THE LAUNCH OF DORYAN

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ADVOCATEISSUE 9 : 2016

VIEW DORYAN AT THE MONACO YACHT SHOW

WELCOME TO ISSUE 9 OF THE MCM ADVOCATE

They say that “variety is the spice of life”. Well if that is indeed true, then things are pretty spicy at MCM!

As you will read in this edition, at one end of the spectrum we have signed a stunning ~60m Vitruvius designed all-aluminium motor yacht to be built by Feadship (our largest to date). While at the other end, we have launched a lovely 11.5m limousine tender built by Hodgdon Yachts. In between we have been heavily involved with a series of enormously successful light weight, carbon performance sailing yachts we have been doing at Baltic Yachts as illustrated with the launching of the 35.3m DORYAN and the 35.1m NIKATA. Both stunning looking vessels boasting fabulous performance coupled with Superyacht comfort and luxury. Additionally, there’s the elegant and timeless Spirit of Tradition Hoek designs - the 39m ATALANTE and the 27.5m Truly Classic. We have another groundbreaking project that due to her highly innovative nature is confidential at present, but we hope to bring you news on her in due course.

You will also read about MCM refits from Turkey to the UK; racing we’ve been doing on our yachts in the Med, Caribbean and the UK - along with the successes of MCM’s Yacht Management Division – the portfolio continues to develop.

We are also pleased to introduce you to our delightful and knowledgeable new staff members Jon and Caitlin and to showcase our expanded offices in Newport.

We hope you enjoy this edition and look forward to seeing you on the waterfront in the coming year.

Printed on environmentally friendly paper with soy based inks.

MARINE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PO Box 1289 555 Thames Street, Newport, RI 02840 0998, USA T: +1 401 849 3387 F: +1 401 849 7728 info@mcmnewport.com www.mcmnewport.com

Editor: Nick Jeffery www.yachtpublicity.com Designer: Terri Gasparich www.tgdesign.co.nz

- THE OWNER’S ADVOCATE - THE CAPTAIN’S ALLY

27 YEARS OF MARINE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

SAILING PERFORMANCE IS FAST AND COMFORTABLE. LIGHT ON THE HELM AND QUICK TO ACCELERATE SHE IS A REAL PLEASURE TO STEER.

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When first introduced to what was to become the DORYAN project I had experience on similar sized yachts at the proposed builder, Baltic Yachts and had also previously worked with the Italian stylists at Nauta Yachts; my expectation was for the ultra-light ‘café racer’ style of yacht for which those teams are best known.

However, two or three group meetings into the project and it became clear that this was a new and quite different concept – a real, family safe, blue water cruiser that apart from carrying all of the on-board amenities could still boast sparkling sailing performance. Judel Vrolijk were tasked with the Naval Architecture, developing a powerful, comfortable and performing hull shape.

DORYAN was built to the highest standards at Baltic Yachts in Finland. The hull shape, by design, allowed for a slightly more generous displacement but all of Baltic’s expertise was required to keep the project on weight budget as the full complement of machinery and systems plus the detailed teak interior went on board. The Nauta designed interior has many comfortable spaces from the huge Owner’s suite forward to the comfortable aft crew accommodation. The exterior styling works superbly well, topped off by the Owner’s choice of metallic red topsides paint. One of the special challenges was the Owner’s request for a large fixed carbon bimini over the guest cockpit. The structural expertise of JV, styling input from Nauta and Baltic’s building expertise pulled it off. No small achievement on a 116ft sloop.

Sailing performance is fast and comfortable. Light on the helm and quick to accelerate she is a real pleasure to steer. A tall swept spreader rig from Southern Spars, fitted with a furling boom, is elegant looking and truly functional. Sails are from North Sails including furling gennakers. A unique feature is the captive winches for the heavily loaded main and jib sheets. However, in lighter conditions the jibsheets can be alternatively handled on the Harken cockpit winches. Every effort has been made to make the yacht safe and easy to handle by a small crew, without interfering with the guests’ relaxation.

