Triton April 2019 Vol. 16, No.1 by Triton News Network

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Celebrating 15 years

Obituaries

Crew leap in for unique trip to Southern Hemisphere

Yachting friends and colleagues remember longtime captains and former chief stew. 6,7,45

Agent’s Corner Heading to Europe? Get the facts on the Schengen visa.

Crew Compass Hiring based on looks alone – it’s the ugly side of yachting. 27 By Dorie Cox The nautical charts show the glacier is “just around the corner.” So Capt. Jason Halvorsen steers the 141-foot steel hull slowly through “a ton of ice” in the southern waters of South America. The crew are on lookout. During trip preparations they researched

glaciers, but this will be their first sighting. It has been two years of hard work and more than a month of motoring at 10 knots to get M/Y Marcato, a Hike Metal explorer yacht, to the bottom of the world. Although the captain bought most all of the charts

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Lower salary beats experience in hiring captains From the Bridge Dorie Cox

With resume in hand, a discouraged yacht captain recently visited The Triton office in Fort Lauderdale. He said he could not find a job and asked if others said the same. Pointing to his experience and licenses, he wondered why he was not hired. Was it his age?

That conversation triggered this month’s Triton From the Bridge topic. What does affect which captains are hired? To learn more, we invited seven of them to lunch to talk about what they see in the large yacht sector for captains in search of work. Overall, this group is not actively looking for work, but as one captain said, boats sell, owners change and even the best jobs can end – so yes, he is always looking. Every attendee

had plenty to add to the conversation from a personal experience or that of a colleague. So instead of the original question – “Why can’t I find work?” – we held a broad discussion to isolate personal and market factors at play. There is not a simple answer. In fact, the conversation ran through nearly every aspect of the yacht industry. Following are some of the factors that affect

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News Ole Parker of Parker Yachts offers tips on maintaining remote power steering.

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NEWS 4, 41 Industry Updates 6-7, 45 Obituaries 16

Fuel prices

Business

Boats / Brokers

42, 47 Technology 43

Marinas / Shipyards

WHERE IN THE WORLD

Write to Be Heard

Palm Beach show

Guest writer

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Patagonia

Letters to the Editor

Crew Eye

Spotter

COLUMNISTS

Events

Operations 14

Rules of the Road

Secure @ Sea

Sea Science

Engineer’s Angle

Agent’s Corner

Balance Below

Sea Sick

Take It In

Interior

Refit Show Calendar

Advertisers 57

Business Cards

Advertisers Directory

Stew Cues

Top Shelf

Career

Culinary Waves

Taking the Helm

Crew’s Mess

Crew Compass

Contributors

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Industry Updates Captain gets probation in collision death

Capt. Cooper “Chick” Bacon, 79, of Cape May, New Jersey, was sentenced in March to two years probation and ordered to pay $1,800 restitution in the death of the skipper on the Peggy K, a 23-foot powerboat, according to TheDay.com. Walter S. Krupinski, 81, was killed when the Princess 60 yacht Bacon was hired to deliver collided with the smaller boat off Westerly, Rhode Island, in September 2015. Bacon had pleaded guilty to seaman’s manslaughter in October 2018.

Acrew Crew Award nominations open

Nominations are open for Acrew’s 2019 Crew Awards, an annual international program recognizing captains and crew who excel in their work on board megayachts. Categories are: l Captain (Master Unlimited) l Captain (Master 3000GT) l Captain (Master 500GT) l First Officer l Purser l Chief Stew l Stew l Chief Engineer & ETO l Engineer & ETO l Chef l Deck l Best Charter Yacht l Best Private Yacht l Humanitarian l Entrepreneur l Environmental l Newcomer l Duty of Care l Creativity l Team Player Each category is judged by industry professionals. The 2019 awards cer-

emony will be held Oct. 12 at the Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée. For more information and to nominate someone, visit acrew.com.

Group to fight hunger in the Balearics

Global Yachting Group’s Nick Entwisle has founded a new project called Yachting Gives Back to address the stark disparity between rich and poor in the Balearics. GYG is a superyacht painting, supply and maintenance company headquartered in Spain. “Employment in the Balearics is often seasonal and low-paid, making it hard for people to pay rent as well as put food on the table,” stated Entwisle, who plans to retire from GYG in May. “Whether yacht crew or service businesses, we are fortunate to make our living from some of the wealthiest people on the planet and are therefore in a position where we can easily give something back to this beautiful island community we call home.” To that aim, Yachting Gives Back plans to work with several local charities to deliver food to those in need. Pinmar Supply will launch a food drive campaign with the help of its yachting customers and fellow industry service companies. “Customers can take cardboard boxes from our Pinmar Supply outlets, including our delivery vans, and fill them with foodstuffs, hygiene products and other useful items,” general manager Tracey Miller stated. “The plan is to run three campaigns a year – Easter, end of summer season and Christmas – although, of course, we will be very happy to collect donations at any time.” Yacht catering and provisioning company Delicioso will offer its clients the opportunity to add a contribution

Industry raises $30,000 for cancer support

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Captains, crew and industry came together at National Marine Suppliers’ annual White Dress Charity Gala dinner in November and raised $30,367.62 for breast cancer research and awareness programs. NMS presented a check in that amount to the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation on March 6. NMS has now organized a total of nearly $330,000 in donations to the group.

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to their orders that then is delivered directly – with 20 percent more given by Delicioso itself. Yachting Gives Back seeks nonperishables such as pasta, rice, flour, canned vegetables, milk, fruit juice and pasta sauces, as well as hygiene products such as shampoo, soap and toothbrushes. For more information, email nick@ yachtinggivesback.com or visit the Yachting Gives Back Facebook page.

New ‘Below Deck’ needs crew

Bravo announced March 15 that its popular reality TV show “Below Deck” will soon set sail with a third iteration. Like the original “Below Deck” series and spinoff “Below Deck Mediterranean,” the next rendition of the show will feature the ups and downs of yacht crew as they work hard to give charter guests the experience of a lifetime – except this time, on a sailing yacht. The new show, currently looking for cast members, will reportedly be filmed around Cape Cod in New England, most likely over the summer. According to a casting call on an Instagram post, the new reality series will be called “Below Deck Sailing Vessels.”

To audition, visit belowdeck sailingvessels.castingcrane.com.

The Wharf coming to Lauderdale’s river

The Wharf, a pop-up, multi-use event space on the Miami River, has announced plans to open a new waterfront location along Fort Lauderdale’s New River later this year. The Wharf Fort Lauderdale will be located on a 1.25-acre piece of property at 20 W. Las Olas Blvd., site of the former Riverfront development. It will offer an open-air gathering space on the waterfront to enjoy a variety of cultural and culinary events, along with bar and food options from some of the most popular food trucks and chefs in the area. “We are confident that this new development will help to further solidify Fort Lauderdale’s place as South Florida’s next big dining, entertainment and arts destination,” stated Dev Motwani, CEO of Merrimac Ventures. The city manages dockage along the property. For more information, visit wharfftl.com.

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Solo sailor brings message Dan Lenard, founding partner of superyacht design firm Nuvolari Lenard, completed a monthlong sail across the Atlantic Ocean with no instruments – no engine, no electronics, no GPS, no compass, and no sextant – to raise awareness about damage to the world’s oceans. He set sail from Spain on Jan. 20 and made landfall a month later in Antigua. He landed his 33-foot sailboat in Fort Lauderdale on March 6. – Dorie Cox PHOTO PROVIDED

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Friends remember Key West’s Conch Republic navy admiral By Dorie Cox Capt. Frank Holden worked about 40 years as a professional mariner and as a Conch Republic celebrity captain in the Florida Keys. He died on Feb. 25 in Key West after his wife, Pam, and medical professionals were unable to revive him, according to colleagues in the yacht industry. Details are unclear as to the cause of his death. He was 69. Capt. Holden held a U.S. license, ran sailboat charters in the Virgin Islands, and worked for almost two decades with S/Y Windy Limerick, an 80-foot Windship Trident, and M/Y Limerick, an 80-foot Burger. But he was also known for his fun, non-military, non-professional title in the Florida Keys: Fleet Admiral, Chief of Naval Operations and 2nd Sea Lord with the Conch Republic Military Forces. The Conch Republic, described as a “state of mind,” is a tongue-incheek micronation that staged a secession from the United States in 1982, according to Wikipedia. Capt. Veronica Hast met Capt. Holden in the Caribbean in 1988, when she ran charter sailboats. It was the start of a lifelong friendship. Capt. Holden was an old-school captain, she said. “He sailed by the waves and clouds, versus having a set of updated charts.” Capt. Hast described him as thoughtful, funny and witty. “He came up with poems from the top of his head and put cute limericks on birthday cards,” Capt. Hast said. “He was really good with words.” Capt. Holden served as a mentor to Capt. Hast as she began her charter captain career. “He coached me delicately," she said. "Where I would say, ‘I messed up,’ he would say I was on a learning curve. I would say he coached me on life more than yachting.” Capt. Glen Allen of Fleet Miami also met Capt. Holden in 1988 in St. Thomas. “From the very first time we talked, we both knew we would be friends forever,” Capt. Allen wrote in an email to The Triton. “Capt. Frank was the person you always thought of when you needed a friend to talk to. We had so many great times together that it is

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Pam and Capt. Frank Holden in Key West in February 2017.

impossible to think that I will never see him again in this world. I look forward to seeing him in the next world.” One of the more important aspects of yachting is the personal relationships, said Capt. Allen. He and his wife Suzan said that the relationship with Capt. Frank and his wife Pam topped the list. “Or as we have always said – Pank and Fram!” he wrote. John DeCaro, president of All Ocean Yachts in Fort Lauderdale, was working as boat crew when he met Capt. Holden in the Virgin Islands in the 1980s. “It was more of a passion, less of a job for him,” DeCaro said. “He and Pam were passionate sailors.” The couple were dedicated to their work and enjoyed their job with the same boat owner. “They’re brilliant at what they do, they have great chemistry and they were happy where they were,” DeCaro said. It is such positiveness that DeCaro will miss the most. “He was a person of complete joy, a person who brought happiness to friends, bosses and guests,” DeCaro said. "He was always trying to look at the best in the world.” The Conch Republic Navy held a memorial to honor the life of Admiral Holden at the USCGC INGHAM Museum at Truman Waterfront Park in Key West, Florida, on March 1. Dorie Cox is editor of The Triton. Comment at dorie@the-triton.com.

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Veteran chief stew Johanna Mueller served yachts 40 years By Lucy Chabot Reed Johanna Mueller broke into yachting the old-fashioned way. While working at a hardware store, her work ethic shone through and touched two yacht owners shopping inside. It was the late 1970s and there was no such thing as a crew agency. Ms. Mueller, who would spend the next 40 years working on classic boats, died Feb. 27 of Mueller complications from lung cancer. She was 78. Those yacht owners – Bill and Betty Remmert of St. Louis, Missouri – offered Ms. Mueller a job as chief stew on their 97-foot Burger M/Y Elizabeth R, and she traveled the Caribbean, Bahamas and northeast coast of the U.S. with them. Her next boat was M/Y Big Dipper, the 80-foot Burger owned by Edwin Singer of Corpus Christi, Texas, where then-Mate Rick Rahm met her in the early 1980s. That yacht also traveled the Bahamas and the northeast, and she would work with them throughout the 80s. “Johanna made a significant contribution to any vessel she served on,” now-Capt. Rick Rahm said. “She was in charge of the interior of the vessel and the comfort of its owners, family, friends and guests. She made sure the vessel was always ready to entertain and serve its guests. Johanna had ‘a place for everything and everything in its place’.” Ms. Mueller worked on another 80foot Burger named M/Y Yankee Spirit. “Johanna and Burgers had a thing

going on!” Capt. Rahm wrote. Her last berth was on the 125-foot Burger known as Mimi/Kakapo owned by Stanley Hubbard of St. Paul, Minnesota. She retired from the Hubbards about five years ago after being with them for nearly two decades. “Johanna was an amazing crew member, one of the hardest workers I have ever had the pleasure of working with,” said Capt. Jeffrey Hardgrave, who joined M/Y Mimi in 2007 when Ms. Mueller was already aboard. “They broke the mold with Johanna; she was one of a kind.” Born in Bavaria, Germany, on Sept. 28, 1940, Ms. Mueller was the youngest of five children. She emigrated to America in the 1950s and worked as a nanny for a U.S. Army officer and his two young sons, according to Capt. Rahm. She arrived in Fort Hood, Texas and stayed with the family until the boys graduated from high school, then moved to Florida and worked as a waitress in Miami and in that hardware store in Hallandale Beach. She never married. “She could varnish a handrail, handle lines, stand a watch, care for health issues, listen to your problems and be a friend when you needed one,” Capt. Rahm said. “She had a good sense of humor, brightened lives, made guests welcome and loved walking in the evening. Those that knew her will always carry her memory in their hearts.” Ms. Mueller is survived by her brother, Heinrich, and family in Bavaria. No services are planned, per her last wishes, Capt. Rahm said. Lucy Chabot Reed is publisher of The Triton. Comment at lucy@the-triton.com.

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Onboard M/Y Big Dipper, an 80-foot Burger, on the day before she sold, circa 1983. From left, then-Mate Rick Rahm, owner Edwin Singer, Chief Stew Johanna Mueller, Capt. Gus Rahm.

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Universal marine center

ore than 150 captains, crew and industry professionals joined us for Triton Networking at Universal Marine Center on the third Wednesday in February. Attendees mingled and enjoyed food, beverages and music with a bit of dancing under the nearly full moon. Many of the guests were in town for the mid-February Miami Yacht Show. Photos by Dorie Cox

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he Tritonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s networking event on the first Wednesday in March drew about 200 captains, crew and industry pros to Sirocco Marine, an inflatable manufacturer and dealer. Our host offered tasty food and beverages as guests mingled and made new connections. Photos by Dorie Cox

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BOAT SHOW BINGO

EVENTS OF INTEREST Show week March 28-31 34th edition of the Palm Beach International Boat Show, expected to feature more than $1.2 billion worth of boats, yachts and accessories from 8-foot inflatables to superyachts of nearly 300 feet. Arrive by boat and tie up free south of the in-water display. www. pbboatshow.com

Thursday, March 28

Palm Harbor Marina Captain and Crew Appreciation party during Palm Beach International Boat Show. The event takes place on the north barge inside the show from 7:30 - 10 p.m. and features free beer, wine and pizza for yacht crew, plus music from the band Uproot Hootenanny. RSVP preferred but not required, to megan@ palmharbor-marina.com. For more information visit palmharbor-marina.com.

Friday, March 29

Top Notch Tabletop Challenge judging at the Palm Beach International Boat Show by Aqualuxe. Interior staff showcase their creativity and design in this non-competitive event during the show in two tabletop categories: Luxe Interior and Outdoor Chic, as well as Menu Design, Most Creative Centerpiece, and Tip of the Day. topnotchtabletop.com Rybovich Crew Party. “A Night to Remember” to celebrate 100 years in business. Event features live entertainment, food and drinks from 6-11 p.m. All marine industry professionals are welcome. $100 admission fee, free to Rybovich crew and employees. Email to Sbennett@ Rybovich.com for admission information.

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UP COMING EVENTS April 3 Triton Networking with Trac Ecological Green Products in Fort Lauderdale. The event is the first Wednesday of the month from 6-8 p.m. No RSVP required. Visit the-triton.com. April 7 National Marine Suppliers’ Yachty Nationals Invitational annual golf tournament in Hollywood, Florida. Proceeds to

benefit the Marine Industry Cares Foundation. For details visit www. nationalmarine.com.

May 1 Triton Networking with V-Kool of Florida. The annual crayfish boil in Fort Lauderdale is the first Wednesday of the month from 6-8 p.m. Yacht captains, crew and industry professionals are invited. Visit the-triton.com.

April 17 Triton Expo is at West Marine in Fort Lauderdale. The event is open to all yacht crew. About 50 vendors, plus food and drink, music available. Event is free.

Follow the-triton.com and social media online for show news.

