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contents
EDITOR’S NOTE 08
Looking After Number One
BO’SUNS LOCKER/
MAKE IT OR BREAK IT 10
HEALTH WATCH 12
Breathe Easy At Sea
ELECTRONICS GURU 15
New Technologies
BRAVO ZULU 18
Crew News From Around The World
ALL SYSTEMS GO 20
Engineer News
INTERNAL AFFAIRS 22
Mattress Hygiene Onboard
GALLEY GOURMET 24
Chocoholics Anonymous!
KEEP IT CLEAN 25
Caring For Wood Floors
CALENDAR COMPETITION 26
OCEAN TRAVELLER 27
Paradise Found In San Blas
CORROSION CONCERNS 32
CREW PASSPORT 33
Corsica
REFIT YARD PROFILE 39
Knight & Carver
CAREER CORNER 40
Fighting The Stereotypes
LIVING THE DREAM 41
CREW ESSENTIALS 42
Take Cover/Financial Planning
NEW DECKIE’S DIARY 51
SOAPBOX 52
What Engineers Want
IT’S SHOWTIME 54
Back In The Med
THE JOBS PAGES 58
DRAWING BOARD 59
Crew Space Design
LIFE AFTER YACHTING 62
Feet On Terra Firma
WEATHER FORECAST 64
Classification Of Clouds
YOTCRU.COM UPDATE 66
BACK TO SCHOOL 68
Yacht Engineer Training
CAPTAINS’ & ENGINEERS’ UPDATES 70
SEAMANSHIP 71
Piracy: Threat or Fiction
AHOY 74
CREWSMOPOLITAN 78
GCREW 79
THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT 80
CREW PAGES 82
CREWTOON 88
A Day In The Life Of... An Engineer
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editor’s note
looking after number one
We all know and I would hope accept that it takes a
tremendous amount of effort and teamwork to ensure
the efficient running of a superyacht both in terms of
providing five-star service to the owner or charter guests and in
terms of keeping the yacht spic, span and, of utmost importance,
safe and afloat. Yet it was evident from The Management Meeting
we recently held on the topic of Training, Manning and
Recruitment that due to a certain amount of inequality still
rife within the industry, it is the ultimate responsibility of the
crewmember to look after Number One to ensure you are not
mistreated or discriminated against. Job security is also a major
issue for yacht crew, with incidents of unfair dismissal being all
too regular events. It is for this reason that even though you
should continue to work well as a team, in this issue we are
encouraging you to think of you and you alone for a moment. Are
you covered for any eventuality? Have you put any thought to what
your plans are when you decide to opt for a shore-based life once
more? Read our essential advice from the experts in the Insurance
and Financial sectors on pages 42-50. In fact, we had so much
information that we have put more than half the amount of data
again on www.yotcru.com, so please be sure to log on and take
the time to read in greater depth all the advice we have gathered
for your benefit.
THE CREW REPORT
OK, so back to thinking as a team once more, as that is
the ideal. A vital component in the superyacht crew set-up
is the engineer, often having the same level of
responsibility as the captain but with less of the kudos it
seems (unfairly). As one of our forum members so aptly
states, “A well-educated engineer wears many hats,
maintains many systems and augments many areas
including (as in my case) the galley and the deck. A good
engineer helps out where help is needed, on top of
maintaining just about everything mechanical on the
ship.” (See pages 52-53 for the Soapbox debate on what
engineers want.) Emma Lister’s account of her career
journey so far (see pages 40-41) shows just what a
struggle it can be for female engineers to progress up the
career ladder, but why should this be so if the industry is
crying out for good applicants to care for these precious
assets and keep them running smoothly? – another issue
raised at our recent Management Meeting in Monaco (see
page 56 and next issue for more details).
Always right up there with the most current events around
the world, we had actually planned to publish an article on
piracy even before hearing of a recent incident that made
the news about a luxury cruise liner (much reported in the
news as being a luxury yacht) and her crew being held for
ransom just off the Somalian Coast, and of the even more
recent report of a first-hand piracy attack experience of
S/Y Dolphin in the Gulf of Aden. Our crew correspondent
Juliet Benning provides a first-hand perspective of how the
threat of crime in some parts of the world can create fear among
crewmembers (pages 71-73). Be conscious of security, but don’t
let it spoil your amazing adventures around the world.
Our team has recently returned from the Antibes Boat Show, let
down slightly by the weather but that’s life and we’re used to it in
the UK. Nevertheless, this is a show with great potential to vie for
attention alongside the longer-established international events of
the Monaco Yacht Show and Fort Lauderdale International Boat
Show. Crew are alert, refreshed and ready for anything at the
beginning of the season, a fact that adds to the attraction of the
Antibes Show. Find out more in our report on this up-and-coming
event on pages 54-56. If you have any special tips on how to
maintain the momentum and stay enthusiastic throughout the
season, let us know at info@yotcru.com and we will gladly share
your advice with your peers and the rest of those in the superyacht
industry who have to stay fired up throughout the boat show circuit.
Good luck, and stay in touch.
Natalie Vizard
Editor
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www.westrec.com Navigating the good life

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bo’suns locker
CLEAN GREEN
Modern Mermaids has introduced a line of cleaning products to yachts that are completely safe and absolutely nontoxic.
The vast majority of commercial cleaners that are used aboard yachts may work well, but most are actually
highly toxic and non-biodegradable. Modern Mermaids cleaners use colloidal micelle chemistry, which, in simple
terms, means they use extremely small molecules that are able to penetrate dirt or grease molecules and break them
apart into biodegradable components. The cleaners simply require the addition of water to make them effective.
Modern Mermaids cleaning products come with a simple dilution chart and full instructions on their use. In the
correct dilution they can be used on any and all surfaces typically found aboard a yacht, including glass, and they
have a specific wash for vegetables and fruit to be used prior to storage. They even have an environmentally friendly
product that can be used in the engine room to clean bilges or on deck to wash down.
For details on all Modern Mermaids cleaning products visit www.modernmermaids.com or contact
audra@modernmermaids.com / +1 561 779 4983. Contact them direct and mention The Crew Report to get a
10% discount and preferential shipping rates. The complete range of Modern Mermaids products is also
available direct through Fathom Procurement at wholesale prices. www.fathomprocurement.com
By Michael French
CREW LIFEJACKET/RAIN JACKET
New from Float-Tech comes an interesting jacket.
An inflatable lifejacket liner zips out of the jacket
and can be worn like a vest, but unlike other vests
where the zipper can chafe your neck, this jacket is
cut very low so that there is no discomfort. Should
the weather deteriorate, all you need to do is zip the
vest into the heavy-duty rain jacket and you have
foul weather gear without losing the protection of
an inflatable lifejacket.
This is a type-V USCG-approved lifejacket that can
support up to 32.2 lb of buoyancy. If you wish, you
can also get a graphic reflective name transfer that
displays your yacht’s name on the back of the jacket.
The company makes a variety of other inflatable
lifejackets and can be found at
www.inflatablepfd.com.
By Roger Marshall
THE CREW REPORT
A BREATH OF FRESH AIR
RGF Environmental now produces a number
of REME TM (Reflective Electro Magnetic Energy)
appliances that are highly efficient at producing advanced oxidation gas
and Ionised Hydro Peroxides. This cutting edge, environmentally safe
technology is now available in a number of applications specifically
designed for the yachting environment.
RGF has produced a range of different units that are both space efficient
and highly effective at purifying the air, removing odours and destroying
airborne substances like smoke, mould, mildew, viruses, VOCs and pollen
to name but a few. They can be deployable or fixed installations. So, if you
want to remove the smell after the chef has been making a curry, return
a guest cabin to that fresh smell after a busy charter or even remove
the odour from your black and grey tanks, RGF has a solution to meet
your needs.
RGF also produces appliances that can sanitise food, remove grease
from extractor fans solving a fire risk, and even kill algae and bacteria
in yacht fuel. All using environmentally safe
processes, tried and tested in marine, industrial
and domestic use.
Visit the RGF website at
www.rgf.com for more
information on which
product is best suited to
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By Michael French
make it or break it
When our Technical Editor Roger Marshall was sent a set of Wera stainless-steel Kraftform® screwdrivers,
he put them through a gamut of tests that left little doubt about the capability of these fine tools.
Wera Kraftform ® stainless-steel Screwdrivers
Wera’s mission statement is “to produce the best tools for the job,”
and the company’s new stainless-steel screwdriver set certainly
lives up to that slogan. These tools in fact are perfectly suited to
high quality work aboard a yacht or in any marine environment.
The design of Wera’s products is so good that the company has
received an award recognising it as one of the five most innovative
firms in Germany.
The Wera Kraftform ® screwdrivers are made of stainless steel
using a special cryogenic construction technique that took two
years and several million Euros to develop. The problem, as Wera
saw it, was the fact that when regular screwdrivers are used on
stainless-steel screws aboard ocean-going vessels, they leave tiny
shards of carbon steel in the screw heads. When seawater reacts
with these shards of metal, the result is a streak of rust emanating
from the screw head. On a multi-million dollar vessel this is for
obvious reasons unacceptable.
So Wera developed its Kraftform ® line of tools. The handles are
ergonomically designed to fit easily in the palm. The blades are
cryogenically hardened to ensure that they cannot shed shards of
metal. Moreover, each tool has a special Lasertip ® “microroughened”
drive end to prevent it from slipping in the screw head.
A user should be aware, however, that the micro-roughened tip of
the tool can be contaminated by using it on a carbon steel screw.
Therefore, the Kraftform ® screwdrivers should be used exclusively
on stainless-steel screws. This means having a less expensive set
of tools for working on less demanding projects and saving the
Wera tools for jobs that require ultra-high quality.
To test a set of Wera screwdrivers for their ability to handle some
abuse, I first left them out in the rain and then took them down to
the ocean and got them wet with saltwater. Next I placed them in a
sealed plastic bag to see how the stainless would stand up. After a
month I took pity on the tools, retrieved them from the bag, dried
them off, and set them on the workbench. There was not a mark
on them. In the interest of experimentation, I used one of the
screwdrivers on both stainless and non-stainless screws. (I can
almost see the technicians at Wera wincing as I write this.) Then I
let the screwdriver sit out in the rain for a couple of days. Using a
magnifying glass I could detect signs of rust right at the tip of the
tool, but I was able to wire brush it away. At least I hope I brushed
it away. Only time will tell if I succeeded.
Now that I’ve verified that these tools can be contaminated by use
on non-stainless screws, I’m committed to keeping the others for
use only on stainless steel. They are such a pleasure to use and
do the job superbly well that it is foolish to degrade them. These
Kraftform ® screwdrivers come with their own plastic rack that can
be installed on the inside of a toolbox. So you can lock them away
to prevent anyone from unwittingly using them for the wrong
purpose, including opening a can of paint.
www.wera.de
Future projects…
We want to try out crew tools and equipment. If you send gear,
enclose a statement of its intended purpose and we will test it
against that statement. For example, if a life jacket is only for
use in fresh water, we’ll leap into fresh water wearing it and
rate its performance.
Here’s a list of products we will be looking at in the next few
months. If you want to be included in any test, please send a
sample to:
Technical Editor Roger Marshall
44 Ft. Wetherill Rd., Jamestown, RI 02835, USA
Call Natalie at +44 (0)20 7801 1016 or Roger at
+1 401 423 1400 or email natalie@theyachtreport.com or
roger@theyachtreport.com if you want to find out more.
June SAR TRANSPONDERS The Technical Editor will see if he
can get lost in Rhode Island Sound.
July THERMAL IMAGING We will have thermal-imaging
sensors set up on the Technical Editor’s waterfront deck and
will investigate how far they can actually see in the dark. We
want to start this trial immediately while the water is cold and
repeat it again in late August. We will use the sensors for a
maximum of 30 days.
August YACHT TENDER TRIALS IN NEWPORT, RI We look at
yacht tenders in conjunction with the American Superyacht
Forum (www.synfo/asf). We will ask yacht captains to run the
latest tenders and get their response.
September THE GREAT FENDER SQUEEZE We intend getting
yacht fenders for a 100-foot yacht, inflating them to the correct
pressure and simulating them being squeezed.
October LIFE JACKETS PUT TO THE SWIM TEST Inflatable
and non-inflatable life jackets will be worn as the Technical
Editor leaps into the ocean. Particular attention will be paid to
the ease of getting out of the water.
November HAND-HELD VHF RADIOS We will try to find
charging times, range, distance and other variables for
hand-held VHF radios.
December SURVIVAL SUIT TRIALS FOR COLD WATER Going
into cold waters. We’ll try survival suits and other ways to stay
warm in the water.
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health watch
breathe easy at sea
Asthma is one of the most common medical conditions seen in
children and young people. It is a worldwide problem, with an
estimated 180,000 deaths annually from the disease. Dr Ian
Marshall advises on how to deal with an attack while at sea.
In some people asthma is present as chronic respiratory
impairment. In others symptoms come and go. A tight feeling
in the chest and a feeling of difficulty filling the lungs is the
commonest symptom. Wheezing and coughing are often present.
A little clear sputum may be produced. Symptoms are worse after
physical exertion. Conversely, some asthmatics will have severe
shortness of breath and tightening of the lungs without wheeze.
During an acute attack the respiratory rate is increased and signs
of increased respiratory effort may be observed. This may be seen
as indrawn tissues between the ribs with each respiration. During
a severe attack of asthma the lips may turn blue from lack of
oxygen, eventually resulting in loss of consciousness and death
due to respiratory arrest.
A number of factors are involved in the susceptibility of an
individual to asthma. The commonest is a genetic predisposition.
Often there is a family history of relatives with asthma, or other
allergic problems such as hayfever or eczema – some develop all
three. There also has to be a provoking factor for asthma to occur.
This may be an allergy to the house dust mite, pollen, or animals
such as cats, dogs or horses. In other people asthma is provoked
by an upper respiratory infection, or viral infection.
Asthma is more commonly found in areas of poor environment
air quality, while certain medications can induce an asthma attack.
For this reason the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory group of drugs,
including aspirin, should never be given when asthma is suspected.
Although about half of those with childhood asthma will be free
of attacks 10 years after initial diagnosis, the condition is so
common that it is likely one of your crew is an asthmatic, and it
is even more likely that your younger guests will be. It is important
for this information to be on record for everyone on the boat, crew
or guest, in order that appropriate treatment can be given quickly
in the event of an acute attack.
People with asthma will usually have their own medication with
them when they come onboard. These medications mostly fall
into two groups, referred to as “relievers” and “preventers”, which
are usually delivered to the lungs using inhalers. The commonest
reliever is a bronchodilator inhaler, which is used when the
person experiences tightness in the chest or wheezing. People
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who need to use this type of inhaler frequently (defined as twice
or more per week) should be taking a preventer in the form of a
steroid inhaler. The steroid reduces the underlying inflammatory
process in the bronchi.
I encounter a significant number of young adults with asthma
who have learned to live with the disease, and accept the fact that
they get short of breath quicker than their peers when exercising,
or climbing stairs and are using their bronchodilator inhaler more
than twice a week. They may have used inhaled steroids in the
past for an acute exacerbation of asthma, but stopped it when the
symptoms improved. These people are in a potentially dangerous
position if they develop an acute asthma attack.
Treatment of an asthma attack when at sea will depend on a
number of factors. First, a good assessment of the severity of the
attack is important. This involves taking respiratory rate, pulse,
blood pressure, temperature and assessing skin colour. A patient
with tingling in the hands and feet and cold extremities may be
experiencing poor oxygenation of the tissues, which can be
relieved or prevented by the administration of oxygen. Medical
advice should be sought on the appropriate treatment.
Increased amounts of inhaled medications can be achieved by the
use of a spacer, which allows easier inhalation of medication and is
helpful during acute attacks. Nebulisers are particularly useful for
children, but can also be used by adults. This process uses a small
compressor to supply a mixture of bronchodilator and air via a mask
to the patient. Boats with known asthma sufferers onboard, or which
charter, should carry both of these pieces of equipment.
An acute exacerbation of asthma occurring when at sea can have
potentially life-threatening consequences. It is important for boats
of all sizes to carry appropriate medications and equipment for
prompt treatment, and have access to a reliable radio/telephone
medical advice service.
Dr Ian Marshall is Medical Director of Ocean Medical International,
supplying yachts with medical kits and equipment worldwide.
Further information can be found at www.omi2.com, or email
enquires to admin@omi2.com.
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significantly changed the way vessels operate, let’s start
here. The newest technology available will be Inmarsat’s Fleet
Broadband and generation four satellites. We never got to see or
hear much about the generation one and two satellites as these
were originally designed for military and commercial applications.
These satellites were the basis for Inmarsat A, B, and C terminals,
Inmarsat then launched their generation three satellites and
Inmarsat Fleet was born, or F33, F55, and F77. Inmarsat has
launched two of the three generation four (I-4) satellites; the third
is expected in January 2009. These new satellites have a wingspan
of nearly 50 metres and boast 60 times the power and lifespan of
the previous generation.
There are many advantages with the new I-4 satellites, such as
longer lifespan, faster, more reliable communications, smaller
hardware etc., but I can honestly say that the best improvement
will be the elimination of ocean regions 871, 872, 873 and 874.
With the previous generations of satellites you would have to make
a call to register the terminal in the above ocean regions and
clients or guests would have to dial the three-digit prefix based
upon your vessel’s location. i.e. 874 was AOR-W. The caller would
have to know the vessel was located in Florida and that the
terminal was currently tracking this satellite for this prefix to work.
The generation four satellites will have the ability to track your
location within the global beam and the only ocean region will be
870… The true benefit will be realised when the boss or client only
new technologies
Last month we briefly discussed the last 10 years of electronics; this month we will address some of the
new technologies we can expect to see in the next few years. This is a difficult subject as there are many
aspects to technology, but Darryl Matfin of High Seas Technology offers his view on the state of things.
has to dial one prefix to reach
the vessel! Not to mention
being able to eliminate all
those prefixes from your
business cards!!!
The Fleet Broadband
terminals FB250 and FB500
will have the capability of
voice, data, fax and SMS.
Voice will be your Mini-M
4.8kbs speech, only much
clearer, data will be a shared
channel and speeds will vary
based on size of terminal and
how many users are on the
channel. The FB250 will
provide speeds up to 280 kbs
and the FB500 up to 450 kbs,
fax will use the 3.1 kHz Audio
channel or group three fax
and the Fleet Broadband will add an SMS feature – this has
proven extremely popular in cellular technology and will probably
be beneficial for some management companies.
In addition to only having to dial one ocean region, the biggest
advantage will be the ability to surf the Net and make a call at the
same time. Previously, Fleet products and the I-3 satellites have
only supported single channel usage, the I-4 satellites and Fleet
Broadband terminals allow for multiple channels; however you
will have to keep in mind that much like VSAT, more users equal
a smaller channel resulting in slower speeds.
Inmarsat has announced it will be monitoring usage and with the
I-4 satellites they claim to be able to increase space dependent on
usage. Or, in other words, when we are all in Sint Maarten
attempting to download the latest track from i-Tunes, we should
not see any slow down across the network. Having seen this too
many times, I seriously have my doubts and at $13.50 US per MB
it better be a good track!
Another communication product available that is gaining
momentum is the mini VSAT. Currently the only company
representing this is KVH [although AGC has SeaTel mini VSAT in
testing stage in France, soon to be launched]. In the US, we have
begun to see many installations for this product and so far the
reliability seems to be very good. With expanded coverage planned
in the next year, this product may become a close alternative to the
standard VSAT, however it will never become a direct replacement.
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The technology between the two is very different, the mini VSAT
uses many of the same satellites as standard VSAT; however it is
a different technology called spread spectrum. CDMA is a form of
spread spectrum technology that many of us are using today with
our cellular networks.
The advantages for spread spectrum technology are a small
antenna (60 cm), less interference vs. Ku Band (Standard VSAT),
and cost. The equipment is still fairly expensive, however the
monthly charges are fixed and significantly less than standard
VSAT. There are a few disadvantages to consider also, currently the
coverage is restricted to the Med, Caribbean, and most of the US.
As mentioned above, a new satellite will be added later this year for
continued coverage into the gulf areas, Alaska, and some parts of
the South Pacific. If coverage is not a concern, we have to consider
that this technology is very new to satellite, it is a shared channel
and with only one or two service providers service may be difficult.
Many of us are already using a standard VSAT terminal and there
are no new technology developments to share. There are, however,
many new providers and this competition is driving the market
quite aggressively. For better or worse remains to be seen – each
of us will have our favourites and hopefully our clients do not
suffer from our decisions.
The major difference between these technologies is that a VSAT
provider can provide as much data as you need at any given time.
For example; the boss has arrived and has scheduled a video
conference with a client. In a panic you call your provider and
request additional bandwidth, many providers are able to make a
quick adjustment and you get to sleep in your bunk instead of the
local crew house. The mini VSAT currently does not support video
conferencing or even SKYPE for that matter. The mini VSAT is
controlled by the Fair Access Policy (FAP), being on a shared
network all users must have equal rights to the available
bandwidth; therefore restricting power users.
As communications get increasingly more reliable on board, so
should your onboard network, in the past a simple router or
computer was used to manage your connections. We are now
seeing the ability to truly establish the yacht as an extension to the
boss’ office, allowing for more business and charters, as clients
can get that email off in between diving and dinner. Once a proper
backbone is established, it can be maintained from shore quite
easily and hopefully you will not have to touch it!
As for the future, we are all hoping to see multi-use antennas
or the ability to have TV and Communications in one antenna.
Currently TV and Communications operate on different frequencies
and a TV signal is too large to rebroadcast over a Communications
frequency. There are a few companies offering TV service over
C-Band (3 m dish), however even this is only four or five stations
and not only does the bandwidth have to be considered, but
licensing as well. You know those FBI warnings we all try and
fast forward through? Well, unfortunately rebroadcast is illegal
and these companies have to pay for licensing.
There are some alternatives available, such as slingbox,
www.slingmedia.com however you must understand that any
device or program like the slingbox or even VOIP such as SKYPE
will use a considerable amount of bandwidth resulting in very slow
speeds elsewhere onboard. This may be acceptable for us as crew,
but I can assure you, it will not be when the boss is onboard…
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By Norma Trease
Dreams Do Come True
You’d think John Dane III, CEO and
President of Trinity Yachts, would have
enough on his plate, what with a full slate
of yachts under construction at both yards,
his recent acquisition of Fort Lauderdale’s
IYC, as a devoted family man, and a
generous philanthropist for various
organisations including US Sailing. Yet he
has somehow managed to find the time
necessary to accomplish one of his lifelong
dreams, of representing the United States
at the 2008 Olympics in Qingdao, China.
As one of the oldest American Olympians
ever, he will be at the helm of the US Star
racing team, alongside his son-in-law. John
was honoured in April by Newport and
Miami based disabled sail training
organisation, Shake-a-Leg, as one of its
“Dream Makers 2008”, at a gala dinner
held at Shake-a-Leg’s historic waterfront
facility in Coconut Grove, surrounded by
his lovely wife, daughters and his entire
racing team.
Saint Barth’s Skulduggery
This year’s Saint Barth’s Bucket, bringing
together 27 fantastic sailing yachts
representing yacht builders worldwide, a
clutch of their mega motor yacht tenders,
with the Who’s Who of yachting onboard
to sail, serve, and enjoy themselves in an
atmosphere of gentle competition, was
as incredibly fun as ever. It all culminates
with the closing Awards Ceremony, where
the many prizes are taken surprisingly
seriously. While the yacht awards are
based on performance on the race course,
several of the awards are more subjective,
and one, the Skulduggery Cravat –
originally created for Capt. Timmy
Laughridge and the crew of Sariyah many
years ago – is only bestowed now and
again, when one yacht pulls a shenanigan
or joke worthy of recognition. The
Skulduggery Cravat (a line tied in a noose)
was awarded this year to the veteran crew
of Rebecca, who have been busy winning
any number of major races this year under
the command of captain Mike ”Sparky”
Beardall. They were recognised for going
above and beyond the call of duty at the
Yacht Hop, where yachts in the Bucket fleet
vie for honours as the most hospitable
vessel. Rebecca’s crew dressed themselves
in hilarious home-made cow costumes,
with black and white painted paper boiler
suits, using inflated pink gloves as the
prominently displayed udders. When the
luscious ladies from Antara jumped on
stage in their Playboy bunny costumes to
cheer them on, the audience went wild.
Good Golly, Wally!
Using the latest in advanced composite
pre-preg carbon technology, Wally Yachts
in April launched its largest yacht to date,
the highly anticipated 45-metre Saudade.
This medium-displacement vessel features
a lifting keel, which produces a fast yacht,
yet with large interior volume capable of
handling extensive equipment needed for
world cruising. Built for an experienced
owner, Saudade is also expected to
participate in most of the international
superyacht regattas. Her long-distance
equipment includes very large water tanks
on either side of the yacht that can also be
used as water ballast to further increase
sailing performance. Designed by Bill
Tripp, and project managed by the widely
respected Jens Cornelsen, Saudade has
also benefited from significant input of the
owner’s long-time skipper of his previous
Saudade, Capt. Mike Wilson. Capt. Mike
and his wife, chef Polly Baptist, helped to
organise the very private launch in Fano,
Italy, where Polly cracked the traditional
christening bottle of bubbly on Saudade’s
underside. The yacht is expected to begin
her world cruising by mid-summer 2008.
Bon Voyage to Saudade and her crew!
Yard Extends Fire Fighting
In an on-going effort to maximise shipyard
safety, Monaco Marine has introduced an
advanced fire-fighting programme at its
La Ciotat facility. Although already fully
compliant with local fire department
regulations, and equipped with heavy
fire-fighting devices (sea water pumps,
hoses, alarms, etc.) the yard has now
recruited and trained an in-house team
in identification/recognition, safe
evacuation processes and in the starting
process of fighting fires. Organised in
partnership with CNPP (www.cnpp.com),
a French institute specialised in fire
fighting, and founded by insurance
companies, the training took place in
a mobile unit on site, used primarily in
training sailors for STCW certification.
“This action is part of our global policy
to ensure safety for all of the people
working in our six shipyards – including
sub-contractors and professional crew –
and to also protect hauled out vessels,”
explained Press Officer Alex Cheston.
Fosh Foods Online
Palma’s delicious catering, provisioning
and chef training firm Fosh Foods recently
launched an informative online newsletter
and website aimed at spreading the word
about the wide array of services and
goodies they offer for yacht chefs. In
addition to menus provided by the very
talented owner Marc Fosh, such as April’s
“Vanilla Risotto with Fresh Basil and
Strawberries,” Fosh Food is now offering
an extensive schedule of evening courses
on a variety of cuisines, including “Superb
Seafood and Shellfish” with resident
Chef Robert Bragagnolo, “Modern
Mediterranean Cooking”, with Nils
Egtermeyer, sous chef of the Read´s
Hotel and “Asian Fusion – Blending
Japanese/Pan Asian with European
Cooking” presented by Kevin Becker, chef
of Fosh Food. Also included are monthly
special offers on their large selection
of speciality luxury food items. For
reservations, write to info@foshfood.com
Relief Crew
Yet more new placement and creative
career opportunities are available for
professional crew as highly experienced
former yacht engineer Matt Gannon
announces the formation of Relief Crew,
an agency providing temporary relief crew
to luxury yachts worldwide for positions
ranging from skipper to engineer, or even
chef and steward. Matt, a licensed Y4
Marine Engineer and Master of Yachts
200 gt, travelled the world by yacht for
many years, visiting more than 40
countries on vessels ranging from
50-80 metres, including over two years
on 49.99 m Hakvoort Lady M, before
returning home to his native Australia to
open Relief Crew. The company’s website
offers free registration and placing job
orders to crew and skippers; also featuring
a wide variety of informational resources
such as official discharge papers and seatime
documents. Contact Matt and Relief
Crew via email at info@reliefcrew.com or
visit www.reliefcrew.com
Leonard Joins Merrill Stevens
Continuing his positive career track since
leaving yachts after a long stint as a
licenced engineer, including a project as
build engineer on Benetti Classic Siete, Bill
Leonard has recently joined Merrill Stevens
as Vice President of Shipyard Sales. Bill is
especially keen to “assist owners, captains
and especially engineers, with their
complete service, repair and refit needs.”
He will work closely with Merrill Stevens’
custom “concierge” services to provide
the yard’s clients with anything that would
make their shipyard experience in Miami
more positive, such as assistance with
clearance into the US, vessel
documentation, certification, crew visas,
etc. Bill will be based in the Mediterranean
for the summer season, working out of
Viareggio, in order to make himself
personally available for captains and
owners, while providing detailed quotes on
time and costs for any and all yacht refit
requirements. Contact Bill Leonard at
bill@merrillstevens.com
Benetti & Flagship
The Azimut-Benetti Group has long
demonstrated its commitment to the
captains and crew who help to ensure
the satisfaction of its owners, and has
now taken a giant leap forward by entering
into a formal agreement with Flagship
Superyacht Academy to provide
customised training for Benetti crew.
