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CONTENTS

FEATURES 24

ULTIMATE SAILING CLUB Conor McGregor’s latest purchase is a world away from the blood and thunder of UFC

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IS IT TIME FOR A HOLIDAY? Book some time off, go off on vacation and re-charge your batteries. You know you deserve it

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CHASING ADVENTURE Get to that next adventure in comfort and safety with a chase boat

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A WALK ON THE LAND SIDE There comes a time in a yachtie’s life when they ask themselves if it’s time to move ashore and take a ’normal job’

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THE ADVOCATE OF THE OCEAN Multi award winning underwater photographer and marine crusader, Daniel Sasse

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LOOKING YARDS AHEAD How to choose the right refit shipyard during the off-season for those necessary works

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AN ATLANTIC CROSSING Heading off to the Caribbean for that savoured winter season? Here’s what you can expect to find

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THE RIGHT QUAY First class marinas and facilities to visit during the winter season

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MADE IN GERMANY 52 pages of the very best Germany has to offer for the superyacht market

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REGISTER THE RIGHT WAY Does your flag allow you to enjoy uninterrupted cruising whilst offering a first class service?

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REGULARS 9

COMMENT Michael Howorth looks at the need for a specific SOP for towing a large tender

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UPFRONT Opinions, facts and what’s new in the world of yachting

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MY OPINION Vienna Eleuteri of Water Revolution Foundation talks about why ocean conservation is a logical activity for the yachting community

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REGULARS 22

NEW LAUNCH M/Y POLARIS from Rossinavi

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WEAR IT The everyday necessities to update a man’s wardrobe this autumn

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WISH LIST The latest must have innovations and design trends

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FOOD AND DRINK What’s new in food and drink, the latest trends plus a look at caviar and the top tables in the Caribbean

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BODY The latest fads and facts to keep you in ship shape condition along with an in-depth look at face masks

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NAVIGATOR Europe’s tiniest capital, Valletta has an enduring charm all of its own

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YACHT ESSENTIALS Editor Chris Clifford recommends his favourite products and services for the coming season

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BREAKAWAY A wildlife conservation project can prove to be a unique and life changing experience

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ASK THE EXPERTS Advice, knowledge and wisdom from the leading experts in their field

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RECRUIT Chloe Collet of YPI Crew on how applying the meaning of motivation to your CV will help you land that dream job

Editor Chris Clifford Editorial Assistant Carol Kenyon Advertising Manager Tim Morris Sales Executive Terry Hurley Art Direction Katie Prentice Accounts Julie Hewitt Contributors Frances and Michael Howorth, Erica Lay, Claire Griffiths, Chloe Collet Front cover Jeff Brown Distributed by Superyacht Distribution info@superyacht-distribution.com www.superyacht-distribution.com ONBOARD is published quarterly by Plum Titles Ltd 8 Rue D’Opio, 06560, Valbonne, Alpes Maritimes, France tel: +33 (0)4 93 06 09 12 email: info@onboardmagazine.fr web: www.onboardmagazine.fr The editor and publishers do not necessarily agree with the views expressed by contributors nor do they accept responsibility for any errors in the transmission of the subject matter in this publication. In all matters the editors decision is final.

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COMMENT

A tow in the water

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rom time to time and when the opportunity offers itself, I act as an auditor within the industry frequently visiting yachts when command changes or chief officers are promoted to their first command. It keeps the insurance companies happy and helps build a new Captain’s confidence. Sometimes it provides the germ of an idea for this column and, if I think it important enough, I burst into print. Such is the occasion now, where I report on a situation that saw me follow up on a yacht visit I had first made six months earlier. Back then, the eager new Captain of this 37 metre Dutch build was happy when he showed me his near to overflowing charter calendar. But now his face was glum and I asked what the problem was.

His yacht was on the books of “you know who” and was marketed by them, as a fully facilitated charter yacht towing her own 10 metre sports fishing boat which also acted as the main tender. The problems began when the yacht’s insurance was renewed and the underwriters used that opportunity to not only hike the premium as they always seem to do, BUT had also whacked in a couple of fairly restrictive clauses in regard to the towing of the chase boat. Specifically, clauses that forbade the mothership from towing her chase boat in wind speeds above Force 4 and during the hours of darkness. These restrictions resulted in the loss of several charters.

Of course, he challenged the broker and threatened to take his business elsewhere, but it seems, these insurers were not the only ones digging their heels in when it came to towing tenders.

The insurers claimed that recent losses involving craft towed had climbed to levels that were no longer sustainable and had acted, as most bean counters do when panic sets in, by hitting the “raise the fee” button.

Rather than help or advise the yacht on how to mitigate the risks involved, they just said “computer says no!”

Michael Howorth looks at the need for a specific SOP if you are planning to tow a large tender, and the benefits it might have on your insurance coverage

That was when I started looking at the way the yacht towed the chase boat. I discovered that contrary to ColRegs, daytime shapes and towing lights were not routinely displayed. The Captain then told me that he left the AIS device in transmit mode onboard the chase boat when under tow despite this clearly being in breach of regulations. Had he ever thought of putting into practice a towing plan - No. So together, we created one, a specific document (SOP) for the act of towing.

As a general rule of thumb, tenders should not be longer than the width of the yacht.

Larger chase boats create drag and reduce the speed, efficiency, and ride quality. So, we checked the towing points on both vessels and because the potential for towing lines to become wrapped in the yacht’s propellor is always there, we carried out a risk assessment. We fixed a float onto the towing line itself to keep it at the surface of the water and thereby significantly reduced the chances of fouling. We also set up day shapes and night time towing lights for both the yacht and chase boat.

Finally, we added one of the newly available advanced tow protection devices to the chase boat and installed the receiver on board the mothership. This effectively gave the Captain a pair of eyes onboard the chase boat and the ability monitor the onboard bilge water levels and battery levels from his own bridge. Rather cleverly it even has the ability to activate the AIS on the chase boat should the worse happen and the towing line parts at night.

With all this in place we contacted the insurance company again and put our case forward. And what do you know?

The restrictions were removed. Job done!

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UPFRONT

THE BAROMETER

OPINIONS, FACTS, STORIES AND WHAT’S NEW IN THE FASCINATING WORLD OF YACHTING YACHTIE TYPES THE OLD SCHOOL ENGINEER He remembers the days of working by gas light, he likes to tell all of the crew how lucky they are with modern technology (repeatedly, whilst disconnecting the wifi after break times “for their own good”), he’s got spanners older than the chief stew (and don’t you DARE consider touching ANY of them), and let’s face it he probably helped build The Titanic. You can guarantee he started his shipyard apprenticeship when he was 9, walking to and from work every day, uphill both ways, barefoot in the snow. Damn kids don’t know how easy they’ve got it…

But, let’s face it, if there are ANY issues with anything onboard, he will know how to fix it in a jiffy - we really couldn’t do without him!

THE LENGTH IN KILOMETRES OF THE CORINTHIAN CANAL

NAUTICAL ETYMOLOGY...

BY AND LARGE ‘Large’ was a nautical term describing the wind when it was blowing from a point behind the ship.

When this favourable large wind was blowing, the largest sails could be set and the boat could travel downwind. ‘By’ is a nautical term meaning in the direction of….e.g. ‘by the wind’. It could be that to sail ‘by and large’ meant the ability to sail not only with the wind but also against it.

If a man is to be obsessed by something, I suppose a boat is as good as anything, perhaps a bit better than most.

E. B. White

NAUTICAL HEROES JOHN PAUL JONES John Paul Jones (1747 – 1792) was a Scottish-American naval captain.

Jones was born and raised in Scotland, became a sailor, and served as commander of several vessels. After having killed one of his mutinous crew members with a sword, he fled to the Colony of Virginia and around 1775 joined the newly founded Continental Navy in their fight against the Kingdom of Great Britain in the American Revolutionary War. He le ft without a command in 1787 and joined the Imperial Russian Navy as an Admiral.

VACCINES Well the covid vaccination arguments rage on within the yachting industry.

This summer season crew agents reported a lot of calls mid-season looking urgently for replacement crew for those who refused to get vaccinated, and one person even refusing to have a PCR test. Reason unknown…As such, crew were in HUGE demand as the industry currently doesn’t have enough to go around.

GREENIES Training up green crew was huge this summer, which is a wonderful thing – it’s about time we saw more mentoring and on board help and guidance from experienced senior crew. Hiring juniors with ‘1yr+ experience as a minimum’ as we constantly see on job ads is, well, a bit lazy isn’t it?

HOT, HOT, HOT The weather was hotter than satan’s loins this summer in the Med – forest fires once again raged around the world with Greece, Italy, Turkey and the Var region in the south of France suffering losses. Climate change is here, and the effects are increasing every year.

Do we really need any more proof?

BURNT OUT? Join the club. It’s been one heck of a summer season in the Med, and hours have continued to be long, owners are still coming on board for far too long with no turnaround time.

Charter guests have been more demanding than ever. Is it getting worse or are we just getting old and cranky and feeling it a bit more?

BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU POST Everybody is currently offended by something… Everyone must have posted something stupid or offensive (more often than not by accident!) when they were younger and we didn’t understand how social media would resurface when we grew up to bite us on the backsides. So yeh, be careful what you post! It will follow you for a long, long time.

DISPOSABLE FASHION is so NOT hot right now. More and more big brands are developing more ‘conscious’ lines of fashion. We shouldn’t be wearing items a couple of times then binning them, we should have clothes that last surely?

Sustainable fabrics and better working conditions for the fashion brand employees are just two trending sub topics, but how will that affect the cheap brands like SHEIN based in China? Do they even care? Doubtful.

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OPEN TO QUESTION

STILL THE FASTEST

WHAT IS YOUR ORGANISATION OR YACHT DOING TO BE MORE ECO FRIENDLY?

LUCY IRELAND, OWNER ECOSTORE

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Conceived, constructed and trialled by Ken Warby, Spirit of Australia broke both the 300 m/h and 500 km/h barriers and raised the world record to 511.11km/h in 1978 at Blowering Dam near Tumut, New South Wales.

We just became EcoStore’s European distributor. It’s a great product because unlike a lot of other eco products, a lot of the packaging is made from either sugarcane plastic or by using recycled plastics pulled out of the ocean, plus a lot of products come in 20 litre containers to allow for refills. EcoStore leads the way in environmentally sustainable cleaning and personal care products globally!

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PEOPLE REQUEST THE STRANGEST THINGS

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A guest was breeding her award-winning show dog and had the crew arrange an actual wedding for the two pooches,outfits, catering, a minster... etc.

The total cost was about 9,500 euros.

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NAUTICAL TATTOOS SWALLOWS Each swallow represents 5,000 nautical miles in a sailor’s career. The circumference of the earth is 21,639 nautical miles – about 4.16 swallows.

A swallow with a dagger would be used as a memorial of a lost comrade at sea. Swallows are known for their migration patterns where they travel long distances from home and back again, a swallow tattoo would also mean that a sailor could always find their way home.

ALEKSANDRA VUJATOVIC SY DECK/STEW

Not implemented by me but by one of the previous crew, my boat has a refilling water bottle system for regattas, for 20+ crew. Filters on the dock, 2 bottles per crew member and I just have to stay on top of keeping them filled for the day.

Saves buying a ton of bottles of water and works quite well - when I manage to locate all of them all over the boat at the end of a racing day.

JASON VIOLA, SY CHEF

The yacht where I’m working now targets specifically super eco-friendly rules on every single aspect. The owners are extremely keen about anything you can do to help Mother Nature. Even now where we’re going (remote) they are extremely rigid about being eco-friendly.

Preparing the yacht is a huge task and challenge but it makes me glad even if it sounds controversial doing something so pleasant to help the environment.

FOUND IN THE MED FRIED EGG JELLYFISH Cotylorhiza tuberculata is a species of jellyfish, also known as the Mediterranean jellyfish, or fried egg jellyfish.

Commonly found in the Mediterranean, Aegean, and Adriatic Seas, it can grow to 40cm in diameter but its sting seems to have very little effect on humans. They take 8–10 weeks to reach an initial diameter of 3 cm, and then grow by approximately 3–4 cm per week until adult size.

Refillable insulated water bottles, LED lighting means less air conditioning is needed, doors set to open 50% as standard, induction cooker top , these are all low hanging fruit and pretty easy to put in place on most superyachts.

Why do we love the sea?

It is because it has some potent power to make us think things we like to think.

Robert Henri

JOSH SCRIMSHAW, MY CAPTAIN

If the weather allows it we stop and pick up any trash we see floating in the sea and when we have time onshore, we always have a beach clean-up session.

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UPFRONT

SPLASHING THE CASH It’s the end of the season, your tips have come in and you haven’t been ashore for a while. Are you a spender or a saver? A borrower or a lender?

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MR LARGE By the end of the season you’ve got 15,000 large (in the words of Del Boy) burning a hole in your pocket. Rather than saving for a rainy day, you’re gonna blow the lot on gadgets, another watch and maybe a vacation. But, you’ll be begging for a sofa to sleep on soon and counting down the days until next season. Take it easy Mr Large and pace yourself.

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BITCOIN You’ve decided to invest your hardearned cash into crypto currency and have bought a tiny piece of a bitcoin.

Remember what goes up...WILL come down. Plus, you’ve probably missed the boat.

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MONACO JACK You’ve just finished the season and you’re straight off to the tables to put it all on black. That’s right, one spin of the roulette wheel and three months of hard work goes to the casino boss. See you back there next year!

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TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRD Are you the one who managed to blow through the entire season’s tips in booze on your nights off? Maybe it’s time to sign up for rehab. Pity you don’t have the cash to pay for a luxury stay.

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SCRIMP AND SAVE Opposite to Mr Large is Miss Jean Scrimpton. Having scrimped and saved all season and counted how many beds you’ve had to change to earn every cent. Her purse has a padlock on it and it’s like getting blood out of a stone getting her to buy a round of drinks.

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TAKING STOCK Saved a little, spent a little and even invested a little. You’re the winner!

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MY FAVOURITE DESTINATION RIO ZÊZERE RIVER, PORTUGAL

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Indeed, the Beiras region has the fame of associating both the delicacies of the sea and those of the mountain. If you add to that simply divine desserts and an incredible welcome from the locals, you will quickly fall in love with this exceptional setting.

Surely you don’t need to be convinced anymore?

See you there! But don’t tell too many people.

24° 13’ 17” N, 109° 52’ 14” W JACQUES COUSTEAU ISLAND Jacques Cousteau Island (the locals like to call it Isla Cerralvo) is an island located off the Cerralvo Canal coast near La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico. There is abundant marine life surrounding this island due to underwater topography and ocean currents.

It is a prime location for big game fishing.

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MY OPINION

When is a sector like yachting truly sustainable?

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ur united passion for the water is the very reason yachting exists.

We are intrinsically connected to the oceans and our future relies on their health. Future as in business and jobs for the industry side, and yachting possibilities and asset value for those that get to enjoy the lifestyle.

Yet, with this stronger connection and dependency on the actual health of the ocean compared to any other maritime sector, we are in a strategic position to take action, transformative action, for a collective positive impact. But which project should you support?

To complement our role as a guide for the yachting community in reducing its environmental impact, Water Revolution Foundation also works alongside conservation institutions and scientists at the highest level to guide the superyacht industry towards supporting the most impactful initiatives for ocean conservation. Only when significantly reducing our environmental impact and investing in ocean conservation, the yachting sector can become truly sustainable. We need to showcase that yachting and the oceans are not a one-way relationship.

The yachting sector is blessed with having the world’s most affluent and influential clients, who care deeply about shaping a healthier future for our marine environment. This is our opportunity to take on a stewardship role for the oceans and make them a key stakeholder of our industry. We need to shift from viewing ocean conservation as philanthropy to understanding that it is, in actuality, an investment. How? By following the framework of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by the United Nations, and by working closely with the scientific community, we support the oceans at the highest possible level, taking care to invest in the initiatives that truly

make a difference. By being part of the solution, rather than the problem.

Sustainability scientist, initiator & vice chair of Water Revolution Foundation, Vienna Eleuteri, talks about why ocean conservation is a logical activity for the yachting community, but more importantly how to support the most effective projects

In order to help the yachting community in making the right and most effective choices, Water Revolution Foundation works with a scientific advisory board, comprising of some of the most renowned researchers in the field of ocean conservation. This will lead to a new path to nurturing both ocean and human vitality through transformative marine ecosystem conservation projects at scale. As the first endorsed ocean conservation project Water Revolution Foundation, selected the Important Marine Mammal Areas (IMMA) programme and runs a crowdfunding campaign to engage every member of the yachting community to collectively look after the health of our beloved oceans.

The objective of the IMMA programme is to map the world’s ocean and identify the most important habitats for whales, dolphins and other marine mammals. We need to protect these habitats in order to protect marine biodiversity. Marine mammals, particularly whales, play a key role in the health of the ocean and the planet. Not only is there something of wonder, beauty and awe when we see them out on the ocean, but they are also an important part of how our ocean and our world works. When whales reach the end of their lives, their sinking bodies put a huge amount of carbon directly into the deep ocean where it can be locked away. During their daily lives they also fertilise the surface waters where they feed, creating healthy habitats for phytoplankton – microscopic organisms responsible for creating as much oxygen and absorbing as much CO2 as all forests and grasslands combined.

It’s time we made the oceans a key stakeholder of our industry. Our actions today will determine not just the kind of ocean we have but the kind of planet.

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ADVERTORIAL

CLEARED FOR LANDING

Chris Wood, Operations Manager at Safeguard Helideck Certification (SHC) discusses the importance of thorough safety assessments and the correct certifications for helidecks One helideck or two?

There is competition at the top end of the market with owners wanting to have the best and the biggest superyacht.

This is forcing yacht designers to come up with fresh and innovative ideas in response.

Naval Architects are working up concepts that see every bit of spare space on a yacht utilised and there is a trend at the top end of the market for superyachts to have two commercially certified Helicopter Landing Areas. The safety implications for this are considerable as the possibility of concurrent flying operations from the same vessel throws up numerous hazards that need to be carefully addressed.

From our experience of working with some of the world’s largest superyachts we can see more demand for duel flying capabilities going forward and this raises some interesting questions. Will there be a requirement to have an Air Traffic Control type function onboard when utilising the helidecks for concurrent helicopter operations? And how long will it be before we see a Tilt Rotor Aircraft onboard? Among other important topics, these are all things that will no doubt be a topic of conversation for future working groups and we look forward to being a part of those discussions.

The requirement for an AIB SHC is an accredited Aviation Inspection Body (AIB) authorised to issue Helicopter Landing Area Certificates (HLAC), Helicopter Landing Area Inspection Reports (HLAIR) and Helicopter Landing Area Technical Certificates (HLATC) on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and Cayman Island Shipping Registry (CISR). This certification process enables commercial flying operations to take place onboard superyachts that meet the requirements laid down. If these certifications are not in place, or not kept up to date, then superyachts cannot operate commercial flights from their helideck.

Early engagement Our involvement in the early stages of a superyacht design ensures that the proposed helidecks will meet the required regulations for commercial operations. We regularly advise shipyard teams on their early designs, sharing the team’s expertise gained from years of working in the superyacht industry and operating helicopters onboard Royal Navy ships. This enables us to advise on the design limitations of the helideck/s, ensuring the finished yacht will meet with current regulations and gain certification.

Although privately operated helidecks do not require a Helicopter Landing Area Certificate, it’s our recommendation and good practice to have the aviation facilities

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Regulation and certification updates The rules and regulations will have to evolve alongside developments in superyacht aviation and we are already working with the Cayman Islands Shipping Registry to help make updates and improvements to the REG Yacht Code Annex H and we look forward to participating in future aviation working groups. Whatever the future holds, Safeguard Helideck Certification is at the forefront of superyacht aviation, continuing our work as an Aviation Inspection Body (AIB) on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).

Our team comprises of Ex-Military Helicopter Aircrew, Flight Deck Officers, Survival Specialists, Safety Management Specialists, Helicopter Engineers and Naval Architects.

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FROM POLE TO POLARIS The Monaco Yacht Show this year will witness the first public outing of the latest new launch from the Italian yacht builder Rossinavi Words: Frances and Michael Howorth

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fter four long years of construction, what began as Project King Shark, has emerged as Polaris.

This 70 metre long explorer superyacht is aptly named, given she can travel all seas and, with her ice class reinforced hull, can safely operate in the most extreme of polar conditions.

Polaris, the largest superyacht construction in Rossinavi history carries a full displacement steel hull and aluminium superstructure. The yacht was commissioned by a private client and was designed for him by Team for Design featuring exterior and interior styling from Enrico Gobbi with naval architecture from Arrabito Naval Architects.

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Her 1,542gt volume provides plenty of space onboard for amenities to fill the hours while cruising, and the contemporary interiors offer the utmost comfort and impressive entertainment spaces for hosting celebrations.

Rossinavi describes textiles, furniture and materials as matching the clients refined tastes as “luxurious and distinctive, yet warm and welcoming.”

Her elegant lines and continuous black windows make a strong visual statement and offer all on board sweeping sea views. The owner’s deck features its own private terrace and boasts its own waterfall that cascades into a 6 metre infinity pool with its own whirlpool system. On

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the main deck aft, a second waterfall flows over a back-lit onyx bulkhead in the main salon. Elsewhere, a soundproof cinema with wall dividers covered in crystals, a wellness centre with sauna hammam, massage room, yoga area and a fully-equipped gym. There is extensive storage in the yacht’s garage for six jet skis and two tenders, one of them a fully-customised 10 metre tender built by Rossinavi.

Technology includes diesel-electric propulsion for optimum performance, efficiency and reduced environmental impact and a Satellite Dynamic System (SDS) to allow her to hold a static position in extreme weather conditions without dropping anchor in environmentally sensitive areas. In the

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The accommodation sleeps up to 12 guests across six en-suite cabins, while the crew of 17 are accommodated over 10 cabins.

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Ultimate Sailing Club CONOR MCGREGOR’S LATEST PURCHASE IS A WORLD AWAY FROM THE BLOOD AND THUNDER OF UFC, BUT IS DECORATED WITH ALL THE PERFECT POSTURING OF THE FIGHTER’S SIGNATURE BRAND WORDS: FRANK GRICE

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here’s no use suggesting Conor McGregor’s recent multimillion pound purchase of a stunning Lamborghini Tecnomar 63 yacht has anything to do with preparing for retirement time after UFC – an ocean hideaway where the charismatic, confrontational and always fearsome 32-year-old Irishman can kick back and reflect on a dramatic 15 years in the cage.

From the outside, that’s very much what it looks like. The Dublin-born fighter has been extolling the virtues of his gleaming craft on his social media feeds in recent months, and if he is to follow the modes of other sports stars then the purchase of a gleaming craft infers that the end is nigh.

And yet, you would be mistaken. The threetime retired MMA supremo suggested early this year that he would probably never retire from the game. “What’s the point?” he said. “When everything you have done has been determined by one job, and a job that gives you so much pleasure, why would you possibly want to turn your back on that?”

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McGregor may find, ultimately, that the mind rules the body on that one, His defeat to Dustin Poirier in July was as severe as it was unexpected.

He emerged with a broken leg and a battered ego, and while he is still the chief talent and ringmaster of the UFC circus, and its various biproducts – including the star’s famous boxing showdown with Floyd Mayweather – McGregor is starting to consider the limitations of what his body can do.

Certainly, it would be nice to spend some time on his newest toy without the accompanied bruises, aches, scrapes and breaks (and worse) of life in the cage… at least that’s the theory. It doesn’t account for the jolts and bumps McGregor may encounter onboard, that is if footage released in the middle of August is anything to go by.

The footage shows his Lamborghini superyacht hitting speeds of 120km/hr.

It was one of the first times we’d seen the £2.7m superyacht at full pelt – previously our glimpses of the magnificent machine had been when the completed vessel was exiting the Sea Group shipyard in Massa, on Italy’s north-west coast.

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At 63ft, the Lamborghini isn’t long, but at 4,000bhp it’s devastatingly powerful.

“It’s a dual engine, twin turbo, rocket ship,” McGregor jokes. “In my line of work you’ve got to go big, and there’s nothing bigger than a Lamborghini. This is a brand that has been shredding all that comes in its path for decades, and I’m big-time excited to finally be able to get this thing out there.”

The boat has been two years in the making – and titled ‘Supercar of the Sea’, McGregor’s is one of just 63 being made – 1963 being the year the legendary manufacturer first released their iconic 350GTV. It burns 100 gallons of fuel per hour, and has a range of 360 nautical miles, is adorned with carbon fibre frame and angled side windows that help create the front and rear hexagonal shape found on almost all Lamborghini cars.

For McGregor, it’s an invitation to explore new horizons… literally.

“I’ve travelled the world but most of it has been on dry land.

And yet, from way back when I was a kid I’ve loved water, and many times in the past I’ve done training in open water, usually the Irish Sea; I love that thrill.

When I’m on a yacht I can stay in that environment for hours, days, and not get bored. That’s rare for me – I usually need a change of scenario, or a workout, or something high octane.

“Of course I want to kick back – I’ve risked my body, my mind and my reputation through this sport and now this is me reinvesting all that. I’m never going to lose the aggression I have in the cage, but I can put it through the Lambo while I’m there and that’s good for me.”

Mixed Martial Arts and the Ultimate Fighting Championship both owe Conor McGregor a huge amount. The mercurial fighter has single-handedly moved this Marmite entertainment form into new realms, displaying a brand of bold, brash, uncompromising spirit both in competition and away from the fight. It is a sport sold on ego and confidence, and McGregor has both in abundance, always capable of flicking a switch between charisma and outand-out combat. He is someone whose personality has engaged fans the world over, the type of character you either love, or love to hate. Either way, the box office riches flow – last year alone he earned over £150m, so in perspective, his yacht purchase is a drop in the ocean, literally.

Upon his first retirement, McGregor said he wanted to explore new challenges, and promptly set up a landmark boxing contest with five-times world champion Mayweather, in August 2017.

Although McGregor was overpowered by the legendary US boxer, his intention to push, to innovate and to mix things up was clear, and when he came out of retirement just over a year later it was clear he was returning to the stage not just as a fighter but as a showman for the sport.

His string of associated misdemeanours away from competitive action reinforces a personality that, by his own admission, needs constant taming. Perhaps the Lambo will give him that… perhaps it won’t! “When I’m on a yacht I can stay in that environment for hours, days, and not get bored. That’s rare for me – I usually need a change of scenario, or a workout, or something high octane.”

“I think I’ve finally found something that gives me the chance to chill out yet stay active. I love a new project and this is probably my best one yet.”

With an estimated war chest approaching £350m and countless media opportunities that present themselves at every turn, McGregor’s status as the sport’s ultimate showman will continue on, even if his professional record doesn’t. The defeat to Poirier would have hit him hard, but reclining on his Lamborghini yacht before going sideways at 120km/hr, you’d be forgiven for thinking his mind was quite some distance from MMA. But, for sure we really don’t think this is the last we’ve seen of Mr McGregor and are looking forward to his next chapter.

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ELECTRIC ELEGANCE Designed from the ground up, and specifically for the electric boat market, Marian Boats have successfully combined a graceful and stylish yacht with high-tech electric propulsion in their latest model, the M 800 Spyder the split dashboard that provides access through the length of the boat. Technically, the yacht is very sophisticated in terms of its construction because the wings must endure tremendous forces.

At the heart of the Spyder is the foredeck where your guests can relax in complete comfort. The seating area also provides ample storage solutions including the anchor system. Popular features are the mobile controlled ambience lighting, marine speakers from Bang & Olufsen, and the extendable bathing platform and seating area put in to action at the push of a button.

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he Austrian shipyard Marian set the high standards of e-mobility from the beginning in 2001. The highlight of the brand was the flagship Marian M 800 presented in 2019, which not only supplemented the range of five previous models, but delivered a yacht for a completely new audience. A large part of the success was down to Alexander Marian who after completing a business course in London in 2015, drove the business forward with refreshing innovation.

Now Marian has announced a further development - with the launch of a Bowrider.

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As with the M 800, the design of Gerald Kiska, keeps ergonomics, innovation and functionality in complete harmony. The Bowrider concept has its roots in the US, where they have appreciated the advantages of this construction for decades. Within Europe, the love for Bowriders is still comparatively young, which is why Marian first launched the Daycruiser M 800 followed by the open version M 800 Spyder as a later step.

The hull, sunlounger and aft bench are identical with the M 800, but the front area has been redesigned to encompass

Many electric motor boats on the market are hybrids; originally designed for use with internal combustion engines, they were equipped with an electric motor due to corresponding demand. Marian, however, has optimised all models for the specific requirements of an electric motor from the out-set. Of course, this also applies to the M 800 Spyder, which can be motorised with up to 150kW. This in turn requires a hull which for reasons of stability has a larger volume for its buoyancy. The whole design is geared around reducing power consumption and enables higher speeds. For the solution to this complex design Marian commissioned the Slovenian company Marine Design, whose designers designed a refined and ergonomic hull below the water line.

Along the waterline runs a step, which is an average of 15 centimetres wide and three centimetres high. At a standstill and at low speeds, it is fully open and ensures high dimensional stability. With a little power, the level is free from drag which reduces power consumption.

The M800 spyder is equipped with a 150 kW strong, water-cooled permanent magnet synchronous motor from Piktronik. The highest speed achieved has been 33 knots with a consumption of 190 kW. If you remain at full throttle the engine automatically adjusts to 165kW and 31 knots as a precautionary measure after just a few seconds. If you retain this cruising speed

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IS IT TIME FOR A HOLIDAY? It’s not big and it’s not clever to work yourself into the ground. You are the important one and you need to look after yourself in terms of getting some ‘me time’. So, book some time off, go on a vacation and re-charge those batteries. You’ll then come back physically and mentally stronger Words: Erica Lay

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nce upon a time in a land far, far away, full of unicorns and rainbows (London, circa 2000), I was young and full of hope, and fuelled by ambition.

Like many people in my early 20s I was embarking upon a career, and I wanted to be the best I could possibly be. On top of my full time job, I studied part time, I volunteered for all the crap duties, and I worked harder than everyone in an effort to prove my worthiness. I wanted to be called up out of hours or over a weekend – bizarrely that made me felt validated,

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needed, and important. I was thrilled to be given a work mobile phone and would stare at it willing it to ring with a problem so I could roll my eyes dramatically at being in demand, whilst secretly adoring every second. Meeting up with friends after work always included the discussion about who’s working the longest hours and the longer they were, the more bragging rights you seemed to have.

unhealthy, leads to burn out and miserable staff, and increases employee turnover.

So, many companies have made steps to ensure a better working environment for their team. Working from home is now most definitely a thing for those who can (and want to – it’s not for everyone), and finally meetings for meetings sake have been reduced thanks to zoom calls or even just a group email. Thank God. Nothing worse.

Corporate jobs have, over the past few years, and especially due to covid, finally recognised that this way of overworking is totally

Over in the commercial maritime sector, with the exception of emergency situations, crew work shift patterns, adhere to their

hours of rest, and get rotated on and off their vessels to avoid burn out, exhaustion and the inevitable mistakes that operating at less than 100% usually results in.

2 diabetes and, even more worryingly, heart attack and stroke. Cheerful reading huh?

So what can we do to better look after ourselves during the season?

Meanwhile, in yachting, hours are for the most part, still crazy. And many crew love to tell everyone they haven’t had a day off since last year. “We’ve been so busy, just back to back charters, I haven’t had a full night’s sleep in months, but the tips are worth it!” they declare, with eye bags so prevalent they’d be charged excess baggage at the airport. And the longer this goes on, the more proud we seem to be of ourselves for completely ignoring the fact we’re exhausted, fed up, burnt out and let’s face it, about to get horribly sick the moment we do get some time off.

We all know the drill, when it’s busy, it’s hella busy and self care can take a huge back seat – that being said, don’t forget that self care can just be having a nice hot shower, and sleeping 8 hours. If you can’t be bothered to do some yoga, go for a run, a swim etc, that’s ok. Watch some

So why have we bred this culture of overworking? Why do we praise it, why are we happy to be taken advantage of, and why are we so adamant it’s something to be smug about? It seems we’re guilty of equating longer hours with achievement. We are giving ourselves purpose. And possibly working ourselves into an early grave.

Well, it doesn’t help with the big guns of the world bragging about this work ethic. Elon Musk of Tesla said nobody “ever changed the world on 40 hours a week”, and went on to state that 80 hours was a sustainable number. He reportedly works up to 120 hours a week. When does he sleep?! Apple boss Tim Cook is a notorious workaholic and starts sending work emails out at 4am, and regularly runs 5 hour meetings.

Good grief. I hope he supplies coffee and donuts by the bucket load.

Meanwhile on the flip side, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos claims to have a great work life balance, getting 8 hours sleep a night, having breakfast with his family and never sets his alarm clock. Which sounds lovely but then what about his employees? Amazon’s been in the news repeatedly over the past few years due to staff being pushed into working overtime whether they like it or not, being expected to answer work calls throughout the night, and working so hard in the warehouses to meet ridiculous targets they’ve had to pee into bottles to avoid losing time in bathrooms.

Look online, and you’ll see that overworking not only increases mental health problems (anxiety, depression, even suicide). Harvard carried out a study and found that working overly long hours increases the risks for Type

some time for yourself away from yachting entirely. If you don’t want to get on a plane and visit family and friends back home - then don’t. Just have some of that ‘me time’, it’s OK to go somewhere on your own to relax, reflect and re-charge the batteries so just do it!

