Yachts & Superyachts South Coast Powerhouse Summit conference will bring together thought-leaders from U.K.`s south coast yachting industries, together with international figures, to discuss the following topics:
*How can we persuade UK owners to keep larger yachts in the UK rather than the Med?
*Attracting and retaining local South Coast talent
*Focus on the South Coast powerhouse: local build and refit facilities take centre stage
*Regional Investment in the south coast: with the Freeport being set up, what other local spots could be attractive for superyacht build and/or refit facilities?
*What`s shaping the market locally and internationally? – examining the impact of exiting Russian buyers and inflation, AI and intellectual property, talent and the NextGen on client demand
* UK ECGD planned support for yacht builders/exporters via buyer credit guarantees: we look at who qualifies, the process of securing support for builders and buyers, plus the timing and costs involved
*Net Zero capabilities – alternative fuels, the use of alternative materials in manufacturing, raising awareness among owners, crew, and other stakeholders
Given the unprecedented welcome that the Yachts & Superyachts South Coast Powerhouse Summit has received, the conference is expected to attract up to 100 decision-makers, including builders, repair yards, marinas, insurance providers, associations, corporate service providers, lawyers, family offices, brokers, managers and financiers from the UK`s south coast, IOW, Channel Isles, London, as well as from overseas.
If you are interested in speaking or sponsorship options then please email lorna@quaynote.ca
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08.00
Registration and Coffee
09.00
Conference Organizer's Opening Remarks
Lorna Titley, Director, Quaynote Communications
09.05
Conference Chairmans Introduction to the Conference
Session One
09.10
Panel: What`s shaping the market locally and internationally?
*Examining the impact of exiting Russian buyers and inflation, AI and
intellectual property, talent and the NextGen on client demand
10.00
Panel: South Coast powerhouse: local build and refit facilities
*Regional Investment in the south coast: with the Freeport being set up, what other local spots could be attractive for superyacht build and/or
refit facilities?
*UK ECGD planned support for yacht builders/exporters via buyer credit
guarantees: we look at who qualifies, the process of securing support
for builders and buyers, plus the timing and costs involved
10.50
Refreshments
Session Two
11.20
Panel: UK or the Med?
*How can we persuade UK owners to keep larger yachts in the UK?
12.10
Panel: Attracting and retaining local South Coast talent
*Mid-career talent attraction
*Shore-side career paths
Moderated by:
Ed Ewer, CEO, Superyacht Recruiter
13.00
Lunch
Session Three: Insurance
14.10
Panel: The Future for Yacht Insurance
15.00
Panel: Net Zero capabilities
*Alternative fuels, the use of alternative materials in manufacturing, raising awareness among owners, crew, and other stakeholders
15.50
Chairman`s closing remarks followed by organiser`s reminder re: roundtable options
16.00
Refreshment Break
Session 4: Breakout Sessions: Choose between workshop or roundtable options
16.30
Roundtable discussions enable delegates to debate specialist topics of interest. Delegates choose which roundtable they join and each discussion is moderated by a speaker or industry leader
17.20
Drinks Reception
18.20
Close of Conference
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Southampton Harbour Hotel
5 Maritime Walk, Ocean Village, SO14 3QT
Sitting pretty in Ocean Village Marina, this ‘super-yacht’ of a building is the only luxury five-star hotel & Spa in Southampton and has been named as one of the UK's best hotels in the Conde Nast Traveller 2023 Readers' Choice Awards.
Located in the ever-so-sophisticated Ocean Village Marina, this iconic seven-floor super-yacht-inspired hotel feels right at home as it rises above the other luxury boats of Southampton with its tiered terrace style decks. Catch a glimpse of cruise ships and yachts setting sail from your balcony or deck and take in the grandest of views of the Solent.
ROOMING BLOCK - Hotel bedrooms are available at the hotel for the rate of £205/night including breakfast. Please call +44 (0) 2381 103 456 option 1 and quote the code QUAY140524.
You can see full details on the hotel following this link here: https://www.harbourhotels.co.uk/southampton
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Opportunities in Business Jets – 11th Annual Conference
We are delighted to announce Opportunities in Business Jets, 11th Annual conference, taking place in Malta on Wednesday, 13th March 2024.
Established for over a decade, Opportunities in Business Jets is a unique networking forum for industry leaders from across the globe. Targeting lawyers, corporate service providers, operators, FBOs, family offices, financiers, insurers, MROs, brokers, associations, this international conference is a must-attend for anyone interested in the future potential for this exciting industry.
Attendees at Opportunities in Business Jets, 11th Annual Conference, will meet in Malta, itself a bustling private aviation hub, to discuss key topics with industry thought-leaders. This year`s programme will focus on:
* Growing the business jet market
* Managing the world`s fleet
* Plotting the future for advanced air mobility
* What are the latest trends in data and connectivity?
* What is driving business aviation sustainability?
* Financing business aviation
* Which new technologies are making a big impact?
What`s more, on the day after Opportunities in Business Jets its sister conference, Opportunities in Superyachts will take place on Thursday 14th March at the same venue. These two one-day back-to-back conferences, with their full programme of panel discussions, keynote presentations, roundtables, two Cocktail Parties, Networking Lunches and Refreshment Breaks, offer a tailor-made platform to meet your peers from allied industries.
“Thank you Lorna and Alison for a great event. It was with tremendous pleasure that I was able to host a Round Table, which provided an additional opportunity for networking and gaining valuable insights from my industry peers.”
ROBERTO HLACA, DIRECTOR, GETJET
Don`t miss out on seeing your clients and key contacts! Companies attending Opportunities in Business Jets, 10th Annual Conference included Boeing Business Jets, GE Aviation, AIRX, Flying Colours Corp, Legendaire, SATCOM Direct, JSSI, Flexjet, Insignia Cards, Hyperion, Jetka Switzerland, Duncan Aviation, Time to Fly, Hyperion, Helipass, Avionexus, Jaffa & Co., F/LIST, PWC, KPMG, Asia Flight Services, Malta Business Registry, Zedra, Dohle, FCF Assets, Textron Aviation, GetJet, Aerobid and many more.
To find out more about sponsorship or speaking slots for your company at Opportunities in Business Jets, contact Lorna@quaynote.ca
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Corinthia St George's Bay, Malta
St Georges Bay, St Julians STJ 3301, Malta
Situated on the waterfront of St. George's Bay, just five minutes from a sandy beach, Corinthia St. George's Bay combines spacious accommodation with majestic sea views. The fantastic selection of restaurants means you can dine somewhere different every evening, combining fine dining with buffet options.
Located on the north-eastern coast of Malta, the resort is sat on St George’s Bay, approximately a half-mile stroll from the bay’s sandy stretch. It’s six miles north of Valetta and Malta International Airport is roughly seven and a half miles away.
Hotel Bedroom Bookings
We are delighted to be able to offer you rooms at a preferential rate of 145 euros /night for attendees of the Business Jet and Superyacht Conferences. To book a room please use this link below:
Hotel Bedroom Booking Link
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Improving Yacht Crew Retention
We are delighted to announce that Improving Yacht Crew Retention, the 3rd Annual Conference, returns to Nice, France, on Thursday, 7th March, 2024.
Since its successful launch in 2022, this international conference has brought 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.
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:
* Why do crew stay? Why do they leave?
* The latest developments in crew benefits
* Career paths as an essential component of crew retention
* What role can crew themselves play in retention rates?
* What – if anything – can the shipping, airline, cruise and yachting industries learn from each other re: crew retention?
* Tackling on board bullying, harassment, and discrimination
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.
Numerous superyacht captains who attended Improving Yacht Crew Retention in 2023 were joined by representatives from leading organisations such as:
*Edmiston *Fraser Yachts *Camper & Nicholsons *Hill Robinson *Imperial Yachts *YPI *Y.CO *Bluewater *PYA *West Nautical *MHG Insurance *Nautilus International *Viking Maritime Group *Nautilus International *Crew Network *Luxury Hospitality Management * Pantaenius *Zedra *Dominion Crew Solutions *Dohle Yachts *WYCC Insurance *Richemont Delviso *PG Legal *Bargate Murray *Steam Avocats *iSWAN *Voyonic Crew and many more.
For further information on speaking or sponsorship opportunities email lorna@quaynote.ca
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Session One: Welcome to the Conference
09.00
Conference organizer`s opening remarks
Lorna Titley, Director, Quaynote Communciations
09.05
Conference Chairman`s introduction to the conference
09.10
Designing a benefits portfolio aimed at optimized crew retention
*What does the data tell us about why crew leave – or stay?*How the crew-centric approach works
*The benefits of VR training, crew welfare allowances, etc
*Sharing ideas and setting the gold standard
09.30
Questions
09.35
Panel: Why do crew stay? Why do they leave?
*What are the main reasons for crew deciding to leave – or stay?
*The role of salary, benefits, rotation, work environment, leadership, professional development in crew retention
*The importance of training, mentoring and mental health support
*Do senior crew stay or leave for different reasons to junior crew?
Moderated by Karen Passman, Founder and Owner, Impact Crew
Panellists to include:
Tim Clarke, Director & Captain Consultant, Quay Crew
Nicola Morgan, Director, Wilson Halligan
10.25
Panel: What role can crew themselves play in retention rates?
*The team as family: keeping positive, motivated and engaged
*Do younger team members have unrealistic expectations?
*Crew taking responsibility for their own development
*Understanding that longevity counts
Panellists include:
Louisa Gallimore, Crew Manager, Northrop & Johnson
Kayleigh Liddell, Crew Services Manager, Hill Robinson
11.15
Refreshment Break
Session Two
11.45
Panel: Career paths as an essential component of crew retention
*Are there clear enough career paths for yacht crew to follow?
*What advice and training are available for crew looking to transition to Onshore employment in the industry?
Moderated by:
Joey Meen, Director IAMI GUEST
President Superyacht Alliance for Professional Standards
Chris Frisby, UKSA Director of Training and Operations
Session Three
12.40
Panel / Peer-to-Peer discussion: Working hours and extra claims
*The challenges of implementing working hours restrictions
* Compensating via rest periods and extra pay
* Dealing with extra working hours claims
* The role of rotation in mitigating extra hours claims
13.00
Lunch
Session Four
14.10
Panel: Crew insurance, pensions and medical care as tools for retention
Panellists to include:
Joanna Drysdale, Manager, Underwriting Services, MHG
15.00
Panel: The Importance of the Recruitment Professional
* The problems with facebook recruiting and other shortcut recruiting
*What senior crew want from recruitment agencies?
*Placing green crew
*Changing the mind-set of who gets remunerated
Panellists to include:
Paul Rutterford, Operations Director, Viking Maritime
Liam Wilson, Wilson Halligan
15.50
Refreshments
Session Six
16.20
Organiser`s discussion of workshop arrangements
16.25
Workshops
*The audience will be split into different workshop groups
17.15
Feedback from workshops
*Each workshop leader will report back on the discussion in their group
17.35
End of Conference
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Karen Passman
Founder and Owner, Impact Crew, Founder of Raising the Bar
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Karen Passman
Founder and Owner, Impact Crew, Founder of Raising the Bar
Karen has extensive experience developing managers, leaders and professionals, through facilitation, training, coaching and assessment. She has a passion for developing people which is evident in her positive, enthusiastic and supportive style of delivery. She has consulted across a broad range of industry sectors, both in the UK and abroad. Karen’s aim is:- “to create a relevant, enjoyable and highly participative event, which gives you practical tools that are truly valuable in the work place”.
Karen’s expertise traverses the maritime industry and corporate world, where she provides management and leadership development as well as team building and coaching to a wide range of clients. In 2007 Karen launched Impact Crew with the specific purpose of providing development for Crew, in the unique challenges that working and living aboard create. Karen is determined to provide professional leadership development for the Maritime Industry that also meets corporate expectations. To this end she has also become involved in the design and delivery of the MCA HELM (human element, leadership and management) and IAMI GUEST Leadership courses.
Founder of Raising the Bar.
Tim Clarke
Director, Quay Crew
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Tim Clarke
Director, Quay Crew
From 2006 to 2007 Tim was lucky enough to spend two years as a deckhand on MY Sai Ram and MY Leander, two excellent charter yachts. After leaving yachting, Tim moved up to London for a career in recruitment. Tim worked predominantly in the Finance and Accounting sector supplying senior staff to a variety of clients including Barclays, HSBC, Goldman Sachs and Thomson Reuters.
Quay Crew was set up in 2013 to provide a different recruitment service to yachts. Tim looks after the Captain roles whilst managing the team which is now 8 strong. One of the things Tim loves about his role is offering career and mentoring advice to Captains and senior Deck Officers. He also enjoys writing yachting related blogs which attempt to educate and guide crew in their chosen career.
Louise Gallimore
Crew Manager, Northrop & Johnson
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Louise Gallimore
Crew Manager, Northrop & Johnson
I am an experienced recruiter with 20 years experience working within the superyacht industry, placing crew onboard yachts ranging from 20 to 150 meters worldwide.
From the UK originally, following university, I spent time working in London before moving to Australia in 2000. In 2004 I moved to Antibes and joined a maritime company initially working in the training department before transferring to crew recruitment in 2005.
In 2022 I joined Northrop & Johnson, tasked to establish a European division of their Crew Services department and for the past year have seen the department grow from strength to strength.
Kayleigh Liddell
Crew Services Manager, Hill Robinson
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Kayleigh Liddell
Crew Services Manager, Hill Robinson
Joey Meen
Director IAMI GUEST, President Superyacht Alliance for Professional Standards
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Joey Meen
Director IAMI GUEST, President Superyacht Alliance for Professional Standards
Chris Frisby
Director of Training and Operations, UKSA
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Chris Frisby
Director of Training and Operations, UKSA
Joanna Drysdale
Manager, Underwriting Services, MHG
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Joanna Drysdale
Manager, Underwriting Services, MHG
Joanna is the manager of the Underwriting Services team at MHG Insurance in the Isle of Man where she has been specialising in yacht crew insurance for 12 years.
An advocate for crew mental health and wellbeing, Joanna volunteers with the steering committee for Yacht Crew Help, a resource for yacht crew in distress which is run by International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN).
Paul Rutterford
Operations Director
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Paul Rutterford
Operations Director
As Operations Director of Viking Crew, Paul can use his wide experience and knowledge of the Cruise and Maritime industry to continually enhance the placement and crewing teams. Paul has been working in industry since graduating, having first joined P&O in 1997. Since 2000 he has travelled extensively throughout the world for Swan Hellenic, including Antarctica, the Far East, Middle East, India, as well as all corners of Europe, South America, and the Caribbean. Paul is no stranger to Viking, having spent a year working as part of the Recruitment team prior to returning to sea as Deputy Cruise Director in 2008.
Now firmly back on dry land and with Viking since 2011, Paul’s wide experience and knowledge of the maritime industry means he has a solid understanding of what both our clients and candidates require and in turn the challenges that this exciting industry has to offer. This makes him an excellent asset to the team here at Viking.
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Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Mediteranee
13 Promenade des Anglais, 06000 Nice, France
Located on the legendary Promenade des Anglais and close to Nice airport, Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée is a historical luxury hotel of the French Riviera. Experience a memorable stay with views over the Mediterranean sea and the city center.
To see full details on the conference go to this link here https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/france/hyatt-regency-nice-palais-de-la-mediterranee/ncehr
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Opportunities in Superyachts – 11th Annual Conference
We are delighted to announce Opportunities in Superyachts, 11th Annual conference, taking place on Thursday, 14th March 2024 in Malta.
Opportunities in Superyachts regularly attracts an international audience to Malta, itself a vibrant hub for yacht legal, corporate, marina, crew, refit and repair services, at the heart of the Mediterranean.
