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Mental Health Awareness Training

As the superyacht industry shifts its focus towards prioritising crew mental health and wellbeing, the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) has developed its Maritime Mental Health Awareness training to address an important knowledge gap.

The topic of mental health and wellbeing has been growing in visibility for some time now, particularly in the Western world. However, the international DNA of the maritime industry – with its varied influences of different cultures, attitudes, and beliefs from across the globe – has left it somewhat behind this curve.

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Mental Health Awareness Training

“There are two certainties in life – the first is death and the second is taxes.” With these words, Alex Chumillas of Tax Marine & Aviation Spain SL, introduced a panel of experts who had gathered at Quaynote`s Opportunities in Superyachts conference to discuss at least one of these certainties.

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Quaynote Newsletter January 2022

When we talk about superyacht sustainability, there`s a tendency to think of engines and diesel fuel, but there`s a lot more to it with design playing a critical role. “Future-proofing means anticipating what’s coming down the road and determining ways to minimize the all too-common `I didn’t see that coming` reaction, and its resulting stress on business,” says Diane Byrne, Owner Megayachtnews.com, who will be moderating the panel discussion at the Superyacht Sustainable Design webinar.

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With the hospitality industries reporting difficulties in finding staff in the post-COVID world, it got us wondering about crew recruitment and retention within the superyacht industry.

Are we attracting and retaining the best people? How important are salary and benefits to crew? And what role do factors like leadership play in improving crew retention?

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Quaynote October Newsletter

Are there any destinations on earth left to discover? The first accurate scientific world map was drawn up in the early 1500s by Diego Ribeiro, a Portuguese cartographer. The Padrón Real, as it came to be known, was the secret master template used for maps kept on all Spanish ships during the 16th century. Now, centuries later, with every nook and cranny of the globe mapped out and apparently accessible to international travellers, it`s easy to believe that there are no hidden treasures left to find.

The good news for the superyacht community, however, is that there are still lesser known, pristine gems that are perfect for exploring by yacht. It takes a bit more effort to reach places where nature is still firmly in charge but the rewards, by all accounts, are unimaginable.

“Most of these locations are once-in-a-lifetime experiences,” explains Henry Cookson, whose company, Cookson Adventures, specializes in exploring the planet’s most remote corners and building tailor-made adventures for superyacht charter clients. “We find new and exhilarating ways for our clients to explore the destination by yacht, so they leave feeling they have had the richest experience possible in each location.”

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Where are the best remote destinations for superyachts? Article