Programme timings are to be confirmed, subject discussions will be as follows:
1. Minimising Risk in Advanced Technology Projects
Yacht building projects embracing advanced technology can be prone to delay and potentially costly failure. Tom Perkins explains the methods used to minimise this risk during the design and construction of Maltese Falcon's rig.
2. The Introduction of High Efficiency into Superyacht Construction
Despite the magnificent products that emerge from superyacht builders, most industrial manufacturers might consider the processes involved in custom yacht construction to be those of a 'cottage industry'. Wim Koersvelt explains his views on how owners and builders might benefit from modern design and production methods.
3. Achieving Yacht Quality for Large Yacht Projects in Commercial or Self-Established Shipyards
Currently, demand for large yachts is at an all-time high and established shipyards are generally not able to accept orders for new build superyachts for several years. An alternative is to take the build to a commercial or military yard or set up one's own yard but this raises issues of quality control. Ron Holland shares his experience in this field.
4. Building Perfection - Attaining High Reliability from Launch
New superyachts invariably experience teething problems that have to be put right after delivery, taking the yacht out of use. Michael Bradfield explains how, by careful management, such problems were almost eliminated, both in his recently delivered motor yacht and his current new build sailing yacht project.
5. The Ultimate Charter Yacht - Building Profit into the Equation
It is the dream of every owner who charters his yacht to make a profit, or at least to cover his running costs. Few succeed in this. An owner highly experienced in this subject makes some recommendations for success.
6. Minimising the Environmental Impact of Large Yachts
Thus far, the yachting industry has made few concessions to environmental issues, numbering only small successes in areas such as catalysed generators and improved sewage treatment systems. An owner dedicated to this cause explains the innovations that he has introduced to his own yacht and talks of future possibilities.
7. The Construction of Large Composite Structures
Yachts built from composite materials are steadily increasing in size due to advances in materials and structural engineering. Michael Eaglen of one of the world's leading composite engineers High Modulus, predicts the future while Jay Miner of Delta Marine - a yard specialising in the construction of large custom-built composite yachts - will talk about the practical issues facing builders.
8. Building the Perfect World Explorer - Power and Sail
Many owners build their yachts with a view to long-range cruising. Jan-Eric Osterlund (Sail) and an owner of a motor yacht who have roamed the world expound their views on vital design attributes that should be, but are often not, incorporated in such vessels.
9. The future - A briefing on issues that will have significant impact on the superyacht industry.
The worlds leading experts will look into the future of fuel cells, diesel engines, communications and materials, all vital topics to the design of superyachts.
Programme and speakers are subject to change.
