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Celebrating 15 years

Crew Health

S/Y Columbia attends the Newport Charter Yacht Show in mid-June in lieu of a season in the Med. Story below.

More coverage of the show starting on Page 24.

Should yacht crew be worried about measles on board?

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Obituary

Friends, colleagues remember Capt.

Robert Fregeolle as a team player with a love of adventure. 4

Newport Charter Yacht Show PHOTO/DORIE COX

Yacht industry faces several changes to itineraries: EU tariff placed on U.S.-builds

Options narrowed for Cuba

A European Union tariff has disrupted summer plans for a The U.S. Department of the Treasury on June 5 removed number of yachts that typically charter in the Mediterranean. authorization for “group people-to-people” educational travel These yachts have changed course to different destito Cuba, effectively halting recreational yacht and nations or altered how they enter Europe in an effort cruise ship travel to the island nation. The change Stories by to avoid a 25 percent tax on the value of U.S.-built also makes private and corporate aircraft ineligible.

Dorie Cox yachts that want to charter in the region.

"Basically, the answer is no U.S.-registered boats Unclear interpretations surrounding the tariff have been at can go to Cuba,” said Lisa Greenberg of yacht agency Pacific the root of many yacht owners’ and captains’ choices.

Bound Yachts. “U.S. citizens can visit under the remaining 11 M/Y Mim is one yacht that turned back from a regular provisions but only travel by commercial airline. No private season in the Med. Capt. Scott Schipske said they heard talk commercial or private U.S.-flag yachts can visit.”

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From the Bridge Dorie Cox

From compliance and crashes to crew concerns, yacht captains often find themselves in serious conversations about yachting. For more than 15 years, The Triton’s From the Bridge discussion group has gathered captains to delve

Crew Eye Each month we highlight yacht crew hard at work – or play.

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Yacht captains: Fun based on others’ enjoyment into such topics. This month, we chose a lighter approach for summer and asked what they think is fun in yachting.

“Our job is about fun,” a captain said.

“You don't buy a yacht to not have fun.

The whole thing is fun.”

“What's not to love?” another captain said.

Sure, people pay to buy and charter yachts to have fun. But do the captains have fun? As we asked around the table,

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all seven said they do. They love the great food, good pay, interesting travel and unique experiences. But also among the perks they cited was other people’s fun.

“We have the ability to really show people a time they would never, ever have,” a captain said. “See things they never had the opportunity to see, do things they never would have done.”

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Operations Once called ‘soup of the devil,’ this easy crockpot chili recipe is sure to be a hit with hungry crew. 13

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NEWS 4

Obituary

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Industry Updates

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Business

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Fuel prices

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Boats / Brokers

WHERE IN THE WORLD 24

Newport Charter Show

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Triton Spotter

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Career

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Sea Science

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Taking the Helm

COLUMNISTS

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Rules of the Road

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Crew Coach

Interior

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Crew Compass

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Stew Cues

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Top Shelf

Crew Health

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Culinary Waves

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Take It In

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Crew’s Mess

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Sea Sick

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Letters to the Editor

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Capt. Robert Fregeolle at the helm of the tender in Sag Harbor, New York (above). Capt.

Fregeolle pictured at Triton Networking in ealy April in Fort Lauderdale (below).

Friends, colleagues remember Capt. Rob “Swabby” Fregeolle

By Dorie Cox

Many family and friends outside of yachting did not realize how much Capt.

Fregeolle was respected in the industry, Capt. Robert Byron Fregeolle died May 26 in a motorcycle accident in Fort Capt. Pomeroy said.

“He became a remarkable guy,” he Lauderdale. He was 32. said. “At his memorial, there were all Originally from Maine, Capt. Frewalks of life ... from previous owners geolle started his career in yachting as to bottom painters, welda deckhand with Capt. Ken ers, carpenters. Everyone was Bracewell on M/Y Rena, a heartbroken. He saw people for 145-foot NQEA. His cousin, who they were and related with Capt. Brendon Pomeroy, put them.” him forward for the job after “When I first hired him, his he completed his degree in resume said Robert, so I asked mechanical engineering from what I should call him,” Capt.

Wentworth Institute of TechBracewell said. “He said, ‘You nology. can call me anything.’ I said, “There was nothing in the Fregeolle ‘OK, Swabby.’ There are dozens job market for him, so he reached out,” Capt. Pomeroy said. “You of people who call him Swabby.”

According to Capt. Bracewell, the get inquiries all the time from people that don’t follow up. His was immediate crew “put a lot of miles on – pretty much the entire coastline of Europe.” and prompt and he was there the next He said Capt. Fregeolle was a valuable day, ready to start.”

Capt. Fregeolle worked his way to the crew member, both smart and funny.

“He was clever,” Capt. Bracewell said. first officer position with Capt. Brace“The owner of Rena said he was the least well and later worked with Capt. Brad opinionated person she had met. He Baker on M/Y Rena. He stayed with the would say, ‘That could be so.’ ” yacht for about six years, even when Capt. Fregeolle earned his 200-ton Capt. Pomeroy recommended he add U.S. captain’s license and ran M/Y Fireother experiences to his resume. fly with Fleet Miami last summer, and “I coached him to move on, but he M/Y Incentive, a 145-foot Palmer Johnnever moved on. He had loyalty to the son. Even though he had been off Rena owners,” Capt. Pomeroy said. “I adfor a year and a half, Capt. Baker said mired that about him.”

July 2019 The-Triton.com the yacht owners are “pretty shaken” and the crew have been reminiscing.

“I’ve been doing this for 25 years – I’ll tell you he was a good guy, he never questioned me, he was loyal,” Capt.

Baker said. “And fun.”

Capt. Fregeolle bought his motorcycle about 10 years ago and rode in the National Marine Suppliers Poker Run in October. Capt. Bracewell said he and Capt. Fregeolle were supportive of the ride’s designated charity for U.S. special operations service members.

“He really liked the Task Force Dagger Foundation,” Capt. Bracewell said, suggesting that as an option for those who wish to make a charity donation in Capt. Fregeolle’s honor.

First Officer Stephanie Symonds, of M/Y She’s a 10, met Capt. Fregeolle through Fleet Miami. The two became immediate friends. Days before his death, the two had booked tickets to ride motorbikes through Costa Rica.

“I miss climbing, finding new adventures and, of course, riding motorcycles together. He was a 100%-er. The world will never be the same without him,” she wrote to The Triton.

As master of Firefly, Capt. Fregeolle worked closely with Capt. Sean Noel and the crew of MY Moksha, an 87-foot

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Capt. Fregeolle is pictured in the right of each photo; with the crew of M/Y Rena for Fourth of July (left photo), with Capt. Brad Baker (above), and with unnamed crew in St. Barth (below).

Warren that was part of Fleet Miami.

The “two crews meshed on and off the water,” according to Capt. Noel, and “Rob quickly became a close and integral part of the Washington D.C. team.”

“He was the quintessential team player, always willing, and always putting others ahead of himself,” Capt.

Noel wrote in an email. “He always got the job done and he always had a great

attitude. If I could ask for a cloning machine for crew, he would be the model.”

Capt. Fregeolle is survived by his parents and two sisters. Celebration of life in Fort Lauderdale and Washington, D.C. on May 30. His funeral was held in York, Maine, on June 2.

Dorie Cox is editor of The Triton.

Comment at dorie@the-triton.com.

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PHOTO/MSC MARINE CLAIM SERVICES GERMANY

S/Y My Song was recovered off the coast of Menorca and delivered to STP Shipyard in Palma.

S/Y My Song falls off transport ship

The 131-foot (40m) racing sloop S/Y My Song fell off a cargo ship while on its way from Mallorca to Genoa in the early hours of May 26. The resulting speculation about the loss prompted a statement on May 28 from David Holley, CEO of Peters & May, which was in charge of transporting the yacht.

According to the statement, initial assessments indicate the yacht’s cradle – “owned and provided by the yacht, warrantied by the yacht for sea transport and assembled by the yacht’s crew” – collapsed during the voyage.

INDUSTRY UPDATES Salvage company MCS Marine Claim Services Germany recovered the hull off the coast of Menorca and towed it to STP Shipyard in Palma, according to a statement released May 31 from Peters & May. The Nauta-designed custom yacht, launched by Finnish yard Baltic Yachts in 2016, had been on its way from the Caribbean to defend its title in the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta off Sardinia, which is hosted by My Song’s owner, Italian billionaire and fashion heir Pier Luigi Loro Piana. The yacht holds several awards and titles, including Best Yacht at the 2017 World Superyacht Awards, and also set a speed record in the 2018 RORC Transatlantic Race.

In a follow-up statement, Peters & May reaffirmed the preliminary assessment of the cause of the incident, and noted that the yacht’s cradling system had been discharged off the ship and was undergoing inspection.

A full investigation is ongoing.

Bimini power station explodes

The Bimini Power Station on North Bimini blew up on the evening of May 27, causing an islandwide blackout, according to the media reports from the island. The power station burst into

flames, fanned by the hundreds of thousands of gallons of fuel reportedly stored at the facility. The blackout came after weeks of multiple power failures, according to the Bahamas Press.

The two primary generating units on the island of Bimini were “irreparably damaged” and auxiliary equipment such as pumps, filters and electrical switchgear also were destroyed, according to Facebook updates from Bahamas Power & Light.

Electrical power was restored within the week to the majority of the area, according to several local news sources, but power was intermittent during repairs. Government, insurance, and power company officials were still investigating the cause of the fire at presstime.

USCG revises radar renewal

In a revision to its regulations for merchant mariner credentials, the U.S. Coast Guard has removed its requirements for refresher courses, in certain cases, when renewing a radar observer endorsement.

According to the final rule, which takes effect July 22, mariners who have served for at least one year in the previous five years in a position on board that routinely uses radar for navigation and

The-Triton.com July 2019 collision avoidance purposes, and mariners who have taught a Coast Guard-approved or accepted radar course at least twice within the past five years will no longer be required to complete a Coast Guard-approved radar refresher or recertification course in order to renew their radar observer endorsements.

According to the amendment, the revisions are intended to “reduce an unnecessary financial burden.” A statement from the USCG notes that mariners seeking an original radar observer endorsement, as well as those whose experience does not meet the criteria for exemption upon renewal, will still need to complete the required courses.

BVI’s Willy T can return

On July 1, the iconic Willy T floating restaurant and bar will be allowed to return to its original location anchored off The Bight near Norman Island, according to the government of the British Virgin Islands.

The original Willy T, a favorite with tourists and locals alike for more than 35 years, was destroyed by the hurricanes of 2017. The vessel now rests on the seabed. The replacement Willy T vessel was delivered May 10, 2018, but before it could resume its location, was

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INDUSTRY UPDATES told to relocate. It moved to Great Harbour on Peter Island. The BVI government has since decided it can return to its original spot off The Bight.

The transition is dependent on the new Willy T meeting environmental, health and safety criteria, and the various government agencies responsible for health, trade and the environment have pledged to assist the owners of the Willy T in meeting those conditions, the government statement said.

Oceanco acquires refit yard

Oceanco, a custom yacht builder based in the Netherlands, has acquired the Heerema Zwijndrecht premises, which encompass 28 acres of construction facilities, administration offices and conference rooms, outfit facilities, a piping shop, paint facilities and sandblasting facilities.

The acquisition is intended to create a hub where different companies that service the superyacht industry will have offices and workshops in one area, enabling them to come together on projects and share resources and expertise, according to a press release from Oceanco. Plans also include the creation of a campus for technical training and education across different superyachtrelated disciplines.

Located in the Drechtsteden region of the Netherlands, the construction facilities are approximately 10km downriver from Oceanco’s outfitting facilities.

According to the company, the first phase of construction works for new builds will take place at these facilities.

The enhanced space will allow for the maintenance, refit and lifetime extension activities of the Oceanco fleet, as well as provide the ability to do outside refit work.

MIASF helps create apprenticeship

Fort Lauderdale-based Marine Industries Association of South Florida is working with the state department of education and Atlantic Technical College to establish the state’s first registered Yacht Service Technician Apprenticeship.

The two-year program will give apprentices a basic set of shipyard skills to jump start a career in the marine industry. So far, four South Florida shipyards have committed to enrolling employees: Derecktor, RMK Merrill-Stevens, Roscioli and MarineMax,.

The program is ready to begin but lacks a full-time instructor. Applications are being accepted. The successful candidate will have six years experience as

a shipyard/megayacht technician in the areas of rigging, forklift and crane operations, pipefitting/plumbing, welding/ fabricating, carpentry, and painting. For details or to apply, contact Karen Blakley at karen.blakley@browardschools. com or call +1 754-321-5118.

MIASF’s Workforce Committee also has been working with middle and high schools in the Fort Lauderdale area to create a dual-enrollment program so that high school seniors will graduate with 36 college credits. That program is expected to begin when school resumes this fall.

Queensland program trains welders

A new government-backed “Launch into Work” training program aims to address a lack of skilled welders in the superyacht and boat-building industries in Queensland, Australia. The forecast deficit of welders is predicted to worsen as the industry expands, according to the state.

The program involved a 10-week, pre-employment training course delivered by Queensland TAFE at its SkillsTech Acacia Ridge Campus earlier this year, followed by a two-week onthe-job and placement experience.

Thirteen qualified specialist welders graduated on May 3.

“This initiative has been developed with TAFE Queensland, SkillsTech and superyacht industry representatives to offer a unique competency and proficiency-based program to provide specialist welders to AS/NZ 1655 standard, which is required on vessels in survey,” stated Alan Sparks, CEO at East Coast Apprenticeships.

The program is also supported by the Australian Government Department of Jobs and Small Business.

ROAM app now in Michigan

Four sites in the Eastern Upper Peninsula and Northern Lower Michigan are now equipped with iPad reporting via the ROAM (Reporting Offsite Arrival-Mobile) app for clearance by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

The iPads allow boaters to report their arrival and communicate with CBP officers remotely, eliminating in-person

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8 News NEWS BRIEFS, from Page 7 reporting at the only authorized site at George Kemp Marina in Sault Ste. Marie. The four iPad sites are Rogers City Marina, Detour Village, Drummond Island Yacht Haven and Mackinac Island.

Those arriving somewhere other than those four sites can download an Android or Apple version of the ROAM app on their phone or tablet. Once installed, the app enables remote reporting of arrivals and video conferencing with officers at the Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, Port of Entry. Having a ROAM account also means boaters do not have to reenter personal and vessel information at each entry.

