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Chelsea Designer Forum   ASF 2009   GUSF 2009   GMMF 2008   GSF 2008   ASF 2008   GSF 2007   Project USA 2007   GSF 2006   USA 2006   Project 2005   USA 2005   2004   USA 2004   2003   USA 2003   2002   2001   2000  
   
ASF 2009
Keynote Address - Figurehead Focus
The Design Forum
 
Session Material from The Pacific Market – The Not So Wild West
PACIFIC NORTHWEST PILOTAGE REQUIREMENTS by Frederick Robinson, Esq. - Carney Badley Spellman, P.S.
STATE AND PROVINCIAL EXCISE TAXES: California to Alaska by Frederick Robinson, Esq. - Carney Badley Spellman, P.S.

 
Chelsea Designer Forum
Chelsea Designer Forum

 
GUSF 2009
The Large Yacht Industry and the Business Potential in the Gulf
The Operational and Logistical Issues Large Yacht’s face in the Gulf

 
GMMF 2008

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GSF 2008

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Management Meeting - Yacht Fiscal 2008
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ASF 2008
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Management Meeting - Manning, Recruitment and Training Manangement Meeting 2008
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GSF 2007

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Project USA 2007 PDF's and Audio
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Management Meeting - Yacht Fiscal 2007, Finance, Legal and Tax Issues affecting Superyachts
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GSF 2006 PDF's and Videos
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Project USA 2006 - session synopses kindly donated by Donald Gale
From Commercial to Private
Green with Envi-ronment
Hurricane Tracking and the Future of the Marine Industry
Discussion Forum No. 3: Legal Policy and Contract Issues
Money Matters – Pricing, Bids, Tenders & Specifications – Getting it Right
Creating the Perfect Engine Room
Discussion Forum No. 1: Project Planning
Discussion Forum No. 2: Performance and Enhancing Subs
An Overview of Vessel Title Insurance
Owner’s Keynote Paper: “The Joys and Horrors of Building a Yacht”
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Project 2005 Papers
Keynote Address - Delivering What The Client Wants; Not What Someone Thinks He Wants?
Project Forum - We Have A Plan; Let’s Stick To It!
Subcontractors Forum - Rarely On Time, On Budget And On Board – Who’s To Blame?
Class Forum - The Class Act - Setting One Standard
Flag Forum - What Colours Are You Flying?
Shipyard Forum - Building the Business
Captains Forum - Who’s Looking After The Boss’s Interests?
Engineering Forum - Simplicity Versus Complexity – An Engineering Conundrum
Technology Forum - The Perfect Bridge – Clutter & Bucks
Design Forum - Design To Manufacture Profit
SY Ethereal – The Owner’s Perspective
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Project USA 2005 Papers
KEYNOTE PAPER 1 - INDUSTRIAL CLEANSING
CONSTRUCTION PAPER 1 - REGULATORY SESSION: BUILDING STANDARDS VS MEETING TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
MANAGEMENT PAPER 1 - UPCOMING USCG RULES & REQUIREMENTS
OPERATION PAPER 1 - IMO & EPA DIESEL EMISSION REGULATIONS AND HOW THEY EFFECT THE LARGE YACHT INDUSTRY
CONSTRUCTION PAPER 2 - THE STRUCTURAL FIRE PROTECTION FOR FIBRE REINFORCED PLASTIC (FRP) YACHTS.
MANAGEMENT PAPER 2 - TARGETING LARGE YACHT CLIENTS
KEYNOTE PAPER 2 - INDUSTRIAL EVOLUTION
OPERATION PAPER 2 - TECHNOLOGY DISCUSSION: NAVIGATION, MONITORING, CONTROL & SOFTWARE
CONSTRUCTION PAPER 3 - ROBOTS VS MANUAL LABOUR IN YACHT BUILDING
MANAGEMENT PAPER 3 - HOMELAND SECURITY: ITS IMPACT ON YACHTS
OPERATION PAPER 3 - ADVANCES IN POWER GENERATION
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Project 2004 Papers
