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The second Convergence Navi, a meeting for captains of megayachts organised by Ferretti Group, was held in the splendid setting of Barcelona. A total 32 captains of yachts measuring over 24 metres built by CRN, Custom Line, Ferretti Yachts, Pershing and Riva gathered in the Catalan city from 19th to 21st for the customary detailed presentations on technical and managerial developments, together with interludes of fun and entertainment. The captains' companions, also in attendance, took advantage of a program especially designed for them.
The conference began on the 19th, with an intensive classroom session which included presentations by DuPont and Chomarat on the latest technological developments in paint technology and construction materials. Concluding the afternoon session was a close-up look at computerised systems for managing large yachts, presented by the company IDEA which, for some time now, has been implementing yacht-management software for megayachts.
The evening came to a close with a gala dinner, offered, this year, as indeed in the past, by a major partner in the event - engine manufacturer MTU. Davidoff Cigars and Nonino Grappa also contributed to the event for the second year running. In the panoramic Altamar tower, at a height of 70 metres, a breathtaking view of Barcelona by night provided the backdrop for a magical evening during which guests enjoyed the gentle Brazilian music of the group Bossa Nova. Not wanting to miss the event, Lamberto Tacoli, Chairman of CRN, was on hand to greet and thank the guests and their companions. |
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Joining Mr. Tacoli was the Chairman of Pershing and Itama, Mr. Tilli Antonelli, together with Domenico Pirazzoli, Vice President of Public Relations for Ferretti Group.On the second day, the ladies enjoyed the sunshine as they visited enchanting Barcelona, taking in the modernist architecture and Gothic art, while the more athletic treated themselves to a private training session with a personal trainer from Technogym, the company which sponsored all the activities organised for the ladies.
Meanwhile, the captains attended an interesting, high-level classroom sessions featuring presentations by MTU on engines, Rina on the new classification codes, and Radiomarine on Internet at sea, all companies which were taking part for the second year running. Surveyors Burness Corlett - Three Quays analysed issues regarding the onboard surveying of mega-yachts, while Bang&Olufsen and Swarovski Optik offered updates on new products and applications in the fields of luxury entertainment and precision optics applied to binoculars. At the end of a day with a Spanish atmosphere which ended with the most typical of Spanish dances, the seductive Flamenco!
A visit to the Pinmar shipyard, specialised in painting and refitting mega-yachts, wound up the “three-day” training session, which concluded with a draw for 10 smart pairs of Swarosvki Optik binoculars offered by the Viennese manufacturer. At the presentation of the certificates of attendance and the taking of the obligatory group photos, everyone agreed to meet again at next year’s event - Convergence Navi 2008. For further information, please email us at:
convergence@ferrettigroup.com |
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