If it is determined that an in-person inspection will need to be conducted, boaters may have to wait for officers to arrive from Sault Ste. Marie, or they may be directed to report to George Kemp Marina.

CBP hours extended in Ireland

U.S. customs pre-clearance at Shannon Airport in Ireland is now possible from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. local time, after the director of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection pre-clearance field

INDUSTRY UPDATES office and the director of the Shannon Airport Authority signed a memorandum that extends the previous hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The memorandum also defines a cost-sharing agreement, and includes commitments from both parties toward future facility upgrades, according to a U.S. CBP press release.

The advance clearance service allows CBP officers to perform the same immigration, customs, and agriculture clearances typically done upon arrival in the U.S. before international travelers depart from certain foreign airports.

Upon arriving in the U.S., travelers with pre-clearance may continue to their destination as though they had arrived on a domestic flight.

CBP has 15 air pre-clearance locations in Ireland, Aruba, the Bahamas, Bermuda and the United Arab Emirates, as well as several locations in Canada.

In 1986, Shannon Airport became the first airport in Europe to offer U.S. preclearance services for commercial carriers. In 2010, the airport became the first in the world to offer full pre-clearance for private aircraft, and today remains the only airport in North America, Europe and the Middle East providing this unique service.

New Great Barrier Reef guide ready

A new guide on the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park in Australia – Superyachts Guide to the Whitsundays – is available for free download.

The guide offers information about superyacht use in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park for both recreational visitors and commercial operators. Included are rules specific to yacht length, group size and zoning. There’s also information on recreational activities allowed in the park.

For the free, printable guide, visit http://hdl.handle.net/11017/3329.

BWA to manage SailGP program

SailGP has teamed up with marine services company BWA Yachting to deliver SailGP Adrenaline Yachts, a program that offers superyacht owners an on- and off-water experience at SailGP sports championship events in New York and Marseille.

The-Triton.com July 2019 SailGP races feature national teams from Australia, China, France, Great Britain, Japan and the U.S. battling it out in identical supercharged F50 catamarans reportedly reaching speeds of more than 50 knots.

SailGP Adrenaline Yachts membership grants yacht owners a position in a designated superyacht viewing area on the course perimeter, as well as tour of the team bases and an opportunity to meet some of the world’s top sailors, according to the company. Complimentary merchandise and closing party tickets are also included.

The next event in SailGP’s inaugural season took place in New York on June 21-22. The annual championship then moves to Cowes, England, on Aug. 10-11. The final event, on Sept.

20-22 in Marseille, France, will feature a winner-takes-all, $1 million championship match between the season’s top two teams.

For more information, visit bwa yachting.com/news.

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PHOTOS/DORIE COX

Yacht crew were on the job for tours during the charter broker show at Lauderdale Marine Center in Fort Lauderdale in May. Pictured from top left are some of the crew on M/Y Horizons II, an unnamed Westport, M/Y Lumiere and M/Y Chanson.

Foreign Trade Zone a part of inaugural charter broker event

By Dorie Cox Yacht crew and brokers from nine brokerage houses were on the job for the first charter broker show at Lauderdale Marine Center (LMC) in Fort Lauderdale on May 24.

More than 100 yacht industry professionals toured the 15 boats on display including M/Y Utopia III, a 150-foot Trinity, M/Y Balaju, a 147-foot Intermarine, and M/Y Chanson, a 97-foot Vicem, as well as new builds from Ferretti and Lagoon.

Two of the yachts were docked in the marina’s U.S. Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ). The designation has proven to be a financial benefit for M/Y Lumiere, a 164-foot Benetti, and M/Y Horizons II, a 145-foot NQEA, as well as builders, dealers, brokers and the refit industry by alleviating duty and taxes on imported parts and boats.

Capt. Rick Tasis stood by M/Y Horizons II to answer questions during the event. He has seen the benefits of the FTZ, especially when it comes to showings and closings for yachts for sale.

“This is excellent, long overdue,” Capt. Tasis said. “I

have done a lot of offshore closings and I like the lower taxes. This gives us freedom to travel.”

Compliance in an FTZ requires adherence to certain restrictions, including fees, advance notification of travel, and maintenance of records, but those are nothing new to yachts.

“It is pretty lenient as long as we don’t fudge with it,” Capt. Tasis said. “Or they will take it away. Comparatively, the money is not too bad.”

It will be almost two years that sections of LMC have been active as FTZs. Frank Grzeszczak Sr., senior sales consultant with IYC, said it is a good fit for M/Y Lumiere. Seated on the aft deck, he welcomed visitors on board during the event and touted the benefits.

“It was a smart thing ... it’s working,” Grzeszczak said. “This was a positive move for the government and for brokerages. It’s just a matter or record-keeping.”

Several benefits bring boats to these zones including the opportunity for all boats in the zone, including foreign-flagged vessels, to be able to be shown to U.S. buyers for sale and be able to conduct sea trials. Yachts can also enter and leave zones to accommodate owner trips or charters.

Grzeszczak has had to explain how it works to clients, but said, “for a yacht that is for sale, you want to do it the right way and this is the only way.”

Leonce Richard, a broker with Worth Avenue Yachts, has worked within FTZs to show M/Y Chanson in Newport, Rhode Island, and West Palm Beach, Florida, yacht shows.

“If this works with real buyers, I don’t think there is a downside,” Richard said. “All the work in Washington is paying off. We know the rules, we cover our bases, and we make sure we do it legally while we travel in and out of the country.”

The operator of the FTZ for the area is the Marine Industries Association of South Florida, which started with 16 marine industry sub-zones as the first recreational marine FTZ in the United States.

Other South Florida foreign trade zone facilities include Bahia Mar Yachting Center and National Marine Suppliers. Rybovich is also a FTZ facility in West Palm Beach.

Dorie Cox is editor of The Triton. Comment at dorie@the-triton.com.

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Summer in Med a perfect time to learn about aperitifs, digestifs Stew Cues Alene Keenan

As yachts gather in the Med for the summer, yachtie newcomers may have their first introduction to the culture of aperitifs and digestifs. An aperitif is an opener to the meal, and a digestif is taken at the end of a meal. The idea is to accentuate the meal rather than dull the senses with heavy alcohol.

Aperitifs are aromatized wines that contain herbs which stimulate the appetite by encouraging the release of digestive enzymes. Every country seems to have a version. A vermouth in France, fino in Spain, Aperol or Campari from Italy – aperitifs are on the menu and your guests may request them.

So what are these potions, anyway?

Vermouth is a fortified, aromatized beverage common in France and Italy.

Whether dry or sweet, they all begin with dry white wines that are fortified with brandy and infused with herbs and spices. Some popular ingredients are coriander, nutmeg, clove, orange peel, chamomile, and sage. Both have sugar added, but sweet versions have more sugar added, as well as caramel for color.

The Martini and the Manhattan are two popular cocktails containing vermouth. The classic recipe for a Martini contains one or one-half ounce of dry vermouth to three ounces of gin. Add more or less vermouth to taste. An extra dry martini means no vermouth is added and is merely chilled spirit served in a cocktail glass. Vodka is often substituted for gin, and both versions are served with either an olive or a lemon twist.

There are two types of Manhattan.

The Prohibition version was made with Canadian rye whiskey, but today bourbon is commonly used. The Manhattan is made with 2 ounces of bourbon or rye whiskey, 1 ounce of sweet vermouth, and a dash of Angostura bitters, garnished with a cherry. A Perfect Manhattan has 2 ounces of spirit, with equal amounts of sweet and dry vermouth, garnished with a lemon twist. A Rob Roy is a Manhattan made with scotch whiskey.

Fino sherry from Spain is a pale, delicate, dry, fortified wine often served before a meal. It is made in southern Spain from white grapes grown in Jerez de la Frontera. It pairs well with many foods and should be consumed chilled.

Campari and Aperol from Italy are

liqueurs made from infusing fruit in alcohol and water. Also known as bitters, they are gaining popularity stateside.

Campari is commonly used in cocktails or served with soda water, citrus juice, or with prosecco as a spritz. The classic Negroni is made with equal parts of gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth, and garnished with orange peel. An Aperol Spritz is made with 2 ounces of Prosecco, 1 1/2 ounces of Aperol, topped with soda, and garnished with orange. Some prefer equal parts Prosecco and Aperol without soda.

Digestifs – fruit brandies, amaro and various bitters, and sweet liqueurs – aid digestion and are served after dinner in nearly every country.

In France, Cognac and Armagnac are prestigious brandies commonly served.

Made from grapes grown in the Cognac and Armanac regions of France, they are usually served neat in a special glass called a snifter that concentrates the aromas.

Pomace brandies such as grappa are found in Italy. Grappa is made from the skins, stems and seeds left over after wine making. It has a reputation for being strong. Taste and quality vary. At its best, it can taste like plums with warm notes of honey and berries. On the other end of the spectrum, it is commonly called “firewater.” It should be served chilled or just below room temperature.

Amaro is an Italian herbal liqueur with a bittersweet flavor. It is made from infusing brandy, neutral spirits or wine with herbs, roots, flowers and spices, and then it is aged in casks. It can be sipped slowly or used in cocktails. Campari and Aperol are technically Amaros. Others include Cynar, Fernet-Branca, Lucano and Montenegro. They are all proprietary blends from specific regions in Italy, with their own history and taste profile.

Part of the fun of being in other countries is broadening your horizons by enjoying traditional food and drinks.

These potions, enjoyed in the rest of the world for ages, are just now gaining popularity in America. They are a great alternative to overly sweet cocktails.

Alene Keenan is former lead instructor of interior courses at Maritime Professional Training in Fort Lauderdale. She shares more than 20 years experience as a stew in her book, “The Yacht Guru’s Bible: The Service Manual for Every Yacht,” available at yachtstewsolutions.com. Comment at editor@the-triton.com.

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Not-quite-ripe mangos the secret to this healthy buffet option Top Shelf

RICE PAPER ROLLS WITH GREEN MANGO, SHRIMP AND AVOCADO

Chef Tim MacDonald

Some 30 years ago, the Vietnamese rice paper roll was a staple for the locals on Richmond’s Victoria Street in Australia – the “down under” version of San Francisco’s Chinatown.

Along with the French baguette sandwich filled with barbecued pork, coriander and lettuce – a throwback to the French days in Vietnam – the rice paper roll was one of the quintessential snack foods that the Vietnamese ex-pats hung on to as a go-to snack.

Rice paper rolls can be filled with any number of ingredients, but adaptation is the key to survival on yachts, depending on where you happen to be in the world.

In Thailand I am not cooking confit duck, but healthy options based on what the client wants.

At the height of mango season in Thailand, out in the jungle the mangos lie on the ground rotting. What the monkeys leave behind, the locals scoop up and sell in the markets. The extra large ones go for €1.60 per kilogram.

Not often seen are the green mangos used in a variant on the green papaya salad. The mango at this stage has the perfect balance of sweet acid and texture. Adapting it to the yachting world with the additional combination of avocado and shrimp make for the perfect harmonious marriage.

Crushed roasted peanuts, fresh local hot mint and bird’s eye chili adds that all-important backdrop to the green mango at center stage.

Perfect for a healthy lunchtime buffet option while on anchor. A simple sweet chili sauce dip is all that would be needed.

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 for the owner and guests.

Comment at editor@the-triton.com.

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The trick is finding mangos that are in the green-but-on-the-way-to-beingripe stage. This sweet/sharp contrast is the secret.

Vietnamese rice paper wrappers. extra large size Sweet chili sauce

Ingredients

Combine all the ingredients to make the filling.

1 avocado, split and cut lengthways 6 cooked shrimp 3 large, green mangos, shredded in julienne 1/4 cup crushed roasted peanuts 1/4 cup hot mint 1/4 cup Thai basil 2 bird’s eye chilis, cut fine 6 kaffir lime leaves

Preparation

Soak the rice paper until soft, about 5 minutes Lay the rice paper flat and add the filling.

Tucking in the sides first, roll up into a tight roll.

Chill and serve with sweet chili sauce.

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Labels help discern quality of olive oil, but taste is another matter Culinary Waves Mary Beth Lawton Johnson

I recently returned from visiting my family in Italy. I scoured the shelves of tiny trattorias, stores and boutiques in search of new olives and olive products, one of which I constantly source for the yacht: olive oil.

There are Italian olive oils, and then there are Italian extra virgin olive oils.

Which one do you have on board or use more frequently? Is it a spray or is it an actual oil? Would we, as chefs, know which one is the better one?

When we think of olive oils, we think of Italy, but Greece and California have some major players in the game as well.

For the sake of time and space, in this column my concentration will be on Italian olive oils.

For a while, there appeared to be a scam involving sunflower or safflower oil being sold as olive oil. Actually, it was probably a blend of olive oil and a lesser quality oil. Producers legally can do that. The question that we, as chefs,

the oil you buy is legit. So look for those. might want to ask ourselves is what While it may cost more, you are assured should we look for in buying olive oils? of a true product, not one cut with lesser One of the best indicators of quality in extra virgin is the label. A label will tell oils and lacking in flavor.

To add more complicayou everything if it comes tions, the EU adopted a from the EU. It’s similar to law for organic labels, as a passport, as it states where that is where the market is the raw olives are grown, the heading. Organic oils and year harvested, the name of the growers must abide by the producer, the nutritional the stipulations, which invalues, how the oil has been clude no use of chemicals stored, etc. Have you seen in growing, because this that on lesser oils in the marlaw is strictly enforced. ket? Probably not.

However, just because a The flavors of a top oil product has all these laare a result of many facbels doesn’t mean it tastes tors – oleic content, soil and good. That is up to the climate coming together to consumer to discern. produce the perfect product.

Choosing an oil must When France came out with PHOTO/ROBERTA SORGE be based on human conlaws for the appellations of sumption and what happens in the their wines and cheeses that stipulated body besides taste. Extra virgin oils is a a product’s provenance – basically, product rich in monounsaturated fatty where it was grown – Italy followed acids, which together with polyunsatusuit, adopting the DOP (denomination rated fatty acids found in seed oil, helps of protected origin) and the IGP (inmaintain normal levels of cholesterol. dication of protected geography) label, In other words, it lowers the bad chowhich ensures the product is of provlesterol (LDL) and keeps the good choenance. This is a great indication that

lesterol (HDL) balanced. Through the consumption of unsaturated fats, it may be possible to keep cholesterol at lower levels – a win-win for heart health.

