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Moonen 124 motor yacht Northlander wins ISS best power award

November 02, 2010

Moonen Shipyards is delighted to announce that the Moonen 124 Northlander has won the category Best Power 24-40 m at the ISS (International Superyacht Society) 2010 Design & Leadership Awards. The award was immediately placed prominently on display onboard the yacht, which is on display at the Fort Lauderdale boat show. 

Moonen 124 superyacht Northlander wins ISS best power award

Moonen 124 superyacht Northlander wins ISS best power award

Moonen 124 yacht Northlander - Credit Moonen Yachts

Moonen 124 yacht Northlander - Credit Moonen Yachts

“It is a wonderful tribute to the quality of the Moonen craftsmen and the ingenuity of the design and engineering teams that Northlander has won this prestigious award,” says Emile Bilterijst, Managing Director of Moonen Shipyards. “As one of the largest vessels we have launched to date, the Moonen 124 incorporates all the decades of know-how at our yard. It also confirms our belief that this is one of the best motor-yachts of her size available on the market today.

Recognised as a benchmark for superlative achievement, the awards were presented on 28 October at the 20th Anniversary of ISS’s Awards Gala in Fort Lauderdale. Motor yacht Northlander  had made her first Atlantic crossing to take part in FLIBS, and her captain Peter Davey reported that the first Moonen 124 handled the very challenging seas and weather conditions exceptionally well.

Moonen Shipyards Yacht Northlander - Credit Moonen Shipyard

Moonen Shipyards Yacht Northlander - Credit Moonen Shipyard

Moonen 124 Northlander Aft - Credit Moonen

Moonen 124 Northlander Aft - Credit Moonen

Styled by René van der Velden, Northlander has a gracefully balanced bow and stern, eye-catching fashion plates and a low superstructure profile. She offers the comfort, elegance and class of a 38-metre superyacht, while still retaining the intimate details that set Moonen Yachts  apart. Naval architect Stolk Marimecs was responsible for the smooth lines below the waterline, which ensure both comfort at sea and low fuel consumption levels.

Superyacht NORTHLANDER Main Salon

Superyacht NORTHLANDER Main Salon

Moonen motor yacht Northlander’s interior was designed by Art-Line and makes full use of her significant volume. With countless features attractive to owners, guests, captains and crew, the Moonen 124 is ideal for charter and private use.

The yard is currently building an even larger yacht for a repeat owner: The first Moonen 133, complete with her own submarine, is scheduled for delivery in 2012.

International Superyacht Society (ISS) Announce Design & Leadership Award Winners

October 29, 2010

ISS (International Superyacht Society) is pleased to announce winners of the 2010 Design & Leadership Awards. Representing superlative achievement, the awards were presented last night at the 20th Anniversary of ISS’s Awards Gala in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Highlights of the festivities and photography of the evening’s highlights will be made available within two weeks.

Sailing Yacht Kokomo - Photo Credit Chris Lewis

Sailing Yacht Kokomo - Photo Credit Chris Lewis

ISS Design & Leadership Award Winners

DESIGN AWARDS

 
Best Sail 24-40m
Sail yacht Chrisco

Best Sail 40m+
Sailing Yacht Kokomo

Best Power 24-40m
Motor yacht Northlander

Best Power 40-65m
Super yacht Elandess

Best Power 65m+
Megayacht Sunrays

Best Interior—Power or Sail
Yacht Chrisco

Sailing yacht Chrisco Photo Credit Nicolas Claris

Sailing yacht Chrisco Photo Credit Nicolas Claris

Motor Yacht ELANDESS – Image courtesy of Heesen Shipyards

Motor Yacht ELANDESS – Image courtesy of Heesen Shipyards

AWARDS OF DISTINCTION & LEADERSHIP AWARD

 
Excellence in Innovation
Sailing Yacht Soliloquy, Callender Designs

Business of the Year
Corporation of Trinity House, Professional Yachtsman Bursary Scheme

Distinguished Crew Award
Captain David Hill

Leadership Award
Bill Langan, Langan Design Associates, Inc.

