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<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/14" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RMK Marine (Company)">RMK Marine</a> has announced the laying of the keel of the 65-metre ER65 superyacht at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/14" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RMK Marine (Company)">RMK Marine Shipyard</a> in Tuzla, Turkey.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/223055/image/large-f9e8057e454caee1729e658684b5ac1f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/223055">Construction began on ER65 in December last year, when the first steel cuts were made on the Polar Class explorer yacht. Also known as Project NB126, SuperYacht Times' Associate Editor, Justin Ratcliffe was in attendance for the event, which marked the first stage in her journey to her delivery in 2026.&nbsp;Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Build begins on RMK 65m explorer superyacht ER65 (2023-12-15 11:00:00 +0100)">Build begins on RMK 65m explorer superyacht ER65</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/302533/image/large-2642b2ba458f5e97068a6db5da3290b0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/302533"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/302537/image/large-ace6b44e9a81aaffd9c3b993014ad165.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/302537">ER65 features a complete design from Ivan Erdevicki, Founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1343" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ER Yacht Design (Company)">ER Yacht Design</a>. Ivan is also representing the owner throughout the yacht's build, while Piers Flood of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/834" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Döhle Yachts (Company)">Döhle Yachts</a> is representing the owner as Technical Manager. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/302535/image/large-f8fe5402d10ab1e6060c3a2d576a1757.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/302535"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/302536/image/large-1c861a16eed0291ec2a9a22a075ef0d2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/302536">The laying of her keel began under the command of Ivan Erdevicki, with the first constructed block of the yacht placed in the closed shed. During the event, Piers Flood gave a speech on behalf of the British owner, emphasising their pride and happiness about the ceremony and the construction.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/302534/image/large-8c1dffbc3ae5ebfd162e6f3ff77a0c29.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/302534">ER65 is one of the most ambitious projects from the shipyard and will be the yard's flagship when delivered. She is due to feature state-of-the-art luxury coupled with round-the-world capabilities, meeting stringent Ice and Polar Class requirements.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/223056/image/large-ce046b6ac62cb1b45b6099b4d8c51c81.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/223056">ER65 has an expected delivery date of 2026.

Keel laid of RMK Marine yacht ER65 superyacht

RMK Marine has announced the laying of the keel of the 65-metre ER 65 superyacht at the RMK Marine Shipyard in Tuzla, Turkey.

65m RMK Marine flagship superyacht ER65 keel laid 

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)</a> has announced the sale of the first 35-metre Deep Blue 115 motor yacht to an American client.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298416/image/large-0a670a33c773b5dfa80c6114493aeb4c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298416">&nbsp;Described by Vasco Buonpensiere, co-founder and CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a> as “a vessel replete with cutting-edge technical specifications,” the new-build Deep Blue 115 motor yacht has been highly customised to meet the needs of the owner.&nbsp;“We met the client who would become the Owner of the Deep Blue 115 in Cannes, during the last Festival de la Plaisance, and the contract has been successfully completed thanks to the collaboration with Jamie Swaine from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a>’s London office,” added Vasco Buonpensiere.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298405/image/large-c68769a5fcfc6e8109b708556182ddd1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298405">The Deep Blue 115 yacht has been designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4364" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Horacio Bozzo Design (Company)">Horacio Bozzo</a>, and stands as a remarkable successor to her predecessor, the 43.1-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8242" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Acala43.1m (141'5&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2022">Acala</a>. “We conceived the Deep Blue 115 as a truly pocket gentleman’s superyacht with a strong explorer DNA and designed her lines to stand the test of time with elegance,” explained <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4364" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Horacio Bozzo Design (Company)">Horacio Bozzo</a>.The Deep Blue 115 mirrors <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8242" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Acala43.1m (141'5&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2022">Acala</a> in both character and amenities, with a robust steel hull and a gross tonnage of 299 GT, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1403" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Axis Group Yacht Design (Company)">Axis Group Yacht Design</a> entrusted to develop both naval architecture and engineering of the yacht. With a beam of 7.5-metres, she boasts a traditional layout with interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4478" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cassetta Yacht Designers (Company)">Giorgio M. Cassetta</a>, two saloons on the upper and main deck and guest accommodation on the lower deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298407/image/large-a59b365c487d2417addf632fdff93b24.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298407">“This ambition has been further improved by the collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/834" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Döhle Yachts (Company)">Döhle Yachts</a>, resulting in a project that stands as an undisputed pinnacle within its category,” commented Vasco Buonpensiere. The Deep Blue 115 yacht can comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests across five staterooms, with the owner’s apartment situated on the main deck forward and four guest staterooms on the lower deck. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298403/image/large-7a4a2ef8eeb411facabf19d2c600da8d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298403">Among the yacht’s main features are a large swimming pool on the main deck aft, with a tank to store the treated water while underway, a tender garage opening on the port side, openable sliding doors on both sides of the main saloon, and a foldable terrace to starboard next to the dining area.In terms of performance, the Deep Blue 115 yacht &nbsp;is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> C18 engines, delivering 533kW each. These engines allow for modest fuel consumption, therefore reducing the footprint on the environment to a minimum, as wel as a remarkable range.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298406/image/large-aef8e9c253223f2f01cbcc425f7d9170.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298406">Set to be delivered in 2026, she is being built to full commercial specification. “We are thrilled to share that we are finalising a series of contracts that will be unveiled in the coming weeks, so stay tuned for more groundbreaking news!” added <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle Marche</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298404/image/large-13ea81ecde15f46b0b3a34e6f17b4b12.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298404">

