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Better berths ahead
Marina restaurant diners scramble when M/Y Moatize plows into dock, and other industry news. 4
South Florida marinas and yards making room to better accommodate, service yachts and crew By Dorie Cox
Larger, deeper, fancier – that’s the goal as marinas and shipyards in South Florida spend billions on dredging, new docks and treadmills for clubhouse gyms, just in time for the upcoming yachting season and the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. See GROWTH, Page 24
Crew Health
As benefits become clear, popularity of plant-based diet grows. 23
Boats / Brokers Recent boat sales, new builds, charters, brokerage news.
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Wealth of knowledge, but captains do ask for help From the Bridge Dorie Cox
What do yacht captains do when they don’t know something? Some might argue that they act as if they do. Throughout history, captains have sometimes been portrayed as all-knowing, unbendable, only disposed of by mutiny. Al-
though there might be a few of those on the high seas, a group of yacht captains said that overall, captains are willing to – and usually do – ask for help when they don’t know the answers. The Triton’s monthly From the Bridge discussion gathers captains for a closed-door conversation to allow anonymity and an opportunity to speak honestly. Maybe these vessel masters do not want others to know they don’t
have all the answers? Because, by definition, a captain has official recognition that he or she has amassed a sufficient level of knowledge and experience to be the leader with the facts. Is there an implication of weakness to admit a lack of knowledge? “I won't volunteer it, but if you ask me I will tell you,” a captain said.
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Where in the World We know that globe-trotting crew have seen it all. How about a game of “Where’s Wampler?” 44
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Yacht Moatize hits dock in Cairns
Capts. Brian and Sue Mitchell looked up from their dinner at a marina restaurant in Cairns in Queensland, Australia, to see a 150-foot Pendennis yacht heading toward the nearby dock. “M/Y Moatize attempted to enter
the Marlin Marina Cairns at 1815hrs tonight only 50 meters from us,” the couple wrote in an email to The Triton on Aug 10. Videos shared on social media and news sites show yacht crew putting fenders over the port side and running forward on the bow with arms waving to warn bystanders away from the docks. Damage to the yacht is seen in photos along the port side and the yacht appears to have hit a ramp dock before stopping short of the main dock along the sea wall. “It would appear the reverse propulsion failed at approximately 5-7 knots ploughing into a very busy and popular
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dining area,” the Mitchells wrote. “It would seem the crew managed to release the anchor with the captain having only the option of bow thruster. A sad moment for the crew in these moments of critical equipment failure.” The incident is under investigation. No injuries were reported.
Yacht Lady D burns in Phuket
M/Y Lady D, a 185-foot yacht built by Quality Shipyards, had a fire on board on Aug. 7 while docked at Ao Po Grand Marina in Phuket, Thailand, according to Gordon Fernandes, head of Asia Pacific Superyachts. “Marina staff were notified of the fire
at 8:25 am this morning and called the local fire department and also called the marine police for assistance as well,” Fernandes reported in a press release. Firefighters confirmed that there were no injuries.
No injuries in fire on hauled-out yacht
A 74-foot Sunseeker yacht caught fire at Marina Mile Yachting Center in Fort Lauderdale on July 26, according to David Hole, general manager. “Important thing is, nobody was hurt,” Hole said by phone. The vessel had been hauled out and was on the hard in the yard located directly west of I-95 on the New River. The fire burned quickly and was extinguished by the local fire department. “We have no idea what caused it,” Hole said. “It was so quick. It’s fiberglass, there’s no trying to fight it. The fire department did an incredible – a fantastic – job.” Yacht fires are a real threat, Hole said, and to be prepared, the staff at Marina Mile often train on how to let fire and police vehicles into and out of the yard quickly. “Both police and fire were levelheaded, it was a difficult fire,” he said. “People reached out to see if they could assist, such as tow companies, and I would like to thank them.” The cause of the fire is under investigation. – Dorie Cox
Illegal charter operation stopped again
For the second time, officers with the U.S. Coast Guard 7th District ordered the owner of M/Y Isabella to stop illegal yacht charter operations. The 70-foot vessel had six passengers onboard when it was stopped. Boarding officers found the operation to be in violation of several offenses, including failure to have a drug and alcohol program, failure to be under the control of a licensed individual, and several mechanical violations.
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Fines for speeding through whale zone
Two cargo ships in the Gulf of St. Lawrence were each issued a fine of 7,800 Canadian dollars on July 26 for exceeding mandatory speed limits intended to protect endangered whales, according to a press release from Transport Canada, the federal agency responsible for the country’s transportation policies and programs. Since then, six more vessels – three cargo ships, a private yacht and two Canadian coast guard ships – were also cited for breaking the speed limit and face fines ranging from CA$6,000 to CA$12,000. The mandatory speed restrictions apply to any vessel over 42.6 feet (13m). Established on April 28 to protect endangered whales in the Gulf of St. Law-
INDUSTRY UPDATES rence, the regulations were expanded in early July, according to Transport Canada. The slowdown zone, where ship speed cannot exceed 10 knots throughout the season, now stretches further east. Also, vessels in one particular shipping lane now must slow down to 10 knots when a North Atlantic right whale is spotted in the area. Meanwhile, the government’s aerial surveillance of the area has been increased. “The government of Canada is determined to take all necessary steps to enable marine mammals to safely coexist with ship traffic in the Gulf of St. Lawrence,” stated Marc Garneau, Canada’s minister of transport. According to CBC News, eight North Atlantic right whales have died in Canadian waters since early June. Instead of heading to traditional summer foraging grounds in the Bay of Fundy and the Roseway Basin off southwestern Nova Scotia, the whales have shifted to a more northerly destination – right into the busy shipping lanes of the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence. Fisheries Minister Jonathan Wilkinson told the Canadian news agency that only one death has been reported since the new measures went into effect on July 8. There are reportedly just 400 right whales left on the planet.
Owners of the ships that were fined have 30 days to pay the penalty or ask the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada to review the facts of their violations or the amounts of their penalties. For more information on the regulations, visit Transport Canada at tc.gc.ca.
Inspections focus on emergency systems
The Paris and Tokyo MoUs on port state control will conduct a Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on vessel emergency systems and procedures between Sept. 1 and Nov. 30. The main objectives of this CIC include ensuring that onboard emergency systems are operating properly, that captains and crew understand their assigned duties in emergencies and are prepared to respond appropriately, and that stakeholders have put measures in place to save lives, protect the marine environment and minimize vessel damage in emergencies. Port state control officers will assess whether equipment provided on board complies with the relevant Convention, whether officers and crew are qualified and familiar with operations relating to shipboard emergency systems, and whether equipment is properly maintained and functioning.
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U.S. designates marine highway projects
Marine Highway Routes are navigable waterways that provide better options for moving freight and passengers, and a recent move by MARAD, the Maritime Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation, means more such passageways are in the works. The department has designated nine Marine Highway Projects in eight U.S. states – Florida, New York, Connecticut, Washington, Oregon, Michigan, Virginia and Texas – and American Samoa. A Marine Highway Project is a planned service, or the expansion of an existing service, on a designated Marine Highway Route. “The designation of marine highways by Congress will help move cargo and people to help grow the economy and shift freight off of congested highways,” stated Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao. Official designation makes the projects and routes eligible for federal funding. According to MARAD, the U.S. Congress appropriated $7 million for America’s Marine Highway Program in 2019. To learn more, go to maritime.dot. gov, click on “newsroom,” and scroll down to July 30.
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After 34 years, Perkins sells U.S. operations of ITS By Lucy Chabot Reed After 34 years, Richard Perkins has sold the U.S. operations of his company, Interior Technology Services, which cleans interior fabrics on yachts. He has relocated full time to Amsterdam, where he will continue to consult on new build and refit projects in Europe. “I’m slowing down,” Perkins said from his office in Fort Lauderdale this summer. “After my heart attack in 2014, and with the hot climate down here and running my business, I need to slow down.” He listed five yacht builders opening refit yards in Europe, and noted, “I’ll be as busy as I want to be.” The new owner of the U.S. side of ITS is Russ Erickson, who has owned and worked for several boat manufacturing facilities over his marine industry career, including Sterling Power Boats and EdgeWater Boats. “Carpet cleaning is a little new for me, but I’ve got a great crew,” Erickson
Russ Erickson has owned and run boat manufacturing facilities prior to purchasing the US operations of ITS.
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Richard Perkins spent seven years as a chief steward before starting Interior Technology Services 34 years ago. He sold U.S. operations in May.
said soon after taking over the business in early May. “I’ve been looking to come out of retirement for a couple years,” he said. “Once you get saltwater in your blood, it’s hard to get rid of it.” Erickson said he hopes to expand ITS with an office in Palm Beach County to service yachts at the Rybovich shipyard and the new Derecktor Ft. Pierce shipyard. Perkins served seven years as chief stew on yachts in the late 1970s and early 1980s, learning from knowledgeable captains and engaging owners, he said. He worked on the 90-foot Stephens M/Y J-Mar, the 132-foot Feadship M/Y Blackhawk, and the Circus fleet with Capt. Ray Staab. Since starting his business, Per-
kins has attended several schools and achieved several certifications, including certified master restorer. ITS has built a reputation for professional service on some of the world’s largest and most prestigious yachts. “Ninety-nine percent of what I bought is the goodwill of this company, not just the equipment or collateral,” Erickson said. “I’m not going to do anything to jeopardize that. “The staff that they [yacht captains and crew] have become accustomed to are remaining, and there will be no changes they will even notice.” Lucy Chabot Reed is publisher of The Triton. Comments are welcome at lucy@the-triton.com.
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BUSINESS BRIEFS Ferretti opens at LMC
Ferretti Group America has opened a 5,000-square-foot office, workshop and parts facility at Lauderdale Marine Center in Fort Lauderdale. The new facility will employ eight full-time employees, with plans to add 15-20 positions in the coming year, according to an LMC press release. The service department is equipped to handle warranty work, routine maintenance, complete refits and all phases of yacht refinishing for all Ferretti Group brands, including Ferretti Yachts, Pershing, Wally, Itama, Riva, MochiCraft, CRN and CustomLine. Mobile service vans with qualified technicians also are available for dockside visits. The parts department carries products from brands including Ethos, Aqua Signal, Mastervolt, Fluiten, Side-Power, Besenzoni, Cantalupi, Lopolight, Gianneschi, Calpeda, Guidi, Planus, Tecma, Gallinea, H&B Technics and Tecnoseal. Custom kits for spare parts are also available for American owners of Ferretti Group boats. Guy J. Gauvin, director of after sales and service for Ferretti Group America, stated that the new facilities will allow Ferretti “to offer our American customers an unparalleled range of technical support and consultancy services from a global team.” Ferretti Group America serves the United States, Canada and Central and South America.
Nautical Ventures takes over Anglers
Nautical Ventures Group is now the operator of Anglers Marina in Dania Beach, Florida, through a lease-option arrangement. According to a press release from the group, there are big plans in store for the 10-acre marina, which will be rebranded as Nautical Ventures Marine Center. Besides improvements to the overall infrastructure for the 120 wet slips, plans call for the addition of a new 200-unit dry stack, a 15,000-square-foot showroom, a six-bay parts service facility, a ship’s store and a waterfront restaurant with tiki bar. A new, custom-built houseboat docked onsite will serve as interim sales, brokerage and boat club office. For more information, visit nauticalventures.com.
Rolls-Royce rebranding MTU companies
The Rolls-Royce Power Systems business unit and its core brand, MTU, are undergoing rebranding to reflect more clearly that they are part of the British Rolls-Royce engineering group.
Rolls-Royce will be the corporate and employer brand, while MTU will remain the brand name for products. Companies within the business unit that include MTU in their names will be given new designations. According to a company press release, MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH will become Rolls-Royce Solutions GmbH this fall. This will be followed by MTU America Inc., which in the future will operate as Rolls-Royce Solutions America Inc. Today’s MTU Onsite Energy GmbH in Augsburg will become Rolls-Royce Solutions Augsburg GmbH, and MTU Onsite Energy Systems GmbH in Ruhstorf will be renamed Rolls-Royce Solutions Ruhstorf GmbH. The remaining subsidiaries will successively be given new designations as well. The products of Bergen Engines will also be part of the new brand architecture. The new brand profile will be visible with the launch of the MTU brand’s new website this fall. Additionally, company employees will be given email addresses with the domain suffix @rolls-royce.com.
BGI products now in the Caribbean
Island Water World has been appointed to distribute and retail Blue Guard Innovations products in the Caribbean. Island Water World’s seven stores include two in Sint Maarten, one on French St. Martin, one in St. Lucia, two in Grenada and one in Curacao. BGI offers a range of solid-state, award-winning smart switches and sensors to detect water, oil and fuel spills in the bilge and engine compartments. Its recently launched BG-Link Wireless Boat Monitoring System is available with no subscription fee in its wi-fi configuration, according to a company press release. For additional information, visit bluebgi.com.
ADR opens in South Florida
Tampa, Florida-based ADR Power Systems has established a satellite branch in South Florida. Will Odling, most recently technical superintendent supervisor with Fraser, will lead the South Florida team from its space at Strike Marine in Davie. “ADR were my go-to transmission and control guys when I worked at Fraser,” Odling said. “No matter the location, the time of day or day of the week, ADR would go above and beyond to make our emergency their emergency.
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Yellowed piping, mufflers are telltale sign that exhaust is too hot By Mike Prado
Many times when we visit yachts at the marinas and shipyards, we see that the main engine and generator exhaust wet section’s piping and mufflers, which are typically fiberglass and painted or powder-coated white, have turned yellow. This discoloration is due to the exhaust temperature being too hot for the fiberglass and paint. Some of the conditions that can cause this overheating are exhaust gas temperatures, mixer tank efficiency, exhaust system piping geometry and muffler design. Calculating the velocity of the exhaust gases, exhaust temperature and waterflow from the engine water pump or auxiliary pump is critical. The manufacturer of the engine supplies the specifications for the water pump flow rate. This flow rate, along with the exhaust gas temperature and volume, is used in the design of the mixer tank. Note that it should be considered that some of this water flow could be diverted for other components, such as transmissions or shaft cooling, reducing the flow rate for the exhaust system.
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Also important: If the time/distance from the point where the hot exhaust gases come in contact with the raw water from the mixer tanks is too short, gases are not properly cooled and cause hot spots, which is the reason for the discoloration. In some cases, this can be remediated by the addition of a spray nozzle to aide in the cooling. Calculations need to be made to ensure the additional spray nozzle does not negatively impact the initial cooling by the mixer tank. The geometry of the piping between the turbo and the hull outlet – including
the diameters, angles of elbows, length, compensators, hoses, valves and other materials – needs to be properly calculated. The diameter for inlets and outlets of all components from the outlet of the turbo to the inlet of the mixer tankdiffuser, including the diameter and thickness of the mixer tank itself, must be designed properly. The muffler internal design calculation should have a minimal restriction for the exhaust gases, and location consideration of the waterline for the yacht. Placement too far below the waterline will increase
The geometry of the piping between the turbo and the hull outlet – including the diameters, angles of elbows, length, compensators, hoses, valves and other materials – needs to be properly calculated.
the back pressure to the engine and also increase engine room temperature. Proper design, calculations, engineering, manufacturing, and use of quality materials according to the engine manufacturers specifications all play an important role in ensuring a wellperforming exhaust system that can last for decades. Mike Prado is vice president of business development with DeAngelo Marine Exhaust in Fort Lauderdale. Comment at editor@the-triton.com.
