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TRITON NETWORKING: FINGER-LICKING GOOD CRAYFISH, CRAWFISH, LET’S CALL THEM DELICIOUS: About 300 yacht captains, crew and industry professionals tasted a bit of the bayou on the first Wednesday in May at Triton networking with V-Kool. That’s V-Kool owner Scott Frischhertz, third smile from the right, a native of New Orleans who flies the little critters in fresh each spring for what has become our most popular monthly networking event of the year. See more networking photos on page C2, and our mid-month event with Culinary Convenience on page C3. Make plans to join us this month; detailson page A9. PHOTO/DORIE COX
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World of choice, yet many choose Ft. Lauderdale The premise of this month’s From the Bridge captains luncheon might seem a little odd, but recent events in Ft. Lauderdale (discussions of a highspeed train, for one) have many business people worried about the future. Because yachts are moveable – and because more cities From the Bridge here and around the Lucy Chabot Reed world are investing in infrastructure to lure more vessels their way – some local officials fear that if anything happens to create an inconvenience for yachts, that captains will take their yachts someplace else. According to the six captains in our most recent lunch, it would take much more than an inconvenience to get them to leave Ft. Lauderdale. Granted, we’re only talking about the opinions of these six captains, and granted, they were already here so perhaps they are already biased toward the city. But this story wasn’t intended to be a survey of all captains and their thoughts of Ft. Lauderdale. We’re sure there are plenty of yacht captains in the world who never come here, or perhaps those who used to, but no longer do.
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I grant you all of that. This is simply the viewpoint of these six captains on this day in Ft. Lauderdale. It’s worth it to note that these captains are all veterans of more than 20 or 30 years working on boats. Several are between vessels; one is preparing for a new build. Most have a home in the city or nearby. They are not all American. Our conversation began a bit awkwardly. When I asked them why are they here, they looked at me as though I hadn’t really asked a question, so obvious was the answer to them. I prodded. “It’s where we source our work,” one captain began. “And it’s cheaper to be here than Europe.” As always, individual comments are not attributed to any one person in particular so as to encourage frank and open discussion. The attending captains are identified in a photograph on page 14. “Good old America; you can source anything here in three days,” another captain said. “Overseas, it takes three weeks.” They talked about the language making things easier, the American work ethic, the proximity of yards and services, the convenience of getting things done. The bottom line, they all
agreed, is that Ft. Lauderdale makes their jobs maintaining vessels easier. “You can get anything you want here,” a captain said. “There’s a simplicity to everything.” One captain knew exactly how the yacht came to be in Ft. Lauderdale during maintenance time. The management company used to decide where the yacht would go, but had two episodes, including one that nearly ended in a lawsuit. Then the owner turned to the captain for advice on where the yacht should go. This captain chose Ft. Lauderdale. “I come here because it’s home,” this captain said. “I always brought the boat here, use the same suppliers. It’s comforting to come here. There are people I can rely on. We do two yard periods a year. For that loyalty, I get treated well.” And that may be the gist of a yacht’s locale, at least the ones under a captain’s control. And it holds true whether we’re talking about Ft. Lauderdale, Palma or Antibes: Yachts tend to return to the shipyards and cities where the captain wants it to be based. And that usually translates to home.
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Knowing what he knows now, the captain whose sailboat was hit by an electrical arc in January says he wouldn’t have taken the 70-plus-foot vessel up the New River and under those power lines. A 3D scan of the power lines, performed for The Triton by S-E-A- Ltd. of Ft. Lauderdale, measured them in a dip across the river that ranges from 103.5 feet on the north bank to 92.6 feet on the south bank. In the navigable portion of the river, the lines dip from 101.6 feet to 95.2 feet above the “apparent average high water line on adjacent banks,” said Christopher Karentz, senior maritime consultant with S-E-A- Ltd. who offered to measure the lines after reading last month’s story. On that January afternoon, the sailboat with a 98-foot air draft was hit by an electrical arc, causing it to stop dead in the river with a fire in the engine room and destroyed electronics
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Wing station driving contributed to M/Y Calliope fatality last year The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has released its report into the death of the assistant engineer onboard the 43m M/Y Calliope in February 2013 and found that, by operating the vessel from a remote control pendant from the port wing station, the captain could not reference navigational aids to monitor the yacht’s position as it transited a bridge. The ATSB found that the yacht “was not on a steady course nor aligned with the center of the bridge opening prior to the transit. The yacht’s speed and rate of turn did not permit the master to fully control the manoeuvre before contact was made.” According to the ATSB report, which was released May 12, “a passage plan for the voyage had not been completed and, therefore, the risks associated with the voyage were not appropriately assessed or communicated to the crew.” As the yacht transited the Glebe Island Bridge on Feb. 8, 2013, en route to a day cruise around Sydney Harbor, the assistant engineer attempted to help the chief mate by moving a fender aft of the starboard fashion plate. As he leaned over, he was crushed by a
bridge-mounted fender and thrown overboard. He was not responding when he was pulled from the water 4 minutes later, according to the report. The ATSB noted three other factors that increased the risk in this incident: The yacht’s safety management system did not provide the crew with adequate guidance or contain specific requirements regarding passage planning, training and familiarization. The Cayman Islands requirements are determined by the yacht’s mode of operation so the private yacht was not required to comply with the Large Commercial Yacht Code. And, because it was private and considered recreational, the yacht was not required to carry a pilot during Sydney Harbour voyages. M/Y Calliope’s management company has told the ATSB that the ship’s SMS procedures have been updated to require the completion of a passage plan for all voyages, and that procedures for transiting bridge openings will be also be issued. To read the full report, visit www. atsb.gov.au and search for “Calliope”.
MPT’s Beavers appointed to national training committee Amy Morley Beavers, vice president of regulatory compliance at Maritime Professional Training in Ft. Lauderdale, has been appointed vice chairman of the U.S. Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (MERPAC). MERPAC advises the secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) via the commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard on training, qualifications, licensing, certification and fitness of seamen in the merchant marine in national and international service. Beavers directs all of MPT’s regulatory compliance matters ensuring course offerings, licensing and certification requirements meet national and international standards. She has represented the maritime industry as a member of the public at MERPAC meetings and working groups since 1998 and was vice president of the Maritime Education Standards Council (MESC). She was first appointed to MERPAC by then-DHS Sec. Janet Napolitano last February. “Since my appointment I have enjoyed and welcomed the opportunity to contribute my knowledge and experience in maritime regulatory matters on such a distinguished and important committee,” Beavers said. “I anticipate that as vice chair I will serve
as an advocate for the mariner and be able to communicate how policies implemented by the USCG may impact the industry.” Beavers is wellknown in yachting circles for helping untold mariners get and upgrade their licenses. She offers counseling at the school, helped develop the MPT Career Reference Beavers Manual, and writes a monthly column on licensing. “We continue to be proud of Amy’s achievements on the national front as part of important organizations like MERPAC and in discussions that are integral to the lives and livelihoods of mariners,” said Lisa Morley, vice president of sales and marketing at MPT and Beavers’ sister. “She has proven immeasurably valuable to us at MPT and I know her leadership, knowledge of the issues, and interest in moving forward on the issues that matter to MERPAC will continue to be evident as she takes up the role of vice president,” said Capt. Ted Morley, chief operations officer at MPT, and Beavers’ brother.
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Chefs on Galaxy, Zoom Zoom Zoom, Leonardo win at Genoa show The Chef ’s Competition made its return this year to the annual MYBA Charter Show held in Genoa each spring. With an ‘International Brunch with Baked Goods Basket’ theme, nine chefs were honored in three categories. Among yachts larger than 50m, the winners are: Chef Cameron Davis of M/Y Galaxy took first. Second went to Chef Pepijn Winners of the MYBA Charter Show’s Chef’s Mittelmeijer of M/Y Polar Star. Competition this year in Genoa. PHOTO SUPPLIED Third went to Chef Graham
Dutton of M/Y Turquoise. Among yachts 37-49m, the winners are: Chef Micail Swindells of M/Y Zoom Zoom Zoom took first. Second went to Chef Matthew Sumner of S/Y Roxane. Third went to Chef Jochen Provoost of M/Y Sirocco. Among yachts 36m and under, the winners are: Chef Giles de Cambourg of M/Y Leonardo took first. Second went to Chef Antonio Fernandez Figueras of M/Y Heliad II. Third went to Chef Barbara Fanera of M/Y Baltazar.
The competition also recognized interior crew with the Yacht Service Award. Among yachts larger than 50m, the winner is Chief Stew Marie Cupang of M/Y Auspicious, with an honorable mention to the chef and crew of M/Y Galaxy. Among yachts 37-49m, the winner is: Chief Stew Mikaela Marinova of S/Y Roxane, with an honorable mention to the chef and crew of S/Y Eleonora. Among yachts 36m and under, the winner is: Chief Stew Sha Mariemuthu of M/Y Sunliner X, with an honorable mention to the chef and crew of M/Y Sultana. More than 50 charter yachts and 60 exhibitors attended this year’s MYBA Charter Show. The largest was the 74m M/Y Naia (formerly Pegaso).
Northern Marine yacht sinks on launch, crew OK; virus hits islands New yacht sinks on launch
An 85-foot yacht sank upon launch on May 18 in Anacortes, Wash., according to news reports. It was unclear what caused the accident. The yacht, built by Northern Marine, was righted and the U.S. Coast Guard is investigating. Six people were aboard at the time, according to a report in the Skagit Valley Herald. When it began to roll, several went to the engine room to adjust ballast but water flooded inside, the newspaper reported. No one was seriously injured.
Mosquitos bring illness to islands
A mosquito-borne virus that causes high fever and joint pain is believed to have infected more than 35,000 people across the Caribbean, according to news reports. Most of the 4,000 confirmed cases of the chikungunya virus are in the French islands of Martinique, Guadeloupe and St. Martin. The painful illness was first detected in December in St. Martin. It is rarely fatal and most patients rebound within a week, but some people experience joint pain for months to years. There is no vaccine and it is spread by the same pervasive Aedes aegypti mosquito that transmits dengue fever. In late April, St. Vincent & the Grenadines and Antigua & Barbuda became the latest Caribbean countries to report confirmed cases.
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Cargo ship runs aground
A cargo ship has grounded in the Galapagos Islands, prompting Ecuador to declare a state of emergency around the damaged vessel, according to news reports. About 19,000 gallons of diesel were removed from the tanks of the Galapaface I, averting the main environmental risk. But tugboats were on hand in case other issues arose during the ship’s salvage. The Ecuadorean freighter became stranded off the rocky coast of San Cristobal on May 9. Nearly 100 staff were monitoring the area around the clock after the accident happened. The emergency order will stay in effect for six months, the environment ministry said in a statement.
America’s Cup death accidental
British officials have ruled the death of America’s Cup and Olympic sailor Andrew “Bart” Simpson an accident. Simpson died while training on a high-performance catamaran on May 9 last year for the America’s Cup races in San Francisco. The vessel capsized and he was trapped underneath for 10 minutes, suffering injuries to his head, neck and chest, according to a story in the UK’s The Guardian newspaper. Simpson, 36, was performing a “bear away” manoeuvre – turning downwind - when the catamaran’s hull dug into the water, causing it to capsize, The Guardian reported. San Francisco police described the water as choppy, with waves up to 4 feet and winds gusting up to 25 mph. Adam May, a member of Artemis Racing team, was in the chase boat behind Simpson’s catamaran. “He saw Simpson’s vessel conducting a bear-away manoeuvre when the port side hull dug into the water and failed structurally,” said Mark Monpas of San Francisco police department. “This hull failure caused the vessel to capsize.”
NSA records cell calls in Bahamas
The newest revelation from leaked U.S. security documents is that the National Security Agency is secretly intercepting, recording and archiving the audio of virtually every cell phone conversation on the island nation of the Bahamas, according to a report from The Intercept (http://zite.to/ 1lVfXCn). According to documents provided by NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden, the surveillance is part of a top-secret system – code-named SOMALGET – that was implemented without the knowledge or consent of the Bahamian government, The Intercept reported. Instead, the agency appears to have used access legally obtained
in cooperation with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to open a backdoor to the country’s cellular telephone network, enabling it to covertly record and store the “full-take audio” of every mobile call made to, from and within the Bahamas – and to replay those calls for up to a month. The NSA refused to comment on the program, but said in a statement that “the implication that NSA’s foreign intelligence collection is arbitrary and unconstrained is false.” The agency said it follows procedures to “protect the privacy of U.S. persons” whose communications are “incidentally collected.”
HF radar shows tidal currents
A new NOAA National Ocean Service website will provide mariners near real-time coastal ocean surface current observations and tidal current predictions in coastal waters using high frequency (HF) radar. The web-based observations are now available for the Chesapeake and San Francisco bays in areas vital for marine navigation, with additional locations to follow, NOAA said in a statement. HF radars can measure currents from a few miles offshore up to 125 miles out, and can operate under any weather conditions. “This is an excellent example of taking the environmental data that the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System collects, and putting that information into the hands of people who need it,” said Zdenka Willis, director of the NOAA-led IOOS program.
Hudson dredging continues
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has restarted dredging operations in the Upper Hudson River in New York, south of Schuylerville
south toward Troy. The dredging is being conducted to remove sediment from the river bottom that is contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) that were used in the production of electrical equipment at two General Electric facilities on the river. Over a 30-year period ending in the late 1970s, an estimated 1.3 million pounds of PCBs entered the river from the two GE plants. The dredging project, which began in 2009, targets approximately 2.65 million cubic yards of PCBcontaminated sediment from a 40-mile stretch of river between Fort Edward and Troy. To date, about 70 percent has been removed. Dredging could be completed in 2015. The project is being conducted by GE under the terms of a 2006 legal agreement and overseen by the EPA. For more information, visit www.epa.gov/hudson and www. hudsondredgingdata.com.
Court: Stress not under Jones Act
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has ruled that a mariner may not recover under the Jones Act for injuries allegedly incurred due to excessive work hours and an erratic sleep schedule. Relying on a decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in a case involving the Federal Employer’s Liability Act (on which the Jones Act is based), the court held that the Jones Act addresses injuries “caused by physical invasions or menaces.” The court found that work-related stress is not a peril covered by the Jones Act. The case is Skye v. Maersk Line, No. 12-16433 (11th Cir., May 15, 2014). Reported in a recent edition of Wheelhouse Weekly, a newsletter of the
International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots. It has been reprinted with permission.
Marine site might welcome soccer
Retired soccer player David Beckham is considering a bit of deep water north of American Airlines Arena in downtown Miami as the site of a Major League Soccer stadium, the same spot recently suggested as a place for a superyacht exhibit. Beckham began looking for a new site after his first choice, inside PortMiami, was opposed by business interests and government officials. Any development on that site would have to be approved by voters. The National Marine Manufacturers Association proposed establishing Superyacht Lifestyle Miami in the spot during the Miami International Boat Show in February, but postponed it until 2015.
USCG tests virtual navigation aids
The U.S. Coast Guard is testing 25 electronic aids to navigation (eATON) to augment existing physical aids and mark potentially hazardous navigation features in the San Francisco Bay Area. These “virtual” buoys are transmitted through the Nationwide Automatic Identification System (NAIS) for display on ships’ electronic charting systems and radars. These eATON mark the offshore traffic separation scheme approaches to San Francisco and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. Not all vessels are equipped to display the new eATON, so the USCG is targeting early adopters of the technology for testing and evaluation. For more information, please visit www.navcen.uscg.gov and send public feedback D11-DG-SectorSFWaterwayMgt@uscg.mil.
