Keynote Lecture 13 – Harmonising Nature And Purpose – Purpose Driven Yachting And Ocean Conservation

We explore the concept of ‘Responsible Yachting’ and its crucial role in promoting ocean conservation while highlighting substantial contributions to scientific research, all in the pursuit of raising awareness about marine conservation.

A central theme revolves around ICON Yachts’ expedition vessels, emphasising their capability to actively support scientific research and bridge the gap between luxury yachting and marine conservation. Moreover, we will examine a case study exemplifying how ICON Yachts’ expedition vessels have played a pivotal role in advancing scientific research and ocean conservation initiatives.

The presentation also looks at industry trends, showing how the yachting sector is moving towards explorer yachts and the increasing significance of experiential yachting. We will delve into ICON Yachts’ network and partnerships to provide a detailed look at how collaboration impacts the yachting industry. ICON Yachts will demonstrate how they have used their partnerships to create explorer yachts that have made a real difference, with real-world examples and success stories.