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USHER IN BLUE SKIES: The 31st annual Miami Yacht Show dropped new anchor in downtown in February. See more, Page 10.
Mariners are advised to make sure their GPS devices are set to weather a glitch on April 6.
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Millions in tariffs steer U.S.-built yachts out of Med charter season By Dorie Cox
additional duties for steel and aluminum imports that went into effect last March. The EU retaliated with its tariff M/Y Laurel has had to cancel its summer charter season this year. Faced in June. As the season approaches, the tariff with a tax bill of at least $12 million to is raising more concern among the enter the 240-foot U.S.-built yacht into charter fleet. Private yachts visiting for the Mediterranean, Capt. Roy Hodges and the yacht’s owner decided to cancel pleasure are not subject to the tax. As Capt. Hodges the Atlantic crossing and Laurel’s owner and forgo a handful of ‘It’s going to cost the looked at the numbers, expected charters. yacht owner millions their lawyers, manag“You could never in lost revenue.’ ers and agents looked make that make sense,” – Capt. Roy Hodges for exemptions and Capt. Hodges said M/Y Laurel options to avoid paying of paying the tax to the fee. But charter charter during a phone guests can’t wait. call in mid-February. “I “If you are chartering a yacht – we’re think we will go to New England with $525,000 a week – you tend to plan in the boss this year.” advance,” Capt. Hodges said. The tax is a 25 percent tariff that And the financial impact is the European Union has imposed on immense. the value of U.S.-built yachts that want to charter in region. The tariff is the EU’s response to the United States’ See TARIFF, Page 40
Reliable satellite a make-or-break deal for owners
Two chefs stage creative event to highlight skills, enhance CVs. 28 It was fun, games and workshops on St. Kitts as crew from 15 yachts participated in Acrew’s Caribbean Crewfest.
From the Bridge Dorie Cox
Satellite domes and antennae top most large yachts, and satelliteenabled devices are everywhere on board. Announcements of the “world’s fastest, lightest, ultra-compact, secure” satellite systems frequently pop up in the news. How do yacht captains navigate all of this? To learn more, The Triton gathered a spectrum of users – from a yacht with minimal satellite service to yachts with the most up-to-date systems. These captains brought a range of experience to this month’s From the
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Industry Updates Crew gather for UMC barbecue Fort Lauderdale weather was perfect for a barbecue party for captains and crew at Universal Marine Center on Feb. 1. The new 106-foot Numarine M/Y Calliope pulled in to dock in time for the crew to join the festivities, which included Chef Philip Lescelleur at the grill. Photos by Dorie Cox
GPS users warned of upcoming glitch
The Department of Homeland Security has warned that those who use older GPS devices may find themselves in troubled waters come April 6. This has to do with how GPS uses timestamps from satellite signals to calculate positions. This timing system, which began on Jan. 6, 1980, uses 10 bits to count GPS week numbers, which can have 1,024 integer values – from zero to 1,023, in this case. So every 1,024 weeks, which is about 20 years, the counter rolls over from 1,023 to zero. This rollover will happen April 6. It’s the second time this rollover will happen, the first being in 1999. Basically, a GPS device converts GPS time to UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) using multiple parameters, including week numbers. Devices with a poorly implemented GPS time-to-UTC conversion algorithm may provide incorrect UTC following a week number rollover, which means attempts to calculate position could fail and navigation data could be corrupted, according to the department. Older devices will need an upgrade or patch from the vendor in order to keep
working properly after the rollover. According to DHS, newer devices – that is, “receivers that follow the ICD200/IS-GPS-200 specification” – should be programmed to accommodate the rollover without adverse effects. However, the department also notes that some of those devices are set to a parameter other than the original January 1980 date, so even though those devices may not be affected by the April 6 rollover, they may be affected by a similar rollover at a different date, for example, 1024 weeks after the firmware’s creation date. DHS recommends that owners and operators contact the manufacturers of their GPS devices to make sure they have the proper updates installed and are ready for the rollover. Going forward, new CNAV and MNAV message formats will use a 13-bit week number that will, for all practical purposes, solve the problem.
NOAA to change depth values
NOAA’s Office of Coast Survey recently announced plans to change
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Industry rallies to raise money for engineer injured in accident By Dorie Cox Former yacht Engr. Thomas “Bourke” Cannon is in a hospital in Jacksonville, Florida, after the motorcycle he was riding was hit by a car in the Dominican Republic. Cannon, 32, was headed to survey the 178-foot (54m) R/V Pacific Hope when the accident occured on Jan. 26, said long-time colleague and friend Capt. Marvin Wilson. He was there to complete his first marine survey after
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Thomas “Bourke” Cannon and his wife, Justine.
completing school in December, according to an online post. After the accident, he was rushed to an emergency room where a CT scan was performed, and he was immediately taken into surgery to alleviate the swelling on his brain, the post stated. The surgery was successful in decreasing the swelling, but the neurosurgeon discovered he also suffered from a fractured skull. This lead the doctors to sedate him for several days to allow his brain to heal. Originally from Savannah, Georgia, Cannon and his wife, Justine, live in Daytona Beach, Florida. Justine and Cannon’s sister-in-law, a nurse, flew to DR to be with him at the hospital. Cannon was later evacuated to a hospital in the United States. Upon his arrival at University of Florida Health, the trauma team discovered he also suffered a fractured spine when he was hit by the car. He underwent an anterior spine surgery on the afternoon of Feb. 2 and a posterior spine surgery on Feb. 6. At press time in February, Cannon had been discharged from the intensive
care unit and was transferred to physical therapy, according to Capt. Wilson. Cannon became a yacht surveyor after about nine years in yachting. He started as a deckhand in his teens with Capt. Wilson and worked his way up to engineer. His work history includes M/Y Africa, the 148-foot (45m) Sunrise Yacht and M/Y Pegasus V, and the 258-foot (86m) Royal Denship. Lots of friends and family are praying for his recovery and look forward to seeing him doing what he loves, Capt. Wilson said. “He loves fishing,” Capt. Wilson said. “He holds two world records in billfishing and most recently worked on sportfish boats. Fishing is his passion; engineering is what he does. I can’t wait for him to recover, I’m ready to go fishing with him.” Cannon’s wife posted wishes for continued support on the GoFundMe. com created by family and friends. “Bourke is the strongest man I know, and I’m lucky that I get to call him my husband,” she wrote. “I don’t know anyone else who could endure the pain
of three major surgeries in 11 days and continue to fight every single step of the way.” Nearly 700 people have contributed to help toward expenses at a GoFundMe.com page online. To see it, search Get Bourke Home. Dorie Cox is editor of The Triton. Comment at dorie@the-triton.com.
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Besides the already well known marina Porto Montenegro in Tivat, there are two new superyacht marinas expected to be open for the summer season in Montenegro.
NEWS, from Page 4 the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) maintained channel depth values on raster chart products, which include paper nautical charts and the corresponding digital raster navigational charts (NOAA RNC). In the past, controlling depths – which are minimum depths measured during periodic USACE sonar surveys of channels – were indicated on raster charts. Going forward, controlling depths will no longer be shown and instead replaced with project depths, which are the original channel design dredging depths used by the USACE. The USACE makes depth information from recent surveys publicly available on its website before NOAA nautical products are updated and published. NOAA’s priority is to update its suite of electronic navigational charts (NOAA ENC), so they are typically updated as much as one month ahead of their raster products. This means the raster charts often do not accurately reflect the most current controlling depths, or correspond with the controlling depths shown on the electronic charts and the USACE website. The decision to only show project depths on the raster chart products in future is intended to eliminate these inconsistencies. Mariners are encouraged to use NOAA’s suite of electronic navigational charts for critical safety information as these products will not be affected by the change. For more information, visit www. nauticalcharts.noaa.gov and search “raster nautical charts”.
New marinas, yard in Montenegro
Yacht agent Raki Dragovic of DRM Maritime Services in Montenegro (www.drmaritime.com) shared this information for yachts traveling to the region this summer. “For now there are no new rules or laws related to the arrival and stay of yachts in Montenegro. We are planning to have one more meeting with the authorities before the season starts and in case of any changes, I will inform your readers accordingly. “What can be interesting to mention is that besides the already well known marina Porto Montenegro in Tivat (pictured above), there are two new marinas: l Lustica Bay in Trašte Bay on the Lustica peninsula, opened last season (2018) l Porto Novi in Kumbor at the entrance of Boka Kotorska Bay, which will be open in May “Another important thing to mention is the possibility for yachts to be supplied with duty-free fuel in Montenegro, both privately and commercially registered vessels. “Upon completion of bunkering, however, vessels are required to depart the territorial waters of Montenegro,” Dragovic said. “Local customs law does not permit consumption of duty-free fuel within Montenegrin territorial waters. Yachts can be supplied with duty-free fuel in marina Porto Montenegro and, beginning this season, in marina Porto Novi. “A partnership between Dutch shipbuilding company Damen and Porto Montenegro will create a new Bijela-based shipyard for superyacht refit. It could be open by the end of this year.”
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Las Olas Bridge repaired
SeaKeepers, FIU tackle plastic
The Las Olas Boulevard Bridge in The International SeaKeepers Society the heart of Fort Lauderdale, pictured has partnered with Florida Internaabove, closed to navigation for four tional University to launch SARAH, days in early February for preventative an initiative designed to address the maintenance. proliferation of plastic pollutants in The bridge is north of Hall of Fame the world’s oceans with the assistance Marina and Bahia Mar Marina. of volunteer yachts, according to the Another drawbridge farther north group’s newsletter. on the Intracoastal Waterway had a Here is what’s involved: mechanical failure and was limited S – Sample: Conduct net tows and to single-leaf operation. The closure collect samples with the kits provided. of the Las Olas bridge stemmed from A – Aggregate: After each net tow, issues discovered during repairs on that rinse contents from the net into sample bridge. filters, then label and seal filters. “When workers got in to repair it, R – Return: After each voyage, the they discovered bolts had failed,” said samples are packaged and shipped back Barbara Kelleher, public information to the SARAH program research team director for the Florida Department at FIU. of Transportation (FDOT) District 4. A – Analyze: Researchers will analyze FDOT owns and maintains the bridges. the density, type and size of plastic “After researching, they preempparticles and archive the results in a tively checked other bridges of the same database. design and discovered suspicious areas,” H – Help: By collecting data, yacht she said. crew will help researchers quantify and That prompted the Las Olas bridge closure. “Over the weekend, there were emergency mechanical repairs on the Las Olas Bridge,” she said soon after the closure. “Workers are replacing bolts to hold machinery in place.” The bridge reopened Feb. 7. For further questions, contact FDOT at +1 (954) 777-4090, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Miami Command Center at +1 (305) 535-4472, or the Marine Industries Association of South PHOTO PROVIDED Florida (MIASF) at +1 (954) Tony Gilbert, SeaKeepers program director, left, and 524-2733. Mark Bond, FIU CASE director of development, test – Dorie Cox equipment aboard D/Y Shredder on Jan. 18.
March 2019 The-Triton.com map marine plastic debris. SeaKeepers expects to have kits ready for distribution to yachts by this summer. For more information on the program, visit seakeepers.org.
New Florida governor protects waters
New Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order on Jan. 10 for policy reforms and funding to protect the state’s water quality and natural resources. The order calls for $2.5 billion – the highest amount in Florida’s history, according to a press release – to be spent over four years on Everglades restoration and protection of water resources. It instructs the South Florida Water
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (at podium), with first lady Casey DeSantis to immediate left, and Lt. Gov. Jannette Nunez on right, announcing as $2.5 billion commitment to protect the state’s water quality.
Industry Updates Management District to start the next phase of the Everglades Agricultural Area Storage Reservoir – a project designed to send clean water south to the Everglades and to reduce overflow from Lake Okeechobee – and to expedite other Everglades projects, such as creating treatment wetlands to raise water quality standards. The order also establishes a task force to address blue-green algae blooms and extends an emergency grant to address red tide cleanup. The governor’s new policy directs the DEP to create an office of accountability and appoint a chief science officer to monitor research and ensure that the agency’s actions align with environmental priorities. According to the order, the Environmental Crimes Enforcement Unit has been moved from FWC to DEP to “ensure strong enforcement of Florida’s environmental laws.” The order also creates a DEP office to prepare coastal communities to deal with the impacts of rising sea levels, and directs the DEP to take whatever actions necessary to “adamantly oppose” all offshore oil and gas activities off every coast in Florida, as well as hydraulic fracturing in the state.
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Veteran yard employee dies
Mel Bailey, a long-time employee of Roscioli Yachting Center, died on Feb. 17. He had been in declining health for several months. “Mel and I worked together after meeting in the early 1960s, working behind houses or wherever, just to find work,” shipyard owner Bob Roscioli wrote in a note announcing Mr. Bailey’s death. Mr. Bailey joined Roscioli at the yard more than 35 years ago. “He was an essential contributor to the success of Roscioli Yachting Center,” Roscioli wrote. “His sense of humor made it a delight for everyone who worked with him. He continued his friendship with many outside contractors and captains over the years.”
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Mel Bailey, left, and Bob Roscioli at a company function in 2015.
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Funeral services had not yet been arranged at presstime. For more information, call the shipyard at +1 954-581-9200.
Dubai marina to hold largest yachts
Currently under construction and due to be completed in time for Dubai 2020, Dubai Harbour comprises 1,100 berths split over four marinas, along with a cruise ship terminal, residential towers and an entertainment area. Being built by Meraas Development, Camper & Nicholsons Marinas helped create and design what will be the largest marina in the Middle East. “Marine tourism is a central pillar of Dubai’s economic growth and diversification, and it is fantastic to see that the work completed by Camper & Nicholsons Marinas being brought to life and incorporated in one of the most forward-thinking new marina builds in the world,” said Dan Hughes, Camper & Nicholsons Marinas’ chief operating officer. The marina includes more than 50 slips for vessels up to 160m “with their requisite power supplies” as well as three fuel docks, a boatyard for small-scale refit and maintenance, crew facilities, and operations control.