With an emphasis on networking and interactive discussion, Opportunities in Superyachts is the perfect forum for superyacht lawyers, corporate service providers, refit & repair facilities, marinas, family offices, insurers, yacht managers, charter brokers, destination managers, builders, financiers, associations and anyone with an interest in the future potential of this exciting industry.
The conference programme will combine panel discussions and break-out groups to explore key topics, including:
* 2023/4 trends: Key developments and opportunities unpacked
* Annual Tax Return: Our yearly round-up of superyacht tax issues across Europe
* Technologies: Which are the ones to watch?
* The roadmap towards refit sustainability
* Creating superyacht destinations and marinas for the next generation
Opportunities in Superyachts builds on Quaynote`s reputation, established over the last two decades, for producing ground-breaking conferences that engage audiences and tackle important issues.
Here`s what top sponsors and speakers at our recent conferences in London, Malta and Nice, France have to say:
“Thank you everyone for what appeared to be an exceptionally well received and certainly fun, thought-provoking panel – I certainly enjoyed it!
Thanks to Lorna and Alison for kindly asking me to attend and for organising another great Future of Superyachts conference.”
Paul Cook, COO, Hill Robinson
“I wanted to send my thanks for such a great conference. You did a super job of bring everything together. Needless to say, I am very keen to attend again.”
Mike Wimbridge | Managing Director, PANTAENIUS UK Limited
“Good set-up and engaging conversations. Good panelists.”
FAROUK NEFZI, MARKETING & BRAND DIRECTOR, FEADSHIP
“Thank you for having me on the panel, it was a pleasure as always and a very successful event. I hope you have received positive feedback as your events are always super informative and relevant.”
SHELLEY DOWIE, HEAD OF YACHT MANAGEMENT, ROYALE OCEANIC SUPERYACHTS
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Session One: Welcome to the Conference
09.00
Conference organizer`s opening remarks
Lorna Titley, Director, Quaynote Communications
09.05
Official Address
09.15
Conference Chairman`s introduction to the conference
09.20
Panel: 2023/4 trends: Key developments and opportunities unpacked
*Expedition yachts and remote destinations
*Expansion of charter and new build sectors
*The demand for superyacht experiences
*Sustainable initiatives & design
*Smart yachts and new technology
*New markets: emerging countries and Genz
10.10
Annual Tax Return
Panel: Our yearly round-up of superyacht tax issues across Europe
11.00
Refreshment Break
Session Two: New Technologies
11.30
Panel: Technologies: Which are the ones to watch?
*Wind Power as a key part of decarbonizing the industry
* Tackling greenhouse gases via methanol and fuel cell solution
* Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technology
*Improving fuel efficiency
*Next generation of inboard propulsion
Session Three: Making superyacht refit sustainable
12.20
Panel: The roadmap towards refit sustainability
*How does infrastructure need to be modified?
*What initiatives exist for emission reduction and energy savings?
*What other developments are in the research pipeline?
13.00
Lunch
Session Four: Creating superyacht destinations and marinas for the next generation
14.20
Panel: Developing tomorrow`s top destinations and marinas
Session Five
15.10
TBC
16.20
Refreshment Break
Session Six: Breakout sessions
17.10
Roundtable discussions enable delegates to debate specialist topics of interest. Delegates choose which roundtable they join and each discussion is moderated by a speaker or industry leader.
18.00
Drinks Reception
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Corinthia St George's Bay, Malta
St Georges Bay, St Julians STJ 3301, Malta
Situated on the waterfront of St. George's Bay, just five minutes from a sandy beach, Corinthia St. George's Bay combines spacious accommodation with majestic sea views. The fantastic selection of restaurants means you can dine somewhere different every evening, combining fine dining with buffet options.
Located on the north-eastern coast of Malta, the resort is sat on St George’s Bay, approximately a half-mile stroll from the bay’s sandy stretch. It’s six miles north of Valetta and Malta International Airport is roughly seven and a half miles away.
Hotel Bedroom Bookings
We are delighted to be able to offer you rooms at a preferential rate of 145 euros /night for attendees of the Business Jet and Superyacht Conferences. To book a room please use this link below:
Hotel Bedroom Booking Link
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Quaynote Masterclass – Aviation Insurance 101
Welcome to The Quaynote Academy, a series of masterclasses where business aviation executives can complete continuous education in a virtual, self-paced environment.
Building on our formidable reputation as industry specialists, the Quaynote Academy will offer students a range of modules, each presented by respected leaders in their field, designed to help professionals like you to learn the full spectrum of business aviation disciplines.
Learning can be done at your own pace using the recorded masterclasses with course materials included and online networking to be offered to those registering for a series of masterclasses. Quaynote Academy students will take a short online quiz at the end of each masterclass and once this has been successfully completed, you will be issued with an attendance certificate.
Launched in 2023, The Quaynote Academy inaugural masterclass, Aviation Insurance 101, is presented by Zoe Layden, Chief Business Officer, at Falcon MGA Services. As a Lloyd`s backed MGA (managing general agent) that provides AOG (aircraft on ground) replace jet insurance for the insurance industry, Zoe and the team at Falcon are well-placed to introduce you to this vital component of business aviation.
Aviation Insurance 101 will cover:
*Types of Aviation Insurance – General Aviation; Product; Liability; Airports
*The parties – the insured; insurance brokers / intermediaries; the insurance companies
*The insurance market – insurance entities; Lloyd`s of London
*Types of aviation policies – Aircraft/Fleet Hull and liability; Hull War insurance; Products, Premises, Hangar keepers, Product Liability, Contingent third-party liability; other risk covers
*Golden rules – how to select a broker; relationships and trust; standard exclusions; who pays when there is a claim?
Update your continuous education now! To register for Aviation Insurance 101 for the introductory rate of 99 Euros. Register Here.
Eligible for one hour of CPD from the Quaynote Academy.
Subsequent masterclasses will provide an in-depth understanding of specialist areas such as Aircraft Management, Purchase, Financing, Registration, Insurance, Crew, Operations and Maintenance. With each masterclass regularly updated to reflect new developments, The Quaynote Academy will offer a comprehensive learning suite to keep you at the forefront of the industry.
Kickstart your career in business aviation! To receive updates on future masterclasses or for more information about becoming a Quaynote Academy student or lecturer, please contact us:
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Aviation Insurance 101 will cover:
*Types of Aviation Insurance - General Aviation; Product; Liability; Airports
*The parties – the insured; insurance brokers / intermediaries; the insurance companies
*The insurance market – insurance entities; Lloyd`s of London
*Types of aviation policies – Aircraft/Fleet Hull and liability; Hull War insurance; Products, Premises, Hangar keepers, Product Liability, Contingent third-party liability; other risk covers
*Golden rules – how to select a broker; relationships and trust; standard exclusions; who pays when there is a claim?
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Future of Superyachts
Taking place in London, a key focal point for the superyacht industry, The Future of Superyachts will attract a broad spectrum of leaders including superyacht captains, Owners, charter brokers, charterers, agents, yacht managers, tourism specialists, policy-makers, sales brokers, family offices, financiers, lawyers and corporate service providers.
The conference programme will focus on key topics such as:
* What`s the future for the Superyacht Industry?
* How can we address industry skills shortages going forwards?
* How will superyacht insurance evolve?
* What legal developments will shape the future of the industry
* Crypto explained
* The Media & the Superyacht Industry: How is the superyacht media changing
and how well is the industry taking advantage?
* Sustainability and Ecology: How can we really make an impact?
You can register for a delegate place using the link above, or for further information on sponsoring or exhibiting please email lorna@quaynote.ca
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08.00
Registration and Coffee
Registration sponsored by:

Session One: Welcome to the conference
09.00
Conference organizer`s opening remarks
Lorna Titley, Director, Quaynote Communications
09.05
Conference Chairman`s introduction to the conference
Andrew Grant Super, MD, Berkeley Rand
09.15
Panel Discussion: What are the future trends and fashions for the
Superyacht Industry?
*What will the superyacht of the future look like and how will NextGen
Owners use it?
*What impact will AI, XR, green and other new technologies have in the
world of superyachts?
*What is the future for superyacht provisioning and wine training?
*How will the role of the yacht manager evolve in the future?
Moderated by: Andrew Grant Super, MD, Berkeley Rand
Panellists to include:
Dasha Moranova, Founder & Creative Director, Dasha Moranova Designs
Simon Turner, Sales Director, Sunreef
Jo Assael, Commercial Director, Döhle Yachts
Chris Stokes, CEO & Founder, Project Yachting
Session Two: Marine Tourism Case Study
10.15
Presentation
Launching a new marina
*Making the business case for a new marina
*Raising finance and gaining planning permission
*Examining the regional marine tourism benefits
*What`s the vision for a marina of the future?
Tom Mukamal, CEO, Island Global Yachting, IGY
10.45
Morning Refreshments sponsored by:

Refreshment Break
Session Three: How will superyacht insurance evolve?
11.15
Panel Discussion
Tackling the question of how superyacht insurance will evolve in the future, this panel will bring together an impressive line-up of leading industry specialists
Moderated by Vincent Huens de Brouwer, Yacht Insurance Broker, Covership
Panellists to include:
Matt Halpin, Lead Class Underwriter (Yacht & Marine Trade)
Lead Yacht / MS Amlin
Aaron Jago, Associate Director, Marine & Aviation (Yachts), Tysers
Nicola Kingman, Syndicate Manager – Yachts, Yachtowners
Joanna Drysdale, Manager, Underwriting Services, MHG Insurance
Session Four: What legal developments will shape the future of the industry?
12.10
Session Sponsor:

Panel: What are the latest legal developments?
Our panellists update you on changes affecting every stage of the yacht acquisition and operation process including:
*Construction
*Sales & Purchases
*VAT & Customs
*Crew
*Finance
*What is the regime under which big yachts of EU or non EU flags can execute charters in Greece, VAT charter in Greece etc?
Moderated by: Quentin Bargate, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Bargate Murray
Panellists include:
Janet Xanthopoulos, Director, Head of Yacht and Jet Department, Rosemont International / Rosemont Yacht Services
Alex Chumillas, Tax Marine & Aviation Spain SL
Elisavet Kapasakali, SK Law
Carla Bellieni, Partner, Piana Illuzzi Queirolo Trabattoni
13.00
Lunch
Session Five: Crypto payments: what`s the future?
14.00
Presentation:
*What`s the future role of cryptocurrencies in the Superyacht Industry?
Jonathan Wood, Chief Commercial Officer, HAYVN
14.20
Questions
Session Six: How can we address industry skills shortages going forwards?
14.30
Panel Discussion:
* How to onboard / attract talent during their younger years
* Developing skills and attracting mid-career talent
Moderated by: Paul Cook, COO, Hill Robinson
Panellists to include:
Ed Ewer, CEO, Superyacht Recruiter
Tim Clarke, Quay Crew
Dr Emma Gillett DC, Crew Solutions UK
Andrew Hair, Director, Azimuth Nautical Solutions
Session Six: Sustainability and Ecology: How can we really make an impact?
15.20
Presentation: Educating the superyacht industry about sustainability
*How crew, family offices and superyacht industry can implement sustainability strategies that make a difference
Claire Ferandier Sicard, Founder & CEO of ETYC
16.00
Questions
15.45
Panel: Rebuild and Refit: why and how will the sector play a starring role in the future of superyacht sustainability?
*How do we get to zero emissions via refits?
*How technical advancements mitigate Owners` risks
Moderated by: Stephen Hills, Commercial Director, Pendennis
Panellists Include:
James Roy, Managing Director, Lateral Naval Architect
Captain Nigel Marrison, Director, Blue-ESG
Captain Malcolm Jacotine, Three Sixty Marine
Txema Rubio, Commercial Director, MB92
Natalie Quévert, Yacht Club de Monaco, Sea Index
16.30
Refreshment Break
Session Seven: The Media and the Superyacht Industry
17.00
Panel: How is superyacht media changing?
*How is industry making use of various media outlets?
Moderated by: Dominic Bulfin, Director, Bargate Murray
Panellists to include:
Natalia Langsdale, Founder, Myth vs Reality Circle of Luxury Professionals
Merijn de Waard, Founder & Managing Director, Superyacht Times
Claire Hagen, Head of Social Media & Digital Communications, Fraser Yachts
Christophe Bourillon, CEO, PYA
17.50
End of Conference
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Andrew Grant Super
MD, Berkeley Rand
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Andrew Grant Super
MD, Berkeley Rand
MD of Berkeley Rand, a Superyacht experiential travel expedition design & engineering house. Part of BWA Yachting.
Advisor to UHNWs and yacht owners on planning adventures for their guests and working closely and intimately with the owners and their representatives. Developed the first NFT Superyacht experiences. Expert in immersive technologies on board and for the experiences at sea in remote and local regions.
Dasha Moranova
Founder and Director, Dasha Moranova Designs
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Dasha Moranova
Founder and Director, Dasha Moranova Designs
Simon Turner
Sales Director, Sunreef
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Simon Turner
Sales Director, Sunreef
Simon has over 25 years’ experience in the yachting industry and is a passionate sailor and eco-yachting enthusiast. He is responsible for the global business development of Sunreef Yachts and pushing the envelope of eco-yachting into every corner of the world. Prior to joining Sunreef he was involved in the successful build and launch of a pure solar powered catamaran that circumnavigated the island of Bali (350+ nautical miles) none-stop and solely on energy from the sun with no use of fossil fuels.
Prior to this he worked with some of the leading names in yachting including Camper & Nicholsons and Northrop & Johnson after being the General Manager of Aasia’s largest yacht dealership. In 2010 he founded the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Conference of which he was Chairman for many years and additionally was a co-founder of the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association.
This all came after many years in the financial media industry where he was involved in capital raising for hedge funds.
When Simon is sailing off the south coasts of England and France he spends a lot of time watching motor yachts passing at high speeds, burning lots of fuel, which gives him endless enthusiasm to embrace new technologies with the goal of emissions-free yachting and yacht construction.
Jo Assael
Commercial Director, Döhle Yachts
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Jo Assael
Commercial Director, Döhle Yachts
Jo Assael started his career in the superyacht industry by studying as a naval architect 20 years ago. After working closely with Class and Flag on many large yacht projects, he moved to the UK’s MCA where he became a lead technical specialist representing the UK at the International Maritime Organization (IMO). With his experience in legislation development, Jo went on to join the Cayman Islands Shipping Registry (CISR) and as their ‘Yacht Code Specialist’, ultimately drafting the Red Ensign Group’s (REG) Yacht Code. Jo moved out of the regulatory sphere and into yacht management in 2018 joining Döhle Yachts as Technical Director before taking on his current role as Commercial Director.
Tom Mukamal
CEO, Island Global Yachting, IGY
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Tom Mukamal
CEO, Island Global Yachting, IGY
As Chief Executive Officer of IGY Marinas, Tom Mukamal oversees all strategic initiatives and operations, placing a heavy focus on expanding the company’s global portfolio of owned and operated marinas, and developing key relationships and commercial partnerships.
Prior to joining IGY, Mukamal served as managing director of a real estate/hospitality company, where he structured and negotiated a variety of commercial real estate acquisitions and divestitures, as well as construction, mezzanine and equity financings. He began his career as a corporate attorney at Sullivan & Cromwell, LLP in New York, where he represented numerous Fortune 100 Companies, private investment funds and other strategic investors in mergers and acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures, as well as a variety of corporate finance activities.
Mukamal earned a Juris Doctor from Columbia University School of Law where he was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from The University of Virginia.
