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Captains go under the microscope in sea trials As the season for boat sales approaches, we thought it a good time to ask captains about sea trials. Not the kind they take alone with the engine guys to make sure that overhaul worked out OK, but the kind that’s required for a sale, the kind with surveyors From the Bridge and brokers, Lucy Chabot Reed potential owners
and sometimes anyone else who has an interest in spending a couple hours at sea. Yeah, those. The ones the banks require any buyer to get, the one the seller’s captain hates. “The worse job is the captain being surveyed,” one captain said. “[The surveyor’s] job is to find problems. Most captains take that personally. They are the one who’s been on the boat, taking care of it. “It’s like getting a report card in
grade school,” another captain said. As always, individual comments are not attributed to any one person in particular so as to encourage frank and open discussion. The attending captains are identified in a photograph on page A20. These captains agreed that surveys are a good idea before any major yard period, even if the boat isn’t for sale. “The survey before can be just as valuable as the one after,” one captain said.
Another captain does his own version of a sea trial whenever he’s headed to the yard, big job or not. “We do our own when we’re coming in,” he said. “An hour out on our way back from the Bahamas, we run it at RPMs and record everything.” When it’s time for a sale, though, sea trials and surveys are an important event. So how do captains find a surveyor?
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Most yachties make the time to get exercise By Lucy Chabot Reed
Do U.S. yachting hubs such as Ft. Lauderdale feel the absence of megayachts? More than 23 percent of foreign PHOTO/LUCY REED captains in a recent survey say they don’t visit because of inconsistent enforcement.
Inconsistency still dogs U.S. customs Crew Unlimited survey: 41.5 percent of captains say procedures fluctuate By Lucy Chabot Reed In an effort to compile statistics that might fire up officials in Washington, Crew Unlimited surveyed its clients on several aspects of U.S. customs and immigration. Of the 402 foreign captains and captains on foreign-registered vessels who responded to the survey, 42.5 percent said they received consistent procedures from U.S. customs and immigration officials. An almost equal number – 41.5 percent – reported their experiences
as inconsistent. “That’s ridiculous,” said Ami Ira, owner of Crew Unlimited, a crew placement agency in Ft. Lauderdale. “That should be 90 percent consistent. That’s the biggest problem we have in the industry. “The ultimate goal is to get the Department of State to put marine guidelines on letterhead and distribute them to all the individual customs offices,” she said. The U.S. Superyacht Association is organizing a captains briefing during the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat
Show and has invited high-ranking officials from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, including customs and immigration officials, as well as from the Department of State, which issues visas in embassies around the world. “If we can get them to say this visa is appropriate for yacht crew, and here’s what you need to get it, we’ll go a long way in resolving one of the biggest issues crew face when coming to the United States,” said John Mann,
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The summer is coming to an end and many crew are beat from long days, long weeks, and a long season. So the subject of exercise sounds like homework after exams: More work? Haven’t we done enough? Exercise – regular exercise that gets the heart rate up for an extended period of time – is vital to mental as well as physical health. But we have no idea how busy crew can fit it all in. So we asked. And we were surprised. Of the 117 captains and crew who took this month’s survey, almost 81 percent make time to exercise. Of the 19 percent who didn’t, more than half said they didn’t have to because their jobs kept them fit. “This is an 82-foot boat with a crew of two,” said a captain in his 40s. “With wash downs and other physical work, I found my uniform loose on me within the first month.” Sounds like we’ve got a pretty fit industry, or so it seems. As we asked more questions, we found that 56.5 percent of those who exercise say they still weigh more than they would like. “Yacht crewing takes a tremendous toll on crew health,” a captain in his 50s said. “We see it in ourselves and many of our friends. Missed doctors visits,
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the spring. Why the switch? “Honing old skills, really,” Capt. Smith said. “I’ve enjoyed the last four years, and the opportunities afforded me on Triumphant Lady immensely, but I really do love all the various aspects of our business and, since it’s been a while since I was last in the Med or ran a charter yacht, when the opportunity to take over Charisma came along, the time just felt right to get back into that side of things. “The engineering side of me had a great time designing and supervising the Triumphant Lady project. Who knows? Construction and refit may be where I end up when I eventually decide to become land-based, but at this point the captain in me still has many unfulfilled ambitions. I’m a long way from putting away my epaulettes just yet.” (Read more about Capt. Smith’s time on the Triumphant Lady refit on pages B8-9.) Speaking of rebuilds, Capt. Alex Greenson is off on new adventures. When last we chatted, he was overseeing the rebuild of M/Y Tiziana, the 45-year-old, 117-foot classic ketch. He left the project in November after all of the warranty work was completed.
The captain (just right of center, hands clasped) and crew of M/Y Charisma, PHOTO COURTESY OF CAPT. DALE SMITH the 142-foot Feadship. In February, he “temporarily” joined the new build project for S/Y Angel, an 83-foot cutter-rigged sloop built by Yachting Developments in New Zealand. He was responsible for the final details of the build, commissioning the yacht’s systems, sea trials, delivering her from Auckland to Tahiti, and taking the new owner on two cruises, one in the Hurauki Gulf just north of Auckland, and the second in the Society Islands in French Polynesia. At right, he is pictured during sea trials this spring (New Zealand’s fall). Capt. Greenson is second from left, looking out to sea in the foul weather gear. The cruises ended this summer and
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Capt. Alex Greenson, second from the left, during sea trials for the 83foot S/Y Angel. PHOTO COURTESY OF CAPT. ALEX GREENSON
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Hoerr puts Sovereign through its paces in the northern Pacific LATITUDE, from page A3 when we e-mailed in August, Capt. Greenson was preparing to load the yacht onto a Dockwise Yacht Transport ship. He was set to take some time off before picking her up in Ft. Lauderdale this month to deliver her north to Newport where she’s managed by MCM Newport. After that, he’ll be looking for his next command. Speaking of new commands, Capt. Jeffrey Hoerr checked in from
rainy Juneau, Alaska, last month after the June launch of Hull 1527 from Westport, the latest M/Y Sovereign. “We took the boat into Seattle and stayed at a diamond-in-therough marina called Salmon Bay Marine Center, run Hoerr by Brooke Stabbert (206-963-9057),” he wrote in. “Brand new docks, excellent power, and walking distance to my
townhouse.” Capt. Hoerr then took off with owners for a six-week shakedown through the San Juan Islands, British Columbia and “at last, Alaska,” where they saw all manner of wildlife. “This is my third brand new Westport, and they keep out-doing themselves,” he said. “Oh, and if you are a foreign-flag vessel, Yacht Services of Alaska is the way to go for moorage, permits, fuel, etc. Kudos to Ana in Juneau. Hope all is well.” To see some photos of Capt. Hoerr’s time in Alaska, visit The Captain’s Mate
(www.tcmate.com) and browse through Alaska’s ports. Speaking of wildlife, Capt. Fred Hammond and his dive boat Santana of Ocean Divers in Key Largo
picked up this distressed green turtle in August just south of French Reef. The turtle had no obvious wounds but several boaters reported that he could not dive down, even though he tried many times. At more than 300 pounds, the turtle is believed to be about 50 years old, according to Turtle Hospital staff who came to pick him up at the dock and take him in for X-rays and treatment. The folks from NOAA did the actual rescue. Capt. Hammond reported that the turtle’s lower left abdomen was distended but that he was feisty and persistent, both good signs for recovery if his problem is internal – too much plastic in his gut, or blockage elsewhere – and can be removed. The Turtle Hospital just released a turtle this size in the Marquesas after amputating a flipper damaged by prowling in lobster pots. When they picked this turtle up, they were hopeful for “O.D.”, named for Ocean Divers. For more details, visit www. turtlehospital.org. Speaking of rescues, Capt. Ken Bracewell and crew managed a quick one in Sag Harbor last month. Bracewell’s long-time command, the M/Y Curt-C, has changed owners and names this year. He and his “great crew” are still running the 145-foot yacht in New England, now known as M/Y Rena. Bracewell On the owner’s second day aboard in mid-August, the crew rescued three people in distress. Here’s part of his blog from Yacht Forums on Aug. 18. “While I was running some guests back from water skiing yesterday morning I had my eye on a 55-foot Hinckley coming out of the inner harbor and which was on a converging course with me. The poor guy (owner/ operator) cut two buoys and ran his
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Former diesel mechanic joins Curt-C/Rena as an engineer LATITUDE, from page A4 $2.5 million beauty clear over a cluster of rocks doing 30 knots. “Within a minute the stern was under water and it was clear she beyond any quick damage control and headed to the bottom in about 20 feet of water. We pulled alongside and took a very panicked wife aboard along with the husband/skipper and a young college student who came along to help out. (Not a captain, but pretty knowledgeable. Poor guy was eating a piece of toast in the galley when it happened.) “Since the wife seemed to be going into shock, I steamed over to the Rena and offloaded the husband and wife with my crew so they could treat her. The deckhand and I then took my smaller tender back to the Hinckley while the mate contacted the Coast Guard and harbor master.” Bracewell had a bit of a run-in with the salvage guys soon afterward. Read more about that in his blog (www. yachtforums.com/forums/yachtcaptains/9788-bad-experience-seatow-sag-harbor.html). Speaking of the old Curt-C/new Rena, Engineer Mark Mudge has joined the crew this season. After eight years as a diesel mechanic at Rybovich in West Palm Beach, Mudge joined yachts about eight years ago and said he loves the traveling. M/Y Rena is still based in South Florida and cruises New England every summer. Speaking of Rybovich, Capt. Dave Ober has joined the yard as marina manager. Capt. Ober was most recently skipper of M/Y Magic, the 130-foot Northern Marine launched in 2004. Magic has recently sold, and the owner has gotten out of yachting now that he’s in his 80s. After 13 years with that owner, Capt. Ober is a long-term kind of guy, but he’s also a relatively new dad. His twin girls, Carly and Rylee, celebrate their fourth birthday this month, so he’s decided to work on his long-term relationship with them. Capt. Ober says 75 percent of the marina at Rybovich will be open by Oct. 15 but at least a third of the slips are up and running for boats from 80 to 250 feet. Speaking of shore life, Rybovich’s vice president, Capt. George Whitehouse, was married this spring to Alyssa, the former chief stewardess on his old command, M/Y Floridian. “I am working full-time at Rybovich,” the new Mrs. Whitehouse wrote in, “helping to bring our customer service to the level yacht crew usually deliver
to their guests, yet also deserve to get in return. I know what it is like on the other side; therefore, come this fall, along with crew entertainment, Rybovich will offer concierge service for crew seven days a week for anything they need, from grocery stores and rental cars, to spas and local bars. “It’s all very exciting, and I hope captains and crew alike will appreciate the fact that key Rybovich employees are former yacht crew and therefore will be sure to take care of all their needs,” she said. How could they not? Congratulations and we look forward to the fall events. Speaking of weddings, two captains from a recent captains lunch have tied the knot (not to each other). Capt. Kelly Esser got married Esser in late July, and two weeks later he was best man for Capt. Jason Halvorsen, who married Katherine Moore on Aug. 9. Both captains work in their down time with Cape Halvorsen Ann Towing in Ft. Lauderdale, so expect to see them around during the upcoming boat show. “I know it’s not much of a Latitude Adjustment but it will be one heck of an Attitude Adjustment,” Capt. Halvorsen said. No photos yet. Let’s hope they are enjoying this sweet, too-short time of just-married bliss. Speaking of a change of pace, Capt. James “Augie” Misiak has spent the past 16 months as project manager of the 82-foot Hull #1 of this size from Nor-Tech. The yacht recently went through commissioning and sea trials and hit speeds of 60 mph. (And burned 185 gallons an hour to do so.) She is expected to be at the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show. “We pass most every thing except fuel docks,” Capt. Misiak quipped in a recent e-mail. “It was a great challenge every day.” Have you made an adjustment in your latitude recently? Let us know. Send news of your promotion, change of yachts or career, or personal accomplishments to Editor Lucy Chabot Reed at lucy@the-triton.com.
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St. Maarten accepts seaman’s book until Dec. 31 By Lucy Chabot Reed South Africans heading to St. Maarten this season have a little longer to avoid needing a visa. St. Maarten government officials announced in August that yacht crew from nations on “the list” of visarequired countries – including South Africa, Zimbabwe, Philippines and Ukraine – will be permitted to enter the country on a seaman’s book and agent guarantee letter until Dec. 31. In 2005, The Netherlands changed immigration policy to require visas from visitors from more than 125 countries, but it had not been applied to people on yachts in St. Maarten, part of the Netherlands Antilles. The St. Maarten Marine Trades Association arranged the seaman’s book and letter fix to get through last season, but the exception was set to expire July 1. The extension announced last month gives the SMMTA and other interested parties a chance to meet with government officials to work out a long-term solution. A meeting is planned for this month. According to a statement by the St. Maarten Marine Trades Association, captains who “find it necessary to apply for crew visas” should contact a St.
Maarten ships agent for information on obtaining pre-approval for a possible one-year, multiple-entry visa. “This type of visa will only be issued in person at any embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and at the Kingdom General Consulate in Miami,” according to the statement, which summarized these rules applicable to visiting yacht crew: 1. 48-hour in-transit rule. Commercial yacht owners and guests, charter guests, and paid crew members who are nationals of a country on the January 2005 visa-required list and not in possession of a visa will be able to transit from the airport to a yacht in St. Maarten as long as they depart on the yacht within 48 hours. (A commercial yacht is a defined as a yacht with bona fide permanent paid crew. The policy is not concerned with the type of flag registration.) When arriving on a yacht, owners, guests and crew from countries on that list must depart by air or sea within 48 hours. Those arriving by yacht and departing through the airport must show a valid air ticket, e-ticket or private jet information to immigration at the sea-port before transiting to the airport departure. The ship agent provides the necessary guarantees.
2. Seaman’s Discharge Book. Bona fide paid crew members will be allowed to enter St. Maarten without a visa, provided they comply with all other relevant requirements. A list of requirements can be obtained from all SMMTA-registered yacht agents. Joining crew members arriving by air must be in possession of a joining letter, and must be added to the ship’s official crew list on arrival. Departing crew members must be signed off at the seaport immigration office before departure. Note that the 48-hour transit rule also applies for crew. The Netherlands Antilles Directorate of Foreign Affairs has stated that there are not enough resources on the islands to ensure compliance in any other manner but the letter of guarantee from an agent, the statement said. Yachts arriving and departing who have no crew or guest visa issues are free to attend to immigration matters without an agent. For a complete list of visa-required countries and the SMMTA’s complete statement, visit www.smmta.com or email info@smmta.com. Lucy Chabot Reed is editor of The Triton. Comments on this story are welcome at lucy@the-triton.com.
NTVRP requirements to be enforced starting Aug. 22 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following statement this summer announcing that the U.S. Coast Guard will begin enforcing the requirements for Non-Tank Vessel Response Plans (NTVRP) for vessels larger than 1,600 tons effective Aug. 22. The Maritime Transportation Act (MTA) of 2004 requires that all U.S. and foreign-flag vessel owners and operators of certain non-tank vessels prepare and submit a response plan for a worst-case discharge and a substantial threat of such a discharge. Plans were to have been submitted to the USCG by Aug. 9, 2005. In June of that year, however, the USCG issued NVIC 01–05, which outlined two-year interim operating authorizations pending issuance of a final rule. The final rule has still not been released. This statement has been edited for space. For more information, visit www. uscg.mil. – Lucy Reed l Section 701 of the MTA amended section 311(j)(5)of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA), 33 U.S.C. 1321(j)(5), and requires owners and operators of non-tank vessels to prepare and submit by Aug. 9, 2005, a response plan. A non-tank vessel is defined as a self-propelled vessel of 400 gross tons or greater that carries oil as fuel for main propulsion and operates on the
navigable waters of the United States. Considering that risks associated with oil spills from large non-tank vessels similar to the Nov. 7, 2007, oil spill in San Francisco Bay, the USCG will, effective Aug. 22, begin actively enforcing the MTA by screening all non-tank vessels prior to their port arrival for the submission of NTVRPs. To devote enforcement resources to non-tank vessels that pose the greatest risk in the event of a worst-case discharge, this interim enforcement policy will focus on non-tank vessels of 1,600 gross tons or greater. For such vessels without a properly submitted plan, operational controls will be placed on the vessels by the Captains of the Port (COTP) under the authority of regulations in 33 CFR 160.111. Non-tank vessels less than 1,600 gross tons are considered to pose less of a threat. Under section 701 of the MTA, these vessels are still required to submit NTVRPs consistent with 33 U.S.C. 1321(j)(5). Until NTVRP regulations are issued and in effect, the Coast Guard will continue to issue two-year interim operating authorization letters for NTVRPs meeting the requirements found in 33 U.S.C. 1321(j)(5)(D). Vessel owners or operators of a nontank vessel shall ensure that the plan: 1. Is consistent with the requirements of the National Contingency Plan and Area
Contingency Plans; 2. Identifies the qualified individual having full authority to implement removal actions, and requires immediate communications between that individual and the appropriate federal official and the persons providing personnel and equipment; 3. Identifies and ensures by contract the availability of private personnel and equipment necessary to remove to the maximum extent practicable a worstcase discharge (including a discharge resulting from fire or explosion), and to mitigate or prevent a substantial threat of such a discharge; 4. Describes the training, equipment testing, periodic unannounced drills, and response actions of persons on the vessel or at the facility, to be carried out under the plan to ensure the safety of the vessel or facility and to mitigate or prevent the discharge, or the substantial threat of a discharge; 5. Is updated periodically; and 6. Is resubmitted for approval of each significant change. Vessel owners and operators are encouraged to submit plans in accordance with the guidance of NVIC 01–05 CH 1. If the USCG finds the elements of a response plan to be not in compliance with the requirements of 33 U.S.C. 1321(j)(5)(D) as amended by the MTA, the USCG may initiate vessel operational controls under authority of 33 U.S.C. 1233 and 33 CFR 160.111.
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Bahamas marine part tax is as much as 45 percent The Bahamian government has begun to apply a 10 percent or 45 percent tax to each part that boaters import while in the country, according to a story in the Nassau Guardian. “If a boater needs a part in The Bahamas and they have to pay for it and bring it in, they can apply for a refund for that customs duty,” Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham told the newspaper. “What we didn’t want to do is continue a system that allowed people to say, ‘this is for a boat that is broken down in Abaco’ and it is really for a boat they are selling’.” Most of the parts for the inner working of an engine will be taxed at 10 percent. Other parts will be taxed at 45 percent, the paper reported.
Derecktor Conn. files Chapter 11
On July 18, Derecktor Shipyards Connecticut filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The move protects the company from lawsuits while under reorganization. The company said in a statement that it intends to maintain all normal business operations throughout the
process. According to the filing, the company has 262 debtors, but Paul Derecktor, president of the company, said in a statement that disagreements over one contract caused the filing. “The company has been engaged in lengthy negotiations to resolve issues relating to one of its contracts,” Derecktor, president of the company, said in a statement. “Unfortunately, the resolution of those issues was made impossible to achieve outside of the bankruptcy process.” “The action we have taken is a necessary step to preserve the company’s value for its creditors, customers, employees and other stakeholders as we work toward the future success of the company,” he said. “The company is committed to complete the reorganization as quickly as possible.” The company filed a series of motions in court in Bridgeport, Conn., to ensure that it will not have any interruption of normal operations, according to news reports from the Bridgeport newspaper. The company’s
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Ferretti agrees to acquire Allied Richard Bertram NEWS BRIEFS, from page A8 employees will be paid in the usual manner and their health and welfare benefits are expected to continue without disruption, it reported. “We intend to use this reorganization process to take the actions necessary to ensure that the company remains a worldwide leader in the building of custom boats,” Derecktor said in the statement. “We will continue to employ the best craftsmen and skilled laborers to transform aluminum and steel into the finest sailing and motor yachts, high speed ferries and innovative workboats.” Derecktor Shipyards’s yard in Dania Beach, Fla., is not affected by the filing.
Allied Richard Bertram to Ferretti
Ferretti S.p.A., parent company of yacht builder Ferretti group, has signed a contract to acquire the assets, brands and ongoing operations of Allied Richard Bertram Marine Group based in Ft. Lauderdale. Terms of the deal, which is expected to be completed early this month, were not disclosed. Allied Richard Bertram specializes in after sales service and marketing of new and pre-owned yachts, as well as brokerage services. It has nine offices in Florida. “We are extremely satisfied with this move, which is yet another step forward in the growth of our group in a strategically important market, that of the USA,” Ferretti CEO Vincenzo Cannatelli said.
Fairhaven adds Kelley shipyard
Fairhaven Shipyard & Marina purchased D.N. Kelley & Son shipyard on July 31. After a year of negotiations, the purchase combines the two yards that have been competitors for more than 100 years. The yards will be known as the North Yard and South Yard of Fairhaven Shipyard Companies. “This merger provides clients with all the resources of each operation and gives us the opportunity to offer a wider range of marine services,” FSC president Kevin McLaughlin said in a statement. “It’s a perfect fit across the board. We look forward to building on the history of business diversification and expansion that has kept the respective shipyards at the forefront of the marine industry since the mid-19th century.” Family owned D.N. Kelley & Son started operations in 1864. Fairhaven Shipyard & Marina opened in 1879. Both yards service luxury yachts as well as commercial vessels and the cruising fleet. Terms of the purchase were not
released, but a story in the StandardTimes newspaper near Fairhaven, Mass., reported that the sale of Kelley Dock and Marine Co. was recorded at $7,775,000 on Aug. 1 with the Bristol County Registry of Deeds. That price may have just been for the 9-acres of land on Water Street, the newspaper reported. “I really had no intentions [of] selling the business,” David N. Kelley II, former owner of the yard, told the Standard-Times. “Business has been very good, very strong, the last few years.” “After giving it careful thought, and the price being very attractive, I decided to do it,” Kelley said. “I thought the business would be in good hands.” The yard’s workforce of about 55 employees are expected to remain employed, the newspaper reported.
New River Marina has new owner
After a confusing auction in July and several hearings before a federal bankruptcy judge, ownership of New River Marina in Ft. Lauderdale was transferred on Aug. 15 from Bob and Mary Wickman to Alex Nichols, its primary creditor. “We want our customers and our employees to know that all is well and that better times are on the horizon,” Nichols said in a statement. “The takeover, though not what anybody would have chosen, was the only solution to the long-standing financial dilemma that the boatyard faced.” The judge ordered the transfer of the deed in lieu of foreclosure. “With the real estate market so tight, and with fuel prices and all of the other economic constraints weighing heavy on the struggling yard, there was no other choice but to mover forward with foreclosure in order to recapture the millions I had loaned on the project,” Nichols said. “The Wickmans worked their hearts out for the past 20 years alongside of a number of very dedicated employees to create this organization, and their story bears recognition and dignity.” New River Marina can handle vessels up to 100 feet in length with a 80-ton Travelift, undercover work spaces, and on-site craftsmen.
