International Superyacht Society
Wagner Hired to Lead Derecktor's Florida Sales Team
Derik Wagner recently joined Derecktor Shipyards’ executive team as director of sales, bringing with him more than 20 years of global sales, business development and management experience. He will lead the Derecktor Florida sales team from Derecktor’s Dania Beach superyacht facility as the company prepares to bring its new Fort Pierce location online this summer.“Our company is growing and fortunate to hire someone of Derik’s caliber,” Paul Derecktor, president of Derecktor Shipyards, said.
ISS Announces Board of Directors
The International Superyacht Society (ISS) has announced its 2019 -2022 Board of Directors and Past Presidents Council. For the current year and based on a member-based democratic voting system, ISS stakeholders have awarded eight Board positions for three years for the 2019-2022 term. Executive CommitteeElected by the Board, one year at a time, with a maximum term of three years AJ Anderson, Wright Maritime Group, PresidentGlen Allen, Fleet Miami, Vice PresidentErin Ackor, Moore & Company…
Feadship Savannah Completes Awards Sweep
Feadship Savannah has won the International Superyacht Society award for Best Power 65m+, giving this 83.50-meter custom motoryacht a clean sweep of all the top superyacht industry awards. This superb achievement is a testimony to the visionary owner and his partnership with Feadship and CGDesign in creating the world’s first hybrid motor-megayacht. The ‘Best Power 65m+’ prize was awarded to Savannah and Feadship at the 26th edition of ISS’s Awards Gala in Fort Lauderdale. The victory was part of an excellent week for the yacht, which was the undoubted queen of the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show.
ISS Announces New Board of Directors
The ISS (International Superyacht Society) announces its 2014-2017 Board of Directors and Past Presidents Council. For the current year and based on a democratic voting system, ISS members have awarded eight board positions for three years for the 2014-2017 term. Representing global interests, both the ISS Executive Committee and Board of Directors are well represented. Of the executive committee, three members are based full-time in Europe, two full-time in the U.S. and one with homes and business interests in both regions. Of the general board, eight are based in Europe with 16 in the United States.
Bolideck Future Teak on Deck for Luxury
Standards set by yacht owners for stylish decking that is also environmentally responsible are being matched in the yacht support vessel market. Dutch flooring and decking specialist Bolidt has secured a new contract to supply and install Bolideck Future Teak for the deck onboard a Fast Yacht Support Vessel under construction at Damen Shipyards Group company Amels, of Vlissingen. The durable, lightweight synthetic decking system with the look and feel of real teak will be fitted on the Sea Axe 6711 Fast Yacht Support Vessel (FYSV), a 67m length vessel due delivery in early 2014.
Damen-built GARÇON Wins Innovation Award
The 67m Fast Yacht Support vessel, GARÇON, built by Damen, has won the ISS Awards of Distinction for Innovation at the International Superyacht Society Awards Gala in Fort Lauderdale. GARÇON came out top of an industry-led voting process that assessed five shortlisted entries in the competitive and broad-ranging Innovation category. GARÇON was designed and customized according to the requirements of the client, the owner of an 87m luxury superyacht. The vessel’s innovative ‘axe bow’ and underwater body shape enable her to reach speeds between 18-25 knots in all sea states…
MTN’s Wagner Elected to USSA and ISS Boards
MTN Communications (MTN) managing director of yacht services, Derik Wagner, has joined the Boards of the U.S. Superyacht Association (USSA) and International Superyacht Society (ISS). MTN is extending its industry thought leadership with Derik Wagner joining the Boards of the USSA and ISS. Wagner has designed and delivered communications solutions for the industry more than 15 years, including at MTN, France Telecom and Lucent. He has been a member of USSA since 2007 and ISS since 2011. He also is an anchor member of the Marine Industries Association of South Florida. Wagner is a U.S.
Moore Stephens Partner to Chair U.S. Superyacht Tax Panel
Ayuk Ntuiabane, partner at Moore Stephens Isle of Man, leading providers of multi-sector accountancy, consultancy and financial services, will chair a panel of international marine tax experts at the International Superyacht Society’s “YachtInfo” Seminars at the 54th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show on November 1, 2013. Ayuk’s panel will specifically address tax issues surrounding superyacht chartering around the world, with particular emphasis on U.S. and Caribbean waters and an update on recent changes in European VAT.
Upcoming ISS Seminar: 'Malta, a Better Destination for Superyachts!'
International Superyacht Society (ISS) is again extending its collaboration to Wilfred Sultana & Associates (WSA) in presenting the Superyacht Industry Seminar, Malta, a Better Destination for Superyachts! being held in Malta on Wednesday 11th September 2013. Dr. Chris Cardona, Minister for the Economy, Investment and Small Business, responsible for maritime affairs in general will be the main speaker at the September Seminar. Ken Hickling, President of the International Superyacht…
Superyacht Seminar to Vaunt Malta as Destination
The International Superyacht Society (ISS) in collaboration with Wilfred Sultana & Associates to present 'Malta, a Better Destination for Superyachts!', 11, Sept. 2013 in Malta. This is the third in the Malta seminar series, marking the ongoing cooperation between ISS and Wilfred Sultana (the initial seminars being held in 2009 and 2011). Content is consistently related to superyachts in general and the Malta yachting industry in particular. Given the ongoing success of the program, it is now being offered on a biennial basis. Dr.
ISS Sailboat Regatta Will Benefit Cancer Victims
The ISS (International Superyacht Society) annual UK-based Regatta on the Solent will benefit the 'Sail 4 Cancer' charity. This year’s event will be held from June 7-9. 2013. Last year’s winner, BMT Nigel Gee will return to defend their title. With eight boats already confirmed, 12 to 15 are expected. Racers convene in Hamble on the evening of June 7th, spend the night on June 8th in Cowes and conclude racing on June 9th. Participating companies will rent one-design boats from Fairview and crew them with staff, vendors and clients.
Superyacht Society Honors Oceanco CEO
Marcel Onkenhout, CEO of Oceanco wins the 'International Superyacht Society's Excellence in Innovation Award' 2012. The award, open to every aspect of the marine industry, is given to an individual or business that has demonstrated innovation in their endeavours within the previous year. In making the award SSE cited Onkenhout as having been highly original in his team development and business management, taking the company forward with innovative thinking. The ISS acknowledged that…
