Who we are
La ASOCIACION ESPAÑOLA DE GRANDES YATES (THE SPANISH ASSOCIATION OF SUPER YACHTS) was founded on the 12th. December 2005 by Diego Colón de Carvajal, Jonathan Syrett, José Garcias Aubert and Pablo Comesaña, representing Astilleros de Mallorca, Camper and Nicholsons, Marina Barcelona 92 and Astilleros M. Cies respectively.
On 10 November 2006 the first general meeting of the members was convened
and the following directors of the board were elected;President: Diego Colón de Carvajal
Vice president: Jonathan Syrett. Camper & Nicholsons
Secretary: Leon Von Ondanza.
Members of the board:
- José Garcia Aubert. Marina Barcelona 92
- Patricia Bullock. Network Business & Communications
- Marta Iglesias. Merrill-Stevens Yachts
- Jorge Luis Sanchez. Astilleros M.Cies.
- Pablo Comesaña
- Juan Carlos Rodriguez Toubes. Varadero Palma.
- Jordi Bisbe. Barcos Deportivos
In addition, the legal practice of Uria and Menéndez have been named as legal advisers, whose participation in this project as expert consultant is of vital importance in the preparation of the relevant legal investigations necessary in order that the association completes its objectives.
Why we're here
The success of similar associations in neighbouring countries such as MYBA, UCINA, ECPY has served as an incentive for the creation of this association whose objectives, as shown in the statutes, are the defence and promotion of all that which is related to the maritime industry and associated service activities, in particular those related to yachts of over 24 metres in length.
To fully defend this sector, it is essential to have available all the necessary means to facilitate communications with both the state and the autonomous administrations.
At the moment, a yacht is merely a means of fiscal gain in the eyes of the Spanish administration system, and as a result it is increasingly distancing itself from other countries who have known how to benefit from a correct interpretation of the economic potential of the superyacht industry in general.
What we do
All those topics, that in recent years have been subjects of discussion between the founder members, are now going to be defended in an organized manner through the new association. Emphasis will be made in particular to those matters relating to Flagging; VAT and Matriculation Tax; Import Procedures; Inspection and Registration of Pleasure and Commercial Yachts; Charter Legislation; Ports and Marinas and their installations; Manning Requirements and Professional Training.