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Past Project Seminars:   Project 2005   USA 2005   2004   USA 2004   2003   USA 2003   2002   2001   2000   1999   1998   1997   1996   1995
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Project 2005 Papers
Keynote Address - Delivering What The Client Wants; Not What Someone Thinks He Wants?
Project Forum - We Have A Plan; Let’s Stick To It!
Subcontractors Forum - Rarely On Time, On Budget And On Board – Who’s To Blame?
Class Forum - The Class Act - Setting One Standard
Flag Forum - What Colours Are You Flying?
Shipyard Forum - Building the Business
Captains Forum - Who’s Looking After The Boss’s Interests?
Engineering Forum - Simplicity Versus Complexity – An Engineering Conundrum
Technology Forum - The Perfect Bridge – Clutter & Bucks
Design Forum - Design To Manufacture Profit
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Project USA 2005 Papers
KEYNOTE PAPER 1 - INDUSTRIAL CLEANSING
CONSTRUCTION PAPER 1 - REGULATORY SESSION: BUILDING STANDARDS VS MEETING TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
MANAGEMENT PAPER 1 - UPCOMING USCG RULES & REQUIREMENTS
OPERATION PAPER 1 - IMO & EPA DIESEL EMISSION REGULATIONS AND HOW THEY EFFECT THE LARGE YACHT INDUSTRY
CONSTRUCTION PAPER 2 - THE STRUCTURAL FIRE PROTECTION FOR FIBRE REINFORCED PLASTIC (FRP) YACHTS.
MANAGEMENT PAPER 2 - TARGETING LARGE YACHT CLIENTS
KEYNOTE PAPER 2 - INDUSTRIAL EVOLUTION
OPERATION PAPER 2 - TECHNOLOGY DISCUSSION: NAVIGATION, MONITORING, CONTROL & SOFTWARE
CONSTRUCTION PAPER 3 - ROBOTS VS MANUAL LABOUR IN YACHT BUILDING
MANAGEMENT PAPER 3 - HOMELAND SECURITY: ITS IMPACT ON YACHTS
OPERATION PAPER 3 - ADVANCES IN POWER GENERATION
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Project 2004 Papers
Keynote Paper - Jonathan Beckett - Nigel Burgess
Paper 1 - Modular Construction in the Superyacht Sector. Mark Hilferty, Space (The Design Practice) Ltd
Paper 2 - Propulsion Technology Debate
Paper 3 - MCA Code - LY2 and Beyond, Claude Hamilton, Simon Burt & Tony Drury
Paper 4 - The Cutting-Edge of Superyacht Visualization, Jeff Christiansen — Scientific Visualization Inc
Paper 5 - 4 Years of ISM - An Analysis. Andrew Williams, Camper & Nicholson International
Paper 6 - Why do vessels go aground? Paul Hailwood and Paul Wood
Paper 7 - Cycloidal Propulsion - the quiet manoeuvring process for large yachts. Tosten Moltrecht – Voith Turbo
Paper 8 - Revolutionary Tender Handling System. Henk Grunstra & Dirk Degroote, Amels Holland
Paper 9 - The Project is King. Bob Costello & Jeroen Waalewijn, Jenacis Marine Consulting
Paper 10 - The ISPS Code and the Luxury Yacht. Brig. Brian Parritt — Falch Ims, Duncan Bateson — Lawrence Graham LLP
Paper 11 - Motion Control - The Operators & Builders Perspective
Paper 12 - Using DVD Technology to Reduce the Safety Management Challenge & Improve Safety, Robert Gleed — Superyacht Media Ltd
Paper 13 - Environmentally sustainable solutions to the challenges facing the marine industry. Margaret Hepburn - Hepburn Bio Shipcare
Paper 14 - Yacht Project Management/Quality Control under ISO 9001-2000. Wim Koersvelt - Koersvelt Yacht Projects
Paper 15 - Maltese Falcon Presentation and Discussion
Paper 16 - The History of Design. Greg Matzat - Sparkman & Stephen
Paper 17 - Paint Standardisation Debate
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Project USA 2004 Papers
Keynote Paper - John Dane, Trinity Yachts
