For Immediate Release, 22 September 2009
Contacts
ISS: Vanessa Stuart, 954.525.6625; Amy Halsted, 540.784.4561
MIASF: Gordon Connell, 954.524.2733
USSA: Corey Ranslem, 786.390.0196
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Crew Seminars:
Curriculum Content and Times
Presented by YachtInfo on Friday, 30 October 2009 at the Bahia Mar
NOTE: Registration Opens 1 October 2009 at www.usyachtinfo.com
Flag Options
Flag Registration—What Does This Mean to the Captain and Crew?
This session discusses flag implications for Captains with regard to manning requirements, licenses, training, inspections, entry and other considerations which directly affect captains and crew. 1:00 PM, Room B
Chartering Regulations
In this session the panel reviews chartering regulations within the EU and US. Details include the impact of the flag you fly, how the contract should be written and “do’s and don’ts” of entry into common charter countries. 2:00 PM, Room B
Security/Piracy
Piracy, Firearms & the Law
Practical solutions applied to vessel security and a review of the applicable laws and regulations as they relate to firearms onboard including ISP code and MTSA. 9:00 AM, Room B
Taken Hostage – What Now?
This panel of former and current military personal takes you through different possible situations, offers strategies to minimize your risk exposure and, ultimately, the steps to take should a crisis occur. 3:00 PM, Room B
Financial
Tax Implications for Yacht Crew
Whether you are a US resident, or an expatriate, this panel of experienced professionals will speak to multi-jurisdictional tax issues which impact crew traveling the world. Topics addressed will include foreign income exclusion, establishing independent contractor status and implications of not maintaining compliance status in your homeland. 10:00 AM, Room B
Insurance Coverage for Yacht Crews
Learn to navigate international health care waters, get information about when ship’s policy will cover you and gain knowledge about your responsibilities. Information provided promotes understanding global healthcare and steps you should take when selecting medical providers. 11:00 AM, Room A
The Career Ladder of Yachting
Finding Work On a Yacht
Yachting 101—Learn how to get started in the industry and, once established, find the perfect job. Using real life examples, the panel will educate and entertain those interested in either working at sea for the first time or refining their job hunting skills. 9:00 AM, Room A
Coming Ashore… and Landing the Perfect Job
Thinking about coming ashore and burying the anchor in the garden? Learn about identifying transferable skills, hear about first hand success stories, and discover how to be best prepared for your move to a land-based life. 1:00 PM, Room A
Yacht Operations
Interior Management
This session includes insights to hone the skills of the yacht chef, tips on provisioning as well as a simple budget workbook that helps define individual food costs. You also learn how to speak florist, to maximize your floral budget when ordering as well as tips on freshening an arrangement to extend its useful life. 10:00 AM, Room A
Project Management
The astute project manager identifies the individual objectives and interests of the major players in a yacht new-build or refit. Discussion addresses a basic introduction to the principles of Critical Path Planning and Management and how it applies in the yachting world. The panel also features a representative from the Board of Directors of the South Florida Project Management Institute to discuss the Project Management Professional certification and applying the theory of project management to projects large and small. 11:00 AM, Room B
New Technology in the Yachting World
Electronic Navigation: What’s New?
This seminar focuses on new products and information in the world of electronic navigation. A panel of manufacturer’s reps will demonstrate new navigational software and electronic charts followed by Q&A. Designed for Captains and those with watch-standing responsibilities, be sure to attend this forum to learn the latest in navigation solutions and compare new products side by side. 2:00 PM, Room A
Solution-Solving Technology
Science is changing the world of yachting; exciting developments vary from improving a yacht’s carbon foot print with environmentally responsible products or offering new solutions to old issues like underwater propeller repairs. This seminar will introduce you to some of the newest and coolest technologies available to make yachting life—and stewardship of the seas—better. 3:00 PM, Room A