Brits killed on Antigua honeymoon
A British couple on the final day of their two-week honeymoon in late July were shot in their cottage at Cocos Hotel in the island’s southwest region. The woman, Catherine Mullany, died at the scene. Her husband, Benjamin, was flown back to the UK but died a week later. Five people were arrested in
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U.S. cruiser killed in Guatamala
Robbers armed with machetes hacked a U.S. tourist to death and seriously wounded his wife in an attack aboard the couple’s sailboat in northeastern Guatemala, according to a story by The Associated Press. Four men attached Nancy and Daniel Perry Dryden aboard their boat while it was anchored in Lake Izabal. Nancy Dryden told reporters they were asking for money, specifically U.S. dollars. They had none. She said the men may have reached the boat by swimming from shore.
Four areas adopt TWIC sooner
Port facilities and terminals within the Captain of the Port Zones of Charleston, S.C.; Long Island Sound; Jacksonville, Fla.; and Savannah, Ga. must begin requiring the TWIC no later than Dec. 1. The TWIC is a TSA-mandated biometric identification card. Originally due to be enforced this month, much of the country has until April 15, 2009, to require the card as identification for access to secure areas of ports and facilities. Mariners are reminded that until April 15, 2009, they can use a valid Coast Guard-issued merchant mariner’s document, license or certificate of registry, along with a valid photo ID, to be eligible for unescorted access in secure areas of any facility regulated under the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002—including those facilities that have been assigned TWIC compliance dates earlier than April 15, 2009. Reported in a recent edition of Wheelhouse Weekly, a newsletter of the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots.
Global Entry program expands
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has expanded its Global Entry pilot program to four additional airports: Los Angeles International, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Chicago O’Hare
International, and Miami International. The new Global Entry sites are expected to be operational this fall and will be equipped with kiosks for expedited processing. As part of the program’s expansion, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will install Global Entry kiosks at additional international terminals at John F. Kennedy International Airport. “This is an important expansion of our ability to expedite legitimate travel for low-risk, international air travelers,” CBP Commissioner W. Ralph Basham said. The Global Entry pilot program began June 10 at John F. Kennedy International, George Bush Intercontinental and Washington Dulles International airports. Approximately 1,100 members have enrolled and roughly 370 Global Entry members have used kiosks at the existing locations. Global Entry-approved participants bypass the regular passport control line and proceed directly to the Global Entry kiosk. At the kiosk, Global Entry travelers will activate the system by inserting their passports or U.S. permanent resident cards into a document reader. The kiosk will direct travelers to provide digital fingerprints and will compare that biometric data with the fingerprints on file. Global Entry travelers will be photographed and prompted to answer declaration questions on the kiosk’s touch-screen. A transaction receipt will be issued upon completion which must be presented to CBP officers prior to leaving the inspection area. For more information on CBP trusted traveler programs, or for an application to enroll, visit the travel section of www.cbp.gov.
ISS seeks crew nominations
The International Superyacht Society is seeking nominations for its annual recognition programs, including its Distinguished Crew Award. The DCA is designed to “recognize yacht crew whose distinguished acts of service best exemplify the standards to which professional yacht crew aspire.” Other awards include the Excellence in Innovation award (given to an individual or business that has demonstrated innovation in their endeavors), and Person or Business of the Year (awarded to those demonstrating excellence in their area of superyacht expertise). The awards are presented annually during ISS’s International Design Awards Gala held the opening night of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Nominations may be made prior to Sept. 15 to info@superyachtsociety. org or faxed to +1-954-525-4325.
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Proper training from a source such as Blueprint Watersports brings a safety element to personal watercraft.
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PWC training services debuts Superyacht management company Exclusive Yacht Management (EYM) has enlisted professional training company Blueprint Watersports to help train its fleet of yacht crews on personal watercraft. Water toys such as Jet Skis are popular with guests and being able to teach and control this potentially dangerous activity is of primary importance with regard to safety management. In addition, officials in Europe and other parts of the world are becoming increasingly demanding regarding the licensing of PWC users. The solution is for the yacht to become a Royal Yachting Association recognized training center with qualified instructors, and issue the new RYA license for superyacht charter guests. Cowes-based Blueprint Watersports send training teams to a yacht and train up to 12 people using the yacht’s own equipment. As well as providing instructor training, Blueprint will also assist yachts in the preparation of a PWC operations manual, which includes risk assessments, emergency action plans and operating procedures. “M/Y Solemar was the first yacht in our fleet to benefit from Blueprint’s PWC training and they were so impressed with the company’s professional approach and training that we have decided to have all our yachts sign up to the service,” EYM manager Lorri Bell said. For more information, visit www. blueprintwatersports.com.
West Marine: new captain services
California-based West Marine (Nasdaq: WMAR), a retailer of boating supplies and accessories, has launched its Professional Captain’s Services Division, which the company said is dedicated to supplying megayachts throughout the world. The division will be managed by Thomas “Charlie” Petosa, a former West Marine regional VP, who spent the past two years as a consultant in the megayacht industry. The Professional Captain’s Services team will be based in West Marine’s Ft. Lauderdale store on South Federal Highway and State Road 84. For more information contact
Capt. Kevin Dawson or Pam Wall at +1-954-527-0874 or by e-mail at ProCaptServices@Westmarine.com.
New crew agency in Oz
SuperCrew Recruitment launched in late July during the 2008 Sydney International Boat Show. Based in Sydney, Australia, SuperCrew offers qualified Australian crew to owners and captains “with a view to enhancing team work and superyacht operations worldwide,” according to a press release. Through SuperCrew’s association with The Superyacht Crew Academy, yacht crew undergo programs for professional career training on superyachts. This association ensures SuperCrew has access to quality crew with IYT international commercial qualifications recognized by the Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) and 24 governments worldwide. Different packages are available whether captains are looking to replace one crew member or place a full crew. Senior engineering and deck officers may be interviewed anywhere in the world in real time using state-of-the-art video-conferencing facilities. For more information, visit www. supercrew.com.au.
Delivery company busy
The Florida branch of yacht delivery company Super Yacht Logistics has already recorded it’s busiest delivery year ever by recently completing its 25th delivery / VanOort relief captain job with the delivery of M/Y Perle Bleue (39m) by Capt. Marcus VanOort. Between Bermuda and the Azores (and about 400 miles astern of VanOort), was delivery No. 26 with Nigel Beatty in for Capt. Peter Miller taking M/Y Monte Carlo (40m) to Kusadasi in Turkey from Ft. Lauderdale. Previous deliveries and relief work this year include yachts from 25m to 70m in the Caribbean, Atlantic,
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Kristy Fox gets yacht broker license, joins Corporate Jets of Florida BUSINESS BRIEFS, from page A13 Mediterranean and Pacific. Ten more deliveries are booked the rest of 2008. “This is a great year for us” said Capt. VanOort, “Captains can go away on vacation knowing that their command is safe and their crew is happy. We try as much as possible to run the vessels in the routine of the captains that we are standing in for, which minimizes upheaval on crew.” For more information, visit www. superyachtlogistics.com.
Corporate Jets adds Fox
Kristy Fox, a former crew placement agent and an original Tritonaire, recently got her yacht brokers’ license and PHOTO COURTESY OF KRISTY FOX joined longtime partner Mike Engstrand’s new company, Corporate Jets of Florida. Engstrand was most recently with Sunseeker Florida and decided to combine yacht and jet sales. “Over 70 percent of my clients own a private jet,” he said. “Expensive toys
go hand-in-hand, but the airplane is a definite business tool.” For more details, call +1-954-9311590 or visit www.yachtsandjets.net.
Grants available for waterways
Interlux will be awarding $60,000 in grants at the Miami International Boat Show this spring for organizations to develop sustainable waterfront improvements. Eight grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 will be awarded. The competition is open to any group of three or more people who will spend a minimum of one weekend between April 1 and Nov. 1 making a difference to their environment and encouraging others to do the same. Applications are available at www. wfchallenge.com.
Levine joins Globe Wireless
Steve Levine has joined Floridabased Globe Wireless as director of sales for North America. As his first task, Levine will assist Globe Wireless open its 15th international sales and support office in Ft. Lauderdale. Levine spent nine years as business development manager with Stratos Global, where he was responsible for Inmarsat and Iridium channel development and marketing. For more information, visit www. globewireless.com.
Captain launches security firm
With the rise in the number of yachts sailing the world’s oceans, there is a corresponding need for protection and training of crew members and security against theft. Capt. Jim Kelleher, an international security and safety expert, has launched Securaccess to provide custom security services to yacht and private aircraft owners, as well as executives, celebrities, dignitaries and insurance carriers who require enhanced safety and security measures. Kelleher served 10 years as the security director for one of the largest fleets of privately owned Feadships and Gulfstreams in the world. He previously was Senior Special Agent for the U.S. Secret Services, and provided protective details to five U.S. presidents, foreign heads of state, Pope John Paul II, and the Secretary of State. Kelleher is a U.S. Merchant Marine Officer and Master Captain. For more information, call +1-954-294-8530 or visit www.securaccessinc.com.
Fincantieri buys U.S. yard
Fincantieri – Cantieri Navali Italiani S.p.A., a builder of commercial, naval and private vessels, announced in August that it has signed an agreement to acquire the Manitowoc Marine Group (MMG), from its parent
company, The Manitowoc Company. Lockheed Martin Corp. has agreed to be a minority investor with Fincantieri in the deal. The transaction, valued at about $120 million, is an all-cash deal anticipated to close at the end of the year. For more information, visit www. fincantierlmarinesystems.com.
Bradford in the movies
Bradford Marine Bahamas took part in the independent feature film “Way of the Dolphin” in July. (www. wayofthedolphinmovie.com) The plot involves dolphins, a budding romance and some espionage and mystery surrounding the U.S. Navy. But the U.S. Navy does not have a base on Grand Bahama, so it turned to Bradford Marine and its fast-response towing and marine assist vessel, the Mr. C (named after Bradford Marine’s founder, Mr. Cosman). In its prior life, the Mr. C was a U.S. Navy vessel, so with a bit of movie magic, the logos were changed, actors were placed onboard, and voila, Capt. Mike Stafford and the Mr. C are in the movies. Expected release date for “Way of the Dolphin” is early 2009. Bradford Marine Bahamas is based in Freeport Harbour, Grand Bahama Island. – Vicki Stafford
A16 September 2008 TRITON SURVEY: Exercise
Overweight? Blame the chef for being good
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overeating of rich foods, no time to exercise, and way more stress than anyone outside our industry knows.” Most blamed the chef. “With three gourmet meals a day always available from the chef, it would be easy to get way over weight if I never exercised,” said a captain who has been on yachts 40 years. “Keeping fit is a very important part of running a yacht.” “I have often wondered even with such fine food being supplied to us, with such hard work how do I still manage to see overweight crew?” one captain in his 30s asked. “Is it the beer?” Most crew find time to walk, run, swim, bike or do good, oldfashioned calisthenics before or after their work day. Nearly 20 percent practice some of the Eastern forms of exercise, including yoga, tai chi, qi gong or martial arts. A full third of respondents exercise before their work day even begins. Twenty three percent exercise after work. “I start every day with a fast 2-mile walk carrying light dumbbells,” said a captain See SURVEY, page A17
No – 43.5% Yes – 56.5% Yes – 80.7%
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If you exercise, when do you make time? On breaks – 5.8% Days off – 11.5% Before work – 33.6% Between charters/ trips – 12.5% During work – 13.5%
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‘Nothing beats a great work out after a hard day’s work’ SURVEY, from page A17 exercised every day. “Taking care of yourself is a must,” said a deckhand in her 30s. “Exercise keeps you in shape physically and mentally and prevents injury. There is no excuse; you can always do something.” “A demanding schedule requires rest, nutrition as well as exercise, and very little (if any) alcohol during peak demands,” a captain on yachts for 21 years said. “It’s all common sense, but many of the younger and/or noncareer-minded crew just don’t listen and end up dragging and complaining.” Even crew who don’t have access to exercise equipment on board (about 60 percent) find time to exercise. “Be creative when moving about the yacht for built-in aids,” a captain in his 50s said. “Use the handrails on overheads for pull ups and chin ups, for example. Be disciplined and patient, but make health and fitness a natural part of your life. The dividends paid back are life long and priceless.”
Other crew reported that they carry rubber bands, push up bars, exercise DVDs and other portable equipment. “Nothing beats a great work out after a hard day’s work.” Splicing the data by job position revealed little of interest, except that all four chefs who answered the survey were exercisers. And the average age of exercisers (49) wasn’t much different from that of non-exercisers (46). Women, however, were almost 20 percent more likely to exercise. That might be because our database is heavy with men (no pun intended). About 86 percent of respondents to the survey this month were men. One interesting trend that immerged was that the longer one was on board, the more likely the crew member was to exercise. Just 75 percent of people who have been working on yachts 10 years or less worked, but 100 percent of those on board longer than 30 years exercised.
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Buyers can have a say in which surveyor is chosen BRIDGE, from page A1 “Depends on if you are the buyer or the seller,” one captain said. Captains often defer many of the details of the sea trial to the broker(s) in charge of the sale. But there are times when the captain should be involved, they agreed, especially on the buyer’s side. “For the buyer, I wouldn’t necessarily take the surveyor the broker wants you to take,” a captain said. “The broker wants to make the sale.” One captain involved for a buyer asked around to find out what yards the boat had been in recently and who might have done her surveys. He found a surveyor who had done the job three times before and brought him along. “That’s a good thing,” this captain said. “The more they’ve seen, the more of a chance they have to be fair. A captain can say, as the buyer’s representative, this is the surveyor I want.” “That’s the difference between a buyer with a captain, and one without,” another captain said. “It’s a cheap investment. It’s the bigger boats and up with experienced owners who will hire their captain first.” Sellers don’t typically bring a surveyor on a sea trial, but one captain said he recently ordered a pre-sale survey for a yacht he’s trying to sell. “It was the only thing that put our boat ahead of other boats,” he said. “We could send the survey to interested buyers so they felt better about the boat without even seeing it. In a competitive market, it’s one thing you can use to set your boat apart.” So who goes along on a sea trial? “Damn near everybody, it seems,” one captain quipped. First, of course, is the surveyor,
Attendees of The Triton’s September Bridge luncheon were, from left, Gianni Brill (looking), Roy Hodges of M/Y Atlantica, Taylor Lawson of M/Y da Bubba, Rob Messenger of M/Y Tamara K, Brit Robinson of M/Y Arm’s Reach and Marcus VanOort of M/Y Akim. PHOTO/LUCY REED usually hired by the buyer. Depending on the vessel, additional surveyors who specialize in some fields, such as engines, should also be included. On sailing yachts, for example, a surveyor who knows something about rigging should be there. “There could be $500,000 worth of repairs up there, but you have to get up there to find out,” one captain said. These captains said they wouldn’t expect to find a surveyor that specializes in a particular brand of vessel, but they might find someone who knows more about wooden boats, for example, or fiberglass vessels. “Ninety percent of the time, the
survey doesn’t make or break the deal,” one captain said. “The survey gives you information to go back and negotiate. Those are all problems that come with dollar figures. You just make deductions for the repairs the survey says you need. It’s a buyer’s deal when that happens.” In addition to the surveyor, the seller’s broker and captain should be aboard, these captains agreed, but it isn’t a good idea for the seller to be on board. “It gets very personal to have someone else walking around your boat pointing out what’s wrong,” one captain said. “He can’t be there telling
people they can’t go there or open that. If someone says something bad, it gets very emotional.” From the buyer’s side, the broker is there, and more often than not, the buyer himself (and his wife) is there, which shouldn’t necessarily be a given. “If he’s knowledgeable, yes,” a captain said. “If not, there’s no need. The smart buyer will bring a captain along with him.” These captains, who have been on both sides of surveys for sellers and buyers, noted that the relationship dynamics can get a little sensitive. The seller’s captain is trying to help the owner sell the boat, and “might hide stuff,” one captain said. That’s not always the captain’s first choice, said another captain who has been in that situation. “Some owners are not putting money into the boat because it’s for sale,” this captain said. “Of course it will come up, but it’s not always the captain’s fault. Yes, I would have fixed that if I had the funds.” It’s also an awkward relationship with the broker who put a captain up for a job with a buyer, to then be critical of the boat the broker is trying to sell. “Brokers get captains jobs, so there’s a little loyalty to them, too,” a captain said. “At what point does a conflict of interest switch loyalties?” No answers were reached on that one. So what happens if there’s an incident during a sea trial? “There’s not much you can do about it,” a captain said, as others agreed. One captain told the story of the Christmas sea trial in Atlantis a few years ago. A relief captain came in to run a boat for the sea trial, he said. The
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Smart buyer hires captain first, then shops for boat BRIDGE, from page A20 engines didn’t respond as they should have and the boat went forward instead of reverse, hitting the dock and another boat. “Of course, it looks bad on the captain, but it’s not his fault,” this captain said. Yachts commonly overheat on a sea trial, and tough classification society surveys can also do some damage. “Lloyd’s has you do a crash stop, and it can blow your gear box,” a captain said. “It’s a very harsh survey, but they’re allowed to. And they just go, sorry, oh well.” “The boat was built to that specification,” another captain said. “If it can’t do that, something’s wrong. If it was a real crash situation, it would have happened like that, too. “Regardless of where the directive comes from, the boat should be able to handle that.” “I know,” the first captain said. “I’m just saying that those class surveys are tough. They make you run for an hour at maximum speed. A buyer’s surveyor would never do that.” All these captains agreed that all buyers should have a surveyor, regardless of the size of boat. “Things are different in general for smaller boats,” one captain said. “Most boats about 50 feet don’t even pull a survey, but they should.” “The buyer can get beat up without a surveyor,” another said. It’s also a good idea for a new boat. “A lot of people don’t think to survey a new boat,” a captain said. “We did it and got 46 pages, right out of the yard.” Sometimes, the surveyor comes back with tedious stuff. “We had three pages of hose clamps to replace,” one captain said of a recent survey. “They have to justify their existence.” “If the surveyor comes back and says the boat is great, you don’t get much for your $12,000 you just spent.” But at the end of the day, a sea trial and survey protects the buyer and the seller, even if it can be stressful, and even when it gets tedious. “The best recommendation [a captain] can have is from a surveyor,” one captain said. “That’s got some weight to it. Comments on this story are welcome at lucy@the-triton.com. If you make your living working as a yacht captain, contact Editor Lucy Chabot Reed for an invitation to our monthly Bridge luncheon, lucy@the-triton.com.
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Suggestions include creating a visa exclusively for yacht crew IMMIGRATION, from page A1 chairman of the USSA’s advocacy committee and owner of Bluewater Books and Charts in Ft. Lauderdale. While 50 percent of the captains who responded to the Crew Unlimited survey said they did not have any difficulties obtaining a B1/B2 visa for entry, 32.8 percent said they had. Twenty-three percent of respondents said they have opted not to come to the United States rather than deal with inconsistent requirements. And 19 percent said they have skipped Florida for repairs, opting instead to head directly to the Mediterranean from the Caribbean. “That’s huge,” Ira said. “I couldn’t afford a 23 percent drop in my business. How can the service yards here in town? This must be killing them.”
The survey asked captains how much their yachts spend on average every month when in port, excluding crew salaries but including dockage, fuel, provisions, maintenance, etc. The largest group – 25.8 percent – spent more than $60,000 a month; 11.6 percent spent between $40,000 and $60,000; 20.6 percent spent between $20,000 and $40,000; and 10 percent spent between $10,000 and $20,000. Just 1.4 percent spent less than $10,000 a month. The final question in the 10question survey asked these captains what changes they would suggest for alleviating some of the problems they face. Nearly all of the more than 232 captains who offered ideas suggested consistent rules and enforcement. Here are some other comments: “That they come to the boat. It
seems pretty useless for security if we enter and then, unaccompanied, go to CBP.” “New crew visas just for yachties. A clear understanding of the rules by all customs/immigration officials. More professionalism from the officers.” “A blanket policy where all U.S. customs offices do and require the same thing.” ”Reporting in to immigration via a cab after the boat is at the dock does absolutely nothing to increase security. If you want to make it truly safe then customs and immigration need to be at a dock in every major inlet and require the boats coming from outside the United States to report to this dock prior to proceeding on to a marina. Otherwise, it is just an illusion of security, and not a very good illusion at that.”
