The YachtInfo Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (YI FLIBS) has recently presented the panelists for its 2012 Seminar Topics. The 29 October 2012 event will take place from 9:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. with luncheon at 12:30. It is sponsored by Royal Huisman, ISS, USSA as well as Viking Recruitment (ISS’s perpetual Gold Sponsor of Crew Initiatives).
SESSION ONE 9:30-10:45
STCW Changes: Implications to your Mariner’s License
Including: Major changes to the Standards of Training, Certification and Watch Keeping
Michael French—International Yacht Training
Julie Liberatore—Maritime Professional Training
Roger Towner—MCA
Andrew Schofield—PYA
Joey Meen—PYA Guest
SESSION TWO 11:00-12:15
Arrested—When They Chain Your Yacht to the Pier
Danielle Butler—Hill Betts and Nash
Capt. Eugene F. Sweeney—International Registries
Eric Yankwitt—Advisory Tax Service
LUNCH 12:30-1:30
Host: John Mann—BluewaterBook & Charts
Speaker: Andy Hindley—America’s Cup Race Management
SESSION THREE 1:30-2:45
America’s Cup 34: The Superyacht Program
Moderator: Tim Davey—ISS/GMT
Mark Bunzel—Northwest Marine Trade Association
Patrick Coote—Fraser Yachts
Nicholas Dean—Ocean Independence
Ben Farnborough—Boat International
Bruce Hedrick—Northwest Marine Trade Association
Kate Pearson—San Diego Superyacht Association
Stephano Tositti—BWA Yachting
SESSION FOUR 3:00-4:15
Superyachts: Making a Positive Environmental Impact
Trish Cronan—Ocean Getaways Yacht Charters
Chris Dlugokecki—RINA Services
Richard Franklin—Go2 Global Yachting
Ken Hickling—AkzoNobel
Mark Mellinger—Head Hunter, Inc.
In addition to the sponsorship of Royal Huisman, ISS and USSA, the opportunity to support YI FLIBS is still available and includes Session & Luncheon Sponsorship. Those interested in sponsorship should contact Amy Halsted at +1 540.784.4561 or seagourmet@toad.net as sponsorship is limited.
Event tickets are $30.00 and attendees are encouraged to register for the seminars on-line.