An engineer told me a couple of weeks ago he’d only taken 16 days leave in the past year and cited a range of excuses but seriously, come on. Take a week off,

Haven’t you noticed how your productivity goes down the toilet when you’re tired? Work stops being fun? Even the smallest things can tip you over the edge when you’re worn out, and yes, that does explain why the stewardess was in tears when she overflowed the salt shaker.

Netflix, read a book, call a friend, whatsapp your mum, or have a nap. Don’t make self care as competitive as the hours you work.

Again, crew and let’s face it a hell of a lot of other landbased people compare themselves to others constantly on social media, and when they see one of their Instagram ‘friends’ (I’d rather say connections, because are they really your friends in the actual sense?) claiming they just took some ‘me time’ to ‘meditate and clear my mind’ whilst getting someone to take a photo of them on the bow looking serene at sunset, start to feel guilty that when they finally got a few hours off they jerked off and watched Game of Thrones.

Maybe simultaneously.

I’m not judging. Self care is self care my dudes, you do you. Literally if you want.

And when the season is over, make sure you take a proper break. For the love of God, take your holidays. Don’t be a ‘hero’ because if you drop down with exhaustion and are forced to take time off during a crossing or when the boss is on, nobody is going to thank you for it. Least of all your body. It’s not big, and it’s not clever, so go on, take that bloody leave!

Do not book in courses which will consume all of your leave days (try to negotiate some unpaid leave if the yacht won’t pay you for doing your courses), make sure you have

go sit in a spa if you can’t get home due to covid restrictions, hike up a mountain, do nothing but recharge and your quality of work upon your return will skyrocket.

Haven’t you noticed how your productivity goes down the toilet when you’re tired?

Work stops being fun? Even the smallest things can tip you over the edge when you’re worn out, and yes, that does explain why the stewardess was in tears when she overflowed the salt shaker yesterday.

And why the captain locked himself in the bridge and refused to open the door for half an hour.

Sometimes we just. Can’t. Even. And that’s OK. it’s just important that we recognise these situations for what they are and put plans into place to rectify the situation.

Book your time off and get planning what you will do, where you want to visit (global travel restriction permitting) and just do it!

When you have some exciting things to look forward to your whole mentality will change, it will give you new purpose. Then you’ll be surprised how more often than not, you’re actually excited to return to work and get cracking in the madness once again.

And if you’re not, well that’s when you need to make some changes… but that’s a topic for another day. Stay well out there!

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hy do I need all this gear? That’s what fuelled the passion of Philip Werner, the young Swedish wakeboarder who’s coming date with destiny would include electric water sports, innovation and sustainability.

This same passion drove him to build his first electric surfboard in 2012; a rebuilt windsurf board with a small turbine and lithium batteries. This small beginning most likely made him the original inventor of the electric surfboard as we know it.

A few years later, Philip together with Daniel Aronsson and Mikael Kajbring, founded Awake with the purpose of manufacturing the best and most desired electric, sustainable, performance electric surfboards in the world.

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7. Value for all departments The software should provide practical solutions to assist all departments, not just the bridge and engineering. To the owner, the most important aspect is the hotel side: service, housekeeping, galley and laundry. If your vessel management software is missing solutions for these departments, they’re missing the reason why a yacht exists.

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and safety manuals must be accessible in an emergency when the internet connection might be lost. Daily automatic synchronisation will ensure vessel data and shore data will never be more than 24 hours old.

1. Automation Vessel management software should be smart enough to automate as many daily, weekly and monthly manual admin tasks as possible. When a system can automatically calculate each crew member’s accrued leave and payroll, assign familiarisations to a new crew member’s profile, notify the captain and DPA when a crew member’s ENG1 is due to be renewed, create planned and unplanned monthly maintenance reports, you know it’s going to free up a tremendous amount of time for everyone on board.

4. Keeps up with operational conditions A good vessel management software company should have firsthand experience with dayto-day operations and a full understanding of the compliance requirements for both small and large yachts. They should adapt to new operational conditions. If they don’t know what you do onboard, they can’t build software to help you do it.

2. Top-notch content SOPs, permits to work, drill matrix, risk assessments and crew certificate lists (just to name a tiny fraction) should be built in to the software and be fully editable to make them vessel-specific. Total Superyacht delivers different content options for 30 metre, 50 metre and 70+ metre yachts.

3. Off-line access (and automatic daily sync) For an electronic SMS to be fully compliant with flag states, operating procedures

5. Connection to the real world Yachts are connected with many external entities that provide services to assist in its smooth and efficient operation, such as ISM management companies, employment and payroll companies. Software should be designed to collaborate seamlessly with all shore-based support and be permissions based to isolate sensitive data.

6. Ease of use and smart analytics Software should be smart enough to display data where you need it and when you need it without having to input the same information multiple times. Examples would be automatic coordination between

8. Fleet management Many yachts today are part of a fleet, whether a single owner’s fleet or that of a large management company. It’s vitally important that vessel management software can connect to a fleet management system so that all onboard reporting can be consolidated into one system. This enables fleet managers and DPAs to compare incidents for similarities across their entire fleet and allows the safety management manual to be updated and distributed to the fleet with the click of a button.

9. Training and online support The software should have two to three minute training videos on each module, and onscreen help messages should be built-in and available at your fingertips.

10. Purpose-built Although applications like Drop Box, Google Docs and Laserfiche are great tools, they were never designed for the yachting industry. You will have a harder time trying to adapt these than using something that is designed by yachting veterans specifically for the task at hand.

When looking for your next vessel management software package, make sure to choose one built specifically for the yachting industry - one like Total Superyacht that delivers on all ten of these must haves and more.

For more details visit www.Superyachtos.com www.TotalSuperyacht.com

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CHASING ADVENTURE Every yacht owner needs a chase boat or an adventure RIB to give them just a little more excitement. Why wait for the mothership to haul anchor when you can be heading off over the waves in complete luxury to the next adventure

SCOUT BOATS

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cout’s luxurious models make the ideal chase tender. The flagship 530 LXF, 425 LXF and 380 LXF are all built on the carbon fibre epoxy-infused, double-stepped fuel efficient hull. The Epoxy-infusion process utilising Carbon/E-glass (a process used frequently in the aerospace industry) provides a Class A finish, with more stability in the hull while reducing the overall weight in the boat. The 530 LXF has an LOA of 53’ 5” and the beam sits at a stable 14’ 8”.

The beam is extended to an even wider 17’ 6” when the electronically-actuated dual beach platforms are engaged port and starboard. Standard features include a Seakeeper 6 gyro stabilizer; a unique glass helm enclosure with electronically-sliding windows port and starboard, a Fischer Panda 15kW generator; 16,000 BTU air conditioner/heaters in both the cabin and helm area; an electric sliding sun roof.

For more details Tel: +1 843 821 0068 or visit www.scoutboats.com

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WILLIAMS JET TENDERS EVOJET

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he world’s leading jet tender specialist has revolutionised the industry with tenders that blend power, luxury, and practicality, including the EvoJet 70. Specifically created for parent yachts exceeding 40m, the EvoJet 70 is capable of carrying 13 guests. Every detail has been considered for this semi-custom tender, which sees Williams offer the unique proposition of delivering semi-customisable tenders with shorter lead times and no compromise on quality. The striking

tender has multiple boarding options and an innovative foldout walk-through transom. Powered by a 250hp Yanmar 4LV diesel engine and utilising Williams’ renowned jet pump, its proven Deep-V hull gives remarkable comfort and access to those remote coves and hard-to-reach areas. One of the most admired features is the optional folding carbon fibre T-Top. For more details Tel: +44 (0)1865 341134 or visit www.williamsjettenders.com

LEKKER BOATS THE NEW LEKKER 41

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he Dutch brand LEKKER Boats, well known for its fast sailing ‘sloepen’ presents a completely new model: the LEKKER 41. This adventurous vessel can conquer the most extreme weather conditions, has an incredible speed performance of 52 knots and achieves the highest level of functional design. The characteristic straight axe bow at

the front of the boat creates even more stability and cuts through the high waves like a knife. Every 41 is custom built, there is spacious comfort for 16 people and inside you can bunk up with 4 people.

For more details Tel: +31 6 41 28 08 3 or visit www.lekkerboats.com

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xopar are one of the fastest growing European boatbuilders and have captured increasing market share over the past few years. Since 2014, Axopar have infiltrated the marine market with their reputation of creating exciting, functional and innovative boats with excellent handling and performance. With one of the most fuel-efficient hulls for fast motorboats, Axopar is an excellent fit to be one of the first of many vessels across the globe to be installed with a twin CXO300 configuration. Designed from a blank sheet of paper by an experienced team from the racing automotive world, the CXO300 diesel outboard engine offers 25% better fuel efficiency compared to a gasoline outboard, a service life that is three times your average outboard, and highly competitive performance, including 479 lb.ft torque (650Nm) at 2250-3000 RPM. This partnership is a match made in heaven and delivers excitement and tremendous handling capabilities.

For more details Tel: +49 171 2 391 791 or visit www.bootepolch.de

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ith 25 years’ experience of building beautiful bespoke craft for the discerning client that deliver on performance as well as aesthetics – such as T/T Scout and the award-winning Titian tender and 9.5m limousine. Cockwells are a family-run business, a reputable brand and a growing company that is globally respected. With more than 100 employees, they are one of the largest and most well established tender builders in the industry. Whether you require a luxury limousine, a highperformance sports boat, a modular utility craft, a semi-custom crew RIB or a chase vessel such as the all new Duchy 45, the tenders are the ultimate piece of kit for busy owners and crew.

Pushing the boundaries of construction, electronics and engineering, they fuse advanced techniques and modern materials with ingenious design and exquisite craftsmanship to create unique tenders that perfectly complement your mothership, your distinctive personality and your lifestyle.

The ongoing investment in infrastructure and superyachtstandard facilities keep Cockwells ahead of the curve in terms of creative problem-solving. If you seek exacting standards, exemplary client service, comprehensive after-sales care and absolute peace of mind talk to Cockwells.

For more details visit www.cockwells.co.uk

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Perfect harmony in design and functionality

Hydrolift P-42 Tender This high-performance chase tender is highly customizable with superb stability from a well proven hull design.

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hen space matters, the Van Diemen convertible chase tender delivers. Patented convertible technology is incorporated into the Luxury Convertible 36 (LXC36), which has electric windows and opening roof that take any position at the touch of a button. The LXC36 converts from open to enclosed in under a minute for a dynamic boating experience.

Unmatched in versatility, the roof is raised seamlessly overhead when desired to embrace the ocean air and provide perfect

shade. In inclement weather, the Van Diemen LXC36 provides private luxurious comfort for 13 guests, with the electric windows rising to meet the descending roof for shelter from the elements. When stowed or towed, the roof and windows are fully lowered providing low profile security and cover for the interior. The vessel’s transom door can be lowered to extend the aft deck boarding and entertainment area.

For more details visit www.vandiemenmarine.com

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OAM has been developed in collaboration with a well-reputed team of naval architects and designers to offer the utmost expedition and adventure vessels. Every boat is tailored to the individual client requirements making each one totally unique. Having fun on the water is all well and good but at the end of a long day you need the reassurance that you can get back home quickly and safely. With ROAM tenders you will be ready for anything! The boats have been designed to provide a safe, comfortable, dry and fast experience in the harshest of conditions, whilst been elegantly styled and finished to offer the perfect combination of luxury and performance. The tenders offer a deep V hull and well protected seating. The ROAM range currently includes a series of smaller, 4.5 – 6m fully inflatable outboard ribs, the ROAM Inflatable Landing Craft, a D RIB range from 8 – 10m.

For more details Tel: +44 2380 016 363 or visit www.roamboats.com

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he new XO DFNDR 9 is a true pathfinder, enabling continuous exploring even in unknown waters.

Combining a deep-V hull that is manufactured from the best military grade aluminum on the market with an ultralight aluminum superstructure, this multi-purpose chase boat has everything you need to fully explore the rough seas. The DFNDR 9 is first and foremost amazingly good

to handle on heavy seas and works ideally in sport fishing and professional use alike. As a chase boat, it will take you to the hidden treasures of remote waters, places that are unreachable for big superyachts and boats that simply do not possess the same kind of durability and character.

For more details Tel: +358 40 043 1240 or visit www.xoboats.com

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ruising in comfort at high speeds is highly ranked on the superyacht owners’ priority list for their chase tender and Technohull’s high performance RIB offers the perfect match.

The Omega 47, the brand’s flagship, delivers cruising speeds that are usually reserved for super-lean race boats. Thanks to Technohull’s Dynastream hull design technology, which has been developed after extensive research, Omega 47 displays a delicate balance between high performance and user

friendliness. Her hull design ensures a safe and easy to handle ride, while her premium construction quality makes her one of the best built boats in her class. Featuring a full walk-around deck, with deep bulwarks and all-around gunwale, she creates a sense of absolute safety. At the same time, offering many different options for deck layout.

For more details Tel: +30 2292 0 26719 or visit www.technohull.com

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Convertibles Versatility at the touch of a button

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HIS HIGHNESS THE GRANTURISMO 14.0 THE PERFECT LUXURY TENDER.

The GranTurismo line blends sixty years of Lomac know-how and continuous innovation with cutting edge technology and Italian design. Performance, confort, safety and customization possibilities reach new heights whichever model you’ll choose.

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he Lomac GranTurismo range – with its 14.0, 12.0, 10.5 and 8.5 models (also in the Cruiser version) – satisfies the needs of an international clientele that pays attention to design, performance and safety, but also and above all to onboard comfort. Perfect as luxury chase boats, performing and elegant at the same time, they are totally customisable: from the colour of the tubulars and cushions to the colour of the gelcoat used for the hull and deck, to the on-board

accessories such as awnings and handrails. Each unit becomes unique according to the taste and personality of each customer. The design and the water lines bear the signature of Federico Fiorentino, a talented Milanese designer with extensive experience in luxury and racing boats who has been collaborating with the Lombard shipyard for about ten years.

For more details Tel: +39 02 51 800 538 or visit www.lomac.it

PRJ SHADOW CAT 40

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he PRJ Shadow Cat 40 is the answer to chase tender challenges. Decades at sea have led superyacht Captain Pedro Camargo to innovate this 40-foot catamaran power boat with optimised onboard space, shallow draft, stability, performance, and easy towing. The first thing mariners notice is the electric extending bow ramp. With a button, the 33-inch wide platform lowers in the water at anchor, underway, or to the dock or beach for loading. Perfect for diverse tasks, the Shadow Cat 40 can house personal watercraft, scuba diving gear, fishing equipment, paddleboards, and beach toys. The customisable cockpit modular design allows for removable tables and seats under a 130 square-foot carbonfibre hardtop. Up to 12 guests fit in comfort in 215 square-feet of deck and cockpit area.

Lighter construction allows for smaller, more economical engines that deliver a speed of 32 to 35 miles per hour with two 400 horse power Mercury Verado motors.

For more details Tel: +1 954 999 9890 or visit www.PRJBoats.com

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Q NAUTIC Q52

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he Qnautic Q39 is currently the most impressive RIB in its class on the market. Every detail of this model has been carefully considered, resulting in a superb RIB with exceptional properties in terms of speed, safety, comfort and luxury detailing. The Q39 is based on a GRP monohull crew boat for offshore wind farms, which in turn builds on a basic design pioneered by the Norwegian coastguard. The boat

was developed with a simple yet exacting brief: to be capable of safely transporting 12 people to and from offshore wind farms at high speeds in any and all conditions. The design and quality of each element exceeds industry standards, and have been proudly realised by Dutch craftsmen.

For more details Tel: +31 255 820240 or visit www.qnautic.com

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lassic motorboats made of wood are something quite special. They testify to a sense of style and independence, in fact we would even go so far as to say: grandeur!

Sometimes you want a little more protection or privacy. Based on the closed water taxis in Venice, Graf have a hardtop variant coming up. The interior equipment can be designed to suit the customer’s wishes. The hardtop has a panorama glass sliding roof and side windows. The frame construction is of course wooden. The sliding roof can be retracted automatically to make it easier to board the boat or to enjoy the sunshine. The helmstand in the middle not only gives the coxswain a better overview, it also creates space for a communicative get together. Whether as a classic bathing boat or as a tender: leisure fun and practicality on the one hand and elegance and exclusivity on the other merge to form a perfect unit.

For more details Tel: +49 (0)8263 383 or visit www.graf-bootsbau.de

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TIME TO EXPLORE ROUGH SEAS The super strong military grade aluminum structure and deep-V hull design redefine your perception of multipurpose use.

XO DFNDR 9 The boat's exceptional capabilities to operate even under the most demanding conditions take you through the roughest seas to new adventures and experiences that go well beyond conventional. The aft deck and bow areas convert into enormous sunbeds while private head and berths for two provide comfortable overnight stay. It is time to start new adventure which - along with extensive customizing opportunities - makes it an exceptional boat for a wide variety of purposes.

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TROPIDA GENESIS 31

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ENESIS 31 is the new 9,60 model from TROPIDA. The Greek company, launched its new model in June 2021.

GENESIS31 combines the uncompromised performances with luxury and comfort. The innovative bow design by Takis Samartzis with the two bow steps and the Antidive System, and the genius hull geometry by Adam Younger gives GENESIS31 not only max speed up to 68 knots using 2x300 outboards and over of 75 knots with 2x450 engines, but at the same time offers stability but, dry and safe navigation even on rough seas. On the deck the spacious bow sundeck

for two, the sleeping area underneath, the centre console with nautical toilet in it, the wet bar behind the two anatomic reclined height adjustable helm seats, the U shape aft sofa, the two extra folding seats at the sofa, provide accommodation for 10 passengers. GENESIS31 offers a unique and innovative electro-hydraulic T-Top (Bimini). Pushing a button, the T-Top height changes from 1,70m to 1,98m, depending on the speed of the boat.

For more details Tel: +30 210 6022460 or visit www.tropida.gr

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ased on the successful hulldesign for the Norwegian Sea Rescue Society and Hydrolift sporty high speed heritage, the P-42 CHASE offers a unique blend of seaworthiness and elegance. The boat can be built as a luxury tender for pure passenger transfer, as a chase boat for rougher conditions or even as a good combination of both. The propulsion is based on Kongsberg waterjets with possibility for a diesel electric hybrid system. Outboard engines are also an option. Regardless of configuration the passengers will be granted a smooth and safe ride with this craft that is tailormade with passion in every detail.

For more details Tel: +47 90888025 or visit www.hydrolift.com

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ROAM FREE

The adventure starts here! ROAM have a passion for the water and like nothing more than to immerse their clients in the world of water around them and what better way to do that than to break out the water toys!

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OAM has been developed in collaboration with a well-reputed team of Naval architects and designers to offer the utmost expedition and adventure vessels. Every boat is tailored to the individual client requirements making each one totally unique.

ROAM tenders have been designed with every kind of water sport imaginable in mind. Who doesn’t like to break away from the busy, high tech world around us and be at one with nature and what better way to do that than on a SUP or a kayak, both of which can be stowed on the ROAM 8 or ROAM 10’s custom T-Top rack. Perhaps a bit of wakeboarding, water skiing or towable fun is on the agenda? No problem, ROAM tenders offer ample performance and the perfect social space. If you fancy a bit of underwater fun then ROAM tenders not only offer you easy access to water with their open deck design and open transom design but they can carry a full set of dive tanks for 12 guests for some serious reef diving. Or you can break out the Seabobs and snorkels for some surface exploration, all of which has its own dedicated storage and charging facilities on board.

Having fun on the water is all well and good but at the end of a long day you need the reassurance that you can get back home quickly and safely. With ROAM tenders you will be ready for anything! The boats have been designed to provide safe, comfortable, dry and fast experience in the harshest of conditions, whilst being elegantly styled and finished to offer the perfect combination of luxury and performance. The tenders offer a deep V hull and well protected seating.

The ROAM range currently includes a series of smaller, 4.5 – 6m fully inflatable outboard ribs, the ROAM Inflatable Landing Craft, a D rib range from 8 – 10m and the ultimate toy carrier – the 24m or 27m ROAM SHADOW. ROAM SHADOW is available as 24 or 27 metres and is conceived as the ultimate toy carrier. This is specifically designed to be a second yacht and prioritises functionality to support a main yacht with immense storage capacity, a high speed (up to 27 knots) and only crew accommodation. It is value driven and offers owners a very cost-effective way to not need to limit tenders, toys and submersibles to ones that can only be carried on their main yacht. All are specifically designed and engineered for the superyacht market. The vessel has a vast open deck with crane plus a fully enclosed indoor hangar storage which can also convert into a gym, spa and wellness centre. This is the world’s first turnkey solution that provides the yacht, all equipment, tenders, chocks, cradles, fendering and more all under one package with a single manufacturer. This ensures cost savings for the owner combined with seamless control during the manufacturing process to ensure everything fits and works as it should without issues.

With offices and facilities in the UK, Monaco and Serbia we have a significant team of in-house designers, engineers, technicians, and craftsmen, specialising in these vessels from concept to complete production.

The boats have been designed to provide a safe, comfortable, dry and fast experience in the harshest of conditions whilst being elegantly styled and finished.

Our vessels are designed from the ground up with yacht crew and owners in mind providing unrivalled accommodation, functionality, performance, styling and value.

When it comes to larger boat production, ROAM is partnered with local, Dutch owned, shipyard – Vahali. They have been selected for the aluminium works on vessels over 24 metres, specifically handling the ROAM SHADOW builds. They have more than 96 years of experience and have an enviable reputation for quality and value in the commercial and cruise industry.

Josh Richardson, CEO of ROAM reveals, “There is no comparable set of vessels designed for the adventurous owner who wishes to go off the beaten track and explore. Whatever the weather, wherever it is being used there is no better tender or yacht support vessel for delivering the adventure.”

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A WALK ON THE LAND SIDE

There comes a time in every yachtie’s life where they have literally had enough of the travel, serious hard work and yearn for a ‘normal’ job on terra firma.

But what is a normal job and how should you prepare for this transition?

Words: Chris Clifford

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re you ready for the big move? Life on land is different in many ways and joining a company, commuting and doing a 9-5 job is the complete opposite of the time spent on board the yachts. Apparently, you also have to pay tax - imagine that!

ONBOARD asked James Ward CEO and Founder of Marine Resources, who specialise in assisting yacht crew to find positions onshore, to give us his top tips and recommendations for yacht crew who might be thinking of moving shore to start a new life.

services, business development, HR and so on. This is where you need to think about how you can bring your expertise to the company in a beneficial way. The companies themselves will be very keen to employ people who have a direct and intimate knowledge of yachting. They will want people who understand the metrics of the owners, charterers, senior crew and so on. How to engage with customers is key and the experience you could bring a land based business could be vital. The employer will highly value your ‘hands on knowledge’, you just need to figure out how you can best deliver those skills to any possible employer.”

“The first and most important thing to do is think long and hard about this massive change,” James says. “You must realise that life could be 100% different on dry land compared to the busy globe trotting and highly rewarding job you’re thinking of leaving onboard the yachts.”

“My top tip here,” James continues, “is to look at those more secondary touch points I mentioned before. Everyone else will be looking for those onshore positions that they have personally seen onboard. The yacht agent, direct contact points within shipyards, frontline people at marinas and ports, but think of

Highlight the skills and experience you have that can be transferred to this land based job, and remember that sea time, for example, might not be overly relevant.

This of course means that you will probably have to adapt your CV for each separate role you apply for That’s not to say it could be a bad move, of course not, but you need to manage your expectations, talk to other ex-crew who have jumped ashore - basically do as much research as possible and talk to as many people as you can, to get a clearer idea of what you might want to do and how the whole experience is going to change your life.

James continues to explain, “When thinking about how you can transfer your current skills to a shore based role, you need to broaden your scope of possible businesses that you could join. Throughout your career onboard you will come into ‘direct’ contact with land based businesses; provisioners, brokers, other suppliers, shipyard personnel and management companies, but the depth of other businesses that are perhaps more ‘behind the scenes’ is even bigger. In the UK alone, there are roughly 250,000 people working within the marine industry. Now, amongst this number, a large percentage work in the more commercial sector, but there is still a massive amount of possibilities for bringing your skills onshore into a sector that you may not have thought about.”

The main sectors of employment are; boat manufacturing, repair and retail distribution, brokers, business services and support, equipment manufacturing and sales, training or recruitment plus the marinas and ports.

James continues, “Throughout a yachtie’s career they would have come into direct touch with actually a very small part of the marine industry first hand. For example - shipyards; within a shipyard it’s like any other sort of service industry. They will have a huge team ‘behind the scenes’; sales and marketing departments, after sales and warranty departments, customer

those secondary points I talked about, not so many people will be targeting these positions, and they are just as important, challenging and rewarding. But, the competition to grab these open positions will probably be far less.”

As with everyone else looking for a new career, you need to do your homework. Do the research on the sector where your skills can be best utilised, talk to other yachties who have transitioned ashore, find out how you can best present yourself as a valuable asset and recruit. As James mentioned before, think out of the box, there are many businesses that you might not have come into direct contact with that would be a great fit for an ex-yachtie.

The starting point James explains is adapting your CV. “Crew CVs are very specific, they are presented in a unique way, worded in a certain way and only contain the very pertinent information necessary for the crew recruiters and captains to make their shorts lists of possible new recruits. In the ‘real world’ onshore, CVs need to be presented in a slightly different way. You must remember that perhaps the CV will initially be vetted by an HR professional that is a little less familiar with ‘yachtie’ lingo’, so make sure you produce a CV and use wording that is a little more pertinent to the job you are applying for. Highlight the skills and experience you have that can be transferred to this land based job, and remember that sea time, for example, might not be overly relevant. This of course means that you will probably have to adapt your CV for each separate role you apply for.”

But what about the qualifications, experience and skills you have gathered during your time at sea? James has a crucial piece of advice here, “Just as you would gather your relevant yacht qualifications, you will now perhaps need to gather some other

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Whatever route you are looking to take to transition onshore, you should take your time, do your homework, gather as much advice as possible from other crew who have transitioned and commit wholeheartedly to the move qualifications or complete some courses more relevant to the shore side positions you’re interested in.” James continues, “If you are truly interested in moving onshore, you need to show your future employers that you are motivated and committed to this transition, so look at some training for these roles. We’re not talking about going back to school, but there are thousands of online courses out there that you can complete to sharpen up your skills for these different roles.”

For example, James mentioned sales or marketing online courses if you are looking for a role in that area, something like a digital marketing course will be of great benefit and shows your commitment to this transition. Or, if you are looking to move into the recruitment sector for example, you might or indeed should consider completing the Certificate in Recruitment Practice (CertRP).

James does have one vital bit of advice here, “It is important to understand that you might have to take ‘one step backwards to take two steps forwards’. By this I simply mean, that after years of climbing the recruitment ladder onboard, just remember that life will be very different now and you must look more to the future. You’re almost starting afresh, so prepare to almost take a step back in terms of seniority, but keep focused on the future possibilities of your new life!”

Whatever route you are looking to take to transition onshore, you should certainly take your time, do your homework, gather as much advice as possible from other crew who have made this transition and commit wholeheartedly to the move. You will then be in a far stronger position to achieve your goal of starting a new career onshore.

There are of course many success stories of ex-yachties starting up their own businesses to serve the superyacht community and industry. As an experienced crew member you might have thought of a solution to overcome a common problem you’ve encountered onboard, whether software related, or a product to make a stew or deckie’s life easier or indeed to improve the owner’s or charterer’s onboard experience. Use your knowledge to find a solution to issues you may have faced whilst working onboard, was there something missing or something that can be improved on?

James’ advice here is simple, “Take the time while still working onboard, to develop a business plan, research your possible competitors, think about funding, what third parties do you need to hire (if any) and how will you launch and promote your new

product or services? Take this time when you have an income to think carefully before ditching the job and jumping ship!”

One final, very important but slightly boring point to talk about is finances. You must realise that in a way, working onboard has afforded you quite a nice lifestyle, of course you’ve been working incredibly hard and made sacrifices, but there is one thing you cannot escape from when working onshore. Yes, the taxman!

You need to think carefully about finances in terms of salary and more importantly your nett take home salary after the tax and any social charges are deducted. Talk to the recruiters or friends who have previously made the move onshore to find out your nett take home pay. Plus, you need to remember you will have to pay rent, food, pay for transport and in general have far more regular outgoings than you did when working onboard. We know this is the boring bit, but life will change and this is a massive part of that transition, so do your financial calculations and make sure you are prepared.

In conclusion James says, “It’s a massive world out there and the possibilities are endless for crew looking to work onshore. You don’t necessarily have to even work within the yachting industry, but think of where your skills can be used best. Invest in some education, talk to as many people as possible who have made the transition onshore and be 100% focused on your plans and strategy. Grasp the opportunity with both hands and dive in!”

TOP TIPS FOR MOVING INTO AN ONSHORE CAREER James Ward from Marine Resources gives his top four tips when looking to move to an onshore position

Do your homework The marine industry is vast, don’t just look at the businesses you come into direct contact with. Do your research and look at the wider marine industry.

Get qualified Just as you’ve gathered yachting qualifications throughout your career, think about adding some other qualifications to your CV that will be more relevant to these onshore positions.

Look outside the box There are huge possibilities to enter the marine industry in a job that might not be directly relevant to superyachts, but still of great interest to you.

Be 100% committed Don’t make this decision lightly. Talk to others who have made the change, understand the challenges, the way your life might change, but go in 100% committed to the move.

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The advocate of the ocean

Multi award winning underwater photographer and marine crusader Daniel Sasse, talks about his passion for photography in combination with his fascination for the world that lies beneath the waves and how he hopes his work highlights the fragile eco-system we almost take for granted Words: Richard Aldhous

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ike most people who end up with an enduring passion for something in life, it all started by accident for Daniel Sasse, the Thailand-based German who has become a driving force for marine conservation, whilst standing out as an award-winning marine photographer.

“Growing up as a young boy, we would always holiday to Italy, around the Adriatic Sea,” Daniel begins. “I loved it there – there was lots to do and I remember the year I first tried some shore fishing. Aside from swimming in it, it was my first real acquaintance with the sea, but I quickly realised that every time I caught a fish I was hurting it, and that filled me with a profound sense of sadness.

“At the same time it provoked a real interest in what those fish did to survive, and how they lived underwater.”

Equipped with a mask, snorkel and some fins Daniel embarked on snorkelling for the first time – he admits he’d jump in the water in the morning and would rarely emerge again before sunset, such was the majesty of what he saw and explored. From swimming close to fish corals, venturing into canyons and caves, the die was cast.

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“I couldn’t fathom how anyone would want to hurt these incredible creatures, when it was so wonderful to swim around them, explore them, learn about them,” he says. “And while this was before the popularity of the internet, I immersed myself in documentaries and books on fish - I sucked up all available information there was about the oceans and their marine life.”

After leaving school and spending time back in Germany working as a technical engineer, Daniel was ultimately drawn back to the sea. Gaining his dive licence at the age of 20 saw him head off to the Canary Islands, and his excitement at beginning an internship on the road to becoming a dive instructor was only stifled by the increasing marine destruction so evident around him. “It was all around - overfishing, dumping of rubbish, wash-off from building sites. I started to teach my students not only how to dive, but also educated them on the importance of marine life, and explained how they could protect our oceans. I developed into an ocean defender and advocate!”

A move to Australia followed and with it, first hand, the reality of the destruction of the Great Barrier Reef. “A lot is said about physical damage from people and boats, but where the reef is concerned it is as much about the impact on the inner reef; so indirect effects that come from spraying pesticides on crops, where wind and rain washes these into the ocean.”

When arriving in Thailand in 2006 having taken the plunge and purchased a dive centre in Ao Nang called Poseidon, Daniel was clear in his mind that education wasn’t enough, and real proactivity was needed. “I jumped in the water and my jaw dropped – the colour, the diversity… it was like nothing I had seen before; but then so was the destruction. It was everything I had witnessed elsewhere, plus overpopulation, mass tourism, anchors, illegal fishing, abandoned fishing nets and cages, untreated waste water and more.”

Soon after, Daniel started The Ocean Project – an organisation driven to taking direct preventative and restorative action for our seas and oceans, harnessing the power and the potential of volunteers who could make a real difference to their local areas, no matter where they were. In the first instance this meant setting permanent anchor buoys so tour boats wouldn’t have to throw their anchor anymore, in the process destroying precious corals; he then began organising underwater clean-up days with the local government and the marine national park – removing everything from illegally set fishing cages, abandoned fishing nets to rubbish, especially single-use plastic – as well as continuing the rich education of teaching people how to dive.

These days, Daniel’s project is now 15 years in and he is a veteran of over 10,000 dives. And while building a vision of the ocean is something cerebral, his work has also led him to accumulate stunning photographic memoirs of life underwater.

“I’d like to think my photography can drive people to our marine life conservation project, and vice versa. We need more education because nine out of 10 people will only ever see the surface the white sandy beaches; and that gives the impression that all is well! Most people are either not interested or aren’t able to witness what’s going on underwater. Humans have depleted the oceans to the brink of extinction in the past 60 years, with better and bigger fishing fleets [about 4.6million, catching upwards of two trillion fish globally every year]; with 90% of all fish close to extinction or just on the edge of no return. When you have supertrawlers that cannot differentiate between too

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small and not edible, producing a huge quantity of bycatch, with 40% discarded back overboard, usually dead, it’s clear action is needed.”

The Ocean Project, in 2021, aims to educate divers, students and guests. It builds artificial reefs, tends to wildlife rehabilitation and release, as well as replanting coral, setting permanent anchors, conducts clean-ups both in the same and on beaches, and even campaigns for proper fishing laws and regulations.

