thursday 7th september 2017 1 Contents DR Special issue le marin InternatIonal context europe rules supreme over the yachting industry Germany: Lürssen almost alone in the race 2-3 4 of yachts under 98 ft by storm 13 yachting and aviation 22 explorer yachts sail full steam ahead 14 nanni develops its yachting activity 23 luxury car manufacturers turn to yachting 15 the doubly perfect refit of the century-old 'Black Swan' 24 Sailing yachts: the 'Black Pearl'makes a timely arrival 16 Marseille shipyards dream of the J1 25 Dutch shipyards make room for megayachts 5 Italy: the world leader rides with the market upturn 6 the rise of the RIF flag 17 7 employment: unfair competition within the European Union 18 a godsend for antifouling paint manufacturers 29 8 cruise agreements struggling to break through Yachting: a promising resource for the harbour of Toulon 19 Yacht support vessels: a microniche 9 IMS branches out in anticipation of the summer lull 30 Shipyard IMM contemplates moving from Guadeloupe to Saint-Martin 31 turkish shipyards operate on all segments environmental regulations also applicable to yachts 10 Small yachts rivalling with megayachts 12 Sanlorenzo takes the segment French context French ShIpYarDS ocea relies on two new ranges 20 la rochelle, the new refit hub 21 cnB's Design Office unites Jean-Yves Saussol: « Public funds support employment and the local authorities. » 26 Monaco Marine achieves record results 27 a green flag project under development 28 cover photo : Alain Lepigeon