“A clear and concise booklet that spells everything out for visiting yachts.” “A well established set of guidelines and rules [that are] well published and having the immigration officers educated.” “A special visa for full-time yacht crew that would last five to 10 years that would allow the crew to stay in the United States for up to one year.” “Written confirmation that yacht crew operate under B1/B2 visas.” “Consistent staffing and faster response to the phone lines for the initial call in.” “An understanding of the financial benefits [of yachting] for Ft. Lauderdale. Fair treatment for those not breaking the rules of the B1-B2 visa and using it properly. Penalties for those who misuse it.” “It would be nice if they just gave you six months every time.” “Rules change constantly. We keep abreast of them, and then we enter an office that does not have a clue as to what is happening at times.” “Consistent expectations at all entry points and educated custom inspectors to their own rules and regulations.” “That all embassies understand that yachtsmen require B1/B2 instead of having an argument with the consulate in Malta about it. And more consistency. I need a visa to go from BVI to USVI by yacht but not by ferry. Why? “An office set up the specifically caters to megayachts and their crews.” “Obviously, more employees.” “Link communications between Coast Guard and customs/ immigration. Also, start a database of professional yacht crew that come and go from the United States so the people in the industry that are professionals do not have the trouble entering.” “It’s important for yacht professionals to have our own U.S. visa category that clearly defines our purpose in the United States.” “Continued dialogue with U.S. authorities so that a greater understanding of the industry is ascertained in order to mutually benefit all parties.” “The United States needs to classify yachts for what they are, and treat them under conditions that are warranted. We are not cargo ships, cruise ships or military. Most of the systems in place for those interests are not effective with us. Our interests and capabilities increase security in the areas we travel, and the United States should recognize the additional asset this offers them.” “One agency to deal with; one policy throughout the United States.” “A hotline phone number to answer questions for both the vessel and the
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‘Getting off the boat to go to a remote office is plain dumb’ IMMIGRATION, from page A22 agents for quick clarification on any situations that might come up” “Better training and a higher awareness of what yacht crews do and the financial impact yachts have on the local community.” “Exactly what you are trying to do: some sort of standard. Whatever it is, as long as we know in advance instead of pulling into a port and being fined for something we didn’t know about.” “Stop treating everyone as a criminal.” “Remember that they are public servants, not kings and jailers.” “Internet-based checking in/out so we don’t have to sit on the phone for so long (normally on hold).” “A more consistent, polite approach in all aspects and a smoothing out of procedures and paperwork. Ensuring that all shoreside officials are aware of the correct procedures and follow them in a courteous manner.” “It would nice if we didn’t have to do a Notice of Arrival on domestic trips as it makes it difficult for the owners to be spontaneous. It would also be nice if we didn’t have to call customs every time we move ports within the United States.” “Any improvement would be appreciated.” “Ability to clear in at known marinas, which is the process in most of Europe.” “24-hour check in.” “Better understanding of who we are and what we do.” “A campaign to educate the agents within the various zones or offices as to the correct visa requirements for yacht crew.” “A customs dock in Lake Worth Inlet, Port Everglades, Port of Miami and Key West would be an improvement over the van ride to customs and immigration.” “More respect and politeness. Consistent policy and acceptance of the fact that foreign flagged vessels may employ their own nationalities of crew. Also, U.S.-flagged vessels should allow other nationalities to work on their vessels; red ensign vessels do.” “Special visa for yacht crew and thorough education for all officers on how to handle yacht crew. I am not asking for special or privileged treatment, simply an understanding that yacht crew are different than cruise ship crew, for instance.” “Immigration officials who understand the system and are pleasant and accommodating. We don’t want to break the rules; we just want to visit and spend money.” “Great that the clearance forms and crew list forms are available online. It
would be great if the I-94 was available as well.” “The biggest change we would like to see is education of the embassy staff and immigration officials at airports. They need to know which visa applies when, without us having to explain, cajole, beg or call a supervisor over.” “The old system where the crew and passengers are not allowed off the boat. Then we can control any bad guys from entering United States. Getting off the boat to go to a remote office is plain dumb.” “Not having to sit on hold with customs for a total of 11 hours. This actually happened to me not long ago. An actual place to check in the vessel with CBP agents aboard the vessel.” “Customs/immigration procedures are different from port to port to port. It should be standardized nationwide.” “Have a dock placed in the Port, staffed 24/7. How secure can it be when a vessel can travel 5-6 miles inland and report by phone and or 24 hours later? All formalities seem to be for show only. Train personnel, and eliminate the rudeness and arrogance.” “The ability for port officers to extend the visit when the date is close to running out would be the most helpful action.” “Skip the requirement of visas for permanently employed professional crew, if they have a seamans book for example, and let crew in on the visa waiver program, if the crew comes from a country that has a visa waiver agreement with the U.S. government “See us as professionals that bring a lot of revenue to the country and not as criminals that want to live there.” “Maybe a system whereby once a vessel and crew are in the database, only the captain is required to go to the custom offices to clear in. If there has been a change of crew in foreign waters then only the new crew member needs to accompany the captain to clear in.” “Make a customs/immigration office just for yachts in Ft Lauderdale. I’m sure the yachting community could pay a couple of extra salaries.” “As we have in Australia, a yacht crew visa that allows extended stays, flights in and out of the country, the ability to tour the country on time off, etc. It’s like a visitor’s visa that allows more leeway in time due to being in the yachting industry. Australia wants yachts to stay as long as possible without hassle, as they spend a lot of money. The easier the government makes this, the more and longer the yachts will stay.” Lucy Chabot Reed is editor of The Triton. Comments on this story are welcome at lucy@the-triton.com.
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First Mate Doug Allen washes down M/Y Belle, the 1929 classic launch that serves as the yacht for the Westmoor Club in Nantucket. Belle was built by New York Yacht Builders, is managed by Yachting Solutions and run by Capts. Donald and Natalie Hannon. PHOTO/LUCY REED
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On the docks in Port Washington, N.Y., Capt. Sharon Buttemer, center, was busy with some planned maintenance on the 105-foot Hargrave M/Y Dream. She and the crew, Deckhand Mailon Aceituno, left, and Deck/Stew Carey-Lynne Collins await the owner’s new yacht, the first PHOTO/CAPT. TOM SERIO Hargrave built in Turkey.
The crew of M/Y Quiet Place, the 100-foot Broward, have some fun amid the ruins in El Jem in Tunisia on their way to Turkey. From left, Frank Berkel, a personal trainer based in Palma who traveled with the yacht for two weeks; Capt. Alexander Proch; First Mate Laura Moss; Deckhand Craig Robinson; and Chef Matthias Schippmann. PHOTO/LAURA MOSS
That’s Capt. Sean Ives swabbing the decks of the 82-foot Sunseeker M/Y Impulsive Too in New England this summer. Watch for him around St. Maarten this winter. He’ll be the one with the mop. PHOTO/CAPT. TOM SERIO
Prepping for a party, the crew of the 110-foot Horizon M/Y Adriana III put on ties and combed their hair for this photo. From left are Chef/ Stew Danielle Perry, Capt. Mike Stocker, First Mate Ryan Mac and Mate Jeff Rodgers. PHOTO/
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Stewardess Cara Beasley, left, and Chief Stew Sofia Baumann of M/Y Magic (the 150-foot Trinity, not the 130-foot Northern) get into Safari Night PHOTOS/CAPT. MAC McDONALD during an owner’s cruise in New England this summer.
Appearing to rest on the steps of the Oceanfast M/Y Shacar, Stewardess Silja Laakso of Sweden was actually assisting Capt. Keith Talasek, who was under the steps doing some plumbing work. Watch for this yacht around Ft. Lauderdale PHOTO/CAPT. TOM SERIO this fall.
Capt. Ross Kleiman ran the 64foot Sunseeker M/Y Crescendo between Sag Harbor and Nantucket this summer, and is headed to South Florida and the Caribbean this winter. Aboard for one year now, he says it’s a bit different from a past gig of running a 63-foot trimaran in PHOTO/CAPT. TOM SERIO Panama.
Capt. John Fleckenstein prepares for an evening cruise from Sag Harbor aboard the 150-foot Trinity M/Y My Iris. PHOTO/CAPT. TOM SERIO
Capt. Mike Baker and Deckhand /Engineer Simon Lee run the tender, a 60-foot Bertram sportfish, to the 150-foot M/Y My Iris. Why such a large tender? Sometimes the owner or guests want to go exploring where the big boat can’t. This takes them there in style and PHOTO/CAPT. TOM SERIO comfort.
The crew of M/Y Continental Drifter III, the 124-foot Delta: Chef Matthew Shields, relief Stewardess Olivia Rodgers, Capt. Tyler Andresen, Engineer Blaine Wise and First Mate Nick Thorpe. PHOTO/CAPT. TOM SERIO
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US Submarines vice president: We are committed to safety I would like to address some of the issues and comments made in the article “Making it safer for subs on yachts” [page B1, April 2008]. As the project manager of the submersible featured in the photo with the story and as vice president of operations for US Submarines and president of Triton Submersibles, I am compelled to comment on some of the statements made by Rick Boggs and others in the story. I have been working with manned submersibles for 25 consecutive years. Submersibles haven’t just represented some fraction of my professional career; they have been the sum total of it. During my career, I have the good fortune to work with over 40 manned submersibles. I worked for the largest and most successful tourist submersible manufacturer, Atlantis Submarines International (ASI), back in 1987 when the first large-capacity tourist submersible, TSIII, arrived in St. Thomas. At this time, there were no “regulations” governing the operation of tourist submersibles. The concept of carrying people on sightseeing tours underwater was new and the certification authorities didn’t have any reason to develop them. A submersible aboard a yacht is a new concept in precisely the same way but I maintain the time is right for this new and exciting addition to a yacht. The convergence of technology, wealth and interest in exploring and learning more about the world’s oceans have combined to make the idea of a yachtbased manned submersible a reality. This is the new market for manned submersibles and it is our intention to carefully guide the responsible and sustainable development of it. At US Submarines, we are not here for the short term. We intend to fully and properly develop the yacht-based manned submersible market. And the most important factor to ensuring our success and that of the industry at large is safety. I take the responsibility of overseeing the construction of a submersible very seriously. In fact, there is nothing more important to those of us involved in working with submersibles than safety (training and maintenance are, of course, an integral part of safety). Every person involved in the design, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, testing and commissioning of the Triton 1000/2 for M/Y Mine Games is “thinking about the future and is concerned.” We maintain an on-going relationship with our clients and offer 24/7 technical support. I have been called many times since
delivering NEMO to Mine Games to answer questions, propose solutions to problems or to provision spares, consumables and equipment. As part of the sales price of our products, US Submarines does includes a comprehensive two-week (not twoday as was mistakenly quoted by a different publication) training course. However, in addition to the training course, our clients are required to either be on site themselves or to appoint representatives who will act on their behalf to participate in the final assembly, testing and sea trial of a their new submersible. This effectively increases the actual “training” period well beyond two weeks. In fact, US Submarines will not deliver any submersible to a client until they have fully met their contractual obligation to “satisfactorily complete our proprietary company training program and demonstrate a level of competency, familiarity and understanding that either meets or exceeds our expectations”. Finally, we are aware of the high turnover that is common in the yacht business. As a result, the training we offer our clients extends beyond the delivery of the craft to the life of the submersible. Upon request, we are prepared to either supplement training or oversee and participate in the training of new crew or a new owner if one of our submersibles changes hands or is being operated and maintained by a different crew. US Submarines unveiled the world’s first civilian submersible simulator at the Brainstorm Tech conference hosted by Fortune Magazine in California last month. The Triton simulator allows our clients an unprecedented opportunity to pilot their submersible on literally dozens of dives before they ever take delivery of the real thing. In the simulator, we will teach our clients and/or their representatives normal and emergency operating procedures and everything else they need to become accomplished and safe submersible pilots. Learning how to dive a Triton is something we can and do teach quickly but a good pilot is an individual with a thorough understanding of the vessel he or she commands, who will remain calm under pressure and who can be relied upon to make good decisions at all times as a direct result of their knowledge, training and experience. At US Submarines, the training our clients receive as part of buying one of our products is the finest available anywhere in the world. Patrick Lahey Vice president of operations US Submarine
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Leading crew a lot like parenting I’m in the mood to write an article entitled “Dealing with the Children: The Megayacht Captain’s Seasonal Dilemma.” It would be all about exploring a captain’s options when his merry little band of “professional” adults start complaining and bickering like petulant The Latest Rant pre-teens about nothing in Frustrated in particular and Monaco everything in general. Yes, (like every TV reality show demonstrates) we’ve reached
that inevitable point in any busy season when everyone’s tired and they really get on one another’s nerves. I’ve done the little “pat-on-thehead, everyone-did-a-marvelous-job, team-pep-talk” routine after each of our charters, but I’m now very rapidly approaching the “suck-it-up-and-trybehaving-like-grown-ups, my-way-orthe-highway” routine. Forget everything else; a degree in child psychology would be a handy thing to incorporate in the MCA syllabus. This may make an interesting topic for a captains bridge discussion, don’t you think? It’s amazing how crew management really has so many parallels to parenting. Captain’s name withheld on request
Insurance affordable for scuba divers, even without other insurance I’ve taken a lot of inquiries regarding scuba diving and snorkeling coverage and thought I’d drop you a note to tell Triton readers about a product that addresses these issues. Generally, a person’s health insurance would cover them for dive-related injuries. When it doesn’t, an easy and inexpensive way to obtain it is with Divers Alert Network. DAN coverage is tailored for scuba divers (and snorkelers), provides up to $250,000 in benefits and is available for certified divers worldwide. It has
benefits for decompression illness, dive accidents, medical expenses, transportation and accommodation, evacuation, lost diving equipment, disability and death. For an individual it costs $29 a year to join DAN and$70 a year for coverage. This is not a brokered product. To purchase it, contact DAN directly at www.diversalertnetwork.org. Gary Carroll Owner CYA/Comprehensive Yacht Assurance
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Rotating chefs on a yacht: Delicious idea or stale one? By Darryl Leathart
being built and experienced yacht chefs are in demand. Are rotating chefs a good idea or bad This is very evident by the huge idea? I know a few chefs who think it’s increases in salaries for a top-notch a great idea and say it “will eventually chef in the Med this summer. Between have to come” to yachting. 6,500 and 9,000 euros a month were So I am going to pose the idea and figures bandied around without much see what the general consensus is. Is it concern. Is this because the U.S. dollar viable? is so weak against the euro or is it When we think about a guest because good chefs are more sought experience on a yacht, often the most after? appealing factors are the ability to plan Chefs, like engineers and captains a personalized itinerary and to enjoy a also have families, loved ones and a personal chef. life we would like to pursue outside of While the luxury of going to exotic work, but love what we do, the people locations that guests have dreamed we look after and, of course, the places about is mesmerizing, guests are always we go. amazed by the culinary masterpieces One of the arguments that has been prepared by yacht chefs. put forward against rotation for chefs Many of these chefs are graduates of is that it does not lead to consistency fine culinary schools from all over the on the vessel. I beg to differ. world and take great pride in preparing With two chefs rotating on the same and presenting vessel, the owner each meal in a can be assured Some owners place new and exciting of longevity and such value on the way. Their job is to consistency dazzle and delight because both chefs position (of chef) the gourmetwill learn to work that their salary may weary owners and in synch with each be second only to charter guests other and make it – all of whom are a priority to have the captain. Being accustomed to as little disruption able to consistently international fiveas possible so the provide “over-thestar cuisine as a rotation remains matter of course. a benefit for the moon” food on board Yacht chefs are owner. Not to requires a great deal of able to produce mention the fact organization, creativity many styles of that the chefs will and attention to detail. cuisine and design come back fresh. menus that take Instead of having So, we all know how into account guest an exhausted crew important a chef is, preferences as well member in the so why is it that it as food allergies middle of a busy or restrictions. Med season, you is common to find We are also well have a fresh and captains and engineers versed in the art of inspired chef ready employed on a rotation provisioning with to impress the limited storage. owners or charter but not chefs? The yacht chef guests with new is a key factor in a creations. charter or owner experience and some Is being in a rotation for good, owners place such value on the position experienced chefs too much of a that their salary may be second only to financial drain? Owners have to decide the captain. Being able to consistently if they want to pay a little more for two provide “over-the-moon” food on board experienced chefs, or pay less for one requires a great deal of organization, young, inexperienced and malleable creativity and attention to detail. individual who will only get burned out So, we all know how important a in a couple of seasons. chef is, so why is it that it is common to I would be very interested to hear or find captains and engineers employed read something from yachts that have on a rotation but not chefs? rotating chefs or any yacht chef that It would seem that because of the has an opinion on the subject. shortage of qualified, experienced What do you think? Should chefs get engineers, in particular, they can into rotations? negotiate a package that allows for rotation. But rotations are something Darryl Leathart recently left a busy to consider for the future for chefs. charter yacht after three years as the It is becoming more difficult to find chef to take a break and explore other the caliber of chef needed on so many interests in his life. Comments on this of the top megayachts, simply because column are welcome at editorial@ there are more and more large yachts the-triton.com.
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International Guild of Knot Tyers guards ‘lost art’ Regarding your recent article and Capt. Weakley’s assertion that marlinespike seamanship is a lost art [“Not afraid of frayed knots: Captain teaches rope skills to kids,” August 2008, page A14], perhaps he could tell that to some of the more than 16,000 people who in the last two weeks have come through the American Sail Training Association’s education area at the current and ongoing Tallships Festival of Sail along the west coast from Victoria down to San Diego? We (the Pacific Americas Branch of the International Guild of Knot Tyers www.igktpab.org) have given free demonstrations to kids who have stopped by our area in each port to ask about the use of rope, cord, twine and line, together with knots and rigging. These “kids” have ranged in age from 3 to 93. We have demonstrated how to make rope and knots, practical and decorative, as used by sailors, riggers, cavers, rock-climbers, surgeons, kitesurfers, campers, scouts (cub, boy, sea and girl), crafters, hammockmakers and more to anyone and everyone who comes by. We have had “oohs” and “aahs” from Navy bosuns, Coast Guard captains and jewelry makers, about the quality and prolixity of our collection. We have amazed them with their own abilities, where they have been learning the tying of not only friendship bracelets, but full-blown lanyards that any bosun would be proud to call his or her own. I teach the “lost art” in regular classes held at Orange Coast College in Newport Beach, Calif., to would-be captains, to day- and cruising sailors, campers and all who have a hankering to play with a portion of polypropylene, polyamide or polyester line or indeed wish to splice something other than the main-brace when sitting on the quarter-deck on a sunny afternoon. We expect 15,000 more people in Los Angeles’ port of San Pedro and to teach quite a few of them. Far from being a “lost art,” marlinespike seamanship is alive and kicking in other parts of the world. Thank you for sharing the good captain’s thoughts. Long live line and the knots made with it. Lindsey Philpott President International Guild of Knot Tyers Pacific Americas Branch
Polishing glass not possible without machines This article [“Scratch-free glass is clearly better,” page B1, August 2008] really got my interest. The men you interviewed are using my machine but there is no mention of what type of machine it is. My company, SRP Glass Restoration, manufactures that hand-held machine. The machine does not go at 20,000 rpm as your article says. The max rpms on the glass are 4,500. If we go any faster, it would be dangerous to the glass. Anyone can buy the system thru myself or www.fathomprocurement. com. It comes with a training CD, and we offer free training every quarter. (Our next time is in October.) Not only is our machine a great machine but it is 100 percent ecofriendly. The product we sell and use with our machine is totally safe to pour down the drain. The three compounds used with this machine are: aluminum oxide at 17.5 microns called pre-fining compound; the less aggressive micro alumina that is 5 microns; and the polishing compound called cerium oxide at 3 microns. Tammy Richie SRP Glass Restoration Savage, Minnesota (952-946-0444) Editor’s Note: Our omission of SRP Glass Restoration’s equipment was unintentional, as was our misspelling of cerium oxide. – LR Business Manager/Sales Peg Soffen, peg@the-triton.com Production Manager Patty Weinert, patty@the-triton.com
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about $15,000 among cash, electronics and jewelry. Police fingerprinted the wheelhouse, and two days later Very nice job on the scheduled fingerprinted everyone on the boat. maintenance survey. [“Solutions range Thereafter, I placed several calls to from Sharpies to computer programs,” the detective in charge and the result August 2008, page A1] was the same: they had no further You have performed yet another information but would surely call when valuable service for the industry. they did. Fingerprints had to be sent to Hopefully more captains and crews will Freeport for processing. The detective start using some type of system. did not know how long that process You may not receive much feedback would take. but I can guarantee there was a lot of In hindsight, these are things I impact. would or already have changed: get I have been using VMS for more than a safe in the wheelhouse; lock vessel nine years and am quite happy with doors when in the Bahamas, especially it. I’m now in the process of merging Marsh Harbour, and especially the VMS with John Vergo’s program. I wheelhouse; leave flybridge overhead recommend either or both to anyone lighting on; don’t shop while wearing interested. yacht T-shirts; and know the deductible Capt. Chuck Limroth and what the insurance policy covers M/Y Caprice before leaving the dock. Captains should know that most insurance policies do not cover loss of cash, Reminder to lock doors jewelry, watches or fire arms. Wanted to let you know about a Captain’s name and boat name robbery we had recently in Marsh withheld upon request Harbor, Abacos. We had just received guests/owners at about 1700hrs. We had a full boat: You have a ‘write’ to four adults, four teenagers and five crew. The guests were coming and be heard. Send your going at all hours so we were pretty relaxed about locking the boat. thoughts to At about 0200 we had an uninvited editorial@the-triton.com. guest help himself to the best our wheelhouse had to offer. Loss was
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Dragonfly system cleans wastewater
Results from IMO review of SOLAS rules The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Maritime Safety Committee met recently for its regular bi-annual meeting to review and approve revisions and recommendations to various regulations. Of the numerous Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Rules of the Road subjects, which focus mainly Jake DesVergers on commercial merchant shipping, those having direct affect on the yachting industry follow here.
Ozone, bacteria work in holding tanks By Lucy Chabot Reed It started with a passing comment in a conversation about wastewater treatment, then a phonetic spelling of the name of a guy who turns blackwater into clean water. The next thing he knew, Craig Tafoya was visiting Cape Canaveral and arranging to be the marine distributor for Dragonfly water treatments systems. “This is the magic thing for yachts,” Tafoya said of the system he’s just installed on the 356-foot (108m) M/Y Le Grand Bleu. “I’m always into new things, especially things that work.” Developed by Agrimond founder Alfredo Teran, who as an engineer worked with NASA and the Kennedy Space Center, Dragonfly uses ozone and a bacteria created in its laboratory to “eat” waste, leaving mostly clean water as a byproduct. Tafoya, president of Penumbra Marine Logistics of Ft. Lauderdale, recently returned from M/Y Le Grand Bleu. The system functions through a series of holding tanks that grind and mix the wastewater, treat the water with the biological component, clarify and reclaim the water, which is then run through a nano-filter and treated with ozone. The result is water good enough to drink. “We took two bottles of his water, spilled one out and filled it with
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Top: Water samples from the Dragonfly system installed on M/Y Le Grand Bleu this summer. Above, a rendering of the system aboard the yacht using existing tanks. The entire system was designed to fit through a 22-inch hatch, hence the stainless cylinders are 22 inches in diameter. PHOTOS COURTESY OF PENUMBRA MARINE
Dragonfly water,” Tafoya said. “He held it up to the light, smelled it and could not tell which one to drink.” Neither the owner nor captain of Le Grand Bleu could be reached for this story. The treatment system is being tested for classification from Lloyds and the International Maritime Organization, Tafoya said. Installation of a Dragonfly system is different for every yacht, depending on available space and system accessibility. Dragonfly is skid-mounted for easier
installation in most cases. For M/Y Le Grand Bleu, however, the system had to be lowered into place through a 22-inch hatch. Though he’s received several inquiries from both new build projects and existing yachts, the biggest obstacle to installing the system on yachts is holding tanks. Wastewater must be held 24 hours for the “bugs” to do their thing. For a yacht the size of Le Grand Bleu – which can carry 30 guests
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Through resolution MSC.256 (84), the committee adopted a new regulation, SOLAS II-1/3-9. It affects new and existing ships of 500gt and above. Means of embarkation and disembarkation (accommodation ladders and gangways) fitted on new ships built on/after Jan. 1, 2010, must be designed and constructed to comply with the standards currently being developed by the IMO. Under the new regulation, gangways and accommodation ladders (including passarelles) on all ships (new and existing) will be subject to annual surveys carried out on/after Jan. 1, 2010, to confirm proper operation of the ladder, gangway and winch, as appropriate. Initial tests are to be carried out for new installations. All installations are subject to load tests
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Drills are key for a good emergency outcome By Keith Murray I remember when I was a child and the fire alarm rang at school. We would line up and walk to the designated staging area. The teacher would make sure we were all safe and accounted for and then return us to the classroom when the all-clear signal was given. When was the last time you had an emergency drill for your business, vessel or home? Do the people around you know what they are supposed to do in the event of a fire or tornado, or medical or other emergency? If you have not had an emergency drill, you
should. The best way to prepare for an emergency is to plan, practice and get everyone involved. Let’s start with simple emergency scenarios and how you could plan. Scenario 1: You are at the dock and you see someone suddenly collapse. What do you do? First, make sure the scene is safe. Why did this person collapse? Did it occur because of gas fumes or electrical shock, or was the cause medical? After you have determined that the scene is safe, approach the victim and shake/ rouse him or her. If there is no response, immediately send someone to dial 911
or radio for help and send someone else to grab the Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Next, check to see if the victim is breathing. If not, immediately begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). When the AED arrives, turn it on, apply the pads and follow the voice prompts. Continue care until help arrives. Scenario 2: You are 45 minutes from shore and one of your crew has signs of a heart attack (chest pain, discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach, short of breath, breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness). What do you do?
