Category Archives: Luxury Yacht owner

Superyacht culture, moving beyond compliance to Crew Resource Management

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Simon Harvey

Certificates and codes may well cover the legal aspect of yachting (superyacht ownership), but is technical training alone enough to offer assurance of a good safety culture (behavior) or even quality professional service for superyacht owners ? The aim of … Continue reading →

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Superyachts in the Face of Shipping – Exploring Contributions and the Maritime Industry

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Simon Harvey

Rule Making – Choice,  join in the process or only follow the outcome -The headline above and paragraph below comes from a post of the Face of Shipping web site.“Whether or not we like it, STCW along with other standards, minimum or … Continue reading →

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3 Important Points for a Magnificent Relationship with Your Super Yacht

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Simon Harvey

Superyacht owners; before you rush into itinerary mode, calling friends to join you aboard your new Superyacht, you should take note of some tips from past experiences. No, these aren’t tips to get you a better berth in St Tropez … Continue reading →

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34th America’s Cup Ramping up

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Simon Harvey

Exciting opportunities explained today May 18th at the American Super Yacht Forum by Niccolo Porzio Camporotondo, director of the Superyacht program for the 34th America’s Cup Event Authority. The America’s Cup is not just be making it’s way back to … Continue reading →

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Smart Money – First time Super Yacht Owner ?

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Simon Harvey

Popular Super Yacht builders in the Netherlands, Germany, UK and other countries may well be drawing long sighs, as rarely a week goes by without seeing an announcement of a price reduction of a previously owned Super Yacht. These happenings … Continue reading →

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