Chris Stokes
CEO & Founder, Project Yachting
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Chris Stokes
CEO & Founder, Project Yachting
Chris brings over 25 Years’ experience within the “Global Yacht Market”, having started his career in his early twenties as a very green crew member onboard a superyacht in Spain. Years later he then went on to being a very successful yacht broker in Australia and was voted “Best Yacht Broker” before then moving to the Middle East to run his own Multi Award Winning Boat Dealership for “Chris Craft Boats” for over 15 years.
In 2017 Chris started Project Yachting ( A Maritime Business Development Consultancy) based out of Miami & London which has successfully completed a wide range of assignments across a broad range of maritime sectors around the world, furthering enhancing his trusted reputation across the Maritime Industry.
Vincent Huens de Brouwer
Managing Partner, Yacht Insurance Broker, Covership
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Vincent Huens de Brouwer
Managing Partner, Yacht Insurance Broker, Covership
Having specialised in maritime law with a French and a UK master degree, Vincent began in 2000 as legal correspondent of the main P&I Clubs of the International Group.
In 2008, he embraced the career of superyacht insurance broker with leading Monaco-based insurance broker agencies, including top management position in Florida.
Vincent set up COVERSHIP, his own yacht insurance broker firm in 2018, that has now became a network of independent superyacht insurance agencies on both sides of the Atlantic.
He is also member of the European Development Committee of the International Yacht Broker Association and actively involved with The International Seakeepers Society in the South of France.
Happy husband and father, Vincent likes spending time cooking and golfing.
Aaron Jago
Associate Director, Marine & Aviation (Yachts), Tysers
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Aaron Jago
Associate Director, Marine & Aviation (Yachts), Tysers
Aaron began his Insurance career in 2008 at RFIB (Now Tysers) as a placing broker, focussing on yacht hull business. In 2014, Aaron established a Marine Superyacht practice for a small independent Lloyd’s broker before joining Miller Insurance Services LLP in 2017, where he led their Yacht team for negotiating and placing contracts on behalf of London and International markets. He has extensive experience handling yacht hull and machinery, professional crew and P&I risks, as well as new build superyacht construction. He has brought international business into London from locations across the USA and Europe, with a key focus on Florida and Monaco. Over the last 12 years, Aaron has arranged insurance products for many of the world’s largest superyachts.
Nicola Kingman
Syndicate Manager- Yachts, Yachtowners
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Nicola Kingman
Syndicate Manager- Yachts, Yachtowners
Nicola is a Liability underwriter and manager of the yacht syndicate at the Shipowners’ P&I Club, where she has worked since 1999. During her time at Shipowners’, Nicola has worked on a wide range of accounts in many different areas of the world, including, but not limited to, Canada, Europe, India, Middle East and the Baltics.
For a number of years Nicola was the underwriter for the East Coast Canadian business, handling a variety of commercial accounts in areas such as energy/offshore, passenger ferries, tourist excursion boats, tugs and barges and yachts. In addition to the Canadian business, Nicola also handled a number of yacht accounts through various insurance brokers based throughout Europe.
In 2014, the Shipowners’ P&I Club created a dedicated yacht team, with its own branding, under the name Yachtowners. Nicola heads up this team of 8, providing cover to over 3,700 yachts worldwide. The creation of the Yachtowners’ team was born out of the significant growth of this area of the business and the clear need to provide a high level of service and dedication to the yacht industry.
Nicola has also been involved in creating a number of comprehensive liability-based products under the Yachtowners branding, including the Yacht Pre-Delivery Liability Policy, Yacht Legal Costs Cover Policy and Enhanced Crew Personal Accident Policy.
During her time at Shipowners’, Nicola has obtained a Diploma in Superyacht Operations, reinforcing her excellent understanding of day to day yacht operations.
Joanna Drysdale
Manager, Underwriting Services, MHG Insurance
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Joanna Drysdale
Manager, Underwriting Services, MHG Insurance
Joanna is the manager of the Underwriting Services team at MHG Insurance in the Isle of Man where she has been specialising in yacht crew insurance for 12 years.
An advocate for crew mental health and wellbeing, Joanna volunteers with the steering committee for Yacht Crew Help, a resource for yacht crew in distress which is run by International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN).
Quentin Bargate
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Bargate Murray
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Quentin Bargate
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Bargate Murray
Janet Xanthopoulos
Director, Head of Yacht and Jet Department, Rosemont International / Rosemont Yacht Services
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Janet Xanthopoulos
Director, Head of Yacht and Jet Department, Rosemont International / Rosemont Yacht Services
Janet has an international background and graduated at University of Aix-Marseille III. She has Masters in International/European and Maritime Law.
Since 2001 Janet has gained significant working experience in the yachting sector in Europe and recently in Asia and headed up the yacht departments of two other Luxembourg and Monaco based companies.
Her extensive legal, fiscal and commercial experience is further strengthened with a practical background in the yacht sector ensuring the delivery of a dedicated range of services to the most exacting standards.
As head of the Marine & Aviation Division, Janet leads a team of professional and highly experienced people who can assist owners and brokers during all the ownership process starting from the purchase or construction up to the sale by considering also their structuring, legal, tax, financing, registration, insurance, crewing and day to day administration needs.
Alex Chumillas
Tax Marine & Aviation Spain SL
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Alex Chumillas
Tax Marine & Aviation Spain SL
Alex advises both on tax and customs matters and on transactions and investments in Spain, yacht and aircraft purchases, tax audits, and as well on owning and operational structures. He has worked for top-tier foreign broker companies, yacht management and legal firms and foreign investors in Spanish marinas, most of which remain regular clients.
Degree in Economics, Master in International Trade, Master in Taxation, Post-degree in Yachting Business, Post-degree in the Insurance Industry, Post-degree in Customs Procedures and Licensed as Spanish Administrative Manager (2006).
He is a regular speaker at international conferences and workshops on tax matters concerning yachting. He has contributed to the specialist “Law of Yachts and Yachting” textbook published in 2012.
Founding member of the Barcelona Nautical Cluster, and member of EBAA and SPBAA.
Elisavet Kapasakali
SK Law
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Elisavet Kapasakali
SK Law
Elisavet graduated from the Law School of Athens and holds an LLM in Maritime Law.
She started her experience in the Yachting Industry from 2012 when, during her studies, she started working as an Executive Assistant of a Greek Shipyard during the extensive refit of a superyacht. After her graduation, she worked as a Lawyer in Maritime and Yachting Law having handled many sale and purchase cases. In 2020 she decided to set up her own law firm under a partnership. Today, she is a Partner at SK LAW, a law firm specialized in Maritime and Yachting, based in Piraeus Greece.
The office undertakes yacht Sales & Purchase for Greek and international owners/brokers, negotiation of contracts for new built yachts, company and flag structure, VAT issues, charter party and insurance claims.
Carla Bellieni
Partner, Piana Illuzzi Queirolo Trabattoni
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Carla Bellieni
Partner, Piana Illuzzi Queirolo Trabattoni
Carla Bellieni has been a certified public accountant based in Genoa since 1990.
In her career Carla has dealt with tax matters in the shipping and yachting area for worldwide clients.
Born in Genoa (Italy) Carla started working after her studies when she joined the tax firm where she became a partner in 1997.
Her professional activity with focus on the maritime area includes consultancy in fiscal, customs and corporate issues, relations with the tax and customs institutions, tax litigation.
Carla is a speaker on Blue Economy tax matters at some of the most important European specialized events; she is also lecturer in specialized teaching courses and author of several articles regarding tax matters in the shipping and yachting industry. She is Member of the MEULC (*), IYAC (**) Certified Arbitrator, Member of Committees and Lecturer for the Roll of Certified Public Accountants and Lecturer for the training of Directors and Managers for Trade Associations.
Paul Cook
COO, Hill Robinson
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Paul Cook
COO, Hill Robinson
Paul Cook is a highly experienced, commercially and operationally focused senior executive with hands-on maritime experience. He joined Hill Robinson in 2021 as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Paul is responsible for overseeing the company’s global operations, supporting clients in all aspects of superyacht ownership and charter.
Prior to joining Hill Robinson, Paul served for 25 years in the Royal Navy, rising to the rank of Commander. During his time in the Navy, he commanded three Royal Navy warships and gained extensive experience in leadership, operations, and management, as well as a deep understanding of the complexities of operating in challenging environments.
After leaving the Navy, Cook turned his hand to captaincy of superyachts before applying his impressive expertise to a number of senior executive roles in the private sector, managing superyacht marinas and working with a number of industry firms on their growth and strategy development.
In his spare time, Paul enjoys being out in the water, undertaking various water sports such as sailing, water skiing and diving. He also is an avid fan of classic cars and a keen supporter of Southampton Football Club.
Ed Ewer
CEO, Superyacht Recruiter
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Ed Ewer
CEO, Superyacht Recruiter
Ed is CEO of leading shoreside recruiter SYR.
With 10 years recruitment experience across all areas of shoreside, he launched his own agency early in 2021 and alongside his team, works strategically with the global large yacht industry to place individuals from the shop floor to the board room.
Tim Clarke
Quay Crew
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Tim Clarke
Quay Crew
From 2006 to 2007 Tim was lucky enough to spend two years as a deckhand on MY Sai Ram and MY Leander, two excellent charter yachts. After leaving yachting, Tim moved up to London for a career in recruitment. Tim worked predominantly in the Finance and Accounting sector supplying senior staff to a variety of clients including Barclays, HSBC, Goldman Sachs and Thomson Reuters.
Quay Crew was set up in 2013 to provide a different recruitment service to yachts. Tim looks after the Captain roles whilst managing the team which is now 8 strong. One of the things Tim loves about his role is offering career and mentoring advice to Captains and senior Deck Officers. He also enjoys writing yachting related blogs which attempt to educate and guide crew in their chosen career.
Dr Emma Gillett DC
CEO of Crew Solutions UK and Just Yachts Solutions
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Dr Emma Gillett DC
CEO of Crew Solutions UK and Just Yachts Solutions
Emma spent thirty one years in a highly regulated medical profession before gaining her STCW and a Stewardess position in the same week at the age of fifty one years.
Drawing on her past experience, knowledge and three seasons at ‘the coal face’ with crew, she is now running two companies which systemically approach the issues around crewing, education, professionalism, communication and regulations, using a longer term, bottom up approach and promoting feedback culture. Developing the softer skills in conjunction with the strength of character and ethics Yachts need.
Andrew Hair
Director, Azimuth Nautical Solutions
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Andrew Hair
Director, Azimuth Nautical Solutions
After enjoying 19 years at sea as a Navigation Officer on a variety of vessel types with the P&O Steam Navigation Company and P&O/Princess Cruises, Andrew moved ashore and spent four years as the company’s recruitment and training manager for Officer Cadets and technical officers.
Joining Warsash Maritime Academy after completion of his MBA in 2002, Andrew initially managed the professional education and training of Officer Cadets and certificated officers in the merchant navy and
commercial yacht sectors before taking responsibility in 2007 for the Academy’s business operations.
In 2011 Andrew became Director of Warsash Maritime Academy with overall responsibility for the Academy and its course operations, while also progressing the Warsash Superyacht Academy project from initial
concept stage to operational launch in 2012.
This was followed with a role as Director of ChartCo from 2016, having responsibility for the company’s Southampton-based office operations such as Regs4ships, Regs4yachts and maritime training and consultancy services.
With experienced marine colleagues, Andrew then established Azimuth Nautical Solutions Ltd. in 2017 to provide commercial clients with specialist management consultancy and training services, such as Maritime Lead Auditor courses, development of ISM Safety Management Systems and specific marine projects.
One major project entailed development and operationalisation of a new bridge and engineering maritime simulation centre in Portsmouth for the cruise, ferry and superyacht sectors, from initial concept, project
scoping and equipment specification through centre build and proof testing to formal launch and initial management of the centre for six months until it was fully operational.
In addition to usual service operations, Andrew has also been undertaking an integral and ongoing support role in the establishment and ongoing development of Just Be Maritime Ltd. This company provides an extensive range of Officer Cadet management services on behalf of clients operating across the maritime sectors, including cruise, container, ferry, superyacht and Trinity House’s Merchant Navy Scholarship Scheme.
Andrew is a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership & Management and has acted as a representative on a number of maritime industry and professional body committees, including as former Chair of the
International Association of Maritime Institutions (IAMI), the UK’s Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB) and UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA).
James Potipher
MCA & Cadetship Manager, UKSA
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James Potipher
MCA & Cadetship Manager, UKSA
I began my career in the maritime industry as a Watersports Instructor, honing my skills and gradually ascending to the role of training individuals to become instructors themselves. After a six-year stint, I embarked on a new chapter in the superyacht industry, starting on a prestigious 100m+ superyacht. Through hard work and dedication, I earned my officers’ qualifications and became a first officer onboard. Seeking new horizons, I transitioned to a shore-based position where I now train and mentor future officers in the superyacht industry.
Claire Ferandier Sicard
Founder & CEO of ETYC
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Claire Ferandier Sicard
Founder & CEO of ETYC
Claire Ferandier Sicard grew up in the French West Indies on an island called Guadeloupe. She moved to France in 2009 to study psychology and after graduating she ended up in the south of France where she started working in the yachting industry. For over 8 years, Claire worked on board yachts as a Chief Stewardess and sailed all over the Mediterranean.
In 2019, she decided to join the ocean protection movement and apply its principles to her work – she wanted to help the yachting industry work more sustainably while remaining profitable and efficient. Armed with her ISO 14001 certification, she created ETYC, the first environmental training course for yacht crews, based in Monaco. In 2022, she decided to expand her knowledge of sustainable development and obtained a certificate in “Business Sustainability Management” from Cambridge University.
“I believe that education is one of the keys and that every action can make a difference. By combining innovative technologies with the right training, I am convinced that the yachting industry will be more sustainable and efficient in the long term”
Stephen Hills
Commercial Director, Pendennis
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Stephen Hills
Commercial Director, Pendennis
A chartered Naval Architect and graduate from Southampton University Stephen’s career started in Project Management and progressed to leading and developing organisations principally in the Superyacht Sector. Projects have included the majority of UK new build and refitted superyachts projects over 70m as well as delivering numerous smaller International award-winning and technical breakthrough projects.
He is the current Superyacht UK Chairman and a former Chairman of the Southwest Branch of the Royal Institute of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. In his current role at Pendennis he has three main foci, turning enquiries into projects, development of the Pendennis team while also delivering ESG transition and it is because he is committed to finding paths for the industry through the inevitable climate driven transition that he is delighted to lead this discussion panel.
James Roy
Managing Director, Lateral Naval Architects
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James Roy
Managing Director, Lateral Naval Architects
From a very young age James decided that drawing boats was what he wanted to do for a living, so when he came across a leaflet advertising Yacht Design at Southampton Institute the stage was set and in 1996 he graduated with first class honours.
James believes that clarity of thought and focus are key ingredients for success and thrives in small teams working on creative and innovative projects that challenge accepted practices.
When not leading the company’s yacht work, James will most likely be found either sailing around the waters of the Solent or soaring above the Hampshire countryside in a hang glider.
Captain Malcom Jacotine
Three Sixty Marine
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Captain Malcom Jacotine
Three Sixty Marine
A Master Mariner with an engineering, computing and business background who has been involved in the superyacht industry since 1989. Having hung up his binoculars he now runs Three Sixty Marine, an independent consultancy based in Monaco, established to help owners get the best from yachting. He is a leading advocate for a more sustainable industry, and created Superyacht2030.com to both challenge, and educate, the industry on environmental issues.
Captain Nigel Marrison
Director, Blue ESG
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Captain Nigel Marrison
Director, Blue ESG
As a superyacht captain with over 20 years’ experience, I have sailed extensively all around the world from the Caribbean to the Arctic, delivering the ultimate in luxury experiences for owners and guests.
