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GO GREAT BRITAIN Facts, figures and statistics THE ROYAL WAVE Britannia was launched from the John Brown & Company shipyard in Clydebank, Scotland, on 16 April, 1953. For over 44 years the Royal Yacht served the Royal Family, travelling more than a million nautical miles to become one of the most famous ships in the world. To Her Majesty The Queen, Britannia provided the perfect royal residence for glittering state visits, official receptions, royal honeymoons and relaxing family holidays. For Great Britain, she was a majestic symbol of the Commonwealth and a proud ambassador generating billions of pounds in trade deals. For the Royal Family and 220 dedicated crew of Royal Yachtsmen, she was home. Today, Britannia is a five-star visitor attraction and exclusive evening events venue in Edinburgh.

Length 126m Beam 17m Draft 4.6m

Tonnage 5749GT Range 2400 nm

SEAL OF APPROVAL UK superyacht industry turnover in 2018 – 8.9%increase on previous 12 months

Native to the UK, Grey Seals are found mainly along exposed rocky northern and western coasts. Grey seals were the first mammals to be protected by modern legislation – the Grey Seals Protection Act of 1914

The number of people in full time employment in UK superyact industry NORTHERNMOST POINT Out Stack, Shetland 60°51”N 0°52”W EASTERNMOST POINT Lowestoft Ness, Suffolk 52°29”N 1°46”E SOUTHERNMOST POINT Pednathise Head, Western Rocks, Isles of Scily 49°51”N 6°24”W

LIFE SAVERS It costs£483,000 a day to run the lifesaving service in the UK. There is just over 350 lifeboats in the fleet based at the stations around the coast of the UK and Ireland, covering 19,000 miles of coastline.

Within the UK there is an average of 24 call-outs per day, which means there is probably a lifeboat out on rescue right now as you’re ready this. A Shannon class all-weather lifeboat costs £2.1m.

WESTERNMOST POINT Rockall 57°35”N 13°41”W

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BRITANNIA RULES THE WAVES Lesley Robinson British Marine CEO looks at the growth of the marine sector in the UK with its strong revenues and exports rising year on year

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uperyacht UK is Great Britain’s superyacht industry advocate. Its mission is simple - to represent the interests of the UK’s thriving superyacht sector both at home and internationally.

As a sub-group of British Marine, the nation’s leading trade association, Superyacht UK’s membership covers the diversity of the sector from leading naval architects to award-winning manufacturers of yachts and equipment and the full span of supporting services. All its 260-plus members draw on Great Britain’s rich heritage as seafaring pioneers and spearhead truly world-class products and services.

As part of British Marine, the nation’s leading trade body, Superyacht UK champions British innovation, excellence and heritage.

It symbolises a badge of excellence within the international community for its member yacht designers, builders, equipment providers and destinations for yachts over 24m LOA.

Over the years, Superyacht UK has developed its array of outstanding services available to support the growth of its member’s businesses. This includes a line-up of key annual industry events and activities such as the Superyacht UK Technical Seminar, Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition, Superyacht UK Pavilion at the Monaco Yacht Show and the British cluster in Amsterdam’s METSTRADE Superyacht Pavilion.

The association is today proud to boast a sector enjoying its sixth consecutive year of continued growth with revenues rising to £697 million. This represents a dramatic increase of close to 9% on the previous year. Financial results show that Britain’s superyacht businesses alone account for £520 million in Gross Value Added to the UK, while also generating more than £200 million in taxes for the UK’s exchequer in the same period.

This growth is heavily driven by the manufacturing and refit sector, which enjoyed a 15.2% rise in revenue last year. The

UK’s elite tier of shipyards, including the likes of Pendennis, Sunseeker International and Princess Yachts, are prospering due to an increase in exports as a result of the weak pound and their established brand reputation seen on a global scale.

The association is today proud to boast a sector enjoying its sixth consecutive year of continued growth with revenues rising to £697 million. An increase of close to 9% on the previous year.

In addition, with the number of high net worth individuals (HNWI) growing globally to record levels in 2017, international trade continues to drive growth across the sector, with equity and real estate market growth supporting an expanding customer base for luxury yachts.

What’s more, full time employment in the UK superyacht sector has risen by 7.7% to 4,572 across the whole of the UK.

However, the prospect of Brexit and continued uncertainty over the UK’s future trading relationship with the EU remains the industry’s main challenge, which isn’t eased by the extreme competitiveness of the superyacht services providers market worldwide.

Despite this the continued global dominance of Britain’s superyacht industry reflects the prestige and outstanding quality of UK businesses and their products and services. As representatives of the industry, Superyacht UK and British Marine will continue to work hand-in-hand with its members and the Government to ensure the interests of the market are represented and the sector continues to thrive.

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PRINCESS: BRITAIN’S BOATING ROYALTY Frances and Michael Howorth talk exclusively to Antony Sheriff, Executive Chairman of Princess Yachts and his plans going forward for the great British brand

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ntony Sheriff joined the British luxury yacht manufacturer Princess Yachts as Executive Chairman in January 2016. He graduated with a B.A. in Economics and a B.S. in Engineering as well as an M.S. in Management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T). Following a consultancy role at McKinsey & Company Antony spent eight years at Fiat Auto where he was Director of Product Development for Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Lancia cars. In the decade preceding his takeover at Princess, he was Managing Director of the luxury car brand McLaren Automotive. Under his stewardship, Princess Yachts is experiencing record growth, advance orders and a return to record profitability underpinned by a renewed focus on quality, technology and innovative product development at Princess’s Plymouth headquarters.

This unprecedented commercial proposition is underpinned by a stronger-than-ever presence at boat shows around the world,

at which Princess plan to launch a recordbreaking total of 9 new models in 2019.

Writing for ONBOARD Magazine, Frances and Michael sat down with him and asked him about his plans for the great British brand.

Antony, under your leadership at McLaren, you are credited with turning around the luxury, low-volume McLaren-Mercedes SLR project to deliver the highest volume of carbon-based road cars ever produced, how did you do that?

We worked hard to build a high-performance sports car division which conceived, designed and hand-built a range of carbonbased, ground-breaking and award-winning supercars including the MP4-12C, 650S, 570S and P1 - the world’s first hybrid supercar. At the same time, we built a global distribution network and set the foundations for McLaren to be the elite, technology-driven and profitable luxury sports car brand that it is today.

Having done that for top end motor cars can you pull off the same trick at Princess Yachts?

I am sure we can and I hope to deliver on that undertaking soon. It’s a process we have already started. We have already delivered two consecutive years of recordbreaking financial results for 2017 and 2018, with its highest ever sales, a robust return to profitability, and strong advance orders.

Financial results for the 12 months to 31 December 2018 show record turnover of £340.3 million that’s 24% up on 2017 figures, and a record operating profit before exceptionals of £29.8 m which is 173% up on 2017. These results make 2018 our most successful year in the 54 year history of Princess Yachts.

Besides sales have you broken any other records?

Yes, in 2018 we hit a record high for employment of 3,200. Recruitment has taken place across the business

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THANKS TO THE POSITIVE REACTION IN THE MARKET TO OUR NEW MODELS, OUR FORWARD ORDERS ARE WORTH £700M AND STRETCH THROUGH TO 2021, AND 75% OF 2020 PRODUCTION HAS ALREADY BEEN BOOKED from engineering to exterior design, manufacturing to management, making Princess one of the UK’s largest specialist manufacturers. Princess also increased investment in its successful apprenticeship programme with 42 new apprentices brought into the business; apprentices now make up 4% of the workforce with a 100% retention rate following qualification.

What is your order book looking like?

Thanks to the positive reaction in the market to our new models, our forward orders are worth £700m and stretch through to 2021.

A 100% of our 2019 production and 75% of 2020 production has already been booked That’s impressive but what do you think is driving that optimism?

Princess Yachts represents good value to the UK economy with over 90% of Princess’s yachts exported to customers around the world. True to the motto of ‘Crafted in Plymouth’, over 80% of each yacht excluding engines of course, is manufactured in the city.

That must make you feel very proud.

Yes, I am really proud of what my team has achieved in 2018. Their focus and dedication enabled Princess to build on the previous two years of solid financial figures and beat 2017’s record results. The team launched six stunning new luxury yachts while growing revenues to over one third of a billion pounds.

The strong financial figures we have just spoken about will enable us to build upon our unique, highly integrated infrastructure in Plymouth and invest even more in advanced technologies, new yachts and quality levels across design and production. We continue to forge ahead in our vision to be not just the highest quality, most innovative and successful luxury yacht manufacturer in the world, but also a great British employer.