There are an estimated 600-plus varietals of olive oil. When it comes to extra virgin olive oil, close to 300 are available.

If the olives are known to be defective, under EU law, they can’t be processed as extra virgin, only as regular olive oil.

The oil is refined by several methods: caustic soda, which reduces the level of acidity; bleaching, which gives it its light appearance; and power washing to eliminate odor. The time between harvest and processing should never be more than 12 days, but olive oil stored under the right conditions can last 24 months.

Look for the labels. Read them. It will assure you of a real product from Italy.

It is up to the producer to produce a better product, but remember, a high-end oil does not guarantee a better-tasting product. That is up to you to decipher.

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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Nothing quite soothes the soul like some hot ‘soup of the devil’ Crew’s Mess Capt. John Wampler

If there is one recipe that every crew should have in the book, it’s what 17th century Spanish priests in the New World called “the soup of the devil.”

There really is nothing better for a hungry soul than a steaming bowl of “Texas Red.” It was no accident that chili claimed a special place in the belly of America.

What began as a no-nonsense dish on the wild frontier has evolved into a staple dish for many Americans. The wide appeal of chili con carne is impressive – from tailgate parties to county fairs

and national chili cook-offs. It is also the official food of the Lone Star State.

I have often stated that if there is one cooking appliance that every yacht should have aboard, it is a crockpot.

The recipe below costs less than $12.

Prep time is about 30 minutes. Once everything is in the slow cooker, just set it in a sink and go about the daily chores of the boat, with dinner ready at the end of the work day. Also, with proper canning procedures, it can be kept for months unrefrigerated.

Capt. John Wampler (yachtaide.com) has worked on yachts for more than 30 years. His recipes are casual enough for anyone to prepare. Comment at editor @the-triton.com.

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CROCKPOT CHILI CON CARNE Ingredients

Preparation

2 pounds lean ground sirloin (90%/10%) 4 medium-size Vidalia sweet onion, chopped 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups red bell pepper, chopped 1 large jalapeno, seeded and chopped 6-ounce can tomato paste Two 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes, drained 15-ounce can unsalted pinto beans, drained 15-ounce can unsalted kidney beans, drained 7-ounce can salsa verde 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 bottle brown ale Green onion, cilantro and cheddar cheese for garnish

In a large skillet, brown the ground sirloin and drain. Do not break up the ground beef too much – allow for big chunks of ground sirloin.

Transfer beef to crockpot.

In the same skillet, saute onions and bell pepper for 8 minutes. Add garlic and saute an additional minute.

Stir in tomato paste for 1 minute, then stir in the beer (I used Kentucky Bourbon Ale) and cook for another minute.

Transfer the contents of the skillet to the crockpot.

Add the beans, chili powder and paprika.

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

Serve on a bed of white rice, with a side of cornbread. Enjoy.

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Storm surge magnifies hurricane havoc, even in areas miles inland

areas, “up to 20 feet or more in some cases,” according to the NHC. Sea Science Surges are a combination of several Jordanna Sheermohamed factors: the storm’s intensity and size; its forward speed; its direction and angle With the 2019 Hurricane Season of impact or proximity to the coastline; officially underway, many are actively the topography and geography of the keeping a wary eye on the Atlantic basurrounding regions, such as the pressin. Portions of the U.S. were lucky to ence of rivers, inlets or bays; how far the dodge direct impacts during the 2018 winds have traveled across the ocean season, but luck is never a repetitive (called the “fetch”); and changes in the guarantee with Mother Nature. All it ocean floor depth as the system aptakes is one system during that sixproaches the coast. month window of June 1 to Nov. 30 to “A Cat 4 storm hitting the Louisiana change lives forever. coastline, which has a very wide and Hurricane preparations often focus shallow continental shelf, may produce on comforts in the aftermath: purchasa 20-foot storm surge, while the same ing enough food and water to last days or hurricane in a place like Miami Beach, weeks (the general rule is 1 galFlorida, where the continental lon per person per day); filling shelf drops off very quickly, When it our vehicles with gas; or purmight see an 8- or 9-foot comes to chasing generators to maintain surge,” according to the NHC. Mother the power increasingly indisThose who live inland Nature, pensable in modern life. sometimes fall victim to the remember There is no doubt that the false pretense that they are imthis old direct impacts of a hurricane mune to the effects of the sea, can be terrifying, whether from adage: but surges can reach tens of the 74-95 mph wind speeds miles inland, especially in ar‘Run from of a Category 1 storm or the eas close to or below sea level. water, devastating 157+ mph winds of Hollywood often portrays hide from a Category 5. Substantial rains storm surges as the infamous wind.’ can produce flooding, such as “wall of water” that swallows in 2017, when Hurricane Harup a coastal city, but in reality, vey situated itself over souththe water may rise as quickly as several east Texas for several days as a result of a feet in just a few minutes. The storm blocking high pressure to the north. surge itself travels with the same forUnfortunately, its position also alward speed as the hurricane, which on lowed Harvey to access an infinite mois- average is 10-15 mph. ture feed from the nearby Gulf of MexThe National Weather Service has ico, which in turn allowed the system produced a model to aid meteorologists to produce nearly 52 inches of rain over in better predicting storm surge effects. parts of the greater Houston area. This It’s called the SLOSH model – Sea, Lake is nearly equal to the average amount of and Overland Surges from Hurricanes. precipitation – approximately 49 inches This model considers a hurricane’s pres– that Houston normally receives over sure, size, forward speed and track for the span of an entire year. historical events, hypothetical scenarios, Nevertheless, despite legitimate worand predicted hurricanes in order to ries about the high winds, the endless produce a modeled wind field that would rain or the lack of general provisions, indicate the storm surge potential. there’s another hurricane impact conThere’s an old adage that highlights sidered the worst of all: storm surge. a general protocol when it comes to Many are unaware of how storm surge Mother Nature: “Run from water, hide can exacerbate the destruction, especial- from wind.” This certainly underlines ly if coupled with normal high tides. the state of mind necessary when it The National Hurricane Center comes to dealing with hurricane-pro(NHC) defines storm surge as “an abduced storm surge. normal rise of water generated by a storm, over and above the predicted asJordanna Sheermohamed is president tronomical tides.” If astronomical tides and lead meteorologist of Weather and storm surge simultaneously occur, Forecast Solutions, a weather-forecasting this produces a storm tide that can firm (WeatherForecastSolutions.com). produce extreme flooding along coastal Comment at editor@the-triton.com.

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USCG safety alert urges review of man overboard procedures

that was unsuccessfully terminated after 28 hours. The OS was lost and preRules of the Road sumed dead.

Capt. Jake DesVergers Even though the side shell hatch door was located on the port side and In May, the Inspections and Comwas being brought onto the vessel’s lee, pliance Directorate of the United the crew’s inability to observe and asStates Coast Guard issued a Marine sess the sea conditions, combined with Safety Alert. The bulletin, titled “Man the ship’s roll and sea state, presented Overboard! An unusual fatality calls significant risks. for reassessment of hazards and risks,” This casualty reiterates the dangers of was published to educate owners and personnel exchanges at sea, especially in operators of deep-draft vessels on the heavy weather conditions. The transfer circumstances surrounding a tragic inof personnel on yachts is a very comcident that left one mariner dead. mon occurrence. The use of tenders for While this incident took place on a crew and guests is a standard operation. commercial merchant ship, the safety In such regular occurrence, complalessons learned are easily cency often can replace transcribed to any private proper preparation. or commercial yacht of What should a yacht’s The USCG bulletin any size. captain and crew do? was issued after In the autumn of 2018, First, for yachts utiliza tragic incident an 1,100-foot (335m) ing ISM Code or miniin 2018 left one container ship was arISM, review the Safety mariner dead. riving at the Port of New Management Manual, York and New Jersey. procedural manuals, and Surrounding winds were guidance that relate to approximately 40 knots, with 12-foot personnel transfers. If any of their conswells and water temperatures of 60 detents are incorrect or inadequate, report grees. them to management for updating.

The vessel maneuvered at about 10 Second, captain and officers are to knots to make a lee. They were preparreinforce the importance for crew meming to embark a ship’s pilot via a side bers to wear personal flotation devices shell access port. The ship was hit by and safety lines when working over the heavy seas that forced the side shell side, when exposed to the elements, or hatch door open. This resulted in floodwhen there is an absence of a barrier ing of the embarkation space. that prevents an accidental water entry.

The ship’s bosun and ordinary seaman Special care must be made to the quality (OS) were manning the port side shell of equipment, plus the proper training access door and pilot embarkation space. and use by crew.

This was located behind a hydraulically Third, captain, officers, and crew must operated bi-fold hatch door. The side identify potential hazards. If necessary, port was located forward of the accoma formal risk assessment should be conmodation and approximately 13 feet ducted to determine if documented proabove the waterline. cedures must be created. The assessment The bosun and OS were unable to must include a consideration of weather monitor the sea conditions from their conditions prior to opening any side shell position behind the hatch door. As the hatches and/or working over the side. two crew members were in the process Fourth, communications between the of opening the door, large waves unexwatch officer and crew must be abunpectedly struck and violently forced the dant and uninterrupted. Standing ordoor open, flooding the space. ders must be clear and provide suitable The OS was not wearing a harness, supervision of activities, considering the safety line or personal flotation device. sea state and other changing conditions.

The receding flood waters subsequently And finally, conduct regular drills for swept him out to sea. The bosun was man overboard. Ensure the proper use forced onto the deck. The pilot ladder and familiarity of all safety equipment, fell on him and fractured his leg. The plus the proper locations for recovery. side shell door also sustained structural damage during the incident. U.S. Coast Capt. Jake DesVergers is chief surveyor for Guard Sector New York launched an International Yacht Bureau (yachtbureau. extensive search and rescue mission org). Comment at editor@the-triton.com.

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Yachts, yards may be held liable for inadequate network security Secure@Sea Corey D. Ranslem

Cyber security issues are a dominant part of world headlines on an hourly basis. Attacks continue in almost every industry and location in the world with an internet connection. Initially, I was surprised by the lack of network infrastructure security I saw, but I am no longer surprised – I expect it whenever we look at a vessel or facility’s network.

Throughout the past year in this column we’ve discussed various aspects of cyber security, threats and vulnerabilities. Nearly everyone in the large-yacht industry knows of someone who has been the victim of a breach, attack, incident or issue.

Through my company’s operations, we are involved in some aspect of cyber security daily. We are constantly assessing different types of threats, attack vectors and protection mechanisms, along with the design of networks and their security components. The demands of networks continue to grow as more IoT (Internet of Things) and OoT (Ocean of Things) devices become connected. Risks to networks become more exaggerated through the technological demands and the rapid growth of these devices.

There is a clear obligation on the part of the network owner/provider, whether shipboard or shoreside, to provide basic network security for their users. However, it is disturbing to see the lack of security on supposedly secure networks.

We’ve had the opportunity to interact with several networks, both on board ships and at various shoreside maritime facilities. Throughout our work on various networks, we’ve been a part of vulnerability and penetration testing. When it comes to security, most networks are significantly lacking, and many don’t provide the basic security protections for the end user.

For example, there was a network we were on at a facility while we were working on a problem for a yacht client.

Through this marina’s network, we were able to see almost all the other vessels that were using that network, which opens those vessels up to a direct attack.

This type of vulnerability along with network security failures are unfortunately common – whether it is a public network, marina network or even the

network on board a vessel. There are hundreds of large yachts whose critical information, like their global IP addresses and onboard systems, are compromised and out on the open internet.

This information can be used to penetrate a vessel’s network, launch an attack and cause major issues.

There are potential legal liabilities for the owners and operators of networks if basic security protections are not undertaken. Currently existing legislation, in some form or another, addresses a data breach and who is held responsible for that data breach. This legal liability can include the owners and operators of the network infrastructure if that is identified as the point of failure.

Businesses that own and operate networks for client use need to make sure they have network security designed into that network. If I own a restaurant that serves bad food and people get sick, I am responsible. Similarly, if I provide a service to a client and the failure of that service causes harm to that client, I am liable for that failure – especially if I don’t follow standard industry best practices to try to prevent that failure.

That does include the basic network infrastructure security.

So how do you protect your network with some of the basic security best practices? First, make sure your network is designed with security as part of the network infrastructure. It does make it more difficult to complete some tasks, but in the end, it will save you time and money.

You have enough to worry about as a captain or crew member, so find a trusted outside partner who can work with you on designing your network(s) with security in mind.

That partner should also be able to monitor your network to look for vulnerabilities and issues in real time. Network design is Step 1, monitoring the network for threats and vulnerabilities is Step 2, and mitigation is Step 3.

In summary, a yacht, marina or yard is not exempt from liability. You must do everything in your power to provide a secure environment to your users (including guests, crew and employees).

Corey Ranslem, CEO at International Maritime Security Associates (www. imsa.global), has more than 24 years of combined Coast Guard and maritime industry experience. Comment at editor @the-triton.com.

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Anchor gear may be brutish, but it still requires loving care Engineer’s Angle JD Anson

The anchoring system is, by function, quite robust. It has to be able to raise not only the anchor, but several hundred feet of chain from the ocean bottom. It must secure the ship in high winds and seas, and keep it securely fastened to the bottom. But because it is so strong, it is rarely given the attention it needs to continue to perform. No one wants to have to pull in a couple hundred feet of chain when the windlass decides to take the day off.

Whether a small 12-volt tender windlass or a mega yacht windlass/capstan combination, an annual service needs to be performed – at the minimum. This should consist of disassembly of the above deck components. Be sure to photograph and label all parts as they come off to ensure they all go back to their correct positions. There’s nothing worse than finishing a reassembly to find a spare spring. Removing the capstan will allow visual inspection of the brake and clutch pads to check for wear. Checking the manufacturer’s specifications will tell when replacement of these pads may be necessary.

This is also a good time for some crew bonding by offering the deck crew the opportunity to give the chrome a good polishing when access is much easier for them. They can get all those crannies that usually are letting down the overall appearance of the deck jewelry.

Below decks, the gearbox oil should be checked for water intrusion, which could indicate a failing shaft seal above.

This can be determined by draining off a small bit of oil from the bottom, checking for milkiness in the oil, or dipping a rod coated in water-finding paste to the bottom of the reservoir.