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Mobile knife sharpening grows to full Culinary Convenience By Capt. Deb Radtke What started as an MBA project is now the newest addition to the South Andrews Avenue business scene in Ft. Lauderdale. Aaron Michaels, owner of Culinary Convenience, started working in restaurants and hotels after earning his undergraduate degree from Roosevelt University in Michaels Chicago. After moving to South Florida at the behest of a former colleague to become the purchasing manager at Joe’s Stone Crab in Miami Beach, Michaels eventually decided to follow his inner entrepreneur. It was while studying for his master’s degree at the Keller Graduate School of Management, that he followed the suggestion of his former executive chef, Andre Bienvenu, to create a mobile chef ’s supply business. He started with a panel van going around to restaurants sharpening knives and selling chef supplies, the culinary version of a Snapon tool truck. His entree to the yachting world
was through a chef who had gone from When asked about the success that restaurants to yachts and had called lead to this expansion, Michaels said, Michaels to come sharpen his knives. “It’s all about customer service. If my Owen Doyle, who was working for customer is being demanding, I can National Marine Suppliers at the time, guarantee his or her customer is being was onboard and was soon passing even more demanding, so I do whatever Michaels’ cards out to his customers on I can to meet their needs.” other yachts. These days Culinary Convenience’s After 12 years as a mobile business, inventory stretches beyond what will the new store is the next phase in fit in the back of a panel truck. It has Culinary Convenience’s expansion. everything from chef ’s uniforms and “One of the reasons we moved to footwear to knives, cooking utensils, a store location is the South Florida flatware, dishes and even appliances. chef community was asking for a chef ’s According to Michaels, the response supply store -from the yachting not a restaurant community has supply store, not a been positive. These days Culinary Williams Sonoma “We are getting Convenience’s inventory -- a store oriented a number of yacht stretches beyond what toward chefs.” chefs stopping in will fit in the back of a Culinary and stewardesses Convenience that are surprised panel truck. picked its current at the variety of location, the old our inventory,” he MYD building said. at 2212 S. Andrews Ave., to be more The new store has attracted the convenient to its broad base of clients, interest of yacht chefs such as Chris which stretches from Miami to Palm Garvey, chef on the 130-foot Mangusta Beach and from yacht and restaurant M/Y Incognito. chefs to home cooks and people in “I am on an Italian boat, and Aaron health care. Its collection of Dansko has helped a lot by finding 220-volt clogs are popular with medical appliances for me,” he said. “There are professionals at nearby Broward Health also a number of other items like food Medical Center. molds that I would have to buy online
in the past, but now I can walk in, and if Aaron doesn’t have them, he usually gets them in a day or two. It’s easy to drop off knives to be sharpened; I used to have to go up to Oakland Park. “It’s a great addition to the culinary scene around here,” Garvey said. “He’s a provisioner of culinary cool.” Michaels runs the business with his wife, Limor, and six employees. Even though they have a brick-and-mortar location, they have not left their mobile roots. Culinary Convenience is available to bring the truck out to shipyards and marinas to sharpen knives and to let chefs who can’t get off the boat peruse the inventory. Michaels said he plans to host events at the store including cooking demonstrations, hopefully a dinner series, and chef club events. “We want to be part of the community,” he said. By the way, that graduate school project rated a grade of B+. Culinary Convenience is located at 2212 S. Andrews Ave. It is open Monday through Friday. For more information, call +1 954-967-1512. Capt. Deb Radtke had a previous career as a journalist and copywriter. Comments on this story are welcome at editorial@the-triton.com.
The team at Nautical Ventures Marine Superstore in Dania Beach took national “Wear Your Life Jacket to Work” day to heart in May, with each PHOTO PROVIDED employee donning a jacket.
ISSGMT opens office in Palma; Y.CO partners with racing group ISSGMT opens new office in Palma
ISSGMT, a global specialty travel agency, has opened a new office at the STP Boatyard in Palma, Mallorca, Spain. The office will be headed up by Gemma Woodcock. ISSGMT shares the office with Zoe Benson, director of Global Crew Services, a new crew placement agency. Reach Woodcock at Gemma. Woodcock@flyissgmt.com or by phone to +34 871-570-772.
Y.CO partners with racers
Monaco-based Y.CO has created a long-term strategic partnership with Vector Martini Racing in an effort to bring the superyacht and powerboating lifestyles closer together. Vector, the British powerboat racing team and manufacturer of high performance powerboats and yachts, in partnership with Martini, the world’s leading vermouth and Italian sparkling
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MSOS expands to yachting; YCA offers benefits BUSINESS, from page A6 wine brand, recently announced the creation of the Official Vector Martini Racing team. As an official partner of the team, Y.CO’s logo will appear on the V40 powerboat and collaterals for the entire racing season. For more information, visit www. vectormartiniracing.com.
YCA offers benefits
The new Yacht Captains Association (YCA) has launched the first of its affinity programs for members, discounts with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, and Sixt Rent A Car. The YCA also organized a financial planning session in May to help yacht captains and their spouses/partners, provided by Fidelity Investments in Ft. Lauderdale. Interested captains can RSVP at yca@yachtcaptains.org. Space is limited. For more information, visit www. yachtcaptains.org.
Medical firm enters yachting
Medical Support Offshore Limited (MSOS) has expanded into the large yacht sector with the hiring of Rebecca Castellano, a registered nurse and
lifelong sailor, as manager of sales for Americas/Caribbean and located in Ft. Lauderdale, and Nicholas Stael von Holstein, a master dive instructor/first aid instructor, as manager of sales for Europe and located in Palma. The company delivers telemedical support and supplies medical kits that comply with Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) regulations, and also specialist medical kits aimed at private vessels. For more information, visit msos. org.uk.
Northern Lights hires sales director Technicold by Northern Lights has hired Shaun Hall as global sales director. Hall is 25-year industry veteran and most recently was national sales manager for Marvair in Florida. Previously he was sales manager at Pompanette and in management at SportCraft Boats and Donzi Marine. Hall will be based at Technicold headquarters in Deerfield Beach, Fla.
Sevenstar appoints China agent
Sevenstar Yacht Transport announced Rene Ho as agent for China and Hong Kong. Ho works with Martello Yachting, which provides superyacht services including new-build, sales, yacht
management and charter marketing.
Fleet Miami appoints Kennedy
Florida Fleet Miami appointed Kathy Kennedy as director of marketing. Kennedy most recently served as executive vice president of Moore Stephens Isle of Man, and also worked with Ferretti Group and Derecktor Shipyards during the build of the 85.6m M/Y Cakewalk. “Not only is Kathy well known in the industry, Kennedy she brings with her a wealth of marketing experience and knowledge of the meticulous requirements of Fleet Miami members and partners,” said Capt. Glen Allen, Fleet Miami’s fleet captain. Fleet Miami is a membership club that offers use of yachts from 36-154 feet. It officially launched in February.
Atlass hires Moynihan-Rose
Atlass Insurance Group has hired Susan Moynihan-Rose as a senior account manager. She most recently worked for 26 years at Alliance Marine.
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FPL won’t reveal voltage or height; FOIA request filed ARC, from page A1 throughout. The captain and two crew were not injured. That scanned height is consistent with the only information available about those high-voltage transmission lines – sort of. The NOAA chart for the river indicates “authorized clearance 80 feet” at those lines, and an FPL spokeswoman would only said the minimum safe distance is 20 feet. Taken together, that could mean the lines are 100 feet above the high-water level of the river, which is true for the northernmost portion of the river, but
not for the southern part. “Wow,” the captain said upon hearing the numbers and doing the math. But after a pause, he said, “None of that makes sense to me. This boat has been up river before, and [another yacht] is up here now with a taller rig. … If I had known the actual height of those wires, I would not have gone.” He said he is confident that his air draft number is accurate, but he noted that he was traveling on a falling tide, not quite to halfway, which might have provided another foot or so of clearance. The New River’s tidal range is about 2.5 feet, and initial surveys
show the mast did not come in contact with the power lines. Another measurement the 3D scan revealed was the length of the insulators, which keep the power away from the pole. In this case, the insulators are 12.5 feet. That distance provides a good indication of safe clearance, according to an electrical engineer who used to work with FPL. Still, electricity on power lines can arc as much as 20 feet or more, depending on the voltage. FPL would not say what the voltage is nor how high the lines are. A spokeswoman would only say that several high-
voltage lines over the river range from 138,000 volts up to 230,000 volts. Despite several indications that FPL staff were acquiring pole and line height information, the final conversation ended when The Triton asked if FPL would ever provide that data and the spokeswoman said no. The Triton has filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the Army Corps of Engineers, which issues permits for the pole and wires. It was not clear if that permit paperwork or the Corps’ statement of findings about the project will answer those questions. Regardless, the 3D scan provides data that, while not official, is highly accurate. The 3D image of the lines comes from a scanner that shoots sine waves to measure distances. It records millions of points to create a cloud of data that can be rotated and even traveled through on a computer. S-E-A uses the scans to provide forensic analysis and origin/cause services, most often for insurance companies or lawyers involved in accidents, incidents and disputes. “A lot of what we do ends up in a courtroom,” said Eric Sauer, a mechanical engineer with S-E-A who measured the scene in mid-May. “This is what creates those animations you see on ‘NCIS’ or ‘CSI’ on TV.” The scan is accurate to within 2 mm. Though typical scans take about 10 minutes, Sauer took two 30-minute scans, one on each bank of the river, because of the higher resolution required and the distance of the lines. “It measures phase shift, not what they call time-of-flight measurements, so it’s more accurate and faster,” Sauer said. “You could put it in a perfectly dark room and it actually does better.” Each scan produces huge data files that a software program weaves together to create a point cloud. It takes 2-3 days to create usable images. “It’s a fantastic machine,” Sauer said. “The product that comes out of it is so far advanced that the time that goes into making it is minuscule.” Karentz is working with marine industry clients to bring the technology to yachting. When no line drawings are available, taking a 3D scan of a boat hull is far more accurate than taking measurements with a plumb bob and level, he said. The captain of the sailboat said he expected criticism from readers who thought he shouldn’t have taken that sailboat up the river. “The real reason we’re doing this story is so we can encourage people not to go up there if they’re close,” the captain said. “Our mission for telling this story is not to see someone hurt or killed by a similar incident.” Lucy Chabot Reed is editor of The Triton. Comments on this article are welcome at lucy@the-triton.com.
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Look to the stars with Triton, Global Satellite for networking Satellite technology is integral to the yachting industry and The Triton’s June networking is an opportunity to learn more. Captains, crew and industry professionals are invited to join Global Satellite for networking in Ft. Lauderdale on the first Wednesday of the month (June 4) from 6-8 p.m. The corporate office is at 1900 S. Andrews Ave. (33316) and no RSVP is required. Until then, learn a little more from President Martin Fierstone. Q. Tell us about Global Satellite. Founded in 1974 in France by the CEO and President Martin Fierstone, Global Satellite is a satellite communications service and hardware provider operating globally. With regional offices in Ft. Lauderdale, Paris and Casablanca, Global Satellite has a team of qualified staff dedicated to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction. Q. Who do you represent? We are service providers for Inmarsat, Iridium, Thuraya, and VSAT. Q. What makes you different? We stand out with our regional presence in strategic locations and our vast knowledge and experience in the industry. And our in-house engineering and development team innovate state of the art hardware and software recognised and used by the major organizations such as Inmarsat, Astrium and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Q. Satellite technology is growing exponentially, how do you keep up? Our technical staff and engineering team are at the cutting edge of the satellite technology. Q. What cost changes do you see? The costs are stable, and for the same price, the technology is improving. Q. What should captains and crew know about satellite technology? Captains and crew are mostly knowledgeable and we are often surprised by the extent of their
knowledge of the products and services. However, we are always available to assist and answer any questions that they may have. Q. What do you see in the future? We see advances in high-speed internet over satellite for the yachts with the new KA services and other technologies that are coming to the market. Products such as O3B will definitely revolutionize life on a yacht. Q. What’s the solar backpack? This is an accessory mostly for the disaster recovery market to provide sufficient power to make that lifesaving call. Q. What do you see in the future for monitoring and surveillance? Security is a major concern these days and we are focusing heavily on this market with our GSatTrack system, an all-inclusive tracking solution that provides real-time positioning and specialized reporting of assets worldwide. The tracking hardware, combined with intelligent sensors, supply rich data that allows for detailed monitoring and effective management of almost any asset. Multiple assets can be viewed from a single portal, which is easily customizable. GSatTrack can be accessed remotely and securely, through any device with internet access and a browser. Our Gsat Micro is the smallest waterproof Iridium satellite beacon which can be kept in the pocket of your jacket. In the event of falling overboard, it can transmit an SOS directly over the satellite within seconds of pressing the button. Eg, our smart phone app, integrates a simple SOS function and internal secure messaging. These are just a few examples of our vast selection. Global Satellite USA is located at 1900 S. Andrews Ave., Ft. Lauderdale (33316), next to the Maritime Professional Training. For more information contact +1 954-459-3000, www.globalsatellite. us.
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HEALTH: The Yachtie Glow
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Turn your everyday work routine into a real workout Even if you don’t get a chance to get off the boat much, crew can turn their daily routine into a daily workout. Due to the nature of yachting, it can be easy to stay fit, especially if you focus on strengthening and isolating muscles during different activities. Bilge Plank, The Yachtie Glow for the core, Angela Orecchio
arms, spine, quads, glutes and abdominals. When you’re sent to the various crawl spaces on board, use it as an opportunity for full body strengthening. The plank pose is one of the best for all-over toning. Lay face down on the ground and lift up onto your elbows and toes, keeping your head, back and legs in a perfectly straight line. Make sure to tighten your core and legs so as to not put pressure on the lower back. This pose not only tightens up the body, it lengthens and improves posture in the neck and back. Vacuum & Dust, cardio for the arms and core. When vacuuming, flex your abs and tuck your pelvis under. Try not to lean over too much. Instead, use your legs and core to do squats as you move back and forth. Move at a reasonable speed. If you have a vacuum canister, add your arms into the mix by holding the canister in one hand while slightly lifting, to avoid putting pressure on your shoulder, and continue vacuum dusting with the other hand. Switch hand periodically. Yachtie Tip: Make sure to keep the vacuum close to the body so as not to bump any interior wood while you’re vacuuming. Windows, for arms, legs, glutes and abdominals. Does someone have to do windows today? Volunteer because you’re body will love your for it. Tighten your abs and work in a circular motion, switching arms equally. When reaching for high spaces, stand on your tiptoes and balance, squeezing your glutes. As you bend down for low spaces, squat carefully, keeping a tight stomach and flat back. For a killer tricep workout and squeaky clean windows, use a squeegee moving side to side. Yachtie Tip: Only use a plastic squeegee for the interior, making sure not to scratch the surrounding wood. Use a sponge dipped in water and vinegar to wash the windows before drying with the squeegee.
Galley Clean, for cardio, arms, legs, glutes and abs. The Galley Clean is much like the windows workout except you can move faster. This is the best time to get in some cardio as you will be moving quickly around the galley. Turn up the music and start moving. Anytime you are cleaning and detailing down low, make it a point to squat properly. When cleaning and detailing up high, stand on your toes to strengthen your calves. Provisioning Lifts, for arms and core. Don’t let a provisioning train or trip from the car go by without doing a few arm lifts or isolation moves. Do this with shopping bags and other items that are not easily breakable. Isolation: Without straining your lower back or neck, hold the grocery bags out at your sides just far enough to feel you triceps work a little. Make sure that the bags are equally weighted to do this. Bicep Curls: If carrying something in both hands give your biceps a curl as many times as you can. Stand While You Work, for glutes and legs. Standing while working can be one of the best ways to save your lower back and tighten your glutes. If you have a choice, move your laptop to a higher position or use books to raise your desk area. If working at a table anywhere, chose to stand, tighten your legs, tuck tailbone under and squeeze your glutes. Hourly Walk Around Cabin Squats, for glutes, legs and core. Doing your hourly checks? Chose one cabin to stop in and do 20 squats. Alternate every hour between the classic squat and leg lunges. During the classic squat, keep your back flat and stick your back side out further than you think you should. During the lunge, make sure your knee doesn’t go over your toes and that you tuck your glutes in to keep a straight, healthy back. These are only some of the chances yachties have to incorporate a workout into an everyday routine. Think about how many times you’re lifting during the day or walking up and down stairs. Concentrate on using proper form and isolating muscles with every task you have and watch how your body transforms over time. Angela Orecchio is a chief stew, certified health coach and personal trainer. Her blog, The Yachtie Glow (www. angelaorecchio.com), offers tips for crew on how to be healthy, fit and happy on board.
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LEADERSHIP: Taking the Helm
Don’t aim to motivate crew; R.E.S.P.E.C.T. them instead There seems to be a lot of talk nowadays about motivating crew to get the most out of them. Unfortunately, there is a lot of confusion about what exactly motivation is and how a leader can create it. The general consensus is that if a leader offers a reward or prize to encourage Taking the Helm a particular behavior from Paul Ferdais followers, motivation is created, and followers will behave differently forever. Sadly, this idea is incorrect. While it is true that offering a reward is a form of external motivation, studies clearly show they offer no longterm benefit for either the follower or the organization. External motivation is recognized as a form of reward or punishment in exchange for specific actions. The motivation may include the tip at the end of the charter, an employee-ofthe-month program, or conversely, removing some perks for poor performance. External motivation does not create a long-term change in behavior. Behavior changes only as long as a reward or punishment is being held ransom for behaving a particular way. The best crew are self motivated. Internal motivation comes from within and has to do with the joy or fulfillment that a certain job or task gives the person. Internal motivation can also simply be the personal satisfaction derived from doing the activity, or an internal drive to accomplish a certain goal. Studies show that the behavior of an individual will only change through their own conscious decision. This means leaders can only have indirect influence on the motivation of others, rather than direct control over how a follower behaves. Establishing engagement in followers creates the conditions where people become internally motivated. It is through the indirect method of creating engagement that develops motivation in others. Fortunately, Dr. Paul Marciano has developed the R.E.S.P.E.C.T. model of seven behaviors that leaders can display to engage others. Putting the model into action will influence an employee’s internal assessment of the respect they feel directed toward them and their =subsequent level of engagement in an organization. Recognition. Individually recognize crew members for specific achievements they have made to the
yacht and program. Recognizing a group for a job well done can actually dismiss the contributions of individuals. Give recognition publicly so others see praise being given. Public praise lets others know how they should behave. Empowerment. Leaders must provide followers with the tools, resources, and training to succeed. Empower individual crew members by letting them make decisions and encouraging them to take risks. It is up to the leader to make sure they will succeed. Supportive feedback. Leaders should provide followers with timely, specific feedback in a supportive, sincere and constructive manner. With feedback, we want to reinforce and improve behavior, never to embarrass or punish it. Providing supportive feedback lets your crew know that you care about their performance and success. Partnering. Treat the crew under you as partners in your efforts and encourage their participation in decision making. When you do, they become truly invested in the program and their jobs. Expectations. Leaders must ensure that all goals, objectives, and priorities are clearly laid out and communicated. That’s the only way crew will know how their performance is evaluated. Studies show that the most common reason employees fail to meet expectations is because they were never made clear in the first place. Consideration. Leadership guru John Maxwell said, “No one cares what you know until they know how much you care.” Treating employees with consideration impacts their feeling of being respected and their subsequent engagement in numerous ways. Supervisors who demonstrate high levels of consideration build loyalty, which reduces turnover. Trust. Leaders must demonstrate confidence in their crew’s skills. Followers must trust that their supervisor will do right by them. Leaders must be the first to extend trust in order to grow trust. One way is to keep their promises and commitments. Remember, R.E.S.P.E.C.T. is one way a leader can behave to change the culture onboard from the top down. Paul Ferdais is founder and owner of The Marine Leadership Group based in Ft. Lauderdale and Vancouver (www. marineleadershipgroup.com). He has a master’s degree in leadership and spent seven years working as a deckhand, mate and first officer on yachts. Comments are welcome at editorial@ the-triton.com.