Moonen Shipyards Yacht Northlander

Moonen Shipyards Yacht Northlander

 About International Superyacht Society
The International Superyacht Society is the sole organization serving and representing the large yacht industry worldwide. Society members are individuals and companies who have been recognized for their leadership and dedication to raising the standards of design construction, maintenance, repair and operation of large yachts.

Founded in 1989, the Society is a not-for-profit organization and relies wholly on membership dues, the support of corporate sponsors, revenues from special events, and other donations. An elected Board of Directors guides the Society’s activities.

Education Programs are conducted internationally and include open forums such as symposia, informal gatherings and round-tables. It is a Society priority to foster dialogue among Society members and others in the large yacht segment of the marine industry, leading to the strengthening and growth of the business interests of Society members and the industry as a whole.

Superyacht SUNRAYS in the Mediterranean – Photo by Yacht Photographer Giovanni Romero as taken in Gibraltar

Superyacht SUNRAYS in the Mediterranean – Photo by Yacht Photographer Giovanni Romero as taken in Gibraltar

Superyacht Kokomo wins ISS award for best sailing yacht over 40m

October 29, 2010

Alloy Yachts is proud and pleased to announce that the 58.4m Superyacht Kokomo has just won the ISS Award for Best Sailing Yacht 40m+ at the 20th ISS Design Awards in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Sailing Yacht Kokomo - Photo Credit Chris Lewis

Sailing Yacht Kokomo - Photo Credit Chris Lewis

Special mention and congratulations to Lang and Sue Walker, Dubois Naval Architects, Peter Wilson of MCM, Redman Whiteley Dixon, and all the team at Alloy Yachts.

Sailing yacht KOKOMO III was completed in 2010 and created a new record as the largest sailing yacht to be built and launched to date by Alloy Yachts or any other New Zealand superyacht boat builder. S/Y KOKOMO is certainly one of the most significant luxury sailing yachts in the world proven by her recent win of the ISS Award for Best Sailing Yacht 40m+.

Sailing Yacht Kokomo - Photo Credit Chris Lewis and Alloy Yachts

Sailing Yacht Kokomo - Photo Credit Chris Lewis and Alloy Yachts

 Sailing yacht Kokomo Key Specifications:

LOA 58.4m (191.6ft)
LWL 51.5m (169.5ft)
Beam 10.9m (35.8ft)
Draft (keel raised) 4.9m (16.1ft)
Displacement 450 tonnes
Sails Doyle Sails
Sail Area 1914m²
Mast and Boom Southern Spars, Carbon fibre, in-boom furling
Furlers Reckmann
Winches Alloy Yachts captive reel and vertical
Main Engines 2 x Caterpillar diesel C18 ‘D’ rated 872hp
Gear Boxes 2 x ZF 2300 reversing gearbox @ 4.44:1
Propellers 2 x Hundested variable pitch
Bow thrusters American Bow Thruster TRAC II 28”ø 150hp (hydraulic)
Generators 2 X 69kw Caterpillar C4.4 69kw
Fuel
Water
BUILDER Alloy Yachts
DESIGNER Dubois Naval Architects
INTERIOR DESIGN Redman, Whiteley, Dixon
OWNERS REPRESENTATIVE Peter Wilson, MCM
CLASSIFICATION Lloyds X100 A1 SSC Yacht
Mono G6 MCH

ISS to present Antarctica at next Annual Meeting

September 29, 2010

ISS (International Superyacht Society) is pleased to announce that ISS Member, Last Border Marine Consulting & Logistic Services, will be presenting Antarctica: The Next Cruising Destination with a Side Trip to Patagonia at the Society’s Annual Membership Meeting & Breakfast on Wednesday, 27 October 2010 from 8:00-10:00 am in the Grande View Room at the Bahia Mar, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Antarctica

The event is sponsored by Marsh, the perpetual ISS Silver Supporter of the event (as well as a Silver Supporter of ISS’s 2010 Miami event). The Annual Meeting is open to ISS membership, the industry and media. As part of its business meeting, ISS members will have the opportunity to vote for candidates for the 2011 Board of Directors. Immediately following brief business synopses, all attendees will benefit from Last Border’s immense knowledge of cruising Antarctica.