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acht captains, crew and the boating industry were on the job during the 31st edition of the Miami Yacht Show at a new location. With a debut downtown on the Intracoastal Waterway, the move incorporated One Herald Plaza and Sea Isle Marina, located between the MacArthur and Venetian causeways. Also, the larger yacht section of the show, Superyacht Miami, ran concurrently at Island Gardens Deep Harbour marina on Watson Island from Feb. 14 to 18. This year’s show included a 67,000-square-foot exhibitor pavilion at the One Herald Plaza location. A separate show, the Miami International Boat Show, ran on Virginia Key, south of Miami at Miami Marine Stadium. Photos by Dorie Cox and Lucy Reed
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It’s a bird, it’s a boat, it’s a flight on a seaplane Photos and story by Dorie Cox A group of yacht industry people watched from the dock as the seaplane descended over an underway barge and steered clear of anchored sailboats. The Cessna continued its flight toward Rybovich in West Palm Beach and landed in the Intracoastal Waterway just east of the marina docks. Once the rotors slowed, the plane’s first officer, Laiss Khairzada, opened the port side door, climbed out onto one of the plane’s float pontoons and unscrewed the anchor compartment. When the rotors stopped, he dropped a small anchor in the water. The group from the dock motored to the plane in a tender, pulled side-to and passed a line to Khairzada to hold the tender to allow passengers to climb onto the floats. Once everyone is buckled in and briefed, Tropic Ocean Airways pilot Capt. William Coggan and Khairzada navigated the plane through the water toward the north and into the wind for liftoff and a flight to Miami Seaplane Base and the Miami Yacht Show in mid-February. Yacht Capt. Mark Downes was one of about 50 people who flew with Tropic Ocean Airways on that days’ flights. As captain on M/Y Qing, a 150-foot Cheoy Lee, he marveled at his first seaplane trip since he was a kid and noticed the similarities of the amphibious float seaplane to the maritime industry. “That was awesome, being able to stay low along the coast,” Capt. Downes said of the flight. “It’s a much more interesting way to go. We’ll hang out in the Bahamas in the future, and I’ve been
Tropic Ocean Airways pilots Capt. William Coggan, above left, and First Officer Laiss Khairzada navigate a seaplane over Government Cut toward Miami Seaplane Base to land near the Miami Yacht Show in mid-February. After dropping off the first group of guests, the Cessna seaplane, at left, taxis to the water for a flight back to Rybovich in West Palm Beach.
looking at options for transport.” Capt. Downes has often watched seaplanes land when he has been anchored in a bay on a yacht. “They need it calm and protected, but it’s crazy where they can land,” he said.
Capt. Coggan agreed and said landing speed can be 50 to 80 miles an hour on the water. “We can work in extremely congested waterways,” he said. “We are also privileged in Miami to be able to land in
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Flowers, fish and fast: Chief stew’s equation for a boat show By Dorie Cox The yacht’s flowers were supposed to match the fish. “We have two fish that have been here longer than me,” said Chief Stew Judy Le Riche Dicks during the Miami Yacht Show in February. “I wanted blue and purple flowers for the fighter fish.” For special events, she puts the yacht’s Siamese fighting fish in a beautiful vase and brings them up from the crew area where they stay on M/Y Amitie, a Westport 130 (40m). But when the wrong color flowers were delivered to the yacht the night before the show opened, she had to work fast to create a table setting. “I was expecting something different in my head, but we made it work,” she said. Instead of the blues and purples of the fish, she made the setting work with the bright, colorful painting in the dining area. She worked quickly on the morning of the show using items she had on board the yacht. Dicks has been in yachting for about this base with cruise ships.” Capt. Coggan commented on maritime similarities including the use of Garmin 1000 for navigation and weather. “When we’re on the water, the FAA has nothing to do with us,” Capt. Coggan said. “We follow maritime rules of navigation in the water.” Boats and seaplanes alike monitor the weather and are cautious not to operate in unsafe conditions, both in the air and on the water, he said.
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seven years. For the past six years, she and 1st Mate John Dicks have worked together. The two met in high school in 2006 and got married in 2015. Although the Miami show did not have a formal tabletop competition, Dicks said she hopes to compete in the upcoming Palm Beach International Boat Show that runs March 28-31. “The airplane always points into the wind,” Capt. Coggan said. “That makes for a fun challenge. Every takeoff and landing is different, and it does take creative problem solving with wind and waves.” As the plane landed in Miami’s Government Cut and passed the cruise ships headed toward downtown, Khairzada prepared to lower the airplane rudders from a center console. “Before a flight, the gears are up,
“I absolutely love doing tables, it’s my creative outlet,” she said. “I love seeing people’s faces when they see a beautiful table. I’m very creative. I get away from all the service and the housekeeping. This is the most fun.” Dorie Cox is editor of The Triton. Comment at dorie@the-triton.com. tucked and streamlined,” Khairzada said. “Way before water operations begin, we slow on the water and then drop them for rudder control.” Passengers disembarked and made plans to visit the nearby Miami Yacht Show while Capt. Coggan and Khairzada supervised filling the fuel tanks in the wings. Dorie Cox is editor of The Triton. Comment at dorie@the-triton.com.
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Regulated or not, every vessel should have a plan for stowaways Secure@Sea Corey D. Ranslem
Four stowaways managed to get on board a cargo vessel sailing from Nigeria to the U.K. in December. When the vessel got close to the U.K., the stowaways took control of one section of the ship and threatened the crew. Special forces and police stormed the ship and took the stowaways into custody without incident. Cases of stowaways typically don’t make news headlines as they don’t happen very often. There were spikes in stowaway cases in and around South Africa back in 2017, but there haven’t been widespread reports since. Most stowaways are usually detected before the ship gets underway and involve vessels that call on ports in developing countries. It is even more unusual to hear about stowaways being found on board large yachts. I can’t remember the last time I read about, or even heard about, a case of a stowaway on board a large yacht, but that doesn’t
stowaways. If unauthorized personnel mean it can’t happen. gain access to the ship undetected, it is a There are several complexities when violation of the security plan and could it comes to dealing with stowaways on result in enforcement action through board, and it can get costly for the captain, owner, management company and the flag state or the authorities in the destination country, or both. port. There are many countries that will If the vessel typically uses marinas not allow vessels with illegal migrants in higher risk areas, it is a or stowaways to enter their good idea to supplement a ports. There have been a It is impossible normal ship watch schednumber of high-profile to determine ule with additional personcases of migrant rescue veshow stowaways nel, or consider electronic sels not being allowed port will react once equipment – CCTV, access access under any circumcontrol systems, deck they are found. stance, even in emergency sensors, etc. – to detect the situations. presence of unauthorized As we’ve discussed in past columns, creating plans for various personnel. The ISPS plan doesn’t have sections security-related situations ahead of time specifically dedicated to dealing with provides for a much better outcome. stowaways on board once the vessel is Whether regulated or not (in terms underway. Whether regulated or not, of the ISPS codes) vessels should have all vessels should consider putting a some type of plan in place to deal with plan in place for dealing with stowaways stowaways in both port and underway. while you are underway. The situation Regulated vessels should have stowcan become dangerous for crew and away plans as part of their overall compliance plans. The access control portion passengers. In the case I mentioned at the of the plan addresses protecting the ship beginning of this column, the stowaways from unauthorized visitors, including
didn’t become violent until the end of the journey. It is impossible to determine how stowaways are going to react once they are found. If possible, secure them in one section of the ship and call for immediate assistance. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has set forth guidelines for dealing with stowaways in general terms. Flag states also have guidelines for dealing with stowaways, as there are several complexities that come into play once stowaways are discovered, especially if they are discovered once the ship has left port. When putting an underway stowaway plan together, consult with your management company, DPA, agents, flag state and/or security experts. These organizations can help devise a plan specific to the vessel and its operations. Corey Ranslem, CEO at International Maritime Security Associates (www. imsa.global), has more than 24 years of combined Coast Guard and maritime industry experience. Comment at editor@the-triton.com.
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New red ensign code updates LY3, yacht passenger details Rules of the Road Capt. Jake DesVergers
For yachts that charter, the acronyms LY1, LY2 and LY3 are common references. They signify a particular version of the Large Yacht Code and its applicability for a yacht. The first version of the Large Yacht Code was published by the U.K.’s Maritime Safety Agency, or MSA, in 1997. It was originally titled the “Code of Practice for Safety of Large Commercial Sailing and Motor Yachts.” In 1998, the MSA and Marine Coastguard Agency merged to form the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, or MCA. Subsequent versions of the code were published in 1998 (LY2 Edition 1), 2000 (LY2 Edition 2) and 2012 (LY3). In 2014, a similar code was published for carrying 13-36 passengers on board a commercial yacht. This was known as the Passenger Yacht Code, or PYC. During 2016 and 2017, the Red Ensign Group, or REG – which comprises the ship registers of the U.K., the Crown Dependencies, and the Overseas Territories – began working alongside the large yacht industry to develop an “REG Yacht Code.” A preliminary version was released at the end of 2017, with an effective date of Jan. 1, 2019. The new code consists of Part A and Part B. Part A is an update to the existing Large Yacht Code (LY3). Part B is an update to the Passenger Yacht Code (PYC). Although combined into a single new code, the two parts remain separate entities. However, as there are many requirements that overlap between the two new parts, separate annexes have been created. These annexes are meant to illustrate which of those requirements are applicable to both Part A and Part B. The applicability of parts A and B of the new code have not been changed and are as follows: Part A of the REG Code is applicable to yachts that are 24 meters and over in load-line length, are in commercial use for sport or pleasure, do not carry cargo and do not carry more than 12 passengers. Part B of the REG Code is applicable to pleasure yachts of any size, in private use or engaged in trade, that carry more than 12 but not more than 36 passengers, and that do not carry cargo.
As a reminder to our readers, the threshold of 12 passengers is established by regulation in the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, or SOLAS. Any vessel of any size that carries more than 12 guests is considered a passenger ship. Vessels carrying less than 12 are considered a cargo ship by regulation. We must remember that yachts are part of the larger maritime industry. The safety, environmental, manning and labor regulations that have been implemented over the years are designed for merchant shipping. Yachts, until relevantly recent history, were never affected by these requirements as their size and use never reached a determining threshold. As yachts got bigger, merchant shipping regulations became applicable. As has been the main goal since inception, the code prescribes standards of safety and pollution prevention that are appropriate to the size and type of yacht. The standards applied are set by a relevant international convention or, where it is not reasonable or practicable for a yacht to comply, by an equivalent standard. The REG Code is an equivalence for the International Convention on Load Lines (ICLL), the International Convention on Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), and the International Convention on Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW). The development of the REG Code, and its predecessors, is based on the consideration that full compliance with the provisions of certain international conventions is unreasonable. Compared with a typical merchant ship, yachts have very different operating patterns and uses. While the majority of the REG Code remains largely unchanged from the last versions of LY3 and PYC, the new format should make the document more dynamic. This will allow the yachting industry to change and develop quicker, while eliminating the need to wait for multiple updates with every new regulation published. From a flag-state surveyor’s perspective, it is a welcome change. Yachts will be happy, too. Capt. Jake DesVergers is chief surveyor for International Yacht Bureau (yachtbureau.org). Comment at editor@ the-triton.com.
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Early update of magnetic model marks quickly moving north Sea Science Jordanna Sheermohamed
Recent news headlines have piqued interest in an unusual update of the World Magnetic Model — unusual because it was released a full year earlier than scheduled. The model, which is central to navigation systems, is normally updated every five years because magnetic north moves, and has done so ever since it was first located in the 1800s. The accelerated speed of magnetic north’s current migration, however, has caught the eye of scientists. They decided that the magnetic model update scheduled for 2020 could not wait, and a new magnetic north was officially released in early February. Understanding the impact this has on yachting is important, as compass navigation remains an important tool for mariners. We’ve come to depend on the location of the magnetic north pole because a compass is designed to align to magnetic north. While GPS utilizes satellites for positioning, the accuracy
of such position as well as the direction one is facing is dependent on the magnetic field. Most regions around the world will not see significant impacts of the magnetic shift; it’s the locations in and around the Arctic and Antarctic regions where the differences are the most measurable. According to John Flanagan and Dan Dale of Maritime Professional Training, “frequency/high frequency (MF/HF) radios are particularly utilized where satellite coverage is spotty or nonexistent. These devices are affected by magnetism and their effectiveness could be hampered if the shift in the magnetic poles continues to increase at a high rate.” The natural and alternating magnetic pole shifts are a response to molten iron slushing around within the interiors of the Earth, and magnetic reversals have occurred many times throughout the planet’s history. Analyses of rocks that contain magnetic particles along the ocean floor can be observed in a striped pattern that align with the magnetic poles. The striped pattern has also
migrated, providing both the qualitative and quantitative proof that the magnetic poles have shifted several times. There are some interesting effects of a new magnetic north, apart from human navigation. Several animal species also depend on the location and strength of Earth’s magnetic field for navigation. An interference in their navigational dependency could induce unintentional changes in migratory patterns, which in turn could have ecological consequences. Anyone who has witnessed an aurora, or those who wish to check this off their bucket list, would be interested to know that the locations of these atmospheric phenomenon are highly dependent on the location of the Earth’s magnetic field. The intensity of the magnetic field acts as a protective shield around the Earth, guarding against harmful cosmic rays originating outside the solar system, as well as ionized particles known as plasma that are emitted from the sun via the solar wind. The magnetic field safely directs these particles around the Earth and into outer space, protecting
our atmosphere from being eroded by this radiation. Some of these ionized particles are attracted to the Earth’s magnetic poles, becoming the beautiful auroras that are observed in the high latitudes of both the North and South poles. Changes in the magnetic field mean these ionized particles may travel farther away from the polar latitudes, allowing the possibility of auroras to occur in the mid-latitudes. Whether the migration of the characteristically unpredictable magnetic north will continue to accelerate is unknown, scientists say. There is no “normal” when it comes to our dynamic Earth. But despite recent headlines, there is no need for alarm over future magnetic pole shifts, although they will require industry-specific adaptive strategies – and possibly a vacation to finally cross that aurora off the bucket list. Jordanna Sheermohamed is president and lead meteorologist of Weather Forecast Solutions, a weather-forecasting firm (WeatherForecastSolutions.com). Comment at editor@the-triton.com.
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Rapport in boat repair relies on client-tech respect, truthfulness Engineer’s Angle JD Anson
Hiring and dealing with contractors can be a nightmare, or a dream. After spending significant time on both sides of the rub rail, this axiom has proven true for myself as both the client and the contractor. Finding the right company to help keep the ship running smoothly can be like a great marriage, and the same rules apply: honesty, communication and respect are key to both sides. Honesty goes a long way in keeping the relationship healthy. Is the boat really sailing tomorrow? Is your issue really an emergency? To get a company on board immediately to do work at the last minute is quite difficult, especially in the current climate of yachts literally everywhere you look. Contractors are frequently booked weeks out, and to get a technician on board right away can be a huge task for a company. It requires calling the other yachts on the schedule and asking them to allow a postponement. Rescheduling those yachts could then require other yachts to reschedule. Thus, the juggling of clients is tough. If a company jumps through all these hoops to accommodate a supposed tight schedule, then sees the yacht sit alongside for another three weeks, a feeling of animosity builds and strains the relationship. When the tech does arrive, saying “it worked great yesterday” when it’s actually been years since anyone has seen it run is misleading and can lead to hours of wasted time trying to troubleshoot. As engineers, we all want to be effective and repair what we can. But having a go at a repair and not being successful – or worse, damaging equipment and not owning up to it – can waste so much time and money. Being forthright and giving all the information possible keeps costs down and happiness high. If it did actually work fine yesterday, remember: Everything works fine until it doesn’t. Realistic expectations are key. Things break. In the age of disposable everything and constant leaps in technology, how long should one expect equipment to last? A 20-year-old gizmo made in Outer Who-Knows-Where by a long defunct company already has several strikes against it. Adding years of service in the harsh ocean environment can make repair a challenge.