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A14 June 2014 FROM THE BRIDGE: Ft. Lauderdale
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Yards, services and climate outweigh transportation woes BRIDGE from page A1 “I have a house here with my wife,” one captain said. “We fell in love with Ft. Lauderdale, the lifestyle, the people, the weather. It all made me feel at home.” “I live here because this is where the work is, and the reason for that is because everything is here,” another captain said. But home isn’t always the deciding factor. One captain at the lunch lives in the Midwest and summers there with the yacht. This captain can take the vessel any place for winter. It returns to Ft. Lauderdale each year. “It may be faster and cheaper in Jacksonville, but the boss is fine with me bringing it here,” this captain said. “By now, our families are all here,” another said. “Everybody’s intent on keeping the industry here; I don’t think the industry will ever leave here.” These captains talked about the kindness of workers here, some offering rides when they needed them, most simply being hospitable. But aren’t there other places in the world where the facilities are just as nice, where you can find the same sort of support? Not really, they agreed. “Newport’s nice,” one captain said.
“The atmosphere, there’s a good quality of work and craftsmen. But it’s cold there much of the year.” “In Ft. Lauderdale, the airport is very convenient,” another said. “Even in Newport, the airport is 40 minutes away. In Maine, it’s even worse.” “I like San Remo in Italy,” said a third. “The contractors are amazing, the facilities are great, there are several fantastic little yards.” “But you have to organize yourself,” another captain said. “If you need something, you can’t just drive somewhere and get it. Even if you can, it doesn’t work that way. You’ve got to know the system and work at it. They take two-and-a-half-hour lunches. “You need the convenience of freemarket competition,” this captain said. “Who will stock what you need? There’s a whole corridor here that caters to yachting and Ft. Lauderdale is in the middle of it.” “When I look where my preferred vendors are, some are in Miami, some are here, some are in Palm Beach, so I’m happy to come here,” another captain said. But Ft. Lauderdale is not without its pitfalls. Not enough of the shipyards have facilities for crew, a few captains said, and traffic on 17th Street is often a challenge.
Attendees of The Triton’s June Bridge luncheon were, from left, Worth Brown of M/Y Sea Safari, Sue Mitchell (freelance), Brian Mitchell (freelance), Trevor Dean (freelance), Tony Hodgson of M/Y Endless Summer, and Chuck Limroth (freelance). PHOTO/LUCY REED
Opening a road through the port to bypass the tourist traffic on 17th street “would be a godsend,” one captain suggested. “Traffic on 17th Street is a nightmare,” this captain said. “You have to commit half an hour to get from the bridge to 95.” Another captain said the city should provide easier transportation from the shipyards on State Road 84 to vendors farther east with a shuttle bus, or perhaps expanding the water taxi farther up the New River. But those transportation burdens pale in comparison to what Ft. Lauderdale offers these captains for
both the ease of their working lives as well as the enjoyment of their personal lives. “They’re almost going to have to drive us out,” one captain said. “We’re going to take a lot because everything is here. Everything works because everything is here. “It’s a hub,” another captain said. “It seems indestructible to me.” Lucy Chabot Reed is editor of The Triton. Comments on this story are welcome at editorial@the-triton.com. If you make your living working as a yacht captain, e-mail us for an invitation to our monthly Bridge luncheon.
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YACHT CAREERS: Crew Coach
Recognize where thoughts lead to change your course I had a great conversation recently that can begin to take you where you with a coaching client about changing really want to go, which is toward our thinking habits. The power we feeling good. have to direct our thoughts can have This isn’t as hard as it sounds. enormous effects Learning new skills and creating new on our careers, habits takes practice, so be patient relationships and with yourself and the process. You will life. see yourself improving with this if you It brought stay with it. Just make it a new way of me back to my operating and make it important to introduction to this you. principle. It was I love the expression “train of about 20 years ago thought”. It presents a picture of what and I had just had goes on with our thinking. Sometimes Crew Coach my heart broken. it feels like you’re riding this train, Rob Gannon I was depressed a train that you know is not going and yes, feeling a to a destination you want. The next bit of a victim. I remember talking to stops could be Angrytown or Anxiety a trusted friend and saying something Junction followed by Depression like “I can’t stop thinking about this.” Avenue but we don’t get off the train. My friend then said something that We don’t think we can. But there is a started to change my life. She said, “You way. know, you can change what you think Before the train gets to that next about.” station, before it gets going too fast, Such a simple jump. Just jump and profound toward new If this yacht you statement, but it thoughts, tuck and was a bombshell roll. Don’t worry; work on isn’t a to me. This was you’ll survive, and good fit for you, like a bright light you’ll be off the don’t waste your on a dark path. train. I guess up until This ability time complaining this conversation to direct your and moaning I figured your thoughts doesn’t about things. Shift thoughts ran the just affect your show and they came now, it affects your your thoughts and from somewhere out future as well. So attention to where of my control. That instead of reacting you want to go. simple reminder and stressing over was the start of me things that have altering the way I already happened, direct and use my thoughts. shift your attention to where you You may be thinking, “Wait a want to go. If this yacht you work on second. I can’t control what thoughts isn’t a good fit for you, don’t waste enter my mind.” This is true, but I’ll use your time complaining and moaning a couple computer terms to explain about things. Shift your thoughts and what you can do. You can’t control the attention to where you want to go. This pop ups, but you have a delete button. will lead to specific actions to get you Yes, negative, energy-draining thoughts there. will still show up but you have the Author and motivational expert power to cut them off before they gain Brian Tracy sums this up nicely: “The momentum. way you think about yourself, your We have all been there. Think about abilities and your potential – your selfyour work life. You may work on a concepts – determines everything you yacht and, from a series of outside are today, and everything you will ever events, your insides get all twisted up be. By taking complete control over the by thoughts. Your thoughts rail about words, pictures and ideas you let into a captain or crew member or some your mind, you take complete control charter guests and soon poor little old of your future”. you is a victim and getting pounded on We all possess this incredible power, from all angles. and by controlling the innocent misuse You have allowed negative thoughts of thought we can set a course toward to hang around and gain strength, kind our desired life. of like a tropical storm over the ocean that sucks up moisture and becomes a Rob Gannon is a 25-year licensed hurricane. captain and certified life and wellness What’s needed here is the awareness coach. He offers free sample coaching to recognize and replace. Recognize sessions and can be reached at rob@ where your thoughts take you and yachtcrewcoach.com. Comments are replace them with more positive ones welcome at editorial@the-triton.com.
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Incline test shouldn’t cause trepidation for captains, owners By Drew Hains I read with some concern Dorie Cox’s article regarding inclination tests and the stability of yachts [“Procedure, equations define stability,” page B1, April issue]. Although the article highlights an overview of the general procedure involved with obtaining appropriate stability documentation for a motor yacht, I fear that it may instill trepidation in the minds of captains and owners hoping to initiate this process. In most cases the process is painless and relatively cost effective for the owner and vessel’s crew. The entire process starts with the performance of an Incline Test onboard the vessel. Contrary to the general belief, an Incline Test is not an exercise that results in a “pass” or “fail” upon completion. Instead it is performed to obtain the lightship weight and center of gravity of the vessel. With these values in hand, the
stability characteristics of the vessel can be calculated and an appropriate stability booklet can be generated. This process really only holds the vessel up for a couple of days. As Will Nock correctly outlined, it takes one day for setup and another for the physical testing onboard a typical motor yacht. The rest of the work is performed in a naval architect’s office and the vessel and her crew do not need to be burdened any further, particularly if the calculations yield positive results. With the necessary drawings and documentation in hand, a qualified naval architect can turn around an acceptable Incline Test Procedure in a matter of days. There are a number of standards that must be followed and the selection of the standard will be based upon the yacht’s class and flag. An Incline Test Procedure details how the standard requirements will be carried out for the specific vessel. It is required prior to the physical testing onboard in order to ensure all
personnel involved are on the same page. In addition, the results of testing can be compiled and stability booklets generated in a couple of weeks following the Incline Test. The only scheduling uncertainties are the time associated with statutory review and approval of the document, and whether the calculations document that the required stability criteria are met. Should the calculations conclude that the stability criteria are not met, the naval architect can propose options to bring the vessel into compliance. Generally, the knee-jerk reaction by the marine industry is to add ballast to correct a stability problem. However, an experienced naval architect can typically offer more cost-effective solutions to solve a stability problem onboard. In the article, Capt. Paul Stengel was quoted as saying, “Ninety percent of the time you have to add weight.” For reference, Murray and Associates inclines about two vessels a month, and our records indicate that closer to 90 percent of the time we have not recommended the installation of ballast. Our general consensus is that a ballast installation is the last resort, and we go to great lengths to explore all other, less costly options prior to making that recommendation. As with everything, there are both pros and cons, and the cons of a ballast installation are significant. First, it reduces the amount of usable space onboard, particularly in crucial storage areas like the bilge. Secondly, it adds permanent weight to the vessel that can reduce the vessel’s performance and add to her draft. This draft addition is concerning as the structure of the vessel was initially designed and subsequently reviewed for a design draft. If the ballast installation causes
this vessel to sit at a deeper draft, additional structural concerns may arise. This is particularly concerning for vessels operating with a load line, as is the case for fully commercial yachts. A ballast installation can cause the vessel’s approved load line to be submerged and necessitate a possible relocation of the load line mark. The relocation is never guaranteed, and the review and correspondence with the assigning authority adds significant cost to the project. Finally, we need to highlight concerns associated with the noted option of adding “usable weight like anchor chain,” to assist with correcting a stability item. The issues with these types of items are two-fold. First, they can be easily removable in the future without proper documentation or foresight. Using anchor chain as an example, a new captain unfamiliar with the stability history of a vessel could come onboard and decide that the extra anchor chain is not necessary and simply remove it from the vessel. If the vessel needed this added weight to comply, she would no longer be compliant with the stability characteristics and there would be no record as to why. A proper ballast installation is semipermanent where personnel would have to go to significant lengths to remove it in the future. Secondly, it is not just the addition of more weight, but also the location of the added weight that is crucial for the stability calculations. The lower the better, and anchor chain in a chain locker is not necessarily all that low. Therefore, the overall impact on the vessel’s stability characteristics may be minimal. In summary, the recipe for a stable yacht should not include fear on the part of captains and owners. With the assistance of an experienced naval architect, it should instead be thought of as an opportunity for the owner and crew to learn about the stability characteristics of the vessel all while obtaining appropriate documentation for the vessel. Drew Hains is vice president of engineering with Murray and Associates in Ft. Lauderdale. A 1997 graduate of the Webb Institute of Naval Architecture, Hains is a member of a number of professional organizations, including the National Academy of Forensic Engineers. He is also a board certified Forensic Engineer and often provides consulting services to admiralty attorneys regarding technical and engineering issues. He specializes in the analysis of the stability of vessels. Comments are welcome at editorial@ the-triton.com.
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PSC officers looking for details, paperwork during boardings By Capt. Herb Magney Port State Control inspections are a fact of life in the Mediterranean these days. Countries are taking the enforcement of the laws of the sea more seriously than they have in the past. There are a lot of changes to both local and international maritime policies and regulations that need to be adhered to. PSC officers can come onboard, with no warning, so be ready for any and or all of the following: l Officers will read crew contracts for compliance with laws, especially repatriation and social security. l They want to see licenses and certificates for the captain, first officer, 2nd officer, chief engineer and chief stew. All crew listed on the MSMD. They are asking for Security Awareness certificates, and they will only accept those in STCW format. Regardless of what we may think about all crew needing security training, they will ask for all the crew’s Security Awareness certificates. As far as I understand, regulations for Security Awareness certificates came into force Jan. 1, 2012. l Officers will ask for the last and current passage plans, the registry and all class certificates. They may ask to see the guest safety booklet, plus want to inspect three random crew cabins. They will look at emergency escapes in the cabins, and engine room and will check fire detector alarms. l Be prepared to empty your cabinets of cleaning products because these are checked as well. They must be MARPOL V approved, yet very few are. There is one product line that covers deck, interior and engine room, plus painted surfaces from DI-TECH (www. ditecinternational.com). The typical inspection continues with a test of watertight doors, galley fixed fire extinguishing system alarms and shut-offs and inspections of the emergency generator and fire pump, life rafts and the securing method. They
may ask for a deployment. Just remember, they have a serious job to do. Respect this, be friendly and listen. Take notes and make a list in front of them to check. Get the easy stuff out of the way. Don’t forget it includes the Security Awareness Training for crew who don’t have it. There are instructors that can come take care of the whole crew on the boat. You can be trained as a team and they’ll help you fine-tune your Ship Security Plan. There is no place to hide anymore. Just do it.
The Bahamas
The Bahamas, mostly the Exumas, have stepped up inspection. The entity doing the boarding is the Bahamian Defense Forces. This is the Bahamian military and they have more staff and more boats with which to chase. Why? To check if you have the owners onboard the boat or if you have a charter. If you have a charter and you do not have a Foreign Vessel Charter Permit, you can be in a lot of trouble. All foreign-flagged vessels that take passengers out and are compensated for it, no matter what size or for how long, are required by law to have one. This is done at the port offices in Nassau and it takes about a half day of application then a waiting period of one-to-two weeks for the hard copy. (Yachts can conduct charters with a receipt for payment and the number under which to deposit taxes collected from the charter.) There is a company in Nassau that will handle the process and have the paperwork waiting for you to sign after customs. Find Dion Munnings with Paradise Provisions for more details. Capt. Herb Magney is a licensed U.S. captain and has run both private and charter motoryachts for the past 10 years. Comments on this are welcome at editorial@the-triton.com.
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Sailboat hit by electrical arc sparks discussion, concern Getting true height may be hard
Talk about “current” events. I especially enjoyed May’s cover story, “Not an average day on the New River”, because I was with Editor Lucy Reed at a Triton event when the captain of the boat in the news told her of his potentially disastrous and shocking encounter. This is one story for the wire services and in this case the shocking news was both overhead and overheard. As further coincidence or synchronicity would have it, a day or two later, I happened to be at the marina where the boat that received the arc was hauled out for the repairs necessitated by the bolts. As his crew busied themselves, the captain was gracious enough to show me around and tell me more about the incident and the damage. While The Triton made a valiant effort to more fully understand how this incident occurred, it seems that getting all the facts about electrical arcing and those particular wires and separating them from opinion may prove to remain difficult for a long time. Had anyone been injured or killed, I would think that immediate action would have been taken to ensure that nobody else gets a bolt and a jolt by passing under those supposedly highenough wires. However, since fortunately nobody was injured but the bees, I can only imagine that this will soon be in the hands of lawyers and insurance agencies, and they will each hire expert witnesses to explain what they think happened. Does anybody else have stories of sailboats arcing high voltage without coming into contact with overhead wires in other places? I am hoping The Triton will continue to cover this story. Speaking of The Triton, which is named for the messenger of the sea, I believe that while Neptune/Poseidon held a trident, it was Zeus who sent bolts of lightning from the sky. Paul M. Foer Professional journalist and yacht captain Annapolis, Md.