The Shipyard Forum - A Code of Conduct, John Dane - Trinity Yachts, AJ Anderson - Wright Maritime Group, Adrian Farmer - International Maritime Associates
Paper 3 - Parameterised Design of Luxury Yacht with 3D Computer Modelling. Markku Kanerva - Deltamarin Ltd, Adrian Farmer - International Maritime Associates
Paper 4 - ISPS, SOLAS & US Security Regulations: Their Global Impacts on the Megayacht Community. Susan Engle, EnviroCare Solutions International
Paper 5 - Liabilities & the Regulatory Status of Digital Charts & Publications on the Bridge - The Current State of Play. Stephen Brookes - UKHO
Paper 6 - The survey and certification of large commercial yachts, Peter Southgate, Ken Appleby - Cayman Islands Shipping Registry
Paper 7 - Automation & Controls - Keys to Navigating a Successful Project. Thomas Keefer - Industrial Systems Design
The MCA Code Review - LY2 Update, Claude Hamilton, Tony Drury - MCA
Paper 9 - Documenting Your New Build. Charlie Baker - Consultant Marine Engineers
Qualifications & Training Standards Panel Discussion, Amy Morley Greenspan - MPT, Captain Dale Smith, Claude Hamilton & Tony Drury - MCA
Paper 11 - Arbitration - Advantages and Traps. Bruce McAllister - Alley, Maass, Rogers & Lindsay, PA
Paper 12 - Achieving Full Integration for Entertainment. Bill Miller - Linn Entertainment Systems
Paper 13 - Augmented Reality for Maritime Navigation: The Next Generation of Electronic Navigational Aids. Chuck Benton - LookSea, LLC & Technology Systems, Inc
Paper 14 - Azipod Propulsion Alternatives for Megayachts. Thomas Hackman - ABB Marine
Paper 15 - Yacht Security under the ISPS Rules. Patrick Estebe - AffAirAction
Paper 16 - Paint Standards & Other Developments In The Yacht Coatings Market. Joop Ellenbroek - CCS Yacht Coating Services
International Standard Panel Discussion - The Next Stage, Claude Hamilton - MCA
The Latest USCG Developments & Immigration Issues, Captain James Watson, USCG
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Project 2003 Papers
Keynote Paper - John Rothwell - Executive Chairman, Austal
Paper 1 - The 100 Knot Yacht - Dean Schleicher - Donald L. Blount & Ass.
Environmental Issues Facing the Industry - Capt. Ulrich Baer - Deerberg-Systems
MCA Large Yacht Code Review  - Claude Hamilton, Simon Burt, David Ralph, Tony Drury, Paul Fairbrother
Paper 4 - Mitigating Risks in Novel Features - John Hicks, John Elmer, Robert Smart, Lloyd’s Register EMEA
The ISPS Code: Safety & Security Today - Brigadier Parritt - IMS, Nick Horton - Bond Pearce, Bryan Fletcher & Alan Durant - IDS International
Paper 6 - Carbon Spar Developments - Paul MacDonald - Marten Spars
Popular Risk Improvements - Paul Hailwood - Hailwood Consultancy Ltd
International Standards Panel Discussion - FIN, UCINA, MCA, SYS, PYA
Training & Crew Management - David Green & Jon Ely - UKSA, Philip Wake - The Nautical Institute, MCA
How Vulnerable is your Superyacht? - Andrew Bailey - Qinetiq
Paper 11 - Mega Yacht Air Conditioning Latest Advances, Problems & Solutions - James M. Giles - Giles Consulting
Paper 12 - Seaworthiness - Who Decides? - Matt Guy - Clyde & Co
The Future of On-Board Power & Electrical Supply - Greg Klompenhouwer - Kohler Power Systems
Paper 14 - The Integration of IT Infrastructure & Communications on board Luxury Yachts - Tristan Wood, Livewire
Paper 15 - Water Hydraulics - Joe Russell & Gilbert Pagnac - SEEHIM
Owners - The Next Perspective - Theodore Angelopoulos
Technical presentation of SY Athena at the Royal Huisman Shipyard, including a tour of the facilities.