According to Benetti’s GM, Vincenzo Poerio,
“our ultimate goal is to provide the owner
with a fully tailor-made service. We are
already experienced in giving them the best
yachts the industry can provide, but now we
are aware that it must come with a fully
competent crew, otherwise their yachting
experience could be compromised. We now
have a suitable training partner to equip the
crew.” In order to fully understand the
training that their crew will receive, five of
the shipyard’s representatives from the After
Sales Service, including Capt. Derek Payne,
were recently trained at Flagship. Together
Flagship and Benetti will offer customised
courses, training crew in the extensive UK
Flagship facilities, as well as in the Benetti
yards in Viareggio and Livorno. As Sir Tim
McClement, who heads up the Flagship
Superyacht Academy further explains,
“our intention is to work closely with Benetti
to raise the standards of crew training so
that owners get the best out of their new
yacht.” See www.flagshiptraining.co.uk
for further details.
AMA Now At N&J
After the sudden and unexpected closing
of Merrill Stevens’ yacht management
division, their crew placement mavens,
known collectively as AMA, who are Alison
Overington, Marcy Williams, and Ashlie
Megrichian, have joined Northrop &
Johnson to bring their magic to the N&J
home office in Fort Lauderdale. Possessing
together more than 40 years of yachting
experience, AMA’s team effort is headed
up by Alison Overington, who spent many
years as Chief Stewardess on Mylin III and
IV (her husband, William, has been
onboard as Chief Engineer for 18 years.)
She will be ably aided by Marcie Williams,
who also has several years of yachting
experience on Princessa del Mar, and
Ashlie Megrichian, who came to crew
placement after several years as an
account manager at Smallwoods,
learning yachting from one of the
masters, Jimmy Floyd. Also joining
them is former colleague Capt. Andrew
Cosgreave, who has been named Chief
Operating Officer. Contact them at
acosgreave@njyachts.com or
aoverington@njyachts.com
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all systems go
Get up to speed with some of the latest news announcements for engineers, from American Superconductor
Corporation’s PowerModule-based electrical system to ZF Marine’s gas turbine marine propulsion package.
MTU EXPANDS CORE COMPETENCIES IN THE
SYSTEM BUSINESS
The Tognum subsidiary MTU Friedrichshafen has signed a contract on the exclusive
distribution of active engine mountings with the companies Paulstra and Stop-Choc.
The jointly developed system, which MTU has successfully trialled on test benches
and in ships, significantly reduces the structure-borne noise emitted by diesel engines.
This innovative concept of active mountings has been developed through to product
maturity for yachts and naval ships. With this co-operation, MTU Friedrichshafen is
expanding its core competencies in the system business.
MTU engines are installed on special rubber mountings as standard equipment to
reduce the transmission of structure-borne noise to the ship’s hull. The new active
mountings support the passive rubber mountings and make their noise reduction far
more effective. The active mountings are based on the noise-cancellation principle:
they create sound waves with the same amplitude and the opposite polarity to the
original structure-borne waves of the engine. In this way, noise and anti-noise cancel
each other out to a large extent. With this technology, which is being applied to marine
diesel engines for the first time, MTU can offer its customers tailored system solutions
for noise reduction on the basis of passive and active systems.
www.mtu-online.com
WARD’S MARINE RESTRUCTURES DIVISIONS TO ENSURE
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
Ward’s Marine Electric has combined three of its highly skilled departments to develop
a Panel Production Division. This division is devoted to making sure panel projects
are completed efficiently and with the customers’ needs in mind. It will design, wire,
engrave, and install the panels; giving its customers the total Ward’s Marine service
and support in the process. In conjunction with this, the company has expanded its
Marine Switchgear Division, and is now able to provide customers with a single source
for switchgears, generators, and shore power converters. Ward’s Marine has
engineered its systems working hand in hand with recognised names in the power
industry, such as Kohler, A/sea, and Governor Controls. It has pooled the knowledge of
all engineers and technicians involved, allowing it to remain at the forefront of the
marine electrical industry.
www.wardsmarine.com
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AMSC RECEIVES FIRST
POWERMODULE-BASED
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ORDERS FOR COMMERCIAL
MARINE APPLICATIONS
American Superconductor Corporation
(NASDAQ: AMSC), a leading energy
technologies company, has announced
that it has received its first orders from
the commercial marine market for its
proprietary PowerModule-based electrical
systems. These systems will be utilised to
manage more than 30 megawatts (MW) of
power aboard three megayachts and one
river cruiser being built in Europe.
PowerModule converters are power dense
and programmable, allowing them to be
readily customised for many electrical
applications. In these first shipboard
applications, the PowerModule-based
integrated electrical systems will enable
reliable, high-performance operation of
the ships’ propulsion motors, diesel
generators and power distribution
systems by controlling power flows,
regulating voltage and monitoring system
performance to maximise efficiency.
AMSC will deliver all of the electrical
systems in 2009.
AMSC developed its PowerModule
converter technology in 2000 and has
sold thousands of the systems worldwide
for use in a wide variety of applications,
including wind turbines, hydro-electric
generators, energy storage systems,
fuel cells, utility grade voltage
regulation systems and military
pulsed-power systems.
AMSC’s PowerModule power converters
switch, control and modulate power. Ratings
of individual PowerModule converters, which
are among the most power dense systems
available on the market, range from 60
kilowatts (kW) to 750 kW. These systems can
be stacked together like building blocks and
interact with each other by way of optical
fibre telecommunications to provide
multi-megawatt power management
systems. They can be operated remotely
and be quickly configured to support
AC-AC, AC-DC, DC-DC, or DC-AC
power conversion types.
www.amsc.com
GAS TURBINE MARINE PROPULSION
PACKAGE FROM ZF MARINE
This high-power marine propulsion package, designed for
yachts of 100-ft and above, was first introduced in October
2006. Capable of producing up to 4,176 kW (5,800 hp), it
comprises the well-known gas turbine “Vericor TF50 (TF40)”
and a brand new ZF Marine reduction gearbox, model
HSMT410/730. Today the booster version is available,
which provides additional propulsion for higher top
speed, supplementing the standard Diesel propulsion
systems (wing engines).
Following an in-depth analysis of the market, ZF Marine and
Vericor decided to jointly develop this propulsion package.
The most interesting characteristics of the package are the
high power/weight ratio and innovative technical concept.
The Vericor gas turbine features a two-shaft design that is
particularly suitable for marine applications and the
complete package weighs only around 2,500 kg (basic
version, excluding support skid). There is a wide selection
of reduction ratios between 9.5 and 20.0, in order to gain
the optimum output speeds between 900 rpm and 1,700
rpm at an input speed of 16,000 rpm. Installation of the first
gear has been successfully completed on a Pershing 115.
www.zf-marine.com
POWERING THE BIG BOATS
Vectek Marine has shipped its biggest Shore Power Converter yet.
Manufactured in Napier, New Zealand, the unit is to be installed in a
280-foot, 2,800-ton superyacht currently under construction at Derecktor
Shipyards. The ‘Derecktor 85’, as the project is known, is the largest
yacht to be built in the United States in over 75 years.
Exceeding all expectations in its factory acceptance test, the new VSP5
960kVA product is likely to be the world’s largest fully electronic system
supplied for the international superyacht industry. Utilising Vectek
Electronics’ new modular power electronic converter technology, it gives
large-sized vessels the ability to instantly connect to the marina power
supply anywhere in the world no matter what the voltage or frequency.
“New technology developments at Vectek have allowed us to build even
larger and higher performance shore power converters. Made up of racks
of easy to maintain modules the product can be scaled to meet any
requirements through to 2MVA. Apart from serviceability, particularly
important in marine applications, the new designs are smaller and lighter
than previous models,” says Vectek Marine Director Alan Cooper.
The converter has a dual role in that it allows adjustable speed electronic
control of the boat’s bow thruster while docking. It can then change mode
and become a shore power converter powering the boat from marina
power. Transfer to and from generator to shore power is seamless as the
converter can run in parallel with the boat’s generators during transition.
The ability to customise the unit to the available engine-room space is an
important feature when considering the constraints of a yacht. It can
also be configured for fully electrical propulsion systems and power
conditioning functions.
Vectek see a good future for the technology in a wide range of industries
throughout the world. As harmonic distortion is becoming an increasing
problem in ship electrical systems, the active rectification of the VSP5 will
be popular in the marine industry, as it does not create any harmonics.
www.vectek.com
STAY CHILLED WITH DOMETIC ENVIRONMENTAL
Dometic Environmental has introduced three new products to
market, the first being a new series of multi-ton marine chiller units for
circulated-water air-conditioning systems on superyachts and workboats.
The chillers, available in 20- and 25-ton capacities, are being marketed
under Dometic’s Marine Air brand. The new chillers are unitised modules that include a hermetic scroll compressor, shell-and-tube
condenser, brazed plate exchangers and thermal expansion valves, along with other mechanical and electrical components on a single
chassis. The space-saving design facilitates installation in tight spaces. Multiple chiller units can be staged as needed to meet the HVAC
requirements for very large vessels.
Other important improvements include a sub-cooler for enhanced performance in warm seawater temperatures, a high-capacity
filter/dryer protects the compressor and other components from contaminants, flanged water connections for easy hook-up and a
new-design flow switch for robust protection against low-flow conditions. Other safety measures include high- and low-pressure switches,
pressure relief valve, high-limit switch and freeze protection.
Dometic has also introduced a new series of pump packages for its line of chilled-water air-conditioning systems. The pump package
combines several essential components into one unit, including a chilled-water pump, expansion tank, pump drain pan, dual-scale
pressure gauge and fill assembly. The package features a bladder-style expansion tank that prevents the tank’s air from dissolving in the
water. Air in the tank allows the water to expand and contract with temperature fluctuations to relieve pressure that may otherwise result in leaks.
The dual-scale pressure gauge connects to an inlet pipe for the most accurate reading of system return water pressure. It reads in both
pounds per square inch and kilopascal to accommodate both US and international users.
And finally, the company has developed three new types of air handlers created to work with its line of circulated-water air-conditioning
systems for large yachts. The new ATL, ABL and ATV models offer tight-space resolutions for installation in both horizontal and
vertical spaces. The ATL series is a draw-through air handler for chilled-water applications. While
built-in vibration isolation controls noise, the low-profile design is ideal for
overhead applications where height is limited. The electrical
box can be mounted remotely up to six feet from the handler,
allowing for additional installation options where space is
limited. The ABL air handlers (pictured left) include
two quiet DC blowers that can be adjusted to
push air in different directions. At just under a
foot tall, this unit can be mounted from above or
below. www.dometicenviro.com
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internal affairs
mattress hygiene onboard
None of us really want to consider that we are sharing our beds or bunks with microscopic creatures,
but that is a fact of life. Find out how to keep the mattresses in the guest staterooms as well as the crew
cabins to an acceptible standard of hygiene and wake up feeling refreshed and, more importantly, clean.
Luxury yachts offer their guests a home from home.
However, unless you take the right precautions, the
creature comforts that make sailing on a modern vessel
so pleasurable also have the unfortunate potential to ruin
their experience.
The increase in use of more effective heating systems, double
glazing and well insulated walls, has seen a dramatic rise in
bed-dwelling bugs, which thrive on the conditions inside any
warm home. Bed bugs, for example, are fast moving insects
that feed by piercing the skin and drawing blood, which can
cause itchy red marks or swellings; dust mites, meanwhile are
dirty pests that leave excrement in fabric, wood or paper surfaces,
or in the folds of a mattress. The perfect breeding conditions of
the modern world mean more people than ever are suffering from
asthma, eczema, hay fever and other allergies, while breathing
difficulties are rife and can be exacerbated by many of the
microbes that lurk under the sheets.
Where we sleep – or rather what we are sleeping on – can play
more than its fair share in the development or worsening of these
and other conditions. The roll call of unseen nasties harboured by
a bed mattress includes dust mites, dust mite faeces, bacteria,
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fungi and flakes of dead skin, all of which are possible causes
of problems to any who use the bed.
Most of the above are so small they pass easily through tiny
pores in fabric, so even the thickest of deluxe sheets gives only
an illusory barrier between mattress and sleeper. This is not all;
as a body flops down onto the bed, and with its every subsequent
movement, air is squeezed through the mattress, creating gusts
of microscopic mites, dust, skin and bacteria that can fly into
mouths, eyes, noses, and hair.
Charter yachts can be in almost continuous service and see an
incredibly high throughput of visitors – and bodies sleeping on the
beds, which expose every mattress to a vast range of different
bugs. So, while cleaning mattresses is a vital and growing
consideration in any home – aboard a luxury yacht it is more
important still.
The question is this; when time and economics dictate a short-aspossible
downtime while a yacht is readied and cleaned after one
voyage ready for the next, what is the most efficient way to make
sure its mattresses hold no nasty surprises for guests or crew?
It’s impractical to suppose that a modern heavy mattress could be
hauled onto deck to have the dust whacked out of it every time a
yacht is cleaned, yet we need to equal – or to better – the purging
effects that exposure to clean cold air and a good beating would
have. This is where the experts come in.
Adrian Long, owner of on-board cleaning specialist Inter-nett
Monaco, says: “On board hygiene and cleanliness makes a huge
difference to the experience of the guests staying on your yacht;
nowhere will your guests judge your performance in this area
more than in their own cabins.”
“If left untreated, bedbugs and dust mites can spread from the
first infestation to bed linen and bedsteads, but even into nearby
rooms. Using a regular cleaning process that is safe, hygienic,
and simultaneously refreshes, deodorises and sanitises
mattresses aims to tackle these problems before they actually
become a problem; it also helps yacht crews maintain the ‘just
new’ look of the mattresses in the accommodation onboard.”
“A good cleaning process is very simple – ours, for example,
consists of just three steps, and is basically the same as you’d use
with a carpet or sofa. First, the mattress is dry vacuumed using
powerful suction hoses – of up to 400 metres long – that remove
dead debris and living bugs from it; then human-friendly cleaning
agents are used and finally the mattress is rinsed through.”
Adrian says that a
charter yacht that is
enjoying full service
should aim to get
its mattresses
professionally
cleaned three times
a year. Regular
onboard cleaning
staff, meanwhile,
should be briefed to
vacuum all
mattresses directly
themselves after
each charter, and
to use a spray-on
sanitiser to suppress
the bugs until the
next thorough clean.
“You’ve got to differentiate between the mattresses we sleep on at
home and the mattress that guests use in hotels, guesthouses or
charter yachts,” he says. “At home it is adequate to put your
mattress through a sanitising deodoriser process once every year,
but on a yacht different people sleep on the beds at each new
charter – the turnover of staff can also be very high on yachts, so
it’s also very important to keep the crew mattresses clean.”
With many yacht cleaning companies you can arrange for an
onboard mattress inspection and assessment, and develop a
regular cleaning and refreshing schedule that becomes a natural
part of a yacht’s routine maintenance through the year. Some also
run a 24-hour service for those jobs that just can’t wait.
“Mattress hygiene is a more serious concern than most people
think it is”, says Adrian. “A lot of the problems we’ve been hearing
about in hospitals recently can be caused by bacteria and viruses
of the type that can be carried in a mattress, but people just don’t
think about this issue on a yacht. However, in recent years the
marine industry has seen an increase in rules and regulations
dealing with issues of safety, health and hygiene, so it’s the right
time to be thinking about cleanliness standards onboard.”
Adrian adds that while he has seen cabin mattresses that
haven’t been cleaned in 26 years before his own company was
called in, charter companies with even the newest fleets should
have bed hygiene on their minds from day one. “When you’re
looking at £40,000-£50,000 a day to charter a yacht before you even
think about food, wine or fuel, and then consider that the guests are
often sleeping on a bed where the mattress hasn’t been cleaned
once, it’s pretty horrific. Why risk spoiling the experience of a luxury
yacht with something as easily prevented as an unhygienic bed?”
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galley gourmet
chocoholics anonymous!
Jono Starmer, provisioning adviser to consultants MatrixLloyd, and one of the best known chefs in
the yachting industry, presents the sixth in his series, designed to get the mouth watering.
Hello everyone, my name’s Jono and I’m a Chocoholic.
It’s okay though, I’ve come to terms with my problem
and understand that there are many others like me.
If you’re one of these people, maybe I can give you more
information regarding your condition. In no way will it help you
kick your habit, though, as the power of chocolate is too strong!
Scientists have found that humans were already hooked on the
stuff over 2,500 years ago.
The Aztecs and Mayans were the first to harvest cacao beans,
which we use to make chocolate. They used them to make a
foamy drink called xocoatl, from which the word chocolate was
derived. It comes from two ancient Mexican Indian words, xoco
(pronounced choco) meaning foam and atl meaning water.
The drinking of xocoatl was thought to give power and wisdom
to those who drank it. Because of this, it was only given to tribal
chieftains. They used to drink it from solid gold goblets and even
used the beans as currency. To them, money really did grow on
trees. The botanical name for the cacao bean is Theobrama Cacao,
which literally means food of the gods!
For many years after its introduction to Europe in the 16th
Century, drinking chocolate was still a very bitter and grainy drink,
probably not so different from the Aztec original. Later, two clever
Swiss chemists named Rodolphe Lindt and Henri Nestlé
developed a grinding method called conching. This smooth result
enhanced both the texture and flavour of chocolate, making it
ever more popular. These men’s names are, of course, now
synonymous with chocolate to this very day.
In 1657 the first Chocolate House (like a Coffee House, rather
than a house made of chocolate) was opened in London. The
making of chocolate by conching was a very costly procedure, so
the drink was only for Society’s élite. So, again, for many years it
remained a mysterious product for the common man. This is not,
of course, the case nowadays my fellow Chocoholics! By 2000, the
annual world consumption was an average of 600,000 tons of the
glorious stuff and still rising! Let’s take comfort knowing that
we’re not alone and it’s okay to indulge in one of life’s finest
and well-established luxuries.
It’s been scientifically proven that the consumption of chocolate
is not bad for us at all. Researchers have found that people who
eat chocolate three times a month can add one year to their lives!
This is due to the high amount of anti-oxidants it contains. There
are more anti-oxidants in high quality Swiss chocolate than a
portion of broccoli! Imagine if you eat it three times a day!
Scientists have also found that the consumption of chocolate
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stimulates a mild ‘marijuana-like’ effect (whatever that’s like). It is
however, a harmless euphoria that helps to reduce stress! Perfect
for a hard-working yachtie.
Here’s a recipe for a drink to give to your guests after a hard day
playing on the toys. It’s a spicy, hot chocolate drink, which I think
the Aztecs and Mayans would have approved of. I normally drink it
after going to a CA meeting to cheer me up! Enjoy!
Please don’t feel guilty drinking this. Enjoy the feeling – it may
even bring you health and wisdom while doing so.
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chocolate power
Serves 4
1/2 litre full-fat milk
2 bars (16 oz or 226 g) good-quality
chocolate (minimum 60% cocoa solids)
2 cinnamon sticks
1 vanilla pod
1 fresh bird’s-eye chilli (split and seeds removed)
1 whole nutmeg.
> Place the cinnamon sticks, vanilla pod and chilli
in a thick-bottomed pan;
> Add the milk and slowly bring to the boil;
> Simmer for five minutes;
> Leave to stand for half an hour to let the flavours
of the spices infuse with the milk;
> Remove the spices (don’t throw them away, they
can be rinsed and dried for further use);
> Put a small cup of the milk aside for a frothy topping
as you would for a cappuccino;
> Bring the flavoured milk back to a simmer and add
the chocolate in pieces;
> Stir with a wooden spoon until it has dissolved completely;
> Pour into four good-sized mugs;
> Add a frothy topping made with the set aside milk;
> Add some freshly grated nutmeg;
> For pure indulgence you can add a shot of whiskey, rum,
brandy or Amaretto.
keep it clean!
CARING FOR WOOD FLOORS
“I have just started working as a stew on a 30-m yacht
with a stunning wooden floor with inlaid marquetry in
the saloon. Can you give me any tips on how best to
care for this type of flooring?” John Tomlinson from
AAA Rotostatic Riviera Dealership offers some help
with this much-encountered problem.
The cleaning and maintenance tips provided on this page apply
to wood floors sealed and finished with a clear protective coating
such as polyurethane or factory pre-finished UV coatings.
General cleaning of wood floors is recommended once every 1 to 2
weeks. However, floors subject to heavy traffic, such as your yacht’s
saloon, should be cleaned on a more frequent basis. For easy, safe
maintenance of your wood floor, we recommend a Hardwood Floor
Cleaning Kit, which contains a specially designed mop, a gallon of
hardwood floor cleaner, and a washable terry cloth mop cover.
Follow These Instructions...
1) Vacuum or Sweep
Always vacuum or sweep to remove dirt and any grit prior to
cleaning your wood floors.
2) Spray
Lightly mist a 6’ x 6’ area of your wood floor, or directly mist the
terry cloth mop cover.
3) Wipe
Using a back and forth motion, clean the floor surface with your
mop or clean terry cloth. Finish one area before moving on to the
next. The mop’s low profile and easy-to-manoeuvre swivel head makes
it the perfect cleaning tool for the hard-to-reach areas such as under
furniture and cabinets, around doors, or in tight corners. When the
terry cloth cover becomes soiled, replace it with a clean one.
Continued use of excessively soiled covers may cause streaking. Most
of the terry cloths in today’s market are reusable; simply wash and dry
them as you would any towel. When a spill occurs, soak up the bulk of
the liquid promptly. Mist the affected area with the hardwood floor
cleaner, and clean with your mop or a clean, soft cloth.
Keep your floor clean! What ruins the surface of wood floors
and any other flooring material is the grit that people track in
under their feet. No grit, no damage!
• Blot up spills immediately;
• Use an untreated mop to dust mop floors;
• Whenever possible, use doormats and walk-off mats.
This will keep dirt and grit off the floor.
Do Not Use the Following on Your Wood Floors:
• Powder Cleansers or soft cream cleansers (i.e. Soft Scrub);
• Mould Removers (Tilex, X14 etc.) or disinfectants (Lysol);
• Furniture Polish (Pledge, Endust);
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cleaning company, represented on the French Riviera by AAA Roto Static
French Riviera, which caters to yachts (moored or at anchor) in carpet,
upholstery and tapestry cleaning. www.rotostatic.com
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calendar competition
crew calendar contest 2009
Once again and for the 3rd consecutive
year, The Crew Report is launching the
annual Yacht Crew Calendar Competition
featuring photos of crew, taken by crew! Each
month of the calendar will be illustrated by the
winning images and the calendar will be sent to
all subscribers of The Yacht Report and The Crew
Report, affording budding photographers brilliant
coverage. The winners will be announced in the
October issue of the magazine in time for
distribution at the Fort Lauderdale boat show.
The rules are simple: All images submitted
must feature a yacht and crew in some capacity.
Winning photographs in the past have ranged
from detailed and artistic abstracts to action
shots of off-duty crew diving into the sea. There
are no restrictions on how many photos you
can submit.
To be in with a chance of winning please upload
your images to the crewcalendar folder on our
ftp site in a folder marked with your name:
ftp.theyachtreport.co.uk
username = crewcalendar
password = crewcalendar
Then let our Picture Editor Brooke Shaw know that
you have done so, brooke@theyachtreport.com.
You can also send CDs to our usual address.
(All entries must be 300dpi, A4 size, which can
be taken with a digital camera)
The competition deadline
is 1st September 2008!
A selection of fabulous prizes will be announced
in a forthcoming issue... So good luck and get
snap happy!
Juliet Benning
Juliet@theyachtreport.com
Tel: 0207 801 1014
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ocean traveller
paradise found in san blas
If you want to take your yacht’s owner and guests to somewhere
completely different, with exceptional fishing and diving grounds,
the San Blas Islands offer a truly special cruising experience.
Captain Mike Hein led his intrepid crew of Mea Culpa through
the Panama Canal and on to these stunning islands still very
much untouched by modern civilisation.
Panama is normally seen as the gateway to the South Pacific. However,
for a yacht built in New Zealand and that’s cruised to Tasmania, through
the South Pacific to Hawaii and Alaska, we saw Panama this year as the
gateway to the Caribbean. We have heard many stories of the fantastic Marlin,
Tuna and Dorado fishing that abounds the Gulf of Panama, and I am happy to
report that the fishery is alive and well.
Located just off the southern coast of Northern Panama not far from the Costa
Rican border is the stunning Isla de Coiba, a former penal colony renowned for
the fact that no cells were necessary to confine the convicts. This is a special part
of the world, largely because no one cruises here. There are completely tranquil,
fantastic anchorages along the mainland coast between Costa Rica and the
entrance to the Gulf of Panama. A few such anchorages are Bahia Honda,
Ensenada Santa Cruz, Isla Santa Catalina, as well as two airstrips on Isla Cebaco
and Isla de Coiba. This permits charter planes to land easily and/or helicopter
service. At the South end of Coiba is Isla Jicaron and Isla Jicarita, two shelters
for anchoring and only a short distance to epic fishing and diving.
January brought us to Piñas Bay and the Tropic Star Lodge. This is a world-renowned
spot for gamefishing, boasting over 250 world records (of which 40 are still current). To
maximise the fishing time in Piñas, we chartered a Twin-Otter through Mapiex from
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Tocumen Intl Airport and landed at the old US Army airstrip right in the bay. Our guests were welcomed
by the Tropic Star and shuttled to their ponga via a tractor with a 30’ wagon to carry luggage and guests.
The lodge specialises in light tackle fishing for billfish and one can only reach the lodge by boat or plane.
While many guests come to Tropic Star only for Marlin fishing, we had two dorado fishing days that
topped our day on the Hannibal Bank. Later in the week we tagged and released a 450-lb Black Marlin.
Our downtime between trips was spent at Flamenco Marina, which is still under construction.
The marina did a great job for us during our stay and provided excellent shore power, fuel facilities,
day workers, shopping and berthage. The crew enjoyed themselves with the many nightclubs and
entertainment in Panama City and numerous duty free shops. Hotel construction is a boom in
Panama and two new marinas are being built. The other construction news is that the Panama
Canal is being widened with new locks in both directions.
February saw a trip to Perlas Islands, where we visited a number of different beautiful islands. Isla
Contadora has an active airstrip for the Panamanians and a few nice lodges. A great day anchorage
is Isla Mogo Mogo, where the guests can go ashore and collect some beautiful pink sea shells.
However, the most enjoyable place was Isla San Jose, where the beautiful Hacienda Del Mar greeted
us graciously. We met some friendly Toucans that wanted the maraschino cherries from the drinks.
One can fly here from Tocumen or arrive by boat as we did. The lodge features a huge private white
sand beach and individual beachfront cabanas that face west and provide exceptional sunset views.
In March, we transited the Panama Canal. Delfino Maritime had everything arranged for us for a
smooth transit. There are three locks up the 85’ (26 m) from the Pacific to Gatun Lake. Initially,
the double lock Miraflores, then to the single Pedro Miguel to Gatun Lake and then triple Gatun
locks back down to the Atlantic. The largest vessels to transit the canal are called PanaMax
ships, they’re 106’ wide (32 m) by 965’ long (294 m) with max 39’ draft (12 m). Each lock requires
26 million gallons of water to fill from lower to upper level and it takes the same amount of fresh
water to move a PanaMax ship through the canal as it does to move your yacht through.
In the Atlantic, there is a minimal tidal range; however in the Pacific the tide can be as much
as 28’ from max high to minimum low tide. Therefore, the first Miraflores lock is quite an
engineering feat. The gates range from 47’ to 82’ high depending on where they’re located and
they weigh up to 660 tons each. The water fills through huge tunnels with a big ball valve to stop
when they’re full after only eight minutes.
All yachts over 125’ transit at night using four mules and share the lock with a “small” ship,
meaning not PanaMax, thus transits for yachts are usually without much delay. Yachts have
softlines to put through the cables – remember never to let the softlines get tight as the mules
can damage your yacht. The mules control the ship movements, but yachts still control their own
movement. We had a Senior Pilot Francisco Tejada, who was most enjoyable and did a great job
for us. We had 10 line handlers on board – local Panamanians – and they embark and disembark
on their respective sides of the canal. After a good night sleep in Anchorage F, we then headed to
San Blas, only 90 miles, yet a world away.
Like many of you, I’d been through Panama numerous times, yet never stopped in San Blas. One
of our guests mentioned how “primal” the area was and that he didn’t know this still existed. The
Kuna Indians living in their own world – less than 100 miles away from one of the world’s most
impressive engineering feats. These islands have no power, no wells, no sewage treatment, no
television, no Internet, but they do have excellent cell phone coverage!
The ladies spend their days making Molas (which form part of the traditional costume of a Kuna
woman) and jewellery, and sell them to the visiting yachties with their children. We were visited
by one of the most famous Master Mola Makers, Venancio Restrepo, from Isla Maquina, only she
is a he and the Molas are noticeably more intricate.
Male visitors are not encouraged to mingle with the Kuna women. The main reason is that once
they do, they will be expected to move to and maintain the Kuna lifestyle. This means the man
will go fishing and provide food for the family. The families co-exist on their islands without much
outside influence, which begs one to consider, what exactly is paradise?