Bees a part of yachting
Here at S-E-A, we were fascinated by The Triton article about the sailboat that received a high energy electrical arc while passing under the New River power lines. [“Not an average day on the New River,” page A1, May issue]. I distributed it to several of our engineers and also sent a copy to my academy classmate Ed Karle who has become a notable beekeeper nationally
and internationally. He, too, found it interesting. Ed and I recently discussed the bee component of the electrical arc and the issues about bees swarming. He says this is not so unusual and a very plausible theory. Along the same topic, we have all had bees in our masts, booms or marinas at some point during our sailing careers, and none of us really know the best method (and least offensive to the bees) for removal. Bees provide an interesting component to our everyday life and the perceived nuisance or stigma of bees being bad should be dispelled. This is a topic that merits additional discussion by passing on the knowledge from experts in this field to those who have potential exposure to bees. (Notwithstanding that it was not an average day on the New River.) Capt. Christopher Karentz Senior Maritime Consultant S-E-A Limited Ft. Lauderdale
Not the first arc on the river
I just read the story on the electrical arcing that caused the extensive damage to the sailboat on the New River. I lived for many years just up river from the overhead power lines that caused the problem with this boat, and it has happened before. In the early ‘90’s, a tall sailboat had an arcing incident, and within a few minutes they had a fire blazing from their main electrical panel. They managed to pull up to my dock, and the fire department came and put out the fire. It caused extensive damage to the entire electrical system, as well as frying all the electronics. The captain estimated that they cleared the overhead lines by about 6-8 feet. FPL should be more forthcoming with information on the voltage and actual height of these lines. Capt. Pete Snyder Broward Shipyard
Follow the chart, not a guess
It always amazes me when people do stupid stuff and then look to lay blame on others, or use the “Johnny did it, and had no trouble” defense. The fact is the chart states authorized clearance 80 feet. His boat has an air draft of 98 feet. Not even close. Does not matter what the height of the actual cable is. I am happy no one was injured in this mishap. It could have been a lot worse. Captain who frequents a yard up the New River Name withheld on request
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A click of the mouse helps to control your galley costs
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Software keep galley costs down
I just read Mary Beth’s article, “A look at food costs” [May issue, page C7]. Being aware of food costs is an ongoing chore on a yacht. However, the cost breakdown and budgeting can be done with the click of a mouse, if you have the right program. For about $70, I think it was, I bought a program called Cook’n. It does all of this breakdown, and more. It creates menus, creates shopping lists, nutritional values, costs, etc. I’ve been using it on the yacht for years. I think I had the very first version of Cook’n, and I always keep it updated. I can create menus for guests and when they are returning guests, I know what they like and what we had last time they were here. It’s been an invaluable tool for me. There is no way I would sit down and start writing out ingredients on paper and tallying tasks in columns. Cook’n does every bit of that for me. I have no affiliation with the company that sells this software, but I can’t imagine running the galley on the yacht without it. It’s just darn good software and I wanted to share it since it was spot-on to Mary Beth’s article. www.dvo.com Chef Angela Lovin, owner M/Y Sanctuary
Stew column is needed reminder
I wanted to thank Alene Keenen for her “Managing Up” article in The Triton this month. [“Anticipate, foster relations, give feedback to ‘manage up’,” page C1, May issue] I’ve been struggling with my chief stew for a couple of months and, while I already knew most of what you discuss in the article, somewhere over the last few months I had forgotten it all. The article reminded me what my role is as the second and while it will take some adjustments, I know everything you touched on in the article is what I need to get back to doing. Name withheld on request
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hef/Stew Pye Hope Simpson snapped this photo of Hole in the Wall in Abaco, Bahamas, in August 2010 with her Canon EOS 7D. It’s a lovely shot, not just because of the perfect positioning of the yacht, the 85-foot M/Y Miss Anna that she runs with her husband Capt. Richard, but also because Hole in the Wall is no longer there. Hurricane Sandy destroyed this rock formation in the fall of 2012. his link explains more: rollingharbour.com/2012/11/03/from-hole-in-the-wall-to-gapin-the-wall-hurricane-sandy-smashes-abaco-landmark.
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I was just on charter in the Bahamas for two weeks and our yacht was broken into. I thought I would pass along the details. On April 11, we were on the inside of the face dock at Hurricane Hole Marina. All of our doors were locked but when we got up in the morning, the captain noticed his laptop was gone from the pilot house. He asked all crew if anyone had borrowed it but nobody had. Thankfully, we have cameras all over the outside of the boat. He went through the video and found footage of Editor Lucy Chabot Reed, lucy@the-triton.com Associate Editor Dorie Cox, dorie@the-triton.com
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a guy climbing over the side of our boat about 4 in the morning and coming on board. The captain notified the marina and local police, who came by. They saw the footage and said they call the guy “spiderman”. Apparently, he has been robbing boats all over Nassau. The guy is known for picking locks, hitting quick and grabbing electronics that are easy to walk off with such as laptops and cameras. He also took the chefs computer bag (probably thinking it went with the captain’s laptop), some sunglasses and a beach towel out of the basket by the Contributors Carol Bareuther, Chef J Blevins, Capt. Jake DesVergers, Paul Ferdais, Capt. Rob Gannon, Chef Mark Godbeer, Chef Mary Beth Lawton Johnson, Chief Stew Alene Keenan, Capt. Herb Magney, Keith Murray, Capt. Mark O’Connell, Chief Stew Angela Orecchio, Capt. Debora Radtke, Rossmare Intl., Chef/Stew Pye Hope Simpson, Capt. John Wampler
door. The police said he usually pulls up in a small boat, jumps aboard and picks locks, if needed. The guy picked the lock to our pilot house door and he was on our boat for about 15 minutes, according to the camera. We were all pretty bothered by it because we were all downstairs sleeping, and thankfully the guests weren’t showing up until the next day. I have heard more, similar stories since I told some friends about it. Nassau has a serious problem. Name withheld on request Vol. 11, No. 3
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Heat can kill Humidity, dehydration, alcohol elevate risks.
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New tech for fighting fire Innovators offers new options for onboard issues.
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New polar code: Optimize drills for safer yacht, crew Mandatory rules for cruising to ends of Earth PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
By Dorie Cox
The recent sinking of a South Korean ferry prompted us to wonder how yacht crew prepare for emergencies. Most captains and flag states require fire-fighting, first-aid and survival skills taught in Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) courses. Drills are designed to practice this training. We talked with industry professionals to find out how this plays out onboard.
Drills are part of the equation
Capt. Ted Morley feels strongly that drills are important preparation for emergencies. He creates procedures, training schedules and audits for drills on cruise ships as chief operations officer at Maritime Professional Training in Ft. Lauderdale. “Sometimes crew see drills as an interruption of work, but they are the most important,” Morley said. “Training without drilling is almost useless.” He compared the lack of practice to a medical school graduate who has never practiced with his tools before working on patients. Without practice drills, crew may not react quickly and correctly to fire, abandon ship or man overboard in case of a real emergency, said Capt. Bryan Grant. Grant works on a 76foot private motoryacht with his wife, but recalled his time as 2nd engineer with fire manifold responsibility on a 50m Westport. Grant’s duties included using equipment that was not normally in use like the self-contained diesel power pump, and the fresh and saltwater fire-fighting systems. “We did the drill once and I forgot how to do it,” Grant said. So he worked with the chief engineer to perfect his duties. “We drilled five times after hours and then I knew how to do it,” Grant said. “I remembered each month after that. I mean, you’re looking at all these valves, but after multiple times it’s easier.” Capt. David “Mac” McDonald has
Crew learn skills in training courses, but make them real with practice drills onboard. PHOTO/MARK O’CONNELL, www.markoconnell.photodeck.com seen first-hand how monthly drills increase confidence on the 205-foot (63m) M/Y Lady Lola. “Once in a great while, we have a smoke alarm go off; most of the time it is the laundry steam-cleaning or some galley steam sneaking into the pantry,” McDonald said by e-mail from Europe. The captain said his crew react as practiced to the false alarms. “They go to their assigned positions and begin their appropriate duties with no fuss nor worry.” McDonald said. He believes the crew will be ready if an emergency occurs and they will work calmly and efficiently. “I feel quite pleased to see how
they react like clockwork to a situation that may or may not be valid,” McDonald said. “I feel the key is to be comfortable with what to do and when, and drills are the way to do that.’
Use practice to improve
Crew don’t always respond as planned during an actual emergency, so drills can help identify weaknesses and allow time to improve, Morley said. “Say you’re the nozzle person in a fire,” he said. “That’s an airpack job that will be hard for a claustrophobic person.”
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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is developing a draft mandatory International Code of Safety for Ships Operating in Polar Waters. It will be referred to as the Polar Code. The new code will cover the full range of design, construction, equipment, operational, training, search and rescue, and environmental Rules of the Road protection matters Jake DesVergers relevant to ships and yachts operating in the remote waters surrounding the two poles. Why is the IMO creating this new code? The safety of ships operating in the harsh, remote, and vulnerable polar areas and the protection of the pristine environments around the two poles has been a matter of concern for the IMO. Many relevant requirements, provisions and recommendations have been developed over the years. However, they have been fragmented. Trends and forecasts indicate that polar shipping, including leisure visits by passenger ships and yachts, will grow in volume. Those visits will diversify in nature over the coming years. These challenges need to be met without compromising either safety of life at sea or the sustainability of the polar environments. Ships and yachts operating in the Arctic and Antarctic environments are exposed to a number of unique risks. Poor weather conditions and the relative lack of good charts, communication systems and other navigational aids pose challenges for mariners. The remoteness of the areas makes rescue or clean up operations difficult and costly. Cold temperatures may reduce the effectiveness of numerous components of the ship, ranging from deck machinery and emergency equipment to sea suctions. And when ice is present, it can impose See RULES, page B13
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ONBOARD EMERGENCIES: Sea Sick
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As temperatures rise, chances increase for serious illness As I write this, I am enjoying the warm weather that Florida’s springtime offers. I love the heat. Having grown up in Pennsylvania and shoveled my fair share of snow, I vowed when moving to Florida that I would never complain about the heat. But could heat be dangerous? The answer is yes. Excessive heat Sea Sick exposure caused Keith Murray 8,015 deaths in the United States from 1979 to 2003, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. More Americans died during that time from extreme heat than from hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, lightning strikes and earthquakes combined. Prevention is the key to heat-related emergencies. You know the old saying: An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure. With heat-related emergencies, think in terms of ounces, as in ounces of water. Not alcohol, coffee, tea or soda; these dehydrate you. Think and drink water. When working or playing outdoors in the heat, drink a lot of cool water. Make certain you break often for
more cool water. Notice I said cool, not cold, because cold drinks may cause stomach cramps if your body temperature is elevated. Many things can cause a heatrelated emergency, starting with high temperatures and high humidity. Those two affect the body’s ability to cool itself. When the humidity is high, your sweat will not evaporate quickly, preventing the body from releasing its heat quickly. Other factors that play into heatrelated emergencies are a person’s age, weight (obesity), fever, dehydration, heart disease, poor circulation and sunburn. Prescription drug and alcohol use can also affect our body’s ability to cool itself. And yes, a hard night of drinking can increase your risk of suffering from the heat. Here are three common heat-related emergencies and how to help someone suffering from them. 1. Heat cramps. Heat cramps generally occur when we sweat a lot, depleting the body’s salt and moisture. They are muscle pains or spasms usually felt in the arms, abdomen or legs. If you experience heat cramps, stop what you are doing, sit down in a cool place, and drink clear juice or Gatorade. Give your body a few hours rest before returning to work. Seek
medical attention if the symptoms are severe or do not go away in an hour. 2. Heat exhaustion. Like heat cramps, heat exhaustion is caused by exposure to high temperatures and lack of fluids. In addition to muscle cramps, other warning signs include heavy sweating, paleness, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea or vomiting, and fainting. If left untreated, heat exhaustion may lead to heat stroke, which can be fatal. If you suspect heat exhaustion, cool off. If the victim has heart problems or high blood pressure, or if the symptoms worsen or last longer than 1 hour, seek medical attention immediately. 3. Heat stroke. Heat stroke is the most dangerous type of heat-related emergency as it can cause death or permanent disability. Heat stroke occurs when the body’s temperature rises rapidly, the sweating mechanism fails, and the body is unable to cool down. It is possible for the body temperature to reach 106°F or higher within 10 to 15 minutes. Warning signs for heat stroke vary but may include an extremely high body temperature, hot and dry skin (no sweating), rapid and strong pulse, a throbbing headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion and unconsciousness. If you see any of these signs, you
may be dealing with a life-threatening emergency. Call for immediate medical assistance, get the victim out of the sun and cool the victim rapidly by placing the person in a cool shower or spraying the victim with cool water from a hose. If emergency medical personnel are delayed, call or radio for further instructions, which may include giving the patient oxygen. Lastly, if there is vomiting, make sure the airway remains open by turning the victim on their side in the recovery position. When working with children in the heat, consider ways to make drinking water fun. Think of a way to encourage them to take water breaks, making certain they drink water throughout the day. Remember, it is much easier to prevent these heat related emergencies than it is to treat them. Drink plenty of water and look for the early warning signs. Keith Murray, a former firefighter EMT, owns The CPR School, a first-aid training company. He provides onboard training for yacht captains and crew and sells and services AEDs. Contact him at 877-6-AED-CPR, 877-623-3277 or www.TheCPRSchool.com. Comments on this column are welcome at editorial@ the-triton.com.
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High or low-technology, diverse firefighting tools help on yachts By Dorie Cox Fires on yachts are dangerous, costly and messy, and this keeps the firefighting industry innovating new technology. As an introduction to both high- and low-tech options, captains and first officers attended demonstrations at Roscioli Yachting Center in Ft. Lauderdale in late May. One of the captains in attendance said he is open to all options because the possibility of fire onboard is always present. The captain, who requested his name be withheld, said in the past he had three onboard fires in three weeks with three different stews. Carl Lessard of AIG in Ft. Lauderdale, which co-hosted the event, said he researches new products and systems as a yacht loss prevention specialist. “Fire is the least frequent, yet the most severe, if you look at the claims,” Lessard said. At the higher end of technology, Training Manager Thomas Jones of Resolve Marine Group in Ft. Lauderdale, recommended yachts have infra-red technology for finding fire sources and for finding people onboard. A Bullard representative demonstrated how a hand-held thermal imager translates energy waves into an image to show heat. Locations of heat can be seen through walls and smoke to isolate hot wires or other fire sources. “Thermal imagers are important because the majority of fires on yachts occur in void spaces,” Lessard said. Fires in entertainment centers, overhead liners, closets, cabinets and space behind walls act like a chimney for fire, he said. “And where do you stash your stuff onboard?” Jones asked the group. “In the void spaces,” was the response from the group. PyroLance is another tool at the high-end of technology. A handheld gun directs granite abrasive using an ultra-high pressure stream of water to create a 3mm hole by which vaporized water is injected. During the demonstrations, the PyroLance cut through 1/4-inch plate of steel and three panels of a cinder block in less than a minute. “This is a good option because most crew hesitate to take an ax to the owners cabin when they see smoke, but not fire,” Lessard said. At the low-tech end of firefighting tools, a piercing nozzle was demonstrated by MES (Municipal Emergency Services). The metal rod is hammered to pierce a hole to reach void spaces and comes with several pieces that can be configured for outdoor to tighter internal spaces. One person can use the Task Force
Captains and crew watch a demonstration of PyroLance during a firefighting seminar at Roscioli Yachting Center in Ft. Lauderdale in late May. PHOTO/DORIE COX Tips (TFT) with the back side of an ax to puncture metal or wood. A water source can be connected to the nozzle at the end of the rod to extinguish the fire through the pierced hole. MES also demonstrated the ProPak, a self-contained compact foam unit that can be used for small or smouldering fires. Lessard said that their recommendations in technology are based on lessons learned on yachts in the past few years. He said none of the products are intended to replace existing systems onboard yachts, but are additional options for specific uses. In other technology news, Joey Cudmore of Fireade recently demonstrated the Fireade 2000, a water-based fire-fighting system, to several professionals in the yachting industry at The Triton office. The compressed air foam system is made from a food-grade material that leaves no residue and dries within minutes. The product comes in a can or with a compressor system. Many fire suppression systems attempt to eliminate oxygen, but Fireade eliminates the heat, Cudmore said. He demonstrated by spraying the foam on a towel and holding a lit blowtorch to the towel in his hand with no burning. The chemicals used in a boat fire may extinguish the fire, but leave a huge mess; but Fireade is mostly water so it evaporates and leaves no residue, he said. “We’re not telling you to replace your fire suppression system,” Cudmore said. “We’re saying use ours as a secondary system that you turn to first.” Cudmore said Fireade has been making fire-fighting products for 30 years and that their technology is in use at 4,000 fire stations. The company originally introduced the product to auto racing and is now expanding to yachts and marinas. Dorie Cox is associate editor of The Triton. Comments on this story are welcome at dorie@the-triton.com.
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Rotating cylinders dampen roll; protective coatings introduced New RotorSwing dampens rolling
MTN Maestro optimizes bandwidth
DMS Holland has launched RotorSwing Zero Speed to dampen rolling while sailing and at anchor.
MTN Communications (MTN) introduced Maestro, a communications and content platform, to manage bandwidth onboard yachts. The system offers up to 40 percent improvement in service for guests and crew who maintain several media devices that rely on bandwidth, the company said in a news release. MTN Maestro combines multiple networks through one provider in one platform and leverages the MTN worldwide network. Customers experience seamless connectivity, a simple-to-use interface and the ability to customize. “We regularly hear that bandwidth alone is no longer delivering on the ever-changing content and communications requirements,” said Derik Wagner, managing director of the MTN Yacht Business Unit. “Captains and ETOs now have one powerful solution that substantially optimizes network performance, brings the power of multiple networks and allows for easy management.” “Given the complexity of requirements on yachts today, bandwidth has to be optimized to address those requirements,” said AJ Anderson, founder and owner of WMG (Wright Marine Group). “Captains and ETOs need a simple and flexible tool to pre-plan, traffic-manage and make network changes, with fewer hardware and headaches. Delivery of such a solution is a much-needed yacht industry shift.” For more information, visit www. mtnsat.com.