First 35m CdM Deep Blue 115 motor yacht sold

Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) has announced the sale of the first 35-metre Deep Blue 115 motor yacht to an American client.

First 35m CdM Deep Blue 115 motor yacht sold to an American client

This week the Turkish shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/14" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RMK Marine (Company)">RMK Marine</a> made the first steel cuts for the 65-metre Polar Class explorer ER65. Justin Ratcliffe, SuperYacht Times' Associate Editor, was on site for the event which is the first step of the yacht's construction. She is due for delivery in 2026. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/223055/image/large-f9e8057e454caee1729e658684b5ac1f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/223055">ER65 features a complete design from Ivan Erdevicki, Founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1343" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ER Yacht Design (Company)">ER Yacht Design</a>. Ivan is also representing the owner throughout the yacht's build, while Piers Flood of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/834" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Döhle Yachts (Company)">Döhle Yachts</a> is representing the owner as Technical Manager. Özgür Numan, Yacht Department Director, was also on site to conduct the first steel cuts alongside the owner's team.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/296583/image/large-04a4f1366176771e511b9a7b0d45f237.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/296583"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/296581/image/large-eb2ed570bfd89504a1e373c5d14d9b62.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/296581">ER65 is one of the most ambitious projects from the shipyard and will be the yard's flagship when delivered. She is due to feature state-of-the-art luxury coupled with round-the-world capabilities, meeting stringent Ice and Polar Class requirements.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/296582/image/large-8651696b7bb83665abfcb60e42d75b36.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/296582">“This is the kind of project that a yacht designer waits for all his life,” Ivan Erdevicki commented. “The owner specifically requested a custom-designed long-range go-anywhere project for an expedition motor yacht, with style and an elegant timeless-classic look, that I was very happy to land on my desk!”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241495/image/large-5c18d9ed50a0900a13e0247f93792917.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241495">

RMK superyacht ER65 in-build

The 65m explorer superyacht ER65 is now in-build with first steel cuts completed.

