ONBOARD Magazine summer 2021

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CONTENTS

FEATURES 24

CRAZY IN LOVE WITH THE COAST Beyonce’s love of yachts is a glance back to simpler times

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IS SOCIAL MEDIA TO BLAME? In the world of social media it’s everything in moderation

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WATER BABIES Just how do you keep the kids on board occupied?

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SETTING A CLEAR COURSE The latest bridge systems are works of art blending perfectly into the design of the yacht

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CENTRE STAGE A look at the rising popularity of the versatile centre console tender

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WILD ANGLE LENS An interview with Doug Allan, award winning photographer and wildlife cameraman

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THE QUAY MARINAS A look at the best Mediterranean marinas for you, your guests and your yacht this season

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LEGAL EAGLES Expert help is at hand from a dedicated team of maritime superyacht lawyers, tax advisers and accountants

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ALL NEW ELECTRIC POWERBOAT SERIES A deep dive into the UIM E1 world Electric Powerboat Series

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TEAK A LONG HARD LOOK Synthetic alternatives are beginning to show their advantage over natural teak products

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REGULARS 7

COMMENT Michael Howorth wonders whether it is the end of the road for the boat show as we know it

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UPFRONT Tips, people, advice and myths from the world of yachting

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MYBA NEWS Tim Morley on our commitment to saving the oceans

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NEW LAUNCH Enzo, the new German built launch is littered with Italian Ferrari DNA

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REGULARS

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WEAR IT The everyday necessities to update your look this summer

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CREW PROFILE Great Scot. Katy McGilvray’s life as Chief Officer on board a private sailing yacht

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WISH LIST This season’s must have innovations and design trends

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FOOD AND DRINK What’s new in food and drink, a look at Chardonnay, the best coffee machines and the top tables in Cartagena, Spain

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BODY The latest facts, fads and tips to keep you in ship shape condition including a look at moisturising for men

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

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NAVIGATOR Porto Cervo is a curious artificial vision surrounded by magnificent coastal scenery

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BREAKAWAY Rock climbing is on the way up. The growing popularity of scaling heights

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

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RECRUIT Chloe Collet of YPI Crew on how the once humble yacht has become a privileged symbol of affluence

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, Adam Fiander 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

Get the show off the road

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ave we reached the end of the road for the old-style yacht show?

Europeans have been spared the need to attend yacht shows for 24 months or more and as this year’s boat show season ramps up for what organisers hope will be a bumper profit making affair, I must ask myself, do we really want to carry on with the same old, same old? Or is it time to look afresh and start again? This time, making it work well for all three parties involved instead of just the one.

For any international show to be successful, those three parties: the organisers, the exhibitors and the attendees all need to be happy with the end result. The build-up to the cancellation of the 2020 Monaco Yacht Show showed cracks and while Covid 19 shouldered the blame and took the credit for the show’s cancellation the fact is the exhibitors were far from happy with the way things were shaping up.

The problem is not confined to just the Cannes Yachting Festival, the Genoa Boat Show and the Monaco Yacht Show. Nor is it restricted to just the superyacht industry. The Frankfurt Motor Show, for decades a demonstration of German post war automotive industrial might, was the launch platform for many of the world’s top models. Now it is dead. Geneva, Europe’s premier motor show, has been cancelled for the past two years and there are no guarantees about how it might look in 2022.

The vast exhibition halls of Frankfurt is where, in years gone by, the original Goggomobil and Porsche 911 made their world debuts.

The show was the launchpads for the Ford Granada, the VW Golf and most recently the new Defender from Jaguar Land Rover.

Automotive companies have for years been complaining that it is difficult to justify the multimillion-euro expenditure the show demands. They have argued why endure all the hassle and expense of logistics and

setup just for the privilege of trying to grab the attention of the visitor when your rivals are endeavouring to do exactly the same thing for the same person at the same time.

Michael Howorth wonders whether this is the end of the road for the boat show as we know it

Maybe this is why, during the covid invoked lock downs, one Italian production boat builder caught on to the clever idea that it was better to hire out an entire marina, fill the berths with examples of each and every boat they produced and then ship-in carefully selected and pre-vetted potential customers in very small groups to enjoy the hospitality and the exclusive opportunity of seeing the boats without the tyre kickers getting in on the act. The fact that this tactic also ensured the press or more importantly their rivals never got to see the prototypes and the new launches were an added bonus.

SYBAss and LYBRA were at the forefront of dissenters in the summer of 2020 when the future of that year’s MYS was in doubt.

Jointly they proclaimed that the superyacht industry faces a new environment going forward. Neither wanted to be continually investing significant sums into an event that looks likely to provide an ever lessening of their ROI with an organiser that has consistently refused to listen to the voices of its most important players – the exhibitors.

SYBAss represents 21 of the world’s largest and most productive superyacht building brands and LYBRA, is an association of the eight largest international yacht brokerage houses.

Back then the associations suggested to the organisers of the MYS that now was the time for all parties to: “Sit around the table and work out what we should be doing in the future.” We are told, that there were substantial conversations between all parties - well, let’s wait and see.

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OPINIONS, FACTS, STORIES AND WHAT’S NEW IN THE FASCINATING WORLD OF YACHTING VACCINATION As the summer rolls on, more and more yachts are stating in their recruitment adverts that crew must be vaccinated or willing to be. There’s a lot of ripples being caused with some crew declaring this is against their human rights. Is it? Well the only choice seems to be like it or lump it, so will the industry lose more crew?

YACHTIE TYPES PRIMA DONNA CHEF He’s worked with Ramsay (well in one of his restaurants.)…

His work single handedly resulted in a restaurant gaining Michelin stars. He’s fed celebrities. He’s simply The Best Chef you’ll ever work with. How do you know all this? Because, like a vegan, he’ll TELL you within approximately 2 minutes of meeting. They can do anything.

Until the principal sends her steak back for being overdone and announces she wants to try vegan keto tomorrow then you’ll witness what happens when the feathers are ruffled. Exit the galley before the knives are thrown and the tears begin amidst the shouts that nobody understands their ‘art’....

PLASTIC USAGE As more yacht crews become conscientious of their single use plastic consumption on board, it’s been interesting to see companies such as Mallorca’s STP Pinmar team up with Ecoworks Marine to offer in store refilling stations for their EcoYacht Wash product.

Not just saving money but more importantly, reducing plastic usage is always a good thing.

GOOD TO BE GREEN Experienced crew have been in huge demand this season and the start of summer exposed the fact that there simply weren’t enough interior crew this year. Whether they were stuck in South Africa/NZ/Australia, or had simply decided not to bother with yachting this year, there was a deficit. On the plus side more green crew got snapped up.

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NAUTICAL ETYMOLOGY...

BOTTOMS UP Believed to come from an era when English sailors would be tricked into joining the navy. The trick involved giving the unsuspecting man a beer with a coin at the bottom. Once the man had hold of the coin, he was deemed to have accepted payment and was swiftly enrolled. They would say ‘bottoms up’ to the people they drank with in order that they could check for any hidden coins in the glass.

Sailors, with their built-in sense of order, service and discipline, should really be running the world.

WORTH YOUR SALT It seems the latest wave of crew don’t feel the salary they’re paid is a fair reflection for the sacrifices they’re making.

Counter arguments usually mention the fact that crew members pay no rent, no food, no bills, and not even for toiletries whilst getting to travel to various parts of the world whilst being paid but the feeling is that it’s not enough. Curious to see if these people will move ashore to work for less money, increase their outgoings, in order to see friends and family more? Is that the only perk?

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NAUTICAL HEROES FERDINAND MAGELLAN Magellan originally launched his expedition as a means of finding a western route to the Moluccas, a small archipelago in Indonesia known for its stores of precious spices like cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg.

After weathering horrific storms near southern South America and losing one of his ships to rough seas, Magellan finally entered what is now known as the Strait of Magellan in November 1520. His beleaguered fleet would sail the Pacific Ocean for 98 days before reaching any habitable land.

JUST GET OFF Why are there so many liveaboard guests? Please, get off the yacht for dinner, lunch or just a walk. Please give us a bit of breathing space without you! No, it’s not like a holiday every day for us… Thanks to Covid, the number of long term charters with guests moving on board for weeks or even months at a time has rocketed. And it’s exhausting.

RESTRICTIONS Restaurants and bars have reopened across the Mediterranean (obviously still with restrictions which differ from region to region and country to country) which is a wonderful thing! Are we back to some kind of semi-normal?

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OPEN TO QUESTION

PROTECT OUR OCEANS The future of the ocean is numbered

WHAT IS YOUR YACHT DOING TO BE MORE ECO FRIENDLY?

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I’ve just installed a sparkling water system onboard. Massive environmental space and time saver. No more san pal bottles to dispose of. No more lugging cases of bottled water around.

Fresh chilled sparkling water from the tap. It’s a no brainier. Crew and guests can help themselves whenever and they love it.

ABBY EMERY, SY CAPTAIN

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Microfibres make up as much as 85% of all beach trash that do not break down.

There are 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic waste estimated to be in our oceans.

I make my own cleaning products. I use glass bottles and label them, and use water, vinegar and a selection of essential oils, depending on what purpose they’re being used for. Also, water filtration and re-mineralisation systems to stop the use of plastic bottles!!!

Ocean pollution kills more than one million sea birds each year.

Almost 70% of ocean garbage sinks to the seafloor never to be seen again.

At least 8 million tons of plastic enter the oceans each year. That’s similar to emptying a garbage truck of plastic into an ocean every minute.

PEOPLE REQUEST THE STRANGEST THINGS

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A female guest decided to venture out for a swim in search of wildlife Not feeling too confident about spotting potential predators; she asked crew to trap rare fish and turtles before she went out.

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FOUND IN THE MED RISSO’S DOLPHIN

PAUL MCMORRIS, CAPTAIN/ ENGINEER

Yup, we had filtered and screened (UV) water, re-usable and individual aluminium drinking jugs. No plastic.

Not a major deal and guess what no one complained or said anything about it. I have no idea why more yachts are not seriously jumping on to this very easy system of reducing plastic. Come on people get with the programme. After all, the ocean is where we make a living.

YASMIN WEARING, SAILOR

Learnt this on Sea Shepherd, soft plastics get stuffed into an empty bottle with a lid and the help of a stick, one bottle takes months to fill or less, but it saves on space and if we can also stop using plastic, you won’t even have to play this little game. I think we are all getting better, but there is still a long way to go...

JAMES WILLIAMSON, CHEF

Risso’s dolphins or Monk dolphins are usually sighted a few miles from the coast in small to medium sized groups. They have slightly bulging foreheads and distinctive scratches and scars mostly from social interaction over their bodies.

Therefore body colour tends to lighten with age.

Men in a ship are always looking up, and men ashore are usually looking down.

John Masefield

It’s not a lot, but refillable shampoos and soaps, plastic tubs instead of clingfilm, marine friendly soap for washdowns. Having said that, ‘very little does help’ and if we all try to make one or two little changes, then the overall effect could be massive. Come on - let’s all make an effort and save our oceans.

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UPFRONT

SWIM INTO SUMMER Bathers, swimmers, togs, a cossie, trunks or even a dookie (what?!).

We’re here to help you decide what kind of swimsuit you are!

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THE KINI Harkening back to 1946 and named for Bikini Atoll, whether it’s a bikini, a trikini (don’t forget the matching mask), a burkini (more is more), there’s even the pubikini (designed to show off the pubic hair) and the monokini for topless bathing, it seems the options are endless. Either way, anything ending in kini is usually a good choice for summer.

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BOARD SHORT OR BORED SHORT? If you prefer a hibiscus floral print in a knee length short, then the board short is for you. Originally designed for surfing, these longer length shorts seem to appeal to Americans as they like to avoid the lycra chafe. Having said that, we do love a Vilebrequin print swimming trunk, budget-permitting.

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THE MANKINI If you find yourself liking a couple of strips of lycra stretched between your buttocks, chances are you’re the mankini. Popularised (if we dare say that)

by Borat, this item sets the wearer apart (as well as the cheeks) and is really only for the bold.

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BUDGIE SMUGGLER If you like a little more coverage than the mankini but still like to show off your bits, then the little Budgie Smuggler is for you. Popular with northern Europeans, these little fellas leave nothing to the imagination.

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ONE PIECE MAILLOT There comes a time when the bikini is replaced by the one piece, and you wonder why you never wore it before!

Hiding the problem stomach area, this piece is a delightfully flattering garment leaving you with a strange silhouette on the torso. Despite that, we love it.

STAR GAZER If you’re out in the middle of the ocean, then the un-polluted skies offer the perfect conditions

MY FAVOURITE DESTINATION VANCOUVER ISLAND

DOMINIQUE SMIT Co-Founder - Virtual Pursers LLP Vancouver Island is one of the most tranquil places, with rugged beaches and eclectic local communities. It is located off Canada’s Pacific Coast and is the capital of British Columbia. One of my favourite attractions in the summer is the Butchart Gardens which boasts 55 acres of garden and has 50 full-time gardeners. Along the rocky coastline, the water is wetsuit temperature all year round but it is known for some of the best

WET SOUNDS Berluti and Bang & Olufsen collaborate for a limitededition collection.

This portable speaker has a longer playtime, fully waterproof, integrated voice assistant, and speakerphone. Meet the upgraded choice for great sound on the go. www.bang-olufsen.com

STAR CHART You can now have a virtual star chart in your pocket.

Look through the eyes of your iPhone or iPad to see a high-tech window into the whole visible universe. Point this at the sky to see what’s above you. The top educational and augmented reality astronomy app.

surf in Canada. During the winter, you’re just a short drive away from the gorgeous mountain towns of Whistler and Blackcomb, famous for their ski slopes. From April to October it’s high whale watching season, where you are almost 100% guaranteed to see an Orca in its natural habitat. With friendly people, breath-taking views and no shortage of exciting activities year-round, it’s hard not to fall in love with Vancouver Island.

36°59’24.0”N 26°59’06.0”E KALYMNOS Not only the climbing Mecca of Greece but, also the original home of sponge divers. For centuries, Kalymnos remained the centre of the sponge diving industry in Greece, even though sponge diving was also an important source of revenue for several other Greek islands of the Mediterranean.

SKYSAFARI The updated version of SkySafari 6 shows you 120,000 stars, 222 of the best-known star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies in the sky; including all of the Solar System’s major planets and moons, and more than 200 asteroids, comets, and satellites.

STAR TRACKER Just hold up and point the device to the sky and have fun! You can see any stars, constellations and deep sky objects you are watching in reality. Smooth motion flow and quick response which is realised by a cutting edge signal processing technique.

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KEEP AN EYE OUT Compact, lightweight and practical binoculars that get you 10x closer. A powerful optical Image Stabilizer quickly and accurately counteracts many different types of shake and movement. It even corrects shake introduced while panning if you are following your subject or viewing from a moving yacht. Enjoy excellent quality with high resolution and low distortion thanks to Canon's precision optics. The optics feature the Super Spectra coating included in Canon's renowned EF lens range and deliver a vivid, high contrast view with accurate colour rendition, while eliminating unwanted internal reflections that can cause ghosting and flare. www.canon.co.uk

Shake detection system - 2 Gyro sensors

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Image Stabilizer system - Vari-Angle Prism

EAGLE EYES When on deck these binoculars are a great choice for keeping a watchful eye when on duty

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MYBA NEWS

Our commitment to save the oceans

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YBA The Worldwide Yachting Association has long chosen the path of sustainable growth and it is continuously striving to ensure that the current needs of the superyacht sector are met, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Tim Morley who heads MYBA’s Environmental Committee echoes the sentiment made by psychologist Abraham Maslow; in any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or step back into safety

The Association’s mission is to inspire, support and empower people in the superyacht industry to be their best: by maintaining business at the highest level of ethical conduct, committing to equality and diversity, protecting the environment, sharing knowledge and combining strengths, building strong relationships, and continuously developing, both professionally and personally.

Promoting an approach to yachting that respects and protects the environment is one of MYBA’s primary concerns as it recognises the scale and urgency of the issues at hand. It has recently reinforced its commitment through the creation of an Environmental Committee. The Environmental Committee has the following charge: (1) to raise environmental awareness not only among MYBA Members but also across a broader global audience (2) to keep abreast of research and developments that pertain to the industry’s sustainability and (3) to recommend policies for adoption by the superyacht sector.

Heading the Committee is Tim Morley, one of MYBA’s newly elected Board Members, who said “The MYBA Environment Committee is an opportunity for MYBA to add more value to Members and the community, as the subjects of both Posidonia and CO2 emissions are now hot topics. We can’t ignore the plastic in the sea either. The answers to the environmental challenges are both simple and difficult at the same time. There are threats and opportunities. I invite anybody with positive ideas or solutions

to contact me to spread the word rapidly through the MYBA network. You can expect to hear more from this new committee soon, and as with all committees - the more effort we put in, the more we will all benefit, so please do get involved.”

MYBA is already one of the proud signatories of Clear Ocean Pact (COP) which is an international, non-profit initiative dedicated to changing the culture and practices of the yachting industry for the good of our oceans. COP is calling on the superyacht industry to unite behind five common goals to reduce dependency on single-use plastics, to share information about viable alternatives to single-use plastic items, and to inspire other industries to take a similar approach.

However as Graeme Somerville-Ryan, the founder of “Eyesea”, rightly pointed out “solving the pollution problem is going to be impossible if we didn’t know accurately what is going on and where.” Eyesea is a not-for-profit initiative that MYBA supports and whose mission is to map maritime pollution and marine hazards with the support of seafarers, ship owners, managers and maritime professionals. The Eyesea reporting tool allows seafarers to collect and submit data on marine pollution by simply taking a photo and categorising the pollution type. Images are then automatically GPS-tagged, anonymised, and vetted before being incorporated into a database of pollution to enable Eyesea to create detailed oceanic maps and charts.

These comprehensive maps will empower environmental leaders with the actionable, empirical evidence they need to support their efforts.

MYBA has also signed “A social and environmental commitment of professional yachting” which expresses the profession’s commitment to a fundamental societal and environmental approach. Among the issues promoted by signatories are the implementation of restrictions on anchorages in Posidonia areas for vessels over 24 metres. Plus, in cooperation with Yacht Carbon Offset, MYBA offsets both the MYBA Charter Show and most of the travel arrangements of MYBA Admin.

Join us in trying to save the oceans, we make sure that #MYBAgivesback.

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ADVERTORIAL

SMOOTH SAILING Jan Langweg looks at how working with a versatile yacht management software system, built around a robust database improves the yacht’s overall efficiency for the owner and crew

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uperyachts are perceived as the height of luxury. Lucky guests and owners are often seen to be enjoying a relaxed week cruising the Mediterranean or enjoying an action-packed weekend of water sports and parties whilst visiting the most beautiful and remote places of our planet.

Many people don’t realise what it takes behind the scenes to run a superyacht, there are many elements to operating a vessel successfully. To just name a few; the boat has to be in perfect condition, inside and out. Everything has to be accurately planned. The crew must be able to adapt instantly, if the owner changes their mind about something.

Superyachts are one of the most complex and technically advanced assets a person can own, therefore the use of proper systems and procedures on-board is vitally important. We talk to Jan Langweg, Customer Success & Product Manager for IDEA Data Solutions, to find out more.

How can yacht management software ensure such an important asset is correctly operated and maintained?

It all starts with a solid database, which is the backbone of the system. This database contains all major components of the vessel; from the main engines to safety equipment to the coffee machine, all aspects of operation are covered. Information is key and it’s crucial to know about everything that is happening in real time, on board. The correct software solutions allow users to access and handle documentation effectively, whether that is information required by the interior department about crew

Running an efficient vessel requires a stable but versatile system, which enables crew to effectively manage such a complex asset and provide a top-notch service and guests or important data for the master, such as validity of certificates.

What about maintenance capabilities of the system?

It is crucial that a vessel is properly maintained, in order to retain its value and to ensure it is ready to set sail straight away.

Maintenance tasks can be performed on machinery equipment by the engineering department and should be triggered by an automated interface on the vessel’s systems. Regular checks and rounds are also required by the deck department. It is also vital for the system to have stock control and purchasing capabilities, this function will also enable spare part handling.

Tasks such as filling out forms, tracking inventory and performing rounds, can be completed and tracked using mobile devices, so look for a software provider who integrate a mobile app feature. This ensures that working with the chosen system is as convenient as possible for the crew.

An effective system should also provide the captain/master and department heads with the option to keep an eye on the bigger picture, with all relevant information summarised on one page.

There should also be the option to share relevant information with the vessel’s management, port state control and class and flag authorities.

To conclude, running an efficient vessel requires a stable but versatile system, which enables crew to effectively manage such a complex asset and provide a top-notch service to those on-board.

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YOUR TECH PARTNERS Will Faimatea explains the benefit of having your own personal virtual ETO on hand during a busy charter season to save you a mountain of headaches and down time

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n the world of superyachts, details matter, and faultless service is key. If the Airplay isn’t working or the Wi-Fi on the sundeck is weak, guests will notice and require it to be fixed, and fast. It’s these types of system malfunctions, when having a technology expert on speed dial who can quickly guide the crew through a step-by-step solution, which make all the difference.

VIRTUAL ETO Have you ever wished for someone to fix all your problems while you peacefully sleep at night? Bond TM founder, Will Faimatea has, which is why he launched our Virtual ETO Service in 2007. It was created to provide remote support for superyachts without an onboard AV/IT specialist and continues to deliver a much-needed client service today.

From the start, Faimatea pioneered AV/IT Alarm and Monitoring in the yachting industry. Bond’s 35+ engineers are primed for the urgency and detail that superyachts require, offering support to complement your Chief Engineers or ETO and a consistent, broader knowledge base over the life of the vessel. With regular reporting, we enable captains and owners to budget for upgrades and plan ahead, helping to mitigate expensive and unexpected costs.

Technology continues to advance at a rapid rate, but Bond engineers are involved throughout all stages of a vast spectrum of yachts.

This means, from build consultancy through to operational support, our specialist engineers apply the smartest technologies on the market to factor in cost and time-saving tweaks.

FOLLOW-THE-SUN APPROACH With strategically placed offices in Europe, the USA, South Africa and Australia, Bond offers a true 24 hour-support service. Our dedicated team of specialist engineers is on hand to provide invaluable 24-hour telephone and online support, wherever you are in the world.

DIVERSIFIED TALENT Not all problems are what they first seem to be. A TV not working can be caused by a glitch with the VSAT. An owner’s Zoom call

Will Faimatea is still very involved with crew

With regular reporting, we enable captains and owners to budget for upgrades and plan ahead, helping to mitigate expensive and unexpected costs dropping out could be a bandwidth delegation problem. And the AV might go off because the storage cabinet is overheating. Our team of experts in Audio Visual, IT, Communications, HVAC, Cyber & Security Systems and Navigation work together behind the scenes to identify and rectify problems, quickly and efficiently.

ISM COMPLIANCE & CYBERSECURITY A cyber risk assessment is the vital first step in identifying your current cyber risk. Whether you’re addressing your general onboard cybersecurity or need to comply with the latest regulations, following industry best practice is a must. Many cyber-attacks are unsophisticated and can easily be avoided by improving staff understanding. With Cyber Risk Management now forming part of the ISM code and data security falling under GDPR, cyber risk awareness is a key feature of cybersecurity.

When working with IT, a holistic approach is best. Cybersecurity affects all facets of the OT/IT equipment setup, so be sure you have policies and procedures in place that reflect the highest standard of safety while still being able to function daily. At Bond, we can help you to build the secure environment you need, from beginning to end.

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ITALIAN STYLE GERMAN BUILD First called Project Testarossa and now known as Enzo, this German built new launch is littered with Italian Ferrari DNA Words: Frances and Michael Howorth

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arly reports circulating when she was first moved from her Lürssen build shed in Rensburg to her fitting out basin, suggested she was being built for Enzo Ferrari’s son Piero. But, given his close association with the Ferretti Group, it seemed unlikely.

That rumour was squashed when Moran Yacht & Ship, who negotiated the build contract, compiled the technical specifications, and supervised her construction, announced her sale part way through the build. Now, given that Lürssen, her builders have confirmed she was completed for a repeat client who previously owned an 86 metre Lürssen, the matter has been confirmed. Lürssen went on to add that this new owner was extremely impressed with the build process of his first yacht and wanted to replicate the experience, right down to the same build and design team, convinced that no one else could meet his particular demands.

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This 115 metre vessel has an impressive internal volume of 5,000gt. The Italian design duo Nuvolari Lenard together with Simone Feltrin, have provided the creative and eye-catching design for both the interior and exterior. It is they who originally suggested their design paid homage to the legendary Italian race car builder, whose name is synonymous with speed, style, performance, uncompromising quality, and unmitigated sex appeal.

Announced in 2018, Enzo first touched the water during her technical launch in 2019. Since then, she has been undergoing outfitting and now that she has been officially launched, will undergo extensive sea trials with a view to delivering her in 2022.

As with all Lürssen new builds, Enzo is equipped with the latest technology and engineering systems. A heat recovery system in the generators heats the water for the pool, leading to reduced

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Crazy in love with the coast WHY BEYONCE’S LOVE OF YACHTS IS ACTUALLY A GLANCE BACK TO SIMPLER TIMES GROWING UP NEAR THE TEXAS COAST WORDS: FRANK GRICE

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hen Beyonce and Jay-Z hit the headlines in 2018 when spotted out on one of the most prestigious yachts in the celebrity world, an assembled gathering of red top editors and magazine gossip page correspondents seemed so intent on reporting stats, figures and numbers that they passed up the opportunity to celebrity the real matter at hand. Namely, the fact that the world’s most famous pop couple had ascended to true nautical royalty, and with it, an appreciation of the open seas.

For so long, the Marmite pair had been fulcrums of the New York and LA celebrity elite, rarely swaying from the comfort and security of a glamorous world which, thanks to no small amount of hard work, dedication and talent, was paying back big time.

Yet the press still obsessed over the big numbers – the immaculate Lürssen Kismet yacht that the opulent couple had chartered is the property of businessman and sports tycoon Shahid Khan.

Some had the 312ft, seven-bedroomed, Reymond

Langton-designed floating mansion at $200m, others moved it closer to $300m; while the cost to charter it was speculated to be anything from $1.2m to $1.8m per week.

What’s clear is that with the couple’s combined earnings last year topping $150m, they and their three children could relax on the palatial yacht knowing that they were undertaking the ultimate test run. And the reports from R‘n’B star Beyonce suggested she was overflowing with excitement over Kismet in much the same way as was the Jay-Z-branded Ace of Spades champagne pictured on board. “My knowledge begins and ends at entertaining, looking after my guests and ensuring everyone is having a good time,” said the 39-year-old in a way that was understated in one instance, and perfectly respectful of an incredible piece of nautical engineering in the other.

Perhaps the couple’s love of that particular yacht.

The former Destiny’s Child singer couldn’t have picked a better named vessel – Kismet meaning ‘destiny’ in Khan’s native Urdu.

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“When I was growing up I never dreamed of being able to experience the thrill of being out in the ocean like this. I’ve always thought there was an inevitability that good things would happen, but you still need to appreciate the hard work you’ve put in.”

Clearly the couple’s desire to reach new destinations – they have been known to moor up in the past at Cannes and on the Amalfi Coast – is something they wish to pursue, given that last year they were rumoured to have chartered the $2m for a week on superyacht Lana.

With combined wealth of over a billion dollars, nothing is out of the question, although even for one of the world’s most successful and instantly recognisable singers, temperance still comes into it. “What I think about most when I’m taking time away is peace,” she says.

“I grew up in Houston not far from the coast, and I’ve recognised that same thrill of getting away from the city, no matter where I’ve lived.

“When I was young the talk was always about going down to Galveston or perhaps Freeport. It was excitement, whereas now the thought of the sea just means a place for me to relax with my children and take in the open air.”

I actually find the yacht a very creative space too. I may be around my beautiful children, but I do find time to relax and remove myself from the noise, and that’s become really important in recent years.

Beyonce, a huge advocate for the preservation of mental health, and someone who has raised both awareness and funds for countless mental health projects – as well as investing tens of millions of dollars of her own money – admits there are very few places where she feels total relaxed. “This is the life you sign up to, and I knew that from a very early age. Yet none of that means you shouldn’t look out for yourself and ensure you take the time out you deserve, so that’s pretty much where I am at.

“I have definitely discovered a new freedom in recent years,” she says, referencing her yacht ventures, “and with everything that has gone on in the world, I think we have all become just a little better at kicking back.”