The system uses rapidly rotating cylinders instead of fins. Under way, the cylinders generate an upward or downward force, according to the direction of rotation and rotors swing from front to back under the ship in addition to rotating around their axis. “To test the Zero Speed capacity of the system with two rotors, we performed ‘forced roll’ motion on our 15m demonstration yacht, Tessera,” said Theo Koop, owner of RotorSwing Marine. “The results were amazing and far exceeded expectations. The angle readings on the inclinometer showed spectacular values.” Rake can also be set at 45 degrees on planing vessels to reduce roll during speeds up to 18 knots. At higher speeds, the rotors are retracted back against the hull to minimize resistance. The ability to retract against the hull is useful for ice class vessels. The first system will be installed on a 27m classic yacht in Turkey this summer and two systems will also be equipped with the rake function for Wim van der Valk Continental Yachts for two new 23m aluminium performance yachts. DMS Holland will be agent for RotorSwing Marine in Europe. For more information visit www. dmsholland.com.
BunkerBuoy app compares prices The new BunkerBuoy app compares fuel prices between suppliers and offers online fuel ordering. The app is free and can be downloaded from the App Store.
New coating protects surfaces
San Diego-based Sea-Shield has created Sea-Shield Ceramic, a non-toxic surface coating designed to handle temperatures up to 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit, and permanently bonds to most surfaces. It protects from UV rays, corrosion, hard water, salt and exhaust build-up while providing a shine. The product also uses the Sea-Shield Exhaust Guard, a resin-based nanotechnology surface sealant designed to protect finishes from black streaks, engine exhaust, industrial fallout, salt air, acid rain, and ultraviolet rays. For more information, visit www. sea-shield.com.
To use, yachts register and then information is verified. To order fuel, a user completes location, quantity of fuel and preferred dates. Fuel suppliers in the designated region are instantly notified and return a price to the device. Users then select the preferred offer and details will be sent to the supplier. New features for the second
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Madame Gu unanimously voted yacht of the year Feadship’s 326-foot (99m) M/Y Madame Gu won Motor Yacht of the Year in May at the 9th annual World Superyacht Awards in Amsterdam. With both exterior and interior design from Andrew Winch Designs, Madame Gu received a unanimous vote for the top motoryacht prize. The yacht also took top honors for best Displacement Motor Yacht of 2,000GT and above. The 108-foot (32.6m) sloop S/Y Inukshuk built by Baltic Yachts in Finland won Sailing Yacht of the Year. It has an exterior designed by German Frers and an interior by Adam Lay Studio. Inukshuk also won for its class, Sailing Yacht 30-39.99m. Other winners include: Displacement Motor Yacht of 1,3001,999GT: 66m Feadship M/Y Sea Owl, designed inside and out by Andrew Winch Designs Displacement Motor Yacht of 500-1,299GT: 60m Amels M/Y Event; exterior styling by Tim Heywood Design; interior styling by Laura Sessa. Displacement Motor Yacht below 500GT: 39m M/Y CaryAli built by Alloy Yachts; exterior styling by René van der Velden Yacht Design; interior design by Lynne Grossman in collaboration with Redman Whiteley Dixon. Semi-Displacement or Planing Two-Deck Motor Yacht: 36.7m Trinity M/Y Finish Line; exterior styling and interior design by Yacht Next / Joanne Lockhart. Semi-Displacement or Planing Three-Deck Motor Yacht of 30-44.99m: 40m M/Y Cacos V built by Admiral Tecnomar; exterior styling by Luca Dini Design / Admiral Centro Stile; interior design by Admiral Centro Stile. Semi-Displacement or Planing Three-Deck Motor Yacht of 45m and above: 65m Heesen M/Y Galactica Star; exterior styling by Omega Architects / Heesen Yachts; interior design by
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M/Y Madame Gu won Motor Yacht of the Year at the 9th annual World PHOTO SUPPLIED Superyacht Awards in Amsterdam. Bannenberg & Rowell Design. Sailing Yacht 40m and more: 46m S/Y Ganesha built by Vitters Shipyard; exterior stylist Dubois Naval Architects; interior designer Newcruise. Catamaran Award: 33.7m S/V Quaranta built by Curvelle-Logos Marine; exterior styling by Mauro Giamboi; interior design by Alex Isaac. Spirit of Tradition Award: 64.5m S/Y Mikhail S. Vorontsov built by Dream Ship Victory / Balk Shipyard; exterior styling by Ken Freivokh Design / Dykstra Naval Architects; interior design by Ken Freivokh Design. Yacht Conversion Award: 72m M/Y Enigma XK, originally built by Richards Shipbuilders and refit at Atlantic Refit Center; refit naval architect Macfarlane Yacht Design; exterior styling and interior design by Vitruvius Yachts. Rebuilt Yacht Award: 45m Trinity M/Y Keyla, refit at RMK Marine with project management by Mark Poirier; refit naval architect Trinity Yachts and RMK Engineering Department; exterior styling and interior design by Hot Lab Yacht & Design. Refitted Yacht Award: 51m M/Y Auspicious, originally built and refit by Mondo Marine with project management by KK Superyachts;
exterior styling by Cor D. Rover Design; interior design by Eidsgaard Design. Quality & Value Award: 50m M/Y Ileria built by Proteksan-Turquoise Yachts, interior design by J.G. Verges Design. Voyager’s Award (joint winners): 50m M/Y Exuma built by Picchiotti / Perini Navi, which traveled through New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Micronesia, Palau, Sabah, and the Philippines; and 37m M/Y Seepaard built by JFA Yachts, which completed a circumnavigation through 39 countries. Legacy Award: Sir Donald Gosling With more than 60 years in superyachting, judges called Sir Donald Gosling the archetypal yacht owner. In 1953 he acquired his first yacht, which was followed by an array of preowned and custom yachts throughout the years. In 1993, his current yacht, Leander G (named after HMS Leander, his Royal Navy posting), was launched. She welcomes both charter guests and royalty on a regular basis. The World Superyacht Awards are presented by Boat International Media to celebrate excellence in superyacht build and design of the finest sail and motor yachts delivered in 2013.
Region Duty-free*/duty paid U.S. East Coast Ft. Lauderdale 865/900 Savannah, Ga. 875/NA Newport, R.I. 867/NA Caribbean St. Thomas, USVI 1,095/NA St. Maarten 1,106/NA Antigua 979/NA Valparaiso 704/NA North Atlantic Bermuda (Ireland Island) 971/NA Cape Verde 598/NA Azores 917/1,678 Canary Islands 849/1,236 Mediterranean Gibraltar 899/NA Barcelona, Spain 849/1,678 Palma de Mallorca, Spain NA/874 Antibes, France 857/1,794 San Remo, Italy 1,009/2,322 Naples, Italy 1,009/2,273 Venice, Italy 1,112/2,380 Corfu, Greece 1,043/2,079 Piraeus, Greece 1,029/1,844 Istanbul, Turkey 948/NA Malta 974/1,775 Tunis, Tunisia 873/NA Bizerte, Tunisia 875/NA Oceania Auckland, New Zealand 919/NA Sydney, Australia 908/NA Fiji 921/NA
One year ago Prices for low-sulfur gasoil expressed in US$ per cubic meter (1,000 liters) as of May 13, 2013 Region Duty-free*/duty paid U.S. East Coast Ft. Lauderdale 853/909 Savannah, Ga. 854/NA Newport, R.I. 855/NA Caribbean St. Thomas, USVI 1,069/NA St. Maarten 1,108/NA Antigua 1,070/NA Valparaiso 966/NA North Atlantic Bermuda (Ireland Island) 1,070/NA Cape Verde 917/NA Azores 937/1,684 Canary Islands 976/1,814 Mediterranean Gibraltar 863/NA Barcelona, Spain 1294/1,762 Palma de Mallorca, Spain NA/1797 Antibes, France 892/1,717 San Remo, Italy 1,014/2,145 Naples, Italy 979/2,252 Venice, Italy 1,041/2,672 Corfu, Greece 1,034/1,970 Piraeus, Greece 956/1,801 Istanbul, Turkey 852/NA Malta 930/1,684 Tunis, Tunisia 910/NA Bizerte, Tunisia 910/NA Oceania Auckland, New Zealand 896/NA Sydney, Australia 908/NA Fiji 921/NA Algiers 803/NA *When available according to local customs.
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M/Y Nero, Nara, Paraffin and Issana sell; Granturismo launches Merle Wood & Associates has sold the 296-foot (90m) M/Y Nero, built by Corsair Yachts, with Bluewater, which introduced the buyer; the 198-foot (60m) Feadship M/Y Nara; the 132-foot (40m) Amels M/Y Monte Carlo, with Kent Chamberlain of Chamberlain Yachts who represented the buyer; the 116-foot (35m) M/Y Deep Blue built by Brooke Yachts, and the 90-foot (27m) Pershing M/Y MTG. New to the company’s central agency listings for charter include the the 151-foot Delta M/Y Katya and the 84-foot Hatteras M/Y Perfect Lady.
ISA Yachts has launched the 216-foot (66m) M/Y Granturismo, a full-displacement, four-deck, custom motor yacht that is the biggest ISA yacht to date. Designed by Andrea Vallicelli with an interior by Alberto Pinto, it has a steel hull and aluminum superstructure. Fraser Yachts has sold the 198foot (60m) Feadship M/Y Paraffin out of the Singapore office (though still under management and for charter in the Med this summer), the new construction 192-foot (59m) Perini
Navi, Hull No. C.2232 (sistership to S/Y Seahawk and due in 2016), the 104foot (32m) Benetti M/Y Coconuts, and the 81-foot (25m) M/Y Meander by Northern Marine. New to its charter fleet are the 38m Ferretti M/Y Lady Dia, the 35m M/Y Cyrus One based in Dubrovnik this summer, the 34m M/Y Heliad II, the 31m Ferretti M/Y Lady Soul and the 90foot Pershing M/Y Tiger Lily of London based in Ibiza this summer. Moran Yacht & Ship has sold the 182-foot (55m) Feadship M/Y Issana,
the 147-foot (45m) Feadship M/Y Madsummer, and the 118-foot (36m) Trinity M/Y Sea Jewel Bravo (built in 1999, refit in 2006). The firm also launched the 172-foot (52.4m) new build Palmer Johnson, M/Y Apollo. The yacht was designed by Carlo Nuvolari and Dan Lenard. Moran launched another Palmer Johnson last year, the 213-foot (65m) M/Y Lady M. New to the firm’s central agency listings for sale is the 122-foot (37m) M/Y St. Vitamin built by Astondoa and listed for 5.5 million euros. IYC broker Roy Sea has sold the 157foot (48m) Christensen M/Y Lady Janet with Rupert Connor of Luxury Yacht Group; brokers Frank Grzeszczak and Barbara Stork have sold the 154-foot (47m) Admiral Marine M/Y Ohana with Kevin Merrigan of Northrop & Johnson, representing the seller. New to the brokerage’s central listings is the 113-foot (34m) Codecasa M/Y Mimu listed with Grzeszczak and Frank Grzeszczak Jr. for $4.9 million. In other IYC news, the firm opened an office in Palm Beach, led by broker Bill Sanderson and office manager Rachel Finkbeiner. Sanderson was an ocean racer as a young man and was a broker with Ardell Yacht and Ship Brokers in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He then joined Nautical Development Corp. as president to build 56-, 60- and 62foot sailing vessels. He rejoined yacht brokerage in 1985. Finkbeiner joined Sanderson to open a Camper & Nicholsons office in the early 1990s. In 2011, they helped Nick Edmiston start an Edmiston & Co., which they left in April. Northrop & Johnson has sold the 154-foot (47m) M/Y Ohana built by Admiral Marine and sold by Kevin Merrigan. New to its central agency listings for sale is the 153-foot (46.6m) Feadship M/Y Charisma (below) listed with Michael Nethersole for $14.9 million.
Heesen has launched the 168-foot (51m) M/Y My Sky, a full displacement, long-range motor yacht of 660GT. Her exterior, designed by Frank Laupman of Omega Architects, features flushmounted tinted windows thermo bonded to the superstructure to create a continuous wall of glass. Architect Erick van Egeraat
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Sanlorenzo Americas sells first SD126; Kahu, Imagination sell BOATS, from page B6 designed the ultra-contemporary interior, featuring a strong contrast between dark and light throughout. My Sky accommodates 12 guests in five cabins. It is due for delivery in November after sea trials. Sanlorenzo Americas has sold the first of the new SD126 models, a result of a contact at the Miami show in February. The SD126 is a 126-foot (38m) semi-displacement motor yacht and will be delivered to Ft. Lauderdale in October and displayed in the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.. New features include a salon terrace, a bow lounging area, an enlarged flybridge layout containing a pool and hardtop, and larger window line profiles throughout the main and upper deck, including gull wing hull side openings in the master cabin. Freedom Marine has sold the 122foot adventure M/Y Kahu listed with broker Brian Huse and recently refit by Fitzroy Yachts in New Zealand. Camper & Nicholsons International has sold the 154-foot (47m) Benetti M/Y Imagination by broker Jeremy Comport, and the 100-foot (31m) Palmer Johnson M/Y Madcap by broker Bob O’Brien. New to its central agency listings for sale include the 138-foot (42m) Jongert S/Y Passe Partout listed at 5.75 million euros and the 107-foot (32.5m) S/Y Bolero built by Bolero Yachts. The brokerage added to its charter fleet the 138-foot (42m) M/Y Penny Mae available in the Bahamas this fall before setting off for Central America and French Polynesia, and the 136-foot (41.5m) World War II-era yacht M/Y Calisto. Denison Yachts has added to its new central agency listings for sale the
41m Fitzroy sloop S/Y Inmocean for $12.75 million. West Palm Beach-based Paragon Motor Yachts is building a custom 100-foot Bahama SkyMaster for a repeat client. Designed to tow a large center console, the SkyMaster (below) features a dedicated 300-gallon
gasoline tank and pump for fueling the center console and/or tender on extended excursions. Within an interior designed by Marty Lowe, the SkyMaster accommodates eight guests in three king staterooms, a fourth queen-size stateroom and an additional bunk, and includes accommodations for a captain and three crew members. The SkyMaster is in build at Paragon’s Kaohsiung, Taiwan-based shipyard, American Pacific Boatworks. It is expected to conduct sea trials in August and debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in October.
Turkish builder Vicem Yachts has delivered a Vicem 97 Cruiser (above) to its new American owner.
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TECHNOLOGY BRIEFS
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Diesel emission grants available; Ecoshield wins TECH BRIEFS, from page B4 version of the app includes instant chat, options for the supplier to make a second offer and an option for ‘indication only’ enquiry for budgeting purposes. “At Y.CO we love great ideas and new innovations, and are always forwardthinking when it comes to technology,” said Charlie Birkett, founding partner and CEO of Y.CO. For more information, visit www. bunkerbuoy.com.
EPA offers grants to clean engines The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $9 million in grant money to clean diesel engines. The project aims to reduce diesel pollution and emissions exposure from the nation’s existing fleet. The funding comes from EPA’s Diesel Emission Reduction Program (DERA) and targets the most cost-effective projects and fleets operating in areas designated as poor air quality areas. Diesel engines are extremely efficient but emit air pollutants such as nitrogen oxides and particulate matter. These pollutants are linked to serious health problems. EPA expects to award up to 20 assistance agreements for projects such as installing verified exhaust control and idle reduction devices, and vehicle and engine replacement. The EPA estimates that clean diesel funding generates up to $13 of public health benefit for every $1 spent. The closing date for receipt of proposals is June 17.
Ecoshield wins Seatrade award The Seatrade 2014 Innovation in
Ship Operations Award was awarded to Subsea Industries for Ecoshield, a product for protection from cavitation and corrosion/erosion damage for ship hulls, rudders, and ship underwater running gear. The Innovation in Ship Operations category was judged by a panel chaired by Koji Sekimizu, secretary-general of International Maritime Organization (IMO). “We are delighted to receive this prestigious award,” said Boud Van Rompay, founder of Hydrex and Subsea Industries and developer of Ecoshield. “We know that the judges are highly expert and discriminating and we take the award as a very valuable acknowledgement for our achievement with Ecoshield. “It is a simple solution that puts an end to cavitation and corrosion damage, which has plagued the shipping industry for more than a century,” he said. For more information visit www. ecospeed.be.
Interlux, Awlgrip move facilities Both of AkzoNobel’s yacht coating facilities will move to consolidate operations; Interlux will move production from New Jersey to Houston, Texas, and Awlgrip production will transfer to Sassenheim in the Netherlands. “This change will position us to better serve our customers in North America and it will leverage the scale and capabilities of AkzoNobel,” said Ralf Schueler, Global sBU Director of AkzoNobel Yacht Coatings. “We had already moved the global headquarters of our yacht business to Houston and it will now host our laboratory, sales, customer service and marketing departments supporting the North
America yacht business. With this move we will complete our integration in Houston. “Importantly, our site at Sassenheim in the Netherlands is AkzoNobel’s global center of excellence for color as well as the manufacture of premium topcoats for the automotive and aerospace business. We see a very close fit which will also support our ambitions on innovation,” Schueler said. The Houston site will be the primary North America base for yacht products and will consolidate research and development, technical support and customer services.
