TOPICS
The Maritime Labour Convention and its effect on yacht design
Written under the auspices of the International Maritime Organisation, the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC 2006) will impose new regulations governing crew areas aboard commercially registered yachts of above 500GT. The MLC 2006 will enter into force one year after 30 countries with a minimum of 33% of the world tonnage have ratified it and this is forecast to be in December 2011. There was no consultation with the international industry that designs and builds superyachts in respect of its contents during the drafting process and last minute negotiations to mitigate the Conventions effects on yacht design are currently underway. This topic will discuss how this situation came about, explain the requirements of the Convention, and discuss its implications in respect of future superyacht design.
What Owners want – Facilities for Modern Yachts
Twenty years ago most yacht owners were satisfied with smallish deck areas, two saloons and six cabins, but the modern owner wants much more from his yacht. Deck spaces are becoming larger, more sophisticated, and designed with specific functions in mind while balconies, gymnasiums, cinemas, and beach clubs all feature regularly on an owner’s wish list. This topic will see leading designers presenting their thoughts on the needs of the future and how these might impact on yacht design.
Extreme Toys – Floatplanes, Helicopters and Submarines
The ability for a yacht to accept a helicopter is an eminently desirable feature that gives an owner added flexibility while expanding his horizons. Today’s strict regulations governing the operation of helicopters aboard commercial yachts have made the use of this resource extremely difficult. An alternative route to the same end might, however, be achieved with an amphibious seaplane. This topic will discuss the capabilities of modern seaplanes and set out some design parameters for necessary on-board support facilities.
Successful collaboration in design, delivering the owner’s dream
The huge effort involved in the design of ultra large yachts will often require multiple agencies to be involved in their design. This topic discusses the challenges and rewards of design partnerships and collaborations amongst multiple design studios when designing and building such vessels.
We are developing and expanding on the current list of topics and would be delighted to hear from you with any pertinent issues you would like us to explore during this, the third Superyacht Design Symposium.
Please contact the Chairman, Roger Lean-Vercoe with your suggestions
Roger Lean-Vercoe
Chairman of the Superyacht Design Symposium
Tel: +44 (0) 1752 881435
Email: roger.lean-vercoe@boatinternationalmedia.com
Please note that the programme and speakers are subject to change.
Click here to view the topics discussed at the 2009 Symposium
