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Yacht ‘transcended money’ for Huizenga Sr. By Dorie Cox Owning a yacht was not like H. Wayne Huizenga Sr.’s other ventures. The billionaire entrepreneur, who died March 22 at age 81, was known for rolling up businesses and building successful Fortune 500 companies. But his 230-foot Oceanfast M/Y Floridian was different. “The yacht was not a money-maker,” said Capt. George Whitehouse, who worked for Mr. Huizenga’s on M/Y
Floridian. “The yacht was for him to be with friends and family. … The money doesn't come close in the equation of family and friends. I think for him, that transcended money.” South Florida knows of Mr. Huizenga through his companies – Waste Management, Blockbuster Entertainment and AutoNation; and the sports teams he founded – baseball’s Florida Marlins, hockey’s Florida Panthers, as well as football’s Miami Dolphins, which he owned for a time.
The dream, the law, the reality: What it means to be a captain
Four more European megayacht builders seen at this year’s show.
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Operations Learn how to be Secure @ Sea New columnist Corey Ranslem explores safety at sea – and in cyberspace. 21
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Triton Spotter from the Sea of Cortez in Mexico.
From the Bridge Each month for more than a decade, The Triton has invited a group of captains to lunch to discuss a yachting topic. The common denominator for the hundreds of attendees is their title: captain. This month, we thought we’d try to clarify just what the word means. Most of the captains we talk with hold credentials from a governing body such as the U.S. Coast Guard or the U.K.’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency. But the title encompasses much more. “Right now, it's nebulous what I am as captain,” said one of this month’s attendees. “Am I supposed to be the accountant? Project manager? We joke that we’re the preacher, the father, the
But his yacht crew knew him on a different level. When Mr. Huizenga was aboard with his family, it was less about work than making sure everyone enjoyed themselves. And, to Capt. Whitehouse’s surprise, that included his 18 crew. “Mr. H took a personal interest in us,” he said, using one of the two nicknames Mr. Huizenga’s colleagues affectionately knew him by: “Mr. H” or
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Crew News Captain Kid Our 20th Triton Expo went off without a hitch in Fort Lauderdale on April 11, drawing a record crowd and record number of exhibitors. Our guests enjoyed a fashion show, the honoring of interior competition winners, raffle prizes, music, food and camaraderie. See more photos on page 10.
Photos by Tom Serio and Dorie Cox
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Indonesian court orders M/Y Equanimity returned to owner An Indonesian court has ruled that the seizure of M/Y Equanimity, a 300foot Oceanco reportedly worth $250 million, was invalid and ordered the vessel be returned to its owner. Indonesian police had seized the vessel off Bali on Feb. 28 in a joint operation with the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation. The seizure took place at the request of the U.S. Justice Department, which alleges that the yacht is among assets purchased by Malaysian financier Low Taek Jho, also known as Jho Low, using money stolen in a $4.5 billion fraud case involving Malaysian state investment fund 1Malaysia Development Bhd. The Bali police had planned to hand over the confiscated yacht to the U.S. authorities, who intended to sell it, but the company claiming legal ownership of the yacht, Equanimity (Cayman) Ltd., a trust controlled by Low, took the matter to court in Indonesia, citing legal flaws. The court ruled that the seizure was invalid. “We declare the confiscation by police as invalid and legally baseless,” Judge Ratmoho said at the mid-April hearing in South Jakarta District Court, according to news reports. The seizure should have been carried out “under the reciprocal legal assistance framework as stipulated by the 2006 law, which gives the mandate to the law and human rights ministry,” and not the police, Ratmoho said. Ratmoho also said it has not been proven that the owner of the yacht committed a crime, therefore there should not be any confiscation. The ruling cannot be appealed. Following the Equanimity’s seizure
in February, Indonesian police and FBI agents searched the vessel and its computers, and questioned dozens of crew members. The boat had remained in Bali with crew on board while the case moved through the courts. After the ruling, Indonesian police said they would soon turn over the Cayman Islandsflagged yacht to its owner. The U.S. Justice Department alleges Low, who is said to be Malaysia Prime Minister Najib Razak’s confidante and business adviser, is a central player in the fraud case involving 1MDB, a fund set up by Razak in 2009 for economic development in the region. The U.S. Justice Department has filed civil lawsuits during the past two years in an effort to recover about $540 million that the department said had been siphoned from the fund and laundered through Switzerland, Singapore, Luxembourg and the U.S. Both IMDB and Najib have denied wrongdoing and said they would cooperate with any lawful investigation. After the seizure, Low issued a statement via a spokesman accusing the U.S. Justice Department of “global overreach.” His whereabouts remains unknown. According to The Wall Street Journal, the U.S. government has filed a civil asset forfeiture case against Equanimity, which means it cannot be sold until the case is resolved. To take possession of the boat, the government must prove it was bought with stolen money. All asset forfeitures tied to the 1MDB case are technically on hold, because the U.S. government asked for a temporary stay while it completes a parallel criminal investigation into the 1MDB affair and all related dealings, the Journal reported.
Divorce court orders 380’ yacht seized
a group of companies and moved the yacht to Dubai in the belief that it was beyond the reach of an English court, Bloomberg reported. The nine-deck yacht, which has 50 crew and two helipads, was originally built for Russian billionaire businessman and investor Roman Abramovich. It’s flagged in the Marshall Islands and was purchased by Akhmedov in 2014, the same year his marriage ended. In 2016, Akhmedov was ordered to pay his wife $646 million in one of the largest divorce payouts in U.K. history.
A London court has ordered the seizure of M/Y Luna, a 380-foot (115m) explorer yacht built by Lloyd Werft in 2010 and currently impounded in a dry dock in Dubai, according to Bloomberg news. The court ordered that Russian billionaire Farkhad Akhmedov should transfer ownership of the yacht, reportedly worth $492 million, to ex-wife Tatiana Akhmedova, who lives in London with the couple’s children. The judge said that Akhmedov tried to hide his ownership of Luna behind
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Captain arrested in charter guest death
The captain of a yacht involved in a fatal propeller accident was arrested at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on April 6 as he attempted to board an overseas flight, according to a statement by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Mauricio Alvarez, 49, of Miami, was employed as captain on M/Y Miami Vice when the engine was engaged in reverse, killing one of the seven guests who had chartered the yacht on April 1 at Monument Island in Miami. An original report by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) stated Mauricio Alvarez was 20 years old. The discrepancy had not been clarified by press time. The complaint alleges that Alvarez, as the operator of the yacht, “could not see the stern of the vessel or ensure the safety of any remaining swimmers in the water while engaging the engines from this location without assistance from another individual”. Also, it is alleged that Alvarez did not have a U.S. captain license. He worked with a first mate on board and was hired for $150 per hour for the four-hour charter, which was listed at a cost of $3,000, according to the statement.
Industry Updates U.S. Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman ordered Alvarez detained on the charge of misconduct or neglect by a ship officer, which carries a maximum potential sentence of 10 years in prison. The next hearing was scheduled for press time. Several local authorities, including FWC, Miami Beach Police, Miami Dade Police Department, Miami Dade Fire and Rescue and City of Miami Fire Rescue responded to the incident at the man-made island park in Biscayne Bay and is located between the MacArthur and Venetian causeways. There were no other injuries during the incident, alcohol was not a factor, and another investigation into the incident by FWC is ongoing.
Active hurricane season predicted
Colorado State University hurricane researchers predict an above-average Atlantic hurricane season this year with 14 named storms, seven of which are expected to be hurricanes and three major hurricanes with sustained winds of 111 mph or greater. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30. The CSU Tropical Meteorology Project team predicts the following probabil-
ity of major hurricanes making landfall: l 63 percent for the entire U.S. coastline (average for the last century is 52 percent) l 39 percent for the U.S. East Coast, including the Florida peninsula (average for the last century is 31 percent) l 38 percent for the Gulf Coast from the Florida panhandle westward to Brownsville (average for the last century is 30 percent) l 52 percent for the Caribbean (average for the last century is 42 percent)
USCG issues safety alert
The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a marine safety alert based on its investigation of the 2015 sinking of the American cargo ship SS El Faro, in which 33 lives were lost. According to the alert 04/18, bridge audio recordings indicate that the vessel lost lube oil pressure to the main propulsion turbine and reduction gear bearings, resulting in loss of propulsion during heavy weather. It is believed that the vessel’s substantial list, coupled with trim by the bow, caused the main engine lube oil pump to lose suction. Detailed modeling and static analysis of El Faro’s lube oil system during the investigation confirmed that a severe inclination of
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the ship, coupled with a relatively low volume of oil in the sump, would likely result in a loss of pump suction. Although the El Faro’s engineering plant configuration was similar in design to most steam turbine ships of a similar age, the USCG notes that failure of a vessel’s lube oil system generally means a loss of propulsion for all types of engineering plants, including when marine diesel engines are the primary source of ship propulsion. To read more, visit www.dco.uscg. mil and search for “safety alert 04-18”.
Coast Pilot to include navigation rules
The U.S. Coast Guard and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have teamed up to incorporate navigation rules into NOAA’s U.S. Coast Pilot publications. The amalgamated International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea (72 COLREGS) and the Inland Navigation Rules will now be included in the U.S. Coast Pilot, according to the USCG Office of Navigation Systems and NOAA Office of Coast Survey. The U.S. Coast Pilot publications already include the Coast Guard’s Vessel Traffic Service regulations. See NEWS, Page 7
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Location, season and clientele add to value of Palm Beach show By Dorie Cox The Palm Beach International Boat Show grew again this year and continues to gain fans among yacht captains, crew, brokers, builders and businesses. “This is my favorite show,” said Capt. Brandon Washington of M/Y Just Enough, a 140-foot Ares Marine. “The people are not overwhelming, it’s concentrated and you get real potential prospects.” Capt. Washington thinks the early spring date benefits business at the show, which follows Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and Miami Yacht Show. “Say the yacht is in Fort Lauderdale, then it goes to Miami with a slight
price drop,” he said. “And now it’s at Palm Beach. The conversation is, ’You dropped the price twice, so what’s the real number?’ People are ready to make deals in March.” Many exhibitors describe the Palm Beach show as comfortable, compact and easy to navigate, especially when compared with the Monaco Yacht Show, and the Fort Lauderdale and Miami shows. These factors allow more time to spend with qualified visitors, said Capt. Andrew Halsband of Merle Woods and Associates. “It’s more really shaking hands and digging deeper,” he said. Capt. Alan Tookey of M/Y Carpe Diem II, a 150-foot Trinity, said this show is more discriminating than some
of the other U.S. shows. “This is a nice place for clients to look and there are more buyers and more people seriously interested,” he said. There were mixed reports on the amount of foot traffic on the docks, and although several people reported fewer attendees, few described it as slow. On the 180-foot Newcastle M/Y Sovereign, visits were continual. “We didn’t have enough people to show the boat,” Second Eng. Neil Smith said. “I would say it’s up 30 percent in traffic over Fort Lauderdale. The visitors are more legitimate and seem to have a genuine interest in charter and/or sale. The nature of their questions leave me to believe they are serious.” Capt. Craig Turnbull, of the 151-foot
Hakvoort M/Y Allegria, said the show is worth the trip, even with a navigation challenge. “Historically, I’m not a fan of this show,” he said. “There’s a small slack tide for a deep-draft vessel. But this show is less frenetic.” During the show, several clients came back for multiple visits, including four trips for one potential client. “We haven’t seen that interest in a while,” Capt. Turnbull said. European yacht builders also made the trip. This year saw the premier of several major large yacht builders: German shipbuilder Lurssen and Dutch builder Oceanco, as well as first-time Italian exhibitors Perini Navi and Rosetti Superyachts. This builds on last year’s premier of Dutch builders Feadship and Damen-Amels, and returning Dutch builder Heesen. “This show is high quality, it’s unique and it’s cool,” said Bas Swanink, sales manager of Oceanco. Swanink said the company’s market is in the 300- to 400foot range, and interest in the U.S. for that market is growing. “America is different, and there are more American yacht owners stepping into this very important market,” Swanink said. “They may look different – the age of wealth is going down – but clients never wear a badge saying, ‘I’m your next owner.’ You just feel it.” The head of Oceanco North America, Edward Roberts, said that overall, “people are understanding that yachting is fun and they like to be together,” and the Palm Beach audience fits that bill. “It’s a relaxed but sophisticated clientele,” Roberts said. “You can bring your family to this show.” Although most of these builders did not have a yacht on show, they set up in the wide center dock, a promenade in the Superyacht Villa. Feadship exhibited for the second time, but did not bring a boat. “That does make a difference,” said Capt. Ted McCumber, commercial director at Feadship America. “With ours being custom one-of-a-kind, often the owners don’t want to show.” Feadship will exhibit again next year, and he feels the show will get better. “We were not as busy as we hoped,” Capt. McCumber said. “But we have a couple of real people we are talking to. All it takes is one.” The show has huge potential but it needs a few more big boats on display – then it will attract more builders and clients, Capt. McCumber said. Rosetti Superyachts chose this show
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to introduce its concepts for 48m and 85m customizable yachts. The Italian builder has built tugs and support vessels since 1925. "The show was good for us," said Fulvio Dodich, partner, chairman and CEO of Rosetti Superyachts. “We had the possibility to meet many brokers and also some customers. There are not so many people, but they are important contacts. We want to bring our business to the U.S. market.” Perini Navi also brought details of its diverse build options for the first time. “We’ve heard nothing but good momentum from the brokers,” said Bruce Brakenhoff Jr., president of Perini Navi. This year Heesen Yachts had the 154foot (47m) M/Y Bookends on display, the company’s first yacht available for display in the company’s three years at the show. “It had been purchased nine months earlier by an American who let us use it for demonstration,” said Thom Conboy, director of sales for North America, Mexico, Bahamas and Caribbean. “Everyone loves the Palm Beach show. It was as good a show as we have had,” he said. “Compared with the shows we do – Monaco, Dubai, Singapore and Fort Lauderdale – it ranks as one of the best, as far as real contacts.”
Although the return is not always direct, most everyone considers the Palm Beach International Boat Show an investment. “At shows, we meet people and we see them year after year,” Brakenhoff said. “Selling a boat is not an event, it is a process. We show them models and the expectation is not to sell, but to further the ball toward the goal.” Luca Boldrini, motor yacht sales director for Perini Navi, said securing a boat for display is a challenge. “In Monaco, it’s easier to get a boat for the show because there are many of the larger boats in Europe,” he said. But he said it is important to exhibit. “Palm Beach has always been wealthy and is accustomed to this,” Boldrini said. “People come with their friends, there’s infrastructure, they like it here. This is one more reason to show here.” He agreed with Brakenhoff in that the company rarely has a sale during shows. “We don’t sign contracts at boat shows,” Boldrini said. “These are something to develop, a journey to meet new people. It’s a sign of respect to meet them in person, so we invest money to show that we’re here at their disposal.”
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team, onto the board of directors, according to news reports. Jordan owns an Oyster 885, S/Y Lush, and recently sold his 155-foot Sunseeker M/Y Blush.
Chef wins Monaco competition
Chef Pablo Albuerne of M/Y Tales, a 174-foot (53m) Turquoise launched in 2002, won a culinary contest for yacht chefs at the Monaco Yacht Club in April. He was awarded a Lalique crystal trophy by Prince Albert II of Monaco, who was one of the judges, and Sabrina Monteleone-Oeino, owner of a new Lalique boutique in Monaco. The competition was organized by the Monaco Yacht Club, with the support of club chef Christian Plumail and yacht brokerage company Bluewater. There were 12 contestants, all yacht chefs from vessels over 131 feet (40m).
