2nd Super Yacht Türkiye 2024

The Participants will plunge into a pool of booming businesses, network opportunities, and knowledge transfer.

‍It will be inspiring, Be There.

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TENTATIVE LIST OF PANELLISTS (as of 13 May)

- Patrik von Sydow, CEO, Turquoise Yachts [CONFERENCE CHAIRMAN]
- Murat Kiran, President, Turkish Shipbuilders Association GISBIR
- Tamer Kiran Chairman, Chamber of Shipping, Türkiye
- Ioannis (Jannis) Kostoulas, President, Mare forum
- Alexander von Stein, Manager, Yachts, IRI/Marshall Islands Registry
- Engel-Jan de Boer, Global Yacht Segment Director, Lloyd’s Register EMEA
- Rona Kaspi, Partner, AKT Law Firm
- Nurettin Caliskan, Board Member, President International Relations, Turkish Shipbuilders Association GISBIR
- Cem Cakmak Sr. Technical Manager, Yachts, IRI/Marshall Islands Registry
- Joep Gorgels Chief Financial and Business Development Officer, EST-Floattech
- Joel Walton CEO, Maritime Authority of Cayman Islands and Cayman Registry
- Dimitris Dedepsidis Regional MPV, OSV, PASS & YACHT Segment Director, Business Development, DNV
- Serhan BÜYÜKDOĞAN, Founder of Buyukdogan Law
- Sergio Cutolo Owner, Hydro Tec
- Ibrahim Karataş KARATAS Yacht Design
- Cem Hüroğlu Board Member, Ship, Yacht and Marine Services Exporters Association
- Alp Ceylan  Managing Director, Strategy Finance
- Angelo Longinotti Interior project manager
- Andrea Armas Owner, Armas Yacht Consulting
- Xavier Perrone Commercial ManagerHill Robinson Group Ltd
- Tanju Kalaycıoglu Owner, Taka Yacht Design
- Ziya Saydam Associate Professor, Piri Reis University
- Halit Yukay Owner, Mazu Yacht
- Ali Tanır Sales Broker & New Build Specialist, Northrop and Johnson
- Fatih Sürekli Managing Director, Red Yacht Design
- Zahit Oğurlu Administrative Director, Akyacht
- Özgür Numan Owner, Numan Yachting
- Taylan SALGÜR Operations Director, Turquoise Yachts
- Tim Kerschaw Director, Sales & marketing, Dunya Yachts
- Erdem Ağan CEO, Aganlar Shipyard & Marina
- Can Soyaslan Managing Partner, Soyaslan Design
- Sinan Özer CEO, Aegean Yacht
- Piraye Şahinkaya Orhun Managing Director, Ares Yachts
- Fatih Kapucu Sales & Marketing Director, Ses Yachts
- Yigit Müstecaplioglu Technical Manager, Mengi Yay Yachts
- Artun Ertem General Manager, Ataköy Marina
- Mehmet Caglarca Project Manager, Alia Yacht  
- Inanç Işıl Yıldırım Professor, Architecture and Yacht Interior Design Specialist
- Burak Gürses Production Manager, Sirena Marine
- Louis Montello Owner, Montello & Associates, P.A.
- İrfan Başar Founder, B&I Yachts
- Kerem BASER KRM yacht refit & rebuild

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P R O G R A M M E

12:00

Registration (and light Lunch)


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13:10


Opening and welcome

- Ioannis (Jannis) Kostoulas, President, Mare forum
- Patrik von Sydow, CEO, Turquoise Yachts [CONFERENCE CHAIRMAN]
- Murat Kiran, President, Turkish Shipbuilders Association GISBIR
- Cem Hüroğlu Board Member, Ship, Yacht and Marine Services Exporters Association
- Tamer Kiran Chairman, Chamber of Shipping, Türkiye

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13:40
Session 1


Expansion!
Challenges and Opportunities in the Booming Turkish Yachting Industry

- Wealth Management, Global Economy, Geopolitics, tensions, inflation, and the SuperYacht world
- What is the market book outlook for (green) superyachts? 

