Improving Yacht Crew Retention Conference in Antibes

Quaynote are running a new one day conference - 'Improving Yacht Crew Retention' on the 12th March at the Marriott Ambassadeur Hotel in Antibes.

With MLC legislation placing increased obligations on employers and the need for skilled, professional crew becoming more recognised, Improving Yacht Crew Retention will focus on retaining the best yacht crew through first-class benefits and pension provision, MLC compliance and training.

Register now at the early bird rate of 295 Euros - valid until 12th February 2020.

See the latest agenda here

Chaired by: Jorg Wendt, D& B Services

Speakers Include:

Jean-Philippe MASLIN, Associé / Partner, Del Viso Avocats || Laurence Lewis, President, YPI Crew || Jacqueline Lyne, Director of Business Development, Edmiston Yacht Management || Peter Vogel, Managing Director, Luxury Hospitality Management || Karen Passman, Impact Crew || Joey Meen, Director GUEST, IAMI || Helen Warren, Director, Sovren House Group || John Wyborn, Training Director, Bluewater || Wolfram Gunther, Fidal || Amélie de Franssu, Senior Associate / Avocate au Barreau de Paris Stream Advocats & Solicitors || Mathieu Henry, ICS SA - WYCC Department || Peter Edwards, General Manager, Royale Oceanic Superyachts || Marianne Danissen, Head of Yacht Management, Camper & Nicholsons || Helen Warren, Director, Sovren House Group || Andy Crawford AFNI, CEO, PYA || Lorenzo Ranieri, Partner, PG Legal 

Targeting captains, yacht managers, crew, yacht managers, lawyers, corporate service providers, family offices, payroll companies, insurance brokers, tax advisors, relocation companies, training companies, Improving Yacht Crew Retention will provide an essential guide for anyone affected by crew retention or legislative compliance.

Key issues to be covered at Improving Yacht Crew Retention include:

• How can we attract and retain the best people to the industry?
• What is the role of leadership in determining crew retention? 
• What role does training play in crew retention?
• Tax income: How to give first support to the crew?
• What is the impact of the MLC and local law implementation?
• What other crew welfare issues are covered by MLC?
• What does the long-term future look like for crew retention?
• Pensions: how can we assist crew in preparing for their future?