The project benefitted from the beginning from having the experience and input of the Owner’s crew, coming from several seasons cruising on board the previous smaller yacht. Also the Owner and his wife were accessible and excellent decision makers throughout the build. I was fortunate indeed to be part of such a high powered build team and I believe that the finished yacht, DORYAN, speaks fully to the success of the project.

NIGEL INGRAM

DORYAN DELIVERS

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ATALANTE UNDERWAYEarly summer 2015 saw the launch of the 127ft ATALANTE in Zaandam, The Netherlands.

This lovely yacht is the second for this Owner (the first was the well-known 90 footer of the same name), and the Owner selected the entire team from the build of the first ATALANTE to reproduce their magic here: Naval architecture, interior and exterior by Hoek Design, construction by Claasen Shipyards, rig by Offshore Spars, sails from North Sails and Owner’s Representative Nigel Ingram of MCM.

After her successful trials and shakedown delivery to Palma, ATALANTE was feted at a large and very enjoyable christening ceremony in the wonderful old port of Valetta, Malta. She has since been cruising in the Eastern Med with Owner and family on board, and will soon be preparing to head to Monaco where she will star in the MYS.

Reports from onboard are equally enthusiastic about her very comfortable interior, her light responsive handling and turn of speed under sail.

ATALANTE will head to the Caribbean for the winter and will soon enough strut her stuff on the Superyacht Regatta circuit.

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REPORTS FROM ONBOARD ARE EQUALLY ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT HER VERY COMFORTABLE INTERIOR, HER LIGHT RESPONSIVE HANDLING AND TURN OF SPEED UNDER SAIL.

VIEW ATALANTE AT THE MONACO YACHT SHOW

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35.1M BALTIC/JUDEL VROLIJKThis stunning performance cruiser was launched at Baltic Yachts in Finland in early August 2015.

Naval architecture by Judel Vrolijk, interior and exterior styling (including interior decoration) by Nauta Yachts, rig package from Southern Spars, sails from North Sails and Owner’s representative Nigel Ingram of MCM. NIKATA will be handed over in September to her experienced yachtsman Owner, then heading to the Caribbean for a Christmas cruise before competing in the Caribbean 600 in January 2016.

Her exterior features the modern look with unusually clean and uncluttered lines. On deck NIKATA features a plumb bow, aggressively low coach roof profile, acres of teak decking including large sunbathing and entertaining areas, lots of glass, a huge shallow cockpit and aft steering positions well outboard. The hull, superstructure and rig are painted differing tones of metallic grey, cruising sails grey, race sails black 3Di Raw. Every effort has gone into the highly optimized rig package developed with Southern Spars and in close co-operation with North Sails. The interior is a different world of calm; bleached oak joinerwork with brushed stainless steel accents, complemented by luxurious fabrics and highlighted with the Owner’s art collection.

Delivered on time (and possibly even more importantly for this type of project, on weight) this build represents the third collaboration between Nauta, Baltic and MCM. This is a truly stunning looking yacht inside and out; a properly dual purpose performance sailor which will be equally comfortable cruising with friends and family or thrashing around the regatta circuit with the best of them.

NIKATA LAUNCHED

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60M VITRUVIUS/FEADSHIPWe are embarking on our first project with Philippe Briand under his Vitruvius brand and the renowned shipyard Feadship in the form of a strikingly handsome ~60m motor yacht – MCM’s largest to date.

EARLY STAGESShe will be powered by two MTU’s to give her splendid cruising speed, however the lightweight aluminium hull and superstructure will ensure that she will also be economical and easily have transatlantic range.

The general arrangement has been developed by Claudio Cicconetti of Genoa.

The interior design and details will be a balance of

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contemporary elegance, a “beach house on the water”.

Fluidity, transparency and modernity are the words Philippe aptly uses to describe this remarkable project. She will be built by Feadship’s De Vries yard in Aalsmeer, The Netherlands.

Naturally, we are very excited to be involved with this exceptional team project.