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YPY’s revived spinning event raises $6,300 for kids charity Story and photos by Lucy Reed
Young Professionals in Yachting raised more than $6,300 for the Children’s Diagnostic and Treatment Center in Fort Lauderdale on Aug. 16 with its first Spin for a Cause event. Hosted by CycleBar, the high-energy event was led by spin instructor Janine St. Denis, marketing manager at Northrop & Johnson. Various companies put together teams to spin, including Bradford Marine, Datum, Pantropic Power and Lauderdale Marine Center.
Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center is a not-for-profit organization that serves more than 11,000 children with special health care needs in Broward County. The event takes over for the popular Spinathon, the six-hour spin event started by the group of yachting professionals that would become the Marine Industry Cares Foundation. That event lasted nine years, with its final ride in April 2018. Over the years, the event involved hundreds of riders and raised more than $750,000 for Kids in Distress and CDTC.
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Consider armed security when venturing into high-risk waters Secure@Sea Corey D. Ranslem
Considering the adventurous nature of yachting coupled with the deterioration of the global civil discourse, high-risk transits are becoming more common for large yachts. Armed security teams are being used more often to help mitigate those high-risk transits. Back in 2008, we saw piracy spool up quickly off the coast of Somalia, which lead to the use of armed security teams by cruise lines, cargo ships and large yachts. Security teams, along with the presence of military forces, helped reduce the number of violent piracy acts in this region. Large yachts continue to push the boundaries outside the normal milk run, making transits to some of the more dangerous parts of the world. Current world hot spots include the Gulf of Aden, Straits of Malacca, Gulf of Guinea, coastal Venezuela, Sulu and Celebes seas, the Straits of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf. Security teams can provide protection and great piece of mind when transiting through high-risk regions. So, when should you carry an armed security team on board your yacht? The decision matrix is not difficult if you have the correct information. We’ve covered various points to consider when bringing on board a security team – flag state, transit routes, and crew and team capabilities – in past articles. Most of the major flag states allow weapons and armed security teams on board. However, to fully understand the nuances, it’s always recommended to check with your flag state representatives. There are several countries where it is not legal to have guns on board your vessel while transiting through their territorial seas (e.g., Saudi Arabia and India). Once you understand your flag and transit route requirements, the next biggest issue to consider is the logistics of getting the armed team on board. You may be in a high-risk area, but it may not be logically possible to get a team on board, so plan ahead. The armed teams need to transit in and out of countries where they can legally travel with, or obtain, weapons for the escort. The more difficult the logistics to get the armed
team to the yacht, the more expensive it will be in the overall budget. Also, if you can’t immediately disembark a team once the transit is complete, it could cause additional issues for the vessel, owner or charter guests. Insurance is another factor to consider when it comes to embarking armed teams. Does your vessel’s insurance allow for temporary riders to cover an armed team on board? Also, make sure the company supplying the armed team is a registered company in a legitimate jurisdiction with the proper types of insurance to cover their team and operations. It’s a good idea to have your yacht and crew added as an additional insured under their policy. Keep in mind that technology is continuing to advance when it comes to determining worldwide hot zones. Consider using that technology as the starting point in determining the need for a security team. Currently there are two hot spots where it is not recommended to carry security teams: the Gulf of Guinea and the Straits of Hormuz. The current situation in the Straits of Hormuz is being precipitated by the Iranian government, so a security team would only cause problems and could potentially result in an arrest of the crew and seizure of the boat. And in the Gulf of Guinea, it is currently illegal to have armed security teams on board. Different security companies have diverse personnel and capabilities depending on their location and the destination of your transit. There is also a difference in price, depending on the location of the company. Companies located in the United States are typically more expensive because of the extra insurance requirement. Companies located in the U.K. and U.S. commonly have easier access to highly trained security specialists and can provide personnel for various risk levels of a transit. Consider the potential threats you face during the passage and what companies have the personnel and experience to mitigate those threats. Since most yachts aren’t constrained by budget, bring on a team and get out and explore! Corey Ranslem, CEO at International Maritime Security Associates (www. imsa.global), has more than 24 years of combined Coast Guard and maritime industry experience. Comment at editor @the-triton.com.
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“Feels like” heat index is nothing to take lightly Sea Science Jordanna Sheermohamed
As we leave summer behind and prepare to embrace the cooler winter temps, lingering moisture is quick to remind us who really calls the shots in those transition days of autumn. It’s a common debate: dry heat versus a swampy heat; the extra chill of a damp winter night versus the T-shirt-still-possible temps of fresh, high-altitude snow. It’s moisture that tips the scales from comfortable to unbearable. Blistering temps are often presented with a “heat index,” which can be easily misunderstood as an actual temperature. The heat index – also referred to as the “felt air temperature,” “apparent temperature,” “real feel,” or the “feels like” temperature – is how hot things feel when humidity is factored into the actual air temperature. It feels hotter because the excess humidity (moisture) in the atmosphere makes it harder for the body’s perspiration to evaporate. Minimized evaporation helps sweat to remain on the body and inhibits the ability to cool down with a passing gentle breeze, as would occur with a wind chill. While the heat index can be slightly subjective, given an individual’s body mass, clothing choices, heat tolerance or activity level, the general perceived conditions are still important to understand. Consider this: A temperature of 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius) with 50% humidity would feel like 95 F (35 C). By comparison, if the humid-
ity increases to 70%, that same location would feel like 105 F [40.5 C]. That 10-degree difference is enough to initiate “extreme caution” or even “extreme danger” warnings of heat. The associated effects on the body range from fatigue, muscle cramps, dizziness or nausea to loss of consciousness and an altered mental state associated with a heat stroke, which occurs when the body’s core temperature exceeds 103 F (39 C). The moisture originates from local bodies of waters, from small lakes to large seas and neighboring oceans, ready to hitch a ride on the winds through all levels of the atmosphere. Onshore winds help to drag this local moisture inland, elevating humidity at coastal locations as well as hundreds of miles inland. In contrast, offshore winds can maintain lower and comfortable levels of humidity, in and around 40% to 50%. The unfortunate circumstances oc-
cur when prolonged and elevated heat indices occur in an area in which existing housing lacks air-conditioning units. Furthermore, the heat index values refer to conditions in shady areas with light winds. This means that those who are exposed to the elements, whether at work or at leisure, may be dealing with even higher “feels like” temperatures, by as much as 15 degrees. Recognizing the effects the weather has on our body isn’t new. We dress to protect from the cold or carry umbrellas to shield from the rain. Understanding the heat indices helps to keep us safe from the sunshine we love, in all its excessive glory. Jordanna Sheermohamed is president and lead meteorologist of Weather Forecast Solutions, a weather-forecasting firm (WeatherForecastSolutions.com). Comment at editor@the-triton.com.
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Tend to the life rafts on board as if your life depends on it
Information on the raft is recorded. The raft is carefully unpacked from its hard container or soft valise. Capt. Jake DesVergers The pull cable and mooring lines which trigger the deployment of the raft are disconnected. Safety equipment on board a yacht is The raft is unfolded in a disassemlike auto insurance. You want to have plenty of it, the best available, but never, bly area and inflated using low-pressure shop air through the topping off valves ever plan to use it. Life rafts definitely on the raft. fall into that category. The raft and all of its components One of my all-time favorite series (metallic and fabric) are inspected for of questions from brokers, owners and dirt and corrosion. crew revolves around life rafts. First, All components of the raft are viare they required? Yes, depending on sually inspected for tears, punctures, the type of yacht and use. Second, how abrasions and deterioration. These commany do we need? Again, it depends on ponents include, but the type of yacht, her are not limited to, raft capacity, and operaBe aware that just fabric, seam tape, raft tion. Third, when refbecause a particular deck, patches, pockets, erencing capacity, does company can service handles, zippers, Velit include the crew? life rafts, it does not cro, ladders, sea anchor, With that last question, mean that they are and heaving line. I usually remain silent All metallic comfor them to realize the authorized to service ponents are inspected question asked. Obviyour specific life raft. for damage, deterioraously, yes, it includes tion and corrosion. the crew. Each piece of survival equipment – In general, depending upon the flag along with the canopy-mounted, waterof registry, private yachts must carry activated light and battery – is inspected enough life rafts for 100% of the total to be up-to-date and in working order. people on board. For those yachts that Any expired equipment is replaced. charter, life-raft capacity should be for Repairs are made for each compo200% of the total people on board, with nent where necessary and must follow a 100% on each side of the yacht. specific manufacturer’s procedure. Most important, whether your yacht Another common question is if a life is private or charter, there are two essenraft can be serviced anywhere? No. A life tial functions for a life raft: It must inraft must be serviced at a facility authoflate and it must hold air. The only way rized by the manufacturer and approved to test those two functions is through by a flag-state (i.e. U.S. Coast Guard, regular inspection. MCA, etc.). Service centers undergo exFor private yachts, the required intensive hands-on factory training to demterval for servicing is determined by onstrate their proficiency in packing life the manufacturer. That can range from rafts. These centers also are aware of the annual to every three years, depending most current version of a manufacturer’s upon the exact unit. For charter yachts, the required interval is every 12 months, life-raft packing requirements. Be aware regardless of the manufacturer’s recom- that just because a particular company can service life rafts, it does not mean that they mendation. are authorized to service your specific life Yes, servicing is expensive, but it is raft. Always confirm their approval. necessary for your raft to properly perOne slight wrong fold, or even just the form when needed, instead of giving you false peace of mind. Also, the longer improper placement of an item within a packed life raft, can create catastrophic you wait for servicing, the more expenconsequences during an emergency. Dissive your service costs will be. Or, the raft may have degraded to a point where covering a failure in the life raft when you need it most is not the best timing – and it is unserviceable. Inspecting your raft at the required intervals will increase the likely to be more than inconvenient. life expectancy of your investment. Now that the raft is due for servicing, Capt. Jake DesVergers is chief surveyor for International Yacht Bureau (yacht what actually happens? Here is a sambureau.org). Comment at editor@ pling of items that will be completed at the-triton.com. the approved center:
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Centrifuge fuel purifiers avert catastrophic engine damage Engineer’s Angle JD Anson
There are two main ways dirt gets inside an engine. Each is bad. One is through the air intakes, hence the big filters before the turbos. The other is a little more sneaky: carried on to the boat like a virus through dirty fuel. All fuel has some contaminants in it, but these are usually minimal in mainland Europe or North America, where standards and monitoring are high. When bunkering in less-civilized places, cleanliness in storage and transfer are frequently afterthoughts. Questionable fuel is sold regardless of quality. Some naïve sellers equate large yachts to commercial ships that can burn dirty heavy bunker fuel without issue. When a boat calls at a remote island, it is unlikely to return, thus the lower grade fuel will be pawned off to unsuspecting vessels. Passing this fuel through engines is a sure-fire way of causing major damage. Dirt clogs injection pumps and injectors. Water contamination can cause bent connecting rods and destroy bearings. Water comes into fuel by poor storage standards, but more frequently through cross-contamination. This is because fuel-hauling tanker trucks participate in something called switch loading. A truck could be hauling ethanol-based gasoline one day and diesel the next. Today’s Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel has a high affinity for water. When biofuels such as ethanol, even in small quantities, are mixed with ULSD, the reaction can cause accelerated corrosion of tanker tanks, as well as our onboard tanks. The main cause of this corrosion is microbial growth. Microbes that proliferate in diesel fuel love areas where water and fuel meet. High-sulfur fuel was a natural biocide, keeping microbes in check. Since water is denser than fuel, the bottoms of the tanks are most affected. The microbes reproduce at an accelerated rate. These microbes and their byproducts then attack the metals. Over time, this can cause excessive pitting in the tanks, leading to expensive replating and unfortunate downtime. The bottom of the tank is where the fuel pickups are located. This means that the first liquid pulled from the tank will be the most water-laden. But this fact can be used to an advantage. While pulling this fuel directly into an engine would
be catastrophic, the ability to strip the water first allows us to clean the fuel to a high degree if the boat is fitted with a fuel purifier. Many companies have designed various systems over the years. A centrifuge purifier is a time-proven method of cleaning fuel. Anyone who has used one can attest to the amount of water that ends up in the catch sump, and the layers of sludge and microbes that get pinned to the spinning bowl sides at several thousands of RPMs. In personal experience, I spent 12 years on a yacht from the day it was launched. I never put a single gallon of fuel in the daytank that was not passed through the centrifuge. At each inspection, this tank was pristine with less than a cup of sludge from a tank that held well over a thousand gallons and had passed through a quarter of a million gallons in that time. When the boat was running, the purifier was running, either constantly polishing the same fuel or transferring fuel in from a holding tank. I was fortunate that the throughput rate of the purifier in four hours matched almost exactly with the engine consumption over 12 hours at cruising speed. This meant that, if at the beginning of each watch the suction valves were switched from daytank to storage tank, by the end of a four-hour watch the daytank would be at 90% full. Then returning the suction to the daytank would allow the engines to use down to a 50% level in the daytank. This could go on for days. A bonus of the constant cleaning was that fuel filters would last for extended periods of time past what was normal before the vacuum gauges on the housings showed any restriction. Of course, all that gook had to go somewhere, and that was into the purifier bowl. Disassembling the unit to the point of removing the bowl was usually sufficient to keep sludge in check. The discs would be dirty, but still clear and allowing flow. This allowed plenty of use until there was time to do a more thorough disassembly and cleaning. A purifier may be a large up-front expense, but can easily pay for itself in fewer filters used coupled with invaluable damage protection. JD Anson, who has more than 20 years of experience as a chief engineer on mega-yachts, is project manager at Fine Line Marine Electric (finelinemarine electric.com) in Fort Lauderdale. Comment at editor@the-triton.com.
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Homestyle dishes always a hit when home is Italy or Thailand Top Shelf Chef Tim MacDonald
There is no place like home … There is no place like home … There is no place like home … And for me, home is Italy and Thailand. In Bangkok, every evening around 5 p.m. on Soi 22, as the boom-boom girls fill up for the long night ahead, Bing Lee
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7 wheels up, parks and begins pumping out the ubiquitous Thai sweet/sour glass-noodle seafood salad, Yum Woon Sen. How else do the boom-boom girls keep those matchstick figures day in and day out? This dish is nutritiously lowcalorie, addictive and a bargain for €2. At the other extreme of the “on charter” spectrum, ladies on yachts also adore a low-calorie count. The following dish, however, is not the norm. It’s something special – something that’s certainly not going to be found in a plastic Publix clamshell. And that’s why it works on charter. In Italy, south of Rome is where it all happens for me. Napoli is Italy to me. This Neapolitan recipe is the quintessentially Italian pasta dish and would be the most loved of all by the Russian and American charter clientele. Simply fresh, local seafood tossed with tomatoes, parsley, garlic, wine and bronzo linguini. That’s it. That’s all it is – and that’s why it’s a classic loved by all. On any yacht at any time, if you serve Bangkok noodles or Napoli pasta, you are sure to hit a home run. All bases covered, all palates satisfied. Tim MacDonald (timothymacdonald. weebly.com) has more than 20 years experience as a chef. He was named Concours de Chefs winner for Yachts over 160 feet at the 2011 Antigua Charter Yacht Show. Comments are welcome at editor@the-triton.com.