Two exceptional places to visit are the Eastern Holandéses Cays, where we anchored between the
islands of Banedup and Tiadup. The chief came to visit us and after charging an anchorage fee
and granting permission to anchor for a week, he filled his 14 water barrels on his canoe then
asked for a couple bags of ice. We thoroughly enjoyed his part of the world, despite the challenge
to get into the anchorage. At the Western Holandéses Cays, the anchorage is easily attainable at
night and quite sheltered.
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The other exceptional San Blas anchorage is the island group known
as Coco Bandero and it’s featured on the cover of “The Panama
Cruising Guide,” (ISBN: 9962001307) a tool that I highly recommend.
Our crew enjoyed beachcombing, snorkelling, shipwrecks and diving
in Coco Bandero. The anchorage between Tiadup and Oiosiculdup was
one of the most tranquil I’ve ever been to!
I photographed one of the finest canoes in the “fleet” and was happy
to be invited as guest helmsman on Nestor’s sailing canoe. I note, any
vessels headed this way, the men here could use your old Laser or
Catamaran sails! Our crew was invited to Isla Nalunega to visit the
Village and see the town hall, church, school, outhouses, homes of the
family as well as meet Nestor’s children. I gave one of the little girls my
children’s Etch-a-Sketch and was pleasantly surprised the next day
to see all the little girls sharing this toy and having a great time.
The Wahoo fishing was excellent. We landed at least one every day and
did some successful bottom fishing. We caught Yellowtail Snapper and
Grouper from 715’ water, thanks to the new Zero-Speed Quantum
stabilisers. The 70-lb Grouper was given to the chief of one of the areas for
a meal for the families living there.
The San Blas Islands were fantastic, but keep a keen eye to look out for
the many uncharted rocks. It is better to travel by day and to be anchored
prior to the fantastic sunsets. Civilisation is only a short flight away. There
are two commercial airlines Aero Perlas and Air Panama that fly into
Aeropuerto El Porvenir daily from Panama City. We enjoyed this island
and anchored right in front the commercial wharf for one night.
Next time you’re heading to or from the Panama Canal, take some time
and stop in San Blas. Customs and Immigration are easily taken care of
on El Porvenir and owners or guests can fly the two-hour direct flight from
Miami or Houston to Panama daily then transfer to the local airport for
the 25-minute Otter flight to San Blas. Alternatively, Mapiex can offer a
charter plane to pick up the guests from Private aircraft at Tocumen.
SKYMAXX, part of the MAPIEX group, operates an air-conditioned Seneca
II twin engine, for 5 pax + pilot. Shortly, the fleet will include the following
air-conditioned aircraft: EC 130B4 Eurocopter, brand new with capacity for
6 pax + pilot; Bell 206 Jet Ranger, for 4 pax + pilot; and Robinson R44, for
3 pax + pilot. For your specific quotation needs, contact email:
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Before the start
The difference between a good job and an excellent one is in the
details. By taking care with the details you will save both time and
money.
1) Make sure you have a good paint specification written
into the original purchase or refit contract.
The paint spec is the key to obtaining good performance. Awlgrip
products perform best when they are used in an integrated system.
Check the paint specification for thicknesses and overcoating times
both of which are very important. Product data sheets are available
from the manufacturers’ websites. Use them to check product
compatibilities and that the correct application methods are to
be used.
2) Agree the standard of work with all parties.
Gloss, defects, dust etc can all be measured. If all parties agree on
having an independent Paint Inspector to support the project and
using an existing vessel as an example of the standard desired,
everyone should be on the same page. A Paint Inspector provides
independent advice that can greatly assist in reducing the likelihood
of disputes.
Be wary of contract terms that state the quality will be “comparable
to industry standards” or “builder yacht standards”. These may refer
to the last 3 builds or paint jobs completed that may have been for
clients or Project Managers who had no knowledge of paint
procedures/quality, or were not in attendance during the process.
3) Check the work plan.
Guidance for a successful project from Part A.
In this 2-part series, Awlgrip® offers Captains guidance on the key aspects of a painting project. Part A
outlines the planning process whilst Part B (in the next edition of TCR) will cover what to look out for during
and at the end of the painting process. We hope you find this to be a useful reference that is worth keeping
for your future painting projects.
Captains and Project Managers are in
a unique position with regard to paint
projects; they are vitally interested in
the outcome, closely connected to the
owner and able to talk meaningfully
with all the players.
Recently, Awlgrip® presented at a
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bringing together all the relevant
parties before the project begins
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Here then is a briefing for captains
new to this area where they can play
a pivotal role in helping the project
meet everyone’s expectations
Make sure painting work does not conflict with other work. Many
projects have so much other work going on that it becomes difficult
for the applicators to do their best work. Saving time saves money,
but cutting corners compromises quality.
If turnaround time is important, ensure time and quality are
adequately protected in the contract.
Plan ahead: If the hull has stainless rub rails, mooring whips,
exhaust grills, anchor pockets or plates etc, have these fitted prior
to painting to ensure the correct fit and hole drilling, then remove
them prior to painting. This lessens the chance of damage to the
finished top coat during installation. Similarly ensure the paint team
protects critical areas of the yacht during filling, sanding and
spraying operations as sanding dust and overspray can cause fatal
damage to electrical converters and electronic devices.
4) Check the working environment.
Ensure the painting area or enclosure is suitable for the work
planned. It should provide a safe working environment, accessibility
to work area, protection from the weather, extreme temperatures &
humidity. Adequate lighting, cleanliness and dust extraction must
also be provided. A purpose built paint shed will generally produce
a better result than a temporary structure.
Remember to look out for Part B in the next edition of The Crew
Report. It will cover the areas to focus on during and at the end of
the painting process.
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concerns
Chris Bell from Cathelco provides some essential
information in this regular column on corrosion
Q My zinc anodes wear away quicker at the aft of my
yacht than at the fore, do I have a corrosion issue?
A Remembering the four key elements for corrosion to occur – 1. An
anode and a cathode; 2. Potential difference between the anode and
cathode; 3. Metallic connection between the anode and cathode;
4. Anode and cathode must be placed in a conductive electrolyte;
seawater. It is common that there is more galvanic activity in the
aft of the vessel due to the different metals reacting against each
other (rudders, propellers, stabilisers, hull plates), thus the anodes
at the aft have to work harder, and sacrifice themselves, to protect
the various metals, than at the fore where the material is typically
steel or aluminium with little else to react with.
This varying requirement for cathodic protection should be taken
into account with the design of the yacht to provide sufficient
protection for the period between dry dockings. As the coatings
wear or degrade then this problem is made worse and corrosion
will happen at an enhanced rate. This is compounded by the fact
that zinc anodes work at their optimum when new, but once they
start to sacrifice and degrade their effectiveness is reduced thus
providing less and less protection until they finally wear out.
A problem that can prematurely wear zinc anodes is when you are
moored up in a marina and an electrical connection is made from
the boat to the jetty. This can occur when hooking up to shore
supply. If the jetty has steel piles, for example, then your anodes
will not only be protecting your boat but will also protect the jetty.
The problem with zinc anodes is that you do not have any warning
that this is happening until you pull the yacht out of the water and
find the anodes are worn at best, or you have corrosion damage at
worst.
There are two ways of resolving this:
1. To conduct a half cell plot, measuring electrical potential
around the hull, this is measured against a known reference point,
and identifies where there are potential corrosion hot spots.
2. To install an Impressed Current Cathodic Protection System.
This system constantly regulates and measures the correct
amount of protection to ensure corrosion is nullified. If the system
is “under protecting” the yacht (for example if the jetty is
connected to the yacht and draining current, the system will go
into alarm mode and immediately make you aware that you have
an issue. This can be seen as a sharp increase in current.
www.cathelco.com
If you have any corrosion queries, please contact info@yotcru.com
Image by Brooke Shaw/Superyachtart.com
With its protected areas and natural parks registered on UNESCO’s world heritage list,
International Marine Reserve, and Regional Nature Reserve stretching from Calvi to Porto-
Vecchio, Corsica remains for the most part a much-protected island. Its lively culture is the
product of centuries of customs maintained by the soul of the island, and is richly expressed
in its music, crafts and culinary specialities. It is strategically located in the heart of the
Mediterranean, only a few hours from the Balearics, the French Riviera, Naples, Sicily,
Malta, Greece and Sardinia. The island boasts a mix of cultural attractions, outdoor sports in
stunning landscapes, regional fine food, wines and specialities. There are many ways to
discover Corsica, with innumerable diving spots, canyoning, hiking, jet-ski tours, cultural
visits to the old villages and helicopter tours to name a few will take your breath away.
porto-vecchio
Porto-Vecchio is an interesting protected port.
Only yachts under 48 metres can enter the
marina – larger yachts can use the
anchorage or commercial dock. This is a beautiful
area with some of the most stunning beaches in
Corsica: PALOMBAGGIA and SANTA-GIULIA,
both have good beach clubs.
marina PORT DE PLAISANCE DE PORTO-
VECCHIO Tel: +33 4 95 70 17 93
culinary delights CASA DEL MAR
Tel: +33 4 95 72 34 34 This is a luxury restaurant with
very high quality food and is said to be one of the best
restaurants in south Corsica, with a modern setting.
CALA ROSSA Tel: +33 4 95 71 61 51 This restaurant
has a wild and elegant setting, and is also thought to
be one of the best restaurants in the south. LE
BELVÉDÈRE Tel: +33 4 95 70 54 13 French and
Mediterranean gastronomique cuisine overlooking the
gulf of Porto-Vecchio. LE FIGUIER is a very nice
pizzeria, 15 minutes drive from Porto-Vecchio marina.
L’AUBERGINE is a Moroccan restaurant overlooking
the bay of Porto-Vecchio. A typical Corsican restaurant
in the old town is L’ORRIU.
club LA VIA NOTTE – a five minute drive from the
marina and Europe’s biggest open-air disco.
crew passportcoRsica
corsica yacht services
propriano, golf di
valinco, campomoro
The bay of Valinco is one of the most beautiful bays
in Corsica, inside it is the little port of Propriano,
where you will find restaurant LE LIDO 42 avenue
Napoleon III, Propriano Tel: +33 4 95 76 06 37 There is a
good anchorage in Campomoro, which offers protection
from the strong SW wind. Visit restaurant LES AMIS
Campomoro Tel: +33 4 95 74 23 50 Ferries coming
from/going to Marseille are useful if crew need to join the
boat in Porto-Vecchio or Bonifacio, (both of them are only
one hour from Propriano)
marina YACHT CLUB DU VALINCO
Tel: +33 4 95 76 10 40
CORSICA YACHT SERVICES 2 montée Rastello, 20169 Bonifacio Tel: +33 495 737017
anne-cecile@cys.fr provides global assistance for yachts anywhere in Corsica, from north
to south, from Calvi to Bonifacio, all around the island. With two offices, one in Bonifacio
(Head Office) and one in Calvi, it is able to cover all requests, and also has a presence in
Bastia, Saint-Florent, Ajaccio, Propriano and Porto-Vecchio. The company guarantees the
best suppliers on the island, delivering requests within the hour on the quay. The
company offers a very large range of services, including itineraries and activity
suggestions, berth reservations, provisions with the finest and highest quality products,
flower arrangements, bookings in the best restaurants, luxury taxis and cars, travel
organisation, helicopter and private jet bookings, technical assistance and medical
assistance, etc.Anne-Cecile Appietto is CYS executive manager, and takes care of the
head office located in Bonifacio. Originally from Ajaccio, Corsica, Anne-Cecile has a wide
local knowledge. Her passion for boats along with her energy have built her reputation of
dedication and efficiency, which is well known amongst captains and crew. Anne-Cecille
has kindly shared her knowledge on the island in this guide, along with images.
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onifacio
Bonifacio is THE place to stop in Corsica. Close to Sardinia, this protected and narrow port offers its visitors a stunning
landscape. Bonifacio is famous for its 18 hole international golf club SPERONE, and the beautiful moorings all around the
southern pit of the island. Figari airport is 15 minutes away from Bonifacio marina, with regular flights going to Paris, Marseille
and Nice. The marina boasts a lively nightlife with private night clubs outside of the town. Recommended restaurants include
LA FABRICA on the marina, serving Italian specialties, as well as PIZZERIA LES AMIS. B52 is the trendiest bar on the marina with
yery good music and a live DJ every night. CAFE DEL MAR is also on the marina.
marina BONIFACIO MARINA Tel: +334 95 73 10 07
provisions COCCIMARKET Quai Comparetti, Bonifacio +334 95 73 03 13
yacht services MECCANIC MARINE TROJANI Quai Comparetti 20169 Bonifacio Tel: +33 495 730 185 Official Yamaha, Capeli
and Edge Water dealers – also offering fishing and diving equipment.
golf GOLF DOM SPERONE 20169, Bonifacio Tel: +33 4 95 73 17 13 www.sperone.com An 18 hole golf course in a wonderful setting.
bastia
YACHTING SERVICES
2 Quai de la Marine 02200
Bastia Tel: +33 4 95 32 79 89
Chandler with cleaning
products, ropes and
security equipment.
diving DOLPHIN
Marine de sisco 20233
Tel: +33 4 95 58 26 16
Offering good knowledge of
the best spots and flexibility
to suit any level of diver.
florist L’ORCHIDEE
Tel: +33 4 95 31 33 96 With
over 45 years of business,
this florist has a vast range
of fresh flowers for made to
order arrangements which
can be delivered onboard.
hospital HOSPITAL
Falconja Tel: +33 4 95 59 11 11
tourist office 1 rue
N-D de Lourdes, 20200
Bastia Tel: +33 4 95 54 20 40
www.bastia-tourisme.com

ajaccio
Ajaccio bay is said to be one of the most beautiful bays in the world. With good
anchorages in the north point of the Golf, “Les Sanguinaires” is a very typical
place. The pontoon on the north side of the bay (at “Les Sanguiniaires”) is very
practical to drop off/pick up guests if you don’t have time to enter the deep gulf. The
pontoon is outside of Ajaccio, 25 to 30 minutes away from the airport.
marina PORT TINO ROSSI Quai de la Citadelle, 20 000 Ajaccio Tel: +33 4 95 51 21 72
Situated in the centre of town, this ports has 30 x 30m+ berths.
port agent Based in Ajaccio, MEDIPORT SERVICES CRUISE & YACHT AGENT/
SHOREX, 1 Rue des 3 Marie, Ajaccio Tel: +33 4 95 51 09 89 cruise@mediportservices.com
www.mediportservices.com is a professional and fully experienced port agent handling
calls for yachts in all Corsican ports. They will organise Berth bookings, bunkering
requirements, all docking services, medical assistance, excursions and more.
yacht agent CORSICA YACHT SERVICES anne-cecile@cys.fr see page 33 for details.
provisions SPAR DIAMANT Résidence Diamant II, 20 000 Ajaccio Tel: +33 4 95 21 51 77
A very good team, dynamic and efficient. Ajaccio is a great place to find provisions
because of the many shops, where ther stock ranges from from the simplest to the finest
products such as caviar, foie gras, high quality fresh fruits and vegetables, extremely fresh
fish and sea food, French wines and liquors. This is a great place for yachts to begin a
charter, including low rate berthings, as well as Bonifacio and Calvi.
chandlers ACCASTILLAGE DIFFUSION Port Charles Ornano 20090 Tel: +33 4 95 20
82 70 They come very well recommended. CATALANO SHIPPING SERVICES
Gare Maritime Quai de l’Herminer Bp 115 20177 Ajaccio Cedex 02 Tel: +33 4 95 50 01 79
ajaccio@catalanoshipping.com SANTARELLI MARINE Agence du Port, Port de plaisance
Charles Ornano, 20 000 Ajaccio Tel: +33 4 95 22 64 21 www.santarelli-marine.com With over
40 years of experience, this family run yard service/repair/sell a number of brands
including Man, Yanmar, Volvo and Mercury.
culinary delights There are many nice restaurants and bars for crew, with a busy
nightlife and lots of parties on the beach. LE SPAGO 1 rue Emmanuel Arene, Ajaccio
Tel: +33 4 95 21 15 71 is a trendy restaurant in the old town. LE RENDEZ-VOUS 6 rue
Roi de Rome, Ajaccio Tel: +33 4 95 21 84 84 A nice restaurant in the old town serving
simple French cuisine from 7pm until 2 am. LE PAPACIONE Rue Saint Charles, Ajaccio
Tel: +33 4 95 21 27 86 The best pizza in Ajaccio, with a lovely terrace in the old town.
LES TERRACES DE MARAKECH Rue des glacis, Ajaccio Tel: +33 4 95 50 03 88 This
is a very nice Moroccan restaurant five minutes walking distance from the port.
LE LAMPARO is a bar located in town by the seafront, next to the Casino with a very
nice terrace overlooking the gulf of Ajaccio. It is most pleasant in the afternoon and
becomes very crowded in the evening, especially for the “Aperitif” around 7pm and for
a drink after dinner. LE ZING 12 rue General Fiorella, Ajaccio For live local music in a very
trendy atmosphere. CHEZ PIEROT Rue Bonaparte, Ajaccio A convivial wine bar in the
old town with a terrace. THE IRISH PUB is located in the old town. Private night Club
L’ENTRACTE is the Casino’s night club and can becomes very busy at the weekends.
There are also lots of parties on the beach: CAPO DI FENO 30 minutes away by car
from the port and PAILLOTTE DU SCUDO 20 minutes away from the port.
saint-florent
The beautiful little port of
“Balagne” (in the north
region of Corsica) attracts
mant tourists. Founded by the
Romans, and known as a
flourishing port, Saint-Florent
offers many historical sites, as
well as good restaurants, cafes
and shops.
chandlery CORSE
PLAISANCE res Port 20217
Tel: +33 4 95 37 00 58 Dealers
of Suzuki and Yamaha offering
sale and repair services for any
of these brands.
florist LA BELLE JARDINIERE
Immeuble U Lodu 2017 Saint
Florent For all your florist needs.
tourist office BP 29, 20217
Saint-Florent Tel: 04 95 37 06 04
A minutes walk from the marina,
you can watch the local play
“petanque” whilst sipping a glass
of Patrimonio wine (one of the
best wines in Corsica). The
Patrimonio village, just off Saint
Florent, is well known for its Jazz
festival in the summer LES
NUITS DE LA GUITAR
www.festival-guitarepatrimonio.com
July 19th-26th.
This year the famous British rock
band Deep Purple will be playing.
Travelling south towards Calvi,
LE DESERT DES AGRIATES is
one of the most beautiful places in
north Corsica. The landscape is
stunning, comprised of long white
sandy beaches, this is a very wild
and protected area.For an
Interesting cultural visit go to the
Old town, Genoa Citadel and the
Santa Maria Assunta Church.
calvi
ajaccio
propriano
ile rousse
bonifacio
st florent
bastia
porto vecchio

calvi
Avery attractive port for yachts, Calvi has a beautiful Citadel, pleasant marina, wonderful beaches with trendy private beach
clubs, exciting nightlife, and so much more. There is a rich cultural “patrimoine” to discover such as the CITADEL, the
PALAIS DES GOUVERNEURS, CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS HOUSE and the ROUTE DES ARTISANTS. Spend a
day visiting the old villages surrounding Calvi stopping at the wineries, and artisans workshops producing olive oil, cheese and
“charcuterie” (special Corsican dry sausages). Calvi is famous for the CALVI JAZZ FESTIVAL (June 10-15 2008), the WIND
FESTIVAL in October, and CALVI ON THE ROCKS July 4th-7th 2008 www.calviontherocks.com This is a very trendy “Parisian” style,
music festival. There are regular ferry lines, with Corsica Ferries and SNCM to and from Nice.
marina PORT XAVIER COLONNA Tel: +33 4 95 65 10 60
yacht agent CORSICA YACHT SERVICES anne-cecile@cys.fr see page 33 for details.
dive centre PLONGEE CALVI Port de Calvi – BP 54-20260 Tel: +33 4 95 65 14 05 plongee.castille@wanadoo.fr www.plongeecalvi.com
A PADI and CMAS diving center, with high standards of quality and service.
NAUTIC BALAGNE Zi Cantone, Calvi 20260 Tel: +33 4 95 65 17 38 www.natuic-balagne-massoni.com Offers a wide variety of services
– sales of new and used boats, sales of engines, storage and handling. You can also find safety equipment and all spare parts for
your yacht.
culinary delights Recommended restaurants are LA SIGNORIA Route de la foret de Bonifato Tel: +33 4 95 65 93 00 LA VILLA
Chemin Notre Dame de la Serra Tel: +33 4 95 65 10 10 and CHEZ EMILE’S 34 rue Clemenceau Tel: +334 95 65 09 60. CHEZ TAO is a
very famous bar in Calvi, enjoy a drink here before heading to nearby nightclub La CAMARGUE.
Döhle Yachts
Tel: +44 (0) 1624 649615
Email: yachtcrew@doehle-iom.com
info@dohle-yachts.com
Fort Anne, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 5PD, British Isles
Yacht Support
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We understand the sea and the yachts that sail upon it, but most importantly,
we understand the people who operate those yachts, at sea and ashore.
Bespoke solutions for the world’s finest private and commercially registered
yachts and a trusted partner in supporting the yacht management activities
of many well known Corporate and Trust Service Providers, Accountancy
firms, Legal practices, Yacht Managers, Yacht Brokers and self managed
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Döhle excels at supporting yacht Owners, Captains and their Crew:
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refit yard profile
Knight and Carver, or K&C as it is called in the vernacular,
is only 15 minutes from Mexico, so crews can hire a car
and be in a foreign country within minutes. Ten minutes
in the other direction gets you into downtown San Diego. Here the
airport is in the centre of the city, so you can see most of the city
as you fly in on final approach between several large buildings.
The southern end of the downtown waterfront is dotted with hotels
and marinas, making it a nice place to walk. Head further into
town along the Embarcadero and you come across the aircraft
carrier USS Midway, which is open to the public for touring.
Nearby at the San Diego Maritime Museum other sight-seeing
vessels include the clipper ship Star of India, a former Russian
spy submarine, and HMS Surprise, a full-rigged British frigate
that was used in the filming of Master and Commander.
You can also go past the airport to Shelter Island, home of
the major marina district and many, many marine businesses.
Shelter Island is also home to the San Diego Yacht Club, host of
the America’s Cup for a few years. If you don’t want to head west,
turn to the north and visit San Diego’s gaslamp district, where
there are several terrific restaurants and bars. Just a short
distance away is the San Diego Chargers football field and the
city’s Convention Center. Conveniently, most of San Diego is
concentrated in a small area, so it can be enjoyed in just
an evening or two.
Knight and Carver’s lovely Kate Pearson can direct crews to any
of these places and provide information on current events all over
the city. K&C also offers several informal services: concierge,
knight & carver
In 2007, when Project USA (now American Superyacht Forum) was held in San Diego, one of the yards that
delegates visited was Knight and Carver. What was not readily apparent from this brief tour of the yard was
all that is available for crews to see and do within just a short distance. Technical editor Roger Marshall
with the help of John Freeman, Knight and Carver’s Director of Communications, takes a look at these
many possibilities for entertainment.
housing referrals, monthly BBQs,
tickets to sports events, and
access to Internet in executive
offices. As John Freeman said,
“The crew services we provide
are more informal. Captains and
crews who come to K&C usually
don’t stay on their vessels. They
prefer to book hotels or rent
apartments or local houses to
get away and relax a little.”
Nevertheless, Knight and Carver,
which has worked on large
yachts for many years, is very
conversant with the needs of
these vessels and the crews
aboard them.
K&C, formed in 1971, is a well-equipped yard known for its
efficiency. It has a 330-tonne Travelift that can handle vessels
up to 155 feet. It currently employs 250 people in its nine-acre
facility. This yard has become a first stopping point for yachts
heading north from Panama or a last stopping point for yachts
heading south from Alaska, Washington, and other northern
destinations. Last year, K&C’s excellent reputation in the marine
industry earned it recognition by the American Boat Builders &
Repairers Association (ABBRA) as “Boatyard of the Year 2007.”
With San Diego’s benign climate, expansive waterfront, and host
of other amenities, Knight and Carver is a good place for a
stopover or refit on the West Coast of the United States.
In my visit there last year, K&C had just completed several refits
of large yachts and was moving its windmill blade operation to
the Dakotas (a move since completed), so that its undercover refit
area could be expanded. The company continues to increase its
business and often has repeat clients. One is Captain Henning
Heltberg of Reverie, a 230-foot Benetti with a 32-member crew.
At a celebration BBQ that was held for the crew, Captain Heltberg
remarked: “I’ve been to many repair yards and this was the best
yard experience I’ve ever had.” He went on to praise K&C’s
craftsmanship, attitude, and attention to detail. “Don’t be surprised
if we come back again,” he said. “We really had a great time.”
www.knightandcarver.com
For a full list of things crew can see and do in while at the
Knight and Carver shipyard (kindly supplied by John Freeman)
go to www.yotcru/sandiegoextras
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career corner
fighting the stereotypes
Given the current severe shortage of qualified engineers in the superyacht industry, and indeed the world
over, it is encouraging to hear of a talented and enthusiastic female engineer who has made the successful
transition from working in the Navy. Emma Lister tells of the trials and tribulations of making it in what
has traditionally been a man’s domain, but perhaps, or should we say hopefully, not for much longer.
Istarted my career 10 years ago, when I joined the New Zealand
Navy as a Marine Technician. I had never done anything
mechanical before and was just looking to leave the small
town in which I lived. The Navy sounded great (“join the Navy, see
the world”). During my first weeks I was asked what job I wanted
onboard the ships: stewardess, writer, seaman, cook or engineer.
I picked cooking first, as I loved eating. The recruiter told me that
branch was full, but if I picked engineering I could get paid a little
more (that was me SOLD). And so my career began as a marine
engineer, just like that…
I remember the first day of my apprenticeship – as I lined up in
my class I noticed the lack of girls, actually there was me and
15 boys and they all hated me!! At first I didn’t even know what
a generator was, so you can imagine all the dumb questions I
asked my tutors. After a lot of workshop time, study time and
on-the-job training I graduated as a marine engineer and actually
knew how things onboard a vessel worked, and to my surprise I
found my job so interesting.
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Next I was ready to go to sea as an engineer, my first boat was
a steam vessel (I also worked on diesel-driven and gas turbine
vessels). Working on a steam vessel was physically demanding,
the boiler room was so hot and all engineering was hands on…
The ship had a crew of 250, 25 of which were girls and 225 boys.
Of that the engineering bunch was made up of around 60 guys
and me (I know this sounds like a girl’s dream with all those boys
but it wasn’t).
I had to become one of the boys, which meant dirty hands, face
and big baggy overalls; conversations of new clothes, hair
products and perfume were out the window and replaced with oil
types, horse power ratings, latest cars and motorbikes. It took a
while for the boys to accept me, but after I was able to down a
can of beer in three seconds I was part of the engineering clique.
On the work side I loved my job – every day brought a new
experience. I worked on everything from turbines to gearboxes,
electrical systems to hydraulics, air conditioning and fridges. For
my first year onboard a boat, I had to pick an engineering branch
I enjoyed, so I started my specialist training in mechanical. I liked
being a hands-on engineer, pulling things apart then attempting
to fix them, plus the other choices were IT (I hated computers)
and electrical (this was a big NO as I had electrocuted myself
with 440V – not a good feeling and to this day I have a healthy
respect for anything electrical, to the point I would black out the
ship to work on any circuits).
After seven years in the Navy I decided to make the move to
yachting (I was drawn like most people to the tax-free wages and
exotic travel). I started off on a Turkish vessel as the second
engineer – it was one of those boats that was desperate for
an engineer and would take anyone who knows the difference
between a Phillips and a flathead, so not a good start for me. I
found it hard dealing with the Turkish contractors, as they didn’t
appreciate a female demanding they do their job correctly; this
was the first time I came across such sexist people. I didn’t last
long in this position, and went shore side working as engineer
for a shipbuilder.
It took me six months to find a position onboard a boat. No one
wanted a “Female engineer”. I remember a captain ringing me
and asking to speak with Emma Lister, when I said that was me
he went on to say “No, no, no, Emma Lister the boy”!!! After I
explained that this was actually me, he politely told me that
girls can’t be engineers and maybe I should look at becoming
a stewardess…
I then took a position onboard a 40-m yacht as sole engineer (which
was very scary as I had never worked by myself before and always
had someone to ask if I got stuck). The crew was all female except
for the captain. It was such a great learning curve for me and the
captain/crew were great and supported me lots. The best thing about
being on a nearly all female crew boat was the look on the faces of
the port/dock staff when the boat came in; you could see them
looking everywhere wondering where the males were… I found MY
Andrea to be one of the most professionally run vessels I have been
on – the girls were amazing at their jobs and it was such a fun boat.
I am now working as the Chief Engineer on a 53 metre
private/charter boat, which I have been onboard for over a year and
am enjoying the position. There are another two engineers onboard
who are fantastic to work with, and between the three of us we keep
the vessel running efficiently and safely.