I am an active supporter of the superyacht industry and regularly participate as a moderator, panelist, podcaster and speaker at industry events.
I am also passionate about people and the planet. I am committed to repairing, restoring and regenerating yachting social and environmental ecosystems.
Using my decades of experience, in 2021 I founded Blue ESG, a scientific, data-driven platform and consultancy driving decarbonisation and sustainable operations across the superyacht sector.
Dominic Bulfin
Director, Bargate Murray
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Dominic Bulfin
Director, Bargate Murray
Dom is a Director in the Firm’s superyacht group based in London. Dom advises owners and their representatives on all aspects of superyacht ownership and management.
This includes the negotiation of new build and refit contracts, interior design contracts, contracts for the purchase of toys, tenders and lifeboats, sale and purchase agreements and sale and charter agency agreements, as well as matters relating to the employment of crew members and operational staff.
Dom also has significant experience in the negotiation of yacht finance agreements and re-financings, having started his career in the transportation finance group at Clyde & Co before moving to Bargate Murray in 2019.
Dom is often called upon to offer real-time support for Captains and yacht managers as matters requiring immediate attention arise onboard.
A life-long sailor himself, Dom has a practical understanding of the reality of life on the water and is able to apply his personal experience as both an owner and a charterer to offer clients practical, pragmatic, and realistic advice.
Dom has been involved in projects ranging from the design and construction of some of the largest new-builds in the superyacht fleet to the complex modification and repurposing of older vessels.
With an undergraduate degree in Conservation Biology and Ecology, Dom has a keen interest in the preservation of marine ecosystems and sustainable use of the World’s waters for recreational purposes. This passion also spills into day-to-day life at Bargate Murray where Dom has championed a number of “green” initiatives to help reduce the Firm’s impact on the environment.
When he is not in the office, Dom can often be found sailing on the south coast of England or enjoying the warmer climes of the Mediterranean and Caribbean seas.
Natalia Langsdale
Founder, Myth vs Reality Circle of Luxury Professionals
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Natalia Langsdale
Founder, Myth vs Reality Circle of Luxury Professionals
Merijn de Waard
Founder & Managing Director, Superyacht Times
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Merijn de Waard
Founder & Managing Director, Superyacht Times
Claire Hagen
Head of Social Media & Digital Communications, Fraser Yachts
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Claire Hagen
Head of Social Media & Digital Communications, Fraser Yachts
Multi-award-winning social media expert Claire Hagen joined the Fraser Marketing Team in 2022.
Claire brings to Fraser a strong track record for delivering digital innovation and audience growth across yachting, hotels, book publishing, music and entertainment in international markets. Over 8 years of working in social media, she has launched over 30 successful brand accounts on Instagram and Facebook.
Prior to joining Fraser, Claire most recently worked for Boat International, where she achieved results including a 697% increase in social media engagement, and a growth in impressions of 589% on Facebook, 77% on Instagram, and 470% on LinkedIn. Her most popular video achieved 47 million views and achieved a company record-breaking 85 million impressions on Facebook alone that delivered the most traffic ever to the website. It remains today the most viewed yachting video of all time on Facebook. Claire also created a TikTok account and grew it organically from 0 – 52k followers including a video that attained 1.7 million hits.
Claire’s awards include Best Use of Social Media 2018 for a campaign for Park Plaza called ‘London Revealed’ and she was featured in the Evening Standard for her work on the opening of London’s Trafalgar Hotel.
An expert in Google analytics, keywords and all paid social AD platforms including Pinterest, TikTok and LinkedIn, Claire has also successfully utilised social media to market book tours and sell-out events for names including Tom Hanks and Richard Branson.
Christophe Bourillon
CEO, PYA
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Christophe Bourillon
CEO, PYA
Prior to joining the PYA, Christophe was Executive Director of the World Federation of Science Journalists. He offers a 25-year experience in senior management, public affairs and communication at the national and international levels. He founded and led various industry associations, such as Wind Europe and drove other organizations through major transformations such as the World Nuclear Association, the European Biofuels association and the European robotics association. He held senior management positions in larger organisations, such as Pechiney/Alcan (now Constellium) and logen.
He has been active on the international policy-making scene and was an accredited expert to the United Nations. He participated in the negotiations of the UN Convention on climate change for more than fifteen years.
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Future Events
The Future for Bizav Africa
We`re delighted to announce The Future of BizAv Africa. This one hour and 1/2 hour free to attend webinar will take place on Thursday, 25th January, 2024 online from 09.00am Central European Time(CET).
Register for free using the link above.
The Future of BizAv Africa webinar is designed for owners, fleet managers, operators and their advisors, lawyers, fiduciary / trust companies, family offices, corporate service providers, associations, MROs, FBOs, corporate service providers, lawyers, regulators and anyone with a keen interest in the growth of private and business aviation across the African region.
The audience will hear from thought-leaders who will examine some of the key challenges and openings for this rapidly evolving market.
The webinar agenda:
09.00 Panel Discussion: Celebrating the continent`s success stories
*What makes private aviation in Africa so unique?
*From transport for farmers to catching rhino poachers; helicopters to Cessa
turboprops, business jets to executive liners
*Creation of a free zone at Lagos; Developing medevac services in Ethiopia;
*Building reliable maintenance offering
*What can African bizav teach the world?
09.45 Panel: How can asset values in Africa be protected?
Obtaining the right tax, legal, financial and regulatory advice
10.30 End of webinar
To join our Business Jet related email list please register here
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09.00
Introduction: Welcome to the conference
Webinar organizer`s introduction
Lorna Titley, Director, Quaynote Communications
09.00
Panel Discussion: Celebrating the continent`s success stories
*What makes private aviation in Africa so unique?
*From transport for farmers to catching rhino poachers; helicopters to Cessna
turboprops, business jets to executive liners
*Creation of a free zone at Lagos; Developing medevac services in Ethiopia;
*Building reliable maintenance offering
*What can African bizav teach the world?
09.45
Panel: How can asset values in Africa be protected?
Obtaining the right tax, legal, financial and regulatory advice
Panellists to include:
Sidhant Sharma, Director, 2-REG Aircraft Registry
10.30
End of Webinar
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Future Events
Understanding Superyacht & Business Jet Tax
Quaynote is delighted to introduce Understanding Superyacht & Business Jet Tax, the one-day international event in Brussels, Belgium on Tuesday, 17th October, 2023. The conference seeks to demystify complex rules, ownership structures, VAT – and much more – across multiple jurisdictions.
Presented by leading tax and customs specialists, Understanding Superyacht & Business Jet Tax is timed to coincide with the launch of 2 new groups set to influence regulators – the Superyachts & Business Aviation VAT Think Tank and an EU group of business aviation experts lead by the EBAA. What`s more, the conference`s location in the heart of EU policy-making will create the ideal platform for discussion of tax matters between regulators and the superyacht / business aviation industries.
Targeting charter & sales brokers, charterers, tax advisors, corporate service providers, lawyers, family offices and policy-makers, Understanding Superyacht & Business Jet Tax is produced by Quaynote Communications, event management, PR and marketing specialists in the yacht and private jet industries for 18 years.
Our speakers will shed light on some of the thorniest tax issues that anyone involved in owning, chartering, operating or managing a superyacht or business jet needs to grapple with. Key topics to be covered at the conference include:
*The EU Customs Code & VAT Directive: How it is implemented into national legislation
*Brexit: Current UK customs and VAT regulations
*Inward processing relief: EU vs UK new opportunities
*Commercial, private, corporate?: the best structure for your yacht or jet
* EU, US and non-EU Europe: VAT, charters, transactions and more across the jurisdictions
* Temporary Admission, Import options, Stamp duties, transfer tax, withholding tax, cross-border claims, FCE, ICE, etc.
Officially supported by both our Gold co-sponsors, Tax Marine and Richemont Delviso, Understanding Superyacht & Business Jet Tax will provide an influential, networking platform for all industry professionals concerned with understanding and improving international tax regimes.
To join our mailing list please register here.
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08.00
Refreshments and Registration
Session One: Welcome to the conference
09.00
Conference organiser`s opening remarks
Session One: Welcome to the conference
09.05
Conference Chairman`s introduction to the conference
Jointly convened by:
Alex Chumillas, Tax Marine & Aviation Spain SL
Jean-Philippe MASLIN, Associé/Partner, Richemont Delviso
09.15
Opening Presentation
Introducing the Superyacht & Aviation VAT Think Tank
Alex Chumillas, Tax Marine & Aviation Spain SL
09.35
Questions
Session Two: Brexit & the UK
09.45
Brexit: Solutions & Silver Lining
*Initiatives re: EBAA and EU
*UK Customs Warehousing
Greta Kemper, Senior Tax Advisor, Martyn Fiddler
10.05
Presentation: An EU perspective 2 years after Brexit :
A comparative approach (Spain / France) to post-Brexit queries
*Brexit and the consequences for means of transport registered in the UK
*The impact of the Brexit on the use of specific customs procedure: temporary export and returned goods regime
*The works performed by UK flagged vessels in the EU AND the works carried out in the UK for EU flagged vessels
* What you should know? Which customs procedures applicable?
Miguel Angel Serra, Founding Partner, LegalLey
Freddy Desplanques, Director, Stream
10.25
Questions & Discussion
10.45
Refreshment Break
Session Three: Commercial, private, corporate?
11.15
Panel: What is the best model for your yacht or jet?
*VAT on business aircrafts operations: corporate vs commercial.
*VAT: commercial vs private owning structures.
*The role of AOCs
Moderated by: Nic Arnold, UK Head, JTC Private Office
Panelists to include:
Capt.Andrija Šimić, Simmor Marine
Alex Chumillas, Tax Marine & Aviation Spain SL
Andrew Wilson, Director – Head of Aviation and Marine, Zedra
Stephan Piazza, Head of Legal & Transport (Shipping, Aviation & Space Industry), Zampa Debattista
Jennifer Timinis, Director, Sea Greece
Janet Xanthopoulos, Director, Head of Yacht and Aviation Department Rosemont Yacht Services
Session Four: Tax and the EU
12.30
Presentation: The EU Customs Code & VAT Directive
*How it is implemented into national legislation
*The changing approach from the EU and national customs authorities
*Exploring the bona fide approach and compliance
Jan Delanote, Elegis and Véronique Beeckx, Elegis
12.50
Questions
13.00
Lunch
Session Five: Temporary Admission
13.50
How does temporary admission work in yachting and aviation?
*What are the problems related with the regime?
E.g users, time limit, extensions, formalities
Moderated by:
Jean-Philippe MASLIN, Associé/Partner, Richemont Delviso
Panellists include:
Katrina Abela, Founder Vaia Legal
Geraldine Veran, H&V Yachting
Janet Xanthopoulos, Director, Head of Yacht and Aviation Department, Rosemont Yacht Services
Session Six: Compare and Contrast: EU, US and non-EU Europe
14.45
Panel: Everything you need to know about VAT, charters, transactions and more from the EU, non-EU Europe and US perspectives
*VAT & charters: comparing the position across EU jurisdictions
*Non-EU & US perspectives on EU VAT
*The role on of non-EU jurisdictions in different transactions, such as completion of sales, charter, bunkering, exports/imports
(Turkey, Albania, Montenegro, Gibraltar, UK....)
Moderated by: Dr Geraldine Spiteri, Director, Advocate, Acumum
Panellists include:
Alasdair Milroy, Founder, BTM Accounting
Matthew Zampa, Co-founder, Zampa Debattista
Frederic Dormeuil, CEO, SOS Yachting
15.40
Refreshments Break
16.10
Presentation: The VAT paid status of yachts: What does this mean and how may it be preserved?
Christabel Spiteri, Zampa Debattista
16.30
Presentation: Case Study
*Cross board tax of the lease and sub lease of a jet
*The impact on VAT and WHT
Joana Maldonado Reis, Advogada / Associated Partner, Abreu Advogados
16.50
Questions
17.00
End of Conference and drinks at the bar!
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Alex Chumillas
Tax Marine & Aviation Spain SL
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Alex Chumillas
Tax Marine & Aviation Spain SL
Alex advises both on tax and customs matters and on transactions and investments in Spain, yacht and aircraft purchases, tax audits, and as well on owning and operational structures. He has worked for top-tier foreign broker companies, yacht management and legal firms and foreign investors in Spanish marinas, most of which remain regular clients.
Degree in Economics, Master in International Trade, Master in Taxation, Post-degree in Yachting Business, Post-degree in the Insurance Industry, Post-degree in Customs Procedures and Licensed as Spanish Administrative Manager (2006).
He is a regular speaker at international conferences and workshops on tax matters concerning yachting. He has contributed to the specialist “Law of Yachts and Yachting” textbook published in 2012.
Founding member of the Barcelona Nautical Cluster, and member of EBAA and SPBAA.
Greta Kemper
Senior Tax Advisor, Martyn Fiddler
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Greta Kemper
Senior Tax Advisor, Martyn Fiddler
Greta is CTA and AIIT qualified and has over thirty years’ experience in VAT and dealing with Tax authorities, based on her time prior to joining Martyn Fiddler Aviation at HMRC, in private industry, including her involvement in negotiations with the EU Commission on VAT legislation changes. With her extensive experience of a broad spectrum of industries, including financial services and the mobile payments business, Greta brings her practical and technical knowledge of how VAT impacts on business to inform the tax team’s advisory work.
Freddy Desplanques
Director, Stream
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Freddy Desplanques
Director, Stream
Freddy is a partner at Stream and deals, under French and EU laws, with the matters of the firm related to customs, excise and tax. He assists clients on their transactions within international trade.
His practice focuses mainly on customs and excise matters. He advises his clients (importers, exporters, customs representatives and insurance companies) on customs and excise regulations, specific rules on import and export of sensitive goods (food, endangered species, cultural goods, wastes). He audits clients involved in the process to be certified as Authorised Economic Operator (AEO). He represents and assists clients within customs investigations and litigations.
Freddy has a strong expertise in tax and customs matters related to yachts. He advises yachting professional associations on tax and customs procedures (temporary admission, French Commercial Exemption, specific customs procedures).
Freddy was recognised in Chambers 2017 for his practice in Yachting and Stream is recommended for its excellent practice in Tax and Customs in Décideurs. Stream is member of the GreenLane network who gather international and European experts in Customs and international trade.
Miguel Ángel Serra
Founding Partner, LegaLLey+
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Miguel Ángel Serra
Founding Partner, LegaLLey+
Miguel Ángel Serra is founding partner of LegaLLey+, Spanish law firm focused on superyachts, aviation, and high-end real estate, and have been leading the yachting department of the main Spanish Law firms as Garrigues, biggest Law firm in the EU, and Albors, most relevant maritime legal boutique.
He is a lawyer, economist, Master degree in Tax Law, Master degree in Urban Planning Law and Official Real Estate Agent (API). He is the tax advisor to the Spanish Yachting Association (ANEN) since 2013, Head of the Legal Affairs Committee at the Balearic Marine Cluster, member of the Spanish Bar Association, of the Tax Commission of the Economists Association and of the Council of the Applied Economics Department at the University, where have been tax lecturer for 18 years.
Miguel Ángel is also a regular speaker and moderator in national and international conferences, has participated in TV and radio programs and published articles in the most relevant national and international newspapers and magazines.
Nic Arnold
UK Head, JTC Private Office
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Nic Arnold
UK Head, JTC Private Office
Nic has extensive experience in bringing broad and bespoke fiscal governance to high net worth individuals and families spanning the globe.