The participants will have a chance to learn more about:
The White Continent and its Features
Private Expeditions to Antarctica
Planning, Itineraries, Environmental Impact Assessment and Permits
Navigation: Weather, Ice, Mooring sites and Landings
Patagonia as Pre-Antarctic Destination
Ushuaia: the Last Port of Call before Heading South

Callender Designs win the 2010 ISS Excellence in Innovation Award

September 28, 2010

The Design Director of UK based Callender Designs, Alastair Callender was announced as the winner of the Excellence in Innovation Award category during the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show. The award is part of the prestigious Award of Distinction and was voted by the Board of Directors of the International Superyacht Society (ISS).

Alastair Callender receiving the Award for Excellence in Innovation - © Copyright 2009 Alastair Callender

Alastair Callender said, “This Excellence in Innovation award is a real honour to receive: to have my name and design work recognised in this way is tremendous. I am looking forward to an exciting career in the yacht design industry.”

The Monaco Yacht Club was a fitting venue to announce Alastair as the winner of this category. It was here – one year ago – the 190 foot Soliloquy eco-design concept, was displayed during the 2009 Monaco Yacht Show week.

“Innovation is essential to future business and the development of the industry as a whole.
I hope by coupling beautiful aesthetics with a novel, sustainable design approach, the Green Agenda will also be supported through the work that we do as designers.”

Alastair‟s career has been going from strength-to-strength, after receiving numerous international accolades over the last 12 months, including winning the esteemed Condé Nast International Innovation and Design Award in May 2010, for Sustainable Design.

“It is a wonderful award from the ISS, especially in the knowledge that my design work was voted for by professionals within the superyacht industry.”

All recipients of the ISS Awards of Distinction will be presented their awards during the ISS International Awards for Design & Leadership Gala, held on the opening night of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in October 2010.

Although the multi-award winning Soliloquy superyacht remains a concept at present, the Callender Designs studio are positive that this super-green superyacht, with technology supplied by Solar Sailor Ltd; or other recent yacht design enquires, will soon be taken through further development, and into reality.

STIDD Systems aboard of Yacht Sycara IV and yacht Miss Lisa

September 16, 2010

Cutting-edge seating from leading ergonomic marine seating producer  STIDD Systems add comfort and style to Miss Lisa yacht and Sycara IV super yacht, finalists for International Superyacht Society (ISS) 2010 International Design Awards. The annual awards, based on peer review, celebrate the very finest in superyacht design, architecture, engineering and interiors.

Motor Yacht Miss Lisa

28-meter (92 feet) super yacht Miss Lisa from Citadel Yachts is a finalist for an ISS award in the “Best Power” category for superyachts from 24 to 40 meters and 46-meter (151 feet). The Super Yacht Sycara IV from the Burger Boat Company is a finalist in the “Best Power” category for superyachts from 40 to 60 meters.

Offering superb comfort, quality and style, STIDD ergonomic marine seats are the brand of choice of leading naval architects, designers and builders for the pilothouse, salon, and flybridge. The unique and innovative features of STIDD seats are made possible by advanced design, proprietary engineering, a perfectionist’s attention to detail, fit and finish and state of the art manufacturing methods.

STIDD seating provides anatomically correct, comfortable positioning and passive restraint for the functional marine environment. Strong, lightweight, corrosion-proof materials are integrated with easy to operate, multifunction adjustments and dynamic yet conservative appearance make STIDD seats the leading brand in their class and highest- rated in customer satisfaction.