The time to replace the seal is when the above-deck components are already apart. Changing the oil is usually not required unless contamination is found.

These gears are used very intermittently compared with a transmission. It will take a decade to get to even 100 hours of run time on most boats.

Yachts tend to be evenly split between electric motor-driven and hydraulically powered windlasses, and each has its own requirements for service. Hydraulic motors are driven by the ship’s system,

and thus require less direct maintenance.

Look for rust or corrosion on the plumbing and the motor and keep them as clean as possible. Listen for abnormal sounds. Usually there are two windlasses, so comparing the performance to each other can help indicate any issues.

Electric motors need to be kept dry.

If they are rusty or corroded on the outside, they are probably corroding on the interior. On an AC motor, a quick megohm test of the windings will indicate the condition of the windings insulation inside and help determine if service is necessary. These motors are driven by frequency drives, and these should be checked for proper function as well. An AC clamp meter on the phase lines can help diagnose overloads due to electric problems or mechanical issues.

Back above deck, a thorough cleaning and re-greasing of the moving components (NOT the clutches or brakes) before reassembly will make future use a breeze and will get a thumbs-up from the deck crew when they are anchoring in foul weather. Be sure to use a waterproof grease, as these parts tend to spend a bit of time submerged when green water comes across the cap rail in heavy weather.

Now that all the shiny bits are squared away, its time to inspect the rough stuff.

The anchor chain link diameter should be measured at several points along its length. Dragging across rocks and being pulled through the wildcat will wear on the metal, causing it to weaken. A variation of 8% from the diameter when new calls for an end-to-end swap of the chain, as the front part is used more than the bitter end. Chain manufacturers and class societies require replacement of the chain if worn much more, usually to 83% of new trade size, i.e. 20mm chain must be replaced at 16.5mm thickness. This is because the metal becomes weaker as it thins from wear.

When possible, dropping the anchor onto the hard allows inspection of swivels, detachable links and anchor stock joints for binding or wear. While anchor gear is brutish, it still requires attention.

Ignore it at your own peril.

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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Practice the attributes of leaders who turn heads Taking the Helm Paul Ferdais

role, but keep in mind you can’t control people. No matter how much you might want to physically reach out and make a deckhand go about a wash down or other task as you yourself would do it, they’re their own people.

The insight here is that you can’t control people and events, but you can control how you respond to them. Control yourself and the situation – that’s what’s meant by control.

We all love the type of leader who can walk into a room and have all heads turn to see what he or she does next. All of history’s great leaders, like John F. Kennedy and Winston Churchill, had that kind of star power and authority. Both were polished masComposure ters at drawing attention to themselves One measure of a good leader is how and channeling that attention to their he or she performs under pressure. Leadcause. That's why each was elected to ers who are composed are those who lead their respective countries. keep their wits about them, speak calmly In order to become this and coherently, and are type of leader, we must first able to provide direction Neither title nor deliver on the promise of for others when things doing what we say we’ll position create aren’t going the way do. John Baldoni, a leading leadership. Just they want or expect. author on leadership, calls because you’re No one will follow a this promise “leadership the head of a leader who’s lost it. We presence,” and he defines department all want to get behind it as presence and earned doesn’t mean someone who handles authority. pressure well.

A chief people will jump Presence and leadership engineer who maintains into line and do authority are created by sethis or her composure as you command. ting an example others will during an emergency is aspire to and follow. We someone others will auearn this authority to bring tomatically follow in those moments of people together for a common purpose chaos.

This ties back to the self-control by what we do and how we do it. mentioned above.

There are four attributes we can all demonstrate that will help develop lead- Confidence ership presence and authority in the You cannot lead another person if eyes of our teammates and coworkers: you don't believe in yourself. Leaders must project a sense of confidence in Control themselves. When leaders act as though Seek to maintain control of the they know what they’re doing, it inspires situation. Master the management and confidence in others to follow them. administration of all aspects of your

This is especially true when things aren’t going well. When leaders act with control, remain composed and exude confidence, they demonstrate credibility.

Credibility

Credibility is a culmination of behaviors, and is how leaders earn the trust and confidence of their people.

It’s common to feel you’ve made it when you are in the top job and people will simply do your bidding. Alas, it doesn’t work that way.

Neither title nor position create leadership. Just because you’re the head of a department doesn’t mean people will jump into line and do as you command. To be taken seriously, you must strive to be credible in the eyes of your teammates, which flows from the abovementioned attributes.

Taking a course or class won’t all of a sudden develop control, composure or confidence. We need to put in the hard work to realistically look at our behavior, to see where we have to change and improve. It’s not those around us who have to adapt to us.

Put in the effort if you want your team members to see you as a genuine leader – a leader whom others want to emulate and follow. The type of leader who will turn heads whenever you enter a room.

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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Ignoring work-life balance harms employers as well as employees Crew Coach Capt. Rob Gannon

In the past couple of decades, it seems there has been more thought and discussion about work-life balance. Employees are trying to find a good fit in their career choices, and some employers are starting to see the value in not overloading staff with excessive hours and expectations. It can and should be a win-win situation if addressed and handled properly.

Those of us in and around the yachting industry know full well about the challenge of balance and the necessity at times to put in really long days. A yacht on charter tends to have its own hours and requirements to get the job done, and I think that’s universally understood. However, when the yacht is in port or in the yard, crew can look at this work-life balance issue and give it the attention it deserves.

There are very real negative effects to ignoring or being inflexible about scheduling, hours and the overall welfare of employees, captains and crew. There was a study done by The Organization For Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) on the subject of worklife balance. Out of the 38 countries studied, America came in 30th as far as having a good balance of work and life.

That didn’t really shock me but here are some of the negative effects.

In the workplace, 60% experienced poor morale, 36% reported poor productivity and 41% reported high turnover and burnout/fatigue. Those three areas – morale, productivity and turnover – can go right to the bottom line of any business, organization or team: its profits and loss. If there is a problem with those three areas, chances are good there is not smooth sailing ahead. The storm clouds are building and it is not wise to ignore them. Fatigue is also an important and potentially dangerous factor. Injury and accident incidents go way up as a result of fatigue.

So, here is where it gets to the crux of the issue. Will employers have the awareness and vision to create an attractive yet productive environment? Will they believe it will benefit them in the long run by attracting and keeping good employees? Will employees be able to express their desire for balance or will they feel insecure about speaking up?

Can both sides see that this issue can be for the good of all involved?

I believe there are a couple factors here in America that contribute to it

placing 30th out of 38. For one, there’s the cost of living. Even a modest, somewhat comfortable life takes a lot of money. That forces many to work more, not because they really want to, but because they kind of have to – and that doesn’t do wonders for morale.

We also have that good old-fashioned work ethic. Some may argue it isn’t what it used to be, but that’s an involved debate for another time. Hard work has always been valued here as a positive thing.

I think more folks these days are trying to work smart rather than just hard. I also believe we all have to pay attention to what’s going on and guard workers’ rights, because there are signs of things going in the wrong direction for employees as far as benefits and wages.

What do the top countries in this study do that puts them on top for lifework balance? According to this study, the No. 1-rated Netherlands averages a four-day, 29-hour work week. Denmark, at No. 2, has a minimum five weeks of paid vacation. No. 3, France, has 25 federally mandated vacation days. Gee, I guess all that could help with the old work-life balance thing.

Hey, maybe it’s not “balance” at all – maybe its work-life separation. Here is how author-entrepreneur Tim Ferris puts it: “I like work/life separation, not work/life balance. What I mean by that is, if I’m on, I want to be on and maximally productive. If I’m off, I don’t want to think about work. When people strive for work/life balance, they end up

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blending them. That’s how you end up checking email all day Saturday.”

Whatever we call it, balance or separation, in general people shouldn’t work until exhausted, burned-out and feeling out of alignment. If our car gets out of alignment, it can steer us into a ditch on the side of the road. No one wants to be in a ditch. Companies and employers who get it and care are aware of employees’ welfare and wellness. A balanced life produces an employee who is ready to perform and glad to be there.

Enjoy the voyage.

Capt. Rob Gannon is a 30-year licensed captain and certified life and wellness coach (yachtcrewcoach.com). Comment at editor@the-triton.com.

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Every little bit each crew can do to curb ocean pollution counts Crew Compass Lauren Loudon

It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what it is that defines my personal love for the ocean, but there are several factors that are undeniable. The sound of the waves crashing on the rocks as we sit in peaceful anchorages. The serenity of a day at sea in calm conditions. Every shade of blue.

All of these are treasures to me, but there is nothing that can rival the unexpected visits from marine life popping up out of the blue, quite literally.

From turtles right off the stern to dolphins playing on the bow to whales breaching in the distance, I’ve been lucky to witness so many moments that can barely be captured on a camera, let alone put into words.

As yacht crew, it’s clear that we have a love for the ocean and all things marine. The ocean is essentially our home. It keeps us afloat and carries us from destination to destination as we go about our daily work lives. It brings a smile to our faces and sings music to our ears. But, like everything, there is another, darker side.

I, for one, love being out on the open ocean. I love the feeling I get when I sit and stare into the vastness of the water – most of the time, with nothing in sight.

On many passages and trips, however, I find myself reaching for binoculars fairly often, and it’s generally for the wrong reason. It’s not because I’ve seen a shark fin that I want a closer look at, or the outline of a killer whale just below the surface. It’s because I’ve seen something that doesn’t fit the description of any kind of underwater creature.

The floating polystyrene boxes in the middle of nowhere, the plastic bottles bobbing up and down, the pieces of debris that will never decompose – I’ve seen it everywhere. I’ve taken a pair of binoculars to look at fish jumping in the distance and noticed instead a piece of colored trash in my view. I’ve seen yellow jerrycan-style bottles floating in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, and we’ve had fishing nets caught in our propeller a good few hundred miles offshore. Not to mention the plastic bags.

We’ve all heard about the plastic islands floating in the Pacific; we’ve all seen waves crashing ashore that bring with them copious amounts of trash.

We’ve all seen photographs on social media of the polluted seas and the poor marine life getting tangled in or swallowing our trash. We’ve sat on beaches and seen colorful straws amid the sand, and been docked in marinas whose waters are collectors of junk.

In an industry full of money and means, it sometimes can be easy to be wasteful and mindless when it comes to this topic. We buy plastic containers, zip-lock bags and disposable drinking bottles for their convenience. We might not always have the available facilities to recycle our waste correctly. Sometimes storage is an issue, so we can’t stock up on huge refill containers that would help reduce our need for so many smaller plastic bottles. But there are still some things we can do.

Although we, as an industry, burn so much fuel for pleasure and leave a somewhat significant footprint, things are changing for the better. There is a rise of hybrid builds, and better product choices are becoming widely available for all departments.

There are so many international campaigns and companies trying to combat the issues we see, and it’s very clear that a lot of yachts are getting on board with making more environmentally friendly choices too. This goes all the way from being conscious of our plastic purchases right down to what products we use on board that travel through the tanks and eventually into the sea.

As great as it is that our boat soap is biodegradable and we aren’t pouring gallons of bleach into the sea, in the end it comes down to each of us as individuals, especially as yacht crew. There are so many choices we each can make every single day that will help. Every little bit counts, and the small actions we take will cause big changes.

Let’s each be mindful of our choices, not only away from work in our personal lives, but also when it comes to selecting what comes off the shelves and onto our yachts. It might be making changes to the way we use cling wrap in the galley, plastic cotton buds on the interior, disposable rubber gloves on deck, or simply ditching the plastic bottles we drink from.

Whatever it is, it matters.

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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Avoid memory loss, depression by following Mediterranean diet Take It In Carol Bareuther

There’s nothing more embarrassing than forgetting the name of a key client, yacht owner or fellow crew member.

Memory decline is often thought of as an unchangeable fact of aging. However, research shows that keeping your memory and thinking sharp may be as simple as changing your diet. What’s more, a certain diet style also can help prevent depression later in life. Both of these benefits, according to recent research, are possible by following a Mediterranean diet.

One study, published in March in the journal of the American Academy of Neurology, showed that eating more fruits and vegetables, along with a moderate amount of nuts, fish and alcohol, and a minimal amount of red meat and full-fat dairy can help maintain keen brain function in midlife.

More specifically, Irish researchers at the Queen’s University Belfast studied nearly 3,000 people – men and women with an average age of 25 – who ate three different types of diet: Mediterranean, DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stopping Hypertension) and ADPQS (A Priori Diet Quality Score). Each of these diet styles are plant-based and hearthealthy. Subjects were ranked according to their adherence to the diets.

Some 30 years later, when each subject was between age 50 and 55, cognitive functions like memory and thinking were measured. The Mediterranean and ADPQS diets proved the most effective (possibly because of moderate amounts of red wine, which is not allowed in the DASH diet). Results revealed that those subjects who stuck to the Mediterranean

diet long-term were 46 percent less likely to have poor memory and thinking skills.

In a second study, presented this spring at an American Psychiatric Association meeting, there were definite brain benefits in seniors who ate a Mediterranean-style diet. Researchers at Hellenic Open University in Greece screened more than 150 men and women for depression. These subjects were, on average, 71 years old, and all ate a Mediterranean-style diet to some extent.

One key result showed that for every unit increase in vegetable consumption, the likelihood of becoming depressed dropped by 20 percent. Vegetables are an important component of the Mediterranean diet.

The Mediterranean diet concept was first coined in the early 1960s, when it was observed that people in countries such as Greece and Italy who ate a traditional diet were exceptionally healthy and lived to a ripe old age. Today, this diet has been linked not only to brain health, but to prevention of heart disease, cancer and other health problems.

To eat a Mediterranean-style diet, make plant-based foods like fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds the foundation of your plate.

Eat fish and poultry at least twice weekly and red meat no more than twice a month. Swap butter for olive oil and salt for fresh herbs and spices. If you drink, choose red wine in moderation.

Eating a caprese salad or Tuscan white bean soup is a more delicious way than pills to keep problems such as memory loss, muddled thinking and depression at bay.

Carol Bareuther is a registered dietitian and freelance health and nutrition writer. Comment at editor@the-triton.com.

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Yachts aren’t immune to measles outbreak Sea Sick Keith Murray

It seems like you can’t turn on the news these days without someone talking about the measles outbreak. But what does it mean to have the measles, why the sudden interest, and is this a threat to captains and crew?