Linguini with seafood from Marina di Stabia Ingredients
1 packet bronzo linguini, cooked, cooled and tossed in olive oil Seafood (razor clams, Venus clams, mussels – whatever your own desires and the market dictate) 6 ripe plum tomatoes, skinned and diced 1 cup curly and flat leaf parsley, chopped coarsely About 10 cloves garlic, smashed and finely chopped with sea salt About 1 cup white wine (sauvignon blanc) Extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and a local lemon
Method
A generous blurt of oil is heated up in a wide skillet, and then the garlic is fried till golden brown. Think Goodfellas. The seafood is then added with the tomato, and after a hot sauté for about 1 minute, the wine is added and a lid seals the pot.
After 1 minute, quickly remove the barely opened seafood and replace it with the hot pasta. Toss this around and, once coated, add the hot seafood, the parsley and a generous squeeze of lemon. IMPORTANT: Taste, adjust salt, add more lemon, etc., then quickly serve with a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. The key is the fast motion of cooking the seafood, coating the pasta generously in the sauce, and then serving immediately before the seafood overcooks.
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Wrangle up some grub worthy of hungry cowhands – or crew Crew’s Mess Capt. John Wampler
Editor’s note: This column is a favorite from The Triton’s archives. Capt. Wampler will return with a new recipe in October. Every once in a while, I get an assignment that makes me say, “What the …?” I received a call last week from the vice president of marketing of Sea Ray Corp. in Knoxville, Tenn. He had a Hollywood VIP client who needed instruction in two days on a Sea Ray 310 that was being trucked from California to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Jackson Lake,
45 miles north of Jackson Hole, is a 15-mile-long, high-altitude (6,774 feet) lake that parallels the base of the Grand Teton Mountains. The boating was beautiful, but what I really enjoyed on this trip was the food. Buffalo burgers. Elk tips fondue. Venison tenderloin. The food took me back to childhood summers on my grandparents’ two cattle ranches in Wyoming. It is with this memory that I present Cowboy Stew. If you don’t have a cast iron skillet, a casserole dish will do just fine. Capt. John Wampler (yachtaide.com) has worked on yachts for more than 30 years. His recipes are casual enough for anyone to prepare. Comment at editor@ the-triton.com.
COWBOY STEW Ingredients
1 pound cubed stew meat 2 teaspoons meat tenderizer (non-MSG) 2 tablespoons dried sage One 14.5-ounce can chicken broth One 10.75-ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup 1 envelope dry onion soup mix One 16-ounce package frozen stew vegetables One 10-ounce can crescent dinner rolls
Preparation Sprinkle the meat tenderizer over the meat in a large cast-iron skillet, then cook over mediumhigh heat until browned. Drain off any excess juices. In a small bowl, mix the sage, chicken broth, soup and soup mix. Pour over the meat, reducing heat to medium-low, and simmer for 45 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Add frozen stew vegetables to the skillet and simmer 10 minutes more.
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or until crust is golden brown.
Unroll the crescent dough and arrange over the stew in a pie shape.
Remove from oven and serve. (Yelling “yee-haw” is optional.)
Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes,
Enjoy.
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Restoring tarnished silver calls for a touch of electrochemistry Stew Cues Alene Keenan
It’s the first day on your new boat. There has not been a handover, and you’re trying to figure out where everything you need to set the table is stashed. You find the silverware storage area and pull out the pieces you need to set the table. As you go to grab the salt and pepper, you are horrified to see that the salt shaker is encrusted with a chalky, greenish powder. Oh, no! – the shaker was not emptied out and cared for after the last dinner service, and now it is corroded beyond repair. Silver is a precious metal, as are gold and platinum. The problem with silver, though, is that it is susceptible to tarnish and damage from sulfur. A thin, brownish layer on your silverware and service pieces is easily polished away with little loss of base metal. However, if it is left unchecked, the surface becomes pitted and it is much harder to restore. Strong acid wand salt can cause this, so it is important
The best way to keep silver shiny is to prevent tarnish and oxidation. Here’s how: Wipe silver pieces with a soft cloth after each use. Store silver pieces away from light and humidity. Wrap in jeweler’s cloth or the special protective cloths that come with your silver. This cloth contains fine silver particles that react with sulfide before it can reach the silver pieces. For long-term storage, wrap silver in protective cloth, add some silica gel packs to absorb humidity, and store in plastic bags — Maureen Nelson bellatory.com
to make sure that silver pieces are cleaned and cared for properly after use. Tarnish results from a chemical reaction between silver and sulfur. Silver sulfide forms and gives it the black color that we call tarnish. There are different ways to remove it, but they can be broken down into two processes. One way is to rub the silver sulfide from the surface. Shining the silver by rubbing off the silver sulfide also takes some of the base silver off. Silver dips dissolve the silver sulfide in a liquid and will also physically and chemically remove some of the silver. The other way is to reverse the reaction and turn the silver sulfide back into silver. A common home remedy involves immersing the silver pieces in a tub or pyrex pan lined with crumpled aluminum foil and pouring boiling water over a baking soda mixture. According to an article by Maureen Nelson on the website bellatory.com, this method is an electrochemical reduction. The baking soda and water solution facilitates movement of the electrons between the silver and aluminum. Aluminum has a higher affinity for sulfur than silver, so the silver sulfide is released, and it corrodes the aluminum foil. The silver ions are reduced back to silver and turn shiny. Here are her instructions: Place your silver pieces on top of crumpled aluminum foil in a Pyrex glass or other nonmetallic container and sprinkle baking soda over them generously. The reason for using a nonmetallic container is to avoid introducing another metal into the solution. Pour in boiling water until the silver pieces are covered. Wait 10 minutes, remove the items, and rinse under hot water. Pat thoroughly dry and let sit out overnight. Repeat as necessary. Now, let’s get back to those salt shakers. Salt is extremely corrosive to silver, so it should always be emptied out of containers. Wash the container in a gentle soap solution and dry thoroughly. If the silver is damaged and corroded, soaking it in ammonia for five-minute intervals may restore it. If all else fails, it will have to be replated by a silversmith. Alene Keenan is former lead instructor of interior courses at Maritime Professional Training in Fort Lauderdale. She shares more than 20 years experience as a stew in her book, “The Yacht Guru’s Bible: The Service Manual for Every Yacht,” available at yachtstewsolutions.com. Comment at editor@the-triton.com.
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Fuel crew with snacks of healthy carbs, protein Culinary Waves Mary Beth Lawton Johnson
Crew are always on the go, so to beef up their energy and sustain it throughout the day, I always serve complex carbohydrate and protein snacks. Forget sugary items and high-glycemic fruits, as this will only cause a sugar drop after a couple of hours. The lower the Glycemic Index score, the more slowly the rise in blood sugar, which can help the body better manage postmeal changes. Protein bars are not much of a long-term fix either as they contain a lot of carbs and sugar. Set up a snack basket or a tray and keep it stocked during the day for the crew to grab as they are heading outside on deck, or to tend to guests on the beach, or for their break time. Here are some snack ideas: Assemble a platter with hard cheeses, fresh vegetables and crackers. This provides calcium and vitamin D. If some crew members can’t tolerate dairy, serve cashew cheese instead, perhaps seasoned with roasted red peppers and eggplant. Fry some eggplant and roll it up with some of the cashew cheese, then serve with tomato sauce for a quick snack or lunch. Serve rice-paper rolls filled with julienned vegetables alongside a dipping sauce. Put together a fresh platter with raspberries, grapefruit, pears, dried apricots (which are packed with copper), apples, and other low-glycemic
fruit. Most whole fruits have a GI score under 55. Soups with bulgar and barley are filling and help slow the rise of blood sugar levels. Make a hummus with butter beans or peas, and serve nonstarchy vegetables as the dipping tool. Have a melon, ham and cheese – mozzarella or burrata – salad available. This is great balance of flavors. Shakes or smoothies are an option, whether homemade on board or prepackaged. Read the labels – paleopro. com puts out a product sourced from pastured, grass-fed cows that offers 26 grams of protein per serving. Create a “bar” of different nut butters, with different toppings to sprinkle on each one. Serve roasted peppers and onions with chicken sausage in little snack bowls. Serve wraps filled with fresh vegetables and deli meats, or stuffed with prosciutto, avocado and lettuce. Chill some yogurt-berry parfaits using coconut whip, fresh berries and granola. Try meat sliders with pulled pork, pulled beef or grilled chicken tenders. For vegan crew members, try tacos using walnuts as the meat. Make a tart using pre-made phyllo dough and fill it with asparagus, shaved kohlrabi and serrano ham. Serve in in-
dividual slices. A quiche is always a good bet, served with fresh fruit. Make vegan skewers with mushrooms, seitan and peppers. Dice small cauliflower, cook some quinoa, and throw in curry and raisins for a snack that will stave off hunger. Serve a giant, roasted vegetable platter with different salsas. Put out some samosas or falafel for a quick snack. Strawberry-chia-cashew nut smoothies or chia with pistachio milk are both great alternatives to sodas and energy shots. Be sure to include lentils and grains in salads. Not only are they high in fiber, but they also stabilize your blood sugar for the long hauls. Throw in some blueberries or strawberries for sweetness. Nut-butter balls, such as peanut or cashew butter mixed with oats, raisins and coconut, are great pick-me-ups. There are many ways to contribute healthy snacks to the crew menus. I hope some of these become your go-to snacks for your crew; they worked well for mine. I would love to hear your ideas for crew snacks. Please feel free to submit them to me. Mary Beth Lawton Johnson is a certified executive pastry chef and Chef de Cuisine, and has worked on yachts for more than 25 years. Comment at editor@the-triton.com.
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Social media platforms offer community support for chefs Crew Compass Lauren Loudon
Although all yachts are different, there’s generally a basic pyramid that makes up the crew. Needless to say, the bigger the boat, the bigger the crew, but in each department there is a team of people who have each other’s backs – even if it’s a team of two. They can answer each other’s questions and offer a helping hand, be it on the interior or on deck. But often – up to a certain size boat – in the galley, you’re on your own. When I put together a sample menu for my first charter, I didn’t know many people in my situation, so I couldn’t reach out for advice. I turned to the internet, but all the blogs and columns were aimed at green stews or deckhands. There was no advice on what to cook or how best to manage your day in the galley – at least, not back then, when I was looking for it. That’s because it’s so broad. But I didn’t know this six years ago, when I was sent a six-page preference list that came with a full-paragraph introduction and photograph of each guest. I received it by email a month ahead of our first charter, which was to be a Christmas holiday for a family ranging from the grandparents to the 10-year-old granddaughter. I studied in detail the likes and dislikes of each person, only to realize that hardly any of them seemed to eat the same things. One didn’t like fish, one was allergic to seafood, one only liked dark-meat chicken, one didn’t eat red meat, and another ate only fish and seafood. I almost pulled my hair out thinking about the 21 different meals over their seven-day charter, and what I could possibly serve to keep them all happy without having to make two or three different dishes for each meal. All I wanted was to give every guest that stepped on my boat the best experience I possibly could. I wanted to be an integral part of making their holiday amazing. It was my mission. So, I planned my menu around every single detail on that preference list. By the time they stepped on board, I knew everything that each of them liked. And the same happened for the next charter. I tried so hard to fit everybody’s favorite dishes into the trip without leaving anybody out, which often did mean making two or three separate
dishes at mealtimes. I planned my menus so meticulously that when I couldn’t find a specific ingredient, I almost had a panic attack. I overwhelmed myself with work. I took on too much, and I got so stressed. As time went by, I met other chefs and got to talking about how things are done on board. I learned their tricks, I got advice, and I suddenly understood that I was probably doing too much, trying too hard and creating unnecessary stress for myself. One of the girls introduced me to the Facebook group of a community of chefs on yachts in the Caribbean – a forum where we could all ask questions or favors, and post our ideas. Again, I could see what other people were doing and realized I was making too much of a challenge for myself. A couple of years ago, I created an Instagram account (@sailingfooddiaries) entirely for my food. It was mainly for myself, so that I could remember what dishes I had made and refer back to them when specific guests were on board. Over the years, it has turned into something more than the mere diary for myself that I had intended. Through it, I have been able to connect with so many other yacht chefs and follow their journeys. We often discuss dishes, and I can ask for advice on a specific ingredient or assist with provisioning in a familiar area. There is a growing community of us, with several pages on Instagram and Facebook, and most recently, a broader platform called “thesuperyachtchef” that brings all of our creations into one space. They also have a website of the same name and are holding interviews with yacht chefs to share publicly. With nobody else physically in the galley with us, it is so nice to be able to use these platforms to share recipes, offer moral support and even meet up when in the same location. It just goes to show the power of social media and the positive ways we are able to create community, and to inspire and support instead of compete with each other. We may be alone in the galley, but it is comforting to know that we are in this together. Sending a particular thanks to Jackie, Paula and Nardia for the constant moral support. Lauren Loudon has worked as a yacht chef for more than four years. She hails from Lancashire, England. Comment at editor@the-triton.com.