While Covid has severely hampered investment – both through reduced donations and a lack of tourists coming through the Dive Centre, Poseidon, Daniel’s proactivity means he is always looking for ways to compensate, and that’s where photography comes back in.

“It has always been a big part of my life, and documenting marine conservation visually is actually really important. It’s great that I can sell some of these pictures through The Ocean Project’s website, and 100% of the income goes to the organisation.”

It’s great that I can sell some of these pictures through The Ocean Project’s website and 100% of the income goes to the organisation.

“Of course, underwater photography is one of the hardest techniques to master, because not only do the objects move, but as a photographer, you do as well in the current and surge. To get a perfect picture all the surroundings have to be aligned, plus the composition, background; with bokeh and manual adjustments having to be set to perfection.

“To put this in context, I usually get one award-winning picture out of 1,000, and I estimate I have taken around 75,000! Yet that one can be very special in raising awareness and funds.”

It’s clear that while Daniel Sasse’s endeavour and enterprise began on a local level, the drive for awareness and action via The Oceans Project is now stimulating countless communities elsewhere to follow the lead.

“Let’s be clear - oceans are our lifeline,” says Daniel. “For every second breath we take, the oxygen is produced by the phytoplankton in our oceans; so it must become a priority for us, Our actions will dictate our future, and each one of us can make a difference.”

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Looking yards ahead Refit season is on the horizon, but how does one choose the right yard for their yacht and the works to be carried out? ONBOARD looks at some of the best yards around the world

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f ever there were proof of the old adage “Proper Preparation Prevents a Pretty Poor Performance” then the tasks undertaken before arrival at a refit yard is it. In short get it right before you arrive, and the refit will have a much better chance of producing a successful outcome. Many of the better shipyards produce a useful check list for captains to use before they arrive. But captains and chief engineers who are old hands at the refit game, will remind you that these are yard specific and yacht generic when what the yacht needs; is “yacht specific and yard generic”. They do however provide a good starting point.

There are of course some important priorities to get sorted first and these may be dictated by the owner, however, to propose a shipyard visit correctly, you must offer two or three on a short list and underline the pros and cons for each. But remember, price is not always the main reason to book your refit slot.

Location Choosing the right yard for the job is essential. Many captains have seen their refit fail because they chose a holiday destination believing that they and their crew will be able to enjoy down time in the sunshine. Face facts! Refits are hard work and down time is as rare during refit as it is during charter. It would be better

NCA REFIT ITALY

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CA REFIT boasts absolute high skills in the activities of refitting and repair of superyachts, megayachts and sailing yachts and it combines a range of exclusive services reserved for crews on a highly qualified team of engineers, architects and technicians. At the moment, the 100,000 square metres of operative space includes: a 200 X 35 metre dry dock, a floating dock for yachts of up to 3,300 tons, 2000 metres of pier, 8000 sqm of hard standing space, 2000 sqm shed of storage area, personal offices for surveyors, captains and yacht managers, internal upholstery department, crew member village with a reception, lounge bar, spa, private gym and beautician, onboard fuel and electricity supply, on-site ship chandler. The site’s facilities of NCA REFIT are being expanded in order to increase their on-site hospitality and production capacity. The following areas of the project TISG 4.0 are already operative: new subcontractors workshops, outfitting area, new build shed 3220 sqm approx, new external area for hard standing 5000 sqm approx. And in progress within the expansion is a new drydock 146 x 46 x 7.7 mt, covering with shed of old dock 196 x 36 x 6 mt, new build shed 5440 sqm approx. Among the most recent and outstanding refitted yachts at NCA REFIT there are: S/Y ZEFIRA 50mt, M/Y VISION 60mt, M/Y ANNA I 67mt, M/Y ASTRA 55mt, M/Y 140 mt and many more.

For more details Tel: +39 0585 5062 or visit www.ncarefit.com

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to schedule in crew R&R as a reward for a successful refit rather than compromise the job. Different yards are better equipped to deal with types of works, than others so chose the yard because of their capability rather than personal preference.

Good communication It is often said that effective communication ensures that the information is provided in the right format, at the right time, to the right audience, and with the right impact. Never is that more true than in a shipyard especially one in a country where the local language is different to that spoken by the crew. Effective communication is often the foundation of successful projects.

Good communication can unite crew and shipyard staff in striving for strategy objectives and budget.

References One final consideration captains need to take before booking a maintenance slot in a shipyard and that is references. In much the same way one would check the bona fides of an aspiring stewardess so too should a good captain ask around. Do not believe a yard representative or website. Captains should check and check again with colleagues who have recent first hand experience of a yard.

Get it wrong and it will be the captain who gets to ship out.

MONACO MARINE MONACO / FRANCE

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onaco Marine is a network of refit and maintenance shipyards for yachts up to 160m+. Their expertise, knowhow and ability to manage huge refit projects allow them to reach the highest quality standards available on the market. Over 3,000 yachts undergo refit, repair or wintering at Monaco Marine shipyards every year. Thanks to eight yacht facilities and one marina located from Monaco to Marseille, with 132’500 sqm of dry land including 13’500 sqm of covered areas, and 220 employees, Monaco Marine Group offers a large range of possibilities to its clients. With hauling out capacity up to 2000 tons and unlimited size afloat, each Monaco Marine shipyard has its own unique approach for each segment of yachts. The shipyards are equipped to carry out standard maintenance but also offer a much wider brief encompassing extensive works requiring specialists in engineering, carpentry, paint work, electrics and electronics. After more than 25 years’ experience, Monaco Marine provides the best support for owners, captains and crew along the year. Respectful of the environment their network of shipyards maintain the equal standards. So clients can be sure that their yacht will be maintained with respect to all environmental regulations in order to preserve the fauna and flora of the oceans, as attested by the regulation ISO 14001 with which their yards are certified.

For more details Tel: +37797970220 email commercial@monacomarine.com or visit www.monacomarine.com

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SUBBASE DRYDOCK ST. THOMAS, USVI

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ubbase Drydock is located in St. Thomas, USVI, and is the largest yacht repair facility in the Caribbean. They provide comprehensive services and specialise in preforming highly technical projects for the largest superyachts in the Caribbean.

Their clients fill the spectrum from local yacht owners to Mediterranean bound superyachts just passing though. The customers range in size from sailing yachts of 220’ with 16’ drafts to 220’ motor yachts and 1000 long tones. The stellar reputation has developed as a result of their long-lasting partnerships with their clients. Their depth of experience in technical machining, mechanical engineering, design and construction, marine installation procedures, unparalleled project management, and personal involvement throughout the boating and yachting community is extraordinary. Your crew has the option to remain onboard while the vessel is drydocked or stay at your choice of two hotels or a lovely guesthouse all within a five minute drive.

Their talented crew of 35 are ready to assist you in a professional and friendly manner. But don’t just take their word, a recent captain commented, “For any captains that need to get hauled out during the Caribbean season, I can highly recommend Subbase as a convenient option that can provide high quality work and solve complex problems fast in a friendly manner.”

For more details Tel: + 1 (340) 776 2078 or visit www.subbasedrydock.com

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THE SOUTH PACIFIC'S MOST COMPREHENSIVE SUPERYACHT REFIT YARD IS NOW IN OPERATION 820 tonne marine travel lift 85 tonne marine travel lift 75 tonne marine travel lift 12,000 sqm hardstand 600 tonne slipway 50 metre covered shed Over 60 marine trades onsite Ten 92m work berths On-site tender storage 32,000 square metres

Phone: +64 9 303 9999 Email: richard@oramsmarine.co.nz 142-188 Beaumont Street, Westhaven, Auckland www.orams.co.nz

RMK MARINE TURKEY

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ounded originally on the banks of the Golden Horn, RMK Marine was established in Tuzla in 1997 as part of the Koç Group, Turkey’s largest industrial and services conglomerate. Apart from commercial and naval ships, the facility is known for building world-class yachts such as Twilight, Caressa K, the S&S-designed 52m Nazenin V and the 45m Ron Holland-designed Karia. Refit, repair and restoration represent another segment of activity. By relying on its resources, dedicated workshops, skilled staff and project planning done through a complex ERP system, RMK Marine delivers on average 10 to 20 large refit projects every year. Among the most successful ones are those involving the 75m Meserret III, the 73m Planet Nine, the 45m Keyla and the 33m Vera IV. Currently, the shipyard is increasing its overall lifting capacity from 855 to 3,000 tons. In 2021 RMK Marine announced partnerships with Vripack and Hot Lab studios for the design of two exploring yachts, the RMK 120 Seven Seas and the 50m Aries, respectively. A Yacht Project (New Built Number 122) for a north American client has been signed and become effective. The ‘steel cutting’ ceremony of NB122 took place in RMK MARINE in December 2020 and as such it marks the start of the construction phase of the project. The 36,8 m yacht will be an ocean going explorer motor yacht emphasising strong construction yet luxurious and comfortable navigation. The Vripack designed steel and aluminium yacht will be engineered by RMK MARINE and with her 5 luxurious en-suite cabins, will allow her guests to enjoy seven seas of the world.

For more details Tel: +90 5495623559 or visit www.rmkyachts.com

ORAMS MARINE NEW ZEALAND

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rams Marine sets a new standard for superyacht refit in the South Pacific. A major new development in Orams Marine is now in operation. It marks the completion of the first stage in the large-scale development, which has included a new 820 tonne travel lift, 85 tonne travel lift, expanded hardstand, and sustainable water treatment plant, all now in use. The centralAuckland yard is a full-service refit destination, which combines a central location, excellent facilities and quality on-site trades, with over 35 years’ experience. The high-quality work, by specialised on-site trades is overseen by experienced, dedicated project managers who bring a hands-on approach. They’ll be joined by crew services, further adding to the enjoyment and ease yachts experience while refitting in New Zealand. The new 820 tonne and 85 tonne travel lifts add to existing capabilities including a 75 tonne travel lift, 600 tonne slipway, ten 92 metre work berths, on-site tender storage, 50 metre covered shed, and over 60 marine trades on the 32,000 square metre site.

Sitting in the heart of Auckland, it’s close to crew houses, gyms, and Auckland’s most-popular dining precinct in a safe, friendly neighbourhood. The marina can berth superyachts up to 90 metres. The adjacent Orams Marine Village Boat Park is Auckland City’s largest purpose built dry stack facility and is the easiest place to store and access a boat in Auckland.

For more details Tel: +64 9 308 4806 or visit www.orams.co.nz

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First and only superyacht refit company composed of project managers, in-house teams with workshops and the most qualified subcontractors in Turkey.

+90 212 26 26 726 www.krmyacht.com • info@krmyacht.com

BALK SHIPYARD THE NETHERLANDS

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amily business Balk Shipyard opened her doors in 1798, building wooden vessels on a small slipway in Elburg. Now seven generations of the Balk family tree later and Balk Shipyard has evolved into a word-leading yard for refits and rebuilds of superyachts. Now located in Urk, they have two refit halls with room for three yachts up to 45 and 65 metres and a construction hall, dedicated to aluminium. Next to that there is a syncrolift which enables them to haul out and launch yachts horizontally up to 1000 tons dead weight. The yachts can be moved from the lift to one of three outside tracks or to one of the designated halls.

Next to the facilities on the hard, they also have some mooring spaces within the protected borders of their premises. These mooring spaces are of course equipped with proper shore power and running water. Separate from the yard facilities, they have the availability of a crew house as of late 2020. The work and identity of Balk Shipyard rests entirely on the expertise of its skilled employees. Every rebuild and refit is customised to suit the wishes of each client. Working closely with naval architects, exterior designers, interior designers and subcontractors they give you the opportunity to carefully craft your own fully customised yacht. Many disciplines need to be deployed in a very careful and efficient way. This can only be done properly by the best of the best, which is why they have many disciplines in-house.

For more details Tel: +31 527 681 741 or visit www.balkshipyard.com

KRM YACHT REFIT & REPAIR TURKEY

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RM yacht refit & repair was established in 2010 for the sole purpose of specialising in superyacht refit and has, since then been investing in that area and has become the leader of the refit industry in Turkey by virtue of its improved standards and capacity increasing each and every year with great achievements.

KRM Yacht refit & repair facility is located in Istanbul / Tuzla which hosts one of the biggest marine industry of the world together with all its infrastructure capabilities meeting all requirements and needs of superyacht refit. The facility is just 15 minutes’ drive from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and is also surrounded by restaurants, apart hotels, bars, shopping malls and cinemas.

All of these activities are in walking distance to their facility for guests and crew members. KRM yacht team is composed of project managers, engineers, architects, surveyors, technicians and craftsmen, more than 80 marine professionals with only refit dedication. This number reaches to more than 300 with their meticulously hand-picked subcontractors who have become trustworthy partners after several years of collaboration. KRM offers high quality in-house services for project management & development, painting, carpentry, interior, engineering & design, metal works, plumbing& piping, test & classification, and all other services are given by the most professional subcontractors of the region, under the supervision of their project managers for ensuring the highest standard in every aspect of superyacht refit.

For more details Tel: +90 212 26 26 726 or visit www.krmyacht.com

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NAVANTIA SHIPYARD SPAIN

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avantia shipyard is strategically located on the Mediterranean coast in the millennial tourist city of Cartagena. A shipyard with over 300 years of history specialised in the repair and refit of large yachts. Its large and modern facilities and services allow the performance and completion of any type of work, from yacht extensions, interior renovations, full painting, rigging, technical services to upgrades or full overhauls of engines. The centre, in addition to its 3000 m2 multipurpose workshop, has its own team of highly qualified personnel to meet the luxury megayacht market’s highly demanding standards and provides all required works: steelworks, aluminium, machining, caulking, electricity and carpentry, etc. In addition, it has collaboration agreements with the most prestigious local and international auxiliary companies that share their long tradition and expertise. The shipyard boast its own engine factory that manufactures and overhauls Caterpillar, MAN or MTU engines, as well as a fully comprehensive after sales service including the supply of spare parts, block casting, machining and its own onsite engine test benches.

For more details Tel: +34 968 12 83 40 – 629 64 24 08 or visit www.yacht.navantia.es

TOULON FRANCE

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hen you look for a call that works for the yacht and for the crew, you should consider Toulon Bay and its ports, quays and shipyards. In the heart of the French Mediterranean, dominated by 1900-feet-high Mount Faron and its red cable car, having mixed for years civilian and military activities, Toulon Bay offers a comfortable shelter for yachts of all sizes. A dynamic urban area of half a million inhabitants houses naval industry, marine research, international passenger transport...and some nice beaches and pocket beaches. Serious about attracting the superyacht industry, The Ports of Toulon organisation continues to invest in new infrastructure, including an extra 1.4 kilometre of quayside, under ISPS Compliance, i.e restricted access and 24/24 video surveillance. Several top 10 megayachts have already picked up the spot, known for its deep water quays and alongside berthing. Easy refuelling and winter lay-up are other key arguments for Toulon Bay, a yacht port to be considered. The port authority is an active participant in the « Contrat de Baie de la Rade de Toulon » group whose goal is the improvement of the water quality and is also taking the necessary steps to obtain the Clea Port European certification of its ports. Since its creation in 2009, Ports Toulon Provence has initiated a sustainable development programme. Based on the 5 fundamentals, it will include a section concerning environmental and habitat protection and preservation.

For more details Tel: +33 (0)6 46 69 77 27 or visit www.ports-tpm.fr

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An Atlantic crossing Once the long and hard Mediterranean season is over, it’s time for some RnR, a few days in the refit yard then perhaps head off across the Atlantic for that savoured winter season, but what can you expect if it’s your first time?

Words: Frances & Michael Howorth

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here comes a time, in every seafarer’s life, when a trans oceanic voyage becomes inevitable. For those crew who hail from Australia, New Zealand or South Africa, it is either the Indian or Pacific ocean that generally does the calling. But for most Europeans, it is crossing the Atlantic that gives crew the opportunity of enjoying their first trans ocean voyage when they move from Mediterranean to the Caribbean. For many, crossing the Atlantic is just another step in life’s journeys at sea.

For others, the prospect of crossing what is often rudely referred to as ‘the ditch’ it is a somewhat more daunting experience.

What will it be like to be out of sight of land for so long? What is on the other side? And how will it compare with what I know now?

Will I like it? Or will I simply get lost in a land that is new and different? All questions that quite correctly and rather naturally come to my mind as crew contemplate crossing the Atlantic.

We remember only too well our own first crossing in Red Hackle a sixty foot ketch designed by German Frers. That was the first and I have lost count how many since that one in the 1990s, but everyone remembers their first crossing.

THE ROUTE

For many, Gibraltar with its duty-free fuel and excellent provisioning capability is the departure point. Smaller yachts might cross

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to the Canary Islands and set off from there. Where you end up depends on the type of yacht you are in and the purpose of the crossing. Large motor yachts looking to charter the Caribbean Islands in the northern hemisphere’s winter months tend to head first to Antigua where thy might participate in the Antigua Charter Yacht Show held each December.

Others a little more sure of what fills their calendar, might head for Simpson Bay in Sint Marten, the Dutch portion of the island that is jointly administered by the Dutch and French, or perhaps the nearby island of St Barts. (St Bathelemy). Sail boats prefer to let the wind do the work and as such, in a bid to save the costs of fuel oil, tend to head south until the butter melts before turning westwards. Then, with the trade winds behind them, they comfortably roll nicely across the ocean towards islands in the middle of the chain making landfall in either St Lucia or Martinique.

No matter which route you take or despite the length of time you spend away from the sight of land, there is something magical about your first sight of land at the end of the first crossing. We find that after so long away from the land, the first thing we notice as we approach a Caribbean landfall is the sweet smell of tropical vegetation.

Generally, you can smell it before you see it.

This is such an exciting moment for those crossing for the first time and should be savoured.

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into the “Windwards” and “Leewards” using phraseology that came about in the days when sailing ships were plying the slave trade.

The Windwards lie to the south of the Leeward Islands and is the chain some 200 miles long stretching from Martinique in the north down to Grenada in the South.

Some geographers include Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago in the group, but we do not.

DESTINATION

Described as a sailor’s paradise, the Eastern Caribbean is, at times, a curious place. The cruising ground comprises a chain of islands spanning a distance of over 500 nautical miles from the Virgin Islands in the north down to Venezuela in the South. The chain divides the Atlantic Ocean from the Caribbean Sea and has been subdivided by sailors

By tradition the Leeward Islands are those that begin with Antigua in the North and run southwards until Martinique. Some of the smaller islands have big reputations and some of the big islands are virtually unknown. What they offer to those superyacht crews with a sense of adventure is exceptional beauty and an endless list of things to see and do.

Arriving and entering into small independent countries can be an adventure in itself!

Islands that were once British took over immigration forms and practices developed in the 1960s by pen pushing Brits and have, for the most part left them the same.

This means completing lengthy paperwork procedures before crew and yacht are given clearance or free pratique. It pays to do your homework before leaving Europe and preparing as much of these formalities on passage so as to save time upon arrival.

Large yachts will tend to use agents to handle the clearing in process and in many cases will have also prebooked fuel and provisions. Yachts, with smaller crews and tighter budgets, will do things for themselves and will find that even though the process might seem tedious, it is in fact a useful reminder and introduction to the fact that, in the Caribbean, things take a little longer when the sun shines and the rum flows and this tends to slow things down a bit.

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WHERE TO GO? WHAT TO DO?

The British Virgin Islands are one of our favourite destinations in the Caribbean and when describing them, we often suggest they are to sailing, what the virgin ski slopes are to down hill racing. Great anchorages, wonderful beach bars and stunning diving, they are hugely popular with charter guests and crew when the charter work is complete.

They can at times be crowded and the extensive bare boats chartered by enthusiastic, wannabe sailors can, at times, pose their own hazards.

Antigua and St Martin are islands where, if you need it fixed now, you go to get it done! Crew like these two distinctly different islands during downtimes and charter guests find their well-connected airports convenient for embarkation. St Barts is where you drop anchor to impress the guests and sail away from shortly afterwards. While Dominica is where

you and the guests go to chill and commune with nature. Here you will find some of nature’s most intriguing exhibits, chief amongst which is the luscious rainforests that cling to steep sided hills and mountains.

Guadeloupe and Martinique give the island chain its French flair and we think of them as shabby-chic versions of down at the heel riviera ports found when going off-piste in the Mediterranean. Still French and resolutely part of the EU, they are great places to shop in. Should the chef, for example, crave freshly imported French foods to restock the storeroom, this is where to find them.

Further south St Lucia and St Vincent still retain shades of their colonial past and yet are becoming sophisticated holiday resort islands in their own right. The Marigot Bay resort on St Lucia, even has its own very well-equipped superyacht marina.

The Tobago Cays are a destination

unto themselves and, together with the neighbouring Bequia and Mustique, are all a ‘must-visit’.

From there, and further still south all the way until Tobago, lie islands belonging to Grenada. Each of them special and worthy of a visit in their own right. St Georges, the capital, boasts a very well-equipped superyacht marina run by Camper & Nicholson and it is a handy stopover and changeover point given its proximity to a well connected international airport.

But the Caribbean does not stop there. It goes all the way down to Venezuela where, brave it and you will find the cheapest bunkers known to man. On the way there, you should visit the island paradises of Tobago, Trinidad, Margarita and then drop the hook off the Isles d’Aves. Yachts heading for the Panama Canal often take this route calling at the Dutch islands of Aruba, Bonaire and Cacao.

RETURNING

Having cruised the islands and hosted many, many charters there, we are often asked which is our favourite island. The answer is always the same.

We have favourites for food, islands where provisioning is easy and islands where the beaches are; to die for. We have favourite diving islands and favourite hiking spots and they are all different. We have favoured shopping spots and wonderful watering holes. Who would dare miss Basil’s Bar on Mustique when the chances are you could bump into Mick Jagger, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Moss or Tom Cruise?

WHICH ISLAND?

Each island has its pros and cons. Each has its own style and cruising opportunities. Some islands feature large hotel resorts off which, yachts tend to anchor in clusters, others have marinas. Some have dayworkers whose skill at varnishing put the efforts made by seasoned deck hands, look like amateurs. In the Caribbean, it is easy to find local labour cheaply but remember, cheapness does not always go hand in hand with reliability. The engineering skills of some of the locally based contractors are amazing and, despite the look of their tool kit or the shabbiness of the transport they arrive in, should never be underestimated and are dismissively undersold.

And then there is the Rum Cave in Marigot Bay! Catching Lobsters in Tobago or having boat boys bring them to the boat in the Tobago Cays are just fabulous experiences and when cooked on the BBQ and washed down with Red Stripe or Carib beers make that a meal to remember for ever. They are all, each and everyone of them, jolly good reasons to cross the Atlantic onboard a superyacht.

Who would dare miss Basil’s Bar on Mustique when the chances are you could bump into Mick Jagger?

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The right quay WHILST CRUISING THE AMERICAS AND CARIBBEAN THIS WINTER SEASON MAKE SURE YOU TIE-UP AT ONE THESE TOPS MARINAS AND ENJOY THE FIRST CLASS FACILITIES

ATLANTIS MARINA BAHAMAS Atlantis Marina is the premier yachting destination in The Bahamas. Located next to the charming Atlantis Marina Village, seafarers can enjoy shopping, dining and entertainment plus all Atlantis Paradise Island Resort has to offer.

This luxury harbour hosts vessels of up to 76.2 metres. Enjoy zero bridge restrictions, customs and immigration clearance onboard and full dockside concierge service. Within a protected harbour, the largest of the 63 slips are 160-foot finger piers with a 37-foot beam, plus several lay-along-side berths with no beam restrictions. Facilities include; a 100-foot-wide channel, located to the west of the northbound, min draft of 12 ft at low tide, max draft of 13 ft, dockage for super and megayacht vessels.

For more details Tel: +1 242 363 6068 or 6089 or visit www.atlantisbahamas.com

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YACHT CLUB ISLE DE SOL ST. MAARTEN The Yacht Club at Isle de Sol is an extremely secure facility conveniently located just inside the Simpson Bay Bridge. A full-service marina designed exclusively for megayachts, The Yacht Club at Isle de Sol offers a complete range of services and products to complement the island’s beautiful hotels, warm beaches and water sports to full yacht maintenance services. 40 superyacht berths receiving vessels up to 320’ (97m) with an 18’ (5.5m) draft, the marina has provisioning and ships’ chandlery on-site, crystal blue swimming pool with loungers, two tennis courts, outdoor gym, on-site dining, and in-slip fuelling and waste removal. The perimeter road allows for parking immediately adjacent to the slips and easy access for guests and service vehicles, including cranes and other heavy equipment.

For more details visit www.igymarinas.com

MARINA PAPAGAYO COSTA RICA Marina Papagayo is a deep sea port and year round safe harbour in the centre of the Pacific Americas. Situated below the hurricane line and sheltered from the Papagayo winds, the marina’s naturally protected harbour offers a prized all season haven in a yachting paradise just 30 minutes from the international airport (LIR). Part of Costa Rica’s acclaimed 1,400 acre Peninsula Papagayo resort community, the marina is surrounded by world class amenities including Andaz Costa Rica resort by Hyatt and Four Seasons & Resort Costa Rica, the first Forbes Five Star Resort in Central America. Captains and crew enjoy access to the resort’s Arnold Palmer Signature golf course and seven spectacular beaches.

For more details: visit www.peninsulapapagayo.com

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COMING Q4-21!

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HURRICANE HOLE SUPERYACHT MARINA AT PARADISE ISLAND BAHAMAS For superyacht owners seeking an upgraded home port with all the conveniences and amenities of a five-star luxury resort, Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina at Paradise Landing in The Bahamas is on schedule for its grand debut end of 2021, just in time for the 2022 winter yachting season. Steps away from Atlantis Bahamas Resort, the master-planned yachting community, is outfitted to the highest standards in quality and design.

With its rich history, the iconic marina is in the final stages of a spectacular transformation and major expansion, boasting 6,200 linear feet of floating and deep-water concrete docks, slips up to 420 feet and an entrance wall constructed to reduce wake and wave action in all conditions.

For more details Tel: +1-242 677 1900 or visit www.paradiselanding.com/the-marina

FALMOUTH HARBOUR MARINA ANTIGUA Safety, security and exceptional customer service are the pillars of Falmouth Harbour Marina in English Harbour, Antigua. All members of staff are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and only fully vaccinated persons or those in possession of a negative Covid-19 test, are allowed into the marina. All health protocols are strictly enforced to ensure the safety of everyone.

Falmouth Harbour Marina was built specifically for megayachts up to 360’ with a draft up to 20’, both alongside and stern to. The approach to berthing is easy and the wide concrete docks are much appreciated as it offers easy access to services and for charter clients. The marina is within walking distance of Nelson’s Dockyard, a UNESCO World Heritage site, restaurants, shops, bars and extensive marine support facilities, all offering comprehensive services to the yachting industry.

For more details Tel +1 268 460 6054 or visit www.antigua-marina.com

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Discover the Caribbean’s premier destination for luxury shopping, dine on celebrity chef cuisine or tee up at Ocean Club Golf Course.

Slip into an ocean of possibilities.

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PORT LOUIS MARINA GRENADA Camper & Nicholsons’ Port Louis Marina is the superyacht hub on the island, located in the centre of St. Georges, Grenada. Renovated in 2019, the marina has 229 berths from 12m including 26 superyacht berths up to 90m. The are many reasons why you should find a berth in this island paradise on your cruising itinerary; Grenada is an authentic Caribbean island with a plethora of exciting and engaging island life for you to be a part of, it’s a perfect cruising location – cruise the Grenadines and beyond including St. Vincent, Bequia and the amazing Tobago Cays.

For more details visit www.cnmarinas.com

YACHT HAVEN GRANDE ST. THOMAS, US VIRGIN ISLANDS Yacht Haven Grande is the centre piece of IGY’s portfolio of yachting destinations. Located within the scenic Charlotte Amalie Harbour in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, the facility encompasses a 46-slip megayacht marina complemented by the 120,000 square foot retail village. The marina at Yacht Haven Grande offers side-to berthing for yachts up to 650ft on 18ft wide concrete docks and piers. Services include in-slip fuelling, waste disposal services, and offers provisioning, catering, laundry, florist, and ships’ chandlery, all within walking distance. The marina offers easy access to the cerulean waters of the Virgin Islands making it the premier marina facility for megayachts within the Caribbean.

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ANOTHER WORLD OF DISCOVERY

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Set a course for another realm of transformational travel in one of the world’s most exotic yet accessible destinations. To a deep-sea port and year-round safe harbor in the center of the Pacific Americas. Surrounded by a natural spectacle that provides endless outdoor pursuits and beach-town pleasures, Marina Papagayo is the perfect stop-off point to bucket-list adventures throughout the Eastern Tropical Pacific Seascape.

The ultimate gateway to the earth’s largest body of water—and beyond.

BERTHS UP TO 250 FEET | WORLD-CLASS AMENITIES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (LIR) For more information, visit www.marinapapagayo.com. #peninsulapapagayo #aworldapart #marinapapagayo

PALAPA MARINA ST MAARTEN Discover the islands most personalised marina with over 30 years of experience and servicing the needs of the yachting industry throughout the season. Centrally located on the Dutch side of the island, just minutes from the airport and on the strip of Simpson Bay. Palapa Marina is a full-service marina with 22 slips for up to 250 feet with deep water draft up to 18ft. Electricity at 220v 380v or 480v available with metered water and low sulphur diesel at every slip.

Palapa Marina welcomes you with a professional attitude. This year is the 30th anniversary of existence of the marina and they are very excited for all the expansion plans that are in the works.

For more details Tel: +1 721 545 2735 or visit www.palapamarina.com

YACHT HAVEN GRANDE MIAMI, FLORIDA, US Yacht Haven Grande Miami, centrally located in the world class city of Miami, accommodates superyachts up to 167 metres providing visitors with a variety of shoreside services. The marina is tucked inside the Miami Causeway between downtown Miami and world-famed Miami Beach where visitors can enjoy convenient access to a wide array of cultural, dining, and entertainment options. Yacht Haven Grande Miami at Island Gardens provides guests with access to South Florida’s most prestigious events, worldrenowned festivals, and the widest variety of cuisines from all over the globe. Experience the unique and unmatched level of services that make this marina a special destination.

For more details visit www.igymarinas.com

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SHOW TIME Antigua Charter Yacht Show 2021 will be held at the Nelson’s Dockyard UNESCO World Heritage Site. Be sure to join the 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Celebration, as they honour the successes of their past; a long-lived tradition of beauty, culture, rich history, partnerships, relationships and festivity

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t’s not just kindly climes, genial locals and a scenic backdrop that have made the Antigua Charter Yacht Show the largest and most prestigious in the world. The trailblazing event set the benchmark for the industry when it first took place six decades ago, and is today a highlight of the annual yachting calendar.

This December, the show will mark its 60th anniversary, once again attracting some of the finest vessels available for charter, along with hundreds of brokers, agents, captains and crew to the sun-soaked sailing capital of the Caribbean.

Robust protocols have kept Antigua’s Covid infection rate low and the countdown is now on for the diamond edition of this much loved event. The cancellation of last year’s show for the first time in its history due to the pandemic has set the stage for an even greater celebration this winter with dozens of vessels already signed up.

The show takes place amid the graceful surrounds of English and Falmouth harbours where a variety of first-class restaurants and vibrant entertainment spots can be found within walking distance. There are also historic fortresses to explore, numerous well-maintained hiking trails, museums and watersports to enjoy.

The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Nelson’s Dockyard – the only working Georgian dockyard in the world – with its elegant colonial buildings and abundant original features is a stone’s throw away.

And while the time honoured district still conjures up images of its 18th century past, there’s nothing dated about its amenities.

Superyachts can now set anchor in Nelson’s Dockyard itself, thanks to the creation of a larger, upgraded dock. The marinas boast a plethora of maritime services with a chandlery and high flow rate fuel, plus a supermarket, gym, boutique shops, laundromat, and medical centre.

From December 4th - 9th the show will mark its 60th anniversary, once again attracting some of the world’s finest vessels available for charter Accommodation ranges from private villas and Airbnbs to familyfriendly resorts and plush hotels. Many are offering exceptional seasonal discounts with no minimum stays. Antigua also has the lowest dockage fees in the Caribbean.

Organisers say this year’s event will be one with a difference, honouring the successes of the past and the show’s long standing traditions of partnerships and festivities, while embracing the future of yachting; Brokerage companies registered to take part include Burgess, Northrop & Johnson, Y.CO, Edmiston and Oyster, each one testifying to the cutting edge technology and superlative onboard facilities of today’s luxury vessels.

The five day show, which runs from December 4 to 9, offers ample time to scrutinise each of the yachts in detail. Antigua is known for its safe and laidback ambience, but in order to maintain the highest professional standards and security, this is a private, invitation only event.

There’s one final aspect that sets Antigua Charter Yacht Show firmly apart from others: the camaraderie. Those sentiments are echoed by show director Ann Marie Martin, “This year, Antigua celebrates 60 years of serving the charter industry.

We look forward to you, our yachting partners, making this diamond jubilee yacht show a most memorable one.”

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EMPOWERING CONNECTIVITY

The future of Superyacht connectivity.

Experience the innovation of NX. Insist on the best technolog y onboard.

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KEEPING CONNECTED IN THE CARIBBEAN

Following the sun from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean makes sense for charters, but how can you maintain the data and TV service expected? Intellian’s Matt Humphreys explains We usually sail in Europe. Will we need to modify or change the Intellian satcom antenna for use in the Caribbean or during the voyage?