What is underpinning these strong sales, production and recruitment numbers?

I think it is the innovative yachts targeting new segments such as the R35, and the game-changing X95 Superfly, a superyacht

due to be officially launched at Düsseldorf in January 2020. As sales, commercial results and recruitment hit new heights, so does investment. Supporting its longerterm plan, Princess continued to invest in a sustainable strategy to ensure that the business continues to drive forward product innovation and its manufacturing capabilities. As a result £14.7m (2017: £8.9m) was invested back into product development in 2018. With over 75% of each yacht manufactured in Plymouth, Princess continues to invest in its UK sites, adding capital expenditure of £9.0m to the additions in 2017 of £3.7m.

These are exceptional figures. What are they based on?

They are based on a combination of strong sales at the industry’s three biggest global boat shows – Cannes, Fort Lauderdale and Düsseldorf – and new levels of interest in the brand driven by increased investment in design and technology, progressive new global retail partners, and innovative marketing activity. 2019 began in equally buoyant form with strong orders secured at the 2019 Düsseldorf Boat Show in January, which saw 21 yachts ordered, worth in excess of £60m.

We are now into our fourth year of a fiveyear £100m turnaround plan since I took the helm in 2016, introducing new processes, technologies and business strategies that combine the best of Princess’s traditional yacht-making skills with best practice honed during 20 years of leadership at international automotive brands.

With customer demand at an all-time high, our five boatyards in and around Plymouth are working at maximum capacity and the order books are full throughout 2019 and for much of 2020.

Are you having to call upon help to make these investments?

To help drive this plan HSBC UK Bank plc and National Westminster Bank plc are pleased to announce their support for the refinance of Princess Yachts, backed by L Catterton which is a partnership between

LVMH and Groupe Arnault, as part of the growth of the business, having constructed a multi-year funding facility as of the 16th of May, this year.

You mentioned the R35 a yacht you famously launched as the Bateaux in the Chateaux during the Cannes Show last year What can you tell us about that boat?

It is a revolutionary carbon fibre R35 performance sports boat that we built in partnership with Ben Ainslie Racing Technologies – the world’s first luxury yacht with a fully carbon fibre hull. It is a ground breaking new model that has carved the path for an assault of new product designed in collaboration with Princess Yachts, naval architects Olesinski and the world renowned styling house Pininfarina. In building her we are showcasing innovative, lightweight and sustainable materials along with new technologies. She is a fully carbon fibre boat with all the advantages in weight savings, and the Esthec synthetic teak deck, which comprises of 25% recycled materials along with natural resins, fibres, minerals and colour pigments. The active ride control foiling system that we have pioneered at Princess gives fuel savings of up to 30% at cruising speeds on the R35, and I can confidently predict that this technology will soon be seen on future bigger yachts.

Does Princess Yachts have a USP? I think our USP lies in our ‘Crafted in Plymouth’ moto. 80% of each yacht (excluding engines and glazing) is manufactured at Princess’s five Plymouth boatyards from raw materials, making Princess one of the UK’s largest furniture manufacturers, and ensuring that it has control over the design, timings and, most crucially, quality.

Design is absolutely critical to our success, as it is to all luxury projects. Throughout everything it does, Princess focuses intensely on design elegance and surfacing, ensuring each project is of the highest standard in terms of both aesthetics and build quality.

Thank you for talking with us My pleasure. See you at the shows later this month.

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THE BRIT PACK UK tender manufacturers have always had a strong reputation for their design and manufacturing skills. From full custom design and build to SOLAS, UK tenders are found on the world’s most prestigious superyachts

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ibeye specialise in providing high performance tenders that are dry, smooth and stable whilst finished to an extremely high level. Their diesel inboard and petrol outboard tender range is from 5-10m with a SOLAS and Beachlander range from 6-8m. Deck layouts have a large degree of

customisation, but broadly fit into three categories: rugged explorer yacht specification, utility-based crew tenders and luxurious guest tenders and chase boats.

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illiams Jet Tenders are the world’s leading jet tender manufacturer. The Sportjet 435 has inherited all the unique design and engineering principles of the Sportjet range – blistering acceleration, incredible stability and exceptional handling. But that’s not all. It’s also adopted the cleverlydesigned social, spacious layout, meaning this extremely impressive tender with a LOA of only 4.35m can seat seven people.

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ascoe’s world-leading luxury tenders are designed and built to full superyacht standard, reflecting the bespoke style and comfort to which their passengers are accustomed to on the mothership. Offering a wide range of models from working crew tenders to sophisticated owners’ transportation, they are the top option for the discerning yacht owner who demands the very best. With over 200 craft in active service, Pascoe’s client list includes all of the top shipyards and many of the world’s largest superyachts with every aspect of these builds handled in-house at the dedicated facility on the River Hamble, UK. As a credit to this, Pascoe have been named as winners of the coveted Superyacht Design Awards on numerous occasions for both appearance and innovative design but also, for the skilled mechanical installation and styling.

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COMPASS TENDERS

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uilders of bespoke tenders for the world’s most iconic superyachts, the UK-based Compass Tenders can report a strong order book with an impressive eight tenders currently in build and three waiting to start. The talented team have been building custom tenders since 2004 and recently celebrated their 50th construction contract. The most recent tenders to leave the Compass facility and join their 90m

superyacht mothership (OceanCo’s MY Dreamboat), were a 10.9m limousine tender and a 10.4 open tender. Constructed in carbon composite and featuring a luxurious interior, the former boasts a top speed of 40 knots and will transport up to 12 guests from superyacht to shore in inimitable style.

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COCKWELLS

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heir reputation for creating head-turning bespoke superyacht tenders that surmount any design challenges presented by the parent vessel is second to none. Whether you have a preferred designer or would like to work with one of their recommended partners at Redman Whiteley Dixon or Wolstenholme Yacht Design, the team will produce a vessel that is sublime in every detail – exquisitely finished and distinctly yours. One such example

is the Titan. Combining durable composites with the resilience of yellow cedar and the sleekness of teak, the custom tender is not just another beautiful bespoke boat from Cockwells but a modern masterpiece of artisan craftsmanship and technical ingenuity of the highest order.

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he Rib-X design team constantly push the boundaries of technology and design to achieve your ultimate custom tender.

Using the latest CAD software every design and engineering challenge is resolved and tested to give you full peace of mind, from delivery to the day you upgrade to your next Rib-X. Established in 2003 Rib-X continues to be lead by Colin Baldwin. Colin, a former Research and Design Engineer at Jaguar Cars has an eye for the finer detail. He has embedded and embodied the values of innovative design and exceptional quality at Rib-X. Famous for their SOLAS range their leading edge designs are developed by the same in -house design team responsible for their extensive bespoke superyacht portfolio.

Innovation, safety and quality is integral in all SOLAS designs, available as RIBS and hard boats, with some very interesting leading edge D tubing designs, means that safety can still be styled.

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he Silurian’s class-leading capabilities come from the unique Scorpion hull design that has been proven over 20 years of coastal cruising and ocean passages and is regarded by many as the best handling boat they have ever experienced. Scorpions make the ideal chase boat or tender for superyachts.

The Silurian is a stylish complement to the mothership’s presence in port and at sea, equally at home transporting your passengers and crew in complete comfort to port or to farflung bays, islands or harbours. The Scorpion Silurian 1080 outboard model was introduced in 2016. The inboard model (pictured) launched in 2018. The three models in the current range are differentiated by their overall beam; Serket at 2.75m, Sting at 3.1m and the Silurian at 3.25m, and are available with a range of power options, including inboard, outboard and waterjet. Additionally, the Sting is available with a cabin option as well as open cockpit.

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taffed by a team of dedicated RIB fanatics, with over 20 years of engineering and RIB knowledge behind them. Ribquest have an extensive range of RIBs, from the extremely capable 4.8 metre right through to the robust 10 metre Adventurer. Their Commercial Rigid Inflatable Boats offer a wide beam of 2.4m and 2.9m respectively, making them extremely popular within

the superyacht market place. Ribquest RIBs offer true, deep ‘V’ multi-chine hulls with a 24 degree dead rise and a high sheer bow, ensuring excellent seafaring abilities and guest safety in all conditions.

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YOUR CREW The UK has long been the world leader in maritime training and recruitment.

The British based companies have a reputation for delivering the best levels of qualifications and the most professional crew in the industry Words: Frances and Michael Howorth

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hen it comes to bragging rights in the superyacht industry, Germany can claim to build the biggest.