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Managing own emotional reaction key to managing others well Taking the Helm Capt. Paul Ferdais
I was recently working with two dayworkers who were putting bottom paint on the hull. One of the day-workers was taking her time and doing what I considered to be a good job. The other dayworker seemed like he was only interested in getting done as quickly as possible and didn’t really care about the quality of the work. Indeed, all he seemed to want to do was catch up with the other day-worker, since she was ahead of him on the hull. I thought I had clearly explained to both of them what I wanted done and
how to do it, and had clearly set the expectations for the job. Nonetheless, I got frustrated with the day-worker who was rushing. I was frustrated because I could see he was missing spots as he moved along. He also went through three white painting suits in an hour and was covered in paint. I pointed out where he was missing spots and asked him to slow down and pay attention to the details of the job, which would also help him not get paint everywhere. He said he would slow down, and his job improved as he moved along. For my part, my frustration was triggered as much by an inability to direct such a worker as by his sloppiness itself. He was doing the job his way, not
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haven’t been as clear as you think. Step my way. I should have included in my back and think about how you are reinstructions simple things – such as not covering himself in paint and being sponsible for the plan derailment. Ask yourself what part you had in careful with the painting suits – inwhatever led to an emotional reaction. stead of taking them for granted. Becoming frustrated or This insight comes angry about something, from having emoWe can’t turn off getting upset and laytional awareness, which our emotions, but ing blame on everyone helped me identify why how we respond to else doesn’t help resolve I felt the way I did. Here anything. It just makes are some things to conthem in the heat of you feel better for a few sider to build emotional the moment speaks minutes. If you get angry awareness: volumes to others. or annoyed, you need Ask yourself if to look at what part you you’ve set clear expectaplayed in any problems that arose while tions from the beginning. When you a project was underway. You may not think you’ve clearly laid out what you have done everything necessary to set want and described how to do it, yet others up for success. Look inward so the plan isn’t working out, maybe you that the same thing doesn’t happen in the future. Ask for feedback. Get feedback from teammates to be better in the future. Maybe you didn’t consider something others saw, or perhaps you weren’t as clear as you thought you were. Either way, ask others for insight when possible. Pay attention to emotions. It’s easy to let frustration get the better of you. Take a breath and remember, your emotions and reactions primarily have to do with you. We can’t turn off our emotions, but how we respond to them in the heat of the moment speaks volumes to others. Direct your anger. When angry or frustrated, direct the emotion towards a situation, not a person. This lets people around you know you’re angry, but no one is on the receiving end of the outburst. The only person you can control is yourself. When you get upset, angry or Deep-water ocean annoyed with the people on your team, access with over 5000’ of docks understand that it’s your reaction that located off the Intracoastal you have to control. Being upset has Waterway on the south fork of something to do with you, not the other the New River West of the I-95 person or people. span. Yacht Haven is a beautiful While a situation may trigger an and safe location in the heart of emotional response in you, it’s up to the Marina Mile District. you to control your reaction to it. Will • Depth up to 12’ you take out your anger, annoyance or • new swimming pool frustration on those around you? Or • laundry facility will you take a breath, reflect and – as • bathroom & shower facility hard as it will be – try to replace the emotional response with a rational one? • 10 minutes from international airport Remember, how you act will affect how others respond to your leadership.
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Capt. Paul Ferdais, a former first officer and owner of The Marine Leadership Group, recently served as a commanding officer in the Canadian coast guard. Comment at editor@the-triton.com.
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In summer’s home stretch, self-care refuels emotional reserves Crew Coach Capt. Rob Gannon
I’m writing this column from beautiful Sag Harbor on eastern Long Island in New York. This once little fishing village has become a major yachting stopover on the northeast circuit. There is an impressive lineup of yachts on the docks, and then a whole other group out at anchor. The summer season is winding down at this latitude and soon all the megayachts will be gone. For captains and crew, it can be a time to push through the last of what was probably a really busy summer. It helps to have some physical and emotional gas left in the tank. The summer season can be quite demanding, depending on itinerary and circumstances. The towns and harbors are packed in the northeast, demands on a crew’s time have been high, and stress also can be high. That’s why it’s imperative for folks in this industry to take care of themselves. A little self-care can go a long way to supplying that reserve for the tank down the home stretch. Sag Harbor is set up pretty well in this regard. There’s a health club, yoga studios and massage therapists, all within walking distance of the docks. On the flip side, there is also plenty of alcohol flowing and a yachtie favorite late-night hangout right up the street. Now, we all know yacht crews tend to be on the younger side and many do have a need to get out and “unwind,” shall we say? Some crew can hit it pretty hard some nights, but as it gets toward the end of this season, we have to watch out for how we’re feeling. Watch out for the summer grind starting to take a toll. It’s always good to maintain a balance. Balance the nights of debauchery with some self-care. Utilize that health club or yoga studio or massage studio. Maybe get a healthy smoothie – anything to keep functioning and feeling good. Relationships on board also can be challenging toward the end of a season. Maybe there have been some issues or challenges that have needed to be worked out. Hopefully, nothing is simmering within anybody. If so, it’s time to let go. Sometimes we need to give ourselves a talking to before we direct our words at another. However, if conversations need to be had, have them – but have them calmly with the intention of mak-
ing things better. Honest conversation is almost always better than confrontation. It’s all part of the art of living and working together. It isn’t always easy, but if everybody is considerate and conscious of their role and behavior, things should work out. It’s an art, so why not try to get better at it. Working on one’s craft is always a worthwhile endeavor. Working on our empathetic skills, or lack thereof, is also a good practice. We have to take care of ourselves, but it’s also important to look out for each other, especially in an industry like yachting. People are separated from family and friends. One can feel isolated and lonely, and that can make everything a
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little harder. While some take to this lifestyle and thrive in it, others can struggle at times. Maybe they decide this isn’t for them at some point – but they’re here now, and if they need a kind word or hug, lay it on them. It’s never a bad thing to be there
for mates, because it’s a team, and a team needs to flow in the same direction, sharing a common purpose. And that can feel good, when all is said and done. So carry on and call on those reserves that are hopefully there to ride on to the shoulder season that’s ahead. Watch your habits and routines. Are they serving you well? Watch your thinking habits as well. Are they serving you well? Set up a nice balance and appreciate this time, because sooner or later everything will change. Enjoy the voyage. Capt. Rob Gannon is a 30-year licensed captain and certified life and wellness coach (yachtcrewcoach.com). Comment at editor@the-triton.com.
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When stroke signs appear, fast action is critical Sea Sick Keith Murray
Earlier this year, American actor Luke Perry died from a stroke at the age of 52. Here are some other famous people who died from a stroke: Bill Paxton, age 63; Cary Grant, 82; Winston Churchill, 91; Joseph Stalin, 75; Richard Nixon, 81; Woodrow Wilson, 68; Al Capone, 48; Rick James, 56; Curly Howard, 49; and Willie Stargell, 61. But what is a stroke, and how do we recognize and treat one? It’s important to know that not all strokes are “The Big One” that causes death. Often times people have ministrokes, or TIAs. A TIA, or transient ischemic attack, is also called a “warning stroke.” These mini-strokes are often a warning that the big one is coming unless you seek immediate medical attention. The mini-strokes often produce stroke-like symptoms, but generally cause no lasting damage. Recognizing and treating TIAs may reduce your risk of a major stroke. Often TIA symptoms are the same as those of a stroke, except that they are only temporary. The short
duration of these symptoms and lack of permanent brain injury is the main difference between TIA and stroke. My father had a mini-stroke a few years ago. His symptoms were not easily recognizable. I first noticed a trail of peanuts throughout my home when he was visiting. He kept dropping the peanuts he was snacking on when walking around my house. My mother later noticed he was shuffling his feet. It was not until he started to experience other symptoms that it was realized he needed medical attention. At the hospital, the doctors initially saw no signs of a stroke. The second day, they discovered he had experienced a mini-stroke. Fortunately for my dad, he made a full recovery. When reading this column today, please ask yourself if somebody you loved were having a stroke, heart attack or other medical emergency, would you know what to do? Could you help them? Do you know how to recognize a stroke? Do you know how to treat a stroke? What would you do if one of your crew begins to slur words and appears confused, is not walking well and not making much sense? What can it be? Could this be a stroke? A stroke is a life-threatening medical emergency that can cause paralysis, coma and death. It is the brain's version of a heart attack. A stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel, interrupting blood flow to an area of the brain (ischemic stroke), or when an artery bursts and blood leaks into brain tissue (hemorrhagic stroke). Think of a stroke as a plumbing problem at home or on board. Either your pipes are blocked with rust (plaque) or the pipe is leaking. When either of these happen, brain cells begin to die and brain damage occurs. Where the damage to the brain occurs and how much of the brain is damaged will determine which symptoms the person will display. Here are typical symptoms you may observe: Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body. Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding. Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes. Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination. Sudden, severe headache with no known cause. It should be noted that women may also experience unique stroke symptoms that may include sudden face and limb pain, sudden hiccups, sudden nausea,
ACT F.A.S.T. If you think someone may be having a stroke, quickly do this simple test.
FACE
Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
ARMS
Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
SPEECH
Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is their speech slurred or strange?
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If you observe any of these signs, get medical attention immediately. Note the time when the symptoms first began. There is only about a three-hour window for a clot-busting medication to be given at the hospital. It is very important that the stroke victim get to a hospital as quickly as possible. sudden general weakness, sudden chest pain, sudden shortness of breath and sudden palpitation. What can we do to help? Recognizing that a person may be having a stroke and getting the person to a hospital as quickly as possible is the best way to help. You should stay with the victim, place them in a position of comfort, and monitor their breathing and consciousness. To learn more about stroke warning signs and other medical emergencies, take a CPR, AED and first-aid class. Ideally, everyone should take a refresher class at least every two years. Often classes can be conducted at your location – on your boat, or at your business. Shipboard training allows the crew to develop plans, review firstaid supplies, and talk about medical emergencies as they relate specifically to their crew, passengers and various ports of call. The American Stroke Association has a free app that you can download. Please be sure to visit their site, and send the link to a friend – strokeassociation.org. EMT Keith Murray provides onboard CPR, AED and first-aid training as well as AED sales and service. His company can be found at TheCPRSchool.com. Comment at editor@the-triton.com.
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Plant-based diet brings better health – for people and the planet Take It In Carol Bareuther
Adios, Atkins. Sayonara, South Beach. It’s a plant-based diet that’s capturing attention today. In fact, 51% of adults surveyed for the 2019 Food and Health Survey by the Washington, DCbased International Food Information Council said they wanted to learn more about plant-based diets. What’s more, this isn’t just a U.S. phenomenon. Everyone from celebrities (i.e. Britain’s Russel Brand and Joss Stone, and Australian brothers Chris and Liam Hemsworth) to companies (think Google) and countries (China, for one) are jumping on the plant-based diet bandwagon. Why? For one thing, there are environmental benefits. Leaving animal products off the plate could reduce an individual’s carbon footprint by as much as 73%, according to a 2018 study by British and Swiss researchers published in the journal Science. Second, there are huge health benefits. Many studies show a strong connection between meat-eating and cardiovascular disease, something that drops drastically when plant is substituted for animal protein. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the world, according to the World Health Organization. Beyond this, U.S. researchers writing in 2017 in the Journal of Geriatric Cardiology outlined a soup-to-nuts list of reasons why a plant-based diet can help prevent diabetes, a widespread chronic disease that can lead to a higher risk of heart disease, as well as kidney failure and blindness. These include improving insulin resistance, increasing fiber and phytonutrient intake, and promoting a healthy body weight. On the weight front too, research reveals a plant-based diet is a good way to keep off unwanted pounds. What is a plant-based diet? Unlike diets such as Atkins and South Beach, there isn’t a set plant-based diet plan or formal definition. In fact, in the IFIC survey mentioned above, nearly 32% of those asked considered plant-based synonymous with a vegan diet, while 8% considered it to mean eating as many fruits and vegetables as possible with no limit on meat, eggs and dairy foods. The best definition, and one that’s widely accepted, is the one coined by Dr. Robert Ostfeld of the Cardiac Wellness Program at the Albert Einstein
College of Medicine in New York: “A plant-based diet consists of all minimally processed fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds, herbs, and spices and excludes all animal products, including red meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy products.” How can you eat a plantbased diet? Swap plant for animal proteins. Cooked beans, such as black beans, lentils, red beans and chickpeas, provide 15 to 18 grams of protein per serving. This is about one-third to one-fourth of an adult’s daily requirement. Mash and make into burgers, add to chilies and stews, and sprinkle in rice
than ribs or chicken, and pour a glass of soy instead of cow’s milk before bed. Grains are a good source of protein, especially ancient grains such as amaranth, quinoa and farro. Each provides 8 to 9 grams of protein per cup cooked. Make soups, stews, stirfries and salads with these grains for a fulfilling entree. Nuts, such as cashews, walnuts and almonds, are protein-packed PHOTO/DEAN BARNES and make an excellent snack. Switching to a plant-based diet isn’t a for a hearty pilaf. fad, but a good game plan for life. Soy foods, made from soybeans, are also protein rich. Examples include Carol Bareuther is a registered dietitian tofu, tempeh and soymilk. Scramble and freelance health and nutrition writtofu in place of eggs at breakfast, barbeque strips of tempeh for lunch rather er. Comment at editor@the-triton.com.
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Billions of dollars infused to attract yachts for dockage, service, repair GROWTH, from Page 1 Several new facilities opened for business this year; about 20 are in some state of improvement, and a couple have yet to unveil future improvements. South Florida has a legacy, and has almost always been a mecca for boats, said Kitty McGowan, president of the U.S. Superyacht Association. She grew up in Fort Lauderdale and worked as chef and stew on what were considered large yachts in the 1980s and ’90s. “Granted, they weren’t 300 feet – but they were 100 feet,” she said of her experience on yachts including the 152-foot M/Y Octopussy, 120-foot Denison M/Y Thunderball, and the 123-foot Norship Moonraker. “Essentially we talk about South Florida as the epicenter of superyachts in the U.S., and new development is relatively long overdue,” McGowan said, noting that now billions are being spent on lifts, infrastructure, and dockage for larger vessels, which makes South Florida even more attractive for service, repair and cruising. “We rested on our laurels for a while, we didn’t keep the apple shiny. Then we learned if we don’t keep up we’ll lose it,” McGowan said of the industry. “Now the market is right, people are spending, it’s a perfect storm for growth. Where water goes, land goes as well. We created an atmosphere of proximity and service. Now we need to take it to the next level.”
