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Global Superyacht Forum
15-17 November 2010
RAI, Amsterdam

Where the superyacht industry's most important decision makers meet to discuss better ways of building the business.

The Global Superyacht Forum is the industry's longest serving and most professional conference for the world of large yachts. The event will follow the format of the successful 2009 programme and provide a unique opportunity to network, listen to influential speakers, participate in key discussions and enjoy our social programme.

Read the transcripts from last years event to get a flavour of the insightful and knowledgeable discussion from our panels of senior management in the industry. Click here to go to the transcripts page (select GSF on the left hand side of the page).

If you did not attend the 2009 event please contact georgina@theyachtreport.com to gain access to the transcripts.

Register your place now and for only €950 for three days or €400 a day be part of the leading forum in the superyacht industry

The Global Superyacht Forum will be in association with METS, Marine Equipment Trade Show, the largest show of its kind.

"Definitely the best platform for our market with the right mix of industry people."
Marco Struik, Struik & Hamerslag Yacht Interiors

"Very Professional, very influential contacts and informative debates."
Stephane Marcelli, Atlantic Refit Centre

"A unique and valuable convergence of superyacht experiences, ideas and knowledge."
Eric Goldring, Goldring & Goldring

For Sales and sponsorship enquiries please contact
Andy Howell on 0044 207 801 1047 or e-mail andy@theyachtreport.com

For event enquiries please contact
Georgina Lucey on 0044 207 801 1015 or e-mail georgina@theyachtreport.com

DAY 1 - Monday 15 November

09:00 – 10:00                 Coffee and registration

10:00 – 11:30               Keynote 1 - M/Y Big Fish
This year’s forum will open with an exclusive look at the 45 metre Big Fish recently delivered by McMullen & Wing. This truly innovative yacht will be undertaking her maiden voyage in June this year – which covers the first ever polar circumnavigation, beginning in Tahiti and continuing to the Antarctic, then to the Amazon, then to the Caribbean, Northern Europe, ending with the first luxury yacht transit of the Northeast Passage over Russia. We hope to have live feed from the yacht, which - if all goes to plan - will be nearing Patagonia!
Richard Beattie - M/Y Big Fish

11:30 – 12:00                 Coffee

12:00 – 13:00               Paper 2 - State of the world's wealth
Here a panel of respected experts in the understanding of UHNWI’s and their spending patterns will give a snap shot into the state of the world’s wealth and what we can expect in the next 18 months. Are we out of the credit crisis and how will superyacht owners change their expectations of the industry and the ways in which they spend their money?
Tine A. Willumsen - Above & Beyond

13:00 – 14:30                 Lunch

14:30 – 16:00               Paper 3 - Aviation
There is no denying that there are parallels between the superyacht industry and the private aviation industry with comparable construction programmes and obviously similar consumers. In this session we hear from a senior representative from this world enabling us to better understand it, and hopefully learn applicable lessons for our own industry.

16:00 – 16:30                 Tea

16:30 – 18:00               Paper 4 - Valuations
With the issue of unqualified and inexperienced individuals undertaking valuations, and the knock on effects’ influence on the entire superyacht industry this session will look at the problem, and possible solutions that certain companies are now proposing. Is there a watertight formula for yacht valuations, and why are we as an industry years behind others in this particular field.
Barry Gilmour - Royale Oceanic Ltd
Andrew Williams - Williams Yacht Services

18:00 - 20:00              Welcome reception and drinks

DAY 2 - Tuesday 16 November

09:00 – 10:00                 Coffee and registration

10:00 – 11:30               Paper 5 - ILO MLC 2006
This session will give an update on the progress of the International Labour Organisation’s Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, and will explore the impact that we, as an industry, can expect from its implementation. What is the latest information available and how will it fit into the framework of the superyacht industry.
Captain Rodney Hatch - M/Y Turquoise
Chris van Hooren - Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss)

11:30 – 12:00                 Coffee

12:00 – 13:00               Paper 6 - Technical presentation

13:00 – 14:30                 Lunch

14:30 – 16:00               Paper 7 - Project management
Managing a ship project of any size and for any function requires accurate and effective tools, coupled with experience and expertise in order to deliver on time and within budget. Experts from the commercial shipping industry will present the ways that they undertake and manage these processes enabling the audience to learn from a comparable industry.

16:00 – 16:30                 Tea

16:30 – 18:00               Paper 8 - 13-36 passenger code
Following on from the session last years Global Superyacht Forum where we were given preliminary information on the upcoming 13-36 passenger code this session will pick up where we left off and will be the first outing as it were, of the new code which will have been finalised by this time. Not only will delegates be provided with information on the code itself, but also details on how it will affect their business as well as the operation and classification of gigayachts.

