, safety, promotion and to create a clear communication channel for all charter businesses to continue to develop the yacht charter market Singapore
About the Association of Boat Charter Singapore ABCS
Vision:
Develop a professional network of charter boat operators dedicated to the promotion of marine tourism, sustainable business practices, and industry dialogue in Singapore
Mission:
Encourage and foster professionalism, integrity, and standard operating through the support of training, resources, and industry best practices.
Act as a liaison for the Singapore charter boat industry with government agencies and other industry bodies to ensure members are supported with accurate information and assistance.
Purpose:
- Dialogue with government agencies, providing a single clear point of contact
- Create an industry transformation roadmap to develop a marine tourism plan
- Establish career path for employees
- Training for the crew to meet industry standards
- Develop industry-wide insurance plan
- Ensure consumers feel secure in terms of safety and price
Members signed up so far
Gastrobar Pte Ltd
Singapore Fishing Charter Pte Ltd
FUN@SEA Pte Ltd
Achates By TYC Pte Ltd
No Name Marine Pte Ltd
White Sails Yacht Pte Ltd
MARLIN DIVERS PTE LTD
Infinity Sails Pte Ltd
Aik Chuan Yacht Charters Pte Ltd
Summit Marine System
Shimmering Sea Cruises Pte Ltd
Waga Mari Yacht Charters Pte Ltd
Aquamarine Yacht Pte Ltd
Jd Yacht & Limo Services
Sip & Sail Pte Ltd
Launching the Association of Boat Charter Singapore (ABCS)
Singapore Marine Guide is proud to have played a small role in forming the Association of Boat Charter Singapore (ABCS), the initial drive of the association was back in 2019, maybe even earlier but never got going officially, following on from our first charter webinar with Minqi Wong (Ximula Sails), Clement Chua (The Boat Shop Asia) and Wee Teck Quek (Wanderlust Adventures), the motivation was back to set up an official association lead by Wee Teck Quek, Minqi Wong, Ang Chee Boon, and Andy Soo. Singapore Marine Guide had a number of tasks in the set up of the association, firstly as acting treasurer, to be a neutral party in collecting funds and driving memberships, we then went on to design the logo and develop the ABCS website. Although we have no more official role to play, we are in full support of the committee and wish them the very best in strengthening the yacht charter market in Singapore.