Super Yacht SYCARA IV finalist for the International Superyacht Society Design Awards

September 10, 2010

Burger Boat Company is very proud to announce, that their Fantail Motor Yacht SYCARA IV has been chosen as a finalist for the 2010 International Superyacht Society Design Awards in the Power Boat 40m – 65m category.

Burger Boat Sycara IV MotorYacht

 

The 151 foot long (46m) large aluminium vessel was constructed by Burger Boat Company and designed by Bruce King. Sycara  IV yacht was launched in 2009 and  features accommodation for eight guests in four beautiful cabins, who are taken care of by a crew of six. Her interior was conceived by Ken Freivokh Design in collaboration with Burger Design Team. She is powered by two Caterpillar diesel engines enabling her to reach a top speed of 15 knots.

Each year the International Superyacht Society recognizes yacht owners, builders, designers, interior designers, naval architects and stylists at its annual awards gala. This year’s awards ceremony will be held Thursday October 28, 2010 during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Design Award selections are made by the individual members of the society who evaluate many deserving yachts in each of five categories. Voting is by peers active in the yachting industry, therefore being selected as a finalist is a rich compliment.

The International Superyacht Society is the sole organization serving and representing the large yacht industry worldwide. Society members are individuals and companies who have been recognized for their leadership and dedication to raising the standards of design construction, maintenance, repair and operation of large yachts.
Burger Boat Company designs and builds custom yachts, in aluminum and/or steel, ranging in sizes to 200′ (60m). Since 1863 Burger has been recognized internationally for design, quality construction, seaworthiness, reliability and is the most respected custom yacht builder in America.

Finalists for the 2010 International Design Awards

September 09, 2010

ISS (International Superyacht Society) today releases its lists of finalists for the 2010 International Design Awards. For 20 years, ISS’s Design Awards—based entirely on peer review—has celebrated the very finest naval architecture, design, interiors, engineering and builds the large yacht industry presents annually.

Each year, nominees are submitted to ISS by the large yacht industry’s leading builders, designers and stewards. The categories are as follows:

Power: (3) awards for size categories 24m-40m, 40m-65m, 65m+

Sail: (2) awards for size categories 24m-40m, 40m+

Interior Design: (1) award for power or sail

Vibrant Curiosity super yacht

The individual selection of five finalists in each award grouping results from the privilege to vote that ISS membership affords. A distinguished and impartial group of judges then weighs the qualifications of each yacht with the winning yachts announced at ISS’s annual International Design Awards Gala, this year on Thursday, 28 October from 7:00 P.M. at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort, Fort Lauderdale.

ISS also recognizes achievement in the business and service of superyachts. During the Gala, ISS Awards of Distinction—Business(Person) of the Year and Innovation Awards as well as the Leadership Award and Distinguished Crew Award—are presented.

The ISS Business (Person) of the Year is awarded to those demonstrating excellence in their area of superyacht expertise within the previous year; nominations come from both the industry and the ISS board with the board making the finalist selections. Previous honourees have included Frans Heesen, Heesen Yachts and John Dane, Trinity Yachts.

Superyacht SUNRAYS in the Mediterranean – Photo by Yacht Photographer Giovanni Romero as taken in Gibraltar

Open to every aspect of the industry—from crew training to technological advances to environmental stewardship—the Excellence in Innovation award is given to an individual or business that has demonstrated innovation in their endeavours. Nominations come from the industry and ISS board members vote to determine finalists. In 2009 and 2008 respectively, Carlisle and Finch and Agrimond were awarded the Excellence in Innovation honour.

ISS’s Leadership Award recognizes an individual or business whose distinctive work and commitment to the industry has contributed—over a substantial period of time—to the sustainable growth of the superyacht community worldwide. Nominations and selection for The Leadership Award are made by those who have received the award in previous years with the previous year’s winner presiding; this year, the chairmanship honour goes to Tony Hambrook, Alloy Yachts.