If you have an NX Series antenna you won’t need to change it, as it is compatible with multiple bands and orbits with little or no modification. Ultimately it depends on your network operator and if they have global or regional coverage – you need to make sure that your service provider offers coverage in the areas where you plan to travel. Intellian’s NX Series antennas are not tied to any service provider and work everywhere in the world, so if your current plan cannot meet your needs, you can change to another one.

With all our NX Series antennas, a kit enables simple conversion between Ka and Ku-band in as little as 10 minutes by swapping modular components within the dome. Some of our partners offer multi connectivity solutions for different yacht itineraries, and this is where our NX Series excels as it is easy to convert between Ka and Ku-band and back again, as often as you require.

Does the TV antenna need modification to receive my favourite channels in the Caribbean?

The LNB (low noise block) fitted to your antenna dictates which satellite services you can use. The LNB is the device mounted on an arm at the central, focal point of

the antenna’s dish, which collects the reflected signal.

Many antennas in Europe are sold with a Universal Quad LNB optimised for the region: if you have such an antenna, you’ll need to change to a Worldview LNB, a simple operation as it’s a single module.

One of our tSeries antennas equipped with a Worldview LNB will receive SD or HD programming from any Ku-band satellite TV service around the globe, without requiring further changes or re-wiring when the vessel travels from Europe to the Caribbean. If you want to use a Direct TV subscription in the Americas as well as services in Europe, you will need one of our sSeries antennas.

Which internet/TV antenna size would best suit crossing the Atlantic to the Caribbean?

The rule of thumb for satellite is to install the largest antenna for which you have space.

Larger antenna reflectors make better use of the available power from the satellite and increase bandwidth – translating to higher data rates for internet and a more stable connection. However, it’s not all bad news for small antennas. Satellite network operators are increasingly deploying HTS (high throughput) satellites, which enable the satellite beam to be focused on smaller geographical areas as required, increasing the effective power seen at the antenna and improving the performance.

What would be your recommended backup system to ensure uninterrupted connectivity and a fall-back option for safety communications?

Redundancy is the key to avoid interruptions, be it objects blocking line of sight, a network issue or even hardware. To avoid signal blocking from your vessel’s superstructure, our NX Series antennas have support for dual antenna configurations built into the below deck unit (BDU). So, when one antenna is shadowed, the system will automatically switch to the other with no loss of service.

To guard against network failure or service degradation from atmospheric conditions such as heavy rain, a tried and tested solution is to have a second antenna on a different band. This ensures an alwayson approach for safety messaging and guaranteed global coverage. We recommend an L-band antenna, such as our C700. This operates on the Iridium Certus network, which offers true pole-to-pole coverage.

Speeds are lower than Ku or Ka-band, but it’s ideal as a back-up.

If space is at a premium, look at the recently launched v45C antenna, enabling occasional use of an alternative service provider.

Compact and lightweight thanks to its 45cm reflector, the v45C offers marketleading Ku-band performance for its size.

For more details visit www.intelliantech.com

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The Caribbean welcome

When cruising the Caribbean you will always need some local and knowledgable support and this is where these yachts agents and provisioners come in

BWA Yachting in The Caribbean

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WA Yachting is a worldwide yachting services provider established to support captains, managers and crew. The BWA global office network stretches throughout the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Caribbean and the Americas, providing a unique and seamless experience, wherever the yachts are cruising. Contact your local Caribbean office for details on pre-arrival and arrival to departure formalities, reservations, provisioning, bunkering, itinerary advice, logistics, technical assistance, travel arrangements, and much more. In the Caribbean, BWA Yachting is located in Saint Maarten, Anguilla, St Barths, Antigua and Puerto Rico.

For more details email Caribbean@bwayachting.com or visit www.bwayachting.com

Jane’s Yacht Services

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ntigua’s Premier Yacht Agent since 1999, Jane’s Yacht Services is an established business, committed to providing professional yacht services to all yachts and their crew. Whether you need yacht clearances, repairs organised, crew, parts imported and customs cleared, mail and courier services, concierge or complete office services, they understand the importance of quick turnarounds and are happy to help. Jane’s Yacht Services staff have extensive knowledge and experience in the yachting Industry, helping to make your stay in Antigua as enjoyable as possible. The team are well known globally for their shoreside support services, one call to Jane’s Yacht Services can expedite anything from new crew, parts received, VIP requests, repairs organised for tight turnarounds, island information or concierge service, flowers/provisioning, transport or flight tickets. Whatever the request the team will deliver.

For more details Tel: +1 268 460 2711 / +1 268 764 1297 or visit www.janesyachtservices.com

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Super Yacht St Barths

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uper Yacht St Barths is the most trusted yacht agent for the island of St Barths, providing 24/7 first class services. These include a wide range of ship and port agency services specifically tailored for ship owners and charter requirements. They are also certified to provide inbound and outbound clearances without you having to leave the vessel. With a native experienced management team and its headquarter located in the heart of Gustavia, it’s no wonder that Loïc and his team have earned the trust of a large number of superyacht captains and management companies to handle and represent them during their stay in St Barths.

For more details Tel: +590 690 610 966 or visit www.systbarths.com

Knotty Yacht Services

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ebbie and her team understand how important fast delivery and a first class superyacht supply service is to you. They will source your provisions and take care of your concierge needs whilst you are in Barbados. No matter how large or small your request, they will devote care, speed and professionalism to your needs. Their aim is to exceed your expectations. At Knotty Yacht Services, they are proud of their reputation for delivering a stress-free experience for their valued clients. You are their top priority. You can rest assured that with over 25 years of experience in the hospitality and tourism industry, they are in a superb position to source your needs during your stay in Barbados and they won’t rest until your requirements have been delivered to your satisfaction.

For more details Tel: +1 246 233 6147 or visit www.knottyyachtservices.com

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First class service to superyachts consigned to our care in canal transits and marinas in Panama

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• Canal transit bookings • Accurate proformas for canal transit • ACP update operation advisories • Vessel ETA and slot bookings announcements

• Port and Marinas bookings • Bunkering, Diesel, Garbage disposal • Storage, Warehouse & Containers storage • Itineraries proposals, CTM • Hull cleaning service, Ship spares in transit • Airfreights Seafreights delivery

• Vessels and yachts clearance in & out formalities • Navigation permit • Crew sign on/off arrangements • Crew visas and custodies • Immigration & customs formalities • Health & biosecurity procedures and documents

www.transshipping-pty.com / T: +507 397-9682 / E: operations2@transshipping-pty.com #linkingseas #linkingnewexpeditions

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Erika’s Yacht Agents

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eather and the Erika’s team have served visiting superyachts in the Eastern Caribbean for the past 20 years. Erika’s specialty is working with charter brokers, captains, pursers and owners’ agents to construct itineraries that align with the interests of owners and charter guests and to service the yacht needs while in their waters. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is an island nation, with five main islands, and a dozen smaller islands; each island is distinct, offering different options for guest amusement and distraction.

COVID questions? Erika’s will help and has well-trained, knowledgeable staff on each of the main islands.

For more details Tel: +1 784 485 8335 email vip@erikamarine.com or visit www.erikamarine.com

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ransshipping Agents S.A, provides agency, logistics, land excursions, yacht provisions and operation support to vessels and superYachts for smooth experiences during travelling around Panama and Canal transits. Transshipping are your strategic support during your stay and Panama Canal crossing. The experienced and professional team are always available 24/7 to support any requirements or last minute, schedule changes. Services include; canal transit formalities, itinerary planning, yacht clearance, customs and immigration procedures, berthing and slip reservations, crew handling, bunkering and land/air travel arrangements. The agency was established in 2013 with the purpose of serving all ports of Panama with regards to all matters related to the shipping industry. They provide a first class service to ships consigned to their care in Panama Canal transits, Panamanian ports and calls. Transshipping Agents S.A. is proud to be part of the Superyacht Pacific Agency Group and are an efficient and reliable ship agent in Panama that can offer a good deal to their customers.

For more details Tel: +507 397-9682 / 6997-4215 email Info@transshipping-pty.com or visit www.transshipping-pty.com

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GOLD STAR BUNKERING Rubis continues to lead on product quality and service standard by now offering HVO renewable diesel

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ubis is a French-based energy company which distributes fuel to superyachts in Europe, the Caribbean-Americas, as well as Africa, and is committed to supporting the climate change transition from the most polluting fossil fuels to higher refined conventional, renewable and hydrogen based, fuel products. This policy complements in close alignment, that of the superyacht industry which for the past 20 years has recognised the performance benefits of cleaner fuels but more recently has promoted the advancement of alternative, more environmentally conscious, power and fuel solutions. Rubis being one of the largest physical suppliers of fuel to the superyacht sector ensures the highest

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standards across its Atlantic network and is highly respected by reputable fuel brokers.

Therefore Rubis is well placed to promote the transition to cleaner marine fuels.

The northern European hub for Rubis Superyacht Bunkering operations are the Channel Islands of Guernsey and Jersey located in the western approaches to the English Channel, adjacent to Cherbourg. The islands are a strategic bunker stop choice of vessels leaving the Dutch and German shipyards before making the crossing of Biscay and heading south and into the Mediterranean or crossing over to the Caribbean. The importance of assurance on fuel quality becomes even more crucial

on these longer distance transits when weather windows, schedules, port calls and provisions have been planned accordingly.

Any disruption to these plans due to poor quality or off spec fuel would likely lead to major cost liabilities on resolving the contamination, re-scheduling port calls and managing owner or charter commitments.

Rubis Channel Islands therefore supplies highest grade premium diesel ULSD/AGO to EN 590, sulphur <10ppm (0.001%) and flashpoint >60’C, which is also certified FAME free (ISO de-minimis), with MARPOL documentation and samples. This along with the islands being a low duty zero VAT jurisdiction offering some of the lowest fuel and lubricant prices across Europe, is why Rubis Channel Islands is the go to fuel stop for the majority of vessels heading south on a long haul transit.

For superyachts looking to reduce their carbon footprint Rubis Channel Islands now also offers renewable diesel HVO to EN

AMERICAS On the Americas side Rubis offer their superior brand quality and service assurance in superyacht bunkering, across their Atlantic network of locations including Bermuda and 16 other countries of the Caribbean.

Bermuda is a transit point for vessels from the US and for many a last stop before making the crossing east to Europe. In the Caribbean, from the Bahamas, Cayman, Jamaica and Turks & Caicos in the west, French Antilles and Antigua in the east, down through St Lucia, Barbados and the Grenadines to Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana on mainland South America, Rubis has the region comprehensively covered.

With such scenic destinations, many of which include marine conservation areas and UNESCO World Heritage Sites, along with performance and reliability issues associated with fuel quality, it is now also an important responsibility of owners and captains to consider the environmental effects their fuel quality has on the ecology around them.

ENVIRONMENT Environmental impact of vessel operation is a key factor in sustainability but with the climate change crisis now at a critical level, fuel quality advances and emissions reductions should be a target for all vessels. This will be a credit to the vessel and company whether they are embarked on exploration, eco-charter or pleasure cruising.

This HVO is an advanced 2nd generation hydroprocessed bio-fuel which is FAME free, outperforms other bio diesels and is fully compatible with EN 590 fuel.

15940. Rubis supplies HVO in the Channel Islands at rates which are similar to those of fossil diesel in Europe, therefore superyachts can choose this as a cost neutral way to offset their carbon emissions.

This HVO is an advanced 2nd generation hydro-processed bio-fuel which is FAME free, outperforms other bio diesels and fossil diesels, will produce up to net 90% less CO2 over its lifecycle and is fully compatible with EN 590 fuel. As a major development in this direction Rolls Royce MTU have now released EN 15940 renewable diesel for use in their very popular series 4000 GenDrive engines. This is expected to be extended across much of the MTU engine range in the 2021 update of their Fluids & Lubricants Manual. With the rapid increase in demand for renewable diesel in the superyacht sector, Rubis is extending the availability of this grade across their network of bunkering locations covering Bermuda, the Caribbean and South America.

Pre-planning fuel stops to suit selected routes and fuel specifications for a superyacht captain reduces the unknown element and unforeseen circumstances.

A network of locations from the same supplier with premium quality of service and product assurance, means standards of bunkering procedures are one less thing to be concerned with. Rubis know fuel and together with port agent partners understand superyacht requirements for the smooth planning, booking and completion of bunker port calls. The Rubis network provides start to finish expertise and superior customer service.

For location details visit: Rubis Europe Channel Islands www.rubis-ci.co.uk/superyacht Rubis Atlantic Locations www.rubis-ci.co.uk/superyacht-atlantic

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The perfect Caribbean refit A pathway to freedom of choice during your Caribbean cruising season.

The European styled refit yard delivering exception skills and services

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nternational Marine Management, has specialised in superyacht refit for over 15 years, with its European quality refit in the heart of the Caribbean. IMM offers yachts and their principals an opportunity to break free from traditional cruising patterns with its Caribbean locations, permitting vessels to adopt a schedule based on owners’ wishes, no longer handcuffed by the limitation of location and appropriate technical facilities.

The pandemic still gripping the globe has only made clearer the value of yachting. The privilege of having a luxury bubble of safety and mobility, able to go where you wish in a protected environment. Necessary for that freedom of movement of choosing the right place at the right moment – more so now than ever – is the ability to meet the needs of the vessel without the constraints of being in Europe or the United States at a certain

all technical requirements – from hydraulics to general mechanics, class-certified welding to yacht-quality painting, from teak work to composite works. The local team members are experts in their fields – many of them having worked in Europe or the United States in the most advanced technologies. Recognising the need for additional options for the fleet in the Caribbean, IMM has expanded to St. Maarten, first through the purchase of FKG Marine, the premium rigging, fabrication and hydraulics company in the Caribbean and thereafter, by expanding its service offerings in St. Maarten to be able to provide the full spectrum of services afloat.

The project managers on site were previously responsible for major superyacht refit projects in Europe; the team knows how to get things done, to the highest quality with delivery both on time and in budget.

I cannot speak highly enough of the efficiency, professionalism and expertise that exists within the IMM facility. It matched any shipyard previously visited date. IMM provides this freedom of choice by providing the highest-quality technical repairs in the Caribbean – a location full of safe bubbles of paradise during this time, a location en route to or from the Pacific, US West Coast, Continental US or Europe.

In fact, the IMM team quickly becomes an extension of the yacht crew and technical management, working in true partnership to accomplish the best results. IMM’s Caribbean presence means there is no requirement to alter cruising patterns for a class survey or technical stop.

International Marine Management’s team is made up of true yachting professionals – the Principals of the Company having deep and wide experience. Fabrice Maitre and Norina Edelman formed the company and are responsible for the daily operations, along with Olivier Vigoureux, the site director of IMM Guadeloupe.

IMM is a unique operation in a special part of the world. A Captain explains, “I had always been doubtful as to whether a shipyard period could ever be managed effectively in the Caribbean. IMM certainly answered that question. I cannot speak highly enough of the efficiency, professionalism and expertise that exists within the IMM facility.”

IMM has a floating dock capable of hauling vessels up to 700 tons. The IMM team covers the full spectrum of

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What's new in food and drink. The latest trends for you to try over the coming months THE INGREDIENT...

AFRICAN STAR APPLE Goji and açai are old news. Those in the know are on the hunt for the African star apple, or agbalumo. The fruit looks like a small persimmon, with the texture of an apricot inside. In West Africa, they’re eaten raw or used to make drinks, jams or jellies. But they’re catching the chef’s attention due to the powerful acidity and complex sweetness.

Health Factor This super fruit comes with a healthy dose of calcium and fibre and is packed with vitamins C and A. What does it taste like?

Sour and clean, a cross between tamarind and apple skin.

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? GELATO V ICE CREAM Gelato is an Italian frozen treat that dates back to the 17th century.

It is believed to have originated in Sicily, but others believe the city of Florence deserves the credit. It's similar to ice cream, but usually doesn't contain eggs and uses a higher proportion of milk and less cream. This means it has less fat and tastes more refreshing (if not so rich and creamy). Gelato is also churned more slowly with less air incorporated, so it's often denser than ice cream.

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WHAT'S HOT? BANANA FLOUR Flour made from dried ground green (unripe) bananas may sound a bit odd, but its popularity is growing. Prized for being grain and gluten-free, banana flour is also rich in potassium and gut friendly fibre. Try it for making banana bread and pancakes.

COOK'S TIP FRESH RASPBERRIES Store fresh raspberries in the fridge on a shelf, not in a drawer and not near the back. Gently lay the berries on top of a couple of sheets of kitchen paper in a container that allows air to circulate. Too much moisture encourages mould spores to develop and spread. Store for no more than 2-3 days.

DON'T THROW IT STRAWBERRY TOPS Don't throw away strawberry tops and leaves, add them to a clean jar, cover with gin or vodka. Cover and leave for 2-3 days, then strain and enjoy with a mixer.

ILLY COLD BREW The classico blend delivers a mild and balanced taste profile. Cold brewed for 12 hours, the taste is uniquely naturally sweet and balanced with less acidity.

BULLETPROOF UNSWEETENED Cold Brew Black is a coffee beverage made with the right stuff to keep you going: essential B vitamins for healthy energy, 200 mg of caffeine and delicious cold brew coffee.

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Black gold Caviar is salted fish eggs (roe) and is one of the most luxurious food items in the world. 95% of the caviar produced in the world comes from the Caspian Sea

Caviar is high in protein, amino acids, iron and vitamin B12

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here are three types of caviar: Beluga, Osetra, and Sevruga.

Beluga is the rarest and most expensive. The eggs are dark grey in colour, large and well separated.

Osetra is golden coloured, smaller and oily in texture while Sevruga is the least expensive a green - grey colour, small and distinctly salty in flavour.

Sturgeon have survived since the days the dinosaurs roamed the Earth.

Commercial fishermen have hunted sturgeon for their roe and meat since

at least 1100 BC. Ancient Greek and Roman literature refers to caviar, and the Chinese were trading caviar as early as the 10th century AD. A single Sturgeon can produce hundreds of pounds of roe, though the very largest fish are extremely rare today, following decades of overfishing, poaching, pollution and habitat loss. Of most concern is the beluga sturgeon, whose populations have declined more than 90 percent in the past two decades.

Experts believe beluga sturgeon are so depleted that they may no longer be reproducing in the wild.

How to serve To remove it from its container, you’ll need to use a wooden, glass or gold spoon, not a metal spoon as metal is believed to taint the flavour of the caviar. Serve it in a glass bowl preferably crystal, resting on ice to gently keep it cool. To serve, always use a mother-of-pearl spoon for the reasons mentioned above.

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under the grill APRIL ODEN, CHARTER CHEF

FOOD & DRINK

GREAT INFUSED OILS

These days it feels as though more dishes are finished off with a drizzle of olive oil than are not, and while this is not a bad thing, an infused oil can take things up a notch.

LANGOUSTINE OIL 300ml vegetable oil, 4 langoustine shells, 3 garlic cloves roughly chopped, ½ tsp black peppercorns, ¼ tsp paprika, 1 bay leaf, 3 sprigs thyme.

Cook langoustine shells in a dash of oil. Add rest of ingredients, cook for 5 mins, leave overnight. Strain into muslin cloth and bottle.

HERB OIL 100g fresh soft herbs of choice, 100g vegetable oil.

Blitz herbs in blender with oil then strain through a muslin cloth, rest in the fridge.

April Oden was born in Texas but grew up in Louisiana. She had several professional chef friends who appreciated her self taught style and would use April as sous chef for villa work. She is currently onboard the 47m MY Liquid Sky

What is your favourite dish to cook?

Misoyaki Black Cod from Chef Roy Yamaguchi.

What/where is your favourite restaurant?

On Mallorca, it's Fera.

SICHUAN OIL 300ml vegetable oil, 2 star anise, 1 cinnamon stick, 2 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns, 1 knob of ginger sliced, 1 shallot finely chopped, 3 garlic cloves, sliced, 6 dried chillies.

Pour oil in saucepan add star anise, cinnamon, peppercorns, ginger and salt. Cook over low heat. Strain oil into clean pan and add shallot, garlic and chilli. Strain and bottle.

CURRY OIL 15g curry powder, 1½ tsp ground turmeric, 300ml vegetable oil.

Put curry powder and turmeric in saucepan with oil and toast.

Pour in oil with 1½ tsp salt and reduce heat for 3 mins. Remove and leave to infuse.

QUICK & EASY

If you were not a chef what would you be doing?

I'd probably be in the natural health/ wellness sector.

What is your favourite kitchen gadget?

I LOVE my robocoup/ kitchenaid.

What is your favourite type of food?

Food I didn't cook!

What three factors do you look for in food?

Aroma, taste, execution.

Where do you think is the best city in the world for food?

All of the major world cities are doing such fabulous jobs with restaurants, and then you've got places like San Sebastian, Spain with the highest concentration of Michelin restaurants....

What was the last meal you cooked for yourself because you really wanted to eat it?

A white mushroom lasagne. I love my béchamel so much.

CREAMY PESTO & KALE PASTA Serves 4 Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Fry 1 chopped onion for 10 mins until softened and beginning to caramelise.

Add the kale and 100ml water, then cover and cook for 5 mins more, or until the kale has wilted.

Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Drain, reserving a little of the cooking water.

Toss the pasta with the onion mixture, cream cheese and pesto, adding a splash of the reserved cooking water to loosen, if needed. Season.

300g kale

Where is your favourite local market for fresh produce?

Mercat Olivar in Palma.

Who is your favourite provisioner and why?

Simon Jones of the Meat and Fish Society, and Barbara Davidson who is working with Simon now because as ex yacht chefs they know what we need. I've never had an issue with the quality, the communication, the timeliness, anything. If you haven't added the detail they need for an item, they ask.

4 tbsp cream cheese

4 tbsp fresh pesto

IN:

Most overrated ingredient?

Coconut milk.

Most outrageous guest request?

Lobster at 2am.

If you could cook for anyone, who and why?

My grandfather because he passed years ago and didn't get to see me find this level of success in cheffing or life.

300g wholemeal pasta

CHEESE

NUTRITIONAL YEAST Known within the wellness sphere as ’notch’, this cheesy-flavoured dairy alternative has less salt, and just half a tablespoon of some brands, will provide you with a day's worth of B vitamins, ideal on pasta. As a result, it can be a useful supplement for people with food allergies or sensitivities, as well as those on restricted diets.

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FOOD & DRINK

Understanding wine, its styles and taste DIFFERENT GRAPE STYLES There are hundreds of grape styles, we’ll look at a few as you can have white wine made from Chardonnay grapes or white wine made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes but why do they taste different? Well, like apples and oranges taste different so do the Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc grapes.

ONBOARD’s wine guru Brad Mitton looks at the science behind what makes a wine taste the way it does and why you might prefer one style over another

As Chardonnay ripens on the vine, it changes through fruit characters of green apple, white peach, nectarine, ripe peach and honey melon, finally when over-ripe the character is simply tropical fruit. Sauvignon Blanc has characters of green vegetables, bell peppers, gooseberry and asparagus but also leads to tropical fruit when over-ripe.

The key for the winemaker is to pick the grapes at the right time to have sufficient sugar and acid in the grapes to provide a balanced character. If you like juicy peaches, you’d normally be a warm climate Chardonnay fan, if you like fresher, lighter and crisp characters, then you’d probably prefer a cool climate Sauvignon Blanc.

DIFFERENT CLIMATES Chardonnays from different climates as with Shiraz and grapes like Pinot Noir have different characters depending upon the climate they are grown in. Let’s take it back again to farming, imagine an apple from a local market in Northern France or Germany and an apple from a market in Sicily or the south of Spain. There would be great differences in the size, colour and flavour of the apples.

The cooler climate apple would be crisp, green fresh, almost refreshing and lively with some malic acids that give your palate that zesty feeling. The apple from the warmer climate would be richer in colour, more fruity and sweet and with more developed characters that the sun and the warmth has given the fruit. This is exactly the same with grapes. The warmer the climate, the more character the wine has, the cooler the climate, they’re more fresh and elegant.

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THE WINEMAKER What do our winemakers do with the grapes that change the characters. Well, they can ferment in oak barrels, which is one excellent way of giving wines a smoky, toasty character as the barrels are normally toasted inside by burning a little fire inside them so the wine picks up smokey characters from the wood. The bacterial ferment that goes off in a barrel is normally malolactic so you pick-up creamy, buttery characters and the oak itself gives nutty, vanilla pod flavours and aromas. So there is a big difference between a normal cold-vat ferment in a stainless tank that holds in all of the lemon/lime characters and a malolactic ferment in a barrel that richens up the wine.

Winemakers can do other things like lowcrop or un-irrigate and this has effects on the concentration and quality of the wines.

Un-irrigated (dry grown) vines are stressed out and have to work to develop their fruits, often showing excellent terroir characters as they dig deep to find minerals and water deposits, the fruit is often smaller and more concentrated. This is not a cost-effective method of production but offers excellent fruit. Irrigated vines are lazy, they produce lots of juicy, boring crop, this is the bulk wine-making side of the business, often bland supermarket wines.

TANNINS AND THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WHITE AND RED WINE Basically it is the grape skins. White wines generally don’t have the skins added into the ferment. For red wines the skins are added to give three things:

1. Depth of character with flavours that come from the skins.

2. Colour

depending upon how long the skins are in contact with the juice and depending upon the grape varietals.

Pinot Noir is light in colour pigment, Shiraz, depends upon the climate and Cabernet is ruby red.

3. Tannins are the third item, the drying

agent that makes your cheeks suck in and they dry out your palate when you drink red wine. Different grapes and different terroirs offer different tannins and this can be measured on the palate. Soft tannins are normally found in Pinot Noirs, spicy sweet tannins in Shiraz and dry tannins in Cabernets.

To find out more visit www.mittonwines.com

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KEEP COOL Tom Dixon takes a sculptural approach to homeware design that’s palpable in this copper stainless steel Plum wine cooler. With a doublewalled structure to keep the temperature of your tipples cool. www.matchesfashion.com €200

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ESPRESSO TIME Slayer Espresso is the gateway to flavour profiling. Patented flow control, enabled by a precision needle valve gives you the ability to manipulate and transform the flavour of espresso. In the hands of professional baristas, the brew actuator becomes a vital tool for finding the best in any coffee. www.slayerespresso.com €9,200

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Yali Glass’ multicoloured set of eight drinks stirrers bring a charming touch to your entertaining repertoire.

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The expertly sculpted, silver-plated, longhorn bull on Deakin & Francis’s corkscrew pays homage to the label’s history as the longest family-run jeweller in England. It’s handcrafted from silver-plated metal in Birmingham’s historic jewellery quarter. www.matchesfashion.com €280

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Caribbean Eats THE TOP TABLES AND EATERIES TO FIT ALL PALATES AND POCKETS IN THE CARIBBEAN

TOBAGO MAKARA Located in Buccoo Bay, Tobago with breathtaking views of the Buccoo Reef and its environs, Makara offers a unique and special dining experience with its modern Caribbean cuisine. This fine-dining restaurant offers an upscale take on Caribbean cuisine: feast on Creole shrimp with cassava grits and wilted spinach, slow-grilled rack of lamb with couscous and tahini or blackened fish with coconut sauce and caramelised plantain.

Tel: +1 868-340-9547 | $$$$ MARTINIQUE LA TABLE DE MAMY NOUNOU A Martinique legend in more ways than one. It’s renowned not only for its culinary creations but also for the fantastic open veranda with lauded panoramic views. Located in Hôtel la Caravelle, the restaurant offers unmatched sophistication for the perfect romantic dining experience.

Like other top restaurants in Martinique, the French and Caribbean culinary fusion is executed with perfection. Make sure to try the signature dish grenadine de porcelet, larded fillet of suckling pig, or the tender lamb with aromatic herbs. www.hotel-la-caravelle-martinique.com | $$$

ST LUCIA THE NAKED FISHERMAN A simple, casual-chic affair, with tables under white canvas umbrellas on a wooden deck down behind pretty little Smugglers Cove beach. The food is easily the best of any beach bar/restaurant on St Lucia.

Favourites are crab claws in a ginger and chili sauce, and whatever the catch of the day is, with sweet potato fries and curried pumpkin. Or you could have chicken roti, jerk pork or kobe burger.

Tel: +1 758 457 8694 | $$$

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ANTIGUA CLOGGY’S Based in English Harbour, Cloggy’s is one of the most popular places to eat in Antigua. Dinner in particular sees plenty of locals and tourists alike.

Where else can you appreciate your island getaway? Don’t worry about dressing formal either, it’s a relatively relaxing affair, especially when it hits sunset. www.cloggys-antigua.com | $$$

ST BARTHS MAYA’S Maya’s is an institution on St. Barths, it’s been here since 1984! It’s one of our all-time favourites and has a beautiful setting overlooking the water. Dishes are made by the lovely Maya, with fresh, Caribbean-sourced ingredients that are flavourful, healthy and light. Save space for dessert, their famous chocolate cake is to die for. www.mayas-stbarth.com | $$$$

BVI TORTOLA RED ROCK RESTAURANT & BAR There’s no better people-watching spot than Red Rock: watch the boats bobbing in the marina as the yachting crowd makes its way to shore. If you’re a sailor yourself, then there’s perhaps no more convenient spot to stop for a bite. Red Rock is a family affair, run by three generations of the Penn family. www.bviredrock.com | $$$ TRY CARIBBEAN PEPPERPOT STEW A simple stew made with aubergine, okra, squash and potatoes slow cooked with meat. The national dish in Antigua and Barbuda

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GRILLED MAHI MAHI INGREDIENTS Mahi Mahi fillets

Smoked paprika

Olive oil

Fresh ground pepper

Kosher salt

Butter

Garlic powder

Lemon

Onion powder

Parsley

PREPARATION •

Oil the grill grates with a little bit of olive oil, then preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Place the Mahi Mahi on a baking sheet and pat dry with a paper towel. Brush all sides with the olive oil and set aside

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In a small bowl, mix all the spices except the parsley, Kosher salt, and pepper together. Season the Mahi Mahi steaks on the top and sides with the seasoning. Make sure you use all the seasoning, gently rubbing it into the fish with your fingers

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After your Mahi Mahi fillets have been seasoned, it’s time to get them on the grill. Place them meat side down on the preheated grill and cook for 3 – 5 minutes per side.

The fish should have nice grill marks on it. When flipping the fish, be very careful and try not to break the meat

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Allow the mahi-mahi to continue cooking with the skin side down for another 3 – 5 minutes

HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN MAHI-MAHI IS DONE? I like to put a couple of lemon halves on the grill while the fish is grilling too. One thing to note, be careful to not overcook the fish. It will be dry and lose much of its flavour.

The meat should be cooked through but moist and tender.

Transfer to a plate or pan and brush with a little melted butter, and allow it to rest for a few minutes. Now you are ready to serve up your fish!

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CLIFF HOUSE HOTEL, ARDMORE, IRELAND There’s no more atmospheric place to soak up the charms of the Emerald Isle than the Cliff House Hotel. Misty mornings make bathing alfresco (in rolltop tubs filled with skin-rejuvenating seaweed) strangely comforting; the whispering waves during top-to-toe grainy scrubs and muscle melting hot stone massages put busy minds to rest. For the intrepid, there’s also direct access to the sea for wild swimming.

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BEAUTY MYTH DRINKING LOTS OF WATER HYDRATES THE SKIN False: The moisture level in your skin is affected by environment (low humidity or harsh winds) and age (oil production slows over time), but not by how many bottles of Evian you can drink. You can only hydrate the skin from the outside with moisturisers. Skin isn’t like a plant that wilts and then perks up with a drop of water.

IT’S A THING: BOTOX FOR THE CALVES It’s all to do with achieving a more streamlined calf muscle. The treatment is being used to slim down the gastronemeous muscle at the back of the leg. Botox relaxes this muscle and in turn shrinks it as it is no longer being used as much. Practitioners injecting the calf muscles have to be sure to inject enough to slim the muscle, but not so much that the muscle is completely paralysed and the patient unable to use the muscle to walk.

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WHAT IS IT? A TURKISH GET-UP By the time you’ve done about 20, you’ll hate kettlebells, Turkey and the entire concept of exercise.

What is it? A highly effective, highly functional exercise that uses your entire body, even if it does sound a bit like the title of a terrible straight-to-DVD thriller.

How much does it cost? It uses a kettlebell, so you’ll need access to one of those.

What does it promise? Improved shoulder stability, core strength, mobility and leg drive. Plus it has an actual point: do enough of these and you’ll be stronger, as opposed to just looking stronger.

What’s it actually like? You lie flat on your back, holding a kettlebell above your head. Then, keeping that arm perfectly outstretched, you stand up. Then, once you’re there, you return to the starting position and do it again. On the minuscule off-chance that you master this, try it with a kettlebell in each hand. It’s even worse.

Best and worst bits This is a hard exercise that will leave you wobbly-legged and out of breath. But it’s also brilliant, and much more effective than a bicep curl will ever be.

Is it worth it? If you do indeed manage to master it, it will deliver muscles and cardiovascular strength.

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Endless training possibilities Say goodbye to workout monotony with a variety of workout experiences. From studio sessions to global workouts and even cross-training options like yoga and strength conditioning, world-class trainers provide limitless variety.

Dual resistance options A powerful combination of digital and air resistance gives you a more substantial and satisfying rowing workout with every session. The machine offers 26 digital resistance levels and a silent magnetic resistance option.

Row the Kafue River in Zambia, Lake Bled in Slovenia, Lake Geneva in Switzerland, and the River Thames in England, and you won’t even have to get on a plane.

Travel there on the NordicTrack RW900.