Software tycoon buys Oyster
British sailing yacht builder Oyster Yachts, which went into liquidation earlier this year, has been bailed out by gaming software entrepreneur Richard Hadida, according to The Daily Telegraph of London. KPMG was brought in as administrator to find a buyer for the Southamptonbased business after it ceased operations in March. Hadida has brought Eddie Jordan, owner of a Formula One Grand Prix
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R/V Petrel finds two sunken WWII ships
The research team of yacht owner and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has found two more World War II ships sunk in the South Pacific. On March 17, the expedition crew of Allen’s research vessel Petrel found the wreckage of the USS Juneau, a World War II cruiser sunk by a Japanese torpedo during the Battle of Guadalcanal in November 1942, less than a year after the ship had been commissioned. She was found about 2.6 miles (4,200m) down, resting on the floor of the South Pacific off the coast of the Solomon Islands, according to the website. Later in March, the team found the USS Helena 860m below the surface on the floor of the New Georgia Sound off the coast of the Solomon Islands. The ship was sunk by three Japanese torpedoes on July 6, 1943 during the Battle of Kula Gulf. She had 900 crew aboard, but 732 survived, thanks to help from nearby ships, coast watchers and locals.
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bout 150 yacht captains, crew and industry people gathered on the links for National Marine Suppliers’ annual Yachty Nationals Invitational golf tournament on April 7. Each hole offered a different challenge and chances to win prizes, including The Triton’s Fastest Swing competition using jumbo marshmallows. A raffle at Hole 19 raised more than $5,400 for the Marine Industry Cares Foundation. Photos by Dorie Cox
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Winners of the four-man scramble, best ball competition were: 1st Place with a score of 58: Andrew Lynskey (Datum), Craig Turnbull (M/Y Allegria), Greg Russell (M/Y Vixit), and Christian Denhard (Rybovich) 2nd Place with a score of 59: Ryan Bester (M/Y Chasing Daylight), William Straus (M/Y Dream), Dudley Salt (M/Y Elysian), Phil Bidro (M/Y Chasing Daylight) 3rd Place with a score of 6: Robert Weinkle, Lyle Schamel, Derek Rolls and Peter Flack (all of M/Y Gene Machine)
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ore than 750 yacht captains, crew and industry gathered at The Sails Marina in Fort Lauderdale April 11 for the 20th edition of Triton Expo, a record crowd for our spring event. More than 60 vendors doled out food and drink and more than a dozens offered raffle prizes for our guests. We’ll do it again in the fall. For more information as the date draws near, visit www.the-triton.com, hover over “Events” in the black bar and click on Triton Expo. Photos by Dorie Cox and Tom Serio
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USCG rescues sailors in life raft
In mid-April, the U.S. Coast Guard rescued two people in a liferaft about 32 miles south of St. Croix after receiving notification that they had abandoned their sinking sailboat, Summer Star. A Coast Guard helicopter crew hoisted the people and took them ashore to local medical services, according to a USCG report. “This rescue demonstrates the importance of having the right type of emergency equipment,” stated Petty Officer 1st Class Andres Perez, the operations specialist who coordinated the rescue. “It was the EPIRB that notified our rescue center when the persons aboard did not have time to broadcast a mayday prior to abandoning ship, and because of the mariner’s preparation, we were able to establish communication and coordinate a quick and successful rescue.”
NBC to highlight next three FLIBS
NBC Sports Group said it plans to show coverage of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show for the next three years on NBCSN. FLIBS, now in its 59th year, will take place Oct. 31Nov. 4. Considered the largest in-water boat show in the world, the show features more than 1,500 boats on display and 3 million square feet of exhibit space. This year’s December telecast will be modeled after NBC Sports’ North American International Auto Show Special and showcase the newest vessels, technical innovations, and performance reviews, as well as highlight the area’s lifestyle amenities. The exact date and time for this year’s telecast had not been announced by presstime. FLIBS is owned by the Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) and produced by Informa Exhibitions.
NYYC launches America’s Cup campaign
The New York Yacht Club and Bella Mente Quantum Racing Association launched in late March their campaign – New York Yacht Club American Magic – to challenge for the 36th America’s Cup, to be held in New Zealand in 2021. “America was the first boat to win the America’s Cup in 1851; Magic was the first boat to defend the Cup in 1870,” Commodore Philip Lotz said in a statement announcing the campaign. “American Magic builds on the legacy of those two yachts, and the name embodies the mission of our campaign, which is to win the Cup and in the process build the foundation for a stronger competitive sailing culture in the United States.”
Industry Updates Site secure for Cup in New Zealand
America’s Cup defender Emirates Team New Zealand has reached an agreement with the New Zealand government and Auckland Council to race the 36th America’s Cup in Auckland 2021, pending approval by the Auckland Council Governing Body and Finance Minister Grant Robertson. The Emirates Team New Zealand plan essentially eliminates the need for any extension of the Halsey Wharf, which situates the team in the Viaduct Events Centre. One team would then be housed on the extension on Hobson Wharf, while the remainder of the team bases lines up along the Wynyard Wharf.
Florida makes 40-day red snapper season The Florida Fish and Wildlife Con-
servation Commission (FWC) and Gov. Rick Scott have expanded the recreational red snapper season for both Gulf state and federal waters to 40 days. A 24-day season was originally proposed. The 2018 proposed season would open June 11 and close July 21.
App for Lake Erie boaters to report to CBP U.S. Customs and Border Protection has added the Buffalo (New York) Field Office to the list of locations now using the new Reporting Offsite ArrivalMobile (ROAM) application for small boat reporting. The app replaces the system of Outlying Area Reporting Stations (OARS). Small boaters in the Great Lakes and Saint Lawrence regions will now be able to complete their inspection with a CBP officer through an app on a smartphone, or at one of the new ROAM reporting
Interior News 11 locations, which will have the reporting app loaded on an iPad. For questions about reporting an arrival to CBP, contact the local port of entry or call 1-800-827-2851.
Crew completes circle of Antarctica
A team of eight Polish sailors became the first to circumnavigate Antarctica below the 60th parallel when their yacht, the 72-foot Katharsis II, officially completed the loop on March 21. After 72 days on their southernmost journey, the crew reached a Tasmanian port on April 6, according to XinhuaNet news. The most dangerous part of the voyage came after the circumnavigation, XinhuaNet reports. About 1,000nm southwest Hobart, the Oyster class yacht was hit by a massive rogue wave, causing an uncontrolled jibe and knocking the entire crew into the frigid water.
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ore than 1,000 yacht captains and crew and professionals from the industry mingled over food and beverages at Westrec’s Sunrise Harbor Marina on April 14 in Fort Lauderdale. Attendees embraced the biker theme, Ride into the Night, and danced to a classic rock band. Photos by Dorie Cox
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Waiting on a great opportunity to come is a good way to miss it opportunities have some imperfection around them. Waiting for the perfect Crew Coach time and perfect situation can leave us Capt. Rob Gannon waiting for a long time. It may never come. Opportunity dances with those already on the dance floor. It takes getI think most of us have heard about ting involved in our own lives, rowing opportunity “knocking” at the door. our own boat, and keeping our eyes and But what if it doesn’t knock, or what if ears open. it does and we don’t hear it? Sometimes Then there is action, taking those we may not see an opportunity that’s laid right out before us. I’d like to share some steps necessary to move forward. They can be small steps to begin with. We thoughts here on seeking out, recognizcan feel tentative on that dance floor as ing and acting on opportunities. As a certified life and wellness coach, I we start our process, but we must carry work with clients around this topic quite on with a knowing that this will start to feel natural with more steps a bit. Actually, opportunity, behind us. change and taking action are Opportunity We must make choices. often tied together in moving dances with We must decide things. Inacforward in life. The ability to those already tion and excuses be gone. see or to create opportunities on the dance There comes a time to sail for ourselves and for others floor. toward that horizon. Some can be a very valuable and of our important choices rewarding piece of our lives. can have a timeline. If we It can start with our desire to seek out and believe in opportunities delay a decision, the opportunity can even when they may not seem clear at the be gone forever. Sometimes our doubts and fears keep us from making a choice moment. There is an old saying, “if opportunity that involves change, and an opportunity may be missed. This can haunt us when doesn’t knock, build a door.” That fits in it later becomes clear that we missed a perfectly with developing the mindset golden opportunity because of inaction of seeking out and attracting opportunity. Maybe we have to become the door caused by fear. There has been research done on the and create a place for some knocking. If thoughts of people near the end of life. It we present ourselves out there in more seems they never regret all the chances situations and around more people who they took and experiences gained from are connected with or familiar with the them. It was opportunities missed or not place we want to get to, the better our acted on that left regrets lingering till odds of getting there. Seek and ye shall their final days. That’s a sobering statefind, right? ment but hopefully one that encourages The old prospector didn’t find the action and courage. gold without doing a bunch of digging. I had a client say to me he didn’t want We need to open ourselves up when to waste time on a new direction unless seeking. Take the blinders off; break down any walls made with negative, lim- he was sure nothing could go wrong. I told him it’s never a waste of time to be iting thinking. Being open to opportuin the process of growing and becoming. nity is essential to meeting up with it. The waste of time is doing nothing and Besides seeking, we also have to reccomplaining. ognize an opportunity when it arises. Is So we have to put ourselves out there being unemployed just a big problem, or with eyes and ears open – open to possiis it an opportunity? How about a failed bilities, while avoiding the temptation to relationship? What about not making give up too quickly, or worse, take no acenough money in a dead-end job? Pertion at all. We must be the captain of our ceived problems can be opportunities, own ship, take the helm, set a course and and shifting our attitudes in that direcgo. And remember, opportunities have a tion will move us to a better place. way of leading to better opportunities. Some opportunities may come with Enjoy the voyage. questions around them. We may not have all the answers. Do we walk away Capt. Rob Gannon is a 30-year licensed or proceed, figure out what we can captain and certified life and wellness now and believe in the upside of what’s coach (yachtcrewcoach.com). Comments presented? It has been my experience are welcome at editor@the-triton.com. the perfect scenario rarely exists. Most
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Gung-ho new leaders should remember change takes time Taking the Helm Paul Ferdais
New leaders often come into their job with energy and ideas, eager to somehow make their mark. While this is laudable, it can bring troubles as well – and possibly a quick escort to the door if they try to force change on a team or demand obedience from team members. This month, let’s look at a few suggestions to help new leaders succeed. First off, don’t forget that being in a new leadership role isn’t a one-way street. Team members experience this feeling of ‘new’ as well. New leaders will be given a little slack regarding behavior and style as everyone gets used to how they operate. The first few weeks on the job is a critical time for a new leader since it will set the tone and standard for the rest of their tenure. Even though the situation may require an immediate focus on the work, it’s important that new leaders make every effort to get to know the people they now work with. Team members aren’t unthinking cogs in a machine. Good leaders get to know their team individually as people, and let their team get to know them. This is key in the development of professional work relationships. Doing this helps leaders develop influence, which is one of the foundations to leadership. Successful leaders know they have to listen to their people and learn what the problems actually are before jumping to conclusions. Smart, able and skilled crew members will most likely know the solutions to any problems they face, but have been held back for one reason or another from implementing the solution. The first step in genuine listening is to seek input from team members. When team members are encouraged to contribute, act on what they suggest. A leader may have been asked by the boss or management company to make changes of some kind in their new role. Remember that change takes time. New leaders who come aboard with energy and vigor will often run up against resistance of some kind, which is to be expected especially if they don’t take the time to get to know what makes their people tick. Challenges will include, but aren’t limited to, the culture on the boat, the
requirements of the boss, mindsets such as “this is how we do things around here” or “why try?” – all of which affect a new leader’s enthusiasm for the job. Resistance can be demoralizing and eventually cause good people to simply leave for another position on another vessel. Even though crew members may actually want things to change, often when a change agent arrives, the team doesn’t get behind the movement. That may be because they feel they have seen this before and simply wait for the inevitable fall of the new leader. The insight here is that when members of our new team don’t support an idea, they’re in effect resisting it, which causes the idea to fail. Make sure to get commitment from everyone to enable change. To put this into perspective, I often ask the people I work with how much influence they feel they have with their team or within their organization. I then ask them all to try a test. The test is to go to their team or organization and try to change something. It only needs to be something small, nothing outrageous or necessarily permanent. Examples include where the washdown hoses are stored, the location of some tools in the engine room or the arrangement of items in the pantry. The results speak for themselves. The point of the challenge is to demonstrate change doesn’t happen immediately, with gusto and enthusiasm, just because a leader says to do it. Indeed, the opposite usually happens. Unless buy-in is generated through relationships formed with crew members, change won’t happen. Successful leadership rests on influence. To be successful in a new leadership role, leaders must get to know their teammates as people, not as peons to do their bidding. Listen to and communicate with the crew. Make sure they feel listened to. If some kind of change is necessary, be sure to understand the environment and the people before trying to implement a change. New leaders who keep these ideas in mind will find success in their role. A former first officer, Paul Ferdais is owner of The Marine Leadership Group (marineleadershipgroup.com) and now an officer in the Canadian Coast Guard. Comment at editor@the-triton.com.
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Capt. Michael Schueler can practically smell the exhaust from the 12-foot aluminum boat of his boyhood as he recalls his journey to becoming a captain.
Yell for salute from freighter leads boy into life as captain By Dorie Cox This journey started with children’s pleas for recognition from captains on passing freighters. Michael Schueler’s was an earnest voice among his five older brothers and a herd of cousins on the bank of a small island in Michigan. “We yelled to the captains for a salute,” Schueler said. “We yelled three long and two short and they would sound a horn. Hopefully, the captain would come out and wave.” Each kid followed his favorite iron ore ship. “I chose the Benson Ford because of the look, the lines, the wheelhouse, the smokestack,” he said. “I was 7.” From a childhood passion for passing boats to his life now as a U.S. merchant mariner with a 3,000 ton license, Capt. Schueler’s course did not always follow a straight path. It took turns at a letter, a father’s expectations for college, and a dropped linen napkin. Recently he was on board M/Y Time For Us to help another captain during the Palm Beach International Boat Show. For the past four years he was captain on M/Y Rasselas, a 170-foot Feadship. But the 55-year-old’s eyes misted
over as he easily recalled 1969 as a boy on the 3-by-12-mile Harsen’s Island, accessible only by boat or car ferry. And he remembered writing a letter that changed his course in life. “On the envelope it said, ‘Freighter Benson Ford, Detroit, Michigan,’” Capt. Schueler said. He is grateful that the letter found its way and drew a reply from the 612-foot Great Lakes freighter – a letter from the ship’s master, Capt. James Van Buskirk. “Capt. Buskirk wrote back,” Capt. Schueler said with a grin. “He asked, ‘Where are you?’ and every time I got a salute. He would yell over the water, ‘Hello, Michael, how are you?’” Capt. Schueler kept every letter and was even invited to Capt. Van Buskirk’s home for dinner. “I was so nervous,” Capt. Schueler remembered. “I was dressed up, and I got to go on the freighter. The cook rubbed my head and gave me a hot dog. It was heaven. When I get a new chef now and he asks what I’d like, I say a hotdog. It brings me right back.” Memories filled his senses as Capt. Schueler explained the feel and the smell of his little aluminum boat with a 5-horsepower engine. “The first time I was alone in my 12-foot aluminum boat, I was 8 or 9 and
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I was so happy to be alone,” he said. “I remember feeling complete freedom, total responsibility and power. If I wanted to turn right, I could turn right. My dad said I could go down to so-and-so’s dock and over to so-and-so’s dock, so I went back and forth, from here to there.” Capt. Schueler still has that little 1956 Johnson outboard boat today and is restoring it. “I can’t wait to smell the engine when I get it running,” he said. When Capt. Schueler was a boy growing up, his father had placed a priority on education and told his sons they had to pay half of their college expenses. Each of the brothers held several jobs, including Capt. Schueler, who worked through college in preparation for law school. “We mowed lawns. And worked at the yacht club, where I worked my way from pots and pans to salad, to dishwasher, to waiter and to lifeguard,” he said. “Then to dockmaster in my last summer at Michigan State.” And that is where his life took another turn. “It was a Sunday morning at 5 a.m.