Holland, Italy and even Turkey can all boast about numbers, tonnage and overall length. But, when it comes to designing superyachts it seems that the bragging rights best belong to Britain. The United Kingdom may not build the biggest and the best, but when it comes to flagging, crewing, training, insuring and serving the industry, Britain does indeed, do it best.

We are not being jingoistic nor even overly patriotic here. Just look at the facts. The Red Ensign has the largest number of flagged superyachts in the world. The MCA is the code beloved by all. Our courts, lawyers and advocates are the people superyacht owners turn to when they want to negotiate contracts. The majority of the largest yacht brokerage and yacht management houses all started off being British.

Look at the crew list and count the number of Brits on board. Chances are they far outnumber the rest and if not by passport, then certainly by the qualifications they hold. It is to Great Britain, that crew turn to when they seek to enhance their career by seeking quality training and qualifications that they can use on yachts around the world.

TRAINING If Great Britain has got superyacht design well wrapped up, then when it comes to crew, Great Britain really can boast being the best when it comes to training and recruitment.

Over the last 30 years, UKSA has become synonymous with yacht crew training and has helped launch the careers of thousands of individuals in the superyacht industry.

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GREYCOAT LUMLEYS Greycoat Lumleys specialises in the recruitment of interior crew for yachts worldwide. The company works hard to deliver an unrivalled service to their clients and candidates all over the world. Chefs, stewards and stewardesses at all levels are a speciality and they also cover all other onboard catering, hospitality and housekeeping roles, as well as childcare positions. Greycoat Lumleys knowledgeable consultants have worked in similar professional capacities, either on yachts, in ski resorts, or in households, so they understand the demands of high level private recruitment.

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IT IS TO GREAT BRITAIN, THAT CREW TURN TO WHEN THEY SEEK TO ENHANCE THEIR CAREER BY SEEKING QUALITY TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS An RYA Centre of Excellence and a youth charity, UKSA uses the power of the sea to change the lives of thousands of young people each year. With a vision to widen access to maritime training, enhance life skills and increase employment within the maritime sector, the charity has been instrumental in positively impacting the lives of people of all ages and abilities.

pioneering initiative from what was originally, the Warsash School of Navigation. Now under the control of its parent organisation; Solent University, it has branched out into teaching courses in engineering and interior to superyacht crew. For many, it has become the first port of call when seeking STCW, safety and security training.

Based on the Isle of Wight, on the South Coast of England, the UKSA is meeting the increasing demand for trained crew in the superyacht industry, with captains, senior officers and entry-level crew. Located in Cowes, it is perfectly situated for its students to explore the Solent, a stretch of water considered to be one of the best in the world to train on thanks to the relatively sheltered waters. Plus, the tides and wide range of conditions provide an excellent environment for both learners and advanced sailors.

“I believe there is a growing worldwide demand for higher standards of maritime safety and training as the leading British companies today aim to demonstrate stringent governance standards. Like the rest of the wider global industry, here at the Maritime Skills Academy, we seek to save more lives and reduce accident rates by delivering a new level of marine, fire safety and simulator training to superyacht crews. Located in Dover we are perfectly placed to meet these opportunities,” says Mark Jaenicke, Director of Training and Performance at the Viking Maritime Group.

The Warsash Superyacht Academy is not far away on the River Hamble and is a

Dieter Jaenicke, Mark’s father and Chairman of the same group says, “The UK is pre-

Yotspot has been a successful online jobs board since launching in 2010, bringing captains, crew and employers together for jobs, sailing opportunities, courses and so much more. Membership to The Yotspot 24/7 Account (crew database) is a fast and efficient alternative from traditional crew placement. It allows you to hire crew quickly, efficiently and save considerable time and money. With over 50,000 yachting professionals registered you can post a role or search the database directly (24/7).

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eminent for high quality crew across the maritime sector including within superyachting. Low cost airfares mean that our MCA accredited training is easily reached right across Europe and is an important part of Superyacht UK.” CREW RECRUITMENT The Maritime Skills Academy is just one part of the Viking Maritime Group (formerly Viking Recruitment) which consists of Viking Crew, Chiltern Maritime and the Maritime Skills Academy. It was started as Viking Recruitment in 1988 by Dieter Jaenicke, an industry veteran who now has over 50 years of experience in the marine scene.

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Dieter first went to sea with the British Merchant Navy as a deck apprentice in 1967, sailing as Chief Officer in 1975.

He came ashore in 1976 and has worked in marine recruitment, human resources and training ever since. With his firm’s head office in Dover, along with the MSA safety and simulator training centres in Dover and Portsmouth as well as offices in Guernsey, Dieter and his family, who all work in the same business, have expanded the Great British recruitment concept to their offices in Fort Lauderdale, Auckland and Manila.

Many in the industry will know him for other valuable contribution to the industry itself, with his involvement in many initiatives to improve maritime awareness in careers, training and welfare. He is well placed in this, sitting as he does, on various committees and steering groups such as the UK Chamber of Shipping, Merchant Navy Training Board, Superyacht UK (Part

VIKING CREW Viking Maritime Group is leading the way as a maritime services company and operates in the United Kingdom, USA, New Zealand and the Philippines. Founded in 1988, today the company encompasses a diverse group of businesses including; Viking Crew, the leading maritime crew services provider; Viking MSA, their first maritime skills academy; and, Chiltern Maritime, the UK’s top merchant navy cadetship provider.

Across the company there is alignment and synergy in their ethos, in putting people first, and helping support and develop the talent and expertise within the global maritime industry. As an organisation, they believe in leading the way.

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of British Marine) and past President of the International Superyacht Society. Dieter Jaenicke says, “As Viking Maritime Group Chairman, my role has changed from running the company on a day-to-day basis into acting as an ambassador for our three businesses.”

on its computer keyboards. Terry steered his fledgling superyacht crew recruitment company to great success, basing it in Hamble. Having achieved fame, if not fortune, he has moved on to a life of golf courses leaving the firm he founded in very capable hands.

“Viking Crew provides a wraparound Placement, Management & Deployment service to superyacht clients. Many of these also take advantage of the training offered by the Maritime Skills Academy, which this year adds officer simulation training to our staple STCW courses. Chiltern Maritime is now managing UK superyacht cadets who take additional modules for this popular qualification option.”

Nicola Morgan is one of the firm’s directors and describes her role as overseeing the office. She says, “I ensure that our clients and candidates are receiving the best possible service when it comes to recruiting crew or finding a new job. The company has always been based in the UK and although we travel regularly to events and shipyards worldwide, having our headquarters here on the sunny south coast does not hold us back at all. Over the years, we have seen the superyacht industry within the UK grow, not only with more yachts heading this way but with additional yacht support companies (management, uniform suppliers etc.,) having the UK as

When Terry Wilson a longtime member of staff at Viking left the company in 2007 to set up shop on his own, he created wilsonhalligan, a recruitment company that clearly has no capital letters or space bars

OVER THE YEARS, WE HAVE SEEN THE SUPERYACHT INDUSTRY WITHIN THE UK GROW, NOT ONLY WITH MORE YACHTS HEADING THIS WAY BUT WITH ADDITIONAL YACHT SUPPORT COMPANIES

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their base – we now have a great network of local businesses within the UK, many of us work collaboratively to help further propel the industry.”

Many people work on yachts for just a few seasons, but equal numbers of people choose yachting as their permanent chosen career. At the moment, there is very little in the way of information to guide professionals about how to move around within this space. The British based on line jobs board Yotspot, has made it their mission to rectify this making it easier to see all the opportunities in one place. They have been successfully trading online jobs for the yachting industry since 2010.

Steve Crawford, Director, explains their plans for 2019 and beyond. “For years now, we feel there has been a large disconnect between captains and crew who work onboard the yachts and those individuals who work within the shore based side of the industry.

We want to bridge the gap and make it

easier to transition between these roles.

So now, you can advertise shore based vacancies such as Yacht Sales Broker, Charter Manager, or Designer in exactly the same way you would advertise roles for Captains and Crew. Everything is under one roof, so even if crew a re not directly looking for a post on land, whilst flicking through yacht based positions, they might stumble across a land based job that just makes sense to them.”

One final success story within this industry has been the development of Port Profile

by Anthony Park. Back in 2004 he jumped on board with his first job as a chef, 15 years later and he’s still there, well sort of, but on a slightly different tack.

When Anton decided to dip his toes into the waters of the tech world and create a software-led platform, designed to reshape how recruitment is carried out in the yachting industry, it wasn’t exactly what he set out to do! The tech solution

THE INITIAL CONCEPT QUICKLY MOVED FROM A SUPPORT NETWORK SOLELY FOR CHEFS, TO A SYSTEM FOR ALL YACHTING CREW IN THE INDUSTRY

came much later! Back then, it was still all about cooking.