Many times, I have scoured the web looking for long-obsolete parts. These hours can make repairs very costly, even if the part turns out to be reasonably priced. Used obsolete parts have a serious caveat emptor attached to them, and no guarantee of success. Knowing when to go for replacement over repair is a sign of good crew. While the boss may shirk at the bill, the pain might be eased by reminding him that new, reliable equipment with all the upgrades can make for a better time on board than tied to the dock the entire vacation because the failed ancient widget has prevented sailing. Depending on the owner’s pockets, a fair rule is that anything requiring a repair bill of 50 percent of the price of new should be seriously considered as a candidate for replacement. While some contractors cherish the opportunity to pay for their kid’s orthodontics by stretching out repair attempts on a hopeless cause, a good company will know when it’s time to offer replacement. They work with the equipment every day and can recognize when the cause is beyond reasonable expectation of success. Even if they do succeed, remember that other parts are just as old and subject to failure. The machinery may work for years. Or an hour. There is just no way to know. As a customer, the vessel expects a level of respect. And this is fair. After all, they are paying the money. But technicians are due a similar level of respect. We have clients with courteous, friendly crews who learn the techs’ names and greet them cheerfully. Unsurprisingly, there is never a problem finding a tech willing to rush over to those boats and lend a helping hand. Arrogant or plain rude crew will not get the same level of service. It is just human nature to not relish being in a toxic environment. The boat also expects prompt service – and the contractors expect prompt payment for this prompt service. Some boats have avoided payment until a new issue requires service. Then, magically, the cash becomes available. A small company should not have to sponsor a wealthy person’s yachting experience. JD Anson has more than 20 years of experience as a chief engineer on megayachts. He is currently project manager at Fine Line Marine Electric (finelinemarineelectric.com) in Fort Lauderdale. Comment at editor@the-triton.com.
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Proper table seating, service order dictated by variety of factors Stew Cues Alene Keenan
Some of the most frequently asked questions I get regarding mealtimes are how to seat the guests at the table and where to begin service. The answer: It depends on the formality of the occasion and the traditions of the family. The relationships of the host and hostess to the guests determines formality. A family will typically have a usual informal seating style and will simply sit down wherever they want. They will expect service in a particular way that may or may not follow standard rules of service. The hostess may tell you
exactly how to serve, and even when and how to clear. However, when you are not sure how to proceed, formal rules of precedence are assumed. The host and hostess often determine the seating arrangement ahead of time and direct people to their seats. When they are on board for several days, the host and hostess may rotate the guests to sit next to those who have common personal, business or professional interests, or simply to mix it up. For professional or very special occasions, a formal seating arrangement is used to assign seats. There should always be an even number of guests in formal affairs. Distinguished and important guests are assigned seating based on their rank or importance.
The seating arrangement starts with the guest of honor. The host and hostess can sit at either head of the table, or in the middle of the table across from each other. The female seat of honor is to the right of the host; the male guest of honor sits to the right of the hostess. Service begins with the female seat of honor. For the second most important persons, the female sits to the left of the host and the male to the left of the hostess. Husband and wife do not sit together, and male and female alternate. Sometimes the number of guests prohibits the rule to alternate female and male guest. If the number of guests is in multiples of four (4, 8, 12, and so on), the host and hostess will not be able to sit at opposite ends of the table or across
from each other. In this case, the male guest of honor will sit at the head of the table opposite the host. The hostess would be seated to the left of him. When the number of guests is not in multiples of four (6, 10, 14, and so on) the host and hostess can sit opposite each other, and males and females can alternate. At a large formal event, each guest has a place card assigned to his seat. Seating may be assigned based on rank, status or importance, or simply by common interests. Guests must sit where they are assigned; it is improper to change place cards. An informal family seating arrangement may not have a guest of honor and the host decides where guests are seated. Age, gender and family relation will apply. Service can still begin with the female seated to the right of the host. This may be an older female relative, or his wife or significant other. If the hostess or spouse is seated to the left of the host, he may designate that she is served first and next the female seat of honor on his right. Traditionally, when the spouse sits to the left of the host, she is the last female served. Food service moves counterclockwise around the table. Thus, the female to the right of the host is served first, and the female to the left of the host is served last. Generally speaking, the hostess and host are the last to be served. No one takes a bite of their food until the hostess has been served, unless she tells guest to go ahead and begin eating. Beverage service may move clockwise around the table. The host or honored guest may taste the wine before it is served. Females would be served first, and the host or honored guest who tasted the wine would be served last. Refills throughout the meal would go to females first. However, if this would mean criss-crossing the room several times and disturbing the guests, then simply pour in order around the table. The main objective of dining and service etiquette is to give order and structure to avoid uncertainty and confusion that would make guests nervous or uncomfortable. Once you have established a rhythm and flow, the guests can relax and have fun. Alene Keenan is former lead instructor of interior courses at Maritime Professional Training in Fort Lauderdale. She shares more than 20 years experience as a stew in her book, “The Yacht Guru’s Bible: The Service Manual for Every Yacht,� available at yachtstewsolutions.com. Comment at editor@the-triton.com.
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A touch of glitter adds elegance, elevates dining to new heights Top Shelf Chef Tim MacDonald
All that glitters is not gold. But when in desperate need to elevate a dish to new heights, gold, silver and bronze leaf is the way to go. With Indian sweets, it’s common to garnish with silver leaf – to impress guests, I assume. In essence, it’s a sign of respect for guests, and its use in the megayacht industry is well-suited. I have two standbys for which I use gold and silver leaf. The first, the Mittel Thunderball, is a white chocolate sphere filled with a potent green chili and coriander paste, wrapped in silver leaf and served with frozen yogurt and cilantro cress. The guests are presented with a silver Thunderball. An explosion occurs, then there is the post-diffusion cooling element of the frozen yogurt. The second dish is the Golden Quail Egg. The already harmonious smoked fish and egg are teamed with the earthy and often-neglected sunchoke. The nutty earthiness of the cold sunchoke
Sunchoke Vichysoise with Smoked Salmon and Golden Quail Egg Ingredients
500 milliliters of chilled sunchoke soup. The soup is a vichyssoise preparation of mirepoix, sunchokes, potato and water. Allow to chill for service. 6 slices of smoked salmon, Scottish if available, 6 quails eggs, cooked soft, peeled and wrapped in gold leaf. (Good luck with that one – It’s easier to read than do.) 6 (approximately 50 grams total) scrunched muffs of pea-shoot tentacles. If you are in Antigua, try Joanne Lighthizer`s farm for these. 60 milliliters yuzu oil
Method Flood the sexiest main/soup bowl you have with the sunchoke soup.
vichyssoise is in perfect company with the smoked-fish shavings and quail egg. The presentation of the bird’s nest with the golden egg and pea shoots is perfect charter fodder to begin an evening on a
Add the pea-shoot scrunch, then wrap around the smoked salmon to form a bird’s nest.
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Add a golden quail egg, and drizzle with yuzu oil.
balmy night at anchor. Tim MacDonald (timothymacdonald. weebly.com) has more than 20 years experience as a chef. He was named
Concours de Chefs winner for Yachts over 160 feet at the 2011 Antigua Charter Yacht Show. His recipes are designed for owner and guests. Comment at editor@ the-triton.com.
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Transform a continental buffet into the breakfast of champions Culinary Waves Mary Beth Lawton Johnson
I’ve been rethinking the continental breakfast lately. I believe it can be elevated to a healthier morning start than the usual sugar-laden pastries and BHT-covered cereals that promote weight gain and cancer. The typical continental breakfast is a light meal that is shelf-stable and suitable for large groups. The concept is more than a century old, having been around since at least 1896. It originated in Great Britain, where it was promoted as a way to appease the appetites of traveling Europeans, who preferred a much lighter fare to start their day than Britain’s traditional eggs and sausages. When I visit my family in Italy, we have coffee and a sweet pastry in the morning, sometimes at the local bar – yes, bar. But whenever I am thinking about changing the menu on board, I remind myself that what interests me may not interest the guests. First, I look over my preference sheet for the likes and dislikes of the guests or owners. Do they love smoked salmon or other smoked meats? Perhaps eggs are their thing in the morning. I also like to visit high-end hotels to see what they have. At one boutique hotel in Rome, the continental breakfast was very impressive. It offered tarts and pies handmade by the owner, a selection of hand-smoked
and aged meats, crafted cheeses and seafood. Platters of vegetables, locally grown fruit and handmade breads rounded out the buffet. Sure, the original plan for a continental breakfast is a contingent of muffins, pastries, cereals, fresh fruit, yogurt, cold meats and cheeses. Beverages might include orange juice, tomato juice, coffee, milk and assorted teas. But if the guests want more, take the menu to the next level with the choice of a few cooked meats, eggs, omelets, seafood and, of course, vegetarian platters. No more slapping that waffle through the rotator. I offer corn bread waffles with honey butter, sliced filet, egg cups, stuffed eggs, salmon, and a variety of jams and condiments along with the typical bagels. One of my menu ideas that went over very well with guests and crew was egg cups. Each one is different. Some have spinach in them, some have bacon, some have vegetables and cheese. A mini egg muffin in a pastry cup is what it looks like. This can be served warm, with fresh popovers instead of muffins. Another idea is a juice bar, but not with just the typical juices. If you have a juicer on board, consider making fresh green juice, or fruit juices combined with greens. Cucumbers, spinach, celery and sunflower sprouts make a great juice. Be creative – the sky is the limit. For guests who love fresh fruit in the morning, consider individual fruit cups
See CULINARY WAVES, Page 44
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Irish original from old Kilkenny is perfect for St. Paddy’s Day Back in my flying days, we had a Gulfstream trip in which we flew eight bankers to Dublin, with a four-day layover at The Conrad on St. Stephen’s Green before the return flight back to the U.S. After a night Crew’s Mess of discovery in Dublin, I just had Capt. John Wampler to get out of the city. So the next day, I walked to Houston Station and took a train to the 10thcentury city of Kilkenny, two hours away. It boasts a medieval castle, a 1,000-year-old town of cobblestone streets, secret passageways and narrow Norman alleyways, and The Round Tower, which dates back to the 6th century. Truly a mystical experience. I happened into a 16th-century tavern, The Hole in the Wall, for a bite to eat. On the menu was Irish Beer Cheese, which I found delicious. I spoke to the innkeeper and managed to get the recipe for this warm and inviting soup. As I write this now, I have yacht owners in town, and it is cold outside. In fact, it’s 53 F, drizzly and blowing, with seas to 15 feet out in the stream. It was my memory of Kilkenny and the recipe I acquired there that brought a little warmth and delight into their weekend. This recipe is super easy to make and, I can confirm, yacht owner-approved. Capt. John Wampler (yachtaide.com) has worked on yachts for more than 30 years. His recipes are casual enough for anyone to prepare. Comment at editor@the-triton.com.
Irish Beer Cheese Soup Ingredients
Sprinkle flour over onion/garlic and stir for 3 minutes (this is the roux).
4 tablespoons butter (1/2 stick) 2 medium onions, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon course black pepper 1/2 cup flour 1 (12-ounce) bottle Irish Ale 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 5 cups chicken stock 2 cups (1-pound package) mild shredded cheddar cheese 8 ounces processed cheese 2/3 cup sour cream
Stir in a good lager (I use O’Hara’s Irish Red, but Harp will do) and chicken stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream and remove from heat. With a ladle, add mixture to a food processor or blender (may have to do it in batches) and puree until smooth.
Preparation In a Dutch oven (I like cast iron) over medium heat, melt the butter. Add garlic, onion, chili and black pepper, Sauté for 6-8 minutes until onion is translucent.
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Pour soup back into the Dutch oven, over low heat, add sour cream and the cheeses; stir until the cheeses melts.
Serve in sourdough bread bowls (available at Panera). Garnish with chopped scallions and bacon. Enjoy.
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Goals are important, but setting a course is what matters most Crew Coach Capt. Rob Gannon
There is plenty written and spoken about regarding goals, but setting goals and focusing too much on a destination can get in the way of enjoying the journey. This is not to suggest goals are not good or important, but it might be helpful to keep in mind our path to reach them as well. We can set an intention of the destination and hold fast to it, but out on the open sea, setting our heading and getting back on course when we get pushed off it – that’s where the action is. I end this column every month with
a little reminder to enjoy the voyage. I say reminder because I think most of us get so busy and caught up in the day to day and dealing with what we view as problems, we lose sight of the voyage. It’s a tricky mental dance we go through constantly. The art of accepting and dealing with the now, while at the same time staying on course toward our goal. Today may have been hard; someone may have been difficult to deal with. Hopefully something was learned, and so, we turn the page and continue on our path. Without the path, we might start asking ourselves, why am I doing this? With no set course, that’s a really good question. In my work as a coach, I sometimes ask people, “What would you
I didn’t know what major to declare, like to do?” And the answer is often, “I didn’t know where I was heading. don’t know, I’m not sure.” After a few years of some hard If I ask instead, “Where would you manual labor, I started thinking it might like to be heading?”, that’s when the be a good idea to go back and get a conversation usually starts to get more degree. Howinteresting and ever, the question productive. When All courses can be adjusted, all remained – a there is an answer destinations can be changed degree in what? I to that question, I – but the voyage, the journey, still had no idea, say, “OK, let’s start should not be delayed. but I decided heading there.” to go back and Another just start taking interesting aspect classes that interested me. That got me of the journey, and another reason not in the groove of being a student again. I to focus too much on the end, is that our destination may change somewhere found a heading and got a degree to be a physical education teacher and coach. along the way. The first time I went to Then the destination changed. Before college, I dropped out after one year. I could secure a teaching position, I was I didn’t know what I was doing there. offered a sweet gig as a captain in the Florida Keys and everything changed. I never taught in our school system, but did teach hundreds of people sailing and seamanship skills over the years. So were the years getting the college degree a big waste of time? Absolutely not. That experience was so valuable to my growth and development, I wouldn’t change a thing. It got me on a heading. I got my captain’s license during that same time. I was no longer spinning my wheels and wondering what to do. I just started doing. I guess the takeaway I’d like to pass along from my own story is, if you’re not sure what to do, just do something. If you’re not sure where you want to head, just start heading somewhere. All courses can be adjusted, all destinations can be changed – but the voyage, the journey, should not be delayed. There can come a time when you are feeling stuck or at an impasse, but you also know when that time has gone on too long. The direction may start out a little vague, but head in the general direction of somewhere and put the pieces together as you go. After talking with people as a captain for over 30 years and as a certified personal coach for over 10 years, I can say that many folks don’t end up where they thought they’d be in life. Their original intended destinations changed. Let me leave you with this quote from writer and lifelong sailor William Buckley Jr.: “If all difficulties were known at the outset of a long journey, most of us would never start out at all.” Enjoy the voyage. Capt. Rob Gannon is a 30-year licensed captain and a certified life and wellness coach (yachtcrewcoach.com). Comment at editor@the-triton.com.
