ONBOARD Magazine summer 2021

SUMMER 21
Beyonce interview
Teak a long hard look
Setting a clear course
The quay marinas
Water babies
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CONTENTS
FEATURES
24
CRAZY IN LOVE WITH THE COAST
Beyonce’s love of yachts is a
glance back to simpler times
24
SUMMER 2021
34
IS SOCIAL MEDIA TO BLAME?
In the world of social media it’s
everything in moderation
44
WATER BABIES
Just how do you keep the kids
on board occupied?
50
SETTING A CLEAR COURSE
The latest bridge systems are
works of art blending perfectly
into the design of the yacht
62
CENTRE STAGE
A look at the rising popularity of
the versatile centre console tender
76
WILD ANGLE LENS
An interview with Doug Allan,
award winning photographer
and wildlife cameraman
80
THE QUAY MARINAS
A look at the best Mediterranean
marinas for you, your guests and
your yacht this season
88
126
LEGAL EAGLES
Expert help is at hand from a
dedicated team of maritime
superyacht lawyers, tax
advisers and accountants
ALL NEW ELECTRIC POWERBOAT SERIES
A deep dive into the UIM E1 world
Electric Powerboat Series
80
44
130
TEAK A LONG HARD LOOK
Synthetic alternatives are beginning
to show their advantage over natural
teak products
REGULARS
7
9
15
20
COMMENT
Michael Howorth wonders whether
it is the end of the road for the boat
show as we know it
UPFRONT
Tips, people, advice and myths from
the world of yachting
MYBA NEWS
Tim Morley on our commitment to
saving the oceans
NEW LAUNCH
Enzo, the new German built launch
is littered with Italian Ferrari DNA
20
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REGULARS
30
38
40
105
119
138
152
154
WEAR IT
The everyday necessities to update
your look this summer
CREW PROFILE
Great Scot. Katy McGilvray’s life as
Chief Officer on board a private sailing yacht
WISH LIST
This season’s must have innovations
and design trends
FOOD AND DRINK
What’s new in food and drink, a look at
Chardonnay, the best coffee machines
and the top tables in Cartagena, Spain
BODY
The latest facts, fads and tips to keep
you in ship shape condition including a
look at moisturising for men
YACHT ESSENTIALS
Editor Chris Clifford recommends his
favourite products and services for
the coming season and beyond
NAVIGATOR
Porto Cervo is a curious artificial vision
surrounded by magnificent coastal scenery
BREAKAWAY
Rock climbing is on the way up. The
growing popularity of scaling heights
40
154
157
161
ASK THE EXPERTS
Advice and knowledge from the leading
experts in their field
RECRUIT
Chloe Collet of YPI Crew on how the once humble
yacht has become a privileged symbol of affluence
76
Editor Chris Clifford
Editorial Assistant Carol Kenyon
Advertising Manager Tim Morris
Sales Executive Terry Hurley
Art Direction Katie Prentice
Accounts Julie Hewitt
Contributors Frances and Michael Howorth, Erica Lay,
Claire Griffiths, Chloe Collet, Adam Fiander
Front cover Jeff Brown
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COMMENT
Get the show
off the road
Have we reached the end of the
road for the old-style yacht show?
Europeans have been spared the
need to attend yacht shows for 24 months
or more and as this year’s boat show season
ramps up for what organisers hope will be
a bumper profit making affair, I must ask
myself, do we really want to carry on with
the same old, same old? Or is it time to
look afresh and start again? This time,
making it work well for all three parties
involved instead of just the one.
For any international show to be successful,
those three parties: the organisers, the
exhibitors and the attendees all need to be
happy with the end result. The build-up to
the cancellation of the 2020 Monaco Yacht
Show showed cracks and while Covid 19
shouldered the blame and took the credit
for the show’s cancellation the fact is the
exhibitors were far from happy with the
way things were shaping up.
The problem is not confined to just the
Cannes Yachting Festival, the Genoa Boat
Show and the Monaco Yacht Show. Nor
is it restricted to just the superyacht
industry. The Frankfurt Motor Show, for
decades a demonstration of German post
war automotive industrial might, was the
launch platform for many of the world’s top
models. Now it is dead. Geneva, Europe’s
premier motor show, has been cancelled
for the past two years and there are no
guarantees about how it might look in 2022.
The vast exhibition halls of Frankfurt is where,
in years gone by, the original Goggomobil
and Porsche 911 made their world debuts.
The show was the launchpads for the Ford
Granada, the VW Golf and most recently
the new Defender from Jaguar Land Rover.
Automotive companies have for years been
complaining that it is difficult to justify
the multimillion-euro expenditure the show
demands. They have argued why endure all
the hassle and expense of logistics and
Michael Howorth
wonders whether this
is the end of the road
for the boat show as
we know it
setup just for the privilege of trying to
grab the attention of the visitor when
your rivals are endeavouring to do exactly
the same thing for the same person at
the same time.
Maybe this is why, during the covid invoked
lock downs, one Italian production boat
builder caught on to the clever idea that
it was better to hire out an entire marina,
fill the berths with examples of each and
every boat they produced and then ship-in
carefully selected and pre-vetted potential
customers in very small groups to enjoy the
hospitality and the exclusive opportunity of
seeing the boats without the tyre kickers
getting in on the act. The fact that this
tactic also ensured the press or more
importantly their rivals never got to see
the prototypes and the new launches were
an added bonus.
SYBAss and LYBRA were at the forefront
of dissenters in the summer of 2020 when
the future of that year’s MYS was in doubt.
Jointly they proclaimed that the superyacht
industry faces a new environment going
forward. Neither wanted to be continually
investing significant sums into an event
that looks likely to provide an ever lessening
of their ROI with an organiser that has
consistently refused to listen to the
voices of its most important players –
the exhibitors.
SYBAss represents 21 of the world’s
largest and most productive superyacht
building brands and LYBRA, is an association
of the eight largest international yacht
brokerage houses.
Back then the associations suggested to
the organisers of the MYS that now was
the time for all parties to: “Sit around the
table and work out what we should be doing
in the future.” We are told, that there
were substantial conversations between
all parties - well, let’s wait and see.
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UPFRONT
OPINIONS, FACTS, STORIES AND WHAT’S NEW
IN THE FASCINATING WORLD OF YACHTING
YACHTIE TYPES
PRIMA DONNA CHEF
He’s worked with Ramsay (well in one of his restaurants.)…
His work single handedly resulted in a restaurant gaining
Michelin stars. He’s fed celebrities. He’s simply The Best
Chef you’ll ever work with. How do
you know all this? Because, like
a vegan, he’ll TELL you within
approximately 2 minutes of
meeting. They can do anything.
Until the principal sends her
steak back for being overdone
and announces she wants to try
vegan keto tomorrow then you’ll
witness what happens when
the feathers are ruffled. Exit the
galley before the knives are
thrown and the tears begin
amidst the shouts that nobody
understands their ‘art’....
NAUTICAL ETYMOLOGY...
BOTTOMS UP
THE LONGEST DIVE IN
MINUTES BY CUVIER’S
BEAKED WHALE
Believed to come from an era when English sailors
would be tricked into joining the navy. The trick
involved giving the unsuspecting man a beer with
a coin at the bottom. Once the man had hold of the
coin, he was deemed to have accepted payment and
was swiftly enrolled. They would say ‘bottoms up’ to
the people they drank with in order that they could
check for any hidden coins in the glass.
NAUTICAL HEROES FERDINAND MAGELLAN
Sailors, with their
built-in sense of
order, service and
discipline, should
really be running
the world.
Nicholas Monsarrat
Magellan originally launched his
expedition as a means of finding a
western route to the Moluccas, a
small archipelago in Indonesia known
for its stores of precious spices
like cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg.
After weathering horrific storms
near southern South America and
losing one of his ships to rough seas,
Magellan finally entered what is now
known as the Strait of Magellan in
November 1520. His beleaguered fleet
would sail the Pacific Ocean for 98 days
before reaching any habitable land.
THE BAROMETER
VACCINATION As the summer rolls on, more
and more yachts are stating in their recruitment
adverts that crew must be vaccinated or willing
to be. There’s a lot of ripples being caused with
some crew declaring this is against their human
rights. Is it? Well the only choice seems to be like
it or lump it, so will the industry lose more crew?
PLASTIC USAGE As more yacht crews
become conscientious of their single use plastic
consumption on board, it’s been interesting to
see companies such as Mallorca’s STP Pinmar
team up with Ecoworks Marine to offer in store
refilling stations for their EcoYacht Wash product.
Not just saving money but more importantly,
reducing plastic usage is always a good thing.
GOOD TO BE GREEN Experienced crew have
been in huge demand this season and the start
of summer exposed the fact that there simply
weren’t enough interior crew this year. Whether
they were stuck in South Africa/NZ/Australia, or
had simply decided not to bother with yachting
this year, there was a deficit. On the plus side
more green crew got snapped up.
WORTH YOUR SALT It seems the latest wave
of crew don’t feel the salary they’re paid is a
fair reflection for the sacrifices they’re making.
Counter arguments usually mention the fact that
crew members pay no rent, no food, no bills, and
not even for toiletries whilst getting to travel to
various parts of the world whilst being paid but
the feeling is that it’s not enough. Curious to see
if these people will move ashore to work for less
money, increase their outgoings, in order to see
friends and family more? Is that the only perk?
JUST GET OFF Why are there so many
liveaboard guests? Please, get off the yacht for
dinner, lunch or just a walk. Please give us a bit
of breathing space without you! No, it’s not like
a holiday every day for us… Thanks to Covid, the
number of long term charters with guests moving
on board for weeks or even months at a time has
rocketed. And it’s exhausting.
RESTRICTIONS Restaurants and bars have
reopened across the Mediterranean (obviously
still with restrictions which differ from region
to region and country to country) which is a
wonderful thing! Are we back to some kind of
semi-normal?
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LIVE WELL, WORK BETTER

UPFRONT
PROTECT OUR OCEANS
The future of the ocean is numbered
85
8
70
OPEN TO QUESTION
WHAT IS YOUR YACHT
DOING TO BE MORE ECO
FRIENDLY?
SAM KEMPSON, ENGINEER
I’ve just installed a sparkling water
system onboard. Massive environmental
space and time saver. No more san
pal bottles to dispose of. No more
lugging cases of bottled water around.
Fresh chilled sparkling water from the
tap. It’s a no brainier. Crew and guests can help themselves
whenever and they love it.
1
PEOPLE REQUEST
THE STRANGEST THINGS
A female guest decided
to venture out for a swim
in search of wildlife Not
feeling too confident
about spotting potential
predators; she asked crew
to trap rare fish and turtles
before she went out.
FOUND IN THE MED
RISSO’S DOLPHIN
5.25
Microfibres make up as much as 85% of all beach trash that do not break down.
There are 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic waste estimated to be in our oceans.
Ocean pollution kills more than one million sea birds each year.
Almost 70% of ocean garbage sinks to the seafloor never to be seen again.
At least 8 million tons of plastic enter the oceans each year. That’s similar to
emptying a garbage truck of plastic into an ocean every minute.
GET
TOOLED UP
A tool no respecting deckie
should ever be without and
for that matter anyone who
likes a bit of spur of
the moment DIY. The
latest Leatherman
is called BOND
and has 14
essential tools.
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ABBY EMERY, SY CAPTAIN
I make my own cleaning products. I
use glass bottles and label them, and
use water, vinegar and a selection of
essential oils, depending on what
purpose they’re being used for. Also,
water filtration and re-mineralisation
systems to stop the use of plastic bottles!!!
PAUL MCMORRIS, CAPTAIN/
ENGINEER
Yup, we had filtered and screened
(UV) water, re-usable and individual
aluminium drinking jugs. No plastic.
Not a major deal and guess what no
one complained or said anything about
it. I have no idea why more yachts are not seriously jumping
on to this very easy system of reducing plastic. Come on
people get with the programme. After all, the ocean is
where we make a living.
YASMIN WEARING, SAILOR
Learnt this on Sea Shepherd, soft
plastics get stuffed into an empty
bottle with a lid and the help of a stick,
one bottle takes months to fill or less,
but it saves on space and if we can
also stop using plastic, you won’t even
have to play this little game. I think we are all getting better,
but there is still a long way to go...
Risso’s dolphins or Monk dolphins are usually
sighted a few miles from the coast in small to
medium sized groups. They have slightly bulging
foreheads and distinctive scratches and scars
mostly from social interaction over their bodies.
Therefore body colour tends to lighten with age.
Men in a ship are always
looking up, and men
ashore are usually
looking down.
John Masefield
JAMES WILLIAMSON, CHEF
It’s not a lot, but refillable shampoos
and soaps, plastic tubs instead of
clingfilm, marine friendly soap for
washdowns. Having said that, ‘very
little does help’ and if we all try to
make one or two little changes, then
the overall effect could be massive. Come on - let’s all
make an effort and save our oceans.
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UPFRONT
SWIM INTO SUMMER
Bathers, swimmers, togs, a cossie,
trunks or even a dookie (what?!).
We’re here to help you decide what
kind of swimsuit you are!
1THE KINI
Harkening back to 1946 and named
for Bikini Atoll, whether it’s a bikini,
a trikini (don’t forget the matching mask),
a burkini (more is more), there’s even the
pubikini (designed to show off the pubic
hair) and the monokini for topless bathing,
it seems the options are endless. Either
way, anything ending in kini is usually a
good choice for summer.
2BOARD SHORT OR BORED SHORT?
If you prefer a hibiscus floral print
in a knee length short, then the
board short is for you. Originally designed
for surfing, these longer length shorts
seem to appeal to Americans as they like
to avoid the lycra chafe. Having said that,
we do love a Vilebrequin print swimming
trunk, budget-permitting.
3THE MANKINI
If you find yourself liking a couple
of strips of lycra stretched between
your buttocks, chances are you’re the
mankini. Popularised (if we dare say that)
by Borat, this item sets the wearer apart
(as well as the cheeks) and is really only
for the bold.
4
BUDGIE SMUGGLER
If you like a little more coverage
than the mankini but still like to
show off your bits, then the little Budgie
Smuggler is for you. Popular with northern
Europeans, these little fellas leave nothing
to the imagination.
5ONE PIECE MAILLOT
There comes a time when the bikini
is replaced by the one piece, and
you wonder why you never wore it before!
Hiding the problem stomach area, this
piece is a delightfully flattering garment
leaving you with a strange silhouette on
the torso. Despite that, we love it.
WET SOUNDS
Berluti and Bang
& Olufsen
collaborate
for a limitededition
collection.
This portable speaker has a
longer playtime, fully waterproof,
integrated voice assistant, and
speakerphone. Meet the upgraded
choice for great sound on the go.
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MY FAVOURITE DESTINATION
VANCOUVER ISLAND
DOMINIQUE SMIT
Co-Founder - Virtual Pursers LLP
Vancouver Island is one of the most tranquil
places, with rugged beaches and eclectic local
communities. It is located off Canada’s Pacific
Coast and is the capital of British Columbia. One
of my favourite attractions in the summer is the
Butchart Gardens which boasts 55 acres of garden
and has 50 full-time gardeners. Along the rocky
coastline, the water is wetsuit temperature all
year round but it is known for some of the best
surf in Canada. During the winter, you’re just a
short drive away from the gorgeous mountain
towns of Whistler and Blackcomb, famous for
their ski slopes. From April to October it’s high
whale watching season, where you are almost
100% guaranteed to see an Orca in its natural
habitat. With friendly people, breath-taking views
and no shortage of exciting activities year-round,
it’s hard not to fall in love with Vancouver Island.
36°59’24.0”N 26°59’06.0”E
KALYMNOS
Not only the climbing Mecca of Greece but,
also the original home of sponge divers. For
centuries, Kalymnos remained the centre of
the sponge diving industry in Greece, even
though sponge diving was also an important
source of revenue for several other Greek
islands of the Mediterranean.
STAR
GAZER
If you’re out in the
middle of the
ocean, then the
un-polluted skies
offer the perfect
conditions
STAR CHART
You can now have
a virtual star chart
in your pocket.
Look through the
eyes of your iPhone or iPad to see
a high-tech window into the whole
visible universe. Point this at the
sky to see what’s above you. The
top educational and augmented
reality astronomy app.
SKYSAFARI
The updated
version of
SkySafari 6 shows
you 120,000
stars, 222 of the best-known star
clusters, nebulae, and galaxies
in the sky; including all of the
Solar System’s major planets
and moons, and more than 200
asteroids, comets, and satellites.
STAR TRACKER
Just hold up and
point the device to
the sky and have
fun! You can see
any stars, constellations and deep
sky objects you are watching in
reality. Smooth motion flow and
quick response which is realised
by a cutting edge signal processing
technique.
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TOOLS OF THE TRADE
KEEP AN EYE OUT
Compact, lightweight and practical binoculars that get you 10x closer. A powerful
optical Image Stabilizer quickly and accurately counteracts many different types of
shake and movement. It even corrects shake introduced while panning if you are
following your subject or viewing from a moving yacht. Enjoy excellent quality with
high resolution and low distortion thanks to Canon's precision optics. The optics
feature the Super Spectra coating included in Canon's renowned EF lens range and
deliver a vivid, high contrast view with accurate colour rendition, while eliminating
unwanted internal reflections that can cause ghosting and flare.
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Shake detection
system - 2 Gyro
sensors
Magnification
- 10x
Weight excluding
battery - 600g
Objective lens effective
diameter - 30mm
Image Stabilizer
system - Vari-Angle
Prism
EAGLE EYES
When on deck
these binoculars
are a great choice
for keeping a
watchful eye when
on duty
NIKON
Aculon 7 x 50
Multilayercoated
lenses
for bright,
sharp images
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STEINER
Commander
7 x 50
HD stabilized
illuminated
compass
www.steiner-optics.com
BUSHNELL
Marine 7 x 50
internal
rangefinder
and illuminated
compass
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MYBA NEWS
Our commitment to
save the oceans
Tim Morley who
heads MYBA’s
Environmental
Committee echoes
the sentiment made
by psychologist
Abraham Maslow; in
any given moment
we have two options:
to step forward into
growth or step back
into safety
MYBA The Worldwide Yachting
Association has long chosen the
path of sustainable growth and it
is continuously striving to ensure that the
current needs of the superyacht sector
are met, without compromising the ability
of future generations to meet their own
needs.
The Association’s mission is to inspire,
support and empower people in the
superyacht industry to be their best:
by maintaining business at the highest
level of ethical conduct, committing to
equality and diversity, protecting the
environment, sharing knowledge and
combining strengths, building strong
relationships, and continuously developing,
both professionally and personally.
Promoting an approach to yachting that
respects and protects the environment
is one of MYBA’s primary concerns as it
recognises the scale and urgency of the
issues at hand. It has recently reinforced
its commitment through the creation of an
Environmental Committee. The Environmental
Committee has the following charge: (1)
to raise environmental awareness not only
among MYBA Members but also across a
broader global audience (2) to keep abreast
of research and developments that pertain
to the industry’s sustainability and (3) to
recommend policies for adoption by the
superyacht sector.
Heading the Committee is Tim Morley, one
of MYBA’s newly elected Board Members,
who said “The MYBA Environment Committee
is an opportunity for MYBA to add more
value to Members and the community, as
the subjects of both Posidonia and CO2
emissions are now hot topics. We can’t
ignore the plastic in the sea either. The
answers to the environmental challenges
are both simple and difficult at the same
time. There are threats and opportunities. I
invite anybody with positive ideas or solutions
to contact me to spread the word rapidly
through the MYBA network. You can expect
to hear more from this new committee
soon, and as with all committees - the
more effort we put in, the more we will all
benefit, so please do get involved.”
MYBA is already one of the proud signatories
of Clear Ocean Pact (COP) which is an
international, non-profit initiative dedicated
to changing the culture and practices of
the yachting industry for the good of our
oceans. COP is calling on the superyacht
industry to unite behind five common
goals to reduce dependency on single-use
plastics, to share information about viable
alternatives to single-use plastic items,
and to inspire other industries to take a
similar approach.
However as Graeme Somerville-Ryan, the
founder of “Eyesea”, rightly pointed out
“solving the pollution problem is going to
be impossible if we didn’t know accurately
what is going on and where.” Eyesea is
a not-for-profit initiative that MYBA
supports and whose mission is to map
maritime pollution and marine hazards with
the support of seafarers, ship owners,
managers and maritime professionals. The
Eyesea reporting tool allows seafarers to
collect and submit data on marine pollution
by simply taking a photo and categorising
the pollution type. Images are then
automatically GPS-tagged, anonymised,
and vetted before being incorporated into
a database of pollution to enable Eyesea to
create detailed oceanic maps and charts.
These comprehensive maps will empower
environmental leaders with the actionable,
empirical evidence they need to support
their efforts.
MYBA has also signed “A social and
environmental commitment of professional
yachting” which expresses the profession’s
commitment to a fundamental societal
and environmental approach. Among
the issues promoted by signatories are
the implementation of restrictions on
anchorages in Posidonia areas for vessels
over 24 metres. Plus, in cooperation with
Yacht Carbon Offset, MYBA offsets both
the MYBA Charter Show and most of the
travel arrangements of MYBA Admin.
Join us in trying to save the oceans, we
make sure that #MYBAgivesback.
ONBOARD | SUMMER 2021 | 15

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SMOOTH
SAILING
Jan Langweg looks at how
working with a versatile yacht
management software system,
built around a robust database
improves the yacht’s overall
efficiency for the owner and crew
ADVERTORIAL
Superyachts are perceived as the height of
luxury. Lucky guests and owners are often
seen to be enjoying a relaxed week cruising the
Mediterranean or enjoying an action-packed weekend
of water sports and parties whilst visiting the most
beautiful and remote places of our planet.
Many people don’t realise what it takes behind the
scenes to run a superyacht, there are many elements
to operating a vessel successfully. To just name a few; the boat
has to be in perfect condition, inside and out. Everything has to
be accurately planned. The crew must be able to adapt instantly,
if the owner changes their mind about something.
Superyachts are one of the most complex and technically advanced
assets a person can own, therefore the use of proper systems
and procedures on-board is vitally important. We talk to Jan
Langweg, Customer Success & Product Manager for IDEA Data
Solutions, to find out more.
How can yacht management software ensure such an important asset
is correctly operated and maintained?
It all starts with a solid database, which is the backbone of the
system. This database contains all major components of the
vessel; from the main engines to safety equipment to the coffee
machine, all aspects of operation are covered. Information is key
and it’s crucial to know about everything that is happening in
real time, on board. The correct software solutions allow users
to access and handle documentation effectively, whether that
is information required by the interior department about crew
Running an efficient vessel requires a
stable but versatile system, which enables
crew to effectively manage such a complex
asset and provide a top-notch service
and guests or important data for the master, such as validity
of certificates.
What about maintenance capabilities of the system?
It is crucial that a vessel is properly maintained, in order to retain
its value and to ensure it is ready to set sail straight away.
Maintenance tasks can be performed on machinery equipment
by the engineering department and should be triggered by an
automated interface on the vessel’s systems. Regular checks
and rounds are also required by the deck department. It is
also vital for the system to have stock control and purchasing
capabilities, this function will also enable spare part handling.
Tasks such as filling out forms, tracking inventory and performing
rounds, can be completed and tracked using mobile devices,
so look for a software provider who integrate a mobile app
feature. This ensures that working with the chosen system is
as convenient as possible for the crew.
An effective system should also provide the captain/master and
department heads with the option to keep an eye on the bigger
picture, with all relevant information summarised on one page.
There should also be the option to share relevant information
with the vessel’s management, port state control and class
and flag authorities.
To conclude, running an efficient vessel requires a stable but
versatile system, which enables crew to effectively manage
such a complex asset and provide a top-notch service to those
on-board.
For more details visit www.idea-yacht.com
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ADVERTORIAL
YOUR TECH
PARTNERS
Will Faimatea explains the
benefit of having your own
personal virtual ETO on hand
during a busy charter season
to save you a mountain of
headaches and down time
In the world of superyachts, details matter, and
faultless service is key. If the Airplay isn’t working
or the Wi-Fi on the sundeck is weak, guests will
notice and require it to be fixed, and fast. It’s these
types of system malfunctions, when having a technology
expert on speed dial who can quickly guide the crew
through a step-by-step solution, which make all the difference.
VIRTUAL ETO
Have you ever wished for someone to fix all your problems while
you peacefully sleep at night? Bond TM founder, Will Faimatea has,
which is why he launched our Virtual ETO Service in 2007. It was
created to provide remote support for superyachts without an
onboard AV/IT specialist and continues to deliver a much-needed
client service today.
From the start, Faimatea pioneered AV/IT Alarm and Monitoring
in the yachting industry. Bond’s 35+ engineers are primed for
the urgency and detail that superyachts require, offering support
to complement your Chief Engineers or ETO and a consistent,
broader knowledge base over the life of the vessel. With regular
reporting, we enable captains and owners to budget for upgrades
and plan ahead, helping to mitigate expensive and unexpected
costs.