The cons to my job is that I am always having to prove myself. For
example, when I tell a crewmember off another boat my position, he
then doesn’t believe me and insults me by asking how a generator
works etc. Then you have contractors, yard staff and suppliers
asking to talk to the engineer, but when I come to meet them I’m
told there must be a mistake and they are wanting to talk to the
male engineer, I think to myself “Do they not notice the dirty
overalls, dirty rag hanging out of my pocket and the number of tools
I am always holding”!
I am very lucky with the position I have now, as I work with an
incredible captain who respects my opinion and listens to what I
have to say regarding the engineering operation of the vessel.
For any girls interested in becoming a yacht engineer, I have to say it
is a lot of hard work and it’s not the most glamorous job in the
world, but at 28 years old I have an amazing job where I am learning
something new everyday, I get paid well and work rotation (months
on months off) and I have the best pick up lines when in a bar…
So, if you think engineering is for you I recommend spending time
with your engineer onboard, seeing what he/she gets up to and try
and do the five-day AEC course (see the Back to School article by
UKSA on page 68).
living the dream
Yachting! Not just an industry, but a way of life.
How do we cope with the problems a life at sea
throws at us? Michala Wellington of Yachting
Therapy offers some wise words.
What problems are people in the industry likely to
experience? Living with crew creates issues within
itself – adults having to cohabit in a confined area
who haven’t been chosen as living partners and aren’t
necessarily people we would choose to be our friends can
be immensely stressful.
Not having a base as such can feel unsettling; where is home
now? People have the perception of ‘what an amazing world’,
or ‘what have you got to worry about, sailing to beautiful
places and seeing amazing sites’. Yet, as we know there is
more than one way to perceive a situation.
This can also be a trigger for feeling low or, for the onset of a
bout of depression. There is often a feeling of guilt that you
have no right to feel low with everything that is on offer… It’s
a cycle really, negative ideas and thoughts creating more. This
though, can be highlighted and you can be back on track with
the appropriate help and support.
So, what happens then when we are on the downward spiral?
What do you turn to? Is it food, drugs, alcohol or generally
escaping by ‘partying too hard’? Or perhaps the opposite, not
leaving the boat and being reclusive.
All of these could be options within the yachting world, but
where is the threshold? What constitutes ‘letting off steam’ and
when does it become a ‘replacement’ or a ‘coping mechanism’?
Food: Although food is a necessity, it is also one of the
‘controlling factors’ that can start to dictate your way of being
i.e. ‘life cycle’. When we feel that we don’t have control in
some way over our lives, subconsciously we realise that the
one thing we can control is what food we put into our bodies,
which can be too much or too little. In times of distress it is
easy to forget how to listen to our bodies or ignore or abuse
the messages we get.
Anyone who has been in yachting is probably familiar with
the expression ‘stewardess swell’; it’s easier than one may
imagine gaining weight with a chef on board with constantly
supplied snacks! If you’re not feeling completely settled,
unhappy or homesick this is a classic compensation method.
Whatever the issues, there are ways and means of dealing
with them, and a good Captain should be able to identify a
problem exists and offer advice in what to do. Whatever you
do, find someone to talk to about the things getting you down,
whether it be a colleague, friend or if you feel you have no one
else to confide it, maybe a professional therapist.
www.yachtingtherapy.com – counselling on line and face to
face in yachting locations around the world! If you have any
issues you would like addressed, drop us a line at
info@yotcru.com
Image courtesy of Bigstockimages.com
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crew essentials
take cover
Insurance and financial planning are hardly the most exciting aspects to crew life, yet if
you ignore them you may well live to regret it later. Our experts offer their advice to crew.
Yacht Crew Insurance
It is very easy to stumble or storm through life without
adequately planning for the future, but what if you were to
have an accident, or get ill and not be able to carry on your
yachting career at sea? It does happen, and all too often we
hear stories of friends having to rally around because the
injured party was not covered by their or any insurance. You
would be wise to heed the advice of the following authorities
specialised in the field of yacht crew insurance.
Take Responsibility for Your Health
After a serious accident in 1996 took me out of the yachting
industry and a long, difficult recovery period, it became my
mission to help other crew obtain health insurance. What
happened to me as an uninsured shouldn’t happen to anyone!
As an Australian (US resident) and freelancer travelling
extensively in the yachting industry, I’d been unable to obtain
health cover through the normal US domestic channels and at
that time no-one was marketing international health insurance
to the yachting industry. My life changed after a car accident in
Jamaica, on my week off between jobs. An Emergency Medevac
was deemed necessary by the Montego Bay hospital. Yachting
friends scurried around, collected funds and organised an
Emergency Medical Evacuation to get me back to Florida. Another
30 days of hospitalisation later and I was pushed through the door
of my house in a wheelchair. I was going to live and without
health insurance the local hospital wanted me out of there.
Qantas would not fly me home until signed off as well enough
to travel. By that time my bills were about $180,000 and there was
still a long way to go.
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I cringe when I hear citizens from countries with socialised
medicine say that they would just go home if something happens.
If you enter that hospital on a stretcher, chances are you’re not
going to be flying home anytime soon. Medical expenses escalate
rapidly. None of us think it will happen to us. But statistics show
that it will happen and nobody knows whose number is up next.
We all know people in the industry that have suffered serious
injuries. We know there will be more.
Today, international health insurers have found the yachting
industry niche and there are several carriers vying for business.
I have worked with some of these companies helping them
understand the nature of the yachting lifestyle and the needs
of such an international group of nomads.
Take responsibility for yourselves! Some vessels do offer health
cover – great! How many of you ask when being interviewed
what benefits are being offered? Does the vessel provide health
insurance on and off the boat? Am I covered for work-related
accidents only? Am I covered for those few days of skiing
while the vessel is being transported to a new destination?
When I’m away from the boat? 24/7?
Group plans belong to the vessel, are paid for by the vessel, and
crew can be added or removed from them as required – but there
is high turnover in the yachting industry. We all need continuity
in a health policy – are you eligible to transfer from a group policy
to an individual policy when you leave a group? What are the
contractual terms of the transfer option, if it exists? For example,
is the transfer “Guaranteed Issue”? Are any “Pre-existing”
conditions covered immediately? Or, is there an “Exclusionary
Rider”; or, even worse, a chance of being “declined” for the
individual? Yes, it happens! Even to normally robust and
healthy crew. There are eligibility requirements –
know what they are! Too often crew leaving
a vessel miss the opportunity to transfer to
an individual policy. Anita Warwick,
Seven Seas Health Inc.
“Portability” of Cover
The foremost failure in properly insuring the
health of professional yacht crew, ashore and afloat,
is the lack of “portability” – this is insurance jargon that
generally means the integrity of crewmembers’ existing
coverage follows them to their new assignment. For the vast
majority of large-yacht crew, there is either none or very
constricted “portability”.
Obviously, turbulent crew transience is unavoidable in the
yachting industry. But, as a consequence, should the integrity of
a crewmember’s existing insurance vanish with the transfer to
a new vessel? There are now several “Individual” plans, which
are suitable for the various nationalities and modus operandi
for respective crew. The limits of coverage can be easily tailored.
In this regard, several “Individual” coverage plan designs have
already become popular; and business competition is creating
new standards.
Presently, hordes of crew are routinely being jostled among
differing so-called “Benefits” schemes, then have them often
vanish upon transfer; and, all the while being confused about the
workings of whatever plan they may have – or not have – at any
given point in time. Instead, with more stability of enrolment,
crew would have the opportunity to become familiar with the
features of their own plan, and how to tap its benefits.
Chuck Bortell, Crew Insurance Associates
Full Cover
At a minimum, crew should have a travel insurance policy that,
although not as comprehensive as a full-time plan, provides cover
for accidents and new illnesses – usually excluding cover while at
home. The inexpensive price of international medical plans makes
cost a poor excuse for not obtaining cover. In contrast, the cost of
one significant medical event without insurance can ruin a
person financially.
When seeking employment with a superyacht, crew should ask
about the benefits being offered, if any, and include it in their
decision-making process. As a sign of the times, more yachts of
size are offering a group benefit plan to crew at no cost and can
include dental, life insurance, and disability coverage in addition
to medical. Additionally, owner sponsored insurance can offer a
powerful attraction and retention incentive.
As a crewmember, it is your personal responsibility to understand
the coverage you have or to seek coverage if you do not already
have it in place. If you join a group medical plan, it is typically
more comprehensive than an individual plan. Some group plans
allow you to transfer to individual coverage when you leave, and
some do not. Asking an insurance expert the right questions is
the key to your safety and security.
The speed and quality of the service provided to you is a key
component in selecting an insurance company. Many insurers
now offer a plan, so look for one that also offers the service that
you would expect and deserve when it is most needed at time of
claim. Note that many insurers offer a plan for yacht crew that
was originally intended for land-based employees and this is
rarely a satisfactory solution. There are companies that specialise
in specific plans geared toward yacht crew; a read through the
Crew Pages is a great place to start. Ask fellow crew who already
have insurance for recommendations if possible. Seeking
guidance from an insurance broker is very helpful in ensuring
that you get the right product for your specific needs.
The importance of reading and understanding each health
insurance plan cannot be stressed enough, and any questions
about a particular plan should be asked at the earliest moment
as opposed to the emergency moment. Mark Bononi,
MHG Marine Benefits
When talking about crew insurance, we should point out that,
generally, we are talking about the personal financial protection
of a crewmember who needs a comprehensive insurance to pay
for all his medical/surgery fees, inability to work, repatriation
costs and loss of wages, and in worst-case scenario death
resulting from an accident or sickness/illness when occurring
during the course of the employment contract.
Crews are employed under a contract that is stipulating the
applicable law and, most probably, which is to define all the
obligations and duties of the parties, namely, the crewmember
and the employer. There are even some countries that have issued
an official contract of employment wording defining each party’s
obligations, in order to protect their citizens from gaps of cover
between the insurance taken by the crew and/or his employer
and the local social security system (when any).
There are various insurance solutions offered to parties. One of
the most common is coming from Protection and Indemnity clubs
(P&I clubs). These are genuine mutual insurance organisations
offering to shipowners a wide range of liability covers to protect
them against the consequences of virtually any attempt of legal
recovery made by any third parties against the shipowner. There
are indeed exclusions within the rules (P&I term for “insurance
wording”) but P&I Clubs are indeed covering shipowners’ liability
resulting from any employment contract. It seems that the level
of deductibles currently applied is generally leading to the
absence of cover for most of the day-to-day cases, except the
most serious ones. Jean-Claude Mameaux,
Groupama Transport
News flash – AXA offers crew insurance
With Marine underwriting centres in seven countries*, AXA
Corporate Solutions is a worldwide recognised leader on both
Hull and Cargo lines of business. However, the Major Yachting
branch of AXA Corporate Solutions has been working on a new
product, whose originality relies on an “all-in-one” guarantee, to
cover all the needs of yachting clients.
It offers classical Hull & Machinery guarantees, such as the
insurance of the ship and of personal effects. But it also offers
guarantees in partnership with other entities of the AXA Group,
like international legal protection with Juridica, or the Caretaker
service with AXA Assistance. Furthermore there’s a very
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innovative guarantee: rental loss after an event (breakdown…)
for chartered yachts. Finally, still within the package, the social
protection of the crew with AXA PPP Healthcare is an important
guarantee, as the insurance of crews will become compulsory
in 2011…
No doubt the expertise and experience of AXA Corporate
Solutions teams will also woo these new customers.
*France, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Hong Kong, Singapore
and United-States
TOP TIPS
1 What level of crew insurance do you
recommend as the absolute minimum for
crew working on superyachts?
We would recommend that all crew have a private medical
insurance policy. Bupa International has been involved in the
international private medical insurance market for over 30 years.
We have a 24-hour emergency service so we can always be
contacted. We have direct settlement arrangements with many
hospitals so that we handle the payment of any bills direct and
a large network of hospitals around the world, so we are often in
a position to help advise you where to go if you need treatment.
The level of cover should be based on the needs of the crew, the
activity of the superyacht and the locations that the boat will visit.
Thomas Flygare, Bupa International
There are a number of variations available in terms of levels
for Medical Expenses and Personal Accident benefits. We
recommend Medical Expenses limits should be no less than
USD100,000 (or equivalent in other currencies) per person. It
is very rare that this limit is actually used but, in the event of
a crewmember being involved in an accident that requires
long-term medical treatment, there is potential for this amount
to be reached or even exceeded.
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As far as Personal Accident benefits are concerned, limits can
be either currency or salary based. Our usual advice is the salary
option, whereby benefits are linked to the individual’s wages –
usually three times but sometimes four or five times that wage.
This means that the more senior the crewmember, the higher the
benefit offered. The currency option should, again, be no lower
than USD100,000 (or equivalent).
Benefits applying to the above limits should include
Accidental Death, Permanent & Temporary Total Disablement,
Illness/Sickness, Repatriation, Accommodation and Hospital
Expenses. This cover should specifically state that coverage is
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year while on and off
the yacht, on holiday or away from the vessel for any reason.
Mark Feltham, Willis Limited
As an absolute minimum we would recommend that Employer’s
Liability or P & I are in place covering the owner’s liability to his
paid crew. As an added extension to this we would recommend
Crew Accident cover that includes death and disability following
an accident. Individual Medical policies, while not essential,
are recommended to complete the crew package.
Liwia Weible, Pantaenius
In order to address immediate care we generally recommend
US$100,000 per person per claim for medical expenses as a
minimum for Mediterranean-based yachts. Any yacht whose
crew have a potential exposure to either North American medical
costs or remote location evacuation should consider having
higher limits. Burr Taylor, Sturge Taylor & Associates Ltd.
The absolute minimum would be to have a regular international
“travel plan” that includes air evacuation and at least $500,000
policy max, especially if the crew are travelling to the US where
the medical care has the highest cost in the world. It’s the least
expensive option, but you’ll have an insurance plan that’s not
specifically designed for crewmembers and it’s not a “permanent”
long-term solution, where you can keep renewing the plan
annually as long as you’re in the yachting industry. Some of the
travel plans are only renewable up to three years, and they are
not a recommended solution. E. Maria Karlsson,
Crew Insurance Services
2 How should that level of insurance change
when crew are working on a refit project or new
build ashore?
Whilst working on a refit project or new build ashore, crew need
to make sure that Employer’s liability or P & I are in place so that
they are covered while working in the yard. If they have changed
from the old boat to the new build this is not automatically
covered and will need to be set up as a new insurance contract.
The Crew Accident cover should also be maintained and Medical
policies that cover them while they are in that particular country.
Liwia Weible, Pantaenius
You should always keep an excellent level of insurance whether
you’re ashore or not. Accidents and illnesses can happen whether
you’re at sea or on land. The best way to be insured is either under
the yacht’s group crew health insurance policy, or by carrying your
own individual crew insurance plan. Whether you’re a US citizen
or not, it’s perfectly fine if you’re on a group plan and staying
ashore for a longer period of time working on a refit programme
for example. If the location for the refit is in the US, then the rates
may be increased due to the higher cost of medical care.
E. Maria Karlsson, Crew Insurance Services
A crewmember can be covered by two different methods:
– Cover for each specific period of activity during a fixed period
(should be mindful of the diversity of activities).
– Crewmember cover annually whatever his/her situation.
The second solution is far better when it is available. The seaman
must check if the insurance that is proposed has been designed
to his profession and takes into account all periods of his life:
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working on land, at sea, dock, on-leave, vacations and
unemployment. The complexity of this approach is that only few
insurers could offer this type of global cover really adapted to the
various situations. Mathieu Henry, ICS SA WYCC department
We would suggest that taking out the evacuation and repatriation
option would be a necessity for crew. We offer this cover as an
additional benefit on both the International Health plan and the
Prima plan. Sue Wilson, a la carte healthcare limited
3 How can I make sure I am covered in case of an
accident when away from my yacht?
As long as you remain a member of the plan you will continue to
be covered at all times, subject to the terms and conditions of
your plan. In the event of an accident or need to claim, the first
thing you should do is contact our Helpline, which is available
24 hours a day 365 days of the year. Thomas Flygare,
Bupa International
The policy should clearly state this. Far too many policies being
used do not include cover while away from the vessel. Each
crewmember should make sure that their cover is 24/7/365 on
and off the vessel and while not attending to yacht’s business.
Mark Feltham, Willis Limited
To ensure you are covered in case of an accident when away from
the yacht it is essential to have a Medical policy in place and
check that it covers you whilst away from the yacht including
leisure time. Particularly check that activities such as skiing and
scuba diving are covered. Liwia Weible, Pantaenius
If the yacht doesn’t offer crew health insurance, then it’s up to the
crewmembers themselves to purchase the insurance. The
insurance plans will cover the crewmember on their time off the
yacht and in between employment as well. It’s their individual
insurance plan to keep no matter what. Many times, it’s easier to
keep an individual plan that will always be in effect, as long as the
premiums are paid. The crewmembers can always take the policy
with them if they leave the employment. Many owners don’t mind
reimbursing the crewmembers for the premiums.
E. Maria Karlsson, Crew Insurance Services
If you would like to be sure that you are covered when away from
your yacht, you must have an individual coverage, whether or not
underwritten by the employer, but who offers a guarantee on land
or lay-off. An employer could offer this coverage when there are
two crew on the Yacht (such as Merchant Marine), or he wants
to reward crew for next season. Mathieu Henry,
ICS SA WYCC department
4 Which policies are directly geared to me as yacht crew?
We offer bespoke policies offered by Arch in Lloyds of London
and an independent company called MHG. Mark Feltham,
Willis Limited
Crew Accident and Crew Medical policies are geared specifically
towards crew and cover the essential items. If you decide to take
separate medical cover then check that they are aware that you
work in the yachting industry and that there are no issues.
Liwia Weible, Pantaenius
There are a number of policies designed for yacht crew, however
as mentioned previously there is a wide variation in the level and
extent of cover provided. A crewmember may find it useful to
consult an independent insurance professional (i.e. one who is
not promoting a single product) such as Sturge to obtain advice.
Burr Taylor, Sturge Taylor & Associates Ltd.
Medical and Personal Accident cover can be provided by a
variety of insurers, some of which are geared towards a general
programme for every day life on land and others specifically
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towards yacht crew. It is very worthwhile ensuring that the cover
you have has been provided by an insurer who fully understands
your occupation, as there may be exclusions and restrictions
placed on you by general insurers that mean you are not properly
covered in your capacity as yacht crew. Colin Dawson,
Aon Hong Kong Limited
Plans that offer international/worldwide coverage. The plan should
include air evacuation, in addition to regular medical care.
E. Maria Karlsson, Crew Insurance Services
Crew insurance policies are geared directly to you, but you need
to check if you are covered at any time. A few companies directly
concerned with Crew management offer an access to this cover
for each crewmember with a group policy paid by the employer.
Some professionals offer the possibility of continuous coverage
on an individual basis when they lose their job. I prefer an
individual subscription, which can have several advantages.
Mathieu Henry, ICS SA WYCC department
5 Can I ask the owner to pay for my insurance coverage
and if so, how common is it for them to agree?
The vast majority of today’s large yacht crews have insurance
provided for them by owners. It is certainly not compulsory, but
is more and more accepted as an integral part of the crew
package. Mark Feltham, Willis Limited
I recommend asking the captain during the interview about the
insurance coverage. It’s very common that the owners pay for, or
reimburse the crewmembers’ insurance, especially after a trial
period, (from one to three months usually), to make sure that the
crewmember will work out on the yacht. The insurance cost to
the owner is minimal and the insurance offers protection and is
an incentive to the crewmembers. If the crewmember works on a
freelance basis, then I recommend purchasing his/her own policy.
E. Maria Karlsson, Crew Insurance Services
An employer can of course pay fully or partially for this type of
guarantee. Nevertheless, you must be careful because some
products not adapted were set up with low prices. To cope with
the evolution of the yachting industry, particularly in terms of
progress and availability of qualified seamen, the social aspect is
a way to attract and reward seamen with additional products
(affinities). Mathieu Henry, ICS SA WYCC department
Many crew are provided with private medical insurance as it is
in the interests of the owner to cover crew for this in case of
accidents or emergencies or to allow crew to get the treatment
they need immediately and return to work without delay.
Sue Wilson, a la carte healthcare limited
For the full article visit www.yotcru.com/insuranceextras
Contacts
A LA CARTE HEALTHCARE LIMITED:
International medical insurance www.alchealth.com
Medical insurance for Iberia www.prima-iberica.eu
Annual multi-trip travel insurance www.alctravel.eu
AON HONG KONG LIMITED www.aon.com.hk
AXA INSURANCE www.axa.com
BUPA www.bupa.com
CREW INSURANCE ASSOCIATES surfrider@prodigy.net
GROUPAMA INSURANCES www.groupama.co.uk
ICS SA WYCC DEPARTMENT www.wycc-insurance.com
INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE NET/CREW
INSURANCE SERVICES www.crewinsuranceservices.com
MHG MARINE BENEFITS www.mhgmarine.com
PANTAENIUS www.pantaenius.com
SEVEN SEAS HEALTH INC www.sevenseashealth.com
STURGE TAYLOR & ASSOCIATES LTD www.sturgeyachts.com
WILLIS LIMITED www.willis.com
Financial Planning
You’re earning well, getting good tips (especially
if on charter) and with very few living expenses, so how
do you spend (or more importantly save/invest) your
hard-earned cash? We asked the experts…
Where there is confusion, there is opportunity
Want to make a fast buck? – I’ve got a tip for you; don’t. Many
people with a reasonable savings inevitably consider other
investments, especially in today’s market. You’d have to be on
another planet not to notice all the media interest in the current
state of the global economy, with wild fluctuations following a
change in an obscure financial parameter or a sudden shortage
of some vital commodity, such as steel or cement, which leads to a
dramatic drop in some prices and a healthy rise in others. The next
day the news is good and by magic everything goes the other way.
Where there is confusion there is opportunity, but not for
everybody. It’s not surprising then that sophisticated investors are
making lots of daily trades, moving in and out of one seemingly
unbelievable opportunity after another and laughing all the way to
the bank. This aggressive style of investing, however, is neither for
the faint hearted nor the amateur despite potential for huge profit.
But for you, a part-time investor, the stakes are higher, so while for
the professionals who do it full time volatility creates opportunity,
a careful, long-term strategy is better for everyone else.
Still interested? Well, knowing where to start can be a daunting
task to an inexperienced investor, but the first hurdle is actually
learning the ropes beginning with the lingo, because the
investment industry, like the marine business, has its own jargon,
just like in the maritime industry. An interpreter in the form of an
advisor helps. Then you must understand your personal feeling on
risk. It goes without saying that you should only invest assets you
can afford to lose, but everyone has a risk threshold.
What’s yours?
The next question is, “Which opportunity?” – the good and bad
news is that here you’re spoiled for choice. Broadly speaking,
investment assets span equities, commodities, bonds and
property, but each of these has sub-categories.
And choosing is less risky if you spread your choices around by
not selecting only one asset type or sector but instead hold a
number of asset classes with a range of holdings in each
category. Sound complicated? Any Fund Management Group
can build just such a portfolio.
Finally, consider the cost of dealing. Charges can be as high as
7% for some specialist funds. These get paid before you do,
creating what is known as “drag” on performance – an expensive
intermediary buying and selling your investments just drags your
profit off to that intermediary’s bank account as fees.
The moral of the story? Even in the current volatility, there are
opportunities for an amateur investor and you could try it ‘DIY’.
But without lots of time to learn the financial services industry,
to negotiate the best possible terms and monitor constantly to
ensure your portfolio stays on the intended track it’s best left
to the experts. Steve Hawkins, Moore Stephens Yachting
As we have been helping yacht crew make the most of their money
for over 15 years I do believe we have some real insight into this
issue. My problem with your request (see questions to follow) is
that it asks questions on specific issues, which because of the
huge difference in pay structures, tax legislation, and frankly life
plans of most people in yachting creates the answer “it depends”.
Clearly everyone in the industry should have a financial
plan, indeed I wrote a series of articles for The Crew Report,
which concentrates on this very issue. (see www.yotcru.com
for Clive’s previous editorial contributions from TCR Issues 1, 2, 3,
4, 5 and 8). However, the implementation really is always on an
individual basis! All questions on investment will always need
discussion with the individual, consequently there can be no
“ideal short-term investment” as the very phrase is in fact
subjective – is my short the same as your short?
Ditto “What should I invest in to secure my future etc.?” The overall
answer is anything except Heineken and golf balls, the detailed
individual answer could be property, mutual funds, bank deposits,
wine, art or indeed any combination of these and other assets
depending on the individuals requirements/beliefs/tolerance to
risk/time frames/final residence/age/ temperament and the list
goes on. So you see “it depends”. I wouldn’t ask a Doctor to write
a column on the ideal medicine or the ideal treatment for
condition, because the answer will be “it depends”. I might ask
him to write a column on how to plan for a healthy future though!
Clive Evans, Clive Evans Independent Financial Advice
News flash
Building on its success providing services to yacht owners, Moore
Stephens Yachting now provides financial advice and services to
yacht crew, ranging from offshore bank accounts to pensions. For
over 100 years, Moore Stephens has a long-standing reputation in
the global shipping industry. Moore Stephens Isle of Man has
been active in the superyacht industry for over 18 years,
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particularly in the provision of turnkey yachting and VAT solutions.
In response to client demand and a lack of suitable cost-effective
products in the market, Moore Stephens Financial Services will
now advise yacht crew on life, medical, disability and travel
insurance, savings plans as well as providing planning advice for
retirement including its “Yacht Crew Retirement Plan”. “For us, it
was a natural progression,” said Moore Stephens Yachting’s Ayuk
Ntuiabane, “We have been helping owners and their advisors with
registration, ownership and registration services. Now we’re also
helping their crews plan their personal financial future.” The new
Moore Stephens yacht crew service is headed by Steve Hawkins,
who already oversees the company’s financial services division.
“Crewing a yacht is a special environment. For example, income
and gains arising through ‘Offshore’ savings and investments
should not generally be subject to taxes, assuming that an
investor does not have a country of tax residence; for most yacht
crew the lack of a permanent country of residence means their
banking and financial affairs often can remain in a tax beneficial
location,” observes Hawkins, “We see our task to be helping
individual crewmembers take advantage of that while carefully
planning for the future.”
Previously, expatriate workers such as yacht crew have had a
limited choice of financial products and providers able to meet
their future planning needs and traditionally, offshore life
assurance companies have provided such products but these
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plans, whilst often expensive, often lacked both
investment direction and flexibility. Moore Stephens Isle
of Man is an independent member firm of Moore
Stephens International. Moore Stephens Yachting also
provides services to yachts as well as are service
providers to the industry including builders, brokers
and lawyers.
1 What is the ideal investment for me to make
in the short-term?
A suitable investment depends largely upon how much
capital you wish to invest and for how long. Two possible
investments for the short term are Fixed Term Deposits
and Money Market Call accounts.
Fixed Term Deposit accounts are suitable for savings
you can afford to leave for a fixed term. The interest rate
is agreed in advance and is fixed for the whole period of
the investment.
Money Market Call accounts are suitable for savings you
may need to withdraw in a hurry. The interest rate is not
fixed, but neither is the investment period; you receive
interest at a rate that is linked to the money markets.
Please note that, from time to time, where interest rates
in a country are particularly low, you may not be able to
receive interest on accounts in the currency of that
country. Adrian M. Pennie, Lloyds TSB
One of the dilemmas facing a large number of crew is
how to make the most out of their savings in the short
term. But what is “short term”? Because of the charging
structures of many savings and investment vehicles, they
do not lend themselves to terms of less than five years.
Indeed many regulators define short term as being
anything less than that period.
It is also worthwhile differentiating between “savings” and
“investments”, as the providers of the various products make this
distinction. Savings can be regarded as any regular payment into
a monetary product whereas investments are generally one- off
payments or a series of irregular or ad hoc premiums.
The desire for short-term savings and investments may be driven
by a number of reasons. You may only be intending to stay in the
industry for a short period, or you may be saving for the deposit
on a property either back home or in one of the popular yachting
centres. In any event you probably require access to your savings
on an almost immediate basis. Although limited, there are
vehicles that suit the purpose, ranging from deposit accounts to
direct access funds.
What you should be extremely wary of are contractual savings
arrangements, which require you to save a specific amount for
a specified number of years. While these vehicles may claim
flexibility, many are very rigid. If you stop saving, draconian
penalties may apply, and if you want to surrender early you may
find you have very little left after surrender charges. These types
of savings plans are not ideal for the yachting industry even if you
plan to save in the long term because of the penalties if you take
a break while between jobs.
Another factor you need to consider is the tax treatment of a
product if and when you return home. This is obviously very
specific to where you are from or where you intend to end up,
which is often very different! But this needs to be taken into
consideration before deciding upon a product. You may end up
between a rock and a hard place if you are stuck with a product
that will be heavily taxed and at the same time contains heavy
surrender charges!
Something else for consideration is the risk of the investment
you intend to use. Over a short term, risk is amplified many times
because if there is a down turn in the investment assets, you will
not have time to wait for it to recover.