Her husband, singer Jay-Z, goes about his pursuits with perhaps a greater sense of bravado – he can afford to, after all, given that he sits third on the list of the richest musicians of all time, behind Sir Paul McCartney and Andrew Lloyd Webber.

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“For me it’s about precision and poise,” he says. “I need clean lines and everything in the right place – that’s the kind of thing that really interests me.

“I actually find the yacht a very creative space too. I may be around my beautiful children, but I do find time to relax and remove myself from the noise, and that’s become really important in recent years.”

Decibel levels certainly appear on be on the increase given our gradual return to normality, with live music, so bereft over the past two years, on its way back. “I am excited to get out there and do it again,” says Beyonce. “I will miss the time we have had to kick back, but it can’t go on forever and we all understand that.”

The couple may need to keep the money rolling in if they are to embark on yacht ownership, especially if they may soon be the ones allowing others to charter their prized possession.

“Would I rather invest in a boat rather than a car or even a house?” suggested the singer in a press interview at the end of May, and referencing in part rumours that the couple were preparing to splash out $28million on a Rolls Royce, “of course!

“It’s not the style, the size or the finish – it’s just the freedom; and that’s all a lot of us ultimately want.”

Whether Beyonce achieves her ambitions of yacht ownership, only time will tell. The couple certainly have more chance of that than they do of breaking away from the world’s paparazzi…

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since the first generation of Belassi watercrafts and helped develop the Burrasca: “The striking lines – strongly inspired by motorcycle design – appear dynamic, compact and full of energy, proving a particular success.” The powerful heart, a turbo-charged threecylinder engine developed in-house, produces a massive 320 hp.

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IS IT SOCIAL MEDIA’S FAULT OR IS IT JUST US? Excessive social media use is blamed for being detrimental to our well being and mental health but, we are the ones who are meant to be in control. As the saying goes, ‘everything in moderation’ or should we just switch off?

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’ve written a lot in recent years about how to stay healthy on social media and discussed at length the effects it can have on our wellbeing and mental health. But then I got thinking… is it really all social media’s fault? Or, hang on a second, actually is it ours?

Addiction is a tricky thing, some people have a more addictive personality than others. Which explains why most people can enjoy a few alcoholic drinks or smoke the occasional joint without it turning into a daily dependence. Do we take the substance or in this case, the media, away for everyone because of a minority who find it detrimental? Or should we just provide resources for those people who need help…

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and if it’s not social media, could we assume it’ll just be something else?

At the risk of sounding very, very old, some of us may remember a time when video games were blamed for teen violence, gangs and bullying. And who remembers being told you weren’t allowed to listen to certain music because if we did, we’d get shot or die of a drugs overdose? Interesting concept whilst growing up in a village in Hertfordshire but still.

A quick google search and you can find all sorts of finger pointing at good old socials.

“Does Social Media Cause Depression?” shouts childmind.org, “The Link Between Social Media and Depression” posts

verywellmind.com, “Can Social Media Be Held Accountable for Cyberbullying?” asks adweek.com, “Social Media Firms FAILING to Tackle Cyber Bullying” declares the BBC News site. And on and on it goes, with other sites not just asking, but stating “Social media culture can encourage risky and inappropriate behaviour” (phys.org). I just clutched my pearls.

Well, I’m not sure about inappropriate behaviour but in my case, after the act of gathering up resources and researching this article, once I sat down to actually write it, well I fell down facebook’s rabbit hole twice. Ok maybe three times. Then I got sucked into some random what sort of pizza topping are you type Buzzfeed quiz

before checking my Instagram for latest likes. For me, social media is the ultimate procrastination assistant and sometimes, I have to put my big girl pants on and minimise that window. I can’t quite close it… just minimise. That’s enough… oooh a whatsapp! Hang on….

Ok so you get my point. Social media is definitely a massive distraction, case in point – many employers ban it from work computers unless it’s strictly work related (pineapple on a pizza? I am not. Get OUT).

Not only is it costing me time through interruptions, it’s completely thrown off my creative thought processes (fruit on pizza?

But seriously…) and flow and therefore created more work for me in the long run (jalapenos definitely. But not pineapple).

Or has it? For me I enjoy dipping in and out of different projects and perhaps the people and sites I follow on social media platforms give me more ideas and improve my creativity. So perhaps that’s ok for an office environment but probably not ideal when you’re supposed to be focused on deck or interior duties on a superyacht.

It’s pretty common to hear that wifi is only switched on for breaks, and limits are put in place on board, and even to say phones are restricted to cabins when on duty. Why? Because someone, at some point, abused the right to check their phone when they should have been working.

It’s a tricky one isn’t it? Finding a balance is key. So just for a moment, let’s say it’s not social media that’s the problem. What about if someone said it’s the smart phone?

Remember a few years ago when facebook became a thing (I created my account in 2007 when I was living overseas after ignoring it for 3 years). Honestly I didn’t really get it but used it to keep in touch with photos of what I was up to for friends and family at home, it was easier and more efficient than attempting to download pics from my nikon digital camera (whooooo?) and email to individuals. It wasn’t really until smartphones became so accessible that the obsessive behaviours started was it? So maybe best we blame them instead of social media. When we could only check facebook by logging on to an actual computer, was it that much of a problem?

Claims that big tech is benefitting from everyone’s obsessive use of these platforms aren’t exactly true either. Poor old Mark Zuckerberg has been hauled up to court to be held accountable for crimes of facebook

(I don’t really know what they are) and as a result, Facebook spend thousands upon thousands of dollars trying to weed out conspiracists, terrorists, and anyone using the platform for evil purposes. Including my friend Ceri last week who mentioned a mouse and was told this was bullying and had her comment removed, but I digress.

It’s sensitive ok? And the bots do get a little confused sometimes. They’ll get there but in the meantime don’t drop the F bomb too often or you too could end up in Facebook Jail.

the rest of people who generally just scoff at something fake, and carry on with their lives being normal and reasonable. So the shouty folk are reposting and barking that we all need to take heed of their views, so our news feeds and channels get clogged up with fake, nonsense, aggression and general pessimistic diatribe because the rest of us aren’t going to post “what a nice normal day it is out there today”.

So for a moment, it could look like social media is depressing us all and a source

I think it’s important we remember that social media is not a fair or realistic representation of the actual world. It’s a onesided, false narrative of a world that doesn’t exist. Kim’s backside did not break the internet.

So that’s why the more shocking, or more provocative posters are going to get more likes.

I’ve mentioned this before (sorry) but the problem with social media is the fact it does give people a platform to air their views. Whereas in “the good old days” (i.e. before tinternettage), if your buddy sat down at the bar and told you he was convinced the earth was flat, you’d all tell him he’s a complete idiot and cut him off until he agreed with you all and peace and harmony was restored. Then you’d just carry on with your lives. Effectively, his social network corrected his ridiculousness before he could do any, or come to any harm. Now, these people can head online and find new “friends” and create their own social network full of strangers who will validate and encourage their behaviours and opinions.

That’s not so bad when it’s something harmless like a crochet group, but there are a lot of very sinister people out there lurking on the dark web, waiting for new “friends” to recruit into their strange and often cult-like ways. So for that reason, I’d tell parents to look out for their kids online.

Make sure you know who they’re talking to. Sadly we can’t insist adults get other adult supervision online although I’m sure you’ll agree, a lot of them could do with it.

Often, the ones with the extreme views are the ones who shout loudest about it. So that’s why we hear more about them than

of super negativity. But it’s not really is it? It’s Bob who you met in Antibes for 5 minutes several years ago who posted that far right rubbish about immigrants taking all our jobs and reposting something from Nigel Farage (you can unfriend these people you know).

I think it’s important we remember that social media is not a fair or realistic representation of the actual world. It’s a one-sided, false narrative of a world that doesn’t exist.

Kim’s backside did not break the internet.

People mostly only post glamorous, filtered, #livingthedream pics, and that’s especially in yachting. Nobody wants to give likes to someone scrubbing a toilet or picking up a used condom from a mohair rug, so the creators aren’t going to offer that up. People want to be entertained (Cue Russell Crowe bellowing “ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?”). So that’s why the more shocking, or more provocative posters are going to get more likes, more interaction and more comments. And more shares.

So what’s the solution? Well, if you find social media negs you out, limit your time.

Unfollow or unfriend people who upset you.

Remember, it’s not real. Social media isn’t to blame for our problems, it’s just given people a voice who probably shouldn’t really have one. So the power is in your hands….

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For Citizenship enquiries please contact consulate@dominicaconsulate.com For Vessel registration enquiries please contact marine@dominicaconsulate.com or call +306934555555

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GREAT SCOT Katy McGilvray tells Frances and Michael Howorth how much she enjoys her job as Chief Officer on board a private sailing yacht What was your first superyacht and where did you join her?

I grew up in Gourock, Scotland, a town just about 40 min west of Glasgow. This is where I started sailing when I was about 11 years old. It was only after university that I took a chance and went out to Antibes looking for a job on a yacht. I started on a small 25m motor yacht called Galaxy and joined her in Corfu, Greece and never looked back.

Which is your favourite Mediterranean port and why do you like it?

Palma - Every time I come back it feels like home. There are always friends passing through and La Llonja is a great spot to catch up with them. Great location, wonderful food and just the best staff.

What is your favourite restaurant or bar in the Mediterranean and why is it special?

It’s small and local and I’d love to shout about it from the rooftops, but that would be telling and may spoil things! My second favourite must be Chèvre D’or in Eze. Spectacular views over Cap D’ail. It serves irresistible food with impeccable service. It’s a ‘once every couple of years’ experience, but always well worth the wait.

The Mediterranean is said to be crowded with superyachts, where do you think the best spot to get away from the others is?

I completely agree, it is saturated and I don’t actually know if there are any places left that no one knows about. So my advice would be to hop over to Croatia. It still feels like the Mediterranean but very quickly can feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere. But my personal favourite Mediterranean anchorage is Santa Manza Bay in Corsica, but only on the rare occasion when it’s quiet and the weather is calm.

If you could recommend a Mediterranean yacht service to another Chief Officer, what would it be?

Coming from sailing yachts I’ve used Marine Results for all things rig related. Ed and his team are great, very experienced and always happy to accommodate us whenever and wherever they can. I have complete faith in the work they do and would very happily recommend their services to anyone.

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Does being at sea affect your family life?

I have been at sea for ten years and so I’ve missed a lot of important things. Birthdays, funerals, Christmases, you name it. I have the privilege of working with my other half, but as we get older we really do appreciate a home life. We spent 6 months at home this year and loved getting to spend the time with our families. Luckily, they are all very understanding and drop everything for us as soon as we have a date for coming home.

It’s hard, but it’s the nature of the beast.

What makes your yacht special?

Many things! She is a real sailing pedigree!

A big yacht that both sails well and is easy on the eye can sometimes be hard to find but here I feel we have it all. She is simply breath-taking and everyone comments on what a beauty she is.

Do you have a pet hate? If so what is it?

People beating around the bush! I believe you should get to the point, and honesty is always the best policy. On board I hate it if crew do not ask questions if they are unsure about anything. My door is always open and I want crew to feel as comfortable as possible and be able to ask me anything.

If you had a magic wand, what would you change in your job?

Over inflated prices just because you are a superyacht. I hate feeling we are getting ripped off!

What is the most curious request you have had made of you?

My parents once suggested I bring the owners up to our house to meet them when we were visiting Scotland! That was one for the books! Let me tell you, it takes a long time to try and get the family home resembling something to that of a superyacht.

What’s the most funny superyacht experience you can recall?

I once bought toilet roll emblazoned with pictures of Donald Trump in a dollar store and placed it in the owner’s bathroom.

Despite the fact that they were republican, they thought it was hilarious. And yes, it only cost 1 dollar!

What important things have you ever learned from your crew?

So much!! A favourite saying comes from an old first mate “there’s many ways to skin a cat”. Meaning that we were working in a very much democratic environment and not a dictatorship. The mate was open to ideas on how to tackle various things. Humility also goes a long way with crew and guests and is vital in our industry. Another saying “It’s only easy when you know how” - in other words, never assume people know how to do something. It might be easy to you but for others, not so much. Make sure the working environment encourages question asking and teaching, it will build a stronger crew working relationship!

QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS Where in the world would you like to live?

I already live there - Scotland What would your last supper be?

Pan fried scallops, duck breast and mum’s chocolate fudge cake 3 dream dinner party guests?

My Gran, Prince, and Daft Punk Where in the world would you most like to visit ?

New Zealand Where would you want to retire?

Antigua What sport do you watch?

Rugby Best childhood memory?

Practicing fly fishing in the garden with dad What superpower would you like?

Mind Reader Pet peeve ?

Laziness Biggest regret to date?

Not buying a Porsche 944 Closest you’ve ever came to death?

Taking a corner too wide on my motorbike What’s your guilty pleasure?

Simply Red What makes you angry?

Overcooked duck!

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GAMMON STAKES L’Objet gives a sumptuous twist to one of the oldest games in history with this black backgammon set, which features a board on the lid that’s inlaid with shell and golden brass points. Crafted from glossy lacquered Macassar ebony, it has a compartmentalised interior that neatly houses jewel-like resin counters with brass trims. www.matchesfashion.com €1362

SOUNDS GREAT Berluti and Bang & Olufsen collaborate for a limited-edition collection of products, celebrating ‘savoir-faire’ and lifestyle. The collaboration honours the heritage and craftsmanship associated with both ‘Maisons’ and combines some of Bang & Olufsen’s most iconic products with Berluti’s emblematic Venezia leather, patinated by hand to propose six unique, lifestyle pieces. www.bang-olufsen.com €97,000

WISH LIST

This season’s selection of must-have innovations and design trends

TOP TABLE Studies have shown that a quick ping pong match is linked to increased productivity, creativity and helps to build a connection between the players, which explains why tables like The Art of Ping Pong’s version are popping up in offices all over. It’s also a lot of fun.

The table can also be mounted on your wall and displayed as a piece of art. www.mrporter.com €1250

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BLADES OF GLORY The ‘Maker’ features a vertically integrated 75kWh battery shoehorned into the VTOL’s lightweight composite superstructure and that affords E-VOTL a 60-mile range. The fully-electric powertrain and 12 rotors provide 435 horsepower (325kW) of hover power - enough to comfortably ferry two passengers and their cargo short jaunts. www.archer.com

GOING GLOBAL Keep track of your world travels with this khaki-brown globe from Brunello Cucinelli’s classic homeware collection. It’s crafted by artisans in Italy from a combination of natural cork and stainless steel, then lasered to depict a map of the world, which can be marked with the provided pins. Set it on an office desk or library for textural appeal. www.matchesfashion.com €700

PADDLE TIME Whether you’re a casual player or take the game more seriously, there’s a lot to appreciate in The Art of Ping Pong’s bats. This set of two is made from lightweight FSC-certified Rosewood and shaped with concave handles that provide the best grip. The faces are printed with striking graphics that look just as good on display as they do in use. www.mrporter.com €125

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MAKE WAVES As water sports’ latest luxury toy, Radinn electric jetboards are truly made for everybody and every body of water

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he Radinn offers ultimate aquatic freedom — the ability to explore every shorefront, surf every wave, and find adventure in every ocean, no matter your age, athletic ability, or the water conditions.

Radinn jetboards truly embody the next generation of luxury yacht toys: a fully electric device that lets you soar across the water at incredible speeds with virtually no sound. Radinn jetboards are the perfect accessory for every kind of cruiser and hobbyist, from tri-decks yachting the Mediterranean to thrill-seekers in search of their next beachfront adventure. No gas-stops or launch equipment is necessary. Just insert the fully-charged battery, set your performance level in the app, and drop the board in water to hit the high seas in style.

The company is founded on the ethos that there are better ways to experience outdoor adventure. The board’s electric-powered water jet means no exhaust to pollute waterways with harmful carbon dioxide emissions, and no noise pollution to disturb local wildlife or your yachting neighbours. With Radinn, the only noise you’ll leave behind is the relaxing sound of the waves.

The jetboard’s innovative design also means more fun on the water for the entire family. Whereas most personal watercrafts (PWCs) have their electronics integrated into the vehicle itself, the Radinn is a modular system. The advanced mechanics are concentrated exclusively within the battery and jetpack, which detach from the board. All Radinn models fit the same hardware, so customers can own multiple boards without needing to invest in an additional battery and jetpack every time they want to level up.

In fact, the three models in Radinn’s latest line of jetboards allow riders to completely customize their surfing experience. Use The Explore board for a smooth and stable ride. This model is perfect for still waters, as well as beginner riders and children.

The Freeride is Radinn’s ultimate, all-purpose board. It holds the perfect balance between agility and stability, and is easy to get

The board’s 100% electric battery and impeller jetpack mean no exhaust to pollute waterways or wildlife with harmful carbon dioxide emissions started on but also responsive enough for more playful riding, sharper turns, and quicker rail-to-rail transitions. If you’re looking for a little bit more of a challenge, The Carve board is your pick. This board is more agile by design and offers a unique riding style, trick capabilities, and wave jumping. It’s designed to carve through water and responds readily when riders initiate a turn.

When it comes to the cutting-edge technology of today’s electric jetboard industry, Radinn’s at the top of the list.

It’s one of the only electric jetboard companies that employs an advanced IoT platform. The board pairs with an app on customers’ phones via bluetooth and offers a variety of remote connectivity features.

• Continuous maintenance - Just as phones receive software updates periodically to address patches and introduce new features, so does the Radinn. This ensures that customers always have an up-to-date product with the latest software installed, and means that your board will actually get better over time.

• Performance upgrades - As the rider’s comfort with the board progresses, they’re able to upgrade their jetpack performance and battery range via the mobile app.

• Data retrieval - Data from the jetboards stored in the cloud allows the Radinn technical support team to perform remote diagnostics on the health of the board.

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Water Babies

THE BOYS AND GIRLS COME OUT TO PLAY, AND SPLASH, DIVE, RUN, YELL, HOP AND HOLLER. AFTER A YEAR OF BEING STUCK TO THEIR CONSOLES, JUST HOW DO YOU KEEP THEM OCCUPIED ON BOARD? WORDS: CLAIRE GRIFFITHS

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rans Heesen, owner of Heesen Yachts obviously knows a thing or two about boats. And while for some people these beasts are designed and built to impress friends (or adversaries), the best thing about the boats is the whole family can clamber on, and as long as the kids are happy and occupied, every generation can go about doing exactly as they please.

The focus was on fun back in 2015 when Heesen commissioned his 47m MY Lady Petra, very much with his large and multi-generational family in mind. At the time he said, “My wife Petra and I have decided to build a larger yacht to accommodate all the members of our family; three children and seven grandchildren. With relatives and friends, it is a big clan! We love family life and we believe that it’s wonderful to spend time together; but to really enjoy it, it’s essential to get well organised and live in a functional space, so that living together on board is a pleasant and joyful experience rather than dreadful chaos. Our first yacht – My Petra, a Heesen 44 metre semi-displacement – was not built for our family, but we chose her because of the early delivery (one year in advance compared to the 37m we had under construction). We have made a good use of the time we spent on board and considered My Petra as a great training ground. Personally I knew how to build a boat, but I had to learn how to enjoy one myself! So, Petra and I have ‘studied’ the habits of our family and took notes that we used later to guide our choices during the design process. We are satisfied with the boat we have built, but of course, there are things we would like to do differently in the next one.”

He chose the yacht for the flexibility of the layout, dedicating the forward area of the main deck (traditionally the master cabin) as a play area for his seven grandchildren where they could romp and rage in their own private kingdom. The outdoor areas were also designed with spaciousness in mind with enough room for everyone to do what they wanted. Said Heesen, “The outdoor areas are conceived for our social life. The spaces are generous and can welcome all of us. The sundeck is the place where our children and their kids enjoy most of their time outdoor: Aft there is a cozy area with sofas and coffee table under the shade of a canopy, ideal for the parents to watch their kids wallowing in the Jacuzzi.”

But the kids don’t need to just wallow in the jacuzzi because if they delve into the toy cupboard they’ll find a whole lot more than a bath with a few bubbles.

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TOY TOWN It’s mad how many hours of fun can be had from a bit of inflatable plastic. Inflatables in all shapes and sizes are low-cost, lowimpact and a lot of fun and can be packed away nice and tightly or trailed alongside the yacht (well, kinda). You can contain your kid in the best-selling sea pool (complete with jelly fish net). Says Mark Peak, Head of Toy Department and Superyacht Tenders and Toys, “Inflatable pools with jellyfish nets are a very popular product for kids and the parents. They offer a very safe enclosed environment for people in and out of the water. With additional inflatable docks it can be a really fun and safe place for all age groups. It bridges the gap between water and yacht, making it much more accessible.”

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Alongside her work as a Chief Stew, Georgia Rex established and now runs superyachtstewardessing101.com. She agrees with Peak, “You can’t beat the ‘blow-ups’.” She says, “So many fun options for kids! Some of the main ones I’ve seen onboard are inflatables in the swimming pool, unicorns, lilos, inflatable basketball hoops so they can throw the ball around – all great fun! I’ve seen young kids on inflatable obstacle courses too, going down the tiny slides. It’s really sweet to watch the joy on their faces.”

As the owners’ children get older generally they are after more independent toys such as powered surfboards, jetskis, SUPs, etc – often adrenaline thrilled activities.

Rex adds jet skis, banana boats, slides off the side of the boat, huge climbing walls up the side of the boat, wakeboarding and diving to the endless list of fun on the water. She says, “You can’t go wrong with tender rides either, even if you aren’t going anywhere in particular, just going for a spin in the tender is super fun, exhilarating, especially as a youngster.”

In Rex’s experience the younger teens or smaller kids always love being on the back of jet skis with their parents. And for the more adventurous, there are things like the climbing wall, big slides and even wakeboarding or snorkelling (depending where you are). She says, “Teenagers love the exciting water sports a lot of the time, jet skis, wakeboarding and diving. It looks like so much fun, especially in some of these places where the water is completely clear and you can see everything under water!”

Peak agrees that as the owners’ children get older generally they are after more independent toys such as powered surfboards, jetskis, SUPs, etc – often adrenaline thrilled activities or ones they can escape the yacht (and the parents) with some friends, which is great as it gives everyone a break from each other.

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The unique Foiling Surfboards are the product to have onboard for 2021, also a favourite of Peak’s. He adds, “The more immersive toys are always the most popular, ones where people can either fully relax, learn a new skill, or enjoy a full adrenaline buzz.”

For the crew however, the inflatables can be a faff: Says Rex, “I think 99% of crew will agree that inflatable slides are the most annoying thing to put up and pack away as they can take ages!

Then if the owner wants to move the boat, the deckies will have to take the slide down and probably put it back up again as soon as you anchor.”

The Aquaglide challenge circuit with climbing frames is pretty much always a winner and other top toys to get onboard include the trampolines, slides, rafts, Stand Up Paddle Boards and multisport sailboards. The climbing walls, slides, kayaks and canoes are fun because kids and parents can do them together. The nonpowered toys also tend to be more popular with the parents for obvious safety reasons.

QUIET TIME So the objective of the whole day is to keep the little darlings occupied and to tire them out and give them an unforgettable vacation. But it’s important to also make sure the parents are getting involved too. There is nothing better than seeing a parent fall off a climbing wall or zoom down the slide, so always encourage the parents to get involved as much as they can and to learn a new skill on the water. A tired guest is a happy guest, no matter their age!

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SHOWER POWER Elegant Italian showers to enhance the beach decks from INOXSTYLE

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acht owners looking for full integration with the sea is a current tendency and to follow this, the beach club area is becoming more important in yacht design. With the bridge above sea level, the stern yacht space is now a luxurious resort, a lounge furnished with free standing furniture often integrated into a fitness and wellness area. In this exclusive environment, the shower is an indispensable design feature, and the Inoxstyle shower is a work of art.

As winners of the most prestigious international design awards, Inoxstyle showers perfectly suit the beach clubs on the most prestigious superyachts with their elegant appearance, remaining unique as they are handcrafted one by one for each individual customer.

The elegance of the lines, the beauty of the material, the power of the structure combined with the splendour of marine grade stainless steel or brilliant weaving of the carbon fibre, establishes a perfect balance in the continuity between form and function, style and efficiency, technology and nature.

The result of Inoxstyle’s experience in luxury boating offers a variety of shower models with every capacity to enhance the stylish environments and demonstrate this

synthesis of Italian design, craftsmanship and quality of materials.

In addition to the refined design, there are other essential characteristics of a shower that distinguish a space that has become so important today.

First of all, the materials must ensure that the beauty of the forms remain unchanged over time. All Inoxstyle showers are handcrafted, one by one, using thick Marine Grade AISI316L stainless steel, mirror-polishing finish with multiple sequences for a nautical finish, or a velvet finish made by manually mirrorpolishing that is subsequently put through a glass peening process.

Those made of an exclusive high-quality carbon fibre module undergo a final anti-age treatment with an innovative resin varnish that allows only 1% of UV rays to penetrate, leaving an unaltered transparent finish over the years. These technical solutions protect every Inoxstyle shower from even the most severe weather conditions.

Different models and finishes for the dual function mixers guarantee the perfect adjustment of the water temperature and flow. The mountings, without screws protect against saltwater corrosion and are available in various shapes according to the different models. The showerhead is always large offering a spa-like wellness experience together with standard attachments.

The assembly on the deck does not require any tools, the crew insert the lower part of the shower body into the deck support.

This exclusive patented coupling system allows the shower body to rotate 360°, so the shower can always be in the ideal position.

Thanks to the welding and polishing that uses only quality materials and craftsmanship, Inoxstyle guarantees the absence of oxidation problems for ten years.

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flying high PWR-FOIL is a market leading e-foil developed by Chris Defrance at the renowned and innovative French company also behind Redwoodpaddle

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ecognised worldwide for the quality and diversity of its paddles, Redwood decided to enter the world of efoils and it is a success. With its experience in the nautical sector, Redwood Paddle offers a whole range of efoils under the PWR Foil brand.

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PWR Foil do not just offer a simple efoil, but several versions with different sizes. The different board sizes make it possible to respond in a specific and personal way to the needs and expectations of each individual.

So depending on the size of your board, you can make a board that is more or less responsive and playful in relation to your level. Beginners will be able to start with a long board and to progress in a fun and safe way because the board will more easily tolerate your mistakes.

And since with PWR everything is interchangeable, the board, the mast, the wing, you can replace the different parts of your board according to your progress or your needs without breaking the bank because the brand offers really affordable prices compared to other efoils on the market. PWR Foil also offers the possibility of integrating a non-motorised mast to transform your board into a wake foil or a surf foil.

The board is made from EPS HD bread, with PVC construction and Paulownia double sandwich, which makes it very strong and light.

PWR Foil is the only brand of electric foil to offer a circuit breaker attached to a leash that stops the turbine when you fall. A very well thought out option for a safe ride. And the propeller is protected for optimum safety. Entirely designed in France, assembly in France, after-sales service in France with the workshop in France! The quality is undeniable and even the battery which is the heart of your efoil is also made in France.

The PWR Foil PRO model offers a top speed of up to 38 km / h with a range of 1h-1h30 depending on your weight. The Bluetooth remote control offers 3 speed modes that you can adjust according to your level.

The electric foil is separated from the board, which will allow the board to be adapted according to its weight, but also the possibility of changing boards according to the evolution of one’s own practice. A beginner will easily start with a larger more rigid board, for example, but will be able to move on to a small rigid board overtime for more manoeuvrability.

Extremely proud of the ingenuity behind the board’s design and technology, there are a few noteworthy facts to fully understand.

Essential for your safety, they have worked for a long time on a 100% efficient system. This leash-circuit breaker is the main element of your safety. A 1m leash is attached on one side to your ankle (front foot) or waist, connected on the other side to a 25kg magnet.

This magnet, when you connect it to the board, turns

The electric foil is separated from the board, which will allow the board to be adapted according to its weight, but also the possibility of changing boards according to the evolution of the rider.

on the electrical circuit. During a fall, its small length will cause it to disconnect, thus opening the electrical circuit (switch). It instantly cuts off the entire electrical circuit and thus the rotation of the propeller, making it impossible to injure yourself with the propeller.

The French made lithium-ion cells are selected from the best suppliers to ensure a top-ofthe-range quality. It is on the PWR site that the cells are assembled and cast in a resin box, ensuring a first level of watertightness.