The Distinguished Crew Award is presented in years when the DCA award judges are presented with a nomination that represents the essence of the award (nominations are sought industry-wide). Specifically, these honours are designed to recognize yacht crew whose distinguished acts of service best exemplify the standards to which professional yacht crew aspire.

ISS’s Business (Person) of the Year and Innovation of the Year winners will also be honoured at the Meeting of the Associations in Monaco on Wednesday, 22 September 2010.

ISS would like to acknowledge the invaluable, and continuing, support of its gala event sponsors—Robb Report, Show Management, The Yacht Report Group, Westrec Marinas and Wright Maritime Group.

NORTHLANDER motor yacht

FINALISTS “BEST POWER” 24m to 40m

86′ DOMINO motor yacht

LOA: 26.3m /86′
Builder: Riva Yachts
Designer:  Officina Italiana Design
Int. Designer:  Officina Italiana Design/Riva Style & Décor
Naval Architect: Advanced Yacht Technology
Stylist: Officina Italiana Design/Riva Style & Décor

Evil Zana motor yacht

LOA: 39.9m / 131′
Builder: Sunseeker International Ltd
Designer: Sunseeker Design
Int. Designer: Sunseeker Design/Design Unlimited
Naval Architect: Sunseeker Design
Stylist: Sunseeker Design

Motor Yacht Go

LOA:  39m/128′
Builder: Feadship / Koninklijke De Vries
Designer: De Voogt NA
Int. Designer: FPA Architects, The Netherlands
Naval Architect: De Voogt NA
Stylist: De Voogt NA

Motor yacht TRIDENT

Motor Yacht Miss Lisa

LOA:  28m /92′
Builder: Citadel Yachts
Designer: Citadel Yachts
Int. Designer:  Joseph Artese Design
Naval Architect: Dennis Alls
Stylist: Citadel Yachts

Moonen 124 Northlander MY

LOA:  38.1m / 125′
Builder: Moonen Shipyards
Designer: René van der Velden
Int. Designer:  Art-Line Interiors
Naval Architect: Stolk Marimees
Stylist: René van der Velden

FINALISTS “BEST POWER” 40m to 65m

Arkley MY

LOA:  59.9m / 196′
Builder: Luerssen Yachts
Designer: Espen Oeino
Int. Designer:  Mark Berryman
Naval Architect: Luerssen Yachts
Stylist: Espen Oeino

Motor Yacht ELANDESS - Image courtesy of Heesen Shipyards

Motor Yacht Elandess

LOA:  60m / 196′
Builder: Abeking & Rasmussen
Designer: Abeking & Rasmussen
Int. Designer:  Bannenberg & Rowell Design
Naval Architect: Abeking & Rasmussen
Stylist: Donald Starkey Designs

Hurricane Run MY

LOA: 53.4m / 175′
Builder: Feadship / Koninklijke De Vries
Designer: De Voogt NA
Int. Designer: Terence Disdale Design
Naval Architect: De Voogt Na
Stylist: De Voogt Na

Motor Yacht Katya

LOA:  46m / 151′
Builder:  Delta Marine
Designer: Delta Design Group
Int. Designer:  Jean Claude Canestrelli/Delta Design Group
Naval Architect: Delta Design Group
Stylist: Delta Design Group

Sycara IV yacht

LOA:  46.1m / 151′

Motor yacht ARKLEY

Builder: Burger Boat Company
Designer: Burger Design Team / Ken Freivokh
Int. Designer:  Burger Design Team / Ken Freivokh
Naval Architect: Burger Boat Company
Stylist: Burger Design Team / Ken Freivokh

FINALISTS – “BEST POWER” 65m+

Nero Yacht

LOA: 90m / 295′
Builder:  Corsair Yachts Ltd
Designer:  Neil Taylor
Int. Designer:  Neil Taylor
Naval Architect:  IMT Marine Consultants
Stylist:  Neil Taylor

