Superyachts – Safety Through Design
We are fortunate to be involved in an industry where superyacht owners and their designers are free to express themselves in the most extraordinary ways, by building cutting edge, iconic, ocean going masterpieces, the complexity and detail of which is breathtaking. However, one wonders if sufficient attention is given to the human element and occupational […]
“Are Superyacht Helidecks Safe Enough?”
The title of this piece comes from an article posted on Linkedin from Damen who produce a superyacht support vessel. Clearly a piece of marketing, but with some interesting points of view. In this post I put forward my own thoughts on this subject. I certainly think the Damen support vessel has a niche position […]
Private Yacht – Passenger Yacht Code Compliance
The introduction of the Passenger Yacht Code (PYC) by the Red Ensign Group (REG) was a great step forward for the industry: finally removing the 12 passenger limit; aligning the safety and survivability of the yacht with passenger ship regulations; and allowing owners to maximise the potential of their investment. Today there are a number […]
Commercial vs. Private – Yacht Insurance
I enjoyed the various workshops I attended at the Global Superyacht Forum 2015 and the interaction and discussions with my industry colleagues. One particular comment during the (Over) Regulation workshop caused me to reflect upon its implication. A major yacht insurance company made a statement that they saw little difference between the number of claims lodged by ‘private’ […]
Private Yachts Carrying >12 PAX – Clarity Required
Owners, operators, captains and crew working on, ‘pleasure yachts not engaged in trade’ (private) are somewhat fortunate in that they do not to have to comply with much of the maritime legislation in force today, such as SOLAS, MLC, STCW, or even the Large Yacht Code. There are some exceptions to this, such as the Passenger Yacht Code […]