Her role at JTC Private Office is to ensure that the highest levels of professional governance are applied to families’ lives, whether that be supporting family members themselves or their own family offices. Nic’s work will range from advising on the transfer of wealth through the generations to buying a superyacht or overseeing the implementation of financial software.
Nic has particular expertise in family governance and in managing a family’s private luxury assets. As a chartered tax adviser, she also understands the increasingly complex demands of global taxation.
Before joining JTC, Nic was a tax director in PwC’s Private Client team and head of PwC’s Luxury Asset Advisory practice.
In 2019, Nic achieved Gold in the prestigious Citywealth Powerwomen awards.
Capt.Andrija Šimić
Simmor Marine
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Capt.Andrija Šimić
Simmor Marine
Andrija started working in Nautical sector in 1994, after graduating from storical Bakar Nautical school. He took his Master Mariner exam in 1997.
After navigating for 11 years in the Merchant navy and from 2001 on Mega Yachts,Andrija opened Simmor Maritime agency in 2005, becoming one of the pioneers of Mega Yachting in Croatia.
In 2014 Simmor joined in partnership with one of the biggest Maritime agencies in the world Fratelli Cosulich.
In 2017 Capt.Andrija Šimić won Annual Republic of Croatia award for development of Maritime Economy.
Andrija most notable work is development of Port of Rijeka as Yachting destination. When started in 2013 Rijeka was not Yachting destination,and now Rijeka is one of the most recognised ports for Super Yachting in Croatia.
In 2026 Rijeka will have new modern marina called ACI Marina Rijeka in center of old city in PORTO BAROS location. Simmor Maritime agency is Fiscal representative or agent for more than 300 yacht coming in Adriatic every year.
Andrew Wilson
Director - Head of Aviation and Marine, Zedra
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Andrew Wilson
Director - Head of Aviation and Marine, Zedra
Stephan Piazza
Head of Legal & Transport, Zampa Debattista
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Stephan Piazza
Head of Legal & Transport, Zampa Debattista
Jennifer Timinis
Director, Sea Greece
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Jennifer Timinis
Director, Sea Greece
Jennifer specialises in yachting law advising on newbuild and secondhand transactions as well as ownership structures and flag registration options.
Jennifer’s first encounter with the superyacht industry was in 2005 whilst practicing ship finance as a UK solicitor at Constant & Constant when the partner she worked for took on Perini Navi as a client. A number of yachting clients followed and they went on to build a strong yachting practice for the firm. As her exposure to the yachting market grew she joined Hill Dickinson’s yachting team where she gained invaluable experience working with leading yachting lawyers.
A sharp career change came in 2015 when Jennifer joined the Greek yachting company, Oceda initially as the managing director and later as the communications director to allow for more focus on her private clients. Fully submerged in the Greek yachting market overseeing yacht formalities (port and customs), crewing, management and chartering matters while continuing to advise on legal and fiscal yachting issues gave her all-rounded experience on yacht operation from all perspectives.
After over 16 years in the global and local yachting market and still acting for clients who have been with her since career start Jennifer founded Sea Greece to provide the market with spot on, expert and transparent consultation and advice on cruising and operating in Greece as a commercial or private boat.
An acknowledged specialist on yachting in Greece, Jennifer is a regular speaker at yachting conferences and a contributor for yachting publications.
Janet Xanthopoulos
Director, Head of Yacht and Aviation Department, Rosemont Yacht Services
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Janet Xanthopoulos
Director, Head of Yacht and Aviation Department, Rosemont Yacht Services
Janet has an international background and graduated at University of Aix-Marseille III. She has Masters in International/European and Maritime Law.
Since 2001 Janet has gained significant working experience in the yachting sector in Europe and recently in Asia and headed up the yacht departments of two other Luxembourg and Monaco based companies.
Her extensive legal, fiscal and commercial experience is further strengthened with a practical background in the yacht sector ensuring the delivery of a dedicated range of services to the most exacting standards.
As head of the Marine & Aviation Division, Janet leads a team of professional and highly experienced people who can assist owners and brokers during all the ownership process starting from the purchase or construction up to the sale by considering also their structuring, legal, tax, financing, registration, insurance, crewing and day to day administration needs.
Jan Delanote
Elegis
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Jan Delanote
Elegis
Jan Delanote (° 1976, Ostend, Belgium) graduated as Licensee of Law in 2002 (Catholic University of Leuven). He obtained a postgraduate License in Transportation Law in 2003 (Université Libre de Bruxelles). In 2010 he obtained a Master after Master in Business Law (University of Antwerpen).
He was admitted to the Antwerp Bar in 2003 and joined Elegis in 2013. He has been for several years an assistant lecturer at the Catholic University of Leuven, department Special Contracts.
Jan Delanote is specialised in the areas of transportation, distribution and logistics and the related tax and customs aspects. In addition, he is also specialized in the management of enterprises, and contract formation between enterprises as well in a national as an international perspective. The focus lays hereby on providing the client with customized solutions, both in and outside proceedings.
Jan Delanote is author of several articles in the domains wherein he works.
Véronique Beeckx
Elegis
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Véronique Beeckx
Elegis
Véronique Beeckx graduated as Master of Law in 2012 (University of Antwerp) and obtained a Master after Master degree in Maritime and Transport Law in 2013 (University of Antwerp).
Véronique started working for elegis Antwerp in 2013 and was admitted to the Antwerp Bar in that year.
Véronique specialises in transport law with a focus on maritime law. In addition, Véronique has wide-ranging experience in customs law.
Véronique especially serves logistic operators (shipping companies, ship agents, customs agents…) and their insurance companies.
Véronique is active in the Young Maritime Lawyers Association and is a member of the Belgian Maritime Law Association.
Véronique is a regular speaker at seminars and conferences
Jean-Philippe MASLIN
Associé/Partner, Richemont Delviso
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Jean-Philippe MASLIN
Associé/Partner, Richemont Delviso
Katrina Abela
Founder, Vaia Legal
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Katrina Abela
Founder, Vaia Legal
Katrina founded Vaia Legal in 2021 after a number of years specializing in Maritime and Aviation Law, having graduated from the University of Malta in 2013. Experienced in yacht and aircraft sale and purchase transactions as well as ownership structures, customs importations and registration. Successfully assisted several companies in acquiring a Maltese Air Operator’s Certificate, as the key link between the applicant and local authorities, while also consulting on regulatory matters.
Proud member of the Chamber of Advocates, the Chamber of Commerce, Malta Business Aviation Association, Malta Maritime Law Association and the Advocacy Committee of the European Business Aviation Association
Geraldine Veran
H&V Yachting
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Geraldine Veran
H&V Yachting
Geraldine has been working in yachting for almost 20 years. Starting as general secretary for a french yachting association, Geraldine was immediately involved in the legal, fiscal and regulatory side of the business. She was tasked with coordinating advisory services to brokerage houses grappling with newly introduced regulations for large yachts. In 2013, after setting up a fiscal representation company, she worked for a services company focused on Customs formalities and regulatory compliance.
Understanding the market required a more comprehensive approach to fiscal and regulatory matters, Geraldine and Thibault established H&V Yachting in 2019. Strategically located in Monaco, H&V Yachting offers the full-range of fiscal, VAT and Customs services for yachts operating in the EU.
Dr Geraldine Spiteri
Director, Advocate, Acumum
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Dr Geraldine Spiteri
Director, Advocate, Acumum
Dr Geraldine Spiteri has been a Maltese advocate since 2002 and subsequently qualified in EU & Comparative Law (Magister Juris, University of Malta) and International Maritime Law (LL.M. IMO International Maritime Law Institute).
Geraldine manages the marine and aviation departments of Acumum with her main practice areas being maritime and yachting, aviation and transport and corporate law. Geraldine also lectures at various educational institutions in these fields.
Alasdair Milroy
Founder, BTM Accounting
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Alasdair Milroy
Founder, BTM Accounting
Alasdair has extensive experience in advising high-net-worth individuals and families on their family office and trust and corporate structures.
Breaking the Mould Accounting was established in 2020 to ensure the hands-on financial management of superyachts was executed to the highest standards and in accordance with the fiscal advice and working closely with the families’ tax and corporate advisors, using technology and the highest level of personal service to protect the families and individuals privacy and financial security. In 2023 Breaking the Mould Employment Services Limited was established and provides MLC 2006 Regulations 1.4 compliant employment solutions for superyacht owners.
Alasdair is an FCA (ICAEW), CA in Australia and New Zealand, TEP and holds a Diploma in Superyacht Management from the Maritime Training Academy.
Frederic Dormeuil
CEO, SOS Yachting
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Frederic Dormeuil
CEO, SOS Yachting
Frédéric is the new CEO of SOS Yachting – the Mediterranean’s leader on VAT fiscal representation catering to over 700 superyachts and processing near t0 2,000 charters in a season.
Offering in-depth knowledge of the worldwide luxury market, Frédéric has held several international roles, including postings to India, the United States, Great Britain, Japan, France, Hong Kong, and more recently Singapore, where he oversaw Southeast Asia & Australia for two brands within the Swiss-based luxury goods group Richemont.
Following his education in the United Kingdom and Switzerland, Frédéric embarked on an early engineering career with privately held machinery equipment manufacturer JCB and won a scholarship to attend Isambard Kingdom’s Brunel University where he included ‘Management’ as part of his studies.
After several years with his family textile business, Frédéric fine-tuned his learning and became an MBA graduate from HULT International Business School having opted to study at their Shanghai campus with rotations to São Paolo and San Francisco.
Upon his return to Europe in 2018, Frédéric was heavily involved in launching Aston Martin’s pioneering “Heritage Racing” orbit and within the sector of yachting, is perhaps best known for jointly spearheading LYBRA’s ‘The Superyacht Show’ as its Brand Partnerships Director.
Frédéric is Founder and CEO of Universal Luxury Consulting and brings over twenty years of international experience in brand and business development having worked with 45 different markets on six continents.
Joana Maldonado Reis
Abreu Advogados
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Joana Maldonado Reis
Abreu Advogados
She has been particularly involved with matters related to corporate tax and indirect taxation and in the advisory of international and domestic clients, having vast experience in matters related to acquisitions, mergers, divisions and transfers of assets or exchanges of shares.
Joana is also recognized for her work in debt work out operations and in real estate investments, advising on conventional tax issues arising from those transactions.
With more than 20 years of professional experience, she has been particularly involved in restructuring operations in the Energy sector and has been assisting both developers and funders.
She is also regularly involved in a significant number of matters related to foreign investments in Portugal as well as Portuguese investments abroad.
Joana is invited on a regular basis to write articles and speak on tax matters related seminars.
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DoubleTree by Hilton Brussels
Rue Gineste 3, 210 Brussels
Brussels, Belgium - DoubleTree by Hilton Brussels City, an eight-story hotel located just minutes from Brussels Grand Place, the Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert and more of the city’s main attractions,.
DoubleTree by Hilton Brussels City is located at Rue Gineste 3, 1210 Brussels, a stone’s throw away from Gare du Nord, with a direct train line to Brussels International Airport. On one side of the hotel you will find the Botanic Park with its blooming vegetation, an oasis full of native and exotic trees, along with garden roses. On the other, Place Rogier, with over 44,000 m² of office space, Brussels’ pedestrianised shopping streets, quirky brasseries and bars, with easy access to the European Institutions and the city’s Northern business district.
Hotel Bedroom Booking
Rooms are still available in the conference hotel. To book your room at the best available rate please go to the hotel website here Hotel Information and Bedroom Booking
Future Events
Aviation Health Conference 2023
We are delighted to be running the Aviation Health 2023 as an in person event which this year is taking place once more in London, UK
The Aviation Health Conference 2023 is jointly convened with the International Airlines Medical Association (IAMA) and Chaired by: Dr Rui Pombal, Medical Director, UCS -TAP Group Health Services, and Medical Advisor to IATA.
Hotel rooms are available at the conference hotel which is the Millennium Gloucester Hotel. To reserve your room please book directly using this link Hotel Room Booking
Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities
This year we have an expanded range of exhibition and sponsorship opportunities available to reflect the bigger exhibition area that we will be having this year.
If you are interested in exhibition or sponsorship opportunities please email Lorna Titley – lorna@quaynote.ca in the first instance.
To join our mailing list in the Aviation Health area please register here
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08.00
Registration and Welcome Coffee
09.00
WELCOME
Dr Rui Pombal, Director, TAP Group Health Services
Dr Vincent Feuillie, President IAMA
09.10
Keynote: The Legal Implications of Psychosocial Risk: Where are we now?
Gerard Forlin KC, Cornerstone Barristers
09.50
Keynote: What I Wish Airlines Would Do to Manage Infectious Disease Risk
Dr Brian McCloskey, Chatham House
10.10
Multi-layered Defences against Future airborne Diseases
Dr Kris Belland, Aerospace Medical Association
10.30
Q&A
10.40
REFRESHMENT BREAK AND EXHIBITION
11.15
Aviation-informed Simulation as a tool for Pandemic Preparedness/Response
Dr Sanjay Pooran, PAHO, Geneva Centre for Security Policy, and UCLH
11.35
Managing the pandemic in the airline setting - lessons from the coalface
Dr Rui Pombal, UCS-TAP
11.55
Health Challenges in a Post-Pandemic World
Dr Paul Wynn-Hatton, Callington
12.15
Responding to flights with infectious cases on board
Dr Daniel Olaiya, UK Health Security Agency
12.35
Q&A
12.45
Lunch and Exhibition
14.05
PANEL: Aircraft Wastewater Testing and Surveillance
Moderator: James Wiltshire, IATA
Dr Cindy Friedman, CDC
Dr Ian Hosegood, Qantas
Prof Davey Jones, Bangor University
15.40
Refreshment Break and Exhibition
16.15
Cabin Air Quality: The FUSE II Study
Dr. Joerg Hedtmann, OSH Directorate, German Statutory accident insurance institution for transportation, postal logistics and telecommunication
16.35
Cabin Air Quality: Toxicology Update
Dr Richard Pleus, Intertox
16.55
Q&A and Closing Remarks
17.00
Drinks Reception
19.00
End of Drink Reception
DAY TWO
08.00
Welcome Coffee
The Front Line of Airline Aviation Medicine
09.00
Leveraging Medical Volunteers in Flight: Current and Future Status
Dr Paulo Alves, MedAire
09,20
In-flight turbulence: The Ups and Downs
Dr Justin Devlin, MedAire
09.40
Fatigue Management and Medicine in a Large Airline Operation
Dr Rosirene Gessinger, AZUL Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
Captain Augusto Dalazen, AZUL Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
10.00
Q&A
10.10
Refreshment Break & Exhibition
10.45
Field Testing of an Airline Telemedicine Solution
Linda Porter, Virgin Atlantic Airlines
David Brown, Virgin Atlantic Airlines
11.05
To Divert or Not to Divert? That is the Question
Dr Vincent Feuillie, Air France
11.25
Q&A
11.35
Managing the Operational Response to Regional Infectious Disease Outbreaks
Dr Robert Gobac, Fleet Manager, Head of Medical & Occupational Health, Rwandair
11.55
PFAS – How worried should we be, what are the aviation implications?
Dr Richard Pleus, Intertox
12.20
Q&A;
12.30
Lunch and Exhibition
13.50
Seizure Medication on board
Dr TJ Doyle, STAT-MD
14.10
Passengers with Special Disability Needs
Dr Geoff Thompson, Australian Paralympics Team Doctor
14.30
Questions and Discussion
14.45
Refreshment Break & Exhibition
15.15
Aviation Medical Case 1
Dr Stephen Houston, British Airways
15.30
Aviation Medical Case 2
Dr Eleanor Ivory, British Airways Health Services
15.45
Aviation Medical Case 3
Dr Jim Chung, Air Canada
16.00
Aviation Medical Case 4
Dr Marcus Wong, British Airways
16.15
Discussion
16.30
Closing Remarks
Dr Rui Pombal, Director, TAP Group Health Services
Dr Vincent Feuillie, President IAMA
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Dr Rui Pombal
Medical Director, UCS -TAP Group Health Services, and Medical Advisor to IATA.