HODGDON 11.4M TENDER LAUNCHEDThe 11.4 m tender (MCM #197) that we wrote about in our last edition is now launched and has been delivered to her mothership.

With her beautiful white paint job and elegant lines created by Michael Peters, she certainly has a graceful profile. The guest cabin of this limousine is beautifully appointed with comfortable leather seating, a full audiovisual system, air-conditioning, a refrigerator and a small bar. A perfect conveyance to go from ship to shore in comfort, speed and style.

The general arrangement that has a guest cockpit forward of the cabin allows guests to either sit inside in the protective cocoon of the cabin or open the sliding door and go forward to enjoy the fresh air with privacy and comfort. The aft helm (under an electrically actuated hard top) is arranged in such a way that the crew have an uninhibited view forward to operate the vessel safely.

This vessel is a perfect sibling to the mothership and the builder’s attention to detail is evident everywhere you look. I’m sure the Owners and the guests will enjoy their trips on board.

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TRULY CLASSIC 90 #3Peter Wilson has been making regular visits to Claasen Shipyards Zaandam facility to inspect the construction of MCM #191 the 27.4m Hoek designed Truly Classic hull number 3.

As we go to press, this yacht has a full complement of systems engineers, technicians and cabinetmakers working feverishly in order to have this yacht completed early in 2016.

We are taking advantage of our considerable experience with Claasen having built Truly Classic 90 #1 KEALOHA and #2 ATALANTE, LIONHEART and the new 38.7m ATALANTE with them, so the knowledge and betterments gained as a result are being implemented on this fine yacht.

The interior is a traditional raised panel Sapele Mahogany design that perfectly matches this spirit of tradition yacht. Behind the elegant paneling one will find state-of-the-art systems and equipment being expertly installed and providing leading edge navigation, communication, audiovisual and mechanical systems – all ensuring that this fine yacht will be able to travel far afield, as is the owner’s intention, in safety and style.

We are very much looking forward to her shakedown cruise in the Netherlands in the chilly Spring, before heading either up to the Baltic or down to the Med for her inaugural season.

UNDERCONSTRUCTION

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HINCKLEY: TALARIA 48Peter Wilson is managing the construction of MCM #202, our first project with the famous Hinckley yard in Bar Harbor, Maine, USA.

This takes the form of their Talaria 48 twin-engine motor launch design. Powered by two Volvo D13 800 HP engines (in lieu of the standard 725HP engines), she will certainly have a fine turn of speed – and her elegant lines and well proven design will also turn heads as she motors elegantly by.

Her interior will have the richness and warmth one gets by using cherry. The style is a nice blend of a traditional stile and rail detail coupled with the client’s selection of elegant fabrics and stone to create a beach house on the water.

On the technology front this handsome vessel is very well appointed – she will boast a full Raymarine GS series “glass bridge” navigation system and upgraded engine interface to the Raymarine system as well as full WiFi, communications, radar and TV receivers.

She will be delivered south later this year to be enjoyed by her owners through the winter months under the Florida sunshine.

UNDERCONSTRUCTION

SISTERSHIP IMAGE

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ATALANTE 127FT LAUNCHED EARLY SUMMER 2015

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46M KETCHThe development of the Fontaine designed blue water ketch (MCM #189) project continues.

The drawing development is extremely mature and the renderings of each area are being produced.

The naval architecture, engineering, exterior design and interior are all done by Ted Fontaine and his team at Fontaine Design Group.

We are currently in the process of dotting the I’s and crossing the T’s on the final details and specifications and then will look forward to selecting the builder to create this long-legged, oceangoing yacht to take the Owner, his family and friends to the far corners of the planet.

PROGRESSING

39.6M BALTIC/REICHEL PUGHThe 14th August 2015 marked an important landmark for this Richel Pugh/Nauta project as the two hull halves (with most of the bulkheads and internal longitudinal structure in place) were joined together at Baltic Yacht’s Jakobstad facility.

