An Introduction to the Superyacht Industry and Superyacht Surveying
- Introduction
- Historical development
- Different types and styles of yacht
- The industry today designers, builder, brokers,
- insurers, managers and crew
- Flag state and classification
- Owners and their requirements
- Surveys and survey organisations
- The professional surveyor
- What makes a good surveyor?
- Types of surveys
- The role of the superyacht surveyor
- Where can the superyacht be found?
- Future trends
The Regulatory Framework for Superyachts
- Legal concepts
- The law of contract
- The law of tort (negligence)
- Liability in contract and tort
- Responsibilities
- The expert witness and the law of evidence
- Maritime Law
- Admiralty law and jurisdiction
- International maritime law
- Shipboard documentation
- Codes of practice for commercially operated yachts
- Maritime labour convention (ML)
- The flag State
- Pollution
- Governmental control of shipping
- Port state control
- Marine insurance
- Types of insurance cover
- Risks covered by P&I insurance
- Classification societies
- Claims and surveyor
Surveying the Main Engines and Auxiliaries
- Main engine types and associated issues
- The propulsion system
- Auxiliaries, generators & associates issues
- Control systems
- Exhaust systems
- Dynamic positioning
- Gathering & recording information
- Recommendations & responsibility
- Planning, procedures & tools
Surveying the onboard Systems
- Superyacht systems
- Oil systems
- Sea water plumbing systems
- Fresh water plumbing systems
- Black & grey water systems
- HVAC systems heating, ventilation & air
- conditioning
- Electrical systems
- Navigation systems
- Fire detection & alarm system
- Stabilisers & thrusters
Superyacht Toys
- Introduction
- Helicopters
- Submarines
- Tenders
- Water sports safety
- Inflatables
- Jet ski and wave runners
- Diving
- Drones
- Miscellaneous