Gilbert writes futuristic novel James R. Gilbert, former editorin-chief and president of ShowBoats International, has written a novel called “The Admiral”, a futuristic story that chronicles life on Akkadia, a midocean community of aging yachts that ride out the changes taking place on land caused by rising seas and social collapse at the end of this century. The story combines Gilbert’s love for the sea and boats and uses current science on the topics of global warming and effects on the seas if left unchecked. Gilbert said the idea to write about a future world impacted by climatechange came to him in the early 1980s when he was associate editor at Cruising World in Newport, RI. Cover reviews include notes from marine conservationist Jean-Michel Cousteau and Dr. Sylvia Earl.e “I hope ‘The Admiral’ is as entertaining as it is a plea for help to protect our oceans, and our world,” Gilbert said. For more information, visit www. jamesrgilbert.com.
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FROM THE FRONT: Drills
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Find your weakest links, know crew’s limitations DRILLS, from page B1 Crew may have a fear of drowning, get seasick or be prone to panic. Finding that out in a drill will let the captain say, “I can’t use you on this part of the drill,” Morley said. When a captain isolates a weak link, he/she can decide whether to train, replace or shift that crew to a different position. Similarly, unforeseen emotional reactions may surface during emergencies and drills can bring them out ahead of time, Morley said. Capt. Paul Preston recalled how surprised he was to his own reaction as a young captain. “When I first started we had a near collision,” Preston said. “I couldn’t get it out of autopilot and I became like a deer in the headlights. I learned that day to think ‘what if ’ scenarios and now I always present the question to myself.” He uses his experience when training new crew. He tells them there is nothing wrong with taking seasick medication or trying to overcome their fears. “Know your own shortcomings and try to help yourself,” Preston tells them. As an instructor, Morley said he has seen many crew react differently than they expect. “We do have a patriarchal society and some may look to the eldest male, but I’ve seen captains you wouldn’t expect to, just lose it,” Morley said. “Sometimes people faint during the medical training when students spend two days in the emergency room,” he said. “All you can do is work through with experience and teach to work past emotions.” Eng. Andrew Brennan has seen weak points isolated during crew drills due to cultural differences. In times of duress, crew from different countries may revert to their native language or phrases and use words unfamiliar to the other crew. Morley cited another example in which a crew member stood still during a drill. When asked why, the crew said he was awaiting instruction as he was taught to in the country where he lived. Close quarters and long hours with the same crew usually fosters teamwork onboard and drills can build these bonds personally and professionally. “When things go bad, a close crew may react better thinking, ‘that’s not just the chef, that’s my friend’,” Morley said. When Eng. Ben Capobianco worked on the 258-foot (80m) M/Y Pegasus V, he said the crew worked together well and took drills very seriously. “I think the tightness of a yacht’s
program makes it successful,” Capobianco said. Bonds also create an awareness of each other’s jobs, which helps when drills are practiced minus different crew, he said. Morley said good drills should randomly include taking key people out. “What if the captain dies or the engineer is burned, that’s when the fun starts in a drill,” Morley said. “Now the mate is captain. He does his own job well, but he’s not used to doing the captain’s job.”
Make your own guidelines
Commercial ships have guidelines on how to drill, but they are not spelled out as clearly for yachts. Many yachts adhere to guidelines set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for safety onboard and one of these components is the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS). SOLAS requires drills for fire and abandon ship, said Stuart Biesel, director of Megayacht Technical Services International (MTSI) in Ft. Lauderdale. The company provides safety management and regulatory services. “But there is little, if any, guidance on how to perform these drills,” Biesel said. “And there is no formal training on how to perform excellent and efficient drills.” Biesel said most captains formulate their drills using information that has been passed down or learned from others in the industry. “Drills are an enormous hole in the system,” Biesel said. “And they are vital. When faced with an emergency you don’t want to find yourself there for the first time,” he said. Regardless, drills are required monthly on cargo ships, (the category that yachts fall under), and weekly on passenger ships, (basically, yachts that are considered to have more than 12 paid guests), Biesel said. Gene Sweeney, manager at International Registries in Ft. Lauderdale, said guidelines don’t tell captains how to do drills, just what standards must be incorporated, so each yacht complies differently. “Captains are professionals at what they do and they decide how best to meet the requirements,” Sweeney said. “They don’t have much latitude. They have to do A, B and C. “There can be big differences between a 400- and a 150-foot yacht,” he said. “You may have department heads that manage or you just may yell up to your six crew.”
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Drill for the unexpected, change scenarios for reality DRILLS, from page B10 The IMO does not enforce the guidelines; that falls to the flag states. Training and certification regulations can be found under flag states; conventions including the Safety of and International Safety Management (ISM) Code under MCA and the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations 46 and the U.S. Coast Guard Navigation and Vessel Inspection circulars.
Challenge crew
Although yachts are built well and crew are usually well-trained and aware, Morley recommends captains do more than the standards set forth by regulatory bodies and flag states. “The STCW code is the minimum standard with IMO, but do we want to stay there?” he said. “The difference could be life or death.” Drilling differently and more often can increase safety, plus keep things more interesting to crew. “After a year onboard, drills became boring,” Capobianco said. “But in case of an actual emergency, doing them so often takes stress and panic away. Plus, we can do it if it’s smoky or there are rough seas because we practiced so many times. You should be able to do it in your sleep.”
One way drills were enhanced on M/Y Pegasus V was when one of the crew made up unique simulations such as fires in various spots, fluctuations in water levels and crew in different locations, Capobianco said. Varied incidents are typically what happens during an emergency anyway, Preston said. And disasters usually include several incidents at the same time, so the key to survival or saving the vessel is often whether crew can solve multiple problems, he said. Preston suggested to read books about heavy weather and tragedies at sea, learn from others’ experiences and try the “what if ” challenges he has used for himself since he began in yachting. “What if the towed Boston Whaler turns downwind? What if the rudder breaks? What if you have a beam sea, the mate is hurt, the genset overheats and the fridge comes loose?” Preston said. “Emergencies are a series of smaller things, and it’s hard to drill for those. Out of all those things, what was it that sank the boat?” Every practice scenario, whether mental or physical, gets crew thinking what they personally would do, he said. Morley said he learned to avoid complacency when he worked on a commercial vessel with weekly drills. “We got tuned in to having a fire drill
at 2 o’clock each Tuesday until one day the captain said, ‘Why are you all doing a fire drill?” Morley said. The crew responded that they always do the fire drill on Tuesday. But the captain had called for an abandon ship drill. “It was an early lesson for me as officer and it stuck with me to today,” Morley said. That is why Morley tells crew that when they repeat the same drills, the expectations are the same. “We have to get away from drills on a sunny day, at lunch time,” Morley said. He recommends captains add pressure and intensity because that’s how real emergencies happen. And don’t just drill for the big three (fire, abandon ship and man overboard), get creative, Morley said. Add steering failure, collisions, weather, groundings, fire on neighboring vessel, critical plant failure, flood, medical injuries, oil pollution and piracy to your drills. “Captains have to step up because the more drills, the better you get. Knowledge is power,” Morley said. “You want to turn out thinking, acting and doing crew members.” Dorie Cox is associate editor of The Triton. Comments on this story are welcome at dorie@the-triton.com.
Fire, man overboard and abandon ship are the big three emergencies onboard, but diversity in drills helps crew better prepare for emergencies. PHOTO/MARK O’CONNELL, www.markoconnell.photodeck.com
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MARINAS / SHIPYARDS
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Naval station to become yard; Cape Charles marina opens IMS adds yard
IMS Shipyard has begun work transforming the former St-Mandrier naval air station in Toulon bay in the South of France into a full-service superyacht refit and maintenance yard with 100 employees. IMS 700 expects to open late this year.
maintenance and storage area, 75-ton boat lift, 300-ton lift in process, and a fuel station. Chesapeake Marine Systems is the designated operator for maintenance and boat supplies. The yard is working to make it so that yachts can clear customs when they arrive in Cape Charles. For more information, visit www.ccyachtcenter.com.
New marina begins in Nevis
Plans include adding 80 berths to accommodate up to 100 yachts from 20m-80m, a haul-out area, lifting equipment up to 670 ton, a floating breakwater and a floating pontoon, draft up to 10m, buildings for in-house crew, a 500-square-meter crew quarters specifically for yacht crew (including offices, multimedia room, fitness, terrace and BBQ), and a VIP office in the control tower. The yard has a 30-year lease on the basin of 50,000 square meters and on the hard of 60,000 square meters, five times the space on its site IMS 300. The property also includes four sheds for housing three yachts up to 50m at the same time. In business for 25 years, IMS Shipyard said in a news release that this new yard makes it the largest yacht repair yard in the Mediterranean with a total surface area of 130,000 square meters. It has the capacity to house up to 100 20m-80m yachts with 25 inwater slips and 75 spots on the hard, including 35 in sheds.
New marina opens in Chesapeake
The Cape Charles Yacht Center on the Chesapeake Bay officially opened on May 15. Specifically designed to accommodate megayachts, the yard includes 1,000 feet of dockage (with 1,000 to be added this summer) and 3phase, 480-amp power. The channel is 18 feet deep and the facility is 12 miles from the Atlantic. “The location along the Mid-Atlantic is strategic since we offer a deep, secure harbor with quick access to the Atlantic,” said Eyre Baldwin, partner with the Eastern Shore Land Company (ESLAND), which built the yard. “There are few places for these types of yachts to stop for service, repairs or to enjoy the area between New England and Miami. The proximity to the ocean is very convenient but we also offer a charming destination on Virginia’s Eastern Shore.” The Cape Charles Yacht Center includes a marina, 120-acre
Construction began in May on the marina at The Residence at Tamarind Cove in Nevis. In the works are “about 100 slips of various sizes,” including 10 for “very large superyachts,” said Adrian Dozier, director of Tamarind Cove Marina Development Ltd. The depth at the deep end of the Marina will be 15 feet as will be the entrance channel. Construction is expected to take about 14 months. The Residence at Tamarind Cove is a 126-room residence hotel with yacht club and members-only gaming club. It is expected to open in December 2015.
Island Gardens gets OK
Miami city officials and Florida state officials approved changes to a deed that will let Flagstone Property Group create a megayacht marina on Watson Island, according to a story in the Miami Herald. To abide by the deed, Island Gardens must break ground on the $640 million hotel and marina project by June 2. The project also includes two hotels and a retail center. It is expected to be complete by the end of 2017. The city first approved plans for the project in 2001, but economic conditions stalled its construction. If successful, it is expected to generate more than $12 million a year to Miami in taxes, rent and fees. The city owns Watson Island and is leasing a portion to Flagstone, which has been paying $2 million a year rent, according to a story in Miami Today.
CMC Marine opens in Turkey
Italy-based CMC Marine has opened a new service center in Turkey in an agreement with BTS Marin Den. Tic. Ltd. Sti, a company based in Istanbul to provide technical and commercial support. BTS Marin is led by Tayfun Turk, a long-term CMC Marine collaborator, who has a background as project manager in several of the country’s shipyards, according to a news release.. Based in Pisa, CMC Marine is a new industrial manufacturer of stabilization systems and stern and bow thrusters for yachts and passenger ships over 16m. For more information, visit www. cmcmarine.com.
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Ice, icebergs, darkness, swells, fog affect travels at both poles RULES, from page B1 additional loads on the hull, propulsion system and appendages. While the Arctic and Antarctic waters have a number of similarities, there are also differences. The Arctic is an ocean surrounded by continents while the Antarctic is a continent surrounded by an ocean. The Antarctic sea ice retreats significantly during the summer season or is dispersed by permanent gyres in the two major seas of the Antarctic. Thus, there is relatively little multi-year ice there. Conversely, Arctic sea ice survives many summer seasons and there is a significant amount of multiyear ice. Additionally, the marine environments of both polar seas are similarly vulnerable, but the response to such challenge should duly take into account specific features of the legal and political regimes applicable to their respective marine spaces. At its first session in January, an IMO committee agreed to the draft text of the mandatory Code and agreed, in principle, to proposed draft amendments to the IMO’s various safety and pollution prevention treaties to make the code mandatory. Also agreed to were proposed draft amendments to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), to make the Polar Code (Introduction and part II-A) mandatory under the associated annexes. Those being: l Annex I (prevention of pollution by oil); l Annex II (noxious liquid substances); l Annex IV (sewage); and l Annex V (garbage). The code would require ships and yachts intending to operate in the defined waters of the Antarctic and Arctic to apply for a Polar Ship Certificate. This would classify the vessel in one of several categories: Category A, ships designed for operation in polar waters at least in medium first-year ice, which may include old ice inclusions; Category B, ships not included in category A, designed for operation in polar waters in at least thin firstyear ice, which may include old ice inclusions; and Category C, ships designed to operate in open water or in ice conditions less severe than those included in Categories A and B. The issuance of a certificate would require an assessment, taking into account the anticipated range of operating conditions and hazards the ship or yacht may encounter in the polar waters. The assessment would include information on identified operational limitations. It will also
include plans, procedures and/or additional safety equipment necessary to mitigate incidents with potential safety or environmental consequences. The chapters in the code each set out goals and functional requirements to include: ship structure; stability and subdivision; watertight and weathertight integrity; machinery installations; operational safety; fire safety and protection; life-saving appliances and arrangements; safety of navigation; communications; voyage planning; manning and training; prevention of oil pollution; prevention of pollution from noxious liquid substances from ships; prevention of pollution by sewage from ships; and prevention of pollution by discharge of garbage from ships. Ships and yachts would need to carry a Polar Water Operational Manual. This document will provide the yacht with sufficient information regarding her operational capabilities and limitations in order to support the captain’s decision-making process. When developing a plan for voyages to remote areas, special consideration should be given to the environmental nature of the area of operation, the limited resources, and navigational information. The detailed voyage and passage plan should include the identification of safe areas and no-go areas; surveyed marine corridors, and contingency plans for emergencies in the event of limited support from search-andrescue facilities. It must also address conditions when it is not safe to enter areas containing ice or icebergs because of darkness, swell, fog and pressure ice; safe distance to icebergs; and presence of ice and icebergs, and safe speed in such areas. As we have seen in yachting, owners want to visit locations away from the usual stomping grounds. Yachting has expanded exponentially throughout the Pacific islands and into the remote waterways of South America. It is only a natural progression for yachts, and their owners, to desire a literal visit the “ends of the earth.” Capt. Jake DesVergers is chief surveyor for International Yacht Bureau (IYB), an organization that provides flag-state inspection services to yachts on behalf of several administrations. A deck officer graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, he previously sailed as master on merchant ships, acted as designated person for a shipping company, and served as regional manager for an international classification society. Contact him at +1 954-596-2728 or www.yachtbureau.org. Comments on this column are welcome at editorial@the-triton.com.
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Regattas, cook-offs and boat shows highlight summer activities EVENTS OF THE MONTH June 23-26 Newport Charter Yacht Show, Newport, RI.
For yacht charter professionals, agents, owners, brokers and captains showcasing yachts up to 225 feet. Includes seminars, yacht hops, culinary competition. www. newportchartershow.com
June 3-7 Loro Piana Superyacht
Regatta, Sardinia. www.loropianasuperyachtregatta.com June 4 Networking Triton style with Global Satellite in Ft. Lauderdale (the first Wednesday of every month), 6-8 p.m. www.the-triton.com
June 5 The Triton Bridge luncheon,
noon, Ft. Lauderdale. A monthly yacht captains’ roundtable. Contact Editor Lucy Chabot Reed at lucy@the-triton. com or 954-525-0029.
June 7 33rd annual Great Chowder Cook-off, Newport, R.I. www. newportwaterfrontevents.com
June 7-9 New Caledonia Great Lagoon Regatta, New Caledonia. www.greatlagoonregatta.nc.
June 8 World Ocean Day. Communities around the globe raise awareness about the role of the ocean in our lives and the ways people can protect it. worldoceansday.org
June 9-22 The U.S. Open
Championship, Pinehurst, N.C. One of golf ’s majors tournaments. www. usopen.com
June 11-12 Commercial Marine Expo (CME), New Bedford, Mass. The U.S. Atlantic coast’s largest commercial marine show. www.comarexpo.com
June 12-16 Melbourne Boat Shows,
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. biavic. com.au/melbourneboatshow
June 13-15 160th New York Yacht
Club Annual Regatta presented by Rolex, the longest-running regatta in America. nyyc.org
June 18-21 The Superaycht Cup,
Palma. www.thesuperyachtcup.com
June 19-22 11th annual San Diego
Yacht and Boat Show. www.sandiegoyachtandboatshow.com
June 19-22 Art Basel Miami Beach,
Fla. Premier art shows for modern and
contemporary works of more than 2,500 artists. basel.artbasel.com
June 20 49th Newport Bermuda Race. 635-mile ocean from Newport, RI to Bermuda. racebermudarace.com
June 20-22 Panama International
Boat Show. Inaugural event produced by Show Management to be held at Flamenco Marina in Panama. www. showmanagement.com
June 23-July 6 Wimbledon, London. One of the grand slam tennis tournaments. www.wimbledon.org
June 24-26 Superyacht Design week,
London. To feature speakers, seminars, conferences, products and debates on the industry of design. www. superyachtdesign.com
June 25-29 annual Treasure Cay Billfish Championship, Abaco, Bahamas. www.treasurecay.com
June 26 AYSS PacificNet, Tahiti.