With these factors in mind a short-term product should allow
near immediate access, have very low or no entry charges and be
of a low risk rating. It would be inappropriate to mention specific
products, but generically deposit accounts or direct access into
liquidity funds or some alternative investment funds could be
considered. The most important point of all is that you should
seek professional advice as there are no common answers.
Trevor Illingworth, ICM Financial Services Limited
Generally speaking, short-term investing is investing for a
period of less than three years. It is important to recognise that
since this is a short-term investment, the investor may need to
access his or her funds quickly. The best strategy is a low risk
Certificate of Deposit, or money market account. The certificate
of deposit and money market are both insured up to $100,000.00.
Current interest rates are between 2% and 5%. This strategy will
ensure that your funds will not decrease in value, and are readily
available when needed.
Chris Gambino, AvMar Financial Services
2 What should I invest in to secure my long-term
future after I leave the yachting industry?
When looking for long-term investments it could be worth
considering Offshore Limited Edition Deposits (OLEDs). Special
limited offers and availability deposits give the opportunity for a
higher return than the more conventional deposits mentioned
above. They have in the past included returns linked to Stock
Markets, Foreign Exchange Markets and interest rates.
Adrian M. Pennie, Lloyds TSB
There must be a thousand and one different ways of providing
for your long-term future and retirement from the yachting
industry. The course of action you choose will depend very
much on whether you are making this industry a lifetime career,
or you intend to “settle down” in a few years time. If it is the latter
then it might be an idea to read the “Short-Term Savings and
Investment” article (above).
In reality you will probably adopt a series of different strategies
to achieve your goals. What is important in the selection of those
strategies? Given the fickle nature of the business, one major
consideration is flexibility. It is important that the flexibility exists
to adapt to both your changing circumstances and possibly your
changing goals.
One of the first objectives that most people have is to buy
property. It is afterall a basic instinct to find shelter! While
there are fluctuations in the property markets, as many will
attest to after recent events, property in the long term is generally
a good bet. This is especially so now as there are bargains to
be had in various areas of the world. It can also be used in the
future to generate an income stream from rent. You may decide
to build a portfolio of different properties, the income from one
funding the next.
What is interesting is there are now cross-border mortgages
available in a number of countries to non-residents of those
countries. These are ideally suited to the yachting industry
because of its general nomadic nature. What is really interesting
is that these mortgages are available in a wide range of
currencies and can be switched into different currencies at any
point through the term of the mortgage. This means that you can
have the mortgage in the currency of your salary, thus avoiding
the fluctuating payments associated with currency exchange.
It is conceivably possible to play the exchange rates with your
mortgage, whittling the mortgage down with long-term currency
shifts, although this does involve an element of risk!
Trevor Illingworth, ICM Financial Services Limited
The comfort of your retirement will directly depend on the value
of your retirement accounts. For crewmembers that are United
States income tax payers, one should take advantage of Individual
Retirement Plans. They offer the immediate advantage of
deferring the taxes one would pay on the funds deposited into
the IRA, and you can earn a rate of return on the funds you
would have paid the tax authorities.
For foreign crew who are not subject to US income tax, an
offshore retirement account is the best solution. Contributions
to your retirement plan should be made monthly or annually.
These consistent contributions will allow you to save the most
for retirement.

Once funds are deposited into your investment account, they
can then be invested in stocks, bonds and mutual funds. Over
time a well-diversified retirement plan can grow substantially.
Chris Gambino, AvMar Financial Services
3 Where should my salary be going – bank/
offshore account/other?
An offshore account can allow you the freedom to live, work and
travel across the seas with the peace of mind that you can take
your bank account with you. So for crewmembers who spend their
summers in Europe and winters in the Caribbean, having offshore
accounts in Euros and US dollars would make it simple for their
employers to make payments in these currencies and for the
crewmembers to have access to their funds without having to
incur conversion fees. Adrian M. Pennie, Lloyds TSB
For crew that are subject to United States income tax, their
salary should be deposited into a well-established US Bank. If
a crewmember is a US income tax payer, they should steer clear
of offshore bank accounts. Offshore bank accounts increase your
scrutiny by the tax authorities. One exception is if your employer
will only pay you if you hold an offshore bank account. In this case
an offshore bank account may be acceptable. US citizens that
deposit their pay from their foreign employer/foreign flagged
vessel into an offshore bank account are still required to report all
income to the IRS and there are special reporting requirements if
you own or sign on a foreign account. One should note that crew
that are subject to United States income tax must declare to the
IRS the existence of any of their offshore bank accounts that have
an aggregate value over $10,000.00.
NEW EMAIL ADDRESS
contact@clive-evans-ifa.com
For foreign crew that are not subject to United States income tax,
an offshore account at a well-established bank is the best place to
deposit your salary. Foreign crew should be aware of their country
of origin’s tax treaty with the US though, as this determines what
their possible tax liability in the US may be. And they should
always consider consulting with a tax specialist in their own
country in regards to an offshore account in any other country.
Chris Gambino, AvMar Financial Services
5 How do anti-money laundering laws and
financial services regulations affect offshore
banking for crews?
Working towards reducing Financial Crime is a key objective to
all banks and as such they will have identification and verification
requirements in place. As for the effect on the crewmembers,
the requirement to provide proof of residential address can
sometimes be difficult while living onboard the ship.
Adrian M. Pennie, Lloyds TSB
5 How can crews best use their credit and
debit cards?
> Use debit cards for purchases over and above normal living
expenses, including Internet transactions where you are happy to
pay there and then.
> Use credit cards for large expenses where you wish to defer
the cost until a later date, thus taking advantage of the interestfree
period between purchase and statement date, but be aware
that many credit cards carry high interest rates on balances not
settled in full by the due date. Adrian M. Pennie, Lloyds TSB
6 What are the best ways for crews to maximise their
savings over the lifetime of their yachting career?
• To always have money in the right place at the right time to
satisfy short-, medium- and long-term requirements:
> Short term includes daily living expenses on an ongoing basis –
cash and checking accounts are suitable for this purpose.
> Medium term includes those more expensive items that need to
be considered during the next six months to five years, such
as holidays, major purchases, cars, properties, etc. – savings
accounts, money market accounts and cds.
> Long term includes plans beyond five years such as retirement
planning – investment base products including pensions are
suitable for this purpose.
• It is particularly important to review your financial situation
regularly to ensure the balance of funds allocated to each
category is still appropriate.
• It is important to develop a plan based on short- and long-term
goals and review it often to ensure it continues to meet current
and future needs. Adrian M. Pennie, Lloyds TSB
For the full article visit www.yotcru.com/financeextras
Images courtesy of Seven Seas Health Inc., Bigstockimages.com &
Istockphoto.com
Contacts
AVMAR
www.avmarinternational.com
CLIVE EVANS IFA
www.clive-evans-ifa.com
ICM FINANCIAL SERVICES
www.i.im
LLOYDS TSB
www.lloydstsb.com
MOORE STEPHENS YACHTING
www.moorestephensyachts.com
PENSUM LTD
www.pensumoffshore.com
new deckie’s diary
Having travelled the world since the day I was born, making a move over
to the South of France wasn’t too much of a difficult step for me to take.
Growing up on a Monster Truck show for 10 years in South East Asia, I have
had the pleasure of meeting lots of interesting people from different
cultures and walks of life. The travel, pay, love for the ocean and meeting
new and interesting people are my reasons for making a start in this
industry. I left my well-paid job, funky flat, gorgeous girlfriend, family
and friends behind me and enrolled on the United Kingdom Sailing Academy
crew training course, with the sole purpose of obtaining the necessary
legal documents to work onboard large luxury yachts. I was going to do the
Yachtmaster course, but after networking with people prior to enrolling on
the course, I was told that it would be best to get the basics, make a
start and then return with some experience to take the Yachtmaster exams.
I found the crew training course very good in all. It is a six-week course,
which covers the STCW’95, Day Skipper syllabus, Powerboat Level 2, diesel engine maintenance, and
VHF radio, costing £3,995 (without beer money). A few experiences could have been improved, but
in all, a very good training establishment with fantastic instructors. Shortly after completing
the course I had a leaving do with friends and family and then booked myself on the next Easyjet
flight to Antibes, one of the world’s superyacht hubs located along the French Riviera. I had
already arranged prior to leaving where I could lay my head for rest in Antibes, I stayed at one
of the better crew houses and it won’t take you too long to figure that one out! Choose
carefully, the “more expensive” crew houses do not always end up being more expensive. The real
adventure begins when your plane’s wheels hit the tarmac at Nice airport and, if like me your
French isn’t up to scratch, it can be quite daunting. To be honest, the only French I knew upon
arrival was “Bonjour”, which isn’t quite enough to get you a train ticket and a three-course meal
in Antibes. I would strongly recommend learning as much French as possible. People are generally
very nice and will help you as much as they can; I was fortunate and met a nice lady on the bus
who was happy to show me where the crew house was. I dropped my bags off, showered and went
exploring. Good places for newbie crew to network I have found are The Blue Lady, Extreme Cafe,
Drinkers Club and La Gaffe. All have good staff and good atmosphere.
The adventure continues with his experience of finding a job in the next issue...
Grange International Aviation, in a joint venture with the world renowned Empire Test Pilots’ School (ETPS) at Boscombe
Down, have created a short course for Pilots and Bridge Officers to establish a common single standard for the safe
operation of helicopters from superyachts.
Conducted by ETPS, the course focuses on operating procedures, techniques, methods, marine environment and
emergencies both on deck and flying. The programme includes classroom briefings, simulator and optional “dunker”.
For further information contact Grange International Aviation.
Fresh on the superyacht crew scene we bring you the first blog in our series
looking at the trials and tribulations facing our anonymous newbie deckhand
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soapbox
what engineers want...
Engineers are a special breed of crew – often
thought of as set apart from the interior and exterior
crew of the superyacht. Years of training are needed
to become a fully qualified Chief Engineer, but once
you get to this position is it all worth the journey?
Does the pay of engineers reflect the working
conditions? There is a well-known lack of engineers
available to fill the required positions on the
growing fleet of superyachts. Considering the
cost and time taken to reach the ultimate goal
of chief engineer, should there be more support
and grants to encourage people to get into
engineering on yachts?
Engineers are often asked to share cabins with
other crewmembers but should they be given
similar privileges to the Captain and be given
their own room, or does this just encourage division
between the engine team and other crew? Is it a
case of mucking in and sharing or should an
engineer’s qualifications and experience, and often
age, earn them the right to different treatment?
Engineers are without doubt the most important crewmember
on any vessel. Oftentimes, they carry a greater amount of
responsibility than the Captain in the day-by-day operations of the
ship. A well-educated engineer wears many hats, maintains many
systems and augments many areas including (as in my case)
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the galley and the deck. A good engineer helps out where help
is needed, on top of maintaining just about everything mechanical
on the ship…
Do I think engineers should have their own cabin? Yes, I do.
Many boats are now being designed with this in mind, and
many builders are putting the engineer’s cabin separate from
the rest of the crew next to the engines and generators.
Anonymous
“Does the pay of engineers reflect the working conditions?”
For the level of training and certification required onboard yachts,
the pay is excellent, far beyond what the experience and
qualifications possessed by most yacht engineers would command
ashore. The living conditions on most yachts are substandard
regardless of pay. As far as working conditions, they are typical or
better than most maritime situations but yacht engineers have the
advantage (?) of calling in outside labour for most functions.
“There is a well known lack of engineers available to fill the need
positions on the growing fleet of superyachts. Considering the cost
and time taken to reach the ultimate goal of chief engineer should
there be more support and grants to encourage people to get into
engineering on yachts?”
Who would pay for this support and grants? Given that most yacht
salaries are tax-free why should local or national governments
subsidise the operation of a billionaire’s recreational machinery?
It is absurd to ask an already overburdened taxpayer to support
a training scheme for yacht crew, the product of which is a
certificate that is generally worthless off-board a yacht.
When an owner is denied the use of his boat due to the inability to
hire an engineer, perhaps then he will reconsider rotations, living
conditions, and training allowances. Until then the old adage “you
reap what you sow” applies. Any bright young person with an
interest in the maritime industry has access to a great deal of
government and maritime industry supported training. To access
that training only requires the decision to become a professional
mariner and commit to a career of formal training and real sea
time. The alternative is to pay out of pocket for a few weeks of
classes and buy a yacht-limited piece of paper.
“Engineers are often asked to share cabins with other crewmembers
but should they be given similar privileges to the Captain and be
given their own room…”
The chief engineer should receive the same or better pay than the
captain and always have a single room. On merchant ships the
chief engineer has an equal sized office and stateroom as the
master, on the same deck, and generally makes more money.
“… is it all worth the journey?”
Absolutely! The pride and satisfaction of reaching the pinnacle
of the marine engineering profession is the return on a long
investment of time, sweat and academic endeavour.
Chief
Engineers do share an equal portion of the vessel’s
responsibility, however the principal distinction between a
Captain and Chief Engineer is the degree of direct responsibility
for people, the marine environment and security. This slight
distinction is exactly why Captains deserves a little extra space
and perhaps luxury.
The Chief Engineer is directly responsible for his department and
its staff, just as any other Officer onboard, but does not carry the
full responsibility of all persons onboard.
I hold a Yachtmaster Offshore and have skippered smaller yachts
simply because I enjoy being on the water, but very honestly I
make much better money as an engineer.
It’s really not a matter of who gets paid more, it’s who takes
the most responsibility and is qualified to do so.
If you’re jealous of the Captain’s pay, stateroom and stature
perhaps you too should become qualified as a Captain.
Dean Vaughan
“... however the principal distinction between a Captain and Chief
Engineer is the degree of direct responsibility for people, the marine
environment and security.”
Give us a break… this captain as lord and master is a 19th century
hangover from the days when an owner had “his” captain to take
care of a much smaller and far less complex, privately operated,
and virtually unregulated personal yacht.
Large charter yachts are commercial vessels carrying passengers
for hire. The rest of the commercial maritime industry recognised
the worth and status of a chief engineer over a century ago and
provided him with equal accommodations and pay. Captains have
inherited the role of valet and cruise director without the years of
qualifying experience the position of a ship’s master required in
years past. The MCA yachtmaster licence is a joke, but it is not
funny anymore.
The “responsibility” card is a bit of a stretch, when is the last
time you heard of a yacht captain losing a licence or being held
responsible for any of the multitude of amazing incidents that
result from incompetence or inexperience? Your defence sounds
a bit like the politician’s claim of responsibility, there is an
enormous gulf between holding responsibility and being
held responsible.
What responsibility has the captain of Lady Candida taken? If his
crew had risked their lives to rescue the survivors of some other
captain-induced disaster his name would be on the pages of every
yacht magazine. Has anyone seen his name in print for putting
crew and passengers at risk? Has the MCA revoked his certificate?
Tell us more about that responsibility thing, I must have missed
something.
“If you’re jealous of the Captain’s pay, stateroom and stature
perhaps you too should become qualified as a Captain.”
Maybe you are right, it only takes a few weeks to become a
captain so why not? Maybe the reason this discussion even exists
is because as yachts grow larger and more complex, there are
more incidents occurring to illustrate just how inadequate are
the standards for licencing and promotion of captains.
There are very few qualified and experienced masters, but there is
no shortage of certificates. If you throw a rock across 17th Street
in Fort Lauderdale you will probably hit a “captain”.
Chief
“Is it all worth the journey?”
Yes of course, it takes not only time, but money also to
become qualified. Many engineers pay their own way through
certification etc.
“Does the pay of engineers reflect the working conditions?”
Usually. Depends entirely upon the vessel and the schedule.
“Should there be more support and grants to encourage people to
get into engineering on yachts?”
There should be an apprenticeship style training system similar to
the commercial world where guys do a cadetship, whereby time
on boats is sandwiched in between time in the classroom. Yachts
are in a position to be able to invest funds into an individual.
Chief Engineers should always have their own cabin. Often an
engineer will stay on the same boat for longer than other folks
further down the ranks, If he/she can have their own cabin, it
makes things much easier. Also having the monitoring system
alarms in the cabin always constantly disturbs the other
crewmember. Sometimes, the stereotypical grumpy old English
chief will have a completely different lifestyle to a person they
may be asked to share with, this can cause problems with
coming home late hammered drunk etc.
With respect to mucking in and helping the other departments
at busy times, this depends on the individual and how the vessel
is run. If the engineer is expected to work in other department, it
should be made clear during the interview process.
James Kinton, Chief Engineer of M/Y Lazy Z
To read the full and heated response to this forum topic go to
www.yotcru.com/whatengineerswant
Image by Brooke Shaw/Superyachtart.com
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it’s showtime
back in the med
In only its second year of existence, the Antibes Yacht Show is already making waves in the show calendar.
A great atmosphere and frenzied business activities were on the menu, followed by a sizeable helping of
seminars and debates in both Antibes and Monaco. Esther Barney and Norma Trease report...
April is always a difficult time for weather in the South
of France, one moment you could have blazing sunshine
and the next a squall whipping up the waves and blowing
in freezing cold rain. At this year’s Antibes Yacht Show we were
treated to a cornucopia of climates, which may have put the
faint-hearted off attending for the first two days but the stalwarts
remained and had plenty of fun.
The show was significantly larger than the previous inaugural
year, some estimating approximately a doubling in size. Many of
the big brokerage houses were present, including Fraser Yachts,
Edmiston, YCO, Burgess, YPI, Blue Water Yachting, Camper &
Nicholsons, and Haas International among others. The largest
yachts on display were Absinthe, Fleurtje, Felicità West, and
Magna Grecia, and 36 vessels over 30 metres were booked
to attend the show.
Throughout the show a number of free educational seminars
were put on to help crew increase their knowledge of the yacht
technologies. Cathelco and Jotun hosted a morning of discussion
on yacht corrosion and Riviera Charts covered new technologies
for electronic tide tables, chart update tracings and ISM. For more
on these two highly informative seminars see page 56.
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The Crew Show in full swing
The premier Crew Show was held on the first day of the show and
organiser Celia Wagstaff reports that she was “really pleased with
the variety of exhibitors, showing a good range of services for
crew and their yachts.” They included Deseo Designs, who
showed their bespoke art pieces, Holland Flower Creations, with
gorgeous flower arrangements on display, insurance firm Ascona
Maritimes, and new training establishment Superyacht Chef,
who cooked up a storm all day from a tiny camping stove. Also
providing refreshments were provisioning and ships services
company SO.SE.MA. Shore Crew, generously sharing Italian
delicacies, and local favourite yachtie watering hole, Le Blue Lady
pouring libations. Two firms launched their product lines at The
Crew Show, Organic Yacht, who carry a wide range of "green"
toiletries, organic foods, and even homeopathic medical kits.
Celia launched her new line of yacht products named Summers,
which includes shower gels, shampoos, room fresheners and
sunscreens all supplied in matching coordinated packaging and
produced locally using scents from the world-famous Perfumerie
de Grasse. The Crew Show is planned to return next year, bigger
and better than ever.
On the Friday evening several drinks parties brightened the spirits
of some damp exhibitors and crew. The Bluewater drinks at 5pm
lured people away from the refuge of their stands and yachts to
ILLUSTRATION COMPETITION
The Crew Report and yotcru.com ran a competition at the Antibes
Yacht Show where crew had to represent the name of their
yacht in an illustration. The standard was high but we had to
pick winners, and so joint first prize went to Serena Hedderich of
M/Y Vanilla for her highly artistic piece (with her fiancé for his very
original vanilla pod stuck to card) and Duncan Tong for his amusing
interpretation of the green-hulled Marco Polo! The winners won
photographic books including The Maltese Falcon: Art of Inspiration,
IDEAS, and Art of the Superyacht.
the less effective protection of umbrellas to enjoy a glass of wine.
Many subsequently relocated to the Hill Robinson drinks in the
VIP tent, which provided canapés and champagne for the soggy
but convivial crowd.
The Crew Barbecue, organised by Yacht Shopping, was originally
intended for Thursday evening, but moved to Saturday and
resulted in a fantastic turnout of approximately 500 due to the
build-up over the previous three days. The atmosphere was so
buzzing it seemed there couldn’t be a yachtie in Antibes who
wasn’t there. For pictures of the event go to the Ahoy! section
on pages 74 to 77 or visit www.yotcru.com. In total an estimated
500 cans of beer, 160 litres of wine, 25 kg of salad, 1,200 sausages
and a herd of pork ribs were consumed – just don’t work out what
that is per head! The event was sponsored by a host of yachtie
businesses including AGC Marine Telecom, Gourmet Deliveries,
Donzeco, C&N Antibes, S&D Yachts, Ocean Medical, Yacht
Shopping and the Riviera Organisation put on a DJ for people
to dance the night away with upbeat tunes.
All in all it was a fun show to start off the Mediterranean season and
we can’t wait to see everyone at the upcoming calendar events!
By Esther Barney & Norma Trease
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Management Meeting – Training,
Manning & Recruitment
In the intimate setting of the Hotel Columbus in
Monaco, an elite group of the world’s leading players
from every sector of the yachting industry came
together to put Training, Manning and Recruitment
under the microscope. The Flagship Superyacht
Academy, the main sponsor for this event, was
created for crew who are serious about their careers
and yachts that are serious about their crew
(www.flagshipsuperyachtacademy.co.uk). And that
seems to be a perfect mission statement for what we
believe the superyacht industry as a whole should
strive for too – a more professional approach by all
in the superyacht industry to ensure rigorous safety
standards are met. Also sponsoring the event,
ZeeBORN (www.zeeborn.net) has developed software
that allows accurate and faster management of crew
recruitment and placement for shore-based marine
businesses and organisations. Both were deemed
ideal partners for our Management Meeting. The
increasingly urgent issue of crew shortages has been
a hot topic of many a discussion of late, including at
the last Global Superyacht Forum, and for this reason
The Yacht Report and The Crew Report saw fit to
dedicate one of our keenly attended Management
Meetings in order to carry on the debate. Something
that was agreed by everyone in attendance – there is
no instant fix, and as you look closely at the problem
you will see it is a complex one and one that demands
the industry to work together as a whole.
Key issues discussed include the world of recruitment
and the core issues faced by the market. One of the
main points concluded was that although there are
some very reputable companies in the industry with
more and more advanced ways of offering crew
amazing career prospects to yacht crew, first and
foremost the crew agencies work for their clients’
interests – the owners. And so, where do crew go to
get advice dedicated to them? Well, resources such
as the PYA, companies such as Ask Joey and a
relative newcomer to the superyacht market, Nautilus
– a union that can offer legal advice up to the value
of £1,900 for members who feel they have a grievance
that needs to be resolved. There still exists for crew a
lack of job stability, with the fear that they could be
dropped from a yacht and the owner’s whim. Other
problems identified included the wide acceptance
within the industry of inequality and discrimination
so rife, be it between different racial groups, genders,
sizism (mainly existing for women) or ageism.
Discrimination is not tolerated in land-based
industries, so why is it so widely accepted as part of
ours? Another major breakthrough in the interests of
crew was a pledge by the majority of people attending
the meeting to pool some money together and create
a fund to provide scholarships and financial help with
the costs of training, in order to ensure the best
candidates are encouraged to choose the superyacht
industry as a career and to help reduce the outflow of
quality crew from the market. So many issues were
discussed that we will cover them in full in the next
issue and online at www.yotcru.com and
www.synfo.com
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Cathelco seminar
On the Friday morning of the Antibes Yacht Show, Cathelco and Jotun, the
marine vessel corrosion and paint specialists, hosted a free seminar to
educate crew on the causes of corrosion and its various potentially devastating
effects on superyachts. Despite poor weather the turnout was excellent, mostly
comprising engineers and senior officers. The simultaneously informative and
entertaining presentation from Technical Manager Steve Ellis took us back to
the classroom with the science behind corrosion, the reactivity of elements
composing a metallic steel hull and how this can interact with water to cause
deterioration of the surface of the hull and appendages. Cathelco explained the
logic behind its Minitek ICCP
system, which prevents
corrosion on steel hulls
using a compact control
panel and flush mounted
electrically active
replacements for
conventional zinc anode.
The seminar was followed by
lunch in the VIP restaurant.
Cathelco will be hosting the
free seminar in further
locations throughout the
year. For more information
please contact
chris.bell@cathelco.com.
Rivera Charts seminar causes rough waters for mini ISM
On Sunday 20 April, Riviera Charts hosted a morning of seminars at AYS.
Bravely it started at 09.30 on the last day and, despite the Crew BBQ and
many alcohol-sodden parties, turnout was good. Simon Jackson detailed
new products from UKHO who, though billed, were not able to attend. In
addition to ECDIS, ENC products there were admiralty, new non-ECDIS vector
charts, which UKHO hope will prove acceptable to flag authorities to replace
paper. Their electronic tide tables will be augmented with Light Lists and Radio
signals. This offers a chance to keep these in easy, soft form and electronic
updates will remove an unwelcome burden on Masters or mates.
Next a system to provide chart update tracings and NtMs over a dedicated Sat
radio link was shown by Novaco (see below). It costs around €850 a year and
has current coverage of the Mediterranean and Africa with US/Caribbean
coming soon. A free receiver and antenna are supplied and for UKSTG 1000 a
gyro stabilised tracking antenna can be supplied. We had a sneak peek at their
software to manage and log received corrections.
The final session was with Dr Edmund Hughes, ISM Policy Manager at UK
MCA. He presented on ISM but the session went beneficially aground on a reef
of discussion about the role of mini ISM with reference to Lady Candida where
there had been ineffectual management and no mini ISM in place. The
problem many stated (including Bluewater in particular) was that there are
no MCA guidelines for the ISM-inexperienced in setting up such a system.
Unfortunately, we can’t cover that discussion but all were encouraged to
discuss this on the Synfo.com and yotcru.com forums (especially MCA,
but that may prove impossible for a government organisation).
FREEDOM
MARITIME
invites you to the
in aid of
All funds raised will go to the SeaKeepers Society,
a nonprofit organization committed to
protecting the world’s oceans.
in proud association with
Friday 13th of June, 2008, 8pm - 2am
Les Pecheurs, Cap d’Antibes
contact: splash@ycocrew.com for tickets, prices and info, or order your tickets online: www.yotcru.com/splash

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the jobs pages
When we first launched SuperyachtJobs.com, we wanted to provide an intrinsic service
to the industry. One that would benefit all and help fill the increasing number of job roles
available in the superyacht industry.
The response so far has been overwhelming. If you are not already using
SuperyachtJobs.com, the below offers a sample of the available jobs online:
Captain
RELIEF CAPTAIN
123-Ft Private Motor Yacht. Position is to cover existing Captain
for a period of 3.3 weeks. The candidate is required to have a
Master 500gT licence. The period includes Guest Trips cruising
the South Of France.
Deadline: 01 August 2008
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To see all Captain jobs, please visit
SuperyachtJobs.com/Captains
Shore Based
MCA DECK & ENGINEERING INSTRUCTORS NEEDED IN
FORT LAUDERDALE
Blue Water Yachting is seeking instructors to teach MCA Deck &
Engineering courses.The suitable candidates will be Fort
Lauderdale based with permission to work in the USA. Significant
experience within the super yacht industry is preferred. With
training establishments in Fort Lauderdale, Antibes and Palma, all
our instructors must be prepared to travel to our other locations
when requested. Salary and terms negotiable.
Deadline: 30 June 2008
To see all shore based jobs, please visit
SuperyachtJobs.com/Shore
Engineer
CHIEF ENGINEER
Y3 or commercial equivalent Chief Engineer required for a 50-m
med based Private Motor Yacht.
Deadline: 30 June 2008
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Yes I would say that it is a fair comment, but this does have
some grounding in the fact that most crew areas are in the
bow – right or wrong! – which due to hull shape is always
tight. On smaller yachts this is proportionally more exaggerated as
there are generally fewer decks and beam available to work within.
However, this is further intensified because there is, in general,
some very poor examples of using the available gross space on
both big and small yacht hulls. Void space recovery on new builds
is something that is considered a captains’ and engineers’ job
rather than the build team project objective. But to really address
this issue I think we need to divide the areas into crew areas and
crew cabin areas and the design strides that have been made…
It would be naive to say that we have not seen any improvements,
but this would have to be balanced against the cutting-edge
design and the amazing use and recovery of space we see in other
parts of the vessel.
• Folding platforms and hidden garages for helicopters;
• Hull apertures for beach areas aft, and on port and
starboard sides;
• Full-sized pools and waterfalls;
• Double deck atrium owner’s staterooms;
• Submerged platforms for submarine tenders!!
To name but a few…
drawing board
crew space design
In a recent forum topic both on Yotcru.com and in Issue 18 of the magazine we posed a question regarding
the huge variations in space afforded to superyacht crew for sleeping/living accommodation – “It seems that
often smaller yachts have disproportionately smaller personal space, although some of the most modern
yachts are more considerate of this area compared to days of yore. As the saying goes, a happy crew means
a happy yacht – but how can this be achieved?” Andrew Stewart from Techtonic Design responds.
These areas are all visually stunning and they have also all taken a
considerable amount of time, money and effort in thinking outside
of the traditional and formulated point of view to achieve. They
have also increased the sale of yachts to new clients as more
dreams can be realised and the kudos of the next new
yacht design is attained. However, 40 years ago these ideas
would have been considered as either foolish or unachievable
within our market.