Build begins on RMK 65m explorer superyacht ER65

The <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2022">Gulf Superyacht Summit 2022</a> is now only a few days away, taking place on 9 and 10 November onboard the Queen Elizabeth 2 in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5856" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mina Rashid Marina (Company)">Marina Mina Rashid</a>, Dubai, under the patronage of <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/p-o" target="_blank">P&amp;O Marinas</a>.&nbsp;Some of the keynote speakers have already been announced with Peter Lürssen, CEO of <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/lurssen" target="_blank">Lürssen Yachts</a> declared as the honoured keynote interviewee for the event. Peter Lürssen is the fourth-generation shipyard owner of the legendary German shipyard, which has built a large proportion of some of the world’s most exclusive yachts. We are now able to announce the final list of speakers for the two day event. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/235856/image/large-9034c539c3da3b38f1bf9af695f0d5ea.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/235856">WEDNESDAYThe future of the Gulf | 9 Nov |&nbsp;09:45 - 10:25A panel of experts from the region gives an update on the latest developments in the Gulf Region. Gunther Alvarado, COO of Al Seer Marine has now joined the panel, to share more about the recent announcement that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Seer Marine, MB92 and P&O Marinas to create superyacht service centre and refit shipyard in Dubai (2022-09-27 16:15:00 +0200)">Al Seer Marine, MB92 and P&amp;O Marinas are investing in a superyacht service centre and refit shipyard in Dubai</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/90580/image/large-267f4d2bfd330bdaa3d6a910ce1d9d48.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/90580"> Investing in the UAE | 9 Nov | 10:25 - 11:05&nbsp;With a growing fleet and more demand for yachts, it is now a good time to invest in the yacht industry of the United Arab Emirates. What are the opportunities and challenges of investing or starting a yacht business in the United Arab Emirates. Paolo Casani, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a> yacht brokerage will be joining Jean-Marc Bolinger of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 Barcelona (Company)">MB92 Barcelona</a>, Francis Lapp of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> and Saleha Osmani, Regional Head of the Middle East of Invest Industrial. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/215707/image/large-2c4101a2581add199ebbd49be32048fd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/215707">Looking after the growing fleet in the UAE | 9 Nov | 11:35 - 12:15Globally the superyacht fleet is growing, but also in the UAE. There need to be marinas to dock the yachts, agents to support them, suppliers to supply them and shipyards to maintain them, is that available and what needs to be done? The panel has now been expanded to include Jo Assael, Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/834" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Döhle Private Clients Ltd (Company)">Döhle Yachts</a>, Fiorenzo Spadoni, Marine United Kingdom Area Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1457" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RINA (Company)">RINA</a> and Captain Mike Fetton, General Manager of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6806" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="JLS Yachts (Company)">JLS Yachts</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/48515/image/large-2ba0ccb304fc4014ce90ea19fae11ae2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/48515">The challenges of yacht ownership in the Gulf | 9 Nov | 12:15 - 12:55What are the challenges faced by superyachts owners in the Gulf region? Oliver Blanchet, Head of Jet and Yacht Finance of BNP Paribas, Julian Smith, Principal Surveyor of the Cayman Islands Shipping Registry and Rob Tobin, Managing Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5129" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Riela Yachts (Company)">Riela Yachts</a>, discuss finance, ownership structures, insurance and flagging.&nbsp;Attracting new clients in the Gulf | 9 Nov | 14:20 - 15:00The number of millionaires in Dubai has increased by 18% to around 67,900 millionaires and the real estate market is booming. Is there also a stronger demand for yachts in the Gulf region? Justin Ratcliffe will be joined on stage by Rado Antolovic, CEO of<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DryDocks World (Company)">&nbsp;Drydocks World</a>, Jorritt Pilaar, Sales Manager of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> and Paris Baloumis, Group Marketing Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/205513/image/large-b8253c0903b3a9878c18542f0203a3b6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/205513">The Owner’s Perspective | 9 Nov | 15:00 - 15:30Interview with a superyacht owners to get their perspective on cruising the Gulf region and beyond. Francesca Webster will be moderating the talk between Guido Krass, owner of the 85-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6018" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bold85.3m (279'10&quot;)SilverYachts2019">Bold</a>, and Mohamed Al Zaabi, owner of the 35m <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1420" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DXB34.95m (114'8&quot;)Benetti SpA2003">DXB</a> and CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4686" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Yachts Dubai (Company)">Royal Yachts</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/247653/image/large-90ee00189d2f26e92590de9fcc4096db.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/247653">Charter the way forward for the Gulf? | 9 Nov | 15:30 - 16:10 To create a destination, it is extremely important that there are yachts available for charter. Be it for day charters or overnight charters. How can the Gulf attract more charter yachts? The original panel will now be joined by Anastazja Kociolkowska,&nbsp;Business Development Manager Dubai of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a>.THURSDAYThe Great Eastern Route | 10 Nov | 9:00 - 9:40What can the different regions and countries do together to get more superyachts travelling eastwards? Grant Holmes of Inchape will now be joined on stage by Steve Stiglbauer, Port Manager of Old Doha Port, as well as Abdulla Waheed, Managing Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4537" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maldives Yacht Support (Company)">Maldives Yacht Support</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/90581/image/large-c1ba62634c94849d6fba5fb7d716e500.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/90581">How tech can benefit the Superyacht Industry | 10 Nov| 10:00 - 10:40Technology is a big part of our lives today and the superyacht industry starts to slowly adopt more tech. On this panel, we have some experts who are challenging the industry with cool tech solutions that benefit industry professionals and superyacht owners. For this newly launched panel, Merijn de Waard will be joined by Sylvain Vieujot of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Enata Marine (Company)">ENATA</a>, Thomas O’Nial, Co-Founder of Meta Yachts, Giovanni Alessi Anghini, Chief Innovation &amp; Technology Officer of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a> and Fabian Tollenaar, Technology Director of YachtEye.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/247676/image/large-62b2d94a7fe7e4d62108e7766bd12485.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/247676">The Energy Challenge | 10 Nov | 11:30 - 12:10With a lot of forward-thinking billionaires as clients, why is there no superyacht on the water yet that is powered by hydrogen? What are the latest developments and what will it look like in 5-years from now? Engel Jan de Boer,&nbsp;Yacht Segment Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/554" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyds Ships (Company)">Lloyd's Register</a> will be moderating the panel with Paolo Bertetti,&nbsp;Vice President Technical R&amp;D of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a>, Jo Assael of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/834" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Döhle Yachts (Company)">Döhle Yachts</a> and Dr. Bernhard Urban, Head of Development &amp; Innovation of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Fr. Lürssen Werft GmbH &amp; Co. KG</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/235859/image/large-e7d2935d870c7b3871df2e6fb3326f97.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/235859">You can find the full schedule and more information on the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/gulf-superyacht-summit-2022-early-bird-tickets#managed-by-system" target="_blank">Gulf Superyacht Summit</a> website: <a href="https://www.gulfsuperyachtsummit.com/" target="_blank">www.gulfsuperyachtsummit.com</a>. <a href="https://dubai.platinumlist.net/event-tickets/84531/gulf-superyacht-summit" target="_blank">Early bird tickets</a> for the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/gulf-superyacht-summit-2022-early-bird-tickets#managed-by-system" target="_blank">Gulf Superyacht Summit 2022</a> now sold out, but there are some final tickets remaining. Don’t miss out, <a href="https://dubai.platinumlist.net/event-tickets/84531/gulf-superyacht-summit" target="_blank">buy your tickets today</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240975/image/large-1dd1deadc2235db72ef7c675ba4762cc.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240975"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240976/image/large-fd2d41a0239fa277712a77d8dfcfd133.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240976">