I was loading papers when a golf cart with Commodore Baughman went by,” Capt. Schueler said. “He called me over and said, ‘My wife and I have watched you through high school. We bought a boat, and we would like you to run it for us.’” So he did, traveling from Detroit to Longboat Key, Florida. “Law school never happened,” Capt. Schueler said. “I have never looked back.” The commodore told the young Schueler why he had been noticed. “He had said service had PHOTO/PROVIDED been declining and he was going to speak to management. He Seven-year-old Capt. Michael Schueler fulfills a dream at the helm of the M/V Benson Ford. dropped a napkin on the floor in the restaurant,” Capt. Schueler said. “People walked past it, other waitresses and busboys. He started on M/Y Sail Bad The Sinner, a said as I walked by with a tray, I 61-foot Tollycraft, in 1984. reached down, picked up the dirty nap“That was living my dream,” he said. kin, went into the kitchen, brought out “A napkin got me the job.” a clean one and set it in front of him.” After the heyday of the freighter era And that’s how Capt. Schueler got
on the Great Lakes, when large ships were being scrapped, Capt. Schueler wondered what happened to the M/V Benson Ford. He eventually found out that the 1920s Henry Ford-designed ship was bought by a man in Ohio who cut the bow off and had it lifted onto a cliff for a personal home at Put-inBay, Ohio. “When I make enough money, I want to buy it,” Capt. Schueler said. “That's my dream – to make enough money to buy it.” Today, when he visits family on Harsen’s Island, his brothers and cousins still talk about their chosen freighters. Although some are now 60 and 70 years old, they still recall running to the shore in hopes that a captain would notice. “All the cousins with freighters, we’re still here,” Capt. Schueler said. “And even at our age, we still run out for a salute.” Dorie Cox is editor of The Triton. Comment at dorie@the-triton.com.
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Convention on ship recycling applies to ‘vessel of any type’ Rules of the Road Capt. Jake DesVergers
With the renewed push for more environmentally friendly approaches in yachting, this month’s column will revisit and update an existing topic: ship recycling. This is not the simple action of separating the yacht’s trash into multiple bins. It is the actual process of reclaiming the construction materials of a vessel. The Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships was adopted in May 2009. It is aimed at ensuring that ships (including yachts), when being recycled after reaching the end of their operational lives, do not pose any unnecessary risk to human health and safety or to the environment. The convention addresses all major issues surrounding ship recycling, including the fact that ships sold for scrapping may contain environmentally hazardous substances such as asbestos, heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and ozonedepleting substances. It also addresses concerns raised about the working and environmental conditions at many of the world’s ship recycling locations. Regulations in the Convention cover multiple areas of concern for both ships and the facilities that recycle them. For ships, the convention requires that the design, construction, operation, and preparation of ships must facilitate safe and environmentally sound recycling, without compromising the safety and operational efficiency. For ship recycling facilities, their operations must be conducted in a safe and environmentally sound manner. To ensure international compliance with these regulations, the convention also establishes an enforcement mechanism for ship recycling, incorporating certification and reporting requirements. Ships to be sent for recycling will be required to carry an inventory of hazardous materials, which will be specific to each ship. For the applicability toward yachts, the convention defines a ship as “a vessel of any type whatsoever operating in the marine environment and includes hydrofoil boats, air-cushion vehicles, submersibles, floating craft and fixed or floating platforms and a vessel that has been stripped of equipment or is
towed.” The convention specifically states that all ships over 500 gross tons, except warships, government-owned vessels, and those operating exclusively in domestic waters, shall comply. This includes both new construction and existing yachts. Similar to other rules such as MARPOL and the Anti-Fouling Convention, there is no differentiation between a private (pleasure) or commercial yacht. All yachts must be compliant. In addition, for shipyards and repair facilities, it is obvious that this convention is geared predominantly toward those entities that break down large merchant ships. It is important to note that the convention also does not differentiate from traditional “scrap” shipyards and those that build yachts. As more yards begin to deliver larger and larger yachts, their design and build approaches will have to incorporate the entire lifespan of the yacht and not just those specific requests of the owner. When can we expect this rule to take affect? The convention has been open for accession by any member state. It will enter into force 24 months after the date on which 15 member states, representing 40 percent of the world’s merchant shipping by gross tonnage, have either (a) signed it without reservation as to ratification, acceptance, or approval; or (b) have deposited instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval, or accession with the IMO secretary general. To date, the convention has been signed, subject to ratification or acceptance, by Belgium, Congo, Denmark, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Turkey. Based upon this rate, the final entry into force date is expected by 2020. This type of “cradle-to-grave” regulatory approach is not new. It has been successfully used by the U.S. EPA since 1976 for a multitude of hazardous materials ranging from medical waste to nuclear fuel. However, it is unique to the international maritime industry. Proper implementation of the convention by those of us working in the industry is critical. We must ensure that its true purpose is met and not made into a paperwork exercise. Capt. Jake DesVergers is chief surveyor for International Yacht Bureau (yachtbureau.org). Comment at editor@the-triton.com.
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USCG licensing process adapts to modern maritime industry On Course Lisa Overing
Opening the mysterious tube, postmarked “1943” and mailed from United States Coast Guard headquarters, was like opening a time capsule of my family’s mariner roots. Addressed to my grandfather, Lt. Cmdr. John W. Hoogerwerf, the tube’s steel end caps were immovable 75 years later. My friend cut the old steel tube using his pocketknife with laparoscopic precision, protecting the documents inside. I held my breath and removed the contents: my grandfather’s highest mariner credentials. We marveled at Franklin Roosevelt’s certificate appointing my grandfather as lieutenant commander in the USCG Reserve. A second certificate recorded his 1939 appointment as lieutenant commander in the U.S. Naval Reserve. While climbing the hawsepipe, my grandfather witnessed the conversion from clipper sail to steam to diesel. He sailed in two world wars and commanded the USS Millicoma. She received eight battle stars for World War II service, refueling scores of destroyers, aircraft
carriers and minesweepers in the Pacific before my grandfather died in 1949 following an onboard accident near Singapore. As the daughter of a sailor who is the son of a sailor, I appreciate the value of a seaman’s credentials. Licenses certify expert nautical competency on board ship, in a corporate culture of structure and pecking order. James Cavo, who administers the USCG’s mariner credentialing program, said credentialing was easier in my grandfather’s time. “There was no required training, no drug testing, no TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential), and most applications could be handled in person in a single day,” he said. Back in the day, a shipping examiner – some old-salt, retired captain – quizzed the mariner for several hours. After the USCG implemented standard multiple-choice tests in 1975, the number of licenses issued by the Coast Guard increased “exponentially,” Cavo said. “There are more exams, more dates
and more testing locations than ever before,” he said. “We can test for any endorsement on demand. This was not possible in the past, when exams were given only once a month for certain licenses.” The test is no cakewalk, one engineer said on his fourth USCG license renewal in 35 years. “It’s a big test,” he said. “It’s no small matter. Every raise in grade, every test is really difficult. USCG tests are changing all the time to fit a more modern maritime industry. We don’t have a
split license, USCG covers everything.” Capt. Paul Gillingham said his USCG master license enables him to work commercially when not in yachting. “You cannot run the water taxi with a MCA certificate,” he noted. Years ago, Capt. Scott Schwaner’s first license required 365 days at sea. “Now, it’s 720 days for 100T or more. “You can’t just sit down and read a book and become a sailor,” he said. Extensive sea time is required. “It’s what we call experience.” Capt. Schwaner said the importance of certification has increased with maritime growth. “There is more shipping today than 100 years ago. Everything is bigger and we need regulation, it’s where your license comes in.” What’s next in the evolving process of U.S. mariner certification? According to the USCG’s National Maritime Center, one day mariners should be able to upgrade or renew their credentials on demand from any cyber location in the world – something sailors in my grandfather’s day almost certainly would never have seen coming. Lisa Hoogerwerf Overing is a freelance writer based in Florida. (lisaovering.com) Comment at editor@the-triton.com.
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Choose fuel additives carefully for benefits in efficiency, costs Diesel Digest Capt. Jeff Werner
Diesel fuel additives are an important part of a yacht’s fuel preventive maintenance program. There are many brands of diesel additives with a variety of formulations marketed to diesel engine operators. Selecting the best additive from the myriad products available requires a bit of knowledge of the components mixed in each additive’s formulation. Chemicals – such as dispersants, surfactants, combustion enhancers and deposit surface modifiers – all target specific problems of contaminated fuel systems in tanks and deposits in engines, and they have unique benefits. Before purchasing a diesel additive, conduct a little research to make sure it meets these minimum standards: Removes engine deposits. Deposits in the combustion chamber keep the fuel from developing complete combustion, which increases fuel consumption. An additive component interacts with the surface of the deposit on a molecular level and lowers the energy needed to break its chemical bonds. The deposits can no longer adhere and will flake off. Prevents deposit formation. Inhibi ting the agglomeration of carbon chain molecules from forming heavy deposits results in smaller, lighter particles of contaminants in the fuel that are less likely to adhere to engine parts. Reduces fuel consumption. The surfactant in an additive reduces the fuel droplet size, which enhances the combustion process, burning a higher percentage of the fuel before the exhaust valve opens. Using quality additives cuts fuel consumption by 5 to 10 percent. Reduces emissions. As deposits are removed, pollutants such as carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen and sulfur, hydrocarbons and particulates are drastically reduced. Reduces the carbon content of soot. This component limits combustion byproduct formation by enhancing carbon dioxide production. With less carbon available to end up in the ash complex, the amount of soot is greatly reduced. Extends lubricating oil life. Additive-treated fuel produces smaller and less-abrasive particles, which result in cleaner, longer-lasting lubrication oil, and leads to reduced engine wear, and less maintenance and downtime, which
lowers operating cost. Enhances fuel lubricity. Naturally occurring sulfur in petroleum gives fuel more lubricity, but also contributes to air pollution. Since sulfur is removed from diesel fuel at the refinery to lower emissions, fuel lubricants must be added to avoid excessive wear of engine parts. Inhibits corrosion. The acidic waste products of bacteria and mold living at the fuel/water interface in the fuel tank increase corrosion of the tank structure. Anticorrosion components limit that damage by forming a protective barrier on metal surfaces to prevent rust particles from developing. Increases fuel stability. Chemicals that inhibit the oxidation of fuel and react to the acids and bases in the fuel all reduce fuel instability and give it a longer shelf life. The normal aging process of the fuel is accelerated by microbial contamination. This leads to the build up of tank sludge, filter clogging and fuel breakdown. Surfactants and dispersants in additives help break down and dissolve tank sludge and biomass on tank walls. Biocides may be necessary in cases of severe microbial problems. However, as the biocides kill the living bacteria and fungi, they just fall to the bottom of the tank. This dead biomass must be removed from the tank in the fuel polishing process to prevent continued filter clogging. Remember that biocides are extremely toxic and can be absorbed through the skin. Proper personal protective equipment should always be worn if a biocide is used in an additive. Whichever fuel additive is best for a yacht’s particular circumstances, it should be used in the proper concentration every time the fuel tanks are topped off, when the fuel is polished and when the yacht is sitting at the dock for an extended period. Engine life can be more than doubled as the result of complete deposit removal, cleaner oil and reduced friction. Injectors, valves, rings and other associated parts will show less sign of wear, even after extended use. Use of a proper fuel additive is a simple and inexpensive alternative to the cost of repairing severely damaged engine parts. Capt. Jeff Werner, a 25-year veteran of the yachting industry, is a certified instructor for the RYA, MCA, USCG and US Sailing. He owns Diesel Doctor (MyDieselDoctor. com). Comment at editor@the-triton.com.
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Yacht safety now entails facing threats in multiple dimensions Secure@Sea Corey D. Ranslem
When I joined the U.S. Coast Guard, I was 24 years old and had a very promising career in television. It felt crazy to give up what I had been doing to jump into a complete unknown. I am sure everyone reading this column can relate. Remember the day you decided to start your career in the yachting industry? Probably seemed crazy leaving home and traveling halfway around the world to live on a boat in cramped conditions with strangers. That decision to jump into the maritime industry came more than 24 year ago for me, and it has turned out to be one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I have been an avid reader of The Triton for several years and am excited to be a part of the team. This publication provides a much more crew-centered news point, and I love the interaction and input from the industry. My expertise falls within security, risk management and technology in the maritime industry, so that will be the focus of this column. I enjoy getting feedback from readers, so please don’t hold back. A great constructive conversation always helps to shed light on different sides of an issue and benefits further improvements in our industry. There are several relevant topics to discuss in security, risk management and technology. Next month, we will explore the ever-popular topic of cybersecurity. Within the past few years this topic has garnered overwhelming attention, especially within the maritime industry. Two years ago, it was difficult to get even five people in the audience for a panel discussion on cybersecurity. Today, the topic draws in people from all aspects of the industry and from all around the world. There is no single fix to the cybersecurity problem, as there are several attack vectors used by state and nonstate actors. However, there are some easy and common-sense procedures to put in place that will help mitigate cyber issues. In the coming months, I plan to address several other security and technology topics relevant to the megayacht community. There are several exciting technological advances happening within the maritime industry in general, but moving quickly within
the megayacht industry specifically. This industry is typically ahead of the cargo and cruise industry when it comes to the adoption of new technologies. For example, we will look at the different aspects of how the “digital bridge” is going to change vessel operations and hopefully improve safety and security. Blockchain technology is advancing separate from cryptocurrencies and has some potentially profound implications on how business will be done in the future. This technology could potentially help to improve transactions, record keeping, contracts and digital payments. The overall physical security of vessels is another growing concern, with yachts now pushing past the usual Mediterranean-Caribbean charter routes. We will address several aspects of physical vessel security, crew security and the ever-popular topic of carrying guns and security teams while underway. There are many legal, flag-state and port-state control issues to consider in the carriage of weapons on board a vessel. Laws and regulations, entry issues and government jurisdictional claims are complex and continue to develop and change. As these issues develop, we will look at the effects on the megayacht community, including crew, passengers and charter operations. Migrants and stowaways are a continuing concern for our industry as civil unrest and military action within the Middle East and North Africa are causing people to flee across the Mediterranean toward Europe. During my USCG tenure, I dealt with several cases of human trafficking, migrant smuggling and migrant fleeing. When dealing with migrants, there are several security and safety precautions to consider. There are also potential legal implications when dealing with migrants or stowaways that can cause major issues. As we start this new beginning together I am excited to see where it goes. I am also excited about getting the opportunity to interact with you, the amazing professionals that make up the megayacht community. Corey D. Ranslem is CEO at International Maritime Security Associates (www. imsa.global). With more than 24 years of combined Coast Guard and maritime industry experience, he aims to enhance the way mariners handle security threats and risk management. Comment at editor@ the-triton.com.