- Exploring the hurdles faced by Turkish shipyards amidst the thriving yachting sector and their strategic positioning.
- The quality standards in the Turkish new build market; how flag states and class societies can collaborate to provide essential support and guidance to shipyards
ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
- The importance of Local Support for Shipyards: Analysing the crucial role of local support systems for the sustained growth and success of shipyards.

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MODERATOR:
- Cem Cakmak Sr. Technical Manager, Yachts, IRI/Marshall Islands Registry


PANELLISTS:
- Joel Walton CEO, Maritime Authority of Cayman Islands and Cayman Registry
- Engel-Jan de BoerGlobal Yacht Segment Director, Lloyd’s Register EMEA
- Dimitris Dedepsidis Regional MPV, OSV, PASS & YACHT Segment Director, Business Development, DNV‍
- Alp Ceylan  Managing Director, Strategy Finance
- Serhan BÜYÜKDOĞAN, Founder, Buyukdogan Law
- Erdem Ağan CEO, Aganlar Shipyard & Marina
- Can Soyaslan Managing Partner, Soyaslan Design
- Sinan Özer CEO, Aegean Yacht
- Fatih Kapucu Sales & Marketing Director, Ses Yachts
- Yigit Müstecaplioglu Technical Manager, Mengi Yay Yachts
- Artun Ertem  General Manager, Ataköy Marina
- Burak Gürses Production Manager, Sirena Marine
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14:30

Session 2

The right way ahead 
Decarbonization and Designing the visionary super yacht of the future. 



- What can we do now to help accelerate the availability of zero-carbon super yachts?
- What is now required to start reducing emissions immediately?
- What are possible incentives for first movers to decarbonisation?
- How are alternative fuel suppliers preparing to provide carbon-neutral and zero-carbon fuels for yachting at scale?  
- Are we still stuck in a chicken-and-egg situation, or are we one step further?
- What is the role of yacht owners, regulators, and society in the multi-relationship structure of their interests, focusing on a sustainable and commercially viable yachting, shipping, and trading industry?
- What are the necessary changes in marinas and port infrastructure, and is there an implementation plan?
- What are the key priorities?
- Can industry-wide initiatives, accelerate the industry’s transformation? What does it take for them to be successful?

MODERATOR:
- Piraye Şahinkaya Orhun Managing Director, Ares Yachts
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PANELLISTS:
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- Joep Gorgels Chief Financial and Business Development Officer, EST-Floattech
- Engel-Jan de BoerGlobal Yacht Segment Director, Lloyd’s Register EMEA
- Joel Walton CEO, Maritime Authority of Cayman Islands and Cayman Registry
- Taylan SALGÜR Operations Director, Turquoise Yachts
- Dimitris Dedepsidis Regional MPV, OSV, PASS & YACHT Segment Director, Business Development, DNV
- Cem Cakmak Sr. Technical Manager, Yachts, IRI/Marshall Islands Registry
- Rona Kaspi Partner, AKT Law Firm
- Sergio Cutolo Owner, Hydro Tec
- Ibrahim Karataş Owner, KARATAS YACHT DESIGN LTD
- Özgür Numan Owner, Numan Yachting
- Inanç Işıl Yıldırım Professor, Architecture and Yacht Interior Design Specialist


15:20
Break
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15:50

Session 3

The Human Factor in yachting - imperatives

- Why are new skills, Charisma, and talented people needed in the yachting and shipping industry?
- Exploring strategies to attract and retain skilled labour in Turkish shipyards amidst competition from more established regions and shipyards.
- Do we need more diversity in yachting shipping and trade?
- How can new talents in yachting be attracted?
- What is the role of yachting and shipping education institutes in the era of sustainability?
- What are the trends in yachting management?
- What are the visions of the young generation?
- What are they looking for when entering a yachting career?
- How to attract young people to yachting and shipping?
 