Overall, the electric hydrofoils are quickly becoming a very popular way to enjoy aquatic activities. In the end though, it’s more about how unique this technology is and how it is revolutionising an entire industry. If you’re thinking about getting into the sport, do some research and dive in. Soon, you’ll be enjoying some of the most fun a person can have in the water.

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SETTING A CLEAR COURSE The latest bridge systems are not just highly technical and fully integrated with other on board systems, but are now works of art themselves, seamlessly blending into the overall design and style of the yacht itself Words: Adam Fiander he on/off metal ‘toggle’ switches, with their black plastic ends, that randomly adorn the wood-panelled dashboard of my 1967 Triumph GT6 classic car, remind me just how much driver information systems and console technology has changed, not just for cars, but for boats as well.

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These last five years, in particular, have seen monumental changes and advancement, not just in the physical and visual appearance of bridge and helm stations, but in the shear scope and scale of information control and management and data use and storage now available. Even relatively small and affordable outboard-engined 28ft starter-boats are

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being built and marketed with ‘full glass helm bridge’ functionality of varying degrees of complexity, and this level of standard-fit equipment is being seen as the new and widely accepted norm.

“Gone are the days when a chartplotter and a few analogue gauges would suffice,” says E-Touch Systems, Managing Director, Jamie Brown.

“A new age of ‘Glass Bridge’ systems and fully integrated Access Management Systems (AMS) are becoming standard.

The ever-increasing processor power of modern electronics, coupled with the affordability of modern technology, is allowing even the smallest of yachts to have

a centralised, touch-screen, multifunction bridge integrating AMS, Navigation, CCTV and Media, amongst others.”

On larger yachts, the bridge and helm station itself has become a room that can be equally personalised, structured and enhanced in a way that meets the same visual aesthetic and techno-sophistication of the rest of a yacht’s interior. No more is this just a room full of mis-matched screens, randomly placed knobs, dials, switches, and awkward looking black boxes.

Underlining the point about aesthetics, Roger Trinterud, Kongsberg Maritime’s Sales Director for their cruise, yacht and passenger markets, said, “The modularity of

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our latest systems increases the wheelhouse and console design possibilities, to furnish a bridge with screen-based instruments and gauges that all have the same look, using the same colour palette. For larger yachts, Kongsberg offer bridge alert/alarm systems, radar/ecdis, autopilot, dynamic positioning, automation and auxiliaries (like wipers, horn, lanterns etc) controlled from a multifunctional touchscreen operator panel, furnished either within the console itself, in an armrest, or on a floating pedestal.”

It is often the case that bridge system developers, software designers and consultants prefer to partner with hardware manufacturers who already have the kind of high level, precision-engineering experience

and significant resource required for manufacturing displays and screens. These manufacturers will often have worked not just from within marine markets, but in avionics and aerospace industries as well.

General Manager of Telemar in Fort Lauderdale, David Gratton, told me, “While we are not a manufacturer, we have developed several bridge related solutions for superyachts, including a fully integrated glass bridge solution in partnership with Pariani in Milan. A completely custom-made solution with all the elegance of Italian design and robustness of class approved deployments, where we can help make the bridge a fully functional and redundant showpiece for discriminating owners.”

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 and 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. Working in partnership with Böening, Transas, Furuno & B&G, all types and styles of yachts can be accommodated, offering all the latest touch screen automation and management of all systems on board the vessel. Years of experience in the industry, coupled with great attention to detail and understanding what a captain actually needs from the bridge, allows E-Touch Navcom to offer the best possible solution for your bridge.

For more details Tel: +34 627362256 or visit www.etouchnav.com

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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.

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Real-time software enables any upcoming obstructions to be displayed as a 3-Dimensional image on screen, even at vessel cruising speeds of up to 25 knots Working in partnership with Böening systems, E-Touch’s Jamie Brown told us how they had recently ‘tested the limits’ of integration on board the 59m superyacht M/Y HELIOS, installing a full glass bridge system, consisting of 8 x 27” and 2 x 15” screens.

Jamie said, “The new system allows the monitoring and control of every electrical and electronic system on board, whilst integrating the existing autopilot and steering systems into the new dashboard.

To ensure this all works seamlessly, a proper bridge design and specification is critical.

But, of course, it can’t just look good, it has to be robust and reliable, which means the most important part is hidden in the depths of the bridge. To maintain a good strong and flexible navigation network, the infrastructure requires a high level of management of information flowing between the bridge equipment. Like a swan, graceful and elegant above the surface, but with some serious work underneath!”

OK, we’ve established the physical look and feel of a ‘full glass helm’ bridge might resemble little in terms of what may have gone before. But, in terms of new features

and functions that captains and crews can expect to benefit from now, Kongsberg’s Roger Trinterud told me, “As all control systems work from the same platform, a carefully designed system, could render the need for using KVM matrixes, reducing complexity, still maintaining the flexibility.

“The new all speed autopilot combines features of a traditional autopilot with the dynamic positioning system, simplifying user interface and reducing the possibility of incidents whilst changing control between various control systems.

“Reduced need of hardware, using sensors like the MGC (Kongsberg Maritime Ring laser Gyro Compass) which has accurate roll/pitch/ heave and acceleration measurements and inertial navigation capabilities. It replaces the roll/pitch sensor needed for dynamic positioning, and stabilizing systems, and are used as sensors for helideck monitoring systems and multibeam echo sounders.

Combining the MGC with our ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display & Information Systems) enables the option to do accurate motion prediction, presented in the chart, and soon functions like automated transit

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and docking, which is currently being introduced on ferries.”

Underneath the waterline, FarSounder’s Argos Series of navigational forward-looking sonars, with the latest being the Argos 350, is designed principally for yachts in the 18m to 40m size range. The transducer can detect objects in the water column up to 350 metres in front of the yacht. Real-time software enables any upcoming obstructions to be displayed as a 3-Dimensional image on screen, even at vessel cruising speeds of up to 25 knots. Perfect as an early warning signal against coastal hazards such as

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coral reefs, sand bars and so forth. And for ‘explorer-style’ yachts, the system will detect icebergs and large whales.

FarSounder’s Cassie Stetkiewicz told me, “Yachts can encounter ‘challenges’ in shallow water on a regularly basis and Argos sonar navigation systems can detect and warn of dangers up to 350m specified at 18 knots, 500m at 20 knots or up to 1000m at 25 knots ahead of the vessel, depending upon which model they choose.

“We don’t include monitors or displays with our systems, however our standard bridge software provides a highly advanced graphical user interface such that our data can be displayed on a dedicated or shared screen

KONGSBERG MARITIME Kongsberg Maritime is a global technology company providing ‘Full Picture’ solutions for yachts. Headquartered in Norway, Kongsberg Maritime has manufacturing, sales and service facilities in 40 countries.

Kongsberg Maritime integrated solutions includes propulsion and thruster solutions, stabilizers, electrical systems and energy storage, marine automation and energy management, safety, manoeuvring, navigation, and dynamic positioning together with ship design services. For expedition yachts, sophisticated sonars and echo sounders are available for seabed mapping, obstacle avoidance, bottom detection and navigation. Kongsberg Maritime is part of Kongsberg Gruppen, suppling high-technology products, systems and solutions.

For more details Tel: +47 33 03 24 07 or visit www.kongsberg.com/maritime

Situational awareness is designed to mitigate the risks navigators face, especially in poor weather conditions, congested waters or at night on many types of displays. In addition, our Software Development Kit (SDK) enables developers to integrate our 3D images directly into their products.”

THE TRICKLE-DOWN EFFECT FROM COMMERCIAL MARINE In addition to bridge technology specifically developed for yachts, the trickle-down effect from commercial marine means a wider range of options will eventually become available across both sectors. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Augmented Reality (AR), for example, are closely related examples that illustrate the point.

Kongsberg Maritime, for example, have their SeaEye and SeaAware products enabling navigators and captains to ‘see what the human eye cannot’.

SeaAware fuses radar and electro-optical sensors, together with attitude, positioning and AIS sensor data to provide reliable information on all static and moving objects inside the coverage area. The navigator is provided with this information automatically

from a single source, removing the need for manual tuning of sensors and correlating their outputs.

SeaEye is a camera platform with a compact and hardwearing housing with cameras configurable 40 to 360 degrees coverage designed to cope in a maritime environment.

Machine vision CMOS technology enables crystal clear imagery across all scenarios, with unrivalled pixel precision, including in low-light.

Roger from Kongsberg Maritime, told me, “The system is the first of our Ship Intelligence, remote and autonomous solutions to be developed for commercial marine application. Combining multiple sensors with intelligent software, situational awareness is designed to mitigate the risks navigators face, especially in poor weather conditions, congested waters or at night.”

“Other instances could be, for example, when using situational awareness to detect quay positions, and by using the all-speed autopilot to ‘park.’ Or using situational

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TELEMAR Telemar Yachting Americas 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 delivering safety, security and efficiency for fleet managers, the yacht owner and the crew.

For more details Tel: +1 (954) 828 0270 or visit www.telemargroup.com

awareness at anchor, to automatically keep a safe distance from other vessels/ yachts. Integrating the bridge systems and energy management, to ensure the most emission-friendly operation. Or having a Multi-Function Display (MFD) that works across traditional system lines, for example, presenting radar image, dynamic positioning, energy management and CCTV all in the same view, based on the operation.”

Roger adds, “The ongoing development of autonomous vessels (autonomous not necessarily in the sense of being unmanned), will give some functionality,

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The ongoing development of autonomous vessels, will give some functionality, that we believe could be of interest for the yacht industry that we believe could be of interest for the yacht industry, especially in the fields of situational awareness and automated manoeuvring.”

Jamie from E-Touch made the point, “With the reduction in cost of digital technology, new products such as full touchscreen Advanced Management Systems or Augmented Reality, which pair GPS & AIS data with cameras to assist with safety in busy shipping lanes or poor visibility, are starting to be offered on vessels of much smaller size than expected, offering the owner or charter guest a much more pleasant experience.”

BridgeLink is a new commercial product from Telemar that the company is exploring for superyachts. At the moment the company’s commercial division uses a vessel’s operational data (stored in the cloud) via BridgeLink to reduce repair times and the need for visits to distant ports.

With all operational data onboard available in the cloud, there is no limit to how that data can be used. While Telemar does not provide predictive modelling or failure analysis for shipboard systems, all of the data to

perform those functions are there to be utilised by crew, service technicians, or asset managers.

Finally, Telemar have developed BridgeLink IoT (Internet of Things) data collection and storage system. A brand agnostic solution that can capture and store data onboard and in the cloud from bridge electronics and other Operational Technology (OT) onboard.

David Gratton explains “Digital transformation in maritime is happening and BridgeLink will empower maritime companies to maximise investments, cut operational costs and improve competitiveness. BridgeLink is the next stage in our Group’s digital enablement strategy, which will provide a platform for data-driven safety and efficiency improvements on ships worldwide.”

Compatible with navigation, vessel operations and mission specific systems, BridgeLink will enable Fleet Managers to secure all the computer flow coming from and going to onboard OT system. Gratton concludes “This innovative and flexible product is designed for and is compliant with Cybersecurity 2021 directives.”

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ut it’s not all bad, these changes are done to protect the oceans and are a crucial part of making sure with modern technologies that the utmost is done to keep the oceans clean. Luckily, there are answers out there from innovative companies such as SKF’s Marine Solutions.

Their products and services provide easy-to-maintain, reliable, cost-efficient parts and services that are intended to keep operations running smoothly, whilst looking out for the environment.

With a full portfolio of high-quality components, including the trusted Simplex and Turbulo products, together with access to SKF’s marine dedicated engineering and technical team, they are confident that together we can all make a real difference to the safe operational success of your yacht.

STEADY AS SHE GOES The core SKF deliverable to the yachting industry is the acclaimed Fin Stabilizer. The hydraulic operated retractable and non-retractable versions have received tremendous results in terms of producing economic efficiency and a smoother ride for the owners and guests. The natural knock on effect is a reduction in fuel usage, enhanced performance and safety for the yachts when at sea.

Added with features like the ECO Mode, this allows you to run each fin independently, with a hydraulic power system for a more dynamic response without peak energy demands. The latest development is a full electric stabilizer, which creates more energy savings. The system is quieter with enhanced efficiency, the oil-less system is the pinnacle in stabilization for vessels.

GREASE IS THE WORD Founded in 1907, SKF have been a leading manufacturer of bearings and have been instrumental in developing automatic greasing systems used in the marine industry. SKF developed a fully remote controlled integral lubrication system for any bearing throughout the vessel to decrease the possible downtime created by over or under lubrication. In the event of an anomaly, the system is capable of lubrication on demand, in the exact location where needed. In addition, an alarm is triggered which can be displayed in the engine control room and in SKF’s REP centre (Rotation Equipment Performance), where preventive actions can be organised, such as delivery of spare bearings.

INTELLIGENT MONITORING Condition Monitoring is another field of expertise where SKF plays a leading role in the marine industry. After three decades or research and development the advanced sensors (wireless or wired), have resulted in the ‘Enlight AI system’.

This is an Industrial Analytics Solution System based on Automated Machine Cloud Learning (AutoML). Self-learning algorithms continuously analyze Big Data that has been collected from sensors mounted to any bearing to detect anomalies and report realtime alerts to O&M personnel about impending machine failures.

Crucially, the software is able to detect anomalies way before any conventional parameter such as rising temperatures in a bearing, that could suggest an upcoming failure.

SKF keeps track of the vessel and its components to ensure minimal downtime and to help decrease the environmental footprint of the yacht’s operation, meaning the need for spares is reduced to minimise environmental footprints.

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

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lans change, itineraries will vary in the future but just how robust is your onboard connectivity to handle unknown decision in the future.

I plan to take my yacht further afield, perhaps north of the Arctic Circle or to fringe coverage areas in the Pacific. What can I do to make my connectivity as stable as possible?

The rule of thumb for satellite connectivity is that the larger the antenna, the better the coverage, so fit the biggest antenna for which you have space. Larger antennas collect more power from the satellite and focus it more effectively, giving a stronger, more stable signal – something of particular benefit in fringe reception areas.

A problem with my main VSAT connection would be disastrous for my business. How can I build redundancy into my connectivity?

Redundancy is key to maintaining connectivity, and adding one or more additional antennas is the simplest solution. A second antenna connected to a different network/provider can help avoid network issues or, if on the same network, overcome potential hardware problems. A comparatively lowcost option which is becoming increasingly popular is to install one of our compact v45C antennas, in addition to your main antenna. Climatic conditions can also cause poor connectivity. Heavy cloud and rain are the enemies of the high frequencies used

for Ka and Ku band VSAT communication: lower frequency L-band and C-band solutions are more robust. Our v240C, v240M and v240MT antennas all support C-band, which as a lower frequency VSAT solution offers a compromise between speed and resilience.

When VSAT is not available, our C700 Iridium Certus companion antenna will provide a reliable L-band backup connection, albeit at a lower speed. With its 12-patch solid state design it is exceptionally good at maintaining connectivity as the satellite nears the horizon, and with no moving parts needs no maintenance.

I’ve heard that several new MEO and LEO satellite constellations will soon become operational.

How can I make sure my communications equipment is ready for future networks?

The coming months and years will see new LEO (Low Earth Orbit) and MEO (Medium Earth Orbit) VSAT satellite networks come into operation, with pole-to-pole coverage bringing high-speed connectivity to areas previously impossible to reach. For this reason, it is essential that any satcoms solution for adventure cruising can support multiple orbits and bands. Our NX series antennas work across GEO, MEO and LEO networks, and can be easily modified between the Ku and Ka bands to suit your network of choice. Because LEO and MEO satellites are constantly moving relative to the antenna, dual VSAT antennas are

required to ensure continuous connectivity – while one antenna is tracking the satellite in use, the other can seek out the next one ready for handover.

How can I dynamically choose the best connection from multiple networks and multiple bands?

The NX antennas support future LEO and MEO networks and are already provided with a mediator for auto switching between dual antennas. Our v240M and v240MT dual and tri-band antennas take this to the next level. This is enabled through our Intelligent Mediator, which on a v240MT system will facilitate automatic switching between C, Ku and Ka Band networks operating on any orbit, providing both premium performance and total redundancy. The Intelligent Mediator can manage up to eight antennas, so with multiple v240MT antennas offers up to 24 connectivity options without any additional RF switching.

What can I expect if I need technical support from Intellian?

Our global partners and support centres ensure that help is never far away, and we also offer expert remote support via our AptusNX remote diagnostic software.

Intellian is well known for outstanding customer service – don’t hesitate to get in touch.

For more details visit www.intelliantech.com

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CENTRE STAGE ONBOARD TAKES A LOOK AT THE RISING POPULARITY OF CENTRE CONSOLES, THEIR VERSATILITY, SEAWORTHINESS AND ABILITY TO ACCOMMODATE SOME HEFTY OUTBOARDS

entre console boats have long been a popular choice for those in the USA who enjoy fishing, whether it be offshore, coastal or large lake fishing. One of the primary reasons being the superior visibility and general open space that they offer whilst cruising.

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Because the helm is located in the very centre of the boat, you can see in all directions, as opposed to a boat with a console along the side, where visibility can be greater on to the right but blocked on the left. This 360° vision offers increased safety and situational awareness, especially in busy coastal areas.

The central helm from a design angle can offer an increased number of seating configurations. One obvious benefit might be an extended lounging area or set of seats at the bow. This can add a little more privacy for guests, but also be a chance to separate the kids from the adults to give the little ones some feeling of independence. These seating areas at the bow also offer extended and accessible storage options without taking away seat numbers. Perfect for loading up the tender for a day at the beach.

Being able to walk around the complete vessel makes for a more sociable layout, so guests are not stuck at different ends of the tender or even stuck ‘together’ at the rear. When anchored and enjoying some time on a paddle board or diving, the addition access points to boat can be very handy. But, the ability to walk around and the centre consoles stability make for a much more enjoyable and social time when anchored.

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this is where centre console boats shine. As well as having good rough water capability, centre console boats offer an abundance of standing room and open space. The seating capacity is generous and as a base for water activities there’s nothing better.

Balance is probably the most over looked advantage to having a centre-console boat.

Having the right balance while cruising on the water will affect your acceleration, handling, guest safety and top speed. If you are travelling at slower speeds in smooth or rough waters, it can be hard to get the right balance. Especially when you have a passenger, the weight distribution can make a difference.

With a centre console boat, however, you can have a more balanced ride, and passengers can sit in front or behind the console, keeping your boat perfectly balanced throughout the entire trip. This also gives the guests more privacy if required.

Centre console boats are a popular breed of leisure craft – and with good reason. They handle well in choppy seas and offer a good assortment of practical features for the active seafarer.

Lastly, they boast an attractive and sporty look with ample seating arrangements and allow some pretty meaty outboards to be strapped to the back.

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he 330 Outrage is an outstanding saltwater performer, built on a foundation of core confidence. Boston Whaler’s precision-engineered design delivers a smooth, dry, comfortable ride, the optimal balance of stability and softness. Handling is beautifully predictable with seamless control, giving you ease and confidence like you’ve never felt before. Fishing features and options galore, including numerous comfort-minded amenities for you and your guests, make the 330 perfect for entertaining and whatever offshore adventures you dream up. Not only is this new Outrage up to the task, but it’s also designed to make every task a pleasure. Typically, the Outrage is supplied with Mercury engines as standard. The 330 has a maximum engine capacity of 800HP, so you could opt for the recommended Dual 300 V8 DTS Black Verados engines with hydraulic steering, and comfortably disappear into the sunset. www.bostonwhaler.com

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xopar are one of the fastest growing European boatbuilders and have captured an increasing market share over the past few years. Since 2014, Axopar have infiltrated the marine market with their reputation for 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. 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. www.bootepolch.de

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he renowned Greek company manufactures hi-performance RIBs, and is proud to present the newest model to its table, the GENESIS31.

Takis Samartzis designed the new centre console with eye-caching aerodynamic lines providing low air resistance when the boat reaches over 70 knots. The windscreen and the stainless-steel black anodised handle bar, offers ultimate protection to the pilot, co-pilot and passengers even at rough conditions. The GENESIS31 introduces a global innovation for RIBs with the height adjustable electrohydraulic T-Top. With the simple push of a button, the T-Top moves up or down depending on the speed of the boat. The inside height varies from 1,70m to max 2,00m. At the front side of the console two comfy seats offer extra room for the passengers. The luxurious panoramic dashboard combines the real carbon fibre and is equipped with hi-tech navigation instruments. www.tropida.gr

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he DFNDR 9 is the first centre console XO boat for overnight use, which, along with extensive customising opportunities makes it an exceptional multipurpose boat. While the open cabin structure enables enjoying the warm winds, optional walls provide shelter from harsh weather. The clever design allows a wide variety of uses, from water skiing and sport fishing to day cruising and challenging adventures. The aft deck and bow areas convert into

enormous sunbeds while private head and berths for two enable comfortable overnight stays. Equipped with two Mercury 225 V6 engines, the boat can reach a cruising speed of up to 50 knots.

Built of the lightest, yet most durable material possible. The light aluminum superstructure is extremely rigid – helping make the DFNDR 9 an ideal all round activity superyacht tender. www.xoboats.com

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he Scout 530 LXF S-Class is the luxurious flagship model and built on the carbon fibre epoxy-infused, double-stepped fuel efficient hull. The Epoxy-infusion process utilising Carbon/E-glass is used throughout the 530 (a process used frequently in the aerospace industry), and provides a Class A finish, with more stability in the hull while reducing the overall weight in the boat. The LOA is 16.3m and the beam sits at a stable 4.51m. The beam is extended to an even wider 5.36m 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 electronicallysliding windows port and starboard; a smartlydesigned cockpit island with a forward-facing bench seat, aft facing bar stools that retract and stow away, and a cooler, sink and cutting board with granite counter top; a Fischer Panda 15kW generator; 16,000 BTU air conditioner/ heaters in both the cabin and helm area and an electric sliding sun roof just to name a few.

It showcases premium upgraded ultra-leather upholsteries, timeless styling, sleek aesthetics and technology throughout. www.scoutboats.com

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he Scorpion’s class-leading capabilities come from the unique Scorpion hull design that has been proven over 25 years of coastal cruising and ocean passages to deliver a safe, comfortable and smooth ride with outstanding performance and fuel efficiency. It’s regarded by many as the best handling boat they have ever experienced. Scorpion’s unrivalled capabilities provide the driest, safest and most stable ride of any RIB in the world. That promise of freedom with safety makes Scorpion the first choice for creating memorable experiences with family and friends or giving your guests the most exhilarating time of their lives. The three models in the current Scorpion range are differentiated by their overall beam; Serket at 2.75m, Sting at 3.1m and the Silurian at 3.25m, and are available with a range of power options, including inboard, outboard and waterjet. Serket and Sting models now have bow beaching steps as an option. Each boat is built to order in Lymington UK, allowing custom build to an owner’s specifications, but waiting lists can be long so order early. www.scorpionribs.com

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he evolution of the Cobra range has spanned more than 30 years with the company being the sole designers and manufacturers of the highly respected Cobra RIBs brand.

The company’s extraordinary approach to craftsmanship, quality and attention to detail is equalled only by the passion and dedication of the people who meticulously design and hand craft each boat. The pioneering Patronus range oozes quality and opulence, offering bespoke luxury superyacht tenders through to compliant SOLAS tenders. To suit all tastes and requirements, the Patronus range offers an array of flexible layout options, fully customisable tubes, and upholstery colours, plus a Yanmar 4LV Diesel inboard engine for thrilling power. www.cobraribs.co.uk ONBOARD | SUMMER 2021 | 69

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ardo Yachts specialises in making and selling luxury motorboats, with two ranges; walkaround and, new to the market in 2021, the Endurance range, which introduces a revolutionary concept of time and space at sea, redesigning the long-distance navigation.

Launched in 2016 by Cantiere del Pardo, which prides itself on craftsmanship, quality and passion, the shipyard has over 45 years of experience producing stylish, high performance, and comfortable yachts. The immediate success of this new walkaround brand, is emphasised by the fact that more than 200 boats have

been launched in less than four years. This allows the company to invest in new innovations and technology, to develop new models and to improve the custumer journey and after care service the owner receives. The Pardo Yachts models have been designed for a sophisticated owner who appreciates high quality, design, luxurious comfort, and much more. Thanks to careful studies of its hull shape and engineering, the Pardo Yachts boats are noted for outstanding performance and speed. www.pardoyachts.com

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he PIRELLI 42 lines are the right evolution of the style and philosophy of the maxi RIB PIRELLI designed by the Mannerfelt Design Team. Sportiness and clean lines give it a unique elegance that can charm anyone. The PIRELLI 42 has been designed in every detail to ensure a comfortable and relaxed life on board. The wide bow sunbathing area offers comfort and safety for those who want to enjoy the sea in its entirety, while the cockpit is equipped according to the requirements of the owner and can accommodate many guests in complete comfort. The inner spaces are the result of a search to meet the demands of the owner, with the aim of making the most of any space offered by PIRELLI 42. Elegance, luxury and convenience are the terms that best describe the result obtained by this process.

The RIB is 13.1m in length with a beam of just 4.1m, but capable of accommodating up to 14 people in complete comfort on a safe, secure and dry experience. www.tecnorib.it

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DIESEL CARE Managing Director of Fuelcare Oliver Rumford-Warr, examines microbiological contamination of superyacht fuels; the cause, effect and latest preventative innovations

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s many readers are aware, there is an increasing legislative trend towards higher biologically-sourced energy in superyacht fuel supply, as well as a near-global environmental commitment to reducing sulphur content through the IMO 2020 protocol. Biodiesel blends and reductions in sulphur bring a raft of side effects to the storage, combustion and ignition of superyacht diesel, one of the most prevalent issues being microbial growth - colloquially known as ‘the diesel bug’. Fungi and bacteria can grow rapidly in both biologically-derived and refined mineral fuels under the right conditions – most importantly the presence of water in fuels.

Unchecked, the diesel bug causes a range of issues including microbiologically induced corrosion, filter blinding and fuel spoilage; the ultimate risk being engine shutdown.

Microbial spoilage is synonymous with the presence of water, a suitable growth

Unchecked, the diesel bug causes a range of issues including microbiologically induced corrosion, filter blinding and fuel spoilage; the ultimate risk being engine shutdown medium for microbes, and an ever-present requirement for FAME (Biodiesel) to be blended with mineral hydrocarbon fuels.

FAME is hygroscopic – it has the capacity to absorb water, held in suspension as microdroplets. Water being the key ingredient to microbial spoilage, thus providing a catalyst to the reproduction of microbial organisms present in storage systems; hence the higher the FAME content in biofuels, the higher the likelihood of microbial spoilage.

As often occurs during fuel transfer or changing environmental conditions, water causes fuel instability and can become separated from FAME. It will then form a water bottom in a fuel tank; a problem commonly found in all fuel storage systems.

Microbial spoilage primarily achieves growth in the fuel-water interface where both water is present as well as nutrients from the fuel phase that provides hydrocarbons on which to metabolise. Combined, these provide excellent environs for microbial reproduction.

For FAME-derived blends of between 2 and 20% (sometimes referred to as B2 and B20) in particular, microbial spoilage has been shown to be a major issue in storage systems. Both producers and end users of biofuel blends should be aware of these issues, particularly when blends of between B2 and B20 have been placed in storage systems for the long term i.e. winter storage.

In every instance of contamination, prevention is better than cure, and this maxim also

holds true in superyacht fuels. Treating an existing microbial problem can be 10x costlier than prevention. Good housekeeping such as regular draining of fuel tank water bottoms are key to preventing microbial spoilage becoming an issue. In large or inaccessible tanks on superyachts, effective housekeeping is not always possible - in these situations microbial spoilage can be quickly and efficiently treated with biocide treatments such as Fuelcare’s FuelClear™ MB15, or administered automatically as a preventative regimen using Fuelcare’s FuelClear™ Injection Systems. This method is recognised by engineers globally as the most effective technique and is used in other industries such as aviation.

Biocides, supplied by Fuelcare and distributed

by Freedom Maritime in the Mediterranean, can now be dosed automatically into fuel storage facilities with innovative FuelClear™ biocide injection systems. Dosing the fuel biocide is performed automatically and marks a vast improvement on manual ‘slug’ dosing.

The FuelClear™ dosing installation can be placed at any point downstream of the bunkering points – offering peace of mind for consistent and high-quality fuels. Fitment and commission can be performed in as little as 6 hours with no interruption to running or vessel maintenance. Such systems have now been retrofitted to existing vessels as well as installed on various new build superyachts at yards such as Feadship, Italian Sea Group and Freires.

