How do you value the superyacht industry? Would creating the right circumstances persuade yacht owners to sail under the Dutch flag? How does an underwater lounge work? How did Royal Huisman survive the crisis?
These and more questions will be answered in SWZ Maritime's February yacht special. The focus of this issue is on the technical and economical aspects of the Dutch superyacht industry.
Compensated Gross Tonnage for Superyachts Revisited
The Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) has been striving to have the very real economic signifi cance of the worldwide superyacht building industry recognised at its fair value for some time. Its efforts are now being recognised by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the worldwide administrator of the Compensated Gross Tonnage (CGT) system by which the regional economic value of ship production is assessed.
Former Technical Director of SYBass, Chris van Hooren, describes just why the current CGT calculations underappreciate the sector's value and what initiatives there are to change this.
Application of Glass on Yachts
In the architectural world, glass structures become more and more important. The sensation of open space and connecting the inside with the outside world has great appeal. Use of glass is no longer limited to facades and windows. It is also used to build stairs, parapets and fl oors in all sorts of buildings: hotels, museums, shops. Glass is not only used as a plate, but also as a supporting structure, such as constructions with glass fl oors supported by glass beams. It is not surprising a similar drive is found in the yacht industry.
In the first part of his article, Frans Verbaas discusses the problems encountered when using glass on board, the types of glass material and their usage on board and maritime regulations. The second part will be published in SWZ Maritime's March issue.
Other topics in this yacht special:
- Maritime Designer Award winner Victor Verhulst explains the workings of the Underwater Lounge.
- Alice Huisman, former CEO of Royal Huisman, explains how the company survived the crisis and gives her view of the future.
- Oceanco built a new drydock to build yachts longer than 100 m and even won the Dutch Concrete Award (Betonprijs) for this amazing structure.
- Hiswa is looking into the possibility of promoting the Dutch flag for superyachts.
MDV 1 Immanuel
The Dutch Masterplan Duurzame Visserij (Sustainable Fishing) designed and built a new fishing vessel that can save up to eighty per cent of fuel compared to conventional fishing vessels: the MDV 1 Immanuel. In SWZ Maritime's February issue, you find a seven page feature on its design.
Pamas
So far, a recognised standard for post-academic education was lacking in the Netherlands. The Pamas certification seeks to fill this gap. Read more in SWZ Maritime or on the Pamas website.
Digital Issue
In short, an interesting issue well worth the read. Subscribers can now read SWZ Maritime's February issue online (the print issue appears Friday 26 February. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe here.
Picture: The 58 m Ethereal, the world's first hybrid superyacht, was delivered by Royal Huisman in 2009. Interior and exterior styling by Pieter Beeldsnijder, naval architecture by Ron Holland (picture by Franco Pace, SWZ Maritime's February 2016 cover picture).