Technology continues to advance at a rapid rate, but Bond engineers
are involved throughout all stages of a vast spectrum of yachts.
This means, from build consultancy through to operational support,
our specialist engineers apply the smartest technologies on the
market to factor in cost and time-saving tweaks.
FOLLOW-THE-SUN APPROACH
With strategically placed offices in Europe, the USA, South Africa
and Australia, Bond offers a true 24 hour-support service. Our
dedicated team of specialist engineers is on hand to provide
invaluable 24-hour telephone and online support, wherever you
are in the world.
DIVERSIFIED TALENT
Not all problems are what they first seem to be. A TV not working
can be caused by a glitch with the VSAT. An owner’s Zoom call
With regular reporting, we enable
captains and owners to budget
for upgrades and plan ahead,
helping to mitigate expensive and
unexpected costs
dropping out could be a bandwidth delegation problem. And the
AV might go off because the storage cabinet is overheating. Our
team of experts in Audio Visual, IT, Communications, HVAC, Cyber
& Security Systems and Navigation work together behind the
scenes to identify and rectify problems, quickly and efficiently.
ISM COMPLIANCE & CYBERSECURITY
A cyber risk assessment is the vital first step in identifying your
current cyber risk. Whether you’re addressing your general onboard
cybersecurity or need to comply with the latest regulations,
following industry best practice is a must. Many cyber-attacks
are unsophisticated and can easily be avoided by improving staff
understanding. With Cyber Risk Management now forming part
of the ISM code and data security falling under GDPR, cyber
risk awareness is a key feature of cybersecurity.
When working with IT, a holistic approach is best. Cybersecurity
affects all facets of the OT/IT equipment setup, so be sure you
have policies and procedures in place that reflect the highest
standard of safety while still being able to function daily. At
Bond, we can help you to build the secure environment you
need, from beginning to end.
For more details
Tel: +357 2524 8935
or visit www.bondtm.com
Will Faimatea is still very involved with crew
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ITALIAN STYLE
GERMAN BUILD
First called Project Testarossa and now
known as Enzo, this German built new
launch is littered with Italian Ferrari DNA
Words: Frances and Michael Howorth
Early reports circulating when she was first moved from
her Lürssen build shed in Rensburg to her fitting out
basin, suggested she was being built for Enzo Ferrari’s
son Piero. But, given his close association with the Ferretti
Group, it seemed unlikely.
That rumour was squashed when Moran Yacht & Ship, who negotiated
the build contract, compiled the technical specifications, and
supervised her construction, announced her sale part way through
the build. Now, given that Lürssen, her builders have confirmed
she was completed for a repeat client who previously owned an
86 metre Lürssen, the matter has been confirmed. Lürssen
went on to add that this new owner was extremely impressed
with the build process of his first yacht and wanted to replicate
the experience, right down to the same build and design team,
convinced that no one else could meet his particular demands.
This 115 metre vessel has an impressive internal volume of
5,000gt. The Italian design duo Nuvolari Lenard together with
Simone Feltrin, have provided the creative and eye-catching
design for both the interior and exterior. It is they who originally
suggested their design paid homage to the legendary Italian
race car builder, whose name is synonymous with speed, style,
performance, uncompromising quality, and unmitigated sex appeal.
Announced in 2018, Enzo first touched the water during her
technical launch in 2019. Since then, she has been undergoing
outfitting and now that she has been officially launched, will
undergo extensive sea trials with a view to delivering her in 2022.
As with all Lürssen new builds, Enzo is equipped with the latest
technology and engineering systems. A heat recovery system in
the generators heats the water for the pool, leading to reduced
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NEW LAUNCH
SPECIFICATIONS
Name
Enzo
LOA
115 metres
Beam overall 18.21 metres
Builder
Lürssen Yachts
Hull
Steel
Cabins 7
Internal volume 5,000GT
Exterior &
interior design Nuvolari-Lenard
©KlausJordan
electrical power and emissions, while Dynamic Positioning enables
electronic anchoring in sensitive and remote areas, protecting the
seabed and allowing for safe mooring regardless of water depth.
The owner’s brief for Enzo was to create a healthy and familyfocused
life on board, with seven guest cabins accommodating
14 guests and with numerous offerings for sports and activities
including the extra-large gym on the skylounge deck and the
spacious wellness area on the lower deck.
She was also designed to travel to her destinations in the
utmost comfort. Enzo’s design language is all about connecting
her six decks - both the naval and tech elements with the living
space into one whole. Her three decks integrated into the high
bow guarantee sea-keeping in true ocean conditions, while also
allowing her an innovative full-beam owner suite duplex.
©KlausJordan
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Certification Services to the
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CREW PAYROLL SOLUTIONS
Without doubt one of the most important considerations for the average working
person is to be sure that they are paid in accordance with their employment contract
ADVERTORIAL
The world of payroll solutions continues
to develop with more and more
emphasis on Apps and the provision
of real time information and these solutions
are in plentiful supply, however are they
just a fancy frontage to an empty store?
The increasing global co-operation on matters
such as anti-money laundering (AML) and
countering the financing of terrorism (CFT)
has thrown a few more subjects into the
equation recently and all this on top of the
changes to banking contained within the
Payment Services Directive PSD2 which
was approved by the EU in 2015.
All these changes have had and continue to
have, a major impact upon the payment of
salaries, across borders in particular. Whilst
designed primarily to protect individuals and
banks they have created many challenges
along the way and it is important, therefore,
that any payroll solution takes full account
of the legislation.
We have since PSD2 in particular seen an
impact upon bank charges and how they
are levied and in many ways this can be
entirely random depending upon which route
a payment takes from the sender’s bank
account to the recipient’s bank account.
So two people who may earn the same
amount and live in the same country can
feasibly be hit by differing bank charges
depending upon the type of bank account
that they have.
PSD2 goes hand in hand with the AML/CFT
regulations because they are both about
knowing where the money is coming from
and where it is going to in varying degrees.
This has had a specific impact upon payroll
only solutions where the payroll is processed
by a bureau i.e. a company separate to
the employer.
In order to pay an individual, not only does
the payer have to have appropriate due
diligence on the client who is sending the
payroll funding to them, they also need to
know who it is going to.
An employer holds sufficient information to
know who the payee is but in a payroll only
situation it is incumbent upon the payer
to identify the individual to the extent they
can verify their identity in accordance with
AML/CFT legislation.
SO WHAT DOES THIS MEAN IN REALITY?
A payroll solution has to deliver the following:
• An ability to process a payroll efficiently
which includes making calculations for
any tax and social security liabilities
that may be due somewhere.
• An ability to link to a payment system
which is able to satisfy the requirements
of PSD2 whilst reducing the impact of
bank charges on both the sender and
the recipient.
• An ability to handle, both receive and
send, multiple currencies.
• An ability to identify the sender of funds
and where those funds originated from.
• An ability to verify the individual to whom
those funds are being sent.
• An ability to maintain ongoing monitoring
of the sender/recipient of funds.
• An ability to produce online payslips.
• And of course must be compliant with
MLC 2006 where appropriate.
• The provision of an App for use by individual
employees/recipients of payments is
actually ‘a nice to have’.
There are no short cuts and these changes
are not the result of Brexit or any other
recent change.
The legislation has been in place for many
years in most cases, it is now simply the
case that the honeymoon period is almost
over and it is only a matter of months
before the rules have to be applied without
exception.
For more details Tel: +44 (0)1481 711828
or visit www.voyonic.com
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Crazy in love
with the coast
WHY BEYONCE’S LOVE OF YACHTS IS ACTUALLY A
GLANCE BACK TO SIMPLER TIMES GROWING
UP NEAR THE TEXAS COAST
WORDS: FRANK GRICE
When Beyonce and Jay-Z hit the
headlines in 2018 when spotted
out on one of the most prestigious
yachts in the celebrity world, an
assembled gathering of red top editors and magazine
gossip page correspondents seemed so intent
on reporting stats, figures and numbers that
they passed up the opportunity to celebrity the
real matter at hand. Namely, the fact that the
world’s most famous pop couple had ascended to
true nautical royalty, and with it, an appreciation
of the open seas.
For so long, the Marmite pair had been fulcrums of
the New York and LA celebrity elite, rarely swaying
from the comfort and security of a glamorous world
which, thanks to no small amount of hard work,
dedication and talent, was paying back big time.
Yet the press still obsessed over the big numbers
– the immaculate Lürssen Kismet yacht that the
opulent couple had chartered is the property of
businessman and sports tycoon Shahid Khan.
Some had the 312ft, seven-bedroomed, Reymond
Langton-designed floating mansion at $200m,
others moved it closer to $300m; while the cost
to charter it was speculated to be anything from
$1.2m to $1.8m per week.
What’s clear is that with the couple’s combined
earnings last year topping $150m, they and
their three children could relax on the palatial
yacht knowing that they were undertaking the
ultimate test run. And the reports from R‘n’B
star Beyonce suggested she was overflowing with
excitement over Kismet in much the same way as
was the Jay-Z-branded Ace of Spades champagne
pictured on board. “My knowledge begins and
ends at entertaining, looking after my guests and
ensuring everyone is having a good time,” said the
39-year-old in a way that was understated in one
instance, and perfectly respectful of an incredible
piece of nautical engineering in the other.
Perhaps the couple’s love of that particular yacht.
The former Destiny’s Child singer couldn’t have
picked a better named vessel – Kismet meaning
‘destiny’ in Khan’s native Urdu.
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“When I was growing up I never dreamed
of being able to experience the thrill of
being out in the ocean like this. I’ve always
thought there was an inevitability that
good things would happen, but you still
need to appreciate the hard work you’ve
put in.”
Clearly the couple’s desire to reach new
destinations – they have been known to
moor up in the past at Cannes and on
the Amalfi Coast – is something they
wish to pursue, given that last year they
were rumoured to have chartered the
$2m for a week on superyacht Lana.
With combined wealth of over a billion
dollars, nothing is out of the question,
although even for one of the world’s most
successful and instantly recognisable
singers, temperance still comes into
it. “What I think about most when I’m
taking time away is peace,” she says.
“I grew up in Houston not far from the
coast, and I’ve recognised that same thrill of getting away from
the city, no matter where I’ve lived.
“When I was young the talk was always about going down to
Galveston or perhaps Freeport. It was excitement, whereas
now the thought of the sea just means a place for me to relax
with my children and take in the open air.”
I actually find the yacht a very
creative space too. I may be
around my beautiful children, but I do
find time to relax and remove myself
from the noise, and that’s become
really important in recent years.
Beyonce, a huge advocate for the preservation of mental health,
and someone who has raised both awareness and funds for
countless mental health projects – as well as investing tens of
millions of dollars of her own money – admits there are very few
places where she feels total relaxed. “This is the life you sign
up to, and I knew that from a very early age. Yet none of that
means you shouldn’t look out for yourself and ensure you take
the time out you deserve, so that’s pretty much where I am at.
“I have definitely discovered a new freedom in recent years,”
she says, referencing her yacht ventures, “and with everything
that has gone on in the world, I think we have all become just
a little better at kicking back.”
Her husband, singer Jay-Z, goes about his pursuits with perhaps
a greater sense of bravado – he can afford to, after all, given
that he sits third on the list of the richest musicians of all time,
behind Sir Paul McCartney and Andrew Lloyd Webber.
“For me it’s about precision and poise,” he says. “I need clean
lines and everything in the right place – that’s the kind of thing
that really interests me.
“I actually find the yacht a very creative space too. I may be around
my beautiful children, but I do find time to relax and remove myself
from the noise, and that’s become really important in recent years.”
Decibel levels certainly appear on be on the increase given our
gradual return to normality, with live music, so bereft over the
past two years, on its way back. “I am excited to get out there
and do it again,” says Beyonce. “I will miss the time we have had to
kick back, but it can’t go on forever and we all understand that.”
The couple may need to keep the money rolling in if they are to
embark on yacht ownership, especially if they may soon be the
ones allowing others to charter their prized possession.
“Would I rather invest in a boat rather than a car or even a house?”
suggested the singer in a press interview at the end of May, and
referencing in part rumours that the couple were preparing to
splash out $28million on a Rolls Royce, “of course!
“It’s not the style, the size or the finish – it’s just the freedom;
and that’s all a lot of us ultimately want.”
Whether Beyonce achieves her ambitions of yacht ownership, only
time will tell. The couple certainly have more chance of that than
they do of breaking away from the world’s paparazzi…
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ADVERTORIAL
FINDING THE HOT SPOT
Tony Dale discusses the uses of thermal imaging systems for the
prevention of yacht electrical outages and engine room fires
hot surfaces is a recipe for disaster in the
event of fuel system failure. The International
Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
(SOLAS) states that vessel parts with
temperatures above 220°C that may be
impinged as a result of a fuel system failure
must be properly insulated. Likewise, hot
surfaces, electrical installations and other
sources of ignition must be screened and
suitably protected to avoid oil spray or oil
leakage onto them.
With a host of superyacht condition
monitoring systems available
today, thermal imaging plays a key
part in protecting owners’ and stakeholders’
investment, including crew safety. From
stabilised roof mounted systems turning
night into day to aid navigation, to portable
handheld thermal imagers aiding yacht rescue
teams to see through smoke-filled corridors
and inside cabins, or engineers tasked to
identify failing electrical equipment to prevent
blackouts and electrical fires. There is a
range of thermal imaging devices currently
on the market tailored to suit all yacht
needs and budgets.
In principle, all thermal imaging devices
do the same thing, they passively detect
infrared energy from a warm surface, and
create a usable image. In essence, energy
passes through an imager’s germanium
lens onto a micro-bolometer array and is
converted to electrical signals. An algorithm
processes the data and assigns a colour and
temperature value, for a qualified engineer
to analyse and interpret.
With experience in both the superyacht
industry and with major offshore energy
producers, Dale has been conducting
thermography inspections over the past
20 years in over 40 countries for their
annual maintenance inspections and warranty
purposes. It has become evident vessel
engineers tasked with performing routine
maintenance checks are becoming more
reliant on thermal imaging devices to identify
system deficiencies before an outage occurs.
Yacht fires are caused by three primary
reasons: electrical system failures,
machinery failure and/or human activities.
While the probability of fire occurrence is
low, the potential for electrical fires is high
due to the tens of thousands of connections
on-board.
Whereas motor layshafts may suffer bearing
fatigue and misalignment issues, each
revealed as heat; and engine rooms with
ill-fitting exhaust insulating wrap exposing
Regardless of the size or type of equipment on
board, yacht electro-mechanical systems are
vulnerable to the harsh marine environment,
oxidation, vibration, wear and service care,
(or lack of it). With yacht ownership changing
more frequently – (particularly in the <40m
yacht market) and differing maintenance
and running cost histories exacerbated by
a yacht’s age, everything leads towards the
need for additional effective maintenance and
service improvement measures, including
a thermal survey.
A regular well-planned maintenance regime is
designed to keep a yacht seaworthy. It is the
ISM Code that addresses the responsibilities
of the people who manage and operate yachts
over 500 gross tons. Stipulating the need
for maintenance procedures with regular
inspections to record non-conformities and
corrective activities undertaken. Guidelines
and marine notices published by the MCA
and Classification Societies all recognise the
benefits of additional inspections, particularly
the versatility of Thermographic Surveys for
regular and five yearly periodic survey use.
In summary, a Thermographic Survey is
non-invasive, cost-effective and timely,
meaning operational uptimes are maintained,
regardless of yacht size. Annual service
agreements using an accredited third-party
company ensures impartiality, insurance and
audit compliance. Drawing on industry best
practices, experts like Geo Therm Ltd are
capable and credible to thoroughly survey
a yacht’s electro-mechanical systems to
identify thermal deficiencies to prevent the
risk of blackouts, downtime, and fire.
For more details
Tel: +44 (0)1502 723 241
or visit www. geothermltd.co.uk
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ADVERTORIAL
Race Your Heartbeat
The Burrasca Marine Hypercraft by Belassi sets new performance
and design standards in the personal watercraft category
Italian passion on the water paired with Austrian engineering
par excellence: Belassi, the manufacturer of premium personal
watercrafts, brought a 320-hp watersports vehicle to limited
series production at the end of November 2020. The Burrasca
master-fully combines craftsmanship, exclusivity and performance.
With the current Burrasca MK II, Belassi is enriching the market
with a new class: The Marine Hypercraft is the right choice for
those longing for more than a regular PWC. High-tech engineering,
top performance and Italian design are combined to create a dream
come true for motorised watersports’ enthusiasts.
The highly motorised, powerful machine is characterised by
uncompromising forward thrust and a sharp, precise position in
the water. The Belassi inhouse Design Department has been involved
since the first generation of Belassi watercrafts and helped develop
the Burrasca: “The striking lines – strongly inspired by motorcycle
design – appear dynamic, compact and full of energy, proving a
particular success.” The powerful heart, a turbo-charged threecylinder
engine developed in-house, produces a massive 320 hp.
Managing Director Christian Hintersteininger, explains: “With the
Burrasca, Belassi has launched a completely new product category
in the field of personal watercrafts. Our goal was to develop an
exclusive, limited edition watersports vehicle of exceptional quality
which clearly stands out from the crowd. This is what our team
of automotive, motorsport and vehicle construction experts in
our state-of-the-art development centre achieved: the Marine
Hypercraft. After many prototypes, tests and optimisations, the
Belassi engineering team succeeded. The Burrasca connects the
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worlds of luxury yachts and sports cars
in a unique way. It is an exclusive, high
quality watersports vehicle – comparable
to HyperCars. With our Marine Hypercraft,
we have created a very special class of jetpowered
watercraft.
EXTRAVAGANT DETAILS FOR A LUXURY
DRIVING EXPERIENCE
The cockpit and chassis impress with
numerous carbon parts that combine
maximum strength with low weight and a
sharp design. The Belassi engineers have also
achieved a masterpiece with the boat hull.
Thanks to the ingenious hydrodynamics and the
various stabilizers, extreme cornering speeds
with up to 4g acceleration are possible with
the Burrasca. Nico Lasselsberger, Powertrain
Project Manager at Belassi, and himself a
former PWC Racer, explains: “The Burrasca
is as sophisticated as it is balanced, because
the tight integration of the engine and the
drivetrain is in perfect synergy. This makes
it stand out in terms of handling, driving
performance and acceleration. The hull
geometry, inlet pump channel and drivetrain
harmonise perfectly.”
PASSION AND INNOVATION
In the Belassi factory in Leiben, Lower Austria,
engine development, engineering and product
design join forces to realise a shared vision.
“We wanted to revolutionise the world of
personal watercrafts and create a new
category,” Hintersteininger reports. “That’s
why we decided to develop an exclusive,
high-quality, limited edition watersports
vehicle that clearly stands out from the
crowd – comparable to a supersports car.”
Since 2015, Belassi engineers have been
working hand in hand on the development of
the Burrasca. A large number of prototypes
and countless test runs were completed until
the Marine Hypercraft lived up to the vision.
Nico Lasselsberger, the Powertrain Project
Manager adds, “ One outstanding feature of
the Burrasca is the placement of the engine
and the drivetrain, achieving ideal balance.
The perfect interaction starts with the hull
geometry from the intake pump channel
to the drivetrain. When it comes to the
riding experience, the Burrasca’s handling,
performance, engine power and powerful
acceleration are all truly impressive. All of
these components are flawlessly harmonised
and coordinated.”
Lasselsberger, a former PWC racer who
competed in the European and World
Championships as a teenager, and in 2005
and 2006 was the Uni One world champion
adds, “Another aspect that sets us apart from
the competition is our turbocharger. Other
manufacturers generally use compressor
charging. The advantage of the turbocharger
is that it uses the engine less as
a compressor, enabling greater performance.
In addition, our exhaust manifold is watercooled,
which keeps the interior temperature
low and also makes the Burrasca particularly
powerful.”
“Visually, we can meet any special request,”
says Hintersteininger. “What remains are
its unparalleled inner values.”
For more details visit www.belassi.com
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BAGS OF FUN
The art of weaving bags from natural materials
– dried grass or bamboo, for example – is
millennia-old, with basketry techniques dating
back at least to Egyptian times. It was in the
1950s, though, that the straw bag came to
be seen as a stylish item associated with
luxurious travel, and taken home as a chic
souvenir. The Eaton Bag company in London lead
the way this side of the Atlantic while Audrey
Hepburn and the Nantucket brigade wouldn’t
have been seen dead without one, whether at
the beach or not.
Loewe Paula’s Ibiza €775
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PERSONAL SHOPPER
These are the everyday necessities to update your look this summer
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6 Celine Eyewear €320 7 Chloe €330 8 Isabel Marant Eyewear €207
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WEAR IT
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LITTLE
MIRACLES
Minidresses are
the perfect wear
everywhere staple
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6 The Attico €489 7 Zimmermann €495
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WEAR IT
Free your feet with a great pair of sandals.
Just please make sure you have a pedi first
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FEET
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7 Birkenstock X CSM €390 8 Andrea Wazen €309 9 Fendi €650 10 CO €505
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CARTE BLANCHE
Toss out that tattered wallet and
replace it with a stylish card holder
Chloe
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Givenchy
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100’s of local superyacht
specific sellers.
Mansur Gavriel
€195
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Loewe
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For more information visit: www.yachtneeds.com
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IS IT SOCIAL
MEDIA’S
FAULT OR IS
IT JUST US?
Excessive social media use is blamed for being detrimental to our well being
and mental health but, we are the ones who are meant to be in control. As the
saying goes, ‘everything in moderation’ or should we just switch off?
Words: Erica Lay
I’ve written a lot in recent years about
how to stay healthy on social media
and discussed at length the effects it
can have on our wellbeing and mental
health. But then I got thinking… is
it really all social media’s fault? Or, hang
on a second, actually is it ours?
Addiction is a tricky thing, some people
have a more addictive personality than
others. Which explains why most people
can enjoy a few alcoholic drinks or smoke
the occasional joint without it turning
into a daily dependence. Do we take the
substance or in this case, the media, away
for everyone because of a minority who find
it detrimental? Or should we just provide
resources for those people who need help…
and if it’s not social media, could we assume
it’ll just be something else?
At the risk of sounding very, very old, some of
us may remember a time when video games
were blamed for teen violence, gangs and
bullying. And who remembers being told
you weren’t allowed to listen to certain
music because if we did, we’d get shot
or die of a drugs overdose? Interesting
concept whilst growing up in a village in
Hertfordshire but still.
A quick google search and you can find all
sorts of finger pointing at good old socials.
“Does Social Media Cause Depression?”
shouts childmind.org, “The Link Between
Social Media and Depression” posts
verywellmind.com, “Can Social Media Be
Held Accountable for Cyberbullying?” asks
adweek.com, “Social Media Firms FAILING
to Tackle Cyber Bullying” declares the BBC
News site. And on and on it goes, with
other sites not just asking, but stating
“Social media culture can encourage risky
and inappropriate behaviour” (phys.org). I
just clutched my pearls.
Well, I’m not sure about inappropriate
behaviour but in my case, after the act
of gathering up resources and researching
this article, once I sat down to actually
write it, well I fell down facebook’s rabbit
hole twice. Ok maybe three times. Then I
got sucked into some random what sort
of pizza topping are you type Buzzfeed quiz
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before checking my Instagram for latest
likes. For me, social media is the ultimate
procrastination assistant and sometimes,
I have to put my big girl pants on and
minimise that window. I can’t quite close
it… just minimise. That’s enough… oooh
a whatsapp! Hang on….
Ok so you get my point. Social media is
definitely a massive distraction, case in
point – many employers ban it from work
computers unless it’s strictly work related
(pineapple on a pizza? I am not. Get OUT).
Not only is it costing me time through
interruptions, it’s completely thrown off my
creative thought processes (fruit on pizza?
But seriously…) and flow and therefore
created more work for me in the long run
(jalapenos definitely. But not pineapple).
Or has it? For me I enjoy dipping in and
out of different projects and perhaps the
people and sites I follow on social media
platforms give me more ideas and improve
my creativity. So perhaps that’s ok for an
office environment but probably not ideal
when you’re supposed to be focused on
deck or interior duties on a superyacht.
It’s pretty common to hear that wifi is only
switched on for breaks, and limits are put
in place on board, and even to say phones
are restricted to cabins when on duty. Why?
Because someone, at some point, abused
the right to check their phone when they
should have been working.
It’s a tricky one isn’t it? Finding a balance
is key. So just for a moment, let’s say it’s
not social media that’s the problem. What
about if someone said it’s the smart phone?
Remember a few years ago when facebook
became a thing (I created my account in 2007
when I was living overseas after ignoring it
for 3 years). Honestly I didn’t really get it
but used it to keep in touch with photos
of what I was up to for friends and family
at home, it was easier and more efficient
than attempting to download pics from
my nikon digital camera (whooooo?) and
email to individuals. It wasn’t really until
smartphones became so accessible that
the obsessive behaviours started was it? So
maybe best we blame them instead of social
media. When we could only check facebook
by logging on to an actual computer, was
it that much of a problem?
