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Joint Effort Results in Important Changes to FLIBS Events Line Up

April 30, 2013

ISS (International Superyacht Society), MIASF (Marine Industry Association of South Florida), Show Management, SeaKeepers and SYBAss (Superyacht Builders Association) are pleased to announce that thanks to their close collaboration and their united effort various date changes for events at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show have been applied.

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2013

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2013

Carlos Vidueira, acting Executive Director of MIASF, the owner of FLIBS, comments, “ISS, SYBAss, MIASF, SeaKeepers and Show Management are working cooperatively on a variety of initiatives for the benefit of our combined members, customers and stakeholders. Today, we are pleased to announce a realignment of key FLIBS events in a manner that better serves the needs of our industry.”

The changes are as follows:

ISS Annual Gala for Design & Leadership

o Now: Wednesday, October 30 from 7:00 pm at the DCOTA (formerly Thursday evening)

SYBAss Florida Sunset Event as part of ‘The Superyacht Experience’

o Now: Thursday, October 31 from 6:00-9:00 pm (formerly Wednesday evening)

SeaKeepers Founders Dinner

o Now: Thursday, October 31 from 7:00-10:00 pm at Lauderdale Yacht Club (formerly Wednesday evening)

Agnès Troublé to be honored with the 2012 SeaKeepers Award at Monaco Yacht Show

August 29, 2012

The International SeaKeepers Society is pleased to recognize a great dedication of Agnès Troublé to the stewardship of the sea during the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show. Well known as agnès b., she has been at the forefront of reshaping environmental advocacy based on sound science through her support of Tara Expeditions.

Agnès b. aboard Tara superyacht - Photo Credit: V. Hilaire/Tara Expeditions

Agnès b. aboard expedition yacht Tara (ex Seastream) - Photo Credit: V. Hilaire/Tara Expeditions

The yacht used by Tara Expeditions for its ocean marine scientific research and advocacy missions was formerly owned by legendary yachtsman Sir Peter Blake (a 2002 SeaKeepers Award recipient). This vessel was then known as sailing yacht SEAMASTER, and is now known as TARA yacht.

In addition to her impressive contributions to the Tara Expeditions, agnès b. has received distinguished awards including the Mont Blanc Foundation, an Arts Patronage Award, the Pasolini prize, the “Ordre du Mérite” medal, was nominated as “Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur” and promoted to Commandeur des Artes et Lettres.

Sailing yacht Tara (ex Seastream) - Image courtesy of Tara Expeditions

The 36m sailing yacht Tara (ex Seastream) - Image courtesy of Tara Expeditions

The International SeaKeepers Society will honor agnès b. with the 2012 SeaKeepers Award for her continued advocacy on behalf of our Oceans during this year’s Monaco Yacht Show.

New Seakeeper gyro to be installed on the 32m motor yacht hull number 29 by Jim Smith Boats

August 08, 2012

Scheduled for her world premiere in 2013, the 32m motor yacht hull number 29 by Jim Smith Boats will boast the largest Seakeeper gyro to date, the newest M26000. The Jim Smith Boats’ hull number 29 superyacht is a splendid, custom, tournement sportfish vessel.

32m Jim Smith superyacht hull number 29 to feature Seakeeper's new M26000 gyro

32m Jim Smith superyacht hull number 29 to feature Seakeeper's new M26000 gyro

As a builder of high-performance yachts, many reaching speeds of 40 knots or more, directional stability was very important to Jim Smith Boats. “Directional stability is very important for high speeds,” said John Vance, Jim Smith Boats president. “Seakeeper’s internal gyro just makes sense. This way there are no parts in the water to reduce the boat’s performance. Seakeeper’s gyro is a unique product and a quality piece of hardware.”

Jim Smith’s luxury 32m sportsfisher Hull #29 features seven staterooms and seven heads. Jim Smith boats have won tournaments throughout the Caribbean and East Coast under all weather conditions.

“Seakeeper is excited to have the opportunity to work with a world-class custom builder like Jim Smith Boats. Our gyros are the perfect addition to a vessel of this type,” said John Kermet, Seakeeper‘s VP of sales, marketing and service. “The most discerning sport fish owners can now realize the best in absolute performance, while minimizing frustrating zero and low-speed boat roll.”

Seakeeper is the world leader in active gyro stabilizer technology for the leisure yacht and commercial marine industries. Seakeeper’s gyros virtually eliminate zero and low speed boat roll, working at anchor and underway. They don’t require through-hull cutting and eliminate the need for drag producing  appendages. Small and lightweight, they offer flexible installation options while consuming minimal power.

SeaKeepers to Present Scientific Panel aboard 220’ Motor Yacht Golden Shadow in Miami

February 11, 2011

The International SeaKeepers Society is pleased to announce its festivities for the upcoming Miami International Boat Show including feting Khaled bin Sultan, celebrating Living Oceans Foundation’s Global Reef Expedition and presenting a Scientific Panel.

Members include Dr. Roni Avissar, Dean, RSMAS, University of Miami; Bill Read, Director, the National Hurricane Center; Dr. Richard Dodge, Dean, NOVA School of Ocean Science; CAPT Phil Renaud, Executive Director, Living Oceans Foundation; Dr. Andrew Bruckner, Chief Scientist, Living Oceans Foundation; and representatives of the National Coral Reef Institute.

Immediately following the scientific discussion, the panelists will be joined by others from the business and yachting community for a fundraising reception aboard Golden Shadow. Guests will have the opportunity to tour this unique research yacht and view first-hand the diver’s decompression chamber, the amphibious sea plane lift and the yacht’s scientific equipment, which includes a SeaKeeper 1000™.

Motor yacht Golden Shadow - Credit Golden Shadow

Motor yacht Golden Shadow - Credit Golden Shadow

SeaKeepers honoree, H.R.H. General Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation, promotes scientific exploration and surveys the world’s coral reefs. HRH’s yacht fleet, which includes the M/Y Golden Shadow (which employs a SeaKeeper 1000), are set to embark on a four-year Global Reef Expedition.   For more information, visit www.livingoceansfoundation.org.

As the Golden Shadow travels the world’s oceans, SeaKeepers will record valuable oceanographic and atmospheric data for the scientific community through the ship’s SeaKeepers 1000. “Golden Shadow is a vital part of SeaKeepers’s data collection fleet,” said Dean Klevan, president and CEO of SeaKeepers. “The greatest way to protect the sea, and ourselves, is by providing the best possible information to scientists and resource managers.”

When: Friday, 18 February 2011, 6:00-10:00 PM. Press Conference at 5:00 PM

Where: M/Y Golden Shadow, Epic Marina & Epic Residence 54th Floor Penthouse, 270 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami

What: SeaKeepers and the Living Oceans Foundation will lead a scientific panel discussion on the marine and atmospheric data Golden Shadow will gather on its global reef expedition.  SeaKeepers will also honor the Foundation at the subsequent fundraising reception co-hosted by Yachts International.

Tickets: VIP Private Journey (6:00 PM), $250. Journey Around Our Oceans (7:00 PM), $125