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Yacht captains, crew keep the industry afloat from the inside and out At first glance, most of what the world sees of yachting is an impressive large boat. But inside and on deck are the yacht crew who are integral in keeping these yachts afloat and safe. Crew are the reason The Triton exists. For 15 years, the Cox focus of our publication has been serving yacht crew and providing the information you can use to do your best work. Whether you are a newcomer or veteran, one who navigates at the helm, makes repairs in the engine room, preps food for guests, washes down the deck, stocks provisions, runs tenders or cleans the heads – The Triton is dedicated to you. Because we know yacht crew are

the heart of yachting. n Each month The Triton features up to 20 unique columns from professionals who write about the industry from the inside. They are experts in compliance, management, relationships, equipment, science, health, nutrition, cooking, security and more. Our readers gain insight to life at sea – and on shore – through the eyes of stews, engineers, deckhands, pursers, ETOs, chefs and captains. n The Triton also offers upto-date news relevant to the yachting industry, including five sections of news briefs – just the important facts on news, business, marinas, technology, boats and brokers, as well as fuel prices around the world. n Reader participation is key at The Triton. We encourage you to weigh in, join the discussion and engage in debates on the topics we explore through

online comments and letters to the editor. n Each month The Triton hosts networking events at different advertisers’ locations. These are free opportunities for captains, crew and industry professionals to meet colleagues and make new connections, as well as learn more about businesses in the industry. n Our crew photo galleries are highly popular and can be found in print, online, and on The Triton social media sites (Facebook and Twitter at tritonnews, and Instagram at thetritonnews). It’s fun to see your friends and colleagues – and even yourself – at boat shows and other events around the world. n Stories by yacht crew top the list of our popular features, with topics such as “How I Got My Start,” and “Life After Yachting,” and we encourage your submissions.

n We also welcome you to submit your photos for Crew Eye (photos of life at work on board large yachts) and Spotter (photos of crew displaying The Triton magazine or Triton hats, shirts or coffee mugs from the varied places around the world where yacht crew work and play). n About 10,000 free copies of our print magazine are found at marinas, shipyards and businesses around the world each month. Each of the articles and photos found inside are also found on www.the-triton. com. In addition, online articles are updated with photos and internet links. Thank you for being the focus. Keep in touch.

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Village to fill Pier Sixty-Six South at FLIBS

Industry Updates this extraordinary boat show directly across from Port Everglades.” One of the only docks in Fort Lauderdale that can host vessels up to 400 feet, the 3.5-acre Superyacht Village will be framed by a display of the show’s largest yachts and exhibits by yacht builders, along with helicopters, submarines, and exotic and collectible cars.

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Plans include a destination restaurant, reserved parking, valet and private water tender services. An event space will also host exclusive, dedicated fine wine and champagne tastings, intimate concerts, pop-up luxury fashion and jewelry exhibits, automotive and superyacht toy exhibits, award receptions, seminars,

Odessa crew win in teamwork, agility

This fall’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, which marks its 60th anniversary, will include a Superyacht Village, a dedicated marina and on-land exhibition space, at Pier Sixty-Six South, site of the former Sails Marina. “The growing number of large yachts exhibiting at the show continues to attract affluent buyers and superyacht charter clients,” said Andrew Doole, president of Informa U.S. Boat Shows, which produces the show for the Marine Industries Association of South Florida, which owns it. “Thanks to a large investment by Informa and Tavistock, we are able to create a new, unique destination for the superyacht community within

and the second annual FLIBS Best Yacht Chef Competition. Superyacht Village will be open to all general admission ticket holders with direct access by water tenders and shuttle bus routes from the show’s other six locations. “Pier Sixty-Six is one of the East Coast’s premier yachting destinations, and the exclusive offerings of the Village align with our vision for the future of our iconic property as the social harbor of Fort Lauderdale,” said Jessi Blakley, senior director of Tavistock Development Company.

USVI gets new CBP port director

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The crew from M/Y Odessa won the final day crew challenge at the third annual Acrew’s Sint Maarten Rendezvous at Yacht Club Port de Plaisance in Sint Maarten in early March. The teamwork abilities of crew on five yachts were tested with a competition and a final scavenger hunt that culminated in a water battle between the winners and the crew from M/Y Surina. The two-day event included workshops, discussions, and a crew party.

Todd Bellew has been appointed U.S. Customs and Border Protection port director for the U.S. Virgin Islands, according to an agency news release. Bellew, who Bellew began his career with the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service as an immigration inspector in St. Thomas, has more than16 years of federal service.

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IMO revises radio equipment, polar operation requirements Rules of the Road Capt. Jake DesVergers

The International Maritime Organization is a United Nations agency assigned duties to ensure international safety. Tasked with developing standards and regulations for safety at sea and protection of the environment, the IMO meets regularly to push an agenda with that goal. At a series of meetings held by the Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications, and Search and Rescue at its headquarters in London, several new requirements were finalized in regard to radio communication equipment. For those ships and yachts operating in the harsh Arctic and Antarctic areas, the IMO’s Polar Code sets the standards for safe operation. In a recent decision, new testing standards were finalized for equipment that will be regularly used in Sea Areas A4. There are locations above latitude 70 North and below 70 South. The new testing guidance includes recommendations on temperature testing, mechanical shock testing, and how to address ice accretion and battery performance in cold temperatures. The IMO’s sub-committee also considered the report from the International Telecommunication Union’s Experts Group on maritime radio communication matters. A number of incidents involving equipment interference created a concern for cyber security. The availability of interference-free parts of radio spectrum, dedicated for maritime radio communication and radio navigation purposes, is essential to ensure the safety and security of shipping. The sub-committee continued its work on a number of key agenda items, including the ongoing work to modernize the Global Maritime Distress and Safety system. The mandatory GMDSS was originally adopted in 1988 to ensure full integration of maritime radio and satellite communications. The system ensures that distress alerts can be generated from anywhere on the world’s oceans. The modernization plan aims to update the provisions for the carriage of certain equipment, including allowing for the incorporation of new satellite communication services. Much of the current Chapter IV in SOLAS requires ships and yachts to carry equipment that was considered obsolete decades ago. This will be a much needed

and welcomed change. On e-navigation matters, the sub-committee’s meeting focused on harmonization and standardization of navigation platforms. This is key for the effective implementation of the e-navigation strategy. The sub-committee planned to further develop the description of various maritime services coordinated by different organizations. Their view is to enhance harmonization and draft guidelines on standardized modes of operation, or S-mode, which will improve interface and the quality of information used by seafarers. Currently, each manufacturer is creating its own product in accordance with its own internal standards. This prevents crossutilization of equipment. On search-and-rescue matters, the sub-committee considered recommendations from the latest International Civil Aviation Organization/IMO Joint Working Group. The IMO works closely with ICAO to synchronize aeronautical and maritime search and rescue. The meeting validated a revised training course for those serving as a search-and-rescue mission coordinator. Among other regular agenda items, the sub-committee also reviewed the proposed new and amended ships’ routing measures, considered updates to Maritime Safety Information-related provisions, and discussed matters relating to the functioning and operation of LongRange Identification and Tracking. At a separate meeting of the Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction, draft guidelines on the design of mooring arrangements were reviewed. This draft SOLAS regulation also included inspection, maintenance, towing, and mooring arrangements for both seafarers and shoreside personnel. Safety measures for non-SOLAS ships operating in polar waters, not currently covered by the Polar Code, were also on the agenda. The sub-committee considered the first draft set of recommendations on safety measures for pleasure yachts above 300 gross tonnage not engaged in trade, operating in polar waters. Currently, it is the discretion of the flag administration to determine if pleasure yachts are subject to any of the measures listed in the Polar Code. Capt. Jake DesVergers is chief surveyor for International Yacht Bureau (yachtbureau. org). Comment at editor@the-triton.com.

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Piracy skyrockets in Caribbean as Venezuela turmoil escalates Secure@Sea Corey D. Ranslem

Venezuela has been in a deteriorating security and economic situation for a number of years. Most mariners who understand the politics and geography know where they can and can’t go without major security problems. Piracy in the Caribbean in general from 2017 to 2018 increased by more than 105 percent, with most of that attributed to problems and issues in and around the waters surrounding Venezuela. According to the Piracy Reporting Centre’s Piracy Map, there were 11 reported attacks just off the coast of Venezuela in 2018. All of those attacks were against cargo vessels. That doesn’t mean there weren’t problems or attacks against large yachts or other types of vessels; it just means those incidents were officially reported. Unofficial reporting showed most incidents against smaller vessels throughout the Caribbean were attempted thefts of dinghies, outboards or other valuable and easy-toget equipment. Over the past couple of months, the security situation has become volatile along both the land and maritime borders. In February, the government closed its maritime borders with the ABC islands (Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao). Vessels are not allowed to travel between the islands and any port within Venezuela. There are also a number of restrictions in place for vessels of all types entering the ports of Venezuela. There is a much larger military presence within the ports and along the land borders. Military and law enforcement personnel are conducting extensive inspections on vessels entering ports. The closed maritime borders and increased scrutiny of vessels coming in and out of ports is to prevent food aid from illegally coming into the country. I’ve been asked by several of our clients and large yacht captains about the safety of the ABC islands and the southern Caribbean. Currently, these areas are still safe for large yachts, however the security situation changes almost daily. Vessels can and are cruising the ABC islands with no problems. These islands are far outside the reach of any security problems or issues at this point from coastal Venezuela. The southern Caribbean islands haven’t reported any major issues at this point either.

areas should be on the lookout for small The Venezuelan military has a vessels with migrants. Piracy has not small presence on the water and isn’t conducting routine patrols, which opens moved very far offshore at this point, but could change with a deteriorating the waterside borders for a number political climate. It is of potential security not recommended that problems and issues. Large yachts transiting any vessel call on any Currently, law enforcethese areas should be port within the country ment agencies and the on the lookout for small of Venezuela until the military are tasked with vessels with migrants. political and security looking for vessels atsituations stabilize. tempting to bring illegal There is no security aid into the country. and there are little, or no services availIf the situation continues to degrade, able, and most ports and marinas aren’t we will start to see a variety of issues, fully operational. including an increase in piracy, hijackA look at the online Marine Trafing, human trafficking and migrant fic site shows there are more than 20 departures or other related security tankers sitting off the coast of Puerto issues off the coast. La Cruz, waiting to enter. If planning Large yachts that are transiting these

to transit in and around these areas, be sure to transit farther offshore than normal and be on the lookout for smaller vessels, especially between the ABC islands and the coast, and the lower Caribbean islands and the coast. The U.S. Coast Guard does have vessels working in and around the Caribbean and coastal South America. The best way to contact the Coast Guard is via phone to the District Seven Command Center. Corey Ranslem, CEO at International Maritime Security Associates (www. imsa.global), has more than 24 years of combined Coast Guard and maritime industry experience. Comment at editor@the-triton.com.

16 Operations Today’s fuel prices Prices for low-sulfur gasoil expressed in US$ per cubic meter (1,000 liters) as of Mar. 15. Region Duty-free*/duty paid U.S. East Coast Ft. Lauderdale 593/638 Savannah, Ga. 690/NA Caribbean St. Thomas, USVI 953/NA St. Maarten 829/NA Antigua 765/NA Valparaiso 685/NA North Atlantic Bermuda (Ireland Island) 707/NA Cape Verde 556/NA Azores 630/1,340 Canary Islands NA/915 Mediterranean Gibraltar 665/NA Barcelona, Spain 780/1,266 Palma de Mallorca, Spain NA/1,303 Antibes, France 1,379/1,652 Loano, Italy 806/1,593 San Remo, Italy 717/1,723 Naples, Italy 820/1,654 Venice, Italy 729/1,772 Corfu, Greece 675/1,509 Piraeus, Greece 636/1,500 Istanbul, Turkey 820/1,288 Malta 800/1,399 Tunis, Tunisia 635/NA Bizerte, Tunisia 640/NA Oceania Auckland, New Zealand 690/NA Sydney, Australia 594/NA Fiji 649/NA Algiers, Algeria 561/NA Bejaia, Algeria 561/NA Saranda, Albania 565/NA

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Prices for low-sulfur gasoil expressed in US$ per cubic meter (1,000 liters) as of Mar. 15, 2018 Region Duty-free*/duty paid U.S. East Coast Ft. Lauderdale 568/606 Savannah, Ga. 675/NA Newport, R.I. 672/NA Caribbean St. Thomas, USVI 958/NA St. Maarten 824/NA Antigua 715/NA Valparaiso 719/NA North Atlantic Bermuda (Ireland Island) 653/NA Cape Verde 551/NA Azores 638/1,540 Canary Islands NA/912 Mediterranean Gibraltar 556/NA Barcelona, Spain NA/1,291 Palma de Mallorca, Spain NA/1,300 Antibes, France 558/1,645 San Remo, Italy 705/1,829 Naples, Italy 789/1,717 Venice, Italy 807/2,226 Corfu, Greece 663/1,584 Piraeus, Greece 613/1,528 Istanbul, Turkey 755/NA Malta 925/1,652 Tunis, Tunisia 590/NA Bizerte, Tunisia 594/NA Oceania Auckland, New Zealand 658/NA Sydney, Australia 645/NA Fiji 649/NA

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What’s blue, green and everything in between? Sea Science Jordanna Sheermohamed

A lot of what we see in life has to do with what happens on the microphysical scale. Sunlight is scattered as it passes through solids, liquids and gasses. We observe a blue sky as the result of sunlight scattered through the atmosphere; in the same vein, sunlight also is scattered through water molecules. Water molecules absorb the longer wavelengths of the visible light spectrum – more specifically the reds, oranges, yellows, and greens. The remaining shorter wavelengths, the blues and purples, are reflected back and therefore seen by the observer. A small amount of pure water is observed as clear, since there is minimal depth and particles to scatter or absorb the light. Sunlight’s influence on ocean color can also be seen when the sun moves behind a cloud and the ocean colors instantly become slightly darker. This is because the cloud has reflected a lot of the incoming light upward, with minimal light being transmitted downward. This helps to explain one of the most obvious factors of ocean color: depth. The deeper the water, the more amount of light is absorbed, hence, the darker the observed color. Aerial images of waters surrounding islands or shallow waters will show lighter and whiter blues, much of which is a result of the minimal depth. Deep ocean drop-offs are often marked by the changeover from lighter blues to a dark navy color.

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Alongside the microphysical factors, the amount and composition of organic matter within the water itself plays a vital role in the observed water color. Phytoplankton – microscopic plants that inhabit oceans, seas, and freshwaters around the globe – contain chlorophyll, which is a key player in the photosynthesis process, which is when a plant absorbs energy from light to produce the chemical energy needed to sustain its life. Chlorophyll absorbs much of the red and blues of the light spectrum, leaving the green colors we commonly observe in plant life. While the human eye isn’t strong enough to see most phytoplankton, large aggregations of the plant life can be more easily observed as a result of the accumulated amount of chlorophyll in a given area. This will often give water a more green to blue-green appearance. For example, the blue and turquoise waters often found in the Mediterranean are not only a result of the light-reflect-

ing white sands and rocks, but also the minimal amount of algae that would normally produce a more green tint. While not necessarily the most beautiful to look at, murky or brown waters are merely a function of elevated amounts of sediment within the water. This color isn’t a commentary on its cleanliness, but an indication of particle concentration. These particles scatter the remaining blue and purple wavelengths of visible light, resulting in its mostly unappealing appearance. The next time you see the calming blues of the Caribbean waters, the intimidating black-blues of the Pacific, or the turquoise of the Mediterranean, remember – the details are in the science, not the eye. It’s just another case of how looks can truly be deceiving. Jordanna Sheermohamed is president and lead meteorologist of Weather Forecast Solutions, a weather-forecasting firm (WeatherForecastSolutions.com). Comment at editor@the-triton.com.