For more details visit www.fuelcare.com

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READY TO EXPLORE XO Boats expands its fleet by launching the new DFNDR 9. With a military-grade aluminium deep-V hull, XO created a unique concept that lets you explore the world with its varied and wild surroundings

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he Finnish boating company XO Boats Ltd. has launched the newest achievement of its ambitious product development.

The new DFNDR 9 follows the known principles of XO boats, yet taking substantial leaps forward in issues such as versatility and seaworthiness.

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While the unique design concept makes DFNDR 9 an excellenct choice for adventures and watersports alike, it has everything you need to overcome the rough seas at full speed.

While XO boats have always been known for their pursuit to challenge the status quo and to discover new dimensions when it comes to issues such as versatility, adventures, and ability to drive even under the most demanding conditions, the DFNDR 9 takes all this – and then some – to yet another level.

The DFNDR 9 is the first centre console XO boat for overnight use, which, along with extensive customising opportunities, makes it an exceptional multipurpose boat. While the open cabin structure enables enjoying the warm winds, optional walls provide shelter from harsh weather. The clever design allows a wide variety of uses, from water skiing and sport fishing to day cruising and challenging adventures. The aft deck and bow areas convert into enormous sunbeds while private head and berths for two enable a comfortable overnight stay. Equipped with two Mercury 225 V6 engines, the boat can reach a cruising speed of up to 50 knots.

The super strong XO military grade aluminum structure and deep-V hull design – another trademarks in XO design – make DFNDR 9 an attractive choice for a superyacht chase boat, as well as for professional use. The boat’s exceptional capabilities to operate even under the most demanding conditions have already raised interest around the world.

REDEFINING VERSATILITY The DFNDR 9’s suitability to a wide variety of purposes outright dazzles even the most demanding boaters. No surprise it has made its way to professional use and to a chase boat for luxury yachts alike – perfect drivability meets sheer strength as the robust, safe hull structure is smoothly aligned with stylish design and smart details. You don’t even have to be an extremely experienced boater to feel confident at the helm – the DFNDR 9 co-operates very well and quite often saves the driver from several hair-rising situations. It requires a minimum amount of maintenance and survives even a bit abrupt head-first landings onto a sandy beach.

Built of the lightest, yet most durable material possible, the DFNDR 9 is also responsive and agile to drive. The light aluminum superstructure is extremely rigid – helping make the boat ideal for commuting, fishing, diving, wakeboarding, and any kind of other activities and adventures. Ample storage space hides all

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Built of the lightest, yet most durable material possible, the DFNDR 9 is also responsive and agile to drive equipment efficiently, thus enabling thoroughly enjoyable time at sea. For the required accessories, plenty of rigging options are available.

READY TO TAKE ON THE ROUGH SEAS DFNDR 9 is a true pathfinder, enabling continuous exploring even in the unknown waters. Combining a deep-V shape hull that is manufactured of the best military grade aluminum in the market with aesthetic design enabled by state-of-the-art fibreglass, DFNDR 9 is an attractive choice for a superyacht chase boat, as well as for professional use. It takes you reliably to the horizon and well beyond, all the way to new adventures and experiences.

The DFNDR 9 is first and foremost fun to drive but works ideally in sport fishing and professional use alike. Enjoy the up to 50 knot speed or turn the aft deck and bow area into enormous sunbeds and just take it easy. Private head and berths for two can offer a pleasant overnight stay – meaning longer adventures and more quality time. The extensive customising opportunities complete a truly personal boat with capabilities to exceed expectations even under the most demanding sea conditions.

CALM BEFORE THE STORM While the DFNDR 9 possesses exceptional capabilities to operate even in the most challenging conditions, it has everything that makes relaxed overnight cruises more than worthwhile. While the clever design enables a wide variety of uses and extensive

customising opportunities take the multi-purpose options yet to another level, sometimes all you need for an unforgettable story is the moment itself. You do not have to ride the storm at full force every time you head out – as long as you know that you can.

When you’re in a class of your own, there are simply no limits or restrictions, just opportunities. Whatever your purpose for boating may be, the DFNDR 9 is ready to go. It fills every role as if it was built for it. Confidence comes naturally when you know that you can keep going, even in situations when most would turn back. For true trailblazers, challenges are a way of life. We want to be the first ones to get there – because that’s what adventurous boaters do.

As the global demand for chase boats with exceptional capabilities to perform in varied and demanding conditions has been on a steady rise, XO Boats and it’s team is actively expanding its international operations. During the past couple of years, the company has substantially strengthened its presence in the Mediterranean area as well as opened doors to Taiwan, Australia, Canada, and Alaska.

For more details email: henrik.thelen@xoboats.fi or visit www.xoboats.com

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Wild Angle Lens Photographer Doug Allan is an award-winning photographer and wildlife cameraman. He’s the recipient of the Fuchs Medal and the Polar Medal (twice), no other cameramen is as experienced filming in polar regions – whether on the ice or diving under it Words: Stephen Milton

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e know Sir David Attenborough – he’s a national treasure, the pride of the people. He has introduced generations to the mysterious wonders of the natural world, and his heartwarming honeyed tones and legendary affability make him the prototype grandfather of the natural world.

So imagine how difficult it was to convince this fine gentleman to risk accidental homicide by snowmobile? Step forward Doug Allan, renowned land and marine photographer, filmmaker, plus long-time co-worker and friend of Sir David. And a man who achieved the unachievable...

Allan was shooting with Attenborough in the frozen Siberian tundra, documenting the movements of the Arctic fox for the series The Life of Mammals in 2001. Amongst the ice and snow of Svalbard - a snow-capped archipelago at the northernmost tip of Norway - he persuaded Attenborough to risk the life of another.

“David doesn’t have a driving licence, and never has,” Allan chuckles, recalling the hairy encounter. “And I remember in order to track the fox, we had to master these skidoos, or snowmobiles. Now it took David a while to get the hang of it – they were a bit powerful, but he eventually mastered

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the art, and I wanted to get some shots of him on one. There was one shot in particular, where I’d be crouched in the snow as he zoomed past. David was having none of this, saying ‘I’ll kill you, and if I do, the paperwork would be a terrible inconvenience’.

“After much coaxing, I convinced him to fly by me, only metres away in the snow, and at full speed. And he did it, coming probably a little too close for comfort, so that even I got momentarily nervous, but all was safe in the end. I knew it was a big ask for him, especially for a man not used to driving. But the shot that we got – worth every accelerating heartbeat! And when the book to accompany the series came out, I asked him to inscribe it for me. He held the pen over the inside cover for an implausible amount of time, then wrote: ‘This is for Doug, who so fearlessly faced death by skidoo in Svalbard.’”

While Doug Allan’s experiences on land have been notable, his time both topside and underwater have been nothing short of remarkable. While Attenborough soaks up the acclaim, Allen has remained a staple, yet unseen component of the various teams responsible for some of the most wondrous wildlife documentaries ever produced, and in Blue Planet, Human Planet and Frozen Planet – the latter capturing an audience of nearly 12million people – challenges beneath the waves are considerably the most profound. In over 60 filming excursions, the first being with the British Antarctic Survey in 1976, the Scottish photographer has documented everything from orcas attacking grey whales off California, to killer whales washing seals off ice floes in Antarctica, all on-screen firsts, and captured as stills and film.

“The ocean offers so much more mystery,” says Allan. “While at times we can photograph clean, stunning waters and all manner of incredible, colourful creatures that are bewildering in their array; on other occasions the blackness can mean you can’t see something less than a foot away from you. As a marine photographer looking to help people explore what’s under the surface, often for the first time using modern equipment, that’s very exciting and the ultimate challenge.

“It’s the feeling that we’re at the frontier of something, and you don’t get that on dry land. Of course the other thing about marine photography and exploration is that it’s so much more difficult to do anything. You are in a foreign environment, and as much as we, as people, have done our best to embed ourselves in that environment, the reality is we just don’t belong there,” he laughs.

After graduating from Stirling University with a degree in marine biology, the lab held little attraction for a young Allan. A keen diver from an early age, he worked on several research expeditions in the Red Sea where his passion for photography was ignited. And it was during a regular summer stint with the British Antarctic Survey in 1981 that he first met Attenborough, then filming Living Planet. The meeting marked a turning point for Allan as he experimented beyond stills photography into filmmaking. “I was intrigued to see David’s crew at work – amazed by their goals and ambitions, and what they were looking to achieve. I wanted to be a part of that process.”

Yet charting the depths of sub-zero waters naturally comes with its disadvantages, to the extent now that being battered by the icy wages of the Antarctic Ocean or charged by polar bears is considered a common hazard. “This life is not for everyone,” he admits. “It takes a certain breed. The coldest temperature I

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I would much rather feel my toes going numb than sit all day being eaten alive by mosquitoes in the jungle.

It’s just whatever you’re accustomed to.

endured was minus 55. I admit, that was cold! And sometimes we’ll be diving to depths of 75 metres under the ice. Neither of these conditions faze me really. I’ve the biological make-up to help me cope, which is what a photographer or filmmaker in this environment needs, without exception.

“At the end of the day, as far as wildlife recording is concerned, it just comes with the patch. And I would much rather feel my toes going numb than sit all day being eaten alive by mosquitoes in the jungle. It’s just whatever you’re accustomed to.

“The worst thing that happened to me was being taken in the jaws of a walrus which took a hold of me completely by surprise up in the Arctic. That’s exactly how they hunt seals - they wait until they’re underneath the seal bobbing at the surface so they can come up unseen to grab it. I was the unsuspecting seal that day, but luckily I managed to flash my arms around and hit out. That surprised him, and he let me go, but if he’d had a slightly tighter grip and dragged me down, that would have been the end for me.” It’s an encounter that’s stayed with the

photographer. “Honestly, it still brings me out in a cold sweat...

I can remember it like it was yesterday. At the time, it set me back, for sure. Now I’m always very careful to look around for walruses and other dangerous mammals.”

From more recent stints around the Antarctic, to charting the tropical waters of Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands, to chasing the next shot remains everything for Doug, and despite turning 70 this year, retirement is far from his mind, even though, by his own admission, time away from chilly temperatures can be therapy in itself. “It’s sometimes enough to come back and enjoy the simple things.” he says. “Being able to turn on a light switch without firing up a gas cylinder, – that, for me, is therapy; that’s what makes me relax.”

And yet his greater ambition remains to stumble across a narwhal, the three-metre tusked arctic whale. It is so shy of human contact that it’s never been photographed properly underwater before.

“Somewhere there is an affable tusked narwhal — and I would give anything to spend 10 minutes in his company.”

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The Quay Marinas

A look at some of the best marinas in the Mediterranean ready to welcome you, your guests and your yacht this season Port Denia SPAIN

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ocated midway between Valencia and Alicante in Spain, Port Denia Superyacht Marina is positioned in the centre of cosmopolitan Denia and provides stern-to berths up to 65m LOA and a 138m alongside berth, with <1250 amps shore power available and ‘in-water’ refit and maintenance work allowed. Ideal for winter berths and a perfect base before and after a shipyard period or Med season, Denia provides all the services of a busy town at the end of your gangway. A one hour drive from both international airports of Valencia and Alicante, superyachts also use Port Denia as a charter base for visiting Ibiza and Formentera in the summer, just 45 miles away. A UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy with blue flag Costa Blanca beaches, watersports, 5* hotels and golf courses, Montgó mountain to climb, bustling tapas bars and busy nightlife, Denia is perfect for crew and guests alike.

38°50’38.7”N 0°06’41.4”E

Max draft 7m

No. of berths 14 superyachts VHF 73 Max length 70m +

Cala del Forte ITALY

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ala del Forte is a brand new state-of-the-art marina nestled between the Italian and French Rivieras in the vibrant city of Ventimiglia. Just 7.9 miles from Monaco.

The marina is home to 178 yachts ranging from 6.5 to 70 metres. Its waterfront was officially opened on the 15th October 2020 when the iconic sailing yacht Tuiga, flagship of the Yacht Club de Monaco, arrived at Cala del Forte - Ventimiglia from Monaco, the very first to dock at the brand new Molo d’Onore berth. The on-land services are near to completion. Next summer will see Cala del Forte fully operational. In the meantime, the brand new power catamaran shuttle service Monaco One was launched last March. The Monaco One can travel from Monaco to Ventimiglia in just 15 minutes at 45 knots, carrying up to 12 passengers in absolute comfort. The design combines a need for speed with a reliable and sustainable approach thanks to cutting-edge aerodynamic solutions that allow for fuel consumption at top speeds to be half that of conventional designs. Cala del Forte is accepting reservations for berths, by the day, week, month and year.

43 47’20.1”N 7 35’53.1”E

Max beam 14m

No. of berths 178

VHF 73

Max length 70m+

www.caladelforte-ventimiglia.it

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www.portdenia.com

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he D-Marin family has a new member in Croatia since June - D-Marin Tribunj, a boutique marina in a picturesque Dalmatian town, which has a total of 6 berths for boats up to a maximum length of 35m.

Besides a total capacity of 220 moorings and 50 dry berths, D-Marin Tribunj has a fully equipped boatyard, fuel station, boat technical service, restaurant and accommodation facilities. It is located near D-Marin Mandalina, Croatia’s only marina designed for superyachts. D-Marin in Croatia has two more marinas - D-Marin Dalmacija located near the city of Zadar and a boutique marina, D-Marin Borik, in the embrace of Zadar city, offering a fantastic gateway to the island-dotted Adriatic coast.

D-Marin marina’s guests are entitled to many benefits. At D-Marin, the safety of employees and guests always comes first.

D-Marin has provided guests in Croatia with Covid-19 testing in the marina.

43° 45’ 15.83’’N, 15° 44’ 44.88’’E No. of berths 220 Max length 30m Max draft 3.5m VHF 17 www.d-marin.com

Karpaz Gate Marina NORTH CYPRUS

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ffering exceptional berthing, technical and leisure facilities, award-winning Karpaz Gate Marina is welcoming superyachts and yachts to experience the high standards, safety and peace of its North Cyprus haven on the Karpaz peninsula. The 5 Gold Anchor-rated marina is the perfect East Mediterranean home base or cruising destination for owners seeking to escape the crowds and enjoy natural surroundings while accessing exclusive service and leading capabilities. Following the re-opening of North Cyprus borders in early June, boat owners arriving at Karpaz Gate Marina can benefit from special ‘Back2Boating’ berthing packages, offering options for lift-out, technical work and cruising flexibility, with attractive short-term deals for new clients. This year, Karpaz Gate Marina marks a decade in operation.

35°33’29.3”N 34°13’54.0”E

Max draft 5.5m

No. of berths 300

VHF 10/16

Max length 60m

www.karpazbay.com

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Port Adriano SPAIN

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ort Adriano is a marina for yachts between 6 and 100 metres long, located at the southwest of the bay of Palma de Mallorca, capital of the Balearic Islands within the Calvià town boundary, 20 km away from the city of Palma. With the extension of the marina designed by Philippe Starck, there is no doubt that it is today one of the most modern and best equipped marinas on the Mediterranean. Being in the position at the centre of the western Mediterranean Sea, Port Adriano is an exceptional base for superyachts. It is surrounded by areas of great natural beauty for sailing and any other nautical sports, such as the Malgrats Islands. Some of the characteristics that distinguish Port Adriano from other Mediterranean marinas are: commercial area with renowned fashion shops and restaurants, gym and personal training for crews and customers, economic benefit: Fuel savings, as it is very close to the island’s best areas for dropping anchor, dock bunkering, diving school and Stand up Paddle school, crew shuttle service, technical area for boat/yacht repair, capacity to take superyachts up to 100m long, with summer berth of up to 110m. Plus, the marina hosts a number of live entertainment events throughout the season and even winter months.

39° 26,6’N 0,2°, 28,3’E

Max draft 7m

No. of berths 488

VHF 9

Max length 100m

www.portadriano.com

Ports of Toulon FRANCE

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haring the vast bay of Toulon with its military naval base, the ports of Toulon and their various civilian activities have been continually improving their services for the yachting sector. The Port Authority’s ongoing programme of refurbishment of deep-water berths for vessels with LOA up to 350m is attracting new shipyards, suppliers and yacht service companies. Opened in 2019, the last Monaco Marine shipyard is supplementing an offer already made up by Foselev, Endel or IMS. As this programme is continuing in 2021/2022, new improvements are being made to existing berths, including ISPS compliance all over the bay for an extra 1.4 km of secure quayside.

Deep-water, alongside berthing, easy refuelling and winter lay-up are key arguments for Toulon Bay.

43°07’10.0”N 5°55’51.0”E

Max draft 8m

No. of berths various

VHF 9

Max length 350m

www.ports-tpm.fr

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Port Vauban FRANCE

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ort Vauban, nestled in the heart of the French Riviera, in the magical city of Antibes, is undergoing a significant transformation. This historic marina, perfectly located between Monaco and St Tropez, 15 minutes from the airport, is becoming the port of the third millennium.

With its 1642 berth places between 5 and 165 m Port Vauban is the biggest pleasure harbour in the Med. The Project for Port Vauban includes a new capitainerie and Yacht Club on the IYCA (International Yacht Club of Antibes). This new building will offer many additional state-of-art amenities including a crew centre with lounge, fitness room, gymnasium, etc. It is scheduled to open end 2022. The IYCA quay will become an elegant functional space with gardens and sun-protecting sails, direct public network connection for grey water and recycling points. With 24/7 security and no public access, guests, captains and crew can enjoy the ultimate in safety and comfort.

43°35’4 N 007°08’E No. of berths 18 megayacht berths Max length 70m - 170m Max draft 7m VHF 9/16 www.marina-port-vauban.com

Çeşme Marina TURKEY

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n ancient and strategic Mediterranean port, Çeşme Marina in Turkey, is a charming place to visit, and a perfect home port to explore the Aegean - with the idyllic islands of Chios, Samos and Lesvos all within easy reach. Discerning yacht owners and captains are assured of a warm welcome and the very best in amenities and vessel support, afloat and ashore. It is possible to find every opportunity you are looking for in Çeşme Marina, with an experienced international speaking staff. It is possible to receive a wide range of services from local tastes to boutique hotel, from live music performances to yacht-related technical services. As a cruising base, a short stop-over or extended visit, Çeşme Marina will enhance your and your guests’ enjoyment of this stunning Turkish region.

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38° 19’ 18” N, 26° 18’ 4” E

Max draft 4m

No. of berths 400

VHF 72

Max length 60m

www.cesmemarina.com.tr

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TOTALLUX – A LUMINESCENT FUTURE AHEAD Over the past 12 months, Netherlands based company, TOTALLUX LED Lighting Solutions, has undergone substantial expansion with further evolution on the horizon.

Jan Mark Zumpolle explains more We are all very excited about the new developments at TOTALLUX. A big step has been purchasing a building which will serve as the new HQ for our expanding teams. With a larger warehouse and better workshop facilities, we will be able to conduct testing, mockups and customisations – all in-house. And our new showroom and dedicated training facility will enable us to offer so much more on site at our headquarters.

The new HQ will also have a dedicated space for an exciting new specialised Silicone Injection Molding machine. This machine is the only one of its kind in Europe and will eliminate the need for Flexline modifications to be done abroad – saving time and unnecessary travel and facilitating a much more convenient customisation process.

In order to meet the needs of their rapidly growing customer base, new expertise has been added in the form of several new sales personnel and high-level consultants. TOTALLUX has also expanded their geographical base, with experienced yachting professional, Mike Jardine, who joined the team in 2020. Mike operates out of offices in Nice, and his main remit

is to introduce the product ranges to new customers in France, Italy and Spain and to support TOTALLUX’s Mediterraneanbased customers.

Two powerful new partnerships were recently signed between TOTALLUX and leading lighting suppliers, Lumishore underwater lighting and LightGraphix luxury indoor and outdoor lighting. These collaborations form part of TOTALLUX’s 2.0 goal to offer customers a ‘one-stop-shop’ for all their LED lighting solutions.

Sustainability is high on the TOTALLUX 2.0 agenda: “We feel very strongly about playing our part in doing business in a more sustainable way. Being in the Marine trade, the oceans are naturally our top priority and we are committed supporters of The Ocean Clean Up – a proudly Dutch initiative that aims to collect 90 per cent of plastic from oceans by 2040.We also use only recyclable packaging for all our products. Our new building will be totally self-sustainable with solar panels and rainwater systems, and we will be offering bicycles to all of our staff to further decrease our carbon footprint as a company,” adds Jan Mark.

When it comes to products, one of TOTALLUX’s proudest sustainability innovations is their new Shortcutting range of TLX LED Flexlines. Spurred by customers’

needs, TOTALLUX developed ‘shortcutting’ versions of their TLX Flexline Series. “The development of this shortcutting range means we now produce Flexlines that can be cut as close as one or two LEDs. In the case of our most popular TLX8 Flexline, this takes the cutting length from 83.3 mm to a very short 13.9 mm. This allows designers much more creativity in their designs and reduces shadow issues. It also gives more flexibility to installers and builders and, the ability to cut to a much more precise length means a massive reduction in waste.”

Another recent technical development: we have upgraded our TLX LED Flexline series from a standard 80CRi to 90CRi across the range.

Jan Mark concludes, “The main reason for the success we’ve enjoyed at TOTALLUX is the strong business relationships we have built with our loyal customers and design teams over the years. Using the latest technologies coupled with our lighting expertise and installation knowledge, we are committed to achieving the best end result in the most efficient way for every project.”

Complementing the company’s expansion plans, TOTALLUX also recently launched their new website www.totallux.com

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Entertainment Central ONBOARD chats with Jürgen Schepers, Technical Sales Manager at Home & Marine about the changing face of technology and the future of AV and IT system integration onboard superyachts Where do you currently see the biggest changes in AV technology?

Surely the shift to network-based systems is the biggest change. All system backbones are based on a network architecture today.

Every engineer needs a good understanding of network topologies and that is where we put a lot of effort into training. Also, connectivity becomes more and more important onboard yachts. Owners and guests expect the same connection quality and network speeds as they experience at home or in their office. Going along with that, we see a shift from onboard sources to streaming content. Movie libraries such as Kaleidescape are still a valid, reliable source for entertainment, but the demand for access to services like Netflix or Spotify is increasing. Connectivity and network performance will also become increasingly important with the rise of the first 8k content, that will probably be available via gaming consoles or streaming services.

How does Home & Marine deal with these changes in current refit requests?

For entertainment, a lot of boats are now changing their Full-HD video systems and analog audio distributions to fully networked solutions. We usually base our entertainment infrastructure on a Crestron NVX video distribution and a DANTE audio distribution based on the NextGenTec SDM (software defined matrix). Our network is mostly an enterprise-grade Cisco network, that is designed in a non-blocking architecture, so all uplinks have enough capacity to pass

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through the streams. If possible, we survey the boats in advance to make sure there are no factors such as cabling that impact the performance. Any existing documentation can help to determine and eliminate possible risks as early as possible.

We understand that these upgrades can mean a huge change in the systems for a lot of crews, and we help the crew to understand the impact but also the benefits – and they are huge! Instead of having long signal chains, we create Point-to-Point IPbased connections that are much faster, reliable and of a higher quality. The owner will instantly recognise the improvement after the refit.

For communication systems, we try to work a mix of options consisting out of Shoreconnection-Box, WiFi Bridge, Fleetbroadband, 4G/5G and VSAT for the Owner. We ensure a sufficient amount is available at all times.

The production facility features a dedicated area to test and commission event systems

We are also offering Wifi and GSM surveys that help us identify the weak spots of coverage onboard. Based on the resulting heatmaps, we can make recommendations to the crew about how to increase the performance.

Watching a movie outside under the stars is a wonderful experience. What is your approach on outdoor cinemas?

Two key factors for the video part are the brightness of the projector and the position of the screen, since it determines the impact of the wind. A flattering movie screen and a low-contrast picture are worst cases if you want to enjoy the latest blockbuster. An integrated screen and projector are always preferable to keep set-up and calibration times to a bare minimum, but we also worked out various mobile options. In terms of audio, we also determine if it is possible to integrate speakers in the structure.

If that is not the case, we will foresee

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a dedicated mobile speaker system that connects to integrated, IP-rated speaker connections points.

We also started a successful collaboration with C-Seed, who provide large foldable LED-Screens, especially developed for superyacht outdoor cinemas which solves these problems and also reduces the time for setting the cinema up to a few minutes.

Do these points also apply to outdoor audio?

Outdoor areas are often large, open areas with a higher sound dispersion and higher noise floors. We consider this by increasing the density of speakers and using higherpowered speakers. Especially designed speakers for the marine environment such as those by James Loudspeaker help to generate the needed dB Levels and resist the salty sea air environment. We also calibrate each outdoor area for the required scenarios, from background music to event.

Owners and guests expect the same connection quality and network speeds as they experience at home or in their office.

and providing technology for small concerts up to the largest festivals in Europe with world class artists. We are now able to offer the perfect solutions for our clients that cover all interfaces between the onboard technology and the mobile event system.

What is your advice for a stunning event or party experience?

We often see a challenge for the crew if a high-profile artist or DJ is booked for a party on board. Setting up a mobile sound system, mixing desks, microphones and a mobile light or even rigging system is a challenging task and a discipline on its own. In early 2020, Home & Marine went into a close partnership with ProTones, a specialised event company that is planning

A variety of exciting scenarios can be realised—from live streaming a dedicated performance by a famous artist to producing and video recording an onboard event can be created—and we are happy to help turning these ideas into reality.

During a refit or a newbuild, we can ensure that all necessary connection points will be anticipated so that the event system blends seamlessly in the AV backbone.

For more details eMail: Sales@home-marine.com or visit www.home-marine.com

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THE LEGAL EAGLES

As the industry continues to grow, so does the complex nature of ownership and the yachts’ continued and successful operation.

Luckily, expert advice is at hand from global teams of dedicated maritime and superyacht lawyers, tax advisers and accountants Words: Claire Griffiths

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here is no doubt that the financial and legal elements of owning and running a yacht whether private or charter are becoming more complex, and the need for expert advice is now more important than ever.

But, where to get the advice that is particularly relevant to the yacht/maritime sector is also key. And at a time when owning a yacht is on the rise by nearly 50%, now is the time to unearth the experts on the follies and faux pas to avoid when building, buying and owning a yacht.

These are the guys who flush out the faults in the small print, hunt down the uncrossed ‘T’s, and trail the transactions until the ink has dried. Onboard sniffed out the experts in this domain to quizz them on some of the more common questions, solutions and mistakes that are made by the people that buy boats.

COMMON CONCERNS The list of concerns and questions thrown at the experts is lengthy and diverse. For Jessica Galea, Senior Associate at Dingli & Dingli these include; What is the difference between owning

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a pleasure and commercial yacht? What are the obligations on the part of owners in each case? Where should the owner be registered for VAT? Is this necessary if the yacht is a pleasure yacht? Is VAT due on the yacht? What are annual fixed costs to own and operate a commercial or pleasure yacht?

Jay Tooker is co-head of HFW’s yacht team. He says unfortunately VAT is at the forefront of everyone’s mind. “Sometimes you get a call from someone asking a lot of questions about VAT and some time into the conversation you realise that actually what they are interested in is buying a yacht!” Tooker’s advice to clients is to focus on what, where, how and why they might want to own a yacht rather than just focusing on the VAT which is really only an incidental feature of owing or buying a boat.

Andrew Charlier who leads the HFW team in Monaco adds that another typical question from a yacht manager might be: “I manage a yacht which has just been arrested in Villefranche sur Mer by a crew member, what do I do?” This says Charlier is not uncommon and is linked to issues of French employment

ZEDRA law. He explains, “If your yacht is registered in the Cayman Islands via a Cayman company and you are sitting in the USA, you probably don’t think you need to worry too much about employment law but you’d be wrong.” In fact, any yacht that spends considerable time on the French coast or has French based crew is subject to mandatory rules of employment law.

Says Charlier, “That means that if there is a dispute between a crew member and an employer, the crew member can go to an employment tribunal, start an action of unfair dismissal and it’s fairly easy in France to go and arrest the yacht as security for your employment.” It’s Charlier’s job to defend the yacht owner from arrest and employment actions brought on behalf of the disgruntled crew member.

Sometimes you get a call from someone asking a lot of questions about VAT and some time into the conversation you realise that actually what they are interested in is buying a yacht!