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Leadership crumbles without daily efforts to coach, connect Taking the Helm Paul Ferdais
The idea that leadership is a one-time grandiose act instead of a repeated daily behavior is often the reason leaders fail and fall from grace. They make a series of small mistakes or take advantage of their position and their leadership unravels, no matter what they’ve done in the past. Be mindful of the seemingly small acts that make you a leader in the eyes of your co-workers and crew mates.
Feedback is key
Direct, honest feedback – even if it’s criticism – is the best way to guide your team members in the right direction. Every department head must know exactly what’s expected of them and their team. Those expectations then cascade down to the team members, so they know what they need to achieve. No one reads minds. If something needs to be said, say it. If team members don’t know every part of their role, no matter how much you’ve communicated about their individual performances, they’ll flounder when it comes to making decisions and taking actions. Once those basic expectations are established, then deadlines, performance reviews and work processes can easily be put into place and overall performance improves. Remember to give individual praise or feedback daily so each person knows you’re paying attention to them.
Know your team
Over time, a crew on a boat becomes a family. Everyone is unique in what drives them. Leaders need to know their followers as individuals, not just bodies filling a role. If a first officer is aloof to his or her teammates, for example, the members of the team will reciprocate that attitude, and an easy back-andforth in the relationship cannot grow. Connecting with teammates creates group motivation and engagement, since people naturally want to help those whom they know and like. Team bonding occurs when we know one another as flesh-and-blood people. We begin to do what we need to for the people on the team, and not because it’s listed in a contract for employment. We will not go the extra mile, however, for someone who is cold and distant, and who only talks to us to issue orders.
On a daily basis really get to know your people — who they are, what they’re interested in and what their talents are. Knowing what you’re supposed to do is important, but equally so is knowing your people. If you care about and take care of your people, they will take care of you.
Allow people to fail
Ridiculing or shaming those who make mistakes creates an environment in which people will be fearful of admitting mistakes, and they will attempt to hide what’s happened or blame others. No one’s perfect. Indeed, striving for perfection is silly since it’s impossible to achieve. Focus on achieving excellence instead of perfection.
Coach rather than dictate
Effective leaders show, rather than tell, others what’s required. Demonstration is part of a coaching mind-set that all good leaders have. Coach your team members toward a more collaborative, committed work environment — without forcing it. Controlling people by forcing them to do certain things in certain ways breaks down engagement. Coaching is about helping the people you lead to recognize the choices they have and to develop the required skills. They will then take a great deal of ownership over the direction of the project and their contribution to it.
Look at your own leadership
If those in a leadership position view the role as “just a job,” it’s going to show. To be an effective leader, you must have the right motivation because it becomes apparent in your actions. Is it money or prestige you care about, or do you sincerely want to inspire others to do their best? Ask yourself why you are in this role in the first place. If your team sees that you are trying your best, they will grant you the benefit of the doubt. Trying your best usually includes helping teammates and crew members become better too. If you’re power-hungry and serve only yourself, you can watch as crew bleed off the ship. A former first officer, Paul Ferdais is owner of The Marine Leadership Group (marineleadershipgroup.com), and a commanding officer in the Canadian coast guard. Comment at editor@ the-triton.com.
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In an opioid overdose, having this drug aboard could save a life Sea Sick Keith Murray
In the United States, more than 72,000 people died from drug overdoses in 2017, which was an increase of about 10 percent over 2016. Experts believe that the 2018 numbers may be even higher. Think about that, every day, more than 130 people in the U.S. alone die after overdosing on opioids. One day they wake up, take a drug and die – from a pill they took to either relieve pain or find pleasure. Addiction is an issue that hits close to home for me. Although I personally
have never been addicted to drugs or even tried opioids, I did lose my godson to an opioid overdose in 2015. I also have a cousin and another close family member who are both struggling with substance abuse. Drug overdoses don’t just happen to someone else’s family – they can happen to yours. First, let’s talk about what it is that’s killing this many people every day in the United States. Opioids are a class of drugs that include the illegal drug heroin, as well as synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl, that are available legally for pain relief by prescription. Opioid drugs work by binding to the opioid receptors in the brain, spinal cord and other areas of the body. These drugs tell your brain that you are not in
pain. For people in moderate to severe pain that is not responding well to other pain medications, these drugs work great at providing relief. However, they are very habit-forming and addicting. Below are some startling facts from the U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse:
Roughly 21-29 percent of patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them. Between 8 and 12 percent develop an opioid use disorder. An estimated 4 to 6 percent who misuse prescription opioids transition to heroin. About 80 percent of people who use heroin first misused prescription opioids.
The numbers are shocking. This medication is so addicting that almost 25 percent of the people who are prescribed them, misuse them. Now, let’s talk about the emergency medical treatment of an overdose. What can you do if a member of your crew or a guest on board the yacht is overdosing? The answer is naloxone. Naloxone, commonly known by the brand name Narcan, was patented in 1961 and approved for opioid overdose by the Food and Drug Administration in 1971. Narcan, or naloxone, is an opiate antidote. When someone is overdosing on an opioid, their breathing can slow down or stop. People in this condition can be difficult or impossible to awaken. Narcan is a prescription medicine that blocks the effects of opioids and reverses an overdose. Since most accidental overdoses occur in a home setting – and for many reading this column, the yacht is your home – this medication is ideal for first responders and should be kept on hand for emergency use by family, friends, caregivers and crewmates. As I mentioned earlier in this article, in 2015 I lost my godson to opioid overdose. Had someone been there with Narcan when my godson overdosed, he might still be alive today. How does Narcan work? If a person has taken opioids and is then given Narcan, the opioids will be knocked out of the opiate receptors in the brain. Narcan can help even if opioids are taken with alcohol or other drugs. After a dose of Narcan, the person should begin to breathe more normally and it will become easier to wake them. It is important to administer this medication and dial 911(or radio for emergency medical help) quickly because the overdosing person needs immediate medical attention. Brain damage may occur within only a few minutes of an opioid overdose as the result of a lack of oxygen to the brain. Narcan is easy to administer. It can be given by intramuscular injection – into the muscle of the arm, thigh or buttocks – or via the nose with a nasal spray device. Narcan generally works within about 5 minutes, but repeated doses may be necessary if a person is still showing signs of overdose after the first dose. Narcan will begin to wear off in about 30 minutes and is almost entirely gone in 90 minutes. Typically, after 90 minutes the body has processed enough of the opioids that the overdosing person is unlikely to stop breathing
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again. However, if the person took a large dose or a long-acting opioid such as methadone, the patient may require a second Narcan dose. With the administration of most medications, I stress caution and the importance of high quality hands-on training. When possible, Narcan should become part of every crew member’s training, however, this drug is relatively safe to use by those who are untrained if they suspect someone has overdosed on opioids. If given to someone who has not taken opioids, it will not have any effect on him or her, since there is no opioid overdose to reverse, and it cannot be used to get a person high. Narcan only affects people who are using opioids. If a person is not having an overdose but has been using opioids, Narcan will put them into immediate withdrawal. This can be very uncomfortable for the person, but is not life-threatening. Recently the American Medical Association endorsed the training of lay people in the use of Narcan to prevent overdoses. Additionally, U.S. Drug Czar Gil Kerlikowski, who is the director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, remarked that naloxone distribution is a key component to the prevention of overdose. Under the law in Florida, where I live, pharmacies can dispense Narcan without a prescription to people at risk of overdose, as well as to caregivers such as friends and family who have contact with those at risk of overdose. The price at my grocery store is $135 for a 2-pack of Narcan nasal spray or auto injector. For those who are medically trained at administering injections, generic naloxone syringes are about $25 each. In summary, I believe that all yachts should carry either Narcan or it’s generic equivalent on board, especially if you charter. It is impossible to predict if a passenger or crew member will
Breathing can slow or stop during an opioid overdose, and the person can be difficult or impossible to awaken. After a dose of Narcan, the breathing becomes more normal and it becomes easier to wake them.
OPIODS COME IN MANY FORMS Heroin is an illegal opiod, but many pain relievers available legally by prescription are opiods as well. They include: Codeine Fentanyl (Actiq, Duragesic, Fentora, Abstral, Onsolis) Hydrocodone (Hysingla, Zohydro ER) Hydrocodone/acetaminophen (Lorcet, Lortab, Norco, Vicodin) Hydromorphone (Dilaudid, Exalgo) Meperidine (Demerol) Methadone (Dolophine, Methadose) Morphine (Kadian, MS Contin, Morphabond) Oxycodone (OxyContin, Oxaydo) Oxycodone and acetaminophen (Percocet, Roxicet) Oxycodone and naloxone overdose on opioids, and the relatively low cost of this medication compared with the upside of saving a life would make this well worth adding to the ship’s first-aid kit – as well as a personal first-aid kit if you have a family member who is struggling with substance abuse. EMT Keith Murray provides onboard CPR, AED and first-aid training as well as AED sales and service. His company can be found at TheCPRSchool.com. Comment at editor@the-triton.com.
26 Career Today’s fuel prices Prices for low-sulfur gasoil expressed in US$ per cubic meter (1,000 liters) as of Feb. 15. Region Duty-free*/duty paid U.S. East Coast Ft. Lauderdale 575/622 Savannah, Ga. 650/NA Caribbean St. Thomas, USVI 939/NA St. Maarten 829/NA Antigua 760/NA Valparaiso 820/NA North Atlantic Bermuda (Ireland Island) 694/NA Cape Verde 537/NA Azores 628/1,444 Canary Islands NA/912 Mediterranean Gibraltar 615/NA Barcelona, Spain 772/1,223 Palma de Mallorca, Spain NA/1,242 Antibes, France 1,357/1,623 Loano, Italy 865/1,678 San Remo, Italy 714/1,717 Naples, Italy 789/1,641 Venice, Italy 735/1,765 Corfu, Greece 679/1,529 Piraeus, Greece 639/1,473 Istanbul, Turkey 800/1,200 Malta 950/1,416 Tunis, Tunisia 637/NA Bizerte, Tunisia 641/NA Oceania Auckland, New Zealand 630/NA Sydney, Australia 567/NA Fiji 624/NA Algiers, Algeria 538/NA Bejaia, Algeria 538/NA Saranda, Albania 600/NA
One year ago Prices for low-sulfur gasoil expressed in US$ per cubic meter (1,000 liters) as of Feb.15, 2018 Region Duty-free*/duty paid U.S. East Coast Ft. Lauderdale 570/575 Savannah, Ga. 680/NA Newport, R.I. 710/NA Caribbean St. Thomas, USVI 979/NA St. Maarten 823/NA Antigua 760/NA Valparaiso 726/NA North Atlantic Bermuda (Ireland Island) 584/NA Cape Verde 556/NA Azores 640/1,539 Canary Islands NA/847 Mediterranean Gibraltar 541/NA Barcelona, Spain NA/1,354 Palma de Mallorca, Spain NA/1,1299 Antibes, France 563/1,653 San Remo, Italy 737/1,729 Naples, Italy 770/1,707 Venice, Italy 823/2,243 Corfu, Greece 662/1,576 Piraeus, Greece 619/1,539 Istanbul, Turkey 760/NA Malta 761/1,379 Tunis, Tunisia 566/NA Bizerte, Tunisia 569/NA Oceania Auckland, New Zealand 649/NA Sydney, Australia 653/NA Fiji 658/NA
*When available according to local customs.
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Crew relations require space to have a bad day Crew Compass Lauren Loudon
Finding the balance between being friends and colleagues is a sketchy topic when yachting is concerned. I’ve written previously about the challenges couples may face when working together on board, but the difficulties that come with mixing work and play in friendships should also be spoken about. The most prominent factor about our work life is that we get to see the best and worst in our crew members, our colleagues, our team. We see each other under pressure, under extreme exhaustion and under all kinds of stress. We witness homesickness, hangovers and hurt. At the same time, there’s the sincere joy of visiting new places and meeting new people, there’s the family connection that we get from the experiences we share, there’s also the overwhelming feelings of love as we are there for each other through these times. The scales can be tipped in either direction during different times in the season: Busy charters generally bring out the intense emotions with negative effects, while casual repositioning, smooth sailing or scheduled transits bring feelings of calm, a moment to unwind and nothing but bonding time. The inevitability of this industry ensures that both sides of the scales get their time in the limelight in almost everybody, unless the crew is full of A-list actors and actresses able to mask their sentiments at any given moment. In my personal experience, living
with people 24/7 is hard. I am a person who wears my heart visibly on my sleeve – wide open for anybody and everybody to see. I laugh, joke and giggle to my heart’s content when I’m in that mood, and I cry, snap and moan when the scales are tipped the other way, whether because of stress, exhaustion or personal uneasiness. Sometimes my preferred method of dealing with anything is keeping to myself while I meditate on my issue, while I focus on my stress. Sometimes I slowly deal with whatever is at hand. But most important of all is being able to share these feelings with my crew. And even more imperative yet is the ability for everybody to understand that this is just me and my way of dealing with whatever it is, to know that these may be just my personal feelings and not a direct attack on anybody. I know I’m not alone. We are all human. We all see the world through our two eyes and feel the world spinning around us inside our beating heart. We miss our families, we skip holidays as we slave away working to fulfill the dreams of others, and our inner emotions build as the intensity of the season increases. The best part of that? We are all in this together. We all feel it. The only difference is that we each deal with it in our own personal way. “Is she mad at me?” … “Have I done something?” … “What’s up with him?” can spread like wildfire around the boat when any crew member says something a little off to another crew member. Rumors begin, stories escalate and images arise. The biggest issue I’ve had to face with crew was with a specific
person who believed deep inside that everything was a personal attack against her. No matter who it was – any guest, family member or crew member – who showed any sign of unhappiness, it was automatically an emotional attack against this specific person. It created a sour taste on board, with everybody treading on eggshells, bottling up their issues and caffeinating to avoid any possibility of weariness in case of saying the wrong thing. As I stated before in the column about couples living and working together, the thing I’ve learned over the years on board is the importance of communication, openness and honesty among crew. Friendships are a bonus amid colleagues, but on a boat, if you can’t mix your friendships and work relationships, there is likely to be an issue of uneasiness on the whole vessel. No matter what size the boat, our workplace is small and there is no space for pettiness. We must all understand that our personalities and traits can change depending on our current situation, and in order for there to be a pleasant environment for all on board, we must not take actions personally when our friends, captains and crew are displaying different versions of themselves. Understanding our peers will get us far, patience will get us further, and acceptance of these varying motions will bind us all the way. Lauren Loudon has worked as a yacht chef for more than four years. She hails from Lancashire, England. Comment at editor@the-triton.com.