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Dust, liquid ratings simplify complicated protection choices Engineer’s Angle JD Anson

Whether battling a ferocious storm at sea or an over-zealous deckhand with a hose nozzle, water and corrosive salt can quickly turn thousands of dollars of equipment into worthless junk. When it comes to protecting valuable and critical equipment, keeping this salt and water out is one of the most important needs. Electrical components are particularly susceptible to damage from the environment in which we use them, thus are most in need of protection. To help with this, standards have been developed to assist in choosing the best option for a particular use. Most common is the IP, or International Protection Marking code, which is often erroneously referred to as Ingress Protection. North America has a similar code called the NEMA rating. These standards give more detailed information than simply calling something “waterproof.” The International Protection system markings consist of the letters IP followed by a two-digit numeral. The first digit refers to protection against solid particles entering the equipment or enclosure. This ranges from 0, meaning no protection at all, to 6, which is completely dust-tight. Most yachting equipment is rated with a 2, 5 or 6. A rating of 2 means that nothing larger than 12.5mm can enter. This means fingers. Many pieces of equipment used in the interior or engine room may have a rating of 2. This can include VFDs, contactors, breakers and the like. A rating of 5 shows that though dust may be able to enter, it would be of such low quantity that it should not interfere with operation. A rating of 6 is completely dust-tight, and is proven by applying a vacuum for up to 8 hours to measure for air flow. The second digit refers to liquid ingress protection. This is the number most important for exterior use on a yacht, for obvious reasons. This rating ranges from 0 to 9. An item rated at 0 will be completely open to water. The items mentioned before – VFDs, contactors, breakers – usually fall into this category. For this reason, they are normally installed in protective-rated enclosures. Usually, VFDs are rated at IP20, but there are versions available with an IP66 rating if there is a possibility of getting

splashed and an enclosure is not viable. A rating of 4 should be considered the minimum for exterior deck use. This is usually outlet covers and the like, and items with this rating have been shown to be effective against splashing of water or deckies with spray nozzles. Items rated 5 and 6 are protected against increasingly powerful water jets, while those rated 7 and 8 may be submerged with no ill effects, the former up to 1 meter and the latter to 3 meters. Switches, knobs and similar items that are normally exposed to the elements must have a minimum water rating of 5, but of course the higher the better. The NEMA North American standard combines the two digits into one, but is a bit more complicated to remember. The numerals range from 1-13. Generally, the higher number are better protected. But while 3, 4 and 6 are outdoor rated, 5 is not. The higher numbers do not necessarily pass the lower tests. For this reason, most manufacturers are shifting their testing to the IP system, though many are using dual ratings as the transition takes place, especially for enclosures. Each standard may also show an additional letter suffix, such as IP69K or NEMA 4X. These are for specialized uses, such as highly corrosive, high heat or icing conditions and are normally not crucial for use on board yachts. When installing an enclosure to protect low-rated equipment, the rating of the enclosure is only valid if the openings for the cables are also protected to the same rating. When a low number of cables are penetrating the enclosure, cable glands are a good choice. They are inexpensive and easy to install. When many cables need to be installed, consider using a high-density cable cabinet seal system, such as those offered by Roxtec and MCT Brattberg. These systems, while considerably more costly, do an excellent job of passing many cables through a relatively small space in a neat and well-organized manner. Although IP and NEMA may seem confusing at first, remember that complicated choices for protection have been made simpler thanks to these ratings. JD Anson has over 20 years of experience as a chief engineer on megayachts. He is currently project manager at Fine Line Marine Electric (finelinemarineelectric. com) in Fort Lauderdale. Comment at editor@the-triton.com.

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Crew headed to Europe should get the facts on Schengen visas The Agent’s Corner Capt. Deb Radtke

Each season brings a new round of inquiries from our clients. This year it seems to be visas – Schengen visas in particular. Schengen countries are: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. Although most of these countries are in the European Union, the Schengen Area should not be confused with the EU. Countries that are required to have Schengen visas are numerous, but for the purposes of the yacht industry, they primarily include South Africa, Thailand and the Philippines. To help answer some of the most common questions, and because Spain is frequently the first country visited by many yachts going to the Mediterra-

nean, we reached out to Kristy Hollingsworth with Estela Shipping in Palma de Mallorca. Q. Can I apply for my Schengen visa while in the United States? The official answer is no, you need to be in your home country. With that said, I have had at least one South African captain say he received his Schengen visa from the French Consulate in Miami a couple of years ago. In the past year, there have been changes in how they process visas at the French Embassy in Miami. Many of the Schengen countries have outsourced their visa application to VFS Global. The latest information we have from the French Consulate is: In order for you to be able to apply for a Schengen visa from the U.S., you should provide proof of your legal residency in the USA or of being an American resident (Green Card holder). Q. When should I apply for my visa? No more than three months prior to your visit, and no less than 15 days. Q. What documentation do I need for my Schengen visa? Applying for a Schengen visa for

Spain requires the following: • Passport • Seaman’s Book (If you do not have one, supply a contract stating you will be employed by the vessel.) • Copy of yacht’s registry • Annex IX stamped by Spanish authorities • Flight details • Invitation letter from cosignatory • Yacht’s last port of call and next port of call Q. Is it possible to apply for a visa once you arrive? This all depends on how you arrive. If you do not have a Schengen visa, but signed on prior to entering Schengen territory, you will be OK if you stay on board for the duration of your stay in Schengen territory. You can be 10 kilometers from the yacht, but no farther. If you need to fly home and you do not have a Schengen visa, or if it has expired, you will need to apply for a transit visa. This type of visa gives you 48 hours to return home. It takes a minimum of 48 hours to apply and must be done by a co-signatory. You need tax document 790, Seaman’s Book,

crew list, flights, copy of registry and passport. The crew member must come to immigration with co-signatory to be fingerprinted and have a photo taken for visa issue. This is normally done on the day of departure. Your agent should be able to assist with this. Q. In which country do I apply for my visa? Either the first country you will visit or the one in which you will be spending the most amount of time. As with any visa question, always check on the latest information from the consulate of the country you wish to visit. Most countries have very thorough information on their websites. Most agents work hard to develop relationships with their local officials and can provide assistance. Don’t go by the information circulating at your crew house. Capt. Deb Radtke owns American Yacht Agents (americanyachtagents.net) in Fort Lauderdale. After 16 years of working on yachts, she found her niche shoreside assisting vessels visiting the U.S. East Coast and Great Lakes. Comment at editor@the-triton.com.

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Online condition monitoring transports data – not people Balance Below Rich Merhige

Has equipment failure cost you a charter or owner’s trip? When it comes to yacht maintenance, failure to plan results in, well, failures. In a perfect world, machinery would be monitored continuously so any deviations from the baseline data could alert crew that they have a problem brewing. Continuous monitoring allows for early detection so conditions like misalignment, engine misfire, or worn parts can be remedied before an unplanned outage occurs, keeping your machinery running smoothly while increasing its lifespan. Online condition monitoring is a relatively newer development in reliability-centered maintenance that allows you to detect irregularities in your machinery before shutdowns occur. It is the process of continuous monitoring of a machine that pulls data that can be accessed wirelessly 24/7, and is a significant component of predictive maintenance. The system generates data at the machine’s most crucial moments and can detect changes in performance. While commercial and government fleets are more familiar with remote monitoring, the newer systems are more user-friendly and affordable for yacht owners and operators. Working smarter, not harder, is the concept. These units send data to a trusted vibration analyst who can diagnose exact problems and address the root cause. How do online condition-monitoring systems collect continuous real-time data and determine machinery health? Accelerometers are permanently affixed to the desired machinery, and cables are connected from the accelerometer to the online condition-monitoring system. A machinery database with the relevant machinery, measurement tasks and alarm levels is then created and uploaded into the online conditionmonitoring system. Vibration data is collected across all channels simultaneously and transferred to the integrated yacht management system via ethernet, or to an onshore server via mobile cellular router. The real-time data can then be analyzed in two ways: on-site quick check using automated email notifications and visualization software; or remotely by a qualified vibration analyst. Captains

or chief engineers can set up alarms to receive notifications of machinery updates on their phone or computer. Some of the more advanced analyzers on the market, using 16 or 20 measuring channels, can detect machine failures such as unbalance, misalignment, gear mesh and bearing failures. Other online condition-monitoring systems can monitor hydraulic fluid. Online wear particle sensors are used to detect oil cleanliness. The sensor is installed upstream of the oil filter and connected to the integrated vessel management system via ethernet – it also pairs well with the online vibration data collector. The sensor then uses eddy currents to detect wear debris from gears and bearings in the oil that passes through it. This data can then be sorted into the subsequent size and contamination level classes outlined in ISO 16232. Online condition-monitoring systems also can detect early signs of wear in pressurized lubricated systems. Condition monitoring benefits include:  Reduced traveling and maintenance costs. The “fix it as it breaks” tactic is always more expensive. One equipment failure can lead to a ripple effect, where other equipment surrounding the machinery will also start to fail. Yacht operators now have the ability to transport the data, not the contracted person, which saves time and travel costs.  Maximizes productivity. With condition monitoring, you can be sure to optimize your production and meet your deadlines, which means no more missed or delayed charters.  Reduces risk and helps prioritize maintenance tasks. With frequent and reliable updates about your machinery, you have a real-time list of potential maintenance tasks and their priority.  Increases lifespan of machinery. Condition monitoring not only can eliminate hidden costs, but can also boost machinery availability overall. The newest systems on the market cost a fraction of what they used to, and are much more accurate and userfriendly. Next time an opportunity to invest in condition monitoring presents itself, don’t say “why?” – say “why not?” Rich Merhige is owner of Advanced Mechanical Enterprises and Advanced Maintenance Engineering in Fort Lauderdale (www.AMEsolutions.com). Comment at editor@the-triton.com.

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Remember RICE for treating sprains, strains and similar injuries Sea Sick Keith Murray

So, you are out to sea and just injured yourself. You tripped and sprained your knee. What should you do? RICE is the answer. No, not the kind you eat. RICE is the acronym for Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. You can treat sprains, strains, bruises and pulled muscles with RICE. Here is the easy-to-remember method. Rest This step is just as it sounds. Stop using and protect the injured or sore muscle, tendon, ligament or other tissue from further injury. Discontinue any activity that may make the pain worse. Your body has just been injured and it needs time to heal itself. If you do not allow the injured area to rest and heal, the injury may become worse. If necessary, use a sling for an arm or shoulder injury, or crutches for a leg or foot injury. Splints for injured fingers or wrist also can help. Make sure your

medical kit has a flexible splint, like the SAM splint. These are great for this type of injury. Ice Use cold to reduce pain and to prevent or minimize swelling to the injured area. You can apply regular ice in a plastic sandwich bag, cold packs, instant ice, or even frozen peas to the injured area. Place a thin towel over the skin before applying the ice to protect the skin. Never apply ice directly to the skin, as it could damage your skin. Apply ice to the injury for about 20 minutes, then remove it for 40 minutes, repeating this process at least three times a day for the first two days. The ice will reduce swelling and minimize pain, but the injury should only be iced for 20 minutes at a time to prevent injury from exposure to cold. After 48 to 72 hours, if you have no swelling, apply heat to help reduce the pain. Compression Compression is wrapping the injured joint or limb with an elastic bandage. The compression bandage should be snug, but not incredibly tight. Wrapping

too tightly may cause injury. We wrap the injury for several reasons. Wrapping reduces swelling, it often reduces pain, and it helps to protect the injured area from further injury. If you feel throbbing, the bandage is wrapped too tightly. Remove it and rewrap the injured area. Other signs that the bandage may be too tight include tingling, increased pain, numbness, cool skin temperature or swelling in the area below the bandage. Specialized braces, such as for the wrist and ankle braces, can work better than an elastic bandage to reduce swelling. Elevation If possible, elevate the injured area above your heart. Elevating the injury will reduce swelling. If you injured your ankle, you will need to lie down, and place a few pillows under your ankle to get it above your heart. About 12 inches above the heart is your target for elevation. If necessary, you can add another element to RICE. This would be an S, making it RICES. The S stands for splinting. Splinting will decrease swell-

ing and decrease pain by immobilizing the injury. After checking with a physician, the patient may consider taking an overthe-counter NSAID, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, to manage pain and inflammation. This includes ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), acetaminophen (Tylenol), or aspirin. However, do not give aspirin to anyone under the age of 19 because of potential health risks such as Reye’s syndrome. After 48 hours of RICE, if the pain and/or swelling has not decreased, you should seek medical attention. If there is a “popping” sound in the injured area, seek medical attention immediately. The doctor may want to do X-rays or an MRI to rule out a broken bone or other serious injury. The doctor also may need to immobilize the limb or joint with a splint, cast or brace until the injury is healed, and physical therapy may be required. EMT Keith Murray provides onboard CPR, AED and first-aid training as well as AED sales and service. His company can be found at TheCPRSchool.com. Comment at editor@the-triton.com.

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Eating more whole grains can boost health, shrink waistlines Take It In Carol Bareuther

Carbohydrate-containing foods often get a bad rap as fattening. Yet complex carbs such as grains, especially whole grains, can actually help to protect against obesity, as well as other health ills. Whole grains are those that contain the entire seed of the plant: the bran, germ and endosperm. This complete package provides key nutrients like B vitamins, vitamin E, magnesium, iron and fiber, as well as disease-fighting phytonutrients, according to the Oldways Whole Grain Council, based in Boston. Rice, corn and wheat are among the most recognized whole grains. However, for added nutrition and taste, expand the range of whole grains you eat. Here are three you may, or may not, have heard of: Amaranth. The ancient Aztec people roasted this seed and ate it like popcorn. Polenta, pudding, porridge and pancakes are a few ways amaranth is enjoyed today. Termed a ‘pseudo-grain,’ because it isn’t botanically a grain, amaranth cooks and has a nutrient profile like a true grain. One claim to fame is its quantity and quality of protein. One-cup of cooked amaranth serves up 9 grams of protein, more than in an ounce of meat, poultry or fish. Like these animal foods, amaranth provides a complete protein source with all essential amino acids needed for building and repairing body tissues. The calorie count is 250 per cup, comparable to the same amount of cooked long-grain brown rice. Indian researchers in 2016 published study results that revealed amaranth, as well as fellow pseudograin, quinoa, can help control appetite and thus combat obesity. Quinoa. This favorite grain of the South American Incas is botanically a relative of veggies like beets and swiss chard. The size of a sesame seed, quinoa cooks quickly (10 to 12 minutes) and comes in a variety of colors. Similar to amaranth, quinoa is a good source of protein (8 grams per cup) and offers a full complement of protein-building amino acids. It’s the phytonutrients in quinoa that offer an extra boost against disease. For example, Australian scientists back in 2015 published research showing that protein, a group of phytonutrients called saponins,

and 20-hydroxyecdysone, a naturallyoccurring steroid hormone, all found in quinoa, were linked to decreased weight gain, improved blood fats that can help to prevent heart disease, and better ability to respond to the kind of inflammation that can lead to chronic ailments like diabetes and cancer. Try quinoa is a pilaf, as a stuffing for bell peppers, tossed with veggies and vinaigrette in a cold salad, and as a coating for baked chicken or fish. Einkorn. Food scientists believe this is the most ancient genetic species of wheat. Though mostly replaced today by more modern wheat varieties, Einkorn is still grown in European countries and the western U.S. Mostly used as a flour,

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one cup of einkorn provides 12 grams of protein and 300 calories, whereas the whole wheat flour on supermarket shelves contains 16 grams of protein and 400 calories per same serving. What sets Einkorn apart is its higher content of phytonutrients called carotenoids. Specifically, Italian scientists recently showed that making sourdough bread from einkorn flour created loafs with more carotenoids in the finished slice. The double-whammy effect came from the einkorn itself and the sourdough fermentation, which worked to preserve the carotenoid levels during baking. Studies show carotenoids can protect against a variety of problems, including cancer and heart disease. If you’re stuck in a grain rut, try amaranth, quinoa and einkorn for something nutritiously and deliciously different. Carol Bareuther is a registered dietitian and freelance health and nutrition writer. Comment at editor@the-triton.com.