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Project USA 2003 Papers
Keynote Paper - David Ross, CEO, Burger Boat Company
Structural Aspects of High Speed Yachts - Dean Schleicher - Donald L Blount & Associates
Yacht Managers & Captains Working Side-by-Side - Michael Reardon - Fraser Yachts, Rupert Connor - Luxury Yacht Group, Captain Tork Buckley, Captain AJ Anderson - Wright Maritime
Paper 3 - Seakeeping of Motoryachts & Passenger Discomfort - M.L. Levadou - MARIN
Lighting Systems - Power, Protection & Planning - Peter Urquhart - Underwater Lights Inc
Paper 5 - Megayacht Joinery - Achievement of Quality, Budget and Schedule - Joe Westhoff - JS Westhoff & Co
Paper 6 - Refinement of Yacht Superstructures with the Aid of Wind Tunnel Tests - Barry Deakin - Wolfson Unit
The MCA Code Review - The First Draft Discussion - Claude Hamilton - MCA
The Future of the Superyacht Society - Doug Sharp – Sharp Design
Paper 9 - Interactive Technical Documentation Management: A Lifecycle Approach - Tom Chiginsky - Azura Media, Inc
Security Issues in the Current Climate - Patrick Estebe - AffAirAction
Planning for the Integration of Advanced Dive Systems - Sean Dooley, Greg Mooney – Nautilus Underwater Systems
TBT Ban - Where is the USA Heading? - Doug Holmberg - International Paint
The Authorities, Flags, Government and Ports who Control our Rules -
Paper 13 - Cayman Islands, USCG, Paper 14 - Marshall Islands, MCA
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2002 Project Papers
Keynote Paper - Dott. Paolo Vitelli, Azimut Benetti Group
Paper 1 - Improving Electromagnetic Integration Using Advanced Technology Masts - Steve Turner - Qinetic
Paper 2 - Contractual & Cultural Relations: Newbuild Yard - Onwers - Lloyd¹s Register - Marin Rasica - Lloyd's Register
MCA Large Yacht Code Review Industry Debate
Paper 4 - Roll Stabilisation at Anchor - The Use of Roll Stabiliser Fins at Zero Speed - Ir. Hans Ooms, Quantum Controls
Use of Active Stabilisers and Anti-Roll Tanks for Roll Stabilisation at Anchor - Ir. R.P.Dallinga, MARIN
Design considerations on at anchor stabilising systems - Ir. Hugo van Wieringen, De Voogt Naval Architects
Paper 5 - Energy Management & Blackout Prevention Bill Hampton - Torkmaster Limited
Paper 6 - Electronic Control & Air Conditioning Heinen & Hopman
ISM Audit Session - Michael Reardon (Fraser Yachts), Adrian McCourt (MSS), Andy Baxter (MY Sarah), Tony Field (Lloyd's Register)
Legal & Insurance Forum - Paul Miller (Yachtsure), Tony Allen (Hill Dickinson), Nick Horton (Bond Pearce), John Theed (Marsh)
Paper 9 - Specification & Limits for Noise & Vibration in Yachts - Joe Smullin - Soundown
Galley Design & Equipment Co-ordination - What Can We Learn? - Zac Miller - The Z Consultancy
Paper 11 - The 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Corrosion - David Moran - Cathelco Ltd
Paper 12 - The Azipod Propulsion Alternative for Megayachts - Thomas Hackman - ABB Marine
Paper 13 - Safety Through Electronic Navigation - Fact or Fiction? - Paul Hailwood - Hailwood Consultancy Ltd
Paper 14 - Owners - The next perspective - Andreas Liveras
Paper 15 - Paint Standards and New Techniques in Paint Inspection - Joop Ellenbroek - CCS Yacht Coating Services
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2001 Project Papers
Keynote Paper - Carlo Agliardi - Fraser Yachts Worldwide
Paper 1 - Gross Tonnage v Displacement - Charlie Rahn - Murray & Associates
Paper 2 - STCW & Manning - Claude Hamilton, Roger Towner
MCA Update - P. Dalby, P. Jackson, F. Carter, P. Southgate
MCA Panel Discussion
Cayman Islands Case Study - Nick Gladwell
Paper 6 - Control of Harbour Pollution from Water Separated Exhausts - James Grazebrook & Bob Doyle - Halyard, Jerry Fultz - Eco Sound
Paper 7 - Next Generation Generators - Doug McElroy - Alaska Diesel Electric
Paper 8 - The Nature of a Yacht - Ad van Schalkwijk - Lloyd’s Register
Class Societies - Responsibilities for Large Yacht New Construction Projects - Patton Marine, LR, ABS, GL
ISM Code Discussion Session - Andy Williams (CNI), Duncan Soffe (Nigel Burgess Ltd), Nigel Studdart (Yachting Partners International), John Leonida (Clyde & Co), John Theed (Marsh), Michael Reardon (Fraser Yachts)
Paper 11 - Satellite communications for superyachts in the21st Century - Robert Johnson - Inmarsat
Paper 12 - Integrated Entertainment & Control - Alan Bernardi - Amazing New Technology (ANT)
Paper 13 - Integrated Technology - Integrated Bridge Systems.
Ole Morten Husoy - Hitec, Multiple Network Integration.
Martyn Dickinson - Servowatch.
Paper 14 - Owners -A Different Perspective - Mr Joseph Vittoria - Mirabella V
Paper 15 - Eurodyn Gas Turbines