Measles is a very contagious disease caused by a virus. Measles spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

Typically, the first sign of measles is a fever. Soon after, it causes coughing, a runny nose and red eyes. Next, a rash of tiny red spots breaks out. Typically, the rash begins at the head and spreads to the rest of the body.

Two or three days after symptoms begin, tiny white spots (Koplik spots) may appear inside the mouth.

Three to five days after symptoms begin, a rash breaks out. It usually begins as flat red spots that appear on the face at the hairline and spread downward to the neck, trunk, arms, legs, and feet.

Small raised bumps may also appear on top of the flat red spots.

The spots may become joined together as they spread from the head to the rest of the body. When the rash appears, a person’s fever may spike to more than 104° Fahrenheit.

Measles can be prevented with MMR vaccine. The vaccine protects against three diseases: measles, mumps and rubella. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends children get two doses of MMR vaccine, starting with the first dose at 12 to 15 months of age, and the second dose at 4 to 6 years of age. Teens and adults should also be up to date on their MMR vaccination.

The MMR vaccine is very safe and effective. Two doses of MMR vaccine are about 97% effective at preventing measles; one dose is about 93% effective.

Before the measles vaccination program started in the U.S. in 1963, an estimated 3 to 4 million people got measles each year. Of these, approximately 500,000 cases were reported each year to the CDC; of these, 400 to 500 died, 48,000 were hospitalized, and 1,000 developed encephalitis (brain swelling) from measles.

Since then, widespread use of the measles vaccine has led to a greater than 99% reduction in measles cases compared with the pre-vaccine era.

However, measles is still common in

HOW TO HANDLE A CASE OF MEASLES ON BOARD A passenger has measles. What should I do?

If a passenger or crew member has the measles, you need to contact a doctor quickly.

The infected person should be quarantined on board and should not move around for four days after developing the rash.

Staying in quarters is an important way to not spread measles to other people. Ask the doctor when it is safe for the infected person to be around other people again.

A crew member with measles is confined to quarters. What else can we do to limit exposure?

The sick person should cover mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. Place used tissue in the trash can away from others.

Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 30 seconds. Avoid sharing drinks or eating utensils.

Disinfect frequently touched surfaces, such as doorknobs, railings, tables, counters, faucets, refrigerator door handles and other frequently touched surfaces. Standard household disinfectants will readily kill the measles virus.

I’ve been exposed to someone who has measles. What should I do?

Immediately call your doctor and let them know that you have been exposed to someone who

other countries. Unvaccinated people continue to get measles while abroad and bring the disease into the U.S. and spread it to others.

The sudden interest in measles this year is due to the large number of reported cases. From Jan. 1 to April 26, 704 individual cases of measles have been confirmed in 22 states.

This is an increase of 78 cases from the entire previous year. It is the greatest number of cases reported in the U.S. since 1994 – and since measles was declared eliminated in 2000. Health officials say a trend in recent years among some parents to opt out of vaccinating their children has contributed to the outbreak.

The states that have reported cases to the CDC are Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire,

has measles. Your doctor can make special arrangements to evaluate you, if needed, without putting other patients and medical office staff at risk, and determine if you are immune to measles based on your vaccination record, age, or laboratory evidence.

If you are not immune to measles, the MMR vaccine or a medicine called immune globulin may help reduce your risk of developing measles. Your doctor can advise you, and monitor you for signs and symptoms of measles.

If you are not immune and do not get MMR or immune globulin, you should stay away from settings where there are susceptible people (such as schools, hospitals, or childcare centers) until your doctor says it’s okay to return. This will help ensure that you do not spread it to others.

Could I still get measles if I am fully vaccinated?

Yes, but it is not likely. Very few people – about 3% – who get two doses of measles vaccine will still get measles if exposed to the virus.

However – and this is another reason to get vaccinated – fully vaccinated people who get measles are much more likely to have a milder illness. And fully vaccinated people are also less likely to spread the disease to other people, including people who can’t get vaccinated because they are too young or have weakened immune systems.

New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Texas, Tennessee, and Washington.

If you are not sure whether you need a booster for measles, you should first try to find your vaccination records or documentation of measles immunity. If you do not have written documentation of measles immunity, you should get vaccinated with the measles-mumpsrubella (MMR) vaccine.

Another option is to have a doctor test your blood to determine whether you’re immune, but this option will take two doctor visits. There is no harm in getting another dose of MMR vaccine if you may already be immune to measles or mumps or rubella.

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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Ocean Link certified by Böning

Ocean Link, a Rhode Island-based marine plumbing retailer and service provider, is now certified by the Böning Group of Germany to sell, service and install ship automation products. Available products include a smart bridge with touchscreen control for ships’ systems, alarm and monitoring systems, display panels, and control units.

Ocean Link’s technicians have been trained by Böning in the customization, installation, programming and servicing of the company’s smart electronics product line, according to the company.

For smaller yachts, a Böning package may include engine and systems monitoring, data displays and alarms.

For larger yachts, Böning can provide a smart bridge solution that connects most any system into one central point with graphic displays and touchscreen controls.

“Many of the systems we currently sell and install on yachts can be integrated into Böning’s monitoring packages,” stated Terri Cortvriend, owner and manager of Ocean Link.

For more information, visit oceanlinkinc.com.

ACR offers Bluetooth MOB technology

Fort Lauderdale-based safety and survival specialist ACR Electronics has a new man overboard alarm system that uses 5.0 Bluetooth technology.

The ACR OLAS (Overboard Location Alert System) includes the ACR OLAS Tag and ACR OLAS Float-On, worn by users to connect with the ACR OLAS app on their smartphone or tablet.

According to the company, the OLAS Tag is compact and versatile, with a silicone strap that can be fitted on crew, children or animals.

The OLAS Float-On is a water-activated USB rechargeable torch that attaches to a life jacket.

Once the “virtual tether” between the OLAS system and either device is broken, the OLAS mobile app will emit an alarm and light signal, record the time and GPS location of the incident, illustrate the direction and course to return to the alert GPS location and advise on VHF Mayday Call using pre-set vessel information.

TECHNOLOGY BRIEFS Up to six Tags or Float-Ons can be connected to one phone or tablet, and one OLAS device can be connected to multiple phones or tablets.

The ACR platform also features the ACR OLAS Core Base Station and ACR OLAS Guardian, a wireless engine kill switch.The ACR OLAS Extender is a further option that can be added to increase the range of the OLAS MOB systems on larger boats.

For more information, visit acratex. com.

WhisperPower introduces battery

WhisperPower, a Dutch manufacturer of hybrid power and propulsion systems for superyachts and commercial vessels, has added to its product line the Ion Power Basic, a lithium ion battery formulated with lithium, iron and phos-

phate cells (LiFePO4) that the company touts as a sustainable alternative to the conventional lead-acid battery.

WhisperPower credits the automotive industry and developments in electric driving for advances in the battery industry.

The company asserts that the Ion Power Basic’s composition makes it safer than traditional lithium ion batteries that have a chemical composition of lithium-cobalt oxide and are known to

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According to the company, the battery’s higher cost is offset by its advantages over the lead-acid battery, including: l up to 3 times longer lifespan; l 50% lighter and more compact; l minimal capacity loss in cold environments; l quicker charging; and l maintenance free, with no need for a trickle charger for periods when not in use.

In addition, the company says the Ion Power Basic has a constant, stable output voltage and its peak power remains high even if the battery is partially or almost completely discharged.

For more information, visit whisperpower.com.

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rew from more than 20 yachts made the best of a rainy Newport Charter Yacht Show in mid June. See crew competition results at right and next page. PHOTOS/DORIE COX

M/Y Inevitable, a 97-foot Hargrave

M/Y Endeavor, a 130-foot Westport

M/Y Ariadne, a 124-foot Breaux’s Bay Craft

M/Y Renaissance, a 116-foot Hargrave

M/Y Fabulous Character, a 139-foot Holland Jachtbouw

M/Y Time for Us, a 150-foot Delta

M/Y Invision, a 132-foot Westship

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Chef Competition This year’s theme: Sustainability Chefs were given fresh-caught crab and sea bass along with a mystery basket of local herbs and produce.

1st place: Chef Abby Pawlik of M/Y Enterprise, near right, for her New England take on shrimp and grits. She served a creamy polenta with seared black sea bass with Jonah crab in chili lemon sauce and a snap pea pesto, garnished with bowfin caviar, snap peas and crab in chili oil 2nd place: Chef Rio Alexander of M/Y Endeavor, below 3rd place: Chef Mike Smith of M/Y Time for Us, far right

Other competitors include, from left: Chef Isaac Provo S/Y Columbia Chef Ian Gabbe M/Y Renaissance Chef Steve Anderson M/Y Carpe Diem

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Tablescaping Judges’ winner: Chief Stew Jessica Gee and 2d Stew Elizabeth Stone of M/Y Endeavor, left, for their Singing in the Rainthemed table featuring rain boots, tulips, fresh herbs and an umbrella with cascading crystals and music.

Fan favorite: Stew Matt Krohl of M/Y Enterprise, right, with his outer space-themed table to match the yacht’s name, which was inspired by the hit television series Star Trek

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Signature Cocktail/ Designer Water Signature Cocktail 1st place to S/Y Columbia 2nd place to M/Y Magical Days 3rd place to M/Y Invision

Designer Water 1st place to M/Y Ariadne 2nd place to S/Y Columbia 3rd place to M/Y Fabulous Character

Deck Competition Captain/Crew Challenge 1st JC Lopez of M/Y Fabulous Character 2nd Gabi Futter of M/Y Enterprise 3rd Leon Kock of M/Y Time for Us

Drone Henry Logan of M/Y Time for Us Fitness/Obstacle JC Lopez of M/Y Fabulous Character Fender Scott Ellison of M/Y Time for Us

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Temporary admission, returned goods options may bypass tariff TARIFF, from Page 1 of the tariff after it went into force in the EU in June 2018 in response to the United States imposing additional duties on steel and aluminum imports.

They learned Mim would be affected as a charter yacht; private yachts visiting the EU for pleasure are not subject to the tax.

The possibility of paying millions in tax on the 144-foot Burger prompted the decision not to return.

Early this year, at the Palm Beach International Boat Show in March, the owner chose to cancel nearly two months of charters. Canceling at later dates would damage the yacht’s good reputation in the charter industry and it was risky to consider going to Europe, especially since the yacht was on the market, Capt. Schipske said.

“Ours is for sale – we can’t pay a $3 million tariff with no refund,” he said.

Since then, they learned the yacht would have been grandfathered in to visit the EU and would have avoided the tariff. “The boss spent a couple hundred thousand canceling charters,” Capt.

Schipske said. “We are a tragic story.”

S/Y Columbia has a similar story.

This 141-foot schooner, built by Eastern Shipbuilding in Louisiana, decided to cancel its season of Med regattas and charters after Capt. Seth Salzman’s research revealed the U.S.-flagged yacht would have been subject to the tariff.

“I’m way too versed on the subject, and no one knew the answers,” he said of attorneys and others he reached out to for advice.

Columbia launched in 2014 and is a replica of a Gloucester fishing schooner launched in 1923 that foundered a few years later. Capt. Salzman and his crew were looking forward to representing the U.S. in the Med this summer.

“We were invited by the Monaco Yacht Club as guests for the Monaco Classic,” he said. “We would have been the showpiece for America. … It’s a shame. It has big implications for the boat and on a world scale.”

Although the yacht could have raced in the Med as a private boat, the charters made the trip feasible financially. Without them, the equation did not make financial sense, Capt. Salzman said.

“We had a 12-day charter in Scotland,” he said disappointedly. “I was so looking forward to it.”

The yacht could have chartered with non-EU residents and outside of the EU, but that was a risk the yacht was not willing to take.

“We would have to assume we could get non-EU clients,” he said. “It seems like it would be no problem, but it’s not no problem.”

At least two U.S.-built yachts have used options that will allow them to charter in the EU this summer, according to Amélie de Franssu, a lawyer with the firm Ince & Co. in Paris.

“Two major new interpretations from the French customs authorities are very interesting, even for non-U.S.-built yachts,” she said. These are the possibility for yachts to charter either under the temporary admission regime or the returned goods regime. Both allow an exemption of the 25% tariff that should normally apply on a U.S. yacht’s importation in the EU, she wrote in an email in mid-June.

M/Y Ocean Club, a 164-foot Trinity, returned to the Med this summer under the temporary importation option, Capt. Herb Magney said.

“We fall under pre-tariff rules because they said you have already been imported,” Capt. Magney said by phone right before the yacht shipped on transport in May. “We’re like an airplane, not a can of corn. We are under temporary importation as a repetitive product, like an airplane or a car. We’re not meant to be here the entire time, we’re not owned by a citizen of the EU, we were already showing as imported from the year before with no change of owner or a major change to the boat.

“If we had done a huge change of the boat’s value, then it is considered a new boat and you have to pay tax,” Capt.

Magney said. “But if it’s the same old boat and if ‘you promise to take it back where you found it,’ then we can go.”

There are requirements that yachts must follow to use the option. For the temporary admission regime, de Franssu reminded: “This requires a non-EUestablished owning company (including the entire ownership structure), non-EU flag registration, non-EU resident user, and 18 months’ time period limit. Now any yacht (including U.S.-built yachts) can be imported in the EU under this regime without paying any duty on importation if she complies with the conditions of this regime.”

It is important to check compliance

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July 2019 The-Triton.com with these conditions in advance, such as if the vessel left the EU customs territory within the past three years, the yacht is owned by the same owner since it left the EU, and that no major works have been carried out on the yacht’s structure, she explained.

For yacht owners who want to use their yacht privately in the EU, commercial use could affect the situation, de Franssu wrote. “If the yacht was used commercially the year before, it could create potential VAT risk. It is important to organize the use and check on the consequences well in advance.”

These options have only recently been clarified, she stated, and meanwhile several yachts have canceled plans to charter in the EU this season.

“Yes, unfortunately,” de Franssu wrote.

And last summer, some “successfully imported their yacht in the EU after the entry into force of the regulation and should have paid the 25% tariff but they were not aware of it and the customs authorities did not claim it. They left the EU at the end of the summer. We recommend to avoid re-entering the EU because otherwise there could be a risk that, in case of control, the 25% tariff are claimed.”