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Building a network of contacts is key to success in job hunting clear, short message that communicates who you are, what you are looking for, Stew Cues and how you can benefit a company or Alene Keenan organization. It lasts about 30 seconds, the time it takes to ride an elevator. Your introduction should include prior The job market is slow this time of work experience, why you are interested year, especially for new crew. Many in yachting, and what kind of job you boats are still in the Caribbean, but as are looking for. Practice it in front of a they return to the states, there will be mirror until you get comfortable. more chances for work. Whether boats Everyone brings transferable skills are going to the Med, New England, Alaska, or staying in Florida, jobs will be to the table. You may not see how your background fits in, but others may realize opening up. your potential and make an immediate One of the best ways to find a job match. Try to find a way to relate your is through a list of contacts. Many previous experience into the conversapositions are not advertised. Instead, tion. Family boating, they are filled by wordhospitality, event planof-mouth and being in Meeting the right ning, bartending, flower the right place at the right arranging, babysitting time. People do business person at the and nanny experience primarily with those they right time could are all good lead-ins to know, like and trust, so lead to a referral show the value you bring developing relationships for a job. When to a position. In yachting, is key. Yachting events you introduce finding the right fit is and boat shows provide yourself, have essential, and new congreat opportunities to a brief elevator nections may know about connect with others. The speech prepared. a job that is right for you. Triton, for example, offers Networking is not just prospecting occasions about what others can throughout the year, such do for you, it’s about getting to know as Triton Expo on April 17 (see Page people. Conversation is a give and take. 53 for details) and the monthly Triton Keep it light and casual. Ask people Networking events (see the calendar on about themselves and listen carefully. Page 54 and online for a more info). Hand out business cards with your It’s fun to get out and meet others, basic information and a photo. Leave but when you’re looking for work and white space on the back for notes. When interacting with others to create opyou exchange cards, make your own portunities, it can be scary. Step out of comments on the back regarding where your comfort zone. Don’t just focus on meeting new friends, introduce yourself and when you met. Then follow up to event sponsors, crew agents and busi- appropriately. Everyone you meet has been in your ness owners. Take advantage of every shoes at one time. A simple conversaopportunity to associate with those tion could help you get your foot in who can benefit your career. In yachtthe door and provide an opportunity ing we say there are not six degrees of for a job. At the very least, you can separation, but one. Everybody knows start collecting contact information. somebody and you never know where Be professional, keep in touch and let your first or your next job lies. people know what you are up to. Support from others is vital and can Add a personal touch by letting them help you avoid mistakes. Most people know you are grateful for any help they enjoy helping by providing knowledge give. A handwritten note, a phone call and advice. They can make you feel more at ease and more familiar with the or even an email will set you apart from the crowd. do’s and don’ts of the industry. On the other hand, not all advice is going to be correct, so listen with an open mind and Alene Keenan is former lead instructor take some time to absorb and filter what of interior courses at Maritime Professional Training. She shares more than 20 you have heard. years experience as a stew in “The Yacht Meeting the right person at the right Guru’s Bible: The Service Manual for time could lead to a referral for a job. Every Yacht,” at yachtstewsolutions.com. When you introduce yourself, have a Comment at editor@the-triton.com. brief elevator speech prepared. This is a

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Stacked dessert honors towering achievements Top Shelf Chef Tim MacDonald

What does it take to run an interior on a busy 180-foot (55m) charter yacht for a year? Not on rotation, but old-school style. In the front trench, with bayonette fixed and fighting for your life, handto-hand, eyeball-to-eyeball-to-eyeball. Blood, sweat, tears and tantrums. All of the above, and then some. What would it take to do this for three years – and to do the entire setup from scratch, straight out of the yard, and see it through? Surely this is an epic, Everest-scale feat in yachting. I know one chief stew who has done it – and done it with perfect aplomb. So, Jessica ‘Sweets’ Proctor, this column is for you. This season, in my 12th year as a yacht chef, Jessica surpassed the sublime Penny Morrison to become the new No.1 head stew I have ever worked

with. The secret lies in the mature understanding of the best way to deal with a moody, overworked, espresso fire-breathing sole chef to get what it is the client wants with a minimum of collateral damage. By the time this article prints, she will be on her way to Mount Everest base camp, enjoying her retirement after three years of truly outstanding work. The gingersnap short stack is the perfect dessert to illustrate the teetering highs of the past three years. This season is crowned with the sweetest of violet gelatos – and the violet on top? Well, that’s Jessica on top of Everest. With respect, gratitude and many thanks for the past three years from your fellow crew, Jessica, this is for you. Tim MacDonald (timothymacdonald. weebly.com) has more than 20 years experience as a chef. He was named Concours de Chefs winner for Yachts over 160 feet at the 2011 Antigua Charter Yacht Show. His recipes are designed

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SWEETS’ VIOLET GELATO GINGERSNAP SHORT STACK Ingredients

2 packets Anna’s Swedish gingerbread biscuits 5 punnets fresh raspberries 500 milliliters violet gelato Raspberry coulis 6 crystallized violets for garnish

Method

This is an easy assembly. Simply lay out biscuits for the stacks and dust with confectioners sugar.

Top each biscuit with raspberries, then start building a stack on top of the raspberry coulis. Finish with violet gelato and top with a crystallized violet (pictured below). For a slight variation, use raspberry sorbet in place of the violet gelato, and top with a prime raspberry (pictured at right). Time the raspberry placement so as not to saturate the biscuits, otherwise the entire stack will fall. PHOTOS PROVIDED

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Not much to beef about when it comes to cooking tenderloin Culinary Waves Mary Beth Lawton Johnson

In a yachting career that has spanned decades on board various private and charter yachts, I have cooked my fair share of beef. But there is one cut that works well in every scenario, from a picnic on the beach to a five-star, 10-course meal: the tenderloin. Considered one of the tenderest cuts of beef, tenderloin doesn’t need to be cooked long. Ease of preparation is the best thing about this cut of meat. If you follow the directions, you can never overcook it. Usually I buy a chateaubriand cut. If you can’t get that particular type of cut, have the butcher fabricate it, or do so yourself. It is a cut of beef from Ease of the thickest part preparation of the tenderloin. is the best It really is a thing about roast. Typically, a this cut of classic chateaumeat. If briand is served you follow with a red wine directions, sauce or demiyou cannot glacé sauce. overcook it. Originally created by Viacomte Chateaubriand’s personal chef in 1822 and so named, chateaubriand was created from sirloin. Chateaubriand is not actually the name of the cut, but rather the preparation method of the tenderloin beef. However, over time the nickname stuck, so if you ask a butcher for a chateaubriand cut, you will be understood. Typically, a chateaubriand cut is supposed to weigh about 12 ounces and serve two. I, however, always serve more than two people at one meal, so I generally buy more. What is the difference between a tenderloin and filet? The tenderloin is the large cut of meat; once it is sliced into steaks, it is called a filet. You must remove the silverskin – the tough, chewy piece of connective tissue covering the top –and the petite tenderloin. Save the petite tenderloin for another recipe. There are a lot of videos online showing how to fabricate a tenderloin. Be sure to check that out before you attempt to fabricate one. For those chefs who are timid about cooking a tenderloin for fear of overcooking it, this foolproof recipe is

the answer to your prayers. It’s simple, really. Rub olive oil over the tenderloin, add some salt and pepper, and let it come to room temperature. Preheat the oven to 250 F. Once it reaches that temperature, place the tenderloin in the oven. Roast it for 30 to 45 minutes. The temperature on a meat thermometer should read 130 F. Keep it warm if not serving it right away. Serve with asparagus – and don’t forget the red wine sauce or demi-glacé sauce. Mary Beth Lawton Johnson is a certified executive pastry chef and Chef de Cuisine, and has worked on yachts for more than 25 years. Comment at editor @the-triton.com.

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Keto-inspired meatloaf makes a great dinner, next-day lunch Crew’s Mess Capt. John Wampler

I am pre-positioning a 70-foot motor yacht to Nassau for the owner-operator, who will fly in direct from the Northeast (I fly out) and cruise their yacht in the Exumas for a week. At the end of their trip, they tie back up in Nassau, fly back to the Northeast, and I fly in to bring the boat back to Fort Lauderdale. After all, who wants to spend 30 percent of their vacation time going back and forth to where they want to spend their vacation? This way, they get to maximize the fun stuff, which is what yacht ownership is all about.

As I am running the yacht solo, with an anchor out en route, I like to prepare my meals in advance. The inspiration for this recipe comes from my friend Susie in Destin, a registered nurse who is on the “keto diet.” Now, I do not profess to know what a keto diet is, but it sounds exactly like the Atkins diet. Maybe someone can comment online. In any case, this is a terrific meal for dinner or served cold for next-day sandwiches or “mid-rats.” Capt. John Wampler (yachtaide.com) has worked on yachts for more than 30 years. His recipes are casual enough for anyone to prepare. Comments are welcome at editor@the-triton.com.

STUFFED BACON MEATLOAF Ingredients

1/2 cup bread crumbs 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves of garlic, minced 3 eggs 1 tablespoon ground mustard 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon sage 1 tablespoon course black pepper 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 3 pounds ground sirloin 1 pound bulk breakfast sausage 14 slices of bacon 6 Babybel mini cheese wheels

Preparation In a stand-mixer, add the first 12 ingredients and mix well. Take half of the meat mix and press it into the bacon-prepped bread pan. Next, unwrap the Babybel cheese and press it into the meat, creating a lengthwise row. Cover the cheese with the remaining meat, forming a typical meat loaf. Finally, starting at the ends, pull the overhanging bacon, finishing the wrapping of the loaf. Place the loaf inside a 9-inch baking pan to catch any drippings. Bake until the interior temperature reaches 160 F. For the last 10 minutes of cooking, baste with your favorite barbecue sauce. Once cooked, remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minute before removing from loaf pan. Enjoy.

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The ugly side of yachting: Hiring practices based solely on looks Crew Compass Lauren Loudon

It’s that time of year when boats are winding down from their winter Caribbean season and preparing for the summer, while the Med-based boats are preparing to come out of winter mode and start thinking about the upcoming season. That often means that the winterized skeleton needs to find its missing parts and crew need to be hired. By the same token, I have had a lovely winter and am getting my documents in order to start the search for my next role. In doing so, I have come to notice several points that have stood out. The main thing that’s cropped up and had an impact for me is the posts that I have been noticing on Facebook. There are positions posted that are, understandably, gender specific because of cabin arrangements, but this is something that doesn’t happen in other industries. Similarly, it seems that while experience is important to employers, your appearance is the most

vital factor of all. Do you fit the bill? Sometimes, they want to know quite literally whether you’ll fit, but not with the crew, not fit in the sense of a missing puzzle piece – they want to know if you’ll fit into a certain dress size. Is it really OK to discriminate on the basis of somebody’s size? I’ve seen adverts asking for a specific size “because we only have size 2 skorts on board.” I’ve heard of boats recruiting only blond stewardesses. I know a guy who was turned down at the face-to-face interview because he wasn’t tall enough. When signing up to crew agents, we have to specify every detail of ourselves in order to have a “complete” profile and will not be considered without all information – from every tattoo and every piercing we have to our dress size, eye color, height and weight. For the most part, tattoos are taboo. But why? We are who we are, and a little bit of ink we may have chosen to stamp on ourselves makes us, us. Beards? Hell, no. Although I’ve seen a lot more men with stubble on their chins and ink on their arms in recent observa-

tions than five years ago, when I first started out in the industry. On the topic of hair, I saw a very popular post on one of the Facebook groups for yachties a while back relating to a young girl with dreadlocks who was looking to join the industry and wanted advice. There were more than 100 comments in just a few hours, and I had to stop and read. Almost every single person told the girl that she appeared too “dirty” and that dreadlocks are absolutely unacceptable in the yachting industry. What really blew me away, and made me think more about this whole subject, was when very recently, on another of the Facebook groups, somebody had put a candidate forward for a position who, on paper, fit the bill perfectly – but who ended up being rejected because of skin color. In 2019, right here in front of our eyes, this is happening. Ultimately, it comes down to this: To what extent do you listen to these guidelines? Do you change who you are for a job? And I don’t mean going to the extent of lasering off a tattoo simply because a potential employer won’t like

it. But I did have a friend who had to wake up an hour earlier every day to apply layers and layers of specific makeup to cover a large tattoo on the back of her leg, and another who went on a strict diet after being turned down because of her size. This extreme superficiality is something that doesn’t get spoken about enough in the industry, and I don’t think anybody realizes how damaging it is – not only to individuals, but to the reputation of the boats in question. Our gender, looks, skin color, ink, height or weight do not define us as an individual or as a crew member. None of these factors make us any more employable, less capable or otherwise handicapped. They do not make us bad people or legends. They make us who we are, and we should all be embraced for our uniqueness when being considered for candidacy, without reservations because of our external bodies. Lauren Loudon has worked as a yacht chef for more than four years. She hails from Lancashire, England. Comment at editor@the-triton.com.

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Crew face uncertain dynamics in wake of #MeToo movement Taking the Helm Paul Ferdais

The essence of the workplace on a boat is no different than that found on land, beyond the fact that the view out the window often changes. And what I mean by essence is that the general rules and laws normally found in society apply equally on a boat. Some may argue that the flag state rules are different here or there, or that trying to enforce the laws is much harder on a boat, but that’s beyond the point here. In the workplace, people from all walks of life come together to do their job, and most have the same idea as to proper behavior: Don’t lie, cheat, steal, etc. What’s different on a boat, compared with a land-based workplace, is that the boat literally takes us away from home, family and friends. People on our team often become substitutes for these things. Because our workplace moves and we spend a long time away from home, we can sometimes blur the work-life separation and possibly step out of line,

ship into the mix, things can get ugly saying something or doing something quickly. With a position of authority beyond what everyone else might comes certain powers and often some consider normal. privileges. With some leaders, that And now, with the #MeToo movepower may go to their head, resulting ment, many people, men specifically, in inappropriate uses of their authoraren’t sure how to move forward. It’s ity – especially since those around them not that anything has really changed in may have a hard time speaking up and terms of laws or regulations. Rather, it’s calling out bad behavior. that the second-guessing One possible uninof our actions can leave Second-guessing tended outcome of the us paralyzed as to how of our actions #MeToo movement is that to proceed. In the age of can leave us the industry will take a step cameras in our gadgets paralyzed as to backward. Male captains, and recording devices that driven by fear of false seem to be everywhere, how to proceed. accusations or simply the what we say and do can be desire to avoid the chance used against us or taken of impropriety, may begin hiring more out of context. men into roles women could fill. Perhaps a captain starts to develop The small minority of men and romantic feelings for a chief stew and women who have behaved reprehensibly isn’t sure if behaviors used in the past to win someone over are reliable now in have made things bad for everyone, and now we seem to live in fear and suspimoving a possible relationship forward. cion of people of the opposite sex. This Perhaps a chief stew wants more than friendship from a deckhand and doesn’t can only change one person at a time, one interaction at a time, one behavior know how to advance their position. at a time. Here what leaders can do: This new, more sensitive reality can  When hiring new crew, clearly create confusion. articulate in the interview stage any When we add the concept of leader-

policies in place regarding expected behavior of crew members. This should include any specific requirements that may be unique to the vessel.  Foster an environment where people feel safe to speak up. This means don’t make fun of, denigrate or belittle anyone who voices an opinion or suggestion, no matter how irrelevant or ridiculous you might think the idea is. Take people seriously and ask questions about what they suggest to show that you’re taking the suggestion at face value. This includes encouraging people to point out where you might be overreaching your position as leader.  Hold yourself accountable and take responsibility. A leader’s actions speak volumes to those around them. When leaders own mistakes or accept responsibility for things that go wrong, others are encouraged to do the same. A former first officer, Paul Ferdais is owner of The Marine Leadership Group (marineleadershipgroup.com), and a commanding officer in the Canadian coast guard. Comment at editor@ the-triton.com.

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from our readers

Drones, life-size robots boost arsenal to fight fires on board by Capt. Jeff Werner There is no emergency aboard a yacht more frightening than a fire. To reduce that fear factor, all crew members are required to devote two full days of STCW Basic Training to fire prevention and fire fighting. The fire safety objectives for a yacht are designed to prevent any instances of fire, and reduce the risk to life and the risk of damage to the yacht by a fire. Once a fire occurs it must be contained, controlled and suppressed at its point of origin. Finally, readily accessible means of escape for guests and crew must be provided. Fighting a fire requires the proper tools. The Red Ensign Group Yacht Code, which consolidates the Large Yacht Code (LY3) and the Passenger Yacht Code (PYC), details the recommended or mandated fire-fighting equipment. This equipment, formally known as fire appliances, includes fire pumps, fire mains, water service pipes, hydrants, hoses, nozzles and extinguishers. Firefighter outfits with a portable breathing apparatus and two-way radio communication are also outlined. Vessels 500 GT and above must comply with SOLAS (Safety of Life At Sea) Chapter II-2 detection and suppression of fire requirements. Even with the detailed safety guidelines and regulations to prevent fires aboard yachts, they happen with increasing frequency. Although there are no detailed large yacht statistics per se, it is helpful to study the records of ships and other large vessels for guidance. Lloyd’s Register reports that fires are responsible for almost 15 percent of total losses to the world’s shipping fleets. What are the new technologies for fighting fires aboard yachts that are yet to be included in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) that guides the USCG? Early detection of fires on board vessels is a key factor in successfully extinguishing a fire. When it comes to fire detection, the SOLAS II-2 requirements are: “Detectors shall be operated by heat, smoke or other products of combustion, flame or any combination of these factors. Detectors operated by other factors indicative of incipient fires may be considered by the Administration of the flag State provided that they are not less sensitive than such detectors.” This leaves open the advent of new technologies in fire detection to be used

and accepted by flag states in the future. FLIR, the company that manufactures infrared cameras found aboard many yachts for enhancing night vision, also markets a product line of firefighting cameras. These handheld and droneoperated thermal imaging cameras “quickly attain a clear, in-depth, all-angle view of hot spots whether rigorously battling a fire or searching for victims in blinding smoke,” according to FLIR. The U.S. Navy has taken the lead in research and development adapting new technology with the Shipboard Autonomous Firefighting Robot (SAFFiR). This robot, the size of a human, is designed to walk through a ship, learn its general arrangement, and then detect and fight fires. SAFFiR uses an array of stereo cameras and sensors, both in infrared and ultraviolet, to see through smoke and detect sources of excess heat. The humanoid robot is designed to use a wide variety of fire suppression equipment and can even adjust spray nozzles. Built with a hightemperature-resistant resin, SAFFiR can withstand intense heat longer than a crew member fighting a fire – up to an astounding 930 degrees Fahrenheit. The ability of large yachts to capitalize on these new methods of fire detection and suppression relies on the trickledown effect. The recreational and charter yacht industries have benefited from this before with grand prix sailing. The America’s Cup has always been a test bed for new hull designs, sail fabrics and lighter methods of construction. These new developments in match racing regattas have eventually made their way to larger sailing yachts and smaller sailboats. Carbon fiber masts, winged keels and high-strength, lightweight blocks and sheaves were all developed on the highly competitive racing circuit. The demands of safety at sea would benefit from a consortium of manufacturers, university researchers, insurance companies and willing yacht owners to develop more effective technologies to minimize future fires underway or at the dock. Capt. Jeff Werner is a 25-year plus veteran of the yachting industry as a captain on private and charter yachts, both sail and power, and a certified instructor for the RYA, MCA, USCG and US Sailing. He also owns Diesel Doctor (MyDieselDoctor.com). Comment at editor@the-triton.com.