Tom Kelly, Partner at Preston Turnbull LLP works mostly with yachts during the build stage or soon after. The most common concerns he deals with are; disputes over responsibility for particular aspects of a project or work done by subcontractors, delays in the schedule/delivery of a yacht, problems that arise after delivery in terms of quality or performance – especially where the yacht has agreed various items or arrangements, but

ZEDRA has the expertise and the experience to support all their clients’ marine needs. The specialist team will manage in a seamless and efficient manner all the necessary requirements associated with yacht ownership whilst ensuring this meets with full legal and regulatory compliance. From the outset they work with owners and owners’ representatives to build the right ownership structure. ZEDRA can provide continuity and stress-free sailing regardless of the corporate domicile and fiscal footprints across the globe. The firm’s ethos is to support all parties involved in yacht operations, which includes owners, captains, yacht managers, fiscal agents and crew. Andrew Wilson is Head of Marine and Aviation.

For more details visit www.zedra.com

does not get the quality it wanted or the owner has a change of mind, which can get expensive.

Charlotte van Steenderen at Mainport Lawyers deals with both transactional and dispute resolution work. She says, “Common questions and issues are in respect of the wording of letters of intent, build slot agreements and yachting construction agreements.” She gets asked things like: Is there any binding effect of the letter of intent? If so, to what extent are parties bound and which part is still open for negotiation? How do you deal with VAT on owner’s supplies? She’s also quizzed on shipyard bankruptcy and what to do if the yacht fails on achieving certain performance criteria (speed, noise and vibrations, range etc.).

Expert Edouard Mousny at Gordon Blair is asked a similar range of questions, working as he does from yacht purchase onwards.

He says, “The most common concerns are in relation to, on the contractual side, the warranties provided by the Builder/Seller

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both during the construction process and after delivery and on the structuring side, the ‘holy trinity’ of flag, VAT and crew.”

“Building or buying a luxury yacht in Italy is a complex procedure,” says Gianfranco Puopolo at PG LEGAL. “Clients frequently seek our legal advice in order to protect their investments, starting from the drafting /negotiations of the agreements for the design/ project management, for the yacht building or purchase, up to the financial guarantees and transfer of legal title of ownership over the yacht. We also support our client in dealing with ownership structures, registration and choice of flag, tax, as well as subsequent issues such as warranty for defects and yacht/crew management.”

Routine questions fired at Sarah Fairweather, Legal Director for Sales and Purchases at Shoosmiths have spiked with a rise in first time buyers during the pandemic mostly related to the financial/ tax implications of owning a yacht. Head of Luxury Asset Group, Elliot Bishop, also at Shoosmiths adds, “When it comes to dispute resolution, we receive regular instructions from family offices for issues that may have arisen during the sale or purchase of the yacht or following a charter which may not have gone according to plan. We also act for a number of the leading brokerages on commission disputes and again on charter disputes on behalf of the owner or charterer.”

WHAT TO WATCH Mistakes to watch for include VAT paid status: If an EU status VAT paid yacht is to remain in EU waters, be sure that the VAT paid status has not been lost and can be verified by lawyers.

The yacht must be transferred in EU waters to keep its VAT paid status, otherwise the new owner will have to re-import it.

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Galea at Dingli & Dingli adds that additional duty applies to yachts imported from the US to the EU. Galea suggests consulting customs experts in the country of import to ensure compliance with the necessary obligations.

She also urges, “If you’re buying a yacht for commercial purposes, remember coding a yacht comes with its obligations/expenses, so ideally an owner has a good idea of such expenses, even from a coding perspective before purchasing the yacht to know what costs will be incurred in order to code the yacht.” Remember too that certain ports have their own commercial licensing/ compliance rules, in addition to those of the flag state. “Don’t forget,” adds Galea, “the ownership/operation of a yacht has ongoing obligations which come with constant running expenses.

If a yacht owner is not mentally and financially prepared then owning a yacht is perhaps not for that person. Chartering might be the best option!”

Not paying proper attention to the contract that has been agreed with a yard or charterer is another common tripping

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If a yacht owner is not mentally and financially prepared then owning a yacht is perhaps not for that person.

Chartering might be the best option point suggests Kelly: “The focus tends to be very much on the specification and finish of a yacht, and the price for a new build, and the same for charter (price). However that can mean that specific parts of an agreement and limits on what can or cannot be done get ignored. It’s not enough to have an experienced captain or representative on board, you need to know what legal obligations or rights you have too.”

A change of mind during build projects comes at a cost: “I’ve seen plenty of quite substantial redesigns that add millions on to the price and months on to the delivery date,” says Kelly.

Make sure to agree things up front. Discussions of work to be done and improvements to be made are fine, but if they are not clearly defined or arranged in terms of cost and responsibility then the bill at the end can be a shock.

Van Steenderen recommends hiring legal advice to negotiate with the shipyard at the very beginning. “To give an example,” says Van Steenderen, “when financial consequences of late delivery have already been discussed, we frequently see that the yard has already reached agreement about relatively modest liquidated damages both in terms of grace period, number of days and cap on the total amount of liquidated damages. Another example is the use of sub-contractors; has the yard built several projects with the same sub-contractors or is it the first time the yard works with the electric sub-contractor? If there is already an agreement on the milestones for payment of the contract price we often see that this schedule of instalments is heavily frontloaded and not very favourable for the owner.”

“Sometimes,” says Galea, “owners forget that the port/flag state rules and legal obligations must be complied with 24/7, not only from any ownership perspective when they buy the yacht, but for the duration of the ownership/operation of the yacht.”

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It’s important to be as clear as possible about who is going to be responsible for specific parts of a build project and how any changes will be dealt with suggests Kelly. “Make sure everything is agreed up front. Agreements to defer final resolution to later on in order to avoid delays almost always end up going badly.”

FAMOUS FAUX PAS Puopolo and Tooker both warn of examples in recent years where owners have experienced problems with the financial reliability of some Italian shipyards, especially with respect to the risks of non-delivery of the yacht due to the shipyard’s insolvency. Also the matter of the warranty works and relevant timing/compensation is very sensitive. Says Tooker, “Let’s say an owner wants to build a yacht in Italy and is advised it would be a good idea to have a Caymans Island company to own this yacht and put the Cayman Island flag on the yacht. And he goes to a shipyard in Italy and asks ‘What security will you give me for all of the payments I’m making during construction?’” So the yard agrees that he can become the owner of the yacht while it is being built. “And then,” adds Tooker, “the question is ‘How do I protect my ownership?’”

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“The answer is you can register your ownership and that registration is good against the shipyard of course and it is also good against the shipyard’s creditors or a liquidator in case the yard ever goes bankrupt. But, the Cayman Islands flag will also allow you to register your ownership, And I’ve seen a number of cases over the years where people who really ought to know better will decide to register it in the Cayman Islands. It’s a big mistake because questions of ownership to a yacht that’s under construction in Italy depend completely on Italian law and if you haven’t bothered to register your ownership in Italy and the shipyard goes bankrupt your claim against the liquidator is void. You can’t enforce the security. That’s a pretty fundamental mistake and I am always surprised at the number people that make it.”

Charlier remembers an example of a yacht in Cannes where the yacht structure meant it couldn’t benefit from the VAT exemption and the owner ended up paying the VAT on the hull value. “It turned

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out that the owner had taken advice from the yacht broker. It’s important to get the right kind of advice from people who know.”

On another occasion a client was persuaded do buy the owning company rather than the yacht itself without taking any legal advice. Fair enough you might say, it’s not a complicated thing to do. But he found there were inherent problems with the crew and very quickly the cost of the yacht was put in the shade by the amount that was claimed by the crew members and the yacht

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Preston Turnbull is a new law firm, set up in October 2019 following a breakaway from an international firm. They have over 100 years of collective experience in their core sectors. The team at Preston Turnbull includes some of the leading litigators in the superyacht market, acting across disputes involving yacht charters, sales and broker disputes.

The firm also has acted in litigation involving some of the world’s largest and most iconic yachts and has particular expertise in handling disputes arising during projects for new build bespoke yachts, including claims arising from defects after delivery. While able to deliver expert legal advice and support during any disputes, the team pride itself on adopting a commercial approach to assist with getting projects delivered while resolving problems along the way. With an unwavering team approach they provide the full suite of services with flexibility and complete transparency.

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Although established in 1982, its roots date back to 1917. Dingli & Dingli strive to be available and understanding to all clients’ needs. Their services include; pleasure and commercial yacht registrations under the Malta flag and other jurisdictions, assistance with importation procedures, yacht sale and purchase, mortgage registration and yacht finance, setting up of shipping organisations; providing resident agent services; registration of employers and crew for social security purposes, assistance from a legal perspective with the establishment of yacht leasing structures including finance and operating leases, general legal support including litigation and arbitration through their various specialised departments and providing accounting / book keeping / tax / payroll services through its associated entity Q Global Accounting Ltd. For more details visit www.dingli.com.mt

was under arrest. “That,” says Charlier, “is completely avoidable if they’d gone to a marine lawyer at the outset.”

Tom Kelly at Preston Turnbull talks of an arbitration he had worth over 1 million euros simply where the owner and yard had not agreed whether work done after delivery was to be under the warranty or represented modifications, and how exactly costs of getting to a yacht show were to be paid. He says, “The yacht got arrested over relatively small amounts and the following dispute ended up being far larger and more costly than it needed to be because of the lack of clarity in the written contracts and agreements about subsequent work.”

He has also seen huge problems where an owner wanted complete control and responsibility over fit out and subcontractors but

the contract didn’t clearly arrange how that was to work – especially when subcontractors underperformed. “That led to huge overpayments to subcontractors and more litigation over the costs,” says Kelly.

As Van Steenderen from Main Port Lawyers points out, there are a plenty of cases of costly mistakes that have ended up in court. She says, “We do see a lot of problems and discussions arising out of warranty provisions in the contracts and the interpretation thereof. We have seen arbitration awards where the arbitral tribunal did not consider that the Protocol of Delivery and Acceptance applies to latent defects.” Her advice is an owner should always insist on including a certain issue on a punch list to avoid being unable to make a claim later in respect of a particular issue.

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We do see a lot of problems and discussions arising out of warranty provisions in the contracts and the interpretation thereof “We also stress the importance of looking into the question of whether the warranty given excludes defective design. Particular issues may become apparent in relation to the builder’s guarantee liability arising from defects in design. In many cases, the builder extends a guarantee in respect of ‘defects’, which are contractually defined as ‘any deficiencies or defects in materials and/or poor workmanship’. Basically, it’s important to get the wording right.”

Van Steenderen also has experience of yards expressly excluding consequential damages as a result of defective design such as loss of charter hire or obligation to pay crew during repairs.

ELLIOT BISHOP, HEAD OF LUXURY ASSET GROUP Tel: +44 (0)3700 867 024 elliot.bishop@shoosmiths.co.uk Described in Spears 500 as a ‘distinguished individual’, Elliot is head of the luxury asset group within Shoosmiths Business Advisory Division and a member of the Private Wealth team.

Analytical and pragmatic, he is well known in the marine sector and has acted in multi-jurisdictional litigation on behalf of owners, family offices and brokers.

“We have been involved in a case whereby an owner had taken delivery of a yacht a few months earlier but was still waiting for the yard to sort out the root cause of a technical problem, with the assistance of its main subcontractors. At the time of delivery, everything looked fine but after a short maiden voyage the captain had lost control of the yacht due to steering and propulsion problems leading to a short black-out. Not only was this owner’s first season spoiled, but he was also told by the yard that he would have to claim compensation for damages from his own hull and machinery underwriters since the warranty clause covered only repair and replacement of parts and labour and not no consequential damages.”

While Puopolo points out that when a shipyard goes bankrupt problems arise regarding the progressive transfer of ownership and the possibility to finish the yacht elsewhere, Tooker has another example to watch out for.

He says, “Let’s say you have an owner building a yacht at a yard which goes into administration, not full bankruptcy, but it’s under supervision of the court in order to resolve its affairs.

The owner meets with the directors of the company and they sign an agreement about the yacht under construction. What the owner fails to realise is that once the company is under supervision of the court of administration the directors no longer have the power to sign agreements without authorisation from the court. And so in this case the owner signed an agreement with the directors, for all I know in good faith, but the company did go into bankruptcy and the agreement was unenforceable.”

SARAH FAIRWEATHER, LEGAL DIRECTOR Tel: +44 (0)3700 866 915 sarah.fairweather@shoosmiths.co.uk Sarah is an incredibly experienced commercial and asset finance lawyer within the Banking and Finance team of Shoosmiths and recognised as a ‘next generation partner’ by Legal 500 2021. She advises Yacht (and Aviation) clients on their leasing, financing and associated commercial arrangements.

Puopolo adds, “We also assisted a client whose new yacht was unavailable for two years due to major defects. Upon delivery of the yacht, the client assigned the sale contract to another company also owned by him. The warranty clause provided for the non-assignability of the warranty to new owners and for a limitation of liability in favour of the shipyard. Unfortunately for our client, having a contract not properly negotiated, led him to a long and complex dispute that could have been avoided by seeking legal advice at an early stage.”

Fairweather has had recent examples of VAT issues not only with the yacht but also pieces of art on board that ‘raise the interest of zealous tax inspectors along the Mediterranean in particular’.

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Bishop adds, “At the lower end of the market, simple errors by prospective new entrants to the market have been costly when non-specialist lawyers are retained who may be unaware of unique rules relating to marine law such as yacht finance and maritime liens which may pass with the vessel on a transfer.”

surveyor or a marine lawyer, a broker. We don’t always know who’ll we be up against on the other side of the transaction and that can be one of the fun parts of it, because you don’t necessarily have someone with the same knowledge or expertise on the other side.”

BRING OUT THE BIG GUNS Whether or not the legal and finance experts form a permanent part of the yacht’s management team or not, depends of course on the client. Kelly is called in when disputes come up in the build or operation of the yacht. But during contract or build projects he’s more involved on a day to day basis, resolving disputes over cost or delays, or what spec is required. He says, “If the owner and builder teams work well together, then there is no need for heavy lawyer involvement. If they can’t agree then they tend to need more mediation, which is usually where I am involved more.”

Some see the lawyers as an evil and extra cost and try to use them as little as possible. “I don’t mind that,” says Tooker, “as long as they have an organisation to deal with things and don’t at the very last minute dump a whole load of problems on your desk with no time and no proper background to resolve them. It’s not the way to get the best advice from a professional adviser.”

Van Steenderen agrees, “There are still too many owners out there who come to us too late.”

Mousney believes he is viewed as part of the yacht’s management team, especially during a shipbuilding process.

Says Fairweather, “We see mistakes – and often costly ones – when non-specialists become involved in this niche area. Conversely, those family offices or captains who appreciate the requirement for specialist advice at an early stage, will see the benefits in overall legal spend.”

Says Charlier, “We see all sorts of different decisions being taken, and depending on that decision you can get the right outcome or not the right outcome. It’s important for the owner to have the right advisers around him whether that be a yacht

The message from all sides is well clear: Get the right expert on the job at the right time to save on anxiety attacks, time and money. Do it before the horse has bolted, or indeed, before … that ship has sailed.

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The secure approach The IMO guidelines provide highlevel recommendations on maritime cyber risk management to safeguard vessels from current and emerging cyberthreats and vulnerabilities.

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to shield the vessel and her occupants from myriad threats, both real and perceived, sometimes obscure, or act in opposition to, this fundamental premise. Simply put, it’s not all about us. If security: physical, human - or indeed cyber - constrains freedom of action, it erodes the very peace of mind we are supposed to engender.

When the great Jon Bannenberg proclaimed “No-one needs a yacht” it was a prescient recognition that, for ownership to be a worthwhile endeavour, the designer’s creation must facilitate a seamless flow of life around their client; one that enhances the joys such ownership should confer. Yet, all too often, those of us responsible for security forget that this human experience is the whole point of yachting. The many layers of protection we provide,

An industry has arisen around compliance with the new IMO cyber security regulations, with enthralling demonstrations of offensive capabilities and their consequences for yachts. Whilst it is entirely feasible for malicious actors to effect hugely significant outcomes, a narrative has arisen, in which ‘spectacular’ threats are emphasised to encourage compliance. Yes, critical systems can be hacked, GPS can be spoofed, Internet-enabled devices (and

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the humans who operate them) do present deliciously exploitable vulnerabilities. The problem, however, with an approach that leverages fear, uncertainty, and doubt, is that it is no less exploitative than the threats it purports to mitigate.

In a previous life, I spent considerable time engaging with, influencing and yes - exploiting - insurgent and terrorist commanders. The same subtle, yet elegant, methodologies proved equally effective in interactions with Generals and Ministers, as we sought to guide them towards effective, ethical strategic decisions. Essentially, we were using our expertise to both penetrate our adversaries’ defences, and to ‘sell’ the means to do so to our superiors. We never lost sight, however, that the role of expert is to provide

clear, unambiguous counsel, framed by a moral code and subject to external checks and balances. Yet, just as a market once developed around PFSO audits, following maritime tragedies in the mid 2000s, the same sense of ‘never letting a good crisis go to waste’ appears to have resurfaced.

Of course, one must not denigrate the extraordinary capabilities of the many excellent providers in the cyber security arena, nor should one deny that the maritime cyber risk environment is very real (it is), with significant consequences for its victims. The danger, however, is that seafarers are increasingly caught in the middle of an arms race between malicious actors and enterprising countermeasures providers. One either risks non-compliance

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If security: physical, human - or indeed cyber - constrains freedom of action, it erodes the very peace of mind we are supposed to engender or places one’s trust exclusively in experts to create resilience against complex and evolving threats that few really understand.

Two contrasting trends have emerged as a result: We either delegate responsibility because we buy-in to the narrative that one needs to be a cyber security expert to understand and address all threats, or we allow ourselves to be convinced that compliance is king. The danger of the first trend, is that it infantilises seafarers; absolving us of responsibility for basic good practice. The second sees compliance as the goal, rather than a component of genuine resilience, which is a continual process, not an end-state.

The way experts seek to bridge the understanding gap with seafarers is, rightly, to draw attention the human dimension.

Yet this, too, is problematic, in that it errs towards emphasising human vulnerabilities, rather than strengths. Acknowledging that family, associates, and crew are a conduit, however unwittingly, for malicious actors to breach one’s defences, there is a danger that cyber assurance is compelled through suffocating measures.

The price of resilience must never be a toxic culture, in which private individuals and those in their orbit, adopt an ‘us-andthem’ mentality, fostered on mutual suspicion.

Far better to educate and empower associates; incentivising them to act as bulwarks for one’s protection against often intangible threats. Yes, your greatest vulnerability is the pink squidgy thing that forms the nexus between the vessel’s IT, OT an IoT systems and devices, but they are also your first line of defence.

Education must therefore move away from tick-box compliance (top tip: hackers really, really do not care if your crew have a

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Treating cyber threats as somehow unique, risks taking your eye off the myriad other security challenges that haven’t gone away, and are routinely employed synergistically, to find and exploit gaps in your defences. The best suppliers equip you to understand risk holistically, plan for mitigation and, critically, develop a set of procedures to follow when your defences are breached.

I firmly advocate inculcating a culture in which your people exemplify, promote, and enforce best practice. Hackers need our help. Seafarers are becoming familiar with the idea of social engineering, or human hacking – the employment of sophisticated psychological manipulation to trick people into disclosing confidential information. It predates computers and is remarkably effective because it exploits human nature – people are far easier to fool than machines. The paradox is that the emotional intelligence required to teach resilience to human exploitation, is often mutually exclusive with the forensic expertise necessary to counter purely technical cyber challenges.

Cyber-facilitated threats pose a clear and present danger to people and assets in the maritime domain. Superyachts are attractive for direct exploitation and vulnerable to the collateral effects of attacks directed elsewhere. Glorious isolation within an interconnected society is simply not an option, nor is it desirable.

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

BANANA BLOSSOM What is it? The banana blossom is the flower that grows on a banana plant. It is also popularly known as the banana heart or banana flower, where the fruit, banana, are grown from. The flower is shaped like a water or tear droplet with red-purple skin.

What does it taste like? It has a fleshy, chunky, and flaky texture but its taste is quite neutral due to its fibrous capacity but it does have a slightly nutty and fruity flavour. You can eat the banana blossom raw or cooked but when preparing for consumption you must be careful, because it contains a bitter sap that you should get rid of, in order to avoid your meals tasting bitter. It makes the perfect vegetarian alternative to fish.

IT'S A THING… TRY...A LAVENDER MARTINI Lavender essence 1 shot gin 1 shot of vermouth Lemon Lavender flower head Mix 1 to 2 drops of lavender essence with the gin and vermouth, or vodka if you prefer. Finish with a squeeze of lemon, a twist of peel and a lavender flower head.

PRE-MIXED TIPPLES Crack open a chilled cocktail, swig it straight from the can or go all posh and pour into a glass

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ADULTS EATING BABY FOOD Squeezable food pouches are not just for kids anymore. Whether you're eating fruit puree as an easy snack on-the-go, the trend harkens back to a simpler, Capri Sun-fuelled time. It makes sense that some grown-ups are ditching silverware for pouched-based meals.

BOMBAY SAPPHIRE GIN & TONIC Ready to go, wherever you are. It combines the signature vapourinfused London Dry Gin with the perfect balance of tonic water, for a superior taste experience.

DON'T DON'T THROW IT CUCUMBER Save the peel to add to the water jug for a gorgeous flavour. Meanwhile you can chop the seeds and freeze in ice cube trays for a flavourful addition to a G&T.

CANTAILS GIN PALOMA An interesting twist by using gin instead of tequila. The addition of thyme and bergamot gives the cocktail a new dimension of vegetal and citrus undertones.

COOK'S TIP HOME MADE YOGHURT Use your insulated coffee mug to make yoghurt overnight. In a pan gently heat 500 ml of milk for (or however much fits in your cup) to 95° (just starting to bubble), then leave to cool to 45°C (warm to the touch). Stir in 2 tbsp of live natural yoghurt, pour in the cup and pop the lid on. Wrap in a tea towel and leave at room temperature for 8 hours or overnight. Store in the fridge and use 2 tbsp to make your next batch of yoghurt.

THOMAS TIPPLE RASPBERRY BELLINI Perfect for the summer. A super delicious, refreshing, tantalising quaff. The humble Raspberry Bellini is a blend of fresh raspberries and sparkling wine, as simple as that.

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Sea urchins Belonging to the echinoderm family and related to both sea cucumbers and starfish, these round, spiny marine invertebrates are found in seas around the world

What you will need to know about these spiky delicacies

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here are more than 800 varieties, ranging in size from 2.5cm to 30cm plus, and also in colour, most commonly black, green, red or purple.

Although the edible parts of the sea urchin are referred to as roe or corals, these are in fact its reproductive organs. In regular varieties of sea urchin, regardless of whether it is a male or female, they usually take the form of five long, tongue-shaped glands and range in colour from light yellow to dark golden. The rich taste and creamy texture is what makes

the roe so sought after. It is a heady combination of being sweet and buttery, but also slightly briny and metallic.

How to eat them Throughout coastal regions in the Mediterranean, it is commonly eaten raw with lemon, but is also used as a garnish and to flavour sauces, soups and dishes. In Italy, where it is known as 'riccio di mare', it is often added to pastas and risottos, while in France, it is used to flavour soufflés, omelettes

and seafood-based dishes. However, the cuisine in which this delicacy is arguably most popular is Japanese.

Known as uni, it is primarily served as sashimi or sushi, and is graded based on colour, texture and freshness.

How to prepare Sea urchins should be purchased live, and eaten as soon as possible – a simple way to tell if they are fresh is to check the mouth, which should be closed. Their spines can cause painful wounds, so avoid touching these.

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under the grill DEAN HARRISON, HEAD CHEF, MY ARIENCE

TEQUILA FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW

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The spirit is distilled from the blue agave plant (agave azul). Only the stuff labelled 100% agave is made entirely from fermented a agave juice otherwise it's made from at least 51% agave (molasses or corn syrup make up the rest).

BLANCO / PLATA (WHITE /SILVER) It’s un- aged or aged for up to two months in steel or oak barrels.

The purists' favourite.

JOVEN / ORO (YOUNG/OLD) May be a blend with older age tequilas, but sadly the shade often comes from colouring.

REPOSADA (AGED) Must be aged in oak barrels for a minimum of two to a maximum of 12 months.

ANEJO/ EXTRA ANEJO (EXTRA/ ULTRA AGED) They’re aged for at Dean has been a chef for more than 17 years starting his career in the famous town for surfing and restaurants, Noosa, Australia. He has worked on yachts ranging from 15m catamarans to now 60m + charter yachts all over the world.

What/Where is your favourite restaurant?

Eleven Madison Park. I haven’t actually been to this one, but it’s been on my list for a long time and now I want to visit more than ever. Tickets in Barcelona is my favourite that I’ve actually eaten at.

What is your favourite kitchen gadget?

Definitely the thermomix! Especially if you’re a sole chef.

What is your favourite type of food?

Plant based has been on my radar for the last few years due to the type of clients I have been cooking for.

What three factors do you look for in food?

First of all we eat with our eyes. So it needs to look appetising. We then get that first whiff of what we are to expect so it needs to smell good. Then seasoning of course.

What is the one ingredient everyone needs in their galley?

MSG. I know what you’re thinking but it's literally salt and umami on steroids. It boosts your recipe to the next level.

least one and three years respectively. Can get pricey.

CORRADOS A newish category of flavoured tequilas distained by the purist but becoming popular.

CRISTALINO A strange new version; an aged tequila that's been charcoal-filtered to remove its colour.

QUICK & EASY SIPPIN’ GREEN GAZPACHO Serves 2 This zippy, herbaceous drinkable soup is like a trip to the farmers’ market in a glass.

Purée cucumber, garlic, and 1/4 cup water in a blender until smooth. Add herbs, vinegar, and a large pinch of salt and purée until very smooth. Slowly stream in oil and blend. Season as desired. Transfer gazpacho to an airtight container; cover and chill until very cold for 4–12 hours.

Taste gazpacho and adjust with a little more salt and/or vinegar as needed just before pouring into chilled glasses or bowls

1 large cucumber

1 garlic clove, smashed

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

Probably Tarka Dal. An Indian lentil dish made with all sorts of herbs and spices.

Where is your favourite local market for fresh produce?

La Boqueria in Barcelona has to be one of the best in the world. Entering the market, you see perfectly stacked fruit and vegetables then as you move towards the back you find the seafood and meats areas.

3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp sherry vinegar

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Who is your favourite provisioner and why?

In America I like using Shoreside Support. In Europe I love using provisioners locally in each country like Sabor in Spain, A1 in Greece but if you have clients that want the best of the best I will go with WE Supply Yachts based in The Netherlands for an all round high quality order.

Go to snack?

Cereal. I rarely sit down and eat my food on charter, so I usually get hungry around 10-11pm so I’ll have a bowl of coco pops.

2 cups chopped rocket, basil, parsley, cilantro, mint

ICE CREAM

FROZEN FRUIT PLUS FULL FAT CRÈME FRAÎCHE WHIZZED TOGETHER Ice cream is adored by many of us but it packs a calorie punch. For a more nutritious option and something a little lighter on the hips, whizz frozen fruit (either shop bought or stuff you've frozen yourself) with a full fat creme fraîche or Greek yoghurt. Bananas, berries and melon work beautifully, just add a tiny drizzle of honey to sweeten if you like. You can freeze them and eat as a treat by the pool, or let them defrost and take to the gym or work.

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Coffee machines 5 OF THE BEST

Get the barrista taste with one of these elegant and stylish coffee machines

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1. Ascaso Baby T The Baby T was born from the ever popular Barista T model for the commercial channel.

It uses the same technology and has the same features, but in a reduced size (35 cm).