Jim Naugle, former mayor of Fort Lauderdale, has monitored marine industry trends in the area for decades and sees continued growth toward large yachts. “People are really plowing money back into facilities to upgrade and handle larger boats,” he said. Now chairman of Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) and owner/operator of Lauderdale Boat Yard, Naugle said, “Superyacht accommodations will expand and continue to grow for larger yachts. The growth is important, whether at Derecktor Ft. Pierce or [RMK] Merrill-Stevens in Miami, it is all South Florida.” Early on, only a few facilities added amenities such as swimming pools, cafes and fitness centers to entice the crew on larger yachts, a move many in the industry said was unnecessary, according to American Yacht Agents owner Debora Radtke. “After a kind of initial pushback, I think a lot of yards realize that the amenities are important,” Radtke said. “Initially, when Rybovich built all the extras, there was a lot of poo-pooing that was stuff crew doesn’t need. Now, yards started to realize they do need a spot for crew to get off the boat.” With years as a captain holding a 1600-ton U.S. license, and now as an agent, Radtke said she has heard from crew that the amenities make a big difference for them, whether it’s for a workout or simply to get off the boat for
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MIAMI 5th Street Marina
The 5th Street Marina is in the process of completing dockage on the Miami River in downtown Miami. The final 100 feet of wood dockage is being added for transient vessels. It completes the existing 500 feet of concrete dockage built in 2010 for six yachts to tie side-to with 13 feet of draft. 5thstmarina.com, +1 (305) 324-2040
RMK Merrill-Stevens
The most recent update at RMK Merrill-Stevens was the delivery of a 2,700-metric ton ship lift, pictured on Page 24, in August for yachts up to 235 feet. An electronic systems division was recently added, as well as a 100-metric ton travel lift for yachts under 100 feet. This follows a complete overhaul of the north yard that was reconfigured with new slips, bulkheads and office space. rmkmerrill-stevens.com, +1 (305) 3245211
Epic Marina
Epic Marina has closed a section of the 900 feet of available dockage during the construction of Ashton Martin Residences, according to dockmaster David Smyth. This still leaves about 500 feet of available dockage with 15 feet at MLW and no obstructions to the Atlantic Ocean. epicmarina.com, +1 (305) 400-6711
Museum Park Marina
Museum Park Marina’s 1,000 feet of dockage in downtown Miami is now under management by Yachtsmyth Management, run by Epic Marina’s David Smyth. Upgraded by the city of Miami
about 10 years ago, the property and neighboring Maurice A. Ferré Park are part of ongoing government discussions about future changes at the property. There are no clear plans at this time. yachtsmyth.com/museum-prk-marina, +1 (305) 632-1242
Island Gardens Deep Harbor
Island Gardens Deep Harbor debuted as Superyacht Miami for the Miami Yacht Show in 2016 and has recently updated dockage and power, according to marina manager Gianluca Orlando. “We upgraded the power to 800 amps and now can accommodate more boats on the south side,” Orlando said. “The
mooring balls have been replaced with lines for Mediterranean-style mooring for eight more yachts. Now, we’re more flexible and it’s super safe.” The marina offers 5,000 linear feet of slips with depths up to 27 feet for yachts more than 500 feet in length and the onsite restaurant, The Deck at Island Gardens, recently reopened for business with a view of downtown Miami across the water. islandgardens.com, +1 (305) 531-3747
Sunset Harbour Yacht Club
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Miami Beach Marina
Suntex bought Miami Beach Marina in 2018 and is in the process of making improvements, according to dockmaster Mike Ercole. The marina offers 400 boat
slips for yachts up to 250 feet in length. The ship store “was totally gutted and we updated with a whole new look and feel,” said David Filler, a principal with Suntex. A new tenant, FB Marine Group, was added and workers are currently upgrading the bathrooms. ”We added some marina office space and improvements we could make quickly,” Filler said. Management is creating a long-term vision of how to best serve the customer base for a better operating and functioning marina, he said. miamibeachmarina.com,+1(305) 6736000
DANIA BEACH Harbour Towne Marina
Harbour Towne Marina in Dania Beach, Florida, has completed what it calls a superyacht dock, according to Logan Moore, marina manager. About 550 linear feet of face dock can accommodate vessels up to 200 feet with depths to 15 MLW water. Dredging to 8 feet is underway for 35 slips for vessels up to 72 feet and is expected to be completed by Oct. 1. Twenty slips will have new
finger piers and upgraded power. A new 30-square-foot entertainment pavilion includes a dry bar, TVs, outdoor furniture and barbeque area, and four new bathrooms with showers have been added. "We completed the marina office, remodeling the flooring, art, ceilings, a face lift, and a captains lounge area with coffee and continental breakfast on the weekend,” Moore said. “It’s a place to hang out when you want to get off the boat.” harbourtownemarina.com, +1 (954) 9260300
Dania Cut Super Yacht Repair
Dania Cut Super Yacht Repair expects to make an announcement for future plans in mid-September, according to Kevin Klar, president. daniacut.com, +1 (954) 923-9545
Derecktor Dania
Construction at Derecktor Dania, pictured in photo on Page 29, is underway to lengthen the piers for the 900-ton mobile boat hoist by 15 feet to allow for vessels up to 220 feet. The work is not expected to disrupt current hauls and the project is expected to be completed by the end of September. derecktor.com, +1 (954) 920-5756
Seahaven Superyacht Marina
The new facility opened early this year along the Dania Cut-off Canal with wet slips for vessels up to 250 feet with 2,400 linear feet of dockage. The
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NEW RIVER, FORT LAUDERDALE Roscioli Yachting Center
RYC underwent major expansion and upgrades in 2008, which included a captains lounge, conference rooms, gym, laundry and bathrooms, and a cafe. Currently the yard is increasing Wi-Fi capabilities. roscioliyachting.com, +1(954) 581-9200
Bradford Marine
Fort Lauderdale Yacht Harbor (FLYH) bought Bradford Marine at the beginning of this year and is first improving infrastructure, including traffic flow and parking, at the facility in Fort Lauderdale. Upgrades to dockage and Wi-Fi are next. bradford-marine.com, +1 (954) 791-3800
Yacht Management South Florida
Yacht Management of South Florida is scheduled to start construction on a new 10,000-square-foot service building, according to Capt. Joshua Kerrigan, founder and president of the full-service yard and marina for vessels up to 100
feet in length. “We’re building the new facility next to the existing one with a three-bay garage to expand our services to handle larger jobs, generators, engines, rebuilds, air conditioning and more,” Kerrigan said. “We’re quadrupling our size. And we’re adding a 120-ton travel lift at the end of 2020.” myyachtmanagement.com, +1 (954) 9416447
Universal Marine Center
Electrical power was upgraded at Universal Marine Center two years ago, and currently, final permits have been secured for work on the seawalls, said general manager Laurent Bensoussan. “We’re sealing the marina for erosion,” he said about the installation of metal sheets. umcmarina.com, +1 (954) 791-0550
Marina Bay Yachting Center
Marina Bay Yachting Center, see photo on previous page is the new name for the former Marina Bay Marina Resort, according to dockmaster Tara Dirato. “We are in the process of installing four new Accudocks within the marina, each of which will accommodate vessels
up to 150 feet,” Dirato said. The docks include expanded electrical service capabilities and the rebranding is intended to encompass all amenities and commercial tenants, she said. These include a restaurant, resort pool, clubhouse, fitness center, dog park, walking trail, Tryp Hotel, spa and commercial yacht companies. marinabay-fl.com, +1 (954) 791-7600
Port 32 Fort Lauderdale
Port 32 Fort Lauderdale, pictured above, broke ground last year and of-
ficially opened this spring with slips for yachts up to 150 feet, power pedestals, onsite fuel dock and a gazebo. A 150-metric ton Marine Travellift was being assembled, according to Bruce Wallace, director of operations for Port 32 Marinas. Phase 2 is underway for upland development for the boat yard and about 13 commercial units. Dry stacks for approximately 240 boats are also in the plan. “Demolition permits are in hand to
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Pier 66, Sunrise Harbor Marina expand with deeper waters GROWTH, from Page 27 tear down existing structures; we hope to start in the end of August, September for demolition of the dry stack, old paint shed, office complex and one freestanding building,” Wallace said. port32fortlauderdale.com, +1 (954) 8958360
Lauderdale Marine Center
Docks have been replaced at Lauderdale Marine Center and a new restaurant is scheduled to open in October, according to Colin J. Kiley, executive vice president. “We’re continuing to invest heavily,” he said. “We feel that the market is strong and will continue to grow.” River Bend at LMC is scheduled to get a new 140-ton travel lift by October and “long-awaited new parking” for 207 cars is due by year’s end. The 65-acre facility holds 227 vessels with more than 2 miles of in-water dockage, half of which is dedicated to vessels over 100 feet, according to Kiley. lauderdalemarinecenter.com, +1 (954) 713-0333
ICW, FORT LAUDERDALE Pier 66 Hotel and Marina
Pier 66 Hotel and Marina has big plans. The hotel is closed for extensive renovations while the marinas at Pier 66 North and South remain open. “One of yacht captains’ biggest concerns is navigation, and that is why they are currently dredging around a section of docks,” marine director Megan Washington said of Pier 66 North. “We want everyone to feel safe entering the Mercedes Canal. Before, it was like 9 feet, so we are widening the entire depth and width of the canal section.” The dredge to 16 feet is projected to be completed in time for the boat show. Meanwhile, the Pier 66 South, formerly The Sails Marina, will see upgrades, including a new 300-foot floating dock. “In September, we will be going to the city [of Fort Lauderdale] to present our plans for the new dock on Pier 66 South,” Washington said. “We have
already met with the Fort Lauderdale Marine Advisory Board.” Acquired in 2017 by Tavistock Development Co., Pier 66 South will feature the new Super Yacht Village for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. pier66hotelmarina.com, +1 (954) 5256666
17th Street Yacht Basin at Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
Upgrades at 17th Street Yacht Basin at Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina have been completed to offer more flexibility for yachts, according to dockmaster Alan Montgomery. Power pedestals have been renovated on the face dock, including the addition of 480V power to the north side for bigger boats. 17thstreetyachtbasin.com, +1 954-5276766
Bahia Mar Yachting Center
Yacht captains and crew can use Bahia Mar Resort hotel amenities, which have recently seen multimillion-dollar upgrades, including renovations to the fitness center and restaurants. New plans for the property are scheduled to be announced closer to the Fort Lauderdale International Boat show.
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Hall of Fame Marina
“Renovations are well under way, the dock demolition has been completed,” Scott Salomon, marina manager, wrote in an email. Workers have removed 400 feet of wooden docks, which are in the process of being replaced with 600 feet of concrete Bellingham Marine docks at the Westrec marina. “During this renovation, the north docks have remained open all summer and will remain open until we turn the marina over to the boat show in October,” Salomon wrote. “In the last 20 years, megayachts requesting dockage in the Fort Lauderdale area have doubled. Larger and wider slips with more power are in high demand. We will soon be able to accommodate these larger vessels.” The renovations will accommodate five yachts up to 160 feet in length, one of these slips will run north-south while the other four slips will face east-west, he wrote. “We will also be able to accommodate a dozen vessels up to 125 feet. As a reminder, we have 20 slips on our south dock that accommodate vessels up to 65 feet,” Salomon stated. halloffamemarina.net, +1 (954) 7643975 Plans to rebuild the city-owned Las Olas Marina are underway and include new docks, restaurants, a dockmaster’s office, a ship store, offices, a rooftop gym and a swimming pool. Nearly 70 spaces for yachts of more than 80 feet are in the drawings. Meanwhile, existing docks are in place and will comprise the north end of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. fortlauderdale.gov/departments/parksrecreation/marine-facilities/las-olasmarina, +1 (954) 828-7200
yachts of up to 450 feet with a draft of 33 feet at MLW. The property temporarily closed on May 1 to build an entirely brand new seawall, according to Kevin O'Conor, CEO and co-owner. Housed on the bottom floor of the Port of Palm Beach, interior renovations include a crew lounge, remodeled kitchen and four bathrooms, contractors’ break room, air-conditioned storage and a conference room with video conferencing for use of the property’s U.S. Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ). “We’ll have multiple television relaxation areas and smaller offices,” O'Conor said. “We’ll do some outside landscaping and an outdoor kitchen bungalow for barbeque for crew to hang out on the weekend and after work. We did food truck event nights and will continue to do that and invite the community.” The marina is scheduled to open Nov. 1. berthonepalmbeach.com, +1 (561) 3321820
Sunrise Harbor Marina
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Las Olas Marina
Sunrise Harbor Marina is currently being dredged to 11.5 feet, see photo on previous page. The fitness center is being remodeled and the upgraded marina office is open, according to Brad St. Coeur, marina manager. The dredge should be completed before the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. sunriseharbormarina.net, +1 (954) 6676700
PALM BEACH COUNTY Berth One Palm Beach
Berth One Palm Beach in Riviera Beach, Florida, pictured above, opened at the end of 2017 with dockage for
Both Rybovich facilities expanded this summer. Rybovich North Facility in Riviera Beach expanded previous hardstanding space capacity by seven vessels for a total of 21 spaces, and a full-service tiki bar has been completed, with the bar to open in October. Rybovich South Facility in West Palm Beach added approximately 1700 additional linear feet of dockage for seven vessels of up to 110 meters. rybovich.com, +1 (561) 840-8190
Palm Beach Town Docks
The Town of Palm Beach Marina is scheduled for major renovations
beginning in May of 2020. The Australian docks house larger yachts and the marina will have 84 floating dock slips ranging from 65 to 294 feet with improved wave attenuation, upgraded electric service and enhanced Wi-Fi. There will be new dock buildings and an upgraded bulkhead. The property will be closed during the construction, which is expected to last 15 months. townofpalmbeach.com/282/town-docks, +1 (561) 838-5463
FORT PIERCE Fort Pierce Yacht and Ship
Fort Pierce Yacht and Ship completed acquisition of the property in the Port of Fort Pierce last year and saw the first client early this year. Permits and plans are being confirmed for development and Mediterranean-style dockage off the 205-foot-wide seawall.
ftpierceyachtandship.com, +1 (954) 2604151
Derecktor Ft. Pierce
Derecktor won a county bid to develop Derecktor Ft. Pierce late last year, and demolition of a 55,000-square-foot packing house, see photo on Page 1, has started. “It takes up a large part of the 12 acres. Once it’s down, we can move forward with infrastructure,” said Justin Beard, marketing manager. “In the next couple of months, we plan to bring in a dry dock to work in the water, then a mobile hoist would probably be installed in winter 2020-21.” Lori Gage, director of human resources, has been hired in Mamaroneck, New York, to handle new hires. Beard and Tiffany Graves, administrative assistant and yacht concierge, are on-site. derecktor.com, +1 (772) 595 9326
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Westport built in 1999, sold by RJC Yachts broker Bob Cury, who represented the seller, and Denison broker Alex G. Clarke, who brought the buyer. Asking price was just under $3 million.
Yachts sold
Project Al Waab II, above, a 180-foot (55m) new build from Alia Yachts designed by Vripack, with delivery scheduled for summer 2021, sold with the assistance of SF Yachts. M/Y Balista, a 153-foot (47m) Cantieri di Pisa launched in 2013, sold by Merle Wood & Associates broker John Jacobi, who represented the seller, and HMY Yacht Sales broker Babb Rawlings, who brought the buyer. Asking price was $14.25 million. M/Y Praxis, a 143-foot (44m) classic Feadship launched in 1987, sold inhouse by Northrop & Johnson brokers Joe Foggia and Ed Sacks, who represented the seller, and Kristen Klein and Kevin Merrigan, who brought the buyer. Asking price was just under $10 million. Hull No. BO101, a 135-foot (40m) Benetti Oasis motor yacht expected to launch in 2021, sold by Merle Wood & Associates broker John Jacobi, who brought the buyer. M/Y Bess Times, a 112-foot (34m)
M/Y D-Fence, above, a 107-foot (32.6m) President built in 2008, sold by Denison broker Will Noftsinger. Asking price was just under $3.5 million. M/Y Seabeach (formerly Divina), a 105-foot (32m) Princess launched in 2013, sold by West Nautical brokers Tina Collins and Kurt Fraser, who represented the seller, and Nord Marine broker Alex Kaev, who brought the buyer. Asking price was €4.95 million. M/Y Queen B, a 96-foot (29m) Ferretti launched in 2016, sold by listing broker Scott Lampe of Big Bay Yachts and Chamberlain Yachts broker Kent Chamberlain, who brought the buyer. Asking price was $4.95 million.
Pearl 95 Hull No. 2, above, a 95-foot (29.2m) motor yacht built by Pearl Yachts, sold by Baxter Marine, the British yard’s exclusive dealer in Spain. Construction has begun on Hull No. 3, with delivery scheduled for mid-2020. Grande 25 Metri, an 87-foot (26.5m) Azimut new build, sold by MarineMax brokers Mike Bader and Darren Phillips. M/Y Sun Adventures, an 85-foot (26m) Azimut launched in 2007, sold by Denison broker Bobby Nofsinger. Asking price was $949,000.
