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American superyacht industry get together to discuss the state of the market

May 03, 2013

May 14th in Nevada will see the key players of the American superyacht industry meet to talk about the current state of the market.

Todd Beechey

Todd Beechey

The American Superyacht Forum has proved a hotbed of industry activity in previous years and this year, it’s set to do so again. A major talking point of the forum will be ongoing positive momentum as the industry continues to regain an even keel and maintain its balance in the wake of the GFC.

One of the key factors to that balance is opening up new avenues of revenue for the industry. Todd Beechey, president of OceanScape Yachts, will sit on a panel at the Forum which will discuss how to do that.

“The industry often has a slanted focus toward the UHNWI. To us, there is a big market that’s being forgotten about. The people who can and do take beautiful vacations each year, and who can afford to take those vacations onboard a yacht, but have not yet been reached by the industry.”

One of the things Beechey thinks needs to change, for this market to become a realistic option, is an earning model that benefits everyone in the industry, not just those involved in the very biggest of yachts. When every thing from the broker’s fee, to the crew’s tips is based on percentage, what incentive is there for industry members to focus on developing the smaller end of the market? And that’s exactly where he believes industry growth will be driven from – the bottom, up.

“Does a four person crew on a $100,000 a week charter yacht work harder than a four person crew on a $50,000? Perhaps not. So why should they earn so much more in tips?”  Asks Beechey.

So how does the industry draw in this new market and start driving that smaller end, high volume growth? It’s a topic that Beechey is passionate about and one which he’ll discuss in depth at the Forum. A new form of marketing is one – working through new channels to find a different customer base – and making the industry a little more approachable, more accessible and less intimidating to the new customer is another. Ways of implementing both of which will be discussed at the forum.

Todd Beechey would welcome discussions on this topic and invites anyone interested to contact him prior to, or at the forum to talk about this new demographic to the superyacht industry.

American Superyacht Forum 2013: Programme and Speakers

April 19, 2013

With less than one month to go until this year’s American Superyacht Forum, the programme has been finalised and the speakers have signed on to show their support for reinvigorating the American market. The event will take place in Las Vegas, on May 14, 2013.

American Superyacht Forum 2013 to take place in Las Vegas

American Superyacht Forum 2013 to take place in Las Vegas

Opening the Forum this year will be Shipyard CEOs, Presidents and Directors discussing the lack of movement in the American market in Session One’s “Plotting a New Course for Yachting”. Using the session as a platform to air their grievances, voice their concerns and share their plans for getting America excited about yachting again, our panelists will offer a critical and inspirational start to the Forum.

Speakers for this powerful session include Billy Smith III of Trinity Yachts, James Fwu of Horizon Group, Carlos Vidueira from Rybovich, Jeffery Ferguson of Ocean Alexander USA, Todd Roberts of Marine Group Boat Works, and Guillaume Roche from Sunrise Yachts. This mixed panelwill be able to provide insight from both those within the US market, and those acting as outsiders as to what America can do better.

Luiz De Basto of De Basto Designs

Luiz De Basto of De Basto Designs

In Session Five’s “Report from the Front Lines”, Captains and Project Managers will be given the opportunity to offer candid opinions on doing business with the USA. Following the great success of the Superyacht Captains’ Forum earlier this month in Viareggio, Captains shared strong opinions on why they choose not to or choose to do business with Italy. This session aims to achieve the same outcome with Captains discussing their current opinions of America. Captain David Clarke of mega yacht Laurel, Mike Hein of motor yacht Mea Culpa, and Teddy Garsva of M/Y Freddy have already signed on to speak up about what needs to change for the future.

Closing Day One of the Forum this year are a selection of innovative and pioneering designers to share their views on why the American design world is lagging so far behind the rest of the world. Luiz De Basto of De Basto Designs, Bill Blount of Donald L. Blount & Associates, and Greg Marshall of Gregory C. Marshall Naval Architect Ltd. will take to the stage for Session Six’s “The Future of Design & Technology in America”.

Bill Blount of Donald L. Blount & Associates

Bill Blount of Donald L. Blount & Associates

With reports from the USSA, ISS, and a session on drawing in new blood in for the future, day one offers back to back powerful sessions to wake up America and make plans to change the future. Day two will see delegates taking morecontrol in the sessions they sit in on, which speakers they want to hear from, and what topics are most important to them with a choice of different breakout rooms available.