He created a Facebook page in 2015 and called it; Yacht Chef Support Network there are a fair few yacht crew who may remember it, if only for the infamous party he jointly hosted at the Antigua charter yacht show with Shore Solutions, the provisions company back in the day. There are crew who still talk about that part some six years later!

“The initial concept quickly moved from a support network solely for chefs, to a system for all yachting crew in the industry.

Fast forward and the Port Profile platform went live in April 2019, and we took full advantage of the Palma Boat show to showcase what we had built. Interest came in many different shapes and forms and gave me lots of ideas going forward.”

The cost of a posting single job post is £50 plus VAT. That post will remain active for 30 days and then there is an option to extend for a further 30 days for £25 plus VAT. Each paid job post gives the recruiter unlimited access to the extensive Port Profile database for the duration of the advertisement.

Anton explains, “I do all the social media postings myself using Hootsuite and various other programmes to schedule posts. As we grow so I will in time be able to employ people. For now, I am proud that Port Profile is helping improve the way crew get to choose their perfect job.”

PORT PROFILE The alternative solution to your recruitment needs. Port Profile is a purpose-built private network, designed and built by yachting professionals to help you discover and apply for the best jobs at sea. Take back control of your nautical career. With Port Profile you can: Search for suitable crew, based on your job post criteria, View and download all required documentation without the need for email, Do everything you would normally do when working with a recruiter or agency, Save paying huge recruitment fees, Chat directly with applicants through our chat app, designed for yachts of all sizes, big or small, captains & HODs . The cost per job post: £50 + VAT and that’s it, nothing more!

For more details Tel: +44 (0) 7380892121 or visit www.portprofile.com

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THE TIDE IS TURNING The UK’s marinas and shipyards are growing in popularity. Companies are investing in infrastructure and are offering world class facilities and workmanship

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s stunning feats of engineering, superyachts will always need to head ashore at some stage whether that is for a refit, scheduled maintenance or Class work. By the end of this month, the refit season will be warming up nicely, the bosses will be complaining about the price of everything and the crew will be looking forward to a well earned rest, some time ashore and then the business of refit will start.

With the growth of the refit sector in the UK, owners, captains, crew and management companies will benefit not only from state of the art facilities but also from the huge pool of trusted, capable and professional employees within the British marine industry. Great Britain offers extraordinary capabilities in the superyacht sector, from the creation and refit of some of the world’s leading luxury yachts and innovative development and support of high quality equipment, through to key services that owners and captains can trust.

Great Britain’s impressive superyacht capability is advocated

by Superyacht UK, which in itself, draws upon the resources of the British Marine trade organisation, of which it is a part.

Just look at the numbers. In 2018, superyacht industry annual

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he Shipyard is based on the former Vosper Thorneycroft site at Trafalgar Wharf and Royal Navy vessels have been maintained here for many years. The team are proud to be continuing a long heritage of ship work and marine employment within Portsmouth Harbour. With the Royal Naval Dockyard based in Portsmouth Harbour too, there is a fully secured and monitored approach, which continues beyond the dockyard to the shipyard channel. Lift your yacht using the fully refurbished Syncrolift, or ‘Shiplift’ built by Pearlson Engineering Company Inc. now Pearlson Shiplift in 1979. Certified to lift 877 tonnes, it easily lifts yachts up to 60m LOA x 13,5m Beam and 4.5m draught. The Mechanical Lift-Dock will hoist out most large yachts ready for repairs, repainting and maintenance. The management have set up Trafalgar Shipyard to offer modern, customer focused yard services. They supply the lifting service and infrastructure, which includes project offices, equipment storage and welfare facilities. All available to hire as required for the duration of your project. You can appoint your own Refit Manager, contractors and run your own refit project from the shipyard. You have complete control who you commission to work on your vessel which means you can get your job done at the most competitive rate, using your preferred suppliers.

The yard are also able to recommend a trusted pool of local contractors should you wish to draw on their experience.

For more details Tel: +44 (0) 23 9238 7833 or visit www.thetrafalgargroup.co.uk/trafalgar-shipyard/

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turnover in Great Britain topped 700 million euros during its sixth year of consecutive growth, a dramatic increase of close on 9% on figures for 2017. The findings show this growth to be heavily driven by the manufacturing and refit sector, which enjoyed a 15.2% rise in revenue.

Chaired by Jeff Houlgrave of Marina Projects Ltd., the Superyacht UK committee ensures that the services delivered are relevant and meet the aim of the association which is to achieve greater co-ordination and professional support for the UK Superyacht sector and grow its global market share. Jeff says, “Superyacht UK is a unique membership only association.

Our mission is to represent the interests of the UK Superyacht industry both at home and internationally. Our members cover the diversity of the UK industry from leading naval architects to award-winning manufacturers of yachts and equipment and the full span of supporting services. All our members draw on Great Britain’s rich heritage as seafaring pioneers and spearhead truly world-class products and services. As part of British Marine, Superyacht UK champions UK innovation, excellence and heritage. We symbolise a badge of excellence within the international maritime community.”

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endennis’ full-service facility is capable of building yachts of up to 100m, as well as undertaking substantial restoration and remodelling projects, or routine class/flag refit works. To date the company has built over 30 bespoke projects and conducted refit works on a further 250+ vessels. The Falmouth base is supported by a refit workshop in Palma, and a yacht support centre in Auckland, offering clients a global support network during the life of their superyacht. The company boasts 440 highly skilled tradespeople and support staff, and celebrated its 30th anniversary last year. In-house experts, from CAD teams to exterior outfitters, joiners, electricians, engineers, fabricators and specialist painters, ensure maximum control and accountability at every stage of the project. The quality of work stands the test of time, with many yachts returning year after year for servicing. Pendennis invested over £22 million in rebuilding and expanding the shipyard four years ago with this redevelopment giving the yard an extra three purpose-built construction halls and a 7,564m² enclosed non-tidal wet basin, to provide direct deep water seaward access for haul-out, and facilitating short refit works for yachts of up to 100m. An additional flexible 150m undercover dry dock provides project space for larger refit projects, with the complete facility supported by purpose-built workshops and offices. In 2018 Pendennis secured a majority share hold in the Spanish Vilanova Grand Marina, a 48 berth facility with adjacent land available for further development. Work is currently underway to develop that land into a superyacht technical service centre that will trade as Pendennis Vilanova.

For more details Tel: +44 (0)1326 211344 or visit www.pendennis.com

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ituated in Europe’s largest natural harbour, Poole Quay Boat Haven and at the Port of Poole Marina provides the perfect base from which to discover the beautiful harbour and the surrounding region. The facility is managed under the Poole Harbour Commissioners trust, which means it is an independent statutory body, governed by legislation, the latest of which is the Poole Harbour Revision Order 2015. Poole Harbour Commissioners ensure that all the varied interests operate in harmony, both for the common good and for the long-term sustainability of the whole harbour and its stakeholders. The Harbour Authority is empowered to consent or undertake operations in relation to land or waters within or adjacent to a European Marine Site, and is a relevant authority under the Habitats Regulations. As such the Commissioners have functions in relation to the Poole Harbour European Marine Site. With 125 visitor berths and easy access to Poole Quay, the historic Old Town, the Blue Flag beaches of Sandbanks and the iconic Jurassic Coastline, you won’t be disappointed! The marina is one of just a handful of marinas in the world to receive The Yacht Harbour Association’s prestigious Five Gold Anchors, meaning you are guaranteed a warm welcome and all the facilities you need to make your stay an enjoyable one. Against strong competition for continental traffic between the south coast ports, Poole Harbour Commissioners maintain Poole as a prosperous, medium-sized port in tune with its environment.

For more details Tel: +44 (0)1202 440200 or visit www. phc.co.uk

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utton Harbour Marina occupies a unique position right in the heart of the historic waterfront quarter of Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City. A 5 Gold Anchor marina, it provides exceptional shelter, superb facilities and a dedicated team delivering firstclass service. Safely tucked behind a set of double lock gates, the marina provides secure berthing and guaranteed depth of water at all stages of the tide, with access available 24 hours a day. Sutton Harbour Marina offers 420 berths for motor and sailing vessels up to 40 metres, and in addition to 24-hour secure access and CCTV. The marina has an unparalleled location alongside Plymouth’s historic Barbican, which bursts into life and offers a diverse array of options for eating out, shopping and entertainment so you can enjoy everything without needing to leave the harbour. It’s only a few minutes’ walk to Plymouth Hoe with its breathtaking views of the Sound, and a short stroll from the bustling city centre. Plymouth offers so much to see and do, whether on a short stop over, a slightly longer stay or berthing your boat here permanently. Historically Sutton Harbour boasts a fascinating naval history and in the past, the city has been the base for the fleet which gathered to defeat the Spanish Armada as well as the site where the Pilgrim Fathers set sail for the New World from the Mayflower Steps in 1620. On 22nd August 1966, Sir Francis Chichester sailed out of Sutton Harbour on his boat Gipsy Moth IV to single-handedly circumnavigate the globe, returning to Plymouth in May 1967. Gipsy Moth IV often visits The Marina at Sutton Harbour still today.