S/Y Wally One (formerly Wallygator), above, an 83-foot (25.3m) Wally cruising yacht launched in 1991 as the first Wally Yacht ever built, sold by listing broker BGYB and Ibiamare International, which brought the buyer. Asking price was €1.19 million.
New in the sales fleet
S/Y Neptune (formerly Onra), above, an 84-foot (25.6m) Fitzroy sloop
Galileo 80, a 262-foot (80m) Admiral new build with an expected delivery in 2022, listed with IYC brokers Frank Grzeszczak and Katya Grzeszczak for €98 million. M/Y Solo, a 236-foot (72m) Tankoa launched in 2018, listed with Northrop & Johnson for €71.5 million. Galileo 70, a 229.6-foot (70m) Admi-
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BOATS / BROKERS ral new build with an expected delivery in 2022, listed with IYC brokers Frank Grzeszczak and Katya Grzeszczak for €71 million. Admiral 65m C Force, a 213-foot (65m) Admiral new build with an expected delivery in 2022, listed with IYC brokers Frank Grzeszczak and Katya Grzeszczak for €54 million. M/Y Maybe, a 194-foot (59m) motor yacht built by Metalships & Docks in 2016, listed with Northrop & Johnson for €29 million. Spectral 50, a 164-foot (50m) steelhulled motor yacht to be built by Dutch shipyard Bloemsma & Balk, listed with Northrop & Johnson. M/Y Rebel, a 157-foot (48m) Trinity launched in 2005, listed with Northrop & Johnson for just under $14.2 million.
M/Y Lilium, above, a 156-foot (47.5m) new build from Bilgin Yachts, listed with IYC broker Leo Jordil for €24.5 million. M/Y Far From It, a 142-foot (43m) Richmond launched in 2008, listed with IYC broker Mark Elliott for $13.9 million. M/Y Perla, above, a 132-foot (40.2m) Benetti launched in 2018, listed with IYC broker Frank Grzeszczak Jr. for $15.75 million. M/Y Aphrodite, a 131-foot (40m) Westport launched in 2010, listed with Northrop & Johnson for just under $15.5 million. M/Y Will Power, a 113-foot (34.5m) Sunseeker 115 launched in 2014, listed with Infinite Yachts for €7.05 million. M/Y Asaska, a 112-foot (34m) Leopard launched in 2008, listed with IYC broker Mark Elliott for $4.5 million.
for €8.35 million. M/Y Maverick, a 95-foot (29m) Kuipers Doggersbank launched in 2003, listed with IYC broker Roy Sea for $7.48 million. M/Y Casa, a 94-foot (28.6m) Sanlorenzo launched in 2012, listed with IYC broker Filip Jerolimov for €3.95 million. M/Y Saspa, a 91-foot (27.6m) Sanlorenzo SD92 launched in 2010, listed with Northrop & Johnson for just under €3.6 million.
M/Y Chillin, an 88-foot (27m) boat built by Conrad Shipyard in 2005, listed with IYC broker Rob Newton for $3.95 million. M/Y Argo, an 88-foot (27m) Outer Reef launched in 2015, listed with Denison broker Bobby Nofsinger for $3.65 million. M/Y Jeanne Mary, an 81-foot (24.7m) Burger launched in 1967, listed with Denison broker Patrick Hopkins for $724,900.
S/Y L’Odyssee, above, a 78-foot (24m) classic sailing ketch built by Chantier Navals de Normandie in 1935, listed with West Nautical for €450,000. M/Y Barbie D, a 75-foot (22.8m) Lazzara LSX built in 2008, listed with Denison broker Bobby Nofsinger for $1.65 million.
News in the charter fleet S/Y Seawave, above, a 104-foot (31.78m) Southern Wind launched in 2015, listed with YPI broker Will Bishop
M/Y April, a 172-foot (52.3m) Amels launched in 2010, available for summer
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Region Duty-free*/duty paid U.S. East Coast Ft. Lauderdale 548/585 Savannah, Ga. 622/NA Caribbean St. Thomas, USVI 945/NA St. Maarten 856/NA Antigua 785/NA Valparaiso 709/NA North Atlantic Bermuda (Ireland Island) 667/NA Cape Verde 580/NA Azores 640/1,361 Canary Islands NA/943 Mediterranean Gibraltar 549/NA Barcelona, Spain 799/1,266 Palma de Mallorca, Spain NA/1,287 Antibes, France 1,417/1,585 Loano, Italy 750/1,598 San Remo, Italy 763/1,576 Naples, Italy 755/1,587 Venice, Italy 1000/1,741 Corfu, Greece 663/1,470 Piraeus, Greece 618/1,428 Istanbul, Turkey 680/1,130 Malta 858/1,450 Tunis, Tunisia 667/NA Bizerte, Tunisia 669/NA Oceania Auckland, New Zealand 618/NA Sydney, Australia 570/NA Fiji 810/NA Algiers, Algeria 521/NA Bejaia, Algeria 521/NA Saranda, Albania 565/NA
Region Duty-free*/duty paid U.S. East Coast Ft. Lauderdale 620/678 Savannah, Ga. 700/NA Caribbean St. Thomas, USVI 1029/NA St. Maarten 850/NA Antigua 815/NA Valparaiso 751/NA North Atlantic Bermuda (Ireland Island) 815/NA Cape Verde 632/NA Azores 658/1,434 Canary Islands NA/915 Mediterranean Gibraltar 653/NA Barcelona, Spain NA/1,290 Palma de Mallorca, Spain NA/1,320 Antibes, France 1,479/1,753 San Remo, Italy 844/1,767 Naples, Italy 909/1,867 Venice, Italy 829/2,086 Corfu, Greece 818/1,593 Piraeus, Greece 704/1,548 Istanbul, Turkey 813/NA Malta 727/1,502 Tunis, Tunisia 607/NA Bizerte, Tunisia 599/NA Oceania Auckland, New Zealand 700/NA Sydney, Australia 709/NA Fiji 717 /NA
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BOATS, from Page 31 charter in the western Med through Northrop & Johnson.
M/Y Excellence, above, a 150-foot (45.7m) Richmond launched in 2010, available for charter in the Bahamas and New England through Denison. M/Y King Baby, a 140-foot (42.7m) motor yacht built by IAG Yachts in 2016, available for winter charter in the Caribbean through Northrop & Johnson. M/Y Moka, a 138-foot (42.2m) Sanlorenzo launched in 2015, available for summer and winter charter in the western Med through Northrop & Johnson. M/Y Vespucci, a 100-foot (30.5m) CRN launched in 1978, available for summer charter throughout the Med and winter charter in the western Med through Northrop & Johnson.
New Ferretti 920 sold
M/Y L’Opera, the 10th hull in the Ferretti 920 series, was sold by Camper & Nicholsons broker Gaston LeesBuckley and has been delivered to repeat and long-standing clients, according to a press release from the brokerage firm. The new build contract for this 93foot (28.5m) motor yacht was signed with the assistance of Ferretti dealer Alexis Colin of ABYS Yachting in October 2018. L’Opera has two full-beam master cabins, one VIP and one twin convertible into a double cabin. Three cabins forward accommodate a crew of five. Twin MTU engines of 1,948 hp each provide top speeds of 26 knots, with a cruising speed in excess of 20 knots.
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MarineMax Yacht broker James Corts recently sold two Ocean Alexander yachts of more than 80 feet to clients who are both new to Ocean Alexander. One of the motor yachts, an Ocean Alexander 85, was bought by owners moving up from a Lazzara 75, while the other yacht, an Ocean Alexander 88 Skylounge, was bought by owners moving up from their 2015 Princess 68.
Benetti’s largest sets sail
Benetti’s 354-foot (108m) yacht
FB275, above, left the shipyard in Livorno on July 26. It’s the largest yacht ever built by Benetti, and the first of the yard’s self-proclaimed “Giga Season” to be delivered. The two other yachts exceeding 328 feet (100m) – the FB 277 and the FB272 – are expected to be delivered later this year. With naval architecture by Pierluigi Ausonio, FB275 has a steel hull and aluminum superstructure, a beam of 47.5 feet (14.5m), a draft of 14.4 feet (4.4m), and weight of 3,367 GT. Equipped with twin MTU 2880 kW engines and fuel capacity of 345,000 liters, the yacht has a maximum speed of 18.5 knots and a range of 6,500nm at 14 knots. There is also an electric Schottel stern SPJ pump jet to enable the yacht to travel distances powered entirely by electric propulsion, according to a company press release. The yacht accommodates 22 guests and a crew of 29.
Sirena Yachts launches flagship project
Turkish yard Sirena Yachts recently launched the Sirena 88, which at 88 feet (26.8m) is its largest yacht to date. Equipped with twin 1,550-hp Man engines and five staterooms with a maindeck master, the German Frers-designed yacht with interior by Cor D.Rover is expected to make its debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival this month.
Benetti delivers three yachts
Benetti has delivered three Class category yachts from its Viareggio shipyard: M/Y Big Five, a Mediterraneo 116; M/Y Aslan, the seventh Delfino 95 unit, BD107; and BS011, the eleventh Classic Supreme 132 unit. M/Y Big Five is a 116-foot (35.5m) displacement yacht with a fiberglass hull and carbon fiber superstructure, and exterior design by Giorgio M. Cassetta. The yacht accommodates 12 passengers and seven crew, and its propulsion is provided by two MAN V12-1400 engines rated 1400 hp/1029 kW.
M/Y Aslan, above, is the first Delfino 95 designed with a blue hull, and its customized style reflects the world of sailing yachts, which is the owner’s back-
September 2019 The-Triton.com ground. Interior design was handled by the Benetti style department, under the guidance of the owner. The BS011 is a 132-foot (40.24m) fiberglass displacement yacht with exteriors designed by Stefano Righini and interiors designed in a joint project by Mexican architect Ezequiel Farca and the Benetti style department. The motor yacht accommodates 10 guests and seven crew, with a top speed of 14.5 knots and a range of 3,200nm at a cruising speed of 11 knots, powered by a pair of MTU 12V engines.
Heesen delivers Project Boreas
Heesen’s YN 18650 Project Boreas was christened Erika, above, and delivered to its owner in August. The 164foot (50m) full-aluminum motor yacht has a fast displacement hull form designed by Dutch hydrodynamicists Van Oossanen and engineered by Heesen’s in-house naval architects. It is propelled by two MTU 12V 2000M72 engines rated at 1,080kW each. According to Heesen, the vessel proved to be extremely quiet during rigorous sea trials in the North Sea and reached a top speed of 20 knots, exceeding contractual speed. Designed by Frank Laupman of Omega Architects, the yacht features a contemporary, forward profile, while a lack of fashion plates creates the illusion of suspended upper decks and hardtop, adding a sense of lightness. Mark
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BOATS / BROKERS Whiteley worked closely with the owner on the interior design, which includes a nickel mesh wall covering by French artist Sophie Mallebranche.
Lawrie returns to Merle Wood
Fort Lauderdale-based brokerage firm Merle Wood & Associates has added veteran yacht broker Iain Lawrie to its sales staff. According to a press release, Lawrie will focus on the purchase and sale of production and custom yachts up to 130 feet, as well as new construction. Lawrie brings more than three decades of industry experience. Besides an earlier stint at Merle Lawrie Wood & Associates in 2001-2008, he worked as a broker at Koch Newton & Partners in the U.S. and Spain, led the launch of the Princess Yachts Southern China dealership, headed up the brokerage division of Azimut Benetti in the Middle East, served as a consultant for a yacht sales operation in Jakarta, and worked as a superyacht broker for three years with Allied Marine, the U.S. East Coast Ferretti dealer. “I am excited to bring my production yacht experience to Merle Wood & Associates and help them grow their presence in that area of the market,” Lawrie stated. Originally from London, Lawrie began his yachting career as a captain, then moved into consulting for Harland & Wolfe shipyard in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He was voted Broker of the Year at the Arabian Gulf Yachting Awards.
As Taiwan superyacht builder Johnson Yachts celebrates its 30th anniversary in business, two new models are in build: its new flagship Johnson 115, which includes available customizable layouts with five or six staterooms; and a Johnson 70, from a series designed to afford custom capabilities in entry-level superyachts. Both models reflect the builder’s ongoing collaboration with Dixon Yacht Design, as well as British studio Design Unlimited, according to a company press release. Johnson Yachts also offers repair, refit and maintenance services at a shipyard that can accommodate up to six 130-foot yachts. For more information, visit johnson-yachts.com.
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Island Global Yachting has opened a megayacht marina in Sète, France. A certified ISPS Port with gated, 24hour security, the marina features 1,908 feet (582m) of alongside berthing within a protected basin for vessels of up to 590 feet (180m). Facilities include electrical connections capable of providing up to 2,000 amps, in-slip fueling, gray and blackwater pump-out, full vessel concierge, recycling, hazardous waste disposal and wireless internet. IGY Sète Marina offers berth ownership opportunities, according to a company press release. Berth owners have access to alongside parking, customized storage, fiber-optic internet, and additional security measures such as lighting and CCTV. The clubhouse, expected to be completed later this year, will house a cap-
MARINAS / SHIPYARDS tain and crew lounge, a fitness center, a wi-fi equipped business center, and a roof-top terrace. IGY Sète Marina is located between Barcelona and the Côte d’Azur, and central to cruising destinations such as Barcelona, the Balearic Islands, Cannes, Nice, St. Tropez, Monaco and Sardinia. The Montpellier International Airport is 30 minutes away and a nearby train station hub. Also, the Port du Sète facility is close to several refit yards. IGY Sète Marina provides bicycles, electric scooters and shuttles to encourage guests to explore the town. For more, visit igy-sete.com.
Lift launches at BSE in Cairns
BSE Cairns Slipways launched what it described as the Pacific area’s largest mobile boat hoist with a celebration and fireworks on Aug. 9 in Queensland,
Australia. The Italian-built Cimolai MBH 1120 is capable of moving 1,120 tons and is about seven stories high. BSE Cairns also has a 1,200-ton rail slipway for vessels 80m long and 22m wide with more than 360 meters of serviced wharf space. The yard provides hull and structural repairs, engineering, fabrication and a variety of engine and marine machinery maintenance and repair. For more, visit www.bse.net.au.
Berth expansion underway in Grenada
Camper & Nicholsons Marinas recently announced that a berth expansion project at Port Louis Marina, top right, on Grenada is halfway completed. Expansion at the marina in the southern Caribbean includes 90 additional berths ranging from 39 to 72 feet (12-22m) on two new piers at the marina, which al-
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ready has berthing for vessels up to 295 feet (90m). The new berths are intended to accommodate an increase in visiting yachts, support the required space for international events hosted at the marina – such as the RORC Transatlantic Race, World Arcand Oyster World Rally – and increase options for long-lease berthing, according to the company. The new pontoon layout and triple berths will better accommodate catamarans. Although Grenada lies south of the main hurricane belt, the marina’s new phase has been designed to handle Category 2 hurricane wind speeds, according to Mathieu Salomon, technical director at Camper & Nicholsons Marinas. Salomon also said the 16m and 18m fingers on Pier E have been given four mooring points each, and that U.S. and European electrical sockets will be installed on a number of the new berths. For more information, visit en.cnmarinas.com/port-louis-marina/
Yacht Haven earns platinum ranking
Just two years after being hammered by two Category 5 hurricanes, IGY’s Yacht Haven Grande Marina, on St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands, has been rated by The Yacht Harbour Association as Gold Anchor Platinum – the highest accreditation offered by the organization. To achieve the rating, the marina had to pass an external audit encompassing design, operations, policies, procedures, communications and destination integration, as well as an independent review of its customer service standards. Four marinas have been awarded the platinum level designation by TYHA. IGY Marinas is an international marina network that includes 17 marinas in 10 countries: the U.S., Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Turks & Caicos, St. Maarten, St. Lucia, France and Italy. With 400 purpose-built slips accommodating superyachts from 80 feet (24m) to 800 feet (243m), IGY’s marinas serve more than 1,800 superyachts per year, according to the company.