Lloyd’s Register’s survey for CODECASA 51 Yacht at Rybovich supervised by Codecasa Shipyards

April 17, 2013

Florida-based Rybovich Shipyard has been recently hosting some highly qualified technicians, headed by the Technical Manager of Codecasa Shipyards, supervising the works required for the five-years Lloyd’s Register’s survey aboard a CODECASA 51 yacht, delivered in 2008.

Codecasa 51 Yacht EMELINA - Image Courtesy of Codecasa Shipyards

Codecasa 51 Yacht EMELINA - Image Courtesy of Codecasa Shipyards

Codecasa Shipyards technicians’ presence in West Palm Beach, expressly requested by the Yacht Captain, falls within the Codecasa Service, the new after sales department that Codecasa Shipyards put at their Clients’ disposal and that over the last 12 months has been successfully welcomed by Yacht Owners, Captains and Crews of Vessels built by Codecasa or not.

The latter, in fact, have chosen and are still choosing Codecasa Service to carry out the works required by the Classification Societies, for ordinary and extraordinary maintenance, to make adjustments or improvements and make the Yacht more suitable to their demands, for technical advices and assessments or even just for the supply of original spare parts, always knowing they can count on the exclusive know-how and the reliability that have made Codecasa Shipyards famous and appreciated worldwide.

With their Service Department and the precious support and expertise of their historical sub-contractors, Codecasa Shipyards follow up the whole life cycle of the Yacht, far beyond the Contact warranty, at their premises in Viareggio as well as in any other part of the world, directing the Client towards a correct and long lasting use of the purchased product and guaranteeing all works done, because owning a Yacht must be nothing but a pleasure for the Owner and his Guests.

Rybovich welcomes Feadship Yacht VENUS

February 07, 2013

Last month saw the voluminous 78-metre Venus yacht embark on her maiden voyage. Launched by the leading Dutch builder Feadship in October 2012, luxury motor yacht Venus (Project Aqua) is said to be currently docked at Rybovich yard in West Palm Beach, Florida.

78 m Feadship superyacht VENUS - Photo Courtesy of OneMoreThing.nl

78 m Feadship superyacht VENUS - Photo Courtesy of OneMoreThing.nl

Named after the Roman goddess, the highly innovative 78 m Feadship superyacht Venus represents the 87th largest yacht in the world. She has been designed by acclaimed Philippe Starck for the late Steve Jobs and features naval architecture by De Voogt Naval Architects.

MTB Superyachts 2013, June 5 – 8

January 28, 2013

To be held in a fabulous Croatian yacht charter destination – Dubrovnik, the ‘Meet the Buyer’ (MTB) Superyachts will run from June 5 to 8. Presented for the first time by Copland Events Ltd in Malta last year, the event represents a networking forum, providing one-to-one business appointments between Technical Purchasing Managers and Suppliers from the Superyacht market.

MTB

MTB Superyachts has already attracted over 50 Buyers from worldwide. Copland Events are delighted to add Azimut Benetti, Camper & Nicholsons and Ferretti to the list for the first time.

Azimut|Benetti and Rybovich confirm attendance!

In 2011, the Azimut|Benetti Group were ranked #1 in the top 20 custom builders Global Order Book with 75 projects! For seven consecutive years they have been named the world’s leading builders of custom Superyachts over 24 meters in length.

The Azimut|Benetti Group will be among other leading Italian Superyacht Builders such as Ferretti Group, Cbi-Navi – FIPA Group and Tankoa Yachts.

The world class Refit yard Rybovich have also confirmed that their Supply Chain Manager will be in attendance at this year’s MTB Superyachts Forum. Rybovich have completed a staggering 377 projects over the past 18 months; including refit for the likes of Lurssen, Feadship and Heesen.

Rybovich introduced a new Floating Dry Dock in September 2012 in order to offer comprehensive solutions for larger Superyachts. The 57.5 meter Trinity charter yacht Mi Sueno was the first Superyacht hauled onto the 3000 ton Floating Dry Dock this year.

With 16 nationalities represented and over 50 worldwide Buyers already confirmed to attend – MTB Superyachts should not be missed!

Garlington designed McMullen and Wing sportfish motor yacht JARUCO refitted by Rybovich

January 15, 2013

Owned by a busy executive, motor yacht Jaruco is a ten year old Garlington 78 vessel, that has recently undergone a major refit at Rybovich. The owner of McMullen and Wing built Jaruco yacht wanted a state of the art sport fishing vessel, comfortable for fishing tournaments as well as for carrying his family through the Caribbean. And he wanted it quickly.