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Dr Rui Pombal
Medical Director, UCS -TAP Group Health Services, and Medical Advisor to IATA.
Rui is Medical Director for UCS -TAP Air Portugal Group Health Services, and Incoming Medical Advisor to IATA.
He holds a Master’s in Aviation Medicine, is an EASA and FAA certified medical examiner, and is currently serving as President of the Portuguese Aerospace Medicine Association.
Dr Vincent Feuillie
Médecin Conseil - Medical Advisor, Air France
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Dr Vincent Feuillie
Médecin Conseil - Medical Advisor, Air France
Gerard Forlin KC
Cornerstone Barristers
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Gerard Forlin KC
Cornerstone Barristers
Call: 1984 | Silk year: 2010
Gerard Forlin KC is one of the UK’s most highly regarded barristers with specialism in civil, criminal and commercial litigation, environment, fire, corporate governance, major event planning & crowd safety, state, ceremonial and historical events, crisis management, health and safety, aviation, inquests and inquiries, local authority governance and services, and regulatory law.
Educated at Trinity Hall Cambridge, LSE and UCL, Gerard has been instructed in some of the most high-profile inquiries of recent years including the Grenfell Tower fire, the Shoreham air crash, an F1 case and numerous other cases both in the UK and internationally.
Gerard practices all over the globe in his various fields of practice. He has worked from Vancouver in Canada to Queenstown in New Zealand, from the Falkland Islands and South Georgia in the Antarctic Ocean to Seoul in Korea and Beijing in China. He has worked in over 65 countries, one of only a tiny handful of London Barristers to have ever achieved this. In 2020, Gerard was also called to the Bar of Ireland in 2020, after passing the Irish Bar Examination.
He has appeared in court in several jurisdictions across the world and advised numerous other parties including airlines, airports, manufacturers, mining companies, fishing companies, water companies, oil and gas companies, and tour companies.
In recent years, Gerard has been ranked in no fewer than seven areas in the leading independent legal directories including Health and Safety, Product Liability, Crime, Public Inquiries and Inquests, Consumer Law, Aviation and Environmental Law. He was also awarded the title of Regulatory Barrister of the Year in 2015, 2016 and 2023.
Dr Brian McCloskey
Chatham House
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Dr Brian McCloskey
Chatham House
Brian McCloskey has worked in public health at local, regional, national and international level over a period of 25 years.
A director of public health in successive local health authorities in England from 1988 to 2002, Brian then worked as Deputy Regional Director of Public Health in the Regional Government Office, West Midlands, with an interest in health protection. In 2004 he joined the Health Protection Agency with a remit for emergency planning and responsibility for cross government aspects of the agency’s response to major emergencies. Brian was involved nationally in the HPA’s response to the London bombings in 2005, and the Buncefield Oil Depot fire in 2005, as well as flooding incidents in 2007, and pandemic flu in 2009.
In September 2008, Brian became Regional Director for the HPA in London where he had the lead role in planning for the 2012 London Olympics.
Brian has been working with WHO’s Mass Gatherings Advisory Group since 2008, helping develop their public health guidance and planning toolkit and is head of the WHO Collaborating Centre on Mass Gatherings working with mass gatherings such as the World Cup in South Africa as well as the London Olympics.
Brian took on the role of Director of Global Health for Public Health England in April 2013.
In the January 2013 New Year’s Honours List, Brian was awarded a CBE for services to public health and public safety.
Dr Kris M Belland
President & CEO, Aerospace Medical Strategic Consultation
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Dr Kris M Belland
President & CEO, Aerospace Medical Strategic Consultation
Dr. Kris Belland is a highly accomplished aerospace medical professional with a distinguished career in the United States Navy and the aviation industry. He holds a master’s degree in business administration, Public Health, and Strategic Studies and is board-certified in Family and Aerospace Medicine. Dr. Belland served as a flight surgeon and F/A-18 Hornet pilot in the US Navy, accumulating 2,000 flight hours, participating in combat missions, and receiving numerous prestigious awards.
He also served as the Southwest Regional Deputy Flight Surgeon for the FAA, played a vital role in the Aerospace Medical Association’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and worked as an Aviation Medicine Specialist and Consultant for Commercial Aircrew Unions. Dr. Belland‘s expertise led him to serve as the Global Corporate Medical Director and Chief Medical Officer for American Airlines. He has actively contributed to professional organizations such as the Aerospace Medical Association representative to ICAO and CAPSCA.
Dr. Belland‘s remarkable background, extensive experience, and contributions have made a significant impact on aerospace medicine and the well-being of aviation professionals and passengers.
Dr Paul Wynn-Hatton
Group Technical Director, Callington
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Dr Paul Wynn-Hatton
Group Technical Director, Callington
Dr Wynn-Hatton is the Group Technical Director for the Callington Group of companies and has been involved in the global disinfectant and pesticide industries for over 30 years.
He has held senior technical and regulatory positions within multinational organisations globally, and continues to contribute to the framing of specific legislation on disinfection testing and efficacy for the Therapeutic Goods Administration in Australia. He is particularly concerned with the intersection of necessary and competing aviation biosecurity and health requirements, such as the effect of ongoing cleaning and disinfection on the disinsection requirements to prevent the spread of vector transmitted diseases.
Dr Sanjay Pooran
Ross University School of Medicine, Geneva Centre for Security Policy
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Dr Sanjay Pooran
Ross University School of Medicine, Geneva Centre for Security Policy
Qualifications: MD, FRCPI, FFPHMI, FFPH, LLB, MBA, MSc, FAcadMed, MFFLM, MCFP
Dr Sanjay Pooran is a uniquely qualified public health physician with qualifications in internal medicine, public health, law, business administration and international relations.
He is visiting Professor at Ross University School of Medicine, Fellow at The Geneva Centre for Security, Public Governor at University College London Hospital UCLH NHS , and Chief Scientific Officer for Bloomsbury Primary Care Trust.
His interest lies in infectious diseases and bio terrorism and the importance of simulation in better health emergency and preparedness response mechanisms. During the early part of 2023 he presented at both the American Congress of Legal Medicine in Orlando and The Australasian College of Legal Medicine in Hobart focusing on pandemic legislation and regulation of vaccine providers.
He was recently invited to present to capitol hill policy advisers in Washington by The Centre for Arms Control and Non-proliferation on bioterrorism and infectious diseases at the intersection of public health and homeland security.
Dr Daniel Olaiya
UK Health Security Agency
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Dr Daniel Olaiya
UK Health Security Agency
Dr. Daniel Olaiya primarily an Anaesthesia and Critical Care doctor at The Royal Free London Hospital. He also fulfils his role as Fixed Wing Air Ambulance Flight physician and a Port Health Doctor at Heathrow Airport for UKHSA. Having successfully completed the Aviation Medicine diploma in 2019, he applied his by knowledge joining Public Health England’s Covid response team stationed at Heathrow Airport – an around-the-clock medical and operational team dedicated to monitoring and managing various acute public health challenges especially aviation Infection related threats.
James Wiltshire
IATA
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James Wiltshire
IATA
James Wiltshire is Assistant Director External Affairs, a position he took up in January 2019. In this role he is responsible for developing global policy for IATA across a broad range of topics. As part of his role, James is the assistant to IATA’s Medical Advisor and has therefore been at the forefront of developing IATA’s policy response to COVID and its work on preparedness for future health emergencies, including engagement with UN agencies such as ICAO and WHO.
James is a professional economist by background and joined IATA’s Economics Department in 2013. He also has government and regulatory experience having worked for over 10 years within the UK Government Economic Service and the Civil Aviation regulator. James has a Bachelor’s degree in Economics with Hispanic Studies from the University of Nottingham, UK and a Master’s Degree in International Relations from the Graduate Institute Geneva, Switzerland.
Dr Cindy Friedman
CDC
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Dr Cindy Friedman
CDC
Dr. Cindy Friedman is the chief of The Travelers’ Health Branch in the Division of Global Migration and Quarantine. She came to CDC as an Epidemic Intelligence Officer in 1995 after completing an Infectious Diseases Fellowship at Cornell University Medical College. She has over 25 years of experience working in a variety of Federal Public Health positions, including leading the Traveler Genomic Surveillance Program, an early warning system to detect new and rare variants of SARS-CoV-2, leading CDC’s 2020 COVID-19 response Cruise Ship Task Force, that helped navigate the safe disembarkation and repatriation of more than 250,000 passengers and crew.
Dr Friedman spent several years at as Lead for The National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System in CDC’s Enteric Diseases Epidemiology Branch. She has also worked at CDC’s Respiratory Diseases Branch as Medical Director for CDC’s Get Smart: Know When Antibiotics Work, as CDC’s liaison to The Federal Bureau of Investigation during the Anthrax bioterrorism response, and at The Fogarty International Center at NIH. Dr Friedman has co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, served on several advisory boards, and holds an adjunct faculty appointment at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health.
Professor Davey Jones
Bangor University and Murdoch University
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Professor Davey Jones
Bangor University and Murdoch University
Davey Jones holds a joint Professorship in Environmental Science between Bangor University and Murdoch University, Australia. His research focuses on the cycling of human pathogens in the environment and new ways to undertake cost-effective public health surveillance. He has undertaken several studies on the analysis of pathogens in wastewater from transnational ferries and aircraft looking at the import rate of disease and the success of post-departure testing and mass-quarantining facilities at airports. On-going projects include PI of several national public health wastewater surveillance projects (UKHSA-ACE, Welsh Government, GCRF and NERC), two UKRI projects on microplastic and pathogen dispersal in the freshwater and coastal zone. Recently finished projects include the NERC-EMHH VIRAQUA programme on environmental virology and the Food Standards Agency project on active pathogen management in shellfisheries and bathing waters. He advises Welsh Government and Defra on their public health, climate change and land use policy. He was a member of the SAGE COVID-19 sub-committee ‘Transmission of Covid-19 in the Wider Environment Group (TWEG)’ and was head of the Covid-19 Technical Advisory Group – Environment (TAG-E) for Welsh Government. He has published 614 ISI journal articles, has >37,000 ISI citations and an ISI h-index of 92.
Dr Joerg Hedtmann
BG Verkehr
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Dr Joerg Hedtmann
BG Verkehr
Born 1960, Medical Doctor and consultant in occupational and aerospace medicine.
Former flight surgeon in the German Air Force with international, clinical, research and staff assignments. Since 1997 with the BG Verkehr, starting as head of the occupational and traffic health branch, since 2006 in the actual position as head of the occupational safety and health directorate. Member in several associations e.g. International Academy of Aviation and Space Medicine (IAASM) and Senior Vice President of the Section on Prevention in Transportation of the International Social Security Association (ISSA).
Commitment: “Vision Zero” – A world without fatal and severe occupational accidents and diseases.
Dr Richard Pleus
Founder & CEO, Intertox
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Dr Richard Pleus
Founder & CEO, Intertox
Founder, CEO, Chief Toxicologist
RICHARD C. PLEUS, Ph.D., heads Intertox Inc., the scientific research and consulting company he founded in 1995. Within Intertox, he brings deep knowledge of toxicology to assist in protecting public health. To date, he has performed more than 600 toxicological assessments and has analyzed the impact of hundreds of chemicals on human health for aviation and space travel, medicine, medical products, consumer products, air, soil, water, food and waste.
Dr Paulo Alves
Global Medical Director, MedAire
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Dr Paulo Alves
Global Medical Director, MedAire
A trained cardiologist, Dr Alves started in the industry in 1983 at Varig Brazilian Airlines – the first airline founded in Brazil – for 23 years. He was the airline’s General Medical Manager for ten years.
Dr Alves then joined MedAire in 2007.
In addition to making a career of this passion, he offers his time to many organisations within the industry. He served as an IATA Medical Advisory Group member from 2002 to 2006. Dr Alves has been continuously supporting IATA by providing his depth of knowledge and experience in forums, webinars and panel discussions, in addition to his close contact with the previous and current IATA’s medical advisor.
Dr Alves is also a member of the International Airlines Medical Association, where he served as President in 2014. The International Airline Medical Association (formerly known as the Airline Medical Directors Association – AMDA) provides a forum for any stakeholder in Aviation Medicine. As a former President of the Brazilian Society of Aerospace Medicine, Dr Alves played an essential role in maintaining a scientific development forum in Brazilian aerospace medicine.
Dr Alves has also supported the Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA) as the Air Transport Medicine Committee Chairman.
Dr Justin Devlin
Medical Director for Aviation Services, MedAire
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Dr Justin Devlin
Medical Director for Aviation Services, MedAire
Dr. Devlin is the Medical Director for Aviation Services for MedAire based in Phoenix, AZ, and is responsible for providing oversight and leadership in the delivery of medical services for Aviation clients. Dr. Devlin was an Emergency Medicine physician providing MedLink ground to air medical support until officially joining International SOS in 2018. He transitioned from International SOS to MedAire in 2019 where he was functioning as Medical Case Lead, serving as the primary escalation point and providing oversight for all MedAire platform assistance cases. Dr. Devlin also contributes significantly to the medical team education agenda, and he has recent assumed the position of Medical Director for MedAire’s Aviation Services.
Dr Rosirene Gessinger
AZUL Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
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Dr Rosirene Gessinger
AZUL Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
Medical doctor specialising in Occupational Medicine and Otorhinolaryngology.
PhD student at UFCSPA Brazil
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (PUCRS, Brazil)
Postgraduate in Aerospace Medicine (Estácio de Sá University, Brazil)
AZUL Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras Medical Doctor
Brazilian Aerospace Medical Society Vice Presidente 2022-2024
Captain Augusto Dalazen
AZUL Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
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Captain Augusto Dalazen
AZUL Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
Captain Augusto Dalazen is an Airline Captain and type rating instructor, currently flying the Embraer E195 and E195-E2 fleet.
I hold a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Sciences from PUCRS, in Brazil, and an Aviation Management International Certification, from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
He joined Azul Brazilian Airlines back in 2012, flying the Embraer fleet as a first officer. After that, I flew the Airbus A330 for four years, before getting upgraded to captain, in 2020.
His experience with Human Factors started in 2014 when he participated in implementing the LOSA program (Line Observation Safety Audit) and introducing the HFACS (Human Factors Analysis and Classification System) concept to its analysis.
Finally, in 2022, as a Human Factors Specialist, he has taken a new challenge: to assist the Human Factors team at the airline’s safety department in many tasks, such as the Fatigue Risk Management (FRMS) and the Corporate Resources Management (CRM).
Linda Porter
Senior Manager Health, Virgin Atlantic
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Linda Porter
Senior Manager Health, Virgin Atlantic
Linda Porter is Senior Manager Health, at Virgin Atlantic Airways. A critical care nurse who has spent nearly 3 decades in aviation in various AvMed roles. In her current role she leads a small dedicated team, delivering a 24/7 advisory and core risk management and oversight to Virgin operations, its passengers and employees, plus providing an internal Passenger Medical Clearance service.
Linda has a particular interest in resuscitation and remains an active Advanced Life Support Instructor for the Resuscitation Council (UK). She has been actively involved in all of Virgin’s defibrillation programmes, in the air and on the ground and is particularly proud of the programme she led to equip all Virgin offices with AEDs, resulting in the saving of a 21yr old employee in 2016.
