Crew Asia Signs On as Latest ISS/PYA Monaco Supporter

Meeting of the Associations Attracts Great Sponsors and Guests for a Great Event

2 September 2009, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA and Antibes, France: The International Superyacht Society (ISS) and the Professional Yachtsmen's Association (PYA) are pleased to announce that Crew Asia-for 17 years the leading specialist in Asian crew placement aboard the world's most acclaimed superyachts-has joined an impressive list of sponsors for the associations' upcoming Third Annual Meeting of the Associations. Held annually at the Yacht Club de Monaco, the organizations expect more than 300 guests to convene at what has become an important occasion to network during the Monaco Yacht Show. This year's Meeting of the Associations is being held on Friday, 25 September 2009 from 17.00-20.00 hours.

"Crew Asia joins a distinguished list of supporters including Global Marine Communications and Bond TM in sustaining this wonderful event," says Andrew Schofield, PYA's president. "It cannot be understated that in today's challenging economic climate both the creation of alliances amongst industry trade organizations and sponsorship from a wide ranging profile of industry suppliers makes these kinds of events possible," he continues.

Long a member of ISS leadership and long a proponent of programs that support crew, Norma Trease, adds, "It's interesting the parallels we find in co-hosting this event between ISS and PYA with those who help us finance the undertaking. Just as a superyacht cannot function well without a trained and competent crew, so too would an event like the Meeting of the Associations fall short without investment from a company like Crew Asia. We are delighted that they've agreed to support this event; it's a direct correlation to the service they provide our industry."

About Crew Asia

CREW ASIA is the leading provider of the finest crew to the megayacht industry through excellent and competent service.

We've specialized in supplying Filipino crew to the megayacht industry for the past 17 years. To date, we have placed over 335 crew members aboard 78 yachts from 30-meter sailing vessels to 120-meter megayachts, worldwide. More, twenty-four of our client vessels rank within the top 100 largest and most luxurious megayachts in the world.

Crew Asia now moves forward with a Representative Office which will open in Singapore on 1 October 2009. This is in line with its long term plans to be truly a supplier of "Asian Crew."

In addition, Crew Asia has a division that supplies flags of all shapes and sizes to the megayacht industry and owners. The flags are of the highest quality and are offered at very competitive prices. This division-like Crew Asia's Crewing Division-aspires always to supply the best to the most discerning clientele.

CREW ASIA, INC.

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WEBSITE: www.crewasia.ph

About International Superyacht Society

The International Superyacht Society is the sole organization serving and representing the large yacht industry worldwide. Society members are individuals and companies who have been recognized for their leadership and dedication to raising the standards of design construction, maintenance, repair and operation of large yachts.

Founded in 1989, the Society is a not-for-profit organization and relies wholly on membership dues, the support of corporate sponsors, revenues from special events, and other donations. An elected Board of Directors guides the Society's activities.

Education Programs are conducted internationally and include open forums such as symposia, informal gatherings and round-tables. It is a Society priority to foster dialogue among Society members and others in the large yacht segment of the marine industry, leading to the strengthening and growth of the business interests of Society members and the industry as a whole.

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For more information about ISS and PYA, please contact

ISS (954) 525-6625 S PYA + 33 (0)4 93 34 91 16

Vanessa Stuart-info@superyachtsociety.org
Bridget Featherby-info@pya.org