The lamination stage of the project has presented some challenges for Baltic with a highly sophisticated lamination layup necessary to reach the strict weight goals, and some complex and highly loaded features of the structure.

The joined hull will move immediately to the fit out bay where installation of the systems and then interior will move ahead at full speed.

Close by at Baltic’s Bosund facility much of the super lightweight interior is completed and ready for installation

UNDERCONSTRUCTION

with work continuing on the remaining areas.

Nauta, in close co-operation with the Owner and his wife, have produced a calm, sophisticated interior featuring mahogany furniture, variously textured painted surfaces and many different luxurious fabrics throughout.

Southern Spars is well underway on the highly optimized mast in New Zealand.

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M/Y HANA REFIT COMPLETED IN TURKEYWe continued our relationship with the Owner of the 43m CRN displacement motor yacht HANA through a 2014/2015 refit and yard period managed by Peter Wilson.

The thrust of the work was to have the entire yacht repainted from the bottom of the keel to the top of the satellite domes.

After conducting some in-depth due diligence, the decision was made to do this work at Proteksan in Istanbul (now Proteksan Turquoise Yachts Inc.). There was also a host of other work undertaken in parallel which included many cosmetic upgrades and interior work, as well as mechanical, systems electrical/electronics upgrades and service work.

The Owner was closely involved in the project and went to the yard on a number of occasions to inspect and enjoy the process.

The Owner commented that the after the repaint, she looked “better than new”. A great result.

REFIT

S/Y LIONHEART The 43.7m J-Class sailing yacht LIONHEART (Hoek/Claasen/MCM) returned to Pendennis Shipyard in England for her five year ABS survey.

With the yacht scheduled to be out of the water for at least three months for the survey and with the rigs already scheduled to be pulled it made sense to also paint the hull and spars.

In addition to being painted the rig was completely disassembled; spars, standing rigging and spreaders ultrasound tested. Deck work included some teak deck replacement and the removal of some unused deck fittings. The cap-rail was pulled to ensure proper paint adhesion at the bulwarks/gunwhale joint and similarly the deck margin board was replaced so that the scuppers could be painted beyond the margin board/scupper seam. The hull paint job included fairing, Awlgrip buildup and topcoat system finished with new graphics, fresh cavita lines and a final clear coat.

Engineering works included an overhaul of the hydraulics system, fine tuning of the steering system and the addition of a larger wheel to lighten the helm, various performance upgrades and the usual servicing of mechanical and electrical systems.

Pendennis, Captain Toby Brand and the rest of the crew worked tirelessly through the refit to make sure that LIONHEART was on the starting line for the season’s first race of the J-Class regatta held in Falmouth in June.

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LIONHEART After her hard fought win in Falmouth LIONHEART wrapped up the 2015 J Class racing schedule with an equally hard fought second place in the Royal Yacht Squadron’s two hundredth anniversary regatta out of Cowes at the end of July.

Three of these magnificent yachts provide a stunning spectacle racing in this, their ancestral home. This time around it was Velsheda’s turn to take the overall honours winning all four races in varying conditions with LIONHEART not finding the predominantly reaching Solent courses so much to her liking.

On the final day however the wind direction gave the RYS the opportunity to set a better windward/leeward course which provided as exciting and hard contested race as anyone could remember. The lead changed multiple times in a very close quarters encounter with LIONHEART coming out on top but pipped for the first place on handicap by Velsheda; many congratulations to them for a fine display of J Class sailing. LIONHEART did enough to take second overall and the race made a suitable finale to the year’s racing.

LIONHEART is now relaxing in her other role as a cruising yacht, enjoying the summer in the Western Isles of Scotland with owner and family on board. Focus is now on the America’s Cup J Class event in Bermuda and MCM’s Nigel Ingram will be working hard, with the Owner, on a two year program to get LIONHEART fully prepared and on the top of her form for that event.

RACING UPDATE

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MARIE RACING – HER WINNING WAYS CONTINUE…The owner of MARIE has been enjoying both cruising and racing on this magnificent ketch.