Super Yacht Radiant

LOA: 110m /360′
Builder:  Luerssen Yachts
Designer:  Tim Heywood
Int. Designer:  Terence Disdale Design / Yabu / Pushelberg
Naval Architect:  Luerssen Yachts
Stylist: Tim Heywood

Super Yacht Sunrays

LOA: 85.4 m / 280′

Sailing the yacht Thalima

Builder:  Oceanco
Designer:  Bjorn Johansson Design
Int. Designer:  Terence Disdale Design
Naval Architect:  Oceanco
Stylist: Bjorn Johansson Design

Trident yacht

LOA:  65.2m / 214′
Builder:  Feadship / Royal Van Lent
Designer:  De Voogt NA / Donald Starkey Designs
Int. Designer:  Donald Starkey Designs
Naval Architect:   De Voogt NA
Stylist: De Voogt NA

Super Yacht Vibrant Curiosity

LOA: 85.4m / 280′
Builder:  Oceanco
Designer:  Nuvolari & Lenard
Int. Designer:  Nuvolari & Lenard
Naval Architect:  Oceanco / Azure
Stylist: Nuvolari & Lenard

FINALISTS – ” BEST SAIL” 24m to 40m

Bliss super yacht

Sailing Yacht BLISS

LOA:  36,8m/120’
Builder:  Yachting Developments
Designer:  Dubois NA
Int. Designer:       Design Unlimited
Naval Architect:  Dubois NA
Stylist: Dubois NA

Chrisco SY

LOA: 30,48m/100’
Builder:  CNB
Designer:  Luca Brenta Yacht Design
Int. Designer:  Wetzels Brown Partners
Naval Architect:  Luca Brenta Yacht Desgin
Stylist: Luca Brenta Yacht Design

Sailing Yacht Cinderella IV

LOA:  39m/128′
Builder:  Vitters Shipyard BV
Designer:  Tripp Design NA
Int. Designer:  Donald Starkey Designs
Naval Architect:   Tripp Design NA
Stylist:  Donald Starkey Designs

Charter Yacht Nostromo

LOA: 28.9m / 98′
Builder:  Pendennis
Designer:  Dubois NA
Int. Designer:  Redman Whiteley Dixon / Pendennis
Naval Architect:  Dubois NA
Stylist:  Dubois NA

Thalima sailing yacht

LOA: 33.6m / 109′

Sailing Yacht Kokomo

Builder:  Southern Wind Shipyard
Designer:   Nauta Design
Int. Designer:  Nauta Design
Naval Architect:  Farr Yacht Design
Stylist:  Nauta Design

FINALISTS – “BEST SAIL” 40M +

Athos Yacht

LOA:  62m / 203′
Builder:  Holland Jachtbouw
Designer:  Hock Design NA
Int. Designer:  Hock Design NA
Naval Architect:  Hock Design NA
Stylist: Hock Design NA

Sailing yacht Hanuman

LOA:  42m / 138′
Builder:  Royal Huisman
Designer:
Int. Designer:  Pieter Beeldsnijder
Naval Architect:  Dijkstra & Partners NA
Stylist:

Sailing Yacht Kokomo

LOA:  58.4m / 191’6”
Builder:  Alloy Yachts
Designer:  Dubois NA
Int. Designer:  Redman Whiteley Dixon
Naval Architect:  Dubois NA
Stylist: Dubois NA

Riela sailing yacht

LOA:  55.9m /191’6”
Builder:   Perini Navi
Designer:  Perini Navi
Int. Designer:  Rémi Tessier
Naval Architect: Perini Navi / Ron Holland
Stylist: Perini Navi

Yacht Salperton IV

LOA:  45.1m / 148′
Builder:  Fitzroy Yachts
Designer:  Dubois NA
Int. Designer:  Adam Lay Studio
Naval Architect:  Dubois NA
Stylist:  Dubois NA

ISS & PYA – Meeting of the Associations Monaco Yacht Show 2010

August 13, 2010

Mainstay Event of the Monaco Yacht Show Bolstered by Superlative Sponsorship

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA and Antibes, France: The International Superyacht Society (ISS) and Professional Yachtsmen’s Association (PYA) are pleased to announce that they are co-hosting one of the must do events during the Monaca Yacht Show, the Meeting of the Associations, again being held at the prestigious Yacht Club de Monaco on Wednesday 22 September 2010 from 17.00-20.00 hrs.