Front Street opens new lounge
Front Street Shipyard has unveiled a
September 2019 The-Triton.com new client lounge at its Belfast, Maine, facility. The client lounge doubles as an interior design showroom that features color and fabric samples, as well as other styling options for yachts. “Our collaboration with TACK studios affords our customers both a beautiful alcove for resting or working, plus a new resource for redesigning their boat interiors,” said JB Turner, president of Front Street Shipyard. The custom, hand-built furnishings in the lounge are on loan from their respective vendors, and are all available for purchase and customization through TACK studios. Studio stylists intend to change out the furniture, art and décor from time to time, so the shipyard encourages customers and yacht owners to visit often. The Front Street Shipyard customer lounge is open to the public during regular business hours and by appointment with the TACK studios stylists. For more, visit frontstreetshipyard. com and tackstudios.com.
Heesen expands workshop
Heesen has expanded its interior workshop facility in Winterswijk, Gelderland. Just over an hour’s drive from Oss, the facility was acquired in
MARINAS / SHIPYARDS 2000 under the name Oortgiese. Established in 1940, Heesen Interiors has created interior furniture for Heesen yachts for the past 34 years, according to a company press release. The current expansion adds 2,240 square meters of new production space, bringing the total production area of the workshop to 8,100 square meters. Office space has increased by 332 square meters, bringing the total to almost 1,000 square meters. Meanwhile, Heesen is hiring 30 employees, which will bring the total workforce in Winterswijk to 130. “We look forward to the official opening of the new workspace in September and are ready more than ever to continue the tradition of building precious interiors to the highest Dutch quality standards,” stated Henry Schreur, managing director of Heesen Interiors. For more, visit heesenyachts.com.
IPM Group marinas retain Blue Flag
In recognition of their efforts to reduce negative impacts on the environment, the three marinas of the IPM Group – Marina Port de Mallorca, Marina Palma Cuarentena and Marina Ibiza – have again received the Blue Flag.
The flag, bestowed by the not-forprofit Foundation for Environmental Education, certifies the highest standards of quality in service and facilities as they relate to environmental protection. IPM Group marinas have received the Blue Flag since the group’s inception – specifically, Marina Port de Mallorca since 2002, Marina Ibiza since 2011 and Marina Palma Cuarentena, the group’s latest concession, since 2013. In addition, the three marinas have earned certifications in ISO 9001 of quality, ISO 14001 of environment, ISO 18001 of safety, the EMAS Environmental Declaration and the Carbon Footprint Registry.
North Cyprus marina receives award
Karpaz Gate Marina, above, in North Cyprus has again been awarded a 5 Gold Anchor rating by The Yacht Harbour Association. The rating is based on an assessment of facilities, customer service, operational efficiency and environmentally sound practices by the association. The assessment also considers feedback directly from customers and uses a “mystery shopper” process to gain insights into the customer experience.
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Located on the northern shore of the Karpaz Peninsula in North Cyprus, the full-service marina won the TYHA Marina of the Year award in 2017 and was runner-up in 2018/19. Its 300 berths cater to yachts of up to 197 feet (60m), with 15 berths dedicated for superyachts. An on-site boatyard offers a range of maintenance, repair, carpentry, mechanical and electrical services, and an on-site fuel station offers diesel and gas. For owners of foreign-flagged ships, the marina’s duty-free status offers additional savings on fuel, technical services and supplies, as well as berthing. “With the opening of our hotel, hammam and spa next year, we are looking forward to welcoming more people to this beautiful corner of the Mediterranean,” stated Liza Singer, the marina’s managing director, in a press release. For more, visit karpazbay.com
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Attitude toward questions sets tone with crew BRIDGE, from Page 1 “There's no reason to mention it, but I will divulge if it is pertinent,” another captain said. “I believe it shows respect.” Hiring time is an example of the fine line of if, or when, a gap in knowledge needs to be brought up. “The owner asks, ‘Are you hands-on?’ I'll say yes, I am, but I can't rebuild an engine,” a captain said. “I don’t know, but I’m looking into it” is what another captain typically answers to the owner. Similarly, how such questions are handled can come down to semantics – in other words, “how you spin it,” one captain said. “You can say, ‘No, I don't have weaknesses, only things I could be better at.” As it turns out, this conversation showed an importance for more than just the captain on board. How questions are handled sets the course for how the yacht’s crew will act. If crew see that the captain never admits to not knowing things, they may act in the same manner. And that can lead to mistakes and accidents, a captain said. “I do want the crew to say if they don't know something,” he said. “I am a role model to say I don't know something,” another captain said. Several in the group said they spend
“I want you to think, and to learn to think independently,” a captain said of dealing with his crew. “I will teach you the process – how to look at, assess and estimate how to handle or learn something. I don’t say, ‘Look, I’m right.’ ” time with crew who are learning, and they realize the importance of creating a process to get questions answered. “I want you to think, and to learn to think independently,” a captain said of dealing with his crew. “I will teach you the process – how to look at, assess and estimate how to handle or learn something. I don't say, ‘Look, I'm right.’ ” Now, none of this means that any of this group will ever throw up his hands and give up in the face of a question. “The owner’s looking down and the crew are looking up to us,” a captain said. “Everyone is watching.” “And I’m still the last word,” another captain said.
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Attendees of The Triton’s From the Bridge discussion for this issue are, Capt. Bruce Brooks of M/Y Pipe Dream; Capt. Andrew Preston of M/Y Probability S/F Bits and Bites; Capt. Paul Kalapodas of M/Y Lady Arlene and Capt. Kostas Andreou of M/Y Global. Individual comments are not attributed to encourage candid discussion; attending captains are identified above.
So we dove in a bit deeper to see how egos hold up in the face of ignorance. And it turned out that many captains are realistic. “How could I possibly know everything?” a veteran captain said. “I’m not afraid to ask for help, even to a deckhand – ‘What would you do here?’ ” The more years at sea, the more one captain said he realized how much more there is to know. “I know what I don’t know,” he said. “It's often been said, ‘You have to know where to get the information, but you don't have to necessarily know all of it yourself,’ ” another captain replied. A few reasons these captains are realistic about properly handling a question have to do with safety, money and their careers. To many yacht owners, money comes first, one captain said. Money is important, but this captain focuses more on the possibility of what happens if something is damaged or someone is injured. “It’s our career. I could be charged,” he said. When captains do look for answers to new questions, their resources are diverse. With the veterans, contact lists of experts in different areas are highly
Captains who make their living running someone else’s yacht are welcome to join in the conversation. Email to editor@ the-triton.com for an invitation to our monthly From the Bridge discussion.
valued. An upcoming trip to a remote destination had one captain flipping through all of his tools. “I call captains with local knowledge,” he said. Next, calls to the port agent and harbormaster. Throughout their careers, each of these captains has stockpiled names of colleagues and industry professionals. To manage these lists, they use a few tricks. “You have to have key words for a search in your contacts,” a captain said, as he scrolled through his phone to illustrate. “How often do you do your teak? I forgot his name, but the key word worked. Most people I remember by their boat.” One captain remembers people by their abilities and skill sets. “I remember his experience includes a lot of commercial, that means his engineering skills are above mine,” a captain
“It’s often been said, ‘You have to know where to get the information, but you don’t have to necessarily know all of it yourself.’ “
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September 2019 The-Triton.com said of another captain. Redundancy is important for several in the group. “I keep a log book, an electronic version in my phone, and paper lists,” one said. “At the end of the day, I brush up my notes,” said a captain who keeps files on information such as bridge clearance lists. Most everyone uses search engines on the internet, including Google and YouTube, but they are cautious of the sources and integrity of what they find there. There are potential issues with using incorrect information. None of this group admitted to following bad advice, but avoidance requires vigilance, a captain said. A recent electric wiring job found him online sifting through video tutorials. Instead of choosing the most popular, he made sure he wasn’t reading an advertisement and searched for a reliable link. “You have to use all the information. I watch two or three to see if the advice matched,” he said of the online videos. “You have an idea, but it helps to have a few different opinions.” Although most everyone said they monitor online posts, groups and forums, no one admitted to posting one of his own questions on social media. “No, on Facebook I see more idiots and not always good answers,” a captain said. “You also set yourself up for ridicule,” another captain said. When a crew member was stung by a “strange fish,” a captain checked online briefly to find the creature, then made a phone call for professional help. “We took a picture and sent it to our medical service,” he said, noting that there was no lab or doctor at the yacht’s remote location. And researching these answers takes time out of most everyone’s day, said a captain. In looking to replace a part for the rigid-inflatable boat, first he had to find a photo to cross reference on Google, then search for the serial number that was nearly inaccessible, and then call the manufacturer. “From start to finish, that took an hour to do, to check it off the to-do list,” he said. After years of classes, training and time at sea, it appears that these captains have brains full of answers. And they do. But there will always be questions, a captain said, “Maybe three or four times a day, I have questions.” Dorie Cox is editor of The Triton. Comments on this story are welcome at editor@the-triton.com.
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BUSINESS, from Page 7 No companies are doing what ADR does.” ADR is a ZF Marine partner and a Twin Disc specialists. The company is an authorized dealer for ZF transmission and control systems, with full rebuild capabilities and electronic support. ADR is also a dealer for Glendinning control systems. The company is looking to hire transmission mechanics who have ZF or Twin Disc experience. “It’s so difficult to even hire people, transmission mechanics are extremely hard to find,” Odling said. Begun in Tampa in 2015 by Andrew Hudgins, David Arata and Rick DeBord, the company soon expanded to Jacksonville and this summer opened in South Florida. For more information, visit www. adrpowersystems.com or contact Odling directly at will@adrpowersystems.com or +1 786-731-4291. – Lucy Reed
Quiksigns gets new owner, home
International Quiksigns, which makes yacht name sign boards and other products, has relocated to the south side of 17th Street in Fort Lauderdale.
The move is strategic in giving the company not only more space, but more opportunity. The building is zoned differently in the city so the company can expand into full manufacturing, including welding and neon, said Mike Meyer, the new owner and president. “We have a new focus on customer service,” he said. “We’re going to do everything we need to do to make people happy with their signs. That’s really, really important to me.” After purchasing the company in May 2018, a new sign appeared in the former location window: “New Owner yes. New Pricing - yess. Great Customer Service - yesss.” “We were looking for a place we could own,” Meyer said, noting that the company is currently leasing with plans to buy. The new location at 804 SE 17th St. also has a lot behind for parking and
additional work space. Meyer, a former physical commodity trader and active boater, said he was tired of traveling and living overseas, so he purchased the company to settle into Fort Lauderdale’s boating lifestyle. “I really want to be part of a community,” he said. “I’m looking forward to giving back and working with nonprofits. I want to be the sign guy they all use.” The company can handle a diverse array of sign options for boats, from vinyl names and lighted signs to wraps, engraved plaques and instrument panel covers. “It’s hard to explain all that we do,” he said. We do a thousand different things. We have a material that’s like stainless steel, and we can put a boat’s emergency plan on a plaque. We’re more than just signs.” Meyer was also a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Army and hopes to expand the business into aviation eventually. – Lucy Reed
DeAngelo Marine Exhaust hires Maines
DeAngelo Marine Exhaust, a marine diesel exhaust systems manufacturer in Fort Lauderdale, welcomed Keenan Maines to the sales team early this year. Keenan brings more than 30 years of
The-Triton.com September 2019 experience in the marine industry, including his career start as a certified welder and fabricator of marine exhaust systems. During that time, Maines helped build more than 50 turbinepowered off-shore race boats, some for the Miss Geico Racing Team. “In addition to Keenan being talented and passion- Maines ate as a salesman for marine diesel exhaust systems, he is also a creative metal artist,” said Mike Prado, vice president of business development for DeAngelo Marine Exhaust. “He has his own metal hobby shop where he designs and creates his own metal art pieces. He has a passion for what he does with metal, and DeAngelo Marine Exhaust is excited to have him join our sales force.” For more information, contact Maines at 954-763-3005 or email Kmaines@DeangeloMarine.com.
GMT recognized in top travel list
Maritime travel service Global Marine Travel has been named in Travel Weekly’s 2019 Power List. The travel
September 2019 The-Triton.com industry trade publication’s annual list recognizes the top 54 travel agencies in the U.S. with $100 million or more in travel sales. GMT, which is ranked No. 47 on the list, was acquired by V.Group in February. The company provides travel service to more than 300,000 maritime personnel around the world each year, according to a recent press release. ”This success is a clear sign that the merger and introduction of GMT into V.Group is gaining real traction,” stated GMT Managing Director Tim Davey, who also noted that this is the first time the company has made it onto the Power List. “The success has already attracted new clients to use our services.” GMT offers yacht crew specialized air/sea fares through a number of travel platforms and booking programs, as well as 24/7 customer service and advice on travel issues such as visa requirements. For additional information, visit flygmt.com.
David Ross joins Reel Deal Yachts
Miami-based Reel Deal Yachts has hired former Burger executive David Ross as vice president of the company’s superyacht division. Ross previously was CEO of the U.S. division of Yachtzoo, an international brokerage, Ross charter and management group. In 1992, he bought Burger Boat Co. and oversaw construction of 35 yachts from 80 to 160 feet (24m-48m). Ross is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and a graduate of the Harvard Business School Executive Education Program.
Management changes at MarineMax
Clearwater, Florida-based yacht retailer MarineMax has two new general managers: Tyler Layton and Cary Smart. Layton is now general manager at the Pompano Yacht Center in Florida. He joined MarineMax in 2016 as a business manager in Clearwater and was later promoted to general manager of the company’s Wrightsville Beach site in North Carolina. He was previously a finance manager with car dealerships, and is an Army veteran who continues to serve in the reserves. Smart is taking over Layton’s former role as the general manager in Wrightsville Beach. He spent summers as a child boating on the shores of Kennebunk-
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ComMar Sales celebrates 50 years
ComMar Sales, a Rhode Island-based representative of marine product manufacturers, celebrates 50 years of serving the marine industry in September. Founded in Massachusetts by Bill Glaser in 1969, ComMar got its start representing technical marine electronics manufacturers from Maine to Virginia. When current partners Tim Conroy, Mark Mitchell and Norm MacLeod came on board in the 1980s, ComMar added marine hardware and safety lines, expanded its representation to the southeast U.S. states in the 1990s, to the
Caribbean islands in 2005, and to the Gulf Coast states in 2008. According to a statement from the company, its next generation of sales staff are being groomed to build upon ComMar success in the years to come. “We are looking forward to the next 50 years,” Conroy stated. For additional information, visit commar.com.