This allows you to sample professional barrista style coffee at home with the high quality of precision extraction, in any place: the crew mess, main salon, alfresco beach bar, of course, at home whilst reading the morning paper. €3200 www.ascaso.com

2. Smeg Drip Filter This Smeg drip filter coffee machine allows you to prepare deliciously aromatic, richly flavoured coffee to be savoured slowly, the ideal companion to a hard day at work. And, of course the Smeg designed machine is to die for and available in a variety of both vibrant and pastel colours. Filter (or Americano) coffee should be brewed and savoured slowly, making the most of the light layer of crema and rich depth of flavour. Perfect for every occasion, enjoy a filter coffee at your desk, mid-morning, or grab and go after breakfast if you're on the run. €210 www.smeg.com

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3. Cuisinart Burr Mill

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Using fresh, good quality beans is the foundation to a perfect cup of coffee and grinding the beans immediately before brewing helps to retain the delicate oils and aromas contained inside the beans. The Cuisinart Burr Mill evenly grinds fresh beans in seconds, and with 18 grind settings you can select between fine and coarse results to use in conjunction with your preferred coffee machine. €65 www.cuisinart.co.uk

4. Vonhaus Pro Espresso

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Start the day right with a fresh, rich espresso. With a pro espresso maker at home, you’ll never have to take a trip to the local barrista again. Get this clever little machine set up in your kitchen to enjoy the taste and aroma of a fullbodied coffee whenever you want. Features a double coffee outlet and a washable/reusable stainless steel filter (dishwasher safe), milk frothing feature with control dial and wand to make steamed or frothed milk and cup warmer included to preheat your espresso cup or mug and achieve better results. €99 www.vonhaus.com

5. Rancilio USB Xcelsius The control console allows you to manage all functions in a simple, intuitive way. In the Xcelsius system, you can set the coffee extraction temperature so as to explore new sensory experiences. You can enhance the specifics of each blend by varying the espresso extraction temperature to get the best results for the cup. €11,800 www.ranciliogroup.com

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Chardonnay, the most versatile of grapes

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hardonnay is an extremely versatile grape and it grows in most wine growing regions extremely well.

With diversity of climate and different winemaking methods, we can split Chardonnay into three main styles that different people may like for different reasons as they feel so different on the palate.

THE CHABLIS STYLE

ONBOARD’s wine guru Brad Mitton looks at chardonnay and discusses the varied styles available that will tell the story of where the grape is grown and how the fermentation or aging process changes the flavour and complexity of the wine

The lightest style of Chardonnay is the Chablis style. Produced in a fresh way by cold vat fermentation and immediate bottling. This is also called unoaked Chardonnay in some parts of the world and the wine shows its basic, fresh and unadulterated characters of green apple and crisp, malic acid that fits very well with light seafood dishes for example oysters, sushi and / or sashimi.

THE WARM CLIMATE STYLE The second style of Chardonnay, which is interesting to discuss is the fuller, more warm climate style that is produced in southern parts of Europe and the northern winegrowing regions of the southern hemisphere. Where there is more sun there is obviously more ripeness and Chardonnay then picks up characters of ripe peach, melon and fuller more tropical fruit characters.

Some writers call this the Dolly Parton style, full-bodied and rich in character. These wines are generally produced unoaked as the fruit richness is powerful and the style of Chardonnay goes well with fuller styles of food like heavier fish dishes, chicken or veal and other light meat dishes.

THE MONTRACHET STYLE

The third and most complex style of Chardonnay offers depth in colour and much richer characters on the palate - this is the French Montrachet style. These styles are produced by taking the first-fermented wine and moving that wine into French oak barriques. A bacteria is then added causing malolactic fermentation and this second fermentation turns the tart and

citrusy malic acids into soft, creamy and buttery acids that are soft and round on the palate.

These Chardonnays that go through a second fermentation in a barrel (burgundy does this a lot and a great example is Montrachet) become richer and more textured. These wines also pick up the characters from the barrel which are often toasted and this gives the wine some vanilla pod and nutty (almond / walnut) characters.

In fact, you can often detect caramel and vanilla ice cream in the aromas.

It is quite interesting to understand these three styles of Chardonnay before picking through a wine list. If you like fresh and crisp wines you would probably prefer the first style. If you like something more fruity and rich and fuller on the palate you might like the second style.

The third style is of course the most expensive and the most powerful and the best for ageing mainly because the wine has been through oak contact and the tiny particles in the wine are protected by the essences from the sap in the barrels.

It’s been said many times ‘Chardonnay is the most compelling and popular white wine in the world, because it is the red wine of whites, It’s so complex, so interesting’ .

I would suggest trying them all out with suitable food pairings or nicely chilled as an aperitif and making up your own mind!

EVALUATING WINES Sight / Smell / Taste To really get to know the wine you’re drinking, here are some simple points to note to give you a better idea of the balance, integrity and quality. So, get your bottle opened up and get started!

Check the colour over a white cloth or paper There are several reasons why a wine may have more or less colour: 1. It is older (as wines age, whites go darker from pale yellow-green all the way to brown; reds go lighter from bright purple to brick red/brown).

2. Different grape varieties exhibit a different colour from their diverse skin pigments.

3. White wines aged in wood, usually oak, may exhibit a darker colour.

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You can only perceive four tastes - sweet, sour, bitter, and salt - but the average person can smell over 2,000 different scents, and wine has over 200 of its own Swirl your wine around the glass Why do we swirl the wine? To allow oxygen to mix with the wine, releasing the esters, ethers and aldehydes, which yield its bouquet. In other words, swirling aerates the wine and gives you a better overview view of the aromas. Look at the colour and especially the ‘legs’ that trickle down the inside of the glass once the swirling has stopped. The legs correspond to the alcohol content, the longer the legs run down the glass, the higher the alcohol content. Musty, cloudy or unclear wine is not good and should be returned or thrown.

Aroma This is the most important part of wine tasting. You can only distinguish four tastes - but the average person can smell over 2,000 different scents, and wine has over 200 of its own. Now that you have swirled the wine and released the bouquet, you should smell the wine three times. The third smell usually gives you more information than the first smell did. Smell is a very important step in the tasting process which people simply don’t spend enough time on.

Pin-pointing the nose of the wine helps you identify certain characteristics. The problem here is, many people want someone else to tell them what they are smelling. Am I smelling citrus, apricot or straw? What about black cherry, leather or tar? No one knows what you are smelling, only what they are smelling in their own glass with their own nose. It can be different and you have to have experienced a smell before you know it actually exists, so if you’ve worked around food or gardens before, then you’ll pick up natural smells easier.

The best way to learn your own preferences of wine styles, is to ‘memorise’ the smell of the individual grape varieties. For white, just try to memorise the three major grape varieties: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and

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Riesling. Keep smelling them and smelling them until you can identify the differences, one from the other. For the reds, it’s a bit more difficult, but you can still take three major grape varieties: Pinot Noir, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. Try to memorise those smells.

Another interesting point while focusing on smell is you are more likely to recognise some of the defects of a wine through your sense of smell. Following is a list of some of the negative smells in wine: • Vinegar/sherry - too much acetic acid • Cork (dank, wet-cellar, musty smell, oxidation - wine absorbs taste of defective cork • Sulphur - too much sulphur dioxide

Sulphur dioxide is used in several ways in the winemaking process. It kills bacteria in wine, prevents unwanted fermentation and acts as a preservative. It often causes a burning or itching sensation in your nose if overused (as it is in many commercial wines).

Taste To many people, tasting means taking a sip and swallowing immediately. This isn’t tasting. Tasting is something you do with your taste buds. Remember, you have taste buds all over your mouth. They are on both sides of the tongue, underneath, on the tip, and they extend to the back of your throat. If you simply take a gulp of wine and throw it down your throat, you bypass all those important taste buds.

It is important to determine where the sensations of taste are taking place, and specifically where they occur on your tongue and in your mouth. Bitterness in wine is usually created by high alcohol and high tannin. Sweetness only occurs when there is residual sugar left over after fermentation.

Sour or tart indicates the acidity in wine.

Here is where you ‘find’ these sensations on your tongue.

Sweetness Found on the tip of your tongue. It’s a sensation you can taste right away.

Fruit characteristics Found in the middle of the tongue.

Acidity Found at the sides of the tongue, the cheek area and the back of the throat. It’s most commonly present in white wines.

Tannin The sensation of tannin begins in the middle of the tongue. Tannin frequently exists in red wines or wood-aged white wines. When the wines are too young, it dries the palate to excess.

One thing you should also do as part of your tasting is take a sip of wine and draw a bit of air into your mouth along with it.

This opens up your retro-nasal passage and further aerates the wine and helps bring out the flavours in your mouth.

Texture Texture is the feel of the wine in the mouth - smooth, velvety or perhaps astringent are common terms used to describe texture.

‘Creamy’ is a term often used to describe the texture of rich wines that are low in acid. The best wines will have a great mouthfeel, being either silky or velvety in texture. How do you know if a wine is a good one or not? If you enjoy it, it is a good one. Don’t let others dictate taste to you.

Balance One of the most desired features in a wine is good balance whereby the various flavour components are in harmony with no individual component (such as acidity, tannin or oak) present in excess. When all the parts are in harmony, the wine will have a sense of elegance and completeness.

Finish This is the last impression of the wine after it is swallowed. How long does the wine’s taste linger? Fine wines have a clean, long finish. A lingering aftertaste is considered a plus while a short finish or little, if any, lingering aftertaste is undesirable.

With over 25 years of professional experience in the wine industry, Brad Mitton imports selected international wines for leading sommeliers in Central Europe.

He is based in the South of France and travels throughout Europe running gourmet events with Club Vivanova.

Brad Mitton is the founder and owner of Mitton International Wines (www. mittonwines.com) based in Berlin and Club Vivanova (www.clubvivanova.com) based in Monte Carlo. Bradley recently launched the start-up Brad’s Wine Subscription (www.brads-wine.com) after demand for monthly wine deliveries from his clients.

A BRUSH WITH GREATNESS Buccellati’s ‘Tahiti’ truffle brush is designed to treat ‘the diamond of the kitchen’ with the respect it so deserves. It’s been crafted in Italy from tactile bamboo and accented with polished silver. The fine bristles delicately clean the truffle’s surface in preparation for a feast. www.mrporter.com €330

IN THE GALLEY You may not need them but you could certainly get used to them

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Reflections Copenhagen’s Empire cloche is crafted with a clear glass bell bracketed by a hand-cut yellow crystal top and bevelled purple base. Not really sure what you’d use it for, but it’s quite expensive, so does it really matter... www.matchesfashion.com €1047

This hand crafted shell drinks holder is made from quality nickel plated aluminium and comfortably holds a single wine or champagne bottle and ice. A quirky and eye catching alternative to your standard wine cooler, it makes an ideal present. www.annabeljames.co.uk €300

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DESSERT DAYS This Iced Dessert maker will look great on your worktop or shelf, or is compact enough to be stored away easily. Use it to make your own ice cream, sorbet, frozen yoghurt or fruit blends. Simply pre-freeze the bowl overnight and have your favourite frozen desserts ready in as little as 25 minutes. www.cuisinart.co.uk €85

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When it comes to coffee-making tools, a high-quality grinder is at least as important as the brewing apparatus itself. The HG-2, which Weber Workshops released in 2021, mills beans to a perfectly uniform grind. You have to work for it, but it tastes so much better. www.weberworkshops.com €1500

Aerin’s set of six Martina cocktail picks are adorned with polished semi-precious gemstone orbs including multicoloured chalcedony and bronzite. They’re crafted from gold-tone brass with a layered design inspired by acorn shells, then are finished with a spiked end. www.matchesfashion.com €297

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Cartagena Eats THE TOP TABLES AND EATERIES TO FIT ALL PALATES AND MOSTLY DEEP POCKETS IN CARTAGENA, SPAIN

LA MARQUESITA A nicely appointed eatery, with elegant furnishing and a pleasant team of staff. A wide selection of fish, meats and wonderful desserts are on offer, with the daily set menus being excellent value. A great family run place, but make a reservation and maybe opt for a table outside as the interior can get a bit crowded. €€€€

RESTAURANTE MAGOGA In only a short time the team were awarded a Michelin Star for their unique interpretation of traditional Murcian food.

As well as the award winning chef, the sommelier has also found competition success, bringing the whole package and delivered in a main dining area seating 30 or in private rooms perfect for that special evening with your loved one.

The tasting menu start at €85 going up to the complete experience menu at €155. So dig deep, save your appetite but definitely worth it. €€€€€

EL BARRIO DE SAN ROQUE A very traditional place that has kept most of its original features and decor. Great home made dishes with a specific shout out to the various stews on offer. A delicious daily special for just €20 is the perfect choice for a filling lunch. Comfortable, great value and excellent service levels. €€€

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FOOD TABLE & DRINK TALK

Ristorante La Manga Club

LA CATEDRAL The restaurant, yes you’ve guessed, is situated right next door to the Cathedral, with a terrace overlooking the Roman amphitheatre. Good mid-range rest serving some very fine fish dishes, but the carnivores will be well catered for. Decent gluten free options available all topped off by some incredible staff and overall a very pleasant eating occasion. €€€

LA FORTALEZA A selection of tapas and a great option for a pit stop at lunch time.

Not a massive range available but certainly enough for all tastes. Great atmosphere, filled with locals and probably the most popular on the menu are the wide variety of croquettes. All washed down with a beer or glass of wine and some incredibly cheap prices. €€

LA ALACENA DE MARIA A little higher on the average price scale, but certainly worth the visit.

Having said that, the €15 fixed priced lunch menu is the prefect option and is serious value and highly recommended. The fish tastes like it hopped straight out of the ocean and the staff are a delight. Just save some room for the desserts, you will not regret it. €€€€€

HEAD CHEF, PAULO VAZ

BRAISED QUAIL ON A SWEET POTATO PIE & SEASONAL VEGETABLES INGREDIENTS Quail

Cinnamon

Sweet potatoes

Cumin

Quinoa

Nutmeg

Peanuts

Black pepper

Cornmeal

Salt

Shallots

Olive oil

Mushrooms

Seasonal vegetables

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Start by making the sweet potato and quinoa pie. First you peel the sweet potatoes and roast them in the oven, then simmer the quinoa in plenty of water until cooked.

Cut the mushrooms into cubes and sauté in oil with the freshly chopped shallots until golden, then put them aside.

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Cool down the cooked quinoa under cold running water and drain. Mash the cooked sweet potato with a fork and then add the quinoa, the sautéed mushrooms and the roughly roasted peanuts. Mix them altogether and the spices to add flavour. Add some cornmeal to give the pie texture. Shape the cake the way you like and plate it.

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Prepare the quail and season it with salt and pepper, braise with hot oil until golden and juicy inside.

BACALAO FRESCO CON TOMATE This exquisite dish plays homage to an ingredient cooked in the region since Roman times – salted fish. Often cod cooked with vegetables, olive oil, garlic and tomatoes

SERVE Place the braised quail on top of the pie, add the crunchy seasonal vegetables and as a finishing touch pour over a little bit of the leftover broth from the braised quail.

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BEAUTY MYTH SLEEP DEPRIVATION CAUSES DARK UNDER EYE CIRCLES False: Sleep deprivation can lead to many things—memory lapses and weight gain among them. But you can thank your parents for the shadows under your eyes. Dark undereye circles are the result of a concentration of veins beneath the very thin skin in that area and are determined by genetics and won’t change with more or less sleep.

IT’S A THING: PLACENTA PILLS Some women have their placentas ‘encapsuled’ after giving birth and consume the pills, which are thought to help speed recovery from pregnancy and diminish postpartum depression.

However, there's no data supporting the pills' impact. Yes, the placenta is filled with nutrients, but it remains unproven that humans derive any benefit from ingesting it. The myth has picked up great momentum due to celebrity endorsement. ‘Real’ medical experts obviously warn against this practice and not surprisingly.

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WHAT IS IT? MMA TRAINING What is it? The close-contact combat sport that combines martial arts, including Brazilian jiu jitsu, Muay Thai, wrestling and boxing.

What does it promise? Strength, endurance and a great cardio workout, plus it’s terrific for improving coordination.

What’s it actually like? While professional MMA fights have been criticised for their violence and the risk of severe injury and even death, training in the gym is much less scary than it sounds. The class is split into three parts: punching, takedowns and groundwork.

Punching involves the sort of heavy bag combos familiar to anyone who’s boxed before, studded with bodyweight exercises such as press-ups and burpees.

The takedown section expands on this, by letting you grab your sparring partner by the leg and yank them to the ground. Finally, groundwork sees you alternating between punching a bag on the ground and crawling over a medicine ball in the way you’d crawl over an opponent.

Best and worst bit? Several - you keep practising a defensive move called a sprawl, which turns out to be easy to punch too hard too early and wear yourself out.

Is it worth it? Hell yes.

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SKIN CARE BASICS

Step 1: Facial cleanser Protect you skin’s natural protective layer, use a specific facial cleanser that contains moisturising ingredients, but still has a dose of salicylic acid (and maybe even witch hazel) to gently control oil.

Moisturising should be a core part of any man’s daily skincare routine

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hat is moisturiser and why do I need it? Yes, this is directed at you boys! A moisturiser should be the first tool in your arsenal for avoiding dry and tired skin. When combined with a good face wash it helps to rehydrate your skin’s outer layers so you look your best around the clock even when you’re busting out the overtime and working in harsh conditions.

Although not just limited to your face, you should moisturise all the areas that are exposed to the elements. As an added bonus if you use one with SPF protection you will avoid extra damage from the sun.

It’s recommended to moisturise twice a day, once in the morning and once before bed. This should be part of everyone’s daily routine.

To wash away the day’s hard work, we also recommend using a mild cleanser before applying the nightly moisturisers.

Things will differ depending on your skin type and also the time of year, but if you get this routine sorted, you’ll notice the difference in no time at all.

For you boys looking to retain a youthful complexion, it might be worth looking at a nice exfoliator, this will help remove the dirt, eliminate deadheads and remove dead skin cells.

But, if you’re feeling your age and are not getting enough sleep, then you could also try a more targeted eye serum product in these delicate areas. Or if you’re looking to get in touch with your feline side, slap on a face mask.

Thanks to the sheer volume of product options thrown at us across multiple media channels, skincare can be daunting at best and confusing at worst. Maybe that’s why many guys have no skincare routine to speak of—they don’t want to put in the effort to figure it out. Or maybe they just don’t care. Well boys, you should care!

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o one wants to hear the comment “Wow you look tired!” A simple but regular skin care routine can make the world of difference to your face in quite a short time.

You’ll be surprised at how a quick 5 to 10 minutes in the morning and before bed will make in terms of soothing the lines under your eyes and simply brightening up your skin tone.

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It’s not just about washing your face with soap but, it will take just a little bit of commitment and very soon you’ll not even notice this as part of your morning and bed time routine. It may take a little time to find the right products for your skin type, but persevere and both you and your friends will see the difference in a very short space of time.

Be aware of the time of year, as you might need to change products during the hot summer months or even if you are in very cold conditions.

But do a little research, ask your friends, do some testing and get going boys, you’ll never look back. Sit back relax and just wait for those compliments to flood in.

Step 2: Exfoliate with a face scrub Exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells.

Under ideal circumstances, your skin is able to get rid of the cells on its own, but sometimes, it needs a little help. Once a week is good.

Step 3: Eye cream Eye cream is the Swiss army knife of a man’s skin care routine: it’s a simple tool that can fix a whole lot of problems.

Dark circles? It can help get rid of them. Puffy bags from a rager late night? It can send those packing. Starting to see wrinkles and fine lines? Eye cream can keep you looking fresh. Use morning and night.

Step 4: Moisturiser Finding a moisturiser you can tolerate is easy and at the very least, will keep your skin from feeling dry, and at the most, help it maintain moisture.

Maybe look for words like lotion or gel instead of cream if you want something light.

Step 5: SPF You should be wearing sunscreen every day. Seriously boys! Daily sunscreen is the most effective anti-aging product we have. But if you’re not keen on all these lotions, look for a moisturiser with SPF within it.

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CRYSTAL CLEAR Henning von der Thüsen discusses the most important facts about high quality glass including lamination and durability

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he amount of glass used on superyachts is steadily increasing due to modern designs with floor-to-ceiling windows, which shape the look of the yachts more than ever before.

In addition to the increased demands of complex shapes and sizes of the glass panels, these latest developments in the design are increasing the quality and safety requirements. The optical characteristics of the glass must be perfect at all times and the durability very high in order to meet the requirements of the industry.

But what are the key aspects with regard to glass quality that everyone should be aware of? And how is TILSE Yacht Glazing as one of the leading experts in the industry achieving the highest quality?

The first step is to consider the selection process of the raw materials used for the production of the windows. TILSE goes through a very thorough selection process of the raw materials in order to minimise the possible number of defects per square metre. Even though this approach is more expensive, it is the only way to meet the high demands of the customers.

Another important quality factor is the method used to laminate the individual glass panes together to form the compound safety

glass. The most common method is the use of foils, e.g. PVB foils. However, a critical disadvantage is that no foil is moisture resistant. Compound glass that has been laminated with foils has a significantly increased risk of delamination after a few years in use. That’s the reason why TILSE developed their own special resin to ensure the highest possible quality and durability.

In addition, the special resin offers a UV filter and filters out UV and UVA-B rays, that can cause sunburn and are responsible for the fading of interior furnishings, are also completely filtered out.

A key safety and quality factor and a cost driver is the process used for toughening the glass. In general, there are two different process options: Thermal toughening and chemical toughening. Chemical toughening of glass offers many advantages over thermal toughening. This process allows you to achieve a considerably higher bending strength and therefore the individual glass panes of the compound can be made thinner which also saves weight. In contrast, thermal toughening has optical limitations in the form of anisotropies and roller marks that are visible at an acute angle or through sunglasses with polarizing lenses. Despite the higher process costs, TILSE only uses chemical toughening, the only true way to achieve the highest quality and exclude optical defects.

What must be taken into account when it comes to the quality of shaped windows is the bending process itself. In this case, there are also two different approaches: Final dimension bending and oversize bending.

TILSE only uses the more cost-intensive method of oversize bending, in which the glass is bent when oversized and afterwards is cut to size and precisely ground at the edges. This is the only way to achieve the tangential transitions between two bent panes that are standing in line.

In summary, there are many factors that are important to achieve the highest quality of glass in the yachting sector. Quality naturally comes at a higher price, but this is essential with such an important area of the yacht’s design.

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All new electric powerboat series Alejandro Agag has taken the motorsport world by storm on dry land with his groundbreaking ventures, Formula E and Extreme E. Now, Agag is setting his sights on electrifying water. We take a deep dive into the UIM E1 World Electric Powerboat Series

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he name ‘Alejandro Agag’ is synonymous with electric racing. Founder of the Formula E electric single-seater championship and Extreme E SUV off-road racing series, the Spanish businessman and entrepreneur is widely regarded as an electric mobility pioneer, having recently won the title of “Motorsport Hero” at the 2021 Autocar Awards. The Extreme E and Formula E championships fuse together his vision for a sustainable future with high-octane entertainment. Exhilarating speeds and breathtaking locations see millions of fans tune in to watch electric cars race. Never content to rest on his laurels, Agag sought out the next frontier of electric motorsports: water.

The E1 Series was launched in September 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic and it all began in lockdown. Agag was taking a walk along the River Thames in London with a close friend, Rodi Basso, and the pair mused that marine transportation ought to catch up with the automotive world in adopting electric power.

With an extensive background in Formula One, Basso is no stranger to motorsport, having worked with Ferrari, Red Bull and McLaren. Agag mentioned he had previously invested in SeaBird Technologies, a company with a vision for making electric leisure boating accessible to all. From there the conversation turned to an electric powerboating series. The pair exchanged ideas about the technical aspects of the boat and event format, and soon after drafted a proposal to present to the UIM, the world governing body of powerboating.

Only a few short months later, Agag and Basso stood next to Raffaele Chiulli (the President of the UIM) as CoFounders and CEO, respectively, of the newly sanctioned UIM E1 World Electric Powerboat Series. With His Serene Highness Prince Albert II present, a 25-year exclusivity

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license was signed at the Monaco Yacht Club to promote the world’s first electric powerboat racing series.

Fast forward to June 2021 and the E1 Series is fully funded and a new boat design has been revealed to the public via a digital launch. With the design validated, the RaceBird has entered into production with the expert engineers at Victory Marine at the helm.

We’re already in conversation with a number of cities. Looking to race in places such as New York, Miami, London and Monaco...

THE MISSION The aim of the E1 Series, like Agag’s other racing ventures, is to accelerate the use of electric technologies, this time with a particular focus on marine mobility. As a keen sailor, Basso was already preoccupied with concerns about ocean health. By providing an exciting, competitive racing platform on the water, the E1 Series aims to accelerate change for a cleaner future in water transport by developing innovations and sharing technology from the motorsport world, while increasing awareness of the perils facing the ocean, rivers and lakes worldwide.

The marine industry has been significantly slower in the uptake of electric technologies than the automotive world.

The E1 Series hopes to speed up the transfer to clean energy not only in the racing circuits, but also for leisure day boats. As part of its sustainability mission, the E1 Series will commit to installing permanent electric charging infrastructure in each port where it races. These will remain

Left to right: Alejandro Agag, Co-Founder & Chairman, Sophi Horne, Founder of SeaBird Technologies, Rodi Basso, Co-Founder & CEO

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The RaceBird is specially designed for foil-to-foil racing and is capable of reaching speeds up to 50 knots

after the racing as a lasting legacy and encourage the local community to move to electric boating.

Agag comments: “Marine mobility is a big source of pollution in waters. We have to electrify as much as possible and the first step towards that is to electrify recreational mobility. We hope to use E1 to be the platform where those technologies develop.

Once they are perfected, you can facilitate general adoption of electric boats for the betterment of our ocean, lakes and rivers.”

THE RACEBIRD Looking at the newly designed RaceBird, you would be forgiven for mistaking it for a Star Wars X-Wing Fighter. The original inspiration for the RaceBird, however, came from designer Sophi Horne watching sea birds glide along the water at her family’s summer house on the Swedish coast.

Following an extensive validation process, the sinuous, organic lines of the original RaceBird design metamorphosised into something sharper, sleeker and more futuristic. The vessel is a completely new design and was co-created by Horne and Brunello Acampora, the Founder of Victory Marine. It features an outboard motor, enclosed safety canopy and hydrofoil technology.

It will be seven metres long, with a beam of two metres and a foil height of half a metre.

Using hydrofoils, the 800kg carbon fibre boats will rise above the water’s surface, allowing for minimum drag and maximum energy efficiency. Being lifted above the surface will not only improve performance, but also promote close and competitive racing with a reduced wake when following an opponent. Basso adds: “We want to race with the water, not against it.”

Pilots will use identical powerboats for at least the first two seasons of the E1 Series, after which the regulations will open up permitting teams to design and develop their own bespoke

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electric components. Similar to the approach Agag took with the FIA Formula E Championship for its inaugural season, the teams will all use standardised parts, including a lithium-ion battery from Official Battery Partner Kreisel. Basso notes: “The RaceBird presents a unique challenge and one that the teams at SeaBird Technologies and Victory Marine have delivered on.”

WHAT’S NEXT? With preparations for its debut season well underway, the E1 Series is set to unveil the first full-size RaceBird prototype at the Monaco Yacht Show in September 2021. The first event of the E1 Series is expected to kick off in early 2023.

The first season of the UIM E1 World Electric Powerboat Series is expected to consist of 10 events, five of which will be held in prestigious city-based venues and the other half in select locations in partnership with Extreme E. The circuits will be tight courses that offer unpredictable racing, skilled handling and challenging transitions to foiling. Up to 12 teams will be invited to race, with one male and one female pilot per team.

Basso concludes: “We’re already in conversation with a number of cities. Looking to race in places such as New York, Miami, London and Monaco… just to name a few. We’re looking at new ways in which we can deliver the world’s most disruptive on-thewater sport and entertainment product. One which champions electric powerboats.”

For more details visit www.e1series.com

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They believe that professional perfection depends on highly qualified craftsmanship, honesty, decisive budgeting and on time delivery.

In this manner, they are proud to have a project management and development team consisting of marine engineers, naval architects and captains. In addition to this team, they have professional in-house service teams and qualified subcontractors for each aspect of the project. These subcontractors and craftsmen were carefully handpicked at the time of the company’s foundation and, over the years, have become trustworthy partners who have proved their dependable services.

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The meticulous craftsmanship on their projects cover: interior, painting, carpentry, engineering & design, mechanics, overhaul, hydraulic, all types of structural work, electric wiring, electronics, piping, industrial cooling and air-conditioning, and upholstery.

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Teak a long hard look Durable, low maintenance and visually pleasing, the new synthetic alternatives to traditional teak superyacht decking are beginning to show their advantage over the natural product they seek to emulate Words: Frances and Michael Howorth

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here are many good reasons why teak has, for so long, been the owner’s choice of decking material on board superyachts. They like the look and the feel of it underfoot.

It is extremely durable, visually pleasing, reasonably low maintenance to say nothing about being hugely traditional. It is easy to clean providing you do not want that orange look of new decks because all it needs is the dousing of fresh clean seawater to do the job.