Claims that big tech is benefitting from
everyone’s obsessive use of these platforms
aren’t exactly true either. Poor old Mark
Zuckerberg has been hauled up to court to
be held accountable for crimes of facebook
(I don’t really know what they are) and as
a result, Facebook spend thousands upon
thousands of dollars trying to weed out
conspiracists, terrorists, and anyone using
the platform for evil purposes. Including
my friend Ceri last week who mentioned a
mouse and was told this was bullying and
had her comment removed, but I digress.
It’s sensitive ok? And the bots do get a
little confused sometimes. They’ll get
there but in the meantime don’t drop the
F bomb too often or you too could end up
in Facebook Jail.
I’ve mentioned this before (sorry) but the
problem with social media is the fact it
does give people a platform to air their
views. Whereas in “the good old days”
(i.e. before tinternettage), if your buddy
sat down at the bar and told you he was
convinced the earth was flat, you’d all tell
him he’s a complete idiot and cut him off
until he agreed with you all and peace and
harmony was restored. Then you’d just
carry on with your lives. Effectively, his
social network corrected his ridiculousness
before he could do any, or come to any
harm. Now, these people can head online
and find new “friends” and create their
own social network full of strangers who
will validate and encourage their behaviours
and opinions.
That’s not so bad when it’s something
harmless like a crochet group, but there
are a lot of very sinister people out there
lurking on the dark web, waiting for new
“friends” to recruit into their strange and
often cult-like ways. So for that reason, I’d
tell parents to look out for their kids online.
Make sure you know who they’re talking
to. Sadly we can’t insist adults get other
adult supervision online although I’m sure
you’ll agree, a lot of them could do with it.
Often, the ones with the extreme views are
the ones who shout loudest about it. So
that’s why we hear more about them than
the rest of people who generally just scoff
at something fake, and carry on with their
lives being normal and reasonable. So the
shouty folk are reposting and barking that
we all need to take heed of their views, so
our news feeds and channels get clogged
up with fake, nonsense, aggression and
general pessimistic diatribe because the
rest of us aren’t going to post “what a
nice normal day it is out there today”.
So for a moment, it could look like social
media is depressing us all and a source
I think it’s important we remember that
social media is not a fair or realistic
representation of the actual world. It’s a onesided,
false narrative of a world that doesn’t
exist. Kim’s backside did not break the internet.
So that’s why the more shocking, or more
provocative posters are going to get more likes.
of super negativity. But it’s not really is
it? It’s Bob who you met in Antibes for
5 minutes several years ago who posted
that far right rubbish about immigrants
taking all our jobs and reposting something
from Nigel Farage (you can unfriend these
people you know).
I think it’s important we remember that social
media is not a fair or realistic representation
of the actual world. It’s a one-sided, false
narrative of a world that doesn’t exist.
Kim’s backside did not break the internet.
People mostly only post glamorous, filtered,
#livingthedream pics, and that’s especially
in yachting. Nobody wants to give likes
to someone scrubbing a toilet or picking
up a used condom from a mohair rug, so
the creators aren’t going to offer that
up. People want to be entertained (Cue
Russell Crowe bellowing “ARE YOU NOT
ENTERTAINED?”). So that’s why the more
shocking, or more provocative posters are
going to get more likes, more interaction
and more comments. And more shares.
So what’s the solution? Well, if you find
social media negs you out, limit your time.
Unfollow or unfriend people who upset you.
Remember, it’s not real. Social media isn’t
to blame for our problems, it’s just given
people a voice who probably shouldn’t really
have one. So the power is in your hands….
Use it wisely.
*Names changed for confidentiality
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GREAT SCOT
Katy McGilvray tells Frances and Michael Howorth how much she
enjoys her job as Chief Officer on board a private sailing yacht
What was your first superyacht and where
did you join her?
I grew up in Gourock, Scotland, a town just
about 40 min west of Glasgow. This is where
I started sailing when I was about 11 years
old. It was only after university that I took a
chance and went out to Antibes looking for
a job on a yacht. I started on a small 25m
motor yacht called Galaxy and joined her in
Corfu, Greece and never looked back.
Which is your favourite Mediterranean port
and why do you like it?
Palma - Every time I come back it feels like
home. There are always friends passing
through and La Llonja is a great spot to catch
up with them. Great location, wonderful food
and just the best staff.
What is your favourite restaurant or bar in
the Mediterranean and why is it special?
It’s small and local and I’d love to shout about
it from the rooftops, but that would be telling
and may spoil things! My second favourite
must be Chèvre D’or in Eze. Spectacular
views over Cap D’ail. It serves irresistible
food with impeccable service. It’s a ‘once
every couple of years’ experience, but always
well worth the wait.
The Mediterranean is said to be crowded
with superyachts, where do you think the
best spot to get away from the others is?
I completely agree, it is saturated and I don’t
actually know if there are any places left that
no one knows about. So my advice would
be to hop over to Croatia. It still feels like
the Mediterranean but very quickly can feel
like you’re in the middle of nowhere. But my
personal favourite Mediterranean anchorage
is Santa Manza Bay in Corsica, but only on
the rare occasion when it’s quiet and the
weather is calm.
If you could recommend a Mediterranean
yacht service to another Chief Officer, what
would it be?
Coming from sailing yachts I’ve used Marine
Results for all things rig related. Ed and his
team are great, very experienced and always
happy to accommodate us whenever and
wherever they can. I have complete faith
in the work they do and would very happily
recommend their services to anyone.
Does being at sea affect your family life?
I have been at sea for ten years and so I’ve
missed a lot of important things. Birthdays,
funerals, Christmases, you name it. I have
the privilege of working with my other half,
but as we get older we really do appreciate
a home life. We spent 6 months at home
this year and loved getting to spend the time
with our families. Luckily, they are all very
understanding and drop everything for us
as soon as we have a date for coming home.
It’s hard, but it’s the nature of the beast.
What makes your yacht special?
Many things! She is a real sailing pedigree!
A big yacht that both sails well and is easy
on the eye can sometimes be hard to find
but here I feel we have it all. She is simply
breath-taking and everyone comments on
what a beauty she is.
Do you have a pet hate? If so what is it?
People beating around the bush! I believe
you should get to the point, and honesty is
always the best policy. On board I hate it if
crew do not ask questions if they are unsure
about anything. My door is always open and I
want crew to feel as comfortable as possible
and be able to ask me anything.
If you had a magic wand, what would you
change in your job?
Over inflated prices just because you are
a superyacht. I hate feeling we are getting
ripped off!
What is the most curious request you have
had made of you?
My parents once suggested I bring the
owners up to our house to meet them
when we were visiting Scotland! That
was one for the books! Let me tell you, it
takes a long time to try and get the family
home resembling something to that of a
superyacht.
What’s the most funny superyacht
experience you can recall?
I once bought toilet roll emblazoned with
pictures of Donald Trump in a dollar store
and placed it in the owner’s bathroom.
Despite the fact that they were republican,
they thought it was hilarious. And yes, it only
cost 1 dollar!
What important things have you ever
learned from your crew?
So much!! A favourite saying comes from
an old first mate “there’s many ways to skin
a cat”. Meaning that we were working in a
very much democratic environment and not
a dictatorship. The mate was open to ideas
on how to tackle various things. Humility also
goes a long way with crew and guests and
is vital in our industry. Another saying “It’s
only easy when you know how” - in other
words, never assume people know how to
do something. It might be easy to you but for
others, not so much. Make sure the working
environment encourages question asking
and teaching, it will build a stronger crew
working relationship!
QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS
Where in the world would you like to live?
I already live there - Scotland
What would your last supper be?
Pan fried scallops, duck breast and mum’s
chocolate fudge cake
3 dream dinner party guests?
My Gran, Prince, and Daft Punk
Where in the world would you most like
to visit ?
New Zealand
Where would you want to retire?
Antigua
What sport do you watch?
Rugby
Best childhood memory?
Practicing fly fishing in the garden with dad
What superpower would you like?
Mind Reader
Pet peeve ?
Laziness
Biggest regret to date?
Not buying a Porsche 944
Closest you’ve ever came to death?
Taking a corner too wide on my motorbike
What’s your guilty pleasure?
Simply Red
What makes you angry?
Overcooked duck!
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This season’s selection of must-have
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DESIRE
BLADES OF GLORY
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Whether you’re a casual player or take the game more
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Water
Babies
THE BOYS AND GIRLS COME OUT TO PLAY,
AND SPLASH, DIVE, RUN, YELL, HOP AND
HOLLER. AFTER A YEAR OF BEING STUCK
TO THEIR CONSOLES, JUST HOW DO YOU
KEEP THEM OCCUPIED ON BOARD?
WORDS: CLAIRE GRIFFITHS
Frans Heesen, owner of Heesen Yachts obviously knows a thing
or two about boats. And while for some people these beasts
are designed and built to impress friends (or adversaries), the
best thing about the boats is the whole family can clamber on,
and as long as the kids are happy and occupied, every generation can go
about doing exactly as they please.
The focus was on fun back in 2015 when Heesen commissioned his 47m
MY Lady Petra, very much with his large and multi-generational family
in mind. At the time he said, “My wife Petra and I have decided to build
a larger yacht to accommodate all the members of our family; three
children and seven grandchildren. With relatives and friends, it is a big
clan! We love family life and we believe that it’s wonderful to spend time
together; but to really enjoy it, it’s essential to get well organised and
live in a functional space, so that living together on board is a pleasant
and joyful experience rather than dreadful chaos. Our first yacht – My
Petra, a Heesen 44 metre semi-displacement – was not built for our
family, but we chose her because of the early delivery (one year in advance
compared to the 37m we had under construction). We have made a good
use of the time we spent on board and considered My Petra as a great
training ground. Personally I knew how to build a boat, but I had to learn
how to enjoy one myself! So, Petra and I have ‘studied’ the habits of our
family and took notes that we used later to guide our choices during
the design process. We are satisfied with the boat we have built, but of
course, there are things we would like to do differently in the next one.”
He chose the yacht for the flexibility of the layout, dedicating the forward
area of the main deck (traditionally the master cabin) as a play area for
his seven grandchildren where they could romp and rage in their own
private kingdom. The outdoor areas were also designed with spaciousness
in mind with enough room for everyone to do what they wanted. Said
Heesen, “The outdoor areas are conceived for our social life. The spaces
are generous and can welcome all of us. The sundeck is the place where
our children and their kids enjoy most of their time outdoor: Aft there is
a cozy area with sofas and coffee table under the shade of a canopy, ideal
for the parents to watch their kids wallowing in the Jacuzzi.”
But the kids don’t need to just wallow in the jacuzzi because if they delve
into the toy cupboard they’ll find a whole lot more than a bath with a
few bubbles.
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TOY TOWN
It’s mad how many hours of fun can be had
from a bit of inflatable plastic. Inflatables
in all shapes and sizes are low-cost, lowimpact
and a lot of fun and can be packed
away nice and tightly or trailed alongside
the yacht (well, kinda). You can contain your
kid in the best-selling sea pool (complete
with jelly fish net). Says Mark Peak, Head
of Toy Department and Superyacht Tenders
and Toys, “Inflatable pools with jellyfish nets
are a very popular product for kids and the
parents. They offer a very safe enclosed
environment for people in and out of the
water. With additional inflatable docks it
can be a really fun and safe place for all
age groups. It bridges the gap between
water and yacht, making it much more
accessible.”
©Spinera
Alongside her work as a Chief Stew,
Georgia Rex established and now runs
superyachtstewardessing101.com. She
agrees with Peak, “You can’t beat the
‘blow-ups’.” She says, “So many fun options for kids! Some of
the main ones I’ve seen onboard are inflatables in the swimming
pool, unicorns, lilos, inflatable basketball hoops so they can throw
the ball around – all great fun! I’ve seen young kids on inflatable
obstacle courses too, going down the tiny slides. It’s really
sweet to watch the joy on their faces.”
As the owners’ children get
older generally they are after
more independent toys such as
powered surfboards, jetskis, SUPs, etc
– often adrenaline thrilled activities.
Rex adds jet skis, banana boats, slides off the side of the boat,
huge climbing walls up the side of the boat, wakeboarding and
diving to the endless list of fun on the water. She says, “You
can’t go wrong with tender rides either, even if you aren’t going
anywhere in particular, just going for a spin in the tender is super
fun, exhilarating, especially as a youngster.”
In Rex’s experience the younger teens or smaller kids always
love being on the back of jet skis with their parents. And for the
more adventurous, there are things like the climbing wall, big
slides and even wakeboarding or snorkelling (depending where
you are). She says, “Teenagers love the exciting water sports a
lot of the time, jet skis, wakeboarding and diving. It looks like so
much fun, especially in some of these places where the water
is completely clear and you can see everything under water!”
Peak agrees that as the owners’ children get older generally they
are after more independent toys such as powered surfboards,
jetskis, SUPs, etc – often adrenaline thrilled activities or ones
they can escape the yacht (and the parents) with some friends,
which is great as it gives everyone a break from each other.
©Yachtbeach
The unique Foiling Surfboards are the product to have onboard for
2021, also a favourite of Peak’s. He adds, “The more immersive
toys are always the most popular, ones where people can either
fully relax, learn a new skill, or enjoy a full adrenaline buzz.”
For the crew however, the inflatables can be a faff: Says Rex, “I
think 99% of crew will agree that inflatable slides are the most
annoying thing to put up and pack away as they can take ages!
Then if the owner wants to move the boat, the deckies will have
to take the slide down and probably put it back up again as soon
as you anchor.”
The Aquaglide challenge circuit with climbing frames is pretty much
always a winner and other top toys to get onboard include the
trampolines, slides, rafts, Stand Up Paddle Boards and multisport
sailboards. The climbing walls, slides, kayaks and canoes are
fun because kids and parents can do them together. The nonpowered
toys also tend to be more popular with the parents for
obvious safety reasons.
QUIET TIME
So the objective of the whole day is to keep the little darlings
occupied and to tire them out and give them an unforgettable
vacation. But it’s important to also make sure the parents
are getting involved too. There is nothing better than seeing a
parent fall off a climbing wall or zoom down the slide, so always
encourage the parents to get involved as much as they can and
to learn a new skill on the water. A tired guest is a happy guest,
no matter their age!
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ADVERTORIAL
SHOWER POWER
Elegant Italian showers to enhance the
beach decks from INOXSTYLE
Yacht owners looking for full integration with the sea is a
current tendency and to follow this, the beach club area is
becoming more important in yacht design. With the bridge
above sea level, the stern yacht space is now a luxurious resort,
a lounge furnished with free standing furniture often integrated
into a fitness and wellness area. In this exclusive environment,
the shower is an indispensable design feature, and the Inoxstyle
shower is a work of art.
As winners of the most prestigious international
design awards, Inoxstyle showers perfectly
suit the beach clubs on the most prestigious
superyachts with their elegant appearance,
remaining unique as they are handcrafted one
by one for each individual customer.
The elegance of the lines, the beauty of the
material, the power of the structure
combined with the splendour of marine
grade stainless steel or brilliant
weaving of the carbon fibre,
establishes a perfect balance
in the continuity between form
and function, style and efficiency,
technology and nature.
The result of Inoxstyle’s experience in
luxury boating offers a variety of shower
models with every capacity to enhance the
stylish environments and demonstrate this
synthesis of Italian design, craftsmanship and quality of materials.
In addition to the refined design, there are other essential
characteristics of a shower that distinguish a space that has
become so important today.
First of all, the materials must ensure that the beauty of the
forms remain unchanged over time. All Inoxstyle showers are
handcrafted, one by one, using thick Marine Grade AISI316L
stainless steel, mirror-polishing finish with multiple sequences
for a nautical finish, or a velvet finish made by manually mirrorpolishing
that is subsequently put through a glass peening process.
Those made of an exclusive high-quality carbon fibre module
undergo a final anti-age treatment with an innovative resin
varnish that allows only 1% of UV rays to penetrate, leaving
an unaltered transparent finish over the years. These technical
solutions protect every Inoxstyle shower from even the most
severe weather conditions.
Different models and finishes for the dual function mixers guarantee
the perfect adjustment of the water temperature and flow. The
mountings, without screws protect against saltwater corrosion
and are available in various shapes according to the different
models. The showerhead is always large offering a spa-like wellness
experience together with standard attachments.
The assembly on the deck does not require any tools, the crew
insert the lower part of the shower body into the deck support.
This exclusive patented coupling system allows the shower body
to rotate 360°, so the shower can always be in the ideal position.
Thanks to the welding and polishing that uses only quality materials
and craftsmanship, Inoxstyle guarantees the absence of oxidation
problems for ten years.
For more details Tel: +39 340 5037120
or visit www.inoxstyle.com
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flying high
PWR-FOIL is a market leading e-foil developed by
Chris Defrance at the renowned and innovative
French company also behind Redwoodpaddle
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ADVERTORIAL
Recognised worldwide for the quality and diversity
of its paddles, Redwood decided to enter the
world of efoils and it is a success. With its
experience in the nautical sector, Redwood
Paddle offers a whole range of efoils under the
PWR Foil brand.
PWR Foil do not just offer a simple efoil, but several
versions with different sizes. The different board sizes
make it possible to respond in a specific and personal
way to the needs and expectations of each individual.
So depending on the size of your board, you can make
a board that is more or less responsive and playful in
relation to your level. Beginners will be able to start
with a long board and to progress in a fun and safe
way because the board will more easily tolerate your
mistakes.
And since with PWR everything is interchangeable, the
board, the mast, the wing, you can replace the different
parts of your board according to your progress or your
needs without breaking the bank because the brand
offers really affordable prices compared to other efoils
on the market. PWR Foil also offers the possibility of
integrating a non-motorised mast to transform your
board into a wake foil or a surf foil.
The board is made from EPS HD bread, with PVC
construction and Paulownia double sandwich, which
makes it very strong and light.
PWR Foil is the only brand of electric foil to offer a
circuit breaker attached to a leash that stops the
turbine when you fall. A very well thought out option for
a safe ride. And the propeller is protected for optimum
safety. Entirely designed in France, assembly in France,
after-sales service in France with the workshop in
France! The quality is undeniable and even the battery
which is the heart of your efoil is also made in France.
The PWR Foil PRO model offers a top speed of up to
38 km / h with a range of 1h-1h30 depending on your
weight. The Bluetooth remote control offers 3 speed
modes that you can adjust according to your level.
The electric foil is separated from the board, which will
allow the board to be adapted according to its weight,
but also the possibility of changing boards according
to the evolution of one’s own practice. A beginner
will easily start with a larger more rigid board, for
example, but will be able to move on to a small rigid
board overtime for more manoeuvrability.
Extremely proud of the ingenuity behind the board’s
design and technology, there are a few noteworthy
facts to fully understand.
Essential for your safety, they have worked for a long
time on a 100% efficient system. This leash-circuit
breaker is the main element of your safety. A 1m leash
is attached on one side to your ankle (front foot) or
waist, connected on the other side to a 25kg magnet.
This magnet, when you connect it to the board, turns
The electric foil
is separated
from the board,
which will allow
the board to be
adapted according
to its weight, but
also the possibility
of changing
boards according
to the evolution of
the rider.
on the electrical circuit. During a fall, its small
length will cause it to disconnect, thus opening
the electrical circuit (switch). It instantly cuts
off the entire electrical circuit and thus the
rotation of the propeller, making it impossible
to injure yourself with the propeller.
The French made lithium-ion cells are selected
from the best suppliers to ensure a top-ofthe-range
quality. It is on the PWR site that
the cells are assembled and cast in a resin
box, ensuring a first level of watertightness.
Overall, the electric hydrofoils are quickly
becoming a very popular way to enjoy aquatic
activities. In the end though, it’s more about
how unique this technology is and how it is
revolutionising an entire industry. If you’re
thinking about getting into the sport, do
some research and dive in. Soon, you’ll be
enjoying some of the most fun a person can
have in the water.
For more details visit www.pwrfoil.com
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SETTING
A CLEAR
COURSE
The latest bridge systems are not just highly technical
and fully integrated with other on board systems, but are
now works of art themselves, seamlessly blending into the
overall design and style of the yacht itself
Words: Adam Fiander
The on/off metal ‘toggle’ switches,
with their black plastic ends,
that randomly adorn the
wood-panelled dashboard of
my 1967 Triumph GT6 classic
car, remind me just how much
driver information systems and
console technology has changed, not just
for cars, but for boats as well.
These last five years, in particular, have seen
monumental changes and advancement, not
just in the physical and visual appearance of
bridge and helm stations, but in the shear
scope and scale of information control and
management and data use and storage now
available. Even relatively small and affordable
outboard-engined 28ft starter-boats are
being built and marketed with ‘full glass
helm bridge’ functionality of varying degrees
of complexity, and this level of standard-fit
equipment is being seen as the new and
widely accepted norm.
“Gone are the days when a chartplotter
and a few analogue gauges would suffice,”
says E-Touch Systems, Managing Director,
Jamie Brown.
“A new age of ‘Glass Bridge’ systems
and fully integrated Access Management
Systems (AMS) are becoming standard.
The ever-increasing processor power of
modern electronics, coupled with the
affordability of modern technology, is
allowing even the smallest of yachts to have
a centralised, touch-screen, multifunction
bridge integrating AMS, Navigation, CCTV
and Media, amongst others.”
On larger yachts, the bridge and helm station
itself has become a room that can be equally
personalised, structured and enhanced in a
way that meets the same visual aesthetic
and techno-sophistication of the rest of
a yacht’s interior. No more is this just a
room full of mis-matched screens, randomly
placed knobs, dials, switches, and awkward
looking black boxes.
Underlining the point about aesthetics,
Roger Trinterud, Kongsberg Maritime’s
Sales Director for their cruise, yacht and
passenger markets, said, “The modularity of
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our latest systems increases the wheelhouse
and console design possibilities, to furnish
a bridge with screen-based instruments
and gauges that all have the same look,
using the same colour palette. For larger
yachts, Kongsberg offer bridge alert/alarm
systems, radar/ecdis, autopilot, dynamic
positioning, automation and auxiliaries (like
wipers, horn, lanterns etc) controlled from a
multifunctional touchscreen operator panel,
furnished either within the console itself,
in an armrest, or on a floating pedestal.”
It is often the case that bridge system
developers, software designers and
consultants prefer to partner with hardware
manufacturers who already have the kind of
high level, precision-engineering experience
and significant resource required for
manufacturing displays and screens. These
manufacturers will often have worked not
just from within marine markets, but in
avionics and aerospace industries as well.
General Manager of Telemar in Fort
Lauderdale, David Gratton, told me,
“While we are not a manufacturer, we have
developed several bridge related solutions
for superyachts, including a fully integrated
glass bridge solution in partnership with
Pariani in Milan. A completely custom-made
solution with all the elegance of Italian
design and robustness of class approved
deployments, where we can help make the
bridge a fully functional and redundant
showpiece for discriminating owners.”
E-TOUCH NAVCOM
Based in Palma De Mallorca, the heart
of the superyacht industry in the Med,
E-Touch Navcom are an established part
of the E-Touch Systems family, offering
Navigation and Bridge works on all sizes
of yachts throughout Europe. E-Touch
Navcom also designs Custom Glass Helm
Bridges, Communications and AMS systems
on new builds and refit projects. Working in
partnership with Böening, Transas, Furuno
& B&G, all types and styles of yachts can
be accommodated, offering all the latest
touch screen automation and management
of all systems on board the vessel. Years of
experience in the industry, coupled with
great attention to detail and understanding
what a captain actually needs from the
bridge, allows E-Touch Navcom to offer the
best possible solution for your bridge.
For more details Tel: +34 627362256
or visit www.etouchnav.com
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Our Yachting Capabilities
Integrated bridge,
navigation and
communication
services
Integrated bridge, navigation & communication services
Telemar is a worldwide leader in bridge electronics,
navigation equipment and maintenance for the
yachting market. For more than 70 years, we
provide integrated solutions to a broad variety of
maritime customers, including shipping, yachting
and specialised vessels. Today we serve more than
3,000 ships globally with servicing contracts and
marine electronics solutions.
Our yachting division, established in 2005, is
specialised in custom large yacht projects providing
bridge electronics and navigation solutions as well
as integrated satellite communications and digital
solutions through Marlink. As an Accounting
management, Radio Survey and SBM Contracts.
Through our unique global servicing network, we
support our yachting customers during the entire
lifetime of a vessel; from design, purchase and
commissioning to maintenance and repair of bridge
and navigation equipment.
Telemar Yachting America
Phone: +1 954 828 0720
servicetya@telemargroup.com
Telemar Yachting Italy
Phone: +39 0584 426140
sales.yachting@cgtelemar.com
Bridge & Communication Specialists
Diagnostics & Equipment Repair
GDMSS Communications
Conceptual Design
Equipment Installation
Mast Works / At-Height Installations
www.etouchnav.com
+34 627362256
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BRIDGE
Real-time software enables any upcoming obstructions
to be displayed as a 3-Dimensional image on screen,
even at vessel cruising speeds of up to 25 knots
Working in partnership with Böening systems,
E-Touch’s Jamie Brown told us how they had
recently ‘tested the limits’ of integration
on board the 59m superyacht M/Y HELIOS,
installing a full glass bridge system, consisting
of 8 x 27” and 2 x 15” screens.