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Due to an editing error, there was incorrect information in the July article [“Be prepared for sudden cardiac arrest on board,” page B2]. Once the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is turned on and the pads applied to the victim, the AED should remain turned on and the pads in place until emergency medical help arrives. Only highly trained medical professionals should turn off the AED and/or disconnect the patient from it.
First, have the victim sit and relax. Next, call for medical help and grab the AED. Do not connect it to the patient, but this will ensure it is handy in case you need it. Turn the vessel toward shore and contact someone so emergency medical help will be standing by. Heart attacks and strokes require immediate assistance. Often, victims who make it to the hospital within three hours can get clot-busting medication that greatly increases their chance of a positive outcome. More scenarios to consider: l You are three hours from shore and your boat is taking on water. l You are five hours from shore and one of your crew is experiencing what appears to be heat stroke. l You are about an hour offshore and one of the guests drops a fillet knife and it went through his foot. l You are at dock and you hear a noise and suspect illegal boarding (robbers). Hundreds of things could happen, and it is impossible to discuss them all. But it is important to plan for emergencies with crew, coworkers and families. Talk about different emergencies and conduct drills. A friend of mine, the head of security for a large hotel and marina in Fort Lauderdale, does similar drills with his family. He pretends he is drowning and has his young twin daughters practice getting him to the edge of the pool, calling for help, performing CPR, etc. My girlfriend and I do something similar at home. We often discuss what her role and my role would be if there were an intruder, a medical emergency or other a hurricane. Planning and practicing can be the difference between disaster and a minor setback. If you have a plan that you and your crew practice and would like to share with me, I would like to hear about it and I may include it in a future article. Please e-mail your emergency plans to me at keith@thecprschool.com. Keith Murray is a former Florida firefighter EMT and is now owner of The CPR School, a mobile training company that provides CPR, AED and First Aid training. He also sells and services automated external defibrillators. Contact him through www.TheCPRSchool.com. Comments on this column are welcome at editorial@ the-triton.com.
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The new woodwork in the pilothouse is cherry with a burl insert throughout. The finish is high gloss. PHOTO/
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Heading north for an update on progress of Sea & H rebuild Capt. Ian Walsh was the build captain on M/Y Sea & H, a 90-foot Burger launched in 1990. Fourteen years later and renamed Argus V, the yacht caught fire in Lyford Cay and was thought destroyed. John Patnovic, owner of Worton Creek Marina and Boatyard in Maryland, bought what was left of the aluminum-hulled yacht in the fall of 2004 and set to work rebuilding her, with a little help from Walsh’s memory, video tapes and photographs of the build. Walsh visits the yacht every spring on his way north and every fall on his way back to Ft. Lauderdale and has written five stories about his visits. Here now is his next installment: By Capt. Ian Walsh Spring rolled around and it was time to get ready to head north again. Went in the yard for a week to do a bottom job and launched three weeks later after a new port stabilizer, both shafts and props to the shop and realigned
the engines. It’s amazing what happens when one “checks out the running gear because I have a bit of a vibration on the port side” and I hadn’t even hit anything. I had had a couple of phone calls from John Patnovic over the winter keeping me up to date on his progress with the Burger and was looking forward to stopping in to Worton Creek to have a look. I finally got under way May 18 and had good weather for a change for the run up the Florida coast. When I did finally run on the inside, the first thing I noticed was the lack of traffic. Could it be that fuel prices were keeping the SeaRay navy at the dock? In fact, we – that being M/Y Astrelle, a large Viking sportfish and some unfortunate guys on a center cockpit Morgan – got slammed by one yacht the whole trip and that was a 74-foot Hatteras just approaching Coinjock canal driven by someone who apparently had no VHF or seamanship to speak of. I arrived in Worton Creek two days later after a great trip up the Chesapeake to be greeted at the dock by both John and Libby Patnovic, John handled the lines and Libby handled the cold beers. I have to say, it doesn’t get any better than that. What a way to finish off a long day. After a two-beer respite, John and I wandered over to the Burger. Even that was handy as she was right there in the Travelift slip. I could see a fair bit of new paint since the fall and some new primer on the starboard side. John is painting all the repaired sections as he goes and then will do a full paint job. It is interesting to note that despite the fact that she is a 1990 yacht there is very little bubbling in the fairing anywhere in the original paint. John has been concentrating on the pilothouse and did not think he would be doing anything else before I arrived. I stepped aboard and the first thing I noticed was the smell of fresh wood
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Cold weather on a 1990 trip on the St. Lawrence River necessitated hair dryers to defrost the windows. They won’t be used anymore thanks to vents added in the pilothouse. PHOTOS/
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Vents to keep pilothouse windows clear SEA & H, from page B4 and varnish. Stepping in the starboard door, I immediately saw the beautiful cherry bulkhead curving up to the pilothouse. Originally when one stepped in on the starboard one could look up to the pilothouse overhead, but John has chosen to enclose the alley, which gives a useful area on the starboard side of the pilothouse that could double as a chart table. Having had the same setup on another boat I once ran, I knew it was a good idea. All the new woodwork is cherry with a beautiful burl insert throughout. The finish is high gloss and it will really be a very shippy wheelhouse when it’s complete. John has come up with some clever storage areas throughout; I wish I had thought of some of them in 1989. One thing he has done is make sure there are vents below all the pilothouse windows for defrosting purposes. I once told him of having the crew clear the windows with a hairdryer as we made our way up the St. Lawrence River in 1990. I never thought of vents either. He has a nice mockup of the dash now with doorskin pieces representing all the electronics. There is a nice big chart table to port as it was originally, with the same space underneath the electronics to allow for a full-size paper chart to be pushed up the table. Yes, paper charts. Some of us do use them still. The pilothouse is complete now as far as layout goes. The bench has to be finished along with steps, etc. Once the finish is applied, John will move into the galley. That will actually allow him to use her occasionally as the two guest staterooms just need vacuuming and dusting. Hopefully by the time I stop by in the fall, the galley will be done and he will
A view down the starboard side. be on to the main salon. Capt. Ian Walsh runs the 58-foot Hatteras yachtfish M/Y Trim-It. Comments on this story are welcome at editorial@the-triton.com. To read his previous stories about the Burger, visit The Triton’s archival site at www. megayachtnews.com and search for “Ian Walsh.”
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KVH, ViaSat to roll out mini-VSAT Rhode Island-based KVH Industries (Nasdaq: KVHI) has signed a 10-year agreement with ViaSat (Nasdaq: VSAT) to begin the global rollout of the mini-VSAT Broadband satellite communications service. Together with the 24-inch KVH TracPhone V7 antenna, the mini-VSAT Broadband service offers regional Voice over IP telephone service and Internet access as fast as 512 Kbps (upload) and 2 Mbps (download) at fixed monthly rates to mariners throughout North America, the Caribbean, the North Atlantic, and Europe. Under this agreement, KVH and ViaSat are planning to roll out an exclusive global network offering access to KVH’s mini-VSAT Broadband service for maritime use with airtime revenue to be shared by the companies. As part of the coverage expansion, KVH has agreed to acquire satellite capacity from Ku-band satellite operators as well as purchase three new regional satellite hubs from ViaSat. “Expanding our mini-VSAT Broadband service to provide seamless global coverage of maritime broadband communications is one of our top strategic priorities,” said Martin Kits van Heyningen, KVH’s chief executive officer. “Our new service offers customers predictable fixed
airtime rates that are significantly less expensive and much faster than alternative maritime communications.” For information, visit www.kvh.com.
Furuno introduces FI50 series
Washington-based Furuno has announced its FI50 instrument series, which provides precise information to enhance safety at sea. There are six instruments in the FI50 series, all using the standard NMEA2000 network to provide plugand-play installation. Each unit touts a power consumption of less than 0.1 amps on 12 VDC. The units minimize power consumption by switching the backlight off during the daytime. The six units include: FI501 Wind – displays apparent and true wind angle in both analog and digital format; FI502 CH Wind – provides detailed wind bearing measurements from 60 port to 60 starboard; FI503 Digital – displays digital data for navigation, such as depth, speed, temp and atmospheric weather data in a 3-way split screen; FI504 Multi –monitors all network data, using alternating data displays that rotate in three second intervals; FI505 Course Plot – provides a digital compass readout with an analog “OffCourse” needle; and FI506 Rudder – when connected to an autopilot, this rudder angle display shows precise rudder angle information. For more information, call +1-360834-9300 or visit www.FurunoUSA.com.
Saab launches Class B AIS
Sweden-based Saab TransponderTech AB, a developer of marine Automatic Identification System (AIS) technology for more than 15 years, has introduced a new Class-B AIS transponder for smaller commercial vessels and pleasure boats. The Saab R4B is being introduced to the maritime market to meet the new IEC 62287 performance standard for Class-B AIS. “All ocean-going ships over 300 gross tons are required under the international Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) to carry an approved Class-A AIS transponder as an aid to collision avoidance and to facilitate vessel traffic monitoring by shore-based control centers,” said Gunnar Mangs, vice president of sales and marketing for Saab TransponderTech. “With the advent of the Class-B AIS standard, recently adopted by the International Maritime Organization, smaller vessels not subject to the SOLAS carriage requirements can also take advantage
of the [AIS] benefits.” The R4B transponder transmits its GPS position coordinates, course and speed over ground, vessel name, call sign, type and size through a VHF data channel to all AIS-equipped vessels in the area. The R4B also receives data from all Class-A or -B transponders in the vicinity for display on an electronic chart system or plotter. Vessels fitted with the R4B can be monitored by base stations ashore, providing a useful tool for fleet tracking and managing commercial fleets in coastal waters, harbors and inland waterways. The AIS transponder will also facilitate searchand-rescue operations. For more information, visit www. transpondertech.se.
Quantum, ISA team on stabilizer
Ft. Lauderdale-based Quantum Marine has designed a new stabilization system for ISA of Italy for its 120-foot high-performance megayachts. Quantum developed a dual purpose stabilizer system that would minimize appendage drag and still deliver for roll damping at anchor. Quantum’s design team created the first small system using its patented extendable fin technology, XT. The systems were delivered in late spring and successfully commissioned and trialed in July, according to a company news release. For more information, visit www. quantumhydraulic.com
Wireless product works in 3G
Telular Corp. (Nasdaq: WRLS) has created the Wi-PATH SX7 Series devices that enable the transfer of highquality voice, high-speed data and fax over the 3G cellular network. The SX7 is a next generation product that uses both CDMA and GSM networks and is available through several cellular carriers such as AT&T and Sprint. In addition to providing both circuit-switched and digital faxing, the SX7 can power phones up to 5 REN through just one phone jack. For more information, visit www. telular.com.
Runoff permit exemptions
Members of the U.S. House and Senate passed The Clean Boating Act of 2008, restoring a long-standing
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Prices for low-sulfur gasoil expressed in US$ per cubic meter (1,000 liters) as of Aug. 18.
Prices for low-sulfur gasoil expressed in US$ per cubic meter (1,000 liters) as of Aug. 15, 2007
Region Duty-free*/duty paid U.S. East Coast Ft. Lauderdale 895/953 Savannah, Ga. 962/NA Newport, R.I. 1,038/NA Caribbean St. Thomas, USVI 1,249/NA St. Maarten 1,190/NA Antigua 1,237/NA North Atlantic Bermuda (Ireland Island) 1,191/NA Cape Verde 1,138/NA Azores 1,100/NA Canary Islands 923/1,081 Mediterranean Gibraltar 958/NA Barcelona, Spain 1,008/1,810 Palma de Mallorca, Spain NA/1,782 Antibes, France 1,084/2,119 San Remo, Italy 1,118/2,193 Naples, Italy 1,165/2,131 Venice, Italy 1,207/2,143 Corfu, Greece 1,058/1,967 Piraeus, Greece 1,035/1,945 Istanbul, Turkey 1,060/NA Malta 938/NA Bizerte, Tunisia 962/NA Tunis, Tunisia 945/NA Oceania Auckland, New Zealand 1,027/NA Sydney, Australia 1,044/NA Fiji 1,141/NA Valparaiso, Chile 1,232/NA *When available according to customs.
Region Duty-free*/duty paid U.S. East Coast Ft. Lauderdale 749/791 Savannah, Ga. 570/NA Newport, R.I. 685/621 Caribbean St. Thomas, USVI 802/NA St. Maarten 768/NA Antigua 577/NA North Atlantic Bermuda (St. George’s) 805/NA Cape Verde 611/NA Azores 664/NA Canary Islands 608/736 Mediterranean Gibraltar 628/NA Barcelona, Spain 671/1,316 Palma de Mallorca, Spain NA/1,271 Antibes, France 683/1,465 San Remo, Italy 782/1,615 Naples, Italy 717/1,584 Venice, Italy 718/1,585 Corfu, Greece 846/1,398 Piraeus, Greece 794/1,292 Istanbul, Turkey 602/1,465 Malta 445/NA Tunis, Tunisia 603/NA Oceania Auckland, New Zealand 389/NA Sydney, Australia 449/NA Fiji 508/NA
exemption for recreational boats from permitting requirements under the Clean Water Act. Congressional action was spawned by a U.S. District Court decision in September 2006 under which an estimated 17 million recreational boats would have fallen under Clean Water Act permit requirements effective Sept. 30. Without the exemption, recreational boaters in the United States would have needed a permit for any runoff water, including rinsing and washing boats down after use. “This is a fabulous victory for common sense and it just goes to show what can be done when the boating public, the marine industry and its representatives in Congress row together in a bipartisan way,” BoatU.S. President Nancy Michelman said in a statement. BoatU.S. has worked for more than a year with the National Marine Manufacturers Association and a coalition of stakeholders to resolve the problem before the deadline.
OilSpillRem: new clean-up products OilSpillRem has introduced PRP, Petroleum Remediation Product, a new bioremediation technology for the clean up of oil spills. PRP products are used in oil spill
booms, boat bilge socks (BioSok), oil drip pads or PRP Powder, which can be applied directly on oil and fuel spills. PRP incorporates technology related to fabrication of microcapsules developed by Marshall Space Flight Center and Jet Propulsion Laboratory. In April, PRP was awarded the NASA Product of the Year award, according to a company statement. PRP is a natural and non-toxic product consisting of tiny spheres of treated wax that contain nutrients. When a wax sphere comes in contact with spilled oil, it binds with the hydrocarbons. Nutrients in the sphere help microorganisms from the immediate environment flourish until they eat every droplet of oil. PRP will absorb and remediate more than 20 times its weight. This natural, biodegradable powder can be used on any hydrocarbon spill. For more information, visit www. OilSpillRem.com.
Swiftsure: carpentry expansion
Ft. Lauderdale-based Swiftsure Marine has relocated to a larger facility at 221 S.W. 33rd St., doubling its custom yacht woodworking operation. Increased shop space has enabled equipment upgrades as well as machinery expansion. For information, call +1-954-4678887 or visit www.swiftsuremarine.com.
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Captain reflects on Triumphant Lady years, rebuild Having spent the past two years on land, heavily involved in the design and supervision of the recent major structural and mechanical refit on M/Y Triumphant Lady, Capt. Dale Smith decided it was time for a change of pace and took over a busy vessel in the Mediterranean. Before taking those new and different challenges though, he took time out to reflect on the refit. By Capt. Dale Smith Being given a virtually free hand with the exterior re-design of the yacht was an exciting, yet daunting prospect. Although many considered Jon Bannenberg’s designs pretty radical when they first made their way from drawing board to slipway, there is no doubt whatsoever that his work has
stood the test of time and that many of those mid-1980s yachts have become modern classics in their own right. With that legacy very much in mind, the task facing me was to find a way to accommodate the owner’s specific requirements in terms of exterior deck space and the need for a user-friendly platform from which to operate their extensive diving program, all while preserving the pedigree of the original Bannenberg design. Working hand-in-hand with the naval architects at Murray and Associates and the personnel in the Ft. Lauderdale office of ABS, a plan quickly evolved. The original line of the outer bulwark on the second (owner’s) deck was carried through the aft part of the main deck and then dropped vertically down to allow the construction of
additional storage lockers on the port side and a staircase on the starboard side. The staircase would lead down to a generously proportioned swim platform, incorporating a rather ingenious fold-down swim stair arrangement. The old, reverse-cut transom disappeared and was replaced with a contemporary, vertical transom, fitted with a Freeman pantographic door. At the same time, the original staircase leading up from the main deck was relocated further aft and support columns for the helo-deck replaced with beams concealed in the overhead, affording a massive increase in useable space on the owner’s deck, with room for a large dining table, shaded and protected by the helo-deck above. The end result is that the yacht has
been extended by 2 meters to a new LOA of just more than 47 meters, and given a revised profile that delivers her, well and truly, into the 21st century. What started out on the drawing board was brought to reality thanks to the creativity and excellent craftsmanship of the carpenters and fiberglass crew at Merrill Stevens’ facility on the Miami River, where molds were constructed and the entire extension section built from scratch, all under the direction of myself and the on-site surveyor from ABS. The personnel at Merrill’s took my ideas and, with considerable skill and enthusiasm, completely transformed the yacht. Their ability to transition from some of T-Lady’s original, quite angular lines into the complex sets of radii and curves I had envisioned, as well as their painstaking attention to detail, was amazing to me. On the owner’s deck, for example, we removed a couple of sections of fixed seating and constructed a pair of builtin buffet cabinets. Original angles and curves of other structures on the yacht were duplicated in such a way that the new sections blend in perfectly. Anyone stepping on board for the first time really would be hard pressed to believe these features are anything other than original. The age of the yacht was such that a great deal of the original pipework was simply deteriorating beyond the point of repair. Although expensive, the fix was a simple one: Almost all of the pipework in the yacht had to be stripped out and replaced. With that in mind, the next decision was also a pretty straightforward one. Should we simply replace the original runs in the original materials, or take the bull by the horns and completely re-design the layout of virtually all of the yacht’s major systems? In that regard, the owners were magnificent. Once we’d discussed the advantages of the latter course of action, I was given the green light to go ahead and almost completely strip out the entire vessel, starting with the engine room and lower guest areas. Then followed the galley, laundry and refrigeration areas, all of which were to be completely rebuilt and fitted out with new equipment. Much of the equipment in the engine room was relocated to provide a more user-friendly environment. Central fuel oil distribution and bilge suction manifolds were designed and installed where previously engineers had to seek out numerous valves hidden beneath deck-plates here, there and everywhere. Most of the original pipework had been of stainless steel but this has now
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Capt. Dale Smith, above, during the refit last fall that completely reversed the profile of the transom, adding more than six feet to the yacht’s overall length and adding much-desired deck space. Twentyfive-year-old pipework was replaced throughout, sparking a complete rebuild. She was in the Merrill Stevens’ shipyard in Miami for more than two years. The yard crew showed great “skill and enthusiasm” on the job, Capt. Smith said. FILE PHOTO ABOVE; LEFT, PHOTO/CAPT. DALE SMITH
Triumphant Lady brought well into the 21st century Lady now has the capability to run dry, clean exhaust overboard on been employed only on the fuel and oil the waterline or up through her systems. All raw water, fire system and characteristic, dual-wing exhausts, high bilge lines were replaced with more above the upper deck. suitable cuproAll of this, of nickel material course, didn’t and, due to its noncome cheaply, Anyone stepping on corrosive nature, but as the new board for the first time schedule-80 PVC Triumphant really would be hard has been employed Lady comes back pressed to believe these wherever acceptable into service, to ABS. Throughout, her owners can features are anything the yacht retains her look forward to other than original. ABS, A-1, Maltese many more years Cross, Yacht of continued Certification. enjoyment of In tandem with all of this, almost all their modernized modern classic. of the electrical cabling in the vessel was renewed, along with the original Capt. Dale Smith holds MCA dual main switchboard, which was replaced certification as a 3000gt Master and with a state-of-the-art Atlas Energy Y2 Chief Engineer. After four years in unit built to incorporate most of the command of M/Y Triumphant Lady, he electronic and switching components can now be seen at the helm of the 46m Feadship M/Y Charisma as he takes her from the ShorPower unit previously through a busy Mediterranean season fitted to the yacht. of charter and owner’s use. Contact Thanks to completely redesigned him through www.yachtsmith.com. main engine and generator exhaust Comments on this story are welcome at systems, built and installed by Metcalf editorial@the-triton.com. Marine of Ft. Lauderdale, Triumphant
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LMC yard operations manager Jim Parks in front of the 71-foot-tall metal PHOTO/LUCY REED shed in question.
Lauderdale Marine Center expects to open expansion By Lucy Chabot Reed After two years of environmental studies and work, two years of construction, and two months of damage control, one of the last of Ft. Lauderdale’s do-it-yourself yards for megayachts was expected to receive the OK to open its 12-acre expansion directly east of its current facility on the New River. Although ready to open for weeks, the certificate of occupancy for Lauderdale Marine Center’s expansion was held up by neighbors who objected to the 71-foot-tall metal shed over eight permitted slips at the yard’s east end. Inadvertently left off the original site plans, yard operations manager Jim Parks said the building was there when Broward Yachts owned the property and it was always LMC’s plan to rebuild it. It stands 71.5 feet tall. “We totally acknowledge we made that boo-boo,” Parks said of leaving it off the plans. “Believe me, we would have much rather had this fight at the beginning than now.” Parks said the yard is willing to raise the eastern wall of the shed to make the yachts less visible, paint a mural on it or add any architectural elements to please the neighbors. The city’s planning and zoning board was considering the issue as The Triton went to press, but it was expected to grant the certificate of occupancy. “Whatever happens to that building doesn’t affect the rest of the yard,” Parks said, noting that the eight slips underneath have already been approved. “They either give us the CO or we tear it down and sell it for scrap.” LMC has been bursting to expand into the new facility for months. At capacity during the busy seasons, Parks said it was a natural for LMC to buy
and renovate the land. “That property was laying foul over there,” he said. “This place historically has been a marine facility. We’re convinced we’ll do well with that additional space.” The east yard will have its own entrance but is connected to the current, now-renamed “west yard.” The east yard will have “more of the same kind of business,” including 29 new wet slips for yachts up to 150 feet (doubling capacity in that range) and six new bays in the large assembly building to handle yachts up to 150 feet on the hard. The west yard will also have a 300-ton marine travel lift. John Grap is the dockmaster. There are also six new workshops behind the new assembly building where at least a few of the existing Grap businesses are moving into and expanding, Parks said. The bulk of the actual work done to yachts at Lauderdale Marine Center is done by either the dozens of contractors that have set up shop onsite or companies brought in by the yacht’s owner or captain. “There are only about 35 employees of LMC, but on any given day, there are between 600 and 800 people coming in to do work on yachts,” Parks said. Principals from LMC expect to be at the Monaco Yacht Show this month to drum up business. “Ft. Lauderdale is very attractive right now, especially for people with euros,” Parks said. Lucy Chabot Reed is editor of The Triton. Comments on this story are welcome at lucy@the-triton.com.