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It’s not so much if you eat breakfast, but what you eat that counts Take It In Carol Bareuther
To eat breakfast or not? A new study published in the January issue of the British Medical Journal has threatened to overturn the ages-old wisdom that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Or at least vital when it comes to preventing unwanted weight gain. The truth is, it’s what you eat, not if you eat this morning meal that counts. In this study, Australian researchers combed through medical databases from January 1990 to January 2018 for randomized, controlled trials that looked at the effect of breakfast on either body weight or energy (calorie) intake. They found 13 total. Despite admitting that the quality of these studies was low, with either non-blind conditions or short follow-ups, the authors’ tentative conclusion made headlines. That is, that eating breakfast might not be a good strategy for weight loss. What’s more, that eating breakfast could have the opposite effect and lead to weight gain.
Many studies have detailed benefits of eating something in the morning: better memory and concentration, improved heart health with lower LDL cholesterol levels, stabilized blood sugar and a lower risk of diabetes. So, there’s no doubt eating breakfast is good. What the latest report lacked is key – a look at what the study subjects actually ate. If you fork into a Homestead Breakfast – two eggs, two sausage patties, grits, cup of sausage gravy and two biscuits – at Bob Evans in the U.S., you’re eating over 1,500 calories. Ditto for the large breakfast – two fried eggs, bacon, two sausage, three hash browns, mushrooms, tomato, and two slices of bread – at JD Wetherspoon in the U.K. National health guidelines recommend 2,000 to 2,500 calories daily. Thus, eating such breakfasts on a regular basis certainly ups the risk for weight gain. What is a healthful breakfast? First, watch portion size. Second, include at least three food groups. This can be protein or dairy, fruits and vegetables, and whole grain cereals. Third, choose nutritionally dense foods from these groups. Here are three great examples:
Protein: Eggs, one of the perennial favorites of breakfast, are an excellent choice. Some health professionals warn diners off eggs since the yolks are a potent source of cholesterol. But research published in a 2017 issue of Nutrition concluded that eating three eggs daily for 12 weeks didn’t increase the risk for heart disease – so long as they were part of a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, poultry, fish and nuts. A veggie-stuffed omelet, poached egg over whole-grain toast, or scrambled eggs and smoked salmon are good breakfast bets. Fruits & Vegetables: Eat an avocado at breakfast. U.S. researchers reported last fall in the journal Nutrients that
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subjects who replaced some of their carbohydrate at breakfast with avocado had a better level and type of fats in their blood – namely, lower triglycerides and higher HDL, or good cholesterol. The best breakfast menu featured one Hass avocado, half a bagel, fat-free cream cheese, cucumber, lettuce, butter, 1/4 cup of honeydew melon, and half a packet of instant maple-and-brown sugar-flavored oatmeal. The control meal, with fewer heart healthy effects, had no avocado, a whole bagel, an extra 1/4 cup of melon and a teaspoon of added brown sugar. Breads & Cereals: Fill your bowl with high-fiber cereal. Researchers reported last year in the International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition that those who ate cereal at breakfast were much more likely to eat enough dietary fiber for the whole day. It is what – and how much – you eat for breakfast that likely has the biggest impact on health and body weight. Carol Bareuther is a registered dietitian and a health and nutrition writer. Comment at editor@the-triton.com.
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Industry Updates
Creative chefs sear, sous vide, steam, and shine to stand out in competitive industry Story and photos by Dorie Cox Crew agencies, CVs, online searches and networking consume the time of job-seeking yacht crew. Two yacht chefs in Fort Lauderdale added a new tool to the list with creative self-promotion in the new demonstration cooking
area at Culinary Convenience in late January. Surrounded by squeeze bottles of puree, steaming meats, plates of pre-cut vegetables and a half-dozen onlookers, yacht chefs Tyron Hardie and Malachi Child were fast-moving and deliberate. The two said they wanted to stand out among chef candidates so they asked Aaron Michaels, president of Culinary Convenience, if they could set up live demos in the new Chef’s Table area and have a photo shoot to highlight their organization, efficiency, provisioning and skills. And they did just that with seared scallops in a coconut broth, salmon with romesco puree, and cardamom-infused panna cotta. Chef Hardie, 29, has been in yachting about seven years, most recently in the Mediterranean on the 180-foot (55m) M/Y Turquoise, built by Turquoise Yachts. He is looking for a full-time position after some freelance work in St. Maarten in February. Other yachts he has worked on include M/Y M3, a 145-foot Intermarine, and M/Y Loretta Anne, a 154-foot Alloy. Chef Child, 32, has been in yachting about four years after extensive restaurant work in London. He was recently head chef on M/Y Wheels, the 250-foot Oceanco, after initially working as sous chef when the yacht was named M/Y Anastasia. “We're having fun doing what we love and we're good
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Industry Updates Chef Malachi Child (left) and Chef Tyron Hardie create an event to demonstrate their work and enhance their CVs with food photos at Culinary Convenience in January.
friends,” Child said. The two have not worked together on a yacht, but showed smooth teamwork for the event that they organized and funded. “This is one of the things we envisioned with this test kitchen,” Culinary Convenience’s Michaels said. “They came up with the idea, we thought it was great, and now it’s one of the things we will offer.” While carefully plating dishes, watching the Rational combi oven, monitoring the sous vide and setting up the smoking gun, the two talked about the challenges of provisioning while in new ports, cooking while underway, and the excitement of travel and friendships as yacht chefs. “Charter guests can be challenging,” Child said. “You have to come up with options. It's not like a restaurant where you serve the same menu. You can't really do that with guests.” Hardie spun an elevated plate for Child to create a spiral of puree while the two reflected on their galley passion. “Food is the most important thing in everyone's life, and we have the opportunity to turn nature into art,” Child said. “From growing at the farm to the table, it is fascinating. We become artists. When we kill a scallop, we are celebrating its life. It is now a piece of art.”
CrewCareer News 29 “I love food,” Hardie said. “I love to be able to wake up and cook, and feel the need to pass this on.” After careful inspection and suggestions to each other on final presentations, a professional photographer captured their colorful creations for portfolio shots. “We're in between jobs, so we thought we would test ourselves,” Hardie said. Dorie Cox is editor of The Triton. Comment at dorie@ the-triton.com.
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Things to consider when planning AV/IT refits ETO: All Systems Go Jason Robertson
Yacht guests are often thrilled to find they can summon a massive 100-inch TV from a recess in the wall with the touch of a button or simply by voice command. But fully automated controls that open blinds, close curtains, and lift TVs and projectors have been around for some time. Today’s tech-savvy superyacht owners are raising the bar, seeking the newest AV/IT and automation systems to enhance and simplify routine operations at increasingly sophisticated levels. For example, many superyachts are upgrading to state-of-the-art temperature-control systems that allow for custom temperatures in each area. Also, scented air systems that can be fully controlled and customized are increasingly being installed in air ducting on board. Owners and guests are flooded with memories when walking into the study and smelling leather or the faint hint of a cigar, or entering the cinema with the
sweet scent of popcorn filling the air. Planning an AV/IT upgrade during a refit requires careful budgeting and realistic time frames. Working closely with a shore-side AV/IT installation company that has experience working on yachts will save much time and money. Often refits do not start until the boat has been in the shipyard for two or three weeks. By the end of the yard period, with the departure deadline looming, there is much frenzied work in trying to get the boat put back together. This is when mistakes happen and systems are not properly checked. If possible, plan for an AV/IT upgrade to be completed at least two weeks before departure. This will allow enough time to iron out any bugs and last-minute-hiccups that may arise. Here are some things to keep in mind during an AV/IT refit: If you’re working on a boat built in Europe, you’ll likely be running on 230V AC. If you happen to be doing a refit in the U.S., you’ll need to ensure all equipment is 230V compliant. TVs, printers and domestic
appliances may need to be sourced from Europe, or you’ll need to install a 110V supply. If at all possible, run fiber optic cabling. Fiber optic cables are not susceptible to RF (radio frequency) interference or EMI (electromagnetic interference), and provide the highest speeds with the lowest latency. Older yachts do not have adequate cooling and ventilation provisioned. Installing a proper chilled-water AC unit that allows control of humidity is the way forward. The life and reliability of all your AV/IT equipment will be prolonged with cool, dry air. Power generation on a yacht is rarely smooth and constant. Having all the AV/IT equipment run off a UPS (uninterruptable power supply) will ensure that it is protected from voltage spikes and surges, and will guarantee it to run smoothly and reliably. Jason Robertson, director of technical crew placement agency Robertson ETOS (www.robertsonetos.com), has more than 17 years of combined AV/IT and ETO experience on board megayachts. Comment at editor@the-triton.com
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from our readers
Avoid hirer’s remorse on board with quality background checks By Joe Johnson The main reason to do background checks is to avoid hiring or going into business with people who may be untrustworthy and harbor ulterior motives. On TV or in movies, a private investigator is often told to “run a make” on someone – well, it’s not that easy. To conduct an in-depth, comprehensive background check for a legitimate reason takes skill, knowledge and connections to the right databases, and the ability to decipher and interpret the results. Television and website ads that claim to do “Backgrounds for $29.95” do not come close to a real background check and can ultimately cost a business or a person dearly. A professional background check makes sure those who are considered for employment are not only who they say they are, but have no criminal record and have the experience necessary to fill that position. When dealing with a professional private investigator, choose a licensed, experienced firm with a background in different fields, including both civil and criminal law. Local, state or federal law enforcement experience is also beneficial. Ship owners have to hire crew members, from the captain to deckhands and all positions in between. Recently, A1A Investigative Services conducted at least 25 background checks for a South Florida family who were looking for an entire crew for their new yacht. Potential crew members were referred by a yacht broker in Miami. Out of the captains referred, two had serious felony records, and one of the two was an illegal alien who had been deported, then returned illegally to the U.S. just 12 days after deportation. That candidate not only had a U.S. felony criminal record, but also a felony criminal record in England and Scotland. Obviously, the two were not hired. Various other crew candidates had backgrounds that included issues ranging from a seatbelt violation summons to felony convictions. The procedure to conduct an indepth background check calls for the following: name, social security number or tax identification number, date of birth and current address. If an applicant refuses or is reluctant to give any or all of that information, don’t waste your time or money on that individual. To be clear, there is no such thing as a nationwide criminal records check.
Only the police and FBI can do that with fingerprints sent to the U.S. National Crime Information Center (NCIC). An individual may submit their own fingerprints on an FBI Applicant Fingerprint Form (FD-258) to the FBI to get their own personal records, if there are any. A good background report will provide you with any and all traffic and criminal records from all states that report them to professional databases not available to the public. Also it will provide a verification of the date of birth, driver’s license history, taxpayer ID info, address history, cellphone numbers, social media information and emails, property and vehicle ownership information, bankruptcies, liens and judgments, other names and dates of birth used, others using the subject’s taxpayer ID and date of birth, any professional licenses, business and corporation affiliations, weapons licensing, global watch lists including terrorism, voter ID info, and all family members of record – living and deceased – associated with the applicant. Background checks on an international level can be more difficult and complex. Contacts should be verified independently, and working with a variety of resources can take weeks to complete. If necessary, a potential employee could be hired on a contingency basis until a background check has been completed. While all this information is valuable, also important is a professional investigator’s work to digest this information and determine the validity of the individual in question, and to confer with the client to discuss the results. Background checks are not new in the maritime industry. They are being used in every industry now, unfortunately. This is the world we now live in. No one should be unknowingly exposed to frauds and criminals when it comes to hiring individuals who will be closely interacting with them. Placing the wrong person on your valuable yacht, or in your business or home, could be dangerous and very costly. Joe Johnson is a Florida-licensed private investigator with more than 20 years’ experience with the N.Y. Police Department and as a New York supreme court criminal investigator. His company, A1A Investigative Services, processes comprehensive background checks. For more information, contact +1-954-274-5107, info@a1ainvestigativeservices.com or www.a1ainvestigativeservices.com.
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Blue Tide makes splash with services
Blue Tide Marine, started by a group of retired U.S. Navy veterans in 2015, has expanded its delivery services for vessels at sea. The company focuses on aerial cargo delivery, medical support, undersea services, security, and a variety of vessel transport and management service solutions. A recent delivery in international waters to a yacht that was far from a dock included an air drop by Tropic Ocean Airways’ airplane. A medical responder parachuted to near the yacht and several Pelican cases were dropped. “The chandleries do fantastic work, but if a captain needs help right away, we can deliver supplies – high-end or emergency – so they don’t have to head to port, clear in and wait for Fed-Ex,” said Bob Pudney, the company president. Other owners are Dawayne Lepper and Mike Oberhelman. Pudney is a soon-to-be-retired U.S. Navy surface warfare officer, while Lepper and Oberhelman are retired Navy SEALs. “We have been putting this together for a couple years, and now we have key relationships with Tropic Ocean Airways. This was our first attempt on what is possible,” Pudney said. “We
IYBA names brokers of the year
The International Yacht Brokers Association named Gary Smith as its Yacht Broker of the Year. Smith, president of SYS Yacht Sales, is a past president of the member-driven association, and stepped in recently to fill the term of Paul Flannery, who resigned as president last year to become the group’s executive director. Camper & Nicholsons broker Diana Brody was named IYBA's Charter Broker of the Year. Brody started her yachting career in the 1980s as a cook onboard, then joined industry pioneer Ed Sacks of The Sacks Group. She has been with CNI for 26 years. The association also named two new members to its board of directors: Kristen Klein of Northrop & Johnson, and Trevor Carroll of Fraser. Both will serve two-year terms.
V.Group acquires GMT
Global marine services provider V.Group has acquired Fort Lauderdalebased Global Marine Travel from Inchcape Shipping Services. GMT adds to V.Group two International Air Transport Association licenses, is expected to double ticketing volume and will enable an operational hub in the Philippines. Both businesses
have specialized skill sets and different ways to look at things. We’re trying to educate the client base on what is possible.” The boxes included a small engine part, shoes, a nautical chart, the owner’s favorite spirits and a rugby ball. There was also a request for the latest issue of The Triton. (See Triton Spotter on Page 49.) Corporate headquarters for Blue Tide Marine’s global operations is in Virginia, with a satellite office in South Florida. For more information visit www.bluetidemarine.com. – Dorie Cox will eventually operate under the GMT brand, with GMT founder Tim Davey as managing director of the combined Marine Travel operations at V.Group. “V.Group believes that there is genuine advantage to scale in the maritime services business,” stated Elliot Gow, managing director of Marine Services at V.Group. “This partnership gives us unrivalled capacity, greater purchasing power, and better service capabilities within the travel market, and will help us deliver the right solutions, at the right prices, for our customers.” In a reciprocal agreement, V.Group is divesting its V.Ships Agency business to Inchcape, establishing a partnership between the world’s largest ship manager and a port agent – “a win-win for both of our companies,” Gow stated.