As with all new designs they had to seek class approval, be
mechanically sound in design, be built and sold to the client.
But above all else they had to be areas that interested the client.
These have historically been a request directly from the client,
or been fused into the project and presented to the client as a
positive option in the operation and lifetime of the yacht by other
interested parties!
We have seen some improvement in crew areas – larger crew
mess areas, gyms on some of the larger vessels and even TV
rooms and office space. This, however, is still very much the
exception rather than the norm. In some cases, while the net
space has increased for crew areas on some sized vessels, it has
come at the cost of losing natural light by utilising lower deck
space or areas where the external stylist deemed portholes too
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unsightly. This could be overcome with prisms and natural light
projection, but is not deemed a priority. But if the same light
conditions where found in a shipyard, design office or brokerage
office you would be hard pressed to find the staff to work in these
conditions or for that matter would be allowed to work by the
union responsible.
It is, however, (in my humble opinion!) the relationship between
the space available and the privacy you can afford an individual
that is most important. Could that be fused into the project and
presented to the client as a positive option in the operation and
lifetime of the yacht by other interested parties? This issue was
also raised at the Global Superyacht Forum in Amsterdam in
November last year, and to my knowledge of the 700-800
attendees from the corporate side of the industry attending, not
one shared a room, me included! Yet with most crew still sharing
a cabin and in some cases three to a cabin, you really have to
consider what major developments have occurred in crew cabin
design and its symmetry to the rest of the vessel and the industry
in the last 40 years, and is it fair?
Yes, the bunks have got more comfortable with some nice soft
furnishings, and most cabins have an en suite shower. If the
owner has specified flat screens and an on demand video and
sound system, then the crew might also benefit from this clientdriven
request. You might also find that the principle interior
designer has also specified the same materials as the owner’s
area. On the surface this sounds very nice and is probably
intended as a benefit, but is that really a bonus if you are
responsible for its upkeep?
In general, however, there is still this formulated idea on how a
crew area should be and will be. How can this be addressed then?
Who needs to make the changes? And why should they?
Personally I would advocate a radical review of what we offer in
terms of crew cabins. If we are to retain and attract professional
crew and other persons from outside of the industry to sustain
our growth, we will need to offer more in terms of living
conditions. Not that I want to enter into the discussion on crew
wages and benefits. But at some point the money will begin to
dim in comparison to an individual’s personal living conditions
and expectations.
how do you attract a class one engineer when
he/she has to share with the snoring chef?
Senior crew are more likely to be attracted to individual or partner
shared accommodation than the current crew cabin options. This
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could lead to a further upward spiral of crew wages in
an attempt to retain and please crew in the short term.
Every crewmember I have spoken to would prefer their
own space.
This is achievable within the space already available, but it
will require a team effort from everybody in the industry, and
strong individuals with vision from the brokerage companies,
class societies, shipyards and designers to make this happen.
But the first step is to provide a balanced argument to the client
as to why he should entertain these new ideas and designs and
what if any costs are involved over the short term, and more
importantly over the lifetime of the vessel, for both sides of
the argument to be fairly judged.
You who are in charge of the operation and runing of these
vessels can also present the brokers and clients with new
ideas if there are benefits. After all, it is in all our interests
to make this happen, as a happy crew and captain means
a happy yacht and in general a happy owner.
back to the bow – is this the best and correct
use of space?
The bow has traditionally been the place to put the crew,
but why? History really. When vessels where used for fighting
purposes, this area was called the fore castle and the battle
would be fought from this area. On trading vessels the most
valuable items were kept amidships for their protection, the
officers aft and the crew forward, as that was the only space
left. But is this best use of the space available these days, when
we have made so many forward strides in materials machinery
and the different requirements that are put upon the vessels.
It’s not as if we are preparing to repel boarders outside Antibes
everyday, or for that matter protect the cargo of incense. So is
there any good reason to continue with the tradition? Well it
depends on how the space is used. I can certainly see that the
bow could and should be used a lot more for machinery space,
which is currently located in the aft and midships section of
many vessels – both extremely spacious and comfortable areas
to be in by the way. But are those dedicated machinery/technical
spaces more of a valuable item when compared to crew and
client areas and comfort levels? Again this would require a new
approach to the design process and relocation to new areas
in the hull along with the use of newer technologies; fuel cell
electrical systems, watermakers, onboard power, tenders bays,
refrigeration and storage, all of which are currently available
but not so widely used.
With the shipyards and naval architects so busy, who would be
willing to spend the time on these new ideas? Unless requested by
the client and in parallel driven by the passion of the industry
experts in these fields, we will continue on the same path! I think a
blend of all areas on the yacht would be most appropriate for crew
areas, depending on the areas’ performance requirements.
Why are 80% of laundries always below waterline in the bow area?
Why is the main pantry always the biggest and associated with the
main deck interior dining area, when 90% of most yachts use the
bridge deck exterior eating area? I believe a segregation of
accommodation is also beneficial for the client’s privacy and that of
the crew who are there to work and to live. With the correct layout
and route planning waste, food, stores, crew and client access to
the vessel, can be kept separate and maintained as required
whether alongside or stern-to.
crew cabins
I would like to see them more centrally placed within the hull and on
single person sleeping option with some shared cabin availability.
This would also have to be on a deck where natural light can be
harnessed, even if the cabins were small and no more than bunk
areas with shared showers and heads. From the comments I have
heard from most crew they would be happier with their own small
space than the current situation of shared accommodation. I am
sure that privacy and the physiological benefits is a more important
issue for crew than many others, but one that is not recognised by
other industry members who have not worked on a yacht.
for the designers – do you find there
is increased priority for crew in more
comfortable areas of the vessel, or does
this vary from project to project?
Unfortunately in my experience this very rarely varies. But I am
seeing an increase trend in the subject being discussed at higher
levels within the industry. We have suggested to several yards that
we would work with them on the reference general arrangements
and specifications that are sold to the clients. However, this is a
conservative industry in many respects and we move slowly for
good and sometimes unknown reasons. Even though our product
is anything but conservative, we have yet to receive any conclusive
feedback on our offer,but change is in the wind.
My personal take on this is that clients are making an investment
in building a yacht and at some stage they will obviously want to
sell the yacht. They believe that the best investment for them is to
stick with a traditional format. As with all purchases in our lives we
depend on opinions and experts. But if the expert is also selling you
the product, are you getting a balanced view of the finished
product’s perceived lifetime use and future value?
This is further concreted into position by brokers and shipyards, as
they like to streamline the build process to increase both profit and
the resale potential of the yacht. This is both correct business
practice and of benefit to the client, the good name of the shipyard
and brokerage house. But is this the right design option in 2008? I
would say up to this point in history that was a fair comment, but I
think it time to change the approach and review how the very
essence of a general arrangement plan is created for a superyacht
build, the most cutting edge of all personal purchases.
How will yachts be used in the future? How will they be affected by
staffing marketplace demands? Can we use the dynamics of
environmental change to create a new fleet of yachts that address
the most apparent issues and the more strategic issue we currently
face in the industry? In that respect I think the relocation of
machinery spaces for better crew and owner areas with no loss to
safety or seaworthiness would be of benefit to all.
how would you improve the crew living areas
through design?
Obviously the use of new materials and ideas from other industries
will play a big role. Listening to the consensus of people who
actually live and work on yachts is another major factor.
Engineering techniques and new drawing and modelling programs,
which are the tools of the design trade, will all be required. As will
an open mind and a clean piece of paper. But for me this misses
the point slightly as the design changes have to be viable from a
business and functional point of view, to be totally successful and
accepted by all members of the industry. For our good fortune our
clients are some of the most innovative and business-orientated
people in the world, and if there is a good reason for change and it
is presented in a fair and well-argued manner then change is just
around the corner.
In that respect I think that understanding the changing
requirements on superyachts and education on the reasons
why these changes are of value, along with the required and
an honest effort from all the parties involved to achieve the
changes is the way forward. www.techtonicdesign.eu
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life after yachting
feet on terra firma
Alison Ford (née Bass), a native South African, worked in the industry for six-years as a chef on board both
sailing and motor yachts and ended her career in the industry onboard the 92’ S/Y Georgiana in Oct 2006. In
Dec 2006, she and her boyfriend Rob Ford left the UK and drove overland through Africa. Nine months later
they finished the trip with a wedding in her hometown, Cape Town. Today they live in Gloucestershire, UK
and work for Oyster Yachts. In a new regular column from Sally Oulton, this is Alison’s story.
How did you get into the industry?
Through a friend, Susan Chase, who used to be a stewardess on
the motor yacht Coral Island. She knew I could cook and wanted
to travel, so she called me up and said she’d found the perfect job
for me. I jumped on a plane and headed for Antibes in France and
within two weeks I landed a job on S/Y Opium, an 82’ Baltic yacht.
I didn’t initially want to chef but they found out I could cook and
offered me the job. Three days later I met my (now) husband and
so it all began.
Tell me Ally, can you remember any funny or
embarrassing moments?
Of course, there were many. Some of you may relate to some of
them. To begin with knots were not a familiar concept to me and it
took me three years to learn how to tie a fender knot! My husband
still hates me for that.
I have to admit I’m also not very technical minded. When it came
to showing me how to use the generator I had to be taught how to
turn it on/off by sound language “click…click…clonk…click” and I
also asked on a passage where the light switch was for the big
long light. Um… that would be the mast… I never lived that down.
But the most memorable embarrassing moment was when I
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accidentally filled the bilges with poo while ON CHARTER.
By process of elimination (I was ashore at the fish market) the
captain figured out it was me and ordered me to come back and
clean it up, while they whisked the guests off somewhere.
Were there any famous people you worked for and
if so, what were they like?
No, I never did work for anyone famous, just very rich people. I did
work for Charles Dunston, who owns Carphone Warehouse. He
was very down to earth with a wicked, mad bunch of friends.
Are there any particular owners you enjoyed
working for and if so, why?
I was very lucky I always had very considerate owners. Yes, they
could be demanding but you always felt most appreciated. You
hear so many horror stories about owners who could very well
be descendants of Satan but we were very fortunate.
Was there any particular favourite or memorable
charter or adventure or destination?
I loved the trip from Antigua down to the Grenadines and on to
Trinidad and Tobago, where I spent every waking free moment on
deck marvelling at the turtles, white sands, stingrays and palm
trees. I also enjoyed the Black Sea. Our engine died halfway to
our destination and we had to sail, illegally, I might add, back
down the Bosphorous River where we spent a month in Istanbul
for repairs. It turned out to be a fascinating and absorbing city.
And, while working on M/Y Tommy, I was allowed to leave by
helicopter off the boat while it was at sea. We flew to Corsica and
spent a night in a hotel with a lavish dinner and the next morning
G and Ts and Martinis in the pool. The best part of all this was that
it was all paid for. Absolutely wicked!
Is there any place you would like to go back to
and why?
My biggest regret was not having the chance to cruise the South
Pacific. We never got on the right boat at the right time, but if I
ever went back to yachting, it would be for that reason.
Were there any scary situations?
Yes! We got stuck in a hurricane on a floating dock in Tenerife
and had to abandon ship and hide in the concrete toilet block.
Glamorous!
What do you miss about boats?
The money, the friends, the lifestyle, my flip-flops and my tan.
Why did you leave?
Several reasons. Six years was long enough living in a small
space, but most importantly my liver needed a break. Oh and
how could I forget those 3 am watches on my own!
Was the transition hard after you left the industry?
Yes, unbelievably so, but we were lucky and spent nine months
travelling overland through Africa, where we had a severe wakeup
call. This taught us invaluable lessons about the meaning of
money and budgeting. It took us ages to relax if the wind was
blowing and always thinking surely there was something we
should be doing. As a result of this Rob automatically attempted
to put a reef in our tent flysheet one night.
It is also very hard to stop this natural instinct to stick everything
in Ziplock bags and also come to terms with “yes, it’s ok to bring
cardboard into the home.” I found it hard to adjust my grocery
shopping for just two people when I was so used to cooking for a
whole lot more. And now I have to budget, something we rarely
had to do while in the yachting industry. Oh, and I automatically
always pick up the paper towel in bulk at the supermarket.
And what do you mean I have to pay for my own toothpaste,
sunscreen and razors?
And in regards to new employment, nothing prepares you for the
change. To be suddenly faced with a 9-5 desk job is a real drag.
Naturally, you work much longer hours onboard a yacht, but it’s a
different kind of work. Everyone in yachting has a naturally “silly”
side to them, and back in the real world everyone can be boringly
very serious.
Oh and you get to wear normal clothes. Despite this, you are
much more active when working on a boat, so I have found the
weight has crept on. So not only did I have to suddenly buy heaps
of clothes for work, but bigger clothes!
Do you have any advice for others who are
thinking about leaving the industry?
Sometimes it is tough, but you have to keep reminding yourself
why you left in the first place. Naturally we always remember the
good times and somehow forget all the bad things. For me, I am
quite happy with my enormous country kitchen, garden and
freedom, and to have my friends around me all the time rather
than always saying goodbye to them.
And I no longer have to try and cook in any lashing waves and
lumpy seas… hurrah!
So Ally, what are you doing now?
I’m still in the industry working as a customer service assistant in
the after sales team for Oyster yachts. My husband is a yacht
designer for the same company and I got the job through him.
What do you love about what you do now?
Being able to plan ahead. We had six years of missing friends’
weddings and parties as, inevitably, we were always working. I
love the space and the freedom.
Do you have any tips or advice to people who are
in the industry?
If you don’t like a boat, jump ship. It’s important that you find the
right boat, programme and crew that best suits you. And save,
save, save. It is so easy to spend it at the bar. We bought a flat in
South Africa and paid off the mortgage in two years and the only
way we could have afforded to spend nine months travelling
across Africa was with the money we saved from yachting.
And finally, is there anything else you would like
to add?
Explore a destination as much as possible. When we arrived in a
new place and had a day or so spare, we always rented a car and
explored. There is so much more out there past the marina, fuel
dock and the supermarket.
Check out Ally and Rob’s website of their trip across Africa
www.longroadsouth.com
Article by Sally Oulton.
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weather forecast
classification of clouds
Image courtesy of Istockimages.com
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If you have ever gazed up to sky above and wondered about
the billowy cloud formations speeding past you or meandering
lazily by, read on to find out more about how they provide a
key tool to help you understand weather changes at sea.
clouds can be classified as follows:
Cumuliform clouds. Clouds developing mainly vertically. They can be due to:
a Convective phenomena even with settled weather (see cumulus cloud forming
along the coast during the hottest time of the day in summer);
b Frontal incursions. The arrival of a cold front causes the formation of large
thunder clouds known as cumulonimbus clouds;
c Orographic phenomena. The “forced” lifting of air due to a relief gives way to
cumulus cloud along its windward side.
Stratiform clouds. These clouds develop horizontally and are a sign of stability
of an air mass. Characteristic stratiform clouds precede the arrival of a warm
front at the surface.
considerations to bear in mind:
1 Every cloud, whatever its speed of motion, is always associated with a
significant air circulation.
2 Low and middle level clouds form when water vapour condenses due to the
cooling of the air.
3 High clouds are formed by ice crystals.
classification of clouds in relation to height at middle latitudes (40°/50°N)
Type of cloud Symbol Height of the cloud base
Cirrus
Cirrocumulus
Cirrostratus
Altocumulus
Altostratus
Nimbostratus
Stratocumulus
Stratus
Cumulonimbus
Cumulus
Ci
Cc
Cs
Ac
As
Ns
Sc
St
Cb
Cu
how to recognise clouds
It is not an easy task to recognise all the clouds; let us try at least
to describe and identify those that are most important for the
understanding of weather changes at sea.
Cumulonimbus clouds (Cb). They are exceptionally dense and
vertically developed clouds that trigger thunderstorms and gusts
of winds. They can form due to the strong heating near the coast
during the summer, but the most fearful Cbs are those associated
High clouds:
6,000 – 10,000 metres or higher
Middle level clouds:
2,000 – 6,000 metres
Low clouds:
from the surface to 2,000 metres
Clouds with a strong vertical
development: from the levels close
to the surface up to high altitudes.
with a cold front, occurring as a line or wall of clouds with
separated upper portions. Precipitation caused by Cbs is
often heavy and accompanied by thunder and lightning.
Cirrus and cirrostratus clouds (Ci/Cs). They often have a
fibrous appearance. When they cover the sky, they can form
a characteristic halo. They usually announce the arrival of a
warm front, especially when pressure is decreasing. Therefore
they are a sign that unsettled weather is about to develop.
Altocumulus clouds (Ac). They usually have a large horizontal
extension and occur at different layers of the sky. When Ac clouds
are lenticular, i.e. in the shape of a cuttlefish bone, they have an
orographic origin, forming on the leeward side of a relief when
a strong wind is forced over a mountain. Therefore, lenticular
clouds are the sentinels of strong winds and gales.
Stratus clouds (St). They are thick, low cloud and can bring
light rain or drizzle. Cumulus clouds (Cu). They have sharp edges
with a shape that resembles a cauliflower and form as a result of
convection, which is a process for the transportation of thermal
energy from the surface to the upper troposphere. They indicate
fair weather when they are not too large, showing up along
coastal fringes. Larger Cu clouds (known as cumulus congestus)
can bring showers when they have a strong vertical development
QUIZ
Photograph 1
a Cumulus humilis clouds giving
a sign of air instability.
b Clouds typically associated with
a warm front.
c Clouds that form mainly over the
sea in anti-cyclonic conditions.
Photograph 2
a Lenticular altocumulus clouds
indicating good marine weather
conditions with little wind.
b Low clouds.
c Orographically generated clouds.
Photograph 3
a Sea fog always forming inside a Low
in the Mediterranean basin.
b Sea fog forming when warm and
humid air moves over a stretch of cold
sea, with condensation occurring.
c Sea fog typically forms over the sea
during winter.
Photograph 4
a Altostratus clouds are typical
formations of a warm front.
b Clouds not bringing any precipitation.
c Clouds forming a halo around the
moon at night.
Photograph 5
a Cumulonimbus clouds are typical of
a cold front.
b Clouds forming during the passage
of a trough.
c Cumulonimbus clouds potentially
extend vertically to greater heights as
latitude increases.
Photograph 6
a Cirrus clouds, i.e. clouds that often
precede the arrival of a cold front.
b High clouds.
c When streaks of these clouds show
up, the wind generating them is
perpendicular to the direction to
which the clouds move.
1 2
and cumulus congestus can also transform into a cumulonimbus
cloud Nimbostratus clouds (Ns). They darken the sky as they
occupy a dense layer far-reaching in both horizontal and vertical
extent, and bring about rainfall… you are in the middle of a
frontal system. Cirrocumulus, stratocumulus and altostratus
clouds are all associated with a frontal passage.
Test your knowledge with the quiz below to see if you can
recognise the cloud types from the photographs and their
importance weather-wise. All the questions can be answered by
true or false, and answers can be found at:
www.yotcru.com/weatherforecastextras
Edited by: Gianfranco Meggiorin (MD) and Daniele Vitri (Forecaster).
3 4
5 6
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update
In April the yotcru.com team made its way down to the Antibes Yacht Show to meet up with the crew and see
all the fantastic work everyone is doing on the yachts in the build-up to the Med charter season. We have some
great videos on the website – so go to www.yotcru.tv to see who we interviewed. This month we have also had
much discussion on our forums about leadership training, dubious c.v.’s, and the notorious issues between
Captains and Chief Engineers. Check out www.yotcru.com/forum to have your say…
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gallery
Not the most
stylish vessel in
the marina! An
interesting little boat
we found en route to the
Antibes Yacht Show –
her name says it all –
'Ça Suffit'!
yotcru.com notice
The MCA has made changes to the emergency
beacon frequencies.
As of February 2009 only the 406MHz frequency will be
used and not the 121.5 or 243 MHz frequencies.
To read the full notice from the MCA visit
www.yotcru.com/emergencyfrequency
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POST OF THE MONTH The importance of
verifiable references
There being no central register of yachts and the companies that
manage them then how can a Manager, Crew Agency or even the
MCA verify details when someone does not have to go far to
'invent' new yachts, managers and the like?
Sadly the high demand for crew pushes up the salary levels and it
becomes worthwhile for less honest crew to begin 'inflating' their
CV's! It is almost impossible to check references unless the
referee is personally known to you!
Hot new topic Rogue Management
To read and post your comments, visit
www.yotcru.com/roguemanagementforum
yotcru tv
yotcru tv visits
the Antibes
Yacht Show
We chatted with many of the
crew at the Antibes Yacht Show,
asking them various questions
such as: Do you prefer sail or
motor? Where is better for
yachting, Med or Caribbean?
What’s the funniest thing that’s
happened to you on a yacht?
Visit www.yotcru.tv to watch!
yotcru.com poll
Is crew rotation necessary to prevent burnout?
Yes – 74% No – 26%
This month we are asking:
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Go to www.yotcru.com to tell us & see
the results so far
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back to school
yacht engineer training
Talk to anyone in the industry and they will tell you about the shortage of engineers entering the
superyacht industry… and they will also tell you about the fantastic career opportunities and wages to
be had. Anna Symcox from UKSA tells how to bag an exciting and successful role as yacht engineer.
The industry is crying out for new engineers and in
response UKSA devised an engineering course three
years ago designed to match the shortfall in engineers
entering luxury yachting. Professional Yacht Engineer is a 10-week
course providing students with the skills and qualifications needed
to start a career as an engineer. The course includes the MCA-
Approved Engine Certificate (AEC) as well as providing valuable
skills for those working towards their MCA Marine Engine
Operator Licence (MEOL) and MCA Engineer Yacht 4 (Y4).
The course is completely orientated towards the engineer’s role
in the superyacht industry. PYE was developed by UKSA in
conjunction with employers and owners to ensure the training
provides essential industry skills specific to superyachting as well
as the required entry-level qualifications. In addition to the AEC,
the course includes the MCA Approved MNTB Level 2 MEOL
Skills Test and all the theoretical preparation for the MEOL.
UKSA works closely with agencies, employers and owners within
the industry to assist the graduates in gaining the necessary
engineering experience at sea to reach their MEOL / Y4 / Y3
as soon as possible.
who should do the course?
Anyone with existing engineering aptitude is encouraged to
train for careers at sea aboard large luxury yachts. UKSA has
seen people from all sorts of different engineering backgrounds,
from car mechanics to refrigeration engineers, complete the
Professional Yacht Engineer course and successfully gain
employment in the industry.
The course is also ideally suited to deckhands already working in
the industry who want to develop their careers and significantly
increase their earning potential.
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course overview
Professional Yacht Engineer is designed to
provide the skills, knowledge, and practical
hands-on experience required to start a
successful career as a marine engineer.
Utilising UKSA’s dedicated engineering
workshop, advanced simulators and fleet of
craft, graduates will gain a broad understanding
of engineering disciplines and the practical
hands-on skills essential to the maintenance
and operation of yachts over 24 m.
what is covered?
The course is a blend of time in the workshop,
time afloat and time in the classroom. In the
workshop students will cover essential
engineering skills, engine watch-keeping practices, pre-sailing
checks on engine-room machinery, refuelling procedures,
recording data for use in diagnostic fault finding and logical fault
finding procedures. The course also covers the use of precision
measuring equipment, hand tool fitting exercises and the use of
hand tools. Other essential elements of the shore-based training
include welding skills.
Electrics and electronics are also covered in the course, with
practical and theoretical knowledge covering everything from
basic 12V DC systems to three-phase 440V AC distribution systems
and personal computer systems. Essential to every superyacht are
the hotel services; the course takes students through operating
principles and diagnostics of air-conditioning and refrigeration,
hydraulic and pneumatic systems, auxiliary heating boilers,
watermakers and water systems.
In the classroom, students learn about ship stability and
construction. They are taken through the features of ship
construction and implications of fluid transfer and storage. The
maintenance of yacht systems including propulsion systems,
engine-room equipment, outboard engines, plumbing, pumps,
valves, pipeline systems is also covered with some crossover into
the workshop. Navigation and communication are also covered.
Another feature of the PYE course is the period of time afloat; this
is especially important for those transferring from other industries.
Students spend 10 days onboard a 104-ft motor vessel taking part
in watch-keeping and passage-planning from an engineer’s
perspective as well as running through emergency exercises and
procedures. The time afloat provides an ideal environment to get
practical engine-room experience, as faults are simulated by tutors
– students have to analyse problems, find the solutions and fix the
faults. Students are also given powerboat training and tuition in small
tender handling.
Qualifications upon successful completion of the course
MCA Approved MNTB Level 2 MEOL Skills Test; MCA Approved
Engine Course; STCW’95 Basic Training; MCA Ships Security Officer
Training; RYA Short Range Radio; RYA Day Skipper Theory; RYA
Power Boat Level 2
what next?
After completing the PYE course, students enter the industry to gain
sea time and experience before returning to UKSA to prepare for their
MEOL, Y4 or Y3. During this period, graduates gain valuable experience
in the engine room, putting everything they have learned into practice.
Tasks include engine maintenance, servicing all systems on board and
providing assistance wherever required on the yacht. Those with a hard
work ethic, positive attitude and a willingness to continue learning will
succeed in this environment and be best prepared for advancement in
the industry.
crew agent comment
“YPI Crew is a luxury yacht crew recruitment agency based in the
South of France and our engineering consultant Jacqui McLoughlin
specialises in recruiting highly trained marine engineers for the
superyacht industry worldwide. We recruit engineers at all levels –
from new entrants to Class 1, mechanical and electrical. As such,
we have built a strong relationship with the UKSA, who provide an
excellent platform for land-based engineers looking to make the
transition into yachting. We see a good calibre of candidates with a
sound basic knowledge, good presentation, attitude and work ethics,
which is the key to success! This has led to several placements from
4th engineer on a 133-m new build project to 2nd engineer/deckhand
on motor and sail yachts.
There is a real shortage of strong, qualified engineers in the industry,
so if you have the right aptitude, attitude and determination to
succeed, we’d like to hear from you! The rewards are there, the
industry offers fantastic opportunities so what are you waiting for?”
For more information about the Professional Yacht Engineer course at
UKSA visit www.uksa.org
Whatever the circumstances,
wherever the location,
YPI Crew is the essential Partner
to meet all your crew vacancies,
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seamanship
piracy: threat or fiction
When cruising the more volatile areas of the world with unstable political regimes, how safe are you
as yacht crew and what measures can be taken to ensure you can deal with an attack should it occur?
Our crew correspondent Juliet Benning does some delving into the issue of modern-day piracy.
In October 2006, I set off with a crew of four others to deliver
the 102-foot maxicat best known as Enza from Qatar to the
Maldives – I was the only female aboard. I’d heard that on
the trip from Bristol down to Qatar pirates had threatened the
crew, and joining the guys I felt understandably a little
apprehensive about a repeat performance.
Enza had been making steady progress up the coast of Somalia
towards the Gulf when they noticed that they were being followed
by a small RIB, the five crew of which were brandishing semiautomatic
rifles. In a good wind the sailors knew they could easily
outrun the bandits, but this was not their lucky day and soon the
followers had caught up and began demanding loot. Being a
stripped out race boat, Enza had nothing onboard of great value
and the pirates left with the skipper’s supply of whiskey, cigarettes
and porn magazines (I am assured that the crew had been tipped
off that the latter would be useful for fobbing the pirates off and
was not for their own use).
The story had captured my imagination a little too keenly, and
consequently while on watch as we sailed back down the Gulf
towards the Indian Ocean I let my mind
wander. As the only female onboard I came
to unhappy conclusions. Should pirates
board us I would be the most vulnerable.
Even if I had followed whims to imitate
Uma Thurman in Kill Bill what good was
any kind of self defence or martial art
where guns are involved?
At night my paranoia would swell. We had
sailed through the oil fields of the Gulf where,
out of the darkness, there were strange
columns of flames coming from the rigs,
while down in the Indian Ocean we were to
see many more lights as the fishing boats
blinked out of the darkness. To me these
sporadic dots of white light represented
something far more threatening and I’d
be relieved to see the dawn break.
About four days into the passage we had
some visitors. I heard the watch shouting
and climbed out from the narrow bunk where
I was sweating. On deck my crew mates were
watching a fishing boat that was intent on
catching us up though we had a stiff breeze
and were sailing well. As the Dhow got closer
to us my heart started pounding with nervous
anticipation. The crew were energetically waving and shouting,
their weather-beaten wrinkled faces and toothless grins appealing
to us frantically. The others seemed unfazed by our followers and
to my horror encouraged the fishermen. I quietly observed
proceedings as my fevered imagination gripped me. The scene
that unfolded was perfectly innocent. The fishermen implored us
for money. We obliged them with a crisp five-pound note and some
cigarettes, which was all we had, and in exchange they generously
threw us a substantial chunk of tuna, which we seized like hungry
dogs. We got by far the better deal, so I had actually had nothing
to fear after all and arrived in the Maldives a few days later none
the worse for wear. Had my fears been the product of an overzealous
media or was I right to feel vulnerable?