For more details Tel: +44 (0)1752 204702 or visit www.suttonharbourmarina.com

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he SMS Group offers superyacht support throughout the UK and Europe from its head office in Southampton.

With a classic yacht pedigree, born out of the restorations of MY Shemara and MY Alicia, the company is somewhat unique offering many high-quality trades in-house, as well as a superyacht centric supply proposition via its sister Co. Global Services. The company can support yachts and superyacht works principally from its yards in Lowestoft and Southampton offering the full suite of services; to include mechanical, electrical and hydraulic engineering, structural repairs and renewals both above and below the waterline, painting, blasting and coatings and technical management of both alongside and shore side refits. The company’s infrastructure includes ship-lifts, dry docks and varying layby berths nationally and the ability to mobilise a very effective multi-trade workforce, internationally, with limited notice. The senior leadership is made up of marine professionals, engineers, former seafarers and other professionals from varying industrial backgrounds that collectively provide the support, guidance and direction which allows their team of employees to flourish and customers to thrive. The shipyard

is known for transparency and honesty working directly with the Owner. This they say ensures the very best value for money and complete control of the project. Owners are therefore ‘masters of their own destiny’ which is so very important to all those involved.

For more details Tel: +44 (0)845 013 0481 or visit www.sms-marine.co.uk

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aterside access into Southampton became even more stunning in 2018 with the comprehensive redesign of MDL Marinas’ Ocean Village. MDL Marinas is well known for the high level of customer service provided 24/7, and Ocean Village Marina is no exception. Notable innovations include a floating dock office, which offers a full concierge service to welcome guests from around the world. Once berthed, guests can make the most of the linked pontoons which take them straight into the heart of the only five-star hotel in Southampton for spa treatments, restaurants, hydrotherapy pools, sauna, steam room and relaxation areas, or to use the gym. There are many wonderful shops, bars and restaurants nestled alongside the marina, and an on-site cinema featuring new and classic releases.

At the edge of Southampton Water, with easy access to the Solent, Ocean Village’s basin was previously used by commercial ships. This means that it is the only marina in the area able to accommodate superyachts up to 90 metres alongside the yachts, cruisers and racers owned by MDL members who make use of the ever-expanding marina network (150 marinas across England, France, Spain and Portugal). Ocean Village Marina’s redesign has proved extremely popular, and with interconnecting pontoons, means visitors can enjoy the best of Solent watersports, and then recover in a five-star environment. In the surrounding areas of the marina, there is easy access to superb and varied cruising. To the west is the picturesque Beaulieu River and the surrounding New Forest. Portsmouth Harbour is only a few miles to the east and is home to a large fleet of modern and historic warships For more details +44 (0)23 8022 9385 on visit www.oceanvillagemarina.co.uk

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he coast of Scotland offers some of the most pristine and stunning cruising grounds in the whole of northern Europe, where mountainsides stoop to touch the clear waters of the Gulf Stream and pale sandy beaches can be explored from the tranquillity of a sea loch anchorage. On shore, one can play a round of golf in the games home land, explore some of the oldest and fascinating cities in the UK and end the day with a tumbler of the finest single malt whisky. No wonder then that Scotland has become a destination for Superyachts in recent years with James Watt Dock Marina the number one choice for berthing. With deep water berthing and close proximity to Glasgow Airport, the marina is ideally positioned to be a base for exploring the local cruising grounds or more adventurous passages to the islands of the west coast. James Watt Dock Marina offers around 170 berths alongside or on finger pontoons for craft ranging in size from 7m to 100+m within a historic dock setting. Graeme Galbraith, marina manager comments “At James Watt Dock Marina we provide a wide range of services to visiting vessels large and small. We are proud to work together with local businesses and agents, providing a dedicated single point contact service for everything from provisioning and fuel to vehicle rental and accommodation.

The deep water pontoon berth for vessels up to 200m, the only one available in Scotland, is a particular attraction to larger visiting vessels and we a testimony to this we are proud to have hosted both M/Y Amaryllis and M/Y Odyssey in the past.”

For more details Tel: +44 (0)1475 729838 or visit www.jameswattdockmarina.co.uk

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WE WANT YOU...

If you’re not already a member of Nautilus International, just ask an ex-crew member of the Indian Empress if they think it is a good idea...

Representatives of the union and its strategic yacht industry partners will be on hand from 25-27 September 2019, based in the ACREW lounge at La Rascasse restaurant. They look forward to meeting existing members, welcoming new members into the Union, and providing guidance on the Nautilus sea service verification process.

This will be the first time that visitors to a yacht show will be able to join Nautilus and receive their Commercial Yacht Service Record Book on the spot. All a seafarer needs to bring is a passport-sized photograph and their passport.

Derek Byrne, Nautilus head of membership and recruitment, said, “We hope that members and potential members alike take the opportunity to meet some of the team dedicated to looking after them in the superyacht industry.”

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ho do you turn to if you run into trouble onboard your vessel?

Increasing numbers of superyacht professionals are finding that membership of an international union is the insurance they need when problems arise.

Nautilus International offers unrivalled support for members in the superyacht industry, with a free 24/7 helpline available across the globe and partner organisations on hand to assist face-to-face in major yachting centres such as Antibes.

The union’s main offices are in London, Merseyside, Rotterdam and Basel, and the teams there have an impressive record of winning employment cases – dating back over 150 years. This expertise has recently been extended to a new tranche of members in the superyacht industry, with substantial financial settlements achieved in incidents where yacht crew have not been paid or denied repatriation costs. Advice and support are also offered with issues such as workplace injuries and bullying and harassment.

Another attraction of Nautilus membership is the Commercial Yacht Service Record Book.

As an STCW-qualified yacht professional,

you’ll periodically need to revalidate your Certificate of Competency or apply for a Notice of Eligibility. In the UK, this means applying to the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) with your signed sea service testimonials (SSTs), which have to be verified.

Existing members should encourage those who haven’t yet joined us to pay the Nautilus team a visit The verification process can take the MCA up to six months, which is why the Agency has delegated the process to Nautilus.

When you join Nautilus, you are entitled to a fast and efficient verification service and a free Commercial Yacht Service Record Book – which, when properly completed, is accepted by the MCA as evidence of sea service without the need to be accompanied

by SSTs or certificates of discharge.

If any of this sounds of interest, why not come and see Nautilus at the Monaco Yacht Show in the ACREW lounge?

“It is a great opportunity to obtain the Union’s MCA-recognised service record book and to seek advice on the Nautilus sea service verification procedure. Existing members should encourage those who haven’t yet joined us to pay the Nautilus team a visit.”

If you’re not going to be in Monaco but would like to get your hands on a Nautilus Commercial Yacht Service Record Book, go today to www.nautilusint.org/en/and join Nautilus online. You can choose to join under the reduced Yacht Friends of Nautilus category, but most yacht professionals elect to become full Nautilus members so they are eligible for the Union’s exceptional package of support, protection and benefits.

To gain access to the ACREW lounge at the Monaco Yacht Show, register at: www.acrew.com/events To book an appointment with a Nautilus representative either at the lounge or onboard your vessel in Monaco, please email: yachts@nautilusint.org

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GRAND DESIGNS The UK and its designers have always been at the top of global maritime design and the younger generation is following in those prestigious footsteps. From looking at the entries submitted in the 2019 Young designer competition, this legacy is surely set to continue

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hursday 27th June – yesterday, James Shakespeare, a transport design student from Staffordshire University, won the annual Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition 2019, sponsored by Marine Resources at The Superyacht Design Forum. James’ design was praised for its overall visual style, excellent aesthetics and the eco-friendly features. His presentation skills were also highly applauded by all the judges.

The competition is an opportunity for eight 3rd year design students, selected from UK universities to showcase their design ideas to industry representatives. James beat the other contenders in this year’s competition securing himself the prize of a split four-week internship across two of the UK’s leading superyacht companies.