Jamie said, “The new system allows the
monitoring and control of every electrical
and electronic system on board, whilst
integrating the existing autopilot and
steering systems into the new dashboard.
To ensure this all works seamlessly, a proper
bridge design and specification is critical.
But, of course, it can’t just look good, it
has to be robust and reliable, which means
the most important part is hidden in the
depths of the bridge. To maintain a good
strong and flexible navigation network,
the infrastructure requires a high level of
management of information flowing between
the bridge equipment. Like a swan, graceful
and elegant above the surface, but with
some serious work underneath!”
OK, we’ve established the physical look
and feel of a ‘full glass helm’ bridge might
resemble little in terms of what may have
gone before. But, in terms of new features
and functions that captains and crews can
expect to benefit from now, Kongsberg’s
Roger Trinterud told me, “As all control
systems work from the same platform, a
carefully designed system, could render
the need for using KVM matrixes, reducing
complexity, still maintaining the flexibility.
“The new all speed autopilot combines
features of a traditional autopilot with the
dynamic positioning system, simplifying user
interface and reducing the possibility of
incidents whilst changing control between
various control systems.
“Reduced need of hardware, using sensors
like the MGC (Kongsberg Maritime Ring laser
Gyro Compass) which has accurate roll/pitch/
heave and acceleration measurements and
inertial navigation capabilities. It replaces
the roll/pitch sensor needed for dynamic
positioning, and stabilizing systems, and
are used as sensors for helideck monitoring
systems and multibeam echo sounders.
Combining the MGC with our ECDIS
(Electronic Chart Display & Information
Systems) enables the option to do accurate
motion prediction, presented in the chart,
and soon functions like automated transit
FARSOUNDER
FarSounder develops and manufactures
Argos 3D forward-looking sonar systems
for vessels of all sizes. There are 3 versions
of these systems - Argos 350, Argos 500,
and Argos 1000. They are the only products
on the market capable of generating a true,
3-dimensional image ahead of a vessel
in real-time. Operational and reliable at
navigationally significant ranges up to
1000M and speeds up to 25 knots, the
Argos Series allows users to navigate
safely and confidently. The systems’
software is able to be integrated into many
bridge systems and the hardware has
the most advanced technology available.
Operational and reliable at high speeds,
superyacht crew, owners, and passengers
can depend on the Argos Series.
For more details Tel: +1 401 784 6700
or visit www.farsounder.com
and docking, which is currently being
introduced on ferries.”
Underneath the waterline, FarSounder’s
Argos Series of navigational forward-looking
sonars, with the latest being the Argos
350, is designed principally for yachts in the
18m to 40m size range. The transducer can
detect objects in the water column up to
350 metres in front of the yacht. Real-time
software enables any upcoming obstructions
to be displayed as a 3-Dimensional image on
screen, even at vessel cruising speeds of
up to 25 knots. Perfect as an early warning
signal against coastal hazards such as
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Making your safety the
top priority since 2001
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BRIDGE
coral reefs, sand bars and so forth. And
for ‘explorer-style’ yachts, the system will
detect icebergs and large whales.
FarSounder’s Cassie Stetkiewicz told me,
“Yachts can encounter ‘challenges’ in shallow
water on a regularly basis and Argos sonar
navigation systems can detect and warn of
dangers up to 350m specified at 18 knots,
500m at 20 knots or up to 1000m at 25
knots ahead of the vessel, depending upon
which model they choose.
“We don’t include monitors or displays with
our systems, however our standard bridge
software provides a highly advanced graphical
user interface such that our data can be
displayed on a dedicated or shared screen
KONGSBERG MARITIME
Kongsberg Maritime is a global technology
company providing ‘Full Picture’ solutions
for yachts. Headquartered in Norway,
Kongsberg Maritime has manufacturing,
sales and service facilities in 40 countries.
Kongsberg Maritime integrated solutions
includes propulsion and thruster solutions,
stabilizers, electrical systems and energy
storage, marine automation and energy
management, safety, manoeuvring,
navigation, and dynamic positioning
together with ship design services. For
expedition yachts, sophisticated sonars
and echo sounders are available for seabed
mapping, obstacle avoidance, bottom
detection and navigation. Kongsberg
Maritime is part of Kongsberg Gruppen,
suppling high-technology products,
systems and solutions.
For more details Tel: +47 33 03 24 07
or visit www.kongsberg.com/maritime
Situational awareness is designed to mitigate the
risks navigators face, especially in poor weather
conditions, congested waters or at night
on many types of displays. In addition, our
Software Development Kit (SDK) enables
developers to integrate our 3D images
directly into their products.”
THE TRICKLE-DOWN EFFECT FROM
COMMERCIAL MARINE
In addition to bridge technology specifically
developed for yachts, the trickle-down effect
from commercial marine means a wider range
of options will eventually become available
across both sectors. Artificial Intelligence
(AI) and Augmented Reality (AR), for example,
are closely related examples that illustrate
the point.
Kongsberg Maritime, for example, have their
SeaEye and SeaAware products enabling
navigators and captains to ‘see what the
human eye cannot’.
SeaAware fuses radar and electro-optical
sensors, together with attitude, positioning
and AIS sensor data to provide reliable
information on all static and moving objects
inside the coverage area. The navigator is
provided with this information automatically
from a single source, removing the need for
manual tuning of sensors and correlating
their outputs.
SeaEye is a camera platform with a compact
and hardwearing housing with cameras
configurable 40 to 360 degrees coverage
designed to cope in a maritime environment.
Machine vision CMOS technology enables
crystal clear imagery across all scenarios,
with unrivalled pixel precision, including in
low-light.
Roger from Kongsberg Maritime, told
me, “The system is the first of our Ship
Intelligence, remote and autonomous
solutions to be developed for commercial
marine application. Combining multiple
sensors with intelligent software, situational
awareness is designed to mitigate the risks
navigators face, especially in poor weather
conditions, congested waters or at night.”
“Other instances could be, for example,
when using situational awareness to detect
quay positions, and by using the all-speed
autopilot to ‘park.’ Or using situational
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BRIDGE
TELEMAR
Telemar Yachting Americas offer BridgeLink
service to their yachting clients. BridgeLink
is a distributed platform which will allow
yachts to collect, store, and present data
remotely through the cloud. This turnkey
solution offers a minimal installation
by integrating to existing systems and
will provide limitless options for storage
and reporting. Whether scheduled
reporting of integrated ship systems or
the instantaneous analysis of an incident
onboard, BridgeLink gives comprehensive
insight into system operations. BridgeLink
is the premier IoT solution for the
connected yacht delivering safety, security
and efficiency for fleet managers, the yacht
owner and the crew.
For more details Tel: +1 (954) 828 0270
or visit www.telemargroup.com
awareness at anchor, to automatically
keep a safe distance from other vessels/
yachts. Integrating the bridge systems
and energy management, to ensure the
most emission-friendly operation. Or
having a Multi-Function Display (MFD)
that works across traditional system
lines, for example, presenting radar image,
dynamic positioning, energy management
and CCTV all in the same view, based on
the operation.”
Roger adds, “The ongoing development
of autonomous vessels (autonomous
not necessarily in the sense of being
unmanned), will give some functionality,
The ongoing development of autonomous vessels,
will give some functionality, that we believe could
be of interest for the yacht industry
that we believe could be of interest for
the yacht industry, especially in the fields
of situational awareness and automated
manoeuvring.”
Jamie from E-Touch made the point, “With the
reduction in cost of digital technology, new
products such as full touchscreen Advanced
Management Systems or Augmented Reality,
which pair GPS & AIS data with cameras to
assist with safety in busy shipping lanes or
poor visibility, are starting to be offered on
vessels of much smaller size than expected,
offering the owner or charter guest a much
more pleasant experience.”
BridgeLink is a new commercial product
from Telemar that the company is exploring
for superyachts. At the moment the
company’s commercial division uses a vessel’s
operational data (stored in the cloud) via
BridgeLink to reduce repair times and the
need for visits to distant ports.
With all operational data onboard available
in the cloud, there is no limit to how that
data can be used. While Telemar does not
provide predictive modelling or failure analysis
for shipboard systems, all of the data to
perform those functions are there to be
utilised by crew, service technicians, or
asset managers.
Finally, Telemar have developed BridgeLink
IoT (Internet of Things) data collection and
storage system. A brand agnostic solution
that can capture and store data onboard
and in the cloud from bridge electronics and
other Operational Technology (OT) onboard.
David Gratton explains “Digital transformation
in maritime is happening and BridgeLink will
empower maritime companies to maximise
investments, cut operational costs and
improve competitiveness. BridgeLink
is the next stage in our Group’s digital
enablement strategy, which will provide a
platform for data-driven safety and efficiency
improvements on ships worldwide.”
Compatible with navigation, vessel operations
and mission specific systems, BridgeLink
will enable Fleet Managers to secure all the
computer flow coming from and going to
onboard OT system. Gratton concludes “This
innovative and flexible product is designed
for and is compliant with Cybersecurity
2021 directives.”
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ADVERTORIAL
THE SMART
DECISION
The marine industry is tough, Michael
Christiansen looks at the changing
solutions available to the increasing
environmental and safety regulations
affecting efficiency
But it’s not all bad, these changes are done to protect
the oceans and are a crucial part of making sure with
modern technologies that the utmost is done to keep
the oceans clean. Luckily, there are answers out there from
innovative companies such as SKF’s Marine Solutions.
Their products and services provide easy-to-maintain, reliable,
cost-efficient parts and services that are intended to keep
operations running smoothly, whilst looking out for the environment.
With a full portfolio of high-quality components, including the
trusted Simplex and Turbulo products, together with access to
SKF’s marine dedicated engineering and technical team, they
are confident that together we can all make a real difference to
the safe operational success of your yacht.
STEADY AS SHE GOES
The core SKF deliverable to the yachting industry is the acclaimed
Fin Stabilizer. The hydraulic operated retractable and non-retractable
versions have received tremendous results in terms of producing
economic efficiency and a smoother ride for the owners and
guests. The natural knock on effect is a reduction in fuel usage,
enhanced performance and safety for the yachts when at sea.
Added with features like the ECO Mode, this allows you to run
each fin independently, with a hydraulic power system for a more
dynamic response without peak energy demands. The latest
development is a full electric stabilizer, which creates more
energy savings. The system is quieter with enhanced efficiency,
the oil-less system is the pinnacle in stabilization for vessels.
GREASE IS THE WORD
Founded in 1907, SKF have been a leading manufacturer of
bearings and have been instrumental in developing automatic
greasing systems used in the marine industry. SKF developed
a fully remote controlled integral lubrication system for any
bearing throughout the vessel to decrease the possible downtime
created by over or under lubrication. In the event of an anomaly,
the system is capable of lubrication on demand, in the exact
location where needed. In addition, an alarm is triggered which
can be displayed in the engine control room and in SKF’s REP
centre (Rotation Equipment Performance), where preventive
actions can be organised, such as delivery of spare bearings.
INTELLIGENT MONITORING
Condition Monitoring is another field of expertise where SKF
plays a leading role in the marine industry. After three decades
or research and development the advanced sensors (wireless
or wired), have resulted in the ‘Enlight AI system’.
This is an Industrial Analytics Solution System based on Automated
Machine Cloud Learning (AutoML). Self-learning algorithms
continuously analyze Big Data that has been collected from sensors
mounted to any bearing to detect anomalies and report realtime
alerts to O&M personnel about impending machine failures.
Crucially, the software is able to
detect anomalies way before any
conventional parameter such as
rising temperatures in a bearing,
that could suggest an upcoming
failure.
SKF keeps track of the vessel and
its components to ensure minimal
downtime and to help decrease
the environmental footprint of
the yacht’s operation, meaning
the need for spares is reduced
to minimise environmental
footprints.
For more details Tel: +49 40 30112346
or visit www.skf-yacht.com
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EMPOWERING CONNECTIVITY
The future of Superyacht
connectivity.
Explore the all new
NX Series
INTELLIANTECH.COM

ADVERTORIAL
SATCOMS
FOR EXPLORERS
New technologies are making high-speed,
global data a reality. Intellian’s Matthew
Humphreys reveals how to stay connected
and ready for the future, wherever you roam
Plans change, itineraries will vary in
the future but just how robust is
your onboard connectivity to handle
unknown decision in the future.
I plan to take my yacht further afield, perhaps
north of the Arctic Circle or to fringe coverage
areas in the Pacific. What can I do to make my
connectivity as stable as possible?
The rule of thumb for satellite connectivity
is that the larger the antenna, the better
the coverage, so fit the biggest antenna
for which you have space. Larger antennas
collect more power from the satellite and
focus it more effectively, giving a stronger,
more stable signal – something of particular
benefit in fringe reception areas.
A problem with my main VSAT connection would
be disastrous for my business. How can I build
redundancy into my connectivity?
Redundancy is key to maintaining connectivity,
and adding one or more additional antennas
is the simplest solution. A second antenna
connected to a different network/provider
can help avoid network issues or, if on
the same network, overcome potential
hardware problems. A comparatively lowcost
option which is becoming increasingly
popular is to install one of our compact
v45C antennas, in addition to your main
antenna. Climatic conditions can also cause
poor connectivity. Heavy cloud and rain are
the enemies of the high frequencies used
for Ka and Ku band VSAT communication:
lower frequency L-band and C-band solutions
are more robust. Our v240C, v240M and
v240MT antennas all support C-band, which
as a lower frequency VSAT solution offers a
compromise between speed and resilience.
When VSAT is not available, our C700 Iridium
Certus companion antenna will provide a
reliable L-band backup connection, albeit
at a lower speed. With its 12-patch solid
state design it is exceptionally good at
maintaining connectivity as the satellite
nears the horizon, and with no moving parts
needs no maintenance.
I’ve heard that several new MEO and LEO satellite
constellations will soon become operational.
How can I make sure my communications
equipment is ready for future networks?
The coming months and years will see new
LEO (Low Earth Orbit) and MEO (Medium
Earth Orbit) VSAT satellite networks come
into operation, with pole-to-pole coverage
bringing high-speed connectivity to areas
previously impossible to reach. For this
reason, it is essential that any satcoms
solution for adventure cruising can support
multiple orbits and bands. Our NX series
antennas work across GEO, MEO and
LEO networks, and can be easily modified
between the Ku and Ka bands to suit your
network of choice. Because LEO and MEO
satellites are constantly moving relative
to the antenna, dual VSAT antennas are
required to ensure continuous connectivity
– while one antenna is tracking the satellite
in use, the other can seek out the next
one ready for handover.
How can I dynamically choose the best connection
from multiple networks and multiple bands?
The NX antennas support future LEO and
MEO networks and are already provided
with a mediator for auto switching between
dual antennas. Our v240M and v240MT dual
and tri-band antennas take this to the next
level. This is enabled through our Intelligent
Mediator, which on a v240MT system will
facilitate automatic switching between C, Ku
and Ka Band networks operating on any orbit,
providing both premium performance and
total redundancy. The Intelligent Mediator
can manage up to eight antennas, so with
multiple v240MT antennas offers up to 24
connectivity options without any additional
RF switching.
What can I expect if I need technical support
from Intellian?
Our global partners and support centres
ensure that help is never far away, and
we also offer expert remote support via
our AptusNX remote diagnostic software.
Intellian is well known for outstanding
customer service – don’t hesitate to get
in touch.
For more details visit www.intelliantech.com
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CENTRE
STAGE
ONBOARD TAKES A LOOK AT THE RISING
POPULARITY OF CENTRE CONSOLES, THEIR
VERSATILITY, SEAWORTHINESS AND ABILITY TO
ACCOMMODATE SOME HEFTY OUTBOARDS
Centre console boats have long been a popular choice for
those in the USA who enjoy fishing, whether it be offshore,
coastal or large lake fishing. One of the primary
reasons being the superior visibility and general open
space that they offer whilst cruising.
Because the helm is located in the very centre of the boat, you
can see in all directions, as opposed to a boat with a console
along the side, where visibility can be greater on to the right
but blocked on the left. This 360° vision offers increased safety
and situational awareness, especially in busy coastal areas.
The central helm from a design angle can offer an increased
number of seating configurations. One obvious benefit might be
an extended lounging area or set of seats at the bow. This can
add a little more privacy for guests, but also be a chance to
separate the kids from the adults to give the little ones some
feeling of independence. These seating areas at the bow also
offer extended and accessible storage options without taking
away seat numbers. Perfect for loading up the tender for a day
at the beach.
Being able to walk around the complete vessel makes for a
more sociable layout, so guests are not stuck at different
ends of the tender or even stuck ‘together’ at the rear. When
anchored and enjoying some time on a paddle board or diving,
the addition access points to boat can be very handy. But, the
ability to walk around and the centre consoles stability make
for a much more enjoyable and social time when anchored.
If you’re taking the family out on an adventure in the tender,
this is where centre console
boats shine. As well as having
good rough water capability,
centre console boats offer an
abundance of standing room
and open space. The seating
capacity is generous and as
a base for water activities
there’s nothing better.
Balance is probably the most
over looked advantage to
having a centre-console boat.
Having the right balance while
cruising on the water will affect your acceleration, handling,
guest safety and top speed. If you are travelling at slower
speeds in smooth or rough waters, it can be hard to get the
right balance. Especially when you have a passenger, the weight
distribution can make a difference.
With a centre console boat, however, you can have a more
balanced ride, and passengers can sit in front or behind the
console, keeping your boat perfectly balanced throughout the
entire trip. This also gives the guests more privacy if required.
Centre console boats are a popular breed of leisure craft – and
with good reason. They handle well in choppy seas and offer a
good assortment of practical features for the active seafarer.
Lastly, they boast an attractive and sporty look with ample
seating arrangements and allow some pretty meaty outboards
to be strapped to the back.
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BOSTON WHALER
The 330 Outrage is an outstanding saltwater performer,
built on a foundation of core confidence. Boston Whaler’s
precision-engineered design delivers a smooth, dry, comfortable
ride, the optimal balance of stability and softness. Handling is
beautifully predictable with seamless control, giving you ease
and confidence like you’ve never felt before. Fishing features and
options galore, including numerous comfort-minded amenities
for you and your guests, make the 330 perfect for entertaining
and whatever offshore adventures you dream up. Not only is
this new Outrage up to the task, but it’s also designed to make
every task a pleasure. Typically, the Outrage is supplied with
Mercury engines as standard. The 330 has a maximum engine
capacity of 800HP, so you could opt for the recommended Dual
300 V8 DTS Black Verados engines with hydraulic steering, and
comfortably disappear into the sunset.
www.bostonwhaler.com
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The Cobra RIB Patronus combines ground
breaking design, fine British craftmanship
and outstanding eye for detail that creates
and transforms your yacht tender
experience.
Whatever adventure you crave, your
Cobra RIB is ready.
JOIN THE ADVENTURE
Tailored to meet your exact specifications and
beautifully bespoke, a Cobra RIB is more than
just a boat.
Start your journey.
Call 01202 612 712
or visit www.cobraribs.co.uk
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AXOPAR
Axopar are one of the fastest growing European boatbuilders
and have captured an increasing market share over the
past few years. Since 2014, Axopar have infiltrated the marine
market with their reputation for creating exciting, functional and
innovative boats with excellent handling and performance. With
one of the most fuel-efficient hulls for fast motorboats, Axopar
is an excellent fit to be one of the first of many vessels across
the globe to be installed with a twin CXO300 configuration. The
CXO300 diesel outboard engine offers 25% better fuel efficiency
compared to a gasoline outboard, a service life that is three times
your average outboard, and highly competitive performance,
including 479 lb.ft torque (650Nm) at 2250-3000 RPM.
www.bootepolch.de
TROPIDA
The renowned Greek company manufactures
hi-performance RIBs, and is proud to present
the newest model to its table, the GENESIS31.
Takis Samartzis designed the new centre
console with eye-caching aerodynamic lines
providing low air resistance when the boat
reaches over 70 knots. The windscreen and
the stainless-steel black anodised handle bar,
offers ultimate protection to the pilot, co-pilot
and passengers even at rough conditions. The
GENESIS31 introduces a global innovation for
RIBs with the height adjustable electrohydraulic
T-Top. With the simple push of a button, the
T-Top moves up or down depending on the
speed of the boat. The inside height varies
from 1,70m to max 2,00m. At the front side of
the console two comfy seats offer extra room
for the passengers. The luxurious panoramic
dashboard combines the real carbon fibre and
is equipped with hi-tech navigation instruments.
www.tropida.gr
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J29 J33 J39 J45 T45
T65
T75
Tender Collection
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XO BOATS
The DFNDR 9 is the first centre console XO boat for overnight
use, which, along with extensive customising opportunities
makes it an exceptional multipurpose boat. While the open cabin
structure enables enjoying the warm winds, optional walls provide
shelter from harsh weather. The clever design allows a wide variety
of uses, from water skiing and sport fishing to day cruising and
challenging adventures. The aft deck and bow areas convert into
enormous sunbeds while private head and berths for two enable
comfortable overnight stays. Equipped with two Mercury 225 V6
engines, the boat can reach a cruising speed of up to 50 knots.
Built of the lightest, yet most durable material possible. The light
aluminum superstructure is extremely rigid – helping make the
DFNDR 9 an ideal all round activity superyacht tender.
www.xoboats.com
SCOUT BOATS
The Scout 530 LXF S-Class is the luxurious
flagship model and built on the carbon fibre
epoxy-infused, double-stepped fuel efficient
hull. The Epoxy-infusion process utilising
Carbon/E-glass is used throughout the 530
(a process used frequently in the aerospace
industry), and provides a Class A finish, with
more stability in the hull while reducing the
overall weight in the boat. The LOA is 16.3m
and the beam sits at a stable 4.51m. The beam
is extended to an even wider 5.36m when the
electronically-actuated dual beach platforms
are engaged port and starboard. Standard
features include a Seakeeper 6 gyro stabilizer; a
unique glass helm enclosure with electronicallysliding
windows port and starboard; a smartlydesigned
cockpit island with a forward-facing
bench seat, aft facing bar stools that retract
and stow away, and a cooler, sink and cutting
board with granite counter top; a Fischer Panda
15kW generator; 16,000 BTU air conditioner/
heaters in both the cabin and helm area and
an electric sliding sun roof just to name a few.
It showcases premium upgraded ultra-leather
upholsteries, timeless styling, sleek aesthetics
and technology throughout.
www.scoutboats.com
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SCORPION RIBS
The Scorpion’s class-leading capabilities come
from the unique Scorpion hull design that has
been proven over 25 years of coastal cruising and
ocean passages to deliver a safe, comfortable and
smooth ride with outstanding performance and
fuel efficiency. It’s regarded by many as the best
handling boat they have ever experienced. Scorpion’s
unrivalled capabilities provide the driest, safest
and most stable ride of any RIB in the world. That
promise of freedom with safety makes Scorpion the
first choice for creating memorable experiences with
family and friends or giving your guests the most
exhilarating time of their lives. The three models in
the current Scorpion range are differentiated by
their overall beam; Serket at 2.75m, Sting at 3.1m and
the Silurian at 3.25m, and are available with a range
of power options, including inboard, outboard and
waterjet. Serket and Sting models now have bow
beaching steps as an option. Each boat is built to
order in Lymington UK, allowing custom build to
an owner’s specifications, but waiting lists can be
long so order early.
www.scorpionribs.com
COBRA RIBS
The evolution of the Cobra range has spanned more than
30 years with the company being the sole designers
and manufacturers of the highly respected Cobra RIBs brand.
The company’s extraordinary approach to craftsmanship, quality
and attention to detail is equalled only by the passion and
dedication of the people who meticulously design and hand
craft each boat. The pioneering Patronus range oozes quality and
opulence, offering bespoke luxury superyacht tenders through
to compliant SOLAS tenders. To suit all tastes and requirements,
the Patronus range offers an array of flexible layout options, fully
customisable tubes, and upholstery colours, plus a Yanmar 4LV
Diesel inboard engine for thrilling power.
www.cobraribs.co.uk
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PARDO
Pardo Yachts specialises in making and selling luxury motorboats,
with two ranges; walkaround and, new to the market in 2021,
the Endurance range, which introduces a revolutionary concept of
time and space at sea, redesigning the long-distance navigation.