Enjoy 22-inch HD touch screen on which you can browse and stream outdoor iFit workouts filmed all around the world. It offers a wide variety of studio classes featuring exercises on and off the machine. Classes can be filtered by intensity and duration.

Visit www.nordictrack.com

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Face facts

TYPES OF FACE MASKS

Cream Think of the texture of a rich moisturiser. A coconut cream mask works best with dry, dehydrated or ageing skin while a probiotic mask suits acneprone and oily skin types.

Give yourself some TLC by adding a face mask to your skincare routine

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hen it comes to our skincare routines, there’s no step perhaps more indulgent than a face mask. Whether you prefer a deep cleansing clay mask or a hydrating overnight gel formula, there’s no better way to giving yourself some TLC than devoting 20 to 30 minutes to take care of your skin. Face masks are designed to deliver high concentrations of active ingredients to your skin, but should be used intermittently to help give your skin a boost when it needs it.

There’s nothing quite like a face mask to step up your skin care routine. No matter how tired, stressed, broken-out, or dehydrated your skin may be after a hard season onboard the yacht, there’s a face mask out there to help it recover and return your natural glow. The right mask is not just a special treat, it can also tackle key skin concerns and conditions, from dryness and dehydration to large pores and acne. So what are the real benefits?

Just like a serum or moisturiser, a face mask is a skin care vehicle. It delivers highly concentrated actives, vitamins and nutrients to the skin to improve its overall health. But what’s the difference? Face masks are occlusive — they create a physical barrier that locks in beneficial ingredients, allowing the skin to absorb more efficiently.

Face masks are designed to be used intermittently to give your skin an instant boost.

Depending on your skin, there is a mask that can do one or a combination of the following: • Hydrate and moisturise dry skin • Refine large pores • Improve skin texture • Absorb excess oil and dirt • Decongest clogged pores • Minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles • Enhance elasticity • Improve the look of breakouts

HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU USE A FACE MASK?

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e recommend adding a face mask to your skin care routine twice a month.

Apply the mask evenly It may be tempting to slather on an inch-thick layer of product, but more isn’t necessarily better. About a €2 coin’s worth is plenty to achieve the right results, apply evenly in a thin layer over the entire face.

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Remember to include your whole neck and décolleté These areas take on the visible signs of age much earlier than the face due to their exposure to environmental stress and can be easily forgotten in a skin care routine.

Timing Most masks can be kept on for five to 10 minutes, but the

duration can vary from mask to mask. Some can be left on as an overnight treatment to deeply hydrate your skin while you sleep. Always review the label directions.

Remove gently with a damp cloth Use lukewarm water to gently remove the mask from your face and neck, don’t scrub, and take your time.

Gel Gel masks have the consistency of jam or jelly. With their lightweight texture, they are an excellent choice for oily to normal skin types. Many gel masks include astringent ingredients like raspberries and blackberries.

Clay With its absorbent, exfoliating and astringent properties, clay treats ongoing skin conditions related to acne such as excess oil and inflammation. A clay mask can double as a spot treatment to treat bumpy and congested skin and you literally need a little bit… Just hit those little areas and let it dry.

Exfoliating These masks are formulated to remove dead skin cells and enhance your skin’s natural turnover process. This type of face mask may contain hydroxy acids to dissolve those nasty dead skin cells and clear them from the skin’s surface.

Warming The masks contain active spices like paprika and cinnamon that make the skin feel warm. In some cases, the skin may turn bright red. The immediate effects last from 20 - 60 minutes before revealing a healthy and natural glow.

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All skincare products are available from www.sephora.fr

6 SISLEY BLACK ROSE CREAM MASK €114 7 DERMALOGICA MULTIVITAMIN POWER RECOVERY MASK €64 8 TRULY HEMP JELLY ANTI-ACNE FACE MASK €32 9 BY TERRY GLOWING ROSE MASK €52 10 LANEIGE CICA SLEEPING MASK €32

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ADVERTORIAL

SONAR TECHNOLOGY Knowing exactly what is under the water is a vital part of safe navigation. Cassie Stetkiewicz looks at the latest technology available to overcome this challenge

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aving a clear understanding of what is under the water ahead of the vessel is vital for safe navigation but not always accessible or reliable. The innovative technology developed with this challenge in mind is FarSounder’s Argos 3D Forward Looking Sonar. Yachts that have chosen to include this proven navigation technology into their bridge are able to venture into poorly charted or uncharted waters with the confidence in knowing what is ahead.

Over the past 20 years, FarSounder has worked to develop an easy-to-understand interface giving captains and crew an userfriendly real-time picture of the seafloor and the water column. Today, these systems are the only products on the market capable of generating a true, 3D image ahead of a vessel in real-time out to navigationally significant ranges. The images are displayed on a chart overlay and in a 3D display offering an otherwise unobtainable level of situational awareness helping to keep vessels safe and greatly minimising risks.

The Argos patented technology’s SonaSoft 3.15 software, the latest release, now includes support for standard S57/S63 format charts. This feature is included free as part of the base package. This advancement in software gives users the ability to have one license for the entire bridge. The feature makes it easy for the user to obtain a more complete understanding of their surroundings in one screen.

Another recent and related feature added in this release is Automatic Identification System (AIS) targets and Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA) targets displayed in the Chart Viewer. Support for new NMEA message types associated with AIS and ARPA targets have been added and will now be displayed on the users’ navigational chart, similar to how they may be shown in their ECDIS. Having both AIS and ARPA targets included in the Chart Viewer enhances the situational awareness for operators even further.

For example, by seeing what is detected underwater, and then knowing there was a ship passing by, adds a piece to the puzzle of what is being detected by the sonar, increasing the confidence level of the user.

The fast update rate of the sonar paints the entire 3D image with a single ping eliminating wait time. This makes it easy to quickly understand what is underwater, helping crew make data-based, quick decisions. As an added layer of confidence, the systems aren’t limited by multipath interference, roll/pitch, surface effects, and ship motion, and navigators can distinguish between the seafloor and dangerous in-water obstacles through the system’s processing of depth measurement and color mapping.

This sonar technology alerts captains and crew to obstacles in the water column and shallow bottoms up to 1000 metres in front of the vessel in 3D and in realtime. This allows the crew to safely and confidently navigate challenging waters to get passengers safely to exclusive locations. With varying transducer sizes and operational ranges offered: the Argos 350, 500, and 1000, the system is wellsuited for a variety of yacht sizes.

The Argos systems protects vessels from rocks, icebergs, reefs, shallows, shorelines, and marine life, to name just a few. This sonar system detects and warns when dangers are in front of the vessel. These unique sonars are the only ones on the market detecting hazards at navigationally significant ranges.

To find out more, visit www.farsounder.com

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Malta’s masterpiece Europe’s tiniest capital, surrounded by sea and 16th century bastion walls, Valletta has an enduring charm all of its own

ASTI GUESTHOUSE The best value budget accommodation in Valletta if you are travelling alone and pretty good even if you are not. The 350-year-old townhouse, with original stone walls and staircases is on a typically steep street just inland from the fortifications of the Grand Harbour and close to the Upper Barracca Gardens. €€ | www.casaastimalta.com

STAY THE PHOENICIA Malta’s iconic historic hotel flanks the main gates of the capital Valletta. Built by the British in the 1930s, the Phoenicia has been a favourite of Hollywood stars, socialites and the crowned heads of Europe. Expect picture-perfect views, innovative cuisine, the discreet service of a bygone era and a smooth portal into the best that Malta, with its 6,500 years of history, has to offer. €€€ | www.phoeniciamalta.com PALAZZO CONSIGLIA A welcoming 13-room boutique hotel in historic Valletta with remarkable facilities for its size. This 400-year-old townhouse retains character and original features with the addition of modern comforts. The roof area includes a recreational area with a mini pool, a reading nook, and a winter sundeck whilst down below is the wellness area with a spa and treatment rooms. €€€| www.palazzoconsiglia.com

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URSULINO A contemporary boutique hotel with a delightful roof terrace offering panoramic views over the Grand Harbour and the Three Cities. On a traditional stepped Valletta street, Ursulino is walking distance to all the sights and restaurants of the capital. €€ | www.ursulinovalletta.com

EAT RAMPILA A romantic, historic setting meets modern Mediterranean food in this excellent restaurant tucked between the bastion walls of Valletta. Sit on the terrace (heated in winter) with views of the floodlit City Gate, the 450-year-old entrance to the capital of Malta. The food is traditional Mediterranean with a contemporary twist; delicious fish dishes and mouth-watering meats are artistically presented. And if you fancy a little break between courses, drop into the ‘Traditions and Crafts of Malta Exhibition’. A side-room relic of previous ownership, it’s an amusing, and surprisingly lifelike, animatronic street scene of life in Victorian Valletta (not to be taken too seriously). €€ | www.rampila.com LEGLIGIN The perfect place to discover Maltese food as Mama used to make it, along with good wines, and a cosy, friendly atmosphere. In the cellar of an historic Valletta house. The chef serves up delicious ‘Maltese Meze’, beginning with tasters of traditional starters such as arjoli (made from sun-dried tomatoes, capers, olives and anchovies), local goats’ cheese and homemade ravioli, it moves on to slowcooked hotpots, fish and Maltese sausage and rounds off will incredible deserts. €€

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TRABUXU BISTRO The owners have one mantra; to provide customers with the finest quality food, a wonderful atmosphere and excellent service. This is their recipe for success.

The selective and seasonal menu of fresh fish, meat and pasta ensures patrons are guaranteed a quality dining experience. The attentive and vibrant serving staff are ready to recommend a wine from their extensive wine list, to complement your meal. Bookings are recommended. €€ GUZE In one of Valletta’s oldest houses said to have belonged to the city’s main Maltese architect (Girolamo Cassar), you’ll find Guzé. This intimate restaurant serves consistently excellent food in an elegant but relaxed limestone-and-white-linen interior. Equally good are their perfectly cooked fresh fish dishes and the large value for money filet steaks. The carpaccio of sea bass and panatone are both subtly delicious, also save some space for the hot chocolate pudding. €€

DRINK CAFE SOCIETY A cosy bohemian little bar with a snug at one end and elegantly designed limestone steps of St John’s Street at the other, Café Society is ideal both for a quick swig or a whole chilled-out evening. Plenty of choice at the copper-topped bar includes an ever changing list of interesting cocktails that are a twist on the usual recipes.

TICO TICO This tiny, quirky little bar has taken over a stretch of the narrow pedestrian alley outside with colourful tables, seats, and pink velvet armchairs. A less-seedy reincarnation of the Tico Tico that once served the sailors of the Royal Navy here on Valletta’s Strait Street, nicknamed The Gut, The interior is decorated with photos of afore mentioned sailors, film posters and a model gallerija (typical Maltese wooden balcony) hung with ladies’ underwear. Grab an aperitif, head outside, and watch the liquorice all-sorts of the new Strait Street clientele go by.

PANORAMA TERRACE Watch the sun set over the Grand Harbour as you sip your cocktail, aperol, beer or whatever takes your fancy. By day observe the boats beetling back and forth across this most famous of Mediterranean safe havens. And by night see the lights sparkle on the water beneath the floodlit bulk of Malta’s oldest fortress. This bar and restaurant thoroughly lives up to its name and the balcony terrace of the bar is the perfect spot for that well earned aperitivo with a truly spectacular view.

KINGSWAY Sip an Aperol Spritz or a Singapore Sling at small circular tables on Republic Street while watching the world go by on Valletta’s main drag. Or find a quieter corner in the small smart mirrored interior. Café by day, bar by night, Kingsway is beloved of locals and visitors alike. A new favourite place for a pre-dinner drink among Valletta’s movers and shakers.

ESSENTIAL VALLETTA

GRAND HARBOUR MARINA 35°53’15”N 14°31’10”E VHF 13 Tel +356 21 800 700 Website www.cnmarinas.com/grandharbour-marina/ No. of berths 100 superyacht berths Max length 135m Draft 5m

BUCKET LIST HAL SAFLIENI HYPOGEUM A Unesco World Heritage triplelayered subterranean tomb complex.

Carved in parts, beautifully from the living rock: here the temple people buried their dead in the fourth and third millennium BC. UPPER BARRAKKA GARDENS Situated near the Auberge de Castile and adjacent to the Malta Stock Exchange formerly the Garrison Chapel built in 1855-1857 by the British Empire stationed in Malta, the gardens overlook the Grand Harbour.

From the balcony you can catch one of the very best panoramic views of the city and its surrounding area.

STRAIT STREET Long-known as The Gut, it was the city’s red light district – once popular with the sailors of the Royal Navy.

After they left, the street fell into near dereliction, but is now rising Phoenix-like as the gentrified centre of the capital’s nightlife.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY Renowned as one of the most elaborately decorated Baroque buildings in the city, it was constructed in 1571 to serve as the official residence of the Knights of the Order of St John who originated from Provence in France. The museum provides the visitor with a good introduction to the prehistory and early history of the Maltese Islands, and acts as a catalyst to other archaeological sites in Malta.

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ADVERTORIAL

THE LEGAL TEAM Gianfranco Puopolo looks at the importance of having a specialised legal team assisting you in the lifecycle of superyacht ownership

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he yachting industry has undergone some extraordinary developments in the past 15 years. Due to the development in technology and to the privatisation of large shipyards whose production was previously mainly dedicated to the construction of commercial vessels.

The number of players in the world of yacht builders has increased and the dimensions of the vessels built have become increasingly similar to those of sizeable commercial ships.

If one also considers that the number of wealthy people who can afford purchasing or chartering superyachts has exponentially increased, the yachting industry is certainly living a magic moment.

Building or buying a yacht is a decision that is often driven by passion and emotions.

However, a savvy yacht owner should always take into consideration that the advice of professionals is required to successfully complete the construction, refit or purchase of a yacht. In such a case, it is essential to choose people who truly understand the yachting industry.

WHO WE ARE PG Legal is an award-winning international law firm specialised in luxury assets.

More than 20 years of experience with superyachts, private jets, luxury property, and art make us a top-tier firm chosen by international corporate and private clients.

Our team of lawyers is multidisciplinary and assists our clients as a ‘one-stopshop’ on all legal and tax issues related to the ownership cycle of a superyacht. The team assists its clients internationally, and for this, it has established a network of trusted partner law firms specialising in luxury assets based in the main luxury hubs such as Monaco, London, Geneva, Paris, the USA eastern seaboard and the UAE. WHAT WE DO We assist our international clients on commercial and dispute matters related to superyachts. For example: • Yacht sale and purchase agreements • Yacht construction/refit agreements • Assisting naval engineers, architects, and designers with their contracts with yacht builders • Advising banks and other finance institutions on financial arrangements for the purchase or construction of yachts • Drafting agreements such as performance guarantees, project management agreements, development agreements • Advising and representing clients on VAT, Tax and Customs issues • Advising on flagging and registration • Dispute, arbitration and litigation representation • Advising on crew employment contracts • Representing superyacht owners in employment disputes internationally

CORPORATE REPRESENTATION Our superyacht team also advises on corporate transactions to include: • Assisting luxury yacht builders in the sale of its brand and assets to an international leader in the design, construction, and sale of luxury yachts • Advising on the acquisition of shipmanagement and crew management companies for large international groups • Advising on the acquisition of companies holding port licenses or concessions and on international maritime administrative law issues • Assisting clients in joint ventures for the establishment and financing of shipyards • Representing yacht builders in arbitration and litigation WHY PG LEGAL We make it simple. We provide the advantage of having a sole contact partner who coordinates all the attorneys involved with the project or dispute. We keep you one step ahead of the competition. Our international cultural and educational experience allows us to keep our clients updated on Italian, European, and other foreign legal developments. We speak your language. We assist our clients in Italian, English, German, French, Spanish. We are as diverse as our clients.

For more details visit www.pglegal.it

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RUBIS MARINE BUNKERING NORTHERN EUROPE, BERMUDA AND THE CARIBBEAN

When you and your clients demand Premium Superyacht quality and competitive marine fuel prices, Rubis Marine Bunkering is the regional leader for Northern Europe, Bermuda and the Caribbean. Our network of local marine fuel professionals provide start to finish expertise and superior customer service.

Rubis Europe, Bermuda & Caribbean www.rubis-ci.co.uk/superyacht

Bridge & Communication Specialists Diagnostics & Equipment Repair GDMSS Communications Conceptual Design Equipment Installation Mast Works / At-Height Installations

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Made in GERMANY 52 pages of the best of design, innovation and manufacturing

Germany is a market leader in many industries and within the superyacht industry this is certainly true. Some of the world’s most prestigious yachts come from Germany, backed by a whole host of companies delivering innovation, forward thinking design and overall excellence

The German Issue

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Striving for innovative solutions, we have developed a state-of-the-art exhaust aftertreatment system that filters 90% of the nitrogen from the exhaust gases. Our team of technical experts are focused on creating environmentally conscious yachts, while always optimising space and increasing comfort.

LÜRSSEN – sustainable yachting makes the difference.

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GO GERMANY German facts, figures and statistics FAMOUSLY GERMAN Talitha is one of the world’s first superyachts with an exceptional pedigree. Originally penned by naval architects Cox & Stevens, leading designers of their day, she was built by F. Krupp in Kiel, Germany. First known as Reveler, she was delivered in 1929 to Russell Algar, chairman of the Packard Car Company. A string of high-profile owners ensued, including Sir John Paul Getty, Jr. in the 1930s. Getty commissioned an exterior and interior redesign by late superyacht designer Jon Bannenberg and, in 1993 a full reconstruction was completed at the Devonport shipyard in Plymouth, U.K. Regular refits since, including a 1999 newly installed wheelhouse, has made Talitha a popular charter yacht.

Germany has a highly skilled labour force and a high level of innovation. It is the world’s third largest exporter and third largest importer of goods, and has the largest economy in Europe, which is also the world’s fourth-largest economy

32 knots Speed of Azzam, the largest yacht in the world, powered by a combination of two gas turbines and two diesel engines through four pump jets

HIGHS AND LOWS

DID YOU KNOW? Germany has the second most borders of any European country. It borders nine countries: Denmark, Poland, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Austria, France, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands and shares a maritime border with Sweden and the United Kingdom

Highest point The Zugspitze at 2,962 metres (9,718 ft)

Lowest point Neuendorf-Sachsenbande at 3.54 metres (11.6 ft)

NORTHERNMOST POINT Rodenäs, SchleswigHolstein 54°54’N 8°49’E SOUTHERNMOST POINT Haldenwanger Eck, Oberstdorf, Bavaria 47°16’12.39”N 10°10’41.95”E WESTERNMOST POINT Isenbruch, Selfkant, North Rhine-Westphalia 51°3’N 5°52’E EASTERNMOST POINT Deschka, Neißeaue, Saxony 51°16’N 15°2’E

WATERY FACTS

865 km

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The length of the Rhine river within Germany

The length of the German coastline

Germany has 56 coastal islands

15,917 tons M/Y DILBAR - the world’s largest yacht in gross tons

SUPERYACHTS

Delivered 2021 Number Total GT Average GT Average LOA

5 6,130 142m 108m

To launch 2022 Number Average GT Longest LOA Average LOA

12 66,942 5,578 105.5m

Orders 2022+ Number Total GT Average GT Average length

10 66,062 6,606 112m

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OUTDOOR FURNITURE FOR YACHTS MADE IN GERMANY th e w us at V is i t a c ht S h o Y a co Mon

Only the finest materials are used for this masterpiece of craftsmanship, such as solid teak wood, polished stainless steel, and luxurious fabrics. Get in touch for more information, or visit our exhibition stand at the Monaco Yacht Show.

Siebensee is the specialist in designing and manufacturing outdoor furniture for yachts. Each piece of our furniture is handcrafted to perfection, just like our new director’s chair.

Siebensee Outdoor Furniture . www.siebensee.com . info@siebensee.com . Tel. +49 5274 980 116

DIM2WARM TECHNOLOGY With the brand new „dim2warm“ technology prebit has developed several luminaires with warm-tone dimming. A high-quality control system for the color temperature ensures that the light actually gets a warmer color temperature (from 3000 - 2200 K).

prebit USB-LOADER some LED lights from our prebit main catalog are now also available as a version with USB charger, 3A even strong enough to charge your tablet.

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MADE IN GERMANY THE STAMP OF QUALITY

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he Deutsche Yachten working group brings together around 60 companies involved in various aspects of superyacht building and promotes understanding between members, ensuring smooth cooperation and the development of new ideas. The result is often innovative products, better workflows and world renowned yachts.

Design & Engineering The construction of a yacht is the synthesis of design, fabrication and the planning of functional systems with high aesthetic standards. The constructors and designers are at the beginning of every project and together with the future owner they create a unique yacht. The DEUTSCHE YACHTEN consortium brings together world-renowned specialists with complementary services and products, representing the full range of construction, design and consultancy.

Equipment & Propulsion German mechanical engineering is one of the world’s leaders in the industry thanks to its high-quality products. This is certainly true for the maritime sector, which is represented in our consortium by some of the world’s leading companies.

Whether marine engines, propellers, onboard hydraulics or water systems: the quality of German products are in demand internationally and define the high standards of yachts built in Germany.

Shipyards Our group is represented by some of the world’s leading and most respected shipyards. In their entirety, they all realise the construction of yachts under the ‘Made in Germany’ seal of quality. Whether new construction, conversion or refit, the highest standards are met in all these areas - and thus represent what German superyacht building is known for worldwide, the construction of the finest quality yachts.

Service & Consulting Expert yacht and industry knowledge is the basis for a professional and personalised service that supports owners and their crews

in operating their yachts. Whether brokers, charterers, insurers, lawyers, experts or management companies, all companies of the DEUTSCHE YACHTEN group bring a high degree of very specialist international know-how from their respective areas of competence and guarantee the safe and stress free operation of the yachts.

Managing Director of Deutsche Yachten Claus-Ehlert Meyer looks at how the collaborative members bring together their knowledge and expertise to drive innovation and continue to launch prestigious ground breaking yachts

Interior & Supplies The high quality and individual interiors of megayachts correspond to the dreams of their owners. These versions are realised by highly specialised craftsmen and designers that give the owners a unique attitude to life on board. Our members are familiar with the high expectations of owners and ensure that aesthetics, exclusivity and functionality form a successful synthesis.

Rigging & Sails The enormous forces acting on the rigging, fittings and sails of superyachts require special expertise in their design and manufacture. The companies of the DEUTSCHE YACHTEN consortium in this field have an excellent reputation worldwide, they have been proving their competence for decades and are known for their innovations. Complete solutions offered after individual consultation have proven just as successful as bespoke products manufactured according to the owner’s wishes, which deliver the optimal performance for the yachts.

Software & Electronics Competent advice, integrative solutions and comprehensive service are offered by the companies at DEUTSCHE YACHTEN, which are active in the area of onboard software and electronics. Following the standards set by the classification societies, bridge consoles with fully integrated navigation and communication systems, the monitoring of all technical components, as well as software solutions, interior and exterior lighting systems and many other products and services are offered for megayachts.

The complementary overall solutions are a guarantee for optimal and maintenance friendly operation at the highest level.

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PIONEERING GERMAN HERITAGE As one of the premier shipyards in Europe, Lürssen is a trusted name in yacht building. The brand is renowned for its new construction yachts that are as beautiful as they are powerful, functional and innovative

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o lead in terms of quality and performance, that should be my company’s reputation.”

This ambition of company founder Friedrich Lürßen in 1875 still characterises the philosophy of the Bremen-based shipyard today.

The firm’s deep-rooted connection to shipbuilding and German seafaring excellence is evident in every hull launched by the renowned builder.

All Lürssen yachts are custom built to owners’ specifications with an uncompromising dedication to quality and style.

shipyard could meet his strong demands for a truly bespoke 55-metre yacht with an unusual but for him perfectly fitted layout. And, perhaps one of the most publicised yacht deliveries across the industry’s media platforms was the February 2021 launch of project Opus, now christened NORD. “Nord was designed with one idea in mind: she must cause strong emotions in every observer, not only through her sheer size, but with the design itself.”

Lürssen builds yachts from 55m in length to larger than 180m. Lürssen’s advanced craftspeople, technicians, naval architects and specialised engineers collaborate flexibly with one another and yacht owners to create bold, poetic floating works of art.

“No one should be left indifferent,” says Dan Lenard of the yachts design studio NuvolariLenard. “Whether you like the design or not, it must strike you. Nord is a serious ship first and foremost, but she also transcends the traditional language of yacht design. She is a warship wearing a tuxedo, an explorer with the elegance of a gentleman’s yacht. Together, we have entered a new direction in serious yacht design.”

Three notable launches in 2021 were; project JAG, a 122m built for an experienced owner who in fact upgraded from a previous 96 metre Lürssen yacht.

With a 17.80m beam, JAG boasts extraordinary volumes but manages to maintain its sleek and elegant lines. To launch later in 2021 is project 13800 a bespoke 55m yacht. The launch will be exactly three years after the owner signed the contract with Lürssen, convinced that no other

With eight production facilities in North Germany, Lürssen has highly specialised and cutting edge shipyard equipment at its disposal which enables more than 2,800 highly qualified employees to build, overhaul and repair ships. A central characteristic of the owner operated shipbuilding company is its independence from any kind of outside influence. The quality of the products alone is the measure of all things.

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THE INNOVATION LAB WAS ESTABLISHED TO SIMULATE AND TEST THE INTEGRATION AND OPERATION OF A MARINE HYBRID FUEL CELL SYSTEM ON BOARD A YACHT POWERED BY METHANOL Innovation is a major driving force behind the company across all its departments and the company is proud to have launched some of the industry’s most unique and boundary pushing yachts on the ocean.

As part of this company ethos, Lürssen set up an Innovation Laboratory which will be ready for launch Q4 of 2021.

At this time Lürssen is building it’s first yacht with fuel cell technology for a pioneering and technology driven client. The fuel cell is flanking the conventional generators and is a big step to an emission free Lürssen yacht. This innovative technology makes it possible to anchor emission-free for 15 days or cruise 1000 miles at slow speed.

Peter Lürssen states: “My grandfather built the world’s first motorboat in 1886, my dream is to be the first to build a yacht without a combustion engine.”

The innovation Lab was established to simulate and test the integration and operation of a Marine Hybrid Fuel Cell System on board a yacht powered by methanol.

Since 2005 Lürssen has been involved in research projects aimed at using fuel cells on ships in order to advance sustainable shipbuilding. “We don’t just want to use the latest technology on our yacht – we want to advance the status quo. And in order to change things, you have to be active. That is why we have teamed up with several top partners,” says Peter Lürssen.

Since 2009 Lürssen is partner in the national research project which is called Pa-X-ell.

In addition to Lürssen the other partners are: Besecke, Carnival Maritime, DLR, DNV, EPEA, Freudenberg and Meyer Werft. The aim is the development and testing of a hybrid energy system with a new generation of PEM fuel cells for yachts and seagoing passenger vessels.

Dr. Justus Reinke, managing director of Lürssen confirms: “The Innovation Laboratory will be ready in summer 2021 and under real life ambient conditions

and with all required auxiliary systems we consider this demonstration plant to be the final preparations to bring fuels cells on board a yacht successfully. It will definitely bring us a step closer to a CO2 emission free Lürssen yacht.”

Lürssen has committed to a strategic partnership with Freudenberg, one of the leading experts for maritime fuel cells and a global technology group with around 48,000 employees in 60 countries. Peter Lürssen says: “With Freudenberg we have a strong partner at our side. We both have the aim to bring fuel cells on-board ships in the near future and revolutionise the yacht’s energy and propulsion system.”

Lürssen’s and Freudenberg’s concept is a fuel cell driven by hydrogen which is reformed from methanol. The choice of methanol rather than elemental hydrogen has been made due to its higher energy density, the simplicity of handling and easy world wide availability. But most important, methanol can be stored in structural tanks in the double bottom of a yacht in contrast to pressurised or liquefied hydrogen which requires valuable space above the tank top and extensive tank structures.

Dr. Manfred Stefener, Head of the Lead Center Fuel Cell Systems of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies explains: “Based on our vast knowledge in Fuel Cell Systems and Hydrogen generation by reforming methanol in connection with Freudenberg’s proven industrialisation expertise, we are committed to realise innovative power and propulsion solutions for the maritime industry. We are happy to have Lürssen as partner for bringing the combination of the mature polymer electrolyte fuel cells (PEMFC) with an efficient conversion process of methanol into hydrogen on the first yacht worldwide.”

Methanol is an important base material for the chemical industry and has been an option to be used as clean fuel for decades.

When produced from renewable sources like by CO2 capturing from the atmosphere, methanol, is completely climate-neutral.

Peter Lürssen comments: “Due to the low dynamic capability of fuel cells the system layout and the combination with other energy converters and storages is the key for a successful fuel cell power system.

This is a ground breaking development and means that future owners will be able to cruise in highly-protected marine areas in the comfort of knowing that their yacht is capable of running its systems with zero emissions.”

As a family-run shipyard, Lürssen sees itself as having a special responsibility not only to its customers, but in equal measure to its employees as well. Therefore, the 2,800 people rely on traditional values​​ such as stability and loyalty and long-term perspectives.

“Beyond that both the Lürssen family and the whole company see it as an obligation to reduce as far as possible the effects of the yachts on the environment. For this reason, we are constantly investing in energy technologies which have led to great progress in the area of sustainability.

Hence all latest-generation ships are marked by improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions of soot, CO2 and noise,” states Peter Lürssen.

Moreover, Lürssen is the world’s first shipbuilding company to make use of the heat given off by the generators and propulsion engines on a large motor yacht to a large degree to produce potable water by means of desalination. Ecological awareness is the second, equally important side of Friedrich Lürssen’s ambition to lead in terms of quality and performance.

As a testament to Lürssen’s technical achievements and historical prowess for building some of the world’s most beautiful yachts, Lürssen can boast that today, 29 of the top 100 yachts in the world have been built by Lürssen (9 of the Top 20).

The founder’s dream to become one of the leading shipbuilders is still present in the spirit of Lürssen today and is a driving force behind the whole team who work in the shipyards.

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TENDER LIEBE Innovation, efficiency and style are very much at the top of the tender design and construction business in Germany

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AY Carbon Yachts. The German technologically advanced manufacturer for carbon built luxurious yachts. With their carbon masterpieces they are demonstrating how to manufacture innovative carbon yachts, with state of the art technology made in Germany. Their expertise in lightweight construction enables them to achieve a unique combination of acceleration, agility and design while lowering fuel consumption. In addition to providing low-emission yachting, they are also electrifying yachting. With their fully electric SAY 29 E, SAY Carbon Yachts hold the speed record (boats under 10 m) and are proud to electrify yachting without restricting performance. Join the SAY-Family and visit them at one of their locations – from Ibiza to Lake Garda, Zürich, the Côte d’Azur, Miami, Marbella or say hello in their shipyard near Lake Constance and get an impression of how they handcraft the next generation of yachting. www.saycarbon.com

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KNIERIM

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nierim presents the high performance D-Rib-tender by Beiderbeck designs. The D-Rib is consistently tailored to sporty rough water performance. The boat is equipped with a Volvo D3 with sterndrive, which accelerates the 6,3 m long tender on the right foot to speeds of more than 30 knots. The boat is therefore suitable as a fast commuter or for water sports. The extensive experience of Knierim and Beiderbeck designs together with the owner of hull # 1 has flowed into this tender in order

to develop a tender which also meets all the requirements of a superyacht tender, in terms of robustness and easy maintenance.

For easy crane operations there are 4 lift points and ultra-compact dimensions. The tender was consistently planned as a semi-custom boat and can be adapted in terms of layout and functionality in order to match the mothership and to make storage an easy task in tender garages. www.knierim-yachtbau.de

AGILIS

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he Agilis 355 can take up to 6 people and has two power options available - 90HP and 142HP. Designed and built in Germany, the Agilis 355 combines comfort, power, durability and ease of control within its compact dimensions and is fitted with a centrally mounted Rotax 900 ACE power plant, which gives great economy with lots of power. A unique ‘Intelligent, Brake and Reverse’ (iBR) system is fitted as standard to improve boat safety. This acts like a brake, allowing the boat to be slowed down to a stop very quickly. The 355 is also equipped with an automatic fire extinguishing system based on NFC227 gas. This system is able to detect and localise fire automatically at a very early stage.

With both hands on the handlebars, riders can engage forward, neutral, and reverse for stable, worry-free manoeuvring at low speeds. Also customer can choose wanted power to be delivered from the engine thanks to different riding modes such as Sport and ECO. www.agilis-jettenders.com

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And when she passes, I smile...

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PREMIUM ELECTRIC SURFBOARDS MADE IN GERMANY

SPEED up to 50 km/h

BATTERY up to 45 minutes

ENGINE 14 horsepower

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CHARGING ~ 120 minutes

GRAF

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he ‘Graf Ipanema’ rigorously follows the principle of classic boatbuilding. Nothing is left to chance. Not in the choice of materials, not in the construction principle, and certainly not in the implementation. In the boatyard we work exclusively with traditional tools. Graf experienced boatbuilders move expertly between precision and intuition. And in so doing they get the best out of the wood, for limitless fun on the water.