18:00 -                         Delegate dinner at Jamie Oliver's Fifteen restaurant.

DAY 3 - Wednesday 17 November

09:00 – 10:00                 Coffee and registration

10:00 – 11:30               Paper 9 - VAT & Harmonisation
With contradicting regulations confusing owners and the differences between EU member States interpretations’ of the laws causing costly mistakes this session will examine the problem of VAT & Harmonisation. Citing recent case studies which have highlighted the flaws in the system as well as giving general technical and political information, this session aims to outline proposed solutions, through those working within the system.
Lorenzo Pollicardo - Federagenti Yacht

11:30 – 12:00                 Coffee

12:00 – 13:00               Paper 10 - Technical paper - Communications
A panel of technical experts will discuss latest systems and solutions in the world of communications and satellite systems. What is the technology and what are the benefits and pitfalls that owners and operators can expect from the available systems.

13:00 – 14:30                 Lunch

14:30 – 16:00               Paper 11 - Technical paper - Coatings
With so many new manufacturers and applicators entering the industry this session will call on the experience of members of the SYBAss coatings working group. The subject of applying paint is always a hot topic so this session will allow experienced shipyard representatives to discuss what real steps are being taken to make this happen and how this group is steering future development in this field.
Alessandro Gallifuoco - Benetti
Tom de Vries - The De Vries Group

16:00 – 16:30                 Tea

16:30 – 18:00               Paper 12 - Owners
A panel of experienced yacht owners will present to the audience their perspectives and opinions on our industry, their ownership experience and what they see as the pros and cons of being an owner of a superyacht. Giving delegates invaluable feedback and insight into the minds of our end user, topics such as transparency, crew and chartering will be covered.

18:00 - 20:00                 Global Superyacht Party

Programme and times subject to change.

For programme enquiries please contact:
Thea Cheney on +44 20 7801 1025 thea@superyachtevents.com

Amsterdam RAI

The 2010 Global Superyacht Forum will once again be held at the Amsterdam RAI. The event will be run in conjunction once again, with the Marine Equipment Trade Show and Superyacht Pavilion.

Amsterdam RAI
  Europaplein 22 
NL 1078 GZ
  Amsterdam
   T: +31 (0) 20 549 12 12
  F: +31 (0) 20 646 44 69
www.rai.nl

The SuperYacht Pavilion (SYP) is the only truly international business-to-business exhibition for companies providing products and services for the large luxury yacht industry, set within the environment of METS - the world’s number one marine equipment trade show.

This year's trade-only SYP- and its exclusive service centred Refit Boulevard - will be a must attend event for any professional actively involved in the refurbishment and maintenance of large luxury yachts.

SURNAME	FIRSTNAME	COMPANY
Redmayne	Martin H	Chairman - Editor in Chief, The Yacht Report Group
Beattie	Richard	Owner, M/Y Big Fish
Gallifuoco	Alessandro	Quality Manager, Benetti
Gilmour	Barry	Chairman & Chief Executive, Royale Oceanic Ltd
Hatch	Captain Rodney	M/Y Turquoise
Leonida	John	Partner, Clyde & Co LLP
Miller	Paul	Director of Underwriting, Underwriting Risk Services Ltd
Pollicardo	Lorenzo	Technical Assistant, The Italian Federation of Yacht Agents
van Hooren	Chris	Technical & Environmental Director, Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss)

16 Aug 2010 - New speakers at the Global Superyacht Forum -
The Superyachtevents team is thrilled to announce the addition of some key industry players to the speaker line up at the Global Superyacht Forum, 15-17 November 2010.

Barry Gilmour, Chairman & Chief Executive, Royale Oceanic Ltd and Andy Williams, Owner, Williams Yacht Services will be addressing the issue of valuations - the problems, the future and what possible solutions they are proposing. What effect will these have on the industry and is there a watertight formula?

Alessandro Gallifuoco, Quality Manager, Benetti will be joining the technical paper focusing on coatings – as a member of the SYBAss coatings working group he will be discussing what steps are being taken to steer the future developments in this field.

Captain Rodney Hatch, M/Y Turquoise will be giving the human rights aspect of the ILO MLC 2006, giving an update on the progress and the impact that we, as an industry, can expect from its implementation.

Lorenzo Pollicardo, Technical Assistant, The Italian Federation of Yacht Agents will be discussing the problem of VAT & Harmonisation, including recent case studies which have highlighted the flaws in the system as well as giving general technical and political information.

