11.00am- 12.30 pm: Engineering & new propulsion, a class society’s perspective a session hosted by Captain Sean Meagher

How do you see yachting in the next decade?

· How do you see the evolution of fuel ?

In your opinion, which fuel is most suitable for the future?

· If you had to give advice to an owner on how to build their yacht, would you recommend building a yacht with fuel flexibility?

Collaborative Opportunities: Hosting or participating in discussion panels fosters collaboration between class societies, yacht manufacturers, shipyards, and technology developers. This is why we are hosting this panel today! Everyone is talking about collaboration in the yachting industry and while everyone agrees it is necessary, we know this is much easier said than done.

• Environmental Concerns: As class societies, you are responsible for ensuring that these yachts meet environmental standards and regulations, ensuring new propulsion technologies are compliant.
• Safety and Certification: Class societies play a crucial role in conducting safety assessments and issuing certifications for these new propulsion systems.
• Advancements in Technology: Class societies are responsible for ensuring the safety, reliability, and compliance of these cutting-edge propulsion systems, making it crucial for them to be updated on the latest developments

With Superyacht leaders / DNV / VERITAS / RINA / ABS / Marshall Flag / SEA INDEX

· Fiorenzo Spadoni, Marine North Europe Region Senior Director

· Mark Kruidenier, Business Development chez DNV

· Engel Jan Deboer, Yacht Segment Director Lloyds ‘s Register

· Daniele Bottino, Business Development Manager and Yacht Sector Lead ABS

· Olivier Cartier, Vice President Technical chez Bureau Veritas

12.30pm : Lunch with selected Captains & all Speakers

Lunch: 12.30-2.00pm