Garlington 78 sportfish motor yacht Jaruco refitted by Rybovich

Garlington 78 sportfish motor yacht Jaruco refitted by Rybovich

By working with Rybovich the luxury yacht Jaruco was virtually recreated and delivered in under four months. During this time, the Garlington designed Jaruco yacht with LOA of slightly over 80 feet was radically transformed.

At Rybovich, motor yacht Jaruco underwent an exhaustive refit including a complete refinish and paint of hull, superstructure, foredeck, fly bridge and cockpit with complete aluminum cleaning, polishing and treatment.

The mechanical refit included an exhaustive engine maintenance, rebuild of exhaust systems, replacement of all hoses and pumps, replacement of both generators, complete electrical rewiring with replacement of all electrical panels, replacement and repositioning of batteries, switches and fuel cleaning system; installation of new day head holding tank, two new AC chillers, seven new air handlers with UV air purification systems and a new ducting system.

McMullen and Wing built Jaruco yacht - Interior

McMullen and Wing built Jaruco yacht - Interior

Further mechanical additions included three new Seakeeper gyro stabilizers with an acrylic floor for see through monitors. The interior upgrade consisted of virtually all new soft goods as well as all overhead, wall and floor coverings, including a new teak and holly wood floor for the salon bar area, galley, staircase, and stateroom corridors.

New Release Marine custom barstools to match the refinished counters and interior were also integrated. A new lighting system (halogen to LED conversion) and remote controlled window treatments were installed throughout the yacht as was substantially all new appliances, including dishwasher, icemaker, 5 flat screen televisions, a new sound system, and a comprehensive integrated Crestron IPad driven AV system.

For electronics, a complete replacement to a state of the art four monitor Garmin system with new SAT communication system, chirp sonar, open array radar, FLIR system, chart plotter and hydraulically actuated outriggers was performed. No detail was overlooked on the refit, down to an icemaker, hidden sink with ice bucket, and a mechanically actuated teak bar all residing on the fly bridge opposite the dinette for the post fish regalia.

Newly refitted Jaruco yacht fitted with three new Seakeeper gyro stabilizers

Newly refitted Jaruco yacht fitted with three new Seakeeper gyro stabilizers

Add in a refinished Murray fighting chair with a new interchangeable dinette table, a new 17’ diesel jet tender with chocks that convert to a day bed, an underwater portable camera with Wi-Fi connected to the AV system, and cabinetry rework too numerous to detail and the personal flavor of the refit becomes obvious.

In the owner’s words, “Given the massive coordination and skilled manpower required to complete this in four months I didn’t think it would happen. Not only was it complete in time for my vacation, the quality of work was beyond reproach.”

Blohm + Voss Repair – new member of the ICOMIA Superyacht Refit Group

December 13, 2012

The prestigious German luxury yacht manufacturer, Blohm + Voss, joined the ICOMIA Superyacht Refit Group as its ninth member on Monday, December 10.

ICOMIA-Superyacht-Refit-Group

The International Council of Marine Industry Associations’ (ICOMIA) Superyacht Refit Group represents quality refit, repair and maintenance yards. Working towards maintaining and improving global superyacht quality, the Refit Group follows professional working standards and specified environmental practices.

Situated in the port of Hamburg, the northern hub of European shipping routes, Blohm + Voss Repair has a workforce of approximately 450 skilled employees, the power to facilitate large and complex projects and a customised and compact service for all kind of yachts.

With covered floating docks, ship life extension programmes and DOCKMASTERS1, (high-pressure robotic waterjets which strip off marine fouling and paint), Blohm + Voss Repair operates some of the most sophisticated ship maintenance equipment in the world – and its motto is, “we repair anything that floats”.

ICOMIA (the International Council of Marine Industry Associations) has been the focal point of the global recreational marine industry since 1967. In liaison with its members across the world, ICOMIA presents a strong and united voice in representing the industry’s best interests when dealing with international authorities and major organisations.

All ICOMIA Superyacht Refit Group members have to conform to a unique Code of Practice, which brings certainty to refits and eases the owner’s concerns on how their yacht’s refit will be managed and the quality that will be achieved. In addition to the Code of Practice, the Refit Group offers its clients a standard framework contract that has been developed by prominent international marine lawyers and factsheets such as ‘A client’s guide to good refit governance’ – The Code of Practice, Refit Contract and factsheets are available to download from the Refit Group website.

