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"Satellite Communications" - Seamless Communication at Sea

Tue, 15 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST

Communication is essential to our clients, for work or pleasure they often rely on Inmarsat to conduct business while they are away from the office. This session will demonstrate and discuss the equipment available today for our clients to remain in contact when it is most important, allowing for more user time aboard. Mackay Communications Inc. will demonstrate the NERA Fleet products, e-mail applications, weather programs, charter applications, and common misunderstandings associated with satellite communications.

Finding Qualified Crew

Tue, 15 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST

Captains, managers and owners face the daunting challenge of hiring competent, qualified crew. New licensing guidelines from flag states around the world require certified officers and trained crew. This panel considers how to recruit people into the industry, how to manage their training and careers, and how to keep experienced crew employed.

"Protection Before, During and After"

Tue, 15 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST

The yacht owner faces unique and diverse exposures during the refit or new build phase of large yacht ownership. This and more faces the owner once the yacht is navigating. Identifying those exposures in advance can help the owner minimize the risk of financial loss by implementing a combination of risk management techniques, only one of which is transfer via insurance. This session will include a discussion of the exposures and risk management techniques as well as how to navigate the insurance marketplace.

Electronic Navigation: Enhancing Safety and Compliance

Tue, 15 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST

Information about the latest innovations, dispelling some myths, and a glimpse into the future of nautical navigational techniques will all be covered. Discussion and insights into the following areas of electronic navigation: Electronic Publications, ECDIS, Electronic Chart Suppliers, The Bahamas, and Electronic Charting Systems (ECS).

International Warranties (Panel Discussion)

Tue, 15 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST

The panel will address warranty issues that include: 1. Shipyard/shipyard relations - a discussion of integrating the cultures of two shipyards. 2. Build shipyard/customer relations - preserving the relationship between the owner/ captain and the build shipyard. 3. Timely completion of punch list - how scheduling the work ensures completion of punch list on time and on budget

Preserving and Building Family Wealth Succession Planning and Wealth Transfer Strategies Methods to Reduce Estate and Income Tax

Tue, 15 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST

Critical questions to be answered: How have recent tax law changes affected your estate plan? Who will be your trustee if you cannot? Who will be your business partner without a buy/sell plan? Have you begun your tax-advantaged gifting and planning?

New Designs and Directions in the Superyacht Industry as They Relate to Builders

Tue, 15 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST

This session will discuss new designs and directions in the superyacht industry as they relate to builders, plus where trend meets function and good buisness sense.

Design of Yachts as It Relates to Chartering

Tue, 15 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST

A yacht designed for charter service has a dual personality. The yacht must be laid out to provide first class and transparent service to the charter guests by the professional crew when on charter and at the same time be able to provide ease and comfort to the owners when they choose to be aboard.

Integrated Management

Tue, 15 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST

The majority of this session will pertain to the ISPS Code and its effects on the yachting industry to date. Krupski will cover the basic concepts and tenets of the ISPS/MTSA code first, then expound on how it has been implemented and the effects on the yachting industry.

Marine Electronic Integration: The Future of Automated Vessel Systems

Tue, 15 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST

MICAD Marine is the leading manufacturer of open architecture vessel integration and monitoring systems. By giving vessel owners and crews access to real-time vessel data for virtually all systems on their vessels, the MICAD system is the next generation of fleet and vessel management. The benefits of an open architecture system versus closed architecture will be discussed, along with describing the future of integrated marine electronics.

Using DVD technology to reduce the safety management Challenge

Tue, 15 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST

The increasing demands on a superyacht safety management system to meet international regulations and requirements, can often be challenging and time consuming. The use of interactive DVD solutions for crew training and instruction can help reduce these challenges and improve safety training effectiveness. In addition, guest safety DVD presentations can improve guest safety and help reduce a captain's legal responsibility.

Advanced Electrical Power Systems for Superyacht Marine Applications

Tue, 15 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST

Advances in technology have continually been made in industrial power systems for the past six to seven years, resulting in significant cost reduction and performance improvement as well as better reliability. The marine market has not developed as rapidly in this area. New entries into the marine electric power system market will deliver more value to customers through integrating advanced power technologies.

Exhaust Gas Scrubbing & IMO Regulations on SO2 Reduction

Tue, 15 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST

Diesel fuel has long been known for the particulate matter and acidic deposits contained in the exhaust gases. With the advent of strict SO2 sulphur content regulations for marine fuel coming into force in Europe, the development of scrubbing solutions for the marine industry have rapidly advanced.

Azipod Propulsion - Sea Trial Experience

Mon, 14 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST

In November 2004, the world's two first megayachts featuring Azipod propulsion will perform sea trials. This session will discuss the results, along with features of Azipod propulsion - a standard among cruise liners, but still fairly new to the megayacht segment.

Superyachts and the State of the Industry

Mon, 14 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST

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How to Maintain Control and Still Have Time for Superyachting

Mon, 14 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST

When building a superyacht, you hire a coordinated team to oversee the planning, designing, engineering, building, staffing and most importantly, the ongoing maintenance. Morgan Stanley's Investment Consulting Services offers an approach that incorporates all of these elements.

Brokers and Superyacht New Construction Sales vs. Preowned

Mon, 14 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST

This session will explore the opportunities and challenges when your superyacht client is evaluating a new build or refit project. Assessing critical information is essential in directing your customer to a successful new build luxury experience. This session will review and break down key issues relating to timelines, design, development, and financial elements, as well as the service required between new and refit projects. Smith's information will prepare you to meet your responsibility to best serve your client.

Stabilization at Anchor - Technology Update

Mon, 14 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST

The introduction of stabilizer systems capable of providing stabilization when the yacht is anchored has been heralded as one of the most significant developments in the industry over the past several years. As with any development that enhances the total yachting experience for owners, their families and guests, charter guests, and the crews themselves, this innovative application is now considered a must-have by the discerning yacht owner. The systems can be installed either during construction or retrofitted to existing yachts.

Securing an Effective Refit Proposal

Mon, 14 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST

The topic covered in this track will discuss and focus on the key elements of an effective refit proposal in light of the increase in size and complexity of vessels.

Safety is Your Best Insurance Policy

Mon, 14 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST

Large yacht maintenance and crew training for the safety of your guests and crew - an insurance company loss-control perspective.

How to decipher between the myriad of marketing and promotional technology-based tools available.

Mon, 14 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST

Yacht marketing and promotion is becoming an ever-more competitive business. Marketers are being bombarded with a wide range of media to help them get the message across. Gleed will review a number of current options and look at their benefits, applications, and ability to help achieve marketing objectives.

SuperYacht Conference Sessions

Sun, 26 Dec 2004 00:00:00 EST

Financing: New Purchase, Refinance, Fractional, Lease, Partnerships, Insurance, Ship?s Registry & Benefi ts of Full Financial Services. Charter: Benefits, Agreements, Advantages, Contracts, Marine Law Marketing Campaign & Time-Sharing. Production: Manufacturing, Building, Restoration, Refi tting, New Materials, New Specifi cations, Powere & Engines. Design: Hulls, Interiors, Exteriors, Latest Technology, New Concepts, Restoration, Refi t, & Propulsion. Yach Management: Crew Training & Staffi ng, Customer Credentials, Maintenance, Marketing & Ship?s Registry. Yacht Brokerage: Contracts, Marketing, Legal, The Sales Process, Firm/Owner to Broker Support & Developing Broker Relations.