In 2015 she competed extremely successfully in the Antigua Superyacht Challenge, the Loro Piana Virgin Gorda regatta, the St. Barth’s Bucket, Sardinia Superyacht Regatta and the Palma Superyacht Cup in Palma.

As a result of retaining an excellent racing crew that have sailed on board for the last couple of years (including Peter and Nigel), ably assisted by the permanent crew members, she won her class in Virgin Gorda, was narrowly beaten out of first in St. Barth’s and achieved a clean sweep in Palma – winning every race!

A very happy owner and crew.

RACING WINS

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In March 2015 the 47.6m sloop WISP made her regatta debut in Virgin Gorda, BVI at the Loro Piana regatta hosted by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda.

Being her first regatta, MCM was tasked with not only organizing the usual accommodation, transportation and other crew logistics – but also forming a race crew. Mike Tyrwhitt-Drake, Director of MCM’s Yacht Management Division and dedicated yacht manager for WISP contacted key people involved in the build and fitting-out of the yacht who made up the core group of both excellent sailors and technical expertise (many thanks to Royal Huisman, Rondal, North Sails and Hoek Design) supplemented by sailors from New England, Ireland, England and Israel, we were truly an international team.

Knowing that we would need to make some rig adjustments and as this would be the first time the yacht had been pressed to her full potential we wisely allowed three full days of practice and this certainly paid off. Going into the first race we found the best sail combinations, sheet leads stay tensions for each point of sail, as we had practiced all the key manoeuvres previously. Captain Guy Hayward was impressed with how the yacht performed. What we didn’t know was how WISP would perform against the competition

The regatta was the first event to be handicapped using the ORCsy measurement system and the entire fleet was keen to see how the ratings would work. The ORC held an open meeting at the Costa Smeralda Yacht Club and there were many questions about the ratings, particularly

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how anomalies in the placings would be handled. Any doubts as to the effectiveness of the rating system were soon to be erased as the regatta proved that the rule works well and made for a very exciting last day of racing with the winners of the event all being decided on the final day. The ORC were also open to petitions as demonstrated when the WISP afterguard’s request for a change of Class so that she could race directly against MCM’s magnificent Hoek designed, Vitter’s built ketch MARIE was granted without fuss. This was a matchup that the Owners and crews of both yachts were keen to see play out on the water. With MARIE also being managed by MCM and with Peter Wilson racing onboard and Michael Tyrwhitt-Drake on board WISP there was also some inter-office rivalry.

With perfect wind conditions, a beautiful venue and excellent race organization by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and the new ORCsy rating system the Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta was a tremendous success.

WISP who ended up with a very respectable 2nd in class and MARIE who won her class overall are scheduled to race in the 2016 St Barth’s regatta and this will be their first meeting since Virgin Gorda – we anticipate a close series and look forward to a healthy rivalry in the coming years.

The world Superyacht Awards hosted in Amsterdam again this year were as glamorous as ever - made even more exciting for us as a result of the elegant Hoek/Huisman/Rhoades Young sloop WISP being awarded the 2015 Best Sailing Yacht Over 45m.

She was up against some extremely stiff competition, so we were thrilled to learn that at the end of the day, the judges felt that she was the very best example of her type.

Congratulations goes to Royal Huisman Shipyard and their craftsman for building such a fine vessel, to Hoek Design for creating her elegant lines, to Rhoades/Young for her light, comfortable and timeless interior – and of course to the Owner whose clear vision and trust in the team allowed us to meet and perhaps even exceed his expectations.

Congratulations one and all!

WISP WINS WORLD SUPERYACHT AWARDS

WISP LORO PIANA REGATTA, VIRGIN GORDA BY MICHAEL TYRWHITT-DRAKE

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The last year has been exceptionally busy for MCM’s Yacht Management Division.

As you will read in the SURVEYS section, several yachts completed their special surveys under the careful monitoring, management and guidance of MCM.

