[Thurs.] — Palm Beach Int’l Boat Show 2024

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The 42nd Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show Begins

BY KEVIN MAHER

Owned by the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County (MIAPBC) and produced by Informa Markets, the Palm Beach International Boat Show is celebrating its 42nd anniversary this year. More than 800 boats will be at this year’s show, allowing attendees, captains, and crew to explore $1.2 billion worth of vessels ranging from superyachts, sportfishing yachts, inflatables, and everything in between.

After debuting in 1982, the show has evolved into a massive economic force for the West Palm Beach community, with 2023’s iteration bringing in an estimated impact of more than $1 billion, and 2022’s show hitting the billion mark as well. MIAPBC, the owner of the show, is a not-for-profit organization created to promote and protect the growth of the marine industry in Palm Beach County for the benefit and education of its members, the community, and the environment. The organization continues to increase the size of the show each year, adding more yachts, space, and visitors.

This year’s show has expanded to include Palm Harbor Marina, showcasing some of the largest superyachts in the entire show — including M/Y Casino Royale, a 236-foot yacht built by Tankoa Yachts in 2018. Casino Royale is the biggest vessel at the

show, accommodating up to 12 guests and 19 crewmembers across the yacht’s 1,541 GT volume. Although Casino Royale takes the title for the largest at the show, M/Y Come Together, a 196-foot vessel built by Amels in 2022, is the priciest — with an estimated $65,095,825 asking price.

Captains and crew have a plethora of options for activities when they’re not working too, like Yacht Chandlers’ floral competition for crew today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. They’re inviting crewmembers not working the show to participate at Safe Harbor Rybovich, located at 4200 N. Flagler Drive. The Water Revolution Foundation, The International SeaKeepers Society, and Ethical Yacht Wear are hosting a yachting sustainability seminar tomorrow from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. at the Windward VIP Club. Keep an eye out for several crew appreciation parties around the show, too!

Whether you’re a captain, crewmember, or attendee, MIAPBC and Informa Markets have something for everyone during this year’s show.

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Details, details, details! All in a day’s work.

It’s Day 1 of the Palm Beach International Boat Show, but crew have been hard at work all week to make sure their yachts are picture perfect. Here are some pre-show shots from the docks.

PHOTOS BY LINDSEY HANRAHAN AND KEVIN MAHER

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Cayman Islands Now Requiring Crew Contracts

BY LAUREN BECK

As of March 11, 2024, the Cayman Islands Ship Registry (CISR) now requires all Cayman-flagged vessels, including private yachts and pleasure vessels, to have written contracts for all crewmembers on board.

It’s an important step, as contracts should be the minimum for crew to understand their entitlements.

The new requirement is outlined in section 90 of the recently amended Merchant Shipping Act 2024 and states that, at a minimum, the agreement must outline wage expectations, wage deductions permitted by MSA 2024, entitled repatriation and medical expense terms, leave, notice periods, and the governing law. “No right or obligation under MSA 2024 can be renounced by an employment

agreement,” the CISR guidance note reads.

CISR will be checking Caymanregistered vessels for compliance. Those failing to uphold those terms could be subject to penalties, as stated in the Merchant Shipping Act: “If a ship goes to sea or attempts to go to sea in contravention of the requirements of this section, the master and the shipowner commit an offence and are liable on summary conviction to a fine of twenty thousand dollars.”

The Professional Yachting Association (PYA) issued a statement in support of the move. “This is a first in the yachting industry, and the PYA applauds the CISR for taking this initiative to ensure better crew protection. We believe this will set a

positive precedent and encourage other flag states to follow suit.”

The PYA also shared that many crew on smaller vessels lack proper employment contracts or have none. “This new regulation aims to address this gap and provides essential safeguards for crewmembers,” the PYA stated. “This helps to ensure fair treatment and a more professional work environment for all.”

The PYA offers free, downloadable contract templates on its website, and also offers guidance to any crewmember who may need additional help. «

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