Keynote Paper - Jonathan Beckett - Nigel Burgess
Paper 1 - Modular Construction in the Superyacht Sector. Mark Hilferty, Space (The Design Practice) Ltd
Paper 2 - Propulsion Technology Debate
Paper 3 - MCA Code - LY2 and Beyond, Claude Hamilton, Simon Burt & Tony Drury
Paper 4 - The Cutting-Edge of Superyacht Visualization, Jeff Christiansen — Scientific Visualization Inc
Paper 5 - 4 Years of ISM - An Analysis. Andrew Williams, Camper & Nicholson International
Paper 6 - Why do vessels go aground? Paul Hailwood and Paul Wood
Paper 7 - Cycloidal Propulsion - the quiet manoeuvring process for large yachts. Tosten Moltrecht – Voith Turbo
Paper 8 - Revolutionary Tender Handling System. Henk Grunstra & Dirk Degroote, Amels Holland
Paper 9 - The Project is King. Bob Costello & Jeroen Waalewijn, Jenacis Marine Consulting
Paper 10 - The ISPS Code and the Luxury Yacht. Brig. Brian Parritt — Falch Ims, Duncan Bateson — Lawrence Graham LLP
Paper 11 - Motion Control - The Operators & Builders Perspective
Paper 12 - Using DVD Technology to Reduce the Safety Management Challenge & Improve Safety, Robert Gleed — Superyacht Media Ltd
Paper 13 - Environmentally sustainable solutions to the challenges facing the marine industry. Margaret Hepburn - Hepburn Bio Shipcare
Paper 14 - Yacht Project Management/Quality Control under ISO 9001-2000. Wim Koersvelt - Koersvelt Yacht Projects
Paper 15 - Maltese Falcon Presentation and Discussion
Paper 16 - The History of Design. Greg Matzat - Sparkman & Stephen
Paper 17 - Paint Standardisation Debate
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Project USA 2004 Papers
Keynote Paper - John Dane, Trinity Yachts
The Shipyard Forum - A Code of Conduct, John Dane - Trinity Yachts, AJ Anderson - Wright Maritime Group, Adrian Farmer - International Maritime Associates
Paper 3 - Parameterised Design of Luxury Yacht with 3D Computer Modelling. Markku Kanerva - Deltamarin Ltd, Adrian Farmer - International Maritime Associates
Paper 4 - ISPS, SOLAS & US Security Regulations: Their Global Impacts on the Megayacht Community. Susan Engle, EnviroCare Solutions International
Paper 5 - Liabilities & the Regulatory Status of Digital Charts & Publications on the Bridge - The Current State of Play. Stephen Brookes - UKHO
Paper 6 - The survey and certification of large commercial yachts, Peter Southgate, Ken Appleby - Cayman Islands Shipping Registry
Paper 7 - Automation & Controls - Keys to Navigating a Successful Project. Thomas Keefer - Industrial Systems Design
The MCA Code Review - LY2 Update, Claude Hamilton, Tony Drury - MCA
Paper 9 - Documenting Your New Build. Charlie Baker - Consultant Marine Engineers
Qualifications & Training Standards Panel Discussion - Amy Morley Greenspan - MPT. Captain Dale Smith, Claude Hamilton & Tony Drury - MCA
Paper 11 - Arbitration - Advantages and Traps. Bruce McAllister - Alley, Maass, Rogers & Lindsay, PA
Paper 12 - Achieving Full Integration for Entertainment. Bill Miller - Linn Entertainment Systems
Paper 13 - Augmented Reality for Maritime Navigation: The Next Generation of Electronic Navigational Aids. Chuck Benton - LookSea, LLC & Technology Systems, Inc
Paper 14 - Azipod Propulsion Alternatives for Megayachts. Thomas Hackman - ABB Marine
Paper 15 - Yacht Security under the ISPS Rules. Patrick Estebe - AffAirAction
Paper 16 - Paint Standards & Other Developments In The Yacht Coatings Market. Joop Ellenbroek - CCS Yacht Coating Services
International Standard Panel Discussion - The Next Stage, Claude Hamilton - MCA
The Latest USCG Developments & Immigration Issues, Captain James Watson, USCG
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Project 2003 Papers
Keynote Paper - John Rothwell - Executive Chairman, Austal