ICOMIA Superyacht Refit Group members consist of Amico & Co, Astilleros de Mallorca, Compositeworks, International Technic Marine, Marina Barcelona 92, Monaco Marine, Pinmar, Rybovich and Blohm + Voss Repair.

Refit of the 49m Feadship charter yacht MYSORAH (ex Major Wager) at Rybovich

December 11, 2012

The Florida-based superyacht refit company Rybovich is presently working on the refit of the 49m charter yacht Mysorah (ex Major Wager). Launched by the prominent Dutch builder Feadship in 1988, the splendid motor yacht Mysorah was designed by De Voogt Naval Architects, in partnership with Glade Johnson.

Rybovich working on the Mysorah superyacht's aft deck modification

Rybovich working on the Mysorah superyacht's aft deck modification

Refit of the 49m Feadship luxury yacht Mysorah (ex Major Wager) at Rybovich includes:
- Aft main deck extension and modification
- Exterior refinishing of the hull & superstructure
- Hull repairs
- Piping systems modifications and repairs
- Complete interior refit of all overhead panels, cabinetry, and – fixtures
- Electrical system modifications and repairs
- Drivetrain maintenance & repair / generator and main engine repower

Luxury motor yacht Mysorah - Aft deck primer

Luxury motor yacht Mysorah - Aft deck primer

Feadship superyacht Mysorah (ex Major Wager) - Aft deck fairing

Feadship superyacht Mysorah (ex Major Wager) - Aft deck fairing

Rybovich working on the refit of the 52m Oceanco motor yacht SUNRISE

December 11, 2012

The outstanding 52-metre superyacht Sunrise is currently undergoing a refit at the Florida-based refit company Rybovich that has recently acquired a new 3000 ton Floating Dry Dock. Sunrise superyacht was launched by the respected Dutch builder Oceanco in 2000.

52m Oceanco superyacht Sunrise on Dry Dock at Rybovich

52m Oceanco superyacht Sunrise on Dry Dock at Rybovich

A total number of 12 guests can be comfortably accommodated aboard the Oceanco superyacht Sunrise. There is also accommodation for the vessel’s professional crew of 13.

Underwater coatings application on bulbous bow of the Sunrise yacht

Underwater coatings application on bulbous bow of the Sunrise yacht

Twin efficient MTU diesel engines can propel the breathtaking 52m luxury yacht Sunrise to the top speed of 16 knots and a comfortable cruising speed of 14 knots.

Rybovich drivetrain inspection of the Oceanco Sunrise superyacht

Rybovich drivetrain inspection of the Oceanco Sunrise superyacht

Trinity charter yacht MI SUENO – first superyacht hauled out by Rybovich on floating dry dock

November 20, 2012

Rybovich has successfully hauled out the beautiful 57-metre Trinity charter yacht Mi Sueno on its recently acquired 3000 ton Floating Dry Dock. The haul was executed in the Port of Palm Beach, conveniently situated across the inlet, where Mi Sueno superyacht will undertake routine maintenance work.

57m Trinity superyacht Mi Sueno at Rybovich

57m Trinity superyacht Mi Sueno at Rybovich

Captain Glynn Smith, a lifetime yachting professional with a history of servicing various yachts at Rybovich, was excited to learn that his schedule coincided with the prospect of being at the helm of the first Superyacht hauled on the new dry dock. “Rybovich achieved a flawless lift that seemed so routine as if they had been doing it for many years. This is a great step forward for the Superyacht service industry in South Florida,” said Captain Glynn.

Rybovich President, Wayne Huizenga Jr. was equally as excited. “The haul out of superyacht Mi Sueno on our new floating dry dock ushers in a new era of opportunity for Rybovich and the marine industry of South Florida. We feel very blessed to be at the center of this transformational event,” he said.

Rybovich introduced the new floating dry dock in September 2012 as a means to offer comprehensive solutions to the larger superyachts that previously could only be serviced in the water. Rybovich believes that the ability to haul out Superyachts will ultimately attract a growing number of yachts to the United States. “The response to the news of a floating dry dock was overwhelmingly positive and new service inquiries were almost immediate,” said Rybovich Vice President of Business Development, Francois van Well.

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