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UV light can’t be seen or felt, but the danger it poses is real Sea Science Jordanna Sheermohamed
As a sun-loving species, we humans often crave outdoor time to enjoy nature’s elements. It’s not until overexposure occurs that many wonder if nature is playing nice, or even fair. We are born with a predisposition for our physical traits, genetically donated to us by our parents. These characteristics, such as our eye, skin and hair color, are ancestrally programmed as a result of geographic location and environmental habitat. Therefore, when one spends time outside of their immediate region, additional tools are necessary to adapt to the new environmental factors. For riders of the mean ocean streets, every day is a date with the harshest of elements. Geographic location and season are primary factors in determining the intensity of the sun’s incoming solar radiation, also known as “insolation” (not to be confused with building insulation). Also, radiation comes in varying intensities. Visible light is a small section of the entire spectrum, with other popular categories such as X-ray, infrared, and microwave values being the most familiar to our everyday lives. Just above intensity of visible light is ultraviolet, which cannot be seen or felt, but absolutely affects our body. Just below the intensity of visible light is infrared, which can also not be seen, but definitely is felt – the radiated heat of a toasty campfire or a hot clothing iron. Imagine the sun as a giant flashlight, casting a beam of light upon our balllike Earth. The brightest light will be where the flashlight is directly aimed, with it gradually decreasing in intensity the further it is from the spotlight point. This is why the further you move away from the equator, generally, the weaker the sun’s insolation. Keep in mind that the Earth does not move in a level orbit on its elliptical pattern around the sun; it also spins like a tilted top. When the northern hemisphere is tilted toward the sun (summer), the southern hemisphere is tilted away (winter), and vice versa. So the degree of insolation is highly dependent on location and time of year. Protection can occur on several lev-
els, as ideally it’s about the amount of layers between your skin (or eyes) and the sunlight. Obviously, being indoors provides nearly full protection. Being under a tree provides protection from above, but not on the sides. Clothing can be thought of as wearable protection. “Sunblock” or “sunscreen” is a liquid barrier conveniently applied for protection. Depending on the thickness of the product and the type of ingredients or particles it contains, it acts like a “liquid” thin layer of clothing. Varying layers of protection may not fully prohibit sun exposure, but they can drastically reduce the absorption of radiation. Imagine cooking a chicken at 350 degrees versus 600 degrees; the former allows for even-heated cooking without burning the uppermost layer of skin, while the latter will burn the outside of the chicken before effectively cooking the inside. Sunlight doesn’t come only from above, but also from the sides and below (remember the light of a flashlight travels away from its original source). Sunlight bouncing off a reflective surface such as water, sand, or snow merely redirects the insolation, and this must also be considered when it comes to sun safety. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sand reflects roughly 20 to 30 percent of the sun’s UV rays, whereas snow or ice can reflect 80 to 90 percent of UV rays. The time of day also heavily influences the intensity of the sun’s ultraviolet rays. When the sun is directly above is when we get the strongest, most-focused light (again, think flashlight). This is why it’s best to increase protection between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., when the sun is at its highest point in the sky. Much like the barriers we put in place between ourselves and the sun’s light, clouds also help to diffuse some of that light. Cloudy days still produce sun exposure, but by incremental intensities compared with a cloudless sky. Still, no day can be considered entirely UV-free, and adequate preparation should always be considered. 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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Life at sea means life in the sun – are you protecting your skin? Sea Sick Keith Murray
May is “Skin Cancer Awareness Month,” so that will be the focus of this month’s column. I realize that the vast majority of my readers spend a lot of time on the water and in the sun, and I bet just about everyone knows someone who has had skin cancer. In my family, both of my parents had skin cancer. With 5.4 million cases in more than 3.3 million people diagnosed annually, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Fortunately, skin cancer is also one of the most preventable forms of cancer and highly treatable if caught early. What is skin cancer? According to the American Cancer Society, “skin cancer starts in the cells of the skin. Some other types of cancer start in other parts of the body and can spread to the skin, but these are not skin cancers.” There are three main types of skin cancers: basal cell carcinomas, squamous cell carcinomas, and melanomas.
Basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers are the most common skin cancers. Both types are found primarily on parts of the body that are exposed to the sun, such as the head and neck. Sun exposure is the primary cause; with the more sun you get, the better your odds of getting these cancers. According to the American Cancer Society, “basal and squamous cell cancers are much less likely than melanomas to spread to other parts of the body and become life-threatening. Still, it’s important to find and treat them early. If left alone, they can grow larger and invade nearby tissues and organs, causing scarring, deformity, or even loss of function in some parts of the body. Some of these cancers (especially squamous cell cancers) can spread if not treated, and can sometimes even be fatal.” Melanomas are not as common as basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers but are often more dangerous than other skin cancers. They can occur anywhere on the body, but in men they are more likely to start on the chest and back. In women, the legs are the most common
10 WARNING SIGNS OF POSSIBLE SKIN CANCER TO WATCH FOR 1. Anything that appears and grows quickly. 2. A lesion that bleeds and doesn’t heal. 3. Be suspicious of lesions in sunexposed areas (scalp, ears, nose, lips). 4. Basal cell carcinomas can often have a pearl-like appearance. 5. If you’ve had something removed before, be aware of changes occurring around the scar like redness, scaling or blood. 6. Lots of patients with skin cancer tell me that they notice blood on their pillows or sheets.
site. The neck and face of both genders are also common places for melanoma to start. The good news is, like basal cell and squamous cell cancers, melanoma can almost always be cured in its early stages. However, if left untreated, melanoma may spread to other parts of the body, where it can be very hard to treat or deadly.
7. In pigmented lesions, look for asymmetry, uneven or notched borders, diameter greater than a pencil eraser, and different shades of black, brown, tan, red, white or blue. 8. Some advanced skin cancers can be very painful or itchy. 9. Beware of hard, painless lumps beneath the skin on your neck. They could be enlarged lymph nodes. 10. Any pigmented lesion that you see changing over time should be shown to your doctor. Changes include bleeding, itching, growing in width or height, and color changes.
What kind of sunscreen should I use? First, it is important to understand the difference between sunscreen and sunblock. Take a look at the ingredients before using any product. Sunscreens contain chemicals that absorb UV radiation. Sunblocks (also confusingly called physical sunscreens) contain
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Water, rest, clean diet and sex can help lessen effects of PMS The Yachtie Glow Angela Orecchio
Premenstrual Syndrom (PMS) is real, and while it affects women in different ways, female crew still have to live and function in tight quarters with other people. We must be conscious of how we act in spite of our hormones. PMS happens largely because of the progesterone our bodies make after ovulation. Elevated levels of progesterone can cause feelings of anxiety, moodiness, sadness, bloating, cramps, tender breasts, fatigue, etc. When in the middle of a wicked PMS moment, stop and breathe before responding to people. Instead of snapping at them out of fatigue or frustration, decide which behavior is best, and respond in a way that aligns with personal goals. It might sound difficult, but with practice we can be anyone we want when we stop, breathe and then respond. Allow time for rest and alone time if needed. Don’t let FOMO (fear of missing out) rule downtime during this time of the month. Instead, curl up with a good book, a cup of herbal tea, a TV series or something inspirational that feeds the soul. Staying hydrated and limiting caffeine will help balance our mood and lessen cramps and bloating. Keep a water bottle close by and keep track of how much is
SEA SICK, from Page 23 minerals such as titanium or zinc that block UV radiation from reaching the skin. Sunblocks can offer broader UV protection than sunscreens. However, sunblocks are usually thicker and messier (think of the lifeguard with zinc oxide on the nose). Newer sunblock formulations offer transparency with broad-spectrum protection, which is usually what I recommend. I am a big proponent of sun protective clothing. When I am out on the water, I wear a hat that covers my ears and a long-sleeve, breathable, sunprotective shirt. This allows me to be comfortable without having to worry about painful sunburns the next day and skin cancers in the future. Is SPF 100 better than SPF 15? Technically, yes, but the actual
drunk. If caffeine is required, try green tea, Matcha or kombucha for a cleaner and lighter alternative. How we treat our bodies the rest of the month will affect the severity of PMS. Eating clean all month will keep hormones balanced unlike anything else. Junk food, large amounts of dairy and animal protein do not lead to a healthy body and mind. Instead, load up on fruit and veggies. Eat a balanced diet with plant proteins, starches and fats. For those women with a lot of cravings during PMS, plan ahead and buy some healthy snacks, such as organic dark chocolate, that will satisfy a junk food craving but not sabotage a healthy diet. Don’t underestimate the power of exercise during PMS. When we move our bodies in a healthy way, we create endorphins and other chemicals in our brains that make us feel good. It should be noted that sex is an easy fix for PMS symptoms. The amount of feel-good chemicals that are released in the brain when we have skin-to-skin contact with someone we love and during an orgasm is abundant. This might not be a viable answer for everyone (especially those sharing a cabin), but it’s worth exploring when the time is right. Angela Orecchio is a chief stew, certified fitness instructor and health coach. Her blog can be found at savvystewardess. com. Comment at editor@the-triton.com. difference is miniscule. The AAD recommendation is to use a broadspectrum sunscreen that is at least SPF 30 and to reapply it every two hours. Is the sun bad for my skin? Lots of sun exposure can cause premature skin aging (sun spots, wrinkles, thinning of the skin, skin cancer). However, exposure to UV light can also be used to treat conditions such as jaundice, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, lichen planus, etc. It is also how your body naturally produces vitamin D. Remember, moderation is the key; a little sun exposure is OK, but try not to overdo it. EMT Keith Murray provides onboard CPR, AED and first-aid training as well as AED sales and service. His company can be found at TheCPRSchool.com. Comment at editor@the-triton.com.
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Fruit beauty is only skin deep – it’s what’s inside that counts Take It In Carol Bareuther
There’s a number of lesser-known fruits that taste better than they look. Case in point are the spike-studded kiwano melon, Medusa-looking rambutan and claw-like Buddha’s hand citrus. While these might look like aliens from another planet rather than hometown favorites from the Garden of Eden, it’s literally what’s inside that counts. This holds true not only for taste, but for the tempting booty of healthpromoting, disease-preventing nutrients inside. Kiwano melon Also called an African horned melon owing to its native origin and appearance, this fruit is brilliant orange on the outside when ripe with a kiwilooking green flesh that tastes like a cross between a melon and cucumber. One average-sized fruit provides 100 calories and is a potent source of antioxidant nutrients, such as vitamins A, C and E, that can help prevent macular degeneration, keep Alzheimer’s at bay and keep skin from aging. To eat, cut the melon in half lengthwise. Spoon the flesh into a bowl. Discard the seeds or eat them. Add the flesh to cocktails, fruit salads, chilled soups, dressings, smoothies and salsas. Use the hollowed-out rind as a unique serving utensil for salads and desserts. Rambutan Hairy is a great way to describe this pingpong ball-sized fruit covered with a mass of unruly spines. In fact, its name comes from the word ‘rambut,’ which in the Malay-Indonesian languages of its Southeast Asian homeland means ‘hair.’ Inside, the white flesh that surrounds a central seed tastes akin to a cross between lychees and grapes. This is definitely a suckand-spit fruit. That is, suck off the flesh and spit out the bitter
seed. The flesh in a 100-gram serving, which equals three to four fruit, contains about 60 calories. Vitamin C and copper are two key nutrients in rambutan. This serving size provides about twothirds of an adult’s daily requirement for vitamin C, a nutrient that can keep the immune system strong. Copper is a micronutrient needed in very small amounts. A three- to four-fruit serving offers one-tenth of the daily needs. Both copper and vitamin C help boost dietary iron absorption to prevent anemia. Rambutan flesh tastes good in everything from cocktails (think rambutan mojito) and desserts to curries.
Buddha’s hand More ornamental than meaty, this variety of citrus hails originally from India or China, depending on which food historian you believe. It’s now available in the U.S. from September to February. The fragrance, along with the eye-catching finger-like features, makes it a popular centerpiece during the winter holidays. Because the Buddha’s hand has little juice and a tart-sweet taste, it’s not something to eat out of hand like other citrus. Rather, it’s most often used in small amounts for its intense flavor. A single tablespoon serving has only three calories. It’s the plant-based nutrients, or phytonutrients, in this fruit that offer health benefits. For example, research shows that the coumarin, diosmin and limonin in Buddha’s hand offers a strong anti-inflammatory ability that can help heal everything from surgical wounds to bruises. Use it as you would lemon zest in pasta, salad dressings, baked goods, desserts and cocktails. Or shave thin slices over fish. It also makes a great candied citrus peel. Carol Bareuther is a registered dietitian and freelance health and nutrition writer. Comment at editor@the-triton.com.
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rom southern charm to simple elegance, stews and crews dressed up their dining platforms for the Top-Notch Tabletop Challenge hosted by Aqualuxe Outfitting at the 33rd Palm Beach International Boat Show in West Palm Beach, Florida. Eleven yachts entered the contest, with focus on best-dressed, best display of a napkin, etc. The creative juices were flowing as most yachts were under tight budgets and time constrictions, and some had depleted resources (one yacht had most of its supplies already moved to a new yacht). Photos by Tom Serio and Dorie Cox M/Y Quite Essential
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Winners of the Top-Notch Tabletop Challenge by popular vote via Facebook Luxe Interior 1st place M/Y Carpe Diem II 2nd place M/Y Marcato 3rd place M/Y Quite Essential Chic Outdoor 1st place M/Y Mine Games 2nd place M/Y Carpe Diem II 3rd place M/Y Excellence V Green tip of the day M/Y Nomadess Best overall design M/Y Sovereign Best Beverage Presentation M/Y Sovereign Stylish Menu Design M/Y Carpe Diem II Top Creative Centerpiece M/Y Mine Games Most Artistic Napkin Fold M/Y Excellence V
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More to glamorous tables than creativity By Dorie Cox Everything shines: the wood table, centerpieces, chargers, plates, glasses and cutlery. Nothing appears out of place, at least to the non-yacht-stew eye. But, Chief Stew Loren Coleman sees disorder and dirt. She begins her days on M/Y Rhino, a 154-foot Admiral, on a hunt for dust. “Each morning, I clean the lights so that dust doesn't fall down,” Coleman said on a tour of the yacht during the 33rd Palm Beach International Boat Show in West Palm Beach, Florida. She and her crew entered the Top-Notch Tabletop Challenge hosted by Aqualuxe Outfitting, a regular feature of both the Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach boat shows. Interior table presentations are judged by industry professionals, as well as online. Coleman noticed a difference in light
levels in the room. She pointed to the lit centerpieces on each dining room table with slight dismay. “On this table we have new batteries,” she said. “And this one is brighter than the other.” She straightened an imperceptible imbalance in a place setting. “Every morning I look for fingerprints, I check the carpet for small bits of litter. I adjust pillows and straighten things,” she said. “I'm a hard person to live with.” Much of this level of detail is learned on board, often the hard way. Coleman shared one of her Coleman lessons learned from her time as a laundry stew. “I washed the guest silk shirt and put
it in the dryer, it came out this big,” she said as she put thumbs and forefingers together in the air. “Yes, I cried. The shirt was taken out of my check. It was about $230. I was just happy I was not fired.” Ever vigilant for everything that can possibly go wrong, she said nothing like that has ever happened again. Except for that time the deck crew was busy and Coleman filled the hot tub for them. “I forgot to turn it off,” she said. Attention to detail is the main part of the job for all the interior staff, in competition or not, said Chief Stew Bugsy Drake of M/Y Mine Games. With a huge mug of black coffee bearing the message “Messy bun getting things done,” conditions are first thing on her mind each morning. “I check the weather, the wind and speed,” Drake said. “I have one of the boys, or me, chamois the table. Then
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I set up the basics with condiments, plates, crockery, stems, napkins. Everything is kept on a tray.” She’s learned to work smart, especially with the basics, such as table runners and placemats. “The wind is my biggest enemy,” Drake she said. “You can't fight the weather, embrace the weather.” Once all that is done, she showers and gets into uniform. And when she walks through the boat, she checks everything. “I have a cloth with a little bit of vinegar,” Drake said. “I can't sleep or eat easily until all of my work is done.” Chief Stew Renee Reavley, of M/Y Just Enough, also takes pride in perfec-
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tion and her eye for minute details. She is on alert for anything out of place. “I start my morning with a grapefruit and chlorophyll drink and walk the boat,” Reavley said. “From top to bottom, checking for leaks, smells, any tools or things left behind. At the end of the night, little things are in my pockets, little washers and screws and random things, I don't know whose they are. “I flush all the toilets, that gets me everywhere in the yacht,” she said. “There are seven, plus more in the crew area. But before that, I start the Reavley laundry.” And on top of typical work, she adds another layer: the unknown.