Paper 1 - The 100 Knot Yacht - Dean Schleicher - Donald L. Blount & Ass.
Environmental Issues Facing the Industry - Capt. Ulrich Baer - Deerberg-Systems
MCA Large Yacht Code Review  - Claude Hamilton, Simon Burt, David Ralph, Tony Drury, Paul Fairbrother
Paper 4 - Mitigating Risks in Novel Features - John Hicks, John Elmer, Robert Smart, Lloyd’s Register EMEA
The ISPS Code: Safety & Security Today - Brigadier Parritt - IMS, Nick Horton - Bond Pearce, Bryan Fletcher & Alan Durant - IDS International
Paper 6 - Carbon Spar Developments - Paul MacDonald - Marten Spars
Popular Risk Improvements - Paul Hailwood - Hailwood Consultancy Ltd
International Standards Panel Discussion - FIN, UCINA, MCA, SYS, PYA
Training & Crew Management - David Green & Jon Ely - UKSA, Philip Wake - The Nautical Institute, MCA
How Vulnerable is your Superyacht? - Andrew Bailey - Qinetiq
Paper 11 - Mega Yacht Air Conditioning Latest Advances, Problems & Solutions - James M. Giles - Giles Consulting
Paper 12 - Seaworthiness - Who Decides? - Matt Guy - Clyde & Co
The Future of On-Board Power & Electrical Supply - Greg Klompenhouwer - Kohler Power Systems
Paper 14 - The Integration of IT Infrastructure & Communications on board Luxury Yachts - Tristan Wood, Livewire
Paper 15 - Water Hydraulics - Joe Russell & Gilbert Pagnac - SEEHIM
Owners - The Next Perspective - Theodore Angelopoulos
Technical presentation of SY Athena at the Royal Huisman Shipyard, including a tour of the facilities.
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Project USA 2003 Papers
Keynote Paper - David Ross, CEO, Burger Boat Company
Structural Aspects of High Speed Yachts - Dean Schleicher - Donald L Blount & Associates
Yacht Managers & Captains Working Side-by-Side - Michael Reardon - Fraser Yachts, Rupert Connor - Luxury Yacht Group, Captain Tork Buckley, Captain AJ Anderson - Wright Maritime
Paper 3 - Seakeeping of Motoryachts & Passenger Discomfort - M.L. Levadou - MARIN
Lighting Systems - Power, Protection & Planning - Peter Urquhart - Underwater Lights Inc
Paper 5 - Megayacht Joinery - Achievement of Quality, Budget and Schedule - Joe Westhoff - JS Westhoff & Co
Paper 6 - Refinement of Yacht Superstructures with the Aid of Wind Tunnel Tests - Barry Deakin - Wolfson Unit
The MCA Code Review - The First Draft Discussion - Claude Hamilton - MCA
The Future of the Superyacht Society - Doug Sharp – Sharp Design
Paper 9 - Interactive Technical Documentation Management: A Lifecycle Approach - Tom Chiginsky - Azura Media, Inc
Security Issues in the Current Climate - Patrick Estebe - AffAirAction
Planning for the Integration of Advanced Dive Systems - Sean Dooley, Greg Mooney – Nautilus Underwater Systems
TBT Ban - Where is the USA Heading? - Doug Holmberg - International Paint
The Authorities, Flags, Government and Ports who Control our Rules -
Paper 13 - Cayman Islands, USCG, Paper 14 - Marshall Islands, MCA
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2002 Project Papers
Keynote Paper - Dott. Paolo Vitelli, Azimut Benetti Group
Paper 1 - Improving Electromagnetic Integration Using Advanced Technology Masts - Steve Turner - Qinetic
Paper 2 - Contractual & Cultural Relations: Newbuild Yard - Onwers - Lloyd¹s Register - Marin Rasica - Lloyd's Register
MCA Large Yacht Code Review Industry Debate
Paper 4 - Roll Stabilisation at Anchor - The Use of Roll Stabiliser Fins at Zero Speed - Ir. Hans Ooms, Quantum Controls
Use of Active Stabilisers and Anti-Roll Tanks for Roll Stabilisation at Anchor - Ir. R.P.Dallinga, MARIN
Design considerations on at anchor stabilising systems - Ir. Hugo van Wieringen, De Voogt Naval Architects
Paper 5 - Energy Management & Blackout Prevention Bill Hampton - Torkmaster Limited