The family business, now in the third generation, has built and restored boatbuilding classics with craftsmanship for over 40 years. In this, every boat receives their signature and must meet the highest quality standards. Tradition and a high professional ethos are their guidelines for your satisfaction. The motorisation of the ‘Graf Ipanema’ leaves nothing to be desired. Whether single-motor with Z-drive for the pragmatist, or twin-motor with shaft drive for the purist, whether diesel or petrol: acceleration, running smoothness and top speed are peerless in every case. Graf install state of the art steering and instruments – although admittedly that shouldn’t be visible on a classic boat. www.graf-bootsbau.de

FASSMER

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rom the company‘s early beginnings in 1850, Fassmer has been contributing to safety at sea with innovative boats across many marine industries. Through the in-house research and design department, Fassmer’s yacht solutions are individually designed for you. Tenders and boats that match your yacht – and your every desire. Fassmer boats

are sleek, luxurious as well as elegant and many allow the use as a combined guest-and-owner tender and fully certified SOLAS lifeboat. All Fassmer’s yacht solutions are sophisticated, functional, conceived by German engineers, and hand-crafted in Germany. www.fassmer.de

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THE TECH FILE As a powerhouse in manufacturing across many industries, Germany is also a leader in the superyacht industry for technical innovation and technical ingenuity above and below decks

HOME & MARINE

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ounded in 1973, Home & Marine (H&M) became a pioneer in the integration of AV systems on board yachts, attracting many audiophiles and luxury technology enthusiasts as loyal customers.

Today H&M employs more than 80 specialists and in 2019 merged with CLARK, a US-based entertainment technology company that provides unique and ground-breaking solutions to the cruise market.

H&M provides expertise for multiple onboard systems including AV, IT, communications, security, and associated services such as design, engineering, fabrication, integration, programming, commissioning, service and support.

For more details Tel: +49 421 8306170 or visit www.home-marine.com

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acht Audio is one of the worldwide leading system integrators of high-performance audio, video, IT, automation and light control for major international yacht and residential projects. Founded in 2002 in Germany, the company maintains project offices across Europe. Yacht Audio’s core area of expertise includes the concept design, custom installation and automation as well as global service and maintenance of bespoke superyacht and residential entertainment systems.

With its own research & development division and inhouse manufacturing, Yacht Audio is able to offer top end custom made solutions for the most sophisticated projects and owners. Finally, a strong and long-standing relationship with leading shipyards, designers and interior companies guarantees a smooth integration of even the most complex and advanced audiovisual and information technologies.

For more details Tel: +49 30 54707475 or visit www.yachtaudio.com

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nexgentec

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istributed audio systems are based on IP network architecture today. For entertainment analog audio is something of the past. Owners demand fully networked solutions because they are reliable and offer top-quality sound. Pioneering audio over IP solutions since 2005, nexgentec is the leader, exclusively specialised in the high-end marine market. Their Software Defined Matrix and DSP based system allows unlimited flexibility. Thanks to their unique interfaces and amplifiers, nexgentec saves 69% of rack space and 77% of CO2 exhaust, compared to other audio over IP brands. This year they will launch 2 new amplifiers and a revolutionary new interface, that has been eagerly awaited by the market. For the latest news keep an eye on their website!

For more details visit www.nexgentec.eu

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DEA Data Solutions GmbH, was founded in 2001. Since then, they have been developing and distributing the yacht management software primarily for clients based in Europe, and the US. To date, the team have successfully completed more than 1,000 projects, ranging from 20m yachts, to more than 150m sophisticated superyachts. IDEA design sophisticated technological solutions to enable the effective and efficient management of yachts, safeguarding crew and passengers, and protecting the yacht and its valuable assets is the priority. IDEA Data Solutions include a core vessel database, inventory, stock control and purchasing, document management, maintenance management, engine room logging, and safety management system, that complies with International Safety Management (ISM) standards. They recognise that all yachts are unique, and accordingly, the yacht management software can be customised to suit the end users’ individual needs.

For more details Tel: +49 211 303 66 28 or visit www.idea-yacht.com

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ENHANCING CYBER SECURITY ONBOARD 460 Gateway SECURE CONNECTION – ENCRYPTED COMMUNICATION

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VEINLAND

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EINLAND, is one of the leading hardware and software manufacturers for various maritime and industrial applications from the PCB to the graphic interface allowing customers to comply to international legislation through innovative solutions. To counter the increasing number of cyber threats to the maritime industry, VEINLAND has recently developed an innovative automated data transfer system that fulfils the IEC61162460 standard. By utilising these network security components, which are type approved since 2018, the system is able to automate the distribution and updates of digital charts, publications and other navigational data as a key component to ensure cyber-secure operations. This system is also compatible with any existing ECDIS manufacturer.

For more details Tel: +49 33205 26 97 0 or visit www.veinland.net

QUALTRON

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ualtron was founded in 2018 with the aim of providing the world’s best bespoke audio/video solutions to superyachts, focusing on service, quality and customer experience. Their ability to adapt to the ever-changing industry provides clients with reliable, trustworthy solutions and services. They take a proactive approach, constantly improving the service to clients. Whether they seek real cinema experiences, concert level music, or authentic clubbing events, the aim is to exceed their wildest dreams. Teamwork, forward planning and cooperation lead to efficient implementation for a tailor-made result.

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YACHT COUTURE We take a look at the modern world of bespoke custom-yacht styling, concept development and naval architecture with renowned designer Frank E.H. Neubelt and discover the unique approach taken in delivering the yacht owner’s dream their final ‘eye-to-eye’ negotiations with the specific yards and builders.

All coordinations are managed by inhouse logistics supported by the group’s international network of renowned affiliate specialists and the agency ambassadors in Monaco, Palma, Miami, L.A., Amsterdam, Antalya and Asia.

Frank’s long association with the sea and a passion for offshore sailing underlines GYC´s expertise and guarantees realistic, contemporary, functional and esthetic yacht designs with an innovative edge but always ocean safe. Challenged by ‘state-of-the-art’ naval architecture, in all sizes, power, sail and superyachts, the final vessels become a personal signature of the owners from around the globe.

GYC´s consultancy services are based on a sustainable and optimized YACHT DESIGN-Plus Service; defining project processes which have been successfully delivered by Frank over many years with several international nominations and award winning yachts like TRIPLE-SEVEN, SIREN, SAPPHIRE, LUNA, GAYA, XANADU as well as sailing yachts; GANESHA II, LUNAR, WIND, OPIUM.

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erman Award winning yacht designer, naval architect and interior conceptionist Frank Neubelt has run his design business in the world of bespoke superyacht developments at his Elbe-River-Hill Studio in Hamburg since 1990. The independent studio is part of German Yacht Couture International, an agency developed and established in 2018 by Frank together with an exclusive selection of renowned superyacht specialised affiliates.

German Yacht Couture - GYC acts as a Boutique Project & Design Hub Agency with over three decades of experienced

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German Yacht Couture also presents a more semi-custom service for projects created to be an entry point for new owners whilst still using the same recommended shipyards. affiliates with the necessary consultancy from conceptional to basic technical design, conceptional engineering aspects, project specification, cost analysis and project management set-up.

GYC offers an alternative approach by inviting potential owners to formulate their project under Frank’s and the GYC core cooperatives. From the first step of design basics to the specific technical definition.

“Our goal for each project is to guide our owners or representatives through our inhouse expert services - ‘the German way’, becoming comfortable and confident for

The mantra and philosophy across all departments is ‘CREATE – INNOVATE MAKE’ - this invites yachting individualists to enjoy one of the most exciting lifetime experiences to create their highly personal yacht. GYC supports owners in all aspects from design to the bidding tenders with the yards through all the necessary documentation and processes. This knowledge can only be gained from the experience over the past 25 years.

From the initial concept, first sketched studies, layouts, CAD, virtual computer

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CREATE, INNOVATE, MAKE. This invites individualists to enjoy one of the most exciting lifetime experiences in building a yacht. animated 3D-exterior and interior renders to basic naval architecture. To the all important aspects of initial hull design, hydrostatics and weight control are followed by an introduction of general conceptional themes of sophisticated interiors in style, decoration and specific hotel out-fit.

After initial consultation and the cost based analysis, a defined round of negotiations with specific sub-contractors and shipyards together with engineering and technical feasibility studies are completed in harmony with the owner and their representatives.

GYC stays with their owners until the very end of each yacht delivery acting on their

project development processes, amongst others via a fine selection of world-class strategic cooperating partners from specific technical subcontractors, legal and flag advisers, project-management, lawyers, interior-designers and out-fitters, tenders and toy manufacturers to renowned international management companies and global broker houses.

As an innovative team leader, Frank was the co-founder of the 2000 established German yachting industry pool DEUTSCHE YACHTEN Group. He keeps his long standing membership with the ISS, the International Superyacht Society, as well as volunteer board member of advising directors of 2015 established Ports of Cause foundation, USA, bringing more sustainability into yachting.

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MADE IN GERMANY With an impressive history in the maritime industry, a yacht launched from a German yard brings with it a certain type of quality and distinction KUSCH YACHT PROJEKTE GMBH

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usch Yachts is active in all areas of design and construction of megayachts, including repair and refit of existing tonnage, at Peters Werft, a family-owned world-class shipyard in Wewelsfleth in Northern Germany, with state-of-the-art facilities. Kusch Yachts takes advantage of two large, modern dry docks with flexible protection halls, crew offices with well-appointed galleys and modern storage sheds.

The outfitting quay is fully equipped with all necessary infrastructure.

Kusch Yachts had been founded in 1981 by Claus Kusch who delivered several megayachts to international clients. Skilled and experienced craftsmen collaborate with the clients to satisfy their varying needs and to translate their dreams into bespoke realities. www.kusch-yachts.com

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NORBISKRUG

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ith an exclusive fleet of superyachts that spans over two decades, Nobiskrug has made it its profession to deliver handcrafted pieces of art to some of the most discerning clients around the world. The German shipyard deals with some of the most complex and challenging one-off projects, never backing off from a project simply because it has never been done before – a venture that might appeal only to a handful of an already very select group of individuals. The shipyard is recognised for pioneering new technologies, radical designs and visionary materials, so is their latest delivery, the hybrid, and climate-friendly 80m M/Y Artefact a celebrated achievement that showcases it all.

Another Nobiskrug’s notable superyacht to date is the iconic 143m Sailing Yacht A, which has created a class of her own. www.nobiskrug.com

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LÜRSSEN

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ne of the premier shipyards in Europe, Lürssen is a trusted name in yacht building. The brand is renowned for its new construction yachts that are as beautiful as they are powerful, functional and innovative. With eight production facilities in North Germany, Lürssen has highly specialised shipyard equipment at its disposal which enables more than 2,800 employees to build, overhaul and repair ships.

A central characteristic of the owner operated shipbuilding company is its independence from any kind of outside influence. The quality of the products alone is the measure of all things. As a family-run shipyard, Lürssen sees itself as having a special responsibility not only to its customers, but in equal measure to its employees as well. For this reason, they are constantly investing in energy technologies which have led to great progress in the area of sustainability. www.lurssen.com ©KlausJordan

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he team at Lloyd Werft combine a passion for shipbuilding with the highest quality standards. The name stands for 160 years of tradition and high-value German craftsmanship.

Lloyd Werft is located on a site covering more than 260.000 square metres in Bremerhaven’s Überseehäfen on the German North Sea coast. Three large dry and floating docks as well as high-performance workshops and logistics sectors makes possible the building and conversion of ships which are more than 300 metres in length drawing draw up to 11 metres.

Their customers benefit from many years of experience and routine as well as from the extensive specialist knowledge of their employees. Complex projects like newbuilding and the refurbishment of megayachts are their passion. They can meet the expectations of customers for the highest standards of quality, precision, reliability and discretion. Experience, knowhow, competence, creativity: the qualities that Lloyd Werft is best known for. www.lloydwerft.com

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HAMBURG GATEWAY TO THE WORLD Germany´s most exciting waterfront city is transforming itself and throwing the doors open to an ever expanding fleet of superyachts visiting this city

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ince Hamburg became part of the “Northern European Super Yachting Route“ in 2019, more owners and captains of superyachts have been drawn to the city to enjoy the vibrant life with their families or to do business there. The metropolis on the Elbe River has become - along with Amsterdam, London, Oslo, Stockholm and Copenhagen - one of the increasingly fashionable cruising destinations in the north of Europe, as owners are looking to move on from the traditional Mediterranean and Caribbean sailing areas.

There are a lot of reasons for adding the port of Hamburg on the list of destinations. Hamburg is a city of contrasts and dynamics. Germany’s largest port city offers maritime history, a strong mercantile tradition, cultural wealth while at the same time brimming with culture and nightlife.

Hamburg truly has it all. The City offers a dazzling diversity of a large number of excellent museums, galleries, theatres, exhibitions, live music, world famous musicals and a lively club scene. Hamburg is - along with New York and London - the third largest musical metropolis in the world. With the opening of the Elbphilharmonie in 2017, Hamburg has put itself on the map. Right next to the futuristic HafenCity lies the historic Speicherstadt, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, that captivates its visitors with its maritime-urban flair.

Hamburg also shines as a shopping destination with a fine variety of exquisite stores that leave nothing to be desired. And when it comes to eating out in Hamburg, there is something for every taste: from fresh fish in a harbour-side restaurant to many other exotic specialities.

Hamburg is at the forefront of gourmet cuisine with many of its restaurants being Michelin-rated or carrying one, two or even three of the coveted stars. A diversity of bars along the Alster and the Elbe invite the visitor to end the evening in a relaxed way – while the night owls can get carried away by good music and a night of dancing in one of the city´s night clubs. ©Mediaserver Hamburg/CooperCopter GmbH

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YOUR CRANE Super yacht tender cranes, SOLAS cranes and special function cranes custom-built according to your requirements.

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WHEN IT COMES TO REFITS, REPAIRS AND NEWBUILD OR CONVERSIONS THE PORT OF HAMBURG HAS BEEN KNOWN FOR ITS CRAFTSMANSHIP AND HIGH END QUALITY STANDARDS FOR MORE THAN A DECADE Hamburg’s landscape is defined by water: its seaport, the third largest in Europe, is the gateway to the world. But also by air and by land, Hamburg is the perfect hub for discovering some major European cities and is easy and comfortable to reach. Hamburg´s airport, located only 12 kilometres from the port, is Germany´s fifth largest airport. Around 50 airlines connect Hamburg directly with about 105 national and international destinations. Excellent inland transports allow visits to Berlin within 90 minutes or to Bremen within 50 minutes.

Hamburg´s cultural appeal and its accessibility combined with a diversity of berths right in the city centre together with excellent refit and maintenance facilities in the port area make Hamburg an ideal port of call for superyachts.

Superyachts can be moored at different locations within the Port of Hamburg according to the needs and wishes of their owners or captain. Premium locations for yacht owners, the Sandtorhöft in the immediate vicinity of the Elbphilharmonie concert hall, as well as the berth at the Überseebrücke, invite the yachts to linger for a while and to benefit from the location in the city centre.

Those looking for a more peaceful and quiet spot will be suited perfectly at the Cruise Center Steinwerder on the other side of the Elbe river.

Hamburg aims at developing additional berthing options close to the city, enabling owners and crew to benefit from the city´s cultural heritage and rich tourist attractions.

Captains and owners’ needs are also met by refit facilities while staying in Hamburg. The Hanseatic City is one of Europe’s major shipyard locations. When it comes to refits, repairs and newbuild or conversions the Port of Hamburg has been known for its craftsmanship and high standards for more than a decade.

With Blohm+Voss, one of the world´s leading shipyards, located in the maritime hub of Hamburg and their parent company Lürssen along with a range of other local companies – such as SKF Marine solutions providing yacht stabilizers plus, a variety of other services and components, the city is increasingly on the map of superyacht owners and captains when it comes to maintenance and refit.

Providing the necessary technical facilities are obvious reasons why superyacht owners put Hamburg on their agenda. Less obvious, but just as important is the fact that Hamburg gives owners and captains this sense of hospitality and welcome.

Upon their first call to the port of Hamburg, every superyacht will be welcomed personally by Cruise Gate Hamburg with the plaque and key ceremony. This welcoming tradition additionally allows for some personal advice on exploring the city as well as ensuring the facility meets the owners and captains’ needs while at berth in Hamburg. The Port of Hamburg is certainly open for business and will make the visiting yachts feels very much at home.

For more details: Tel: +49 40 42847- 4971 or visit www.cruisegate-hamburg.de

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CALL THE PROFESSIONALS Germany might well be one of the manufacturing powerhouses in the world, but within the superyacht industry there is a raft of highly specialised professionals delivering vital advice to potential and existing yacht owners

Cornelsen & Partner

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ince 1976, Cornelsen & Partner have been supporting and consulting their clients in all aspects of new build and refit yacht projects, as well as throughout their operation.

Their boutique company structure allows a very dedicated, independent and personal service, covering a wide range of expertise with the in-house team and proven professional network. Having successfully completed more than 90

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sailing and motor yacht new build projects, they presently represent clients in a range between 40m and 118m.

Cornelsen & Partner provides project management made in Germany and independent consultancy from the early vision up to the delivery of complex yacht projects.

For more details Tel: +49 4124 2495 or visit www.cornelsen-partner.de

Pantaenius

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or almost 50 years now, the names Pantaenius and Baum have been inextricably linked with insurance. The traditional family business was taken over

by Harald Baum in 1970, who revolutionised yacht insurance with Agreed Fixed Value.

In the following years, Pantaenius quickly became the market leader. Today, Pantaenius has 11 offices around the world providing 24-hour support in eight languages for more than 100,000 customers. The Pantaenius Yacht Insurance and Pantaenius Corporate Insurance businesses are managed by Harald’s three children Anna, Martin and Daniel, who continue to use their father’s formula for success with a global network of experts. As the demands of customers steadily increase and markets become more complex, Pantaenius remains a forward thinking company, setting the industry standard. They are a team of insurance experts, sailors, motor yacht enthusiasts, naval engineers, marine lawyers and many more professions. They insure more than 100,000 yacht owners worldwide and manage more than 6,000 claims per year For more details Tel: +49 40 37091 0 or visit www.pantaenius.com

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ou can trust Z&P’s high expertise in a variety of projects. They supervise the building process of new yachts, repairs and refits for various vessels of all sizes. Single stage controls are only some of the variations they offer for professional project management.

Z&P supports you with an efficient and personalised management system. They are more than happy to assist you with the more mundane and time-consuming tasks including; accounting, crew management, refit and repair and project co-ordination. If you authorize Z&P with the management of your yacht and you will have time to spend doing your job onboard or as an owner feeling safe and enjoying more relaxing days onboard. Z&P offers you more than 30 years of experience in examination and documentation of damages, faults and material conditions. Whether you are looking to purchase, sell or insure your vessel, the team will be happy to assist you, together with necessary surveys and yacht evaluations as well.

For more details Tel: +49 40 8971610 or visit www.zucker-partner.de

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CORNELSEN & PARTNER

Yacht Consultancy New Build - Refit - Yacht Management www.cornelsen-partner.de

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Frank Neubelt Yacht Design

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rank Neubelt is an internationally renowned award-winning German yacht designer and naval architect. He looks back on a 25 year long career of bespoke customyacht styling, concept development and naval architecture. Spearheading to innovate sustainable projects, Frank runs his design and innovation lab at his Elbe-River beach studio or if in partnership with a select team of partners at any one of their International yachting hub locations. Sometimes his concepts arise whilst on board his classic Huisman 44 ft yacht. “Yachting comes from its roots,” he says. In summary, Frank´s impressive portfolio of 45 yachts launched under his earlier label include some famous names among them the legendary LUNA. In addition there have been over 70 concepts of motor and sailing yachts delivered, with most of them giving individual interior themes.

For more details Tel: +49 170 7816 335 or visit www.gycstudio.com

Upwind Legal

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n 1st September 2021 Upwind Legal celebrated its first birthday. The law firm is based in the heart of Hamburg, Germany and was founded by the two partners Julia Wiechell and Martin Malinowski. Despite its young age, Upwind Legal was everything but a start-up as the two partners previously headed the superyacht division of a major international maritime law firm’s Hamburg office. Julia and Martin together with their highly specialised yacht / superyacht team advise on all matters inter alia related to shipbuilding, sale and purchase, ownership structures (including partial ownership and timesharing models), owner’s supplies, insurance, employment/ crew, private and commercial registration, flag and class related matters, yacht related dispute resolutions, warranty claims, damages, accidents as well as all day-to-day operational and management issues.

The firm’s comprehensive global network comprises inter alia owner’s representatives, yacht managers, project managers and naval architects, corporate service providers, sales – and charterbrokers, surveyors and technical experts, flag authorities, ship registers and administrative bodies, tax advisors and custom agents, crewing agencies, insurers and insurance brokers, banks and financiers, correspondence law firms, port agents and correspondents, build and repair yards, suppliers and concierge services, designers and artists.

For more details Tel: +49 40 6077500 60 or visit www.upwind-legal.de

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PRIVATE SCREENING Torsten Steinbrecher of Qualtron dives into the exclusive world of private cinema and looks at some of the industry’s most dynamic innovations being brought to a superyacht near you!

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hile the pandemic might have left the average person a little stir crazy, for the megayacht owner it offered splendid isolation. Today’s owners dream big and big dreams fuel the evolution of the Marine AV industry. This quest to meet or exceed clients’ expectations drives exquisite technical and aesthetic innovations.

Among the most coveted of onboard luxuries is the bespoke Private Cinema. Specifically designed and built for each project, the private cinema is a labour of love, taking months or years in planning and development. Owners want the very best. They imagine a 360-degree sensory experience, being right there in the thick of the action. So, we work very closely with interior designers, integrators, shipyards and owners to achieve the owner’s vision.

worked with textiles for three-dimensional lighting design. ETTLIN LUX® from ETTLIN AG can be used to create amazing immersive lighting experiences. These panels are acoustically transparent and can be designed for static or moving displays to enhance your viewing pleasure. Recently featured at the Milan fashion show, ETTLIN LUX® brings catwalk glamour to the marine environment.

For the ultimate sound experience, acoustic planners opt for a 3D surround sound solution.

Large numbers of loudspeakers and sub-woofers are carefully placed around the room. In addition, a hybrid system of three audio formats – Aura 3D, Dolby

FOR SOME YACHT OWNERS, THE THRILL OF IMMERSIVE AV IS NOT ENOUGH. THEY YEARN TO REALLY FEEL THE ACTION LITERALLY BY THE SEAT OF THEIR PANTS. THE D-BOX ARMCHAIR SYSTEM PUTS THE VIEWER RIGHT THERE, IN THE HEAT OF THE ACTION Private cinema onboard presents enormous challenges to designers and AV experts. Firstly, the room must be completely free of any noise or vibration, which means sealing off the space from the hull. This is achieved by spring mounting the room within the yacht interior and placing scatter panels behind wall coverings to absorb and mute noise and vibration. This in turn ensures that sound from the loudspeakers and sub-woofers is perfectly reproduced.

Acoustic space planning extends to room contents, including tables, soft furnishings, artwork and wall panels. We work closely with designers and outfitters to select the best acoustically transparent materials in keeping with the ambience of the overall design. For example, leather with micro perforations can be used on walls to great effect. Snake and antelope leather are popular choices as they retain their shape. We have recently

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Atmos and DTS:X – create a sensational three-dimensional sound experience. Never has the on-screen action been so authentically backed up. While Blu-ray movies featuring Aura 3D, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X are available, not all discs feature all three audio formats. Anyone investing heavily in a private cinema will expect optimal performance. That’s why we recommend the Trinnov Altitude32, which remains, since 2014, the unchallenged reference processor for immersive home theatre systems.

Clients are also very discerning when it comes to moving-image quality, with many asking for 4K resolution. This is an ultra-high resolution video format of 4096 x 2160 pixels and equates to the standard used in most commercial cinemas today. That said, the picture quality of 2K with 1980 x 1080 pixels is almost indistinguishable from the 4K format.

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Our AV experts usually choose the CP-4415 RGB from Christie Digital Systems. Based on the size of DCI-compliant projectors, they are usually outside the cinema auditorium in a separate sound-insulated equipment and engineering projection room.

Thanks to a special Schott port window glass finish, quality and light losses are kept to an absolute minimum.

For some yacht owners, however, the thrill of immersive AV, is not enough. They yearn to really feel the action literally by the seat of their pants. This is where the D-Box system comes into play. D-Box seating takes the movie experience to another level. The chairs move, vibrate, rotate, backwards and forwards in sync with the on-screen action. These specially programmed armchairs from D-Box Technologies, put the viewer right there in the heat of the action. Imagine the thrill of being completely immersed in an action -packed block buster!

At Qualtron we take great pride in every project, working closely with partners to make dreams come true. Careful planning, cooperation and technical expertise combine to create unique cinema experiences for this most discerning market. Whether you envisage a big screen experience below deck, or plan to

head to the outdoor cinema to watch your favourite film in an al fresco setting under the stars, please contact us. Your enquiry will be treated with the utmost discretion.

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Eleanor Roosevelt.

For more details Tel: +49 4331 43 79 057 or visit www.qualtron.com

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ESSENTIALLY GERMAN Our favourite products and services for the superyacht industry from the skilled and talented nation of Germany

FUCHS

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UCHS designs and manufactures custom made superyacht cranes. Flexibility and a commitment to innovation, continuous development and the enhancement of technology are essential for success.

FUCHS looks back on a history of over 55 years of obligation to precisely these ideals. FUCHS’ product line covers all kinds of tenders, water toys, submarine

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cranes as well rescue boat and life raft cranes, painter line booms and telescopic light masts. FUCHS’ latest innovations are a DNVGL type approved compact Hook Series made of polished stainless steel suitable for man riding and a DNVGL type approved.

For more details Tel: +49 40 7 100 100 or visit www.fuchs-cranes.de

SKF Marine

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ormerly known as Blohm + Voss Industries, SKF Marine has been part of the SKF Group since 2013. The company has a 70 year history of applying innovative thinking and expertise to critical machinery. If you are looking for a specialist in marine yachting to deliver unique solutions for your needs, you have found the right partner. Specialised engineering teams focus on their clients’ needs to deliver quality solutions and services

worldwide. With a broad portfolio of retractable and nonretractable fin stabilisers as well as other ship components such as ballast water management with its BlueSonic System, SKF Marine offer you superior yachting comfort both at zero speed and underway.

For more details Tel: +49 40 30112346 or visit www.skf-yacht.com

GL Yachtverglasung

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L Yachtverglasung provides a comprehensive service for glass and windows for luxury yachts. For modern yacht building, with the development and design, the team applies creative and innovative approaches to turning your visions into reality. Your idea requires a suitable product and a reliable implementation, in aesthetics and technology. With their renowned history and experience in engineering, design and installation services for new build, refit and maintenance, GL Yachtverglasung is your one-stop shop. Starting with the qualified independent assessment and comparison of products and technologies for your project. In addition, their engineers provide feasibility studies and perform computational and experimental evidence (structural and stress analysis, FEM analysis and component tests) on the properties required.

For more details Tel: +49 4101 37556 0 or visit www.gl-yv.de

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aking yachting features easier, lighter and more comfortable has always been multiplex’s philosophy.

The creative think tank has quickly become the world market leader in the field of boarding systems and offers top products based on carbon fibre - gangways, ladders, railings, docking systems and sun awning systems. However, like so many, the brand started out quite straightforward. After training as a

boat builder at his parents’ shipyard, Bootswerft Reiners, multiplex founder Jan Reiners was part of the crew that won the Admiral’s Cup in 1983. Soon after founding the multiplex they were supplying almost only pure custom solutions for the megayacht segment. Today, 80 of the 100 largest megayachts have multiplex products on board.

For more details or visit www.multiplexgmbh.com

Helios Lubeoil

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ave you already thought about eco-efficiency? Helios Lubeoil offer a broad cross industry experience, first class products, technical expertise and highly professional quality enabling you to use your resources more efficiently and reduce your emissions effectively. They are specialists and supply lubes and coolants, EAL lubes greases, Helios Hydrogen, HLAS oil analysis and monitoring, BASF Mobil Klüber Shell and of course the Helios Lubeoil.

For more details Tel: +49 421 22 33 681 or visit www.helios-luboil.de

Böning

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öning ship electronics are not only extremely wellsuited for initial installations in new build vessels, but also refit installations to upgrade equipment on older vessels. Using state of the art technology, Böning manufactures durable, modular products. This allows ships to be outfitted in an individualised, reaction-free manner, matched precisely to the customer‘s needs and requirements. Böning is able to offer initial outfit and retrofit solutions that can be expanded and updated when needed. Today, their devices and systems can be found on more than 13,000 commercial ships and luxury yachts.

For more details Tel: +49 4221 94 75 230 or visit www.boening.com

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Yachtbeach

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ACHTBEACH 4.1 - your own floating beach. With the new and innovative yacht platforms you can create your own private beach directly attached to your boat or use it as a bathing platform on your private lake. This premium platform of European production was designed for performance-loving yacht owners. This 4.1m x 2.05m piece of freedom can be combined in several ways. With its unique 12-point handle connection system you can

easily build your ideal docking station for your jet ski, tender, Seabob, SUP and so on. The best thing is you can rapidly connect as many 4.1 bathing platforms with each other to create more space for you and your entourage on the water. Aesthetic, soft, non-skid, durable UV resistant materials guarantee luxurious and long-lasting comfort.

For more details Tel: +49 08035/963929 or visit www.theyachtbeach.com

Siebensee Outdoor Furniture Siebensee is the specialist in designing, manufacturing, and maintaining luxurious outdoor furniture for yachts. The joint venture of furniture manufacturer Finkeldei and exterior furniture specialist Stükerjürgen uses the best materials and sophisticated handcrafting practices only. The brand Siebensee stands for premium quality, a wide variety of materials and an attractive price point. They will create additional Siebensee collections in the near future. Each of the Siebensee collections will be developed in close collaboration with a renowned designer.

For more details Tel: +49 5274 980 116 or visit www.siebensee.com

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he company started to work with LED lighting in 1998 and are always proactive in developing and supplying LED lighting solutions for the marine industry. Innovative purification technology is the latest development from the team. VAIRUS air purifiers are powerful devices for a better air quality and combine titanium dioxide, photo-active and UV- A LED technologies to destroy 99,9% of harmful volatile substances increasing well-being in the places where we stay.

A range of compact and sophisticated designed products can be used as integrated element to track lighting, or as single device on walls or tables, making VAIRUS a very versatile product. All products are available as smart version Casambi control for iOS & ANDROID. Dimension of the product itself: 275 (l) x 165 (w) mm Airflow 126 m³/h.

For more details Tel: +49 6352 70250 or visit www.mmm-ltd.de

Fitz Interior

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he work of Fitz Interior is characterised by three values: their craft, their regional roots and the provenance. As a family business, Fitz Interior is committed to tradition, feels deeply responsible toward their employees and is rooted firmly within the Swabian region. These aspects leave a lasting mark on Fitz Interior‘s work. Nothing is ready-made by Fitz Interior. Accessories, inlay, furniture or wainscoting: Everything is custom made. Fitz Interior employs about 60 women and men. All the rooms of a yacht, a villa or an office building are built inside on the two construction shops. Engineers, electricians, varnishers and joiners: there is an expert for everything in the Fitz Interior workshop. These products are crafted according to the individual designs of the most renowned architects and designers or according to a creative idea of the client.

Nothing is impossible for Fitz Interior. Terence Disdale and Tim Heywood, Celeste dellí Anna, Newcruise and Raymond Langton: They all turn to Fitz Interior when aiming for exceptional quality.

For more details Tel: +49 9078 9692-0 or visit www.fitzinterior.com

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Finishing De Luxe

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stablished in 1989, Finishing De Luxe was set up by Chasan Kalfoglou and Idris Kalfa, two brothers from Northern Greece who started out in the marine corrosion and superyacht finishing industries in the mid 1980s. With their vision and attention to detail, Finishing De Luxe started to cement their reputation in the European superyacht shipyards and grew globally. After 13 years of supplying the manpower,

management and expertise to projects all over the world, they were asked to take on all current projects in Heesens Oss based facility. In close collaboration with the leading paint and fairing technologies, quality control and marine experts, Finishing De Luxe continue to set the standard.

For more details Tel: +49 4348 9194537 or visit www.finishing-deluxe.com

tom logisch

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he team at tom logisch are recognised experts in the field of fresh water and sewage water handling on board and maintain long-term, exclusive partnerships that provide both orientation and security for the industry, resulting in economical, internationally competitive offers. Shipyards commission them for complex solutions, and the collaborations depend on detailed discussions, joint expertise and their personal experience and advice. They are the founder and producer of Enteron fully biological sewage water treatment units. During the past 4 years they have installed more than 300 water solutions on board yachts and in luxury houseboats across Europe.

For more details Tel: +49 33203 71501 or visit www.tomlogisch.com

Lunautica

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aving demanding clients and owners on board with high expectations? Need the impossible request attended to within the hour, like a last minute restaurant reservation in a Michelin star restaurant? Then you need the most reliable and well connected support agent available, so you can relax while they are getting to work for you. Lunautica with its offices in Nice, La Ciotat, Valencia, Bremen and Hamburg have an outstanding record of making the impossible possible. Be it concierge services for your guests including organising events on board or organising an emergency repair during a busy charter including emergency delivery of spare parts - consider the job done.

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bsw yachteinrichter

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he company operates worldwide as a turn-key supplier for exclusive yacht interiors. With extensive experience gained from the most demanding projects, it offers precise project management and implementation for yachts of all sizes. bsw oversees every step from the design drawings to fabrication and onboard installation, ensuring the project is completed to the highest quality. Together with its manufacturing partners, it fabricates yacht interiors and provides solutions according to every individual idea and requirement.