Launched in 2016 by Cantiere del Pardo, which prides itself on
craftsmanship, quality and passion, the shipyard has over 45
years of experience producing stylish, high performance, and
comfortable yachts. The immediate success of this new walkaround
brand, is emphasised by the fact that more than 200 boats have
been launched in less than four years. This allows the company to
invest in new innovations and technology, to develop new models
and to improve the custumer journey and after care service the
owner receives. The Pardo Yachts models have been designed
for a sophisticated owner who appreciates high quality, design,
luxurious comfort, and much more. Thanks to careful studies of
its hull shape and engineering, the Pardo Yachts boats are noted
for outstanding performance and speed.
www.pardoyachts.com
TECNORIB PIRELLI
The PIRELLI 42 lines are the right evolution
of the style and philosophy of the maxi RIB
PIRELLI designed by the Mannerfelt Design
Team. Sportiness and clean lines give it a
unique elegance that can charm anyone. The
PIRELLI 42 has been designed in every detail
to ensure a comfortable and relaxed life on
board. The wide bow sunbathing area offers
comfort and safety for those who want to
enjoy the sea in its entirety, while the cockpit
is equipped according to the requirements of
the owner and can accommodate many guests
in complete comfort. The inner spaces are the
result of a search to meet the demands of the
owner, with the aim of making the most of
any space offered by PIRELLI 42. Elegance,
luxury and convenience are the terms that best
describe the result obtained by this process.
The RIB is 13.1m in length with a beam of just
4.1m, but capable of accommodating up to 14
people in complete comfort on a safe, secure
and dry experience.
www.tecnorib.it
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ADVERTORIAL
DIESEL
CARE
Managing Director of Fuelcare
Oliver Rumford-Warr,
examines microbiological
contamination of superyacht
fuels; the cause, effect and
latest preventative innovations
As many readers are aware, there
is an increasing legislative trend
towards higher biologically-sourced
energy in superyacht fuel supply, as well as
a near-global environmental commitment
to reducing sulphur content through the
IMO 2020 protocol. Biodiesel blends and
reductions in sulphur bring a raft of side
effects to the storage, combustion and
ignition of superyacht diesel, one of the
most prevalent issues being microbial
growth - colloquially known as ‘the diesel
bug’. Fungi and bacteria can grow rapidly in
both biologically-derived and refined mineral
fuels under the right conditions – most
importantly the presence of water in fuels.
Unchecked, the diesel bug causes a range
of issues including microbiologically induced
corrosion, filter blinding and fuel spoilage;
the ultimate risk being engine shutdown.
Microbial spoilage is synonymous with
the presence of water, a suitable growth
Unchecked, the diesel bug causes a range of issues including
microbiologically induced corrosion, filter blinding and fuel
spoilage; the ultimate risk being engine shutdown
medium for microbes, and an ever-present
requirement for FAME (Biodiesel) to be
blended with mineral hydrocarbon fuels.
FAME is hygroscopic – it has the capacity to
absorb water, held in suspension as microdroplets.
Water being the key ingredient to
microbial spoilage, thus providing a catalyst
to the reproduction of microbial organisms
present in storage systems; hence the
higher the FAME content in biofuels, the
higher the likelihood of microbial spoilage.
As often occurs during fuel transfer or
changing environmental conditions, water
causes fuel instability and can become
separated from FAME. It will then form
a water bottom in a fuel tank; a problem
commonly found in all fuel storage systems.
Microbial spoilage primarily achieves growth
in the fuel-water interface where both water
is present as well as nutrients from the fuel
phase that provides hydrocarbons on which
to metabolise. Combined, these provide
excellent environs for microbial reproduction.
For FAME-derived blends of between 2
and 20% (sometimes referred to as B2
and B20) in particular, microbial spoilage
has been shown to be a major issue in
storage systems. Both producers and end
users of biofuel blends should be aware of
these issues, particularly when blends of
between B2 and B20 have been placed in
storage systems for the long term i.e.
winter storage.
In every instance of contamination, prevention
is better than cure, and this maxim also
holds true in superyacht fuels. Treating
an existing microbial problem can be 10x
costlier than prevention. Good housekeeping
such as regular draining of fuel tank water
bottoms are key to preventing microbial
spoilage becoming an issue. In large or
inaccessible tanks on superyachts, effective
housekeeping is not always possible - in
these situations microbial spoilage can be
quickly and efficiently treated with biocide
treatments such as Fuelcare’s FuelClear
MB15, or administered automatically as
a preventative regimen using Fuelcare’s
FuelClear Injection Systems. This method
is recognised by engineers globally as the
most effective technique and is used in
other industries such as aviation.
Biocides, supplied by Fuelcare and distributed
by Freedom Maritime in the Mediterranean,
can now be dosed automatically into fuel
storage facilities with innovative FuelClear
biocide injection systems. Dosing the fuel
biocide is performed automatically and marks
a vast improvement on manual ‘slug’ dosing.
The FuelClear dosing installation can be
placed at any point downstream of the
bunkering points – offering peace of mind for
consistent and high-quality fuels. Fitment
and commission can be performed in as little
as 6 hours with no interruption to running
or vessel maintenance. Such systems have
now been retrofitted to existing vessels
as well as installed on various new build
superyachts at yards such as Feadship,
Italian Sea Group and Freires.
For more details visit www.fuelcare.com
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READY TO
EXPLORE
XO Boats expands its fleet by launching the new DFNDR 9. With a
military-grade aluminium deep-V hull, XO created a unique concept
that lets you explore the world with its varied and wild surroundings
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ADVERTORIAL
The Finnish boating company XO Boats Ltd. has launched the
newest achievement of its ambitious product development.
The new DFNDR 9 follows the known principles of XO
boats, yet taking substantial leaps forward in issues
such as versatility and seaworthiness.
While the unique design concept makes DFNDR 9 an excellenct
choice for adventures and watersports alike, it has everything
you need to overcome the rough seas at full speed.
While XO boats have always been known for their pursuit to
challenge the status quo and to discover new dimensions when
it comes to issues such as versatility, adventures, and ability to
drive even under the most demanding conditions, the DFNDR 9
takes all this – and then some – to yet another level.
The DFNDR 9 is the first centre console XO boat for overnight
use, which, along with extensive customising opportunities,
makes it an exceptional multipurpose boat. While the open
cabin structure enables enjoying the warm winds, optional walls
provide shelter from harsh weather. The clever design allows a
wide variety of uses, from water skiing and sport fishing to day
cruising and challenging adventures. The aft deck and bow areas
convert into enormous sunbeds while private head and berths
for two enable a comfortable overnight stay. Equipped with two
Mercury 225 V6 engines, the boat can reach a cruising speed
of up to 50 knots.
The super strong XO military grade aluminum structure and
deep-V hull design – another trademarks in XO design – make
DFNDR 9 an attractive choice for a superyacht chase boat, as
well as for professional use. The boat’s exceptional capabilities
to operate even under the most demanding conditions have
already raised interest around the world.
REDEFINING VERSATILITY
The DFNDR 9’s suitability to a wide variety of purposes outright
dazzles even the most demanding boaters. No surprise it has
made its way to professional use and to a chase boat for luxury
yachts alike – perfect drivability meets sheer strength as the
robust, safe hull structure is smoothly aligned with stylish
design and smart details. You don’t even have to be an extremely
experienced boater to feel confident at the helm – the DFNDR
9 co-operates very well and quite often saves the driver from
several hair-rising situations. It requires a minimum amount of
maintenance and survives even a bit abrupt head-first landings
onto a sandy beach.
Built of the lightest, yet most durable material possible, the
DFNDR 9 is also responsive and agile to drive. The light aluminum
superstructure is extremely rigid – helping make the boat ideal
for commuting, fishing, diving, wakeboarding, and any kind of
other activities and adventures. Ample storage space hides all
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Built of the lightest, yet most durable
material possible, the DFNDR 9 is also
responsive and agile to drive
equipment efficiently, thus enabling thoroughly enjoyable time
at sea. For the required accessories, plenty of rigging options
are available.
READY TO TAKE ON THE ROUGH SEAS
DFNDR 9 is a true pathfinder, enabling continuous exploring even
in the unknown waters. Combining a deep-V shape hull that is
manufactured of the best military grade aluminum in the market
with aesthetic design enabled by state-of-the-art fibreglass,
DFNDR 9 is an attractive choice for a superyacht chase boat, as
well as for professional use. It takes you reliably to the horizon
and well beyond, all the way to new adventures and experiences.
The DFNDR 9 is first and foremost fun to drive but works ideally
in sport fishing and professional use alike. Enjoy the up to 50 knot
speed or turn the aft deck and bow area into enormous sunbeds
and just take it easy. Private head and berths for two can offer
a pleasant overnight stay – meaning longer adventures and more
quality time. The extensive customising opportunities complete
a truly personal boat with capabilities to exceed expectations
even under the most demanding sea conditions.
CALM BEFORE THE STORM
While the DFNDR 9 possesses exceptional capabilities to operate
even in the most challenging conditions, it has everything that
makes relaxed overnight cruises more than worthwhile. While
the clever design enables a wide variety of uses and extensive
customising opportunities
take the multi-purpose
options yet to another level,
sometimes all you need for
an unforgettable story is
the moment itself. You do
not have to ride the storm
at full force every time you
head out – as long as you
know that you can.
When you’re in a class of
your own, there are simply
no limits or restrictions,
just opportunities. Whatever
your purpose for boating
may be, the DFNDR 9 is ready to go. It fills every role as if it
was built for it. Confidence comes naturally when you know
that you can keep going, even in situations when most would
turn back. For true trailblazers, challenges are a way of life. We
want to be the first ones to get there – because that’s what
adventurous boaters do.
As the global demand for chase boats with exceptional capabilities
to perform in varied and demanding conditions has been on a
steady rise, XO Boats and it’s team is actively expanding its
international operations. During the past couple of years, the
company has substantially strengthened its presence in the
Mediterranean area as well as opened doors to Taiwan, Australia,
Canada, and Alaska.
For more details email: henrik.thelen@xoboats.fi
or visit www.xoboats.com
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Wild Angle Lens
Photographer Doug Allan is an award-winning photographer and
wildlife cameraman. He’s the recipient of the Fuchs Medal and the
Polar Medal (twice), no other cameramen is as experienced filming
in polar regions – whether on the ice or diving under it
Words: Stephen Milton
We know Sir David Attenborough – he’s a national
treasure, the pride of the people. He has
introduced generations to the mysterious
wonders of the natural world, and his heartwarming
honeyed tones and legendary affability make him
the prototype grandfather of the natural world.
So imagine how difficult it was to convince this fine gentleman
to risk accidental homicide by snowmobile? Step forward Doug
Allan, renowned land and marine photographer, filmmaker,
plus long-time co-worker and friend of Sir David. And a
man who achieved the unachievable...
Allan was shooting with Attenborough in the frozen Siberian
tundra, documenting the movements of the Arctic fox for
the series The Life of Mammals in 2001. Amongst the ice
and snow of Svalbard - a snow-capped archipelago at the
northernmost tip of Norway - he persuaded Attenborough
to risk the life of another.
“David doesn’t have a driving licence, and never has,” Allan
chuckles, recalling the hairy encounter. “And I remember in
order to track the fox, we had to master these skidoos, or
snowmobiles. Now it took David a while to get the hang of
it – they were a bit powerful, but he eventually mastered
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the art, and I wanted to get some shots of him on one. There
was one shot in particular, where I’d be crouched in the snow
as he zoomed past. David was having none of this, saying ‘I’ll kill
you, and if I do, the paperwork would be a terrible inconvenience’.
“After much coaxing, I convinced him to fly by me, only metres
away in the snow, and at full speed. And he did it, coming probably
a little too close for comfort, so that even I got momentarily
nervous, but all was safe in the end. I knew it was a big ask for
him, especially for a man not used to driving. But the shot that
we got – worth every accelerating heartbeat! And when the book
to accompany the series came out, I asked him to inscribe it
for me. He held the pen over the inside cover for an implausible
amount of time, then wrote: ‘This is for Doug, who so fearlessly
faced death by skidoo in Svalbard.’”
While Doug Allan’s experiences on land have been notable, his
time both topside and underwater have been nothing short of
remarkable. While Attenborough soaks up the acclaim, Allen has
remained a staple, yet unseen component of the various teams
responsible for some of the most wondrous wildlife documentaries
ever produced, and in Blue Planet, Human Planet and Frozen
Planet – the latter capturing an audience of nearly 12million
people – challenges beneath the waves are considerably the most
profound. In over 60 filming excursions, the first being with the
British Antarctic Survey in 1976, the Scottish photographer
has documented everything from orcas attacking grey whales off
California, to killer whales washing seals off ice floes in Antarctica,
all on-screen firsts, and captured as stills and film.
“The ocean offers so much more mystery,” says Allan. “While at
times we can photograph clean, stunning waters and all manner
of incredible, colourful creatures that are bewildering in their
array; on other occasions the blackness can mean you can’t
see something less than a foot away from you. As a marine
photographer looking to help people explore what’s under the
surface, often for the first time using modern equipment, that’s
very exciting and the ultimate challenge.
“It’s the feeling that we’re at the frontier of something, and
you don’t get that on dry land. Of course the other thing about
marine photography and exploration is that it’s so much more
difficult to do anything. You are in a foreign environment, and as
much as we, as people, have done our best to embed ourselves
in that environment, the reality is we just don’t belong there,”
he laughs.
After graduating from Stirling University with a degree in marine
biology, the lab held little attraction for a young Allan. A keen diver
from an early age, he worked on several research expeditions in
the Red Sea where his passion for photography was ignited. And
it was during a regular summer stint with the British Antarctic
Survey in 1981 that he first met Attenborough, then filming
Living Planet. The meeting marked a turning point for Allan as he
experimented beyond stills photography into filmmaking. “I was
intrigued to see David’s crew at work – amazed by their goals
and ambitions, and what they were looking to achieve. I wanted
to be a part of that process.”
Yet charting the depths of sub-zero waters naturally comes with
its disadvantages, to the extent now that being battered by the
icy wages of the Antarctic Ocean or charged by polar bears is
considered a common hazard. “This life is not for everyone,” he
admits. “It takes a certain breed. The coldest temperature I
I would much
rather feel my toes
going numb than sit all
day being eaten alive by
mosquitoes in the jungle.
It’s just whatever you’re
accustomed to.
endured was minus 55. I admit, that was cold! And sometimes
we’ll be diving to depths of 75 metres under the ice. Neither of
these conditions faze me really. I’ve the biological make-up to
help me cope, which is what a photographer or filmmaker in this
environment needs, without exception.
“At the end of the day, as far as wildlife recording is concerned,
it just comes with the patch. And I would much rather feel my
toes going numb than sit all day being eaten alive by mosquitoes
in the jungle. It’s just whatever you’re accustomed to.
“The worst thing that happened to me was being taken in the
jaws of a walrus which took a hold of me completely by surprise
up in the Arctic. That’s exactly how they hunt seals - they wait
until they’re underneath the seal bobbing at the surface so
they can come up unseen to grab it. I was the unsuspecting
seal that day, but luckily I managed to flash my arms around and
hit out. That surprised him, and he let me go, but if he’d had
a slightly tighter grip and dragged me down, that would have
been the end for me.” It’s an encounter that’s stayed with the
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photographer. “Honestly, it still brings me out in a cold sweat...
I can remember it like it was yesterday. At the time, it set me
back, for sure. Now I’m always very careful to look around for
walruses and other dangerous mammals.”
From more recent stints around the Antarctic, to charting the
tropical waters of Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands, to chasing the
next shot remains everything for Doug, and despite turning 70
this year, retirement is far from his mind, even though, by his own
admission, time away from chilly temperatures can be therapy
in itself. “It’s sometimes enough to come back and enjoy the
simple things.” he says. “Being able to turn on a light switch
without firing up a gas cylinder, – that, for me, is therapy; that’s
what makes me relax.”
And yet his greater ambition remains to stumble across a narwhal,
the three-metre tusked arctic whale. It is so shy of human contact
that it’s never been photographed properly underwater before.
“Somewhere there is an affable tusked narwhal — and I would
give anything to spend 10 minutes in his company.”
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The Quay Marinas
A look at some of the best marinas in the Mediterranean ready
to welcome you, your guests and your yacht this season
Port Denia
SPAIN
Located midway between Valencia and
Alicante in Spain, Port Denia Superyacht
Marina is positioned in the centre of
cosmopolitan Denia and provides stern-to
berths up to 65m LOA and a 138m alongside
berth, with <1250 amps shore power available
and ‘in-water’ refit and maintenance work
allowed. Ideal for winter berths and a perfect
base before and after a shipyard period or Med
season, Denia provides all the services of a
busy town at the end of your gangway. A one
hour drive from both international airports of
Valencia and Alicante, superyachts also use
Port Denia as a charter base for visiting Ibiza
and Formentera in the summer, just 45 miles
away. A UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy
with blue flag Costa Blanca beaches,
watersports, 5* hotels and golf courses,
Montgó mountain to climb, bustling tapas bars
and busy nightlife, Denia is perfect for crew
and guests alike.
38°50’38.7”N 0°06’41.4”E
No. of berths 14 superyachts
Max length 70m +
Max draft 7m
VHF 73
www.portdenia.com
Cala del Forte
ITALY
Cala del Forte is a brand new state-of-the-art marina
nestled between the Italian and French Rivieras in the
vibrant city of Ventimiglia. Just 7.9 miles from Monaco.
The marina is home to 178 yachts ranging from 6.5 to 70
metres. Its waterfront was officially opened on the 15th
October 2020 when the iconic sailing yacht Tuiga, flagship
of the Yacht Club de Monaco, arrived at Cala del Forte
- Ventimiglia from Monaco, the very first to dock at the
brand new Molo d’Onore berth. The on-land services are
near to completion. Next summer will see Cala del Forte
fully operational. In the meantime, the brand new power
catamaran shuttle service Monaco One was launched
last March. The Monaco One can travel from Monaco
to Ventimiglia in just 15 minutes at 45 knots, carrying
up to 12 passengers in absolute comfort. The design
combines a need for speed with a reliable and sustainable
approach thanks to cutting-edge aerodynamic solutions
that allow for fuel consumption at top speeds to be half
that of conventional designs. Cala del Forte is accepting
reservations for berths, by the day, week, month and year.
43 47’20.1”N 7 35’53.1”E
No. of berths 178
Max length 70m+
Max beam 14m
VHF 73
www.caladelforte-ventimiglia.it
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Marina Tribunj
CROATIA
The D-Marin family has a new member in
Croatia since June - D-Marin Tribunj, a
boutique marina in a picturesque Dalmatian
town, which has a total of 6 berths for
boats up to a maximum length of 35m.
Besides a total capacity of 220 moorings
and 50 dry berths, D-Marin Tribunj has
a fully equipped boatyard, fuel station,
boat technical service, restaurant and
accommodation facilities. It is located
near D-Marin Mandalina, Croatia’s only
marina designed for superyachts. D-Marin
in Croatia has two more marinas - D-Marin
Dalmacija located near the city of Zadar
and a boutique marina, D-Marin Borik, in the
embrace of Zadar city, offering a fantastic
gateway to the island-dotted Adriatic coast.
D-Marin marina’s guests are entitled to
many benefits. At D-Marin, the safety of
employees and guests always comes first.
D-Marin has provided guests in Croatia with
Covid-19 testing in the marina.
43° 45’ 15.83’’N, 15° 44’ 44.88’’E
No. of berths 220
Max length 30m
Max draft 3.5m
VHF 17
www.d-marin.com
Karpaz Gate Marina
NORTH CYPRUS
Offering exceptional berthing, technical and leisure facilities, award-winning
Karpaz Gate Marina is welcoming superyachts and yachts to experience
the high standards, safety and peace of its North Cyprus haven on the Karpaz
peninsula. The 5 Gold Anchor-rated marina is the perfect East Mediterranean
home base or cruising destination for owners seeking to escape the crowds
and enjoy natural surroundings while accessing exclusive service and leading
capabilities. Following the re-opening of North Cyprus borders in early
June, boat owners arriving at Karpaz Gate Marina can benefit from special
‘Back2Boating’ berthing packages, offering options for lift-out, technical work
and cruising flexibility, with attractive short-term deals for new clients. This
year, Karpaz Gate Marina marks a decade in operation.
35°33’29.3”N 34°13’54.0”E
No. of berths 300
Max length 60m
Max draft 5.5m
VHF 10/16
www.karpazbay.com
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Port Adriano
SPAIN
Port Adriano is a marina for yachts between 6
and 100 metres long, located at the southwest of
the bay of Palma de Mallorca, capital of the Balearic
Islands within the Calvià town boundary, 20 km away
from the city of Palma. With the extension of the
marina designed by Philippe Starck, there is no doubt
that it is today one of the most modern and best
equipped marinas on the Mediterranean. Being in the
position at the centre of the western Mediterranean
Sea, Port Adriano is an exceptional base for
superyachts. It is surrounded by areas of great natural
beauty for sailing and any other nautical sports, such
as the Malgrats Islands. Some of the characteristics
that distinguish Port Adriano from other
Mediterranean marinas are: commercial area with
renowned fashion shops and restaurants, gym and
personal training for crews and customers, economic
benefit: Fuel savings, as it is very close to the island’s
best areas for dropping anchor, dock bunkering, diving
school and Stand up Paddle school, crew shuttle
service, technical area for boat/yacht repair, capacity
to take superyachts up to 100m long, with summer
berth of up to 110m. Plus, the marina hosts a number
of live entertainment events throughout the season
and even winter months.
39° 26,6’N 0,2°, 28,3’E
No. of berths 488
Max length 100m
Max draft 7m
VHF 9
www.portadriano.com
Ports of Toulon
FRANCE
Sharing the vast bay of Toulon with its
military naval base, the ports of Toulon
and their various civilian activities have been
continually improving their services for the
yachting sector. The Port Authority’s ongoing
programme of refurbishment of deep-water
berths for vessels with LOA up to 350m is
attracting new shipyards, suppliers and yacht
service companies. Opened in 2019, the last
Monaco Marine shipyard is supplementing an
offer already made up by Foselev, Endel or IMS.
As this programme is continuing in 2021/2022,
new improvements are being made to existing
berths, including ISPS compliance all over the
bay for an extra 1.4 km of secure quayside.
Deep-water, alongside berthing, easy refuelling
and winter lay-up are key arguments for
Toulon Bay.
43°07’10.0”N 5°55’51.0”E
No. of berths various
Max length 350m
Max draft 8m
VHF 9
www.ports-tpm.fr
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Port Vauban
FRANCE
Port Vauban, nestled in the heart of
the French Riviera, in the magical city
of Antibes, is undergoing a significant
transformation. This historic marina,
perfectly located between Monaco and
St Tropez, 15 minutes from the airport, is
becoming the port of the third millennium.
With its 1642 berth places between 5 and
165 m Port Vauban is the biggest pleasure
harbour in the Med. The Project for Port
Vauban includes a new capitainerie and
Yacht Club on the IYCA (International Yacht
Club of Antibes). This new building will
offer many additional state-of-art amenities
including a crew centre with lounge, fitness
room, gymnasium, etc. It is scheduled to
open end 2022. The IYCA quay will become
an elegant functional space with gardens
and sun-protecting sails, direct public
network connection for grey water and
recycling points. With 24/7 security and no
public access, guests, captains and crew can
enjoy the ultimate in safety and comfort.
43°35’4 N 007°08’E
No. of berths 18 megayacht berths
Max length 70m - 170m
Max draft 7m
VHF 9/16
www.marina-port-vauban.com
Çeşme Marina
TURKEY
An ancient and strategic Mediterranean port, Çeşme Marina in Turkey,
is a charming place to visit, and a perfect home port to explore the
Aegean - with the idyllic islands of Chios, Samos and Lesvos all within easy
reach. Discerning yacht owners and captains are assured of a warm welcome
and the very best in amenities and vessel support, afloat and ashore. It is
possible to find every opportunity you are looking for in Çeşme Marina, with an
experienced international speaking staff. It is possible to receive a wide range
of services from local tastes to boutique hotel, from live music performances
to yacht-related technical services. As a cruising base, a short stop-over or
extended visit, Çeşme Marina will enhance your and your guests’ enjoyment of
this stunning Turkish region.
38° 19’ 18” N, 26° 18’ 4” E
No. of berths 400
Max length 60m
Max draft 4m
VHF 72
www.cesmemarina.com.tr
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We are all very
excited about the
new developments at
TOTALLUX. A big step
has been purchasing
a building which will
serve as the new HQ
for our expanding
teams. With a larger
warehouse and better workshop facilities,
we will be able to conduct testing, mockups
and customisations – all in-house. And
our new showroom and dedicated training
facility will enable us to offer so much more
on site at our headquarters.
The new HQ will also have a dedicated space
for an exciting new specialised Silicone
Injection Molding machine. This machine
is the only one of its kind in Europe and will
eliminate the need for Flexline modifications
to be done abroad – saving time and
unnecessary travel and facilitating a much
more convenient customisation process.
In order to meet the needs of their
rapidly growing customer base, new
expertise has been added in the form of
several new sales personnel and high-level
consultants. TOTALLUX has also expanded
their geographical base, with experienced
yachting professional, Mike Jardine, who
joined the team in 2020. Mike operates
out of offices in Nice, and his main remit
is to introduce the product ranges to new
customers in France, Italy and Spain and
to support TOTALLUX’s Mediterraneanbased
customers.