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AN END AND A BEGINNING IN FT. LAUDERDALE
Demolition of the old Pink City at the southeast base of the 17th Street bridge in Ft. Lauderdale began in earnest in August. Developers of The Sails, a megayacht marina, hotel and dry stack facility, received approval from PHOTO/LUCY REED city commissioners in July to proceed.
San Diego tries Med-mooring San Diego’s port commissioners agreed in July to a two-year pilot program that would allow megayachts to Med-moor along the Embarcadero, according to a story in the San Diego Union Tribune. San Diego Mooring Co. will operate the mooring service across from the County Administration Building on Harbor Drive. Up to eight megayachts can be accommodated. If the program is successful, the port will issue a request for bids from companies to run a long-term megayacht mooring operation, the newspaper reported.
Bahamas marina being built
restaurants, a pool and a spa. For more information, contact Burgess Warren at +1-305-393-6493 or by e-mail at burgess@romorabay.com.
Rozelle Bay permanent in Oz?
Maritime NSW in Australia has applied to make permanent the Rozelle Bay Superyacht Marina on James Craig Road, which was built as a temporary structure in 1999 for megayachts visiting for the Olympics, according to a story in the Sydney Morning Herald. In May 2007, government officials said Maritime NSW had promised to stop allowing vessels longer than 50 meters to dock there. New documents obtained by the Herald show Maritime NSW has asked the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority to let them stay permanently, and allow up to three 70meter yachts to moor. The number of berths would be reduced from 56 to 24 and new facilities installed.
Fixes at Ft. Lauderdale marina
RENDERING COURTESY OF ROMORA BAY
Romora Bay Club & Resort on Harbour Island in the Bahamas has begun construction on a new marina scheduled for completion by December. The 40 slips are available for purchase and are expected to fit megayachts up to 150 feet. The marina will take in transient boats based on availability, said Burgess Warren, director of yacht club sales. The lighted docks will feature full electric (30, 50 and 100 amps, three phase), fresh water, telephone, Wi-Fi, cable, laundry, showers and restrooms. The marina is designed to allow a supply vehicle to drive to the yachts. “North Eleuthera International Airport is only 20 minutes by water and land taxis,” Warren said. This is the first phase in the renovation of Romora Bay Club, which has been open since the 1960s. Once the marina is finished, work is expected to begin on one-, two- and three-bedroom condominiums, two
Neal Davidson, day working with M/Y Strait Jacket, makes good use of PHOTO/LUCY REED the new docks. Hall of Fame Marina in Ft. Lauderdale has rebuilt three of the fixed, wooden docks on its north side, replaced rubber fenders on the pilings and upgraded its Web site. The marina just north of Bahia Mar on the Intracoastal Waterway can handle megayachts up to 130 feet.
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Elliott sells Princess Tina; IYC adds to fleet Mark Elliott of International Yacht Collection of Ft. Lauderdale recently sold the 130-foot (40m) M/Y Princess Tina. Four more yachts were added to the firm’s central listings, including M/Y Second Chance, a 131-foot (40m) Palmer Johnson by brokers Chany Sabates III and Frank Grzeszczak; M/Y Sea Call, a 119-foot (36m) sportfish by broker Elliott; M/Y Monty, an 86-foot Azimut by brokers Sabates and Noell Vawter; and M/Y Lady Michelle, a 161foot (49m) Trinity by brokers Kevin Bonnie and Brian Tansey. IYC also has added the 84-foot Lazzara M/Y Reeges-Dream to its charter fleet. It has four staterooms and is based in Antibes. For more information, visit www.iyc. com.
Fraser sells, adds listings
Recent sales for Fraser Yachts include M/Y Eliza Jean, a 114-foot (35m) Benetti by Antoine Larricq of Monaco and Neal Esterly of San Diego, and M/Y P-Ola, an 80-foot (24m) Azimut by central agent Larricq. Fraser added these yachts to its central agency listings: the 252foot (77m) Royal Denship M/Y Princess Mariana by Rob Newton of Ft. Lauderdale and Jose Arana of Mexico City (This is a joint central
with Edmiston) for 125 million euros; the 105-foot (32m) Azimut M/Y Principessa by David Legrand of Monaco and David Sargus of Ft. Lauderdale for $9.1 million; and the 82-foot (25m) Hatteras M/Y Beverly Ann by Michael Selter of San Diego for $980,000. The brokerage also added several yachts to its central agency listings for charter, including the 272-foot (83m) S/Y Signora del Vento in the Med. Fraser brokered the sale of a new 125-foot (38m) vessel from Northcoast Yachts, with Spring delivery expected.
information, visit www.nordhavn.co.uk.
Inflatable catamaran launched
Merle Wood adds listings
Merle Wood & Associates has signed several megayachts recently, including the 132-foot Oceanfast M/Y Beeliever and the 74-foot Fairline M/Y My Fair Lady. The firm also is involved in the new construction of a 182foot Oceanco and a 172-foot custom support yacht. For more information, call +1-954-525-5111.
TSG adds to charter fleet
The Shipyard Group has added M/Y Caribbean Sparkle, a 107-foot megayacht to its charter fleet. The yacht has four staterooms and runs with a crew of four is available for charter in Florida and the Bahamas. Bonnie Mims has joined The Shipyard Group as a charter service professional. Mims brings more than two decades of experience and has served as charter manager with Moretti Yachts, charter fleet manager with Koch Newton & Partners and Merrill-Stevens, and charter marketing specialist with The Sacks Group. For more information, call +1954-377-3900 or e-mail info@ theshipyardgroup.com.
Nordhavn arrives in Europe
Aere, a South Florida manufacturer of inflatable fenders, has introduced a 12-foot inflatable catamaran. The Aere 3.7 can be assembled by one person without tools in about 30 minutes (with practice). It breaks down in about 20 minutes, according to a news release from the company. The vessel weighs 130 pounds and can be separated into bags of 50 pounds or less. Dissembled, it can fit in car trunks. With a beam of 5 feet, 6 inches, it can carry up to 400 pounds. It retails for $4,995. For more information, visit www. praktek.com.
MacMullen honored
Joyce MacMullen was named the first Honorary Life Member of the Charter Yacht Brokers Association during the Newport Charter Show this summer. MacMullen is a founding member of CYBA and owner of the charter brokerage firm Windward Mark of Florida. She and her husband, Mac, started the CDI Guide now known as the Charter Index.
Second maxi race set
The second Nordhavn 86 to leave Pacific Asian Enterprises in China sailed into Europe in July to be commissioned. Main propulsion consists of twin MTU Series 60 engines. Standard machinery includes a central hydraulics system with 20-square-foot stabilizers, 50-hp bow and stern thrusters, dual Onan generators. She has a master suite, three staterooms, a captain’s cabin off the wheelhouse and an additional crew cabin below with an interior and exterior entrance. The first Nordhavn 86, M/Y Cary Ali, was delivered to California in April. Eight more are on order, the company announced in a news release. For more
Conceived in 2007 as a biennial event, the Transatlantic Maxi Yacht Cup will take place again this year, according to a release. Organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS), the starting gun for the 2008 race will sound on Nov. 24 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the Canary Islands. It should take the yachts about two weeks to reach the finish line off Sint Maarten about the time of the charter yacht show that begins Dec. 6. Seven yachts of 60 feet (18m) and above participated in the 2007 race. S/Y Sojana, the 115-foot ketch owned by Peter Harrison, and S/Y Bossanova, the Simonis 67 belonging to YCCS member Pietro Motta have already registered. Sojana won the St. Barth Bucket in 2007 as well as the St. Martin Heineken Regatta in 2007 and 2008. The race is open to monohull yachts of at least 18 meters. Find the Notice of Race at www.yccs.it.
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No discharge means no discharge DRAGONFLY, from page B1 and 55 crew – it’s not unusual to handle 10,000 gallons of gray and black water every day, Tafoya said. Most yachts have Type II systems, which are flow-through by design and don’t require too much holding capacity, Tafoya said. Converting to Dragonfly’s Type III system means the addition of holding tanks. But with tightening environmental regulations in the United States and elsewhere, there may not be many other options. No-discharge zones in places such as Alaska and most of New England means no dumping of anything, even treated effluent or completely reclamated water such as with Dragonfly’s system. Pumping costs money, as much as 50 cents or more a gallon in some places. “If a captain wants to run in Alaska for three weeks or a month, he’s got to either hold onto that waste or pump it out, and then he’s making appointments in ports that aren’t the most picturesque for the owner, that are more likely to be commercial, fishing ports, or go way off shore in questionable seas,” Tafoya said. Dragonfly’s marine division got a boost this summer when it got the order to put systems on seven gambling ships based in South Florida. Florida Gov. Charlie Crist announced earlier this year that unless gambling ships had a reclamation system onboard they would have to pay the pump-out fee upon return to port – regardless of whether they used pump-out services or not, Tafoya said. “In places like Nantucket, you’ve got to pump out every day or go three miles out,” he said. “In 2010, that’s going to 12 miles.” Even with the Dragonfly system, there’s still no dumping of the resulting water, no matter how clean it is, so
Most yachts have Type II systems, which are flow-through by design ... converting to Dragonfly’s Type III system means the addition of holding tanks. Tafoya and Penumbra Marine are working on ways to use it onboard. “The water is better than drinking water but when we tell people that, it hurts us,” Tafoya said. “People don’t want to mix their wastewater with their drinking water.” It can be used for technical water or to wash the boat down, and he’s working on a system to pump it through cooling systems of the generators, engines and air conditioning systems. In new build projects, it can be piped back to heads throughout the boat for use there. Tafoya ran the 317-foot M/Y Limitless for years and knows firsthand the practices of yachts “treating” wastewater in a Type II system and dumping it overboard, often at night and often in the bay or marina where they are moored. “Tons of it, every day,” he said. “It adds up, it’s sad. It’s not allowed but they do it. I wonder how many captains think that because they have a Type II system that they can pump out wherever they want. But they can’t.” Lucy Chabot Reed is editor of The Triton. For more information about Dragonfly, visit www.agrimond.com or contact Craig Tafoya in Ft. Lauderdale through www.penumbramarine.com. Comments on this story are welcome at lucy@the-triton.com.
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B14 September 2008 FROM THE TECH FRONT: Rules of the Road
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Emergency towing revision affects all vessels over 500gt RULES, from page B1 carried out at 5-year intervals using the maximum operational load.
Emergency towing procedures
A revision of SOLAS II-1/3-4 as contained in MSC.256 (84) was adopted by the committee. This regulation will require all ships above 500gt (new and existing) to (1) be fitted with an approved readily deployable emergency towing arrangement; and (2) be provided with a procedure for establishing capabilities to tow the ship from the fore and aft locations. This procedure/booklet is to be kept onboard for use in emergency situations and based on existing arrangements and equipment available on board. The new MSC.1/Circ.1255 identifies that the procedure needs to be verified by the administration. It should include emergency towing arrangement drawings, an inventory of equipment on board that can be used for emergency towing, means and methods of communication,
and sample procedures to facilitate preparation for and conduct of emergency towing operations. The deadline for an emergency towing procedure is tiered. The first affects yachts constructed on or after Jan. 1, 2010, to meet the regulation on delivery. The second affects yachts constructed before Jan. 1, 2010, to be compliant not later than Jan. 1, 2012.
Fixed CO2 system upgrades
Resolution MSC.256 (84) requires all ships certified to SOLAS, constructed before July 1, 2002, and fitted with a fixed carbon dioxide fire-extinguishing system for the protection of machinery spaces and cargo pump-rooms to upgrade that system to comply with control provisions outlined in the Fire Safety Systems Code. Compliance is required by the first scheduled drydocking after Jan. 1, 2010. Two separate controls located inside a release box clearly identified for the particular space shall be provided to release the CO2 and, upon release, an audible alarm shall be activated.
Implementation of MSDS
Extensive dialogue focused on the implementation of the new provisions for Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) under SOLAS Chapter VI, Regulation 5-1. This revision was adopted by resolution MSC.239 (83) and will enter into force on July 1, 2009. The committee concluded that regulation 5-1 will need to be revised to remove the current ambiguity that now exists. It will be revised to emphasize that the MSDS is required for all MARPOL Annex I cargoes carried in bulk and for all fuel oil bunkers.
LRIT survey and certification
On Jan. 1, 2008, the provisions of resolution MSC.202 (81) entered into force and amended SOLAS Chapter V to require cargo ships (and high-speed craft) of 300gt and larger, passenger ships (and high-speed passenger craft), and self-propelled mobile offshore drilling units to have the means to transmit, by a Long-Range Identification and Tracking System (LRIT), the ship’s identity and position with date and time of each transmitted position. Yachts are considered cargo ships for regulatory purposes. New regulation SOLAS V/19-1 requires ships built on or after Dec. 31, 2008, to be provided with LRIT on delivery. Ships built before then and operating in Sea Areas A1 and A2 or in A1, A2, or A3 (as defined by SOLAS Chapter IV) need to be provided with an LRIT not later than the first radio survey after Dec. 31, 2008.
ISM code and safety management
Several proposals were tentatively agreed at MSC 84, including the need for companies to carry out internal audits aboard and ashore annually. This explicit provision was proposed
several years ago, but held in reserve until an assessment of the effectiveness of the ISM Code carried out by a group of independent experts was completed. With that assessment completed in 2006, the proposal is back on the table. To provide the seafarer with better representation on safety issues, the committee agreed to include a new responsibility for the company to facilitate the election or appointment of a “seafarer safety representative” who is to be a member of the ships’ crew, other than the master. Reinforcing the provision in the ISM Code – which calls for the Safety Management System to include procedures for ensuring that nonconformities, accidents, and hazardous situations are reported, investigated and analyzed – the committee agreed on a draft MSC-MEPC Circular with the objective of improving safety and pollution prevention aspects of ships. Upon acceptance by the MEPC in October 2009, the circular will encourage companies to investigate near-misses by providing guidance on the challenges faced by the seafarer, taking into account fears of repercussion. Capt. Jake DesVergers is chief surveyor for International Yacht Bureau, an organization that provides inspection services to Marshall Islands-registered private yachts of any size and commercial yachts up to 500 gross tons. A deck officer graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, he previously sailed as master on merchant ships, acted as designated person ashore for a shipping company, and served as regional manager for an international classification society. Contact him through www.yachtbureau. org. Comments on this column are welcome at editorial@the-triton.com.
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Lightroom continued: module exploration Welcome aboard photo enthusiasts. Let’s get back to Lightroom, the software program extraordinaire for post-production handling of all your photographs. I have included with this article a visual to illustrate to you how it looks on your computer monitor, and to help you navigate along with me as I talk about its Photo Exposé different facets. James Schot Notice there is a major center space or Main Window that shows a photograph I have selected from the Film Strip below (showing only two images) in the bottom panel. There is a right and left panel, and a top panel that has my business name in the upper left and a Module Picker on the right. I want to draw your attention to this Module Picker. You can see the Develop module is highlighted indicating it has been selected. I discussed briefly in the last article three of the five modules, including the Import, Develop and Web. Let’s go in for a more detailed look. It would be difficult for The Triton to print an image to correlate to every
The Lightroom interface.
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Module and every situation, but let me first assure you I will make things clear using the photograph with this article that was taken in the Develop Module. Just follow along. After you open the program, everything begins with the Library Module. At the lower left corner where it shows Copy and Paste in the Develop Module, the Library Module will show Import and Export. Clicking on Import will bring up a window from which you can select where you would like to import from. It could be your hard drive or a camera memory card. All the options will make themselves available. Click on the one you desire and a new box opens up. On the right side it will show little thumb prints of images you have taken. They will all have a checkbox, so you can choose those you would like to download. You may wish to download them all, select your favorites, or make several downloads to get certain selections to specific designated folders. On the left you find several other simple options to follow. It will ask if you want to download to a new location, something applicable if taking them from your camera memory card, or from the original location, if you are simply planning to show or work on them then put them back. With your selections made they will now display in the Film Strip. From this point you can select (highlight) one or a selection or select them all. The latter would be used to make universal adjustments to them all. Both individual and universal adjustments can be made in both the Library and Develop Modules. The right panel of the Develop Module shown in the illustration has
many precision options for making adjustments to your images. You see the Histogram, Basic, Tone Curve, and this is followed using the scroll bar by Split Toning, Detail, Lens Corrections, and Camera Calibrations. All are for general adjustments to your images and powerful, but the top two are the most useful. At the right panel of the Library Page this display is replaced with Quick Develop, Keywording and Metadata options. Quick Develop is simply a less complete and sophisticated version of tools in the Develop Module. Keywording is where you put in words you can use later to quickly locate a set of photographs. A word like Newport would bring up photographs of events you took there. Metadata includes your copyright, time and date, and camera settings. After my Japan trip when organizing the 1,200 or so photographs between two cameras that I used, my Canon 5D and Leica D-lux3, establishing a proper sequence was made easy to using the Metadata time information. I put everything in proper sequence by the time I took the photograph in this way and also adjusted for the 13-hour time difference. Going below the center image again (of a fishing boat as seen reflected in the water) right above the Film Strip you will see a square box. This is highlighted to show one image, two boxes side by side with a Y in each. This is to compare before and after work on an image, followed by a cropping icon tool, a red eye adjustment, spot remover, stars, then square color boxes, and right/left arrows for moving through the Film
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Venus, Mars get together for a September celestial smooch By Jack Horkheimer What a way to begin a new month. During the first two weeks of September we’ll be able to watch a triangle of planets get smaller and smaller, resulting in two of the planets almost slamming into each other visually on the evenings of the 10th and the 11th. On the weekend ending Sept. 1, face west about 30 minutes after sunset while it’s still light out. If you have a clear, really flat, unobstructed horizon you’ll see three lights, the brightest of which is planet No. 2, the most brilliant of them all, 8,000-mile wide Venus. Off to its side is planet No. 1, often called the pink planet, dinky 3,000mile-wide Mercury. Just up and to the left you’ll see much dimmer, reddishgold 4,000-mile-wide Mars. Now, if you draw imaginary lines between them, they will make a wonderful triangle. There’s a catch, however. In order to see them so close to the horizon you’ll have to look while it’s still light out so they won’t look as bright as when it’s dark out. Unfortunately, by the time it gets dark out they will have set. So look carefully for them; binoculars will really help. On Monday, Sept. 1, a two-day old Moon will join the triangle but you’ll really need a pair of binoculars to see this. So wait until Tuesday night when the Moon is a bit bigger, much higher in the sky and hovers just below Spica, the brightest star of Virgo. Of course, the easiest night to find it will be Wednesday, Sept. 3, when it will be much higher. Then as you watch from day to day you will notice that Mars and Venus will rapidly approach each other. Indeed, on Sept. 3, Mars and Venus
will be less than five degrees apart, which means that only 9 1/2 full Moons lined up end to end could fit between them. By Sunday the 7th, only 4-1/2 full Moons could fit between them. Monday the 8th, 3-1/2 full Moons, Tuesday the 9th, 2-1/2 full Moons, Wednesday the 10th, one and a half full Moons and ta da! On Thursday the 11th, Venus and Mars will be so close that less than one half a full Moon could fit between them. Wow. This is a sight you’ll really want to see through a pair of binoculars. Of course we must remember that this incredible ballet of the planets is all an optical illusion as seen from our platform in space we call planet Earth. In fact, on Sept. 11, Mercury will be 88 million miles away from Earth whereas Venus will be 50 million miles farther away, 138 million miles distant. And although Mars will appear to be extremely close to Venus it will be a whopping 227 million miles away, almost twice as far away as Venus. Also remember these three planets plus our Earth are the four planets closest to the Sun and also the four smallest planets. So there you have it, starting the first weekend in September three planets in a triangle moving closer to each other accompanied by a Moon and eventually ending in a super close meeting of the planet named for the goddess of love and the planet named for the god of war. One of the few times we can say it’s fun to watch love and war meet. Jack Horkheimer is executive director of the Miami Museum of Science. This is the script for his weekly television show co-produced by the museum and WPBT Channel 2 in Miami. It is seen on public television stations around the world. For more information about stars, visit www.jackstargazer.com.
You can grade, sort photos PHOTO, from page B16 Strip quickly. The stars and colored squares are found both in this and the Library Module in the same position. Use either to grade and sort your work. For instance, I can make selections with red representing all the motor vessels and green being all the sailboats, then I can grade the quality of the photographs in each color category using the stars. Having done this I can easily go to the far right, on the black line below to see Filters and those stars and stripes again. This is where you can now quickly
make selections, like only seeing your five-star sailboats, by choosing green and five stars using your filters. To a photographer, this is heaven, and this is just the tip of the iceberg. I don’t like leaving you hanging, but try to keep the illustrative photo if you can, as I will be using it the next time. In the meantime, I’ll take permission to come ashore. James Schot has been a professional photographer for 30 years and owns Schot Designer Photography. Feel free to contact him at james@bestschot.com with photographic questions or queries for future columns.
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Thinking Brazil, but want something new? Try Angra dos Reis By Sharon Bahmer If you have recently applied the “been there, done that” attitude to most regular charter destinations, consider the exotic tropical region of southern Brazil. Of course, there is spectacular Rio de Janeiro, but head south about two hours to a region the locals refer to as Angra and discover 365 islands and more than 2,000 beaches. Angra dos Reis (translated as King Cove) is 150 km south of Rio and the suggested jumping off point to begin a charter. Marina Verolme offers secure dockage, a restaurant offering local cuisine and a marina store. Ilha Grande – the Big Island at 192 square km – is steeped in nautical history of pirates, treasure, slavery and smuggling. Today, it is not very populated and is known for its lush vegetation and the azure waters that surround it. There are ocean beaches for surfing such as Lopes Mendes and quiet bays to anchor in overnight, such as the bay of Das Palmas. The white sand on
At left, boats in Buzios. Its fishing heritage remains, but hundreds of boutique hotels have been founded since the 1960s. At right, a look at a street in Paraty. The town has colonial roots that offer visitors a chance to see how things used to be. PHOTOS/LAURENCE PROVOST Lopes Mendes squeaks underfoot. Preta Beach (Black Beach) has dark, monazite sand and houses the ruins of the old prison. Parnaioca has the wreck of an old freighter and is good for diving. Bananal Beach has yellow sand. Vila do Abraao offers shopping, restaurants, churches, Internet cafes and nightlife. Saco do Ceu is a small bay inside Ilha Grande. The attraction is its calm waters; on clear nights, the stars are reflected in the bay, giving it its name. Ilha da Gipoia lies opposite Angra
dos Reis and is a 30-minute boat ride away. Again, the main attraction is the beach, fauna and flora. Dentista Beach is the place to see and be seen. More than 100 boats anchor on busy summer weekends in the hopes of spotting a Brazilian celebrity or two. In summer, the island of Ilha de Caras attracts the largest amount of famous people per square meter in Brazil. Paraty, unlike Angra dos Reis, offers tranquil waters and is in Ilha Grande Bay on the mainland, 125 miles from Rio. This town has colonial roots offering a history for those wishing to see how things used to be. Visit the town’s famous church, Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios. Walk along the narrow stone, automobile-free streets, visit the historical center, hike out to the waterfalls, follow the gold trail, visit the old fishing village of Trindade or stop and sample the Cachaca at Porto de Pinga. Another destination two hours north of Rio is the low-key resort town of Buzios. Settled by European pirates and made famous by Brigitte Bardot in the 1960s, this once sleepy fishing village today boasts hundreds of boutique hotels, known as pousadas. Fisherman still work here from dusk until dawn.