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BUSINESS BRIEFS Horizon Yachts opens Lauderdale office

Waxy’s Irish Pub gears up to open

Yacht captains and crew have long frequented Waxy O’Connor’s Irish Pub and Restaurant for networking, job interviews and a cold pint. But the doors have been closed at the Fort Lauderdale location since last summer’s soccer World Cup. What started as a renovation turned into a new build, said owner Mark Rohleder. Nearly complete – save final inspections – the plan is to open this month. From behind the new mahogany bar, Rohleder moves boxes and checks off a list. For the past 20 years, he and his wife, Noreen McCauley (of the McCauley Clan, she said), have wanted the bar “right in the center, where it belongs.” “It still has the atmosphere and some of the bric-a-brac, but it is nearly all new,” Rohleder said. Outside the pub on 17th Street near Port Everglades, construction workers put on finishing touches. Inside, the dark wood looks familiar, but everything is new, built in Ireland and shipped. New windows now brighten the room, but it retains the heavy, dark decor. Previous visitors will feel at home, and there will be the noise and activity of a pub, Rohleder said. Patrons have been stopping by to check for the re-opening date, said McCauley. “They are like family,” she said. “We miss them and they miss us.” – Dorie Cox

Sunseeker founder dies

Sunseeker International founder Robert Braithwaite died on March 7. He was 75. Sunseeker CEO Christian Marti announced the news on the company’s website: “Robert was an inspiration to everyone at Sunseeker and to the wider marine industry, recognised as a boating pioneer, a true visionary and someone who changed the face of boating forever. “Robert was not only the company’s founder but the father of the ‘Sunseeker family’ here in Dorset, and worldwide through our dealers and clients. He will always live on as the driving force behind our success.”

Horizon Yachts opened an office in Fort Lauderdale in February. The Palm Beach-based yacht builder said the new office at Hall of Fame Marina will serve as a sales and service office. The company celebrated the opening with an open house that featured nine Horizon yachts on display, including the new JQB-designed V68, the RP120, several E Series yachts and two Cor D. Rover-designed FD87 Skyline yachts. Guests were treated to tours of the vessels through Horizon Yachts’ brokerage partners Yacht Connexion and Allied Marine. “We are delighted to open this new Fort Lauderdale office to serve so many of our owners and clients who bring their boats through Fort Lauderdale,” stated Roger Sowerbutts, head of Horizon Yacht USA. For more information, visit horizon yachtusa.com.

Zeno relocates in Fort Lauderdale

Zeno Mattresses, manufacturer of custom mattresses and bedding for yachts and RVs, has relocated a short distance from its former Fort Lauderdale factory. The new facility at 671 NW Fourth Ave. (33311) has a “better looking” showroom, said owner Judi Zeno, the third generation Zeno to run the business. The factory can continue to construct spring, foam or latex rubber mattresses to fit any application. The latex is hypoallergenic, mildew resistant and doesn’t get hot, Zeno said. The company also creates its own quilting to top the mattresses as well as bed linens, duvets and covers. It also creates the popular latex pillows. One mattress on display in the showroom was constructed with “a hinge” that would enable stews to flip up just the end to access storage underneath without having to move the entire mattress. “We’ve had designers and charter guests who like our product on boats and ask for them in their homes,” Zeno said during a recent tour. “We can do anything.” All beds and bedding are made to order in-house and normally take no more than 10 days, she said. The products are shipped all over the world. The 65-year-old company, started by Judi Zeno’s grandfather, now employs the fourth generation at the factory: Zeno’s son, Ryan. For more information, visit zeno mattress.com. – Lucy Chabot Reed

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Inaccurate charts, blasting winds keep crew on high alert in Patagonia PATAGONIA, from Page 12 available for the trip, he has found discrepancies among them on this 5,000-mile journey from Fort Lauderdale through the Panama Canal, past Colombia, Ecuador and Peru to Chile. Case in point, he found that this glacier is not where it should be. Instead, they pass icebergs half the size of the boat and smaller chunks of floating ice, which the crew have learned are called “bergy bits.” “It’s incredible how blue,” Capt. Halvorsen said of the icebergs. “You can’t imagine how blue.” He motors cautiously. According to statistics, 90 percent of an iceberg is hidden below the surface. And this far south, there is no quick assistance if there is a problem. Few boats are in the area, no town is nearby, and there is no tow company. Plus, the chart is wrong. But at the helm, the captain’s face lights up. This is what this yacht is meant to do, and the crew have prepared the best they knew how. The boat pushes through.

“I drove through ice because we could,” Capt. Halvorsen said with a laugh. Finally, the mile-wide glacier is in sight – seven miles from where it was charted. “An absolute ‘aha!’ moment – holy crap, we’re really here, we’re really doing this,” he said. “You think you’re big until everything is bigger. This feels like a big boat, then we get away from it and the big boat is a tiny dot. It’s humbling to be around this grand scale, but it’s hard to judge. Ten miles away looks like a mile away.” Several of the crew described the scenery as awe-inspiring and remote. “I expected a lot of wildlife. I underestimated,” said 2nd Stew Rikki Michan. “It’s pretty beautiful. There are no words to describe it. It is isolated. I underestimated the lack of other boats. I knew there would be a handful, but many days there are no boats.” The first time the crew heard the birth of an iceberg – giant chunks of ice breaking off a glacier, called calving – several thought it was thunder. During that incident, the captain did a hard reverse, expecting a small tsunami

ON THE COVER: Three brave crew in

uniform take the plunge from M/Y Marcato, a 141-foot yacht in southern Chile, while surrounded by icebergs early this year. Pictured are Engr. Anthony Lamb, Chief Stew Phoebe Smart and Capt. Jason Halvorsen.

to race across the water toward them. No amount of reading prepared him for the experience. Fortunately, there was so much ice on the surface, it dampered the effect. “We never really felt it,” he said. “By the time it was 100 feet off, it had deadened.” After drifting with the ice for hours, several crew took a daring leap off the side of the yacht into the water. “We jumped in, popped up, I lost my breath,” Capt. Halvorsen said. Surprisingly, the air and the water temperatures were in the mid-50s Farenheit. As they would find on much of the trip, things are different here. The crew has learned a lot since a year ago when they gathered around the mess table at the dock in Fort Lauderdale, with brandy Pisco sour samples

and pebre salsa from Chile, to hear a presentation and ask questions of their yacht agent Carlos Miquel, regional director of South American Super Yacht Support (SASYSS). They were enthusiastic, and The Triton was there to follow their planning – and realization – of the trip. Are the nautical charts good enough? What if we have an injury? Will the yacht’s liquids freeze? And forefront on the chef’s mind – what ingredients do we need for these drinks and salsa? The magnitude of modifications, rethinking and planning hit Capt. Jason Halvorsen hard. “I wish this story had already been written,” he said, referring to The Triton’s coverage. The group continued with questions. “Are there air strips? If a guest was sick, where do they fly? I’m also thinking of getting the crew in and out,” the captain asked the agent. Miquel would help with air access for emergency supplies, provisioning, and flights out for crew downtime. And for one section of the passage, he recommended guests fly in to avoid the rough seas.

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With temperatures in the 80s in Fort Lauderdale, the stews had to work hard to envision icebergs as they plotted to buy clothing for both crew and guests. “There can be five seasons in a day,” agent Miquel said. “Crew need to prep guests for all weather.” The first mate thought about the fact that many of his water activities would not work as well in the cold waters.

Another person suggested the yacht bring extra boat shirts to give as gifts. The chef said he planned to find local markets. “I'm resourceful ... half the fun is provisioning on your own,” he said. Some yachts ship in provisions from other countries, but there are limitations, the agent said. A big part of the Marcatos’s plan was to get charters.

“It is us for a few weeks early in the trip, then the boss, and then the charter,” Capt. Halvorsen said. “We want to be realistic and hope to have three to four weeks’ charter.” In late October, final preparations became more urgent. Onboard crew and marine workers were in every corner of the yacht painting, stowing, organizing and testing. “We leave in 10 days,” Capt. Halvorsen said as he checked on crew at work finishing an isinglass enclosure on the aft deck. On the bridge (pictured left), he pointed to one of the crew innovations: a large, glassed-topped cabinet with a television screen embedded inside to view electronic charts. “As a captain, I need to have all the charts I need to plan. I'm proud of this. It's a Sony TV with glass on top. Reilly and I built it,” he said referring to Deckhand Reilly Strand. A boiler heater that would work in cold water was added. “I keep forgetting we have to go through warm areas to get to the cold areas,” Capt. Halvorsen said. “My mind is stuck on preparing for the cold aspect of the trip, but I have to remember we're going to cross the Equator.” They installed a garbage freezer to

deal with waste disposal challenges. And a technician was under the helm station to check the radio equipment. The captain asked him to check why the satellite did not get a signal when the handset was in the cradle under the helm station. The radio survey was complete and the Iridium satellite was tested, but he was concerned about communication, especially in the fjords. The chef was interested in the medical course and was in class for the Advanced Medical training. That prompted a new oxygen generator to fill bottles on board. The captain had read about a medical emergency in the Bahamas when enough oxygen bottles could not be found, even on nearby boats. He realized that Marcato’s four bottles would only last a couple of hours – not enough time for the remoteness of the Southern Hemisphere. “If the tender and guests go out to where there is a potential for injury, they can take the extra bottles on the boat. Guests may be rock climbing or something that is quite different from being in Saint Tropez,” he said. And crew became guinea pigs for the cause. “We've learned suture stitching, we

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lso underway in the Southern Hemisphere is the crew on M/Y Dorothea III. Regular duties fill the day as well as logisitics for provisioning and loading of shipments. They also find time for off-duty activities like wakeboarding.

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Year of research, upgrades, training pay off in remote polar adventure PATAGONIA, from Page 33 even made a cast on one of the crew at this morning's meeting,” he said. “What's my biggest worry? It changes daily.” Concerns were as small as how to handle tipping in South America and as large as learning the charter laws in different areas. In March, The Triton checked back in with the yacht crew via an internet call. Excitement was still high, but there were disappointments. Several crew had left and new ones arrived. Looking back to the planning stage, the crew found they had prepared well. But now, they rely on their ability to adapt. Exploring is fun, but finding safe haven for anchoring is vital, Capt. Halvorsen said by phone in late January. Once through the Panama Canal, there is only Oxxean Marina in Puerto Montt that can hold Marcato in this part of the Pacific coast. It is a commercial marina with work boats coming and going all day and night. It’s definitely not a yacht marina, but it is a good dock, according to Capt. Halvorsen. Anywhere else the yacht travels, it

needs shallow water to anchor for rest and safety. But much of the coastal waters are 500 to 600 feet deep. “From Pacific Panama Canal to the southern tip of South America, everything is anchorage,” Capt. Halvorsen said. “Even though we hug the coast, it’s pretty remote. There are more safe anchorages than I thought, but no inlets like what we’re used to until you get to Patagonia. There is no pulling in, like in Fort Lauderdale, Miami or Palm Beach. “Now in Patagonia, the real challenge is the opposite,” he said. “It’s very protected but very deep. It’s not charted because it’s so deep, and finding shallow is challenging.” The crew improvised a system: “We go slow, nose around, and use the tender ahead,” the captain said. Then they anchor off the beach. Fuel and provisioning options were expected challenges. Even though the yacht holds about 20,000 gallons and has an 8,000nm range, they learned they would bunker in commercial shipping docks. “We can’t stay long, they want the ships in,” the captain said.

About halfway down the continent, the winds became a challenge in the lower latitudes. “Almost every day, it’s been 40- to 50-knot gusts south of 48S. Inside the fjord, it was 50 knots, then 60 knots with the wind out of the north,” he said. The crew soon learned of williwaws, sudden winds that blast down mountainsides. Capt. Halvorsen said he never thought that a mountain 500 meters next to a mountain 1,000 meters tall could cause the wind to come straight down. He figured the yacht would be calm in the lee of the mountains. The wind gauge of another yacht in the area, M/Y Dorothea III, recorded 75-knot gusts in the middle of the night, Capt. Halvorsen said. Marcato’s wind gauge maxes at 50, and “we have maxed quite a few times,” he said. “It’s an amazing amount of wind,” he said. An hour ago, it was 45-40 knots, now it’s 7.” The yacht set a schedule to report in to the Chilean navy as required at 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. “It makes sense – look at this wind

in the fjord,” he said. “We went two hours to the glacier, couldn’t get in, so we turned around. If something happens, good luck finding you, so it makes absolute sense.” Compared with warm climate trips, Deckhand Strand spends more time on excursions and less time prepping the yacht’s exterior areas for lounging. In Patagonia, he said they usually just use the main areas and get the tenders ready to cruise. “We have not opened the top deck once,” Strand said by phone from Chile. “In the Bahamas, you can leave the whole boat always open.” And washdown goes much more quickly because of the cold. “We’re using the hot water valve for washdown,” he said. “In the Bahamas, that would be ridiculous.” A couple of old Nikons and a large format camera were Strand’s favorite preparation for the trip. “The icebergs are quite interesting; they make great photos on film cameras, I don’t know why,” he said. Adding to his joy are the film pro-

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Flip side of thrill, visual beauty is feeling of being ‘really alone’ PATAGONIA, from Page 35 cessing facilities he has found in Chile. “In port they have a film lab – I’m amazed,” he said. “It’s an official Kodak center, and it’s quite cheap.” As for charters, that was one of the crew’s biggest disappointments. They worked hard during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show – the captain’s enthusiasm was hard to contain – and SASYSS created itineraries for northern, central and southern Patagonia, complete with photos and history enticements on the yacht’s website. But as of March, there have been no takers on a charter. Nevertheless, the crew are still hopeful.

No preparation for loneliness

M/Y Marcato’s crew has learned to work with what they can control, but the remoteness and isolation can still be a challenge. “It’s kind of cool to be away from everyone,” Capt. Halvorsen said by phone several months into the trip. “It’s fun to feel like we’re on an expedition.” But the trip has taken some adjusting, added the self-described Florida-Bahamas guy. “We’re really alone, no other humans.” No amount of preparation can prevent a bit of loneliness. “It’s super tough,” said Stew Michan, who stays connected with family in the Bahamas and Israel whenever possible. Strand uses WhatsApp to stay in touch with friends. Capt. Halvorsen, on the other hand, made immediate plans to fly his wife and daughter down from Florida for a visit. He was excited to share the adventure with his marine biologist wife, and his 4-year-old saw snow for the first time on a volcano. But after the visit, the goodbyes were tough, he said. The captain’s most important preparation for the long journey south? “I made a magic box,” he said. “Pink and gold, for my daughter to hold my hugs and kisses.” Dorie Cox is editor of The Triton. Comment at dorie@the-triton.com. Follow the yacht and crew adventures at www.mymarcato.com.

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Yachts sold

M/Y Atlas, a 167-foot (51m) Codecasa launched in 2011, sold by Camper & Nicholsons broker Arne Ploch, with the buyer introduced by Burgess. Asking price was €16.5 million. M/Y Three Forks, a 161-foot (49m) Christensen launched in 2009, sold by Fraser broker Josh Gulbranson, who represented the seller, and IYC broker Mark Elliott, who brought the buyer. Asking price was $22.5 million. M/Y Vantage, a 150-foot (45.7m) Palmer Johnson launched in 2010, sold by Ocean Independence broker Chris Collins, who represented the seller, and Burgess, which brought the buyer. M/Y Spirit, a 124-foot (38m) Delta built in 2001, sold by Fraser broker Josh Gulbranson, who represented the seller, and Dension broker Don Strong, who brought the buyer. Asking price was $7.9 million. S/Y Damahwil, a 121-foot (37m) sloop built by Bayards to a Dubois design in 2010, sold with BGYB acting as both listing and selling broker. Asking price was just under €5 million. S/Y Moonbird, a 121-foot (37m) Fitzroy sloop launched in 2003, by YPI broker Matthew Albert, who brought the buyer. Asking price was just under €6 million.