As yacht owners, captains and in-

had a license for dustry businesses ‘Some of our clients were Spain, and one of continue to test the them spent the waters for charabout to purchase U.S.-built season elsewhere,” ters in the EU this yachts and have decided Sterringa wrote in season, de Franssu not to do so, ... Some yachts’ an email. encouraged as owners decided not to On the western much planning as charter or use their yacht side of the Atlanpossible. in the EU to avoid any risk tic Ocean, Capt.

“There are albecause the yacht’s situation Magney believes most always soluwas already not clear and, in that marinas in tions; it just needs the Bahamas, time to put them case of breach, the impact New England and in place because would be huge.’

Canada will reap we need to make – Amélie de Franssu benefits with visits sure about the Ince & Co., Paris from yachts that customs authoricanceled Med seaties interpretation sons. and sometimes Several captains, including Sean challenge it,” she wrote. “For such neRinehart in Florida, agree. He has nogotiations, the French authorities have ticed “a growing number of yachts headeven previously decided to ask for the ing to New England and staying local to EU Commission confirmation, and this continue to charter out locally here, Batakes even more time to obtain a reply.”

There is not a clear number of how hamas and down island, as opposed to many yachts may be affected, but many leaving the winter milk run for the Med. expect that it is limited when compared It is a costly expense.” with the entire charter market.

And de Franssu expects fewer boats Anne Sterringa, senior charter in the Med, as well as other ramificabroker with Camper and Nicholson’s tions from the tariff.

Palma de “I think that there will be less U.S.Mallorca office in Spain, stated that the built yachts in the EU this summer effect on their company is small. than last summer,” de Franssu wrote.

“Last year, only two U.S.-built yachts “Some of our clients were about to

purchase U.S.-built yachts and have decided not to do so, some others had already signed the construction contract.

“Some yachts’ owners decided not to charter or use their yacht in the EU to avoid any risk because the yacht’s situation was already not clear and, in case of breach, the impact would be huge (25% tariff and also potentially VAT on the whole amount).”

But for the yachts that are affected and altering course, yacht captains do what they often do – solve problems.

As of June, Capt. Roy Hodges and the crew of M/Y Laurel still hoped for a few charters to book. The yacht canceled its regular summer charter season in the Med at the beginning of the year to avoid a nearly $12 million tax on the 240-foot U.S.-built Delta.

Capt. Hodges is grateful the crew has stayed on with the yacht, even though they may not make charter tips this season.

Capt. Schipske and his crew of M/Y Mim are in the same frame of mind.

“We’re just reorganizing our summer,” he said. “We’re making the best of things.”

Dorie Cox is editor of The Triton. Comment at dorie@the-triton.com.

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‘Proceed with caution’ as yachts change course over Cuba options CUBA, from Page 1 Attorney Michael Moore advises his yacht clients to “proceed with caution” for travel to Cuba.

“This is a tough one, but three agencies have said no one is going to Cuba under the current situation,” Moore said by phone. “The Secretary of State

declared Cuba and Venezuela off limits.

That’s the sea change.”

His business, Moore & Company in Miami, will individually handle current travel requests by clients and “will be very clear that the departments approve.

We will make sure Commerce, Treasury, and Homeland Security agree that the client can go.”

Travel permits to Cuba can still be issued under the remaining 11 U.S. permit options, which include family visits, official business of the U.S. government, journalistic activity, professional research, and religious activities.

But it was unclear how the policy change will impact foreign-flagged vessels with U.S. crew or guests on board,

specifically how the U.S. government will handle a vessel returning to the U.S. after a visit to Cuba and whether those vessels will be allowed to use a U.S. Cruising Permit.

"A marker is leaving a U.S. port, entering a U.S. port or being a U.S. citizen,” he said. “Anything connected to the U.S., you are not going to Cuba."

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July 2019 The-Triton.com At this point, it is not possible to drill down any further until the changes are tested, he said.

"If you have any context with the U.S., you are flirting with disaster,” Moore said. “If you are caught, the penalties are catastrophic; you could lose your boat. Having a foreign flag is not a consideration if you have context with the U.S." A “grandfathering” provision is in place for travelers who had already completed at least one travel-related transaction (such as purchasing a flight or reserving accommodation) prior to June 5, according to the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

Several departments of the U.S. government have issued statements for the justification of the changes. The U.S. Department of State published the following: “The United States holds the Cuban regime accountable for its repression of the Cuban people, its interference in Venezuela, and its direct role in the man-made crisis led by Nicolas Maduro.

Despite widespread international condemnation, Maduro continues to undermine his country’s institutions and subvert the Venezuelan people’s right to self-determination. Empowered by Cuba, he has created a humanitarian disaster that destabilizes the region.

“These actions are directly linked to the tourism industry, which has strong economic ties to the Cuban security, military, and intelligence sectors in Cuba. Veiled tourism has served to line the pockets of the Cuban military, the very same people supporting Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela and repressing the Cuban people on the island. In Cuba, the regime continues to harass, intimidate, and jail Cubans who dare

to voice an opinion different from the one the regime wants them to have.

The United States calls on the regime to abandon its repression of Cubans, cease its interference in Venezuela, and work toward building a stable, prosperous,

and free country for the Cuban people.”

Dorie Cox is editor of The Triton. Comments welcome at dorie@the-triton.com.

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Captains value and build toward fun for owners, guests, crew BRIDGE, from Page 1 The main job of a captain is to never say no in an effort to help others have fun, he said.

“We say ‘yes’ and figure out how to implement it,” he said. “We have these incredible budgets and as long as you can think outside the box, you can really make anything happen. They think we’re magicians.”

“That’s a good point you made,” another captain replied. “Seeing the guests being excited about something you’ve seen every day. The look on their face is worth it.”

“Fun is a smile on their face,” a third captain said. “When the unexpected turns positive.”

“If you can make it fun for the guests and the crew, then you’ve got a winning combination,” a fourth captain said.

The ability to share the yacht experience is a pleasure, said a captain. He smiled as he recalled a father and son who admired the yacht from the dock.

He felt happy watching the boy’s fun when he invited them on board for a tour.

This image of guests, owners and crew having fun continued to echo through most of the rest of the conversation. Even when a captain seemed like he might share what he personally enjoys for fun, it turned out that his pleasure of spending time with his crew was rooted in the pleasure of seeing them happy.

“The crew is my second family. We work hard and we go a long time with no days off,” he said of after-work activities like enjoying a meal or watching

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Attendees of The Triton’s From the Bridge discussion for this issue are, back row, from left, Capt. Sean Keller; Capt. Alan Montgomery; Capt. Ken Bracewell, of M/Y Berilda; and Capt. Kemuel Morales, of M/Y Lady Carmen; front row, from left, Capt.

Jeff Ridgway, of M/Y Ingot; Capt. Bob Moulton, freelance; and Capt. Bruce Brooks.

Individual comments are not attributed to encourage candid discussion; attending captains are identified in the accompanying photograph.

their favorite show. “Then to see them enjoy themselves is gratifying.”

With all of the talk of others, we

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.

asked if the captains consider it part of their job to be responsible for other people’s fun. And they do.

“We allow them to have fun, we set them up to enjoy themselves,” a captain said.

Several captains acknowledge that the key to positive results are each captain’s actions and state of mind.

“The captain sets the tone for everything and everyone,” a captain said.

“I'm sure I have spent plenty of time looking for a certain response, and I've learned that whether I'm in a good mood or depressed and nothing changes, that I have to change,” another captain said. “You have to change yourself.

My mood spreads.”

“When we hit a morale bump, there are two directions we can go,” a third captain said. “I'm in a bad mood, too.

Or, we're all bummed, let's get together.”

“You can look at it like you enjoy it or ‘I gotta go to work,’ ” a fourth captain said. “Sometimes you have to manufacture fun.”

Are the captains fun people? Not necessarily, they said. No one at the table defined himself that way. And some of

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“Personally, I've matured from my first position,” one captain said. “My definition of fun was different.”

The alcohol culture and drinking in bars used to have more of an appeal, he said. There is a trend toward more healthy lifestyles, another captain said, citing biking, board sports, adventure trips and personal fitness for recreation.

“I think less crew define fun as drinks than before,” he said. “I think in the last five years, crew are less apt to go to the bar.”

Maybe that is just the crew on his boat, the type he hires and attracts? No, he said, “I think society has changed.”

“It could be that the industry has changed,” another captain said. “We've added regulations and compliance, insurance, and other factors. I think it brings in different people. Along with regulations come more responsibility – there is a big difference between personal and professional fun.”

But everyone agreed that crew enjoy a laugh so they try for diversions, such as wagers about how many dead flying fish will be on deck during a voyage or exactly what time the yacht will dock.

“We take the challenging or boring and find a positive angle,” a captain said.

In an effort to find the origin of this fun, we asked about formal training, classes or role models. Although each of the men said they have several people they seek to emulate, the path toward fun is not formally taught. It seems that each captain has pieced this together on his own.

“I don't remember being a fun guy,” a captain said. “But I see what makes the job easier and what is satisfying. I know what will be positive.”

“We're almost forced to have fun,” another captain said. “There are few successful captains in this industry that don't have a positive outlook on life.”

“You pick parts from others, it's not when you learn – like, one day you became this – it's constant,” a third captain said. “It's not like all of a sudden I'm having fun. We are always progressing.”

“Over the years I picked the brains of people I admire: ‘How did you get that result?’,” a fourth captain said. “When we pull in and I look over to a boat and everyone looks happy, I go ask that captain what they do. We've seen people we want to be like and people we don't want to be like.”

When we asked again what things made this group of captains personally have fun, a recollection from one captain offered an enlightening perspective.

He recounted a story about a day when the yacht owner told him his job looked

fun.

“You got the greatest job on earth, I’m paying you a lot of money to drive the yacht around, you’re not paying for fuel. What am I paying you for?” the captain said of the boss’ conversation.

The captain said that as he maneuvered the boat into the marina, he replied to the owner: “You’re paying me for the last three feet to the dock.”

Everyone at the table laughed.

“You could have just stepped away and said, ‘You tell me,’ ” another captain said.

Although people typically buy a yacht to have fun, the word is nowhere in the captain’s job description. Maybe the

use of the word “fun” in the traditional balloons-and-cake sense isn’t what a conversation with professional yacht captains should even try to cover.

“If the crew is OK and the boat is secure, no matter what the problem is, you can look back and say, that was a fun day,” a captain said.

“Any day without a tragedy is a fun day. We averted problems again,” another captain said.

And that was the key to this group’s definition of fun.

The topic had brought a smile to every attendee’s face throughout the conversation, but a deeper dive showed that these captains’ definition of fun was

more than the dictionary’s definition of amusement or enjoyment. Their criteria verged on being the opposite of fun – it was professional, altruistic and mature.

Even as we tried to pin down their idea of genuine fun, one captain pondered the word and came to the realization that “fun” might not be exactly what this conversation was really all about.

“I might say it's satisfying. Do I enjoy it? I appreciate it,” a captain said. “I do suspect everyone still has fun driving.”

Dorie Cox is editor of The Triton.

Comments on this story are welcome at editor@the-triton.com.

34 News Today’s fuel prices Prices for low-sulfur gasoil expressed in US$ per cubic meter (1,000 liters) as of June 15.

Region

Duty-free*/duty paid U.S. East Coast Ft. Lauderdale 562/628 Savannah, Ga. 649/NA Caribbean St. Thomas, USVI 852/NA St. Maarten 863/NA Antigua 790/NA Valparaiso 711/NA North Atlantic Bermuda (Ireland Island) 686/NA Cape Verde 612/NA Azores 680/1,374 Canary Islands NA/934 Mediterranean Gibraltar 563/NA Barcelona, Spain 780/1,235 Palma de Mallorca, Spain NA/1,246 Antibes, France 1,319/1,579 Loano, Italy 711/1,748 San Remo, Italy 699/1,703 Naples, Italy 736/1,568 Venice, Italy 750/1,780 Corfu, Greece 669/1,478 Piraeus, Greece 635/1,441 Istanbul, Turkey 730/1,160 Malta 742/1,396 Tunis, Tunisia 645/NA Bizerte, Tunisia 649/NA Oceania Auckland, New Zealand 605/NA Sydney, Australia 543/NA Fiji 679/NA Algiers, Algeria 518/NA Bejaia, Algeria 518/NA Saranda, Albania 564/NA

One year ago Prices for low-sulfur gasoil expressed in US$ per cubic meter (1,000 liters) as of June 15, 2018.

Region

Duty-free*/duty paid U.S. East Coast Ft. Lauderdale 638/683 Savannah, Ga. 700/NA Caribbean St. Thomas, USVI 1029/NA St. Maarten 846/NA Antigua 750/NA Valparaiso 607/NA North Atlantic Bermuda (Ireland Island) 670/NA Cape Verde 636/NA Azores 691/1,509 Canary Islands NA/942 Mediterranean Gibraltar 651/NA Barcelona, Spain NA/1,337 Palma de Mallorca, Spain NA/1,369 Antibes, France 1,490/1,735 San Remo, Italy 824/1,761 Naples, Italy 864/1,781 Venice, Italy 832/2,112 Corfu, Greece 824/1,651 Piraeus, Greece 776/1,604 Istanbul, Turkey 814/NA Malta 753/1,438 Tunis, Tunisia 613/NA Bizerte, Tunisia 611/NA Oceania Auckland, New Zealand 692/NA Sydney, Australia 700/NA Fiji 726/NA

*When available according to local customs.

BUSINESS BRIEFS Roscioli employee dies in accident

Luis Davis, an employee in Roscioli Yachting Center’s electrical department, was struck by a car while riding his bike with friends on May 21. He was 48.

According to a company statement, Mr. Davis previously worked at RYC in 2001 and was rehired on Dec. 8.

“Needless to say, we will all miss him more than words can express,” the company wrote. “He was not just our coworker, but a good friend as well.”

A GoFundMe page has been created under the name of Erkys Campos. A trust account was expected to be created for his 12-year-old son, Devin.

Business veteran dies

A veteran in the yacht industry, Jan Byers Boone, died of colon cancer on May 29. She was 57.

Ms. Boone began in the industry in marketing and sales at Hatteras Yachts.

She eventually became vice president of sales and was with the company for nearly 25 years, Boone according to an online obituary. Ms. Boone also ran Jarrett Bay, then served as president of Bluewater Yacht Sales for 12 years.