MODERATOR:
- Patrik von Sydow, CEO, Turquoise Yachts
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PANELLISTS:

- Xavier Perrone, Commercial Manager, Hill Robinson Group
- Joel Walton CEO, Maritime Authority of Cayman Islands and Cayman Registry
- Alexander von Stein, Manager, Yachts, IRI/Marshall Islands Registry
- Engel-Jan de BoerGlobal Yacht Segment Director, Lloyd’s Register EMEA
- Tanju Kalaycıoglu Owner, Taka Yacht Design
- Ziya Saydam Associate Professor, Piri Reis University
- Ali Tanır Sales Broker & New Build Specialist, Northrop and Johnson
- Zahit Oğurlu Administrative Director, Akyacht
- Sena Demircan Owner, Demircan Law Office
- Mehmet Caglarca Project Manager, Alia Yacht
- Tim Kerschaw Director, Sales & marketing, Dunya Yachts  

 
16:40


Session 4

Opportunities in the new yachting trends.


- What are the new Owners’ expectations and yachting trends?

- How will artificial intelligence affect the yachting industry - pros and contra
- Digitalization: efficiency, data, digital broking, automated ships
- Yachting, smart ports, management, data, interconnection
- The increased presence of top players in the hotel and cruise industry entering in the luxury yachting industry with new concepts and new buildings -threats and opportunities.
- Integration of yacht and villa or other assets?

- What is the trend of super-yacht marinas in the era of sustainability to accommodate (green) superyachts? 

- Toys, Extravaganzas, Chase & Support boats, Management.
- What is the next hot destination, homeport or refit facility and what services will be expected?

- Will we see more drones, submersibles, or helicopters?

- Integration of management services, cooperation and integration of yacht, family office and service providers?

MODERATOR:
- Joel Walton CEO, Maritime Authority of Cayman Islands and Cayman Registry
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PANELLISTS:

- Angelo Longinotti Interior project manager
- Andrea Armas Owner, Armas Yacht Consulting
- Xavier Perrone, Commercial Manager, Hill Robinson Group
- Sergio Cutolo Owner, Hydro Tek
- Ibrahim Karataş Owner, KARATAS YACHT DESIGN LTD
- Cem Hüroğlu Ship, Yacht and Marine Services Exporters Association
- Rona Kaspi, Partner, AKT Law Firm
‍- Nurettin Caliskan, Board Member, President International Relations, Turkish Shipbuilders Association GISBIR
- Halit Yukay Owner, Mazu Yacht
- Fatih Sürekli Managing Director, Red Yacht Design
- Louis Montello Owner, Montello & Associates, P.A.
- İrfan Başar Founder, B&I Yachts
- Kerem BASER KRM yacht refit & rebuild
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17:30 – 18:00

Conclusions and recommendations

- Patrik von Sydow, CEO, Turquoise Yachts [CONFERENCE CHAIRMAN]
- Murat Kiran President, Turkish Shipbuilders Association GISBIR


- Ioannis (Jannis) Kostoulas, President, Mare forum,

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18:00

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THE NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION and NETWORKING CONFERENCE DINNER
will be held at the garden of GISBIR.

Address: GISBIR , Postane Mah. Çınarlı Sok. No:34 Mercan Tuzla, İstanbul
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- The Networking Drinks Reception at 18:00 will be hosted by IRI/THE MARSHALL ISLANDS REGISTRY and AKT LAW FIRM
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- The Network Conference Dinner at 19:30 will be hosted by ESENYEL | PARTNERS LAWYERS & CONSULTANTS

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Room Accommodation ‍at the conference venue

Holiday Inn Istanbul - Tuzla Bay, an IHG Hotel

If you want to book a room at the conference venue using the discounted Mare Forum rates, please get in touch with the hotel by email and mention "Mareforum"  sales@hiistanbultuzla.comNo boring company presentations or long and predictable speeches, only dynamic and lively discussions between the panellists and audience participants.

The participants are shipping Executives, Yacht owners, Yacht managers, Charterers, Traders, Logistics providers, Capital providers, Investors, Energy Executives, Regulators, Maritime Lawyers, Consultants, Yachtbuilders, Marinas executives, Classification Societies, Press, Shipping services providers, and Smart Entrepreneurs.