A 112-foot (34m) (above) Tarrab motoryacht launched in 1995, sold by Denison brokers Will Noftsinger and Jarrett Hiebert. M/Y Elizabeth R, a 105-foot (32m) Burger launched in 2001, sold by Ocean Independence broker Thom Conboy, who represented the seller, and Northrop & Johnson brokers Kristen Klein and Kevin Merrigan, who brought the buyer. Asking price was just under $3.5 million. M/Y Sea Breeze, a 101-foot (31m) Kaiserwerft built in 2005, sold by Cambridge Yacht Group broker Steve Doyle, who represented the seller, and Denison broker Kurt Bosshardt, who brought the buyer. Asking price was $1.6 million. M/Y Hideout, a 95-foot (28m) Sunseeker built in 2017, sold by Denison broker David Johnson, who represented the seller, and Atlantic Yacht & Ship broker Randy Kires, who brought the buyer. Asking price was just under $7.5 million.

M/Y Destiny IV, (above) an 80-foot (24m) Hatteras launched in 2006, sold by RJC Yacht Sales broker Bob Cury, who represented the seller, and Denison broker Tom Cardosa, who brought the buyer. Asking price was just under $2.3 million.

New in the sales fleet

M/Y Mizu, a 174-foot (53m) Oceanfast launched in 2004, jointly listed with Denison broker Will Noftsinger and Y.Co for $14.9 million. M/Y T6, a 159-foot (48.5m) Flyghtship launched in 2007, listed with Ocean Independence brokers Thom Conboy and Chris Collins for €19.95 million. M/Y Qing, formerly Mazu, a 151foot (46m) Cheoy Lee explorer yacht of the Marco Polo series, launched in 2012, listed with Camper & Nicholsons brokers Walter Sea and Fernando Nicholson for $18.5 million. M/Y Balaju, a 146-foot (45m) Intermarine launched in 2002, listed with Merle Wood & Associates for $5.95 million. M/Y Condor A, a 139-foot (42.4m) Tecnomar launched in 2009, listed with IYC broker Michel Chryssicopoulos for €5.9 million. M/Y Viatoris, a 133-foot (40.5m) Conrad launched in 2018, listed with Denison broker Alex G. Clarke for $20.9 million. M/Y Enchantress, a 115-foot (35m) Benetti Classic launched in 2001, listed with joint central agents Merle Wood & Associates and Cecil Wright & Partners for €3.75 million. M/Y Four Friends, a 110-foot (33.5m) Overmarine Mangusta launched in 2003, listed with Camper & Nicholsons broker Arne Ploch for €2.75 million. M/Y Cosmos I, a 108-foot (33m) Mangusta built by Overmarine in 2004, listed with IYC brokers Pierre Vezilier and Michel Chryssicopoulos for €2.35 million. M/Y Antares K, a 105-foot (32m) Mangusta built by Overmarine in 2001, listed with IYC broker Scott Jones for €1.15 million. M/Y Sea Filly, a 103-foot (31.2m) Westbay/Westport launched in 2000, listed with Denison broker Charles Blickle for $2.85 million. M/Y Lunasea V, a 95-foot (29m) Dominator launched in 2009, listed with

April 2019 The-Triton.com Merle Wood & Associates for $4.15 million. M/Y Aubrey, a 94-foot (28.7m) Maiora built in 2012, listed with West Nautical for €2.95 million. M/Y Bel Sogno, an 88-foot (27m) Riva launched in 2016, listed with Denison broker Drew Offerdahl for $5.9 million. M/Y Aquarius M, an 80-foot (24.4m) Mangusta launched in 1998, listed with IYC broker Scott Jones for €780,000.

News in the charter fleet

M/Y Rarity, a 180-foot (55m) Rossinavi built in 2008, available for summer charter in the Mediterranean through Hill Robinson. M/Y Steel, a 180-foot (55m) ice class expedition yacht launched by Pendennis in 2009, available for summer charter in the Baltic and Scandinavia through Hill Robinson. S/Y Sharlou, formerly Sarissa, a 140-foot (42.6m) Vitters Holland built in 2011, based in Mallorca and available for summer charter through Camper & Nicholsons. M/Y Sexy Fish, a 129-foot (39.3m) Tansu built in 2016, available for charter in the South of France through BGYB. M/Y Sea Axis, a 125-foot (38m) Heesen built in 1988 and refitted in 2018, available for charter in the Bahamas through Churchill Yacht Partners.

First Benetti Diamond 145 sold

Benetti (above) has sold the first of its Diamond 145 line, a 44m displacement yacht first presented during the Cannes Yachting Festival in September. BP001 is being fitted out at the Viareggio shipyard and will be delivered in the first half of 2020, according to Benetti CEO Franco Fusignani. Exterior lines are designed by Giorgio M. Cassetta, and the interior has been customized according to the owner’s preferences. With two 1,400 hp Man engines, the yacht has a top speed of 15 knots, and a range of 3,800 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 11 knots.

Benetti launches second giga yacht

Benetti recently announced the launch of FB272, a steel yacht with aluminum superstructure built to comply with the Passenger Yacht Code. At 328 feet (100m), the FB272 has a

boats / brokers displacement of above 5,500 GT, a beam of 56 feet (17m), and six decks. According to Benetti, the yacht has an innovative hybrid propulsion system with dieselelectric engines and six generators of about 1,000 KW each. The electricity produced by the generators is managed electronically, by a fully integrated power management system, to feed the consumption of the services on board and the electric motors of two

News 39 FB272 is the second of a trio to be launched in Livorno during Benetti’s self-proclaimed “Giga Yacht Season.” Its launch follows the December launch of FB277, Benetti's largest-ever build at 351 feet (107m). For more, visit benettiyachts.it.

N&J welcomes Whit Kirtland Azipods of 2,200 KW each. The spare electricity is also used to charge 35 tons of batteries that can operate the yacht for 12 hours with no engine running. The advantage of this system, according to the yard, is a vibration-free navigation in total silence.

Veteran yacht broker Whit Kirtland has joined Northrop & Johnson as a sales broker in its Fort Lauderdale office. Kirtland is a third-generation maritime professional, with more than 36 years of experience in yacht brokerage. He began

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Benetti delivers Eurus, Good Day

boats / brokers circuit as a “grinder” aboard a 51-foot (15.5m) Swan sailing yacht, according to a news release on the Northrop & Johnson website. Kirtland has served on the board of directors and as president three times for the International Yacht Brokers Association; as a board member for the International Superyacht Society; and as a Certification Advisory Council board member for the Certified Professional Yacht Brokers. On a recent Facebook post, Kirtland stated: “Just completed my last sale

Benetti has announced the Feb. 28 delivery of Eurus, the fourth unit of the Delfino 95 line, and Good Day, the fourth unit of the Mediterraneo 116 line. Both yachts feature a fiberglass displacement hull and carbon fiber superstructure. MB004 M/Y Good Day (right, top) is a 35.5m Giorgio Cassettadesigned yacht that can accommodate 12 guests and six crew. Powered by two 1400hp MAN V12-1400 diesel engines, the yacht has a top speed of 15 knots, and a maximum cruising range of 3,000nm at 10 knots. BD104 M/Y Eurus (right bottom). a 29m yacht also designed by Cassetta, has four decks and can accommodate 10 guests and five crew. The yacht is powered by a pair of MAN V8 1000hp engines for a top speed of 13.5 knots. Eurus follows three prior Delfino 95 units: Zehra, Uriamir and Christella II.

with Bradford Marine (48m Feadship Audacia), where I represented both the buyer and seller in this deal. It was a great nine years at BMYS. Looking forward to great things with Northrop and Johnson.”

Merle Wood hires two

Fort Lauderdale-based brokerage firm Merle Wood & Associates has hired two veteran yacht industry professionals as sales brokers. After more than 30 years as a yacht captain, Stewart V. Fontaine has become

The-Triton.com April 2019 a broker in its Fort Lauderdale office. Fontaine has worked aboard charter yachts including the 223-foot (68m) Sycara V, the 230-foot (70m) Martha Ann, the 180-foot (55m) Mia Elise, and the 168-foot (51m) Lazy Z, as well as private yachts including the 196-foot (60m) Bacarella. Former broker Skip Morris has rejoined the company as a yacht broker based in Fort Lauderdale, the company recently announced. Morris previously worked at the brokerage from 2000 to 2008 and has more than 40 years of experience in the yachting industry.

David Walter Yachts partners with Italia

Italia Yachts, a Venezia, Italy-based builder of sailing yachts, has announced a new partnership with David Walter Yachts to represent Italia Yachts throughout North America. The agreement comes less than a year after the opening of Italia Yachts USA in Connecticut, with a satellite office in South Florida, to increase brand awareness and facilitate sales among American owners. David Walters Yachts is based in Fort Lauderdale, with additional offices in Naples, Annapolis, Santa Barbara and Newport.

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PHOTOS/TROPIC OCEAN AIRWAYS

A Tropic Ocean Airways plane lands for private yacht charter guests in Cuba on March 5.

U.S.-based seaplane lands for passenger pickup in Cuba By Dorie Cox Private yacht guests in Cuba were picked up by a seaplane in what Cuban officials call the first seaplane landing in more than 60 years. Pacific Bound Yachts coordinated the event, and president and COO Lisa Greenberg said the project involved months of communication with both U.S. and Cuban government officials for permits and approvals. The plane flew from Fort Lauderdale, refueled in Key West and, once in Cuba, made several low passes to confirm a safe landing, according to Scott Young, director of sales with Tropic Ocean Airways. A Tropic Ocean Airways plane landed near the yacht in the waters off the southern coast of Cuba on March 5, and passengers boarded from a tender to be transported to Miami International Airport for a connecting flight. “On the ground, we had a contact on marine radio channel 16 and we verified we were all good for a landing,” Young said. “It was a safe landing and we tied to a mooring. Cuban customs came out on a boat. It did not take long to clear customs.” “This gives the opportunity for more dynamic itineraries,” Greenberg said by phone after the landing. “Clients are not limited by airport or port of entry. In this case, the guests saved six hours by land or 18 hours by sea to the next airport. “For yachts, that is the draw.” A press release from both companies expounded on the historic event. “Seaplanes are part of the storied

history of Florida’s connection to Cuba, dating back to days of the Clippers operating the air bridge between Miami and Havana,” according to Rob Ceravolo, founder and CEO of Tropic Ocean Airways. “I’ve heard for almost a decade that reintroducing seaplane flights connecting the two nations will never happen,” he said. “Our company is built on removing the limits on what is possible – this historic water landing is a testament to that. “We feel fortunate to share this historic moment with Pacific Bound Yachts; we appreciate their support and partnership.” Dorie Cox is editor of The Triton. Comment at editor@the-triton.com.

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Palma-based communications company e3 Systems has developed a new VSAT service in conjunction with Media Broadcast Satellite GmbH for the Kymeta flat panel, according to a company press release. The new eSAT airtime service is set to come online April 1. According to the company, this marks the first time the cost of airtime on a Kymeta panel using eSAT is comparable to conventional VSAT using a 1m dome antenna. Another cost-effective advantage of eSAT is that both VSAT and TV are delivered via one panel.

TECHNOLOGY BRIEFS ESAT provides cover for the Mediterranean, Caribbean and East Coast of the U.S., as well as the north Atlantic. For more information, visit e3s.com.

Furuno teams up with SiriusXM

Furuno’s new BBWX4 fourthgeneration Sirius XM Marine Weather Receiver provides live, up-to-date weather information and forecasting across the U.S. and southern Canada, and, when added to a NavNet TZtouch or TZtouch2 network, the BBWX4 enables viewing of real-time weather content that overlays on the NavNet plotter's raster or vector charts, according to the Washington-based company.

Current weather reports, five-day forecasts, NOWRad nationwide highresolution weather radar imagery, storm tracking and lightning strikes, buoy reports, wave height forecasts and more are available via a SiriusXM Marine Weather subscription. Also, commercial-free music, live sportscasts, news and exclusive entertainment – available when a SiriusXM Radio is added to a marine weather subscription – can be accessed and controlled on any NavNet TZtouch2 MFD that’s connected to the new BBWX4. SiriusXM offers a variety of marine weather subscription packages, including Inland, Coastal and Offshore. New

The-Triton.com April 2019 subscribers who buy a BBWX4 and activate a SiriusXM subscription by Dec. 31 are eligible for a $100 SiriusXM Rewards Visa Prepaid Card, Furuno stated in a press release. For more info, visit furuno.com.

Blue Water debuts portable watermaker

Southern California-based Blue Water Desalination (BWD) has unveiled the ClearMate Mobile (CM2) portable dock water filtration system. The CM2 mobile series, which debuted at the Miami Yacht Show, is a compact, portable reverse osmosis filtration system that turns dock water into ultra-pure spot-free water. Designed for ease of use at docks around the world, the CM2 offers a simple, mobile solution for yachts, including spot-free rinse water, a mechanical flow meter to track processed water, automatic operation, and up to 99 percent rejection of total dissolved solids. The unit comes in an NMEA 4X waterproof and flame retardant enclosure with wheels and handles, and it can be fed off of dock water or an existing seawater desalination system. For more details, visit BlueWaterDesalination.com.

New ER ventilation system available

Delta “T” Systems, a marine ventilation manufacturer based in Riviera Beach, Florida, has released a new, next-generation ventilation control system for engine rooms, according to a company press release. The P/T6 Engine Room Ventilation Controller is a “set-and-forget” digital system that automatically adjusts ventilation while engines are running, according to the company. The system uses engine room temperature and pressure readings to control intake and exhaust fan speeds, and maintain optimum temperature and pressure. The system can be accessed through a touchscreen display connected to the yacht’s monitoring network through an ethernet cable. Additional benefits, according to the company, include: l Maximal engine performance, with minimal electrical loads and noise levels. l Can be connected to a marine fire detection/suppression system to automatically shut down ventilation when dampers are closed and extinguishers activated. l Automatically switches to “quiet run” mode when engine shuts down, and can be switched to manual mode to adjust ventilation during painting or other tasks. For more information, visit deltatsystems.com.

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New operator at Cape Charles

JB Turner, president and co-owner of Front Street Shipyard in Belfast, Maine, has taken over boatyard operations at Cape Charles Yacht Center at the mouth of the Chesapeake in Virginia. In a partnership with Nicole Jacques, owner of Rhumbline Communications, also in Belfast, the pair said they are developing a multi-year expansion plan with the support of investors that includes a 30,000-square-foot repair facility, a 600-ton mobile hoist, and additional floating docks. Cape Charles Yacht Center was established in 2013 by South Port Investors with the expectation of developing it into a superyacht facility. An 18-footdeep channel leads into a marina with 1,000 feet of face dockage, a 75-ton boat hoist, and 30/50-amp single-phase and 100-amp three-phase power. The property is also in a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), eliminating many duty costs for visiting vessels. Cape Charles Yacht Center remains in full operation as the expansion plans continue to develop and construction of the service facility begins. For more information, contact Turner or Jacques at info@ccyachtcenter.com.

Fore Points Marina to open in May

Docks and wave attenuators are delivered and ready for installation at Fore Points Marina, according to Vanessa Pike, director of sales and marketing for the company. Formerly Portland Yacht Services, the property on Casco Bay in Portland, Maine, will be managed by IGY. Under construction since November, the opening is scheduled for May, Pike said by phone in early March. “Cianbro is installing the anchor blocks, all the wave attenuators are delivered and the interior docks are delivered,” Pike said. “Then we’ll install the fuel. The megayacht section will have about 12 berths.” The marina will have 150 slips to accommodate boats between 25-545 feet in length with 25-foot depths. Visit www.forepointsmarina.com. – Dorie Cox

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Miami shipyard adds electronics division

RMK Merrill-Stevens has announced plans to add an electronic systems division at its Miami shipyard, and has hired electronic systems integrator David Gratton to oversee it. Gratton has years of experience in the electronics industry, beginning in 1980 as a member of the U.S. Air Force, according to the company. He has worked on environmental testing of NASA components for Teledyne Systems Co., served on the National Marine Electronics Association board for 11 years, and served as board chairman of the NMEA from 2011 to 2013. He has an FCC General Radio Operators License (GROL) with radar endorsement, and is now studying for project management professional certification. The new division is part of a shipyard renovation expected to be completed later this year. New equipment will include a 2,700-ton shiplift and “Old Glory,” a 100-ton travel lift now in operation for yachts under 100 feet. For more, visit rmkmerrill-stevens.com.

MB92 Group reorganizes

MB92 Group’s Henk Dreijer has been promoted to chief business development

officer, according to a company statement. MB92 Group, which operates refit and repair shipyards in Barcelona and La Ciotat, states that in his new position, Dreijer will develop strategic operations, with a focus on sourcing refit projects. Txema Rubio assumes Dreijer’s former role as commercial director. Rubio has experience in the company’s projects department and was formerly quotations director. In addition, two departments have been created to address customer contracts and after sales, to be run by veteran employees Mary Clara Batchelor and Paco Sanz, respectively. The goal of this reorganization, Dreijer said, is to create seamless service between MB92 Barcelona and MB92 La Ciotat, and to offer clients a more efficient quote and planning process. In anticipation of continued growth, the group plans to install a 4,800-ton shiplift in Barcelona in a few months, and a 4,000-ton shiplift in La Ciotat in 2022. For more, visit mb92.com.

