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Superyachts
Superyacht insurance today: why quality wins over price
Insurance has been around since the 1600s, but in the last few years the increase in natural disasters has led to changes in the way this centuries- old business operates. We spoke to Richard Felipes, Marine Insurance Consultant and Nicolas Palacios, Business Development Executive at Capurro Insurance to discover the latest trends in the superyacht insurance sector.
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Tick the TIC? The case for having a Thermal Imaging Camera on board your yacht
We ask what is a TIC and why does your superyacht need one? You`ll need to read this piece by Andy Bowers of DG Maritime to find out.
Please see the full article here Tick the TIC?
Buying a Yacht Today – what to expect
Jessica Galea of Dingli & Dingli gives buyers a heads-up on what they should know about buying a yacht today.
You can read the full article here Buying a Yacht Today – what to expect
Changing Media Consumption and the World of Superyachts
Rhea Rouw sheds light on a development with its roots firmly in the 21st century. In her piece on Changing Media Consumption and the World of Superyachts, she explains how podcasts are transforming communications within the Industry.
You can read the full article here Changing Media Consumption and the World of Superyachts
Improving Yacht Crew Retention Conference – 2nd Annual Conference
We are delighted to announce that Improving Yacht Crew Retention, the 2nd Annual Conference, is taking place at The Westminster Hotel, Nice, France, on Thursday, 9th March, 2023.
Building on its successful launch in 2022, this one-day conference will bring together an international audience to address one of the industry`s most pressing questions – how can superyachts retain their crew?
Captains, Senior Crew, Yacht Managers, Associations, Crew Managers and Agencies, Crew Training companies, Superyacht lawyers, Crew Pension Providers, Tax Specialists will gather in the south of France – itself a yachting and crew hub – to tackle some of the thorny issues that impact yacht crew retention.
Tickets to the event can be purchased using the link above for the early bird rate of 295 Euros. We are also delighted to be able to offer complimentary passes for Captains and Senior Crew. Email alison@quaynote.com for further information.
With its emphasis on establishing best practice, Improving Yacht Crew Retention features interactive panels and case-studies moderated by an impressive line-up of thought-leaders.
Topics to be discussed include:
* What should go into crew employment contracts?
* What are the keys to enhancing crew retention?
* Dealing with Illness, Injury & Death
* How has MLC implementation varied across different countries?
* Relocation and its impact on crew and families
* Training for crew on sexual harassment
What`s more, Improving Yacht Crew Retention offers the perfect platform for networking with superyacht professionals who share a passion for recruiting, training, incentivizing – and retaining – the best crew. Attendees at the 2022 conference represented leading organisations such as:
* Bargate Murray * Bernard Vivegnis * BlueWater * Camper & Nicholsons * Nautilus * Richemont Delviso * Dominion Crew Solutions * Edmiston * Fraser Yachts * GUEST, IAMI * Hill Robinson * Impact Crew * Imperial Yachts * YCO * ISWAN * Lesia Group * Luxury Hospitality Management * MY Tranquility * Pantaenius * PYA * Quay Crew * Richemont Delviso * Hill Robinson * Voyonic Crew * Stream Avocats * Sturge Taylor * Three Sixty Marine * Viking Maritime Group * West Nautical * WYCC Insurance * Yachting Partners International * PYA* MHG Insurance
Interested in finding out more about sponsorship and speaking opportunities at Improving Yacht Crew Retention?:
Contact: Lorna Titley – lorna@quaynote.ca
Quaynote July Newsletter
Please find attached the Quaynote July Newsletter.
It can be reached by clicking here Quaynote Newsletter July Newsletter 2022
Changes Afoot
For shipyards that serve the superyacht business, technological advances are a big driver for change.
Quaynote spoke to the team at Melita Marine Group, owners of a bespoke superyacht shipyard in Malta, to find out how these and other changes are affecting their sectors – and what their predictions are for the future.
See the full article here: Changes Afoot
Calling all tax experts
You may be surprised to hear that tax is one of the most popular topics at Quaynote`s superyacht and business aviation conferences.
In order to bring more clarity to these complex issues, moves are afoot to create a discussion network for the tax experts who advise superyacht Owners and business jet operators alike. Lorna Titley spoke to the driving force behind this initiative, Alex Chumillas Tax Marine & Aviation Spain SL, to find out more:
Read the full article here: Calling all tax experts
Discovering Croatia as a Yacht Destination
Where might you expect to taste the best olive oil? Witness what Alfred Hitchcock declared was the best sunset in the world? And rub shoulders with a small nation whose ancestral innovators gave us the parachute, fingerprint classification and the cravat?
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