A guide can escort and educate crew and guests on myriad ecological walks in the Emerências Reserve, the Taua Reserve, and the Mata Atlantica Forest, which covers 3,000 km along the coast. The Mata Atlantica Forest is designated as part of the World Biosphere Reserve. About 90 percent of the forest has been cleared, mainly for sugar cane farming and urban settlements, but it still has 950 resident species of birds, almost 200 of which are endemic. The weather in Angra is temperate and moderate. The summer months of December through March are the rainy season, bringing daily tropical afternoon thunder showers. The fall months of April, May, and June are perfect for chartering. Winter is moderate during June, July and August. Cold fronts from the dry polar air mass cause clear skies sometimes for weeks on end. This, combined with few tourists, makes for a pleasant cruise along this new destination. Sharon Bahmer is a charter agent with BoatBookings.com, which lists vessels available for charter. Contact her through www.BoatBookings.com. Comments on this article are welcome at editorial@the-triton.com.
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A market stall in Argostoli, which is a small commercial port in Cephalonia, PHOTO/CAPT. JOHN CAMPBELL an island in the Ionian Sea.
Tips for a smooth entrance in Greece By Capt. John Campbell
It can be a bit of a bureaucratic nightmare clearing into Greece for the first time. When Greece joined the European Union, because of its long history of shipping and the size of its commercial fleet, it got many dispensations granted to protect the shipping industry. Whilst this has no doubt been of benefit to the prosperous Greek shipowners, it has led to many problems for visiting yachts. One of the biggest problems is that the multiplicity of laws are interpreted in different ways and enforced with varied degrees of enthusiasm in each and every port. As a generalization, the rules are stricter and enforced more rigidly the closer one gets to Athens. In the outlying ports there is often a degree of flexibility and reasonableness shown by the authorities. I strongly suggest that when yacht captains clear into Greece, that they do not do it in any of the Athens marinas. Coming from the west, we always clear in at Argostoli in Cephalonia. It is not a marina, but a small commercial port. The following is based on my own experiences and observations, but as always, the responsibility is with the skipper to find out the current situation as it affects their own circumstances. For any vessel other than a small cruising yacht, I strongly suggest the
hiring of an agent for the paperwork. A good agent will take away most of the headaches of dealing with officialdom. There are many agents; for more than 20 years I have used the services of A1 Yachting and have had no reason to try any other (www.a1yachting.com). They have agents in most ports and although their service is not cheap, they really take the pain out of visiting Greece. My agents in Argostoli do the clearance for us, obtain the infamous Transit Log for the boat, and reserve a berth for us in port. They give us free Wi-Fi while we are in the port and can find most things and generally make the visit a pleasure. They can get Greek SIM cards for telephones and subscription cards for the satellite TV system. Cephalonia has a small airport, with connections to Athens, so it is a good place for owners or guests to join. The island is worthy of a bit of exploration, too. Fiskardo in the northeast is a delight, and there are several other nice anchorages on the east coast. The agents can arrange guided tours by car or even by horseback. When arriving in Greece, your first port must be an official port of entry. Not all ports have Port Police and ports of entry. Currently there are some 30 ports of entry; obtain a list from any of the pilot books on Greece, or take advice from an agent. Because of the protections granted
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Call officials for permission to pass about 10 miles out from the Rion PHOTO/CAPT. JOHN CAMPBELL Bridge.
Transiting the Corinth Canal When it is time to head east, the Corinth Canal saves quite a lot of miles compared to rounding the often windy southern tip of Peloponnesus. It is perhaps the world’s most expensive canal on a cost-per-mile basis, but you can save a lot of time and fuel by going that route. There are several possible anchorages along the Gulf of Corinth, with Galaxidi being my favourite. When going through the Gulf of Corinth, it is important to call the officials at the bridge at Rion for permission to pass. Call them on Channel 14 from about 10 miles out. They get unreasonably grumpy if you try to pass under their bridge without permission. For the canal itself, if you are using an agent, it is possible to pre-
book and pay for the transit. This is well worth doing as it saves a lot of time at the east end. The canal is narrow and the traffic is one-way. The canal control will tell you when you are able to enter. You may have to wait an hour or more for the traffic to flow in your direction. I do not know if it is a coincidence or intentional, but when we have pre-booked, we have never had to wait for a transit. On other occasions we have sometimes had to wait a couple of hours or more. If you have not pre-booked, then you have to go alongside at the eastern end, pay in cash and fill out yards of forms. If you have prepaid, then usually you do not have to stop, but can simply talk to control on the VHF and keep going. – Capt. John Campbell
Identify official ports of entry GREECE, from page B20 to the shipping industry by the EU, it is all but impossible for a nonGreek-flag vessel to charter legally in Greece. If you arrive with a commercial registration certificate, the authorities immediately assume you are trying to charter, and your life will suddenly become very complicated. It is almost essential that you have a Private Certificate of Registry for your vessel. Many flag states will issue dual certificates – a “private” one for use in Greece and Turkey, and a “commercial” one for chartering in the rest of the world. Some flag states, however, will not let you carry both certificates, but they will make arrangements to switch from one class to the other, once they understand the situation. (This is possibly a consideration to take into account when choosing where to flag a new vessel.) It does not appear to be a problem if, for example, you leave Italy as a commercial vessel and miraculously arrive in Greece as a private vessel.
Unlike most countries, Greek officials do not appear to be interested in who is the beneficial owner of a company-registered vessel; they want to know who is the “principle user” of the vessel. In the case of a companyowned vessel, this person must be nominated by the owning company and a notarized letter from the company authorizing this person to use the boat will be requested on entry. In theory, this “principle user” must be on board at all times and especially when entering or leaving. If the principle user is an EU resident, the vessel is limited to a stay of just 30 days. For a non-EU resident, it can be up to six months. To me this seems to be totally against the spirit of the EU, but that is how it is. It is usually possible to make the entry without this person on board, provided you have the letter saying that they are authorized to use the boat, and have a copy of their passport. Once cleared, we have never been
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Agent can offer invaluable advice on preparing for declaration GREECE, from page B21 asked about principal users nor had to give more than names and passport number of guests on board. It would be best to take advice from an agent well before your planned arrival as to how best to prepare your declaration. Once safely cleared in, you will be issued with a Transit Log. Captains are supposed to get this stamped by the Port Police in every port where they are represented, which is almost everywhere there is the semblance of a port.
In some places they will stamp the yacht in and out and in others, they will show little interest. I usually go to the Port Police only in those ports where we actually dock. If we are anchored out, then they really do not seem to care. Again, the further we are from Athens, the less interest they seem to have. Except for the marinas in Corfu, and around Athens, dockage is incredibly cheap. For a 35 meter vessel, in most places we pay between 2 and 12 euros a night for berthing stern-to in a port. This is 2 to 12 Euros for the vessel, not
per foot or per meter of length. The price is obviously a bargain, but you do not get much in the way of services. Some ports will have water laid on, but except for the marinas mentioned above, you will not find shore-power. The other problem is that it is all but impossible to reserve space, unless it is in a port with an active agent. The docks are all governmentowned and as such you cannot reserve space. What the Greeks often do is to rent a fishing boat to sit in a berth all day, and they leave when the yacht arrives.
Be sure to pick up The Triton next month to read more from Capt. John Campbell about off-the-beaten-path destinations in Greece. This is not easy for us non-Greeks to do or organize. However, in most ports, unless the weather is very bad and people are staying put, we find that if we arrive about 2 or 3 p.m. there is usually space, as people may have eaten lunch in the port and have gone to anchor off the beach for the day. If you arrive at 7 or 8 in the evening, during the summer, you will be less than likely to find space, especially in the popular places. When you dock stern-to it is worth dropping two anchors. Not only is it more secure if the wind picks up, but it is quite common for a departing boat to snag your anchor while recovering theirs. If they lift your only anchor, you are likely to hit the wall. It can be a bit of a nightmare shipping stuff to the boat from outside the EU. We usually send things to the UK and then have them forwarded to us in Greece. This makes our life straightforward, and does not cost as much as trying to clear things through customs in Greece. If you have to ship items directly from outside the EU, then take the advice of an agent. Usually they will have the things sent to their address, probably in Athens. They will have a broker clear them and forward them to the vessel. This can be expensive and slow. To receive mail, I would not have stuff sent to the local post office. Usually all the Poste Restante mail is lumped together in a box in front of the counter, for anybody and everybody to pick through and take whatever looks interesting. A much safer option is to find a friendly shop-keeper or local business and ask if they will receive mail for you. We have found this to be very reliable. Although the rules and regulations can appear a bit daunting and may sometimes be a bit frustrating, it does mean that there are not hoards of big charter boats filling every anchorage. Despite the hassles and the sometimes boisterous winds, Greece offers some great cruising in mainly, as yet, unspoiled waters. Capt. John Campbell has been yacht captain for more than 20 years and a sailor all his life. He is currently in command of the 35m Codecasa M/Y Laymar II, which is based in the Med. Comments on this story are welcome at editorial@the-triton.com.
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Megayachts to get 50 berths in Grenada by late October By Carol M. Bareuther Megayachts will soon have a convenient place to dock in the southern Caribbean. Camper & Nicholsons’ Port Louis Marina in Grenada’s capitol city of St. George’s will have its first 50 berths up and running by late October. “This will include 10 superyacht berths capable of accommodating yachts from 75 to 90 meters in length,” said Clyde Rawls, general manager of the property. “We excited to welcome the superyachts, but it’s a flexible space for us. In reality, we can accommodate yachts from 10 to 90 meters and anticipate the bulk of the yachts to begin with will be in the 15- to 30meter range.” In-slip electric, water, wireless Internet, and pump-out will be available when slips open. Cable TV service is also anticipated. “We expect to be fully ISPS compliant by the end of this year,” Rawls said. Port Louis Marina is expected to provide 396 berths when complete by the end of 2009. The main fuel dock is slated for construction along with the remainder of the berths as is on-site customs and immigration. However, fuel bunkering will be available this fall by arrangement and marina personnel have an agreement with local officials to shuttle captains by skiff to the customs and immigration facility nearby in the lagoon. “Grenada has always had good infrastructure for yachts,” Rawls said. “There are provisioning companies, wine purveyors, chandleries and laundry services, for example, all available locally.” Rawls, who many in yachting may know as dockmaster at Bahia Mar Yachting Center in Ft. Lauderdale, was hired by Camper & Nicholsons this spring to oversee the marina’s construction schedule, deal with new customer inquiries, supervise day-
to-day operations, and make sure the opening of the superyacht slips goes smoothly. The marina is part of a $375 million maritime village that will include estate lots for homes, more modest homes and apartments, a 5-star hotel, a midrange hotel, a spa, restaurants, bars and duty-free boutiques. Just like any new developments in the Caribbean, Port Louis has had challenges with local residents and environmentalists. “Water quality is important to us,” Rawls said. “That’s why, for example, there’s in-berth pump-out. Also, the floating docks use a suspended Sea Flex system that results in less heavy metals in the water. There’s also no shipyard here – no painting, no chemicals. This is a destination marina. In fact, our goal is to become a Blue Flag marina.” Camper & Nicholsons obtained the rights to developing Port Louis Marina and manage its operation from chairman and founder Peter de Savary in January. The year before, De Savary, a British entrepreneur, yachtsman and environmentalist, embarked on a $3 million clean-up of the southern end of the lagoon, removing large amounts of junk from the site including metal scrap, sunken and abandoned boats and the remains of the old Grenada Yacht Services dock. Some local residents have voiced concern about the construction of cottages along Lagoon Road. However, that isn’t something that appears will happen. “Overall, Grenadians are pleased to see the clean up of an area that was very dirty and unsightly previously,” said Edwin Frank, spokesman for the Grenada Tourist Board. “Yachting overall is an area that the Grenada government intends to give a lot of support and emphasis. Hence we welcome megayachts.” Carol Bareuther is a freelance writer in St. Thomas. Comments on this story are welcome at editorial@the-triton.com.
Boston Harbor now a no-discharge zone In July, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency designating Boston Harbor a “No Discharge” area. This status means that discharges of treated and untreated boat sewage are prohibited within Massachusetts state waters near Boston, Braintree, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Hingham, Hull, Milton, Newton, Quincy, Watertown, Weymouth, and Winthrop. One-third of the Massachusetts coast is now designated as a nodischarge area. Gov. Deval Patrick has stated he
wants all of the state’s coastal waters to become discharge-free. To quality for a no-discharge designation, the cities and states must show there are enough pump-out facilities. The area has about 4,000 boats large enough to have a head or toilet on board. There are 35 pump-out facilities in the area, with four more expected to become operational this summer. For more details on no discharge areas in New England, visit www.epa. gov/ne/eco/nodiscrg.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Monaco, Cannes: boat shows during first half of September Through-Sept. 7 U.S. Open, New York City. One of the four grand slam tennis tournaments. www.usopen.org
Sept. 3 The Triton Bridge luncheon,
Sept. 10-15 31st annual Cannes
Sept. 3 The Triton’s monthly
Sept. 11-14 2008 Rolex Big Boat
Sept. 5-7 7th annual Shipyard Cup,
East Boothbay, Maine. An invitational regatta open to sailing yachts over 70 feet. Contact Andrea Holland at Boothbay Region Boatyard, (207) 6332970, andrea@brby.com; or Ted Smith at Hodgdon Yachts, (207) 633-4194, tedsmith@hodgdonyachts.com. www. shipyardcup.com
Sept. 7 Sunday Jazz Brunch, Ft.
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Lauderdale, along the New River downtown, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Five stages including a variety of jazz types. www.fortlauderdale.gov
noon, Ft. Lauderdale. A roundtable discussion of the issues of the day. Active captains only. RSVP to Editor Lucy Reed at lucy@the-triton.com or 954-525-0029. Space is limited to eight. networking event, 6-8 p.m. at the offices of Headhunter, 3380 S.W. 11th Ave. in Ft. Lauderdale. No RSVP necessary; just bring business cards and get ready to meet new people. Read more about Headhunter on page C2 or visit www. headhunterinc.com.
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International Boat Show, France, at the Port de Cannes. A week before Monaco for smaller yachts. www. salonnautiquecannes.com Series, St. Francis Yacht Club, San Francisco. Attracts thousands of worldcaliber sailors. In its 44th year. 415-5636363, www.stfyc.com.
Sept. 12 15th annual MIASF golf
tournament, Ft. Lauderdale. Jacaranda Golf Club, east course. www.miasf.org
Sept. 11-14 9th annual YachtFest,
Shelter Island Marina, San Diego. This is the U.S. West Coast’s largest show of brokerage and charter yachts, and includes an exhibit hall. www.yachtfest. com, (858) 836-0133.
Sept. 11-14 38th annual Newport International Boat Show, Newport
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Capt. Michael Lovely of M/Y Katharine (center) with SeaKeepers Board President Jim Gilbert and Professional Associate Rosanne Parlato at SeaKeepers Professionals’ first soiree in Sint Maarten in January. This PHOTO/JEAN VALLETTE will be the group’s first event in Europe.
Sept. 22, SeaKeepers Soiree, Monaco
The inaugural European event for SeaKeepers Professionals (captains and crew) to raise money and awareness for marine conservation, protection and restoration. Part of the International SeaKeepers Society. Presented by Only Yacht at Maya Bay, a waterfront Japanese restaurant. Members, 50 euros. Non-members, 100 euros. Limited to 200. www.seakeepers.org/professionals.
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Celebrate ‘Halfway to St. Patty’s Day’ on Sept. 20 in Ft. Lauderdale CALENDAR, from page B25 Yachting Center. 401-846-1115, www. newportboatshow.com
Sept. 19-21 Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing! in Islamorada, Fla. Registration of $160 includes welcome party, classes at beginner/advanced levels, lunch, hands-on skill stations, T-shirt and more. Fishing adventure fees range from $55 - $330. 954-475-9068, www. ladiesletsgofishing.com
Sept. 20 Halfway to St. Patty’s Day
party at Briny Irish Pub, Ft. Lauderdale. Site of our birthday party this spring, Briny won’t let us forget we’re not Irish. Music, food and more on the New River under the Andrews Avenue bridge. Starts at 1 p.m. www.brinyirishpub. com, 954-376-4742
Sept. 24-27 18th annual Monaco
Yacht Show, Port Hercules, Monaco. More than 530 exhibitors and 95 megayachts are expected. Forty of the yachts will be making their first public appearances. Tickets are 60 euros per day. www.monacoyachtshow.org
Sept. 26-27 Hook ‘n Harness Classic fishing tournament, Ft. Lauderdale. Organized by Safety Guys to benefit Skills Essential for Life, a non-profit
free. More than 55 seminars also run throughout the show for a fee and continuing education credits. The show is produced by Professional Boatbuilder magazine and the National Marine Manufacturers Association. www. ibexshow.com
MAKING PLANS Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m. Fort Yachtie-Da International Film Festival
Crew Unlimited and C U Yacht Charters is producing a film festival of short films shot by yacht captains and crew. Submissions are accepted through Oct. 20 in the following categories: Best Talent/Drama Video, Best Comedy, Most Extreme, and Best Picture. The films, which can be no more than five minutes in length, will be judged online from Oct. 20-Nov. 5 by crew registered with Crew Unlimited. Winning films will be shown at a “yachtie black tie” event at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 14 at Cinema Paradiso in Ft. Lauderdale. Winners will receive cash prizes (including a $5,000 grand prize) and the yachting industry’s very own “Oscar” trophy. Contest rules and complete details at www. crewunlimited.com/yachtie_da_film.asp, 954-462-4624. organization to help underemployed people enter the workforce. 954-7700246, www.selffdn.org
Oct. 4-12 48th International Boat
Show, Genoa, Italy, at Fiera de Genova. More than 1,650 exhibitors expected to showcase everything for power boats, sailboats, tenders, engines, equipment and cruising services. www. salonenautico-online.it
Oct. 5 COMITT Pre-Conference at IBEX, Miami Beach, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Oct. 11 Volvo Ocean Race begins
in Alicante, Spain. Only U.S. stop is Boston in mid-May 2009. www. volvooceanrace.org
Oct. 15 The Triton’s fifth annual Boat
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Produced by Marine Industry Training & Education Council, COMITT is the Conference on Marine Industry Technical Training. www.comitt.org
Oct. 6-8 International BoatBuilders’
Exhibition & Conference (IBEX), Miami Beach. Nearly 800 exhibitors and manufacturers have signed up for this trade-only conference. Free demos throughout the show and a pre-conference day Oct. 9 includes workshops on various topics including noise-control, lighting and wiring. All
Show Kick-off Party, Ft. Lauderdale, 6-9 p.m. We’re closing The Downtowner Saloon and turning it into the Wild, Wild West so make plans to be back in town in time to catch up with friends before the madness of the boat show starts (that would be the 49th annual Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show, which begins Oct. 30).
Oct. 30-Nov. 3 49th Fort Lauderdale
International Boat Show, Ft. Lauderdale. The industry’s largest boat show, in terms of space (with more than more than 3 million square feet of in-water and exhibition space at six marinas and in the convention center) and attendees. www.showmanagement. com. For a full list of events during the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show, visit www.the-triton.com.
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Is Capt. Gianni Brill our biggest fan? He sent three spotters from his travels this summer: Two from Horta during deliveries and one from Aruba, waiting for the winds (above). That’s him in the center below in Horta with the then-crew of M/Y Perle Bleue en route to the Hakvoort Shipyard in Holland, including from left (standing) First Mate John Okebee, Chef Jeff Price, Stewardess Amber, and Mate Morgan Uptown; and (kneeling) delivery Capt. Marcus VanOort and Engineer Peter Nailmaker. Capt. Rob High had his Triton with him as he passed Gibraltar while taking the newest Burger, M/Y Ingot, to the Mediterranean for the summer.
Where have you and your Triton been lately? Send photos to lucy@the-triton.com. If we print yours, you get a T-shirt.
Freelance Engineer Mike Treanor, left, helped Chef/Stew Lara Pansolli and Capt. Nick Scherb bring the 85-foot Burger M/Y Speedy to Toronto this summer and brought his Triton along for the ride. They were docked at Marina 4 at the Toronto Harborfront Center.
Q: Who hosts networking?
Our glass: half-full
A: Headhunter. Turn the page and let the Q&A with Mark Mellinger fill you in about the sponsor of this month’s Triton event.
As with all jobs, being a stew has its stressful and unpleasant side. But are there that many people you’d swap jobs with?
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13 tips will help you convey attention to detail, professionalism and qualifications. By Capt. Les Annan
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sunglasses. From the navel up. With a light-colored background so it will fax well. Wear an epaulette shirt or white polo. No glamour shots, please.
After this month, Triton classifieds will be available only online, to provide the most up-to-date listings.
