DAY 1 - MONDAY 26 OCTOBER 2009

08:30 - 09:30

Registration
Coffee and continental breakfast

09:30 - 09:35

Welcome address
Tony Harris and Roger Lean-Vercoe

Session 1

Upgrading to Green Design

09:35 - 09:45

How far to go?
The benefits of a green marina to the international yachting community
David V. Johnson, owner of M/Y Resolute

09:45 - 10:05

An Update on fuel cells
Power output, fuel storage and availability - now and in the future
Moritz Krijgsman, Alewijnse

10:05 - 10:20

Upgrading existing yachts
A builder's view - stages of complexity/cost benefit?
Toby Allies, Pendennis Shipyard

10:20 - 10:40

The RINA Green Plus explained
The rating system and its elements
Paolo Moretti, RINA

10:40 - 10:55

Project Awareness A state of the art green design by Azure Naval Architects
Gavin Higgins, Derektor Shipyards

10:55 - 11:15

Questions and Discussion

11:15 - 11:40

Coffee and networking

Session 2

Yachts of the Future - Efficient, Economical & Seaworthy: Which Hull Form is Best?

11:40 - 12:00

The case for the slender monohull
Nigel Irens, Nigel Irens Design

12:00 - 12:20

The case for the multihull
Marc Van Peteghem, Van Peteghem Lauriot Prévost Yacht Design

12:20 - 12:40

The case for SWATH
Dr Klaas Spethmann, Abeking & Rasmussen

12:40 - 12:55

An owner chooses
Henk Koster, owner of M/Y Grace

12:55 - 13:15

Questions and discussion

13:15 - 14:30

Lunch and networking

Session 3

Build Pricing and Resale Values - Now and in the Future

14:30 - 14:45

An owner's view and his questions
Hani Jabsheh, owner of M/Y Hana

14:45 - 15:30

The panel's response
Banker - Lisa Verbit, Bank of America Private Wealth Management Broker - Alex Braden, Yachting Partners International
Surveyor - Donald M. Patton, Patton Marine

15:30 - 15:50

Questions and discussion

Session 4

Resale or Refit

15:50 - 16:00

An essential guide for owners
Alberto Amico and Rocco Finocchiaro, Amico & Co.

16:00 - 16:25

Tea and networking

Session 5

Daring to Customise Yacht Design

16:25 - 16:45

An owner's view
Raffaele Costa, owner of MY Sea Force One

16:45 - 17:05

A designer's view
Andrew Winch, Andrew Winch Designs

17:05 - 17:15

Closing comments led by Chihuly Studio

17:15 - 17:30

Questions and discussion

18:00 - 19:30

Cocktail reception at Rouge Tomate

20:00 - 23:00

Dinner at Rouge Tomate

DAY 2 - TUESDAY 27 OCTOBER 2009

08:30 - 09:00

Registration
Coffee and continental breakfast

Session 6

Safety in Yacht Design

09:00 - 09:15

A case study on innovation and questions on operational standards
Ed Dubois, Dubois Naval Architects

09:15 - 09:30

Questions and discussion

Session 7

Anti-Piracy - Actions and Designs

09:30 - 09:45

An owner airs his views
Joe Vittoria, owner of S/Y Mirabella V

09:45 - 10:05

The threat, counteractions and recommended responses<
Paul Cook, International Superyacht Management

10:05 - 10:25

Design for protection
How design can improve owner and crew security
Phillip Cable, MAST

10:25 - 10:45

Questions and discussion

10:45 - 11:15

Coffee and networking

Session 8

Yachts and Helicopters - Ensuring Safety

11:15 - 11:35

Helicopter operations on yachts
Bob Hubble, Helios Maritime Aviation

11:35 - 11:55

The rules and practicalities
Kev Mathieson, Helidecks Training Solutions

11:55 - 12:10

A designer's solution
Ken Freivokh, Ken Freivokh Design

12:10 - 12:30

Questions and discussion

Session 9

Smart Design - Flying the Oceans in the Falcon Submarine

12:30 - 13:00

Developing the craft
Video and photographic presentation on the ultimate exploration device for yachts
Graham Hawkes, Hawkes Ocean Technologies

13:00 - 13:15

Questions and discussion

13:15 - 13:30

Closing presentation
Tony Harris and Roger Lean-Vercoe

13:30 - 14:30

Lunch and networking

*Please note that this programme is subject to change