Industry focused seminars have been presented by Newport Harbor Corporation, the Newport Charter Yacht Show’s new owner, as another exciting component of this popular event, held from 18 to 21 June, 2012. The seminars will be featured each day, taking place at the Newport Yachting Center in historic downtown Newport in Rhode Island, immediately before the start of the America’s Cup World Series.
Newport Charter Yacht Show, June 18-21, 2012
The Newport Charter Yacht Show (NCYS), the only one of its kind in the USA, caters to the charter yacht industry with a showcase of luxury charter yachts as well as ancillary boating goods, services and educational information. It also allows consumers (attending with brokers) to learn more about vacationing on one of the many world-class yachts (ranging from 50 to 200 feet) that will be on display.
Monday, June 18, “Entering U.S. Waters”
A presentation by Donna Bradbury, a representative of BWA Yachting for Florida and the Bahamas, will take the audience through the process of bringing a foreign-flagged vessel to the U.S. and explain how the yacht entry process varies from country to country based on local compliance regulations.
“The U.S. entry briefing specifically highlights compliance regulations within the U.S. so that arrivals and departures go smoothly,” said Bradbury, who has been involved in the marine industry and with BWA Yachting for approximately 12 years. The company serves over 275 ports and marinas in the Mediterranean, USA, Bahamas and Caribbean. “The U.S. offers diverse cruising grounds from the East to the West Coast filled with spectacular sights. We look forward to more yachts visiting the USA, and of course we are looking to make their stay a memorable one.”
Tuesday, June 19, “Discover New England”
With so much recreational boating and charter activity prevalent throughout New England, tourism representatives from Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island will come together to share tips with charter industry professionals. Presentations will be focused on servicing luxury charter clientele and include new product developments, tours, services and special areas of interest along the coast of each state.
Wednesday, June 20, “STCW Changes and Implications to Your Mariner’s License”
Julie Liberatore of Maritime Professional Training and Michael French of International Yacht Training will highlight the changes to the Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping (STCW) for seafarers, which took effect January 1, 2012.
Each with backgrounds in maritime training, Liberatore and French will discuss how the process of receiving and renewing licenses, which allow mariners to operate large commercial and private vessels, has evolved, along with the implications of those changes. “The STCW convention forms the very foundation for safety training in the yachting sector as in any maritime sector,” said French. “It is vital that yacht crew are offered continuing information on how regulations affect them.”
Thursday, June 21, “Enhancing Crew and Guest Safety”
With private yachts becoming larger and their systems more complex, the crew responsibilities increase and advanced training becomes vital. Steve Monk of Da Gama, Ltd., a navigation management company with a focus on training, will speak on the importance of captain and crew preparation at sea and how vital it is for passenger safety.
“Training is a crucial aspect in the life of a superyacht, but it is unfortunately one of the first things that can be dropped when a tight schedule and other commitments take precedence,” said Monk, a seasoned mariner with over 20 years of experience driving ships and instructing bridge teams from a variety of different backgrounds, including two years at the U.S. Naval Academy (Annapolis, Md.) developing and honing the skills of future officers. “With charterers and owners wanting to explore more remote areas of the globe, the importance of training has never been more crucial”
Newport Harbor Corporation is a leader in hospitality services and event production and owns and operates the Newport Yachting Center & Marina, Newport Charter Yacht Show, Newport International Boat Show and the Newport Restaurant Group.
Newport Yachting Center Marina & Special Events venue is located on four acres in the heart of scenic downtown Newport. The space is able to accommodate large yachts and is equipped with long, side tie berthing, high volume fueling, single and multi-phase power, WIFI, water and a wide range of technical repair and support services along with easy access to adjacent downtown Newport.