FarSounder sonar on Dutch navy ships
Two hydrographic survey vessels that belong to the Royal Netherlands Navy have been outfitted with FarSounder’s forward-looking sonar (FLS), according to a FarSounder press release. The 3D sonar systems will provide real-time data on what lies ahead under the water as the HNLMS Snellius and HNLMS Luymes undertake their military/public safety missions. The pri-
News 39 mary task of these vessels is to perform hydrographic survey duties in the North Sea and the Netherlands Antilles. These duties include rapid environmental assessments, in addition to bathymetry and route surveys. According to FarSounder – a Rhode Island-based marine electronics manufacturer specializing in underwater acoustics – one of the most useful applications of the FLS for these vessels is its local history mapping (LHM), which allows for real-time mapping of the seafloor. This map updates every 2 seconds and can be saved for future use. It will be most advantageous during the ships’ post disaster missions. On these types of missions, the ships will be tasked to collect data in areas of concern after storms. For more, visit farsounder.com.
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NEPTUNE GROUP YACHTING Triton Networking visits placement agency and charter marketing company Neptune Group Yachting, founded by industry veteran DJ Parker. Join us on the first Wednesday in September (Sept. 4) at Neptune on Southeast 17th Street. Until then, learn more about the company from Parker. Q. Tell us about Neptune Group Yachting. Neptune Group Yachting is a boutique company where we focus on the quality of our service. From a single charter broker, the company has grown into three Parker divisions: Crew placement, charter marketing and charter brokerage. Throughout this growth, we've remained focused on our commitment to providing the highest levels of service. To this day, we strive not only to meet, but to exceed our clients' expectations. Q. Tell us more about your crew placement division. Although Neptune Crew is relatively new, we have been assisting crew in their job search for over 20 years. Following the success of DayWork123.com, we decided to come off the sidelines and leverage that asset with our highly experienced crew placement agents to become more heavily involved in this segment of the industry. Q. So what’s your approach to crew placement? We started by filling the voids. For example, our crew placement website makes it quick and easy for crew to register, and candidates can add or edit their entries at any time from anywhere.
We have photos available to everyone, including lifestyle pictures, as well as a video option. A candidate’s profile can be confidential if the candidate prefers. We also hold ourselves accountable, insisting that we meet and interview each candidate before putting them forward for any job. It’s about transparency and integrity to our clients and crew. Q. What is new at Neptune Group? We are nearly complete with our MLC certification so that compliant vessels can work with Neptune Crew to fulfill their placement needs. The certification process is comprehensive, and ensures that Neptune's policies and procedures adhere to those required by MLC. We expect the process to be complete this fall, and are looking forward to expanding our services to a broader range of captains, clients and management companies. Q. Tell us about your CV Service. For a nominal fee, we will help both entry-level and experienced crew create an effective CV. We format it and ensure the grammar is perfect. A box of personalized business cards is also included, along with a new headshot, if desired. A lot of new crew don’t realize how their skills in previous hospitality jobs translate into yachting, so we help them accentuate the positive. Q. Many agencies don’t bother with entry-level crew. Why do this? At Neptune Group, we've always taken a long view of yachting, so whatever is good for the industry is good for us. We invest considerable resources in entry-level crew because we understand that a steady flow of new crew is vital to the health of our industry. These crew are the future, and if we are successful in this endeavor, the industry will be successful. And perhaps
The-Triton.com September 2019 these crew will remember Neptune Group when they become captains and department heads. Q. You have an extensive background in yachting. Tell us about it. In the late 1970s, I left a successful career with the federal government and relocated to the Caribbean where I fine-tuned my sailing skills and was introduced to yacht charter vacations. For over a decade, I worked my way up to captain and developed a charter business doing record charters – 30-35 weekly charters a year with myself and a chef. Also during this time, I did two trans-Atlantic crossings and cruised up and down the Caribbean. I returned to the U.S. in 1991 and, after a summer in Maine refitting a yacht, moved to Florida where I was offered a job as a charter broker in training. After working for a couple of well established international charter companies, I founded Neptune Group Yachting, which was successful from the start. I’m also involved with industry groups, including the American Yacht Charter Association (former president), the Caribbean Yacht Brokers Association (former board member), the International Yacht Brokers Association (licensed sales broker), MYBA (member), and Marine Industries Association of South Florida (former board member). I have proudly served the marine industry for over 35 years in one capacity or another from deckhand, cook, captain and yacht owner to charter broker, advocate, and business owner. Triton Networking with Neptune Group Yachting is on Sept. 4 from 6-8 p.m. at 1003 S.E. 17th St., Suite 200 (33316). No RSVP necessary, but bring business cards. You never know who you’ll meet.
September 2019 The-Triton.com Join us for Triton Networking on the third Wednesday in September with Alexseal Yacht Coatings. With U.S. operations based in Charleston, the German paint manufacturer brings its team to South Florida to network with Triton readers. Until then, learn more from Alexseal Southeast US ReAfonso gional Sales Manager Miguel Afonso. Q. Tell us about Alexseal. Alexseal Yacht Coatings offers a complete system of premium paint products comprised of the highest quality pigments, solvents, aliphatic urethane resins, ultraviolet resistors and agents to create the most advanced marine topcoats and primers available. Backed by our professional technical and sales support programs, an Alexseal yacht represents the industry’s best combination of appearance, durability and repairability. Q. You work with builders, right? Yacht builders across the world use our products. We serve prestigious superyacht builders such as Lürssen, Heesen, Abeking & Rasmussen, Amels,
ALEXSEAL YACHT COATINGS Feadship, Westport, Delta, Mangusta, Cheoy Lee, Ocean Alexander, Jarret Bay and Hatteras. We also are a prominent provider for small and mid-size vessel builders. We partner with builders of vessels of different types and sizes. Each vessel has its own set of demands. We provide a high-quality, robust product line that is versatile and can meet many stringent demands and application conditions. This is possible because Alexseal’s products are made with the latest advances in epoxy and polyurethane technologies. What that means is the paint products create a durable surface that also is stunning, and can stand up to demanding weather conditions. Q. Can you work with refits, too? Absolutely. Refits constitute a large portion of our business. In fact, having a solid grounding in refits is key to being able to work with yacht builders that have warranties. We have a worldwide network of distributors so customers can access our products wherever they are. Alexseal is committed to hiring highly skilled technical and sales support teams who also possess specific regional knowledge to assist with refits. This means that Alexseal team members have a deep understanding to anticipate and better service
customers, from region to region. And Alexseal has a reputation for product consistency worldwide. Whether you buy our products in China or the U.S. you can expect the same great performance. Q. Why do you think your clients chose Alexseal? Simple. It comes down to outstanding quality. The complete paint system is designed to be highly efficient, at every layer of the painting process: surface primers to topcoats. Alexseal’s parent company, Mankiewicz Coatings, is dedicated to developing cutting-edge paint technologies that are world class. In addition, more than half of the Mankiewicz workforce is focused on research and development, ensuring that the line offers the best possible products for our customers. The research is deep, drawing on a 124-year history of insights. The team of experts analyzes data across the automotive, aviation, industrial, marine and medical industries. This allows us to offer coating concepts, not just for today, but also for the future. Q. Sounds like you guys have been at it for a while. Our U.S. sales team has 219 years of hands-on yacht coating experience, an average of 31 years per team member.
Triton Networking Career 41 Alexseal prides itself on listening to our customers, boat builders, applicators, yacht captains and crew. We take this feedback seriously to continually improve existing products, and develop new ones. Q. Has Alexseal brought any innovations to the industry? From its inception, Alexseal introduced the first polyurethane topcoat that can be repaired and buffed. Our shiny topcoats have the strength of polyurethane and repairability of an acrylic paint. Also, our finish primer goes on thicker and smoother than our competitors’, which helps reduce labor costs because less sanding is required. The fairing system can withstand higher temperature variations and has greater flexibility. Our super build primer goes on thicker, which allows for a more uniform and smooth surface. Our chromate-treated surface primer has far better corrosion prevention than any of our competitors. All Triton readers are welcome to join us for Triton Networking on Sept. 18 from 6-8 p.m. at Tarpon River Brewing, 280 S.W. 6th St. in Fort Lauderdale (33301). Extra parking at Frank & Jimmie’s propeller shop along the railroad tracks, one block to the east.
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CALENDAR PICK OF THE MONTH Sept. 25-28 29th Monaco Yacht Show Monaco This show hosts 120 custom luxury yachts (including 40 world debuts) and nearly 600 exhibits. www.monacoyachtshow.com
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Sept. 17-24 4th annual London 2 Monaco Ride, a 1,000km cycling ride to raise money for Blue Marine Foundation and awareness for the health of the oceans. london-monaco.cc Sept. 18 Triton Networking, 6-8 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month, this time with paint manufacturer Alexseal in Fort Lauderdale. See Page 41 for details. Join us for casual networking; no RSVP required. www.the-triton.com
Sept. 4 Triton Networking, 6-8 p.m. the
Sept. 21 International Coastal Cleanup.
Sept. 4-8 Hiswa In-Water Boat Show,
Sept. 21-29 Interboot, Germany. A show dedicated to sailboats of every size. www.interboot.com
first Wednesday of every month, this time we meet at the offices of Neptune Group Yachting in Fort Lauderdale. See Page 40 for details. Join us; no RSVP required. www.the-triton.com
Lelyand Marina in Holland. www.hiswatewater.nl
Sept. 5 The Triton’s From the Bridge
captains lunch, noon, Fort Lauderdale. A roundtable discussion of the issues of the day for active yacht captains. Request an invite from Editor Dorie Cox at dorie@the-triton.com or 954-525-0029. Space is limited.
Sept. 6-8 Wilmington (N.C.) Boat Show. Produced by JBM & Associates, producers of the Charleston and Savannah boat shows. www.wilmingtonboatshow.com
Sept. 10-15 Cannes Yachting Festival
(Festival De La Plaisance), Cannes, France. Nearly 600 boats, 150 world premieres and 450 exhibitors are on display at Vieux Port and Port Pierre Canto. www.cannesyachtingfestival.com
Sept. 12-15 49th annual Newport Inter-
national Boat Show, Rhode Island. One of the oldest in-water boat shows in the U.S. www.newportboatshow.com
Sept. 14-15 Bart’s Bash, worldwide. In
memory of Andrew “Bart” Simpson, an America’s Cup sailor killed while training in 2013. Now 700 sailing clubs from 60 countries host races. andrewsimpson foundation.org
Sept. 14-23 Southampton Boat Show, U.K. Britain's biggest boating festival. This year marks the 50th edition. www.southamptonboatshow.com Sept. 16-20 International Marine
Electronics Conference, Portsmouth, Virginia. NMEA and RTCM host the largest industry trade event focused on marine electronics.www.expo.nmea.org
Thousands of volunteers around the world pick up ocean trash. www.oceanconservancy.org
Sept. 24 Marine Money’s 12th annual Superyacht Finance Forum, Monaco. www.marinemoney.com
Sept. 24-28 TrawlerFest, Harbor East Marina, Baltimore. In-water displays and cruising seminars. www.passagemaker.com Sept. 26 AYSS MonacoNet, Monaco.
Networking for members of AYSS, captains and industry professionals at the Monaco Yacht Show. ayss.org
Sept. 26 World Maritime Day. The IMO celebrates this day each fall to honor careers and economy in the marine industry. This year’s theme: "Empowering Women in the Maritime Community.” www.imo.org
Oct. 1-3 International BoatBuilders' Exhibition & Conference (IBEX), Tampa Convention Center. ibexshow.com Oct. 2 Triton Networking, 6-8 p.m. the
first Wednesday of every month, this time with Yacht Management boatyard in Fort Lauderdale. Join us; no RSVP required. www.the-triton.com
MAKING PLANS Oct. 16 Triton Expo Fort Lauderdale Make plans to join us at The Triton’s biggest event of the year. 50 exhibitors for yacht captains and crew, food, music, raffles prizes and more. Designed for captains and crew. www.the-triton.com/triton-expo
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n a quick break before heading back to onboard duties, crewmates on the M/Y Lady J, a 142-foot (43m) Palmer Johnson, took a moment to pose for a Triton Crew Eye photo. From left, Chef Michael Power, 2nd Stew Maxine Bartlett and 1st Mate Jarryd Vermaak were getting set to take the yacht to the Bahamas in mid-August after being docked at Sunrise Harbor Marina in Fort Lauderdale during the last week of July.
What are your crew mates up to? Share your updates with us and your yachting kin via editor@the-triton.com.
Deploying our sub doesn’t have to take the whole crew As the CEO for Triton Submarines, I can say with some authority that a typical sub deployment does not require eight crew [“Crew steps up to dive down,” posted Aug. 6]. Depending upon the yacht, and the launch and recovery system, it can often be done with one to three crew members on deck. We build vehicles that are reliable and easy to maintain by one or two cross-trained crew members. L. Bruce Jones CEO, Triton Subs via The-Triton.com
Vet vendors before awarding contracts Regarding your From the Bridge story “Captains want, use estimates to vet, find vendors” [posted April 29], it might be prudent to also vet any vendor before awarding a contract to ensure the vendor and its principals are “on the level”. A simple check of the local civil courts could disclose any suits against
the vendor’s company for any variety of reasons. Why award a contract for what most probably could be a substantial amount of money to a company that has a tainted legal past? I would think the owner of the craft would be very upset to find out their Captain picked the “wrong” company. Joe Johnson A1A Investigative Services via The-Triton.com
Happy to see growth I am pleased to see this [“Ferretti opens at LMC,” posted Aug. 9] and even happier to say I was wrong. When the new owners acquired LMC, I was sure they planned to convert it to residential use in short order. Happily, I was wrong. It is wonderful to see our local marine industry thriving. Bill Lindsey StarBrite via The-Triton.com
Marina rehab neglects mid-size boats Regarding your story “Large yacht focus for Las Olas Marina development in Fort Lauderdale” [posted July 23], this is absolute Bravo Zulu! Why are they only catering to the megayachts and not the yachts in the 50-100 foot range, the bread and butter of local American captains and crew? We don’t need another megayacht marina. What we need is affordable slips for medium-sized yachts. This isn’t it. Capt. John Wampler via The-Triton.com
New ADR shop welcome Regarding your story “Transmission specialist ADR opens in South Florida” [posted Aug. 8], their Jacksonville, Florida, shop is great. I now know another great resource in South Florida based on my go-to shop in Jax. Capt. Ralph Crapps via The-Triton.com
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Where am I? On which Caribbean Island is the dockmaster in the cartoon standing, based on the miles on the pole?
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Where in the World? Where in the world is Capt. John Wampler? He sent this photo taken during a recent delivery in the United States and wondered if yacht captains and crew recognize the lighthouse. Submit your answer on The Triton’s Facebook page at TritonNews and on our Instagram channel at TheTritonNews.
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