Conference Attendees
International Superyacht Symposium Schedule
The 2009 Symposium will offer an exciting and informative program. For an example, please review our 2008 line up of speakers and discussion topics below.
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You will need Adobe Acrobat (free download) to view and print this documents.Today’s superyacht order book represents an investment of approximately $14 billion. Despite the high cost of building superyachts and the increased size bringing them in range with small cruise vessels, ship yards have orders extending out a full three years. The 4th Annual International Superyacht Symposium will focus on the challenges, synergies and growth of this remarkable industry.
Wednesday, March 12
9:30 am – 11:30 am
The State of the Superyacht Industry
Current and Future Demand - who are the new buyers, where are they coming from, what are they looking for, and will the demand be immune to changes in the global economy? What is driving the increased interest in superyacht financing when most superyacht owners can afford to buy outright? What impact is the strong order book having on the second-hand yacht market? As the sizes of vessels converge, what are the synergies between the small luxury cruise ship and the megayachts?
Participants:
Frank Brand, Chief Executive Officer, Fraser Yachts
Andrew Cosgreave , Chief Operating Officer, Northrop & Johnson
Eric Goldring , Attorney at Law, Goldring & Goldring, P.A.
David Reams, Fleet Manager, Camper & Nicholson USA, Inc.
Rick Thomas, Executive Board Member, International Superyacht Society
Moderator:
Robert Jaques, Editor, Seatrade Magazine
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Crewing for Superyachts
Where will yacht owners recruit high quality crew for the growing superyacht fleet, what are the key issues affecting recruitment and retention of skilled personnel, and what effect will the ILO Maritime Labour Convention of 2006 have on manning?
Participants:
Mark Fry, President, International Yachtmaster Training
Dieter Jaenicke, Managing Director, Viking Recruitment Ltd
Peter Southgate, Deputy Divisional Director & Head of Section Yachts, Cayman Islands Shipping Registry
John Wickham, Director, MTI Network Ltd, London
Moderator:
Andrew Coggins, Cruise Industry Analyst, School of Hotel and Tourism Management, Faculty of Business Administration, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Thursday, March 13
9:30 am – 11:30 am
The Design Challenge: Innovation, Aesthetics and Regulatory Compliance
What will be the future pattern for building, will we see more competition in the shipbuilding market and will more cruise shipbuilders move into this business? How will contemporary designers find the right balance between form and functionality? Including air emissions and waste disposal, what are the environmental challenges facing the superyacht sector and how may they be addressed?
Participants:
Stephen Gumpel, Area Manager North America, Germanischer Lloyd AG
David B. Helmer , Director, Sales & Marketing, Janssen PMP
Mathias Muenchau, International Cruise and Yacht Industry Consultant
Corey Ranslem , CEO, Secure Waters LLC
Peter Southgate, Deputy Divisional Director & Head of Section Yachts, Cayman Islands Shipping Registry
Moderator:
Robert Jaques, Editor, Seatrade Magazine
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Marina Development in the Major Deployment Areas
What is the scale and nature of this development and how can emerging destinations attract superyacht calls. In addition, how should potential new entrants evaluate the opportunities for attracting superyacht calls?
Participants:
Keats Compton , President, Caribbean Marine Association & President, Maritime Industriess Association of St. Lucia
Philip A. Crannell, President, Ports and Maritime Group International
Bo Ellis, Vice President, Port & Harbour Development, Applied Technology and Management
Kristina Hebért, Past President, The Marine Industries Association of South Florida
Kevin Quirk, Vice President, Marina Operations, Luxury Resorts
Steve Vasaturo, President, Deliver IT, Inc.
~ Please note that this conference program is subject to changes and additions ~
Cruise Shipping Convention Trade Show Floor 2009
- Tuesday, March 17
9 am - 6 pm - Wednesday, March 18
9 am - 6 pm - Thursday, March 19
9 am - 4 pm - » See the show floor plan.