KGCH gets new owner
UK natives Rob and Donna Strong have bought KGCH Yacht Recruitment, a crew placement agency based in Fort Lauderdale. KGCH was started by Kendra Grey and Christine Hodgson in 2013. Rob Strong was a police officer in London for 30 years and helped with security for the 2012 summer Olympic Games in London. He’s also worked in the Middle East in the cash industry
March 2019 The-Triton.com and now works in transportation and logistics. Donna Strong has worked in human resources and marketing. “We want to work for ourselves,” Rob Strong said. “We’re both very focused on customer service. The main thing at the moment is that KGCH will be business as usual, with Kendra still working with us.” Hodgson has retired from the company. The Strongs intend to move to Fort Lauderdale, a process that was interrupted with the U.S. government shutdown in December and January. – Lucy Reed
SYBAss names new directors
Lorenzo Pollicardo has been appointed as the new technical and environmental director for the Superyacht Builders Association. Pollicardo, who succeeded the retiring Hans Huisman Feb. 1, brings 30 years of experience in the yachting industry to the team, according to a SYBAss press release. He has a background in naval and mechanical engineering, and was secretary general of Nautica Italiana before joining SYBAss. Since acquiring consultative status within the International Maritime Organization in 2011, SYBAss has been active in regulatory developments affecting ocean-going vessels, including superyachts. This involvement includes regular consultation with various flag states, including the Red Ensign Group (REG), Malta and the Marshall Islands, and technical bodies such as ISO, according to the association. For more, visit sybass.org.
ISS board gets new members
The International Superyacht Society has announced eight new appointees to its board of directors for the 2019-2022 term. Newly elected board members are: l Jill Bobrow of Jill Bobrow Associates / AIM Media l Christelle Holler of Tahiti Private Expeditions l Andre Jonker of Abeking & Rasmussen l Kristen Klein of Northrop & Johnson l Abi McGrath of ACREW l Melissa Orlick of IsoTropic l Peter Southgate of Southgate Maritime l Rick Thomas, of Nautical Structures In related news, ISS has partnered with IYBA to raise industry standards and promote yacht ownership. Through the partnership, active IYBA members will also be members of the ISS. For more visit super yachtsociety.org.
business briefs MarineMax hires new manager
MarineMax has named Adam Cooper as general manager of its Massachusetts stores, including MarineMax Russo Danvers, MarineMax Boston and MarineMax Russo Hingham. Cooper began his marine career in the U.S. Coast Guard in 1991 and later held management positions in the marine industry, including a five-year stint as director of service and parts at Russo Marine. Most recently, he was general manager of Manchester Marine, a marina and service yard on Boston’s North Shore, according to a MarineMax press release.
IYC exclusive rep for Uniesse
Yacht brokerage firm IYC is now the exclusive international representative of Uniesse, an Italian brand of semicustom, hand-crafted performance yachts 50-115 feet. The Uniesse lines include the 105RPH and 115 tri-deck models, the fishing-diving Exuma line, and the Super Sport 56. Uniesse Marine S.P.A. was bought by U.S.-based Uniesse Marine Group in 2017. According to a company press release, several new models will launch this year models.
News 33 Footwear helps save the ocean
The new Guy Harvey Footwear Collection is taking steps toward ocean conservation. The collection – which includes boat shoes, sandals and flip flops for men and women – features Guy Harvey’s oceaninspired artwork. And, as with all products in the Guy Harvey brand, a portion of sales goes to the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, a nonprofit organization that conducts scientific research and educational programs aimed at conserving the marine environment. See the collection at guyharvey.com.
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Port Louis Marina to expand
Port Louis Marina in Grenada, which has 160 berths for vessels of up to 295 feet (90m), plans to add two new piers with 90 berths for vessels up to 72 feet (22m), according to owner and manager Camper & Nicholsons Marinas. Pontoon manufacturer Marinetek has been hired to begin the project this spring, with the new berths expected to be ready for use by August. “We have seen a greater interest in large catamarans visiting our marina and anticipate this trend in the Caribbean to grow even further,” stated Glynn Thomas, Port Louis Marina general manager. “The new pontoon layout will enable us to accommodate more of the catamarans and give us greater flexibility for small to mid-sized boats all year round.” According to the company, the expansion will provide required space for the marina’s hosting of international events such as the RORC Transatlantic Race, World Arc, and Oyster World Rally, as well as regional boat and charter shows. It will also increase long-lease berthing options at the marina. For more information, visit en.cnmarinas.com/port-louis-marina.
Palma shipyard helps students
STP Shipyard Palma recently partnered with the University of the Balearic Islands to offer students of the university’s new Master in Nautical Industry program a chance to experience the inside operations of a large yacht repair center.
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The students were able to learn directly from STP Manager Joan Roselló about the management of a shipyard where more than 1,500 people work on more than 140 yachts, according to a press release from the shipyard. The shipyard stated that it plans to continue offering local professional training to students in an effort to meet a growing demand for maritime professionals in the area, and expects that many of the students will find employment there after graduation. According to the shipyard, this initiative was made possible through an agreement with the Spanish Association of Large Yachts, the Commerce of Mallorca Chamber, the Employer of Maritime Activities of the Balearic Islands Association, Maritime Captaincy of Mallorca, and Maritime Rescue, among other organizations and institutions.
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Marinas add Seabins
Two yacht marinas have recently added Seabin devices to help remove debris and pollution from the water. St. Katharine Docks in central London, managed by Camper & Nicholsons Marinas, recently installed three Seabins. Marina Port Mallorca in Palma added one. Seabins are floating rubbish bins placed in the water at marinas, docks, yacht clubs and commercial ports. Each bin can collect up to 3 pounds of garbage per day, more than half a metric ton per year, including microplastics as small as 2mm. The device acts as a sort of vacuum cleaner and has the capacity to filter up to 6,604 gallons (25,000 liters) of water per hour. The Seabin Project was started by Andrew Turton and Pete Ceglinski, two avid surfers who decided to create a product that would collect trash, oil, fuel
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rew from 15 yachts participated in Acrew’s Fourth Caribbean Crewfest in mid-January at Christophe Harbour in St. Kitts and Nevis. The fourday event featured workshops, educational onboard sessions and social activities. Yachts included One More Toy, Lucky Lady, Blue Moon, Berilda, Relentless, Odessa, Joy, Perseus 3, Baton Rouge, Sherakhan and Twilight. The Baton Rouge boys were awarded the 2019 trophy for the Crewfest Games. The final event was a “Glow on the Beach Crew Party” featuring glow paint and jewelery at Salt Plage in Christophe Harbour. Workshops covered crew topics, including: Team Roles and Leadership; The Secrets of a Sushi Chef; Does your Uniform Need an Update?; Everything to know about Ropes, Knots and Splicing; Understanding Stabilization – Tips & Tricks to Combat Seasickness; Financial Well-Being; and Pets Onboard. Crew stayed busy with biking, yoga, golf, wine-tasting and tours of St. Kitts and Nevis. For more images, visit acrew.com.
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Iridium Certus system launched
Successful beta- and field-testing of the new Iridium Certus satellite system was recently reported by Calgary, Canada-based Network Innovations, an Iridium service provider that conducted the tests. Network Innovations has been involved in testing new L-Band satellite services since 1996. The company began delivering and activating commercial Iridium Certus units Jan. 18. In addition, an “upcoming
Marinas / Shipyards MARINAS, from Page 34 and detergents. There are plans to install a version of Seabin in the open ocean in the coming years.
IMI graduates pros
Several large yacht marina managers have recently been certified in their field by the International Marina Institute, the training arm of the Association of Marina Industries.
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Derek Roderick of Albany Marina in Nassau, Bahamas, and Doug Mason of Sunset Harbour Yacht Club in Miami Beach were among the nine graduates of IMI’s Certified Marina Manager (CMM) program. New Certified Marina Operators include Trey Hayes III of The Charleston City Marina in South Carolina. Certified marina managers (CMMs) and certified marina operators (CMOs) must first complete the institute’s Intermediate Marina Management and Advanced Marina Management courses, then submit an application for approval by a review committee, according to an IMI press release. Both courses are offered twice a year, with additional sessions according to demand. For more information, visit marinaassociation.org/training.
TECHNOLOGY bRIEFS increase in speed and suite of additional onboard services will increase the uniqueness of the Iridium Certus service,” the company stated. Network Innovations designs, delivers and supports satellite communication systems for maritime, aero, landbased and government markets. The company has branch offices in the U.K.; Sweden; Netherlands; Singapore; Perth, Sydney and Melbourne in Australia; and Fort Lauderdale, Tampa and Houston in the U.S. For more information, visit networkinv.com.
MTU hybrid power coming in 2020
British boat builder Sunseeker Inter-
national is working with Rolls-Royce to produce in 2020 the first yacht fitted with an MTU series production hybrid propulsion system. According to a press release from the Germany-based Rolls-Royce, the new Sunseeker yacht will feature the company’s integrated MTU hybrid propulsion system, consisting of two 12-cylinder MTU Series 2000 diesel engines that each deliver about 1,432 kW/1,947 hp, on-board generators, electric propulsion modules, transmission system, batteries, control and monitoring systems – all of which can be expanded on a modular basis. The yacht will be provided with
News 37 six operating modes, including the automated “smart hybrid” and “charge hybrid” modes that enable all power sources to be used as required. In an “electric mode,” the yacht propulsion and on-board power can be supplied continuously by the generators, which optimizes fuel consumption and onboard comfort for long passages. In “silent mode,” which uses power solely from the batteries, up to 40 minutes of propulsion and 120 minutes of onboard power are available with each pair of MTU batteries installed, with no emissions produced, according to the company. For more info, visit mtu-report.com.
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Captains must monitor satellite availability, time by user BRIDGE, from Page 1 Bridge luncheon in Fort Lauderdale. Mere mention of the word satellite started an enthusiastic conversation among those seated around the table for discussion. Captains took notes and asked each other questions on tricks, tips and best systems. The diverse hardware and software options were more than we could cover in an hour, so we focused instead on what satellite use looks like on board, how captains make decisions about it and how this affects the crew. Turns out, this group expends a fair amount of effort on their satellite systems. So much so that the yacht’s bandwidth use is the first thing one captain checks each morning. It seemed to follow that satellite systems are a vital ship function. Not so, they said. “Most satellite use is not for safety or navigation, most is for convenience,” a captain said. “It’s keeping up with Jones,” another captain said. “Nonessential for crew, essential for owners.” “The owner will tell you this is the most important thing,” a third captain said. “Most owners come on board and are working. They run their business on board.” Onboard satellite systems are usually built around the yacht owners’ work and entertainment needs, several captains said. Hardware and software are chosen to provide bandwidth for emails, calls, downloaded movies and streaming music. And an increasing amount of equipment vies for that bandwidth to transfer
Attendees of The Triton’s From the Bridge discussion for this issue are, back row from left, Capt. Steven Wright of M/Y Besame, Capt. Butch Kemp, Capt. Kent Kohlberger of M/Y Safira; front row from left, Capt. Scott Redlhammer and Capt. Paul Kalapodas of M/Y Lady Arlene.
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Individual comments are not attributed to encourage candid discussion; attending captains are identified in the accompanying photograph.
data on phones, computers, tablets and televisions. Many people, including crew, expect to have availability to run all of this, so poor or interrupted service can cause problems. “No wi-fi, no charter,” a captain said. “If you’re down two days, you are going back to port.” At the least, spotty wi-fi can cause disruptions. “You get the anchor set, everything is organized, then it’s, ‘Can we move
Captains who make their living running someone else’s yacht are welcome to join in the conversation. Email to editor@the-triton.com for an invitation to our monthly From the Bridge discussion.
the yacht? I’m not getting a signal here.’ We’ve all had this experience, right?” a captain said. All heads nodded in agreement. “I’ve moved multiple times for the boss,” a captain said. “See how important uninterrupted service is?” another said. All the electronic hardware has to be monitored. Typically, service is connected through a subscription from a service provider. And usually this is handled on board by the captain
or engineer, unless the yacht has an ETO – an electro-technical officer or electronics technical officer. That person sets up channels to manage the available bandwidth between all the users: owner, guests, captain, engineer and the rest of the crew, often in that order. And that’s when crew feel their place in the hierarchy. “When bandwidth starts to get eaten up, the first thing we cut off is crew,” a captain said. “Crew get the short end of the stick every time.” There are even more limitations, and costs, within the bandwidth allotted to crew. “They’ll set their laptop up in their cabin to be downloading during the day when they’re out doing the washdown,” a captain said. Use like that can take a large chunk of the total that crew get to use. “I can see what crew do,” a captain said. “I go to them and say, ‘You used 30 percent of the total bandwidth yesterday. I hope that movie was worth it.” “That’s the problem, that uses a lot of bandwidth and costs a lot of money,” another captain said. “And the the boss doesn’t like paying for lots of bandwidth.” “There is only so much bandwidth,” a third captain said. “You see too much use, you cut it off.” Some captains warn crew that service will be shut off, but sometimes there is
March 2019 The-Triton.com no notice. If crew are in the middle of sending an email, they will have to go to the helm to use the captain’s computer, a captain said. Once crew recognize how the yacht’s satellite relates to their use, abuse is not usually an ongoing problem, a captain said. “You catch them once and then they regulate themselves, they really do,” a captain said. “Yeah, you don’t need to make a big deal,” another captain said. “It’s best to cut them all off together and then they monitor each other,” a third captain said. “You can see who’s using it during different times of the day and see who’s working.” Some captains let the department heads manage the users. “I let them handle it. They come over and say, ‘Who’s doing it?’ and I tell them,” a captain said. One captain said if it’s one person letting everyone else down, the engineer addresses that person. “When you have someone that is that on top of things, it makes life so much easier.” Wi-fi shutdown becomes a problem when some crew use it for entertainment, then others need it to do their jobs and it is not available. For example, chefs often go online to provision and stews may do research or communicate with guests. Captains try to head problems off at the start when crew are hired. Our operating procedures mention that “access is available to you in limited quantities,” a captain said. Another way to handle use is through adjustments to the satellite service through the provider, a captain said. “We upgrade bandwidth and downgrade as necessary,” he said, and cited an example of how the yacht prepares for a charter or the owner. “It’s up for that time period, usually three days before and three days after,” he said. “And then we downgrade to keep costs as low as possible.”
