Yacht design is probably the most creative and unconventional segment of the shipbuilding industry. No wonder designers frequently want to implement ideas that challenge safety requirements. But in many cases a safe solution can be found, provided that the builder and designer engage with class and the flag state at an early stage. Julian Smith, Principal Surveyor, Global Safety & Compliance at Cayman Islands Shipping Registry, explains what such a collaborative approach entails.
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Reconciling vision with regulations: A flag state’s view
Yacht designers frequently want to implement sophisticated design ideas that may challenge safety requirements. But in many cases a safe solution can be found, provided that the builder and designer engage with class and the flag state at an early stage. Julian Smith, Principal Surveyor, Global Safety & Compliance at Cayman Islands Shipping Registry, explains what such a collaborative approach entails.
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