“No matter the weather, I prepare for the worst,” Reavley said. “And prepare for unplanned events.” Her attention to detail spills over into her land life. “I recently found myself straightening the candies at Starbucks and had to stop myself. That's not normal,” she said as she laughed. For Coleman, the Top-Notch competition is fun, but just another day of what she does best. A recent change of ownership meant that all of her usual table settings had been taken off the boat. Fortunately, she knows how to work with what she has. Before the competition, she and her team worked four hours to starch, iron and fold the standup napkins for the table. “We would never have time in the morning,” she said. “In the evening, we wrap them in Saran Wrap to keep their shape. These are older napkins and we
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were having a hard time because they're soft and harder to work with.” The sparkle on wine and water glasses takes hours to achieve with white-glove treatment. “We steam clean each glass with a little travel steamer,” Coleman said. “Then we use a flour sack to polish them.” People ask what she really does all day on board, and they don’t understand the intensity of interior jobs, she said. But it is continual work. Tweaked to perfection, after a day on show, the perfect table setting is taken apart. “Each morning we take everything off the table, vacuum the table, use Murphy's Wax to buff it with a microfiber cloth,” Coleman said. “And people ask me, ‘What do you do when guests are not on board?’” Dorie Cox is editor of The Triton. Comment at dorie@the-triton.com.
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lear skies and positive outlooks covered the 33rd Palm Beach International Boat Show for a four-day show in West Palm Beach, Florida, in mid-March. The show is a favorite among yacht captains, crew, brokers, builders and businesses, and continues to grow in size and scope. Photos by Tom Serio and Dorie Cox
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Quick and easy fiesta fare Crew’s Mess Capt. John Wampler
In the United States, Cinco de Mayo is often mistakenly associated with Mexican independence. Cinco de Mayo actually commemorates Mexico’s victory against the French in the Battle of Pueblo. Mexico’s independence is celebrated Sept.16.
I like theme parties, and this recipe is a nice dish to proffer the party host. Except for the green onion, every major component is precooked. This makes the dish easy to assemble in advance and pop in the oven when needed. Capt. John Wampler (yachtaide.com) has worked on yachts for more than 30 years. His recipes are casual enough for anyone to prepare. Comments are welcome at editor@the-triton.com.
POLLO DE MAYO Ingredients
Preparation
2 cups diced, cooked, boneless, skinless chicken breast (or two 12.5-ounce cans chicken breast meat)
Preheat oven to 350˚F.
1 can (about 15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (15 ounces) “no added salt” corn, drained 2 cloves garlic, minced 6 green onions, chopped (about 3/4 cup) 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 cans (10.5 ounces each) Cream of Chicken soup six 6-inch corn tortillas (add more if needed)
Stir chicken, beans, corn, garlic, 3/4 of the green onions, the chili powder, soup and lime juice in a large bowl. Spread 1/4 of the chicken mixture in the bottom of a 12-inch cast iron skillet (a casserole dish works fine). Arrange three tortillas on the chicken mixture, then top with 1/2 the remaining chicken mixture. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and the remaining chicken mixture. Cover with tin foil and bake for 30 minutes or until hot.
1/3 cup shredded, reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
Uncover, sprinkle with the cheese and bake uncovered for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
4 limes, juiced
Sprinkle with remaining green onions.
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Dish up drama Top Shelf Chef Tim MacDonald
No crewmate encountered in my 10 years of floating around has been more dramatic, theatrical and over-the-top than Chop under charter pump, on and off the stage. This season, the legs and arms akimbo have been in a flamboyant dance as the vacuum or Laurastar hang on for dear life. I can only liken it to a skydiver discovering the reserve parachute does not work. The color, the drama, the tears. … There is simply no better way to describe the exchange of emotions in this over-the-top trifle than to liken it to the Chop show.
CHOP’S TRIFLE SHOW Ingredients A red velvet spiral sponge filled with vanilla whipped cream, soaked in liquor of your choice Byrd’s custard Fruit. Dramatic colors is what’s needed, and ripeness Vanilla whipped cream Jelly (optional) in theatrical colors: golds, greens, reds One very large over-the-top apothecary jar. If you are going to do it, do it with POP!
Method Starting with the custard, build up layers of custard, sponge, fruit, jelly and cream The trick is displaying the natural cut of the fruit. Allow the trifle to sit overnight in the fridge so that the sponge and fruit juices macerate and develop all the vaudeville theatre of the Chop Show.
Tim MacDonald (timothymacdonald. weebly.com) has more than 20 years experience as a chef. He was named Concours de Chefs winner for Yachts over 160 feet at the 2011 Antigua Charter Yacht Show. His recipes are designed for the owner and guests. Comment at editor@the-triton.com.
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Handling costly, fragile crystal clearly can be a terrifying task Stew Cues Alene Keenan
I recently helped outfit a yacht with glassware. The owners found a beautiful set of antique cobalt blue Baccarat glasses. Service for 12 included 84 pieces consisting of water glasses, red and white wine glasses, champagne coupes, port glasses, and bowls with underliners. The price was $45,000. I was terrified they would purchase them. Even more alarming than the $500 per glass was the fact that they were made in the 1920s and it would be impossible to replace any breakage. In the end, they bought the set but had it shipped to their home, where it would be much safer than on a moving vessel. Glass has been around for about 5,000 years and was first made in Mesopotamia and Egypt. In the early years, it was opaque and made to look like precious stones. Jewelry, ornaments and funerary goods were commissioned under the patronage of the royal family as gifts for powerful persons. Wine and other alcoholic beverages were probably part of ritualistic ceremonies, and the footed wine cup was one of the first examples of drinking glasses. When transparent glass was invented, production spread throughout Europe. By the 13th century, the glassware industry was well-developed. Venice, Italy, became the center of the glass trade. More and more glass houses were opening, and the threat of fire in the wood-framed buildings of the city pushed glass production to the island of Murano. This assured the secrecy of new glass techniques. By 1600, French and German glass manufacturing was underway. Germans added improvements in methods, and the English contributed by adding lead oxide. English glassmaker George Ravenscroft invented the first lead crystal with its characteristic sparkle, weight and ring. Across the pond in America, most people could not afford glassware, so drinkware was made from pewter and wood. The first U.S. glass factory was built in Jamestown, Virginia, in 1608, and in 1825 the Sandwich Glass factory opened in Cape Cod. Glass tableware then became affordable for many Americans. Crystal is a type of glass. Adding lead
to glass makes it easier to manipulate and design. Full lead crystal must have at least 24 percent lead oxide. Today manufacturers are promoting non-lead crystal, due to the health risks associated with lead. Both types of crystal are made with sand, soda ash, and limestone with barium oxide added in place of lead. Both types look similar, but lead crystal is the only true crystal, while non-lead crystal is really a brilliant form of glass Fine crystal glassware is fragile and beautiful, and requires careful handling. Here are some tips: Food and beverages should not be stored in crystal containers for long periods of time, or staining may occur. Use mild soap and warm water to wash glass. Put a towel or mat into the sink and be careful not to chip items on the faucet. Dry with a soft cloth to prevent water spotting. Hold by the bowl and not the stem to dry. Store glasses upright to protect the rim from breakage. Avoid drastic temperature changes. Hot liquids should not be poured into a cold crystal container or cold liquids into hot crystal – the temperature change could crack it. Crystal should not go into a microwave, oven or freezer. Crystal is not dishwasher safe. Some dishwashers have crystal and china settings, and some manufacturers say their glasses are dishwasher safe, but be very careful if you decide to put crystal into the dishwasher. The heat of the drying cycle may cause cracks. Also, most dishwasher detergents are corrosive and may interact with the crystal to cause cloudiness. White vinegar may remove or diminish spots or haziness, but if that doesn’t work, the crystal can be taken to a glass company for an acid bath to restore brilliance. Chipped crystal can be taken to a glass house or, in some cases, jewelers for professional grinding. Glass is a magical medium, full of history and meaning. Remember that pieces are carefully chosen and may have emotional as well as financial significance. It is up to the stews to make sure things are cared for properly. Alene Keenan is 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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Multipurpose tools help make the most of limited galley space Culinary Waves Mary Beth Lawton Johnson
Space is so limited on board that finding room to stash one more thing in the galley can be quite daunting. From ring molds to silicon molds, cake rings, cake pans, sheet pans, hotel pans, big pots, knives, oven safe dishes, plastic ware, etc. – it can certainly stack up. Oh, and wait, what about the food? That has to be stored, too. Most yacht galleys have more storage than prep space. I tend to put food items in the storage area as well, because over the years I have learned to live with less fancy gadgets as a yacht chef. I remember all too well walking onto charter yachts and finding loads of gimmicky gadgets that really don’t have a place on board. Usually they are remnants of former yacht chefs who have passed through that galley. I toss such gadgets, or give them away. So if space is tight, what can be lived with and what can be lived without? I personally don’t make it a habit to
go onto a new yacht as a charter chef and spend a lot on equipment. I would rather the money be spent on good food. The food has to be great to start with because no amount of culinary equipment is going to make a pate taste any better.
to do mini crab au gratins, or pots de crème. The beauty in using the basics such as this is being able to put a new twist on old classics. A brioche mold for muffins, for example. A silicone mold that can be used for breads, pastries or chocolate desserts is a must-have.
The basics If you are not a dessert person then I don’t believe in going out to find that perfect spring form pan or cake ring or triangle mousse mold. I do believe in having the basics on board though. One time I was asked to make a cake for a birthday, and there was not a pan to be had on board – and we were miles from land when the request came in. I literally made a springform pan and made six individual cakes. Having the basic equipment on board is a big plus. If you have the basics, you are prepared to offer the basics, or use them for something else.
Sharp set of knives Basic to any galley is a good set of knives. I prefer shuns, and I sometimes bring my own. If the yacht is where I will be for an extended period of time, I expect them to have a great set of knives and not some mismatched curio of dull blades. A good knife will save meat, cakes and breads from the dreaded shredding done by less sharp knives. There’s nothing worse than cutting through a piece of meat only to have ragged edges from a dull knife. Also invest in a good steel knife sharpener.
Multipurpose tools Look for basic items that can be used for a multitude of purposes, such as crème brulee pots that can also be used
Culinary electrics I can live without an egg poacher and all the unnecessary equipment featured on the shelves of restaurant equipment showrooms, but I can’t live without a great coffee maker or blender, such as
a Vitamix that can do sorbets and hot soups. And I absolutely depend on my immersion blender. All of the galley equipment is suitable for multiple uses, and when I go to buy something for the galley, I make sure it has more than one purpose. If it doesn’t, then I won’t buy it. If it is already there, I get rid of it. Guest/owner preferences The first question I ask is, what kind of food do the owner/guests on board like? If they like a lot of veggies, then I have to have the equipment to do a lot with veggies, such as a grill pan, a spiraler, a zester, and a julienne peeler. If they prefer more meat and potatoes, then I have items geared for meat lovers, such as a barbeque grill, smoker, grill pan and meat tenderizer. If they are cheese lovers, then cheese boards, cheese graters and cheese paper is needed. Armed with this information, it’s easy to pare down an overly cramped galley. 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.
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boats / brokers Yachts sold
Today’s fuel prices Prices for low-sulfur gasoil expressed in US$ per cubic meter (1,000 liters) as of April 15. Region Duty-free*/duty paid U.S. East Coast Ft. Lauderdale 623/665 Savannah, Ga. 672/NA Newport, R.I. 670/NA Caribbean St. Thomas, USVI 958/NA St. Maarten 795/NA Antigua 700/NA Valparaiso 611/NA North Atlantic Bermuda (Ireland Island) 670/NA Cape Verde 562/NA Azores 648/1,408 Canary Islands NA/928 Mediterranean Gibraltar 627/NA Barcelona, Spain NA/1,308 Palma de Mallorca, Spain NA/1,310 Antibes, France 1525/1,825 San Remo, Italy 606/1,730 Naples, Italy 864/1,800 Venice, Italy 762/2,171 Corfu, Greece 718/1,645 Piraeus, Greece 669/1,590 Istanbul, Turkey 825/NA Malta 762/1,404 Tunis, Tunisia 601/NA Bizerte, Tunisia 601/NA Oceania Auckland, New Zealand 624/NA Sydney, Australia 632/NA Fiji 658/NA
One year ago Prices for low-sulfur gasoil expressed in US$ per cubic meter (1,000 liters) as of April 15, 2017 Region Duty-free*/duty paid U.S. East Coast Ft. Lauderdale 480/513 Savannah, Ga. 470/NA Newport, R.I. 545/NA Caribbean St. Thomas, USVI 731/NA St. Maarten 729/NA Antigua 705/NA Valparaiso 548/NA North Atlantic Bermuda (Ireland Island) 614/NA Cape Verde 458/NA Azores 497/999 Canary Islands 741/762 Mediterranean Gibraltar 506/NA Barcelona, Spain 569/1,054 Palma de Mallorca, Spain NA/1,304 Antibes, France 529/1,356 San Remo, Italy 657/1,558 Naples, Italy 576/1,498 Venice, Italy 688/1,903 Corfu, Greece 571/1,356 Piraeus, Greece 534/1,324 Istanbul, Turkey 601/NA Malta 741/1,239 Tunis, Tunisia 468/NA Bizerte, Tunisia 464/NA Oceania Auckland, New Zealand 530/NA Sydney, Australia 539/NA Fiji 637/NA
*When available according to local customs.
S/Y Selene, a 184-foot (56m) Perini Navi launched in 2007, sold by Yacht Moments broker Kurt Lehmann, who represented the seller, and Burgess, who brought the buyer. Asking price was 23.5 million euros. M/Y Illusion, a 183-foot (55.7m) Feadship launched in 1983 and refit in 2017, sold by Northrop & Johnson brokers David Seal and Kevin Merrigan, who represented the seller, and Imperial Sea Marine, who brought the buyer. Asking price was $9.5 million. M/Y Deep Blue II, a 144-foot (44m) Oceanco launched in 1996 and refit in 2012, sold by Edmiston & Company. Asking price was 6.95 million euros. M/Y Showtime, a 125-foot (38m) Broward launched in 1989, sold by listing broker Ken Denison of Denison Yachts and ITC broker Richard Gray, who brought the buyer. Asking price was just under $3.7 million. Project Nautical Venture, a 112-foot (34m) Westport due for delivery in June 2019, by Ocean Independence broker Chris Collins, who brought the buyer. New A105 by Italian builder Arcadia Yachts. M/Y Reposado, below, a 104-foot (31.7m) Crescent built in 2000, sold by Platinum Marine broker Scott Hay, who brought the buyer, and listing broker Jarrett Hiebert of Denison Yacht Sales. Asking price was $3.1 million.
S/Y Silverlining, a 103-foot (31m) Phithak launched in 2011, sold by Northrop & Johnson brokers Bart Kimman, who represented the seller, and Hugo van Schaik, who represented the buyer. Asking price was $2.5 million. Arcadia A105, a 103-foot (31.5m) new semi-custom motor yacht expected to launch in 2019, sold by Arcadia Yachts.
M/Y Irresistable Too, above, a 100foot (30.5m) Ocean Alexander launched in 2017, sold by Denison brokers Josh Olsen and Alex Clarke, who represented the seller, and HMY broker Pat Kelly, who brought the buyer. Asking price just under $8 million. M/Y Mustang Sally, a 92-foot Viking built in 2016, sold by Denison Yacht
Sales, who brought the buyer, and listing agent Superyacht Sales and Charter. Asking price was $14.9 million. S/Y Letizia, a 91-foot (27.7m) cutterrigged ketch built by Camper & Nicholsons in 1991 and refit in 2014, sold by Northrop & Johnson broker Hugo van Schaik. Asking price was 1.3 million euros.