Captains eager for knowledge
Without discussing satellite brands or businesses, we asked the group how they choose who they go to for information, the vendors who sell it, and the technicians who service it. Although each of the captains had working knowledge of satellite systems, most said they were open to advice and appreciative when one of the yacht’s crew has expertise. “It depends who is most knowledgeable,” a captain said of his crew. “I pick their brains and get that information out.” The captains frequently look to other
Industry Updates captains for advice, but whether they use the engineer, a crew member or a service vendor, most important to everyone is to find someone they trust. “Someone who gives me good advice or admits when they don’t know something,” a captain said. He looked back on early satellite systems and remembered how the yacht engineer brought new technology on board. “Remember when they were installed inside the vessel and how expensive it was? Thousands and thousands of dollars,” he said. “Then my engineer comes up with this box and says here’s this thing and I’m getting a better signal than you.” Although someone has to be first when new technology is available, most of this group said they do not want to be guinea pigs for trials. “You want to be able to talk to another captain that has used it,” a captain said of new equipment. “We hear about so many new things – it’s the latest, the greatest. But it’s just coming out, it hasn’t been tried,” another captain said. “The tech people try it out on us with software and hardware programs, but we need it to be a year later.” Although satellite use is primarily about equipment and technology, what captains really value are the people that help them navigate it. The captains seemed very heartfelt about those personal connections. “When the owner calls and the wi-fi is down, you panic,” a captain said. His first call is to the yacht engineer who then works with the satellite technicians. “You hire good people and let them do their jobs.” “I call a guy I have a good working relationship with, he might be able to help or will steer me somewhere else.” another captain said. “I call another captain, or another [yacht] build close to mine. We tend to link ourselves with people that we know.” “I would say 80 percent of captains find their information from other captains,” a third captain said. “If you get a good guy, you want to keep that guy.” As satellite use continues to grow in yachting, this group of captains will continue to keep watch for the people who can be most helpful to manage the changes. “It takes trial and error,” a captain said. “And lots of talking, like we’re doing now.” Dorie Cox is editor of The Triton. Comments on this story are welcome at editor@the-triton.com.
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Brokers, managers hoped EU tax issue would be resolved by now TARIFF, from Page 1 “It’s going to cost the yacht owner millions in lost revenue,” he said. Not to mention the average weekly tips of $3,000 each of his nearly 20 crew earn on charter. “That’s a big hit for crew counting on tips,” he said. Lawyers for owners, charter companies and management companies have been working to understand the tariff and how it applies, but most are not yet confident that a U.S.-built charter yacht can escape it. “We have been in contact with owners, brokers, management and customs, and the first thing we found is that there is a lack of awareness on this issue,” said Amélie de Franssu, a lawyer with the firm Ince & Co. Several captains, managers and others who work with U.S.-built yachts said they plan to forgo the summer Med season this year, citing the tariff.
Few know of tariff; fewer have answers
Capt. Hodges began asking questions in November about how the tariff would apply to Laurel, but found few answers. “I think it’s funny that so many people didn’t know about this,” he said. In general, yachts entering the EU are subject to a value-added tax (VAT) and customs duties, but for U.S.-built boats this year, this additional duty of 25 percent is charged on top of the VAT, de Franssu said. Items targeted by the additional duties are listed in government documents, but to find them, people have to know the customs codes. “That is why this issue is not noticed by everyone,” de Franssu said. “[The tariff] was taken as a retaliation measure against the unilateral decision by the U.S. to increase tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium products originating from the European Union,” de Franssu said. “The purpose with this E.U. regulation is to have the U.S. renegotiate the tariff.” Many people interviewed for this article said they had hoped for such negotiations – and resolutions – by now. Michael Reardon, owner of Reardon Yacht Consulting, a yacht management firm in Fort Lauderdale, said he hoped for clarifications months ago, as most yacht charter trips are planned well in advance. “We’re waiting, but my sense is that
nothing will change,” he said. “The EU has too many other worries. And how many yachts are impacted? Maybe 50, or 100 if you really stretch." Other U.S. manufacturers impacted include Trinity, Christensen and Westport. Reardon recommended that yacht owners impacted by the tariff skip Europe this year, suggesting yachts go to Alaska instead.
Transport delays may shorten season
Yacht transporters that must book boats in advance of the cruising season have received many questions from clients concerned about the tariff and if it applies to them. “The tariff affects all U.S.-built boats except for visiting U.S. yachts, that means non-chartering yachts,” said Simon Beck, customs manager with Peters and May in the U.K. “Generally speaking, if it is American-built and wants to come into the EU for reasons other than pleasure, the tariff is going to apply.” Although Beck does not have a lot of answers, he explained that this affects all boats built in the United States, no matter where they ship from. “That is one thing many people have been confused about,” he said. “It affects them whether the ship is coming from Dubai or anywhere. If it's an Italian boat with a U.S. flag, no problem.” Beck and his team also hope for a resolution or clear answers. “We have superyachts who would normally run a dual charter season who cannot risk being hit with the new tariff,” he said. “Until this is resolved, they cannot commit to shipping.” The yacht transport business waits, he said. “Even if this were resolved immediately, we still need proper planning and cradling, which typically needs about three weeks at the minimum to arrange shipment of a superyacht,” Beck said. “The problem is the main purpose to charter is to make money, and as they hesitate, the season gets shorter.”
U.S.-built tenders included
As the Mediterranean cruising season approaches, the full effect of the EU tariff on U.S.-built yachts is still being studied. De Franssu warns yacht captains that U.S-built yacht tenders may be subject to the duty as well. This could apply to tenders on all yachts no matter the main
March 2019 The-Triton.com yacht’s build. “In the case of origin, meaning where the place of the build is with a U.S. shipbuilder (a clarification that we obtained from the French customs authorities), there are both yachts and tenders,” Ince & Co.’s de Franssu wrote in an email. She stated that tenders below 12 meters were already subject to 1.7 percent customs duties, and the regulation imposes an additional charge on U.S.-built tenders. “It's important as people have forgotten that their tenders are affected,” de Franssu said. “We are challenging many points that are not yet clearly defined in the E.U. Regulation.” Lawyers at Ince have asked the EU: How is origin defined? How do exemptions apply? Do yachts have to pay every time they enter the EU? Does the YET (Yacht Engaged in Trade) scheme allow yachts to benefit from a customs duties exemption? “And how do they define the value of the yacht: according to the purchase price, or should a survey be carried out?” de Franssu said. “Can the value on the insurance certificate be used? Yachts can decline in value over the years.” Each yacht’s situation can vary by length, use, itinerary, flag registry and more. On top of that, each EU member country interprets rulings differently, which makes cruising through several countries even more challenging. At press time in late February, charter yacht management companies including YachtZoo in Fort Lauderdale offered their best interpretations and suggestions as clients continue to wait to make decisions. "We have been seeking to clarify the effects of this tariff on chartering in the Med, enlisting the support of respected maritime attorneys to advise,” said Jackie Guenther, charter fleet manager with YachtZoo. “It appears possible for some U.S.-built vessels to successfully charter through the Yacht Engaged in Trade (YET) certification. This is not a widely utilized program, so there are still questions and conflicting information circulating out there. “We are trying to be patient in understanding some details are still being determined in response to the tariff, while also being sensitive to the ever-changing nature of charter regulations in the Mediterranean,” she said. “I think due diligence is important in this case for all of us charter professionals, in order to protect the best interests of the owners, charterers and captains alike.” IYC is also following the situation closely but recommends clients seek their own legal and tax opinions, according to Yacht Management Director
Industry Updates Sean Cassidy. “While there still lacks a definitive statement from EU customs authorities of the exact effect of this directive, most legal opinion is interpreting the following as being in effect for this year: U.S.-built yachts registered for private use and entering the EU on a Temporary Admission will be exempt from this duty; U.S.-built yachts registered for commercial use that are re-importing into the EU for free circulation this summer will have the 25 percent duty imposed on the value of the hull; and U.S.-built yachts registered for private use which can have a Yacht Engaged in
Trade (YET) certificate issued may also be exempt, though this would only allow charters originating in France and this has yet to be made certain.” Ince & Co.’s de Franssu recommends captains secure answers before arriving in the Med. “Be sure of the information before you book the transport and sign charter contracts,” she said. “Possibly add a wording in the charter contract to protect the owner’s interests.” And yacht captains continue to share information to help each other. “I sincerely hope this is resolved,” Capt. Hodges said. “We’ve heard of
Career News 41 some trying the Yacht Engaged in Trade, and we’ve heard a bunch of different things, but who knows until someone tries. Can you imagine some poor captain doing his first crossing and Capt. Hodges pulling into Palma or Antibes and being handed a tax bill for 25 percent of the value of the boat?” Dorie Cox is editor of The Triton. Comment at dorie@the-triton.com.
42 News Yachts sold
M/Y Lohengrin, a 161-foot (49m) Trinity launched in 2006, sold by listing agent Burgess Asia, and IYC Monaco brokers Scott Jones and Kevin Bonnie, who brought the buyer. Asking price was $12 million. M/Y Moka, a 138-foot (42.2m) Sanlorenzo explorer yacht launched in 2015, sold by Y.Co, who represented the seller, and Northrop & Johnson broker Derk Jan Rolff, who brought the buyer. Asking price was €17.5 million. M/Y Bunker, a 130-foot (39.6m) CRN built in 2005, sold by World Yacht Group in an in-house deal. Asking price was €5.49 million.
M/Y Bella Una, (above) a 127-foot (38.7m) Burger launched in 2003, sold by IYC broker Mark Elliott, who represented the seller, and Gilman Yachts broker Jeff Stanley, who brought the buyer. Asking price was $9.9 million. M/Y Spirit, a 124-foot (38m) Delta Marine built in 2001 and refitted in 2017, sold by Fraser broker Josh Gulbranson, who represented the seller, and Denison broker Don Strong, who brought the buyer. Asking price was $7.9 million.
boats / brokers M/Y Preference, a 119-foot (36.4m) Tansu built in 2011, sold by listing brokerage Thompson, Westwood and White. TWW broker Jason Duggan and Northrop & Johnson broker Jim Elliot brought the buyer. Asking price was €7.8 million.
M/Y Sea Breeze, (above) a 101-foot (30.7m) KaiserWerft launched in 2005, sold by Cambridge Yacht Group broker Steve Doyle, who represented the seller, and Denison broker Kurt Bosshardt, who brought the buyer. Asking price was $1.6 million. S/Y Ocean’s Seven 2, a 104-foot (31.7m) Trehard aluminum sloop built in 1998, sold with BGYB acting as both listing and selling broker. Asking price was €1.49 million. M/Y Cru, a 96-foot (29m) Westship launched in 1991, sold by co-listing agents Fraser and Atlantic Yacht & Ship, and Merle Wood & Associates broker Billy Smith, who brought the buyer. Asking price was $1.95 million. M/Y Theodora Mia, an 88-foot (26.75m) Sanlorenzo launched in 2008, sold by listing agent Marine Marketing and IYC broker Costas Dimopoulos, who brought the buyer. Asking price was €2.95 million.
M/Y Avec, (above) an 88-foot (26.8m) Ferretti launched in 2008, sold by IYC in an in-house deal, with broker Michel Chryssicopoulos introducing the buyer and broker Vangelis Filiadis representing the seller. Asking price was €2.95 million. M/Y Memories, an 82.6-foot (25.2m) Azimut launched in 2017, sold by First Quality Yachts, who represented the seller, and Azimut Yachts Russia, who brought the buyer. Asking price was €3.08 million.
M/Y Insignia, (above) an 82-foot (25m) Lyman Morse launched in 2004, sold by Denison brokers Skip Denison and Bruce Schattenburg. Asking price was just under $1.8 million.
New in the sales fleet
M/Y PJ World, a 267-foot (81.4m)
Reliant launches X40L Lander tender
Reliant Yachts of Newport, Rhode Island, has launched the third of its three new X series boats: the X40L Lander. It follows the previously released X40 Express and X40T Limousine Tender. Reliant Yachts partners Jim Ewing and Dave MacFarlane initially designed the 40-foot utility boat for a client who had a superyacht under construction, according to a company statement. The design brief required that the boat function as a landing craft and be able to carry considerable loads, including a car. At 24,250 pounds, the Lander is a third heavier than its sister boats. According to the builder, at any given time, the forward areas of the boat might be loaded down with cargo; at other times, that section may be empty. The solution, according to Reliant, was a broad beam extended all the way forward to carry the weight when loaded, while below the bluff bow are slimmer hull sections on which the boat runs in a light-load condition. Additionally, ballast tanks can trim the X40L when empty of cargo. Hamilton jet drives allow it to maneuver in shallow water. Pop-up hydraulic winches kedge the boat ashore
and off again, and removable carbon davits help lift heavy cargo. According to Reliant, in light winds and calm seas, with two crew aboard and carrying no extra weight or ballast, the X40L cruises at 11-16 knots, with a top speed of 24 knots. Unballasted but with a vehicle on board, the boat cruises at 10-12 knots and had a top speed of just over 16 knots. For more information, visit reliantyachts.com.
The-Triton.com March 2019 partially completed Palmer Johnson expected to be delivered in 2020, listed with IYC broker Scott Jones for €19.9 million as is, or €105 million completed. S/Y Doña Francisca, above, a 172foot (52.5m) carbon-fiber yacht built by Astillero Buquebus & King Composite in Uruguay in 2014, listed with Camper & Nicholsons broker Flavio Constantino for $30 million.
M/Y Carolina, (above) a 158-foot (48m) Feadship launched in 1997, listed with IYC broker Mark Elliott for $14.9 million. M/Y Deep Story, a 148-foot (45.2m) yacht built by Turkish yard Orkun Yachting in 2012, listed with Fraser brokers Jurgen Koch and Tim Carbury for €12 million. M/Y Mim, a 144-foot (44m) Burger launched in 2006 and refitted in 2016, listed with IYC broker Mark Elliott for $14.9 million. M/Y Hemabejo 3, a 132-foot (40.24m) Benetti launched in 2014, listed with IYC broker Pierre Vezilier for €13.85 million. M/Y Skylight, a 131-foot (40m) boat built by CBK Superyacht in 2015, listed with Camper & Nicholsons broker
March 2019 The-Triton.com James Rayner for €6.95 million. S/Y Mariquita, a 125-foot (38m) wooden, gaff-rigged cutter built in 1922 by William Fife & Son for industrialist Arthur Stothert, listed with BGYB for €2.75 million.
M/Y Zeepaard, (above) a 122-foot (37.18m) JFA expedition yacht built in 2003, listed with Camper & Nicholsons Asia for $8.8 million. M/Y Usele$$, (below) a 112-foot (33.8m) Sunseeker built in 2011, listed with joint agents Merle Wood & Associates and Rick Obey & Associates for just under $6.4 million.
boats / brokers M/Y Kando, a 111-foot (34m) new build in the final stages of construction at AvA Yachts in Turkey, listed with Yacht & Villa brokers Paul Cave and Mark Seaton for €7.95 million. M/Y Kaytoo, a 100-foot (30.5m) Paragon launched in 2015, listed with Worth Avenue Yachts broker Michael Mahan for $5.35 million. M/Y My Lady, a 100-foot (30.5m) Broward launched in 2001, listed with IYC broker Michael Rafferty for just under $2.5 million. M/Y MB III, a 100-foot (30.5m) Hargrave launched in 2018, listed with Denison broker Alex Clarke for $8.5 million. S/Y Smart Spirit (formerly Wish), an 85-foot (26m) classical schooner built by Aegean Yacht Services in 2004, listed with BGYB for €590,000. M/Y Evolution, an 80-foot (24.38m) Ferretti launched in 2013, listed with Merle Wood & Associates for $3.175 million. M/Y Sweetwater, an 80-foot (24.3m) Lazzara built in 2004, listed with Chamberlain Yachts International for $1.9 million.