‘New’ dockmaster at Marina Bay

Tara Dirato has returned to Marina Bay Marina Resort in Fort Lauderdale as operations manager and dockmaster. She was marina manager when longtime dockmaster John Workman was there. She left for about five months and

The-Triton.com April 2019 returned in March to take over where Workman left off. “I am excited to be back at Marina Bay,” she said. “There is such a great vibe here with our guests and Dirato staff. The marina’s natural beauty also makes coming to work a real pleasure.” The Marina Bay clubhouse is available to marina guests and includes a conference rooms, fitness center, racquetball and tennis courts, a movie room and resort-style pool. And the company’s new marine-themed hotel, Tryp, has opened on the corner, and it offers special rates for marina guests. – Lucy Reed

Spanish shipyard offers specializations

Spanish shipyard Varadero Valencia has added a carpentry department, offering full-service carpentry for any type of boat, but specializing in repair and care of classic wooden boats. The shipyard also reinforced its mechanics and hydraulics department through an agreement with Shore Marine, a company with experience in the sector.

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Christensen Shipyards’ yard manager, warranty manager dies By Dorie Cox Michael Magee, Christensen Shipyard’s yard captain and warranty/quality control department manager, died on Jan. 30 at his home in Vancouver, Washington. He was 67. “He is deeply missed and this is a loss felt deep within the heart of the Christensen community,” wrote Anna Libby-Pipher, interior designer with Christensen Shipyards. Mr. Magee began working at Christensen Shipyards in the custom cabinetry department in the late 1980s. “He helped in commissioning of our boats and rode herd over the captains looking for information,” Jim Gilbert, president of Christensen Shipyard, said by phone. “What to do, where to get this part, or this work done – he was great with that.” Mr. Magee had run several Christensens, was respected by captains and industry professionals, and was an asset to the company, according to Gilbert. “Great guy who we’ll miss greatly,” Gilbert wrote in an email. “A quiet and strong force in the industry – the kind of bedrock a strong industry requires in which to thrive.” Mr. Magee served as a crew member on race boats and as captain on maxiyacht Boomerang in the 1979 Fastnet race, according to his online obituary. Friend and colleague Tim Pedersen worked with Mr. Magee from 2000 to 2015, when the shipyard temporarily closed, and then both worked for Vigor. Mr. Magee did the QA/QC work on the Anti-Submarine Warfare Continuous Trail Unmanned Vessel (ACTUV) project until Christensen called him back as the in-house yard captain and quality control and warranty manager in 2017, Pedersen wrote to The Triton. “He was a superb captain, always very well-informed and every move was carefully calculated and efficient,” Pedersen wrote. “I used to try and jam as much into any given day or project and Mike always told me to slow down, that it was more efficient. His quote was, ‘Slow is smooth and smooth is fast.’ I will never forget that and abide by it daily.” Pedersen worked deliveries and sea trials with Mr. Magee as captain. He shared a memory of a delivery of an 85foot yacht from Southern California to Portland, Oregon. The two shared watch duty, and one night the yacht was hit by a rogue wave on the port side “that laid the boat clear over onto the starboard side, windows completely awash.”

No windows broke, but the dining table “took flight and destroyed the media cabinet and the surrounding cabinetry,” he wrote. The incident triggered yacht alarms and shut down the Magee computers, navigation systems, lights and generator. “We were in a bad way,” Pedersen wrote.

But Mr. Magee got to work to solve problems. “Mike put some ear plugs in, crawled under the helm console with all the alarms going off, and began trying to figure out which cable belonged where. After about 30 minutes of me steering by hand with nothing but a compass, Mike emerges from below the console with a smile, looks out the wheelhouse door at the ocean and says, ‘Is that all you got?’ Then says, ‘If you're going to be angry, go back to bed’ to the same

ocean, as if it was listening. That was Mike, the definition of cool, calm, and once in a while his sense of humor would come out,” Pedersen wrote. “Mike was a very simple and quiet person, easy going, a great teacher,” Pedersen wrote. “I miss him as a coworker, a captain, and as my friend, and treasure the lessons from him and our time spent on the water.” Dorie Cox is editor of The Triton. Comment at dorie@the-triton.com.

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Joystick drives need maintenance, including freshwater rinse By Lucy Chabot Reed

Operational issues with electronic power steering (EPS) systems – also known as joystick systems – usually boil down to two things: poor regular maintenance and improper installation, according to Ole Parker of Parker Yacht. The good news is that they are fairly easy to maintain and unlikely to fail if installed correctly. About a dozen captains, engineers and crew stopped by a recent Triton Seminar about these systems hosted by Parker, whose company specializes in tender and outboard maintenance and repair. It wasn’t long ago when EPS systems were a novelty on smaller boats, but they are becoming the norm, he said. On smaller boats, they tend to be installed in the back of the bilge for two reasons: it makes the hydraulic hoses shorter and there just isn’t enough room at the helm station. On boats with EPS systems, the autopilot will go through it as well. “Nowadays, pretty much anything with twins and above all have EPS,” he said. And the best way to keep these systems operational is to keep salt spray at bay. That doesn’t mean they can’t get wet, though. “It looks waterproof,” Parker said, as he handled a unit in his workshop in Fort Lauderdale. “I don’t know if they say it is, but let’s use the term waterresistant instead.” When crew give the tender a washdown at the end of the day or charter, splash some fresh water on the unit. “The majority of problems I see with these systems stem from lack of daily maintenance,” Parker said. “They don’t get rinsed down. Salt spray gets into the controls and switches, and shorts out.” And pay special mind to the units after a long tow. “This happens a lot when you’ve been towing for several days and it’s been raining,” he said. “The boat is floating low and the bilge carries more water than normal. The unit gets half submerged, all the posts on the plug get wet, and before you know it, green stuff is growing on it. … When it’s green, you are on borrowed time.” If the unit gets to that point, there is still hope, he said. “A lot of times, it’s the harness that goes bad. A straight short fries the system. You can replace the harness, but 90 percent of the time, the plug is the problem,” he said. “Use a little dielectric grease, but not too much.” Better yet is to prevent if from getting that bad in the first place. Boeshield T-9

or Corrosion Block work great on the plug, he said. “What I would do is make a console cover or have a good console cover made,” he said. “Make one out of weblon that’s zipped or snapped over the unit to keep the majority of the salt spray off it.” Absent that, he said, “fresh water and Boeshield are your friends.” Lucy Chabot Reed is publisher of The Triton, lucy@the-triton.com.

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Don’t be afraid to wash down those electronic power steering systems, said Ole Parker, owner of Parker Yacht in Fort Lauderdale. Parker, whose company specializes in tender and outboard maintenance and repair, spoke at a recent Triton Seminar.

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Refit Show returns with speakers, seminars and networking By Lucy Chabot Reed

The fourth annual Refit Show is set to welcome attendees on April 10-11 in Fort Lauderdale. As always, it is free to enter and explore the exhibit hall, which expects more than 80 vendors showcasing the tools and services to make the yacht’s next refit easier. Live demos take place hourly by various exhibitors in the center of the exhibit hall floor, and happy hour begins each day at 3 p.m. with free beer. The Triton will host two free lunchtime seminars. On Wednesday, April 10, interior crew are welcome to join us for a discussion on protecting onboard art objects during refits. And on Thursday, April 11, we will host our monthly captains roundtable discussion before a live audience. This month, the captains will discuss estimates, what they need, and how they use them to select vendors for projects on refits. Both events are free, begin at noon, and are open to all attendees. There are also two free morning sessions. On Wednesday at 8:30 a.m., MIASF CEO Phil Purcell, a former executive with Westport, offers “A Guide to Vessel Owners and their Representatives”. On Thursday, lawyer Danielle Butler and yacht manager Clive McCartney of Denison discuss how brokers, owners and refit pros can work together better. In addition to the free exhibit hall and sessions, there are also several tracks of seminars with expert speakers. Bluewater Crew Training has created two, three-course tracks that focus on Operational Risk Mitigation on Wednesday (one session each for the interior, galley and engine room) and Digital Risk Prevention and Management on Thursday. Each track results in a certificate of completion. ABBRA (the American Boat Builders and Repairers Association) and The Landing School have created a six-seminar track to help shipyards and companies create training programs for their employees. Completion of all six sessions results in a continuing education certificate. Organizers of the Refit Show have added six more seminars on everything from paint jobs to vibration issues and the annual update on the massive Anodyne project. Seminars are $50 each, or any six for $250. For more information, visit refitshow.com and click on “Seminars”. The Refit Show has also partnered

with the U.S. Superyacht Association’s annual Summit to offer a discount for all seminars at both events. The Refit Show takes place at the Broward County Convention Center, off Eisenhower Boulevard on the southwest corner of the ICW and 17th Street. Registration is requested, even for entry to the free exhibit hall. Visit refitshow.com for more information. Lucy Chabot Reed is publisher of The Triton. Stop by The Triton booth at the Refit Show. Comments are welcome at lucy@the-triton.com. Jim Miller, organizer of the Refit Show, talks with Triton Editor Dorie Cox last year.

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Captains: Money should not be the issue ... but it is

BRIDGE, from Page 1 who might get or not get the job. As expected, money and experience were right near the top. “Money should not be the issue,” a captain said. “But it is,” came a quick reply from across the table. “I think there are more captains unemployed because owners can hire young captains for less,” the first captain said. In agreement, the second captain said, “It should not be about age, it should be about experience, but the owner sees a 30-year-old with a 3,000ton license who says, ‘I will do it for less to get the experience.’” Echoing the original captain’s comment, another said, “New guys hurt the experienced guys, who would want to hire a 60-year-old?” Most of the group had seen a less experienced captain get a job over an experienced one on the basis of money, but they also knew of yacht owners who recognized the value of experience and were willing to pay for it. With just about each topic, the group could see several sides. In his early days, one captain was told he did not have enough experience to be hired. Later, as a captain in the hiring role, he chose a green crew over the experienced one solely on his personality. Another captain said he had too much experience. He tried for a deck position to “fill the time and the bank account.” The hiring captain told him, ‘I don't need another captain to tell me what to do.’ ” Across the table, a captain said he understood that from the hiring side. He also had a captain apply as deck crew but he preferred not to hire another captain. On the other hand, one captain who likes to hire captains in other positions said they can drive tenders and take on more responsibility. “They have experience and an extra eye to safety,” he said. The overqualified captain scenario seemed a small part of the job equation when compared with the experience and quantities of captain and crew. One captain said he sees “too many candidates and not enough qualified candidates.” “And unfortunately, the cheaper ones are less experienced,” he said. “I've gotten some to say they will work for $1,800 instead of the regular $3,000.” “I had a green crew that said he would work for free,” another captain said.

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Attendees of The Triton’s From the Bridge discussion for this issue are, back row from left, Capt. Daniel Doyle of R/V Sea Dragon, Capt. J. D. Hapner, Capt. Stephen Hill, and Capt. Steve Pottee of M/Y Savannah; front row from left, Capt. John Individual comments are not attributed to encourage candid discussion; attending captains are identified in the accompanying photograph.

Supply and demand can’t be ignored. One captain said that he sees many more people looking for work than the market can accommodate. Even before this month’s topic was introduced for this discussion, one of the captains said he felt that the yacht captain and crew job markets were “dry.” This proved true when he tried to fill several positions on board, so he upped the ante in an ad for a first mate position. He required the candidate to speak French, and on top of that, he asked for 500-ton license holders. To his surprise, he still got 400 applicants. “In the old days, you got 20 applications. Now you get 200,” another captain said. “Why take the chance on an inexperienced crew?” To that, several captains said they enjoy training and working with the clean slate of inexperienced crew. And there are plenty – maybe even more of them because of Bravo’s reality TV show about charter boat crew, one captain

Gaffley of M/Y Island Heiress, Capt. Butch Kemp of M/Y Silver Fox, Capt. Martin Secot of M/Y Leading Fearlessly and Capt. Rob Reed of M/Y Elysian.

Captains who make their living running someone else’s yacht are welcome to join in the conversation. Email to editor@the-triton.com for an invitation to our monthly From the Bridge discussion.

said. “I think ‘Below Deck’ affected the industry, with more unqualified crew joining,” he said. Yachts are the other half of the supply-and-demand equation. This group agreed that there are many new yachts coming online and many orders being placed. Previously a builder would build for a specific buyer, but now, in an effort to keep up, they are just building boats, a captain said. “They're all up – the yards are just making yachts, they're not waiting on people,” he said. And steering the builders and yacht owners are economic influences. “Of course the economy plays a part,” a captain said. “In 2008, a lot of owners quit hiring full-time crew.” Then as the economy recovered, the industry picked back up. Although no one could clarify the current economic situation, a captain said, “When owners have money, they spend money. When

they're scared, they don't spend money.” There are captains who worked in the commercial industry but have lost those jobs and are back in yachting, another captain sad. “The oil fields are drying up,” he said. “That means more captains.” To get a yacht job, this group said, location is also key. “Different vessels are in different locations – like, smaller boats are up north,” a captain said of the United States. “You really have to be in Fort Lauderdale, Antibes or Palma to get work.” Even with an international industry, proximity makes hiring easier, a captain said. “There are so many people here in Fort Lauderdale, why would you hire someone from Toronto who you have to fly down?” he said. Getting back to the initial captain who visited The Triton office, most of this group felt that the age of a candidate

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April 2019 The-Triton.com can have an impact, but a person’s health and ability to do the job are the real issue. And that usually is a case-bycase situation. Health can be a factor and some owners are more concerned than others, a captain said. But what most everyone has seen to be a factor is the appearance of a job candidate. “We can be restricted by the owner’s request for younger, more attractive and thinner crew. You do have to be goodlooking,” a captain said. “We are under pressure to hire goodlooking people,” another captain agreed.

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After a job seeker navigates all of the previous variables, they then face yacht businesses and institutions that have a hand in who gets hired. For years, crew agencies have been gatekeepers of a sort. The agents receive, decipher and vet resumes and CVs and, for a fee, put forward the people they see as best candidates for a specific boat. Several captains think that times are changing and that crew agents are less relevant in the age of the internet. They said many people search for candidates and respond to jobs online. But many in this group still work with crew agencies even though they said agency ads are on the same crew job websites. "Quite often they [crew agents] use the same internet and Facebook [pages]. All the crew are looking at the internet,” a captain said. Although hard to pinpoint exactly why, one captain said, agents are more obligated to share more resumes than they used to. “I think they [crew agents] throw

all the applicants forward,” a captain said. “I don't think they are really doing that much controlling about any other factors.” “I have had a resume submitted and the crew agent tells me not to hire them,” another captain said. “They were obligated to put the resume forward.” Maritime schools and training facilities also affect the hiring of captains and crew. They are often the first official information crew get as they head for the job market. But several captains said that many crew come away from classes with unrealistic expectations. Some crew think that a certain course or certificate will guarantee a job, a captain said. “Some [schools] are like a mini-mill and they get crew to pay high prices for courses they don't need,” another captain said. Certificates and training are helpful and often vital for crew, but green crew may not understand the full significance of such courses. As an example, one captain said a candidate said he could paint yachts after taking an Awlgrip class. “I said “You can't paint, you had a three-day class,” the captain said. There is an increase in mandatory and additional training requirements. Some of that is from international laws and flag state rules and some from insurance companies. “Back 10 years ago there were a few Master Mariners, and today deckhands are requested to have from offshore to 200-ton licenses,” a captain said. “Much of that is mandated by minimum safe manning requirements. It's harder to employ a green person with insurance and manning requirements,”

another captain said. “Insurance companies have a big hand in who gets hired,” a captain said. “Used to be I submitted my insurance for a delivery, today they are scrutinizing much more. Now they need to know your crew member’s mother's blood type.” “That's because of more claims and incidents and lots of loss,” another captain replied. Similarly, yacht management companies dictate the type and numbers of crew on board, a captain said. “I'm seeing a lot in the 80- to 110foot range with no full crew,” a captain said. “Some may have a permanent captain, but the management company does the hiring and you get less crew that have jobs.” The equation is not good for the industry or the yachts, the captain said. It doesn't work. Temporary crew never learn the boat enough to manage and maintain it, he said. So even after more than an hour of fast-paced conversation and brief thoughts on many influences, the group agreed there is no way to pin down who will get this job or that. “This whole conversation is complicated,” a captain said. Although yacht captain jobs are affected by many aspects of the yacht industry, much of who gets hired still comes down to connections and personal relationships. One captain summed up the job scenario thus: “When you get a good one, keep it.” Dorie Cox is editor of The Triton. Comments on this story are welcome at editor@the-triton.com.