S/Y Sunshine, above, a 90-foot (27m) Gunboat catamaran launched in 2010, sold by Denison broker Alex Clarke, who represented the buyer, and Gunboat, who represented the seller. art M/Y Reunion, an 88-foot (27m) Cheoy Lee built in 2013, sold by Denison broker David Johnson, who represented the buyer, and Trey Beasley of THB Associates, who represented the seller. Asking price was $3.9 million. S/Y China Grove II, an 86-foot (26m) Boat Speed sloop launched in 2001 and refit in 2012, sold by SJ Boats broker Steve Jenkins, who brought the buyer, and listing broker Cameron Bray of Northrop & Johnson. Asking price was $2 million
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in the Bahamas and winter charter in the Bahamas and Caribbean through Northrop & Johnson.
M/Y Checkmate, above, a 145-foot (44m) Benetti delivered in 2013, listed with Northrop & Johnson broker Jonathan Chapman for $17.4 million. Sea Voyager 143, a 143-foot (43.5m) sailing catamaran concept by Swiss Ocean featuring an exoskeleton superstructure that allows for flexible layout options, for sale through Northrop & Johnson. M/Y Kipany, a 116-foot (35m) Intermarine launched in 1998 and refit in 2018, listed with Ocean Independence for $4.35 million. M/Y Brunello, a 115-foot (35m) Benetti launched in 2003 and refit in 2015, listed with Camper & Nicholsons broker Flavio Constantino for $5.8 million. M/Y Happyssima dei Galli, a 114-foot (34.7m) Codecasa launched in 1989, listed with Camper & Nicholsons broker Marco Fodale for 2.3 million euros.
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M/Y Boadicea, a 251-foot (76.6m) Amels built in 1999 and refit in 2016, available for charter in the western Med through Fraser agent Massima Piras.
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M/Y Excellence V, a 199-foot (61m) Abeking & Rasmussen launched in 2012, co-listed with Burgess and Merle Wood & Associates for 85 million euros. M/Y Lady K, formerly Thunder B, a 161-foot (49m) Oceanfast launched in 1998, listed with Melitas Marine for 4.4 million euros. M/Y Kriss, formerly No Lo Se and Shark, a 148-foot (45m) Abeking & Rasmussen built in 1974, with major refits in 2001 and 2007, listed by BGYB for 6 million euros. M/Y Fathom, a 148-foot (45m) yacht built by Miss Tor Yachts and Sea Dreams in 2007, listed by YPI broker Charles Jones for 5 million euros. M/Y At Last, a 145-foot (44m) Heesen launched in 1990 and refit in 2017, available for summer charter
M/Y Cynthia, above, formerly Madsummer, a 182-foot (55.5m) Feadship launched in 2005 and refit in 2018, now available for winter charter in the Bahamas and Caribbean through Northrop & Johnson. S/Y Germania Nova, a 182-foot (55.4m) schooner launched by FNM in 2011, available for summer charter in the western Med, including Spain, through Hill Robinson Yacht Management. M/Y Burkut, a 177-foot (54m) Baglietto launched in 2009, available for summer charter in the western Med, including Spain, through Hill Robinson Yacht Management.
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M/Y Victory, a 170-foot (52m) boat built by Golden Yachts in 2007 and refit in 2010, available for charter in the western Med through Fraser agent Massima Piras. M/Y Clarity, below, a 160-foot Bilgin launched in 2015, has joined the fleet with Superyacht Sales and Charter. She is based in the Bahamas year-round.
M/Y Andiamo, a 157-foot (48m) Baglietto launched in 2017 as the first in its T-Line 48 series, available for summer charter in the South of France and Corsica through Hill Robinson Yacht Management. M/Y ILTB, a 145-foot (44m) Christensen built in 2002, available for summer charter in the Bahamas, Caribbean, Florida and New England, and winter charter in the Bahamas and Caribbean through Northrop & Johnson. M/Y I Love This Boat, a 145-foot (44m) Christensen launched in 2002 and refit in 2012, available for summer charter in the Bahamas and New England, and winter charter in the Caribbean through Fraser agent Vicky Holmes. M/Y At Last, a 145-foot (44m) Heesen launched in 1990 and refit in 2017, available for summer charter in the Bahamas and winter charter in the Bahamas and Caribbean through Northrop & Johnson. M/Y Sirahmy, a 141-foot (43m) Benetti built in 1981 and refit in 2015, available for summer charter in the western Med through Fraser Monaco agent Alexia Eude.
M/Y Ocean Pure, above, a 131foot (40m) Indonesian Phinsi built in 1999, available for charter in Indonesia through Northrop & Johnson. S/Y Eugenia VII, a 108-foot (33m) Turquoise built in 2009 and refit in 2014, available for charter in the western Med through Fraser Monaco agent
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boats / brokers Alexia Eude. M/Y Nisi, an 82-foot (25m) Nisi Yacht built in 2017, offered for summer charter in Sydney and winter charter in the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef through Northrop & Johnson.
Oceanco delivers 350-foot sailing yacht
Dutch builder Oceanco has delivered S/Y Black Pearl, above a 350-foot (106.7m) sailing yacht billed as the largest in the world, according to a company statement. The yacht has a steel hull and aluminum superstructure with three 230-foot (70m) carbon masts, a hybrid propulsion system, and a single-level engine room and Dynarig sailing system that allows 2,900 square meters of sails to be set in seven minutes, according to the builder.
Benetti launches 2nd Delfino 95
Benetti has launched its second Delfino 95, DB102. M/Y Uriamir, above, is a 95-foot (29m) displacement yacht with a fiberglass hull and carbon fiber superstructure. Along with the owner's cabin on the main deck, there are four double cabins for up to 9 guests on the lower deck. The garage can accommodate a tender up to 14.4 feet (4.4m). The yacht is powered by two 1,000hp Man V8 engines, with a top speed of 14.5 knots. Uriamir, scheduled for delivery on May 15, will be on display in Viareggio during the Versilia Yachting Rendezvous on May 10-13.
Littlejohn rejoins N&J in new role
Crom Littlejohn has rejoined Northrop & Johnson as commercial director for the U.S. region. He is a yachting veteran, with more than 30 years of experience in the industry.
“I am elated to once again be part of the Northrop & Johnson team. I truly missed the camaraderie and family spirit of the company,” Littlejohn said in a company statement. Littlejohn previously worked at Northrop & Johnson for two years before moving to Camper & Nicholsons as commercial Littlejohn director. Before that, he had worked at Merle Wood & Associates for 15 years in the sales and charter departments. Littlejohn served on the FYBA board of directors for more than a decade, including two years as president, and was named FYBA Sales Broker of the Year in 2015. He has also been an AYCA board member.
N&J welcomes new broker
Rolf Smith has joined the sales staff at Northrop & Johnson’s Newport Beach office in California. Smith crewed cargo ships throughout the world with the Swedish Merchant Marine before becoming a luxury car salesman, according to a company Smith statement. He later became a certified pilot and spent 25 years in the aviation industry selling jets and helicopters before becoming a yacht broker.
N&J hires technology director
Keith Perfect has joined Northrop & Johnson as director of technology and intelligence. He will be based in the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office. Perfect previously worked at Advantage Services, a Fort Lauderdale website design and IT services company, where he handled myriad projects ranging from customer service to tech support and website developPerfect ment for yachting and maritime companies. He later led its web and cloud development department. Perfect has a bachelor’s degree in information technology. “We have worked with Keith for many years during his time at Advantage Services,” Daniel Ziriakus, Northrop & Johnson COO, said in a
company statement. “Keith has been a fundamental part of developing Northrop & Johnson’s technological and digital footprint, and we are so excited to have him on board full time.” Perfect is an active board member of the Freedom Waters Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides therapeutic marine-related experiences.
Denison hires new charter manager
Eva Hiebert has joined Denison Yachting as a charter specialist in their Quay office on 17th Street in Fort Lauderdale. Hiebert began her yachting career working as a stew aboard private and charter yachts after graduating from Florida State University with a degree in marketing. Hiebert She has more than 10 years experience in the industry and has cruised the waters of the Caribbean, the Bahamas, Alaska, New England, the Pacific Northwest, Canada, Central and South America and the South Pacific. She has previously worked as an estate manager and as a charter manager with another brokerage.
IYC honors top brokers
Greece-based yacht management company IYC honored its top-performing brokers at the company’s annual Broker of the Year awards ceremony in March, according to a company statement. The event was held at the Needham Estate in Fort Lauderdale. Mark Elliot was named IYC Sales Consultant of the Year 2017. Elliot has been with IYC for 19 years. He credits his success to several factors, including his experience as a charter yacht captain. “Receiving this award means so much; a lot of hard work, late hours, great clients, patience, strong dedicated team and strong market have all contributed,” he said. Katya Grzeszczak was named IYC Charter Consultant of the Year 2017. She has been a charter broker for seven years. “It’s an honor and a privilege to have received such an award and it makes me proud and humbled that I was able to get from struggling to find my first charter client to receiving IYC’s top charter broker award in such a short time,” Grzeszczak said. Debbie Webb, chief administrative officer and HR director for IYC’s U.S. offices, received a long-term service award. Webb began her career in yachting in 1996, and joined IYC in 1998.
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business briefs South Florida seaplane service to expand
Tropic Ocean Airways is expanding its service from the Miami Seaplane Base on Watson Island between downtown Miami and Miami Beach. The seaplane airline now has FAA commuter airline operating authority, which allows it to offer an unlimited number of scheduled flights. The airline says it will also continue to develop its private charter and sightseeing tour operations. The airline plans to expand its scheduled services from Fort Lauderdale and the Miami Seaplane Base to Key West, Bimini, Marsh Harbour, Nassau, and other destinations to be announced later in the year. All flights on the fleet of 11 aircraft are operated by two-pilot cockpit crews and feature air-conditioned cabins and club seating for eight passengers with up to 30 pounds of baggage each, according to the airline. For more information, visit flytropic.com.
Price hired to run Viking’s first US office
Veteran crew placement agent Sue Price has been hired to run the first U.S. office for Viking Marine Services, part of Viking Recruitment Ltd. of the United Kingdom. She started her duties April 9 at the new office in Fort Lauderdale. Previously a senior placement coordinator with Bluewater USA (formerly Crew Unlimited), Price brings more than 20 years of experience Price in placement to the company’s focus on yacht and cruise ship crew recruitment and management. She will also handle manning, payroll and other services. Viking Recruitment, started by Dieter and Jill Jaenicke in the U.K. in 1988, now employs more than 50 staff. For more information, visit www.vikingrecruitment.com.
Benetti leases office space at LMC
Benetti Americas has signed a multiyear lease for office space at Lauderdale Marine Center in Fort Lauderdale. “In choosing Lauderdale Marine Center as its regional service facility, Benetti is recognizing the competitive benefits our facility has to offer – from its sheer size and ability to haul boats up to 485 tons to our Foreign Trade Zone, which will allow Benetti to import boats to our facility duty free,” said Doug West, president of LMC, which has now become a Benetti Service Partner. Benetti Americas is currently in office space on Southeast 17th Street near the
Boatyard restaurant. Other companies that have signed leases at LMC in the past year include Pinmar USA, Ferretti Group and Northrop & Johnson. LMC is a 65-acre boatyard, marina and marine service center with 10,000 linear feet of dockage, 22 covered sheds and 130 wet slips, and about 60 onsite contractors providing marine-related services. For more information, visit LauderdaleMarineCenter.com.
N&J appoints finance, HR director
Northrop & Johnson financial controller Maria Giovanniello has been promoted to director of finance and human resources. She will oversee all of the company’s finance and accounting operations globally. Before coming to work at N&J in December 2013, Giovanniello manGiovanniello aged the accounting department at Nature’s Products, a vitamin manufacturer based in Sunrise, Florida, and led the finance department at Bupa Insurance Co., formerly known as Amedex Insurance Co., in Miami. She has more than 20 years of accounting experience, as well as a graduate degree in accounting.
New owner at TowBoatUS in Chesapeake
Capt. Brandon Meshey has taken over TowBoatUS Chesapeake City, a 24hour towing and assistance service for recreational boaters.
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Capt. Meshey and his wife, Christina, who helps run the company along with their two sons, are longtime residents of Chesapeake City. The Mesheys run three other TowBoatUS locations in Maryland – Georgetown, North East and Bear – covering the top of the Chesapeake and Delaware bays and the C&D Canal. Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is an advocacy, services and safety group for recreational boaters. It has a nationwide network of more than 300 TowBoatUS locations. Boaters can reach any of Capt. Meshey’s TowBoatUS ports by hailing on VHF channel 16, by calling the company directly at +1 410-885-5988, by phoning the BoatUS toll-free 24/7 dispatch center at 1-800-391-4869, or via smartphone using the new BoatUS App. For more information, call 800888-4869, or visit BoatUS.com/Towing.
Yatco poised to launch new platforms
Yatco, a central listing marketplace for yachts, has completed a major round of funding to accelerate the introduction of its Boss platform, which will integrate software into a single back-office solution, Yatco founder and CEO Steven Myers said in a company statement. Yatco stated that it plans to expand its development and marketing team of more than 17 professionals in Florida and Europe to include personnel in California, Annapolis, London and the South of France by the end of the year. In addition to the new Yatco Boss system, the company will be launching a new consumer site and partnerships designed to better reach boat owners in every marketplace, according to Helen Ryan, director of marketing. Based in Coral Springs, Florida, Yatco serves more than 2,000 professional yacht brokers and promotes over $15 billion in its online central listing marketplace, according to the company.
New brokerage firm opens in UK
Ashley Spencer Hurrell and Greg Voice have opened a new brokerage firm, Spencer Buley Group, in the U.K. The firm specializes in superyacht new builds and refurbishments, as well as private sales of yachts and luxury assets. They have partenered with yacht designer and naval architect Laurent Giles, and London architectural interior designers Keech Green. Registered clients have access to a members-only area on the Spencer Buley website that offers exclusive opportunities with complete discretion, from yacht concepts to superyachts, private jets, islands and estates. For more information, visit www.spencerbuley.com.
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Loggerhead Marina for megayachts under construction in Dania Beach Marina development is underway in Dania Beach, Florida, for the new Loggerhead Marina, a facility with 2,400 linear feet of dockage for yachts of 100-250 feet. Edelman Development Corp., of Weston, Florida, began design and permit work about four years ago, and partnered with Loggerhead at the end of last summer. “We’ll have 1,600 feet of floating and 800 feet of fixed docks, and parallel parking for any boat that fits down the canal,” said Ken Edelman, president of Edelman Development. “We’re excavating to 15 feet, with the cutoff at 17 for mean low tide.” The marina is designed to offer a variety of docking options, according to Raymond E. Graziotto, president of Loggerhead Marina, the operational partner in the joint venture. “Concrete marginal docks and flexibility in power location and voltage
Ship repair yard planned in Brazil
The first dedicated ship repair yard for medium to large ships in the South Atlantic basin will begin construction in 2019 in Lucena, on the coast of Brazil’s northeast state of Paraiba, according to a MarineLink shipping news report. The billion-dollar Brazil Basin Drydock Co. project will be led by McQuilling Services, the New York-based marine transport consulting and advisory group of McQuilling Partners Inc. The facility, which will feature two dry docks and a Hydro-lift system, will be at the mouth of the Paraíba River, within the harbor of Port of Cabedelo, according to David Saginaw, BBDC project director in New York. It is expected to open in 2021, Saginaw said.