International Superyacht Society ISS Logo

International Superyacht Society ISS Logo

The event, now in its fourth year, is one of the Monaco Yacht Show’s greatest opportunities to network and to enjoy food and wine in a most breathtaking environment. Made possible entirely by the staunch support of PYA and ISS Sponsors, this year’s supporters include some of the most recognizable brands in the large yacht industry: BlackStar, DuPont, Global Marine Communications (GMC) and Viking Recruitment.

In a challenging economic climate, organizations like ISS and PYA rely on the unwavering commitment of companies like these whose support enables the associations to create dynamic networking functions which are more critical than ever to the success of the large yacht industry.

“A few years ago, you might have got by without needing to attend mixers but now forging meaningful business to business relationships is perhaps the jewel in the marketing crown,” says Andrew Schofield, PYA’s President. “The willingness of BlackStar, DuPont, GMC and Viking to provide funding so that we can host our colleagues at a venue like the Yacht Club de Monaco is a testimony to their understanding of the way our industry works,” he continues.

Over the years, the Meeting of the Associations has also featured an International Wine Tasting which is also supported fully by sponsorship. Representing French, Italian and New World wines respectively, PYA and ISS welcome back Froggy Gourmet, SO.SE.MA and Shore Solutions as returning and committed supporters of the event.

About International Superyacht Society (ISS)
The International Superyacht Society is the sole organization serving and representing the large yacht industry worldwide. Society members are individuals and companies who have been recognized for their leadership and dedication to raising the standards of design construction, maintenance, repair and operation of large yachts.
 
Founded in 1989, the Society is a not-for-profit organization and relies wholly on membership dues, the support of corporate sponsors, revenues from special events, and other donations. An elected Board of Directors guides the Society’s activities.

Education Programs are conducted internationally and include open forums such as symposia, informal gatherings and round-tables. It is a Society priority to foster dialogue among Society members and others in the large yacht segment of the marine industry, leading to the strengthening and growth of the business interests of Society members and the industry as a whole.

About Professional Yachtsmen’s Association (PYA)
The Professional Yachtsmen’s Association was formed in 1991 and is now the largest representative body of crew working in the private yachting industry. PYA represents 45 nationalities working on yachts world-wide. The rapidly growing membership reflects the interest and concern of today’s yachtsmen and women of keeping abreast of current developments and regulations in the yachting industry. It is a non-profit making association which, since its formation, has sought to develop recognised professional status through qualifications and standards of training for yachting personnel. The recognition of professional qualifications for yacht crew has been achieved through working with flag states to develop this.

PYA encourages the achievement of proficiency through certification, training and practical experience and also assists those who would like to start a career in yachting.  Each crew member of today’s yacht is a professional and as a member of the PYA is recognised as such both by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and other influential bodies. People who join the PYA have a voice, representation and are part of the future of the industry.

International Superyacht Society (ISS) Partners with Asia Superyacht Conference (ASC)

July 19, 2010

International Superyacht Society (ISS) Alliance Created for Mutual Benefit and to Recognize Potential in Emerging Market

The International Superyacht Society (ISS) is pleased to announce its partnership with Informa Yacht Group’s Asia Superyacht Conference (ASC) slated for 12-14 October 2010 at ONEº15 Marina Club in Singapore. Now in its second year, ASC will focus on superyacht design and construction, superyacht ownership and sales strategies in Asia as well as discussing Asia as a truly world-class cruising and chartering destination.
    