Gulf Superyacht Summit speakers

The final speakers have been announced for next week's Gulf Superyacht Summit.

Gulf Superyacht Summit 2022: Final speakers announced for next week's summit

More than sixty representatives of the Isle of Man Superyacht Industry attended this year’s Monaco Yacht Show. This prestigious show is the highlight of the superyacht season in the Mediterranean and is attended by all the world’s leading builders, brokers, charter agents, service companies, luxury goods providers and potential buyers. In total more than 100 superyachts were on display (several flying the Manx flag) and 500 exhibitors, and the show was visited by 28,200 people. The organisers say that it was the most successful show in the event’s twenty one year history. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/137043/image/large-1be59e88be317b402ed1b06baaa1decb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/137043">Robert Tobin, Chairman of the Isle of Man Yacht Forum commented: “In spite of the gloomy economy, confidence in the superyacht industry is high, and compared to three years ago the general feeling is that the market continues to grow. It was very encouraging to see so many professionals from the Isle of Man in attendance representing a cross section of the services provided by companies in the Island including; corporate services, management and administration, compliance and technical support and crew services". The Isle of Man Ship Registry stand was well attended by industry professionals and yacht captains and there was considerable interest in the lead that the Isle of Man is taking in the interpretation and implementation of the impending maritime Labour Convention and its effect on the superyacht industry. The Ship Registry’s presence, as always provides a focal point for the Isle of Man at the show and demonstrates the value of the public/private partnership which exists in this industry. “It was very encouraging to see so many Manx flagged yachts at the show, and the number of yachts which in one way or another had some involvement with the Isle of Man.” Döhle Private Clients +44 1624 653050 <a href="mailto:marketing@dohle-yachts.com?subject=D%F6hle%20Private%20Clients%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">marketing@dohle-yachts.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.dohle-yachts.com/">www.dohle-yachts.com</a>