Another article that caught my eye recently was the account of
a pirate ordeal in the February issue of (the UK-based magazine)
Yachting Monthly. The drama started with a VHF call from a
Venezuelan fishing boat asking for assistance. The storyteller
changed his course to help before considering the possibility that
these “fishermen” could be pirates. No sooner had this idea been
hatched than the conclusion was reached that these were indeed
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pirates, so the vessel changed course and trimmed the sails for
maximum speed, ignoring further VHF calls and turning off all
lights. After two hours the fishing boat had dropped the pursuit.
I got to the end of the article and felt sorely disappointed. There had
been no boarding, no brandishing of weapons and no looting. I felt
cheated; this was hardly a pirate story to go down with the likes of
Captain Hook. The article did not demonstrate any concrete
evidence that these fishermen had been pirates at all. Still, I
grudgingly admit the crew had been prudent and their decision
to press on was the right one.
Of course piracy, like so many other things, is over-dramatised
by the media who are ever hungry for disasters to scoop up and
serve to their clamouring readers. In order to sweep away the
cobwebbed myths and epic cinematic scenes we to need knuckle
down to the facts. The problem is that statistics are unreliable, as
many pirate attacks go unreported due to owners’ concerns over
insurance premiums and negative publicity. The bottom line is that
attacks seem to be on the rise, with the International Maritime
Bureau (IMB) reporting a 14% rise during 2007. Reasons for the
gradual rise in piracy go back to the end of the Cold War when
naval presence all over was significantly reduced. Radar,
communication and navigational technology have all become
cheaper and more readily available. In addition, the growth of
organised crime has also added to this increase.
Among the most obvious stimulants in the growth of piracy are
unstable political climates. Nowhere is this more evident than in
Somalia – since a complete state collapse in 1991, Somalia has
had no central government. The country has also resisted many
attempts to establish government, largely due to the powerful force
of clanism. Although the clans have their own methods of
discipline by way of “blood payments,” cases of piracy go
unpunished, as many warlords initiate the piracy and the victims
are not in the clans’ interests. Somalia is also a hotbed for Islamic
extremists, some of which roam the coastal waters of Somalia’s
3,700-kilometre length. Somalia’s position alongside one of the
world’s key shipping routes between the Red Sea and the Indian
Ocean also make it an attractive hunting ground for pirates.
Somalia has made the news recently with regular stories of kidnap
and ransom, a favourite and lucrative activity of the pirates. But this
subject is a can of worms that it’s best not to open. With hostage
negotiations going on as I write this, the subject is extremely sensitive.
Pirates are not just the balaclava-wearing, AK47-wielding thugs in the
speed boats, they are given orders via a sophisticated military
structure behind which may be a powerful business man, politician or
head of a crime group. Money paid for hostages often goes straight
into funding terrorism and the US Government does not look kindly on
this, issuing heavy sentences to those found guilty.
I spoke to Andy Bates of the security firm Special Projects and
Services about how to deal with an attack and he emphasised that
preparation is the absolute key. In the same way that a crew would
practice a fire drill, so too should they have a plan in case of a
piracy attack. The chances of it actually happening are slim, but
risk mitigation is important. Things to consider are:
• Prepare the vessel. Keep all doors locked, restricting crew access
to only one;
• Think about making the passage in a flotilla with other vessels;
• Lock away all passports and valuables;
• Check ahead for news of piracy for your route of navigation. For
example, the UK Maritime Trade Operations in Dubai are constantly
assessing the risk around the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean;
• If you feel that the risk is sufficient, consider running blacked out
with only navigation lights. However, if you perceive an attack to be
imminent then light up so that your attackers know you are aware
of them;
• Keep VHF on low power and avoid giving your position. Also
contemplate switching off radar and AIS (although you need flag
permission to do this);
• Discourage crew from loose talk in port to keep your navigation
plans confidential;
• Test your ship security systems before entering the zone of threat;
• Most importantly, keep a vigilant watch: 85% of attacks are
successful due to the element of surprise, so regain some initiative.
There are certain situations that you should be extremely wary of.
These include being shadowed by a vessel, stationary vessels ahead,
vessels coming from two different directions or approaching from
the rear and splitting. Be especially wary of “choke points”;
• If you decide to carry firearms/ammunition onboard, these must
be accompanied by appropriate permits issued by the relevant
Authority in accordance with the Firearms Act 1968;
• If you are boarded, act with passive compliance.
The key is balancing out preparation for the threat of piracy with
the acts of good seamanship necessary for navigating a busy
shipping channel.
To conclude, I want to stress that the likelihood of a superyacht
being attacked by pirates is extremely slim, though some security
companies will happily scaremonger in order to peddle their wares.
Fear can lead to big business for some companies but
will have a negative impact on the livelihoods of many people
in affected cruising areas. So look on the bright side: if you are
kidnapped and held in captivity for a few months and you have a
good insurance company, you should come out of it alive. As a
bonus you can write a bestselling account of it and make lots of
cash. There’s a world out there to be discovered, so don’t let the
baddies get in your way!
With Special thanks to Andy Bates from Special Projects and Services,
James Howard-Higgins from Drum Cussac and
Simon Ballard from CRS Yachts.
Please Note: The Department for Transport does not encourage or condone the
carriage of firearms onboard UK registered ships.
Image courtesy of Bigstockimages.com
Report from “Pirate Alley” (Gulf of Aden)
Whilst translating this report (detailing the incidents just prior –
see www.yotcru.com/piracyextras) from Swedish (my native
language), it was our turn to call “Mayday”. At 16.51hrs only 28
nautical miles off the Yemeni coast, Pos. 12º 22´N 045º 17´E, a
crewmember spotted two small speed boats, 4 nautical miles
ahead and fast approaching from either side. We sent out a
“Mayday” and made a full speed U-turn. Our call was received by
Spanish warship “Mendez Muñez”, approximately 15 nautical
miles from our location and a U.S Marine Corps surveillance
plane was in the vicinity. Within 9 minutes the plane flew over,
circling us and the pursuing boats at very low altitude, the
pursuers stopped and turned south. The closest they got to us
was 0.8 nautical miles (1.5km), but even that is to close for
comfort…
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AHOY!
THE STARS OF THE CREW WORLD IN ASSOCIATION WITH
ANTIBES BOAT SHOW 2008
Images by Esther Barney
The crew from Absinthe extend a friendly welcome to visitors The crew from Luis Luis
Magna Grecia’s ultra-smart crew present an ultra-professional image The YPI Crew Team presenting a unified front at the Antibes Show
www.sevenstar.nl
Some of the crew from Volador The crew from Marco Polo

CREW BBQ AT ANTIBES 2008
Images by Esther Barney
Johan Uys, Doreen Wisener and Engineer Dale from Matanthar
Chef Dean Bell and Stewardess Jenny Lee
of Masquerade
Captain Trevor Vanwyk; Chef “San Fran” Francisco;
Chief Engineer Brett Julian Chief Engineer of The One
Mick Bolam, chef on QM of London; Scott Denning, chef;
Peter & Emma Nyman, Deep Blue Yachting
Morwenna Berry MY Matali; Mate Anthony Nzeibe of MY B4U;
Deckhand Josh McInnes of My Space; Chief Stewardess Amande
of MY Sea D; Chef Francisco of The One Captain Mike Gerrard & Engineer Dale of Matanthar
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ST BARTH’S BUCKET
Images by Norma Trease
Kate and Shannon – the ace chefs team on Antara
Greek God and Goddess on Perseus at
the Yacht Hop
Celebration onboard Freedom during the
dock party "Until they Turn the Lights Out" Antara Bunnies attracted a crowd at the Yacht Hop
Jimmy Buffet not only sang for the crowd, and helped to raise $175,000 for local hospital charity FEMUR, he also gave
each boat two cases of his Land Shark Beer

CREWSMOPOLITAN
“Beam me up, Scottie!” The G450 from Toshiba
is a modem, phone and MP3 player all rolled
into this attractive handset. £100/€125/$198
www.toshiba.co.uk
Capable of
holding your
laptop and so
much more, the
Savannah 15”
backpack from
Knomo has a
streamlined
silhouette
and roomy
compartments.
£155/€193/$307
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Dress to impress in the oh so
stylish Riviera in this Nautical
stripe dress from Jaeger.
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‘Get Lippy’ about
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Available until
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MacBook Air
is ultra-thin,
ultra-portable
and ultra unlike
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suddenly has a
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£1,199/€1,496/$2,372
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L'Oréal Paris has launched Double Extension,
its first Fortifying Extending Mascara that works
in perfect harmony with each lash and
lengthens the lashes by up to + 60%!
£9.99/€12.50/$20 www.lorealparis.com
GCREW
Wiley X’s latest Active Series Eyewear have
shatterproof lenses treated with a special
scratch-resistant hardcoat. $120 (polarised) /
$50-$70 (non-polarised) www.wileyx.com
The Under Seat Rolling Carry-On can be rolled
from curb to airline aisle, then placed under the
seat in front of you. About time too!
£50.50/€63/$99.95 www.hammacher.com
Shot In The Dark, four cool little
glass shooters that, unsurprisingly,
glow in the dark. Nazdorovje!
£14.99/€19/$30
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The Motorised Monocycle
– a motorised monocycle
made in the Netherlands
that propels a single rider
up to 25 MPH.
£6,561/€8,161/$12,999.95
www.hammacher.com
TandemZ-1 Micro Chopper –
based on the Sea Knight
tandem rotor helicopter, this is
the undisputed daddy of micro
‘copters, yet it’s still only 17cm
long. £39.95/€50/$79
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S 1230 Giraglia
shoes, part of
the Sea Storm
range featuring
non-marking soles
and an exclusive
drainage system,
which eliminates
risk when walking
on wet or slippery
surfaces. Also
available in navy.
£49/€62/$97
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that’s entertainment
Sharkwater Competition!
To celebrate the DVD release of the
new film Sharkwater, as featured in
issue 20, we have five DVDs up for
grabs! To be in with a chance of
winning simply email us your favourite
shark joke. Email your jokes to:
Juliet@thecrewreport.com
Don’t forget to include your full name
and the address you want the DVD
sent to should yours be one of the
winning entries. The five
crewmembers that send in the
funniest jokes will each win a DVD,
so that they can experience for
themselves this stunning and
informative film.
Music Release
Death Cab For Cutie –
Narrow Stairs
Indie band Death Cab For
Cutie’s new album offers a
little bit of everything, with
(as described by them) some
of their most up-tempo
music to date, as well as
some of their saddest.
Critics have said that this
punchy, ‘out there’ album
will either make or break them. It
seems that they have gone for something that has
thrown caution to the wind, with no attempt to conform to people’s
ideals of what Indie music should sound like. Some of the tracks send
shivers up your spine and others make you feel free and liberated. The
album is so different to their previous one Plans, but in my opinion this
new album is just as good as the first one… maybe even better.
DVD Release
National Treasure 2 – Book of secrets
The sequel to National Treasure is similar to its predecessor, where
again Nicholas Cage is fantastic in his part, and the story keeps you
in suspense throughout. However, like the first one, there was just
something missing from the film – some parts seemed rushed, and
the plot is predictable right from the beginning. The story runs along
the lines of: when a missing page of John Wilkes Booth’s Diary
surfaces, Ben’s (Nicholas Cage) grandfather is implicated as a key
conspirator, Ben sets out on an adventure to clear his grandfather’s
name, and on the way secrets and treasures are found. Although
critics have panned this film, it must be said that although you’ll
probably forget the film in a couple of days, it also provides a source
of entertainment for a few hours that won’t leave you twiddling
your thumbs.
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Film Releases
Indiana Jones & the
Kingdom of the
Crystal Skull
The fourth of the Indiana
Jones series is anticipated to
be the biggest blockbuster
of the summer. With
Spielberg and George
Lucas onboard, we see a
60-year-old Harrison Ford
donning Indiana Jones’
shoes once again, which
just makes the film that
much more amusing
and fun. Karen Allen
is back in her role
as Jones’ love
interest and other
stars have joined the cast
such as Ray Winstone and Cate Blanchett.
The story is set at the height of the Cold War in 1957,
and Indiana Jones is in a race for the Crystal Skull
against operatives from the Soviet Union. Fast paced,
fun, and the fourth instalment of the Indian Jones series
– need I say anymore?
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
This was the second book published out of the seven in
the series; the first, The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe,
was almost a fairytale, while this film is much more of
an action film. Only one year has passed in London,
whereas in Narnia a thousand years have gone by since
the children left the magical place. The children are
once again enlisted to
join the colourful
creatures of Narnia in
combating an evil
villain who prevents the
rightful Prince from
ruling the land. If you
found the first one a
little immature for
your tastes, then give
this one a chance, as
the special effects are
great and you have to
keep your wits about
you as the story
chops and changes
all over the place.
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Megafend 17
www.megafend.com
MHG Marine Benefits 13
www.mhgmarine.com
Pendennis Shipyard Ltd 3
www.pendennis.com
Resolve Marine Group 32
www.resolvemarine.com
SEAmagine 37
www.seamagine.com
Sevenstar Yacht Transport 74 - 77
www.sevenstar.nl
Superyacht Jobs 13
www.superyachtjobs.com
UK Sailing Academy - UKSA 73
www.uksa.org
Viking Recruitment Ltd 36
www.vikingrecruitment.com
Ward’s Marine Electric 14
www.wardsmarine.com
WYCC 45
www.wycc-insurance.com
Westrec Marinas 9
www.westrec.com
Yachting Partners International Crew 69
www.ypicrew.com
YCO 67
www.ycoyacht.com
YCO Splash Party 57
www.yotcru.com/splash
SAILING SCHEDULE
2008
For exact dates check with our Booking Agencies
Palma de Mallorca 09-08 ➔ Port Everglades 09-08
Palma de Mallorca 10-08 ➔ Port Everglades 10-08
Taranto 08-08 ➔ Port Everglades 09-08
Toulon 05-08 ➔ Newport 06-08
Toulon 04-08 ➔ Port Everglades 04-08
Toulon 06-08 ➔ Port Everglades 07-08
Toulon 09-08 ➔ Port Everglades 09-08
Toulon 11-08 ➔ Port Everglades 12-08
MEDITERRANEAN
Marmaris 08-08 ➔ Taranto 08-08
MEDITERRANEAN TO CARIBBEAN
Genoa 12-08 ➔ Martinique 12-08
Marmaris 08-08 ➔ St. Thomas 09-08
Palma de Mallorca 05-08 ➔ Martinique 06-08
Palma de Mallorca 11-08 ➔ Martinique 11-08
Toulon 04-08 ➔ St. Thomas 04-08
Toulon 05-08 ➔ St. Thomas 05-08
Toulon 10-08 ➔ Martinique 10-08
Toulon 11-08 ➔ St. Thomas 12-08
MEDITERRANEAN TO SOUTH PACIFIC
Genoa 05-08 ➔ Auckland 07-08
Genoa* 03-08 ➔ Brisbane 04-08
Genoa 05-08 ➔ Brisbane 07-08
Genoa 05-08 ➔ Papeete 07-08
Genoa* 10-08 ➔ Brisbane 11-08
MEDITERRANEAN TO UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Genoa* 04-08 ➔ Dubai 05-08
Dockwise Yacht Transport France
Telephone + 33 [0]493 931 856
E-mail: dyt.france@dockwise-yt.com
All dates are approximate, without guarantee. Sailings available to/from additional ports of call.
Visit our website or call for your specific requests. *Executed via the lift-on, lift-off method
VOYAGES FROM NORTHERN EUROPE
NORTHERN EUROPE TO CARIBBEAN
La Rochelle 12-08 ➔ Martinique 01-09
Southampton* 10-08 ➔ St. Thomas 11-08
NORTHERN EUROPE TO EAST COAST USA
Southampton* 10-08 ➔ Port Everglades 10-08
VOYAGES FROM THE CARIBBEAN
CARIBBEAN TO MEDITARRANEAN
Martinique 10-08 ➔ Palma de Mallorca 11-08
Martinique 03-08 ➔ Toulon 04-08
Martinique 06-08 ➔ Toulon 06-08
St. Thomas 03-08 ➔ Toulon 04-08
St. Thomas 04-08 ➔ Toulon 05-08
St. Thomas 10-08 ➔ Toulon 11-08
CARIBBEAN TO NORTHERN EUROPE
Martinique 12-08 ➔ La Rochelle 12-08
St. Thomas* 04-08 ➔ Aarhus 05-08
St. Thomas* 05-08 ➔ Aarhus 06-08
St. Thomas* 05-08 ➔ Southhampton 05-08
VOYAGES FROM THE PACIFIC WEST COAST
PACIFIC WEST COAST TO MEDITERRANEAN
Ensenada 07-08 ➔ Olbia 08-08
Ensenada 02-08 ➔ Palma de Mallorca 04-08
Ensenada 07-08 ➔ Palma de Mallorca 09-08
Golfito 07-08 ➔ Olbia 08-08
Golfito 07-08 ➔ Palma de Mallorca 09-08
WORLD CLASS YACHT LOGISTICS
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service directory
the crew pages
specialist superyacht suppliers & service directory:
website & email addresses from The Blue Pages in The Yacht Report
to advertise in the crew pages service directory please contact: thea@theyachtreport.com
all these company details can also be found on our company directory on www.yotcru.com
ac power & shore power converters
ASEA POWER SYSTEMS
Email: rengle@aseapower.com
Website: www.aseapower.com
ATLAS MARINE SYSTEMS
U.S. Office:
Email: mikep@atlasmarinesystems.com
Website: www.atlasmarinesystems.com
Europe Office:
Email: craigd@atlasenergysystems.es
Website: www.atlasmarinesystems.com
EXENDIS B.V.
E-Mail: m.davelaar@exendis.com
Website: www.exendis.com
MASTERVOLT
E-Mail: info@mastervolt.com
Website: www.mastervolt.com
VECTEK MARINE
New Zealand Office:
Website: www.vectekmarine.com
E-Mail: alan@vectekmarine.com
USA Sales and Service:
Website: www.bassproducts.com
E-Mail: fanderson@bassproducts.com
Europe Sales and Service:
Website: www.magnusmarine.com
E-Mail: mscales@magnusmarine.com
air charter
TSH ONE AERO, INC.
Email: Charter@SmartAirCharter.com
Website: www.SmartAirCharter.com
air-conditioning
AQUAE MARINE SYSTEMS USA
E-Mail: sales@aquaemarine.com
Website: www.aquaemarine.com
AQUAE MARINE SYSTEMS EUROPE
E-Mail: sales@aquaeinternational.com
CRUISAIR
E-Mail: sales@crusair.com
Website: www.dometicenviro.com
HEINEN & HOPMAN ENGINEERING BV
Email: info@heinenhopman.com
Website: www.heinenhopman.com
MARINE AIR SYSTEMS
E-Mail: sales@marineair.com
Website: www.dometicenviro.com
N.R. KOELING BV
Email: info@nrkoeling.nl
Website: www.nrkoeling.nl
anchors & deployment systems
MANSON ANCHORS LTD
Email: info@mansonanchors.com
Website: www.mansonanchors.com
anchoring systems &
deck equipment
MUIR WINDLASSES
Head Office:
Email: info@muir.com.au
Website: www.muir.com.au
Muir Europe:
Email: sales@muir-windlasses.com
Muir USA:
Email: muir@imtra.com
THE CREW REPORT
automated yacht living
YACHTICA S.R.L.
E-Mail: info@yachtica.com
Website: www.yachtica.com
berths & marina homes
INWARDS MARINE
E-mail: info@inwardsmarine.com
Website: www.inwardsmarine.com
books & charts
BLUEWATER BOOKS AND CHARTS
Email: help@bluewaterweb.com
Website: www.bluewaterweb.com
NEWPORT STORE (ARMCHAIR SAILOR)
Tel: +1 401-847-4252
KELVIN HUGHES LTD
E-mail: martin.amy@kelvinhughes.co.uk
terry.smallwood@kelvinhughes.co.uk
Website: www.bookharbour.com
RIVIERA CHART
E-mail: admiralty@riviera.fr.
Website: www.riviera-charts.com
THOMAS GUNN NAVIGATION SERVICES
E-Mail: info@thomasgunn.com
Website: www.thomasgunn.com
classic restorations
FAIRLIE RESTORATIONS LIMITED
E-mail: info@fairlierestorations.com
Website: www.fairlierestorations.com/bp
cleaning services
INTER-NETT
Le Beau Rivage, 9 Avenue d’Ostende MC 98000 Monaco
Tel: +377 93 50 58 16
Mob: +33 607347 064
Fax: +377 93 50 58 17
Email: info@internettmonaco.com
Website: www.internettmonaco.com
coating consultants
CCS – YACHT COATING SERVICES
Email: info@ccs-exp.com
Website: www.ccs-exp.com
MYPAI – MARTEN YACHT
PAINT ADVICE & INSPECTION
Email: info@mypai.nl
Website: www.mypai.nl
MARITIME SURVEYORS & CONSULTANTS
Website: www.yachtsurveyor.it
E-mail: pietrocarlet@libero.it/ptmaritime@tiscali.it
YACHT C.S.I. - COATING INSPECTIONS S.L.
Email: peterb@yachtcsi.com
communications & satellite
ANTLINK
ADVANCED NEW TECHNOLOGIES LTD
Email: antlink@a-n-t.net
Website: www.a-n-t.net
E3 CONNECT
COMMUNICATIONS AND TV
E-mail: tony@e3s.com
Website: www.e3s.com & www.e3airtime.com
RADIOMARINE
E-mail: sales@radio-marine.com
Website: www.yachtvsat.com
computer services/consultancy
NLIGHTENED SOFTWARE LTD
Tanglewood House, 4 Fir Tree Close, St. Leonards,
Ringwood, Hants. BH24 2QW, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1202 855816
Fax: +44 (0) 1202 855816
Email: support@nlightened.co.uk
Website: www.nlightened.co.uk
consultants
BURNESS CORLETT - THREE QUAYS
Email: info@bctq.com
Website: www.bctq.com
FRY ASSOCIATES, INC. (FRYCO)
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & MARINE
ENGINEERS
Offices in Turkey and USA
Tel: +1 615 591 8455
GSM: +20122492000
Email: Frycomar@aol.com
Website: www.members.aol.com/frycomar
FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY
Email: a.payne@fnc.co.uk
Website: www.fnc.co.uk
INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ASSOCIATES
E-mail: info@imayachts.com
Website: www.imayachts.com
PATTON MARINE, INC.
Email: pattonmar@aol.com
Website: www.pattonmarineonline.com
ROYALE OCEANIC
Email: info@royaleoceanic.com
Website: www.royaleoceanic.com
WOLFSON UNIT M.T.I.A.
E-Mail: wumtia@soton.ac.uk
Website: www.wumtia.com
consultants & surveyors
MARINE SURVEY BUREAU
E-Mail: info@msb-palma.com
Website: www.msb-palma.com
cranes & passerelles
HYDROMAR B.V.
Email: sales@hydromar.nl
Website: www.hydromar.nl
NAUTICAL STRUCTURES
Email: sales@nautical-structures.com
Website: www.nautical-structures.com
crew placement
AMPM CREW SOLUTIONS
Email: info@ampmcrew.com
Web: www.ampmcrew.com
CAMPER NICHOLSONS
Email: crew@ftl.cnyachts.com (USA)
db@ant.cnyachts.com (europe)
Web: www.cnconnect.com
CREW4YACHTS.NET
E-Mail: Info@Crew4Yachts.net
Website: www.Crew4Yachts.net
DÖHLE (ISLE OF MAN)
Fort Anne, Douglas IM1 5 PD, Isle of Man
Tel: +44 (0) 1 624 649649
Fax: +44 (0) 1 624 649607
Email: rtobin@doehle-iom.com
Website: www.doehle-iom.com
LETICIA VAN ALLEN S.L.
Email: info@leticiayachtcrew.com
Website: www.leticiayachtcrew.com
NUWAVE PERSONNEL LTD
E-mail: info@nuwavepersonnel.com
Website: www.nuwavepersonnel.com
PETER INSULL’S CREW AGENCY
Email: crew@insull.com
Website: www.insull.com
wilsonhalligan
LARGE YACHT RECRUITMENT
23 Mitchell Point, Ensign Way, Hamble, Southampton,
Hants. SO31 4RF, UK
Tel: +44 (0)2380 458652
Fax: +44 (0)2380 456894
Email: enquiries@wilsonhalligan.com
Website: www.wilsonhalligan.com
YPI CREW
E-mail: info@ypicrew.com
Website: www.ypicrew.com
crew training
FLAGSHIP SUPERYACHT ACADEMY
Shore House, Compass Road, North Harbour,
Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 4PR
Tel: +44 23 9233 9149
Fax: +44 23 9233 9001
Email: enquiries@fsya.co.uk
Website: www.fsya.co.uk
JOHN PERCIVAL MARINE ASSOCIATES
E-mail: purser@hss.ac.uk
Website: www.sailorsworld.co.uk
MALLORCA SEA SCHOOL AND
CHARTERS
Local 37, Puerto Portals, 07181, Calvia, Mallorca
Telephone: (0034) 971 679 342
Fax: (0034) 971 679 048
Email: seaschool@mallorcassc.com
Website: www.mallorcaseaschool.com
MARITIME PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
1915 South Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Tel: +1 954 5251014
Fax: +1 954 764 0431
Email: info@mptusa.com
Website: www.mptusa.com
SYMPHONY
Email: David@symphonyteambuilding.co.uk
Website: www.symphonyteambuilding.co.uk
UKSA
West Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7PQ, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1983 203034
Fax: +44 (0) 1983 295938
Email: info@uksa.org
Website: www.uksa.org/mca
WARSASH MARITIME ACADEMY
E-Mail: vanessa.mole@solent.ac.uk
Website: www.warsashacademy.co.uk
custom carpets
TAI PING CARPETS
E-Mail: marinedivision@taipingcarpets.com
Website: www.taipingcarpets.com
deck equipment
FREEMAN MARINE EQUIPMENT
E-mail: info@freemanmarine.com
Website: www.freemanmarine.com
LINDSTAEDT YACHTAUSRUESTUNG GMBH
E-Mail: info@lindstaedt-yachtausruestung.de
Website: www.lindstaedt-yachtausruestung.de
PACIFIC COAST MARINE, INC
Email: sales@pcmii.com
Website: www.pcmii.com
RECKMANN YACHT EQUIPMENT GMBH
Email: info@reckmann.com
Website: www.reckmann.com
deck furniture
SUNDECK
Email: info@sundeckfrance.com
Website: www.sundeckfrance.com
designers
CHAMPAGNE GRAPHICS, INC.
3701 SW 47 Avenue 106, Davie, Florida 33314,
USA
Tel: +1 954 584 8314
Fax: +1 954 584 0596
Email: cginfo@champagnegraphics.com
Website: www.champagnegraphics.com
diving & watersports
NAUTILUS UNDERWATER SYSTEMS
Email: sean@yachtdive.com
Website: www.yachtdive.com
electric
WARD’S MARINE ELECTRIC
Email: James.Cote@wardsmarine.com
Website: www.wardsmarine.com
electronics
ADVANCED NEW TECHNOLOGIES LTD
Email: info@a-n-t.net
Website: www.a-n-t.net
B & G/SIMRAD
E-mail: sales@BandG.com
Website: www.BandG.com
E-mail: simraduk.sales@sim.net
Website: www.simradyachting.com
E3 SYSTEMS
Palma and Barcelona Office:
Email: erik@e3s.com
Antibes Office:
Email: frank@e3s.fr
Website: www.e3s.com
RADIO HOLLAND NETHERLANDS
Email: info@radioholland.nl
Web: www.radioholland.nl
service directory
RADIO HOLLAND USA
Email: jamescaison@radiohollandusa.com
Web: www.radiohollandusa.com
TEAM ITALIA SRL
Email: info@team-italia.it
Web: www.team-italia.com
TELEMAR YACHTING
Via Montramito 120, 55049 Viareggio, Italy
Tel: +39 0584 426140
Fax: +39 0584 945166
Email: sales@telemar-yachting.com
Website: www.telemar-yachting.com
elevators
LIFT EMOTION BV
Email: info@lift-emotion.eu
Website: www.lift-emotion.eu
entertainment systems
ADVANCED NEW TECHNOLOGIES
Email: info@a-n-t.net
Website: www.a-n-t.net
BEST SERVICE (EUROPE) LTD
Unit 42, Louis Pearlman Centre, Goulton Street,
Hull, HU11 4XB
Tel: +44 (0) 1482 324747
Fax: + 44 (0) 1482 813276
E-Mail: info.SeaTel.biz.