“Jan was a pioneer in the boating and yachting industry,” according to an online obituary. “Very few women reached her level of responsibility in such a highly competitive industry. … Jan appreciated the trust placed in her and she worked tirelessly to retain that trust. She loved her work and the opportunity it gave her to meet so many great people in the boating industry over the years.”

A celebration of life service and visitation was held June 4 in New Bern, North Carolina. The family requests memorials be made to Garber United Methodist Church at www.connect2garber.com/giving.

Videoworks opens shop in Lauderdale

The Videoworks Group, a provider of AV and IT integration for yachts, has opened a subsidiary based in Fort Lauderdale. Videoworks of Americas will service yachts fitted with Videoworks systems, including technical training of crew.

The group’s other subsidiaries include Videoworks S.p.A. (in Ancona and Viareggio, Italy), and Videoworks Europe BV (in Aalsmeer, Netherlands).

For more information, visit videoworksgroup.com.

New director joins Dayboard

John W. Smith has been hired by

The-Triton.com July 2019

EM sole distributor of GF pipes

Fort Lauderdale-based Environmental Marine Services (EM) has become the sole U.S. distributor of Switzerland-based Georg Fischer pipes and fittings for the superyacht industry.

“No one can get metric piping without ordering it, and that can take four to six weeks,” said Mary Griffin, who owns EM with her husband, former yacht Engr. Tim Griffin. “We’re the only ones here that stock it.”

GF Piping Systems, a leader in the global plastic piping market, is a popular brand on large yachts built in Europe, but replacement and expansion parts have been hard to come by in the United States. They are now in inventory at EM, both metric and standard sizes.

“When we bought the company, I knew there were holes in the industry,” Tim Griffin said. “We bought this business to be a distributor of products the industry needs.”

The Griffins bought the company in 2016 when it had one distributorship. It now has nine. A former chief engineer on M/Y Gallant Lady and eventually marine operations manager of the JM Family fleet, Tim Griffin also runs Griffin’s Yacht Services, which conducts installations, repairs and diagnostics of primarily marine plumbing systems.

To support the new distributor-

yacht management company Dayboard Maritime as its director of business development. Smith will be responsible for developing new business opportunities and creating customized safety and security solutions for owners and captains, specifically for large yachts, according to the company. He will also serve as a co-company security officer (CSO) and designated person ashore (DPA).

Smith Smith brings more than 20 years of sales and business development experience to the company, as well as experience as a DPA and CSO. He also is experienced in developing safety management systems, NTVRPs, CoFRs, and SOPEPs, according to the company.

DockMaster adds online reservations

West Palm Beach-based DockMaster, a software company that provides management systems for marinas, boatyards

PHOTO/LUCY REED

Environmental Marine in Fort Lauderdale, owned by Tim and Mary Griffin, carries an inventory of GF pipes in metric and standard.

ship, EM has rented additional space two doors west from its current site near State Road 84 and South Andrews Avenue. The new space increases its warehouse space by 50% and gives the company more room for inventory of the other brands they represent, including Dometic; Torrid and Kuuma water heaters; Murray clamps; SeaTech fittings; and now GF. EM focuses on sanitation systems, including treatment systems as well as water makers. It also repairs pumps and has an exchange program for vacuum flush toilets. Tim Griffin also conducts the certification courses for Dometic installers.

For more information, visit www. environmentalmarine.com.

– Lucy Reed and yacht dealerships, has teamed up with marina booking platform Swift Harbour to launch DockMaster Online Reservations.

The new web- and app-based booking system streamlines the reservation process and eliminates double entry, according to a company press release. Optional features offer marinas solutions unique to their operation. For more information, visit DockMaster.com.

LMC now a Sanlorenzo service facility

Sanlorenzo has chosen Lauderdale Marine Center (LMC) in Fort Lauderdale as the company’s preferred service facility for the Italian yacht builder's North America fleet.

A press release states that the yard was chosen for the facility's ability to accommodate the yacht builder's need for yard space, its lifting capacity, and its familiarity working with the vessels.

IPM facilities reduces plastics

IPM Group has begun a campaign to reduce single-use plastics at its member company facilities.

STP Shipyard Palma and Marina Port

July 2019 The-Triton.com de Mallorca have replaced single-use plastic water bottles with stainless steel bottles for workers, according to a group press release. Plastic water cups have been replaced at water dispensers with cardboard cups for customers.

Clients are offered free recycling and separation bags to recycle on board and deposit the waste upon arrival.

According to IPM Group, the Plastic Free campaign has been well received, and the group expects to soon reach 100% elimination of waste plastics at its properties.

Queensland announces grant winners

Queensland, Australia’s state development department has selected the first round of Superyacht Industry Development Fund recipients. The fund issues grants of up to $19,000 to help small and medium businesses attract superyacht contracts.

These six businesses will share in $41,000 for the fund’s first round: l Gold Coast City Marina and Shipyard, in Coomera. l Rivergate Marina and Shipyard, in Murarrie. l Abell Point Marina, in Airlie Beach. l Seaspec Marine Services, in Coomera. l Trinity Fire Services, in Cairns. l Carter Marine Industries, in Cairns.

The development fund is part of Queensland’s Superyacht Strategy, intended to increase the state’s share of the global superyacht sector by 10%.

Such growth, according to the state government, would create thousands of jobs and bring millions of dollars to the economy.

Denison family honored for legacy

Frank and Gertrude Denison, founders of Broward Marine, were posthumously honored on May 18 with the Golden Anchor Award from the Marine Industries Association of South Florida for their role in creating South Florida’s marine industry.

While on their honeymoon in 1947, the Denisons bought the property that is now Lauderdale Marine Center. By the 1990s, Broward had the largest order book in the world and more than half of the U.S. large yacht market.

“Their life-long partnership and the risks they took helped give birth to an industry that continues to thrive to this day,” the association noted.

During the award ceremony, the association also welcomed a new executive board, with Chairman David Reed of The Triton becoming immediate past chairman, Jim Naugle of Lauderdale

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BUSINESS BRIEFS Veterans launch fire company

PHOTO/TOM SERIO

Several members of the Denison family accepted the Golden Anchor Award on behalf of Broward Marine founders Frank and Gertrude Denison during the MIASF annual meeting and awards ceremony May 18.

Boat Yard becoming the new chairman, Doug West of Lauderdale Marine Center becoming the new vice chairman, and Jimmie Harrison of Frank & Jimmie’s Propeller becoming the new secretary/treasurer.

Former president Danielle Butler has retired from the 13-member board, and Graeme Lord of Fairport Yacht Support has joined.

Other awards presented included the Project of Excellence award, which was given to Seahaven Superyacht Marina, the newest marina to be built in the area.

Three Award of Excellence recipients included:  Fraser COO Mike Busacca, now of Fraser Yachts. His tenure in yachting began in 1983 at Broward Marine, where he worked as a skilled tradesman.  John Fiore, who has spent 35 years advocating for Broward County’s waterways.  Jim Payne of Broward County Schools.

The association also honored three Marine Industry Advocate Award recipients:  Florida Rep. Holly Raschein, for her role in procuring funding for the Marine Research Hub.  Florida Sen. Lauren Book, for her help also with the Marine Research Hub.  Teye Reeves, for her work to advance the association’s goals in the state legislature.

The Community Project of the Year was the Habitat for Humanity Home Build and the seven member companies that financially supported it: Boat Owners Warehouse, Ward’s Marine Electric, Advanced Mechanical Enterprises, High Seas Yacht Service, Frank & Jimmie’s Propeller, Neptune Boat Lifts, and Centennial Bank.

Three veterans of the yachting industry have launched Fire Water Marine Services, a fire equipment sales and service company in Fort Lauderdale.

Rob Bertolo, formerly with Preventive Fire and Safety and a senior project manager with Fire Ranger; Jennifer Jiruska, previously marine director at Fire Ranger; and Sandy Hoekstra-Handrahan, owner of water services company Yacht-Mate Products, are all managing partners.

They consider Fire Water and YachtMate Products sister companies.

Fire Water offers sales, service, installation and inspection of fire and life safety equipment, ranging from fixed fire suppression systems and portable extinguishers to life jackets and life rafts.

“We felt there was a need in the industry for this particular service, done with integrity and sustainability,” Jiruska said.

The trio launched the company in March and had their first public exposure at the Palm Beach International Boat Show.

PHOTO/LUCY REED

Fire Water partners, from left, Jennifer Jiruska, Rob Bertolo and Sandy Handrahan.

“It takes a major disaster for the federal government to make any changes in the law as it relates to safety,” Bertolo said.

“We would like to give the industry the option of choosing safety first,” Jiruska said.

– Lucy Reed

36 News Yachts sold

YN19055 Project Castor, the latest in Heesen’s 180-foot (55m) FDHF Steel class, sold by Luxury Yacht Group broker Rupert Connor, who brought the buyer, and Thom Conboy from the Heesen Fort Lauderdale office, with help from the shipyard team in Oss. Built on spec, the yacht is expected to be delivered to its experienced American owner in May 2020.

S/Y Leopard 3, a 108-foot (33m) high-performance offshore racing cruiser and sailing yacht built by McConaghy Yachts in 2007, sold by co-listing agents Bernard Gallay Yacht Brokerage and Berthon Boat Company, with Moran Yacht & Ship broker Roman Kovalev bringing the buyer. Asking price was €2.95 million.

M/Y Lunasea V, (above) a 95-foot (29m) Dominator launched in 2009, sold by Merle Wood & Associates broker John Jacobi, who represented the seller, and Barclay Tuck at Barclay Tuck Yachts, who brought the buyer. Asking price was $4.15 million.

M/Y Drinkability, an 88-foot (26.8m) Marlow explorer yacht built in 2016, sold by Denison broker Jarrett Hiebert.

S/Y Amaalta, formerly Pioneer, an 86-foot (26m) Pininfarina sloop built by Chantier Naval Pouvreau in 1982, sold

by BGYB. M/Y Blue Bird, an 82-foot (25m) Canados launched in 2003, sold by IYC broker Costas Dimopoulos, who

BOATS / BROKERS represented the seller, amd Riginos Yachts broker Dimitris Voudouris, who brought the buyer. Asking price was €880,000.

M/Y Spirit III, an 81-foot (24.7m) Ferretti 800 launched in 2012, sold by Ocean Independence broker Jack Gradus, who represented the seller, and Infinite Yachts broker Nicola Ricci, who brought the buyer. Asking price was just under €2.4 million.

M/Y White Eagle, a Mangusta 80 built in 2001 by Overmarine, sold by Infinite Yachts brokers Nicola Ricci and Francesco Storti.

New in the sales fleet

M/Y Valerie, a 279-foot (85.10m) Lürssen launched in 2011, listed with IYC broker Richard Gray for €170 million.

M/Y Solo, a 236-foot (72m) Tankoa launched in 2018, co-listed with IYC and Northrop & Johnson brokers Kevin Merrigan and Michael Payne for €71.5 million.

YN19255 Project Pollux, a 180-foot (55m) FDHF steel class Heesen in build and available for delivery Oct. 30, 2020, for €43 million.

M/Y Dorothea III, a 147-foot (45m) Cheoy Lee built in 2007, listed with Camper & Nicholsons broker Walter Sea. M/Y Serenity II, a 131-foot (40m) yacht built in 2010 by Turkish yard Mengi-Yay, listed with IYC brokers Michel Chryssicopoulos and Katya Grzeszczak for €7.95 million.

M/Y Nordic Star, a 122-foot (37m) CRN launched in 1978, listed with IYC broker Mark Elliott for $3.5 million.

M/Y Man of Steel, a 121-foot (36.88m) Heesen launched in 2005,

listed with Ocean Independence brokers Thom Conboy and Chris Collins for $7.25 million.

M/Y Lady Victoria, (above) a 120foot (36.45m) Feadship launched in 1991, co-listed with Merle Wood & Associates and Perini Navi for $6.95 million.

M/Y Julia Dorothy, a 103-foot (31.4m) Johnson built in 2009, listed with ReelDeal Yachts broker Henry Schonthal for just under $3.6 million.

Hargrave MB3, a 101-foot motor yacht launched in 2018, listed with Denison broker Alex G. Clarke for $8.5 million.

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Hull No. 007, priced at $549,000, was sold through Fort Lauderdale-based Nautical Ventures, which reported that the owner would keep the boat at his Grand Cayman Island waterfront estate.

The Brabus Shadow 800 represents a collaboration between Finnish boat builder Axopar Boats Oy and German automotive firm Brabus Group. The series will include 20 hulls worldwide, with two slated for North America. Although owner personalization means that none of the 20 hulls will be exactly like another, according to Brabus, they all will feature the company’s signature color – gunmetal gray with red exterior seating – and performance engines with a power output of 800hp.

For more information, visit brabusmarine.com.

News in the charter fleet

M/Y Excellence, a 150-foot (45.7m) Richmond launched in 2010, available for charter in the Bahamas through Denison Yachting.

M/Y Kaylianna Marie, an 84-foot (25.6m) Horizon launched in 2006, available for summer charter in New England and Spring/Winter charter in Florida and the Bahamas through United Yacht Sales charter director Nicole Haboush.

Limited edition Brabus sold

The first, limited edition Brabus Shadow 800 in North America has been sold, after the new high-performance day boat design was showcased at the 2018 Fort Lauderdale International Boat

Arcadia launches two yachts

Italian shipyard Arcadia Yachts has launched A105 hull (above) No. 3 and A85 hull No. 16.

Both yachts, launched in May, reflect what the yard says is its investment in research and development of “green” design and eco-sustainability, such as high-efficiency solar panels to reduce generator use at anchor and thermally insulated windows.

A85 hull No. 16 is expected to be delivered soon to an Italian owner. The owner of A105 hull No. 3 plans to use it also for charters, cruising six months in the Med and six months in the Caribbean. Both yachts will be exhibited at the Cannes show in September, along with the yard’s new Sherpa XL, which will be making its world debut.

For more information, visit arcadiayachts.it.

Van der Valk launches Jangada 2

Dutch yard Van der Valk recently launched the fifth and largest of its raised pilothouse custom line motoryacht. The 105-foot (32m) Jangada 2 is undergoing sea trials. It is expected to be delivered to the owners, who are repeat clients, in June.

Working in partnership with designers Nick Top and Guido de Groot, the

July 2019 The-Triton.com owners used their experiences on their first vessel in customizing the new yacht, according to the yard. It can accommodate 11 guests.