She has qualifications in aviation medicine, critical care nursing and leadership, is a Mental Health First Aider and holds full membership of IAMA, AsMA, IATA MCG, European Resuscitation Council, RCUK and RCN Critical Care and Flight Nursing Forum.
Her achievements at Virgin have included;
- Introduction of medical simulation and extended skills training into the Virgin crew training programme, including supraglottic airway insertion training for all crew – significantly reducing aspiration events and BBP exposures during inflight SCA
- Development and introduction of a 1st , 2nd and recently 3rd generation ‘end to end’ inflight telemedicine system for use by Cabin Crew, contributing to a decrease in medical diversions by >50% and lives saved
- Together with Dr Anthony Handley, conducted a study into alternate chest compression methods for confined spaces using VA Crew – published findings uplifted into the national guidelines
- Setting up a ‘Heartbeats’ roadshow service, delivering ‘en masse’ rapid CPR/AED training to Virgin Atlantic employees
- Standing up a unique in house COVID-19 Molecular and Antigen testing centre and lab for Virgin Crew, Pilots and Ground colleagues – testing every crew member nd pilot before every flight from Sept 2020 and throughout the pandemic
- Leading the Virgin Atlantic Health response through SARS, Ebola, Zika, COVID-19 and MPox
Along with the great passion for her ‘job’ she is also a keen skier and high-altitude climber, as well as loving hiking nearer home in the Lake District fells with Cooper her rescue dog and ‘Parkrunning’ on Saturday mornings.
David Brown
Passenger Health Specialist, VA Telemedicine Futures Delivery lead, Virgin Atlantic
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David Brown
Passenger Health Specialist, VA Telemedicine Futures Delivery lead, Virgin Atlantic
Capt. Robert Gobac MD
RwandAir
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Capt. Robert Gobac MD
RwandAir
Medical Doctor with 30 years’ experience in medicine and aviation related medicine
Airline Pilot and Instructor
Education:
- Medical Doctor: Graduated at Medical Faculty, University of Zagreb, Croatia,
- Aviation Medicine health care provider (Diploma) (WITS University, Medical School, Johannesburg, South Africa)
- AME: Aviation Medicine Examiner SA
- Flying Instructor Rwanda and South Africa: TRI, TRE, DPE
- Test pilot
- Aviation medicine (Avmed) course trainer and examiner
CRJ Captain and Bombardier Fleet Manager at Rwandair
Bombardier Fleet manager and CRJ 900 captain at Rwandair, as well as TRI and TRE on over 25 different aircraft types. Total time of 7000 hours, of which over 4000 on airline operations.
Simulator Flight Instructor
Designated Pilot Examiner
Test Pilot
Head of Medical and Occupational Health at Rwandair
Established and running successful medical department at RwandAir.
Providing medical care, occupational health day to day management, managing regulatory Compliance for crew and licensed employees.
Dr T J Doyle
Medical Director, STAT-MD
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Dr T J Doyle
Medical Director, STAT-MD
TJ Doyle MD MPH is the Medical Director for UPMC Communications and Aviation Consultation. He is also the Medical Director for the STAT-MD Ground Based Airline Medical Support Service.
Dr. Doyle has been providing Airline Medical Consultation services for 16 years. He is also one of the Medical Directors for the STAT MedEvac critical care helicopter service. This service provides rotary wing transport services to 8 US states using 17 base sites. Dr. Doyle is Board Certified in Emergency Medicine and Subspecialty Board Certified in Emergency Medical Services.
Dr. Doyle is a member of the Airlines Medical Director’s Association and the Aerospace Medical Association. Dr. Doyle is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine.
Dr Geoff Thompson
Australian Paralympics Team Doctor
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Dr Geoff Thompson
Australian Paralympics Team Doctor
Present Position:
Practice Principal & Owner, Thompson Medical Practice P/L
Medical Officer Paralympics Australia. (2008 to present)
Professional Qualifications
Graduated Adelaide University Medical School, 1969, MB BS
Specialist training: Fellowship of Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians. Sept 1990
Relevant Experience:
Flight Surgeon Specialist Royal Australian Airforce (1969-1976)
General Practitioner, Darwin, NT, Australia (1977 – 1990)
Medical Director, Royal Flying Doctor Service, WA Branch (1980)
Chief Medical Officer, Central Australian Masters Games (‘86 – ’12)
Medical Officer, Australian Men’s Hockey Team, (1986 – 2000)
Sports Physician, Olympic Games, Sydney Australia, 2000
Chief Medical Officer, Arafura Games, Darwin, (1991-2019)
Dr Stephen Houston
British Airways
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Dr Stephen Houston
British Airways
Dr Stephen Houston completed his fellowship in Ophthalmology in 1997 before taking up an airline scholarship to become a commercial pilot in 1999. He has flown over 7000 hours on the Airbus 320 series, most recently at British Airways. Returning to full-time medical practice in 2012 he specialised in Occupational and Aviation Medicine. He is a full-time consultant physician in Occupational Medicine at British Airways Health Services and an AME for the UK CAA.
Dr Jim Chung
Chief Medical Officer, Air Canada
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Dr Jim Chung
Chief Medical Officer, Air Canada
Dr. Jim Chung has been Air Canada’s Chief Medical Officer since 2016. In this role, he has oversight for
both employee and passenger medical regulatory issues including first aid training, onboard medical
procedures and pilot medical certification.
Dr. Chung is a graduate of the University of Toronto Medical Program and undergraduate studies at
McMaster University.
Following completion of his residency in Family Medicine, he served in the Canadian Forces in various
roles while stationed at CFB Petawawa. Dr. Chung also deployed to Bosnia on Canada’s NATO SFOR
mission and to Turkey with Canada’s DART team in response to a major earthquake in 1999.
Dr. Chung attained his flight surgeon training through the Canadian Forces and also received his Master
in Aviation Medicine and Post graduate diploma in Occupational Medicine through Otago University.
Dr. Chung also completed his emergency medicine training and certification at the University of Toronto
following his retirement from the Canadian Forces, practicing as an emergency medicine physician in
Toronto prior to joining Air Canada in 2009.
Dr Marcus Wong
British Airways
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Dr Marcus Wong
British Airways
Dr Marcus Wong is a full-time Consultant Occupational Physician at British Airways Health Services and an AME.
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Millennium Gloucester
4-18 Harrington Gardens, South Kensington, London SW7 4LH
Ideally located in the beautiful neighbourhood of South Kensington, and just minutes away from Gloucester Road station, Millennium Gloucester Hotel is the perfect place from which to explore London. With 610 bedrooms, many of them family friendly, Millennium Gloucester Hotel London Kensington offers a seamless blend of personalised service with unrivalled comfort. Enjoy award-winning Singaporean and Chinese dining at Millennium's signature restaurant,
Bugis Street brasserie or grab a bite to eat throughout the day at Humphrey's Bar. Take a stroll to nearby Kensington Palace Gardens and Hyde Park or explore London's iconic museums from The Natural History Museum and The Victoria and Albert Museum all within walking distance from the hotel. London Heathrow Airport is only 45 minutes away and is easily accessible via the London underground (Piccadilly Line stop Gloucester Road)
HOTEL ROOM BOOKING
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Future Events
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
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08.00
Refreshments and registration
Conference chaired by: Jean-Philippe MASLIN, Associé / Partner, Richemont Del Viso Avocats
Session One: Welcome to the conference
09.00
Conference organizer`s opening remarks
09.05
Conference Chairman`s introductory presentation:
*What should go into an employment contract?
*What benefits should go into a contract?
*The contract from Captain, employee and Owner perspectives: what do they want to see included?
Jean-Philippe MASLIN, Associé / Partner, Richemont Del Viso Avocats
09.20
Questions
Session Two: Improving Yacht Crew Retention
09.30
Presentation: Raising the Bar Raising the Bar – Engaging, Inspiring and Retaining Superyacht Talent
The purpose of this collaboration is to identify trends, address issues and explore solutions, to support our industry as it grows and matures.
*What is the aim of this initiative?
*What tools and data will be available?
*What is the aim of this initiative?
*What tools and data will be available?
Fiona Maureso, Northrop and Johnson & Chloe Collet, YPI Crew
Questions
09.50
Panel: What are the keys to enhancing crew retention?
Moderated by: Onno Ebbens, Managing Director, Acrew
Panellists Include:
Christophe Bourillon, CEO, Professional Yachting Association (PYA)
Georgia Allen, Projects and Relationships Manager, International Seafarers' Welfare & Assistance Network (ISWAN)
Vincent McCartney, Client Services Director, IQEQ
Matthew Jaenicke, Group Managing Director, Viking Maritime Group
10.40
Refreshment Break
Session Three: Crew Illness, Injury & Death
11.10
Panel: Dealing with Illness, Injury & Death
*What is the best practice for dealing with medical situations?
*Dealing with the death of a seafarer
*The role of medical insurance
Mathieu Henry, Director, WYCC - Seafarer & Expatriate Benefits
Joanna Drysdale, Manager, Underwriting Services, MHG Insurance
Liz Baugh Red Square Medical
Tracey Santrian, BZ Maritime Leadership
Session Four
12.00
Presentation: Innovative creative proposals for Crew Retention: a different perspective
Captain Luca Triggiani, Italian Yacht Masters
12.25
Peer-to-Peer Interview: How has MLC implementation varied across different countries?
*While MLC ratification is universal, the ways in which jurisdictions have implemented varies from country to country. What are the key differences and what impact do these have potentially on crew morale and retention?
Moderated by: John Cook, Lesia Group
Jonathan Watson, Partner, MFB Solicitors
12.55
Lunch
Session Five: Training: How is it evolving?
14.00
Panel: Training trends and their role in improving crew retention
* Digital Learning: The case for on-board learning
* Fire-fighting –addressing the increase in superyacht fires
* How does training improve crew retention and how can it be made more effective in this regard?
Moderated by: Henning Schwarzkopf, Founder and Partner of Schwarzkopf Law
John Wyborn, Director, Bluewater
Steve Monk, DaGama Maritime & Superyacht Training Group
Emma Kate Ross, Mental Health First Aid Instructor, Co-Founder and Director, Seas the Mind
Session Six: Psychological safety and its role in Crew Retention
14.50
Presentation: Why crew retention through psychological safety starts from the top
*Essential insights for leaders responsible for the wellbeing of others
Charles Watkins, Mental Health Support
15.05
Presentation: How has TV and media exposure changed the public and industry perceptions of superyacht crew?
Conrad Empson, Managing Director, Crewpass
15.20
Questions & Discussion
15.30
Refreshments
Session Seven: Training for crew on sexual harassment
15.55
Panel: What do the regulations say about crew sexual harassment?
*Comparing French civil & criminal law, UK law and international Conventions
*What is the disciplinary approach towards sexual harassment?
*Examining the gap between the older and younger generations
*What should you do if sexual harassment occurs?
Moderated by: Amélie de Franssu, Senior Associate / Avocate au Barreau de Paris, Stream Advocats & Solicitors and Frédérique Heurtel, Partner & Head of Employment Law Department, Stream Advocats & Solicitors
Panellists Include:
Michelle Chance, Employment Partner and Head of London Employment Team, HFW
Charles Watkins, Mental Health Support
16.30
Delegates will form smaller groups to discuss a hypothetical harassment case-study. Each group will discuss the case-study from a different angle, that of an employer, captain, crew and Owner. At the end of this session, a spokesperson from each group will summarize their group`s discussion and present a strategy for dealing with the case.
Workshop moderator:
Amélie de Franssu, Senior Associate / Avocate au Barreau de Paris, Stream Advocats & Solicitors and Frédérique Heurtel, Partner & Head of Employment Law Department, Stream Advocats & Solicitors
Supported by:
Charles Watkins, Mental Health Support
17.30
Close of Conference
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Jean-Philippe Maslin
Associé / Partner, Richemont Del Viso Avocats
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Jean-Philippe Maslin
Associé / Partner, Richemont Del Viso Avocats
Chloe Collet
Captain & Officer Recruitment Specialist
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Chloe Collet
Captain & Officer Recruitment Specialist
Having grown up in South Africa and completed her university studies in France, Chloe is fully bi-lingual and bi-cultural. She is an outgoing and optimistic person who strives to find the best in each candidate as well as developing opportunities to make the perfect onboard match.
Chloe has been involved in human resources since 1995 and in yacht crew placement since 1998. Outside the office, she likes to escape to nearby Liguria, embrace the outdoors, sample good food and wine, and immerse herself in the arts.
Fiona Maureso
Senior Charter Broker
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Fiona Maureso
Senior Charter Broker
Graduating from the University of Bath with a degree in European Studies, Fiona left her native England to explore the world of yachting in the South of France. After a brief stint as a deckhand/stewardess on a 40m motor yacht, she realised life at sea was not for her and moved ashore to work for a yacht brokerage company in Antibes. Thus started a career as a charter broker that now spans over 30 years in four well-respected companies. In January 2013, Fiona joined Northrop & Johnson to help establish the brand’s presence in the South of France. A long-standing and committed member of MYBA, the Worldwide Yachting Association, she served as President for four years and continues to mentor young brokers and support causes that champion professional excellence throughout the yachting industry.
Onno Ebbens
Managing Director, Acrew
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Onno Ebbens
Managing Director, Acrew
Onno’s expertise lies in the arena of operational & financial excellence and engagement building for teams, markets and clients. After a short period on yachts in the late 1980’s Onno moved to Luxury Hospitality, Training and Consultancy. With this experience, he founded his marketing consultancy firm in 1998 which became a top 5 firm in the Netherlands with over 200 employees. In 2010 he returned to yachting and became a partner in ACREW soon after. Speaking five languages and with a passion for knowledge sharing, Onno has added great value to ACREW and the superyacht industry over the past 10+ years.
Christophe Bourillon
CEO, Professional Yachting Association (PYA)
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Christophe Bourillon
CEO, Professional Yachting Association (PYA)
Prior to joining the PYA, Christophe was Executive Director of the World Federation of Science Journalists. He offers a 25-year experience in senior management, public affairs and communication at the national and international levels. He founded and led various industry associations, such as Wind Europe and drove other organizations through major transformations such as the World Nuclear Association, the European Biofuels association and the European robotics association. He held senior management positions in larger organisations, such as Pechiney/Alcan (now Constellium) and logen.
He has been active on the international policy-making scene and was an accredited expert to the United Nations. He participated in the negotiations of the UN Convention on climate change for more than fifteen years.
Georgia Allen
Projects and Relationships Manager, ISWAN
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Georgia Allen
Projects and Relationships Manager, ISWAN
Georgia is Project Manager at the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN). She is responsible for the strategic delivery of ISWAN’s diverse range of projects related to seafarer mental and physical health and welfare; including their Yacht Crew Help platform, which provides 24/7 helpline support to superyacht crew in need. She works closely with the ISWAN international teams and a wide range of industry stakeholders, to ensure each project is informed by the latest research and findings.
Vincent McCartney
Client Services Director, IQ-EQ
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Vincent McCartney
Client Services Director, IQ-EQ
Vincent heads IQ-EQ’s luxury assets division with a core focus on superyachts.
Having directed licenced corporate service providers in Switzerland, Malta and the Isle of Man, one of which comprised of 10 nationalities within a team of 17 and, after living in 7 countries to date, he has a firm understanding of the importance of cultural differences and diversity when bringing teams together and motivating them.
With over 2 decades of experience in providing services to UHNW individuals and families, Vincent has and continues to assist an array of clients including Monarchs, Celebrities, Stars and lessor known individuals with their structuring and compliance needs around the globe.
As a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, Vincent is involved in estate planning and asset protection concerning multiple asset classes and jurisdictions.