52 Triton CareerNetworking We will gather for Triton Networking on the first Wednesday in April at the Dania Beach manufacturing facility of Trac Ecological, makers of onboard descalers, cleaners and deodorizers. Join us, tour the place, and check out the different products they invented. (Be aware that road work has closed Old Griffin Road west of Trac’s facility, so be sure to enter from US1 to the east.) Leclerc Until then, learn more about this 23-year-old business from president Patrick Leclerc. Q. Tell us about Trac Ecological. Our original descaler was developed by my father in Montreal in 1981

Trac Ecological and used in all types of industrial and commercial applications throughout Canada. Trac Ecological was started when he retired to Florida in 1996 and ended up creating Barnacle Buster, our flagship product. My dad was out boating with a friend when the engine overheated due to calcium buildup in the cooling system. When he found out that it was a major issue in the marine industry, he went to work for a year and after a lot of trial and error, Barnacle Buster was born. When we started, we were a service company, but we received requests from end users and dealers to use our Barnacle Buster themselves, so we started bottling it in 1998. My father has since retired and, in 2005, Trac welcomed Kevin Greene to the family as an equal partner. From then on, we switched our main focus

from service to product sales, which have become the bulk of our business. We still offer our descaling services but only to yachts in Florida and Savannah. Our product line has also grown over the years to a full line of descalers for all types of water systems, as well as a tea tree oil air freshener, degreasers, boat soaps and a coil cleaner. All are, of course, non-toxic, biodegradable and safe for the environment. Q. You introduced a new odoreliminating product a couple years ago. Tell us about that. That would be TEAgel, our latest product. It is a tea tree oil-based air freshener that on average costs 70 percent less than the competition. Like the leading brand, we use 100 percent Australian tea tree oil imported from Australia with a concentration of 14

The-Triton.com April 2019 percent, the highest in the industry. We also add a lemon-infused tea tree oil, also imported from Australia, that gives our TEAgel its unique fragrance. The quality products we are known for producing at the price we are able to offer them is hard to compete with. We more than doubled our production each year since we’ve launched TEAgel in 2015. You could say we are taking big chunks out of the tea tree oil air freshener market right now, and I love it. Q. Yachts are only a piece of your business. Who else uses your products? All our efforts are concentrated in the marine industry. We pride ourselves on this, as most of our competitors are not marine based. We know what our customers need. With the success we’ve had in the megayacht industry, we’ve been able to develop a strong following in the 30- to 80-foot range of vessels and we are seeing a lot of growth in that market, so that’s been really fun. Q. Tell us about your staff. Mike Marineau is our lead technician on service, with us now for 12 years. He interacts directly with captains and engineers to coordinate and perform our flushing services for all types of water systems all over Florida and is often seen around the local shipyards with our newest tech, Ronald Smouthers. Brian Bennett is our in-house sales representative and does all the trade shows nationwide for us. He’s been in the industry close to 15 years. Matt Carroll is our office manager and is fairly new in the industry but he’s learning quickly. He’s the first person people see when they stop in for a visit, with the barking pooches, of course. Q. What’s next for Trac Ecological? After seeing 11 percent growth in 2017 and 19 percent in 2018, we figured it was time for a new website, which launched in mid-March that allows customers to find support documents such as instructions, technical data sheets and SDSes, as well as locate our products around the world via our dealer locator. This year, we are working on improving our facility and internal systems to help us manage our growth. It’s a nice problem to have, I must admit. We are also always working on new accessories to make using our Barnacle Buster and other products easier, so keep a look out later for something new. Triton Networking at Trac Ecological is April 3 from 6-8 p.m. at Trac’s facility at 1103 Old Griffin Road (33004). Because of road work, the only way in is from US1 to the east.

April 2019 The-Triton.com It’s time for one of The Triton’s biggest events of the year: the spring edition of the Triton Expo, this year held on the third Wednesday of April from 5-8 p.m. at West Marine Pro in Fort Lauderdale. We’ll gather about 50 businesses to showcase their goods and services for yacht captains and crew, we’ll add a little music and some casual nibbles, and we’ll have some Reed great networking. This low-key, free trade show typically attracts more than 750 captains, crew and industry professionals. It’s one of the strongest networking events in the industry. Until then, learn a little more about The Triton from Publisher Lucy Reed, including how to get the most out of attending the Triton Expo. Q. What is The Triton? The Triton is a monthly news magazine produced for the professional captains and crew who run luxury yachts. I’m a journalist by training and experience, with about 16 years at daily and weekly newspapers around South Florida before starting The Triton in 2004. So it was natural for me to report on the men and women who run luxury yachts as the group of professionals they are. We cover topics and issues that are important to them in the day-to-day running of their vessels and in the longer focus of their careers. Q. How does the Triton Expo fit into that? The Triton Expo is an extension of the regular networking events we host every month. It fits into our vision of giving captains and crew the tools they need to manage their day-to-day jobs as well as their careers by exposing them to quality companies that can help them in both of those areas. We’ve been hosting the Triton Expo twice a year for 11 years now, and it’s evolved into a really powerful event for crew and companies to meet each other. A captain once told me it’s like a boat show for crew, only without the boats. Q. But why do it? What’s the point? Networking. We see The Triton as a conduit for communication. Yes, we fill our pages with great information and tools to help captains and crew manage their jobs and careers. But we also provide a forum for them to meet each other. The most powerful way to build a

triton expo professional network is for crew to meet their peers, other yachties going through similar life and career phases. So much of this industry is accomplished through word-of-mouth, so we want to encourage our guests to never stop building a professional network of contacts for jobs, advice, tips, referrals and just camaraderie. Q. How can captains and crew get the most out of the event? While it is casual, the Triton Expo is a professional networking event. Dress appropriately; come ready to meet new people; bring business cards. Prepare a little. Visit www.the-triton. com, hover over “events” and click on “Triton Expo”. Scroll through the list of exhibitors to see if there are any you want to learn more about, and make a point of visiting them during the evening. Walk around, introduce yourself and learn about the vendors. You may not need their services today, but next month when you get that promotion or next year when you join a new boat, you might want to contact them. Have a goal for new contacts. A captain might make a point of meeting three new business owners, or collecting info from five new crew candidates. A new deckhand might seek out and introduce himself to three captains. Ask a successful contact to introduce you to someone else. When making an introduction, find something that the two people have in common so they can more easily begin talking. You’ll be a rock star to both people if a new connection is the result. Collect business cards. Begin or expand your network of resources that will make you invaluable to your boss. Jot a note on the back of the card so you remember something about the person. Follow up. Do what you say you are going to do. If you said you’d forward a resume or share a link, do it. Placement agents will be there, both exhibiting and walking around. Stop and talk to them. Update them on your career. Bring a few copies of your resume. This is a business event. Be professional. Consider this work for a couple hours, then maybe invite someone new out for dinner to reinforce a new relationship. All our readers are welcome to join us at the Triton Expo on April 17 from 5-8 p.m. at West Marine Pro, 2401 S. Andrews Ave. in Fort Lauderdale (33316). No need to RSVP; just bring business cards and a smile so you can meet some new people.

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CALENDAR PICKS OF THE MONTH April 10-11 Refit Show, Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale

A trade show and technical seminar series focused on improving yacht refits. The Triton has partnered with show organizers to help with seminars, exhibitors, and attendance. Read more on Page 49. Refitshow.com

April 17 Triton Expo, West Marine, Fort Lauderdale

Our popular Triton Expo is open to all yacht crew – both working and looking – to help develop the contacts that can make your careers better. We gather 50 vendors with the goods and services to help you do your job and manage your career, plus food and drink, music and great networking. All free. Read more on Page 53. www.the-triton.com

April 3 Triton Networking on the first

Wednesday of the month, this time with Trac Ecological, makers of effective, environmentally safe cleaning products for boats. Join us in Fort Lauderdale from 6-8 p.m. for casual networking. No RSVP required. Read more on Page 52. www.the-triton.com

April 6-7 Marine Industries Association

of South Florida's 23rd annual Plywood Regatta, Dania Beach City Marina, Florida. Boat-building event to introduce youth and the community to the art of boat building. Proceeds benefit marine industry education. www.plywoodregatta.org

April 7 National Marine Suppliers’ Yachty Nationals Invitational annual golf tournament, Hollywood, Florida. Proceeds benefit the Marine Industry

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Cares Foundation. www.nationalmarine.com

April 9 The Superyacht Summit, Fort Lauderdale. Networking and educational seminars for yachting professionals. Organized by the U.S. Superyacht Association. ussuperyacht.com April 11-14 Ninth annual Singapore

Yacht Show. singaporeyachtshow.com

A roundtable discussion about the process of requesting, receiving and analyzing estimates for repair and refit work. Yacht captains only. Reserve a seat at the table through Triton Publisher Lucy Chabot Reed at lucy@the-triton. com or 954-525-0029. Space is limited.

nar to encourage women to enter the sports of fishing and boating by teaching in a fun, non-intimidating atmosphere. www.ladiesletsgofishing.com

April 27-May 1 Palma Superyacht Show,

Spain. The 7th annual showcase of yachts more than 24m in length for sale and charter. Runs concurrently with the 35th edition of the Palma International Boat Show. Acrew organizes the crew lounge. www.palmasuperyachtshow.com

April 30-May 3 31st MYBA Charter

Show, Barcelona. Trade only show. www.mybashow.com

May 1 Triton Networking’s annual crayfish boil, Fort Lauderdale. Join us for networking on the first Wednesday of the month from 6-8 p.m. with Scott Frischhertz, a native of New Orleans and owner of V-Kool of Florida. www. the-triton.com May 2 The Triton Bridge luncheon, noon, Fort Lauderdale. A roundtable discussion of the issues of the day. Yacht captains only. Request an invite from Editor Dorie Cox at dorie@the-triton. com or 954-525-0029. Space is limited.

April 16 International Yacht Brokers Association Yacht Engineering Seminar. For brokers, technical service providers and other industry professionals. Educational symposium on the engineering aspects of the vessels attendees sell and service. iyba.yachts

May 4-8 6th Mediterranean Yacht Show, Nafplion, Greece. Organized by the Greek Yachting Association, includes a yacht chef competition. www.mediterraneanyachtshow.gr

April 17-23 Antigua Classic Yacht

May 8-11 The Superyacht Show,

Regatta. Antigua, West Indies. antiguaclassics.com

April 24-28 10th annual International

Multihull Boat Show, La Grande Motte, France. The show exhibits catamarans, trimarans, sailing and motor vessels. www.multicoque-online.com

April 26-28 7th annual Annapolis Spring

April 11, noon The Triton’s From the Bridge captains discussion Onsite at the Refit Show in Fort Lauderdale

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Sailboat Show, City Dock, Annapolis, Maryland. The in-water sailboat show features new and brokerage boats and about 100 on-land exhibits. www.annapolisboatshows.com

April 27-28 12th annual Blue Wild

Ocean Adventure and Marine Art Expo, Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center. Seminars, workshops and demonstrations on freediving, scuba diving, spearfishing, lobstering, board sports, underwater photography, videography and marine art. TheBlueWild.com

April 27-28 Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!

Saltwater Seminar, South Florida. Semi-

OneOcean Port Vell, Barcelona. A new show for large yacht brokerage and charter, organized by LYBRA, the Large Yacht Brokers Association. www. thesuperyachtshow.com

May 10-13 18th East Med Yacht Show,

Piraeus, Greece. Hosted by the Hellenic Professional Yacht Owners Association and the Hellenic Yacht Brokers Association. www.eastmedyachtshow.gr

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June 17-20 Newport Charter Yacht Show Rhode Island This year marks the 35th anniversary of the show. Includes seminars as well as crew competitions including best charter yacht chef event, tablescaping contest, food and beverage challenges. www.newportchartershow.com

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April marks Crew Eye The Triton’s O 15th trip around the sun You hold in your hands our 180th issue, which marks our 15th anniversary. As a journalist, somewhat cynical after 30 years in the business, I’m not really impressed. Lots of companies have been around a lot longer, family owned and way more successful. But as a small business owner, I’m extremely proud – of myself, of my team, of our work product each month. Over the past 15 years, hundreds of captains have attended our 180 captains roundtable discussions, thousands of you have attended more than 250 of our monthly networking events, and we’ve created the best crew-focused event in the industry – the Triton Expo, our 23rd version of which takes place in Fort Lauderdale on April 17. (See page 53 for more.) We work hard, every day, to uncover and report the topics and issues that impact the professional captains and crew who run luxury yachts. And we tap into more than a dozen columnists – many of whom are crew or former crew – to share their expertise in areas ranging from the interior and crew life to medical emergencies and leadership. In this age of global access to free news, it’s often a challenge to persuade advertisers to place print ads. It’s an out-dated medium, some say. But those smart companies that trust us with their marketing message every month know that we are the best way to reach yacht captains and crew. And that’s because of our content – content our industry can’t find anywhere else. Journalism matters. If you enjoy reading your Triton each month or you appreciate the events we organize and host, please take a minute to take our online survey so we can get a sense of what you think. Visit wwwthe-triton.com and click on our survey link in the “Editor’s Pick” box. Even after 15 years, it never hurts to get a little constructive feedback. – Lucy Chabot Reed Publisher, founding editor, owner

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ne way to test a chef during a job interview is to have him prepare a treat. Chef Enrique Velez created apple cinnamon Indian samosas on board M/Y Clarity in March to highlight some of his skills.

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Expect far-reaching effects from EU tariff Great way to wipe out the American fleet chartering in the Med [“Millions in tariffs steer U.S.-built yachts out of Med charter season,” Feb. 25]. I know there will be cancellations all over the place. Jan McAndrew Henry via Facebook.com Well done. The EU shot itself in the foot yet again. They’ve tried it before and all the boats legged it elsewhere. Hugh Welbourn via Facebook.com Huh? European boats aren’t allowed to operate in America, period, unless private. Europeans can’t work on any U.S-flagged vessel, period. And the Med is full of massive motoryachts. During the summer you can walk from Ibiza to Formentera without getting your feet wet. We need to thin out the yachts in the Med so, without even reading the article, I say spot on. Nik Pearson via Facebook.com Reminds me of the 1990s-era luxury tax on yachts. It ended up hurting the U.S. boatbuilding industry. Thomas Shaw via Facebook.com

That won’t seem like a very good idea 1-2 years from now. Morgan Sayers via Facebook.com The EU has no clue how much revenue a yacht like this brings to marine business, purveyors, and countless others. Happy to have the business stateside. Joseph Thompson via Facebook.com Come to the west coast; it’s business as usual over here. California superyacht agent C2C via Facebook.com In all fairness, it is practically impossible for non-U.S.-built yachts to charter in U.S. waters unless all the crew are U.S., so this evens the field. EJD via the-triton.com This is a ridiculous, idiotic response to U.S. tariffs. The EU commission consists of unelected politicians that don’t have to answer to all the people and businesses that will be affected by this. Can’t blame countries for rebelling against this, i.e. Brexit, etc. Joe Killian Killian Yacht & Ship Brokers

Well done, talented chefs

Great work by two talented chefs [“Creative chefs sear, sous vide, steam, shine to stand out in yacht industry,” March 8]. Love the blow torch to cook the marrow. Margaret Pardee Charthouseinn.com via the-triton.com

Spanish shipyard offers specializations

Great piece by JD Anson [Engineer’s Angle: “Rapport in repair relies on client-tech respect,”March 15]. The ability to provide contractors with an accurate history of who did what and when goes a long way to speeding up the troubleshooting process. With yachts traveling as much as they do, we buy into the idea of documenting as much work history on equipment as possible and leaving it with the vessel. Engineers come and go, as does important equipment-related IP. A well managed PMS can be a real asset when wanting a work history on a piece of equipment. Nice on The Triton. Seahub Yacht Maintenance Software via Facebook.com

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Capt. Robert Kimball has done it again. For 23 years he has celebrated his birthday with a ski trip to Alta Ski Area in Utah. Base elevation at Alta is 8,530 feet with top elevation at 11,068 feet. “And I brought plenty to read here at 11,000 feet,” he wrote in an email. “Why argue with success. The snow has been great this year, what more can I say.”

Several crew from M/Y Kismet, a 223-foot Lurssen, take a break from duties to have a laugh and pose for a photo with their Tritons during the Miami Yacht Show in February. The yacht was at the SuperYacht Miami portion of the show at Island Gardens Deep Harbour Marina on Watson Island in Miami.

Where have you read your Triton lately? Send photos to editor@the-triton.com for possible publication.

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