Jangada 2 will head to the Mediterranean in June for summer cruising along the Côte d'Azur before making her debut at the Cannes boat show in September.

Global explorer series will be available in three versions: 30m, 33m and 40m, with the smallest model rated at 200 GT. The yachts will be built at the brand’s dedicated shipyard in Massa, Italy.

Base price for the G330 starts at €12.7 million with a delivery time of 24 months, according to the company. For more information, visit bedynamiq.com.

Ocean King offers New Classic 108

Italian yacht builder Ocean King has a new model: the 34m New Classic 108, a 350-ton explorer yacht built with a heavy displacement double-bottomed Grade A steel hull with aluminum superstructure, according to a company press release.

Developed in conjunction with VYD Studio, of Trieste, the yacht has an 8.3m beam and four decks. With a fuel capacity of more than 50,000 liters and powered by twin MAN 588kW, the New Classic 108 is capable of crossing the Atlantic and back on a single tank of fuel, according to Ocean King.

“We are thrilled to be able to offer our customers a class and price-beating model that we are confident will stun the explorer yacht world,” stated Alberto Ballarin, of Ocean King.

Meanwhile, construction has begun on a 118 model from Ocean King’s Ducale series for delivery in summer 2020 and a debut at next year’s Cannes Yachting Festival.

For more, visit oceanking.it.

Dynamiq enters explorer range

Monaco-based yacht builder Dynamiq has announced its first in a series of explorer yachts – the 108-foot (33m) Global 330. An aluminum vessel with a beam of 8.5m and a draft of 1.8m, the Global 330 will be powered by twin MAN V8 1200 engines with a top speed of 16 knots and fuel consumption of 62 liters per hour at 10 knots, according to a company press release.

The interior is styled by Miami-based Italian designer Giuseppina Arena and furnished with Bentley Home collections. Exterior styling has been developed in-house by Dobroserdov Design, while the fast displacement hull form is

by Van Oossanen Naval Architects in the Netherlands.

According to the company, the

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Benetti delivers three

Benetti has recently delivered three vessels: the custom 63m M/Y Metis; M/Y Good Day, (above) which is the fourth hull of its Mediterraneo 116 line; and M/Y Baya, the fifth hull of its Delfino 95 line.

M/Y Metis, a custom 206.7-foot (63m) yacht with steel hull and aluminum superstructure, was recently delivered to its German owner. Kurt Lehmann of Yacht Moments, who introduced the buyer, was in charge of project management.

The yacht’s exteriors were designed

by Giorgio M. Cassetta in collaboration with Benetti. Interiors represent a collaboration between German studio Birgit Otte Interior and English studio Bannenberg & Rowell.

A pair of MTU 12V engines with a power of 1,380 kW provide a maximum speed of 16 knots, with a range of 5,000 nautical miles at 12 knots.

M/Y Good Day, a 116-foot Mediterraneo delivered May 8, is driven by 2 MAN V12 of 1,029 Kw up to a maximum speed of 15 knots; the cruising speed is about 14 knots, according to the yard.

M/Y Baya, a 95-foot Delfino delivered May 15, has two 1,000 hp MAN V8 engines able to cover 2,400nm at a cruising speed of 10 knots, and a maximum speed of 13.5 knots.

The exterior lines of both yachts were designed by Giorgio M. Cassetta with the interiors developed by Benetti, according to a company press release.

The yard also exhibited three Class category yachts in the same period during the Versilia Yachting Rendezvous boat show held May 9-12 in Viareggio.

For more information, visit benettiyachts.it.

Veteran captain joins Merle Wood

Former chef joins Northrop & Johnson

Lies Sol has joined Northrop & Johnson as a broker in its Thailand office.

A native of the Netherlands, Sol has worked for more than a decade as chef, chief stew and PADI dive instructor on sailing and motor yachts of 70-140 feet, according to a company press release.

She has cruised the Caribbean and Bahamas, Florida, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and the seas around Phuket.

A Thailand resident since 1989, Sol is a board member of the Thai Yachting Business Association and has worked at the Phuket King’s Cup and Phang Nga Bay regattas, as well as for SEA Yachting magazine, and the Boathouse resort in Phuket. She also has experience in yacht charter management.

Capt. Brent Holleman has joined Merle Wood & Associates as a South Florida broker specializing in sales and charter of yachts from 40 feet to 150 feet.

Capt. Holleman, who has a 200-ton MCA/RYA Yachtmaster license and USCG 500-ton Master Merchant Marine Officer license, has logged thousands of nautical miles throughout the Atlantic and Pacific oceans during more than 30 years as a captain, according to a company press release. He most Holleman recently captained M/Y Cedar Island, a 106-foot Lazzara.

As a boy, Holleman raced sailboats in Miami and later sailed around the world with his family on a 45-foot ketch, according to the company.

Holleman said his focus is on helping clients find the best possible yacht, and to make the experience as enjoyable and stress-free as possible.

“I know which questions to ask, and with my knowledge acquired as a full-time captain, I can really assist and guide them in finding the right yacht for their specific needs to ensure they will enjoy their time on the water,” Capt. Holleman stated.

38 Events

CALENDAR PICK OF THE MONTH

The-Triton.com July 2019

MAKING PLANS Sept. 25-28 29th Monaco Yacht Show Monaco

This show hosts 120 custom luxury yachts (including 40 world debuts) and nearly 600 exhibits. www.monacoyachtshow.com Superyacht Regatta, Newport, Rhode Island. Hosted and organized by Newport Shipyard and Bannister's Wharf. This regatta carries forward the tradition of the Newport Bucket. www.candystorecup.com

July 6 22nd annual IYRS Summer Gala Newport Annual event at IYRS, an experiential school with a core education model dedicated to composites technology, boatbuilding and restoration, and marine systems. www. iyrsgala.com

July 3 No Triton Networking on this

first Wednesday of the month. We’re taking a summer holiday. Join us for Triton Networking on Sept. 4. www.the-triton.com

July 6-7 8th annual ISS Regatta, Solent,

England. One-Design racing over two days in Oceanis 37 Yachts to benefit the International Superyacht Society’s chosen charities. superyachtsociety.org

July 15-20 29th biennial International

Cartographic Conference, Tokyo. icc2019.org

July 17-21 16th annual Phuket Raceweek. Yacht racing off Phuket's east coast. www.phuketraceweek.com July 25-27 3rd Candy Store Cup

MONTHLY EVENT The Triton’s From the Bridge captains discussion August 1, noon Fort Lauderdale A roundtable lunchtime conversation on 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.

July 26 NOAA Nautical Cartography

Open House, Silver Spring, Maryland.

Aug. 1-5 52nd Sydney International Boat Show, Darling Harbour, Australia.

Incorporates the Australia International Dive Expo. www.sydneyboatshow.com.au Aug. 7 No Triton Networking on this first Wednesday of the month. We’re taking a summer holiday. Join us for Triton Networking on Sept. 4. www.the-triton.com Aug. 9 Newport Yacht Rendezvous, Newport Shipyard, Rhode Island.

Event includes dinner, dancing and superyacht hop. Fundraiser for Boys and Girls Club of Newport County. bgcnewport.org/NYR Aug. 10-17 Cowes Week, Isle Of Wight, UK. One of the UK's longest running sporting events with up to 40 daily races for up to 1,000 boats. www.lendycowesweek.co.uk

Aug. 16 Start of the 15th annual Distance Race organized by the Ida Lewis Yacht Club, Newport. Features 104nm or 177nm race course. www.ilyc.org/distancerace

Definitions differ between enclosed and confined space You’re confusing “enclosed” with “confined” spaces [Rules of the Road: “Spike in enclosed-space deaths prompts warning,” posted May 29].

Enclosed spaces on board ships include engine rooms, galleys, staterooms, etc., and have four walls or bulkheads as well as a deck or floor and overhead.

Confined spaces are spaces not intended for people unless performing a specific work task – like fuel tanks, voids, ballast tanks, sewage holding tanks. Entry is not permitted unless testing the atmosphere for oxygen and other potential hazards, depending on the space and the person testing must be trained and certified to do so, in the U.S.A. it’s either by a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) certified marine chemist, the Shipyard Competent Person or occasionally by a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).

Blair Duff NFPA certified marine chemist Marine Chemist & Testing Co. via The-Triton.com Author’s note: Thanks for your message to the editor. The emphasis of enclosed vs. confined spaces is appreciated.

This is one of those definitions that changes depending upon the regulation being sourced. Per international regulation in SOLAS, enclosed spaces are identified as cargo spaces, double bottoms, fuel tanks, chain lockers, etc.

There is no differentiation to confined spaces. In contrast, per national law in the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, the term of “enclosed space” is found in 29 CFR with a nearly identical definition to that of a “confined space” in 33 CFR. Regardless of the exact definition referenced, the precautions to implement are the same. And it is 100% agreed, as mentioned in the article, that tanks that carry fuel, sewage, ballast and the like, whether referred to as an enclosed space or a confined space, should never be entered until declared safe by a certified marine chemist.

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tew Marissa Van Niekerk, at right, performs a monthly safety check of the Drager SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus) aboard M/Y The Big Blue, a 138-foot (42m) custom expedition yacht launched by Troy Marine in 2010, while docked at Rybovich marina in West Palm Beach in late May.

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elief Chief Stew Ari Odore, left, and Second Stew Tash Knight use cotton swabs to microclean the bridge console on M/Y Albula, formerly Turmoil, a 210-foot Royal Denship launched in 2007, while also docked at Rybovich marina in West Palm Beach in early June.

Crew see yachting like no one else can. Share your views of yachting for others to take a peek inside the industry. Please send photos to editor@the-triton.com.

Willing, helpful captain will be missed

Rob was a great man, yachtsman, and all-around good person [“Friends, bosses remember Capt. Rob Fregeolle,” posted online June 7].

I had the honor of working alongside him last year in Washington D.C. while he was under the Firefly command, and he filled in for our tender manager over the 2019 New Year’s.

He was always willing, always helpful, and always leading crew in the right direction. I am shocked and saddened by this tragic news.

Capt. Sean Noel via The-Triton.com Editor’s note: Capt. Noel organized a memorial in Washington D.C. on May 30. Capt.Fregeolle’s obituary is on Page 4.

Outstanding written tribute to a life well-lived and accomplished.

Barbara Tempel via The-Triton.com

Beautifully written tribute to Robert.

Fair winds and following seas, as you set sail for heaven, Capt. Rob. Laureen Burke Pomeroy via The-Triton.com Always tragic to lose good human beings. God bless his soul. My thoughts to his family and real friends.

Shaun Jarvis via The-Triton.com

Err on the side of caution in hiring

You can never be too safe [“More to background checks and crew history than at first glance,” March 27].

As a business owner with several employees, it’s always better to err on the side of caution.

Yes, you can call their references and check their social media (if any) but you just don’t know.

And don’t get me started about “trusting your gut.”

Great article. Thank you.

John Moorman via The-Triton.com

ETO schools offer valuable tools

Bond TM [Bond Technology Management] offers the AV/IT courses as well, located in Amsterdam. I’ve attended both schools, JustETOs and Bond TM. They both offer great tools to the industry.

Kelly via The-Triton.com Our academies are closed for the summer season [“Engineers sync skills, value in growing ETO field,” posted online May 27]. However, the schedule for our courses offered in the fall is now online at justetos.com. Feel free to drop me a line with any questions.

Scott Molloy scott@justetos.com via The-Triton.com

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Capt. Devon Tull of M/Y Carpe Diem, a 72-foot Hatteras, searches for the Crew Mess column and recipe in The Triton. She took a break during the Newport Charter Yacht Show in June to read Capt. John Wampler’s Bahamian Guava Duff recipe.

Carlton A. Morris R. (above) of Yacht Entertainment Studios (YES) based in Fort Lauderdale submitted a Triton Spotter from his recent trip with this note: “[I] traveled to Escazú, Costa Rica - a suburb of the capital city of San Jose to have some dental work performed for a fraction of the cost quoted here in the USA. What better way to ease the nerves before an extraction than to catch up on all The Triton news... right?”

Even the dentists at the Sonria Dental Boutique found something to read in The Triton.

Pictured are Dr. Oriana Gonzàlez (bottom left) and Dr. Cash.”

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Sudukos Calm

Stormy Try this puzzle based on numbers.

There is only one rule: Every row, every column and every 3x3 box must contain the digits 1 through 9 only once. You don’t need arithmetic. Nothing has to add up to anything else. All you need is reasoning and logic.

Display Advertisers Company Page Admiral Yacht Canvas & Upholstery 17 Antibes Yachtwear 18 ARW Marine 36 Beers Group 15 30 Bellingham Marine (Stock Island Marina Village Key West) Bellissima Fine Art Service 31 BOW Boat Owners Warehouse 7 Bradford Marine 12 Brownie’s Yacht Diver 11 Business card advertisers 41-46 C2 Shore 14 C&N Yacht Refinishing 6 Cable Marine 2 Crown Wine and Spirits 3 Culinary Convenience 19 Diesel Services of America 14 Estela Shipping 38 Gran Peninsula Yacht Center 11 HMC Handcraft Mattress Company 17

Company Page GMT Global Marine Travel 13 Lauderdale Propeller 23 Lifeline Inflatables/Zodiac of Fort Lauderdale 28 Maptech 40 Marina Mile Yachting Center 15 Maritime Marine 32 Matthew’s Marine A/C 16 MPT Maritime Professional Training 48 National Marine Suppliers 8 Neptune Group 16 Palladium Technologies 29 Parker Yacht 20 Perry & Neblett 31 Peters & May Marine 36 Pyrate Radio 38 River Supply River Services 13 Romora Bay 23 Rossmare International Bunkering 40 Royale Palm Yacht Basin 28

Company Page Sailorman 16 Savannah Yacht Refinishing 13 Seafarer Marine 18 Sea Salt Fish Market 15 Sea School 20 Sirocco Marine / Brig Inflatables 5 Smart Move Accomodations 35 Staniel Cay Yacht Club 47 Watermakers, Inc. 47 Makers Air 47 Trac Ecological Green Products 20 Universal Marine Center 21 Ward’s Marine Electric 22 Westrec Marinas 4 Yacht Haven Park and Marina 19 Yacht Entertainment Systems 40 Yacht Equipment and Parts 10 Yacht Management 33 Zeno Mattress 15