On The Bridge
On The Bridge is a maritime industry podcast by leading Superyacht navigation management company, DSNM Ltd.
Hosted by the COO of DSNM Ltd, Alicia Store, each episode focuses on bringing you real conversations with people who live and work within the Superyacht world, lifting the lid on this unique industry.
Join us as we chat candidly with Superyacht Captains, Officers, training experts, business leaders, former crew turned entrepreneurs.
On The Bridge explores real stories, professional insights and lessons shaping todays Superyacht world.
On The Bridge
On the Bridge with S/Y Black Pearl Project Manager Derek Munro
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In this episode of On the Bridge, we speak with Divergent Yachting's Derek Munro. Derek was the Project Manager and Owner's Representative for the Oceanco masterpiece, Sail Yacht Black Pearl.
He finally gets to tell all the stories from behind the scenes of the highly secretive project, how he came to be a part of it, and what is in store for the 106-metre superyacht.
00:00 - Intro
00:35 - The Vision
03:27 - What makes Black Pearl special?
10:03 - Challenges in building a sustainable yacht
15:55 - Black Pearl shaping the future
20:41 - Owners' personal
touches or ‘must-haves’
24:43 - Managing expectations, budget and deadlines
32:36 - Black Pearl's future
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