When home on the Côte d’Azur (and not visiting clients) Vincent enjoys being at sea with family and friends, on a modest sailing vessel and can often be found on the terraces scattering the French and Italian rivieras.
Christophe Ceard
Managing Director, Dean & Waters
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Christophe Ceard
Managing Director, Dean & Waters
Christophe has been in the marine industry for 23 years, originally in the fast ferry activity and subsequently in the superyacht industry.
Born in France and graduated with an International Business Administration Degree in Paris,
Christophe has been living and managing operations in Spain, Asia, Caribbean, Switzerland and French Riviera.
He has worked for 14 years for same Hong Kong UHNWI family office, managing superyachts, projects and hospitality activities until 2016.
Then was working for Ocean Independence in the management and services to clients.
From 2018 until end 2022, Christophe has headed up Swiss Ocean Yacht Management (the yachting arm of international shipping group Columbia Ship Management, one of the leading ship manager of the world), with offices and operations in Hamburg, Cyprus, Zurich and Singapore.
Christophe recently joined boutique firm Dean & Waters, still from Hamburg, and also lead crewing services firm Sirius Maritime.
Christophe has long experience with superyacht fleet management ranging from Superyachts to Gigayachts (30m to 140m), and refit and new build supervision, in Asia-Pacific and Europe.
Christophe is a founding member of the Asia Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA) and has been on the Committee since it was established in 2011, and is currently serving as the Vice Chairman.
Matthew Jaenicke
Group Managing Director, Viking Maritime Group
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Matthew Jaenicke
Group Managing Director, Viking Maritime Group
As Group Managing Director, Matthew is responsible for overseeing all Offices, Associates and Departments globally within the Viking Maritime Group, including Viking Crew, Maritime Skills Academy & Chiltern Maritime and reports directly to the Chairman and the Board.
Matthew is instrumental in the advancement of the company in all sectors including business development, monitoring industry trends and maximising client growth; as well as ensuring current clients and candidates are receiving the bespoke and tailored services that Viking provides.
Matthew joined Viking in 2001, however prior to this has a seagoing career spanning 8 years working in the Hotel Department of Holland America Line and Windstar Cruises. His early career was spent in the Guest Services department, sailing out of Dover on cross Channel ferries.
Along with all the Directors and Management at Viking, Matthew is proactive in ensuring that administrative and technological standards are progressive and in line with International Maritime Law, global employment and payroll procedures and industry training standards. This together with our own in-house and Lloyds accredited Quality Assurance ensures we are constantly reviewing and improving our company and client policies and procedures, to provide best practice.
Mathieu Henry
Director, WYCC - Seafarer & Expatriate Benefits
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Mathieu Henry
Director, WYCC - Seafarer & Expatriate Benefits
Joanna Drysdale
Manager, Underwriting Services, MHG Insurance
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Joanna Drysdale
Manager, Underwriting Services, MHG Insurance
Joanna is the manager of the Underwriting Services team at MHG Insurance in the Isle of Man where she has been specialising in yacht crew insurance for 12 years.
An advocate for crew mental health and wellbeing, Joanna volunteers with the steering committee for Yacht Crew Help, a resource for yacht crew in distress which is run by International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN).
Liz Baugh
Red Square Medical
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Liz Baugh
Red Square Medical
My medical career began when I joined the Royal Navy in 1999 and trained to work as an independent medical practitioner on small warships and with frontline Royal Marines units. My shoreside roles involved managing the medical preparedness of task groups leaving for operational deployments as well as new build medical facility commissioning.
Having made the move into the commercial shipping sector and STCW training space I soon started to miss working with and on the ships. Balancing the needs of the ship against the commercial commitments of a shipping company was of great interest to me as I had been on both sides of the fence and saw where the disconnects were and how the stresses that can build could be avoided. With clear strategies for working across multiple vessels and shoreside sites and well established communications channels that allow for collaboration and ultimately a unified goal for excellent standards in crew health and welfare I found a way to continue my passion for providing medical care at sea and thus Red Square Medical was started. Our team is small. Current clinicians from a range of specialities who have worked, or continue to work, onboard vessels of all types.
Tracey Santrian
BZ Maritime Leadership
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Tracey Santrian
BZ Maritime Leadership
Tracey is a highly experienced Executive Consultant and Trainer who specialises in Professional Human Skills (Leadership, Crew Welfare, Well-being, Mental Fitness and Resilience, Teambuilding etc) for people operating in the maritime domain. A Former Royal Navy Commissioned Officer, she continues to serve as a Reservist with the Commando Helicopter Force, where she is the lead for Mental Health and Diversity & Inclusion. As a Registered Social Worker ,Tracey spent many years managing Seafarers Welfare Support Teams and was also the Royal Navy’s Casualty Officer during the height of operations in Afghanistan. She is a qualified Teacher (Adult Education), and previously headed the Professional School for the training of Maritime and Defence Welfare staff. She also led a team that delivered Personal and Professional Development training for Naval recruits and featured in the UK Channel 4 TV Series ‘Royal Navy School.’ Having co-established BZ Maritime Leadership, she has worked extensively with superyacht Captains, Officers, and Crew, to develop their Professional Human Skills, whilst also enhancing superyacht recruiting success rates with psychometric evaluation of candidates.
Tracey is recognised by the professional British and European Psychological organisations, is a qualified Coach, and holds a Degree in Leadership and Management.
Captain Luca Triggiani
Italian Yacht Masters
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Captain Luca Triggiani
Italian Yacht Masters
Born in Genoa, Captain Luca Triggiani boasts significant background in the Italian Navy, he studied at prestigious Maritime institutions in the UK, France and the US, earning his Master Unlimited license.
He has worked as captain on yachts ranging from 30m to 75m since 1999 and his shipowner entrusted him to follow the building project and manage the 74m Turquoise-built superyacht “ROE”.
John Cook
Lesia Group
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John Cook
Lesia Group
John is the Managing Director of Lesia Employment Services ICC Limited, based in Guernsey, which started life in November 2010. Previously, in 2003, John formed the first company to offer employment services to the yacht industry. He has retained the knowledge he gained when working for HMRC, especially in the area of social security.
He was part of the MCA’s Large Yacht Sub-Group and instigated the PYA visit to the ILO offices in Geneva in February 2010 and worked with the Seafarers International Research Centre at Cardiff University in drafting the PYA qualitative survey for yacht crew. He is an ILO certified trainer of MLC inspectors and regularly runs MLC training sessions on yachts and for yacht sector companies, and is a frequent speaker at yacht seminars and conferences.
From June 2022, John will be a Visiting Lecturer at the World Maritime University in Malmo, Sweden.
Jonathan Watson
Partner, MFB Solicitors
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Jonathan Watson
Partner, MFB Solicitors
Jonathan is Head of Yachting at MFB Solicitors in London with particular expertise in high value, complex superyacht transactions. His deals have involved some of the largest yachts in the world. He advises on ownership structures, sale/purchase contracts, newbuild and refit projects, finance, VAT, flagging, insurance, chartering and management. His clients include wealthy individuals/family offices, banks, managers and institutional investors.
Jonathan is the legal columnist for Yacht Investor Business magazine and is a member of the Royal Thames Yacht Club.
Henning Schwarzkopf
Founder and Partner of Schwarzkopf Law
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Henning Schwarzkopf
Founder and Partner of Schwarzkopf Law
Founder & Principal of Schwarzkopf Law and licensed as a lawyer in Hamburg, Germany and Antibes, France with offices in both cities.
Educated as a maritime lawyer in Germany and in the United States (universities of Hamburg and Miami, Florida, graduating with a master´s degree in comparative law).
Having worked in Hamburg, San Francisco, Atlanta and Miami as well as Monaco, the focus turned to Shanghai and Hong Kong. As a “pioneer” of yachting in China an early member of APSA, the Asia Pacific Superyacht Association based in Hong Kong. Frequent exhibitor (as a lawyer) at Hainan Rendezvous and other yacht shows in China. Founder and principal of consulting companies in Hong Kong and Singapore assisting medium sized European companies.
From the office in Antibes advising clients on legal issues of yachting in the Mediterranean.
Frequent speaker at international conference.
John Wyborn
Director, Bluewater
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John Wyborn
Director, Bluewater
John Wyborn joined the Royal Navy as a seaman officer after university and served on various types of vessels including frigates, destroyers, and finally in command of HMS Mentor; a navigation and seamanship training vessel teaching RN trainees and foreign navies. John and his fellow directors started Bluewater in 1991, a company specializing in yacht brokerage, charter, and management as well as crew recruitment and training.
He is President of MYBA (the worldwide yachting association), on the board of the Professional Yachting Association (PYA) and is a board member of the International Association of Maritime Institutions (IAMI). He is Chairman of IAMI’s influential Small Ship subgroup. John also sits on the board of both the Merchant Navy Training Board and the Maritime Skills Alliance.
As Director of Training at Bluewater, John is heavily invested in the training of crew.
Steve Monk
Da Gama Maritime
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Steve Monk
Da Gama Maritime
Steve Monk has spent most of his life at sea on a range of vessels both sail and power driven. With more salt water than blood running through his veins, he remains passionate about the water and the encouragement of others to push themselves in the challenges thrown up by the sea. A 22 year career in the Royal Navy through 15 ships saw him rise from junior aircraft mechanic to Navigator of the Fleet Flag Ship and aircraft carrier, HMS ARK ROYAL.
Officially recognised and awarded for his professionalism and instructional skills, he completed a two year period developing and honing the skills of future Officers at the US Naval Academy, Annapolis. Ever dedicated to the development of navigational abilities, as a qualified Specialist Navigator he was the lead instructor for Flag Officer Sea Training where he led a team who pushed the boundaries and limits of every RN and many NATO ships bridge teams to expand their skills and capabilities.
Steve was also directly accountable to the Admiral for the underway assessment of all newly promoted sea-going Captains.
An early user of compliant ECDIS equipment he was involved in its development within the military for which an intense understanding of its use and capabilities were necessary. He was one of the few authorised within the Navy to certify ships to operate ‘paperless’ once they had completed an intense risk assessment and two day training package to demonstrate their use of the equipment.
Leaving the Royal Navy in 2009 he established Da Gama Maritime, a company providing navigation management and on board crew training to both Superyachts and Commercial ships. Expansion through reputation and professionalism alone has meant the company now employs a number of exmilitary subject matter experts to enhance safety at sea. An author of numerous safety related maritime articles he can regularly be found pushing Flag States to enhance policy and procedures.
Command qualified (Royal Navy CQ2) Steve is a Fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigation, an Associate Fellow of the Nautical Institute and has been awarded Chartered Master Mariner status.
Sitting on the ISS Education Committee as well as the Education and Training committee of the Honourable Company of Master Mariners and an active member of the International Hydrographic Office Crowd Source Bathymetry working group, he strives to enhance standards from both a crew and regulatory perspective. With many years of experience in driving ships of all sizes, he provides consultancy advice and instruction to Superyachts, Merchant ships and military forces around the
world, as well as the industry suppliers to assist mariners in maintaining safety at sea.
Emma Kate Ross
Mental Health First Aid Instructor, Co-Founder and Director, Seas the Mind
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Emma Kate Ross
Mental Health First Aid Instructor, Co-Founder and Director, Seas the Mind
After completing her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Emma pursued a 15-year career in super-yachting. Starting in 2005 on motor yachts and had also run sailing yachts.
Seeing and experiencing a vacuum in the industry around mental health awareness and unchallenged bullying and harassment, Emma sought to find an industry-accessible solution and resource. Having completed a two-day Mental Health First Aid course, Emma found what she believes to be the most progressive resource available for anyone in the maritime industry – the opportunity to educate and empower crew on personal and collective wellbeing. Upskilling during COVID-19 to become an MHFA Instructor and adapting the MHFAider® course for the yachting industry, she co-founded SEAS THE MIND, a global resource and training program for seafarers to tackle, recognise and fortify individuals to understand their own and others’ mental health onboard.
For Emma yachting has been a wonderful career and opportunity, she also knows nothing is perfect and there is always room for improvement and wants to leave yachting even better for the next generation, and that’s what she believes we are doing with SEAS THE MIND.
Charles Watkins
Mental Health Support
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Charles Watkins
Mental Health Support
Born in 1985 in Osnabrück, Germany
Having graduated with a master’s degree (with distinction) in clinical psychology and completing his clinical training at the world-renowned University Medical Center of Princeton, Charles continued to use his passion to inspire positive change and advance the field of psychology in areas new to the psychological approach. Working in his private practice has been complemented by lecturing on various topics around the world. His devotion towards identifying places of need for dealing with stress and depression has led him to the maritime industry. Through the team’s profound research in the maritime industry, Charles has been able to create training videos and safety plans for the crew and on-shore personnel.
Charles has been researching the area of maritime stresses and psychological illnesses to develop preventive measures for the maritime industry. Charles is continuing to find helpful psychological solutions for real life problems on ships and on shore.
Conrad Empson
Managing Director, CrewPass
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Conrad Empson
Managing Director, CrewPass
Conrad Empson started a career in yachting many years ago, and since then has had a starring role on Below Deck and has now launched his own business – CrewPass, an innovative Superyacht crew management software.
Amélie de Franssu
Amélie de Franssu, Senior Associate / Avocate au Barreau de Paris, Stream Advocats & Solicitors
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Amélie de Franssu
Amélie de Franssu, Senior Associate / Avocate au Barreau de Paris, Stream Advocats & Solicitors
Amélie has a particular expertise on all aspects of the yachting industry, especially regarding crewing (employment and social security) both in litigation and advisory, especially in international matters. She joined Stream (previously Ince & Co) in 2015.
Amélie studied law in France, Germany and Canada.
Frédérique Heurtel
Partner & Head of Employment Law Department, Stream Advocats & Solicitors
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Frédérique Heurtel
Partner & Head of Employment Law Department, Stream Advocats & Solicitors
Frédérique is specialised in employment law and advises clients of Stream law, mainly employers, on all their employment law issues. Competent in both national and European laws, her clients are both French and international companies. Frédérique developed an expertise in maritime employment law since she joined Stream in 2017, after advising several shipowners and crew managers on those matters.
Michelle Chance
Employment Partner and Head of London Employment Team, HFW
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Michelle Chance
Employment Partner and Head of London Employment Team, HFW
Michelle Chance is an employment partner and Head of the London Employment Practice. She has over 20 years’ experience advising on complex and sensitive employment matters, which often involve discrimination and where the stakes in terms of monetary value and reputational risk are high.
Michelle’s specific yacht experience includes advising on the impact of sanctions on potential employment claims of unionised crew members; drafting seafarers employment agreements and settlement agreements on the termination of employment of senior crew members; and advising on and updating employment policies and procedures for crew members in the light of an International Human Rights At Sea investigation into claims of bullying and harassment.
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The Westminster Hotel
27 PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS, 06000
The hotel is ideally located by the sea, in the heart of the Promenade des Anglais and a short walk from the city centre and shops and the Casino.
The Westminster Hotel & Spa is one of the first hotels built in Nice and one of the last palaces dating from the Belle Epoque. Completely renovated in 2015, you will be welcomed in a modern and luxurious hotel with 99 rooms, a restaurant and a bar with terraces on the sea, heated and air-conditioned and a 400m² spa with a traditional, a hammam, a sauna, a jacuzzi, a counter-current swimming pool and a fitness room (In addition, reservations required).
The 99 rooms and suites have all been renovated and decorated in a contemporary style, they have a TV with flat screen, minibar, safe, wired broadband internet connection or wifi, tea and coffee facilities and iron.
You can see more information about the hotel and book a bedroom if needed here Hotel Website
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