To start, James will spend two weeks at the world leading custom superyacht builder and refit specialist, Pendennis Shipyard, where he will have the invaluable opportunity to

On winning the competition, James Shakespeare said, “I am over the moon to have won the Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition. It’s been an amazing experience and I feel so lucky to have met lots of inspiring designers. I loved the James Bond theme and enjoyed creating stylish garages, helipads and casinos for my superyacht design.

“The environmental element of the brief was a good challenge and I learnt a lot from the talks at The Superyacht Design Forum. For my design, I created a unique hydrogen system that allows the boat to take hydrogen from the water it’s travelling through and make energy from that. I’m thrilled to be undertaking two internships and look forward to all the experiences I’ll gain.”

The prestigious annual Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition is run by industry representative, Superyacht

FOR MY DESIGN, I CREATED A UNIQUE HYDROGEN SYSTEM THAT ALLOWS THE BOAT TO TAKE HYDROGEN FROM THE WATER IT’S TRAVELLING THROUGH AND MAKE ENERGY FROM THAT develop his understanding of how to translate great design into practical production working on one of the shipyard’s high-profile projects.

UK, an association of British Marine. This year the competition took place at the prestigious Superyacht Design Forum in the Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour.

For the first time in competition history, following the internship at Pendennis, James will undertake an additional two weeks at the award-winning yacht and superyacht design house, Olesinski Ltd. Across the four weeks, he will be introduced to the world of yacht design, learning how all the different aspects of boat design and production come together to produce beautifully crafted yachts.

It is the only competition of its kind in the UK and is among a select few across the world to recognise future design talent and provide them the opportunity to truly grow such talent within the industry. In recent years, the competition has been a launch pad for some of today’s most ambitious superyacht designers and naval architects, keeping the UK’s designer reputation alive and well.

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James Shakespeare, winner, Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition 2019

Jeff Houlgrave, Chairman of Superyacht UK, commented: “It’s been an excellent couple of days watching and mentoring Britain’s next generation of design talent at the Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition. All the contestants produced some very stylish designs, in keeping with the James Bond theme and no doubt inspired by the spectacular setting at The Superyacht Design Forum in the Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour. As the industry becomes more environmentally friendly, it was encouraging to see the students incorporate a variety of functions in their designs to protect our planet.

“This year it was particularly difficult to decide between the top four contestants, but we are thrilled to crown James 2019’s Shakespeare Superyacht UK Young Designer.

James was chosen as the winner because he provided the best all round package. He created a feasible and sound concept with quality design.”

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CALL THE PROFESSIONALS Flags may be the very visible side of the Great British success in supporting the superyacht industry, but there is a raft of other companies dealing with the insurance, legal and safety aspect of the global yachting industry

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teamship Mutual provides a dedicated Yacht Liability Cover which answers the specific needs of yacht owners.

As well as protecting the yacht owner against liabilities towards third parties, the cover allows the owner to fulfil his obligation to provide financial security for repatriation expenses and unpaid wages in accordance with the MLC. The cover can be extended to include Legal Expenses,

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Accident and Illness cover for crew, Hull War Risk and Kidnap & Ransom covers and the more prominent and topical Cyber risk cover.

For more details contact Tel +44 (0)20 7650 6646 (direct) or visit www.steamshipmutual.com/underwriting/ yacht-facility.htm

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n ever-changing landscape means that today’s yacht owners are faced with numerous considerations. This means that working with people who understand the challenges and have the requisite superyacht knowledge and industry experience is a must. At KHMA, they aim to offer expertise that reduces the administrative burden while maximising the benefits of yacht ownership. The award-winning services can be tailored to the exact needs of owners to ensure the smooth operation of the vessel, whether it is operated privately or commercially. Services include: multijurisdictional ownership structuring, VAT importations, international registrations, crew payroll and crew recruitment, technical services and much more. Their aim is to take a burden off the shoulders of the owner and senior crew.

For more details Tel: +44 (0)1624 631710 or visit knoxhousetrust.com

Dixcart - Yacht Registration Services

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ixcart has extensive experience in the maritime and yachting sector in a number of jurisdictions around the world. Professional staff at Dixcart assist yacht owners and maritime lawyers to establish the structures required to register a yacht, and undertake ongoing work to manage these structures efficiently. They coordinate the entire process, from establishing and administering the relevant ownership structure(s), to flag registration, yacht importation and crewing/payroll, to ongoing corporate support, management and administration, legal and tax advice, and resident agent services. Dixcart has offices in 10 countries around the world, meaning they truly offer a global service to the superyacht owners and managers.

For more details Tel: +44 (0)333 122 0000 or visit www.dixcart.com

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lyde & Co is a dynamic, rapidly expanding global law firm, with over 50 offices and associated offices worldwide, focused on providing a complete legal service to clients in their core sectors. The combination of sector expertise, commercial attitude and in-depth regional understanding provides a unique perspective. With over 20 years of superyacht sector experience, the lawyers understand the industry and its potential challenges, offering a boutique and tailored service to all of their clients. Their aim, simple, to add value to their clients at every stage, even if this means having to address issues from a less traditional angle.

Clyde & Co’s lawyers provide legal advice across every aspect of superyacht law. John Leonida specialises in international marine transactional work and is a prominent member of the firm’s yacht group. John is a regular contributor to superyacht symposia on issues as diverse as tax, the legal pitfalls surrounding superyacht design as well as superyacht finance.

For more details Tel: +44 (0)207 876 5000 or visit www.clydeco.com

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entleys has a dedicated team of dedicated lawyers with considerable experience in the yacht market who are ideally placed to advise on yacht and superyacht related matters. The firm is regularly instructed by buyers / sellers, and financial institutions to advise on sale and purchase matters and financing arrangements. They act for owners, builders and project managers in advising on new build, refit, conversion and project management contract, working with both standard form contracts and bespoke agreements. They can guide owners on issues relating to yacht registration and maritime regulations compliance and safety issues. They regularly advise on issues arising under the Maritime Labour Convention. Bentleys also handle every type of marine dispute ranging from transactional and shipbuilding and warranty disputes to charter and contractual disputes often involving multiple jurisdictions. They handle recovery actions and are familiar with arrest proceedings and securing claims.

For more details Tel: +44 (0)20 7782 0990 or visit www.bentleys.co.uk

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he Isle of Man’s yachting cluster is centred around its highly successful International Ship Registry, voted ‘Best Shipping Registry 2019’ and topping the 2018 Paris MoU White List. The Ship Registry is open to commercial yachts over 24m and pleasure yachts of any size.

The Ship Registry’s Survey Department is adept at applying the new REG Yacht Code and are always on hand to offer pragmatic advice. Surveyors are based in key yachting locations including Palma de Mallorca and South of France. The Ship Registry also boasts industry-leading systems which include an online finance package and the ability to issue digital certificates. 2019 has been a significant year for regulation because it has seen the introduction of the Red Ensign Group Yacht Code (‘REG YC’) which follows on from ‘LY3’. Like its predecessor, the REG YC is an IMO recognised equivalence to the SOLAS, STCW and Loadline Conventions.

The team drafting the REG YC drew on the combined expertise of the Red Ensign Group, with key input from senior policy and survey staff at the Isle of Man Ship Registry. A key aim of the REG

YC was to write in greater flexibility so that designers and naval architects have greater freedom to accommodate the client’s wishes. They know that yachting is an industry which never sleeps, so the Registry Department offers a 24/7 service (by pre-arrangement) for new registrations that are made outside of normal office hours, which is completely free of charge. Once they have received all the documents necessary, full registration can be completed in a matter of minutes.

For more details Tel: +44 (0)1624 688500 or visit www.iomshipregistry.com

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CRUISING SCOTLAND’S WESTERN ISLES Frances and Michael Howorth jump aboard the Hebridean Princess to explore the coastal villages, history and distilleries on their seven day itinerary from Troon to Ullapool

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he western islands of Scotland are, for those who enjoy drinking single malt whiskies, the ultimate charter area.

We were lucky to again be the guests of Captain David Kirkwood aboard the 72 metre Hebridean Princess as she sailed in this rugged and weather beaten landscape. Chartered

by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with her family on at least two occasions, this former car ferry has been converted into a luxury passenger carrier and is available for charter in the Western Islas of Scotland.

Dramatic beauty, awe-inspiring castles, and picturesque harbours make this a most welcome change to many more crowed itineraries that are available in northern Europe. There is so very much to do here that it is possible to spend a whole season here without repeating anything.

Whisky is however the draw that brings devotees to this fabulous cruising ground where each distillery is a temple of that religion. Sometimes, just miles apart, each produces a distinctive taste so very different from its near neighbour.