In recent times, green, eco warriors have cast their voodoo over the use of the real deal and, together with some unscrupulous misdeeds regarding the importation of illegally sourced product, the shine of pride associated with owning a teak deck is beginning to lose its lustre. What was seen scornfully and referred to as fake teak some years back, has now lost some of its counterfeit cred and manufacturers of synthetic teak are beginning to find that business is coming to them now rather than being the hard sell of a decade ago. Companies who supply and fit talk of great strides forward in technology aimed at making their products look attractive to the yacht owners and the crews that swab the decks.

But for the past few years there has been no real argument to suggest that real teak is in any way superior in quality or lifespan. Today modern synthetic decks look every bit as good and

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have similar anti-skid qualities to teak. Add in the cost savings in installation and ongoing maintenance and teak loses out to the modern synthetic deck.

Even the way the superyacht industry refers to synthetic decking has changed. No longer regularly called fake teak even the terminology of ‘teak replacement’ is beginning to disappear. This fact alone is music to the ears of Marcel van der Spek the Commercial Director, of Esthec part of the Bolidt Group, specialising in the flooring solution since 1964 and active in a wide range of industries such as the Cruise Ship Industry. Marcel says, “I don’t even really like talking about a substitute because that suggests having to choose an alternative because the first choice is not available. I prefer to refer to Esthec as being the future. It is sustainable, extremely durable, full of design options, easy to maintain and was never designed to be a ‘fake teak’. He adds Esthec is much more than a teak imitation product. One of his many satisfied clients suggested that Esthec is not really an alternative, but is in fact, the solution. He added, “It is just

TEAKDECKING SYSTEMS necessary to use a little more creativity to use it to make up a deck that becomes a really special part of the yacht.”

Because Esthec does not contain either PVC or wood and is a liquid product made of natural ingredients, colour pigment and a filler and it is sustainable. This, besides making the product environmentally friendly, makes it extremely resistant and durable and can be made into any shape, colour or design giving designers the huge advantage of being free and unconstrained by the boundaries imposed when using teak. Besides the freedom of shape and design the possibility to integrate new technologies

Teakdecking Systems is an innovative, employee-owned company that manufactures, installs and distributes premium decking products for the global marine market. Products are crafted to the highest quality standards, using the best, legally obtained materials. Teakdecking Composites offer custom designed ESTHEC and HERCULAN composite decking within their portfolio. Teakdecking Systems leads and influences the market with strict quality requirements, the highest level of ethics, a commitment to sustainability, passionate employees, and pinnacle service for customer satisfaction.

For more details Tel: +1 941 756 0600 or visit www.teakdecking.com

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FLEXITEEK In 2000 Flexiteek set out to re-invent teak decking. The result – a patented product that looks every bit as beautiful as traditional teak. Available in stylish, contemporary colours, with the option of customised designs, lettering and logos. Flexiteek have designed their decking to be safe and comfortable in extreme conditions. And to last for many years, with minimal maintenance. Over 200 of the world’s leading boat builders fit Flexiteek 2G. Thanks to their global distributor network, they can easily fit it to your current boat, be it a tender or a superyacht.

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such as the sensor and fibre optics technologies are enhanced.

Extremely useful for safety and security on board while offering a hi-tech and modern sophisticated look, the idea has been put to good use by Waterdream, a Dutch boatbuilder famed for its superyacht tenders.

KEEP IT CLEAN In days of old when every vessel that went to sea was made of wood, teak was chosen as the most suitable of decking materials because it contained natural oils that were algae and mould resistant. The natural silver grey colour it became in use, was maintained by the regular dousing the deck got from the sea she sailed in. Save for the need to re-caulk the planks or the desire to smooth them out by sanding, the sailors of olden times spent little time maintaining or cleaning a deck. It is the yacht owner’s love of the new deck look, fuelled by the ignorance of sales and charter brokers, who have foisted superyacht crews with the onerous task of keeping a deck its new orange colour.

Manufacturers of synthetic teak have seized upon that fashion and can now truthfully boast that their products are by manufacture always going to look new and therefore require less cleaning.

Cleaners containing oxalic acid are far too widely used and no matter how hard one tries not to allow it, they do end up polluting the water in which the yacht is floating. They also destroy both the wood and the caulking material. Badly maintained caulking can cause problems and are the main reason why teak decks are

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found to be needing repair during refit. Tikal Marine Systems of Germany produce caulking for the joints of teak decks as well as bonding and levelling of teak decks. Currently the J Class classic racing yacht Svea is refitting in Mallorca de Palma and using the company’s Teakcaulking TSC in grey to refinish her large expanse of teak deck. Stefan Paust the Managing Director at Tikal can also help maintain synthetic decks and recommends the use of his TLB Flex or Tikalflex Contact 12 to stick down PVC deckings.

He can supply teak decks and always uses sustainably grown teak.

He says, “Where we are situated in Hamburg, we use Alfred Neumann as our trusted distributor for high quality teakwood that are labelled; sustainable.” He adds, “Like all bio-products they may not be the cheapest choice but you must agree that teak substitutes can be cheaper and because they are less sensitive to oil spills can be easier to clean and maintain.”

Founded in 2008 by the Danish company HF Industri & Marine, the Zeta Marine Group represents Teakdecking Systems in Florida, in Europe, from a 1200 m² warehouse in Denmark.

Managing Director Hans Fokdal and his team has supplied all kinds of products used for cleaning and maintaining teak decks.

Hans believes that crews who work on yachts prefer teak. He says, “Synthetic teak gets dirty very easily,” but concedes that “synthetic teak has very good resistance to heavy loads and blows.” Badly maintained caulking can cause problems, many of which are created by the cleaners used to keep teak looking new.

Hans says, “I advise crew on yachts to stop using oxalic acid cleaners, it kills, destroys the wood and the caulking material.”

Luca Zaccagno who works in the Technical Department of Helidecks, a subsidiary of the Italian based Teknoconsulting Group, believes real teak is harder to clean properly. He tells us, “Our product, HELI-TEAK, is highly repellent to the absorption liquid oils, chemicals, and kerosene.” He believes, “Real teak needs maintenance every 3 or 4 years depending on use of the yacht, while our product, requires absolutely no maintenance whatsoever

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save from a freshwater wash down after each voyage to sea. Yet this is the same advice given by the suppliers of traditional teak decking. Clearly synthetic decking is easier to clean since crew can use a high-pressure cleaner without damaging it. Synthetic decking seldom needs any maintenance or the application of special care products. When large areas of soiling or scratches do appear, they can be sanded down in very much the same way that real teak can. Another major advantage synthetic decking has over traditional teak is its repairability. When fixed deck furniture is removed or repositioned during a refit, holes in synthetic decking can be filled and sanded to make it appear as good as when it was first laid.

THE REAL DEAL Born on the Mediterranean coast in Barcelona, Deck Project is the creation of Nikita Achkasov. He heads up a team of experienced yacht carpenters who specialise in the fabrication and installation of both real and synthetic teak decks. Nikita believes that the choice of decking used on yachts depends on usage. He says, “You need to consider the practicalities. There is no sense in laying a natural teak flooring on helicopter landing pads or in the tender garage. I think synthetics are a suitable option there.”

He adds, “You need to think how the deck will be used. Real teak decks are praised for their general non-slip quality even when wet, although synthetic teak is often regarded as having even more grip and can provide a very solid footing, also when wet.”

Teakdecking Systems, the Florida based company represented in Europe by the Zeta Marine Group, is an employee-owned company that has been in business for 38 years. They are premanufacturers of teak, composite, and alternative wood decks, which they install, refit and maintain on yachts of all sizes. Michelle Meerman the company’s Sales and Marketing Coordinator, tells us that, “Despite the company being very diverged in both teak and composite decks, all who work there still believe that teak is still the best!”

She concedes that, “While there are many possible substitutes, the firm has not found anything with the same qualities as teak but have built decks with Douglas Fir and White Pine.” She

explains, “We have experimented with other woods that have been modified to look and act like teak, such as Lignia and Accoya, but there is still much testing to be done.” She adds, “We are currently looking into teak that is grown in India, Sudan and Central America as an alternative to that grown in Myanmar.”

“There is,” says Michelle, “a lot of promise for a product being produced in Thailand, where they cut and laminate FSC certified Thai teak into planks. In composites, we see the PVC and PVA as an alternative, but we still feel that the polyurethane, such as Esthec or Herculan is the best option.”

MIXING OLD AND NEW While some companies have been busy securing legitimate supplies of sustainable teak others have been developing high tec, teak alternatives. There is also a developing trend towards using real teak in a more high tec fashion. One company at the forefront of this new technology is the EuroDesign Group, a specialist teak manufacturer for the marine industry based in Indonesia. They produce decking and other wood material for interiors and exteriors. Peter Jonsson is the Global Sales and Marketing Manager, but he is also involved in the development of the teak composite. He says our genuine teak composite is made from real recycled teak mixed with recycled plastic. This material is a real substitute that looks and feels like real teak.

Much of its popularity stems from the fact that it is immune

PERMATEEK Permateek is a market leader in synthetic decking working with over 70 trusted distributors worldwide. Designed and manufactured in the UK, Permateek is highly resistant to sun, rain, salt, and seawater. Permateek’s solid PVC extrusions are non-porous and provide market-beating protection from staining, even from substances like oil and red wine. During fabrication, the planks are joined using thermal welding – rather than glue – to ensure a contiguous deck that is resilient to the knocks and spills of everyday use and will not lose its superior non-slip properties when wet.

For more details Tel:+44 (0)1202 929098 or visit www.permateek.com

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KEEP YOUR DECKS BEAUTIFUL AND BAREFOOT-FRIENDLY Teakdecking Systems, Sarasota, Florida, USA www.teakdecking.com +1 941-756-0600 products@teakdecking.com

Zeta Marine Group, Denmark www.zetamarinegroup.com +45 6220 1312 zeta2020@zetamarinegroup.com

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When fixed deck furniture is removed or repositioned during a refit, holes in synthetic decking can be filled and sanded to make it appear as good as new from the weathering process that turns natural teak that silver grey colour beloved by many yet hated by an equal number.

Because the company is based in Indonesia it has a constant and fully traceable supply of teak and, says Peter, “There are many major differences between one product and the other. Teak is a finite source and very few people want to invest in the planting of new teak given that it takes between 30 and 50 years for each tree to mature enough for harvesting.”

Cork is comfortable to walk on barefoot. It never gets hot. And looks are deceiving. Cork is soft and spongy but it is also one of the most durable materials known to man. It doesn’t rot and isn’t harmed by salt water or by everyday cleaning products. When wet it has unmatched anti-slip properties. Cork’s natural colour is stunning and you can sand it every few years to make it look new. It costs the same as teak or PVC and lasts longer than either.

Their first cork decks, now 20 years old, are still in place and don’t show their age.

For more details Tel:+33 (0)5 58 52 32 01 or visit www.seacork.com

advantages to be gained by using cork as a teak substitute,” he says. “First among these is the fact that no trees are felled during the harvesting of his raw product. In today’s eco friendly world that is a big plus!”

Teak is only grown successfully on a large scale in Indonesia or Myanmar (Burma). Peter affirms that, “Teak said to have been grown in China, Malaysia, or Thailand is more often than not in fact smuggled from Myanmar and illegally transhipped across borders because there is no large scale, industrial teak growing in those countries.” He adds, “In Indonesia all teak comes from plantations. There are no and never have been areas of wild growing teak in that country and that most of the plantations were established more than 200 years ago.”

“It is also,” he maintains, “infinitely less slippery than teak when wet.” He adds another is weight saving. “Teak can be heavy and using it on the uppermost decks can have adverse effects on stability. Cork is light weight by comparison.” Dominique believes owners are demanding green, eco friendly yet durable products when it comes to decking material. He understands why the use of teak is considered to be, somewhat anti-social but is confused by the trend towards plastic decking as an alternative. He says, “Surely if we use plastic we know that fine particles of plastic are harmful to the sea and fish but we used more and more plastic decking actually”. He asks the question. “What happens when we walk on those decks?” He answers himself saying, “Small plastic particles must go directly into the sea, and for me that is a good enough reason not to use it?

PUT A CORK IN IT Yet another natural alternative to teak is cork, a product gaining a strong foothold in the superyacht deck market. Dominique Radier is the CEO of Aegir Cork Group SAS a company headquartered in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. His company produces SeaCork. The company has been making cork decking for 20 years now and is developing a product called Cork Spray to insulate hulls and stop condensation forming inside boats and yachts. “There are many

HOT UNDERFOOT Many complain that synthetic decks are unsuitable for use in the Mediterranean as they get too hot in the sun. While some manufacturers have pale colours to help overcome this, many owners and their guests complain that they still get unacceptably hot. The feeling among purists is that a genuine teak maintains an acceptable temperature on the surface while suggesting that some synthetic decks can become so hot that in some

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TIKAL MARINE SYSTEMS Tikal Marine Systems from Hamburg, Germany produces high quality materials for the mega yacht sector. They are specialised in the caulking of teak decks as well as the bonding & levelling of the decks. They offer a 10 year warranty on the products and Tikal TSC is available in black, gray and white. They have gained experience with teak decks on many super and mega yachts over the past 25 years. Tikal offers professional applicators, competent advice and an experienced technical service.

For more details Tel: +49 / (0)40 / 526 30 60 3 or visit www.tikal-online.de Tikal TSC product range

TIKAL MARINE SYSTEMS Tikal Marine Systems from Hamburg, Germany produces high quality materials for the megayacht sector. They are specialised in the caulking of teak decks as well as the bonding and levelling of the decks. They offer a 10 year warranty on the products and Tikal TSC is available in black, grey and white. They have gained experience with teak decks on many super and megayachts over the past 25 years. Tikal offers professional applicators, competent advice and an experienced technical service.

For more details Tel: +49 (0)40 526 30 60 3 or visit www.tikal-online.de

cases, depending on the colour, it is impossible to walk on them without shoes.

Simon Clarke of Yacht Tek in Spain disagrees. He says, “When comparing the same colours like for like there is very little difference. He believes that because Flexiteek 2G is less dense than quality teak it cools underfoot slightly faster than the real deal. Simon adds, “Older style synthetic teak decking made from a mixture of PVC and other materials, was certainly warmer than real wood often by as much as 3 or 4 degrees Celsius. “But,” he says, “Over the years significant improvements have been made to reduce the problem so much so that the heat transmitting the Flexiteek is almost similar in heat transmission as is true teak.

There are many different measurements to be taken into account when making this argument. “And,” he points out, “When decks get hot they can be cooled down using water. When you do this synthetic teak cools faster than does real teak.

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES Because synthetic decking is manufactured, it comes with a level of creative freedom. It can appear to flow seamlessly around obstacles, and because caulking lines are effectively ‘drawn on’ the look can be more uniform. That same sense of uniformity can however immediately differentiate to the viewer the differences between teak and fake. Synthetic teaks have in the past been the subject of manufacturing errors which have cause decks to bubble swell and disfigure.

Modern manufacturing processes are making such scare stories a thing of the past. Flexiteek 2G is a synthetic teak/wood product

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produced using sanded PVC. It is being increasingly specified as the decking on many superyacht new builds and is in use aboard on board many others worldwide. Flexiteek decks offer less maintenance than a teak deck and do not need to be oiled.

They do not fade or crack and have better non slip qualities that allows for easier maintenance. They can be pressure washed, are lighter in weight and can be easily bent and curved in ways that teak cannot. Compared to teak decks the installation of synthetic decking takes just a few days and has virtually no impact on the planning of the yacht build. No painting, sanding or cleaning afterwards: it is ready for use, instantly. Maintenance is very low: just flush the deck or use a power-wash.

CONCLUSION It is quite hard to pinpoint how many superyachts now have synthetic decks. It used to be that the grander shipyards would never stoop so low as to install what they saw was an inferior product. For many years the top end shipyards frowned on what they called fake teak and snorted contemptuously when its use was suggested. Over time that has changed and we are now seeing the greatest growth in the tender market for more practical hard wearing reasons.

What began as being a good idea for use in tender garages and for heli-decks if only because of its oil spill stain resistance has now gown to the point that few shipyards have not installed composite decking. The use of synthetic teak is gaining ground with Lurssen, Royal Huisman and Feadship all admitting to having used it on board significant new builds.

Those more appreciative of naturally occurring materials will enjoy the natural qualities of teak, along with the sound knowledge that the real stuff is always going to be more impressive.

Synthetic teak offers benefits from a cost and maintenance point of view, and can be more easily sculpted to the ever-changing, dynamic world of yacht design. One word can summarise the synthetic stuff: easier. They offer real cost benefits over real teak.

They are durable, low maintenance and visually pleasing. There can be no doubt now that these new synthetic alternatives to traditional teak superyacht decking are beginning to show their advantage over the natural product they seek to emulate and there will become a time when teak is considered as specialist as copper rivets.

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CLEAN AND GREEN Jelle Westerhof looks at the five top reasons why you need Emigreen exhaust after treatment onboard your yacht

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n the age of global warming, climate change and plastic pollution, now is the time to be evaluating the industry’s efforts in being efficient and sustainable. The ways to earn the accolade of being ‘green’ are many and varied - but one easy solution is to ‘Clean’ exhausts and emissions. As the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is actively working to reduce vessel waste, new legislations are changing the way superyachts are being built.

various options to incorporate SCR and DPF systems either together or independently into one silencer housing.

A vacuum cleaner and compressed air work together On the rare occasion the elements need to be outed from the structure, the mounting frame is simply lifted out of the housing. To ensure that the superyacht can keep cruising with noise reduction in place, the solution can be supplied with additional acoustic elements.

More often than not, new-builds will now include a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and/or a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system. These future-proof systems eliminate 98% of expelled soot, reduce NOx to below IMO Tier III levels and reduce noise by up to 45dB(A). As this state-of-the-art technology becomes an essential asset in the engine room, we look at how the exhaust gas after-treatment systems from Emigreen actually work.

The SCR and the DPF system are integrated in a high performance exhaust silencer They can be controlled on a user-level base by a touch screen in the engine room and monitored remotely on the bridge. This is where simple settings such as a forced regeneration can be used to pre-schedule ash removals. Whatever the preferred method, Emigreen can tailor the system to suit the project at hand.

By catching 98% of the visible particles A DPF exhaust gas cleaning system ensures that no carbon particles are left on the deck or in the surrounding waters. With their next-generation systems, Emigreen has made a compact and reliable solution with

The solution can fit any yacht project Whether it be for a refit or a new-build, a system can be incorporated into the design at any stage. Emigreen’s aftertreatment systems are custom designed to merge seamlessly into any engine room;

as proven on board one of the world’s largest sailing superyachts, which features four of the systems. Here, the yacht’s general arrangement instantly benefited as the compact system requires only a bit more space than the silencer in the engine room.

Plus, the system works in replacement of the yacht’s silencer which also frees up space and lessens the load.

Growing a positive reputation Owners and their teams can play their part and install more eco-friendly innovations onboard. As more and more ports opt to keep yachts without exhaust gas cleaning systems anchored outside, get ahead of the game and find out exactly how one can be installed on your superyacht.

For more details Tel: +31 (0)184 415 317 or visit www.emigreen.eu

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

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. Radinn jetboards come in three 138 | SUMMER 2021 | ONBOARD

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

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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, HR, planned maintenance, spare parts, inventory, charter, ISM. Documents can

be fully controlled with few clicks in a single platform. DEEP Blue provides a unique secured synchronisation technology between the onboard and the master server ashore, enabling fluid and efficient ship to shore communication. Crew can obtain approvals from management/owner reps at a distance, follow safety procedures and maintain the owner’s asset at its best value.

For more details visit www.deepbluesw.com

Alpha Marine Group Alpha Marine Group is a proven international company manned by multilingual highly experienced and qualified marine professionals. They are well respected in the Eastern Mediterranean and offer a wide range of services throughout the entire region. The company provides anything and everything that a yacht will need during its travels whether it is something tangible and can be delivered to the yacht or just assistance with a problem that the captain or owner is having.

For more details Tel: +30 22890 78793 or visit www.alpha-group.gr

UCC-Services UCC-Services BV is a professional cleaning company that works with yachts of all sizes. Its friendly team works with chief stews and interior managers, specialising in carpet, upholstery, mattress and anti-allergen cleaning. UCC-Services BV provides a variety of yacht cleaning services but specialises in yacht mattress cleaning. Research has shown that 95% of all mattresses are contaminated and a potential threat to health and safety, contributing to dust mite allergies. Its mattress cleaning services are carried out by highly trained staff that work in an efficient, reliable way. It’s chemical free, neutralises odours, plus it is an anti-allergen treatment.

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Kronos Yacht Agency Offering solutions for all your yachting requirements during your stay in Greece, regardless of your port of entry or itinerary. Kronos are legally authorised to clear yachts in and out of Greek water.

They have corresponding agents throughout the Greek Islands who will happily assist you for the duration of your visit. Should

you prefer it, all billing can be taken care of through their central office, thereby offering the advantage of a trouble free trip with settlement of accounts taking place only once.

For more details Tel:+30 22410 78407 or 69720 32034 or visit www.kronosagency.com

Owen Doyle Provisioners Owen Doyle Provisions (ODP) operates within 2200 square feet of combined freezer and refrigerated space in Delray Beach, Florida. By stocking hundreds of gourmet items and partnering with multiple high quality vendors, ODP can meet any provisioning requirements throughout the Americas, Caribbean and Bahamaian waters. Managing partner, Chef Owen Doyle, and his 32 years of yachting industry and international provisioning experience, has created the most sought after personal provisioning company in the Industry.

High standards in all things galley, attention to detail and overall understanding of the challenges yacht chefs face, ODP can provide their clients unmatched customer service.

For more details Tel: +561 266 9855 or visit www.odp.co

Voyonic Crewing Voyonic Crewing Limited based in Guernsey have been providing global employment solutions to the marine industry for over 10 years. In conjunction with their strategic partners, Voyonic are able to provide a full crew management service to clients, which includes the entire employment process from recruitment to retirement and everything inbetween. You bring the vessel and they will provide the crew to operate it efficiently, cost effectively and in full accordance with all appropriate legislation.

For more details Tel: +44 (0)1481 711828 or visit www.voyonic.com

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Yachtbeach With these new and innovative yacht platforms from YACHTBEACH 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. Now they and their guests can enjoy the perfect island for reading, relaxing, or diving in and out of the water. YACHTBEACH can be a platform for fitness, yoga and mindfulness, or as a floating party lounge for the best sessions and funniest memories of a lifetime. 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. Aesthetic soft, non-skid, durable saltwater and UV resistant materials guarantee luxurious and long-lasting comfort. A highlight is the removable YACHTBEACH artificial leather comfort top, and you can also personalise your platform with your yacht´s colour combination or logo. The YACHTBEACH 4.1 packs down to a manageable size of 210x48x38cm and a weight with the bag and pump of 40 kg.

For more details visit www.theyachtbeach.com

Totallux Totallux LED Solutions is a Dutch company and has been leading the development, production and supply of LED lighting solutions for the Marine industry since 2003. Totallux specialises in standard and custom solutions to meet all of your unique requirements, from shape and colour to brightness and application. The dedicated team will not only be assisting you in making the right decisions, they also continuously keep track of and share the latest developments and technologies in the LED lighting industry. Having personal contact with their customers is key. They recently opened a new base in southern Europe so they can better support their customers and present their products locally. Mike Jardine, Head of Sales brings his experience and expertise directly into the Mediterranean.

For more details Tel: +31 (0)36 529 17 56 or visit www.totallux.nl

Yacht Registration Associates 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 licensed governmental maritime manager, and a member of the Maritime Cluster.

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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, gifts and more.

For more details Tel: +34 933 15 79 41 or visit www.fionasatelier.com

BOND TM At Bond TM, their aim is simple. To keep the clients online, in touch and entertained. Over the past 15 years, Bond TM and the team have pioneered the 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 the specialist engineers, to a review of your current onboard systems, Bond TM will develop a solution in partnership 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 and support possible.

For more details Tel: +357 2524 8935 or visit www.bondtm.com

Spinera Spinera keeps on being one of the most innovative and creative watersport brands nowadays and launches for summer 2021 with the Spinera Pirates Action Tower, a gigantic water fun adventure. You will love it. It offers tremendous possibilities for you and your beloved ones on the water. This waterpark item leaves no dreams unfulfilled and offers action packed jumping from different heights behind your yacht. The highest jump can be taken from almost 4m down. You can slide down from various slides or find your own individual climbing route thanks to multiple climbing handles on top of Spinera’s Pirates Tower.

Everyone who experiences the tower will quickly realise the enormous fun potential of Spinera’s Pirates Action Tower. Connectivity is everything for Spinera. One of the numerous benefits of the Spinera Pirates Action Tower is that on three sides it’s connectable with other Spinera elements giving unlimited customisations and extensions.

For more details visit www.spinera.com

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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.

As an AIB they offer expert consultancy support for the safe design, use and certification of superyacht helicopter landing areas. They work closely with naval architects, yacht management companies and designers to ensure their initial concepts will meet the requirements and allow for commercial flying to take place.

Where owner/operator specified improvements or alterations are required to an existing helideck area, the team can ensure these changes will be compliant with the regulations.

Contact the Operations Manager, Chris Wood.

Tel: +44 (0)7779606589 or visit www.helideckcertification.co.uk

Adria Alfa

Total Superyacht

Adria Alfa is an experienced, reliable and flexible yacht supplier in Croatia. They are able to source both locally and internationally, fresh foods and other items any top chef could require to maintain a high-profile yacht’s reputation for fine dining. They stock fine wines, champagnes, spirits, soft drinks and other beverages. Cooperation with leading maritime suppliers and very high purchasing capacity, with thanks to their cruise ship supply, give them opportunity to find wide range of products.

Adria Alfa have a refrigerated warehouse; customs & excise warehouse and they are a HACCP certified company.

Tel: +385 (0)20 418 642 Mob: +385 (0)98 286 752 or visit www.adriaalfa.hr

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, packed with expert operating procedures and will have your yacht operational in record time.

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A+ Yachting A+ Yachting is a fully serviced superyacht destination management and support company. They help charter brokers, managers, and superyacht captains deliver outstanding guest experiences in Croatia and Montenegro. Their professional service and innovative concierge programme make A+ Yachting one of the few fullservice agencies in Europe. They provide different services such as fiscal representation, port and immigration assistance, technical

support, provisioning, and much more. Some of the unique experiences they are offering through their concierge programme include playing a tennis match with Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic, exclusive dinner parties in historical spots such as 1st-century villas and 15th-century palaces, and many more.

For more details Tel: +382 68 339 249 or visit www.a-yachting.me

Sentio Protect Sentio are a high caliber consultancy focused on innovating turn-key solutions to solve complex challenges across all sectors. Developing next generation technology-based solutions with leading global partners to build healthier, more productive working environments onboard, that are fit for Covid-19 and beyond. The latest solutions focus on preventing the transmission of Covid-19 onboard, to protect your health and maintain operational efficiency.

Next generation plug and play molecular on-board testing, Advanced Air Purification for HVAC systems, long-term antimicrobial nanocoating and Covid-19 risk assessment.

For more details Tel: +44 207 111 0817 or visit www.sentioprotect.com

Emigreen Emigreen produce customised, integrated emission control solutions for, among others, the maritime sector. They provide services including design, specification, production, installation instruction, training and after sales. They have expertise in emission control technologies, flow dynamics and noise control.

Their strength lies in the team’s expertise combined with the ability to understand the complex market place. In this market, standalone, off/the/shelf solutions are inadequate. Solutions include; Soot / PM, NOx, HC, CO, methane and noise reduction.

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Belassi The natural environment of the Belassi Marine Hypercraft is water, in all its forms. The challenge the waves pose became the main concept and inspired the choice of name: Burrasca is the Italian word for storm and conveys the untameable force of nature that gives rise to emotions and deep thoughts. A crossover with an unmistakable style. The Burrasca is the result of research and attention to detail to offer maximum performance and excitement while riding it. Art and science go together – that is why it takes passion and creativity to assemble the more than 2,000 parts of the Burrasca. Each individual unit is still assembled by hand and tested for hundreds of hours with the support of the latest technology and expertise – to ensure an electrifying experience with every ride.

For more details visit www.belassi.com

Commonwealth of Dominica Consulate Athens, Greece The Consulate 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 year registrations. Registering a vessel under the Commonwealth of Dominica is efficient, straightforward and cost effective.The Consulate in Athens provides guidance and assistance for the renowned and beneficail Dominica Citizenship

by Investment Program.

