The International Superyacht Society (ISS) announces today that 2012 nominations from the yachting industry and yachting public for its annual Awards of Distinction are open.

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Now in its 22nd year of presenting yacht builders, designers and industry leaders with the highest accolades presented on the global superyacht stage, ISS continues to fulfil its mandate to recognize outstanding achievement. All ISS awards—in the Design, Leadership and Awards of Distinction categories—are based purely on peer-review.

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American Superyacht Forum

Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA

From 21-23 May 2012

 International Superyacht Society Regatta

^{The YachtInfo Antibes Yacht Show (YI AYS) Steering Committee—comprised of Antibes Yacht Show, ISS, MYBA and PYA—today announces chairs and speakers for its 2012 Seminar Topics. The 13 April 2012 event is being held from 1000-1700 with luncheon at 1230 and cocktails at 1700.}

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YachtInfo Antibes Yacht Show (YI AYS) Steering Committee-comprised of Antibes Yacht Show, ISS, MYBA and PYA-today announces its 2012 Seminar Topics.

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ISS is pleased to provide an update on the Italian Yacht Tax issue.

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The ISS (International Superyacht Society) is pleased to announce that following a decade of success in organizing and presenting superyacht industry educational seminars during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the Society is presenting YachtInfo outside the USA in Europe at the 2012 Antibes Yacht Show (AYS). As the AYS celebrates its fifth anniversary, ISS is joining forces with the Show’s organisers as well as PYA (Professional Yachtsmen’s Association) and MYBA (the Worldwide Yachting Association) to host a series of seminars on 13 April 2012.

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The ISS (International Superyacht Society) announces its 2012-2015 Board of Directors and Past Presidents Council. ISS elections are held annually by peer selection. During 2011, ISS membership ratified changes to the Association’s Bylaws which now state that a total of 24 elected Board members will serve three-year terms.

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If the New Year fills us with optimism, it is likely to be tempered by the clear understanding that in the current economic climate, growth in our industry may be localised. To prevent optimism from being fleeting, as an industry, we must take action. We will be most successful if we can get more business value from our current activities and collaborate as an industry to compete strongly for a greater share of the leisure expenditure of High and Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI/UHNWI).

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Moore Stephens Brokers Limited, a source of general insurance products tailored for Superyachts, has appointed Kathy Kennedy as its new executive vice president. Kathy will be based in the USA.

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