For more details Tel: +49 2505 937783 0 or visit www.bsw-yachteinrichter.com

prebit

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he lighting experts at prebit have been manufacturing exclusive handcrafted LED lights for the maritime market for 17 years now. Innovative technologies include the dim2warm technology, which has been installed in the lights since 2018, is particularly revolutionary, a stepless warm tone dimming that also allows LEDs to create an atmosphere like candlelight. SunLike technology has also been in use since 2019. This new generation of LEDs is able to emit light that is an almost exact image of the spectrum of sunlight. The artificial light also enables wood and coloured textiles to accentuate the room interior in their naturalness. To put a smile on people’s faces is the goal of the two company owners and their team.

With passion, expertise and experience, prebit ensures that this is guaranteed.

For more details Tel: +49 2226 89228-0 or visit www.prebit.de

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Our multistair is individually adapted to the specific needs of your yacht and fully customizable. It can be used for access over the side or over the stern and can be swung through 90 degrees from a fully horizontal to a fully vertical position, with all steps automatically aligning in parallel with the surface of the sea. This – for us – is luxury.

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PKC Interior & Exterior Yachtcoating

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KC is a family run north-German business concentrating on megayacht coatings for the last 20 years. Both in the re-fit as well as in the new-build market, PKC is one of the very few companies capable of providing a large range of services and associated logistics for exterior and interior superyacht coatings using all available brands and technologies. For superyacht exteriors, a substantial part of the service portfolio is corrosion protection, fairing, high gloss finishing and underwater anti-foul paint applications. For superyacht interiors, PKC offers all kinds of substrate treatment and coating of technical spaces such as engine rooms and tanks. With PKC every process is closely monitored and documented. Everything is checked, from profile depths and layer thicknesses to gloss measurements. They will always set and monitor the extraction systems and environmental conditions such as humidity for each individual painting process ourselves.

For more details Tel: +49 471 3919707 or visit www.pkc-korrosionsschutz.de

Knaack & Jahn

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hat makes the FireOff Water Mist System so effective? In accommodation, automatic water mist sprinkler nozzles KJ FireOff® OHM ensure reliable an fast suppression. The extremely small droplet size is easily evaporated by the fire. 1 litre of water provides 1700 litres of water vapour. This removes a lot of energy from the

fire and cools it. At the same time, it displaces the oxygen content. These elements and their interaction make water mist systems the number one suppression medium aboard ships worldwide.

For more details Tel: +49 40 781 29 30 or visit www.kj-marinesystems.com

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Lampuga

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ampuga produces premium electric surfboards combining innovative design and state-of-the-art technology. The boards are user-friendly, completely emission free and built to the highest safety standards. At Lampuga they want to provide the surfing experience to all riders regardless of experience level, age or physique. The inflatable Lampuga Air delivers continuous power, speed and stability on water. The

board’s lithium-ion battery allows for a riding time of up to 45 minutes. When exhausted, its handy plug-and-play battery system allows for an effortless re-charge or a quick battery change. The board is accelerated forward by a jet drive to a top speed of 50km/h.

For more details Tel: +49 721 61935 600 or visit www.lampuga.com

General Coating Yacht Finishing

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ounded in 2001, General Coating Yacht Finishing is a total solution provider for all your yacht coating needs. As a leading yacht finishing/refinishing specialist based in Germany, the company provides a complete and quality service in all your exterior and interior coating, corrosion control and finishing, striving to reach the highest quality finishes possible both with the new build and refit projects. The company has grown to include a proactive and highly qualified permanent crew of around 150 employees with additional expertise being available on request.

For more information Tel: +49 1739790139 or visit www.general-coating.com

Voith Group

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ropulsion system technology is key to operating vessels efficiently and with a high degree of safety.

Matching the propulsion system to the vessel design is equally important. With more than 90 years of experience, Voith provides both propulsion systems tailored to the application in question and vessel concepts. Propulsion technologies such as the Voith Inline Thruster (VIT) or Voith Inline Propulsor (VIP) are the basis for maximum on-board comfort on large yachts. The Voith Schneider Propeller (VSP) also guarantees a pleasant stay on board thanks to its active roll stabilization.

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TILSE YACHT GLAZING

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ILSE develops and produces high quality glass solutions for the superyachting industry. Since 1974, TILSE products have been installed on more than 250 luxury yachts, both new build and refits. Some of the latest projects are MY VIVA and the multiple awarded superyacht MY DAR. From first discussions about potential projects to clarification of technical possibilities with the classification society to 3D measurement, production as well as worldwide installation TILSE can produce panes up to 6m in length.

For more details Tel: +49 40 4320 8080 or visit www.tilse.com

Drews Marine

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rews Marine GmbH was established in Hamburg in 1946 and became part of the Heinen & Hopman Group in 2000. The company has decades of experience in marine HVAC technology and the expertise to offer the perfect solution to your requirements. Drews Marine clients enjoy the benefits of tailor-made heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration solutions to their individual requirements.

These systems can be designed for all kinds of vessels, from private yachts and freighters to naval vessels. The company’s philosophy is to combine flexibility and innovation at an optimum cost-efficiency ratio.

For more details Tel: +49 40 731 680 or visit www.drewsmarine.com

Girschner Marine

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or over 25 years Girschner Marine has been involved in the innovation, design and installation of HVAC, rack cooling and refrigeration systems for the superyacht industry. With a team of highly skilled engineers, Girschner also provide vital monitoring and servicing for existing systems on board yachts around the world. The team has also developed market leading rack cooling units, bespoke and designed to deliver optimal performance independent of ambient temperatures onboard the yacht.

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SPINERA

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pinera continues to be one of the most innovative and creative watersport brands. The main goal was to build a waterpark considering the needs of a yacht owner. Therefore, they created a solution for yachts and boats to install the waterpark as quickly as possible. The prime product, the Spinera Pirates Tower, offers tremendous advantages for yacht and boat owner. Thanks to the platform construction it offers comfortable installation and even faster breakdown. As you know connectivity is everything for Spinera. The handle connection system can be fixed easily above the waterline without getting wet. Due to the on-top connection no diving is necessary.

This waterpark is installed and uninstalled in no time. They offer a super fast inflation system, you can have complete construction done in approximately 20min. Expand your Spinera Aquapark with a large selection of additional items: Spinera Base Beam, Spinera Base Slide, Spinera Base Step, Spinera Easy Up 250, Spinera Multiconnect. With Spinera you have the possibility to create your Aquapark in the way you want it.

For more details Tel: +49 08035 963929 or visit www.spinera.com

YACHTLITE

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reative light design and exclusive logo design for your yacht. YACHTLITE is a leading international company offering individual lighting solutions for motor and sailing yachts of almost any size and design and for individual and extravagant demands, ideas and concepts.

German Engineering: All around the world, discerning owners, designers, constructors, shipyards and shipping companies rely on the unique competence and many years of experience in project planning, conception, programming and implementation of tailor-made lighting designs and logo designs. An owner-managed company, YACHTLITE has its headquarters in Hanover, and it is here that the professional team of designers, constructors, electrical engineers and lighting experts operate, and where the individual customer orders are manufactured by hand in the own workshop. Highest precision is the be-all and end-all, because YACHTLITE‘s aim is to always supply each and every one customer with the best possible quality.

For more details Tel: + 49 511 647 40 0 or visit www.yachtlite.com

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rgoTM is the integrated route control system launched by CMC Marine in 2020 and now installed on yachts and superyachts around the world. The Pisan company’s new system, drawing from years of experience, was designed to integrate the active surfaces on the boat; the aim is to coordinate the fins and rudders to ensure optimal course stability and, consequently, considerable fuel savings.On yachts without Argo integration, the stabilising fins would perceive the motion induced by the rudders and activate automatically to counteract it, thus causing the rudder to respond and resume the original course; the two systems continuously fight in a microcorrection loop.

Thanks to the Argo control system, it is possible to avoid this cycle of continuous movements, thus ensuring excellent course stability, especially in weight bearing and yaw control, as well as a more contained wake, which also leads to fuel savings: after developing innovative control systems for fin stabilisers (Stabilis Electra and Waveless) and steering gear (Directa), the Argo solution

to make them communicate and work in harmony was the natural next step.

The rudder and fin stabilisers are integrated in a single CMC Marine control panel, offering significant advantages when the autopilot is operating. The continuous movement of the sea caused by waves and currents, particularly when the autopilot is active, tricks the onboard instrumentation into thinking the yacht is off course, initiating a turn and triggering an infinite and unnecessary cycle of course microcorrections. This is the key insight behind ArgoTM: the autopilot communicates directly with the CMC Marine instruments, so that the fins and rudder can work together in synchrony rather than against each other, dramatically improving course stability, fuel consumption efficiency and onboard comfort in general.

This interconnection between onboard systems also allows the software to support captains with various indicators and alarms relating to sea conditions, avoiding for example the phenomenon of

broaching (when the boat is moving at the same speed as the waves and their thrust produces an acceleration that may cause it to capsize) and allowing them to keep an optimal course.

Argo is currently installed onboard several yachts, equipped with a variety of systems, both from CMC Marine and other brands and it has recently conquered two new yachts: the 40-meter Flexplorer “Aurelia” of Cantiere delle Marche and the new Grande Trideck of Azimut Yachts. A Directa 140 wheelhouse, 4 Long Range stabilising fins and Dualis thrusters, all by CMC Marine, are onboard the 40-metre Flexplorer “Aurelia” built by Cantiere delle Marche; the 38-metre-long Grande Trideck from Azimut Yachts, on the other hand, has electro-hydraulic steering by a third company, together with High Speed​​ stabiliser fins and Dualis thrusters from CMC Marine. Over the next 12 months, Argo will be installed aboard another 15 latest generation yachts.

For more details Tel: +39 050/815500 or visit www.cmcmarine.com

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REGISTER THE RIGHT WAY It’s not just about flying a good looking flag off the transom, one needs to focus on a host of particulars, but above all, you need a registry that will deliver a high level of service that will keep the vessel moving without interruption Words: Claire Griffiths

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here are many things future yacht owners should consider before selecting the flag to drape over the back of the boat. Not least among them are communication and reputation. It’s not much good having a flag state representative who you can never get hold of. And it’s even worse choosing a flag that happens to be black listed on the Paris Memorandum of Understanding of Port State Control(MoU). Not only for safety standards and transparency but those are already two very good reasons.

Billionaire Samir Mane might sentimentally choose his home state’s flag to register his yacht, but he would be unwise to do so; Albania is on the Black List.

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Representatives of two of the best known Red Ensign Group (REG) members, the MCA and the Isle of Mann ponder some of the questions that might spring to mind when owners decide on the right ‘Duster’.

BRASS TACKS Amanda Marshall is Large Yacht Services (LYS) Survey Manager at the UK’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), She says, “The inability to contact a technical representative at Flag when needed creates major headaches for captains and yacht managers and can ruin a cruising experience. The LYS team ensures this does not happen at the UK Flag.” The UK Flag is also widely respected for providing a robust maritime safety standard and

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You need to consider whether the ownership structure of the yacht is acceptable to the flag state – many have restrictions on nationality and type of ownership vehicle transparent operation. Says Marshall, “This means foreign port state authorities are less likely to check and board UK Flagged vessels in their waters as they know that the likelihood is that the UK flagged yacht is the safest yacht there.” Professional, experienced crew are also less likely to want to work onboard a yacht registered with a less reputable flag state.

Marshall adds, “Crew understand that working on a UK flagged yacht is likely to provide them with the safest, most professional, and most protected working environment. The Covid crisis has highlighted that when most needed, some Flag states have not answered the call for their seafarers. The UK is extremely proud to have been the leading Flag Administration in seafarer welfare response during the Covid crisis.”

Katrina Matheson from Maritime Cook Islands lists as a priority, a history of high safety standards, the extensive network of multilingual agents and surveyors across the globe, together with its White List status as the main benefits of its registration.

It is also important that Flag procedures (e.g. re-registration, liability insurance, certification) should be as straightforward as

The Cayman Islands Red Ensign is a member of the Red Ensign Group with Category 1 status, the Cayman Registry has the capability of registering vessels of any size and description and focuses on maintaining the highest standards. Services offered include: vessel registration options including full, interim, provisional, under construction, and demise charter (bareboat), and the registration of associated mortgages; vessel plan approval; construction supervision; and crew compliance. 24/7 client service coverage with a global network of highly professional and experienced support personnel in 13 geographic locations. With Cayman Registry, clients enjoy the highest standard of service, expertise and efficiency.

For more details Tel: +44 1489 799 203 (European Office) or visit www.cishipping.co

possible with minimal bureaucracy and ease of fee structure, which ideally would be a one-off payment. At MCA most processes can be completed on-line and LYS are working towards offering yacht clients a one-off flat fee for all Flag related services.

Cameron Mitchell works at Isle of Man Ship Registry. He says that finding a flag state that will work with you rather than against you is key: “You need to consider whether the ownership structure of the yacht is acceptable to the flag state – many have restrictions on nationality and type of ownership vehicle.”

CHARTER OR PRIVATE When considering commercial (charter) yacht status, it is important to know what set of rules the flag state will apply to your yacht.

Most likely, the flag state will need to have developed a Yacht Code such as the REG Yacht Code which is the most up to date and comprehensive yacht code available and the code used

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Effortless registration, tailored service Not all Ship Registries are made equal.

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at the Isle of Man Ship Registry. Owners should also consider whether the yacht can comply with the flag state’s yacht code as some requirements will relate to the build characteristics of the yacht. Fees and taxes also come into the mix. Explains Mitchell,”Cheaper is not always better but what is important is clarity so that you know what you are paying and when. Some registries will have hidden additional fees for issuing all sorts of documents and services that are not apparent when flagging in.”

Commercial yachts used for charter must be certificated to the REG Yacht Code along the lines of merchant shipping convention rules. Private yachts don’t need to meet these standards. But many private yacht owners choose to voluntarily meet the Large Yacht Code to ensure that their family are going to sea on as safe a vessel as can be provided. Says Marshall, “At MCA LYS we do not differentiate between commercial yachts and voluntary compliance yachts – all are provided with the same high level of service and contact.”

Mitchell at IOM adds, “You may also find that crew prefer to work on a yacht that offers the protection of MLC. One must also bear in mind that private yachts are not exempt from all regulations. Depending on the tonnage of the vessel in question, you still have to consider compliance with MARPOL, minimum safe manning and COLREGs for instance.”

Matheson from Maritime Cook Islands explains that “Owners who wish to charter their yachts need to comply with commercial safety, crewing and operating standards including MLC. Private yachts have less mandatory requirements, but we implement the highest possible safety standards for both private and commercial.”

PICK ME And another thing… flag state yacht registries aren’t sweet shops: You can’t just go and pick the one you fancy; they need to want you too. At MCA, for example, eligibility has expanded in the past few years and companies registered in 120 countries are now able to register UK ships. The IOM list of qualifying countries includes all EU/EEA countries and major yachting territories. Says Mitchell at IOM, “It should be noted that nationality restrictions apply only to the registered owner of the yacht. So if the registered owner is a body corporate, the Beneficial Ownership of the body corporate is not restricted by nationality.”

CONVENIENTLY OFFSHORE? When selecting a flag state owners often choose the option of least initial impact such as open flags with technical flag duties delegated to commercial organisations. Initial flag costs may be low but overall costs are usually comparable with the UK MCA. For example, says Marshall, “A Flag state can offer so much more as a partner to an owner and captain to ensure the best possible cruising experience.”

COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA

Commonwealth of Dominica is proud to offer yacht owners commercial and private, the opportunity to join an international yacht registry. No tonnage tax and no size restrictions are some of the privileges. The length of registration periods can be customised and special registration offers exist for three or five years registrations. Registering a vessel under the Commonwealth of Dominica is efficient, straightforward and cost effective. The Dominica Consulate in Athens, established since 2010, provides guidance and assistance to the local and the international yacht community with regards to vessel registration, mortgage recordation, forming Dominica business entities and the renowned Dominica Citizenship by Investment Program.

For more details Tel: +30 6932 488888 or visit www.dominicaconsulategreece.com

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Effortless ship registration and tailored service for large yacht owners. Their personalised service means that MCA are always going the extra mile for their clients. UK Ship Register owners and captains enjoy direct, personal contact and custom-made flexible packages designed to suit their personal needs. By joining the UK Fleet, they become part of one of the world’s best performing yachting communities, renowned globally for its high standard of safety, innovation and respectability. Their dedicated Large Yacht Services team are available to provide tailored services and advice to owners and managers globally.

For more details Tel: +44 (0) 2038172014 email: large.yachts@mcga.gov.uk visit www.ukshipregister.co.uk

At MCA LYS we do not differentiate between commercial yachts and voluntary compliance yachts – all are provided with the same high level of service and contact

A flag state with the lowest fees or the least intrusive regulatory regime is fine when things are running smoothly, but when problems arise you will find out the value of a good flag state. And with Port State Control visits aboard on the increase and detentions more frequent, you’ll want a flag state that can guide you through these issues. “In the Isle of Man,” says Mitchell, “our survey team has developed a unique scheme aimed at helping a commercial yacht navigate Port State Control (PSC). Each commercial yacht gets an appointment with an experienced surveyor who will help identify areas that PSC may take an interest in and ensure records and paperwork are up to date.”

The attraction of open flags or offshore registries is sometimes seen as low tax implications, low transparency of ownership, low regulatory burden. The offshore Cayman Islands holds approximately

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Established in 2003 by yacht owners who had been active in the yachting industry since 1996, the company provides a number of services including; ownership structuring, flag registration under any EU flag, assistance in the acquisition process, VAT cost minimising, full yacht administration inclusive of ISM & MLC, class documentation, full accountancy and corporate services including tax filings and liaising with your yachting service providers.

The company is a fully government licensed governmental maritime manager, and a member of the Maritime Cluster. The one and only perfect flag simply does not exist, but together with your fiscal and corporate counsels, they will find the one best suiting your individual needs and interests.

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15% of the world’s yacht fleet over 30m on its Ship Register, for varying reasons the most popular of which includes tax savings.

The Commonwealth of Dominica also offers an international open register that it operates along the lines of an exclusive club: It claims to be one of the fastest growing registries in the world.

A similar set up can be found at the Cook Islands open register which operates via a network of Deputy Registrars around the world.

Cook Islands requires that all ships comply with all of the relevant international maritime conventions but do not impose any additional requirements beyond IMO Conventions and IACS Unified Interpretations. Matheson explains, “Registration of a vessel upon the Cook Islands Ships Registry is governed by the Ship Registration Act 2007; The Act requires that a vessel be owned by or on a demise charter to a ‘qualified person’.”

“There are three ways in which an owner can become a Qualified Person; International Company Incorporation, Foreign Company Registration or as an Island Trust. Each route has its benefits for specific owners and nationalities, so one definitely needs to take professional advice and find the correct solution for the yacht’s registration.”

But MCA LYS sees no benefits in open registers. Says Marshall,”The UK Flag is more interested in attracting owners looking for a tailored, personal service at a competitive cost.” And at the IOM Mitchell explains that the registry tries to limit any restrictions and can welcome clients from around the world. “As a member of the Red Ensign Group of British flags we operate a robust but pragmatic legal framework to ensure ships and yachts registered in the Isle of Man meet high standards of safety and quality. The International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) maintains a list of Flags of Convenience (FOCs) which are traditionally offshore

Cook Islands operates an open register for ships and yachts via a network of deputy registrars around the world. Maritime Cook Islands performs all flag state duties for the Cook Islands government through an agreement with the Ministry of Transport. As a ship or yacht owner, you can easily qualify to register ships or yachts through membership of the Cook Islands Ship Owners Association (CISOA) or Cook Islands Yacht Squadron (CIYS) or by establishing a Cook Islands international company or by registering an existing foreign company on the Cook Islands International Companies Register.

For more details Tel: +682 23 848 or visit www.maritimecookislands.com

registries; you will not find the Isle of Man on that list. Onshore registries or national registries traditionally have restrictions on ownership which include citizenship, domicile, corporate structures etc.” The final and real ‘benefit’ echoed by all the registries we have spoken to, is above all to provide a service. All the registries are moving more in the digital certification systems to make survey and general certification simpler, but overall, as Matheson agrees, “It doesn’t matter if the flag is an open or a closed registry, what matters is the quality of service it offers and if it can keep the vessel moving without interruption.”

So check that the registries have representation across the globe or at least in the main yachting hubs and that they have technical offices and personnel that are qualified. But perhaps you should even ask the captain next door for his experiences with a specific flag.

REPORT FORM The Paris MoU had to scale back efforts like everyone else over the past 18 months resulting in decreasing numbers of inspections, refusal of access orders, detentions and deficiencies. In 2020 there were 7 bans and over the past 3 years 55 ships have been banned.

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ISLE OF MAN

The Isle of Man’s yachting cluster is centred around its highly successful International Ship Registry, voted ‘Best Shipping Registry 2020’ and performing strongly in the Paris MoU White List. The Ship Registry is open to commercial yachts over 24m and pleasure yachts of any size. The Ship Registry’s Survey Department is adept at applying the new REG Yacht Code and is always on hand to offer pragmatic advice.

Surveyors are based in key yachting locations including Palma de Mallorca and South of France. The Ship Registry also boasts industry-leading systems which include the ability to issue digital certificates and carry out remote inspections. A fast, professional service at low cost makes the Isle of Man an ideal choice for ship and yacht registration. With 24/7 response and a growing network of surveyors in key locations the Ship Registry provides a swift response to allow owners and managers to keep their ships operating in a competitive global industry. Backed by a government which strongly supports the maritime sector, the registry is operated on a cost-neutral platform, allowing its fee structure to be extremely competitive. The registry is dedicated to offering a pragmatic approach to regulation with a focus on finding solutions and building relationships.

For more details Tel: +44 (0)1624 688500 or visit www.iomshipregistry.com

The Isle of Man survey team has developed a unique scheme aimed at helping a commercial yacht navigate Port State Control (PSC) The detention percentage fell slightly to 2.81% (from 2.96% in 2019). The number of detainable deficiencies decreased to 1,942 (from 2,964 in 2019). The number of inspections carried out was 13,148. Clearly a substantial decrease to 2019: 17,913.

The Paris MoU applies largely to the world of commercial vessels, a far cry away from the superyacht industry. And flag states’ performances across the world fluctuate a little in the right direction with 39 countries on the White List, 22 on the Grey List and 9 on the Black List.

Despite sitting comfortably at 13 (UK MCA) and 18 (IoM) in the middle of the White List the UK and Isle of Man registers are not complacent. The MCA is particularly proud of the direct personal contact it offers its clients and its current goals are ‘to digitise every process that can be digitised’ and simplify the fee arrangement. Marshall adds, “We are also fully committed to the decarbonisation of the maritime industry and have taken a leading role in this process internationally, supporting innovation through regulatory flexibility. We are modernising crew training and certification to ensure the crew of tomorrow are properly prepared for the new challenges they will face.”

The IoM has similar goals to satisfy its clients. “We know that yachting is the ultimate fast paced environment and clients can’t be sitting around waiting for a flag state to take a decision. So we undertake that we’ll be quick to react and we’ll work with our clients to find a pragmatic solution to their regulatory issues,” explains Mitchell. The Register also recently launched the first ever flag state sponsored crew welfare app called ‘Crew Matters’ which allows access features such as live exercise classes and mental health support.

BEYOND THE HORIZON Changes on the horizon include the recent introduction of the Ballast Water Management convention and the D-2 dates are coming due at the present time; this is the date by which yachts with ballast tanks must have a Ballast Water Treatment system fitted. The date is aligned with the renewal date of the yacht’s IOPP certificate.

Cyber risk is another feature of the future and IMO requires any yachts that have Safety Management Systems to address potential cyber risks. Mitchell adds, “For yachts which are not required to have a Safety Management System, it is still a good idea to consider these risks!”

With climate change, cyber threats and an ever more digitised world, cruising on a yacht is not necessarily always plain sailing, but the support of a robust, respected ship registry will help keep you steering a good and compliant course through the choppy waters of life on the open seas.

“Fair Winds and Following Seas.”

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YACHT ESSENTIALS Chris Clifford recommends his essential products and services for the coming season

Belassi Austrian engineering coupled with Italian passion - that’s how the Burrasca, the marine hypercraft from Belassi, can be described in a few words. Four years of development and 320 hp for the ultimate Racetool were honoured with the design award RED DOT AWARD 2021. La Burrasca is Italian for ‘storm’ or ‘strong wind’ and describes the super sports car for the water with its 320 hp 194 | AUTUMN 2021 | ONBOARD

and three-cylinder turbo engine. The feedback they receive from drivers is passed on directly to the development department for processing to enhance the hypercraft on a continual basis.

The internationally coveted award celebrates the Burrasca’s outstanding design and groundbreaking technologies.

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Holland Jachtbouw (HJB) As part of the VMG Group, Holland Jachtbouw continue their legacy as a world renowned yacht builder of high-end superyachts, both sailing and motor from 90 feet upwards. With a large portfolio of award-winning superyachts including the world’s largest twomasted schooner and two J Class yachts, HJB is in a league of its own. Their newly built yachts and refits are executed with extreme

precision, passion for detail and a love for craftsmanship. With fresh ambitions and a highly skilled and knowledgeable team, HJB will resume operations from the new state-of-the-art shipyard in Enkhuizen along with VMG Yachtbuilders.

For more details Tel: +31 (0)228 322 352 or visit www.hollandjachtbouw.nl

Shipyard Supply Co. Shipyard Supply Co offers a range of high quality, no compromise deck products. Tight controls in the manufacturing process along with only using the best materials and fittings ensure the products offer a superior finish that will stand up to the rigours of daily use onboard. With superyacht experience and technical expertise, Shipyard Supply Co is able to advise on the most effective solutions at competitive prices. With a wealth of experience working with stainless steel, composite and wood, Shipyard Supply Co has the capability to manage any custom project. If you’re looking for a custom boarding gate or bespoke piece of deck furniture, Shipyard Supply Co has the resources to design and manufacture it for you. The on-site warehouse, which totals 530 square metres of undercover warehouse and storage space and 220 square metres of outside boat storage, allows the team to consolidate all of your orders and safely store them until you are ready for delivery. Contact them for more information on the unique range of tender whips, fenders, mooring lines, jet-ski trolleys, lifting gear, fender hooks, dock steps, safety equipment, custom fabrication and much more.

For more details Tel: MC +377 99 90 62 98 UK +44 1473 598 091 or visit www.shipyardsupply.co

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Axalta Axalta’s Imron® Marine Coatings ensure yachts stand out from the crowd thanks to its virtually unlimited choice of colours, including superior gloss, pearlescent and metallic finishes. The extensive colour palette in the Imron Marine Colour Compass database allows yacht owners and yacht designers to get creative. It contains over

65,000 regularly updated colour formulas, taking colour choice, colour matching and the ability to repair colours perfectly to another level. Imron Marine Coatings offer beautiful, long-lasting finishes that combine brilliant appearance with durability, For more details visit www.axalta.eu.marine

Hefring Marine The system analyses a vessel’s motion to determine a safe speed limit, Red Speed Over Ground (ROG) that is shown to the operator on an intuitive gauge.

Another gauge shows the impact forces continuously calculated to produce a speed that will minimise them. The system actively recalculates the vessel´s speed to where unwanted motions are minimised. All trip data and trip logs are stored and can be viewed in a report portal. Researches indicate up to 70% impact and motion reduction goal is achievable as a direct result of the system´s guidance, resulting in fewer accidents, less fuel consumption and impact related maintenance costs. Quite simply, Hefring Marine was developed to ensure that each boat trip is guided, monitored and secure. It is an intelligent and condition-adaptable speed and wave impact guidance system for boats, supported by a userfriendly fleet management software with real-time monitoring and detailed trip insights and reports.

And it’s important to remember that Hefring Marine can be implemented and used on any small to medium sized vessel.

For more details Tel: +354 620 3800 or visit www.hefringmarine.com

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DEEP Blue Soft A fully integrated solution developed in collaboration with yachting specialists. With an install base of more than 180 yachts, DEEP Blue has become a market reference in the new generation of yacht management software. Through intuitive modules and a user-friendly interface, DEEP Blue covers every single corner of the increasingly complex yacht operations. Finance, human resources, planned maintenance, inventory, ISM, charter, crew and yacht documents can be fully controlled with a few clicks in a single platform.

DEEP Blue provides a unique secured synchronization technology between onboard and the master server ashore, enabling fluid and efficient ship to shore communication. Crew can obtain approvals easily from the management company or the owner’s reps at a distance, follow safety procedures, update certification for the yacht or crew and maintain the owner’s asset at its best value.

For more details Tel: +33 (0) 6 31 67 57 28 or visit www.deepbluesw.com

L’Escale Resort Marina & Spa The crowning glory of L’Escale Resort Marina & Spa is the private marina: a flawless extension of the property, designed to complement the aesthetics of its natural surroundings, whilst providing seafarers with elegant, state of the art pontoons. The team are proudly the only hotel in the Seychelles that can cater to superyachts, with the capacity to berth approximately 19 vessels, with a maximum length of 100 metres. The facility offers berthing in a safe and secure location with facilities such as power, water, and black water discharge services. Sail into the Seychelles and step right onto the start of a dream escape For more details Tel: +248 442 5555 or visit www.lescaleresort.com

CCS Coating Consultants Differences in finish! Whether you are looking to start a newbuild, a refit, or other, CCS Coating Consultants for Superyachts has the experience and knowledge to help ensure the best possible results. CCS can offer a unique type of survey and working procedure: CCS Superyacht Tender Survey. For this survey CCS writes a clear ‘tender document’ stating the work to be carried out and quality level to be achieved. With a local presence in all major yachting hubs, CCS’ certified personnel are able to offer rapid response around the globe.

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Intellian Intellian is the world’s leading provider of satellite antennas and terminals, with a mission to empower connectivity so connectivity can empower the world.

Their antennas are installed on superyachts all over the world as the brand of choice for owners, designers and engineers, thanks to feature-rich, future-proof technology, ground-breaking research and development as well as a passion to embrace and overcome challenges. Strategic thinking, an obsession with quality and a proven ability to deliver enables Intellian to keep inventing for the future, as the world’s connectivity needs evolve. With distribution partners globally, customers can easily get the world’s most sophisticated satcom technology onboard.

For more details Tel: +44 (0)2380 019 021 or visit www.intelliantech.com

Hempel Hempel’s premium, industry-leading, coating solution Hempaguard® X7 - for maximum energy efficiency and a smooth look below the waterline.

Hempaguard X7 integrates silicone hydrogel and full biocide diffusion control in a truly unique fouling defence system that delivers best-in-class fuel savings and performance during idle periods. It delivers an average of 6 per cent fuel savings from the smoothness of the technology and maximum 1.4 percent speed loss over five years, with correspondingly lower CO2 emissions. You can expect the same exceptional performance in both warm and cold waters or when switching from slow to fast speeds, anywhere and anytime.

For more details visit www.hempel.com

ASTTRAL International Insurance Brokers ASTTRAL Global Insurance Brokers offer a new insight for the superuacht industry, specialising in bespoke policies for health and benefit cover. As crew you give above and beyond service for guests that become friends for life, or owners that become family. Let them take some pressure off you. The experienced team offer global health plans with their insurance partners, and focus on your needs such as financial governance, balancing value for money with solid, reliable benefits. The service, support, and products offered truly marine focused, as they have several ex-mariners on the advisory panel. A multilingual international insurance broker, the company is domiciled in France with dedicated specialists and teams focused on providing insurance solutions for clients both in France plus for clients located internationally. The company has associates in the Middle East, USA and Africa. You want insurance made easy with a team that has your interests at heart? Well the team at ASTTRAL actually like and understand what you do.

For more details Tel: +44 (0)333 090 9089 or visit www.asttral.com

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E-Touch Navcom Based in Palma De Mallorca, the heart of the superyacht industry in the Med, E-Touch Navcom are an established part of the E-Touch Systems family, offering Navigation & Bridge works on all sizes of yachts throughout Europe. E-Touch Navcom also designs custom glass helm bridges, communications and AMS systems on new builds and refit projects. The communication systems on board are one of the most critical, yet commonly overlooked systems on board. Whether it’s to watch TV via TVRO or VSAT or crew UHFs and SAART beacons, they all play an important role in the day to day operation of any vessel.

E-Touch specialise in keeping you connected. From a spare handheld VHF for the dinghy, to a multi-station UHF system for crew on a 100M+ vessel, they have the solution. The experienced engineers are specialised in all aspects of marine electronics and communications, providing you with the best possible service.

With the team at E-Touch Systems electrical & E-touch Navcom, together they can provide a ‘one-stop-shop’ for all electrical and electronic requirements a vessel may have.

For more details Tel: +34 627362256 or visit www.etouchnav.com

Fastmount With their Stratlock Range now being a common feature behind interiors on some of Europe’s latest builds, Fastmount is launching the next step in perfect panel mounting by going behind the panel – to the substrate. The evolution of the Stratlock Range introduces the Stratlock Rail System, a purpose-built extrusion with unique adjustable connectors that enable easily replicable custom interior construction, whilst reducing labour time. Available from select Fastmount distributors in October.

For more details Tel: +33 (0)6 72 80 81 85 or visit www.fastmount.com / www.domarine.fr

Extender The first folding tenders with rigid keel made of rubber and fibreglass designed to occupy reduced space on board and to offer more space once unloaded to water. They fold up easily in less than 2 minutes thanks to the patented closing system and are totally customisable in colours, finishing, accessories and lengths. They are engineered for every exigency, from the biggest model EXT 645 (4.05 once closed), EXT 610 (3.90 m once folded), EXT 560 and EXT 520 (3.30 folded) and the family EXT 430/460/490 (2.70 m – 3.00 m – 3.30 m folded). EXT 460 is available also in version S with a min. height of 0.85 m at aft and 0.95 m at bow thanks to an innovative engine rotation system.