The secret is in the malting of the barley, it is that initial process that is so very important to the finished taste on the palate. Some have the strong flavour of peat whilst others barely feature the earthy taste or the smoky aroma. We were lucky to have on board Jim Allen, an experienced member of the Scotch Whisky Experience Tasting Team, in Edinburgh who toured us around the distilleries. A former round the world sailor Jim offers tailor made whisky tours and tastings for superyacht captains cruising the area. His ability to match safe anchorages within in a very close proximity of a fabulous distillery is almost uncanny!

DAY 1 TROON TO ISLAY VIA HOLY ISLAND Collect your guests from Prestwick airport, the nearest of two international airports that serve the city of Glasgow. Once embarked, sail for half an hour across towards the Isle of Arran and tuck up inside the sound that separates it from Holy Island. This latter is owned

by Tibetan Buddhist Monks who have established a Peace Centre and Retreat on the island. From the aft deck you can watch as they practice Tai Chi on the expanses of green lawns in front of the massive house that dominates the shoreline.

Sail over night the 75 miles to Islay.

DAY 2 ISLAY TO JURA Islay is often called the Whisky Isle and with good reason. There are no less than eight distilleries each making their own particular nectar. Anchor in the south inside the shelter of Port Ellen and you have three famous brands within hiking distance. Choose between Laphroiag, Lagavulin or Ardbeg. Drive back to Port Ellen via Bowman taking the high road.

Sail in the evening for Lowlands Bay on the east coast of Jura, a perfect circular bay offering plenty of shelter for a peaceful night at anchor.

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DAY 3 JURA TO OBAN Sail through the early morning the 40 miles to Oban. The voyage is through the Gulf of Corryvreckan a passage half a mile wide where tides can and do run at up to ten knots giving rise to strong eddies, tidal races and over falls. The chart warns mariners to transit the area with caution and during our passage the sea was so confused as to make the echo sounder inoperable. Arrive at Oban’s port, it boasts its own distillery and even a 19th century imitation copy of Rome’s Collosseum built of local stone. Stay overnight in Oban.

DAY 4 OBAN TO RHUM VIA TOBERMORY The voyage to Tobermory through the Sound of Mull is best done in daylight hours not just because of the dangers of navigating in such confined waters but more because guests get to see the beauty of the Scottish landscapes, and of course the village and colourd houses from the kids TV programme. Leave Tobermory with time to make the passage to Rhum a distance of some 30 miles. Anchor at the head of Loch Scresort off Kinlock Castle.

The island of Rhum offers a variety of hiking opportunities and the chance to see red deer in the wild.

DAY 5 PORTREE VIA THE KYLE OF LOCHALSH This is another of those passages that must be made in daylight for exactly the same reasons.

Furthermore the narrow and rock infested passage calls for a transit that can only safely be achieved at slack water. The scenery from on deck remains dramatic throughout as you enter the famous Kyle of Lochalsh. Anchor here off Kyleakin or, carry on up under the bridge towards Portree and drop anchor in the sheltered inlet off this pretty fishing port, which is the principal town of Skye.

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DAY 6 PORTREE TO THE SUMMER ISLANDS The Isle of Skye is too important and full of interest to pass by in a day. Guests can spend days here on extended charters but if time is of the essence then the highlights are a road trip to Dunvegan Castle Not enough whisky yet? Then take in the Talisker distillery where the peaty flavour of the spirit is at its most dramatic. Enjoy touring Skyeskins a working tannery where they process sheepskins You really can spend three to four days here.

Sail slowly overnight the 50 or so miles to the Summer Islands at the entrance of Loch Broom.

DAY 7 THE SUMMER ISLANDS TO ULLAPOOL These Islands are for the most part uninhabited and offer the most peaceful anchorage in which to wake up and breakfast on deck.

They are also a great place to get to use the Kayaks to explore the islands or even the mountain bikes and for those who lack the energy for that just walking in one’s own private nature reserve is reward enough. After lunch sail the last ten miles into the port of Ullapool from where it is a car ride to Inverness airport and back to reality.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO TOURISM OFFICE Visit Scotland is the name of the tourist office whose task it is to promote tourism throughout the country.

Rather helpfully they have divided the country into areas with each presided over by a team of helpful people who really know their subject. It would be wise to announce to them the arrival of a large yacht into their area and it is likely that captains will be presently surprised by the positive responses. www.visitscotland.com CUSTOMS, IMMIGRATION & REGULATIONS Not matter what the people of Scotland may wish for and suggest is true, Scotland remains part of the United Kingdom and therefore follows the regulations laid down by that country. Once cleared into Europe yachts may cruise anywhere they wish until final departure when clearance should be obtained for yachts leaving the EU. This situation may change after 31st October 2019.

NAVIGATION British Admiralty Charts are available for all areas.

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WHISKY GUIDE The ultimate whisky guide is Jim Allan, a member of the Scotch Whisky Experience Tasting Team, in Edinburgh.

Contact him through www.scotchwhiskyexperience.co.uk OFF YACHT PURSUITS The wise captain makes sure he has kayaks and mountain bikes on board because the guests are surely going to be tempted to use them. But there are plenty of shops that can arrange long and short-term hire of these items.

HEALTH AND COMFORT The midge, a tiny biting fly just over a millimetre long, can be a major deterrent to visiting Scotland in summer months. They are attracted by carbon dioxide and can cluster in huge numbers around distilleries and their predilection for the gas explains why they cluster in front of our faces. An onshore breeze keeps them away from the yacht and the wise captain generally seeks out an anchorage that is known to be bug free.

HIKING AND WALKING It may be as well to advise guests to bring boots suitable for this activity. Alternatively a captain could find the shoe sizes in advance and have boots and a smart carbon fibre hiking stick waiting in the guest cabin for them to find on embarkation. Daily information for hill walkers and deerstalkers can be found on www. hillphones.info whilst www.walkingwild.com is a very smart official site run by Visit Scotland.

PROVISIONING Lobsters, oysters and fresh fish are best purchased at the fish markets and most ports have one. Fresh fish is abundant and chefs can frequently buy directly from local fishing boats as they land their catch on the dockside.

WEATHER The climate in Scotland is notoriously fickle, one minute it is blowing a gale the next it is calm blue seas with sunny skies and delightful enough to swim in waters warmed by the Gulf Stream.

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ESSENTIALLY BRITISH Our favourite products and services available from The United Kingdom

NautiBuoy Marine NautiBuoy Marine developed an award winning, modular system of inflatable platforms and docks with a unique faux teak finish.

One of the most popular combinations is two platforms that can be connected in a T-Shape configuration to create the perfect jet-ski dock. With each platform having 4 x 40 litre ballast bags with quick dump system built in, the jet-ski dock has 8 ballast

bags in total for superior stability. The dock is made up of 2 sections making it easier to handle and stow, plus it has the flexibility in configuration Or add the C-Dock - perfect for docking SEABOBS or E-Foils.

For more details Tel: +44 (0)1364 643921 or visit www.nautibuoymarine.com

DEFENDA Manufactured in Europe, from a high-tensile polyester laminate, DEFENDA™ inflatable superyacht fenders are lighter and stronger than comparable products. Laser cut panels are high frequency welded, making the seams even stronger than the fabric itself. This stateof-the-art process reduces seam thickness, making fenders much easier to pack for storage. DEFENDA superyacht fenders are available in a wide range of standard sizes and shapes, but custom orders can be produced to meet any specific requirements. The FENDASKIN Neoprene cover is tight fitting, with a smooth surface. It is fully reversible and won’t trap grit or salt crystals against the hull.

For more details Tel: +44 (0)1590 641431 or visit www.defenda.eu

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Atlas B2B Atlas B2B source and supply marine equipment and spare parts for superyachts. With experienced staff Atlas B2B are trusted to supply superyachts all over the world and by shipyards and management to supply yards for new builds and refits. Atlas B2B can provide both the purchasing and logistics for your yachts’ strategic equipment requirements. They are happy to handle multiple requests ranging from one off equipment purchases to a full interior equipment specification shipped direct to your project location.

For more details Tel: +44 (0)1983 613700 or visit www.atlasb2b.com

Armada Engineering For nearly 30 years, Armada Engineering has been creating state of the art hydraulics systems and engineering solutions for marine vessels of all kinds. Clients around the world trust Armada Engineering to deliver the superb tailor-made solutions that these prestigious vessels demand. Hydraulic systems are the lifeblood of any superyacht and they need to run perfectly. All the customised systems are designed and manufactured at the purpose-built facility in Falmouth, UK, where they are thoroughly

tested and prepared for installation anywhere around the globe.