GERMAN SKY SERVICE
PO Box 55 03 45, 22587 Hamburg, Germany
Tel: +49 40 8666 2445
Fax: +49 40 8666 2446
Email: jan@GermanSky.com
Website: www.GermanSky.com
ICON CONNECT
E-Mail: paulr@iconconnect.com
Website: www.iconconnect.com
exhaust systems
HALYARD (M & I) LTD
Email: Techhelp@Halyard.eu.com
Website: www.Halyard.eu.com
MARQUIP BV
E-Mail: info@marquip.nl
Website: www.marquip.nl
SOUNDOWN CORPORATION
E-Mail: sales@soundown.com
Website: www.soundown.com
finance
ARBUTHNOT LATHAM & CO., LIMITED
E-mail: privateclientfinance@arbuthnot.co.uk
BARCLAYS
E-mail: paul.fowkes@barclays.com
CIRIS CAPITAL BV
E-mail: info@ciriscapital.com
Website: www.ciriscapital.com
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service directory
FORTIS YACHT GROUP
E-mail: yacht@fortis.com
Website: www.yacht.fortis.com
KAUPTHING SINGER &
FRIEDLANDER LTD
Email: alastair.hazell@kaupthing.com/
victoria.riding@kaupthing.com
Website: www.kaupthingsingers.co.uk
LOMBARD SUPERYACHT FINANCE
Email: mbass@lombard.co.uk or
ibraham@lombard.co.uk
Website: www.lombard.co.uk
florist
CREATIF – ANTIBES
Contact name: Sharon Maggs
Tel: +33 493 749930
fuel suppliers
FEMO BUNKER
Email: femobunker@mmv.it
Website: www.femobunker.com
GLOBAL YACHT FUEL INC.
Email: info@globalyachtfuel.com
Website: www.globalyachtfuel.com
MAREN LIMITED
13 Market Place, Henley on Thames,
Oxon RG9 2AA, UK
Tel: +44 1491 413626
Fax: +44 1491 414172
E-mail: enquiries@marenlimited.com
Website: www.marenlimited.com
NATIONAL FUELING
Email: info@nationalfueling.com
Website: www.nationalfueling.com
USA Office:
Email: info@nationalfueling.com
YACHT FUEL SERVICES LTD
Email: mail@yachtfuel.com
Website: www.yachtfuel.com
health & well-being
AIP CONSULTING
Email: gailcarpenter@msn.com
horns, bells & whistles
KAHLENBERG BROTHERS COMPANY
Email: info@kahlenberg.com
Website: www.kahlenberg.com
hydraulics/thrusters
ARCTURUS MARINE–TRAC®
(AMERICAN BOW THRUSTER)
Email: sales@thrusters.com
Website: www.thrusters.com
QUANTUM MARINE ENGINEERING OF FLORIDA, INC.
Email: mperkins@quantumhydraulic.com
Website: www.quantumhydraulic.com
VT NAIAD MARINE
Email: sales@naiad.com
Website: www.naiad.com
Holland:
E-mail: sales@vtnmh.nl
Website: www.vtnmh.nl
Florida:
E-mail: sales@nmfl.com
Pacific Northwest:
E-mail: pnw@naiad.com
United Kingdom:
E-mail: vtmpinfo@vtplc.com
VAN DER VELDEN® MARINE SYSTEMS
P.O. Box 513, 9200 AM Drachten, The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0)512 58 20 20
Fax: +31 (0)512 54 46 03
Email: yachting@vdvelden.nl
Website: www.vdvyachting.nl
THE CREW REPORT
insurance
ATLASS INSURANCE GROUP
Email: fatlass@atlassinsurance.com
Website: www.atlassinsurance.com
CRS YACHTS
Email: enquiry@crsyachts.co.uk
Website: www.crsyachts.co.uk
CREW INSURANCE SERVICES
600 NE 7th Ave. #7 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, USA
Tel: +1 754-234-4325
Fax: +1 954-301-0925
Email: info@crewinsuranceservices.com
Website: www.crewinsuranceservices.com
THE ERIC BLAIR NETWORK
33 Bd Princesse Charlotte, MONACO, 98000
Tel: +377 93 50 99 66
Fax: +377 97 70 72 00
Email: insure@monaco.mc
Website: www.ericblairnet.com
FASTNET MARINE INSURANCE SERVICES LTD
Unit 4, Building 2, Shamrock Quay, Southampton,
SO14 5QL
Tel: +44 (0)23 8063 6677
Fax: +44 (0)23 8063 6678
E-Mail: sails@fastnet-marine.co.uk
Website: www.fastnet-marine.co.uk
FP MARINE RISKS
Email: richard.hoole@fp-marine.com or
stuart.williams@fp-marine.com
Website: www.fp-marine.com
MARKEL INTERNATIONAL
Email: Jason.Page@markelintl.com
Email: Ian.Smith@Markelintl.COM
Website: www.markelintl.com
MHG MARINE BENEFITS
Email: yachts@mhgmarine.com
Website: www.mhgmarine.com
NAVIGATORS & GENERAL INSURANCE
COMPANY
Email: enquiries@navandgen.co.uk
Website: www.navandgen.co.uk
ONLYYACHT
Email: contact@onlyyacht.com
Website: www.onlyyacht.com
PANTAENIUS
Email: info@pantaenius.com
bburkert@pantaenius.com
Website: www.pantaenius.com
Monaco/Med Office:
Email: info@monaco.pantaenius.com
MKurtz@pantaenius.com
Website: www.pantaenius.com
UK Office:
Email: info@pantaenius.co.uk
bs@pantaenius.co.uk
Website: www.pantaenius.com
Scandinavian Office:
Email: info@skive.pantaenius.com
gtoft@pantaenius.com
Website: www.pantaenius.com
US Office:
Email: enquiries@pantaenius.com
pkelly@pantaenius.com
Website: www.pantaenius.com
STURGE INTERNATIONAL SERVICES
Email: Sturgeyot@AOL.com
Website: www.sturgeyachts.com
VELOS INSURANCE SERVICES
LIMITED
Email: insurance@velosgroup.co.uk
YACHTSMAN INSURANCE SERVICES
Email: mail@insureayacht.com
Website: www.insureayacht.com
insurers
GROUPAMA
Website: www.groupama-transport.com
lawyers
AKD PRINSEN VAN WIJMEN N.V.
E-mail: shipping@akd.nl
Website: www.akd.nl
CLYDE & CO
Email: john.leonida@clyde.co.uk
Website: www.clydeco.com
GOLDRING & GOLDRING, P.A.
Email: eric@yachtlaw.com
Website: www.yachtlaw.com
HILL DICKINSON SOLICITORS
Email: tony.allen@hilldickinson.com
Website: www.hilldickinson.com
INCE & CO
Email: albert.levy@incelaw.com
Website: www.incelaw.com
Dubai Office:
Email: bob.deering@incelaw.com
Germany Office:
Email: detlef.zschoche@incelaw.com
Hong Kong Office:
Email: max.cross@incelaw.com
Paris Office:
Email: andrew.charlier@incelaw.com
Le Havre Office:
Email: mathieu.croix@incelaw.com
Greece Office:
Email: antonis.lagadianos@incelaw.com
China Office:
Email: kevin.cooper@incelaw.com
Singapore Office:
Email: richard.lovell@incelaw.com
MOORE & COMPANY, P.A.
Email: spowell@moore-and-co.net
Website: www.moore-and-co.net
REED SMITH RICHARDS BUTLER
E-mail: yachts@reedsmith.com
Website: www.reedsmith.com
STUDIO LEGALE ROLLANDI
Via Assarotti 19/5, Genoa 16122, Italy
Tel: (+) 39 010 831 3842
Fax: (+) 39 010 839 4612
Email: studio@rollandi.com
Website: www.rollandi.com
SHAW AND CROFT
E-mail: richard.coles@shawandcroft.com
Website: www.shawandcroft.com
SHOOSMITHS
E-mail: jonathan.hp@shoosmiths.co.uk
louise.fuller@shoosmiths.co.uk
Website: www.shoosmiths.co.uk/marine
TAYLOR WESSING
Email: m.baumhauer@taylorwessing.com
Website: www.taylorwessing.com
VAN STEENDEREN MAINPORT
LAWYERS B.V.
Westerkade 7C, 3016 CL Rotterdam, NL
Tel: +31 (0) 10 2667866
Fax: +31 (0) 10 2667868
Email: arnold.vansteenderen@
mainportlawyers.com
marieke.vandendool@
mainportlawyers.com
Website: www.mainportlawyers.com
lubricants supplier
HELIOS LUBEOIL
Email: mail@superyachtlube.com
Website: www.superyachtlube.com
marinas
MARINA DAVILA SPORT
Muelle de reparaciones de Bouzas S/N. 36208 Vigo,
(Galicia) Spain
Tel: + 34 637 862 820
Fax: + 34 986 206809
Email: jfdavila@davilasport.es
Website: www.davilasport.es
marine marketing & pr
THE OWEN AGENCY
Email: royowen.roberts@virgin.net
Website: www.royowenroberts.com
BROCHURES • WEB SITES • VIDEO'S
1326 SE 17 Street, Suite 393, Fort Lauderdale,
FL 33316, USA
Tel: +1 954 587 5838
Fax: +1 954 587 5838
Mobile: +1 954 993 3993
Email: LMDutton@comcast.net
Website: www.yachtproductions.com
masts & rigging
FUTURE FIBRES S.L.U.
Email: jim@futurefibres.eu
Website: www.futurefibres.eu
medical kits
MARINE MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL
USA Email: barb@marmed.com
Antibes Email: debbie@marmed.com
Website: www.marmed.com
OCEAN MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL LTD
Email: admin@omi2.com
Website: www.omi2.com
metals, plastics & composites
RIGHTON MARINE
Email: marine@righton.co.uk
Website: www.rightonmarine.com
monitoring systems
INTELISEA LLC
601 Wald, Irvine, California, 92618, USA
Tel: +1 949 450 9961
Fax: +1 949 450 9959
Email: info@intelisea.com
Website: www.intelisea.com
PALLADIUM TECHNOLOGIES, INC
3900 SW 30th Ave. Suite 4, Fort Lauderdale,
FL 33312, USA
Tel: +1 954 653 0630
Tel Europe +44 (0) 207 993 4037
Fax: +1 954 337 2650
E-mail: info@palladiumtechs.com
Website: www.palladiumTechs.com
SERVOWATCH
E-mail: sales@servowatch.com
Website: www.servowatch.com
naval architects
DONALD L. BLOUNT & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Email: bblount@dlba-inc.com
Website: www.dlba-inc.com
FAIRLIE CLASSIC DESIGN CONSULTANCY
Email: info@fairlierestorations.com
Website: www.fairlierestorations.com/bp
noise & vibration control
J & A ENTERPRISES, Inc.
Email: joequiet@aol.com
Website: www.jandaenterprises.com
VAN CAPPELLEN CONSULTANCY
de Wederik 12 - 3355 SK Papendrecht, The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0)78 641 10 22
Fax: +31 (0)78 615 53 49
Email: info@vancappellen.org
Website: www.vancappellen.org
port services
SEAL SUPERYACHTS ASIA
Email: adam@seal-superyachts-asia.com
Website: www.seal-superyachts-asia.com
propeller & propulsion
BRUNTONS PROPELLERS LIMITED
E-Mail: info@bruntons-propellers.com
Website: www.bruntons-propellers.com
PIENING PROPELLER
Email: pein@piening-propeller.de
Website: piening-propeller.de
SCHOTTEL GMBH & CO. KG
Email: info@schottel.de
Website: www.schottel.de
provisioning
FROGGY GOURMET
3 avenue Pasteur, 06600 Antibes, France
Tel: +33 493 34 05 38
Fax: +33 493 34 36 98
Email: info@froggygourmet.fr
Website: www.froggygourmet.fr
MANSUETO
Email: mansueto@sistel.it
Website: www.mansuetomarine.it
NATIONAL PROVISIONS
2800 SW 2nd Ave Fort Lauderdale FL 33315, USA
Tel: +954 764 0975 1-800-MEGAYACHT
Fax: +954 764 1073
Email: provisions@natlmarine.com
MONCADA DI PATERNO HISPANIA
Galerias Jaime III, 2 entresuelo B, 07012 Palma de
Mallorca, Spain
Tel: +34 971 213 057
Fax: +34 971 213 271
Mob: +34 629 977 699
Email: info@moncadahispania.com
Website: www.moncadahispania.com
refit
DE VOOGT YACHT SERVICES
P.O.Box 5238 2000 GE Haarlem
Tel: +31235247000
Fax: +31235248639.
Email: francisg@devoogtnavalarchitects.nl..
Website: www.feadship.nl
regulatory compliances
DÖHLE (ISLE OF MAN)
Fort Anne, Douglas IM1 5 PD, Isle of Man
Tel: +44 (0) 1 624 649649
Fax: +44 (0) 1 624 649607
Email: rtobin@doehle-iom.com
Website: www.doehle-iom.com
WATERS EDGE CONSULTING LTD
Email: kenarg@annapolisbasin.com
Website: www.waters-edge-consulting.com
rudders & manoeuvring
Equipment
safety equipment
service directory
VAN DER VELDEN® MARINE SYSTEMS
P.O. Box 513, 9200 AM Drachten, The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0)512 58 20 20
Fax: +31 (0)512 54 46 03
Email: yachting@vdvelden.nl
Website: www.vdvyachting.nl
HIGH SEAS TRADING COMPANY
Miami, FL Office:
E-mail: info@highseasusa.com
Cape Canaveral, FL office:
E-mail: infocape@highseausa.com
Long Beach, CA Office:
E-mail: infoca@highseasusa.com
Website: www.highseasusa.com
sanitation & sewage treatment
HEADHUNTER INC.
E-Mail: headmaster@headhunterinc.com
Website: www.headhunterinc.com
satellite communication
CAPROCK COMMUNICATIONS
Email: aallen@caprock.com
Website: www.caprock.com
E3 AIRTIME
E-mail: tony@e3s.com
Website: www.e3s.com & www.e3airtime.com
NSSL LTD SATCOM SOLUTIONS
Email: enquiries@satcom-solutions.com
Website: www.satcom-solutions.com
security
DRUM CUSSAC MARITIME
E-mail: jhh@drum-cussac.com
Website: www.drum-cussac.com
MARINEGUARD SYSTEMS LTD
E-Mail: sales@marineguard.com
Website: www.marineguard.com
MARITIME ASSET SECURITY AND
TRAINING LTD (MAST)
E-Mail: admin@mast-online.co.uk
Website: www.mast-yacht.co.uk
SPECIAL PROJECTS AND SERVICES LIMITED
(SPS) MARITIME DIVISION
Email: office@specialprojectsand
services.com
Website: www.specialprojectsand
services.com
VERITAS INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANTS
E-mail: simon.rowland@veritas-international.com
Website: www.veritas-international.com
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service directory
shipping
SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT
Radarweg 36, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tel: +31 20 4488590
Email: info@sevenstar.nl
Website: www.sevenstar.nl
Contact: Richard Klabbers
shipyards
THE MEGA YACHT GROUP
REPRESENTED BY CAVENDISH WHITE
E-Mail : yachts@cavendishwhite.com
Website: www.cavendishwhite.com
VULKAN SHIPYARD S.L.
Email: info@vulkanshipyard.com
Website: www.vulkanshipyard.com
software
IDEA NAUTIC-DATA-SOLUTIONS GMBH
Email: info@ideayacht.com
Website: www.ideayacht.com
spares & supplies
Claire’s Marine Outfitters
CLAIRE’S MARINE OUTFITTERS
2921 Southwest 2nd Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, USA.
Tel: 954 523 4301
Fax: 954 523 3048
Email: clairesmarine@mindspring.com
Website: www.clairesmarineoutfitters.com
GUIDI S.R.L.
Email: info@guidisrl.com
Website: www.guidisrl.com
NATIONAL MARINE SUPPLIERS
2800 SW 2nd Ave Fort Lauderdale FL 33315, USA
Tel: +954 764 0975 1-800-MEGAYACHT
Fax: +954 764 1073
Email: info@natlmarine.com
SUPERYACHT SPARES
Email: info@superyachtspares.com
Website: www.superyachtspares.com
WORLDWIDE YACHT SUPPORT LTD
Email: phil@worldwideyachtsupport.com
andy@worldwideyachtsupport.com
Website: www.worldwideyachtsupport.com
stabilisers
ARCTURUS MARINE–TRAC®
(AMERICAN BOW THRUSTER)
Email: sales@thrusters.com
Website: www.thrusters.com
QUANTUM MARINE ENGINEERING OF FLORIDA, INC.
Email: mperkins@quantumhydraulic.com
Website: www.quantumhydraulic.com
ROLLS-ROYCE
Email: paul.crawford@rolls-royce.com
Website: www.rolls-royce.com
VT NAIAD MARINE
Headquarters:
Email: sales@naiad.com
Website: www.naiad.com
Holland:
E-mail: sales@vtnmh.nl
Website: www.vtnmh.nl
Florida:
E-mail: sales@nmfl.com
Pacific Northwest:
E-mail: pnw@naiad.com
United Kingdom:
E-mail: vtmpinfo@vtplc.com
THE CREW REPORT
tax & vat consultants
ERNST & YOUNG LLC
Email: ijones@im.ey.com
Website: www.ey.com/im
teak lumber & decking
KERSTHOLT TEAKDECKSYSTEMS BV
Email: info@kerstholt-teakdecks.com
Website: www.kerstholt-teakdecks.com
TEAKDECKING SYSTEMS, INC.
Email: yacht.services@teakdecking.com
Website: www.teakdecking.com
TEAKDECKING SYSTEMS (EUROPE) LTD
Email: info.europe@teakdecking.com
Website: www.teakdecking.com
tenders/inflatables
12TH SENSE
Email: info@12thsense.com
Website: www.12thsense.com
AVON INFLATABLES LIMITED
Email: info@avon-inflatable.com
Website: www.avonmarine.com
DARIEL SRL
Email: info@darielyacht.com
Website: www.darielyacht.com
NAUTICA INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Email: nautica@nauticaintl.com
Website: www.nauticaintl.com
NOVURANIA
Email: info@novurania.com
Website: www.novurania.com
Sales Distribution Centers and Service Facility:
USA: Florida
E-mail: info@espritnautics.com
Website: www.espritnautics.com
ESPRIT NAUTICS SERVICE CENTER
E-mail: novuraniaservice@espritnautics.com
Website: www.espritnautics.com
USA: California
Website: www.pchinflatables.com
W. Canada:
E-mail: info@dueckonmarine.com
Website: www.dueckgm.com Marine Division
France & Italy:
E-mail: Eams.jetandboat@wanadoo.fr
Website: www.eamsfrance.com
Turkey:
BLUES YACHTING
E-mail: info@bluesyachting.com
Website: www.bluesyachting.com
YACHTWERFT MEYER GMBH
E-mail: info@yachtwerft-meyer.de
Web: www.yachtwerft-meyer.de
training - florist
CREATIF – ANTIBES
Contact name: Sharon Maggs
Tel: +33 493 749930
travel services
GLOBAL MARINE TRAVEL (GMT)
1800 SE 10th Avenue Ste. 220
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Fort Lauderdale Office:
Tel: 954 761 9595
Fax: 954 761 9191
Email: info@flygmt.com
UK Office:
Tel: +44 1304 228 200
Email: infoeur@flygmt.com
Vancouver Office:
Tel: 604-734-7670
Email: infoyvr@flygmt.com
Manila Office
Tel: +63-2-528-4006
Email: infoph@flygmt.com
Antibes Office
Tel: +33 (0) 489 61 01 04
Email: infofr@flygmt.com
Website: www.flygmt.com
REGENCY TRAVEL
1316 SE 17th St, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA
Tel: +1 954 525 5117
Fax: +1 954 525 7643
Contact: Katie Stewart
E-Mail: katie@regencytravel.biz
RINCK TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
22, Bd d’Aguillon – 06600 ANTIBES
E-Mail: info@rincktravel.com
Website: www.rincktravel.com
Tel: +33 (0)4 93 34 34 38
Fax: +33 (0)4 93 34 93 23
TICKET TRAVEL AGENCY
Ctra Palma Andratx no 35, Portals Nous, Mallorca
Tel: +34 971 67 67 67
Fax: +34 971 67 67 69
Email: info@ticket.es
Website: www.ticket.es
VIKING MARINE TRAVEL
Part of the Viking Recruitment Group
Aycliffe Business Centre, Dover, Kent, CT17 9EL
Tel: +44 (0)1304 240881
Fax: +44 (0)1304 240882
Email: travel@vikingrecruitment.com
Website: www.vikingrecruitment.com/travel
uniforms
BIG BLUE YACHTWEAR
1372 SE 17th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
Tel: +1 954 525 7840
Fax: +1 954 525 7846
Email: info@bigblueyachtwear.com
Website: www.BigBlueYachtwear.com
waste water treatment solutions
EVAC OY
Email: juha.kiukas@evac.fi
Website: www.evac.com
ROCHEM
Seegelkenkehre 4, D-21107 Hamburg, Germany
Tel: 305-577-9991 (USA)
Fax: 305-675-2395 (USA)
Email: eneuman@rochem.com
Website: www.rochem.com
watermakers sale & service
HP HIGH PRESSURE SRL
Email: info@hpwatermaker.it
Website: www.hpwatermaker.it
SLCE WATERMAKERS
Email: contact@slce.net
Website: www.slce.net
weather forecasting
NAVIMETEO
Torre Marina Chiavari, Porto Turistico Internazionale di
Chiavari, 16043 Chiavari (GE) Italy
Tel: +39 0185 456 128
Fax: +39 0185 456 129
Email: navimeteo@navimeteo.it
Website: www.navimeteo.it
window wipers & washers
HEPWORTH MARINE INTERNATIONAL
E-Mail: bhepworth@b-hepworth.com
Website: www.b-hepworth.com
yacht agents
ANDREA VANNUCCI SNC
Piazza G. Pacini 9 – 56049 Viareggio – (Tuscany) Italy
Tel: +39 0584 46553 / (+39 328 0579847)
Fax: +39 0584 943080
Email: info@agenziavannucci.it
Website: www.agenziavannucci.it
INTRA MARINE CONSULTING S.L.
Marina Port Vell, C/. Escar s/n, 08039 Barcelona
Tel: +34 93 225 0022
Fax: +34 93 225 1923
Email: info@intra-marine.com
Website: www.intra-marine.com
YACHT HELP GROUP
Email: info@yachthelpgroup.com
Website: www.yachthelpgroup.com
yacht interiors
STRUIK & HAMERSLAG B.V.
Industriestraat 4, Strijen, 3291 CC, The
Netherlands
Tel: +31 78 6742800
Fax: +31 78 6741192
Email: info@struikandhamerslag.nl
Website: www.struikandhamerslag.nl
TRIMLINE LIMITED
E-Mail: nigel@trimline.co.uk
Website: www.trimline.co.uk
yacht management
ABACUS TRUST COMPANY LIMITED
Email: yachtandaircraft@abacusiom.com
Website: www.abacusiom.com/
yachtandaircraft
ANDREW WEIR AWS-YACHT MANAGEMENT
Email: cjf@aws.co.uk
Website: www.aws.co.uk/awym
DÖHLE (ISLE OF MAN)
Fort Anne, Douglas IM1 5 PD, Isle of Man
Tel: +44 (0) 1 624 649649
Fax: +44 (0) 1 624 649607
Email: rtobin@doehle-iom.com
Website: www.doehle-iom.com
FALCON & RYDELL
Email: info@falconrydell.com
Website: www.falconrydell.com
HILL ROBINSON YACHT
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
Email: info@hillrobinson.com
Website: www.hillrobinson.com
OCEAN MANAGEMENT
Zürich - Antibes - Barcelona - Düsseldorf -
Fort Lauderdale - Geneva - Monaco -
Palma de Mallorca - United Kingdom - Uster
Tel: +41 43 399 2277
Fax: +41 43 399 2271
Email: management@ocyachts.com
Website: www.ocean-independence.com
OCRA (ISLE OF MAN) LIMITED
Email: leigh@ocra.com
Website: www.ocra.com
PALM BEACH YACHTS INTERNATIONAL
Email: info@pbyintl.com
Website: www.pbyintl.com
SARNIA YACHTS LTD
E-mail: info@sarniayachts.co.gg
Website: www.sarniayachts.com
SHORELINE
Impuls 22, 1446 WX Purmerend, Netherlands
Tel: +31 299 474739
Fax: +31 299 474761
Email: info@shoreline.nl
Website: www.shoreline.nl
SIMCOCKS YACHT MANAGEMENT LTD
E-Mail: pslavin@simcocksyachts.com
Website: www.simcocksyachts.com
Tel: +44 (0) 1624670583
VISTRA TRUST COMPANY (JERSEY) LIMITED
E-Mail: marine@vistra.com
Website: www.vistra.com
WILSON YACHT MANAGEMENT LTD
UK Office:
Tel: +44 (0)1482 648322
USA Office:
Email: allan@wilsonyachtmanagement.com
Website: www.wilsonyachtmanagement.com
YACHTING PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL YACHT
MANAGEMENT
Email: franc@ypi.co.uk
Website: www.ypi.co.uk
yacht painting & repair
ACA MARINE
Email: contact@acamarine.com
Website: www.acamarine.com
BAY SHIP & YACHT
Email: manderson@bay-ship.com
Website: www.bay-ship.com
DRISCOLL BOATWORKS
Email: neil@driscollinc.com
Website: www.driscollinc.com
GRAN PENINSULA YACHT CENTER
Email: diego@granpeninsula.com
Website: www.granpeninsula.com
KNIGHT & CARVER YACHTCENTER
E-mail: koneill@knightandcarver.com
Website: www.knightandcarver.com
PLATYPUS MARINE, INC.
102 North Cedar Street, Port Angeles,
Washington, 98363, USA
Tel: +1 360 808 4303
Fax: +1 360 417 0729
Email: capt@platypusmarine.com
Website: www.platypusmarine.com
SUPERYACHT SOLUTIONS
E-mail: info@superyacht.com.au
THE MARINE GROUP BOAT WORKS
ON SAN DIEGO BAY
E-mail: fred@marinegroupbw.com
Website: www.marinegroupbw.com
yacht registration
service directory
ABACUS TRUST COMPANY LIMITED
Email: yachtandaircraft@abacusiom.com
Website: www.abacusiom.com/
yachtandaircraft
DÖHLE (ISLE OF MAN)
Fort Anne, Douglas IM1 5 PD, Isle of Man
Tel: +44 (0) 1 624 649649
Fax: +44 (0) 1 624 649607
Email: rtobin@doehle-iom.com
Website: www.doehle-iom.com
DOMINION MARINE CORPORATE
SERVICES LIMITED
E-mail: ca@i.im
Website: www.dominionmarine.com
ISLE OF MAN MARINE ADMINISTRATION
E-mail: registry.marine@gov.im
SIMCOCKS YACHT AND AIRCRAFT
MANAGEMENT LTD
Email: pslavin@simcocksyachts.com
Website: www.simcocksyachts.com
yacht transport
DOCKWISE YACHT TRANSPORT
E-mail: dyt.usa@dockwise-yt.com
Website: www.yacht-transport.com
E-mail: dyt.france@dockwise-yt.com
Website: www.yacht-transport.com
SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT
Radarweg 36, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tel: +31 20 4488590
Email: info@sevenstar.nl
Website: www.sevenstar.nl
Contact: Richard Klabbers
To advertise here please contact
Charlotte Kemp
charlotte@theyachtreport.com
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A day in the life of... a yacht engineer by
Emma Lister
03.30 Woken up by engineer’s alarm, as I try to
read the panel with my eyes half shut: COMPLETE
MAIN ENGINE FAILURE is flashing across the
screen. I jump out of bed and start running
towards engine room; I suddenly realise we are
alongside with no engines running… Stupid fake
alarms!!! I make a mental note to get computer
geeks in to fix my alarm system.
07.00 Start morning chores: shore water on
(wonder if deckies will use record amount of
water today, it kills me to see over 3,000 l
spayed over the side of the boat), change over
generators and top up fuel tanks.
08.00 Attempt to get morning coffee without any
crew seeing me… Always get busted by chief
stewardess who has a hundred boring jobs for me
to do: lights need replacing; door handles
broken, Crestron not working (This is a quick
fix, PUT IT ON CHARGE!); Power sockets hanging
from bulkheads.
10.00 Finally made it back into the engine room.
Carry out all my PMS maintenance and daily
chores, enjoy the peace as no one ventures down
to the engine room to hassle me…
12.00 Am looking forward to lunch, but as the
chef dishes it up the boat loses vacuum on the
toilet system (I think to myself, why does this
always happen at meal times?!?) Great, the next
two hours is spent elbow deep in sewage, the
problem is a little white mouse!!
14.00 Owner onboard and of course we lose
satellite!! Next hour is spent pushing buttons
and swearing at SeaTel system, owner then
informs me vessel is too cold and up the
heating, an hour later am told vessel too hot
and turn AC up (you can never win with the
temperature of the boat).
17.00 Make it back to the engine room, where my
evening is spent doing paperwork, there seems to
be a form to fill out for everything onboard.
19.00 Captain radios me to the Bridge ASAP for
an emergency! I secretly hope something
interesting has broken, captain then informs me
his reading light has blown, and there is a
“FUNNY SMELL” around the boat. The rest of the
evening is spent searching for this smell.
As a yacht engineer every day is different, one
day you’re expected to be a mechanic the next
day an electrician, carpenter or IT expert, but
there is always something interesting to do…

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