Two powerful new partnerships were recently
signed between TOTALLUX and leading
lighting suppliers, Lumishore underwater
lighting and LightGraphix luxury indoor
and outdoor lighting. These collaborations
form part of TOTALLUX’s 2.0 goal to offer
customers a ‘one-stop-shop’ for all their
LED lighting solutions.
Sustainability is high on the TOTALLUX
2.0 agenda: “We feel very strongly about
playing our part in doing business in a more
sustainable way. Being in the Marine trade,
the oceans are naturally our top priority
and we are committed supporters of The
Ocean Clean Up – a proudly Dutch initiative
that aims to collect 90 per cent of plastic
from oceans by 2040.We also use only
recyclable packaging for all our products. Our
new building will be totally self-sustainable
with solar panels and rainwater systems,
and we will be offering bicycles to all of
our staff to further decrease our carbon
footprint as a company,” adds Jan Mark.
When it comes to products, one of
TOTALLUX’s proudest sustainability
innovations is their new Shortcutting range
of TLX LED Flexlines. Spurred by customers’
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TOTALLUX – A LUMINESCENT FUTURE AHEAD
Over the past 12 months, Netherlands based company, TOTALLUX LED Lighting
Solutions, has undergone substantial expansion with further evolution on the horizon.
Jan Mark Zumpolle explains more
needs, TOTALLUX developed ‘shortcutting’
versions of their TLX Flexline Series. “The
development of this shortcutting range
means we now produce Flexlines that can
be cut as close as one or two LEDs. In the
case of our most popular TLX8 Flexline,
this takes the cutting length from 83.3
mm to a very short 13.9 mm. This allows
designers much more creativity in their
designs and reduces shadow issues. It
also gives more flexibility to installers and
builders and, the ability to cut to a much
more precise length means a massive
reduction in waste.”
Another recent technical development: we
have upgraded our TLX LED Flexline series
from a standard 80CRi to 90CRi across
the range.
Jan Mark concludes, “The main reason for
the success we’ve enjoyed at TOTALLUX
is the strong business relationships we
have built with our loyal customers and
design teams over the years. Using the
latest technologies coupled with our lighting
expertise and installation knowledge, we
are committed to achieving the best end
result in the most efficient way for every
project.”
Complementing the company’s expansion plans,
TOTALLUX also recently launched their new
website www.totallux.com
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Entertainment
Central
ONBOARD chats with Jürgen Schepers, Technical
Sales Manager at Home & Marine about the
changing face of technology and the future of AV
and IT system integration onboard superyachts
Where do you
currently see the
biggest changes in
AV technology?
Surely the shift
to network-based
systems is the
biggest change. All
system backbones
are based on a network architecture today.
Every engineer needs a good understanding
of network topologies and that is where
we put a lot of effort into training. Also,
connectivity becomes more and more
important onboard yachts. Owners and
guests expect the same connection quality
and network speeds as they experience at
home or in their office. Going along with
that, we see a shift from onboard sources
to streaming content. Movie libraries such
as Kaleidescape are still a valid, reliable
source for entertainment, but the demand
for access to services like Netflix or Spotify
is increasing. Connectivity and network
performance will also become increasingly
important with the rise of the first 8k
content, that will probably be available via
gaming consoles or streaming services.
How does Home & Marine deal with these
changes in current refit requests?
For entertainment, a lot of boats are now
changing their Full-HD video systems and
analog audio distributions to fully networked
solutions. We usually base our entertainment
infrastructure on a Crestron NVX video
distribution and a DANTE audio distribution
based on the NextGenTec SDM (software
defined matrix). Our network is mostly an
enterprise-grade Cisco network, that is
designed in a non-blocking architecture, so
all uplinks have enough capacity to pass
through the streams. If possible, we survey
the boats in advance to make sure there are
no factors such as cabling that impact the
performance. Any existing documentation
can help to determine and eliminate possible
risks as early as possible.
We understand that these upgrades can
mean a huge change in the systems for
a lot of crews, and we help the crew to
understand the impact but also the benefits
– and they are huge! Instead of having long
signal chains, we create Point-to-Point IPbased
connections that are much faster,
reliable and of a higher quality. The owner
will instantly recognise the improvement
after the refit.
For communication systems, we try to
work a mix of options consisting out
of Shoreconnection-Box, WiFi Bridge,
Fleetbroadband, 4G/5G and VSAT for the
Owner. We ensure a sufficient amount is
available at all times.
The production facility features
a dedicated area to test and
commission event systems
We are also offering Wifi and GSM surveys
that help us identify the weak spots of
coverage onboard. Based on the resulting
heatmaps, we can make recommendations
to the crew about how to increase the
performance.
Watching a movie outside under the stars is a
wonderful experience. What is your approach
on outdoor cinemas?
Two key factors for the video part are the
brightness of the projector and the position
of the screen, since it determines the impact
of the wind. A flattering movie screen and
a low-contrast picture are worst cases if
you want to enjoy the latest blockbuster. An
integrated screen and projector are always
preferable to keep set-up and calibration
times to a bare minimum, but we also
worked out various mobile options. In terms
of audio, we also determine if it is possible
to integrate speakers in the structure.
If that is not the case, we will foresee
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ADVERTORIAL
The new production facility of
Home & Marine in Uplengen,
Northern Germany, could easily
park a Boeing 747 inside
a dedicated mobile speaker system that
connects to integrated, IP-rated speaker
connections points.
We also started a successful collaboration
with C-Seed, who provide large foldable
LED-Screens, especially developed for
superyacht outdoor cinemas which solves
these problems and also reduces the time
for setting the cinema up to a few minutes.
Do these points also apply to outdoor audio?
Outdoor areas are often large, open areas
with a higher sound dispersion and higher
noise floors. We consider this by increasing
the density of speakers and using higherpowered
speakers. Especially designed
speakers for the marine environment such
as those by James Loudspeaker help to
generate the needed dB Levels and resist
the salty sea air environment. We also
calibrate each outdoor area for the required
scenarios, from background music to event.
Owners and guests
expect the same
connection quality and
network speeds as they
experience at home or in
their office.
What is your advice for a stunning event or
party experience?
We often see a challenge for the crew if
a high-profile artist or DJ is booked for a
party on board. Setting up a mobile sound
system, mixing desks, microphones and
a mobile light or even rigging system is
a challenging task and a discipline on its
own. In early 2020, Home & Marine went
into a close partnership with ProTones, a
specialised event company that is planning
and providing technology for small concerts
up to the largest festivals in Europe with
world class artists. We are now able to offer
the perfect solutions for our clients that
cover all interfaces between the onboard
technology and the mobile event system.
During a refit or a newbuild, we can ensure
that all necessary connection points will
be anticipated so that the event system
blends seamlessly in the AV backbone.
A variety of exciting scenarios can be
realised—from live streaming a dedicated
performance by a famous artist to producing
and video recording an onboard event can be
created—and we are happy to help turning
these ideas into reality.
For more details
eMail: Sales@home-marine.com
or visit www.home-marine.com
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THE
LEGAL
EAGLES
As the industry continues to grow, so does the complex nature
of ownership and the yachts’ continued and successful operation.
Luckily, expert advice is at hand from global teams of dedicated
maritime and superyacht lawyers, tax advisers and accountants
Words: Claire Griffiths
There is no doubt that the financial and legal elements
of owning and running a yacht whether private or
charter are becoming more complex, and the need
for expert advice is now more important than ever.
But, where to get the advice that is particularly
relevant to the yacht/maritime sector is also key. And at a time
when owning a yacht is on the rise by nearly 50%, now is the
time to unearth the experts on the follies and faux pas to avoid
when building, buying and owning a yacht.
These are the guys who flush out the faults in the small print,
hunt down the uncrossed ‘T’s, and trail the transactions until
the ink has dried. Onboard sniffed out the experts in this domain
to quizz them on some of the more common questions, solutions
and mistakes that are made by the people that buy boats.
COMMON CONCERNS
The list of concerns and questions thrown at the experts is
lengthy and diverse. For Jessica Galea, Senior Associate at Dingli
& Dingli these include; What is the difference between owning
a pleasure and commercial yacht? What are the obligations on
the part of owners in each case? Where should the owner be
registered for VAT? Is this necessary if the yacht is a pleasure
yacht? Is VAT due on the yacht? What are annual fixed costs to
own and operate a commercial or pleasure yacht?
Jay Tooker is co-head of HFW’s yacht team. He says unfortunately
VAT is at the forefront of everyone’s mind. “Sometimes you get a
call from someone asking a lot of questions about VAT and some
time into the conversation you realise that actually what they
are interested in is buying a yacht!” Tooker’s advice to clients is
to focus on what, where, how and why they might want to own
a yacht rather than just focusing on the VAT which is really only
an incidental feature of owing or buying a boat.
Andrew Charlier who leads the HFW team in Monaco adds that
another typical question from a yacht manager might be: “I
manage a yacht which has just been arrested in Villefranche
sur Mer by a crew member, what do I do?” This says Charlier
is not uncommon and is linked to issues of French employment
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law. He explains, “If your yacht is registered in the Cayman
Islands via a Cayman company and you are sitting in the USA,
you probably don’t think you need to worry too much about
employment law but you’d be wrong.” In fact, any yacht that
spends considerable time on the French coast or has French
based crew is subject to mandatory rules of employment law.
Says Charlier, “That means that if there is a dispute between
a crew member and an employer, the crew member can go to
an employment tribunal, start an action of unfair dismissal and
it’s fairly easy in France to go and arrest the yacht as security
for your employment.” It’s Charlier’s job to defend the yacht
owner from arrest and employment actions brought on behalf
of the disgruntled crew member.
Sometimes you get a call from someone
asking a lot of questions about VAT
and some time into the conversation
you realise that actually what they are
interested in is buying a yacht!
Tom Kelly, Partner at Preston Turnbull LLP works mostly with
yachts during the build stage or soon after. The most common
concerns he deals with are; disputes over responsibility for
particular aspects of a project or work done by subcontractors,
delays in the schedule/delivery of a yacht, problems that arise
after delivery in terms of quality or performance – especially
where the yacht has agreed various items or arrangements, but
ZEDRA
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their clients’ marine needs. The specialist team will manage in a
seamless and efficient manner all the necessary requirements
associated with yacht ownership whilst ensuring this meets
with full legal and regulatory compliance. From the outset
they work with owners and owners’ representatives to build
the right ownership structure. ZEDRA can provide continuity
and stress-free sailing regardless of the corporate domicile and
fiscal footprints across the globe. The firm’s ethos is to support
all parties involved in yacht operations, which includes owners,
captains, yacht managers, fiscal agents and crew. Andrew Wilson
is Head of Marine and Aviation.
For more details visit www.zedra.com
does not get the quality it wanted or the owner has a change
of mind, which can get expensive.
Charlotte van Steenderen at Mainport Lawyers deals with both
transactional and dispute resolution work. She says, “Common
questions and issues are in respect of the wording of letters
of intent, build slot agreements and yachting construction
agreements.” She gets asked things like: Is there any binding
effect of the letter of intent? If so, to what extent are parties
bound and which part is still open for negotiation? How do you
deal with VAT on owner’s supplies? She’s also quizzed on shipyard
bankruptcy and what to do if the yacht fails on achieving certain
performance criteria (speed, noise and vibrations, range etc.).
Expert Edouard Mousny at Gordon Blair is asked a similar range
of questions, working as he does from yacht purchase onwards.
He says, “The most common concerns are in relation to, on the
contractual side, the warranties provided by the Builder/Seller
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both during the construction process and after delivery and on
the structuring side, the ‘holy trinity’ of flag, VAT and crew.”
“Building or buying a luxury yacht in Italy is a complex procedure,”
says Gianfranco Puopolo at PG LEGAL. “Clients frequently seek
our legal advice in order to protect their investments, starting
from the drafting /negotiations of the agreements for the design/
project management, for the yacht building or purchase, up to
the financial guarantees and transfer of legal title of ownership
over the yacht. We also support our client in dealing with
ownership structures, registration and choice of flag, tax, as
well as subsequent issues such as warranty for defects and
yacht/crew management.”
Routine questions fired at Sarah Fairweather, Legal Director for
Sales and Purchases at Shoosmiths have spiked with a rise in first
time buyers during the pandemic mostly related to the financial/
tax implications of owning a yacht. Head of Luxury Asset Group,
Elliot Bishop, also at Shoosmiths adds, “When it comes to dispute
resolution, we receive regular instructions from family offices for
issues that may have arisen during the sale or purchase of the
yacht or following a charter which may not have gone according
to plan. We also act for a number of the leading brokerages on
commission disputes and again on charter disputes on behalf
of the owner or charterer.”
WHAT TO WATCH
Mistakes to watch for include VAT paid status: If an EU status
VAT paid yacht is to remain in EU waters, be sure that the VAT
paid status has not been lost and can be verified by lawyers.
The yacht must be transferred in EU waters to keep its VAT
paid status, otherwise the new owner will have to re-import it.
Galea at Dingli & Dingli adds that additional duty applies to yachts
imported from the US to the EU. Galea suggests consulting
customs experts in the country of import to ensure compliance
with the necessary obligations.
She also urges, “If you’re buying a yacht for commercial purposes,
remember coding a yacht comes with its obligations/expenses,
so ideally an owner has a good idea of such expenses, even from
a coding perspective before purchasing the yacht to know what
costs will be incurred in order to code the yacht.” Remember
too that certain ports have their own commercial licensing/
compliance rules, in addition to those of the flag state. “Don’t
forget,” adds Galea, “the ownership/operation of a yacht has
ongoing obligations which come with constant running expenses.
If a yacht owner is not mentally and financially prepared then
owning a yacht is perhaps not for that person. Chartering might
be the best option!”
Not paying proper attention to the contract that has been
agreed with a yard or charterer is another common tripping
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based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, with a well-established
superyacht practice. The firm primarily acts for superyacht owners,
but also advises various categories of professionals engaged in
yacht operations. The principal areas of work of the superyacht
legal team are; new build construction, refit and conversion,
design and management agreement, yacht sale and purchase,
marine insurance matters, agreements with subcontractors and
suppliers and warranty claims handling. Van Steenderen Mainport
Lawyers has drafted and negotiated projects with all major
Dutch shipyards, including Amels / Damen Yachting, Feadship,
Royal Huisman and Heesen, as well as with well-known foreign
yachtbuilders.
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LEGAL
If a yacht owner is not mentally and
financially prepared then owning a
yacht is perhaps not for that person.
Chartering might be the best option
point suggests Kelly: “The focus tends to be very much on the
specification and finish of a yacht, and the price for a new build,
and the same for charter (price). However that can mean that
specific parts of an agreement and limits on what can or cannot
be done get ignored. It’s not enough to have an experienced
captain or representative on board, you need to know what legal
obligations or rights you have too.”
A change of mind during build projects comes at a cost: “I’ve
seen plenty of quite substantial redesigns that add millions on
to the price and months on to the delivery date,” says Kelly.
Make sure to agree things up front. Discussions of work to be
done and improvements to be made are fine, but if they are not
clearly defined or arranged in terms of cost and responsibility
then the bill at the end can be a shock.
Van Steenderen recommends hiring legal advice to negotiate with
the shipyard at the very beginning. “To give an example,” says
Van Steenderen, “when financial consequences of late delivery
have already been discussed, we frequently see that the yard has
already reached agreement about relatively modest liquidated
damages both in terms of grace period, number of days and cap
on the total amount of liquidated damages. Another example is
the use of sub-contractors; has the yard built several projects
with the same sub-contractors or is it the first time the yard
works with the electric sub-contractor? If there is already an
agreement on the milestones for payment of the contract price we
often see that this schedule of instalments is heavily frontloaded
and not very favourable for the owner.”
“Sometimes,” says Galea, “owners forget that the port/flag
state rules and legal obligations must be complied with 24/7, not
only from any ownership perspective when they buy the yacht,
but for the duration of the ownership/operation of the yacht.”
UPWIND LEGAL
The law firm Upwind Legal was founded in Hamburg, Germany
by the two partners Julia and Martin in September 2020 as
a spin-off. With their long-standing experience at a major
international maritime law firm and a comprehensive global
network, the specialised superyacht team continues to advise
on all matters inter alia related to shipbuilding, sale and
purchase, ownership structures (including partial ownership and
time-sharing models), owner’s supplies, insurance, employment/
crew, private and commercial registration, flag and class related
matters, charter dispute resolutions, warranty claims, damages,
accidents, broker commission dispute resolutions as well as
all day-to-day operational and management issues. The firm’s
comprehensive global network comprises inter alia owner’s
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It’s important to be as clear as possible about who is going to
be responsible for specific parts of a build project and how any
changes will be dealt with suggests Kelly. “Make sure everything
is agreed up front. Agreements to defer final resolution to later
on in order to avoid delays almost always end up going badly.”
FAMOUS FAUX PAS
Puopolo and Tooker both warn of examples in recent years where
owners have experienced problems with the financial reliability
of some Italian shipyards, especially with respect to the risks of
non-delivery of the yacht due to the shipyard’s insolvency. Also the
matter of the warranty works and relevant timing/compensation
is very sensitive. Says Tooker, “Let’s say an owner wants to build
a yacht in Italy and is advised it would be a good idea to have a
Caymans Island company to own this yacht and put the Cayman
Island flag on the yacht. And he goes to a shipyard in Italy and
asks ‘What security will you give me for all of the payments I’m
making during construction?’” So the yard agrees that he can
become the owner of the yacht while it is being built. “And then,”
adds Tooker, “the question is ‘How do I protect my ownership?’”
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“The answer is you can register your ownership and that registration
is good against the shipyard of course and it is also good against
the shipyard’s creditors or a liquidator in case the yard ever
goes bankrupt. But, the Cayman Islands flag will also allow you to
register your ownership, And I’ve seen a number of cases over the
years where people who really ought to know better will decide
to register it in the Cayman Islands. It’s a big mistake because
questions of ownership to a yacht that’s under construction in
Italy depend completely on Italian law and if you haven’t bothered
to register your ownership in Italy and the shipyard goes bankrupt
your claim against the liquidator is void. You can’t enforce the
security. That’s a pretty fundamental mistake and I am always
surprised at the number people that make it.”
Charlier remembers an example of a yacht in Cannes where the
yacht structure meant it couldn’t benefit from the VAT exemption
and the owner ended up paying the VAT on the hull value. “It turned
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out that the owner had taken advice from the yacht broker. It’s
important to get the right kind of advice from people who know.”
On another occasion a client was persuaded do buy the owning
company rather than the yacht itself without taking any legal
advice. Fair enough you might say, it’s not a complicated thing
to do. But he found there were inherent problems with the crew
and very quickly the cost of the yacht was put in the shade by the
amount that was claimed by the crew members and the yacht
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was under arrest. “That,” says Charlier, “is completely avoidable
if they’d gone to a marine lawyer at the outset.”
Tom Kelly at Preston Turnbull talks of an arbitration he had worth
over 1 million euros simply where the owner and yard had not
agreed whether work done after delivery was to be under the
warranty or represented modifications, and how exactly costs
of getting to a yacht show were to be paid. He says, “The yacht
got arrested over relatively small amounts and the following
dispute ended up being far larger and more costly than it needed
to be because of the lack of clarity in the written contracts and
agreements about subsequent work.”
He has also seen huge problems where an owner wanted complete
control and responsibility over fit out and subcontractors but
the contract didn’t clearly arrange how that was to work –
especially when subcontractors underperformed. “That led to
huge overpayments to subcontractors and more litigation over
the costs,” says Kelly.
As Van Steenderen from Main Port Lawyers points out, there
are a plenty of cases of costly mistakes that have ended up in
court. She says, “We do see a lot of problems and discussions
arising out of warranty provisions in the contracts and the
interpretation thereof. We have seen arbitration awards where
the arbitral tribunal did not consider that the Protocol of Delivery
and Acceptance applies to latent defects.” Her advice is an
owner should always insist on including a certain issue on a
punch list to avoid being unable to make a claim later in respect
of a particular issue.
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SHOOSMITHS
Shoosmiths LLP is highly skilled in the provision of the full range
of legal services to the marine and superyacht sector. From their
nationwide network of offices including Southampton and the
City of London, the Yacht Team routinely act for owners, family
offices and brokers in relation to issues arising from the sale and
purchase of yachts and their upkeep and all aspects of dispute
resolution. They offer expertise in dealing with complex issues
in yacht finance, including those relating to offshore ownership
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We do see a lot of problems and
discussions arising out of warranty
provisions in the contracts and
the interpretation thereof
“We also stress the importance of looking into the question of
whether the warranty given excludes defective design. Particular
issues may become apparent in relation to the builder’s guarantee
liability arising from defects in design. In many cases, the builder
extends a guarantee in respect of ‘defects’, which are contractually
defined as ‘any deficiencies or defects in materials and/or poor
workmanship’. Basically, it’s important to get the wording right.”
Van Steenderen also has experience of yards expressly excluding
consequential damages as a result of defective design such as
loss of charter hire or obligation to pay crew during repairs.
ELLIOT BISHOP, HEAD OF LUXURY ASSET GROUP
Tel: +44 (0)3700 867 024
elliot.bishop@shoosmiths.co.uk
Described in Spears 500 as a ‘distinguished individual’, Elliot
is head of the luxury asset group within Shoosmiths Business
Advisory Division and a member of the Private Wealth team.
Analytical and pragmatic, he is well known in the marine sector
and has acted in multi-jurisdictional litigation on behalf of
owners, family offices and brokers.
SARAH FAIRWEATHER, LEGAL DIRECTOR
Tel: +44 (0)3700 866 915
sarah.fairweather@shoosmiths.co.uk
Sarah is an incredibly experienced commercial and asset finance
lawyer within the Banking and Finance team of Shoosmiths and
recognised as a ‘next generation partner’ by Legal 500 2021. She
advises Yacht (and Aviation) clients on their leasing, financing
and associated commercial arrangements.
“We have been involved in a case whereby an owner had taken
delivery of a yacht a few months earlier but was still waiting
for the yard to sort out the root cause of a technical problem,
with the assistance of its main subcontractors. At the time of
delivery, everything looked fine but after a short maiden voyage
the captain had lost control of the yacht due to steering and
propulsion problems leading to a short black-out. Not only was
this owner’s first season spoiled, but he was also told by the
yard that he would have to claim compensation for damages
from his own hull and machinery underwriters since the warranty
clause covered only repair and replacement of parts and labour
and not no consequential damages.”
While Puopolo points out that when a shipyard goes bankrupt
problems arise regarding the progressive transfer of ownership
and the possibility to finish the yacht elsewhere, Tooker has
another example to watch out for.
He says, “Let’s say you have an owner building a yacht at a
yard which goes into administration, not full bankruptcy, but it’s
under supervision of the court in order to resolve its affairs.
The owner meets with the directors of the company and they
sign an agreement about the yacht under construction. What
the owner fails to realise is that once the company is under
supervision of the court of administration the directors no longer
have the power to sign agreements without authorisation from
the court. And so in this case the owner signed an agreement
with the directors, for all I know in good faith, but the company
did go into bankruptcy and the agreement was unenforceable.”
Puopolo adds, “We also assisted a client whose new yacht was
unavailable for two years due to major defects. Upon delivery
of the yacht, the client assigned the sale contract to another
company also owned by him. The warranty clause provided for
the non-assignability of the warranty to new owners and for a
limitation of liability in favour of the shipyard. Unfortunately for
our client, having a contract not properly negotiated, led him
to a long and complex dispute that could have been avoided by
seeking legal advice at an early stage.”
Fairweather has had recent examples of VAT issues not only with
the yacht but also pieces of art on board that ‘raise the interest
of zealous tax inspectors along the Mediterranean in particular’.
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Bishop adds, “At the lower end of the market, simple errors
by prospective new entrants to the market have been costly
when non-specialist lawyers are retained who may be unaware
of unique rules relating to marine law such as yacht finance and
maritime liens which may pass with the vessel on a transfer.”
BRING OUT THE BIG GUNS
Whether or not the legal and finance experts form a permanent
part of the yacht’s management team or not, depends of course
on the client. Kelly is called in when disputes come up in the
build or operation of the yacht. But during contract or build
projects he’s more involved on a day to day basis, resolving
disputes over cost or delays, or what spec is required. He
says, “If the owner and builder teams work well together, then
there is no need for heavy lawyer involvement. If they can’t
agree then they tend to need more mediation, which is usually
where I am involved more.”
Mousney believes he is viewed as part of the yacht’s management
team, especially during a shipbuilding process.
Says Charlier, “We see all sorts of different decisions being
taken, and depending on that decision you can get the right
outcome or not the right outcome. It’s important for the owner
to have the right advisers around him whether that be a yacht
surveyor or a marine lawyer, a broker. We don’t always know
who’ll we be up against on the other side of the transaction
and that can be one of the fun parts of it, because you don’t
necessarily have someone with the same knowledge or expertise
on the other side.”