C&N Marinas expands to Edinburgh
Camper & Nicholsons Marinas has been hired by Edinburgh Marina Granton Harbour Ltd. to design, commission, manage and operate a new marina in Edinburgh, Scotland. The centerpiece of a 500-millionpound development, the Edinburgh Marina will offer 315 fully serviced berths able to accommodate yachts up to 148 feet, according to Laura Harrison, communications and marketing manager at Camper & Nicholsons Marinas Ltd. The marina will also have a fully serviced boatyard and dry-stack operation. The site for the marina is 2.5 miles northwest of central Edinburgh, 12 miles from the bridges over the Firth of Forth, and 8 miles from Edinburgh International Airport, with transportation
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Sheet pilings are in and building began on the dockmaster office in early April.
allows us to accommodate every vessel size and configuration,” Graziotto said. The property, using the working name of Dania Beach Megaport, is at the west end of the Dania Cut-off options via road, rail and sea. Camper & Nicholsons has planned, developed and operated marinas in more than 25 countries. The company’s most recent project has been the refurbishment and management oversight of St. Katharine Docks Marina in London.
IGY takes over Porto Cervo
Fort Lauderdale-based marina operator and developer Island Global Yachting (IGY Marinas) has added Porto Cervo marina in Sardinia to its list of properties. The 700-slip facility has dockage for yachts up to 525 feet. Porto Cervo Marina is 130 nautical miles off the west coast of mainland Italy, on the island of Sardinia. The facility offers high-speed fueling, waste management, yacht services and provisioning, as well as world-class onsite dining and shopping. This is IGY’s second marina in the Mediterranean after Sete Marina in France, and its 19th internationally. For more information, visit igymarinas.com.
French shipyard gets 400-ton lift
French refit shipyard JFA Yachts has expanded its Concarneau harbor facility in northwestern France to include a 400-ton Travelift that can haul yachts up to 135 feet and two marine flat-bed trolleys of 200-ton capacity each. The new equipment will allow for more flexibility and a quicker blocking process, according to the company. The yard is also fitted with a 2,000ton Syncrolift and a 130m drydock. With access of 5m in the channel at
Canal, across from MarineMax and Derecktor Florida, and west of Harbor Towne Marina. An opening date has not been announced. – Dorie Cox low tide, the yard is accessible for short services, winter maintenance and larger refits. For more information, visit jfayachts.com.
Suntex buys into Miami Beach marina
Suntex Marina Investors has acquired an equity interest from RCI Group’s Miami Beach Marina. The facility is within minutes of South Beach and downtown Miami, and 15 minutes from Miami International Airport, and has 400 slips with dockage for vessels up to 250 feet. RCI and Suntex were recently selected by the city of Miami to redevelop the Virginia Key Marina, and Suntex also was selected by the city of Fort Lauderdale to redevelop the Las Olas Marina. As part of the Miami deal, Suntex has agreed to maintain a philanthropic partnership with the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach, Florida. Recently, Suntex acquired some Loggerhead Marina properties, which participate in the Responsible Boating Initiative. The initiative works directly with boaters and marinas to provide communities with knowledge on responsible boating, fishing and diving practices in order to better protect marine life and the ocean ecosystem. According to Suntex, the company is committed to applying those practices to all of its marinas. Suntex has 46 marinas in California, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Texas, Tennessee and Virginia.
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Captain: Working for Mr. Huizenga ‘best experience of my life’ HUIZENGA, from Page 1 “Senior.” “That was probably the only yacht crew I know of that was upset when the owner got off the boat,” Capt. Whitehouse said. “That was so rare. We wanted them, he and [his wife] Marti, on the boat. They were so fun.” Capt. Whitehouse, who now serves as business development director at Lauderdale Marine Center, fondly recalled his opportunity to work for Mr. Huizenga in the early 2000s as Whitehouse “the best experience of my life”. Mr. Huizenga was known for hiring well and letting those people run things. Capt. Whitehouse, followed that example, employing the best of the people he had met during his years in yachting. He hand-picked crew from his longtime colleagues, with an eye to personality and respectfulness. Most importantly, he made sure everyone could blend as a team. And it worked. “I saw how Mr. H respected everyone and made you feel good,” Capt. Whitehouse said. “We all blossomed.” Boats were most always a part of the Huizenga life, as the family had homes on the water in Fort Lauderdale and at the yacht club they built in Palm City, Florida. The boats were well-used, with destinations ranging from Nova Scotia to the Caribbean and over to the Mediterranean. Capt. Mark Elliott met Mr. Huizenga in Mexico in the early 1970s. Mr. Huizenga was in the country for a garbage convention and rented Capt. Elliott’s small boat for fishing. When Capt. Elliott had the opportunity to work with Mr. Huizenga as a permanent captain running several of the family’s yachts, he jumped at the chance. Now a yacht sales and charter consultant at IYC, Capt. El-
liott brokered the Floridian purchase. “We flew to Barcelona, stayed for one hour, he liked it, we made a deal and flew back,” Capt. Elliott said. “Senior was a great negotiator.” That deal, however, hinged on the ability to add a helipad for a 12-passenger helicopter, an innovation in the industry at the time. “It was designed to take his friends and their golf clubs,” Capt. Elliott said. “When he wasn’t using it, it was used to take guests and the crew for rides. It was all about having people share in his fun and enjoyment.” As did the Whitehouses, Capt. Elliott witnessed throughout the years how Mr. Huizenga’s small actions had huge impacts on yacht crew. “He called all of us ‘partner’ and he made you feel like a partner,” Capt. Elliott said. “He said ‘please’ and ‘thank you.’ These actions let you know your decisions were very important.” Another key was that Mr. Huizenga trusted people. Much of that stems from a deep part of Mr. Huizenga’s makeup. “Let's face it, he was the epitome of someone who never forgot where he came from and how hard he worked,” Capt. Whitehouse said. Chief Stew and Purser Alyssa Whitehouse, wife of Capt. Whitehouse, experienced that first-hand. “When guests are on, we are their servants and we do our job serving them,” she said. “But Mr. and Mrs. H looked at us as equals. The entire family was so sincere, so grounded and downto-earth. Remember, Mr. H physically picked up people’s garbage, so he respected people doing any job similar to that.” Mr. Huizenga had “a nice and gentle presence,” Capt. Elliott said. “I think people would be surprised to know how down-to-earth he was,” he said. “He would take time to talk to a plumber or the chairman of a company. If there was a doorman, he knew his name.” The Whitehouses give credit to Mr.
M/Y Floridian, seen here at Bahia Mar Yachting Center in Fort Lauderdale in 2005, just after Mr. Huizenga had it refit in Jacksonville, Florida, to remove a 30-foot sportfish and expand the deck to make room for the helipad. Originally launched as M/Y Aussie Rules in 2002, the yacht was under the command of Capt. Charles Hacker. far right, at the time.
Huizenga and his family for treating the crew so well, and they hope that legacy will serve as a model for yacht owners. “Unfortunately, I don't think most owners give a huge importance to the relationship with the captain and crew. I don't think they give it the importance it deserves,” Capt. Whitehouse said. If yacht owners could see the value, they may better keep crew problems and job turnover to a minimum, he said. “I am not sure how to teach that, but Mr. Huizenga did it day to day. He led by example his whole life,” Capt. Whitehouse said. The Huizengas sold the Floridian sometime around 2007, and they did not buy another large yacht. The Whitehouses continued to work with the family at Rybovich, a shipyard that Mr. Huizenga purchased with his son, H. Wayne Huizenga Jr. Capt. Whitehouse became the business liaison and customer relations manager and Alyssa Whitehouse used her background to handle marketing and graphic design. Rybovich changed the face of yachting in the Palm Beach area with a fullservice marina, refit yard and facilities for crew on yachts up to 300 feet. The yard weathered the economic downturn to remain a megayacht spot. “It was Junior's mission,” Capt. Whitehouse said of the company CEO. “He had a vision with an open slate when the real estate market was not there. Junior is fantastic; he has the spirit of his father. I think he likes to be
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in this industry.” And as with Mr. Huizenga’s love for his yacht, Capt. Whitehouse said, Huizenga Jr.’s love for Rybovich has turned it into a world-class megayacht destination. “I don't think other people would have put that money into it,” Capt. Whitehouse said. “I don't think the money is as big as their passion.” Mr. Huizenga’s passion for boating continued even after he sold M/Y Floridian and, technically, got out of yachting. “Mr. H called me and said, ‘I got a houseboat. My captain wears suspenders, and he makes a mean hotdog,’” Capt. Elliott said. “He was happy.” In addition to his love of life, his captains and crew said they will mostly remember Mr. Huizenga for his kindness. “It was an honor to work for him,” Capt. Whitehouse said. “If yachting had more families like the Huizengas, that would make yachting one of the best businesses in the world.” Dorie Cox is editor of The Triton. Comment at dorie@the-triton.com.
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In agreement on basics, but added job tasks vary greatly BRIDGE, from Page 1 coach and the financier.” “It’s all there, all of the above,” another captain said. “And dog sitter,” added a third. All six of this month’s captains laughed as they listed tasks they have been asked to do that they did not expect when they started their careers. These range from babysitting for guests to personal house projects for yacht owners. We asked what they expected their job to be when they signed up. “We want to drive boats, that’s why we got into this,” a captain said. “We all had a dream – not for the money. Our parents said be a doctor or lawyer, but we had a dream. I didn't get my license to be an accountant.” Everyone agreed their job starts with the basics, the topics they were tested on before being awarded a license, such as navigation, rules of the road, weather and ship handling. “By definition, our roles are defined as all the responsibilities as master of a vessel,” a captain said. “The regulatory and administrative responsibilities are clear.” In former careers – including with the military and law enforcement, and on dive boats – most of these captains felt their job descriptions were clear. But yachting is different, a captain said. It has a subjective aspect to it. “Obviously, our primary job is safety, but at end of day you’re forced to wear a bunch of hats,” he said. “What we used to think of as a captain just sailing on a vessel, I don’t think there’s any reality to that anymore,” another captain said. Most of this group has written job descriptions for other crew positions on board, including deckhand, stew and engineer. It seemed to follow there would be one for their position as well. As it turns out, there is not. Every owner has his own expectations for his captain, a captain said. That’s why some in the group have managed refits and repairs, helped sell the yachts they worked on, booked guest charters and handled compliance issues. “We’re translating expectations for insurance, flag state and the owner,” a captain said. “The title of captain is general, not specific to what you’re going to do every day,” another captain said. “It's
just a guideline. How do you quantify what is so varied, from every person to every boat? It’s realistically impossible to take 10 different boats and say this is what you’ll do and what your job is. It's impossible to put us in a box.” When we get our license, we swear an oath to uphold certain responsibilities, a captain said. “There are inherent industry expectations, a baseline,” he said. “But none of those other things are on that list.” “Those are all assumed,” another captain said. Many yacht owners run businesses and consider the yacht a corporation. But the yacht is a corporation where people sleep and live, which often makes for more personal relationships, a captain said. “I’m the positive thing in [the owner’s] life; he looks at me as running his vacation program,” a captain said. “So it’s a whole different relationship with myself than the other people in his corporations. “It is a very unique thing,” he said. “If you talk to people outside the industry, they don't understand what we do. It is a strange industry. Plus, throw champagne into the mixture.” If there is no all-encompassing definition of a yacht captain’s job, then how do captains learn what to do? “We learn on the job,” a captain said. “If you want it that bad, you just learn and you do it.” He recalled his early years as a mate
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Individual comments are not attributed to encourage candid discussion; attending captains are identified in the accompanying photograph.
Attendees of The Triton’s From the Bridge discussion for this issue are, back row from left, Capt. Brett Eagan, Capt. Ryan Ducey, Capt. Taylor McGinnis, Capt. Eric Bergeron and, front row from left, Capt. Janz Staat and Capt. Herb Magney.
Captains who make their living running someone else’s yacht are welcome to join in the conversation. Email editor@the-triton.com for an invitation to our monthly From the Bridge luncheon.
and then as a relief captain. When he was temporarily running the boat for another captain, he knew he could still call the primary captain. “There was something in the back of my brain that said, ‘He’s still responsible,’” he said. “Maybe that was my coping mechanism.” When he accepted his first full captain position, everything changed. “It doesn't matter your experience or how long you are a mate,” he said. “It’s not until you get in the seat and you’re responsible for everything, then all of a sudden, it has a different feel to it.
There’s no school you can go to, there’s no amount of being second or third in command. You just do it.” Most said they have learned from others. “I had a couple of good mentors along the way, and I’m watching other people,” a captain said. “And I’ve learned from my mistakes. Definitely learn from everyone else’s experience.” That’s why these captains’ lunch discussions and news media like The Triton are so important, he said.
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Another captain recalled limited resources during his early years in the industry. He said he turned to corporate companies for leadership tools. “They said, ‘You live and work together? You’re idiots,’” he said with a laugh. “That was the first indication that we have something different and unique here.” Today there is no shortage of books and information to research on your own, he said. “You learn what other captains’ standard operating procedures are, and hopefully you have a good mentor and look for courses,” he said. “Unfortunate-
ly, the apprenticeship programs are not around anymore like they used to be.” As yachting grows, educational opportunities are getting better, a captain said. “Before, there was job security in not sharing your knowledge,” he said. “But now, I think everyone is getting more mature in the industry. Captains are willing to share. Ten years ago nobody did that, it was job security.” When we first asked the group what being a captain means, they used terms such as responsibility, leadership, communicator and vessel knowledge. They said these words define what makes a good captain. But with no measurement tool to
define the job of captain, how do crew know you are a good one? “Well, you tell them,” a captain said with a laugh. “Over and over and over.” The group laughed and added a few more ideas in jest. “Positive reinforcement,” another added. “If you don’t believe me, then I put another ad in the paper,” a third said. Joking aside, a captain said, “It’s about whether my crew respect me and my program. It’s not about if they like me. It’s the title, the person and the program you set up. And it's about managing expectations.” From there, he said, it is about communication. And again, it is subjective.
“If you don't meet the expectations eye-to-eye, we can discuss it,” he said. “Communication is key,” another captain said. “If crew can talk to you, they can inform you what’s going on. You know if they are skating or getting things done.” ‘Communication breeds a happy crew,” a third captain said. “It’s a big part of the job. There doesn’t have to be complete unity, but it’s somewhere in there. And communication with the owners. If someone feels they can approach you, problems become smaller. If you have a good ear, you can be a good leader.” If not, problems between crew can grow. “When friction is on the surface, even if they don’t hear you yelling, the owner and guests can feel it,” a captain said. “Even if you’re trying to hide it.” Respect is another measure, a captain said. “I've seen yellers and screamers,” the captain said. “Yes, that's management of fear,” another captain said. “That doesn’t work.” But, good management comes back to perception, a captain said. “Some say, ‘He’s an a-hole,’” he said. “And the other says, ‘He’s a great captain, I would work for him the rest of my career.’” As the conversation wrapped up, one of the captains shared an online post for a yacht captain position. It was just a list of the basics. And it ran more than 600 words long. But it said nothing about driving the boss’ kids around. “We really should have a job description of the things we’re supposed to do,” a captain said. “But being the head or lead, you can’t always define that. You’re going to have to go out of the box and do a lot of different things.” “You can write up a contract and it can say all kinds of things, but it doesn’t matter,” another captain said. “How many expectations or limitations can you throw into that, or scenarios that you can’t even think of? And two years down the road it has expanded. It is never less, always more.” “As far as job description, it’s more a list of expectations,” a third captain said. “And it comes with a clause at the end that says, ‘May encompass many other things as needed.’” Dorie Cox is editor of The Triton. Comments on this story are welcome at editor@the-triton.com.