Association of Yacht Support Services event for captains and crew. Visiting yacht agents share local knowledge on Pacific cruising. www.ayss.org
June 27 ISS Superyacht Industry
Summer Regatta, Hamble, United Kingdom. Visit www.superyachtsociety. org and www.fairviewsailing.co.uk.
June 28 Dong Energy Solar
Challenge, Netherlands. World Cup for solar powered boats. www. dongenergysolarchallenge.com
July 2 The Triton’s monthly networking
event (the first Wednesday of every month from 6-8 p.m.) with Crew Unlimited, Ft. Lauderdale. Join us for casual networking. www.the-triton.com
July 6 Pacific Cup. From San Francisco to Hawaii. www.pacificcup.org
July 7-11 2nd biennial European
International Submarine Race (eISR), Gosport, England. Teams race humanpowered subs in this engineering challenge. www.subrace.e
MAKING PLANS Sept. 24-27 Monaco Yacht Show Monaco
Features 500 companies, 105 yachts with 80 events in Monte Carlo and onboard. www.monacoyachtshow.com
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Capt. Herb Magney met up with friends during a yacht delivery from St. Thomas, USVI, to Ft. Lauderdale. Pictured in front of IGY Blue Haven Marina in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, are old friends (from left) Scooter Bob of Beav Aire Aviation, Capt. Magney, Capt. Gary Dyer and Capt. Bob Bisbee.
Chef J Blevins of M/Y SOC sent a Triton Spotter from California during a day at the boss’ vineyard, Silver Oak Cellars. Pictured, from left, are Chef J Blevins, Stew Layla Jaramillo, First Mate Scott Fraser and Capt. David Blankkenship. The photo was taken in the owner’s personal wine library at the vineyard in Napa Valley, Calif.
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SEA, SURF AND SUN: Crew scuba, snorkel and more, but work comes first.
“I love diving and so do the guests, therefore we all get to enjoy the boat. Of course, it’s a big challenge to work and dive because I am a solo stew so a 50minute dive means I have to rush to get everything ready before I can jump in the water. It is always worth it and I feel very proud to be a diver.” Just 13 percent said they only get to dive in their time off. Now, those two answers make sense in the realm of yachting. That yachties know how to dive makes sense and likely contributes to their enjoyment of a career on the water (more about that in a minute). And the fact that most yachties don’t get to actually do much diving on the job makes sense, too. Most of the crew on a yacht are too busy to play when the owners or guests are on board.
One aspect of our work as yacht stews is valet services, including wardrobe management. Every stew needs to know how to handle and care for expensive clothing. It may seem complex, but it’s pretty easy once we break it down into simple steps, starting with laundry. Stew Cues Many stews Alene Keenan secretly enjoy doing the laundry, especially ironing and folding. No one said you have to suffer as you toil away. In fact, you could actually make it enjoyable by appreciating the time away from the hustle and bustle of the daily routine. Use this time to listen to music, listen to audio books, think, and just generally raise your spirit. I spoke with a representative of Guarde Robe, a wardrobe management company in Miami, and learned some basic tips for making laundry a breeze. 1. Sort articles by color, keeping whites, darks, and medium colors separate since lighter garments can pick up dyes from darker colors. Always check labels. 2. Next, sort articles by fabric type. Separate man-made fabrics such as polyester from natural fibers such as cotton. Man-made fibers can attract the oils that are released from natural fibers during washing. These oils can build up and make spots noticeable. Here is a rundown on fabric types: l Garments are made from natural fibers and synthetic fibers. Natural fibers include cotton, linen, silk, wool, leather and suede. Synthetic fibers include acrylic, fleece, microfiber, nylon, polyester, rayon, spandex, vinyl, and more. There are new fabrics being designed every year. Many pieces of
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Crew duties first before fun with water toys By Lucy Chabot Reed This month’s survey started off with simple intentions. We wanted to take a break from the recent heady topics of leadership, discrimination and compensation to ask yacht captains and crew a little about playing in the water. Yachties have rare access to exciting equipment in some of the most special places on the planet, so we were curious to know if they are able to take advantage of their lot, or even if they want to. Do yachties know how to participate in any number of water-related sports? Do they make time to partake in them? And do they think it’s an important component of their job and career? As light-hearted as our survey began, it got pretty complex, and we’re not sure we can explain why.
We started innocently enough by asking Do you know how to scuba dive? More than 80 percent of our 117 respondents do, with a full quarter being dive masters. We suspected this so, naturally, we followed up with Do you get to do much diving? The majority – 56.5 percent – do not. “Every member of the crew is trained to dive, but only for work activities,” said the captain of a yacht 120-140 feet who is a dive master and whose yacht carries all the dive equipment but who doesn’t do much diving. “Crew are never allowed to dive with guests as it invokes liability issues.” About 30 percent of respondents do get to dive, both on the job and on their own time. “I get to enjoy while I work,” said the stew on a yacht less than 80 feet.
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he theme of food prevailed at Triton networking with Culinary Convenience on the occasional third Wednesday event in Ft. Lauderdale in May. About 250 captains, crew and industry professionals toured the new shop, dined from food trucks and enjoyed a cold beverage with live music. See page A6 for more about Culinary Convenience President Aaron J. Michaels. PHOTOS/DORIE COX
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C June 2014 NUTRITION: Take It In
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High-fiber beans carry loads of benefits for heart, blood, weight Dried beans have been a part of two servings daily will do the trick. A mankind’s diet since 7,000 B.C. Today serving is a half cup of cooked beans. they are an ingredient in just about If you eat canned beans, rinse these every cuisine. Think Latin beans and with cold water and drain before eating rice, Asian black to get rid of excess sodium. If cooking bean sauce, and dried beans, don’t add baking soda the British and as it robs the beans of the B-vitamin American favorite thiamine. of baked beans. Once cooked, you can safely store Yet you might not beans in the refrigerator for up to 3 recognize them as days or several months in the freezer. a super nutritious So what types of beans are best? food. Variety is indeed the spice of life where Varieties of beans are concerned. For example, the Take It In dried beans iron in Lima beans is the most available Carol Bareuther include Adzuki, to our bodies. The zinc and calcium black, black-eyed, cranberry, garbanzo, are best absorbed from kidney beans, great northern, Lima, kidney, navy, according to research reported in a pink, pinto and red. Each provides an 2010 article in the British Journal of excellent source of fat-free, cholesterol- Nutrition. free, saturated fat-free protein. Dried There are many ways to enjoy beans. beans are also rich in the bloodMake dip (hummus), sprinkle in salads, building B-vitamin folic acid as well as in place or in addition to ground beef minerals such as iron, magnesium, zinc in tacos and burritos, in soups and and calcium. stews, in With pasta sauce, all of these or mash and goodies, it’s no fashion them wonder that into veggie bean-eaters burgers. You enjoy a lot of can also mash nutritional cooked beans benefits. In and add to fact, Canadian breads and researchers brownies. back in 2008 Likely the found that biggest reason people who ate many people dried beans don’t eat had higher more beans intakes of is fear of dietary fiber, flatulence. It’s Red Kidney, Black-Eyed and Black Beans. potassium, the complex magnesium, PHOTO/DEAN BARNES carbohydrates iron and in beans copper. Plus, that provide they had a lower body weight and the benefit of fiber and also risk of smaller waist size compared to nonintestinal gas. If you’re cooking beans bean eaters. from scratch, place the beans in a cook The bean diet? It’s not a fad. It’s pot and add lots of water, about 5 cups a fact. A high-fiber, bean-rich diet is of water for every cup of beans. Heat just as effective as a low-carbohydrate the water to boiling and boil the beans diet for weight loss, according to a for 2 to 3 minutes. study published in the April issue Remove the beans from the heat, of the Journal of Human Nutrition. cover the pot and let the beans stand What’s more, only the bean-rich diet for 4 to 6 hours. Then drain the beans, – not the low-carb one – also lowered toss the cooking water, rinse with total cholesterol and the bad LDL fresh water and cook until tender. This cholesterol. method also makes the beans more It’s the soluble type of fiber in tender. beans that can help lower cholesterol. Whether you cook beans from This fiber, along with the protein and scratch or use canned, add them minerals in beans, creates a triplegradually to your diet. Gradually whammy that also provides bean increasing the amount of beans you eaters better control of diabetes (if eat can also lessen the chance of they are type 2 diabetic) and lower uncomfortable gas. blood pressure. This is according to a 2012 study in the Archives of Internal Carol Bareuther is a registered dietitian Medicine. and a regular contributor to The Triton. So how many beans do you have to Comments on this column are welcome eat to get these health benefits? One to at editorial@the-triton.com.
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IN THE GALLEY: Culinary Waves
Good intentions gone bad leave leftover healthy greens onboard We’ve all been through it. We stock up on greens for a charter whose guests said they wanted to eat “healthy” and then they don’t want to eat the lovely salads or sides you’ve prepared. You have exactly one day left to get rid of those greens or eat the profits, meaning crew tips. If there’s meat left over, that’s usually not a Culinary Waves problem. Meat is Mary Beth easy as most chefs Lawton Johnson know what to do with it to turn it into something you can freeze, but when it comes to an excess of fresh greens, a few tips and ideas might help. Let’s say if you are stuck with eight bags of lettuce, spinach or some other sort of green such as arugula or kale. What would you do with it to use it up before the charter ran out? Simple: serve it. Here are a few ways to serve greens so you can use it all before it is too late. Pair lettuce with orange to make a sorbet. That’s right, a sorbet, and even an ice cream. It is a great filler, and it is light. You want something light and refreshing to cleanse the palate between courses, and lettuce fits the bill. Simply put 2 cups of lettuce, 2 cups of fresh-cut oranges, 4 1/2 cups of ice and 1 cup of birch bark xylitol or other sugar into a Vitamix and process it into a sorbet. Freeze it. Lettuce lightens up the sorbet and gives it a much smoother taste in cleansing the palate. You could make juice out of it by mixing it with any other leftover greens such as kale, spinach, a six carrots, two apples, six stalks of celery, two cucumbers and a lemon, processing it in a juicer. Another idea is to chop the lettuce and put it into a large pot with
cucumbers and lemon and boil it with four cups of water. Add in a spice ball filled with peppermint tea, let it steep for 5 minutes and then remove. Then process the liquid in a Vitamix. Voila, you have Healthy Peppermint Tea, a great detox for the liver and kidneys. (You can even add alcohol to this tea to make a drink for happy hour.) Actually, juicing is a great way to use up lots of greens. Spinach, kale and other rich greens all make a great component in healthy juices. Just be careful to balance them with lighter vegetables or even fruit such as lettuce, cucumbers, celery and apples, because the chlorophyll can be too heavy by itself. Leftover greens can be sauteed and used in any remaining meals you have left to make for the guests, added to pasta, used together for a side dish, or just turned into plate decoration. I like to make a spinach pesto and add it to pasta. You can even incorporate it into bread. Then there is always sauteed spinach, which takes quite a bit of fresh spinach to make, especially if you have 10 charter guests. If, by morning, you still have leftover greens, incorporate them into omelets, pair them with sausage, or make a sweet potato hash and use some in that. Toss together cooked, cubed butternut squash with chopped spinach for a great breakfast side. You can also make an egg-and-greens frittata or spinach popovers for the guests. A few little secrets can help you avert the wasteful scenario of too many greens and keep everyone healthy at the same time. Mary Beth Lawton Johnson is a certified executive pastry chef and Chef de Cuisine and has worked on yachts for more than 20 years. Comments on this column are welcome at editorial@thetriton.com.
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C June 2014 IN THE GALLEY: Top Shelf
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Roasted beet, jalapeño-infused watermelon and feta salad Let’s boot the misconception of salads as boring. Let’s make them fun, interesting and desirable. They aren’t just the go-to meal for when you want to lose 10 pounds by month’s end; they can be a smorgasbord of fascinating flavors and textures. I try to offer my crew mates an interesting salad twice a day to keep the healthy options up. This recipe is the Optimus prime of salads. Served the way the recipe dictates, it’s a playful, fun rendition of a classic beet salad. Throw in a handful of washed arugula or spinach and it transforms into the more traditional style of salad: a healthier option, heartier starter or, when you add a grilled snapper filet, a main meal. As yacht chefs, we need to be versatile. We are 100 different restaurants, bakeries and bistros in one, here to serve multiple palates at any given time of the day or night. My goal is to introduce new ways of incorporating flavor, different methods of incorporating those flavors, and offering one more multipurpose recipe for your arsenal. This recipe feeds 10-12, depending on portion size.
For the infused watermelon: 1/2 large watermelon, cut into 3/4inch cubes 1/3 cup pickled jalapeño brine (store bought, tame or hot) 1/2 cup tomato soup (preferably leftover; V8 or bloody Mary mix are great substitutes) 1/2 cup warm water (with 1 tbsp salt dissolved) 2 tbsp sweet chili Place cut watermelon in a vacuum bag. (If you don’t have a vacuum machine, use a zip-top bag and get out as much air out as possible before sealing.) Mix all remaining ingredients in a bowl. Carefully pour over the fruit. Vacuum on moist setting. Refrigerate overnight. For the roasted beet: 4 large red beets 4 large yellow beets 5 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp salt 1 tbsp white pepper Double wrap the beets individually with tin foil. Place on baking tray and bake for three hours at 350 degrees F.
Remove from oven and let cool in foil. (This takes a couple of hours.) Remove beets from foil. Under running water and using your hands, peel off skin. Cut beets in 3/4” cubes, and place in separate containers (yellow in one and red in another). Drizzle each container with equal amounts of olive oil, salt and pepper, and gently mix. Reserve in fridge until needed to plate. For the dressing: 1 tbsp dijon mustard 2 tbsp yuzu, an Asian citrus fruit. (If you can’t find one, substitute with 1 tbsp each lemon and lime) 1/2 cup balsamic glaze (store bought, found in vinegar isle) 2 oranges, zest only Whisk vigorously the mustard and yuzu for 30 seconds to create a cream-like consistency. Slowly pour in the balsamic glaze, whisking at a moderate pace to incorporate evenly. Fold in the orange zest. Refrigerate until needed. See TOP SHELF, page C7
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Cool Summertime Gazpacho Oh, it’s June, the time of year where we hustle to finish those springtime chores. Clean out the bilges, perhaps one last coat of varnish before the short summer showers arrive. At least in South Florida, it’ll be eight more months until we see weather like this again. As summer heats up, one of my favorite meals is a cool serving of gazpacho. This recipe is sure to please the crew and owner as well. Ingredients: 5 large, firm tomatoes, blanched, peeled, seeded and chopped 1 1/2 cup tomato juice 4 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped 1 bell pepper, minced 1/2 red onion, minced 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced 1 medium garlic clove, minced 2 lemons, juiced 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. sea salt 1/2 tsp. black pepper 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Bring to a boil 6 quarts of water. With a paring knife, cut an “X” on the bottom of the tomatoes and drop in the boiling water for 20 seconds. Remove and place in an ice water bath to cool for 1 minute. Remove from the bath, pat dry and, with the paring knife, peel the skin and discard. Quarter the tomatoes, remove the core and seeds, and chop coarsely. (I like to place a sieve over a bowl while de-seeding to extract the natural juice, usually about 1/2 cup.) Add 1 1/2 cups tomato juice
to the bowl. Add remaining vegetables, lemon juice, Worcestershire, spices and finally the EVOO. Mix well. Remove a third of the vegetables/ juice and puree in a blender for 10 seconds. Return to the bowl and mix well. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight. Serve chilled with a cucumber spear, garlic croutons, fresh basil chiffonade (a fancy way of thinly slicing fresh basil) or cilantro and a dollop of sour cream. Capt. John Wampler has worked on yachts big and small for more than 25 years. He’s created a repertoire of quick, tasty meals for crew to prepare for themselves to give the chef a break. Contact him through www.yachtaide.com. Comments on this column are welcome at editorial@thetriton.com.
Chill out with a healthy salad of colorful fruits and veggies TOP SHELF from page C6 For the garnish: 1 bunch dill 1/2 cup good olive oil 1 garlic clove Blend all ingredients on high for 1 minute. Strain through sieve into a squeeze bottle. Reserve for plating. Plating: On chilled plates (at least 30 minutes), sporadically place the yellow and red beets around the plate, followed by the marinated watermelon and feta. Place the red onion slices atop and around the other ingredients. Using the ingredients already on the
plate, place the plantain chips to stand every which way. Drip a small amount of the balsamic glaze, followed by the sesame and dill oils. Garnish with dill sprigs. Serve and enjoy. Mark Godbeer, a culinary-trained chef from South Africa, has been professionally cooking for more than 11 years, 9 of which have been on yachts (chefmarkgodbeer. com). Comments on this recipe are welcome at editorial@the-triton.com.
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C June 2014 TRITON SURVEY: Water-related activities
Do you know how to scuba dive?
Yes, for work 8.7%
No 19.1%
Yes, dive master 25.2%
Do you get to do much diving?
Yes, certified 55.7%
Yes, for pleasure 13%
Yes, work and pleasure 21.7%
No 56.5%
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Does the yacht carry diving equipment?