For the full programme please click here, and remember if you register before 1 September you will receive 10% discount on the normal delegate cost! Enter or quote code GSFoffer to take advantage of this special offer

To Register
Click Here
Tel: +44 207 924 4004 and ask to speak to Andy Howell
Email Andy

21 Jul 2010 - First keynote speaker announced for the Global Superyacht Forum! -

We are thrilled to welcome Richard Beattie, owner of the 45 metre M/Y Big Fish, recently delivered by McMullen & Wing, as our keynote speaker at this year's Global Superyacht Forum.

Presenting the yacht, the business plan behind it, and his position as a superyacht owner, Beattie will take to the stage on the first day of the event, Monday 15 November when the yacht is en route to Patagonia, on her round-the-world Polar Circumnavigation maiden voyage.

Richard Beattie is a British-born Australian with permanent residence in Hong Kong. Big Fish is his second large yacht. Beattie, who has also chartered frequently, is the owner of The Continuity Company (TCC), a global marketing and retail incentive company with offices in 14 countries. Married and the father of a 10-year-old son, Beattie is an avid diver and explorer who prefers yachting in remote areas of the world, particularly in the Pacific, where Big Fish will be based after her maiden polar circumnavigation voyage, which will include personal and charter use in both Antarctica in Jan/Feb of 2011, and the first-ever yacht transit of the Northeast Passage in Aug/Sept of 2011.

Richard Beattie, owner, M/Y Big Fish

Beattie is also concerned about his yacht's impact on the people and places it visits. He is a member of the International SeaKeepers Society, and has funded Cruise4Change, a charity run by the Big Fish crew to provide medical and educational materials to remote communities visited on Big Fish's voyages.

This keynote session promises to be dynamic, informative and offer all delegates insight into a truly unique business plan, owner and yacht.

Register your place today and become part of the industry’s most powerful industry focused event.

16 Jul 2010 - Latest News from the Global Superyacht Forum 2010 -

Intelligent Thinking, Incredible Networking & Interactive Debate...where you can influence the most important issues facing your industry today.

Since our last message, which announced the core focus of the Global Superyacht Forum, we can bring you an update on some of the key highlights of the programme, which promises to deliver a dynamic and powerful mix of key topics and valuable discussion;

M/Y Big Fish - The Yacht Owner and the Business Plan
Comparable Industries - aviation, construction and commercial shipping - what can we learn from how they do business?
State of the World's Wealth - who is making money and what are they spending it on?
Yacht Valuations and Information Transparency - what do our clients need and who can deliver ?
MLC 2006 and 13 - 36 Passenger Code - updates, announcements - how will this legislation affect your business?
Future Focus - Technical Presentations - cutting edge technologies and engineering developments.
Yacht Owner Panel - following on from last year's candid exchange, a new panel of experienced owners will share their opinions, their needs and their frustrations, looking at how can we improve the ownership experience for them?

Watch highlights of the Global Superyacht Forum 2009

Do you want to stay in touch with the most important issues facing the industry today?
Do you want to meet with like minded individuals and expand your business network?
Do you want to understand and contribute to rebuilding the business for the future?

...then make sure you register your place for the Global Superyacht Forum 2010.

How to Register

Visit: www.superyachtevents.com/gsf
Tel: +442079244004 and ask to speak to Andy Howell
Email: Andy Howell - andy@superyachtevents.com

27 Apr 2010 - Global Superyacht Forum 2010 Latest News -

The 16th Global Superyacht Forum (15 – 17 November 2010, Amsterdam) which takes place in association with METS/Superyacht Pavilion is the most valuable, powerful and educational conference in the superyacht industry. For three days over 350 superyacht professionals will fly in from all four corners of the globe to discuss and debate the most important issues facing the industry today.

The core Focus for the 2010 Programme will be:

·      Ownership Issues – Service, Support and After Sales
·      Designer Issues – Cosmetics versus Building Logics
·      Captains Issues – Who’s Qualified to Manage the New Build ?
·      Shipyard Issues – Profit, Production and Performance
·      Management Issues - Value Added versus Cost Analysis
·      Financial Issues – Lending, Leasing and Liquidity
·      Technical Issues – Efficiency versus Environmental
·      Fiscal Issues – Flag Harmonisation and Tax Incentive

The value of attending the Global Superyacht Forum 2010:

·       Interactive Debate on the most important topics today that you can influence.
·       Incredible Networking opportunities with 350 + superyacht professionals geared to developing new business
·       Intelligent Thinking from the industry’s leading experts and figureheads

Register before 1 September and receive 10% discount on the normal delegate cost
Cost to attend is only €400.00 (Only €360.00 before 1 September 2010) per day or €950.00 (Only €855.00 before 1 September 2010) for all 3 days. Enter or quote code GSFoffer to take advantage of this special offer

To Register
Click Here
Tel: +44 207 924 4004 and ask to speak to Andy Howell
Email: Andy