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Make resumes captain-friendly
My chief stewardess on a 118-foot yacht was going on vacation so I put an ad in The Triton’s classified section online. We needed a freelance stew for a week. I learned a few things as I looked over those resumes, including one that did not have a name on it. So I have a few suggestions on what a captain looks for in a resume. 1. Put your name on it. I have had resumes sent to me with no name on them. Really. Anyone looking for a job should put their name on every page. Nothing is worse than printing several resumes and trying to figure whose is whose. 2. Make sure your digital resume is a small file so it can be e-mailed easily. If you do not know how to make your file small, find someone who does. 3. Keep it short. I have been in yachting for 25 years; my resume is two pages. A resume does not get you a job; it only gets you an interview. I do not want to know your life story. A resume just tells me if I want to spend my time talking to you further. 4. Attach a professional-looking photo to your resume, please. No
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Keeping crew well-fed takes owner, chef and captain I am climbing out on a limb here and broaching subjects that usually are not talked about. Writing about these topics might cause controversy, might even get me fired, and might possibly keep me from getting hired on other yachts. If I have to change my name to continue working in yachting, I will. These situations Culinary Waves have presented Mary Beth themselves to me Lawton Johnson time and again, as I believe they have for other chefs as well. I ask all yacht chefs reading this to consider these scenarios and tell me how they would handle (or perhaps already handled) them. Scenario #1: The captain introduces you to the new stewardess after weeks of interviews looking for the right match. A few hours later, after she is settled in and unpacked, she comes into the galley to announce she is on a strict vegan diet. What? Even the captain didn’t know. It wasn’t discussed in the interview. Holy moly Leroy! Why didn’t this new stewardess tell the captain she had specific dietary needs that had to be met? Did she expect that the yacht would provide and meet all of her needs? I guess so, because I did. I had to accommodate
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Headhunter fixes heads and builds its own, too Many countries in the world celebrate Labor Day in May. Americans celebrate it on the first Monday in September and more than anything else, it signifies the end of summer. The Tuesday afterward means back to school and back to work. And this year, the Wednesday after that happens to be Mellinger the first Wednesday of the month – Sept. 3 – and we’re getting back to networking with our monthly social event, sponsored this month by Headhunter. Did you know this 20-year-old company not only services heads, but buils its own patented brand? Take a moment to learn a bit about Headhunter and if you are in Lauderdale, stop by the shop to meet Vice President Mark Mellinger. We gather from 6-8 p.m. (same as always) and there will be a tent to fend off the heat and rain, a steel drum band, and yummy munchies and beverages. For photos from last month’s networking event – our second annual poker run and mini trade show that drew about 500 people – turn to pages
C18-19. Q. I have to begin with your name. In Corporate America, a headhunter is someone who finds good workers and recruits them away for another company. I know marine toilets are heads. But why Headhunter? Headhunter was founded in the early 1980s. At that time, the company provided on-board service primarily installing and repairing marine toilets and associated systems, aka heads. We were hunting for heads to repair! And it’s a catchy name. The “heads” at that time were not our own. Q. Your company started as a service provider, and broke into manufacturing. It’s usually the other way around, isn’t it? We started in service, and we remain firmly engaged in on-board service today. Reliable on-board service is the lynch-pin to delivering a successful experience with our products. It cannot be over emphasized. The positive aspects include direct feedback on the history of our products to our production engineering staff, delivering boat builder support for their installations, and fostering good-will amongst the captains and crew who will eventually specify our products later in their career.
Q. So how did you get into manufacturing? In the mid-80s, we were getting tired of call backs to repair other companies’ heads that had been recently serviced. Being customer-focused meant that it was difficult to charge for repeat head repairs, but that was the nature of those old mechanical clunkers. They’d break just sitting still. We decided to make something more reliable to reduce call backs. Water jet heads had been around from people such as Vogel hardware store here in Florida, Raritan in New Jersey, and Poole Chaffee in San Diego. We studied all of these products, incorporated their strengths, and refined or eliminated their weaknesses into our own toilet, originally called the Royal Flush. Today we make four models (in several colors) of further refined derivations of this original toilet. The technology used today is recognized as unique enough to be covered by three different recent patents. Q. Do you manufacture anything other than wastewater systems? We also make water pressure systems, some of which have won awards at trade shows, and tank level indicators.
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3380 S.W. 11th Ave. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315 954-581-6996 www.headhunterinc.com If you are headed to Headhunter for our networking event, don’t follow the directions on Mapquest or a similar online map. Southwest 11th Avenue is barricaded to prevent business traffic from driving through the neighborhood. From State Road 84, take Southwest 4th Avenue south until it ends at Perimeter Road. Make a right (go west). You’ll see Headhunter on your right-hand side in less than a mile.
Q. And you work in more than just the yachting industry, right? We supply equipment packages for yachts, offshore supply boats, tug boats, patrol boats, mobile offshore drilling platforms, fixed offshore drilling and production platforms, FSOs and FPSOs (which are basically tanker ships converted to storage and production storage in the energy sector), minicruise vessels, luxury bus conversions, and many other unique applications. We did some tank monitoring
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SUPERYACHT OPERATIONS: Up and Running
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Keep things running: routine maintentance vs. condition monitoring This module on maintenance and repairs targets non-technical yacht crew, including captains, and is not intended to supplant engineer-level training. There are two schools of thought when considering maintenance, routine maintenance and condition monitoring. Routine maintenance is the Up and Running more traditional Alan Dale way of pre-empting breakdowns. Some “old school” engineers prefer to adhere to the principles of this type of maintenance. With routine maintenance, a program of time-based routines is developed. Intervals between routines depend on the equipment and the manufacturers’ recommendations. There are several computerized programs on the market that facilitate the prompting of schedules and the recording of maintenance history.
Flushing food is a bad idea HEADHUNTER, from page C2 packages for the toilets on the Alaskan pipeline a few years ago. It saved them a lot of money. They kept overflowing their sewage tanks. Every time the tank overflowed it turned into an international incident because of the permafrost damage and the permitting required to mobilize a clean-up crew. Q. How much service should captains/engineers perform on their water/wastewater systems? With our toilets and fresh water pumps, very little maintenance is required. All water pumps should have a suction strainer that’s visually inspected periodically and cleared when necessary. The toilets should be cleaned with a suitable cleaner. With our sewage treatment systems the service can vary depending on the type of machine. We make several different models and use two very different technologies. To keep it short, there should be daily visual checks, weekly fluid refills, and semi-annual service to be expected. Q. Do you have any advice for captains/engineers on handling their wastewater systems? The biggest current issue we see today is food waste. Food waste should never be introduced into a ship’s tank. It will putrefy, the grease collects on the surface of the liquid and collects organic material and eventually causes serious odor problems. – Lucy Reed
They vary in their versatility and functionality. The time schedules for the routines can be based on operating hours or calendar measurements. The periods between maintenance schedules can be adjusted with experience but this is a difficult thing to do in practice because the manufacturers’ recommendations are usually made with a safety margin in their favor factored in. Routine maintenance generally calls for the specified piece of equipment to be stopped, taken out of service and dismantled to varying degrees in order
to check and/or replace component parts. For larger pieces of equipment this can be time consuming and costly in parts and spares, and it leaves the vessel vulnerable whilst the piece of equipment is out of service. Cost is a major consideration when opting for condition monitoring rather than routine maintenance, whether it is the cost of replacement parts or personnel to carry out the work. Condition monitoring is a more modern concept. Instead of taking the thing out of service and tearing it apart for no other reason than it is time to do
so, we keep an eye on it until we think it is just about to break down. The problem: Who determines when a piece of kit is about to break down? Condition monitoring is not all guessing. Some more experienced engineers and operating personnel can predict, by changes in noise and vibration, when something is about to go wrong. Just like routine maintenance, condition monitoring is a time-based routine that relies in the same way on accurate record keeping. Instead of recording spare parts
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Computer, paper have pros, cons RUNNING, from page C3 used and work carried out, with conditioning monitoring we record the operating conditions on a much more regular basis. Typical readings that may be entered into the record book or computer program are: 1. On electrical motors: Amps (current), bearing temperatures, resistance of conductors (Megger testing), rotary speed, bearing vibration (requires specialist equipment). 2. On pumps and other mechanical machinery: Inlet pressures, outlet pressures, oil pressures, bearing temperatures, oil quality (usually by specialist analysts), cooling water quality, vibration analysis of rotary and moving parts (with special equipment). This information has to be recorded in such a way that a trend, suitable for analysis, can be built. It is usual to build a trend of each component of the monitoring process. These trends can be displayed in the form of graphs. In general, condition monitoring has to be correlated with manufacturers’ recommendations and requires a good working knowledge of the machinery and its component parts. If using vibration analysis, the program has to take into account the type of bearings installed in any piece of machinery, and the tolerances have to be based on the bearing manufacturers’ acceptable limits. Condition monitoring on centrifugal pumps can normally be carried out using the inlet and outlet pressure gauges and the ammeter of the electrical motor. As component parts of pumps wear, suction and discharge readings should reduce, as should the amps taken to drive the motor. The assessment depends on the quality and accuracy of the pressure gauges and ammeter. If performance is slowly dropping off as indicated by the gauges and then quickly drops right off, it would indicate that the wear or damage has reached a point where the equipment is now outside its efficient working parameters. The danger with condition monitoring is that, if deterioration is allowed to go too far, excess damage can be done to the equipment that may render it irreparable. It is a brave operator who allows deterioration to go beyond the initial stages of decline.
Electronic vs. paper
There is no requirement to have an electronic planned maintenance system. However, in these days of computers, some people find this an easier way of maintaining their records. Electronic version advantages are numerous if you can spend time to make it work. Advantages include: l They can be programmed to prompt the operator when a work process is due. l They can be programmed to
MPI Group of Surrey, England, offers a distance-learning course designed to bridge the gap between master certification and the reality of running a large yacht. The course is sponsored by the Professional Yachtsmen’s Association and Middlesex University. Course material was created by Ian Biles and others, including Alan Dale. Future topics include the legal aspects of yacht management, interior management, chartering, repairs and security. For more information, call +44(0)1252-732-220 or e-mail et@ mpigroup.co.uk. To read previous columns, visit www.the-triton.com and click on “news search.”
provide a search facility for rapid location of information. l They can be used to store diagrams and drawings without using huge volumes of space within the vessel (added advantage: drawings do not become dog-eared by continued use). l Large quantities of technical information can be stored and easily accessed for each piece of equipment. l Safety notices can be attached to relevant work orders. The disadvantages can be: l The operator has to be fairly well versed in computer program operation. Some of the programs are not laid out in a way that makes them user-friendly. l If the maintenance work involves getting quite dirty, the person doing the job has to allocate a separate time period for inputting the records and information after he or she is clean. l If the work is not carried out within the allotted schedule, a backlog of tasks can quickly accrue. Operators must try to catch up or falsify records. If there is a computer failure, there can be a severe disruption to the routine if no back up records have been kept. Remember, if the vessel is run in accordance with the ISM Code, these records are a pre-requisite. Paper records are perfectly acceptable, provided the format provides all the information required to meet whatever regulation or class requirements engineers may be working toward. They should be easily accessible and understandable. The system should show when the last maintenance was carried out; what was done; what parts were used including oils, types of grease, etc.; what damage was found (if any); who carried out the work; and when the next maintenance is due. Alan Dale is technical manager at Nigel Burgess in London. He spent 20 years as an engineer with the Cunard Line before working on yacht projects, and has worked with the MCA to develop qualifications for yacht engineers. Comments on this column are welcome at editorial@the-triton.com.
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WINE: By the Glass
Serving wine while at sea presents specific challenges Having completed a world tour of wine regions in recent columns, it seems worthwhile to revisit tips to assist crew to serve and present wine as optimally as possible in the sometimes challenging environment of yachts and the high seas. In a previous article I commented on By the Glass the need to store Mark Darley wine away from vibration, light and excessive heat. [“How wine stored, served key to taste,� July 2006, page B10] This is not always easy on a yacht, but with the more spacious and modern vessels having coolers on board this issue has, I presume, become less of a concern. If wine is kept in a cooler for storage purposes this impacts the way the wine can be served. Wine will warm at the rate of 4 degrees Fahrenheit every 10 minutes when left at room temperature, although the warming rate will clearly be faster in the warmer ambient temperatures of Florida and the Caribbean. In warm climates it is advisable to chill red wines such as pinot noir and Beaujolais to avoid them losing their flavor and structure. I have noticed that most reds benefit from this in very warm climates. Wines stored at about 54 degrees can be served direct to the table if they are red, but if white wine is served from the storage cooler it is best refrigerated where it will cool at the same rate as wines warm when at room temperature. Sparkling wines need to be the coolest and should be refrigerated for at least half an hour if transferred from a cooler. Rose wine needs to be quite cold as well. Rose wines from Provence seem to benefit the most from a good chilling after which the ice bucket should be close by. White wines are best heavily chilled if they are dry such as pinot grigio or mineral-accented sauvignons blancs and chardonnays. I have discovered that bigger chardonnay wines are better in the 48-54 degree range as excessive chilling flattens the fruit flavors. American chardonnays and Burgundy are among the wines that prefer a slight chill. These wines can be served direct from a cooler set at 52-54 degrees. When serving wine to the table all the usual suggestions apply, including showing the label, pouring a sample for the owner or purchaser, and serving guests first (women and older guests, then men) before filling the glass of the owner/purchaser. Clearly if the ambient
temperature is high care will need to be taken to maintain the wine at the optimum temperature with a chiller bucket or by putting the wine back in the cooler. One ritual that always amuses me is where the cork is offered for checking. Taint is best discerned by sampling the wine; if oxidation or taint is evident a glance at the cork may help discern why there is a problem but that is all. Many questions arise about the art of decanting wine. Many wines, both red and white, can benefit from half an hour in a decanter before being served. Notable older wines and bigger reds require decanting. I especially find Italian reds and, of course, Bordeaux need decanting to show their best. I tend not to decant pinot noir as it is a fragile wine and additional messing around will not help. Port demands decanting and if the bottle is needed it is advisable to decant the wine, clean the original bottle and then return the contents to it. In this way the wine can be identified, although leaving the bottle by the decanter can achieve this also. The issue for people working on a yacht is the fact that movement of the boat can disturb any natural sediment in the wine, so decanting, cleaning and returning the wine is a good means of avoiding problems arising from movement of the vessel. Decanting is relatively straight forward these days. You can use the traditional method whereby the neck of the bottle is back lit buy a candle or a light and the wine is poured into a decanter until sediment starts to appear. Even though a little wine will be lost it is important to stop when sediment appears. There are many decanting and aerating devices available to make the task easier when at sea. Ask your retailer for details. Finally, a few words on pouring wine. Sparkling wines must be poured slowly against the side of the glass. Once foam subsides, the glass can be topped up. This preserves bubbles. Pouring still wine is easier. Remember to fill the glass no more than two-thirds full. This enables the drinker to swirl the wine and enjoy aromas. These simple tips will enhance the drinking experience and bring plaudits to the crew for doing things in the correct manner. After all, there is much pretension related to the consumption of wine but some customs exist for practical reasons – the enhancement of enjoyment. Mark Darley is an independent wine consultant and he hosts wine seminars at the 33rd Street Wine Bar in Ft. Lauderdale. Comments on this column are welcome at darleym@bellsouth.net.
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may get me boycotted by captains and owners from my next job.) Years ago, her eating habits just as I accommodate the owner of another yacht I worked on the owner’s and guests’ eating habits, came to me and said the crew will not but it sure would have been nice to eat as well as he or his guests. Not at any know beforehand so I could have been meal. He said that if we wanted to eat his prepared. kind of food, we could have his leftovers. Prospective charter guests fill out a This still happens in yachting, and it food request form. Why not crew? infuriates me. The crew is what makes My question is this: Shouldn’t special or breaks a yacht and the yachting dietary needs be a question on the experience. If owners don’t treat them interview form just as special medical well, give them great food and pay them needs are? I’m not suggesting the well, then they might as well sell the information be used to discriminate yacht because they won’t keep good and pick only meat-and-potato eaters crew. for crew but rather so the captain is Granted, not all crew can eat as aware of it and can ensure that the royally as the owner and guests, but crew member’s needs are met. they should have just as good of a meal. Let’s not forget that it’s the chef When the owner has prime rib, that who has to accommodate this special doesn’t mean the crew gets hamburger. diet. The chef has to be knowledgeable I say they get the best cut of NY strip enough to handle the situation. This is I can find. Crew are happy with that. where our skills and education come I can’t stand that crew are forced to into play. In this settle for second case, luckily, I was best when they prepared as my work so hard to Should a question be whole boat was be the best. (Am I asked in the interview on some sort of a fired yet?) about specific dietary special diet. Before you Meeting special think I’m being needs? Can it be asked dietary needs greedy or legally? Suppose a isn’t easy. Unless demanding to product is flown potential crew member be treated like a in specifically guest, there are was diabetic? Can the for the crew reasons for my diet be met miles from member, chefs thinking. These are at the mercy come from the nowhere? Is the chef of provisioners in realities of life onboard qualified to foreign countries. on a mid-size That can be handle that specific megayacht that difficult if in runs with one chef, dietary need? the middle of not the largest nowhere. So chefs yachts that carry a must rely on their crew chef onboard. knowledge and skills, plus any recipes Those largest of megayachts with crew you can find or supplied by the dieters chefs have their own menus and recipes themselves. – you lucky devils. For those of us on This stew only lasted six months, smaller vessels, real dilemmas exist. but her situation raises the question: 1. Preparing different meals means Should a question be asked in the more labor-intensive hours for the chef. interview about specific dietary needs? And when time is short – as it often is Can it be asked legally? Suppose a – we must decide whose meal gets less potential crew member was diabetic? attention, the owner and guests or the Can the diet be met miles from crew. It’s almost always the crew meals nowhere? Is the chef onboard qualified that suffer. to handle that specific dietary need? Where we can, we should make If he/she isn’t, is that a reason not to one meal that befits a king (but also hire this potential crew member? And the crew), such as a really fine braised even if that sounds like discrimination, lamb shanks in red wine, or osso bucco isn’t that better than causing someone (as in last month’s edition) or volcano emotional harm, physical illness, or pork shanks. That’s how I solved this even death? dilemma recently, but there are times When dealing with a medically when it can’t be done. necessary diet, chefs must be informed. 2. Different meals means the food Should this stewardess have been budget will grow larger. More money upfront about her diet before she was is spent on separate ingredients and hired? I think so. Would it have made more waste results from unprepared or a difference in her being hired? I hope uneaten meals. not. Scenario #2: (This is the one that See WAVES, page C7
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IN THE GALLEY: Recipe
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Sushi is healthy and easy to make and provides great taste as long as the fish that you use is fresh. Sushi is a wonderful meal to make with fresh-caught fish. The fish doesn’t have to be ahi; it can be crab, lobster, or any white fish. Be sure though that it is absolutely fresh. Making a sushi roll is healthy, fast and easy. Be sure to get a bamboo roller and line it with plastic wrap. That way, the sushi wrapper won’t stick and the final result is an even roll. There is no exact science or measuring when I make sushi. Have on hand assorted seafood such as: 1 lobster tail, cooked and minced 1 filet of ahi tuna, raw, sliced lengthwise into thin strips, julienned paper thin 1 filet of smoked salmon, sliced lengthwise, julienned paper thin 1 filet of fresh white fish, raw, sliced lengthwise, julienned paper thin Sushi rice, cooked (found in Asian stores, follow instructions on package) 1 avocado, minced and sprinkled with lemon juice ½ cup carrots, julienned, cooked or raw Pickled ginger (found in Asian stores) Sushi wrappers (found in Asian stores) Soy wrappers (come in different colors such as pink, green, orange for a more
modern take on sushi) Wasabi (found in Asian stores) For dipping: Soy sauce Sweet chili sauce Ponzu sauce (citrus scented soy sauce) Wrap the bamboo roller in plastic wrap. Lay flat a sheet of sushi wrapper on bamboo roller. At the edge closest to you, go up 1 inch, spread a line of rice across. Pat it down to make it even. Place a julienned strip of lobster atop the rice. Place some avocado across the length of the lobster. Starting at the edge closest to you, roll. When the roller has reached the top, remove the roller and seal edges of sushi paper. You can use a little water but usually the moistness of your hands will seal it. Set aside on a plate in the refrigerator. Repeat, alternating seafood with vegetables or just plain tuna with rice; the choice is yours. Slice the sushi into 1 inch pieces. Serve with pickled ginger, dipping sauces and wasabi
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Crew deserve good meals, too WAVES, from page C6 3. Crew are the backbone of any yacht. They work tirelessly to make the yacht sparkle. They should not only be compensated well but also fed well. I realize saying that kills any chance I ever harbored of being hired on a charter yacht. There is no easy solution to either of these scenarios. Chefs strive to please the crew, guests and owners to the best of their ability, no matter the
circumstances or eating habits. That is why we are hired to work in the galley. Still, I wonder how other chefs have or would handle these. Mary Beth Lawton Johnson is a certified executive pastry chef and Chef de Cuisine. A professional yacht chef since 1991, she has been chef aboard M/Y Rebecca since 1998. (www. themegayachtchef.com) Comments on this column are welcome at editorial@ the-triton.com.
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Sure, nuts have calories, fat but they have health benefits, too Nuts are a healthy food that often get a bad wrap. True, these crunchy snacks contain a heaping serving of calories and fat – nutrients considered taboo in large amounts. But, nuts also provide a satiety factor that can help prevent weight gain and a heart healthy form of fat, all in a natural Take It In Carol Bareuther package that is
easy to carry and such as almonds, offers a variety of Nuts provide important Brazils, cashews, forms and flavors. hazelnuts, nutrients such as fiber; What’s more, a macadamias, vitamins such as niacin, handful of nuts a pecans, pine nuts, folic acid and vitamins day may also keep pistachios and the doctor away, walnuts. E and B6; and minerals both now and in One ounce such as magnesium, the future. of nuts, the potassium, phosphorus, Nuts, in the amount found in most general a small handful, selenium and zinc. definition, are the provides from 150 dried seed or fruit to 200 calories of some plants. In a culinary sense, nuts depending on type. This can certainly most commonly refer to specific types add up if you’re the type who can
absent-mindedly munch down fistful after fistful while watching TV. A small bag of potato chips, three Oreo cookies, or a 12-ounce can of Coca-Cola each provide the same number of calories as one ounce of nuts. However, these “junk food” snacks don’t contain what the average serving of nuts does. Nuts provide important nutrients such as fiber; vitamins such as niacin, folic acid and vitamins E and B6; and minerals such as magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, selenium and zinc. They also contain protein. Nuts are relatively high in fat, but this fat is primarily in the healthful unsaturated form. More than 50 studies have shown that eating nuts regularly can reduce the risk of heart disease. This is why the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the following claim for use on package labeling: “Scientific evidence suggests but does not prove that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease.” Nuts, since they are of plant rather than animal origin, do not contain cholesterol. One action of fat in the diet is that it helps to provide satiety or a feeling of fullness. A study conducted at Loma Linda University in California showed that people who regularly ate a quarter cup of walnuts did not gain weight compared to those who didn’t eat nuts. The key here is to listen to your tummy for those fullness cues. Beyond serving up good nutrition, lending satiety to protect against weight gain and preventing heart disease, eating nuts has also been linked to keeping cancer in check. For example, an ecological study performed across 59 countries a decade ago showed an inverse relationship between eating whole grains and nuts and prostate cancer, meaning the greater consumption of whole grains and nuts, the lower the incidence of prostate cancer in men. This finding could be due to nut’s rich content of selenium, which has been shown to protect against prostate cancer. Brazil nuts are especially rich in selenium. Additional studies have also linked regular consumption of almonds to protection of colon cancer. The best way to include nuts in your diet is to eat them as a portioncontrolled snack (think of those 1ounce snack bags) or enjoy them as an ingredient. For example, try sprinkling a few nuts over breakfast oatmeal or a lunch or dinner green leafy salad. Nuts can even make a crunchy topping for muffins or crispy coasting for chicken and fish. Carol Bareuther is a registered dietitian and a regular contributor to The Triton. Comments on this column are welcome at editorial@the-triton.com.