Impressive representation by Isle of Man at the Monaco Yacht Show

One of the hot topics in the superyacht industry is the ILO Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC) and how it will affect builders, owners, managers and crew. The Isle of Man’s Ship Registry is at the forefront of the industry in the implementation and interpretation of the MLC. The work that the registry is doing is of immense practical benefit to all those involved in superyachts. In August the Registry entered into a new tripartite declaration designed to improve the living and working conditions of all seafarers on Isle of Man-registered ships. This formalises the important work carried out in a tripartite forum between the Isle of Man Government, the Isle of Man Shipping Association and the seafarers’ representative unions, which has been in place for many years. The “Declaration of Principles”, originally agreed and signed in 2003, has been revised to bring it up to date with international developments. Additionally, the Declaration recognises the importance of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) and demonstrates how the Isle of Man is working towards its adoption. The MLC, which is expected to enter into force in 2012, will be the new standard enforced globally to cover the rights of seafarers. Robert Tobin, Director of Döhle Yachts and Chairman of the Isle of Man Yacht Forum, has this to say: “For the yacht industry the Convention is something we should all be thinking about. It is extremely complex and entirely new for an industry where vessel design is, by its very nature, unique and where crew employment terms and conditions are varied and inconsistent. Having the expertise and advice of the Isle of Man Ship Registry, who have a dedicated team working on this, is invaluable to us. The Isle of Man Registry and members of the Forum are in a position to offer advice and guidance on the complexities of the Convention. We, the Ship Registry, and other members of the Forum will be at the Monaco Yacht Show and will be delighted to discuss the MLC and its implications.” Dick Welsh, Director of the Isle of Man Ship Registry, commented: “The Isle of Man Ship Registry is working hard on MLC. The tripartite relationship, which has been developed over many years in the Isle of Man, is invaluable in our work on the new convention. It is a forum by which we can consult on draft policies and regulations, which gives the ship owners and the unions a real chance to shape the future for seafarers. “We have a dedicated team of seven working towards the MLCs implementation and a great deal of this work is in considering what it actually means in practical terms for builders, operators, managers, crewing agencies, and of course the crew themselves. We have published several consultative documents and newsletters (which are available on our website) to keep everyone up-to-date on the Convention’s progress, interpretation and implementation. We will have one of our dedicated specialists on our stand in Monaco this year and expect him to be very busy. “As well as having one of the most respected ship registries the Isle of Man is at the forefront of superyacht administration. Professionals based in the Island established the Isle of Man Yacht Forum whose members offer yacht owners and managers the facility to register and manage vessels from one of the most respected and progressive international business centres, providing truly global solutions for the industry's needs. Solutions that are specifically tailored to the client’s needs and will not be exclusive to Isle of Man structures and registration. “Even through the troubled financial waters of the last few years the Isle of Man’s economy has weathered well. Our work on the MLC is just one example of how we adapt to changes and will continue to provide solutions for clients from all over the world.”

Isle of Man leads the way on MLC

Peter Döhle, the German ship-owner who over the last four years has diversified successfully into supporting large commercial and private yachts, has recruited a human resources professional, Sally Aston, from within the marine and recruitment industry to head Döhle’s new yacht crewing operation, Döhle Yacht Crew. “Since setting up Döhle Yacht Crew <a target="_blank" href="http://www.dohle-yachtcrew.com">www.dohle-yachtcrew.com</a> four months ago, the response has been fantastic, frankly we’ve been challenged to keep up with the activity, ” says Rob Tobin, General Manager of Döhle’s large yacht operations, “I have been delighted by the huge number of qualified and experienced crew registering with us, certainly more than we ever expected; Sally joins us at a perfect time.” Aston, who has over ten years of crew management and recruitment experience with Bibby and Shell formally, joined Döhle on 3rd September. “I am very excited to be joining the Döhle large yacht support team,” says Aston, “I look forward to broadening my nautical human resource experience into the very special career paths of large yachts.” Aston, whose background includes executive search and recruitment in the Finance Sector as well as Human Resource management, also has considerable experience in assisting individuals with career planning which is a central part of Döhle’s personnel strategy for large yachts. “So far, the market response to our belief that it is possible to have a lifetime career in yachting, both at sea and ashore, has been remarkable,” Tobin says, “It is the same approach we have used successfully with the 3500 employed crew who operate our commercial ships to overcome what is considered a very real crew shortage there.” Döhle now supports over 25 large yachts providing a full range of services, with the exception of Chartering and Sale and Purchase brokerage, to yacht Owners and Captains. Döhle’s Yacht Support www.doehle-iom.com/pmc are run from the Isle of Man office, Dohle (IOM) Ltd employing over 120 staff. Peter Döhle Schiffahrts <a href="http://www.doehle.de">www.doehle.de</a> is one of the largest ship owners in the Germany with over 300 ships and 3500 commercial seafarers operating globally. <noscript></noscript>