For more details Tel: +306932488888 or visit www.dominicaconsulategreece.com

Fuelcare Fuelcare provides fuel biocides, fuel test kits and biocide injection systems for superyacht fuel storage and combustion since 1989, working with a wide range of vessels, management companies and shipyards including Feadship, The Italian Sea Group and Freires Shipyard.

Fuelcare are committed to industry leadership with membership of British Marine Federation, IASH (Stability, Handling & Use of Liquid Fuels), ASTM (American Society for Testing & Materials), PEIMF (Petroleum Equipment Installers & Maintenance Federation) and a strategic partner of IATA (International Air Transport Association).

For more details Tel: +44 (0)1743 360784 or visit www.fuelcare.com

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Standard Bank Having worked with crew since 1992, Standard Bank decided to refocus on the market in 2013 and created a bespoke solution with a team of experts dedicated to the supporting the unique requirements of the yachting community. If you would like to open an international bank account to suit your lifestyle as you travel the seas, a Seafarer account is designed specifically for yacht crew who may need to bank in multiple currencies (GBP, USD, EUR, AUD). Isle of Man is a safe and secure banking jurisdiction.

More information can be found at www.international.standardbank. com/international/personal/products-and-services/bank/internationalbank-accounts/seafarer-bank-account

SKF Marine Formerly 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 our broad portfolio of retractable and non-retractable fin stabilisers as well as other ship components 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

Cellier Cellier is the top supplier of wine, spirits, beverages and soft drinks in Greece, with a leading position in sales and with more than 80 years of experience in representing the most prestigious brands.

Cellier has a network of four retail stores in Athens, Psychiko, Kifissia and Syngrou Ave., where you can find a large variety of more than 1,500 labels of wines, spirits and more, from both Greek and international producers. Cellier delivers to all marinas of Greece or Europe, offering quality services. You can order, without a requirement of minimum quantity at the shops or online.

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IDEA Data Solutions IDEA 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. The sophisticated technological solutions enable the effective and efficient

management of yachts, safeguarding crew and passengers, and protecting the yacht and its valuable assets. The solutions include a core vessel database, inventory, stock control and purchasing, document management, maintenance management, engine room logging, and ISM safety management systems.

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

OmniAccess OmniAccess are global leaders in high-speed maritime VSAT satellite, 4G mobile data and PortMax (WiFi) connectivity. They provide fast (up to 450Mbps), flexible, cost effective, global nextGen Broadbeam VSAT coverage to over 400 superyachts, cruise ships and research vessels. Your onboard experience is further enhanced with additional services such as the Plexus UNITY ‘all-in-one communications appliance’ allowing you to monitor and manage all onboard communications, Plexus TV solution lets you watch TV anywhere in the world over a compressed IPTV signal, reducing your VSAT satellite bandwidth consumption by up to 5 times, Customer Support Portal (CSP) and nextGen iO enhances your VSAT experience by integrating with 4G & PortMax (WiFi).

For more details visit www.OmniAccess.com

Bradbury Yacht Concierge Services The Malta based business delivers a holistic yachting concierge service which, whether for business or pleasure, is structured to cater to the clients’ needs and offers a professional service built to accommodate their individual requirements. The whole Bradbury team strives to provide the best quality products to your yacht, they choose the suppliers carefully, and they demand a high-level of product quality – from controlled origin to final delivery. Their innovative culinary team present truly extraordinary dishes with the most delicious flavours. Apart from catering for special events, they also offer crew lunch/ dinner catering while your yacht is in a shipyard, when a chef is not onboard.

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NCA Refit Strong from the capabilities and the know-how acquired in the course of beyond 70 years of background, NCA Refit can count on a highly qualified team of project managers, engineers, architects, and technicians that guarantee a very high level of performances, /price ratio and delivery on time. The unique characteristics of its infrastructure make NCA Refit one of the most important hubs of the Mediterranean Sea, able to host in its docks and dry docks yachts over 60 metres in length and to offer a wide range of

services, such as: interiors and exteriors restyling and re-design, full repaint and deck, steel, wood and mechanical works. Among the most recent and outstanding refitted yachts at NCA Refit there are: S/Y M5 78m, M/Y INVICTUS 66m, M/Y MAIN 65m, M/Y LUMIERE 62m, S/Y MALTESE FALCON 88m and S/Y BADIS 70m and more.

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

PWR FOIL

Kerboat Yachting Established in 2015, Kerboat Yachting is the first national company specialised in yacht cleaning. With a qualitative approach, their performances were developed respecting the ships they clean and materials which make them up. They are providing their services for shipyards (Monaco Marine, IMS Shipyard, MB92), captain and crew, brokers or for exhibitions (Cannes Yachting Festival, Monaco Yacht Show). Their mobile teams allow them to operate all along the French Riviera as well as Monaco. As a member of Riviera Yachting Network, they provide extra cleaning services (Carpets or HVAC ducts and ventilation systems) in partnership with specialised companies.

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Designed and built in France, the efoils can adapt to all user levels and ages with their customisable wing and board sizes.

PWR-Foil is a unique brand to offer a 100% efficient safety system: a 1m leash-circuit breaker which disconnects the electrical efoil circuit automatically. The 80 cm mast, specially developed and designed for the efoil PWR-Foil, is made of marine anodized AL6061 aluminium, its main property is the heat transfer capability. The cooling system is naturally installed there. Ergonomically designed for a perfect grip, the remote control is very intuitive, the control screen faces you and the trigger is at the tip of your index finger. Fly for between 60 and 90 minutes. Reach a speed between 35 and 40 km/h.

Experience the sensation and thrill of free flight above the waves.

For more details visit www.pwrfoil.com

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Inoxstyle Inoxstyle was founded in Viareggio, the historic hub of Italian yachting and home to some of the world’s most prestigious shipyards. Established by master craftsmen to bring personal experiences to the creation of accessories and fittings for luxury yachting to wider areas: a group of people united by their passion for a job that requires extensive technical skills with the desire to research and innovate ideas, style, quality and attention to detail, entirely made in Italy with unmistakable style. Created for the sea, with AISI 316 stainless steel with a nautical finish, hand polish or twill carbon fibre and made to last.

Built with artisanal style, each and every Inoxstyle shower is unique.

For more details visit www.inoxstyle.com

Argentario Yacht Services Based in the stunning Argentario area in Tuscany, Argentario Yacht Services is a professional registered yacht agency, perfectly organised to satisfy any type of request and to offer you a full assistance whenever you need it. From the standard services such as yacht formalities, berth reservation, car service, provisioning, etc. 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 hands-on approach and very personal assistance to their clients ensure 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

TILSE YACHT GLAZING TILSE YACHT GLAZING develops and produces high quality glass solution 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. TILSE supports their partners and clients in all project phases with their expertise and many years of experience: planning, design, production, worldwide installation and service - all from a single source.

This is only possible due to their own production plant based in Germany where the individual pieces of glass, both flat and curved, are manufactured by highly qualified employees.

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Gino Yachting Operating for more than 40 years, Gino Yachting is an established company with a worldwide reputation as a leading yacht agency in Turkey. The headquarters are in Marmaris, with the office is located in Netsel Marina central to all the yachting activities. Gino Yachting offices are open seven days a week through summer and winter. There are further offices in Istanbul, Kusadasi, Bodrum,

Marmaris, Gocek/Fethiye and Antalya which facilitate smooth passage for all their customers along the Turkish coast. Services include: yacht formalities, berthing, provisioning, technical service, duty free fuel, spare parts assistance, VIP travel and much more.

For more details Tel: +90 252 4125220 or visit www.ginogroup.com

Geo Therm

Frigomar Founded in Italy in 1973, Frigomar is a leader in the production of refrigeration systems, air conditioning and ice makers for the nautical market. The strength points on which Frigomar’s success has been built in almost fifty years are innovation, cutting edge technologies, a capillary network of technicians and service points worldwide. The company offers high quality products which are available in a wide variety of models to suit any possible requirement, from the simplest standard models to those tailor made. Frigomar does have among its customers the most prestigious Italian and foreign shipyards and all the products are designed, manufactured and assembled in Italy.

For more details Tel: +39 0185 384888 or visit www.frigomar.com

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Geo Therm Ltd is a maritime and offshore energy condition monitoring services company.

Performing independent inspection services to meet the needs of owners, management companies and yacht engineers under the International Safety Management (ISM) Code.

With two decades of operational experience Geo Therm is ISO 9001:2015 registered and accredited LR and ABS service specialists.

Inspections are carried out confidentially, by experience MIIMS surveyors using hand-held type-approved calibrated equipment. Providing confidential, concise exception-based reporting, identifying electro-mechanical non-conformities.

For more details Tel:+44 (0)1502 723241 or visit www.geothermltd.co.uk

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A SIGN OF EXCELLENCE Everlux Maritime showcases its latest products in an innovative online experiential event

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he latest news in photoluminescent safety signs for the maritime market are on display in an Everlux event that is already one of the most creative of the year. The number of visitors to the event have already exceeded everyone’s expectations.

This exhibition is allowing the company to keep in close connection with the marine market and to continue the development of a better safety culture onboard. The feedback received from the visitors is highly encouraging. On view are the following products: • Excellence by Everlux – Safety Signs for superyachts • Shipboard safety signs in compliance with IMO Resolution A.1116(30) • Everlux LLL – Low Location Lighting • The iconic Everlux demonstration tunnel where gusets navigate through a corridor in complete darkness, with only photoluminescent Low Location Lighting Systems in action.

We would like to thank everyone who has already visited the Everlux Exhibition 2021 and made this fantastic outcome possible.

If you have not joined us in this initiative yet, or want to do it one more time, you can still do that by requesting a personalised tour of the Everlux Exhibition 2021. In your visit, you will learn first hand about the latest products from Everlux and discover the whole innovative range of photoluminescent safety signs.

To request your invitation, visit www.everluxmaritime.com/en/everluxexhibition-2021/ or send an email with your contact information to everluxexhibition2021@ everlux.com Everlux produces certified products and is active in more than 80 different countries.

Everlux have been supplying photoluminescent safety signs since 1989 and it is currently active through a selected reseller network, offering complete safety signage solutions for the maritime industry. These safety signage solutions are compliant with IMO Resolutions, SOLAS Convention and ISO standards.

The company’s dedication to the maritime market led it to be the successful bidder

in many flagship projects such as luxury megayachts, innovative ships and large offshore platforms. Everlux is also a constant exhibitor in the main events of this sector such as MTB Superyachts, Marine Interiors, Sea Asia, Seatrade Cruise Global or Cruise Ship Interiors Expo Europe.

Everlux products have the Lloyds’ Register Type Approval certificate and are certified

by DNV according to the Marine Equipment Directive (MED).

Everyday, Everlux aims to increase its global coverage, pursuing opportunities to work with ship and yacht supplying companies and to provide its technical and customer support assistance to ship builders, owners and operators.

To find out more or become a distributor email commercial@everluxmaritime.com or visit www.everluxmaritime.com

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Go Porto Cervo Porto Cervo is a curious, artificial vision of Mediterranean beauty surrounded by magnificent coastal scenery

is on privacy and seclusion; guests intent on not being seen hole up and order from room service, but for those feeling more sociable there are two private beaches and a clubhouse with infinity pool (the first in the world), bar and several restaurants looking out to sea. €€€€€ | www.marriott.com

STAY HOTEL CALA DI VOLPE This place has been a magnet for A-listers since the 1960s. A cluster of pastel-hued fishermen’s houses with turrets, arches and porticoes built on the water’s edge, it has its own private marina. Inside, the look is cool, Sardinian rustic-chic with design details from local artisans, but that belies a serious level of luxury. There’s a brand-new Shiseido spa, a huge saltwater pool and the sleek Cala Beach Club, a five-minute shuttle boat-hop away. Eating and drinking options include the Barbecue restaurant, popular with celebrities who roll up by boat and jump ashore for a lunch of fishy fregola. €€€€€ | www.marriott.com PITRIZZA Located just up the coast from Porto Cervo, this discreet, club-like crash-pad has rooms in stone-hewed cottages and villas with pools scattered among rocks and flowering gardens on its own little promontory. Part of The Luxury Collection, the emphasis here

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VILLA CAROLA Effortlessly charming with a selection of private rooms or luxury apartments with panoramic views above the port. A wonderful beach is a short ten minute stroll away. There is no pool, but the garden areas are just sublime. A popular stop for golf enthusiasts looking to get away from the coastal regions. €€€ | www.relaisvillacarola.it

PETRA SEGRETA This 25-room hideaway is set in macchiaclad hills and surrounded by glorious unspoilt nature, miles away from the coastal madness. The hotel’s rooms, which are decorated in earthy tones, are in long, low stone huts in the gardens, and if you splash out for one of the sumptuous suites you’ll be able to take a dip in your very own private pool. There’s a Balinese hut for massages, an open-air gym and a wonderful spa. The restaurant serves up dishes such as citrusy scorpion-fish risotto, and grilled lobster with ingredients from the owner’s farm. €€€ | www.petrasegretaresort.com ROMAZZINO This glamorous escape from The Luxury Collection occupies a series of low-lying white-washed, terracotta-roofed buildings set in bougainvillaea-filled gardens just back from one of the longest beaches in the area. White-washed public spaces and rooms are brightened by locally woven textiles and tones of sunny Mediterranean colour. Some bedrooms are housed in the main building while others are in a series of splendid stand-alone villas with pools.

There’s an open-air gym to work off all that food and a sleek Clarins spa. Plus, if you’re feeling a little sporty or need to keep the kids entertained there are watersports and tennis courts available. Families are well catered for here. €€€€ | www.marriott.com

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EAT CONFUSION Headed up by chef Italo Basso (who cut his culinary teeth at the legendary three-Michelin-star Enoteca Pinchiorri in Florence) and his Russian sommelier wife, known as ‘Madame Confusion’, this elegant restaurant is one of only two in Sardinia to claim a Michelin star, and the only one on the Costa Smeralda. Basso skilfully melds Sardinian, Asian and Tuscan cooking traditions in dishes such as tagliolini with lobster, coconut milk and a whiff of lemongrass; tuna with black sesame; and soy and lamb chops with ginger. Prices are as stellar as the food, but this is a special night out if you are into bells and whistles.

IL POMODORO Located in the centre of Porto Cervo, this rustic and traditional eatery is about as ‘normal’ as you’ll get in the town. Wonderful and local recipes handed down through the generations. No major fanfare, just red and white checkered table cloths, simple decor and great value food with the odd glass of local wine to wash it down.

ILFRATI ROSSI Located about 2km from Porto Cervo in a quaint hillside village, the panoramic views are stunning. Booking will be required and ensure you get a spot on the terrace to soak up the complete atmosphere. There is an understandably fish heavy menu but a decent choice for all palates with exquisite service and cheery staff. Your pockets don’t have to be that deep either, so sit back and enjoy the feast.

LA BRICIOLA Heavily frequented by locals, which is always a good sign, La Briciola, hits just about everything on the button. Decent value, a great selection of dishes, lovely atmosphere and in a great location. A traditional dining area with a buzzy feeling offers one of the best authentic dining experiences in the area.

DRINK ZAMIRA LOUNGE A great bar in the middle of town, brilliant staff, a nice mix of drinks and surprisingly great value. You might end up going for an apero and just staying, the service is that good and the music gets going after the diners leave which brings in a new crowd.

NIKKI BEACH POP-UP BAR During the months of July and August, dig deep and enjoy. The ideal spot to spend carefree afternoons and memorable nights against the backdrop of the charming marina. As with the rest of the global brand the presentation is just incredible; enjoy the music, entertainment, drinks, fashion and of course the odd bit of people watching.

BAR GINEPRO Situated in the lovely Romazzino Hotel, the bar offers a chance to relax next to the lush gardens in comfortable furniture in typical Sardinian style. Quiet areas offer a chance for some privacy and the late evening music is not overly intruding. A nice romantic option for an after dinner drink or even an aperitif.

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PORTO CERVO MARINA 41 ° 14 ‘N 9 ° 53’ E VHF 9, 16 Tel +39 0789 905111 Website www.igymarinas.com/marinas/ marina-di-porto-cervo/ No. of berths 100 superyacht berths Max length 120m Draft 8m

BUCKET LIST THE CHURCH OF STELLA MARIS A true symbol of the Costa Smeralda.

A beautiful, yet simple, church that keeps watch over the opulent marina below. Different works of art may be admired inside the church, like the Mater Dolorosa attributed to the famed El Greco.

WINE TOUR Jump on a Tuk-Tuk with your friends and head into the hinterland to discover some of the island’s greatest vineyards. A great day with friends sampling some of the island’s very best wines.

HOME COOKING LESSON There are many options here, but of course the favoured are those teaching how to deliver some of the island’s most famous dishes. A great idea for a group and you’ll increase your knowledge of some decent home cooked Sardinian dishes to impress those loved ones.

ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES ON TUK TUK Within a quick (but bumpy) 30 minute Tuk-Tuk ride from Porto Cervo are numerous ancient sites of archaeological interest. Get your culture head on and a stout pair of shoes.

SAN PANTALEO San Pantaleo is a traditional village perched between the granite mountains of Gallura. The 19th century village hosts numerous markets and is well worth a visit.

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1 1 SOUTHERN THAILAND For close to 30 years Thailand has been the tropical sport climbing destination of choice. Southern Thailand is a must visit destination for any sport climber with a sense of adventure and an interest in experiencing other cultures.

A perfect holiday destination where limestone karsts rise out of turquoise seas full of corals and fish. After a day of rock climbing on beautifully shaped, orange coloured flowstone and stalactites, you can enjoy a welldeserved cocktail on the beach.

Guide price per person per week £950

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ROCK CLIMBING IS ON THE UP WITH THE HELP OF ‘ROCK AND SUN’ WE LOOK AT THE RISE IN POPULARITY OF ROCK CLIMBING. AS AN EXTREME SPORT IT IS HUGELY APPEALING BECAUSE IT HAS EVERYTHING IN IT; THE EXCITEMENT OF THE RISK INVOLVED, BUT IT MAKES YOU STRONG AND FIT, IT REQUIRES TECHNIQUE AS WELL AS PUZZLE SOLVING, AND IT CAN TAKE YOU TO SOME OF THE MOST

2 SARDINIA, ITALY Cala Gonone, a bay situated on the northeast coast, is one of Sardinia’s most popular destinations for water sports and beach holidays. Cala Luna and Cala Fuili, with the cliffs right by the sea, offer the perfect combination of rock climbing and beach life.

Besides the almost tropical setting at these bays, there is a vast amount of climbing opportunities and adventures to be had in Sardinia’s mountainous inland areas.

Guide price per person per week £759

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4 KALYMNOS, GREECE After the decline of the sponge diving industry, this small island, a 30 minute ferry from Kos, welcomed the climbers who discovered its potential for sport climbing. With its secluded beaches, wonderful local cuisine and hospitality and endless amounts of varied climbing, Kalymnos has quickly become a popular year round destination.

Guide price per person per week £769

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With its long coastline, there is a section of 16km of almost unbroken cliffs, making this one of the world’s longest crag / climbing areas. Abseiling down the cliff face to get to sea level, then climbing back out, requires true commitment and is a guarantee for an adventure. Watching the seals and dolphins come by make climbing days in Pembrokeshire some of the most blissful and unforgettable experiences.

One day of private guiding £220

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5 COSTA BLANCA, SPAIN The white coast of Spain has so much more to offer than its long sandy beaches. Discovered by climbers in the 1970s this has been a popular climbing destination for decades with everything on offer from single pitch to multi pitch sport climbing, traditional climbing as well as deep water soloing.

Guide price per person per week £775

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Rock & Sun was established in 2002 and has an international team of professionally qualified mountaineering and climbing instructors.

For more details Tel: +44 (0)2033 900 351 or visit www.rockandsun.com

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Advice and knowledge from the leading experts in their fields

SIMON HILL Group Technical Director Excelerate Technology

CARLO GAZERRO Sales Manager Smartgyro

HUGH HUDLESTON Global Sales Director Cox Powertrain

ADRIAN HICKS Managing Director Channel 28

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The advance in gyro stabilization technology we are seeing today is among the most important innovations in the recreational sector, vastly enhancing the onboard experience by reducing seasickness and improving comfort. Gyro stabilizers eliminate boat roll when at anchor, or zero speed, with a spinning flywheel creating a force that is transferred into the hull structure and through the gyro’s foundation.

During development of the Smartgyro gyro stabilizers, key innovations were incorporated such as running the flywheel in a vacuum to minimise heat generation and reduce power consumption. We also used precise control electronics equipped with algorithms, as well as liquid cooling and electronically controlled braking. The game-changing modular design allows the unit to be disassembled inside the boat for easy onboard maintenance, reducing downtime and costs.

Global yacht sales have gone through the roof since the start of the pandemic and nowhere is this more apparent than in the superyacht sector. The ripple down effect is the additional sales of ancillary equipment. Outboard engines are perhaps the strongest example of this.

Superyacht owners are increasingly turning to diesel outboards to power their tenders: the reasons are usually threefold; the safety of carrying only diesel on the mothership; the long-term financial benefits of reduced running costs and the versatility of delivering up to three times the range of a gasoline equivalent.

However the linchpin is the service and support once the engines are installed, Cox Powertrain created an industry first engine management app, Coxswain™. It is based on a proven format used by prestigious car manufacturers. The message is clear, the customer is king, and their trust must be earned.

Analogue radio modulates one voice call for each 12.5kHz band, with no encryption making it easier for anybody to monitor crew and guest movements. However, despite their trusty and dependable nature, analogue radios remain an enormous security risk, when the need to keep communications private is so important. Digital radio encodes and encrypts the voice, allowing more channels for a frequency.

This means the calls are routed so that disciplines are securely separated.

Deckhands and engineers can be contacted individually without other radios picking up the conversation, while the captain can still listen to them all. Unlike analogue, digital radio is featurerich with text messaging, priority and private calling while enabling data transfer, which allows the transmission of alarms and service calls as well as the GPS location of handsets and tenders.

The age-old issue of poor connectivity, or ‘not spots’, is exacerbated when at sea. Poor connectivity can be a result of many factors and it’s the last thing you need in the middle of a charter, the ‘big match’, or when the boss and his family are on board. The most common problems tend to occur when a preferred partner network signal is weak because the SIM is forced to use that network – steered roaming, or when a data plan is running low, or a cap is exceeded. To improve connectivity and the onboard experience, an ‘unsteered’ roaming SIM, like our 4G Extra, overcomes this issue. It has no priority network and seamlessly alternates between the best available connections, significantly increasing coverage, performance, reliability and resilience.

Likewise, when running low on data, notifications ensure all critical onboard applications and services stay online.

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e understand tax isn’t your priority while working aboard these luxurious vessels, let’s face it, tax isn’t interesting at all! I would, however, like to try and explain the most common misconceptions and explain some of the questions we are regularly asked.

Michael Garner looks at the Seafarer’s Earnings Deduction for UK mariners and reminds us that it really is not that complicated, but a very necessary step for UK crew to take

As a seafarer you have access to a unique piece of UK tax legislation, it must be one of the best tax relief systems in the UK but, to qualify, the criteria are quite strict.

The Seafarer’s Earnings Deduction (SED) is an area of UK tax legislation that allows seafarers the right to claim up to 100% tax exemption on their earnings.

Seafarers’ Earnings Deduction in brief First and foremost, you must have: • worked on a ship • worked outside the UK long enough to qualify for the deduction - the claim period must be a minimum of 365 days • a UK National Insurance number You can’t get the deduction if you are not a UK resident.

We very often come across seafarers who are aware of the legislation yet believe that, because they do not pay tax at source, there’s no need to file a tax return because they fulfil the SED criteria anyway.

Irrespective of this, if you are receiving untaxed income, that must be declared to HMRC. One major stumbling block you might come across in the future is when you apply for a mortgage or loan; lenders frequently want details of earnings declared to HMRC. If income hasn’t been declared…your chances are slim at best.

The tax system is a complicated issue and as we have found out ourselves, the predicaments some of our clients have found themselves in for ignoring their

own tax obligations to the UK, whether income tax or National Insurance, have been somewhat messy.

Taking this view of the system will have consequences. Failure to file a tax return under these circumstances can lead to penalties or fines from HMRC without consideration that no tax was to be paid in the first place. You must declare your untaxed income to HMRC. Why you should act now Whatever your employment within this industry, qualifying crew have the opportunity to clear their tax liability in full, showing transparency of your income tax affairs to the tax authorities and as a result being able to prove to the taxman that you owe him nothing.

We have found that it is mostly the seafarers working on board private yachts and subsequently receive their income gross that aren’t in the tax system.

Understandably they think as they’re out of the UK for long periods they don’t need to report their income. However, as we are more aware of the Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI), the banking industry is becoming more open in sharing information with foreign authorities, so never has it been more important to keep your tax affairs fully up to date.

Therefore, it is those who fail to act that are more at risk from a tax investigation even if their income is more than often tax exempt.

What are you waiting for At SK Tax Service, we have been fulfilling British seafarers’ tax obligations for over 30 years and fully understand the rules and regulations surrounding the SED. We are also able to help bring your National Insurance Contributions up to date. Keeping your NICs up to date will also protect your future state benefits and state pension.

If you would like to discuss your personal situation please contact me: michael@sktax.co.uk or visit www.sktax.co.uk

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The floating work environment

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ave you ever stopped to consider how many times since March 2020 you have been asked where you work or where you are working from?

Chloe Collet of YPI Crew looks at how the once humble yacht became a privileged symbol of affluence offering its owners privacy, fun and the ability to reach the four corners of the globe

For most of us land-based employees our place of work was always clearly defined: an office, a factory, an administrative building with a fixed ‘googleable’ address. The onset and impact of the Covid 19 pandemic has brought a whole new set of definitions of place of work: a home office that may be located in a living room, a bedroom, a kitchen counter, a study (for the fortunate) or even a couch. It may also be a really remote office located in an un-commutable daily location, another city, another country or in some cases a different hemisphere and so far, far away from the office headquarters’ postal address.

Our private spaces have been transformed into multi-functional work stations; the physical letter-box location has been modified to any space where an internet connection is available, a virtual hot spot to communicate with the planet!

What about those working on a yacht? In a Seaman’s Employment Agreement, Place Of Work will refer to the name of the yacht, not a physical location in view of the inherent travelling nature of yachts. But what is a yacht? There are many definitions available that incorporate size, destination or usage.

The Collins Dictionary for example defines a yacht as ‘a large boat with sails or a motor, used for racing or pleasure’. How does a yacht differ from another vessel on the water? To answer those questions, let’s firstly take a look at the origin of the word and subsequently how the meaning of the word has transformed itself over the years.

The word yacht originates from the early 16th century (1550 – 1560) from the Dutch word jaght, a short form for jaghtschip or

hunting ship. These were fast, narrow and light sailing vessels used by the Dutch Navy, wealthy ship owners and merchants to chase pirate ships, smugglers and buccaneers.

With a large sail area but a shallow draft, a leeboard instead of a deep keel, the jaghts could easily navigate the shallow waters surrounding the Netherlands and intercept the pirate vessels and criminals operating from them.

In the SEA, Place Of Work will refer to the name of the yacht, not a physical location How did a hunting ship then become a luxury item for the rich and famous? Maritime history takes us back in time to the 17th century and specifically to the year 1660.

It is at this moment when King Charles II of England, after having spent 10 years in exile in the Netherlands, returned to the throne and was offered a luxurious ‘hunter’ – a yacht – by the City of Amsterdam that the term changed meaning. The yacht was part of the Dutch gifts for the newly restored King and was christened Mary.

This 60ft hunter was constructed by the Dutch East India Company (VOC) and was also gifted with a crew of 20.

Once settled back in England, King Charles II used the yacht for recreational voyages up and down the Thames River. His enthusiasm for this rapid form of transportation soon matured into the study of navigation and naval architecture and also included the construction of several other yachts. King Charles was swiftly joined in his passion by his brother James, the Duke of York.

The Duke also had a yacht constructed and races were organised. In no time at all the English nobility all wanted a yacht of their own! Consequently, yachts became the symbol of vessels used to transport the wealthy and the important people for both sport and pleasure and their identification as a luxury item was born.

No matter how they are described whether a superyacht, mega yacht or giga yacht, let’s aspire to keep them fun, privileged, safe and professional places to work on for many years to come.

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