Paper 6 - Electronic Control & Air Conditioning Heinen & Hopman
ISM Audit Session - Michael Reardon (Fraser Yachts), Adrian McCourt (MSS), Andy Baxter (MY Sarah), Tony Field (Lloyd's Register)
Legal & Insurance Forum - Paul Miller (Yachtsure), Tony Allen (Hill Dickinson), Nick Horton (Bond Pearce), John Theed (Marsh)
Paper 9 - Specification & Limits for Noise & Vibration in Yachts - Joe Smullin - Soundown
Galley Design & Equipment Co-ordination - What Can We Learn? - Zac Miller - The Z Consultancy
Paper 11 - The 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Corrosion - David Moran - Cathelco Ltd
Paper 12 - The Azipod Propulsion Alternative for Megayachts - Thomas Hackman - ABB Marine
Paper 13 - Safety Through Electronic Navigation - Fact or Fiction? - Paul Hailwood - Hailwood Consultancy Ltd
Paper 14 - Owners - The next perspective - Andreas Liveras
Paper 15 - Paint Standards and New Techniques in Paint Inspection - Joop Ellenbroek - CCS Yacht Coating Services
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2001 Project Papers
Keynote Paper - Carlo Agliardi - Fraser Yachts Worldwide
Paper 1 - Gross Tonnage v Displacement - Charlie Rahn - Murray & Associates
Paper 2 - STCW & Manning - Claude Hamilton, Roger Towner
MCA Update - P. Dalby, P. Jackson, F. Carter, P. Southgate
MCA Panel Discussion
Cayman Islands Case Study - Nick Gladwell
Paper 6 - Control of Harbour Pollution from Water Separated Exhausts - James Grazebrook & Bob Doyle - Halyard, Jerry Fultz - Eco Sound
Paper 7 - Next Generation Generators - Doug McElroy - Alaska Diesel Electric
Paper 8 - The Nature of a Yacht - Ad van Schalkwijk - Lloyd’s Register
Class Societies - Responsibilities for Large Yacht New Construction Projects - Patton Marine, LR, ABS, GL
ISM Code Discussion Session - Andy Williams (CNI), Duncan Soffe (Nigel Burgess Ltd), Nigel Studdart (Yachting Partners International), John Leonida (Clyde & Co), John Theed (Marsh), Michael Reardon (Fraser Yachts)
Paper 11 - Satellite communications for superyachts in the 21st Century - Robert Johnson - Inmarsat
Paper 12 - Integrated Entertainment & Control - Alan Bernardi - Amazing New Technology (ANT)
Paper 13 - Integrated Technology - Integrated Bridge Systems.
Ole Morten Husoy - Hitec, Multiple Network Integration.
Martyn Dickinson - Servowatch.
Paper 14 - Owners - A Different Perspective - Mr Joseph Vittoria - Mirabella V
Paper 15 - Eurodyn Gas Turbines in Yachts - Roy Isaksen - Rolls Royce Ulstein Turbine AS
Paper 16 - The Latest Developments in state-of-the-art Wastewater Treatment Systems - Sjoerd Boom - Triqua
Paint Coatings & Application Panel - Joop Ellenbroek, Peter Allan, Nikos Florakis, Flip Thomsen, Ken Hickling
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2000 Project Seminars
Keynote Don Patton, Patton Marine, Inc
Paper 1 - Implementing SOLAS Regulations to Charter Yachts
Paper 2 - MCA Code Amendments & Revisions and MCA Code Manning Amendments
MCA Discussion Panel
Paper 4 - Comparison of Comfort and Workability on board a Trimaran and a Monohull Yacht
Paper 5 - Integrated Hydraulic Systems -  Getting it Right?
Paper 6 - Customised Computer Applications for Large Yachts
Paper 7 - Welding Experiences with Alustar - High Strength Aluminium
ISM Code Discussion Session
Paper 9 - E-Commerce for Yachts -  Automation by Internet
Paper 10 - Clean Power - Regulation, Modulation and Realisation
Paper 11 - Approved Lightweight Glass Structures for Ship's Windows
On Board Entertainment - What is really possible?
Paper 13 - Flat Antennae - The breakthrough in  Broadband Communications
Paper 14 - Painting by Numbers - The systematic approach to getting it right
Paper 15 - Owners - What do they really think?
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