With some interesting developments in VAT regulations, MCM has worked closely with expert advisors to ensure a belt-and-braces approach to ensure compliance and minimize risk in this area where being ever-vigilant is absolutely critical.

For MCM yachts which are available for charter 2014/15 saw a definite upturn in the charter market and were active in The Bahamas, Caribbean, USA and Europe.

MCM now manage yachts registered in The Cayman Islands, Bermuda, United Kingdom, USA, Marshall Islands and the Netherlands and built to the following Classification Society rules; Lloyds, DNV/GL and ABS. Along with MLC regulations our compliance department has been kept busy and with careful planning; mock Port State Control inspections carried out on several yachts and the diligence of their Captains all Class and Flag surveys and several full PSC inspections were passed with flying colors.

As we approach another Monaco Yacht Show we anticipate steady growth in the sub 500GRT sector and look forward to expanding into the over 500GT sector and are planning accordingly.

Our MCM fleet does consist of a few non-classed yachts.

They are well run and flagged under reputable Flag States, but they do not have a mandatory survey schedule.

No matter how well-intentioned the crew regarding the maintenance of the yacht and her systems, there is no substitute for a Class survey to prove the true condition of the yacht.

This past year MCM has been in discussion with several Class Societies to develop a system of surveys for our non-classed yachts. We have been able to clearly lay out the expectations of these surveys for the Class and the yacht.

This has allowed these vessels to be voluntarily maintained to the same level and standard as those that are in Class. This has increased the safety of the yachts as well as the value.

We have had positive feedback from Owners, crew and insurance companies on this process.

Each year we make annual donations to various charities – this year we supported the following groups based on their excellent work in the international and national arena;

• Medical humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

• The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

• The Marine Industry Cares Foundation raising money to benefit local charities

• Avon 39 Breast Cancer Walk

• The American Heart Association

It is highly rewarding to be able to support these worthy charities.

This past year was a busy one for surveys, with several yachts completing 5 and 10 year surveys.

KOKOMO successfully completed her 5 year Class and Flag surveys over the fall and winter, and

AVENTURA completed her 10 year survey over the winter in Florida.

LIONHEART’s 5 year survey was completed this spring at Pendennis in conjunction with her refit, all in time for the busy regatta season.

CALLIOPE recently completed her 5 year Class and Flag surveys in Palma with the added challenges of a tight timeframe and last minute pre-purchase survey. The success of the survey and delivery to the new owner is owed to the diligent team effort between the Captain and crew, MCM, brokers, surveyors, and the shipyard.

At press time, LADY B is completing her 5 year surveys and MARIE and CHRISTOPHER will soon complete their 5 year surveys.

With all of the yachts having busy schedules, including regattas and charters, pre-survey planning continues to be critical in ensuring a successful and on-time completion.

In June 2015 we were closely involved with the sale of the 42m Bill Langan designed motor yacht CALLIOPE built by Holland Jachtbouw under the watchful eye of MCM’s Nigel Ingram (launched in 2010). She will be renamed NINKASI.

The original Owner sold the yacht to another MCM longstanding client. MCM will continue managing the yacht on behalf of her new Owner who has also retained the entire crew – a reflection of the wonderful condition to which they maintained the yacht over the last six years. Captain Ian Insull and Chef Tony Gozra have been with the yacht since her launch and were with the previous Owner on his former yacht Cassiopeia also designed by Bill Langan, built by HJB and managed by MCM through build and operation.

We are tremendously pleased to retain operational management of this magnificent yacht. Such retention through a sale has also been the case with J-class LIONHEART, M/Y AMITIÉ (ex. Trading Places IV) and S/Y MARAE (ex. Paraiso) a testament to MCM’s sterling reputation within the industry both as construction and operational managers.

SUCCESSFUL YACHT MANAGEMENT

NON CLASSED BOATS SURVEYED

SURVEYSM/Y CALLIOPE SOLD AND MANAGEMENT RETAINED

CHARITABLE SUPPORT

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JONATHAN JEFFREYS

We are very pleased to introduce you to Jonathan Jeffreys who recently joined our Yacht Management Division.