Some see the lawyers as an evil and extra cost and try to use
them as little as possible. “I don’t mind that,” says Tooker, “as
long as they have an organisation to deal with things and don’t
at the very last minute dump a whole load of problems on your
desk with no time and no proper background to resolve them. It’s
not the way to get the best advice from a professional adviser.”
Van Steenderen agrees, “There are still too many owners out
there who come to us too late.”
Says Fairweather, “We see mistakes – and often costly ones – when
non-specialists become involved in this niche area. Conversely,
those family offices or captains who appreciate the requirement
for specialist advice at an early stage, will see the benefits in
overall legal spend.”
The message from all sides is well clear: Get the right expert
on the job at the right time to save on anxiety attacks, time
and money. Do it before the horse has bolted, or indeed, before
… that ship has sailed.
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The
secure
approach
The IMO guidelines provide highlevel
recommendations on maritime
cyber risk management to safeguard
vessels from current and emerging
cyberthreats and vulnerabilities.
But, in reality how does a yacht and
their crew manage this without
interrupting ‘normal life’?
Words: Gary Bird
Not another article on maritime cyber security…?!? There
are an abundance of guides and ‘top 10 tips’ to which we
can refer as we try to make some sense of this complex
and opaque topic. Let us, instead, take an alternative look at an
issue that deserves a wider perspective.
When the great Jon Bannenberg proclaimed “No-one needs a
yacht” it was a prescient recognition that, for ownership to be
a worthwhile endeavour, the designer’s creation must facilitate
a seamless flow of life around their client; one that enhances the
joys such ownership should confer. Yet, all too often, those of us
responsible for security forget that this human experience is the
whole point of yachting. The many layers of protection we provide,
to shield the vessel and her occupants from myriad threats, both
real and perceived, sometimes obscure, or act in opposition to, this
fundamental premise. Simply put, it’s not all about us. If security:
physical, human - or indeed cyber - constrains freedom of action,
it erodes the very peace of mind we are supposed to engender.
An industry has arisen around compliance with the new IMO
cyber security regulations, with enthralling demonstrations of
offensive capabilities and their consequences for yachts. Whilst it
is entirely feasible for malicious actors to effect hugely significant
outcomes, a narrative has arisen, in which ‘spectacular’ threats
are emphasised to encourage compliance. Yes, critical systems
can be hacked, GPS can be spoofed, Internet-enabled devices (and
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the humans who operate them) do present deliciously exploitable
vulnerabilities. The problem, however, with an approach that
leverages fear, uncertainty, and doubt, is that it is no less
exploitative than the threats it purports to mitigate.
In a previous life, I spent considerable time engaging with, influencing
and yes - exploiting - insurgent and terrorist commanders. The
same subtle, yet elegant, methodologies proved equally effective in
interactions with Generals and Ministers, as we sought to guide
them towards effective, ethical strategic decisions. Essentially,
we were using our expertise to both penetrate our adversaries’
defences, and to ‘sell’ the means to do so to our superiors. We
never lost sight, however, that the role of expert is to provide
clear, unambiguous counsel, framed by a moral code and subject
to external checks and balances. Yet, just as a market once
developed around PFSO audits, following maritime tragedies in
the mid 2000s, the same sense of ‘never letting a good crisis
go to waste’ appears to have resurfaced.
Of course, one must not denigrate the extraordinary capabilities
of the many excellent providers in the cyber security arena, nor
should one deny that the maritime cyber risk environment is very
real (it is), with significant consequences for its victims. The
danger, however, is that seafarers are increasingly caught in the
middle of an arms race between malicious actors and enterprising
countermeasures providers. One either risks non-compliance
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If security: physical, human - or indeed
cyber - constrains freedom of action,
it erodes the very peace of mind we are
supposed to engender
or places one’s trust exclusively in experts to create resilience
against complex and evolving threats that few really understand.
Two contrasting trends have emerged as a result: We either
delegate responsibility because we buy-in to the narrative that
one needs to be a cyber security expert to understand and
address all threats, or we allow ourselves to be convinced that
compliance is king. The danger of the first trend, is that it
infantilises seafarers; absolving us of responsibility for basic
good practice. The second sees compliance as the goal, rather
than a component of genuine resilience, which is a continual
process, not an end-state.
The way experts seek to bridge the understanding gap with
seafarers is, rightly, to draw attention the human dimension.
Yet this, too, is problematic, in that it errs towards emphasising
human vulnerabilities, rather than strengths. Acknowledging that
family, associates, and crew are a conduit, however unwittingly,
for malicious actors to breach one’s defences, there is a danger
that cyber assurance is compelled through suffocating measures.
The price of resilience must never be a toxic culture, in which
private individuals and those in their orbit, adopt an ‘us-andthem’
mentality, fostered on mutual suspicion.
Far better to educate and empower associates; incentivising them
to act as bulwarks for one’s protection against often intangible
threats. Yes, your greatest vulnerability is the pink squidgy
thing that forms the nexus between the vessel’s IT, OT an IoT
systems and devices, but they are also your first line of defence.
Education must therefore move away from tick-box compliance
(top tip: hackers really, really do not care if your crew have a
certificate…) and towards investment in a positive culture, in
which security – every aspect of security – is the responsibility
of all and the success of each voyage a shared endeavour.
Treating cyber threats as somehow unique, risks taking your
eye off the myriad other security challenges that haven’t gone
away, and are routinely employed synergistically, to find and
exploit gaps in your defences. The best suppliers equip you to
understand risk holistically, plan for mitigation and, critically,
develop a set of procedures to follow when your defences are
breached.
I firmly advocate inculcating a culture in which your people
exemplify, promote, and enforce best practice. Hackers need
our help. Seafarers are becoming familiar with the idea of social
engineering, or human hacking – the employment of sophisticated
psychological manipulation to trick people into disclosing confidential
information. It predates computers and is remarkably effective
because it exploits human nature – people are far easier to fool
than machines. The paradox is that the emotional intelligence
required to teach resilience to human exploitation, is often
mutually exclusive with the forensic expertise necessary to
counter purely technical cyber challenges.
Cyber-facilitated threats pose a clear and present danger to
people and assets in the maritime domain. Superyachts are
attractive for direct exploitation and vulnerable to the collateral
effects of attacks directed elsewhere. Glorious isolation within an
interconnected society is simply not an option, nor is it desirable.
The possibilities afforded by this brave new world of maritime
digitisation should be embraced and leveraged for good. To do
that, seek support from providers who listen, empathise, and
promote holistic resilience. Beneficial outcomes will surpass,
and endure beyond, the tempting, yet uncertain, reassurance
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food & drink
What's new in food and drink. The latest trends
for you to try over the coming months
THE INGREDIENT...
BANANA BLOSSOM
What is it? The banana blossom is the
flower that grows on a banana plant. It is
also popularly known as the banana heart or
banana flower, where the fruit, banana, are
grown from. The flower is shaped like a water
or tear droplet with red-purple skin.
What does it taste like? It has a fleshy,
chunky, and flaky texture but its taste is quite
neutral due to its fibrous capacity but it does
have a slightly nutty and fruity flavour. You can
eat the banana blossom raw or cooked but
when preparing for consumption you must be
careful, because it contains a bitter sap that
you should get rid of, in order to avoid your
meals tasting bitter. It makes the perfect
vegetarian alternative to fish.
TRY...A LAVENDER MARTINI
Lavender essence
1 shot gin
1 shot of vermouth
Lemon
Lavender flower head
Mix 1 to 2 drops of lavender
essence with the gin and
vermouth, or vodka if you
prefer. Finish with a squeeze
of lemon, a twist of peel and a
lavender flower head.
IT'S A THING…
ADULTS EATING BABY FOOD
Squeezable food pouches are not just
for kids anymore. Whether you're eating
fruit puree as an easy snack on-the-go,
the trend harkens back to a simpler,
Capri Sun-fuelled time. It makes sense
that some grown-ups are ditching
silverware for pouched-based meals.
DON'T DON'T THROW IT
CUCUMBER
Save the peel to add to the water jug for
a gorgeous flavour. Meanwhile you can
chop the seeds and freeze in ice cube
trays for a flavourful addition to a G&T.
COOK'S TIP
HOME MADE YOGHURT
Use your insulated
coffee mug to make
yoghurt overnight. In a
pan gently heat 500 ml
of milk for (or however
much fits in your cup)
to 95° (just starting to
bubble), then leave to
cool to 45°C (warm to
the touch). Stir in 2 tbsp of live natural
yoghurt, pour in the cup and pop the lid
on. Wrap in a tea towel and leave at
room temperature for 8 hours or
overnight. Store in the fridge and use 2
tbsp to make your next batch of yoghurt.
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simple as that.
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FOOD & DRINK
Sea urchins
Belonging to the echinoderm family and related to both
sea cucumbers and starfish, these round, spiny marine
invertebrates are found in seas around the world
What you will need to know about these spiky delicacies
There are more than 800 varieties,
ranging in size from 2.5cm to
30cm plus, and also in colour, most
commonly black, green, red or purple.
Although the edible parts of the sea
urchin are referred to as roe or corals,
these are in fact its reproductive
organs. In regular varieties of sea
urchin, regardless of whether it is
a male or female, they usually take
the form of five long, tongue-shaped
glands and range in colour from light
yellow to dark golden. The rich taste
and creamy texture is what makes
the roe so sought after. It is a heady
combination of being sweet and
buttery, but also slightly briny and
metallic.
How to eat them
Throughout coastal regions in the
Mediterranean, it is commonly eaten
raw with lemon, but is also used as a
garnish and to flavour sauces, soups
and dishes. In Italy, where it is known
as 'riccio di mare', it is often added to
pastas and risottos, while in France, it
is used to flavour soufflés, omelettes
and seafood-based dishes. However,
the cuisine in which this delicacy is
arguably most popular is Japanese.
Known as uni, it is primarily served as
sashimi or sushi, and is graded based
on colour, texture and freshness.
How to prepare
Sea urchins should be purchased live,
and eaten as soon as possible – a
simple way to tell if they are fresh is
to check the mouth, which should be
closed. Their spines can cause painful
wounds, so avoid touching these.
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under the grill
DEAN HARRISON, HEAD CHEF, MY ARIENCE
TEQUILA FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW
The spirit is distilled from the blue agave plant
(agave azul). Only the stuff labelled 100% agave is
made entirely from fermented a agave juice otherwise
it's made from at least 51% agave (molasses or corn
syrup make up the rest).
FOOD & DRINK
BLANCO / PLATA (WHITE /SILVER) It’s un- aged or
aged for up to two months in steel or oak barrels.
The purists' favourite.
JOVEN / ORO (YOUNG/OLD) May be a blend with older age
tequilas, but sadly the shade often comes from colouring.
REPOSADA (AGED) Must be aged in oak barrels for a minimum of
two to a maximum of 12 months.
Dean has been a chef for more than 17 years starting his
career in the famous town for surfing and restaurants,
Noosa, Australia. He has worked on yachts ranging from 15m
catamarans to now 60m + charter yachts all over the world.
What/Where is your favourite restaurant?
Eleven Madison Park. I haven’t actually been to this one,
but it’s been on my list for a long time and now I want to
visit more than ever. Tickets in Barcelona is my favourite
that I’ve actually eaten at.
What is your favourite kitchen gadget?
Definitely the thermomix! Especially if you’re a sole chef.
What is your favourite type of food?
Plant based has been on my radar for the last few years
due to the type of clients I have been cooking for.
What three factors do you look for in food?
First of all we eat with our eyes. So it needs to look
appetising. We then get that first whiff of what we are
to expect so it needs to smell good. Then seasoning of
course.
ANEJO/ EXTRA ANEJO (EXTRA/ ULTRA AGED) They’re aged for at
least one and three years respectively. Can get pricey.
CORRADOS A newish category of flavoured tequilas distained by
the purist but becoming popular.
CRISTALINO A strange new version; an aged tequila that's been
charcoal-filtered to remove its colour.
Serves 2
QUICK & EASY
SIPPIN’ GREEN GAZPACHO
This zippy, herbaceous drinkable soup is like a trip to the farmers’
market in a glass.
Purée cucumber, garlic, and 1/4 cup water in a blender until
smooth. Add herbs, vinegar, and a large pinch of salt and purée
until very smooth. Slowly stream in oil and blend. Season as
desired. Transfer gazpacho to an airtight container; cover and
chill until very cold for 4–12 hours.
Taste gazpacho and adjust with a little more salt and/or vinegar
as needed just before pouring into chilled glasses or bowls
What is the one ingredient everyone needs in
their galley?
MSG. I know what you’re thinking but it's literally salt and
umami on steroids. It boosts your recipe to the next level.
What was the last meal you cooked for yourself because
you really wanted to eat it?
Probably Tarka Dal. An Indian lentil dish made with all
sorts of herbs and spices.
1 large
cucumber
1 garlic clove,
smashed
Where is your favourite local market for fresh produce?
La Boqueria in Barcelona has to be one of the best in the
world. Entering the market, you see perfectly stacked fruit
and vegetables then as you move towards the back you
find the seafood and meats areas.
Who is your favourite provisioner and why?
In America I like using Shoreside Support. In Europe I love
using provisioners locally in each country like Sabor in
Spain, A1 in Greece but if you have clients that want the
best of the best I will go with WE Supply Yachts based in
The Netherlands for an all round high quality order.
Go to snack?
Cereal. I rarely sit down and eat my food on charter, so I
usually get hungry around 10-11pm so I’ll have a bowl of
coco pops.
3 tbsp olive oil,
1 tbsp sherry vinegar
ICE
CREAM
2 cups chopped
rocket, basil, parsley,
cilantro, mint
IN:
FROZEN FRUIT PLUS FULL FAT CRÈME
FRAÎCHE WHIZZED TOGETHER
Ice cream is adored by many of us but it
packs a calorie punch. For a more nutritious
option and something a little lighter on
the hips, whizz frozen fruit (either shop
bought or stuff you've frozen yourself)
with a full fat creme fraîche or Greek
yoghurt. Bananas, berries and melon work
beautifully, just add a tiny drizzle of honey to
sweeten if you like. You can freeze them and
eat as a treat by the pool, or let them defrost
and take to the gym or work.
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5 OF THE BEST
Coffee machines
Get the barrista
taste with one
of these elegant
and stylish coffee
machines
1. Ascaso Baby T
The Baby T was born from the
ever popular Barista T model
for the commercial channel.
It uses the same technology
and has the same features,
but in a reduced size (35 cm).
This allows you to sample
professional barrista style
coffee at home with the high
quality of precision extraction,
in any place: the crew mess,
main salon, alfresco beach
bar, of course, at home whilst
reading the morning paper.
€3200
www.ascaso.com
2. Smeg Drip Filter
This Smeg drip filter coffee
machine allows you to prepare
deliciously aromatic, richly
flavoured coffee to be savoured
slowly, the ideal companion to a
hard day at work. And, of course
the Smeg designed machine
is to die for and available
in a variety of both vibrant
and pastel colours. Filter (or
Americano) coffee should be
brewed and savoured slowly,
making the most of the light
layer of crema and rich depth
of flavour. Perfect for every
occasion, enjoy a filter coffee
at your desk, mid-morning, or
grab and go after breakfast if
you're on the run.
€210
www.smeg.com
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5
2
3
4
3. Cuisinart Burr Mill
Using fresh, good quality
beans is the foundation to
a perfect cup of coffee and
grinding the beans immediately
before brewing helps to retain
the delicate oils and aromas
contained inside the beans. The
Cuisinart Burr Mill evenly grinds
fresh beans in seconds, and
with 18 grind settings you can
select between fine and coarse
results to use in conjunction
with your preferred coffee
machine.
€65
www.cuisinart.co.uk
4. Vonhaus Pro Espresso
Start the day right with a
fresh, rich espresso. With a
pro espresso maker at home,
you’ll never have to take a trip
to the local barrista again. Get
this clever little machine set
up in your kitchen to enjoy the
taste and aroma of a fullbodied
coffee whenever you
want. Features a double coffee
outlet and a washable/reusable
stainless steel filter (dishwasher
safe), milk frothing feature with
control dial and wand to make
steamed or frothed milk and
cup warmer included to preheat
your espresso cup or mug and
achieve better results.
€99
www.vonhaus.com
5. Rancilio USB Xcelsius
The control console allows you
to manage all functions in a
simple, intuitive way. In the
Xcelsius system, you can set the
coffee extraction temperature
so as to explore new sensory
experiences. You can enhance
the specifics of each blend by
varying the espresso extraction
temperature to get the best
results for the cup.
€11,800
www.ranciliogroup.com
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FOOD & DRINK
Chardonnay, the most
versatile of grapes
ONBOARD’s wine
guru Brad Mitton
looks at chardonnay
and discusses the
varied styles available
that will tell the story
of where the grape is
grown and how the
fermentation or aging
process changes the
flavour and complexity
of the wine
Chardonnay is an extremely versatile
grape and it grows in most wine
growing regions extremely well.
With diversity of climate and different winemaking
methods, we can split Chardonnay
into three main styles that different people
may like for different reasons as they feel
so different on the palate.
THE CHABLIS STYLE
The lightest style of Chardonnay is the Chablis
style. Produced in a fresh way by cold vat
fermentation and immediate bottling. This
is also called unoaked Chardonnay in some
parts of the world and the wine shows its
basic, fresh and unadulterated characters
of green apple and crisp, malic acid that
fits very well with light seafood dishes for
example oysters, sushi and / or sashimi.
THE WARM CLIMATE STYLE
The second style of Chardonnay, which is
interesting to discuss is the fuller, more
warm climate style that is produced in
southern parts of Europe and the northern
winegrowing regions of the southern
hemisphere. Where there is more sun
there is obviously more ripeness and
Chardonnay then picks up characters of
ripe peach, melon and fuller more tropical
fruit characters.
Some writers call this the Dolly Parton
style, full-bodied and rich in character. These
wines are generally produced unoaked as
the fruit richness is powerful and the style
of Chardonnay goes well with fuller styles
of food like heavier fish dishes, chicken or
veal and other light meat dishes.
THE MONTRACHET STYLE
The third and most complex style of
Chardonnay offers depth in colour and much
richer characters on the palate - this is
the French Montrachet style. These styles
are produced by taking the first-fermented
wine and moving that wine into French
oak barriques. A bacteria is then added
causing malolactic fermentation and this
second fermentation turns the tart and
citrusy malic acids into soft, creamy and
buttery acids that are soft and round on
the palate.
These Chardonnays that go through a
second fermentation in a barrel (burgundy
does this a lot and a great example is
Montrachet) become richer and more
textured. These wines also pick up the
characters from the barrel which are often
toasted and this gives the wine some vanilla
pod and nutty (almond / walnut) characters.
In fact, you can often detect caramel and
vanilla ice cream in the aromas.
It is quite interesting to understand these
three styles of Chardonnay before picking
through a wine list. If you like fresh and
crisp wines you would probably prefer the
first style. If you like something more fruity
and rich and fuller on the palate you might
like the second style.
The third style is of course the most
expensive and the most powerful and the
best for ageing mainly because the wine
has been through oak contact and the
tiny particles in the wine are protected by
the essences from the sap in the barrels.
It’s been said many times ‘Chardonnay is
the most compelling and popular white wine
in the world, because it is the red wine of
whites, It’s so complex, so interesting’ .
I would suggest trying them all out with
suitable food pairings or nicely chilled as
an aperitif and making up your own mind!
EVALUATING WINES
Sight / Smell / Taste
To really get to know the wine you’re drinking,
here are some simple points to note to give
you a better idea of the balance, integrity
and quality. So, get your bottle opened up
and get started!
Check the colour over a white cloth or paper
There are several reasons why a wine may
have more or less colour:
1. It is older (as wines age, whites go
darker from pale yellow-green all the way
to brown; reds go lighter from bright
purple to brick red/brown).
2. Different grape varieties exhibit a
different colour from their diverse skin
pigments.
3. White wines aged in wood, usually oak,
may exhibit a darker colour.
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FOOD & DRINK
You can only perceive
four tastes - sweet, sour,
bitter, and salt - but the
average person can smell
over 2,000 different
scents, and wine has over
200 of its own
Swirl your wine around the glass
Why do we swirl the wine? To allow oxygen
to mix with the wine, releasing the esters,
ethers and aldehydes, which yield its
bouquet. In other words, swirling aerates
the wine and gives you a better overview
view of the aromas. Look at the colour
and especially the ‘legs’ that trickle down
the inside of the glass once the swirling
has stopped. The legs correspond to the
alcohol content, the longer the legs run
down the glass, the higher the alcohol
content. Musty, cloudy or unclear wine is
not good and should be returned or thrown.
Aroma
This is the most important part of wine
tasting. You can only distinguish four tastes
- but the average person can smell over
2,000 different scents, and wine has over
200 of its own. Now that you have swirled
the wine and released the bouquet, you
should smell the wine three times. The third
smell usually gives you more information
than the first smell did. Smell is a very
important step in the tasting process which
people simply don’t spend enough time on.
Pin-pointing the nose of the wine helps you
identify certain characteristics. The problem
here is, many people want someone else
to tell them what they are smelling. Am
I smelling citrus, apricot or straw? What
about black cherry, leather or tar? No one
knows what you are smelling, only what
they are smelling in their own glass with
their own nose. It can be different and you
have to have experienced a smell before you
know it actually exists, so if you’ve worked
around food or gardens before, then you’ll
pick up natural smells easier.
The best way to learn your own preferences
of wine styles, is to ‘memorise’ the smell
of the individual grape varieties. For white,
just try to memorise the three major grape
varieties: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and
Riesling. Keep smelling them and smelling
them until you can identify the differences,
one from the other. For the reds, it’s a bit
more difficult, but you can still take three
major grape varieties: Pinot Noir, Shiraz
and Cabernet Sauvignon. Try to memorise
those smells.
Another interesting point while focusing
on smell is you are more likely to recognise
some of the defects of a wine through your
sense of smell. Following is a list of some
of the negative smells in wine:
• Vinegar/sherry - too much acetic acid
• Cork (dank, wet-cellar, musty smell,
oxidation - wine absorbs taste of
defective cork
• Sulphur - too much sulphur dioxide
Sulphur dioxide is used in several ways in
the winemaking process. It kills bacteria in
wine, prevents unwanted fermentation and
acts as a preservative. It often causes a
burning or itching sensation in your nose
if overused (as it is in many commercial
wines).
Taste
To many people, tasting means taking a
sip and swallowing immediately. This isn’t
tasting. Tasting is something you do with
your taste buds. Remember, you have taste
buds all over your mouth. They are on both
sides of the tongue, underneath, on the
tip, and they extend to the back of your
throat. If you simply take a gulp of wine
and throw it down your throat, you bypass
all those important taste buds.
It is important to determine where the
sensations of taste are taking place, and
specifically where they occur on your tongue
and in your mouth. Bitterness in wine is
usually created by high alcohol and high
tannin. Sweetness only occurs when there is
residual sugar left over after fermentation.
Sour or tart indicates the acidity in wine.
Here is where you ‘find’ these sensations
on your tongue.
Sweetness
Found on the tip of your tongue. It’s a
sensation you can taste right away.
Fruit characteristics
Found in the middle of the tongue.
Acidity
Found at the sides of the tongue, the cheek
area and the back of the throat. It’s most
commonly present in white wines.
Tannin
The sensation of tannin begins in the middle
of the tongue. Tannin frequently exists in
red wines or wood-aged white wines. When
the wines are too young, it dries the palate
to excess.
One thing you should also do as part of
your tasting is take a sip of wine and draw
a bit of air into your mouth along with it.
This opens up your retro-nasal passage and
further aerates the wine and helps bring
out the flavours in your mouth.
Texture
Texture is the feel of the wine in the mouth
- smooth, velvety or perhaps astringent are
common terms used to describe texture.
‘Creamy’ is a term often used to describe
the texture of rich wines that are low
in acid. The best wines will have a great
mouthfeel, being either silky or velvety in
texture. How do you know if a wine is a
good one or not? If you enjoy it, it is a good
one. Don’t let others dictate taste to you.
Balance
One of the most desired features in a wine
is good balance whereby the various flavour
components are in harmony with no individual
component (such as acidity, tannin or oak)
present in excess. When all the parts are
in harmony, the wine will have a sense of
elegance and completeness.
Finish
This is the last impression of the wine after
it is swallowed. How long does the wine’s
taste linger? Fine wines have a clean, long
finish. A lingering aftertaste is considered
a plus while a short finish or little, if any,
lingering aftertaste is undesirable.
With over 25 years of professional
experience in the wine industry, Brad
Mitton imports selected international wines
for leading sommeliers in Central Europe.
He is based in the South of France and
travels throughout Europe running gourmet
events with Club Vivanova.
Brad Mitton is the founder and owner
of Mitton International Wines (www.
mittonwines.com) based in Berlin and Club
Vivanova (www.clubvivanova.com) based in
Monte Carlo. Bradley recently launched the
start-up Brad’s Wine Subscription
(www.brads-wine.com) after demand for
monthly wine deliveries from his clients.