News in the charter fleet
M/Y Sarastar, a 197-foot (60.2m)
Mondomarine built in 2017, available for summer charter in the west Med through Camper & Nicholsons.
News 43 M/Y Andiamo, a 92-foot (28m) Symbol launched in 2010, available for charter in Florida and the Bahamas through Neptune Group Yachting.
Kraley joins Hill Robinson charter team
M/Y Rola, (above) a 157-foot (48m) boat built by ISA Yacht Ancona in Italy in 2006, now available for summer charter in the west Med through Hill Robinson Yacht Management. M/Y FiveWaves, previously Blue Force One, a 120-foot (36.5m) boat built by AB Yachts in 2010 and refitted in 2016, available for winter charter in the Caribbean and Bahamas, and summer charter in North America through Camper & Nicholsons. M/Y Azmim, a 95-foot (29m) Turkish-built yacht launched in 2000 and refitted in 2015, available for charter in Turkey and Greece through 4U Yachting.
Dee Kraley has joined the charter management team of Hill Robinson USA as a senior charter manager in the Fort Lauderdale office. She brings more than 20 years of experience in the yachting industry, 16 of them with LYBRA companies, according to a company press release. Kraley was a Merrill Lynch Commodity broker before she began a yachting career. She worked for years as chief stew on charter yachts ranging from 60 feet to more than 200 feet, and traveled extensively throughout the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Bahamas and New England. In 1996, she was recruited to work shoreside in the charter division of Bob Saxon & Associates Inc. “I am thrilled to add Dee to our growing US team,” stated Barrett Wright, president of Hill Robinson USA. “Her extensive experience and immense industry knowledge is invaluable for the growth of Hill Robinson on the US charter market.”
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Morning buffet breaks tradition as well as bread CULINARY WAVES, from Page 20 served in crystal, or a large platter of freshly cut, locally grown, exotic fruits. Fresh-made bread is a must. I make it in the evening so that it can proof in the night, then I just flip the bake switch in the morning, and the guests wake up to the heavenly smell of bread in the oven. Croissants are not that hard to make with a little practice, and even simple rolls or nut-and-seed bread can be accomplished with little effort. Some guests prefer muffins, and even those who don’t normally eat pastries might be tempted. Perhaps a hazelnut tart to start the day – I know I went for one when it was presented to me. I once knew a doctor who ate cake for breakfast. I was shocked the first time I saw this. But if you think about it, most Europeans eat some form of pastry for breakfast, from beignets to cream-filled concoctions and chocolate. So cake is roughly the same principle. Have the usual favorite jams and jellies on hand, but also include savory jams for the savory bagels and meats. I love a great tomato spiced jam with smoked salmon, and homemade lemon curd is so much better than store-bought. Orange curd is also great with meats. Varied jams and jellies will elevate your continental breakfast. So will a breakfast pâté made of vegetables and eggs, or maybe one made of smoked salmon and cold asparagus. As chefs, we have to consistently keep the guests interested. But first, find out from the owners what they would like to have first thing in the morning. Some don’t want change in a changing world, and that is quite all right. But some guests do. Vary what you serve with that in mind. It shouldn’t take the chef or stew long to set up a good continental breakfast for the guests. Plan the menu ahead a week or two. Change it up. Never offer the same thing day in, day out. I would like to suggest that this also apply to the crew breakfast, by the way. I know I can only eat eggs for about two days before they become boring. Mary Beth Lawton Johnson is a certified executive pastry chef and Chef de Cuisine, and has worked on yachts for more than 25 years. Comment at editor@the-triton.com.
46 Triton CareerNetworking
Sirocco Marine Inflatable manufacturer, dealer and distributor Sirocco Marine will host Triton Networking on the first Wednesday in March. Join us on March 6 from 6-8 p.m. as we enjoy his Kiwi hospitality and tour the enormous warehouse. After about three years in the U.S., Sirocco has grown by leaps and bounds, adding more lines and becoming the world’s second largest dealer of Brig boats. Tomkies Never heard of Brig? These RIBs are supplied not only to yachts but to militaries and first responders as well. Join us on March 6 and learn more. Until then, learn more about Sirocco Marine from owner Boyd Tomkies. Q. Tell us about Sirocco Marine. What do you do? Sirocco Marine retails BRIG, Fluid Watercraft and Sirocco Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats. By far our most popular line is BRIG, which includes tenders and a good selection of 16-foot and larger RIBS that are used as recreational boats. Fluid is our proprietary product – a cabin inflatable primarily used by commercial customers but with several recreational applications. And finally, you may have seen the clever video on Sailing Uma about the boat Coco, which is the story of a boat from our Sirocco line and its winding journey to its new owners (Search “Sailing Uma Coco” on youtube.com). Q. You are well know for your Brig line. What’s makes them special? There are a lot of reasons why Brig is special. Brig has become the world’s largest RIB manufacturer, and that’s not because of dumb luck. Brig is a European-designed and -built boat with European quality. It is sold fully loaded at less than the competition. Every five years, each model is re-designed and re-released, just like in the automobile industry. You don’t want to go and buy a new 3 series BMW and find out that it’s the same as your 5-year-old one that you are trying to trade. Q. You carry a lot of inventory other than Brig. Tell us about that. Thanks for noticing. Compared to our local or national competition, we have a large facility: 72,000 square feet, 20,000 of which is the showroom. At any time, the location has 100-200 hulls
The-Triton.com March 2019 in stock, including dozens of completed models on the showroom floor ready for immediate delivery. This expansive size was purposefully chosen to do something other companies can’t do – have a large quantity of in-stock boats ready for delivery. Q. How has your business changed in the three years you’ve been in Fort Lauderdale? Well, people are finally starting to know we are here. Getting on the map hasn’t been easy, and we still are building awareness. But throughout this time, we have been working on a few things: First, fine-tuning our product to best meet the needs of the South Florida boating community. We carry more larger RIBS than before, including 35-foot tow-behind tenders ready for delivery. Second, we hired marine industry professional Gina Marrone to increase brand awareness and capture market share through her extensive captain contacts and industry influencers. Q. Can RIBS really be used as tow-behinds? Absolutely. Earlier, I referred to our Fluid line, noting it has some recreational applications. These boats make great tow-behinds because they don’t cause damage to a yacht like a hardsided boat can. They also offer a great ride, which we think is superior to many hard-sided hulls. Q. Boat preferences are always changing. Where do you see your products today as compared to the past? You are so right; the boating marketplace is ever changing. After the recession, go-fast boats became less popular, motor preference shifted from inboard to outboard, and pontoons and wake-boats took off. Here at Sirocco Marine, we think this changing landscape favors large inflatables. Q. How should crew care for the yacht’s RIBs? Make sure the boat has the correct PSI in the tubes. After every use, wash them, flush the engine and cover them. Every Triton reader is welcome to join us from 6-8 p.m. on March 6 for Triton Networking with Sirocco Marine, 3277 S.E. 14th Ave in Fort Lauderdale (33316). It’s a little tricky to find under the eastern end of I-595 near the port, but it shares a parking lot with LauderAle, the independent brewery. For more on Sirocco, visit www.siroccomarine.com.
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PICK OF THE MONTH Palm Beach International Boat Show March 28-31
This year marks the 34th edition of the show, which expects to feature more than $1.2 billion worth of boats, yachts and accessories from 8-foot inflatables to superyachts of nearly 300 feet. Arrive by boat and tie up free south of the in-water display. www.pbboatshow.com March 29 -Top Notch Tabletop Challenge judging during the show by Aqualuxe. Interior staff showcase their tabletop creativity. Register at topnotchtabletop.com.
Through-March 2 Dubai International
Boat Show, Dubai International Marine Club. www.boatshowdubai.com
Through March 3 39th edition of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, Port de Plaisance in Simpson Bay. www. heinekenregatta.com
March 1-3 17th annual Savannah Boat Show, Savannah, Georgia. Showcases powerboats, with a focus on saltwater fishing. www.savannahboatshow.com
event with about 2,000 volunteers and 70 boats. www.waterwaycleanup.org
March 5 Mardi Gras, New Orleans. One
of the world’s most famous celebrations for this holiday of excess before the limits of Lent. www.mardigras.com, www.mardigrasneworleans.com
March 6 Triton Networking (the first
Wednesday of every month from 6-8 p.m.) with Sirocco Marine. Join us for casual networking, no RSVP required. Read more about the brand and company on page 45. www.the-triton.com
March 6-10 Moscow International Boat and Yacht Show, Russia. eng.mosboatshow.ru/boat
March 7 The Triton From the Bridge
captains luncheon, Fort Lauderdale. A roundtable discussion of the yachting issues. Yacht captains only. Request an invite from Editor Dorie Cox at dorie@ the-triton.com or 954-525-0029.
March 8-10 Firestone Grand Prix of St.
Petersburg, Fla. Boaters can reserve a slip at Acura Yacht Club. For details, contact Kim Green at +1 727-898-4639, kgreen@gpstpete.com. www.gpstpete. com
March 12-15 4th annual Miami to Ha-
Film Festival, various locations in Miami. www.miamifilmfestival.com
vana Race. Hosted by Coral Reef Yacht Club and Hemingway International Yacht Club of Cuba with SORC as race committee. www.havanarace.org
March 2 42nd annual Waterway Clean-
March 15 115th annual Marine
March 1-10 36th Miami International
up, Fort Lauderdale area. Organized and sponsored by the Marine Industries Association of South Florida, it is Broward County's largest environmental
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Engineering Science and Technology (IMarEST) annual dinner. Guildhall, London. imarest.org
March 20 No Triton Networking on
this third Wednesday of the month as we prepare for the Palm Beach International Boat Show. Join us at the Triton Expo on April 17. www.the-triton.com
March 21-24 St. Barths Bucket Regatta. A congenial, invitational regatta set in the Corinthian spirit open to yachts over 100 feet (31m). www.bucketregatta.com March 28 7th annual Opportunities
in Superyachts conference, Malta. The program will include topics such as:"Marinas in the Med," "Training and Employment in Superyachts," "Pleasure Yacht Guidelines," and "Registry Update." www.quaynote.com
April 3 Triton Networking on the first Wednesday of the month with Trac Ecological Green Products, makers of environmentally safe cleaning products for boats. Join us in Fort Lauderdale from 6-8 p.m. www.the-triton.com.
MAKING PLANS
Triton Expo Fort Lauderdale April 17
Our popular Triton Expo is open to all yacht crew – both working and looking – to help develop the contacts that can make your careers better. We gather 50 vendors with the goods and services to help you do your job and manage your career, plus food and drink, music and great networking. All free. www.the-triton.com
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from our readers
The-Triton.com March 2019
Educational online resource helps with drinking problems In regards to your story about alcohol [“Captain hopes stew’s alcohol death wake-up call for all crew”, January issue], there is a great resource online for crew to get help with their alcohol intake: www.alcoholexperiment.com. It’s educational and supportive to slow down on drinking habits or assist to refrain altogether. Another alternative to rehab or AA, I felt compelled to share it with you. Jennifer Jiruska
Track work-rest with app
Regarding your story about back pay for the crew of Lady Sara [“Crew’s own records vital in getting paid after yacht arrest”, February issue], we are more than happy for crew to use our app -workrest -- to help keep a personal daily log and hopefully help if a situation like this arises. It’s free for the crew member. Download the app from any app store or visit workrest.co. Tim Fletcher Founder, workrest
Stew’s journey well written
Just want to say thank you to Sonja Maryn [“Walking off my twenties on the Camino de Santiago”, January issue]. The story is great. Incredibly written. Josh via the-triton.com
Stew’s advice like dinner theater
Alene Keenan’s latest column [Stew Cues: Advance service skills with detailed knowledge of menus”, January issue] gave me a whole new appetite for cooking and appreciation of enjoyment eating the food prepared. It’s like a dinner story. I think she ought to write a book on presentation. Camille via the-triton.com
More dockage in Indo
I am the owner of www.lombokmarinadelray.com. We are a 100 percent foreign-owned Australian marina company that has built a 66-berth marina, clearance port and provisioning on an island called Gili Gede in the secret Gili islands of Lombok’s southwest islands. We are 28nm east of Bali. We are a superyacht clearance port as well, and also a superyacht agency. We have a yacht club with large resort pool and we provide resort accommodation, ferries and helicopter transfers. Raymond La Fontaine
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hief Stew Jessica “Sweets” Proctor, left, and Stew Anna Klerer are below deck on M/Y Elixir, a 180-foot (55m) Amels. Proctor, who is from the U.K, has been a stew for seven years. After three years of hard work aboard the busy charter yacht, she is bidding farewell to Elixir on March 7 to head to her next adventure: Mount Everest base camp. Below, Proctor shows she’s strong enough for any mountain by giving her husband, First Mate Corey Dunn, a lift.
New yard makes yachts show ready
At Ft. Pierce Yacht and Ship, we redo engine rooms, generator rooms, tender garages, beach clubs, and more into better-than-new, show condition. First we analyze and repair all systems, then we clean, prep and paint. We can replace to any level requested with a variety of finishes and coatings, new fittings, hardware, hoses, filters, brackets and electronics. We offer paint services and in-water work. When completed, the vessel’s mechanical systems are detailed like a showroom. Engineers and crew are proud of their yacht, and the image and value of the yacht is improved drastically. With pride comes caring. The heart and soul of the yacht means the yacht is kept in pristine condition, giving confidence to anyone who visits. A recent 65m yacht we completed sold for millions more than it was bought for, proving this theory is true and relevant. Keeping the new show area clean is vital and allows the crew the ability to see and detect any issues or leaks, to maintain the yacht to the highest levels. We all know a restored vehicle is more valuable than an unrestored vehicle. Done properly, this can have tremendous impact on any visitor. Buddy Haack Operations manager Ft. Pierce Yacht & Ship
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hief Stew Lauren Thompson, left, and Deck/Stew Kate Miller tend to the dirty laundry at Southport Coin Laundry-Cleaner on 17th Street in Fort Lauderdale. The two handle a diverse list of duties on M/Y Now We Know, an Ocean Alexander 100 docked at Lauderdale Marine Center in January.
PHOTO/DORIE COX
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Triton Spotter
Several staff at Harbourview Marina in Marsh Harbour, Abaco, in the Bahamas check out the latest yacht crew news in The Triton. Capt. John Wampler is a 30-year veteran on boats and writes Crew Mess, a monthly column, in The Triton. He carries extra copies of The Triton as he delivers yachts around the United States, Bahamas, Caribbean and the Americas. He shared this photo he took during a recent yacht delivery.
A family gathering centered on Triton editor Dorie Cox’s birthday, pictured holding The Triton in Colorado in February. The highlight of the trip was an Elton John concert in downtown Denver with her brother, Joe Cox (from left), sisters Dina and Deb Cox, cousin Bryn Long and her mother, Diane Cox. By special request, The Triton was added to a yacht order that was air-dropped at sea and retrieved by tender recently. Read more about Blue Tide Marine’s services on Page 31.
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