For ongoing maintenance of superyacht systems, the team of engineers can be mobilised to any location in the world. They will work closely with the yacht management team and take responsibility for maintaining optimum performance of all their systems.

For more details Tel: +44 (0)1326 375566 www.armadaglobal.co.uk

Voyonic Crewing Based in Guernsey Voyonic Crewing Limited have been providing global employment solutions to the marine industry for over 10 years. In conjunction with their partners, Voyonic are able to provide a full crew management service to its clients, which includes the entire employment process from recruitment to retirement and everything in-between. You bring them the vessel, and they will provide the crew to operate it efficiently, cost effectively and in full accordance with all appropriate legislation.

For more details Tel: + 44 (0)1481 711828 or visit www.voyonic.com

Safinah Group Safinah Group is a world leading coating consultancy in the marine & protective coatings markets. The Safinah Group differentiates by the 360° range of services offered which includes; coating process optimisation, coating project planning support & management, coating specification & product selection, contracts, guarantees & warranties, on-site inspection & technical support, training, claims investigation & insurance support, market analysis & research.

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NO 1 AROUND THE WORLD Voyonic is responsible for employees in more than 90 jurisdictions.

Voyonic recruits, manages, pays and handles the tax and social insurance affairs of more than 6,000 individuals whom it employs on behalf of a wide range of maritime and aviation clients.

Voyonic helps our clients to attract and retain the best people for their company and manage resources effectively in the fast moving world of global marine and aviation employment.

For further information, contact us on: +44 (0) 1481 711828

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THL Superyachts The company specialise in rigging services and re-fits in Pendennis Shipyard and worldwide. The team’s expertise in all areas of superyacht rigging make THLS the ideal choice to ensure your yacht will perform safely and reliably whilst most importantly providing owners and managers peace of mind knowing that working with THL they will make the right choice of rigging, rope or spar package. THL’s personal relationship with all the major manufacturers and the most prestigious superyacht yards in the world ensures the smooth running of every project. This year alone THLS has worked with over 15 superyachts on major refits/service works in locations ranging from Tahiti, the Caribbean, West Coast USA, throughout Europe and back home in Pendennis Shipyard, Cornwall.

For more details Tel: +44 (0)1590 700123 or visit www.thlsuperyachts.com

LIGNIA Yacht LIGNIA Yacht is the only proven real wood alternative to Burmese teak in yacht decking, making it the natural choice for long-term sustainability in the marine industry. This is beautiful wood, sourced legally and sustainably from FSC®-certified plantations. Once modified, it provides consistent high performance against teak and even exceeds it in some cases. LIGNIA Yacht provides both price stability and continuity of supply via major international timber importers and yacht deck stockists.

For more details Tel: +44 (0)1446 507077 or visit www.lignia.com

Underwater Lights Underwater Lights Limited, the original company that introduced underwater lighting to the marine industry in 1991, is still owned and operated by its founder Peter Urquhart.

They offer a solid foundation of products that have proved unbeatable in terms of performance and reliability over the past 28 years. In 2019 they are launching updates: The

Marlin surface mount, goes to 10,000 lumen light output with dual colour functionality and the flagship QT100, is taking a massive upgrade in output to 20,000 lumens all within a fixture that only requires a 74mm hole cut out.

For more details Tel: +44 (0) 1732 455753 or visit www.underwaterlights.com

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ADVANCED SUPERYACHT FENDERS Manufactured in Europe, from a high-tensile Polyester laminate, DEFENDA™ inflatable superyacht fenders are lighter and stronger than comparable products.

Available in a wide range of standard sizes and shapes, custom orders can also be produced to meet specific requirements.

Our next generation FENDASKIN™ cover is tight fitting, with a smooth surface. Fully reversible, they won’t soak up water or trap grit and salt crystals against the hull.

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Award winning Superyacht M/Y Solemar, renamed Calypso, has retro fitted the Original Bulleyt 150w metal halide underwater lights with ease to the QTLED RGBW.

M/Y Calypso is available for charter, see website for details www. yachtcalypso.com

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Superyacht Tenders & Toys Superyacht Tenders and Toys is an award winning yacht tender and yacht toy consultancy company specialising in providing yachts, owners and captains with a one stop shop for all superyacht tender and toy needs. Amongst their accolades was The Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2017 in recognition of its outstanding growth and contribution to the international export trade and the 2019 SYTT were the winners of the BMF Business of the Year. With specialist departments and an experienced and knowledgable

team looking after new builds, yacht toys, deck equipment and rentals Superyacht Tenders and Toys has the resources required to assist with any project or enquiry and to pass on the best possible prices on all purchases. Whether you are an owner, captain or industry professional, Superyacht Tenders and Toys has a tailor-made solution for you.

For more details Tel: +44 (0)2380 016363 www. superyachttendersandtoys.com

CMD - Custom Marine Developments CMD is Makefast’s superyacht division. CMD exclusively design and manufacture products for luxury superyacht tender builders, superyacht projects and other custom developments. CMD works closely with many leading superyacht design houses, superyacht management services as well as boatyards to provide innovative engineered solutions to realise any client’s imagination. CMD provides turnkey solutions; examples include electric canvas sunroofs, glass panel sunroofs. Or multiple systems linked together such as the fully automated entry system in the Limo tender below.

For more details Tel: +44 (0)1686 621026 www.cmd.makefast.com

RUBIS CHANNEL ISLANDS (North Europe) RUBIS is a publicly traded energy company founded in 1990.

The company has grown through the acquisition of tank terminals and fuel distribution companies across the globe.

Operations in the English Channel Islands of Guernsey and Jersey began in 2008 and are ideally located on the yacht transit routes to and from the Northern Europe shipyards.

RUBIS Channel Islands offers various berths, low duty Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel to all vessels and clearance at ports outside of the UK & EU. RUBIS offers high quality marine fuels at competitive prices year round. Their professional bunkering team has many years of experience in the marine fuel industry and they deliver reliably, safely, efficiently and timely.

For more details Tel: +44 (0)1481 200800 or visit www.rubis-ci.co.uk

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Dolphin Sails A proudly British brand established in 1964, Dolphin enjoys a widely international customer base, through three UK lofts, in Harwich, Mersea and Hamble - and a newly expanded loft in Palma de Mallorca. With the use of advanced computer design and programming, Dolphin is wholeheartedly a manufacturer with innovative ideas increasing development of the whole product range. The company is continuously growing and pushing the boundaries of sails, covers and tensile awnings.

With an in-house structural engineer they can design the products to meet your needs with ease and accuracy.

For more details Tel: +44 (0)1255 243366 or +34 653225984 or visit www.dolphinsails.com

Software and digital platforms are becoming more integrated with every aspect of life. The founders of Marine Cloud met through marine surveying and quickly identified a need for yachts to better manage ‘through life’ maintenance. Marine Cloud provides bespoke Planned Maintenance Systems to superyachts, essentially creating a digital twin that tells vessels how and when to complete maintenance and checks, this provides a retrospective log of all activity as well as a forward looking plan. Most of their customers are private or commercial motor yachts between 30m and 60m, they also have management companies and a small commercial fleet operator using the system.

For more details Tel: +44 (0) 7765 142691 or visit www.marinecloud.co.uk

Teignbridge Propellers Teignbridge have been a world leading designer and manufacturer of high quality performance propellers and shaftlines for over 45 years. Their innovative C’Foil propeller design provides anticavitation characteristics, whilst delivering unrivalled performance, quietness and efficiency. Advanced CFD design capabilities and unique ship simulation software enables Teignbridge to deliver a comprehensive analysis of vessels and provision of optimized

propulsion packages. Teignbridge is one of the few global companies that genuinely possess the capabilities to design and manufacture high quality propellers, shafts, couplings, sterntubes, seals, bearings, rudders and brackets. Supplying the leisure, commercial and military sectors and superyachts.

For more details Tel: +44 (0)1626 324301 or visit www.teignbridge.co.uk

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That’s why we in the Red Ensign Group are proud of the flag that all our yachts wear. We know that wherever you see it, on yachts from Bermuda, the Isle of Man, Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands, Gibraltar and the United Kingdom, it might look like just a flag, but it’s so much more.

If you’ve ever worked on a yacht or travelled on one, you’ll want to know that it’s run at top class international maritime standards The Red Ensign is a symbol of pride. It represents and stands for all those who are the lifeblood of maritime. We expect and demand high international standards of crew welfare and yacht safety through the Red Ensign Group Yacht Code.

Come and meet us at the Monaco Yacht Show. The Red Ensign Group: Strength and quality through collaboration. www.redensigngroup.org RedEnsignGroup RedEnsignGroup Red Ensign Group