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BRICs & Water - why yachting is yet to crack emerging markets
Designers Dimitris Hadjidimos and Bill Dixon joined Justin Ratcliffe on stage for a Q&A on the much-lauded 'emerging markets'. With these markets yet to show any real potential, they discussed what need to be done to make yachting appeal to their UHNWIs.
Superyacht innovations put under the microscope
The first afternoon of SuperyachtDESIGN Week gave the audience the opportunity to scrutinise a series of innovations. The viability of AV and glass applications was assessed, and the Vrithink! philosophy was also analysed in a brainstorming session to end the day.
Automotive alternative finishes are the future, say Hickling and Hoar
The first keynote from day two of SuperyachtDESIGN Week saw Awlgrip's Ken Hickling and Wild Group's Greg Hoar assess the potential for using alternative coating types to optimise the unique elements of a superyacht's design.
SuperyachtDESIGN Week: Nurture a creative relationship with owners
Two Q&A sessions, featuring some of the world's most respected design minds, concluded that the processed can be greatly improved by nurturing the creative relationship with the client, and educating them on the wealth of opportunities available to them.
Contractually designers are 'damned if they do and damned if they don't'
John Leonida and Elena Cristofori brainstormed the contractual problems the assembled designers face protecting intellectual property.
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Design today is ‘boring’ challenges SuperyachtDESIGN speaker
Eminent architect and designer, Rabih Hage, opened SuperyachtDESIGN week by urging the yacht designers to make interiors more exciting. The session launches a rich and varied rosta of speakers in design at London's Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour. More
Karpaz Gate marks start of season with event
The event saw around eighty guests enjoy free berthing and entertainment at the marina's new beach club and infinity pool. More
OmniAccess launches network built on iDX 3.2 software
OmniAccess says it is now ready to roll out an enhanced high-bandwidth service for superyachts after tests of its new iDX 3.2 software based satellite communications network reached excellent rates under test. More
MCA confirms MLC will be ratified by deadline
Although MCA ratification, which will bring in line the Red Ensign Group of registers, has been on the cards, it has not yet been confirmed. The MCA has stated now, however, that it will ratify before 20 August. More
IMO proposes overhaul of safety regulations
The IMO Symposium on the Future of Ship Safety has called for a 'wholesale' review of safety regulations of passenger ships. Superyacht industry argue this is a chance for specific regulations to be made for superyachts, with problems in administration and operation caused by inheriting rules for ships. More
This Week in Superyacht Brokerage: Five sales at bottom end
SuperyachtNews.com speaks with Christian Bakewell of Merle Wood & Associates for his view on the current market. More
Sunreef stages ‘Hainan style' Pomorskie Rendez-Vous in Poland
Sunreef and other yachting and luxury brands from Poland took over the waterfront of Gdańsk's Hilton Hotel on 7 June. It was the first in a series of events planned on the Hainan model. More
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Third Posidonia Sea Tourism forum confirmed for May 2015
Following last month's forum organisers have already scheduled the next one. The event attended by upwards of 650 delegates is vital in forming Greece's strategies in sea tourism including in yachting and cruise industries. More
Awlgrip supports inaugural SuperyachtDESIGN Week
Awlgrip will act as the headline sponsor for the inaugural SuperyachtDESIGN Week, taking place between 18 and 20 June at the Chelsea Design Centre. More
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