The Prime Minister of St. Maarten the Honorable Sarah Wescot-Williams during her opening remarks highlighted Government’s Commitment to the yachting and cruising industry on St. Maarten at the U.S. Superyacht Association (USSA) 9th annual Captains Briefing and Reception held at IGY’s Yacht Club at Isle de Sol Marina. The seasonal event offers yachting industry leaders and captains an opportunity to network and exchange information.
The Prime Minister welcomed the attendants and expressed Government’s conscious efforts to support the marine and yachting industry. Allow me to welcome you to St. Maarten; the most beautiful island in the Caribbean and I do not think I am biased in saying so. This is your ninth year that you are here on the island and to your clients, who are also St. Maarten’s clients; I say that it is so good to have you come here year after year. I know you have many choices in terms of where you can go and where you will take your guests and so it is again with gratitude I welcome you in a very special way. St. Maarten pays a lot of attention to the Marine Industry in general and it means a lot for the island and for the people of this island realizing that the yachting industry is one of the most significant ones for St. Maarten. Know that the Government of St. Maarten is very conscious of the Marine Industry and rest assured the Government of St. Maarten is very conscious of your contribution
The U.S. Superyacht Association said megayacht captains and senior officers can get firsthand answers to some of the major issues that affect their ability to do their jobs while networking in a social environment with leaders representing all facets of the Superyacht industry.