We don’t dive 19%
No, we hire guides 6% Yes, everything 40.5%
Yes, some 34.5%
Crew expected to snorkel, swim, fish for safety, instruction SURVEY, from page C1 We also asked Does the yacht carry diving equipment? in the hopes that this might tell us how available this particular sport is to yacht crew. Three-quarters of our respondents said their yachts do carry diving equipment, with the largest group carrying everything, including compressors. Among the remaining 25 percent of yachts that don’t carry diving gear, just 6 percent said the owners and guests might still go diving, opting instead to hire guides who provide all the equipment and gear. So, thus far, we’ve learned that most yacht crew know how to dive and most yachts carry diving equipment but not all that many actually get to do much diving as part of their job. While those realities might be unfortunate for more active yacht crew, it’s not all that
surprising. It’s this next group of questions and answers that begin to add complexity to this seemingly simple survey. We asked them in an effort to expand beyond scuba diving but also to try to gauge how important playing in the water is to yacht captains and crew. We began with What sorts of water-related activities do you get to do as part of your job? By this, we wanted to know what on-the-job sorts of sports captains and crew get to do, whether it be with the owner and guests or even just testing equipment occasionally, but also during down time that the captain/ owner allows. The most common activities were snorkeling, swimming and fishing. The only other activity undertaken by more than half our respondents was the use of personal watercraft (such as Jet Skis). “Being a broad-spectrum type of water enthusiast shows the passion
for being on the water for work,” said “It is important that crew know how the captain of a yacht 160-180 feet to utilize all forms of water sports, first in yachting more than 15 years. “It for safety reasons but second to expose proves the connection, versus someone guests to new and fun experiences,” who pines to be rock said the captain of a climbing or horseback yacht 120-140 feet in Snorkeling 80.2% riding, yet spends their yachting more than 25 Swimming 75.7% days and nights in the years. “The yacht will Fishing 69.4% sea.” pay for training where PWC 53.2% A few respondents necessary and give SUP 48.6% offered other sports, appropriate time off to Kayak/canoe 40.5% including towable tubes get trained. It’s all part Spear fishing 33.3% and pull toys, water of the qualifications.” Water skiing 31.5% slides, wakeboarding, “On our boat, Skin diving 31.5% rowing, fly board and jet the crew should be Sailing 23.4% surf, and simply driving able to perform each Sea scooter 17.1% the tenders. water sport to an Surfing 14.4% “While they are a intermediate level so benefit, these items they can teach to a Kite surfing 7.2% are a double-edged basic level,” said the Wind surfing 5.4% sword,” said the captain captain of a yacht 100of a yacht 120-140 120 feet. “This brings feet. “They must still be serviced and confidence to the guests and allows cleaned and maintained after each use so they are ready for guests.” See SURVEY, page C9
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Have you gotten/lost a job because of water-related activity?
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Are these activities an important part of a yachting career?
Always 5.1%
Yes 13.2%
No 28.2% No 86.8%
Somewhat 42.7%
No 52.1%
Yes 71.8%
Water skills an asset for yacht, but not needed for all crew SURVEY, from page C8 them to enjoy their learning.” As for the lower participation rates for the other sports, one engineer explained it by saying that playing in the water is not what yachting is about. “It’s a job, not a playground for crew,” said this engineer, who works on a yacht 200-220 feet and has been in yachting more than 25 years. “The only crew that interact with activities such as skiing, diving, jet skis, etc., would be the deck crew on a boat our size. Everyone else has plenty to keep busy, and we just hope the deck crew wear the guests out so it’ll give the chef and interior staff a break and not have dinner at midnight.” We were curious to know Have you ever gotten (or lost) a job because you could (or couldn’t) perform one of these activities? We were somewhat surprised that ability to perform these water sports
did not play a part in getting jobs for the overwhelming majority of respondents – 86.8 percent. “Not really,” said the stew on a yacht less than 80 feet. “I don’t think they were looking for those skills but for somebody who could be a stew-cookdeckhand.” Still, for about 13 percent, knowing how to perform water-related activities was a factor. “Because I was knowledgeable and experienced in fishing and diving, I beat out the competition,” said the captain of a yacht 120-140 feet in yachting more than 35 years. “When I got into yachting I was told I should learn how to scuba dive because I am older crew and needed to have as much for my CV as I could,” said a dayworker on a yacht 80-100 feet. “Being a dive master and competent at most other water activities has helped me land jobs, including my current one,” said the captain of a yacht
120-140 feet. “Dive certifications influenced the captain to hire me on as bosun for one job and as captain to run charters for another job,” said another captain of a yacht 120-140 feet. “It has served me well at different times.” It was interesting to learn that, for most crew, their ability to perform at watersports didn’t really impact their job options. Nor does it impact their job preferences. Does the yacht’s level of water-related activity factor into your decision to work on one yacht versus another? Most of our respondents – more than half – said no, that the activity level didn’t matter. “It really depends on where you operate,” said the captain of a yacht less than 80 feet. “Obviously, it’s more important in the Caribbean than, say, New York. It depends if the boat is private or charter, what the owners’ likes are, etc. It doesn’t make or break
a job for me now. For me, it’s just about working for a great owner who treats you with respect and pays well.” Most of the rest (42.7 percent) said it matters somewhat, that they prefered an active yacht but that other factors are more important when choosing a job. “When I was younger, it was very important to be on a yacht that did lots of water sports and all the crew really valued the captain allowing them to use all the toys in their down time,” said the captain of a yacht less than 80 feet in yachting more than 25 years. “It makes the job so much better for the crew because they get to feel like a valued participant rather than just someone that has to clean up after guests. I would also teach crew how to scuba dive so everyone would be licensed. We would always plan a stop in a delivery to do a crew dive. It
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Crew learn and use water-related equipment more with yacht job SURVEY from page C9 made for really good crew morale. I also taught the owners family how to dive and their guests, even though I was chief engineer at the time.” Just 5.1 percent said activity level was always a factor and that they won’t work on a less-active yacht. “I’m in yachting for the lifestyle,” said the captain of a yacht less than 80 feet in yachting more than 20 years. “For me, watersports are as much a part of the lifestyle as visiting exotic ports of call.” “Why would anyone want to make a job of being at work next to the water and not be interested in watersports?” said the captain of a yacht 160-180 feet.“ That’s a question I don’t have an answer for. Given the answers to previous questions, we expected the activity of the yacht to play a bigger role. We were also curious about access to equipment during time off so we asked Are you able to use any of the yacht’s water-related equipment or toys in your time off? Interestingly, despite how unimportant so many yacht crew consider water activity, most respondents (86.2 percent) said they are able to partake of the yacht’s
equipment. “Well, it is nice to have the option to use the tender, snorkel, dive or fishing equipment whether the owner is around or not,” said the captain of a yacht less than 80 feet. “Many crew would not normally have access to a $250,000 tender if it wasn’t for our jobs.” “Never forget that these ‘toys’ are for the owners’ and guests’ use primarily,” said the captain of a yacht 80-100 feet. “Despite them being for fun, safety has to be crew’s No. 1 concern, whether used for personal pleasure or when used by owners and guests.” “I was in the Caribbean for 11 months, towing a fishing tender, and never got to fish even once,” said a deckhand on a yacht 100-120 feet, who signed off the comment with a sad face. :( “Use of the tender enabled a range of possibilities that you don’t normally have in regular life,” said the captain of a yacht less than 80 feet. “However, without the captain allowing the crew to use the tender during downtime, none of this is possible. I was always fortunate to work for captains who understood the value of allowing the crew to use the tender and all the toys.” “I wouldn’t own a small sailboat or other equipment but it’s great to have
them available,” said the captain of a yacht 120-140 feet. Those who are unable to use the yacht’s equipment, however, must feel like they are the only ones. “I wish more owners would allow respectful, responsible crew more access to the fun of using the toys,” said the captain of a yacht 100-120 feet. “We have a strict captain and are not allowed to use the toys,” said the chief stew of a yacht 100-120 feet. With the strong focus on professionalism and career-mindedness among crew so relevant to captains today, we were curious if downtime and water play are part of the job. Does yachting attract watersports enthusiasts or does it create them? So we asked Did yachting introduce you to any of these activities, or perhaps enable you to do them more? Most captains and crew (almost 60 percent) said yes, they partake more in watersports when they work in yachting than they did before. “I work on a private yacht and the owners love to ski,” said the first mate of a yacht 120-140 feet. “I was new to water skiing when I started three years ago on this yacht, but now ski regularly.” “I have been lucky to have found
myself with captains with similar passions, diving and surfing. So we did a lot if both,” said the chef on a yacht 140-160 feet. “We learned how to kite surf because we work on a yacht,” said the captain of a yacht 100-120 feet. “Then the horrible accident with the kite turned us away from kite surfing, but we still carry the gear.” Still, a full 40 percent said working on yachts hasn’t really impacted their involvement in water-related sports. “I lived in the Caribbean for several years and used to go sailing, snorkeling and diving 2-3 times each week, and on my lunch hour,” said the chief stew on a yacht 140-160 feet. “I have actually done much less since I joined yachting, but I don’t mind.” And for at least one captain, it was the other way around. “Scuba introduced me to yachting,” said this captain of a yacht less than 80 feet. We tried to get a little philosophical with captains and crew with this last question: Do you think any these activities are an important part of a yachting career? Nearly three-quarters of our respondents said yes, that they enable
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Good water skills can enhance appreciation for crew and guests SURVEY, from page C10 yacht captains and crew to interact with the marine environment in which they earn their livings. “One of the greatest things about yachting is the immense opportunity one has to get into epic adventures,” said the first mate on a yacht 80-100 feet. “Go to places you can’t surf? Then paddle board. Instead of using the dinghy to explore, use the kayak or paddleboard. Can’t dive? Snorkel until the day you’re certified.” “Being out in the marine environment, one gets to gain knowledge not just of the unlimited things one can do out there but appreciate it and help to maintain the ocean and its animals,” this mate said. “And slap on the head the idiots who think the ocean is a huge landfill for their trash.” “Opportunity to use toys I would not normally have purchased for myself and in some pretty special places,” said the captain of a yacht 80-100 feet. “I have had very gratifying and rewarding experiences with guests in yachting, such as teaching a lady who was afraid of water how to swim, then ride a wave runner on her own,” said the captain of a yacht 120-140 feet in yachting more than 35 years. “As a captain, all water activities that bring pleasure to others on board is the icing on the cake,” said the captain of a yacht 100-120 feet also in yachting more than 35 years. “It is as natural for us to swim, kayak, paddle board, sail, etc., for exercise as it would be for a landbased person to go for a walk or run,” said the chef of a yacht 80-100 feet in yachting more than 30 years. “The ability to perform these skills does so much more. It brings us closer to the environment in which we work and gives us a better understanding and compassion for it. These skills enhance our employability, our fitness level and often a deeper respect for the ocean. If you are fortunate enough to work on a boat that supplies the equipment and allows time to get out there and do it, then it makes us some of the luckiest people in the world.” Lucy Chabot Reed is editor of The Triton. Comments on this survey are welcome at lucy@the-triton.com. We conduct our monthly surveys online. All captains and crew members are welcome to participate. If you haven’t been invited to take our surveys and would like to be, e-mail lucy@the-triton. com to be added.
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Wrinkles, shrinking, colorfastness, grease create challenges STEW, from page C1 athletic clothing are high-tech fabrics, and some garments protect you from the sun. Always read the care label for these types of fabrics. l Cotton is easily laundered and can withstand high heat, but usually it is best to wash and dry at moderate temperatures. Most detergents are safe for cottons, and chlorine bleach can be used. Cotton wrinkles easily but can withstand being ironed. l Most linen garments are washable, however some require dry cleaning. Dry cleaning will retain the crispness of linen fabrics, while washing will soften them. White linens retain their whiteness if they dry in the sun. Linens wrinkle and may require ironing. l Most silks are delicate and do better with dry cleaning because laundry detergents and dyes can cause
problems. For washable silks never use chlorine bleach. Lay flat to dry. l Wool is very resilient. Dry cleaning is recommended, but if cared for properly, can be worn a number of times between cleanings by brushing and sponge cleaning. They should be dry cleaned at least once a year. Here are some other tips for wool: 1. Store with cedar to repel moths. 2. Let them rest 24 hours between wearings. They can be refreshed by hanging them in a steamy bathroom. Wool fibers naturally shed wrinkles. 3. Steam pressing is required, rather than ironing. Woolen garments should be pressed inside out. l Read the care label for leather and suede and store in a well-ventilated area. Remove small stains as soon as possible with saddle soap or a similar product. Allow a wet or damp item to dry away from a heat source. Leather
may be polished with a good quality leather polish. l Most washable synthetics can be washed in cool water with gentle to medium agitation. Most cannot tolerate chlorine bleach. l Let a dry cleaning professional handle difficult garments. However, many garments with a “dry clean only” tag can be carefully hand washed. Make sure to shape and form after washing. Once you have sorted the laundry, it is time to look for spots and stains. Before treating any stains, always test for color fastness on an unexposed area of the garment, such as an inside seam. Ninety-five percent of stains are water soluble. There are basically three types of stains: oily stains (difficult to remove with water); protein stains (anything that may come from our body such as perspiration, blood, urine, etc.); and tannin stains (normally
stains that come from the earth such as wine, grass and soil). Wash heavily soiled items separately from slightly soiled items to prevent fading and keep colors brighter. It will also prevent cross-contamination. Items from the galley carry bacteria and need to be washed in hot water to be disinfected. Uniforms and coveralls that have grease and oil on them should be rinsed well to remove chemicals before washing. Engine room chemicals can eventually destroy the rubber and plastic parts of the machines. Sort delicate fabrics and loose knits from “tougher” fabrics, such as denim or canvas. And garments that generate lint, such as fleece sweatshirts and towels, should be washed separately. Try to have large and small items in each washer load, and don’t overload the machine to let the items move more freely during the washing cycles. Take as much care with drying clothing as you do with washing. Guest items should always be line-dried. If using a dryer, allow for residual moisture and finish by line drying. This will make ironing much easier. Here are some common sense tips from Guarde Robe: l Never put any garment away with spills or stains on it. Moths love to lay eggs on stained garments, because it is a great source of food for their larvae. l Never rub a stain, especially when attempting to remove a stain from silk. Blot the affected area to prevent the stain from growing and migrating to a larger portion of the garment. l If a closet is not properly cooled and aired it may contribute to setting stains. High humidity, high temperature, and light are a garment’s enemies. Store in a dark, cool closet. l Do not iron stained or soiled clothes because this will set stains and drive the soil deeper into the fabric. Always clean clothes and let them air out before storing. l Have matching pieces cleaned together, including household items, so that they wear evenly. Laundry isn’t necessarily complicated, it’s just involved. It has lots of steps and questions about the right way to proceed. But hope for is on the way. First, think about which part of the laundry process is your least favorite. Then, organize to keep the process simple and enjoyable. In no time at all you’ll be having fun and getting “loads” done. Alene Keenan has been a megayacht stew for more than 20 years. She teaches at MPT in Ft. Lauderdale and offers interior crew training through Yacht Stew Solutions (www. yachtstewsolutions.com). Download The Yacht Service Bible: The Service Manual for Every Yacht, on her site or amazon. com. Comments on this column are welcome at editorial@the-triton.com.
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Adventure Sports A13 Alexseal A18 Amerijet C5 Antibes Yachtwear C6 ARW Maritime B10 Avalon Partners A20,B11 Beer’s Group B13 Bellingham Marine(Charleston City Marina) C10 Bradford Marine A3 Brownie’s Yacht Diver A17 Business card advertisers C13-15 The Business Point C12 C&N Yacht Refinishing A2 Cable Marine B16 Crew Unlimited B15 Dennis Conner’s North Cove Marina A6 Dockwise Yacht Transport A16,B14 FendElegance B4 FenderHooks A9 Galley Hood B13 GeoBlue Insurance B7 Global Satellite B3 Global Yacht Fuel A12 GO2 Global Yachting B8 Gran Peninsula Yacht Center B5
Company IGY Marinas International Crew Training ISS GMT Global Marine Travel KVH Industries Lauderdale Diver Lauderdale Propeller Lifeline Inflatable Services Marina Bay Marina Resort Maritron The Marshall Islands Registry Matthew’s Marine A/C Mitchell Park Marina MPT Maritime Professional Training National Marine Suppliers Neptune Group Newport Yachting Center Overtemp Marine Pacer Group Palladium Technologies Professional Tank Cleaning & Sandblasting Professional Marine Duct Cleaning ProStock Marine Quiksigns Renaissance Marina Romora Bay
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Company River Supply River Services Rossmare International Bunkering Royale Palm Yacht Basin RPM Diesel Sailorman Seafarer Marine Sea School Smart Move Accomodations Staniel Cay Yacht Club Tartack Chiropractic & Wellness Center TESS Electrical The UPS Store Toby Neverett Auctioneers TowBoatU.S Trac Ecological Green Products Tradewinds Radio Watermakers, Inc. West Marine Westrec Marinas Wright Maritime Group Yacht Entertainment Systems Yacht Management South Florida Zeno Mattress Zodiac of Fort Lauderdale
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