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Cramm First and foremost Cramm specialises in custom equipment allowing access to yachts. Passerelles and accommodation ladders, bulwark stowed or sliding underneath the deck into a watertight box, telescopic, rotating, inclining, built from top quality materials to an impeccable finish. A guest’s first impression of the yacht should be perfect. Parallel to access for people, cranes have also been a long-time Cramm specialty,

allowing access for tenders and cargo. Deck cranes or sliding beam cranes, all certified as required, for rescue boat launching, ‘Manned Tender’ use or for cargo. Further equipment includes hull doors, swimstairs, telescopic masts can all be designed to blend in perfectly with the yacht.

For more details Tel: +31 88 4570 450 or visit www.cramm.nl

CMC Marine CMC Marine has grown and strengthened its position as market leader in the industrial segment of fin stabilizers, steering systems and thrusters for yachts and passenger boats over 12 metres long. CMC Marine designs and manufactures bow/stern thrusters and the most sophisticated stabilisation systems on the market.

Among the most known are the Stabilis Electra range, the trademarked stabilisation system featuring electric rather than hydraulic operation, Waveless, the new generation of ultra compact stabilizers systems for yachts from 12 to 35 metres and Argo, the integrated route control system launched in 2020.

For more details Tel: +39 050/815500 or visit www.cmcmarine.com

GeoTherm With a host of superyacht condition monitoring systems available today, thermal imaging plays a key part in protecting owners and stakeholder’s investment, including crew safety. There is a range of thermal imaging devices currently on the market tailored to suit all yacht needs and budgets. With experience in both the superyacht industry and the offshore market for the past 20 years conducting thermography inspections, GeoTherm has the experience necessary to identify system deficiencies before an outage occurs.

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composition as fossil diesel, can be blended in any ratio with vessel’s onboard fossil diesel supplies, meets EN 15940 now released by MTU Rolls Royce for 4000 GenDrive engines; this means that the fuel is a ‘drop-in alternative bunkering choice’ for superyachts.

For more details visit Rubis Europe Channel Islands www.rubis-ci.co.uk/superyacht Rubis Atlantic Locations www.rubis-ci.co.uk/superyacht-atlantic

Spaarnestad With 35 years of experience in the field of maritime and industrial diesel engines you’ll find a team of absolute specialists within Spaarnestad. Where flexibility is needed, they are ready to jump in to action to solve your problems quickly and accurately. Services from building out engines for factory acceptance tests (FAT) to engines ranging to 2300 kW are one of the many things Spaarnestad can do for you. In the fuel injection department they can test and overhaul common rail injectors, fuel pumps, and nozzles. To support their growth in this sector the company opened an office in Palma de Mallorca. The facility is suitable to carry out all kinds of maintenance.

Spaarnestad has entered into alliances with, among others, LM Stabilizer Hydraulic Engineering SL and the De Keizer Marine Engineering.

For more details Tel: +31 23 531 03 17 or visit www.spaarnestad.nl

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Telemar Beginning in 2021, Telemar Yachting Americas will offer BridgeLink service to their yachting clients. BridgeLink is a distributed platform which will allow yachts to collect, store, and present data remotely through the cloud. This turnkey solution offers a minimal installation by integrating to existing systems and will provide limitless options for storage and reporting. Whether scheduled reporting of integrated ship systems or the instantaneous analysis of an incident onboard, BridgeLink gives comprehensive insight into system operations. BridgeLink is the premier IoT solution for the connected yacht.

For more details Tel: +1 (954) 828 0270 or visit www.telemargroup.com

Ethical Yacht Wear Ethical Yacht Wear provide premium designed, 100% ethical, sustainable crew uniform to the yachting industry from superyachts to marinas, and land based companies. The entire range is made from luxury sustainable material, responsibly.

Everything they supply is high quality organic cotton, or made from recycled performance material (incorporating ocean bound plastic) and every one from the making of the clothing to distribution is paid a fair wage and is provided safe working conditions. The company itself is also heavily involved in ocean conservation.

For more details Tel: +1 754 226 0840 or visit www.ethicalyachtwear.com

KM Yacht Builders KM Yachtbuilders is a full-service shipyard providing new build, refit, repair and maintenance for yachts up to 40m. The yard’s 20+ years of experience enable it to advise you well, allowing you to make well-educated decisions about your new build or refit project. Through developing and retaining competencies in-house, the yard is able to reach the highest quality standards as well as manage large refit projects. With a single contact point backed up by an experienced team of 50+ professionals, attention is given to not only the quality of the work, but also the experience throughout.

For more details Tel: + 31 (0)515 233 000 or visit www.kmy.nl

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FAST RELIABLE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF DIESEL ENGINES With 35 years of experience in the field of maritime & industrial diesel engines you’ll find in us absolute specialists. Where flexibility is needed, we are ready to jump in to action to solve your problems quickly and accurately. accuratel

Services from building out engines till factory acceptance tests (FAT) from engines till 2300 kW are one of the many things Spaarnestad can do for you. In our fuel injection department we can testing and over haul common rail injectors, fuel pumps, and nozzles.

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For the benefit of marine diesel engines and offshore we perform all kinds of repairs, maintenance, modifications and revisions. We can also organize the entire process of repowering with our 3D scanning technolo gy. For several years we work worldwide in the maritime & super yacht industry.

Through the close cooperation with MTU and other partners we have knowledge and the expertise to deliver a consistently high quality.

For more details Tel: +31 23 531 03 17 or visit www.spaarnestad.nl

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Big Blue Yacht Communications Big Blue Yacht Communications offer bespoke intercom systems from their custom headset range and the Diamond Intercom system from Drumgrange. Used by military, leisure, and professional yacht racing crews alike, the system is truly rugged and provides crystal clear communications even in the harshest environments for 2-64 users. Both wireless and wired solutions with integrated VHF are available. The kit is favoured by crews, guests and some of the biggest names in yacht racing for instantaneous, duplex communications both on and off the water. They’ve even tested the durability by putting one of the units through the washing machine!

For more details Tel:+44 (0)1258 880803 or visit www.bigblueyachtcoms.com

Fiona’s Atelier After more than 15 years experience in supplying superyachts and villas, Fiona’s Atelier provides an exceptional service to luxury yachts and properties by helping to choose tasteful equipment, decor accessories and outfitting solutions, with the objective of creating elegant and harmonious spaces.

The team share their distinct expertise and offer priceless advice, adapting to each client. Offering fabrics, bespoke accessories in leather, bedding and table linens, luxury amenities and tableware, outdoor furniture and outdoor decor, personalised items and gifts and more.

For more details Tel: +34 933 15 79 41 or visit www.fionasatelier.com

deVosdeVries deVosdeVries offer a versatile design service. With projects ranging from chase boats to sailing yacht interiors, they work with clients every step of the design process, up to final delivery of their yacht. Recent projects include an interior design for a 117ft Baltic (launched this summer) and a support boat for a 55m sailing yacht. Designed to easily fit in a 40ft container, this 35ft D-tube RIB creates operational possibilities because it can be shipped seasonally. Added to that, she has a long range for Mediterranean cruising and is fully CE and MCA certified.

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Carini As a family business operating in the professional supply of yachting supplies and equipment for more than 60 years the team ensure that every customer gets the services and the items they are looking for. Their experience lead Carini to expand their stock of goods to an incredible level covering every department on the yacht. The main store in Sanremo has 400m2 of showroom where you can find products from all the well known and respected brands. Together with the team of 14 knowledgeable and friendly

employees they will help you get whatever you need as quickly as possible. The mobile delivery cars and vans are able to arrange delivery and quick turnarounds in most of the main yachting hubs.

If you are not near the actual store, simply run through their website or call the shop to discuss the products you require.

One thing is guaranteed - you’ll always get service with a smile.

For more details Tel: +39 348 60 26 497 or visit www.carinisrl.com

Total Superyacht Total Superyacht is vessel management software designed by veteran crew to meet the needs of every department on board as well as those of the DPA and fleet managers. Fully ISM, ISPS & MLC compliant, and approved for use by all major flag administrations, it boasts the most comprehensive compliance modules in the yachting industry. It’s the only truly paperless safety management system, and the emphasis on smart workflow and clever data management saves crew and managers countless hours every month.

The comprehensive Superyacht Operating Systems digital SOP add-on is a necessity for any busy crew.

For more details email app@SuperyachtOS.com or visit www.TotalSuperyacht.com

Armada Due to continued expansion within the MB92 Marina, Armada Barcelona SL can now offer specialist tail end and rudder work, to complement their already world class hydraulic support. They are proud to support MB92 in Barcelona with full hydraulic and mechanical solutions, providing a professional and complete service to discerning clients from all over the globe. They can also provide the same solutions at their Marina in La Ciotat. Should you have any requirement for their services, just call.

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WYCC Insurance The Caribbean, Bahamas and the United States are very popular regions for superyachts, especially in the winter months.

Cruising in US waters requires special permits and licenses and is more common for US-flagged vessels and boats that are based in the USA. Due to the high level of medical costs in this area the crew members need to be covered with a minimum limit of 2 million with a specific medical network. The assistance centre partner from WYCC, can easily manage the repatriation and direct billing in this area. It is necessary to work with a provider who will be able to negotiate the costs. WYCC provides benefits for pandemic situations: medical expenses including vaccination, repatriation, sick wages, or death.

For more details Tel: +352 274 454 or visit www.wycc-insurance.com

Deramar Deramar is a dynamic, growing company specialised in rental and sales of luxury toys and yacht tenders in the Mediterranean.

They are flexible, adaptable, and insist on delivering on time and make no compromises when it comes to quality and safety.

The innovative, high-performance and powerful fleet consists of several of the world’s leading brands in water toys and equipment such as Seabob, Jetsurf, Lift Foil , Radinn, Gocycle, Tiwal, Sea-Doo, Jobe and many more. The experienced and knowledgeable team at Deramar will be at your service just to make your life on the sea far more enjoyable and exciting, leaving you to do your job.

For more details Tel: +30 210 80 70 775 or visit www.deramar.com

VMG Yacht Builders As proud Dutch yacht builders with a passion for perfection, VMG realise dreams that enter the history books. From custom-built new sailing and motor yachts to refits and restoration, Thanks to dedicated specialists, VMG provides a wide range of versatile and high-quality design and construction work for yachts up to 90 feet. In addition to building modern classics, they bring old classics back to life with surgical precision and a love for craftsmanship, including ‘Baruna of 1938’, the legendary Sparkman & Stephens racing yacht. The company’s success is a result of their in-house craftsmanship.

For more details Tel: +31 (0)228 322 352 or visit www.vmgyachtbuilders.nl

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Lampuga Lampuga produces premium electric surfboards combining innovative design and state-of-the-art technology that offer fun and exciting experiences on water with a speed of up to 50km/h.

The boards are user-friendly, completely emission free and are built to the highest safety standards. The innovative Lampuga Air makes surfing more instant and accessible. There is no need

to paddle and control is easier, shortening the lengthy learning process and allowing to quickly get thrilled on water! So it’s little wonder that this watersport has quickly become popular, and that jetboards are increasingly a must-have yacht accessory.

For more details Tel: +49 (0)721 61935 600 or visit www.lampuga.com

oneTANK

Everlux Photoluminescent safety signs for superyachts. A safety signage solution that creates a harmonious co-existence between the sign elements and the aesthetics and decorative style of the yacht, with small and discreet profiles, durable and highly resistant, quick and easy to install and available in several noble base materials. All products are compliant with the LY3: The Large Yacht Code and IMO Res. A.1116(30) Escape Route Signs and Equipment Location Markings. The Excellence by Everlux signs feature coloured photoluminescent pigments.

For more details Tel: +351 233 407 407 or visit www.everluxmaritime.com

oneTANK is the world’s smallest ballast water treatment system and is suitable for use onboard superyachts. oneTANK treats ballast water within the vessel’s ballast tank and has no filters, ultra-violet lamps or electrolytic chlorine generators.

Its footprint is only 600mm x 600mm, half the size of its nearest competitor. Its power consumption is similar to that of a household washing machine.

With low-running costs and fully regulatory compliance, oneTANK provides a ballast water management solution which works in all water qualities and salinities. oneTANK is part of ERMA FIRST, the leading manufacturer of ballast water treatment systems for the merchant marine fleet.

For more details email sales@ermafirst.com or visit www.onetankballast.com

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Superyacht Tenders and Toys Superyacht Tenders and Toys is the leading independent consultancy and management company specialising in tenders and toys for superyachts. Whether it is a standard product or customised to suit the needs of the client or mothership, Superyacht Tenders and Toys provides insight, support and advice throughout the project. With an extensive global network, Superyacht Tenders and Toys offers a personal and bespoke service wherever you are in the world. A certified dealer for all Nautique watersports boats, Superyacht Tenders and Toys works with tender and toy

suppliers worldwide. The company also supplies yachts with all the safety equipment and can provide all of the safety kit you require.

Lifejackets, buoyancy aids, safety kit for the tender, life rafts and even the innovative Restube. There is also the guarantee of their comprehensive after-sales, warranty assistance and support service which comes with all purchases.

For more details Tel: MC +377 99 90 62 98 and UK +44 2380 016 363 or visit www.superyachttendersandtoys.com

Safeguard Helideck Certification (SHC) SHC is an accredited Aviation Inspection Body (AIB) authorised to issue Helicopter Landing Area Certificates (HLAC), Helicopter Landing Area Inspection Reports (HLAIR) and Helicopter Landing Area Technical Certificates (HLATC). They certify superyacht helicopter landing areas on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and Cayman Island Shipping Registry (CISR), allowing for commercial flying operations to take place onboard superyachts that meet the requirements laid down. The team has an extensive maritime aviation background and brings decades of experience in the safe operation of aircraft to vessels at sea. They bring expertise in single and multi-spot helicopter operations.

For more details Tel: +44 (0)1326 317323 or visit www.helideckcertification.co.uk

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FarSounder FarSounder develops and manufactures Argos 3D Forward Looking Sonar for vessels of all sizes. These systems are the only products on the market capable of generating a true, 3D image ahead of a vessel in real-time. These navigation sonar systems are operational and reliable at navigationally significant ranges up to 1000M and speed up to 25 knots. The Argos sonars allow users to navigate safely and confidently. The Argos Series has 3

options of innovative sonar technology and its software is able to be integrated in many bridge systems. For yachts over 40m, the Argos 350 is a perfect unit and will allow the crew to safely and confidently navigate challenging waters to get passengers to exclusive waters, For more details Tel: +1 401 784 6700 or visit www.farsounder.com

Voyonic

Bond TM At Bond TM, the aim is simple. To keep their clients online, in touch and entertained. Over the past 15 years, the management and team have pioneered their field of yachting technology consultancy and management, working on some of the most significant yacht projects in the world. From consultancy on a new build project or ongoing support from their specialist engineers, to a review of your current onboard systems, Bond TM will develop a solution with you. Operating as the backbone to your superyacht’s technology system, they leverage their expert guidance and knowledge to bring you the best experience possible.

For more details Tel: +357 2524 8935 or visit www.bondtm.com

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Voyonic Crewing Limited provide high quality, compliant employment services to the yachting industry. These services encompass all elements of employment from recruitment to retirement.

This includes the operation of employment companies, issuing SEA’s, handling of employment issues, operating payrolls, reporting to ENIM and other appropriate bodies and payments in multiple currencies into 90 jurisdictions. VCL have access to employee benefit packages with trusted partners and are able to help clients resolve any employment related challenges if and when they arise provided with the upmost discretion at all times.

For more details Tel: + 44 1481 711828 or visit www.voyonic.com

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Integrated bridge, navigation and communication services

Integrated bridge, navigation & communication services Telemar is a worldwide leader in bridge electronics, navigation equipment and maintenance for the yachting market. For more than 70 years, we provide integrated solutions to a broad variety of maritime customers, including shipping, yachting and specialised vessels. Today we serve more than 3,000 ships globally with servicing contracts and marine electronics solutions.

Through our unique global servicing network, we support our yachting customers during the entire lifetime of a vessel; from design, purchase and commissioning to maintenance and repair of bridge and navigation equipment.

Our yachting division, established in 2005, is specialised in custom large yacht projects providing bridge electronics and navigation solutions as well as integrated satellite communications and digital solutions through Marlink. As an Accounting management, Radio Survey and SBM Contracts.

Telemar Yachting America Phone: +1 954 828 0720 servicetya@telemargroup.com Telemar Yachting Italy Phone: +39 0584 426140 sales.yachting@cgtelemar.com

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Suitform Suitform pride themselves on actively listening to the needs of their customers. They offer an all-inclusive and refined solution, covering the full scope, customised to clients. Their services begin with the stage of consultation. Based on the accumulated information, they present their clients with either clothes from the pret-a-porter collections (Suitform, Studio, SF’61, Wellness, and Cuisine) or bespoke designs. There is the option of personalsation for further detailing. When they confirm the budget, they create the final look. Suitform fit each crew member in their outfit. Finally, they offer after sale services.

For more details Tel: +30 210 4113 671, +30 210 4173 068 or visit www.suitform.com

OSCAR Navigation OSCAR Sentry comes with a new approach, combining sensor technology with artificial intelligence to detect floating objects on your course. OSCAR automatically assesses the risk of collision in real time and warns you of any potential danger.

OSCAR significantly enhances your safety and that of your crew. OSCAR can be controlled via an APP, which runs on smartphones, tablets, your chartplotter or computer. OSCAR Sentry continuously scans the environment with colour and thermal cameras and automatically detects objects at sea based on the ability to detect temperature differences of 0.09°. With data of millions of recognised marine objects, and on more than 300,000 nautical miles travelled at sea, OSCAR Sentry reliably recognises objects before they become a hazard.

For more details Tel: +43 699 11 769 516 or visit www.oscar-navigation.com

Stable Ship movements caused by the sea has its charm for some, but it may be a challenge leading to discomfort, seasickness and fatigue related symptoms. STABLE’s exceptional technology allows local spot stabilising onboard, neutralising roll and pitch movements and sideway forces.

Bespoke, easy refit, low power, completely silent, and fully electric there is a broad range of uses this technology can be used for onboard.

Safeguarding the extravagance onboard is fundamental. Stabilised billiards is mind-blowing and stabilised beds will safeguard your comfort, whenever the ship is sailing, at anchor or quayside.

For more details Tel: +47 905 07 574 or visit www.stableonboard.com

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Gibraltar Port’s Mid Harbour Marina The Mid Harbour Marina remains open, despite the COVID19 pandemic, and offers more than 500 metres of deep-water berthing for superyachts in the relatively sheltered inner harbour. While strict COVID19 protocols remain in place for visiting yachts, Gibraltar continues to be the ‘must stop’ port of call between the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Gibraltar offers a wide range of services for superyachts, including very competitive fuel prices, waste oil disposal, spare parts and logistics, maintenance,

repairs and surveyors and with the support of excellent yachting agents, customs clearance and crew visas, arrangements can be easily dealt with. Regular air links to a number of destinations in the UK from the local airport; excellent medical and dental facilities; superb restaurants, bars and entertainment are also available locally.

For more details Tel: +350 200 46254 or visit www.gibraltarport.com

Sentio

YACHTNEEDS YACHTNEEDS provides yacht crew wherever they are, to confidently source carefully selected, specifically catalogued, high quality onshore professionals, products and services. Crew can chat live, apply for the industry’s latest jobs and listen live to Superyacht Radio, all in one app. Download it for free from the App Store or Google Play! YACHTNEEDS, the only superyacht app you will ever need! Make sure you also keep your eyes open to the latest developments from YachtNeeds coming very soon.

For more details email info@yachtneeds.net or visit www.yachtneeds.net

Next generation testing for Covid-19 and beyond.

The pandemic has put a spotlight on crew health and Sentio believes that the emergence of portable genetic testing technologies provides a game changer for safer and more efficient operations onboard. Their onboard rapid molecular NAAT testing solution for maritime powered by cue health diagnostics in San Diego is a genuine game-changer.

It only needs a non-invasive lower nose swab, has no sample preparation whatsoever, is highly accurate with 99% sensitivity, 98% specificity, has digital connectivity through the health app pre-configured on the apple mini tablet with test results in under 20 mins!

For more details Tel: +44 207 111 0817 or visit www.sentioprotect.com

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Lustica Bay Set in the heart of the Marina Village in Montenegro, sailing lovers will be in their element as they walk out into the neighbourhood and onto their very own yacht ready for a day of adventure and sense of freedom at their fingertips. The recreational marina features a sophisticated breakwater, providing a safe harbour and hurricane protection. The first phase of construction included 85 berths accommodating yachts of up to 45 metres, with 176

slips to be made available once the project is completed, and if you are a lover of golf, the soon to be open Peak Club will offer incredible views of the Adriatic and UNESCO World heritage Bay of Kotor. You can book a berth, from short to long-term options with privileged rates for homeowners.

For more details Tel: +382 67 930 800 or visit www.lusticabay.com

Argentario Yacht Services Based in the stunning Argentario area in Tuscany, Argentario is a professional Registered Yacht Agency, perfectly organised to satisfy any type of requests and to offer you a full assistance whenever you need it. From the standard services such as yacht formalities, berth reservation, car service and provisioning to the most unusual requests, they will provide you with tailor-made services both at sea and onshore. Their availability 24/7, together with their handson approach and very personal assistance to their clients ensures first class services for guests and excellent support to captains and their crews. Their mission is simple: focusing on the clients needs and satisfying them with the best!

For more details Tel: +39 3349997049, +39 3382520211 or visit www.argentarioyachtservices.com

PG Legal PG Legal is an independent law firm with an international network providing a full range of legal services to corporations, financial institutions and High Net Worth individuals in the following main group industries: Insurance, Finance, Luxury Assets, Energy and Technology. PG Legal has offices in Milan, Rome, Dublin and branches in Naples and Genoa. The work is international by nature as clients come from all corners of the globe. The diversity of nationalities, education and legal training of the professionals allows the team to offer top quality and highly specialised legal services.

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Radinn The Radinn is a 100% electric jetboard powered by a handheld remote that controls your speed and acceleration with effortless manoeuvrability. The jetboard’s modular design consists of a board, battery, and jetpack which connects to a fully-integrated app and allows you to track your excursions and upgrade your performance options with the click of a button. The G3 Jet is an extremely powerful and reliable water jet. It is also smart in the way that you can use the settings menu in the Radinn app, making it suitable for all kinds of riders. Big or small, beginner or pro. The battery delivers enough ride time to put a big smile

on the face of the most seasoned riders. All technology needed is built in, making the rider experience the best possible. The battery also comes with the possibility to increase its capacity through OTA upgrades. Radinn jetboards come in three models that range in ease-of-use and performance capability: The Explore, The Freeride, and The Carve. Whether you’re a beginner looking for more stability in your rides, or a seasoned surfer hungry for jumps and tricks, Radinn has something for everyone.

For more details email info@radinn.com or visit www.radinn.com

Tec Wire Tec Wire has been supplying the superyacht industry with stainless steel and carbon fibre standard and bespoke products for more than 15 years. Flag poles, sun awnings, stanchions, sea fastenings and railings are just some of their products you can expect to find on iconic superyachts worldwide. They have all been designed, engineered and manufactured in-house, in

the Netherlands by a talented and professional team noted for their skill, craftsmanship and experience in this sector. Tec Wire delivers solutions, engineering excellence and complete customer satisfaction.

For more details Tel: +31 (0)113 22 35 24 or visit www.tecwire.nl

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1 1 SOUTH AFRICA – GREAT WHITE SHARK PROJECT Come face to face with one of the world’s most misunderstood predators in South Africa. Aid shark and marine conservation by collecting data on visiting great whites, tagging smaller shark species, monitoring marine life within the area and educating the local community on the importance of recycling. Gansbaai is no sleepy fishing town, join an adrenaline-filled project that gives you ample opportunity to cage dive and help stamp out the stigma surrounding great white sharks.

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2 MAKE THE DIFFERENCE THE GREAT PROJECTS TRAVEL COMPANY’S AWARD-WINNING WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PROJECTS AND SIGNATURE TOURS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE TRULY UNIQUE AND LIFECHANGING EXPERIENCES FOR WILDLIFE LOVERS AROUND THE GLOBE WHO WISH TO VOLUNTEER ABROAD AND MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE

2 COSTA RICA – TURTLE CONSERVATION EXPERIENCE Become a turtle guardian on the shores of Costa Rica, from egg collection to monitoring the turtle hatcheries and releasing hatchlings back into the sea, volunteers help to conserve vulnerable species such as endangered Olive Ridley turtles. The experience will see you assisting with the collection of crucial scientific data, taking part in night patrols to prevent poaching, monitoring the region’s crocodilian and reptile species, In short, helping marine and wildlife populations thrive.

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RESORT MARINA & SPA - SEYCHELLES

RESORT MARINA & SPA - SEYCHELLES L'Escale Resort Marina & Spa is the newest luxury bou que resort in Seychelles.

Our resort features its own private and luxury marina and we are proudly the only hotel in Seychelles that can cater to Superyachts. Our marina has the capacity to berth approximately 19 yachts, having a maximum length of 100 meters. We offer state-of-the-art pontoons in a safe and secured environment and we provide facili es power, water andbou black water discharge L'Escale Resort Marina & such Spa isasthe newest luxury que resort in Seychelles. services.

Our resort features its own private and luxury marina and we are proudly the only hotel in Seychelles that can cater to Superyachts. Our marina has the capacity to berth approximately 19 yachts, having a maximum length of 100 meters. We offer state-of-the-art pontoons in a safe and secured environment and we provide facili es such as power, water and black water discharge services.

Please contact us now for berthing rates and availability rreserva ons@lescaleresort.com 442 5555 or

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4 MALAYSIA - PERHENTIAN ISLANDS MARINE PROJECT The Perhentian Islands are home to more than just paradise beaches. Stationed on the isle of Perhentian Kecil is a pioneering conservation project helping to manage governmental strategies to protect the reefs. Volunteers have the chance to learn to dive, collect data on shark and turtle species, lead reef and beach cleans, as well as helping to deploy and maintain coral nurseries that will replenish coral beds in the area, all whilst enjoying this stunning location.

3 MOZAMBIQUE – MARINE CONSERVATION PROJECT Outlining the coastal town of Tofo are coral reefs bursting with exceptional marine life. Here the Mozambican Marine Conservation Project welcomes volunteers to contribute to scientific research helping to design regulations to protect these incredible ecosystems and diverse sea life that lives within. This project offers incredible diving, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and a chance to make a difference beneath the waves!

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5 INDONESIA - RAJA AMPAT DIVING PROJECT Stationed in the East Indonesia/West Papua region, the Raja Ampat Diving Project is perfectly situated within the coral triangle – home to the highest known concentration of marine life worldwide. By taking part in habitat mapping, survey dives, community initiatives, and more, volunteers contribute to the overall protection of diverse marine species that call them home.

5 Wildlife Volunteering Projects, Animal Conservation Tours & Tailor Made Group Travel from award winning The Great Projects travel company.

For more details Tel: +44 (0)208 885 4987 or visit www.thegreatprojects.com

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GREGG KELLY Founder/Head of Innovation Fastmount

MATTHEW HUMPHREYS Director of Sales Europe Intellian

RONALD SPITHOUT President Inmarsat Maritime

RICHARD BOOTH Senior Project Manager Superyacht Nautique

WHAT ARE THE LATEST

CAN ANTENNAS WORK

HOW WILL FUTURE

HOW DO WE CHOOSE A

INNOVATIONS IN PANEL

WITH VARIOUS SATELLITE

NETWORKS MEET THE

WATERSPORTS TENDER

MOUNTING FOR THE

SERVICE PROVIDERS, NOW

INCREASING CONNECTIVITY

THAT’S FUNCTIONAL AS

INTERIORS OF YACHTS?

AND IN THE FUTURE?

DEMAND ONBOARD?

WELL AS PERFORMING?

Yes, the Intellian NX Series antennas are easy to convert between Kuand Ka-band and are ready for upcoming wideband services and support multi-orbit operation out of the box. While most antennas currently connect to geostationary (GEO) satellites, we expect a proliferation of medium (MEO) and low earth orbit (LEO) services in the near future, with OneWeb and SES already setting timetables for launch. NX Series antennas have been designed to be future-proof and can take advantage of these services as soon as they come online.

Intellian has got great partnerships with most of the world’s operators, making this possible.

Customers wishing to use multiple networks could consider deploying our IM8 Intelligent mediator.

Compatible with our v240M 2, v240MT 2 and NX-Series antennas, and other brand’s antennas using OpenAMIP, enabling multi-band, multi-orbit operations with multiple service providers.

Digitalisation at sea will continue driving usage in all maritime sectors, especially in the yachting sector where high-end charterers are demanding near home user experiences when on their yacht. Inmarsat’s long term answer is to combine the distinct qualities of varied technologies to deliver a service to our customers that is far greater than the sum of its parts. Our investment is focused on a unique concept offered by no one else, bringing together existing geosynchronous (GEO) satellites with low earth orbit satellites (LEO) and terrestrial 5G to create a high-performance and unified connectivity service. When using this dynamic mesh network, named ORCHESTRA, owners, captains, crew and guests can be confident they will have access to the best technology, with seamless integration to deliver the fastest and most reliable service, wherever and whenever it is needed.

At Superyacht Nautique we start by using the latest CAD models to see how each boat will fit into the yacht’s garage and we check crane capacity to ensure a safe operation. Guiding the clients through the range and recommending the most suitable boat for their preferred sport is what we do best. We base this on owner and crew preferences as well as the yacht’s itinerary in order to select the perfect boat. At Superyacht Nautique we also specialise in customising each boat by way of lifting points, paint work and removable windscreens to match each individual yacht. My top choice and brand new for 2022, is the Super Air Nautique S23. An ultra-modern take on the traditional bow Nautique, the S23 offers an aggressive new hull design that delivers unrelenting performance unlike anything else in its class.

We’ve been working on the next evolution of panel mounting in boats by looking at the whole picture – from the substrate to the panel, rather than just the panel itself. As production builders look to streamline interior construction processes and move away from exclusively using timber or plywood frameworks and substrates, the use of aluminium has become more commonplace. We’ve created an aluminium framework with connectors where the framework can be accurately designed in CAD, prebuilt completely off the boat and duplicated multiple times before installing into the line of identical boats. The system enables construction of a precise ceiling/wall junction using adjustable connectors. The idea is that builders can create any sort of angled junction, and when used in conjunction with our Stratlock clip system, the builder gains unsurpassed flexibility in frame construction and panel mounting.

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RECRUIT

Identifying your motivation

H Chloe Collet of YPI Crew looks at how understanding the true meaning of motivation and how applying this to your CV in contextual terms, could help you land that dream job

ere at YPI Crew we have witnessed an important growth in our candidate registrations over the past 18 months. New registrations have exploded and we have recorded a 12.6% increase from all sectors. This significant increase in candidates coming from very diverse backgrounds that include hospitality, cruise liners, passenger and container vessels as well as the gas and oil industry for the deck and engine department. The growth can largely be attributed to the on-going effects of the global Covid 19 pandemic in the hospitality sector and the re-organisation of worldwide travel with the brutal halt of activity observed in the cruise line industry.

As recruiters we will frequently question our candidates as to what their motivation is for changing industry? Apart from the somewhat obvious ‘I need to work’ it is important for us to understand why a candidate has chosen the yachting industry as a possible solution.

The ‘why’ of the motivation can make all the difference in how successful a candidate’s application will be, especially in such a competitive market. If you want your CV to stand out why not analyse your motivations and present yourself in a manner where these shine through. You may have listed your ‘love to travel’ in your interests but does your CV reflect that desire or objective?

So what is motivation and why is it so important in a job seeker’s profile? In psychology motivation is the ‘desire to act in service of a goal. It’s the crucial element in setting and attaining our objectives.

Motivation is one of the driving forces behind human behaviour. It fuels competition and sparks social connection. Its absence can lead to mental illnesses such as depression.

Motivation encompasses the desire to continue striving toward meaning, purpose, and a life worth living’ (extract from Psychology Today).

My advice to prospective yacht crew is to therefore examine their motivations, what makes them get out of bed in the morning and review their CV with this as a compass. Four different forms of motivation have been categorised; extrinsic, intrinsic, introjected and identified.

What is motivation and why is it so important in a job seeker’s profile?

Without going into too much detail, extrinsic motivation corresponds to external reasons - a bonus, a job promotion or the prospect of rotation for example. Extrinsic motivation can help you recommit to a goal in order to obtain your desired reward, becoming the Head Chef or Senior Stewardess you aspire to be.

Intrinsic motivation comes from within the person, a subjective motive that is linked to a person’s values or enjoyment – the person enjoys doing that specific job well, are a sailing or racing enthusiast or are seeking harmony in their lives and practice yoga and meditation. The fun and challenge of the job actions the person rather than the external reward or pressure. Intrinsic motivation is often regarded as a very valuable source of motivation frequently leading to success.

Introjected motivation is also subjective but in a negative way; being told a task is not well done and reacting to it by feeling guilty and punished for poor performance. The need to change jobs here may be to avoid a conflictual situation where the person feels unrecognised or rewarded.

Identified motivation comes from identifying a motivation although the action required to complete it is not yet undertaken. This could be the recognised need to obtain a new certification and skills set, moving to a larger yacht for additional responsibilities or on a personal level losing weight for example.

Discover yours and take a moment to step back and analyse what is motivating you to seek a new position, possibly in a new industry and understand that your motives can be a measure of your future success.

Good luck!

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