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FROM THE CAREER FRONT: Resumes
Ready to take a drug test? State that in your resume RESUMES, from page C1 you. 5. Include the basics, such as your nationality and any visas you may have, your date of birth, phone number and e-mail address. Do you have your STCW? Driver licenses? A concealed weapons permit? Other yachting licenses? Do you smoke? Don’t lie. If you don’t smoke, say so. If you smoke, say nothing. Don’t mention drinking. State if you are willing to do a drug test. Can you lead a watch? 6. State your objective. Tell me what you are looking for. This is the only part of the resume where you can talk about yourself. 7. List your previous jobs, starting with the most recent job first. Do not mention any owner’s names. Start with the name of the boat, its length, whether it was private or charter, your position on board, the areas cruised, and the dates your worked on it. Do not tell what a mate, deckhand, chef or stew does. I know what they do. I want to know what boats you where on and how long. Do not go on and on about day work. Just say that you have done day work and the boats you did it on. Keep it short. Do not say “worked with high-profile guests.” This is yachting; that’s what we do. 8. List your hobbies, but keep it short. Tell me about skills you have that you can use on a yacht, such as scuba diving, kite boarding, weapons training, etc. 9. List your educational experience only as it relates to yachting. Otherwise, I do not care. 10. Put references on your resume. Do not write “References available on request.” You sent me your resume, of course I want your references. And make sure your references know they are on your resume. Call them once in a while to be sure they are still contactable. 11. For chefs: In your objective, tell me what kind of food you like to cook. What is your passion about food? 12. For engineers: Tell me what kind of engines and other equipment you have worked on. 13. For teams: Submit separate resumes but state in the objective that you are a couple. These are just one captain’s opinions. Comments on this article are welcome at editorial@the-triton.com.
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Even on the worst days, our jobs offer blessings It is easy to let our thinking get out of control and dwell on past wrongdoings (by us or against us) or future repair or retribution. As a result we tend to forget that all we really have is right here, right now. It’s tough to learn to live in the moment and simply “be here now.” Learning to recognize Stew Cues and appreciate Alene Keenan benevolence in our everyday existence can really help us make that transition and to bridge the gap between where we are and where we want to be. Every one of us has a lot to be grateful for, and daily recognition of that fact can put us on the fast track to creating the life of our dreams. Once we figure out what are dreams are, of course. I was having my nails done recently and I heard myself going on about how stressful it can be as a stewardess on a
big yacht. You know the drill: the long hours, the endless laundry, the constant travel, and on and on and on. Finally the woman stopped filing my nails, looked me squarely in the eye and said, “Alene, don’t you know you are living a life that the rest of us only dream about?” Everyone I meet is thoroughly enchanted by the idea of a job like mine, even though they don’t really have a clue what the job entails. My friend’s comment made me look at things from another perspective, and in that instant I saw how this lifestyle looks to the rest of the world: pretty darn good. Whether you think of it as counting your blessings or simply taking a reality check, there is a lot about our jobs to be grateful for. Granted, it can be hard to keep a positive attitude in the midst of all the mayhem that makes up the typical yachting lifestyle, but being flexible and adaptable are worthwhile habits to learn. The ability to control your anger
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big dreams, simply because we have the opportunity to see and experience and frustration leads to a more positive some pretty amazing things. Think outlook. back to your last high school reunion It really isn’t any more difficult to and compare your life to those of the think about your life in a way that friends you left behind. See what I makes you feel better than it is to think mean? That’s something to be grateful in a way that makes you feel miserable. for. We tend to get what we look for and Seeing things in a new way keeps it is helpful to cultivate the habit of life interesting. A lot of us feel rather finding something to be thankful for removed from the world at large and every day. we are somewhat protected from the Exposure to new and different places economic struggle that many people and people has got to be one of the face. most rewarding benefits to this career. We don’t really have to deal with The more you learn, the more versatile the rising cost of everything, from you’ll be and the more opportunities fuel for the vessel all the way down to will be offered to you. the price of a gallon of organic milk. It’s been said that travel is the best Most of us are not caught up in the education. This is true in more than mortgage meltdown that’s threatening just the academic sense. Education the country. is about developing understanding, Our lives are isolated in many areas. tolerance and friendship, the basis If you haven’t of peace in our lived in the “real world. It may not world” recently In the midst of all of seem like you are (or ever, for that creating peace in the confusion, you may matter) it’s hard the midst of your find the very thing you to get a fix on little “yachtingjust how troubled are most passionate drama” life, but these times are about. At the very as time goes on for some people. and you are able least, you will identify Those people to adjust your in the industry the things that you perspective, you absolutely can’t tolerate. who are landwill see all that you based now could have gained from And that’s good because probably give you the experience. knowing what we don’t a long list of all the We are all a part things you could want can help us figure of and dependent be thankful for. upon the rest out what we really do It’s a good of the world. want. thing to be able By maintaining to look at the respect for others world through and looking out for their well-being, you cultivate your own rose-colored glasses from time to time. Change is good. well-being. How many people actually I like to say that we get paid to be get paid – and paid well – to travel the dysfunctional because as soon as we world like we do? get bored and complacent, we have to In spite of all of the ups and downs move somewhere else anyway. and craziness of this job, that’s a lot to A positive outlook combined with a be thankful for. little self-assurance and some degree The very things that frustrate us of courage are essential for creating an the most in our jobs can be a source extraordinary life. But it’s the ability to of creativity. It’s possible to find embrace change, to dream big dreams, inspiration in unexpected places. and to construct meaning from our life Change, and the accompanying experiences that will really help us to feeling of uncertainty it brings, is appreciate all the good things we have inevitable. But who knows – in the going on in our weird and wonderful midst of all of the confusion, you lives. may find the very thing you are most passionate about. At the very least, Alene Keenan has been a megayacht you will identify the things that you stewardess for 16 years. She is the absolutely can’t tolerate. And that’s founder of Stewardess Solutions, good because knowing what we don’t which offers training and consulting want can help us figure out what we for stewardesses to improve their jobs really do want. and careers. Contact her through www. From there we can begin to stewardesssolutions.com. Comments on formulate goals. Anything is possible this column are welcome at editorial@ with a little imagination, and our the-triton.com. industry lends itself to some pretty
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PERSONAL FINANCE: Yachting Capital
Positive attitude shields financial ups, downs After working with hundreds of clients, I have found that attitude and emotion have a lot to do with how people deal with money. If you think about it, we all go through emotional cycles. In most cases our surroundings dictate our emotions. You cannot turn on the TV or pick up a newspaper Yachting Capital without hearing Mark A. Cline or reading negativity about the economy. I feel fortunate to write for a newspaper that does not focus on negativity to get readers. People with a positive attitude, a solid plan and an understanding of what they are doing can survive market down turns and flourish on the upswing market. The recent real estate bubble, like past asset bubbles, caught the majority of participants unprepared. They panic and sell out. When you sell at the bottom, that is when you lose. You must stay focused and diversified. In any market environment, investors should stay diversified across a variety of asset classes. By working with an investment professional, you can ensure your portfolio is properly diversified. Your financial plan must support your long-term goals and risk tolerance. Diversification helps risk but does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss. Every investment – whether you are investing in real estate, the stock market, or oil and gas – has a trend or a cycle. To better understand how this works, think of a ship’s clock. The hands move in a clockwise direction,
just as investment cycles. Imagine that 12 o’clock is the peak value of your investment or the top of the cycle. Six o’clock is the valley or bottom of the value or cycle. Where would the South Florida real estate market fall on this clock? Four o’clock? Five or 6 o’clock? Or is it on the up swing, perhaps 7, 8, or 9 o’clock? Think back in your life about a personal property transaction. Consider if that purchase was on either side of that 12 o’clock mark. If that investment was on the way and closer toward 6 o’clock, maybe it was not a good time to sell. Now think back again when you entered the market. Did you enter the market when every stock was returning double and triple returns? Where do you think you were on the clock cycle? Did you hold on and ride the cycle down, finally getting out at about 4 or 5 o’clock after getting beaten up? The lesson: Don’t chase after today’s top fund or real estate deal without a plan to carry you through down cycles. Frequently I get asked many questions when clients see a list of the top funds for the year or the last quarter. Should we move our money to that fund? We must expect that what goes up comes back down. You will ultimately lose trying to chase the top investment as you are probably buying from someone that has a plan and is getting out at the top. At some point, every investment will be on its way to that 6 o’clock position. When an investment is at the top, it only has one way to go – down. Trends always emerge in real estate. In South Florida, investors have been converting apartment buildings, duplexes and four-plexes into condos. There is now an abundance of condos and the market has been saturated. As
an investor, what should you do based on this? Buy or sell? When a market is on the bottom of the cycle, it’s time to invest. Personally I believe we are between 4 and 5 o’clock with this investment. Now might be a good time to start looking to buy real estate for an investment. If you are selling you must determine if you can afford to wait for the next upswing to take hold. With mutual funds, it’s important to keep an eye on the trends. Whether your funds are with a financial planner or in a 401K, become involved and understand what they are doing. Just because there is a sharp drop on a mutual fund does not mean it is time to get out, especially if you are investing long-term. Your funds may be on sale. What do you do when you can get something at a discount? You buy. Most of us have bought something that is two for the price of one. If you can, take advantage of the situation when there are a lot of good deals out there. Don’t be fearful of it. In the long-term, we are growing more optimistic that stocks may be approaching a major low and provide a base for multi-year gains. The average bottom-to-peak gain from an ensuing bear market low is over 100 percent. Be prepared and put a solid plan together and ride the clock back up. Needless to say there are many people who are focusing on the future. They are the survivors who will once again become the major winners when others are the losers. Capt. Mark A. Cline is a chartered senior financial planner and mortgage broker. He is a partner in Capital Marine Alliance in Ft. Lauderdale. Comments on this story are welcome at +1-954-764-2929 or through www. clinefinancial.net.
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The Triton launches scholarship in college marine training program The Triton has become the first company to start a named annual scholarship with the new marine training program at Broward College in Ft. Lauderdale. The scholarship is designed to help students pay for the two-year program in marine technology, electronics and electricity, diesel engines, A/C and refrigeration, fuel systems and more. Students also receive basic training in writing, customer service, speech, algebra and management. Part of the program includes an internship. “We’re not just teaching them to turn a wrench, but to communicate correctly so you’re getting a wellrounded individual,” said Jorge Guerra, dean of the program. Students completing the twoyear associate’s of arts program can continue in the management track for a four-year bachelor’s degree. The Triton strongly wanted to give back to the community where it has built its business. More than 70 percent of Florida’s 220,000 marine jobs are in South Florida, and yachting-related businesses in Ft. Lauderdale are in need of young people to train into professional-level trade jobs. “I would have gone through this program 15 years ago if it had been
offered,” said David Reed, publisher of The Triton, who earned the first of his degrees at Broward College in the 1990s. “I hope other marine businesses in South Florida either contribute to our fund or start one of their own. It’s a really worthy program.” The full program costs about $6,000. Reed hopes The Triton can raise at least $3,000 a year, which is matched dollarfor-dollar by the state. All proceeds from The Triton’s second annual poker run – 356 hands at $5 each, or $1,780 – went to the scholarship fund. “The participating marinas, staff and donors could not have been any nicer,” said Diane Madio, development officer with Broward College Foundation, which manages the scholarship. “I had such a great time going from one location to the next and meeting people. We are overwhelmed by your kindness and continued generosity.” Twenty-five students started the program in January and more are enrolled to begin in the fall. Begun with a $2 million grant from the state, the program is trying to raise $3 million for its capital improvements such as more classroom space. For more information, visit www.broward.edu/marine. – Lucy Reed
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How to identify and develop potential leaders More than 76 million Americans – the Baby Boomers – are approaching retirement. Only 44 million are in the pipeline to replace them. As a consequence, within the next two to 10 years, employers across the United States in virtually all sectors and industries will face a potential crisis of Manager’s Time leadership. The secret to the Don Grimme leadership crisis, of course, is not so much of a secret: Identify and develop potential leaders, at all levels. What will distinguish the successful organizations from the alsorans is actually doing it. Employers who already have undertaken this will not just survive, but flourish. To identify potential leaders, we propose nine essential traits (emphasizing the three unique to leaders), describe four methods to spot the traits, and disclose the underlying secret to revealing a leader’s potential.
The traits
You are a leader, so why not look for someone just like you? Although many of your traits are relevant, many have nothing to do with leadership; and some may be counterproductive. Better
to start with a blank sheet of paper and determine essential traits of leaders. We’ve determined nine such traits. The first three are: Integrity: Honest, congruent between word and deed, competent, trusted, respected. Dedication: Self-motivated, prepared to do whatever it takes, mentally tough. Results: Gets things done, goaloriented, sets and achieves short-term goals, completes projects, has and/or encourages practical ideas. Although you might organize or label these differently, we expect you would include these on your list. We submit, however, that these traits are not unique to leaders. You want all employees to possess them. We classify this group: Professionals traits. The next three: Responsibility: Assumes responsibility, is accountable. Vision: A clearly defined sense of purpose and direction – setting it, dedicated to it and communicating it; has a constructive spirit of discontent; innovates, embraces change; focuses on the long-range goal. Decisions: Decides quickly, displays confidence, acts independently when necessary, analyzes situations carefully, makes rational judgments and logical decisions, takes calculated risks We think this group ratchets it up a notch. Leaders definitely need
to possess such traits. But then, so do entrepreneurs (e.g., independent consultants). Thus, we classify these three: Entrepreneurs traits. What element is missing? Interaction with people. Here are our final three, the traits unique to leaders: Influence: Develops strong working relationships, builds rapport quickly, strong team player, works effectively with people, expresses views clearly and with impact, politically savvy. Empowerment: Works through others, delegates, sensitive to people’s needs, involves people in plans and decisions, motivates, develops others, shares credit, listens. Command: Has presence and authority, enjoys being in charge, takes the lead, initiates. All nine traits are important, but anyone you would consider for leadership should already possess the three Professionals traits. So, focus on the traits unique to Entrepreneurs and, especially, Leaders. Next month I’ll discuss spotting these traits as well as providing opportunities to see even more. Don Grimme is co-founder of GHR Training Solutions in Coral Springs, Fla. He specializes in helping managers reduce turnover and attract excellent job candidates. Comments on this story are welcome at dgrimme@comcast.net.
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HEALTH: Dental care
Get your teeth looked at before heading out to sea By Dr. William Shumpert Jr.
l Hopeless or problem teeth are extracted; You’ve been busy, really busy, getting l A complete dental prophylaxis the yacht and yourself ready for the (cleaning) to remove infections in the next cruise. Time is short and two to gum tissue; three months with no access to health With yacht crew moving around care looms over the horizon. so much, you can’t always build a The sea buoy is now astern and that relationship with a dentist and often nagging tooth that you hoped would visit a dentist just one time. So how do be OK starts throbbing. I call this the you choose whom to see? Sea Buoy Syndrome, and after three An effective way to assess any decades of practicing business is to dentistry in Ft. simply walk in, Does the office Lauderdale, I have unannounced, and use digital X-ray seen it many times sit down in the as yachties struggle waiting room. Are technology? Many into port with painful you comfortable? Did people don’t know problems, begging for the staff address you that their X-rays can courteously? Are staff relief. There is a reason be placed onto a CD members respectful dentists recommend of each other? Is to travel with you cleanings, exams and the atmosphere or can be e-mailed check-up X-rays every professional? six months and full Does the office to you. Ask for this mouth X-rays every use digital X-ray service. three to five years. technology? Many Simply put, if we don’t people don’t know look, we won’t find. that their X-rays can And if we don’t find, we can’t fix. be placed onto a CD to travel with you Plaque (the gooey white stuff that or can be e-mailed to you. Ask for this grows on your teeth) is a sticky matrix service. of bacteria, toxins and built-up debris Returning to dental wellness is a that will calcify over 90 days and journey, not a giant step.Be sure you’re become calculus or tartar. But more as comfortable with your treatment than that, the destructive process of plan as you are with your ship setting dental decay and gum disease has out to sea. Navigation means nothing begun. if you don’t know where you’re going or Here are a few dental truths: how to get there. l Dental infection is a serious disease. Dr. William Shumpert Jr. has a dental l Age has nothing to do with tooth practice in Ft. Lauderdale. Contact him loss. at 954-467-0318. Comments on this l Bleeding gum tissues are not article are welcome at editorial@thenormal. triton.com. l Dental infections are preventable. l Antibiotics alone will not cure dental disease. l Dental infection can affect the heart, brain, kidneys and act as a focus of infection throughout the body. l Tooth loss leads to dysfunction of the jaw joints and facial disfigurement. l Bacteria found in dental plaque are also found in arterial walls and can result in mini-infections in the brain. OK, enough preaching. What can you do about it? Let someone take a look. Before the sea buoy is astern, visit a dentist. Be certain that these basic services are done: l A comprehensive oral exam including caries (decay) detection, periodontal (gum disease) probing and an oral cancer screening; l A clear, well-defined treatment plan that makes sense; l Restorations completed on any teeth that may be of concern while you are at sea;
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Hot fun at Triton poker run/trade show More than 360 hands of poker were played at The Triton’s second annual poker run on the first Wednesday in August, raising $1,780 for our scholarship to the marine training program at Broward College. (For more details about the scholarship, turn to page C14.) About 100 riders showed up on motorcycles, bicycles, and at least one garden settee. Eleven prizes donated by generous yachting businesses rewarded the top hands, including five jacks
drawn by Capt. Henning Heinemann and Suzanne Porta of Sportable Crew. Special thanks to Capt. Whale for helping get the word out and the total funds up, and to the six of our advertisers who made the run so much fun: Hall of Fame Marina, Bradford Marine, National Marine Suppliers, Maritime Professional Training, Northrop & Johnson, and Global Yacht Fuel. About 500 people jammed Bimini
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Boatyard following the poker run for great networking at our second annual mini trade show featuring 13 Triton advertisers. Who says it’s too hot in Ft. Lauderdale in August for fun? Make plans to join us on the first Wednesday in September when we gather at Headhunter, just off Perimeter Road at 3380 S.W. 11th Ave. in Ft. Lauderdale (from 6-8 p.m., same as always). For more info about Headhunter, see the Q-n-A on page C2. – Lucy Reed
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Captains Available 100 TON Master Captain Available 37 years experience, offshore, and Inland waters Cert. diver also,engineer and electrician. Call 305-393-5034 Ad# 5568 Captain available Polite, courteous, and clean captain available. Young, yet experienced and well travelled. Avail. immediately. Capt Jonathan Westbrook 703-626-7169 Ad#
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Captain Available 200T Professional captain available for deliveries,rotation,freelance and full time. call Norm 772-215-1742 Ad#
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Yacht Chefs Available Experienced Yacht Chef who has recently cooked for The President of Georgia is fresh off vacation and readCarsten Allen Email: carstenallen@yahoo.com Ad#
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Crew Available Reliable Dayworkers Available in Ft. Lauderdale’s newest crew house.
954 931-8945 or guiltfree@earthlink.net Ad#
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Stewardess Very experienced stewardess looking for a freelancing or permanent position phone:1/305/5821150 Ad#
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Experienced Art Educator/Web Professional looking for stewardess Hard working, flexible, friendly, experienced professional seeks permanent position as Stewardess on motor yacht. Contact: beasleyjk@yahoo.com) Ad#
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Experienced stewardess Very experienced stewardess with B1/B2 visa,ENG1,STCW 95 looking for day work,freelancing or permanent position on a motor yacht Ana mobile:954/7560508
Mate looking for work Experienced Mate looking for work; permanent, temp or delivery. Hard working team player. For a current CV please e-mail me at Shilohbranham@yahoo.com
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Yacht Crew Teams
Captain & Mate/Stew/Cook Team Professional, Hardworking married couple seeking private sail or motor yacht up to 90’. MCA 200 ton Ocean & engineering background email yotcru@gmail. Ad#
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Mates & Deckhands Available
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Stew/Stewardesses Available Experienced NON US stewrdess Experienced non us stewardess looking for freelancing/permanent position on a motor yacht 954/7560508 Ad#
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Marine Professionals Yacht Insurance Consultant Dawn has dedicated her insurance career to building lasting relationships with her clients and the underwriters Gowrie, Barden & Brett represent. Personal touch service and around the clock availability are her trademarks. Dawn has been active in the marine industry all her life, in Yacht sales and service, charter management, new boat production and as a licensed insurance agent for the last 20 years. Dawn has extensive experience in boating and carries a 100 Ton USCG master’s license which further enables her to customize policies to suit her client’s needs.
Call 800-262-8911 x 1653 or email: Dawns@gowrie.com
your finish for up to 2 years.Call for demo S.Florida 772-215-1742 Ad#
Sell Yachts Faster with Professional Photos, Brochures & Postcards YACHT PROMOTION CREATES MARKETING TOOLS THAT SELL YACHTS FASTER. www. YachtPromotion.com (954) 333-8476 Email: DMurphy@YachtPromotion.com Ad#
ZERO PETROLEUM, WATER BASED Zero petroleum,water based boat polish and compounds available that can protect
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For Sale Dinghy For Sale Achilles Dinghy for Sale; 9 foot, design D, 4 person, 1120 lb capacity; $450/OBO; Contact: Heather 954-560-7970
Marine Trades
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Trade-Condo for 55-65’ Trawler Condo Trade (valued @ $410K) 4 a 55-65’ Trawler. Contact Charles Baxter on @ 561818-9913, serious inquiries only please.
Life Raft Givens offshore life rafts for sale! USCG/ /SOLAS approved!! - Special discounts. CALL 401-624-7900 or email info@givensliferafts.com
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For Rent Crew Housing Nicely furnished 3/2 on canal. $850.00 per wk or $$2,200.00 per month. Ad#
Marine Services
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2-2 1/2 Townhouse for Rent $1700 Updated Kitchen, W/D, Pool, Hurricane Shutters; near 17th Street. Great base for travelers. call (954) 478-5191
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Tropical Cottage For Rent $850 Fort Laud Tropical Cottage close to Port, Boat yards. The cottage has tile floors and a private yard. Call 954-520-2353 Ad#
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Homes for sale Large Pool Home- Ft Lauderdale Private- tranquil tropical hideaway.4bed 3ba pool home 2 cg,RV/boat pkg,most unique setting in Ft LauderdaleR Purswell Keller Willaims RE 954-562-8004 Ad#
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Waterfront Ocean Access NFB 60 ft of water,ocean access - NFB, great neighborhood.Lowest price 3/2 on 60 ft in the area-Contact R Purswell Keller Williams RE 954-562-8004 Ad#
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Looking For Restaurant Operator
We are looking for an entrepreneur to take over (Management Contract) a profitable bar and restaurant in our 3 year old marina. Contact Russ@procapi.com Ad# 5652
Announcement Glass Scratch Removal Glass Restoration Systems , save thousand’s on yacht glass replacement. We can make your glass look like new rhirsch472@ comcast.net Ad#
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Scotsman Ice Maker http://www.Bahamasyachtconcierge. com appointed as Scotsman Ice Maker dealer. All models and parts available. Price match guarantee. Respond to this ad online Ad# 5545
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