International Superyacht Society Logo

“In 2009, then ISS President, Lance Cushion, both attended and presented at the Conference. For 2010, he brought the idea of a partnership between ISS and the conference and its organizers, IYG, before ISS’s executive leadership. We unanimously and wholeheartedly endorse the undertaking and are proud to be a partner in the endeavour,” says Bob Saxon, current ISS President.
    
The inaugural event included 150 superyachting professionals from 30 countries; initiatives presented and discussed resulted in a number of significant developments in the Asian superyachting industry. Based largely on the excellence of presentations and the ability to network closely with one’s peers, the 2010 conference will build on the successes realized during the past year.

The partnership between ASC and ISS—through which ISS is presented as an Accredited Association—is one of mutual respect with benefits developed for ISS members and conventioneers. In addition to communications efforts to maximize the importance of the conference, ISS is also able to offer its members a 5% discount on the Delegate and Workshop fees. Members interested in attending and realizing this discount should contact Amy Halsted, ISS Executive Director at seagourmet@toad.net or 540.784.4561.

ISS continues to forge alliances with the world’s superyachting associations, organizations, companies, captains and individuals. As the leading voice of the large yacht industry, it is an ISS priority to build a close system of allegiances for the good of the industry worldwide.

About International Superyacht Society
The International Superyacht Society is the sole organization serving and representing the large yacht industry worldwide. Society members are individuals and companies who have been recognized for their leadership and dedication to raising the standards of design construction, maintenance, repair and operation of large yachts.

Founded in 1989, the Society is a not-for-profit organization and relies wholly on membership dues, the support of corporate sponsors, revenues from special events, and other donations. An elected Board of Directors guides the Society’s activities.

Education Programs are conducted internationally and include open forums such as symposia, informal gatherings and round-tables. It is a Society priority to foster dialogue among Society members and others in the large yacht segment of the marine industry, leading to the strengthening and growth of the business interests of Society members and the industry as a whole.

About Asia Superyacht Conference
The Asia Superyacht Conference (ASC)—held in October in Singapore—provides market intelligence, extensive collaboration opportunities and features a comprehensive programme of conference topics and special activities with the goals of development of the superyacht industry in Asia and enhancing the Asia-Pacific region as the world’s finest emerging cruising destination.

ASC attracts the world’s leading superyacht owners, captains, builders, yacht brokers, charter brokers, marinas, service companies, designers, refit and repair yards, consultants, financiers and lawyers, government and regulatory officials and the tourism industry.  All meet, network, discuss and debate issues key to the Asia yachting industry.

Critical information covers superyacht sales, market entry strategies, construction, refit and repair, charter management, operation and booking, marina development, finance, insurance and risk management issues and a country-by-country focus throughout the Asian region.

ASC is organized by the Informa Yacht Group in collaboration with the Superyacht Singapore Association and is being held from 14-16 October at ONEº15 Marina Club in Singapore.

About Informa Yacht Group
The Informa Yacht Group (IYG) is part of Informa Plc, and encompasses all of the events owned by the company in the marine leisure sector. Informa is one of the world’s leading providers of information and knowledge via a wide range of media, and is also the largest publicly owned organiser of exhibitions and conferences, with some 10,000 events held annually in 46 countries worldwide.
IYG is the world’s leading organiser of Business-to-Business yachting events and offers a unique marketing platform, through a global portfolio of exhibitions, conferences, regattas and other properties, to clients interested in reaching the luxury yachting and lifestyle sectors.

IYG portfolio of events:
• The Monaco Yacht Show
• The Abu Dhabi Yacht Show
• The Singapore Yacht Show
• The Superyacht Cup, Palma & Antigua
• The Superyacht Cup Special Edition, Cowes 2012
• The Phuket International Boat Show
• The World Yacht Racing Forum
• The Yacht Racing Design & Technology Symposium
• International Superyacht Coatings Conference
• Asia Superyacht Conference
• ICOMIA World Marinas Conference

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