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upcoming events
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Conference, Marblehead, Mass. The National Women's Sailing Association event, sponsored by BoatUS, is tailored for women to learn or enhance their skills in recreational sailing. www.womensailing.org
PICK OF THE MONTH May 2 Triton Networking’s annual crayfish boil Fort Lauderdale
June 5 51st Newport Bermuda Race. 635-mile ocean from Newport, RI to Bermuda. Bermudarace.com
Join us for networking on the first Wednesday of the month from 6-8 p.m. with Scott Frischhertz, a native of New Orleans and owner of V-Kool of Florida. Frischhertz has hundreds of pounds of the little critters flown in fresh for our event and serves them up in the traditional way, with potatoes and corn on the cob. You don’t want to miss it. No RSVP required. Read more about V-Kool, the window film that blocks the heat but not the light, on page 42. www.the-triton.com
May 2-5 37th Marmaris Yacht Charter Show, Marmaris International Yacht Club, Turkey. www.marmaris-ycs.com
4,000 international journalists, as well as a bounty of luxury yachts to the South of France. www.festival-cannes.com
May 3 The Triton Bridge luncheon,
May 9-11 American Boating Congress, Washington, D.C. A comprehensive legislative conference that brings together recreational boating industry leaders to formulate public policy and present a unified front on issues that impact marine businesses. www.nmma.org
noon, Fort Lauderdale. A roundtable discussion of the issues of the day. Yacht captains only. Request an invite from Editor Dorie Cox at dorie@the-triton. com or 954-525-0029. Space is limited.
May 4 U.S. Superyacht Association 5th annual Golf Classic, South Florida. ussuperyacht.com
May 8-19 71st Cannes Film Festival,
France. The world’s biggest film event attracts 35,000 film professionals and
May 16 Triton Networking on the third Wednesday of most months from 6-8 p.m. in Fort Lauderdale. Join us this time with ISS/GMT; no RSVP required. www.the-triton.com
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June 7 The Triton Bridge luncheon,
noon, Fort Lauderdale. A roundtable discussion of the issues of the day. Yacht captains only. Request an invite from Editor Dorie Cox at dorie@the-triton. com or 954-525-0029. Space is limited.
June 16 5th annual Marine Industry Day, Fort Lauderdale. Celebrating marine industry careers and commerce in Broward County, Florida. Hosted by the Marine Industries Association of South Florida at Esplanade Park. www.marineindustryday.org May 24-27 30th annual Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, Queensland, Australia. The largest on-water display in the Asia-Pacific region. www.sanctuarycoveboatshow.com.au
May 30-June 3 23rd Les Voiles d'Antibes, Trophée Panerai. www. voilesdantibes.com May 31 2nd East Mediterranean Superyacht Forum, Athens, Greece. Discussions include geo-political trends, global superyacht sales and projections, Eastern Med cruising, charter restrictions, cabotage in Greece and marina development. quaynote.com June 1-3 Colombia Nautica, Cartagena. Showcase for the emerging boating market of Latin America. colombianautica.com
June 2 17th annual Women's Sailing
Monthly event, noon The Triton’s From the Bridge captains discussion Fort Lauderdale
A roundtable lunchtime conversation on issues of the day. Yacht captains only. Request an invite from Editor Dorie Cox at dorie@the-triton.com or 954-525-0029. Space is limited.
June 27-29 Electric & Hybrid Marine
World Expo, Amsterdam. Showcase for electric and hybrid marine propulsion technologies. www.electricandhybrid marineworldexpo.com
MAKING PLANS
June 18-21 Newport Charter Yacht Show Rhode Island Show dedicated to yacht charter professionals, agents, owners, brokers, captains and crew showcasing yachts up to 225 feet. Includes seminars as well as crew competitions include best charter yacht chef event, tablescaping contest, food and beverage challenges. www.newportchartershow.com
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V-KOOL It’s that time of year again, when Scott Frischhertz of V-Kool of Florida flies in hundreds of pounds of crayfish from his native New Orleans and boils them up fresh for our Triton Networking event. Join us on the first Wednesday in May (May 2) at the offices of V-Kool from 6 to 8 p.m. for Frischhertz a great way to meet some new friends. Until then, learn more about that colorless “tint” that has been keeping yacht wheelhouses cooler since 2004. Q. So tell us about V-Kool. How does a tint with no tint keep out the sun? V-Kool is made of multiple layers of optically clear polyester sheets embedded with silver. The silver allows visible light to pass though while rejecting 94 percent of infrared rays. Infrared is the largest component of heat from the sun. V-Kool is clear, 1 percent less reflective than clear glass and does not diminish nighttime visibility, all while rejecting 55 percent of solar heat. It is most commonly installed in pilothouses because of its clarity and low reflectivity but is also installed in any stateroom where you want to reduce heat. Q. Did you invent this stuff? No. The core technology was the result of a five-year, government-funded research project at MIT (the Massachusetts Institute of Technology) in the late 1970s for the U.S. Department of Defense. The initial product was a film that is incorporated between layers of glass. In 1996, the film was developed into an aftermarket product applied to the inside surface of glass. We manufacture it and have installed it on more than 1,200 yachts to date. Q. You’re a former yacht captain. How did you get into this business? I met the owner of V-Kool on a charter in 2003. After he explained the film to me, I purchased a roll and installed the first piece of film on the boat I was running, M/Y Carib Queen. Q. Does V-Kool have other uses? Yes, many. Condominiums are a big market for us. Condos don’t allow an owner to change the exterior appearance of the building, which tint would do. VKool isn’t detectable from the outside or inside. Another application is the reduction in fading. We’ve installed V-Kool in clothing stores to block UV. And we’ve installed V-Kool on the east-facing windows of the Nissan dealership just south of the tunnel on Federal Highway.
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Q. What if someone wants tint as well as heat reduction? At the request of a friend, local marine surveyor Chris Pliske, we experimented with this idea. Chris and his brother, David, own an older sportfish. They wanted heat rejection as well as the dark appearance for the salon windows. We installed a layer of VK 70 and then applied a layer of limo tint over it. It has worked very well. The V-Kool reflects 94 percent of the sun’s infrared rays, which prevents the layer of limo tint from getting hot. This procedure has been gaining in popularity. We have also treated the guard shack at Marina Mile Yachting Center and the front offices of Lauderdale Marine Center with the same system. Q. Does V-Kool ever need to be replaced? V-Kool carries a five-year warranty in a marine application, however there are boats that have been treated over 10 years ago and the film is still going strong. The only way for the film to fail is direct exposure to salt water (i.e. a leaking window) or damage from impact or sanding. The very first application of V-Kool on a yacht is now 14 years old and still looks and performs as the day it was installed. Q. What is the best way for captains to learn that V-Kool is a good option for their yacht? We have been in business now for 11 years and have completed over 700 yachts. Captain, crew and owners can log onto our website and view a list of completed yachts. I’m sure they will know someone on the list. Q. How does the interior staff clean the windows? V-Kool is applied on the inside surface of the glass. It is cleaned with anything normally used on glass including ammonia based products. Q. Why is the film called V-Kool? The “V” in our name symbolizes the angle which is formed when infrared rays are bounced off of the glass. Q. OK, what’s with the crayfish? I’m originally from New Orleans where crayfish parties are common this time of year. When you’re standing around a table with a bunch of strangers eating crayfish, you can’t help but strike up a conversation. You’ll end up meeting people that you would not normally do so at a networking event. All Triton readers are welcome to join us Wednesday, May 2, behind the V-Kool office at 1304 S.W. First Ave., one block north of Tap 42 Bar and Grill in Fort Lauderdale (33315). Visit www.V-Koolflorida.com or call +1 954-761-8463 for more details.
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Global marine travel experts ISS GMT host our mid-month Triton Networking event on May 16. All yacht captains, crew and industry professionals are welcome to join us at ISS GMT’s offices off 17th Street in Fort Lauderdale from 6-8 p.m. Until then, learn more about the O’Brien benefits of traveling as a marine professional from ISS GMT Yacht Sales Manager Shawn O’Brien. Q. Tell us about ISS GMT. ISS GMT is a niche travel agency that provides marine fares on more than 50 airlines and their partners worldwide. Our goal is to save our clients time and money by presenting the best routes and fare options, including regular published airfares and low-cost airlines. Q. Who can use your services? Captains and crew, of course, but also brokers, surveyors, technicians and shore-based management personnel traveling to/from a vessel. Please note everyone must carry a sponsorship letter outlining the purpose of the trip, including the yacht details, when flying on a marine fare regardless of whether one has a seafarer’s book or not. Q. What is a marine fare? A marine fare is an industry-specific, one-way refundable/changeable ticket including extra free baggage allowance. It’s a unique product for the maritime industry and eliminates the need to purchase a round-trip ticket and lose or waste the return part. It’s especially effective on international routes, as the one-way marine fare will be cheaper than the regular published rate you would get online. The eligibility is extended and applies for shore-based support companies flying technicians or engineers to service the vessel. If they need to extend their stay, we can change the dates at minimal or no fees. Q. It’s so easy to book an airline ticket online nowadays. Why should crew use you? ISS GMT holds private marine contracts with most major airlines, including their commuter partners. These contracts are not offered on any airline nor consolidator website. In addition to those, we also have access to the regular restricted airfares that are found on Skyscanner or Expedia, plus low-cost carriers not listed in either database. And we provide 24/7/365 customer service via our own staff; nothing is outsourced, nor do we charge a service fee outside “normal” business hours.
ISS GMT A key benefit to the marine fares is we can book and hold courtesy reservations without the passenger having to purchase the ticket immediately. And we are happy to create an individual traveler profile for instances that they are paying for their own ticket. Crew should understand that marine fares might not be the rock-bottom lowest price every time. The advantage is that it’s refundable and changeable, something you don’t get with regular fares. Still, we always research published airfares, as well as low-cost carriers, and include the options for crew to compare. Q. Can marine fares be booked in advance? Of course, but they do not require advance or instant purchase. In fact, we are able to secure these fares and issue tickets until about three hours prior to flight time (adhering to airline check-in policies). We do recommend, however, that when known crew rotations are pending, it’s wise to get courtesy reservations in place since it gives them the increased checked-baggage allowance. It’s always easier to change existing reservations later rather than start from square one at the last minute. The same is true for brokers going to boat shows, surveyors traveling to yards, or personnel attending training courses/ licensing exams or anything similar that is industry or yachting specific. Q. What’s new at ISS GMT? At the request of our clients, we’ve implemented an in-house private air charter division, staffed by experts who have the relationships and knowledge of the FBOs to book everything from heliops to turbo props, light jets, BBJs and 777s, cargo aircraft as well as medevac and air ambulance services worldwide. We’re also pleased to announce Julia Russell has joined us in the role of marketing manager. Q. How long have you been open? GMT (Global Marine Travel) started in 2002 by Tim Davey, a former cruise line executive. At that time, airlines offered refundable airfares to crew on cruise lines, oil rigs and cargo tankers. Seeing the fast-growing yachting industry, Tim pitched the airlines to extend their contracts to yacht crew and this is how GMT started. In 2010, GMT was acquired by Inchcape Shipping Services, one of the largest port agencies for commercial vessels. The company rebranded to ISS GMT, with Tim still in charge. ISS GMT is hosting Triton Networking on the third Wednesday in May (May 16) in the parking lot of its building at 1800 S.E. 10th Ave. in Fort Lauderdale (33316). No RSVPs are required.
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he crew of M/Y Dorothea III, a 148-foot Cheoy Lee, are doing good again. The yacht is underway and recently made a stop to deliver school supplies, shoes and toys to an indigenous community in Punta Burica, Costa Rica, before the rainy season makes roads impassable. The crew raised money and collected the supplies they plan to give out during the yacht’s two-year trip, wrote Chief Stew Bri McCurdy in an email to The Triton. Send us images of yachting as you see it, in all its beauty and luxury, or all its toughness and tedium. Send your photos to editor@the-triton. com. Be sure to include where it was taken, when, and what kind of equipment you used.
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Age, experience debated in prop death of charter guest Editor’s note: Several readers responded to the our online reporting of a yacht guest who was killed by the propeller of a 91-foot yacht off Miami Beach. The first official reports of this incident indicated the operator of the yacht was 20 years old. The latest reporhas him at 50 years old. The inconsistency has not been clarified. Let’s start with more facts now, since we confirm the captain is almost 50 years old. Maybe the captain was too old for this command, unable to physically move around the vessel and check the stern? I often hear that young captains are the cause of massive safety concerns but when it’s an old guy, no one blames
Alcohol policy starts with captain
his age? I am 30 and command a new build 40m and have commanded 40-meterplus yachts since I was 24 as master with a full commercial 1600GRT/3000GT USCG license with 10 years in yachting and five years sailing commercial ships assist. Am I too young to command a mid-range yacht as I do? It’s not about age, it’s about experience. 20 years old + Yachtmaster + No experience = Bad Idea 20 years old + Real seatime + Proper license = Good Idea 50 years old + out of shape + Yachtmaster = Bad Idea Capt. Caleb Semtner via www.the-triton.com
Regarding your recent captains lunch conversation about alcohol [From the Bridge, March 2018 issue], interesting comments, all valid. I have a zero-tolerance policy on board when the boat is underway or at anchor. As one captain mentioned, it starts with the culture set by the captain. There are too many things that can go wrong on any given day on a yacht without having impaired judgement. Duncan via www.the-triton.com
A 50-year-old captain is old and out of shape now? Sheesh. Jo Stanley via www.the-triton.com To the person who commented that a 50-year-old captain is “too old”. Your lack of experience comes shining through with that ridiculous comment. Just goes to show that people say stupid things despite their credentials. Tony Stone via www.the-triton.com One of the best and safest captains I’ve worked for was in his 70s. There is a reason that the Coast Guard checks health/medical and fitness for
Great Lakes pilots cost prohibitive
Regarding the recent Agent’s Corner column about the Great Lakes [March 2018 issue], I love cruising the area, but the cost of pilotage for vessels over 24m has become prohibitively expensive. Last summer, it was roughly $60,000 round trip for a 50m yacht. I’ve written to the Canadian government several times in hopes of initiating a change in the pilotage regulations for private yachts. Capt. Ken Bracewell via www.the-triton.com
renewals. Training and experience are far more important than age. Dan via www.the-triton.com Footage from witnesses shows the yacht was beached on Monument Island. Never have I seen this before, and this is a prime example why we all anchor in good water and shut down engines prior to allowing guests in the water. These boat owners need to stop hiring young, inexperienced, wet-behind-theears kids to run their yachts. Matt Slater via www.the-triton.com
Green flash common on clear horizon
Regarding the Sea Science column about the green flash [May 2017 issue], it’s true, I have never seen it at sunrise, for a few reasons: I don’t wake-up so early, I don’t know the exact sunrise time, and there are many trees and buildings around me. However, I live by the sea, and on my way back from work, I walk along the promenade. When the horizon is clear, it is almost guaranteed to happen at sunset, and I see it often. It is much more common to see if you live by the sea, and maybe at a high elevation. Gabriel via www.the-triton.com
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Chief Eng. Lee Schoenmeyer took his Triton to the Sea of Cortez in Mexico to share with the crew on the Sea Shepherd’s M/V John Paul Dejoria, a 110-foot Coast Guard cutter, in March for Operation Milagro, a campaign to protect one of the most endangered marine mammals in the world – Mexico's vaquita marina porpoise (Phocoena sinus). For more on Sea Shepherd campaigns, visit www.seashepherd.org. Capt. Bill Wolf carried his Triton halfway around the globe to the Taiwan International Boat Show at Horizon City Marina in March. Although he maintains his license, Capt. Wolf is full-time on land as Pettit Paint’s superyacht division technical representative in order to spend more time with his family.
We love to see The Triton all over the world, and we love to see our readers as they travel. Share a photo of you and your Triton, wherever and however you read it. Send to editor@the-triton.com.
Special mention to Capt. Bob Kimball who typically carries his Triton on his annual birthday snow ski trip each March 23. This year, his 22nd such trip, he got his “mountain fix” in Utah at Alta Ski Resort, but he forgot his paper. He did send enticing photos of the snow, the resort and his smiling face. Don’t have your print edition with you on a trip? Try a creative photo of reading your news online or on your phone instead.
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