Originally from Wales, after logging more than 170,000 miles at sea and sailing the world’s oceans and

exotic locales, he now calls Newport, RI, his home. Jon holds a MCA Master Yachts 3,000 GT license as well as an engineering degree from Imperial College in London. His experience on many of the world’s prestigious sailing yachts brings an understanding of the onboard realities and challenges, and a fresh perspective to his new shore-based management position. We look forward to your meeting him in the near future.

JULIANNE GAVAN

Many of you know Julianne Gavan as the “face” of MCM for the last two years and we are very pleased to announce her recent transition to the Yacht Management Division.

Julianne joins us in the Crew Administration role, looking after

the multitude of crew documents and procedures. Her already intimate knowledge of the MCM fleet and her previous background in luxury hospitality customer service make her a welcomed addition to the YMD team.

CAITLIN COSTELLO

Caitlin Costello joins us in the Administrative Assistant/Receptionist role, after several years in high profile professional offices and traveling and volunteering both internationally and domestically.

We are delighted to welcome Caitlin to the MCM team and to introduce her to you.

MCM CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

MCM YACHT MANAGEMENT

NEW MCM TEAM MEMBERS

SERVICES

• Owner representation

• Specification development

• System design and equipment selection

• Architect, designer, stylist selection

• Shipyard selection

• Contract development and negotiation

• Budget preparation and financial management

• Onsite inspection

• Progress monitoring and reporting

• Selection and management of sub-contractors

• Procurement of owner furnished items

• Sea trial attendance and management

• Yacht acceptance process management

• Warranty management and negotiation

SERVICES

• Budget preparation and monitoring

• Accounting and reporting

• Crew administration

• Documentation and registration

• MLC 2006 compliance

• Safety / SMS management

• Insurance negotiation and claims support

• Logistics and parts supply

• Communication and sat-comm services

• Refit administration

• Yacht transport

• 24-hour emergency response

• Global tracking

• Fleet bunkering services

THE MCM YACHT MANAGEMENT TEAM

As a result of the success of our Yacht Management division, with Mike Drake’s steady hand on the tiller, we needed a bit more space to accommodate additional team members.

We achieved this by expanding the office which now occupies two floors of our building in Newport.

We installed a spiral staircase to internally connect the two spaces and have maintained the same contemporary and clean design elements as used on the second floor.

The espresso machine is well-stocked so we look forward to showing you around next time you are in Newport!

During this last year Mark Dauplaise was able to complete two of the Lloyd’s Register classes for ISM certifications.

Mark received Lloyd’s certification as an ISM Lead Auditor and ISM and Designated Person Ashore certification. Through this training we have increased our understanding and execution of risk assessments, continual improvement processes, internal audits, and root cause analysis. We are able to apply these focuses to all of our yachts as well as the MCM office. This training has also continued to emphasise the importance of a safety culture on all of our yachts and the needed focus on Safety from all parties involved.

These certifications show MCM’s continued focus on the importance of the ISM system for our current fleet as well as the ability to grow with the ever increasing size of Superyachts today.

MCM EXPANDS

LLOYD’S REGISTER TRAINING CLASSES

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As always, we will be in attendance at the MONACO YACHT SHOW this year. Peter, Nigel and Mike will be busy looking at yachts and equipment, meeting with clients and suppliers – and also showcasing two of our latest launches:

DORYAN, the stunning metallic red 35.5m Judel Vrolijk/Nauta design expertly built by the carbon composite experts at Baltic, as well as the elegant 38.8m Hoek designed ATALANTE built by Claasen Shipyards.

We will also have a team at the FT. LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW, so if we miss you in Monaco, we’ll hopefully see you there!

BOAT SHOW SIGHTINGS

MARINE CONSTRUCTION & YACHT MANAGEMENTT: +1 401 849 3387 WWW.MCMNEWPORT.COM

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