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A BRUSH WITH GREATNESS
Buccellati’s ‘Tahiti’ truffle brush is designed to treat ‘the diamond of the kitchen’ with the
respect it so deserves. It’s been crafted in Italy from tactile bamboo and accented with
polished silver. The fine bristles delicately clean the truffle’s surface in preparation for a feast.
www.mrporter.com €330
IN THE
GALLEY
You may not need them but you
could certainly get used to them
UNDER THE CLOCHE
Reflections Copenhagen’s Empire cloche is crafted
with a clear glass bell bracketed by a hand-cut yellow
crystal top and bevelled purple base. Not really sure
what you’d use it for, but it’s quite expensive, so does
it really matter...
www.matchesfashion.com €1047
SHELL OUT
This hand crafted shell drinks holder is made from
quality nickel plated aluminium and comfortably holds
a single wine or champagne bottle and ice. A quirky
and eye catching alternative to your standard wine
cooler, it makes an ideal present.
www.annabeljames.co.uk €300
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FOOD & DRINK
DESSERT DAYS
This Iced Dessert maker will look great
on your worktop or shelf, or is compact
enough to be stored away easily. Use
it to make your own ice cream, sorbet,
frozen yoghurt or fruit blends. Simply
pre-freeze the bowl overnight and have
your favourite frozen desserts ready in
as little as 25 minutes.
www.cuisinart.co.uk €85
GET YOUR GRIND ON
When it comes to coffee-making tools, a high-quality
grinder is at least as important as the brewing apparatus
itself. The HG-2, which Weber Workshops released in 2021,
mills beans to a perfectly uniform grind. You have to work
for it, but it tastes so much better.
www.weberworkshops.com €1500
PICK ME
Aerin’s set of six Martina cocktail picks are adorned
with polished semi-precious gemstone orbs including
multicoloured chalcedony and bronzite. They’re crafted
from gold-tone brass with a layered design inspired by
acorn shells, then are finished with a spiked end.
www.matchesfashion.com €297
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Cartagena Eats
THE TOP TABLES
AND EATERIES TO
FIT ALL PALATES
AND MOSTLY
DEEP POCKETS
IN CARTAGENA,
SPAIN
LA MARQUESITA
A nicely appointed eatery, with elegant furnishing and a
pleasant team of staff. A wide selection of fish, meats and
wonderful desserts are on offer, with the daily set menus
being excellent value. A great family run place, but make
a reservation and maybe opt for a table outside as the
interior can get a bit crowded.
€€€€
RESTAURANTE MAGOGA
In only a short time the team were awarded a Michelin Star
for their unique interpretation of traditional Murcian food.
As well as the award winning chef, the sommelier has also
found competition success, bringing the whole package
and delivered in a main dining area seating 30 or in private
rooms perfect for that special evening with your loved one.
The tasting menu start at €85 going up to the complete
experience menu at €155. So dig deep, save your appetite
but definitely worth it.
€€€€€
EL BARRIO DE SAN ROQUE
A very traditional place that has kept most of its
original features and decor. Great home made
dishes with a specific shout out to the various stews
on offer. A delicious daily special for just €20 is the
perfect choice for a filling lunch. Comfortable, great
value and excellent service levels.
€€€
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FOOD TABLE & DRINK TALK
LA CATEDRAL
The restaurant, yes you’ve guessed,
is situated right next door to the
Cathedral, with a terrace overlooking
the Roman amphitheatre. Good
mid-range rest serving some very fine
fish dishes, but the carnivores will be
well catered for. Decent gluten free
options available all topped off by
some incredible staff and overall a
very pleasant eating occasion.
€€€
Ristorante La Manga Club
HEAD CHEF, PAULO VAZ
LA ALACENA DE MARIA
A little higher on the average price scale, but certainly worth the visit.
Having said that, the €15 fixed priced lunch menu is the prefect option
and is serious value and highly recommended. The fish tastes like it
hopped straight out of the ocean and the staff are a delight. Just save
some room for the desserts, you will not regret it.
€€€€€
BACALAO
FRESCO CON
TOMATE
This exquisite dish plays
homage to an ingredient cooked
in the region since Roman times
– salted fish. Often cod cooked
with vegetables, olive oil,
garlic and
tomatoes
LA FORTALEZA
A selection of tapas and a great
option for a pit stop at lunch time.
Not a massive range available but
certainly enough for all tastes. Great
atmosphere, filled with locals and
probably the most popular on
the menu are the wide variety of
croquettes. All washed down with
a beer or glass of wine and some
incredibly cheap prices.
€€
BRAISED QUAIL ON A SWEET POTATO PIE
& SEASONAL VEGETABLES
INGREDIENTS
Quail
Sweet potatoes
Quinoa
Peanuts
Cornmeal
Shallots
Mushrooms
PREPARATION
Cinnamon
Cumin
Nutmeg
Black pepper
Salt
Olive oil
Seasonal vegetables
• Start by making the sweet potato and quinoa pie. First
you peel the sweet potatoes and roast them in the oven,
then simmer the quinoa in plenty of water until cooked.
Cut the mushrooms into cubes and sauté in oil with the
freshly chopped shallots until golden, then put them
aside.
• Cool down the cooked quinoa under cold running water
and drain. Mash the cooked sweet potato with a fork and
then add the quinoa, the sautéed mushrooms and the
roughly roasted peanuts. Mix them altogether and the
spices to add flavour. Add some cornmeal to give the pie
texture. Shape the cake the way you like and plate it.
• Prepare the quail and season it with salt and pepper,
braise with hot oil until golden and juicy inside.
SERVE
Place the braised quail on top of the pie, add the crunchy
seasonal vegetables and as a finishing touch pour over a
little bit of the leftover broth from the braised quail.
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you in ship shape condition this season
SPA OF THE SEASON
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CAPDEPERA, MALLORCA
A feeling of comfort surrounded by
nature. The Son Barbassa Spa &
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unique environment of the finca, among
lavender, orange and lemon trees
which create a symphony of colours and
scents. Being open-air, you can enjoy
the views of the countryside surrounded
by stone walls, a scenery which changes
with the seasons, the only sound being
the joyful song of birds. All this while
you are enjoying a relaxing massage, a
manicure or facial treatment.
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BEAUTY MYTH
SLEEP DEPRIVATION CAUSES
DARK UNDER EYE CIRCLES
False: Sleep deprivation can lead
to many things—memory lapses
and weight gain among them. But
you can thank your parents for the
shadows under your eyes. Dark
undereye circles are the result of a
concentration of veins beneath the
very thin skin in that area and are
determined by genetics and won’t
change with more or less sleep.
IT’S A THING: PLACENTA PILLS
Some women have their placentas
‘encapsuled’ after giving birth and
consume the pills, which are thought
to help speed recovery from pregnancy
and diminish postpartum depression.
However, there's no data supporting
the pills' impact. Yes, the placenta is
filled with nutrients, but it remains
unproven that humans derive any
benefit from ingesting it. The myth
has picked up great momentum due to
celebrity endorsement. ‘Real’ medical
experts obviously warn against this
practice and not surprisingly.
STRESS FREE APPS
BREETHE
Learn how to de-stress
and sleep better in
just 5 minutes each
day with a personal
mindfulness coach. Breethe’s guided
meditation series, can help you better
navigate life’s challenges.
INSIGHT TIMER
The number 1 free
meditation app. Guided
meditations, sleep
music tracks and
talks led by the top meditation and
mindfulness experts, neuroscientists,
psychologists and teachers from
Stanford, Harvard, the University of
Oxford and more.
ROW YOUR BOAT
Hydrow offers three main
categories of rowing
workouts: Breathe,
Sweat, and
Drive. Within these
categories, you can find workouts
ranging in duration from 10 to 45
minutes.
www.hydrow.com
What is it? The close-contact combat sport that
combines martial arts, including Brazilian jiu jitsu,
Muay Thai, wrestling and boxing.
What does it promise? Strength, endurance and a
great cardio workout, plus it’s terrific for improving
coordination.
What’s it actually like? While professional MMA fights
have been criticised for their violence and the risk of
severe injury and even death, training in the gym is
much less scary than it sounds. The class is split into
three parts: punching, takedowns and groundwork.
Punching involves the sort of heavy bag combos
familiar to anyone who’s boxed before, studded with
bodyweight exercises such as press-ups and burpees.
The takedown section expands on this, by letting you
grab your sparring partner by the leg and yank them to
the ground. Finally, groundwork sees you alternating
between punching a bag on the ground and crawling
over a medicine ball in the way you’d crawl over an
opponent.
Best and worst bit? Several - you keep practising a
defensive move called a sprawl, which turns out to
be easy to punch too hard too early and wear
yourself out.
Is it worth it? Hell yes.
WHAT IS IT?
MMA TRAINING
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Time to reflect
The latest fitness trend blends interactive exercises
whilst you check yourself out in the mirror...
BODY
CLMBR... Mirror, mirror Burns 60% on the more wall calories than running or rowing
What is it?
With a small footprint and elegant
design, The Mirror blends seamlessly
into your home. All you need is two
feet of wall space to turn any room
into a complete home gym. With
50+ genres, 5-60 minute classes,
and absolute beginner to expert
levels, it offers the perfect workout
for everyone. Enjoy new live classes
daily, or choose from the library of
thousands of on-demand classes
anytime.
How does it work?
Certified trainers from the USA’s top
fitness studios provide motivation
and live feedback. With real-time
optimisation, advanced camera
technology and proprietary algorithms
deliver in-workout adjustments
based on your goals, preferences, and
personal profile. Choose from expertly
curated and customised playlists
featuring popular music in a variety of
genres, or sync with Apple Music and
use your own playlists.
What does it promise?
Compete against yourself and others.
Join a competitive class and earn
points when you hit target heart-rate
zones. Try to beat your personal best
and track your workouts, heart-rate,
calories and more via your personal
performance dashboard. Or connect
with friends and join programmes,
share your progress, and invite your
friends for a sweat date!
For more details visit www.mirror.co
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Smooth
operator
Moisturising should be
a core part of any man’s
daily skincare routine
SKIN CARE
BASICS
Step 1: Facial cleanser
Protect you skin’s natural
protective layer, use a specific
facial cleanser that contains
moisturising ingredients, but
still has a dose of salicylic acid
(and maybe even witch hazel) to
gently control oil.
What is moisturiser and why do I need
it? Yes, this is directed at you boys! A
moisturiser should be the first tool in your
arsenal for avoiding dry and tired skin. When
combined with a good face wash it helps to
rehydrate your skin’s outer layers so you look
your best around the clock even when you’re
busting out the overtime and working in harsh
conditions.
Although not just limited to your face, you should
moisturise all the areas that are exposed to the
elements. As an added bonus if you use one with
SPF protection you will avoid extra damage from
the sun.
It’s recommended to moisturise twice a day,
once in the morning and once before bed. This
should be part of everyone’s daily routine.
To wash away the day’s hard work, we also
recommend using a mild cleanser before
applying the nightly moisturisers.
No one wants to hear the
comment “Wow you look
tired!” A simple but regular
skin care routine can make
the world of difference to your
face in quite a short time.
You’ll be surprised at how a
quick 5 to 10 minutes in the
morning and before bed will
make in terms of soothing
the lines under your eyes and
simply brightening up your
skin tone.
TAKE TIME
It’s not just about washing
your face with soap but, it
will take just a little bit of
commitment and very soon
you’ll not even notice this
as part of your morning and
bed time routine. It may take
a little time to find the right
products for your skin type,
but persevere and both you
and your friends will see the
difference in a very short
space of time.
Things will differ depending on your skin type
and also the time of year, but if you get this
routine sorted, you’ll notice the difference in no
time at all.
For you boys looking to retain a youthful
complexion, it might be worth looking at a
nice exfoliator, this will help remove the dirt,
eliminate deadheads and remove dead skin cells.
But, if you’re feeling your age and are not getting
enough sleep, then you could also try a more
targeted eye serum product in these delicate
areas. Or if you’re looking to get in touch with
your feline side, slap on a face mask.
Thanks to the sheer volume of product options
thrown at us across multiple media channels,
skincare can be daunting at best and confusing
at worst. Maybe that’s why many guys have no
skincare routine to speak of—they don’t want to
put in the effort to figure it out. Or maybe they
just don’t care. Well boys, you should care!
Be aware of the time of
year, as you might need to
change products during
the hot summer months or
even if you are in very cold
conditions.
But do a little research, ask
your friends, do some testing
and get going boys, you’ll
never look back. Sit back
relax and just wait for those
compliments to flood in.
Step 2: Exfoliate with a
face scrub
Exfoliation is the process of
removing dead skin cells.
Under ideal circumstances,
your skin is able to get rid
of the cells on its own, but
sometimes, it needs a little
help. Once a week is good.
Step 3: Eye cream
Eye cream is the Swiss army
knife of a man’s skin care
routine: it’s a simple tool that
can fix a whole lot of problems.
Dark circles? It can help get
rid of them. Puffy bags from
a rager late night? It can send
those packing. Starting to see
wrinkles and fine lines? Eye
cream can keep you looking
fresh. Use morning and night.
Step 4: Moisturiser
Finding a moisturiser you can
tolerate is easy and at the very
least, will keep your skin from
feeling dry, and at the most,
help it maintain moisture.
Maybe look for words like lotion
or gel instead of cream if you
want something light.
Step 5: SPF
You should be wearing
sunscreen every day. Seriously
boys! Daily sunscreen is the
most effective anti-aging
product we have. But if you’re
not keen on all these lotions,
look for a moisturiser with SPF
within it.
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ADVERTORIAL
CRYSTAL CLEAR
Henning von der Thüsen discusses
the most important facts about high
quality glass including lamination
and durability
The amount of glass used on superyachts
is steadily increasing due to modern
designs with floor-to-ceiling windows,
which shape the look of the yachts more
than ever before.
In addition to the increased demands of
complex shapes and sizes of the glass
panels, these latest developments in the
design are increasing the quality and safety
requirements. The optical characteristics
of the glass must be perfect at all times
and the durability very high in order to meet
the requirements of the industry.
But what are the key aspects with regard
to glass quality that everyone should be
aware of? And how is TILSE Yacht Glazing
as one of the leading experts in the industry
achieving the highest quality?
The first step is to consider the selection
process of the raw materials used for the
production of the windows. TILSE goes
through a very thorough selection process
of the raw materials in order to minimise
the possible number of defects per square
metre. Even though this approach is more
expensive, it is the only way to meet the
high demands of the customers.
Another important quality factor is the
method used to laminate the individual glass
panes together to form the compound safety
glass. The most common method is the use
of foils, e.g. PVB foils. However, a critical
disadvantage is that no foil is moisture
resistant. Compound glass that has been
laminated with foils has a significantly
increased risk of delamination after a few
years in use. That’s the reason why TILSE
developed their own special resin to ensure
the highest possible quality and durability.
In addition, the special resin offers a UV
filter and filters out UV and UVA-B rays,
that can cause sunburn and are responsible
for the fading of interior furnishings, are
also completely filtered out.
A key safety and quality factor and a cost
driver is the process used for toughening
the glass. In general, there are two different
process options: Thermal toughening and
chemical toughening. Chemical toughening
of glass offers many advantages over
thermal toughening. This process allows
you to achieve a considerably higher bending
strength and therefore the individual glass
panes of the compound can be made thinner
which also saves weight. In contrast, thermal
toughening has optical limitations in the
form of anisotropies and roller marks that
are visible at an acute angle or through
sunglasses with polarizing lenses. Despite
the higher process costs, TILSE only uses
chemical toughening, the only true way to
achieve the highest quality and exclude
optical defects.
What must be taken into account when it
comes to the quality of shaped windows
is the bending process itself. In this case,
there are also two different approaches:
Final dimension bending and oversize bending.
TILSE only uses the more cost-intensive
method of oversize bending, in which the
glass is bent when oversized and afterwards
is cut to size and precisely ground at the
edges. This is the only way to achieve the
tangential transitions between two bent
panes that are standing in line.
In summary, there are many factors that
are important to achieve the highest quality
of glass in the yachting sector. Quality
naturally comes at a higher price, but this
is essential with such an important area
of the yacht’s design.
For more details Tel: +49 40 43 20 80 80
or visit www.tilse.com
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All new electric
powerboat series
Alejandro Agag has taken the motorsport world by storm on dry
land with his groundbreaking ventures, Formula E and Extreme E.
Now, Agag is setting his sights on electrifying water. We take a
deep dive into the UIM E1 World Electric Powerboat Series
The name ‘Alejandro Agag’ is synonymous
with electric racing. Founder of the Formula
E electric single-seater championship and
Extreme E SUV off-road racing series, the
Spanish businessman and entrepreneur is
widely regarded as an electric mobility pioneer, having
recently won the title of “Motorsport Hero” at the
2021 Autocar Awards. The Extreme E and Formula E
championships fuse together his vision for a sustainable
future with high-octane entertainment. Exhilarating speeds
and breathtaking locations see millions of fans tune in
to watch electric cars race. Never content to rest on
his laurels, Agag sought out the next frontier of electric
motorsports: water.
The E1 Series was launched in September 2020 during
the COVID-19 pandemic and it all began in lockdown. Agag
was taking a walk along the River Thames in London with a
close friend, Rodi Basso, and the pair mused that marine
transportation ought to catch up with the automotive
world in adopting electric power.
With an extensive background in Formula One, Basso is
no stranger to motorsport, having worked with Ferrari,
Red Bull and McLaren. Agag mentioned he had previously
invested in SeaBird Technologies, a company with a vision
for making electric leisure boating accessible to all. From
there the conversation turned to an electric powerboating
series. The pair exchanged ideas about the technical
aspects of the boat and event format, and soon after
drafted a proposal to present to the UIM, the world
governing body of powerboating.
Only a few short months later, Agag and Basso stood
next to Raffaele Chiulli (the President of the UIM) as Co-
Founders and CEO, respectively, of the newly sanctioned
UIM E1 World Electric Powerboat Series. With His Serene
Highness Prince Albert II present, a 25-year exclusivity
license was signed at the Monaco Yacht Club to promote
the world’s first electric powerboat racing series.
Fast forward to June 2021 and the E1 Series is fully
funded and a new boat design has been revealed to the
public via a digital launch. With the design validated, the
RaceBird has entered into production with the expert
engineers at Victory Marine at the helm.
We’re already in
conversation with a
number of cities. Looking to
race in places such as New York,
Miami, London and Monaco...
THE MISSION
The aim of the E1 Series, like Agag’s other racing ventures,
is to accelerate the use of electric technologies, this
time with a particular focus on marine mobility. As a keen
sailor, Basso was already preoccupied with concerns about
ocean health. By providing an exciting, competitive racing
platform on the water, the E1 Series aims to accelerate
change for a cleaner future in water transport by developing
innovations and sharing technology from the motorsport
world, while increasing awareness of the perils facing the
ocean, rivers and lakes worldwide.
The marine industry has been significantly slower in the
uptake of electric technologies than the automotive world.
The E1 Series hopes to speed up the transfer to clean
energy not only in the racing circuits, but also for leisure
day boats. As part of its sustainability mission, the E1
Series will commit to installing permanent electric charging
infrastructure in each port where it races. These will remain
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Left to right: Alejandro Agag, Co-Founder & Chairman,
Sophi Horne, Founder of SeaBird Technologies,
Rodi Basso, Co-Founder & CEO
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The RaceBird is specially designed
for foil-to-foil racing and is capable of
reaching speeds up to 50 knots
after the racing as a lasting legacy and encourage
the local community to move to electric boating.
Agag comments: “Marine mobility is a big source
of pollution in waters. We have to electrify as much
as possible and the first step towards that is to
electrify recreational mobility. We hope to use E1 to
be the platform where those technologies develop.
Once they are perfected, you can facilitate general
adoption of electric boats for the betterment of our ocean,
lakes and rivers.”
THE RACEBIRD
Looking at the newly designed RaceBird, you would be forgiven
for mistaking it for a Star Wars X-Wing Fighter. The original
inspiration for the RaceBird, however, came from designer Sophi
Horne watching sea birds glide along the water at her family’s
summer house on the Swedish coast.
Following an extensive validation process, the sinuous, organic
lines of the original RaceBird design metamorphosised into
something sharper, sleeker and more futuristic. The vessel
is a completely new design and was co-created by Horne and
Brunello Acampora, the Founder of Victory Marine. It features an
outboard motor, enclosed safety canopy and hydrofoil technology.
It will be seven metres long, with a beam of two metres and a
foil height of half a metre.
Using hydrofoils, the 800kg carbon fibre boats will rise above
the water’s surface, allowing for minimum drag and maximum
energy efficiency. Being lifted above the surface will not only
improve performance, but also promote close and competitive
racing with a reduced wake when following an opponent. Basso
adds: “We want to race with the water, not against it.”
Pilots will use identical powerboats for at least the first two
seasons of the E1 Series, after which the regulations will open
up permitting teams to design and develop their own bespoke
electric components. Similar to the approach Agag took with the
FIA Formula E Championship for its inaugural season, the teams
will all use standardised parts, including a lithium-ion battery
from Official Battery Partner Kreisel. Basso notes: “The RaceBird
presents a unique challenge and one that the teams at SeaBird
Technologies and Victory Marine have delivered on.”
WHAT’S NEXT?
With preparations for its debut season well underway, the E1
Series is set to unveil the first full-size RaceBird prototype at
the Monaco Yacht Show in September 2021. The first event of
the E1 Series is expected to kick off in early 2023.
The first season of the UIM E1 World Electric Powerboat Series
is expected to consist of 10 events, five of which will be held in
prestigious city-based venues and the other half in select locations
in partnership with Extreme E. The circuits will be tight courses
that offer unpredictable racing, skilled handling and challenging
transitions to foiling. Up to 12 teams will be invited to race, with
one male and one female pilot per team.
Basso concludes: “We’re already in conversation with a number
of cities. Looking to race in places such as New York, Miami,
London and Monaco… just to name a few. We’re looking at new
ways in which we can deliver the world’s most disruptive on-thewater
sport and entertainment product. One which champions
electric powerboats.”
For more details visit www.e1series.com
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ADVERTORIAL
REFIT READY
IN TURKEY
With a team of highly skilled craftsmen
KRM is proud to offer a completely
transparent refit and repair service
KRM Yacht was founded for the sole purpose of ‘superyacht
refit’. they are the first and only company in Turkey
specialising just in superyacht refits with professional in
house teams and fully equipped facilities.
They believe that professional perfection depends on highly qualified
craftsmanship, honesty, decisive budgeting and on time delivery.
In this manner, they are proud to have a project management and
development team consisting of marine engineers, naval architects
and captains. In addition to this team, they have professional
in-house service teams and qualified subcontractors for each
aspect of the project. These subcontractors and craftsmen were
carefully handpicked at the time of the company’s foundation
and, over the years, have become trustworthy partners who
have proved their dependable services.
Refit projects have different dynamics. To keep up with the high
demand of supplies and the qualified work force needed for refit
projects, the need for a convenient location is paramount.
KRM Yacht has the widest service areas with two fully equipped
shipyards, branches and several service points at the best
locations in Turkey.
With years of experience of their in-house teams and the trust
they have in the subcontractors, they pride themselves on
providing high quality deliveries in budget and on time. They
always carefully plan and work on budgets, accounting for every
minor detail. The have complete transparency giving access to
the servers providing the ‘View Your Yacht’ feature where you
will be able to see the progress 24/7.
For more details Tel: +90 212 26 26 726
or visit www.krmyacht.com
The meticulous craftsmanship on their projects cover: interior,
painting, carpentry, engineering & design, mechanics, overhaul,
hydraulic, all types of structural work, electric wiring, electronics,
piping, industrial cooling and air-conditioning, and upholstery.
KRM Yacht also invested heavily in their Istanbul facility and
purchased a 300 T travel lift at the beginning of 2018. With
this lift KRM Yacht extends the capacity at their Istanbul Tuzla
facility, which is the heart of the marine business and yachting
industry in Turkey.
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Teak a
long hard
look
Durable, low maintenance and visually pleasing, the
new synthetic alternatives to traditional teak superyacht
decking are beginning to show their advantage over the
natural product they seek to emulate
Words: Frances and Michael Howorth
There are many good reasons why teak has, for so long,
been the owner’s choice of decking material on board
superyachts. They like the look and the feel of it underfoot.
It is extremely durable, visually pleasing, reasonably low
maintenance to say nothing about being hugely traditional. It
is easy to clean providing you do not want that orange look of
new decks because all it needs is the dousing of fresh clean
seawater to do the job.
In recent times, green, eco warriors have cast their voodoo over
the use of the real deal and, together with some unscrupulous
misdeeds regarding the importation of illegally sourced product,
the shine of pride associated with owning a teak deck is beginning
to lose its lustre. What was seen scornfully and referred to as
fake teak some years back, has now lost some of its counterfeit
cred and manufacturers of synthetic teak are beginning to find
that business is coming to them now rather than being the
hard sell of a decade ago. Companies who supply and fit talk
of great strides forward in technology aimed at making their
products look attractive to the yacht owners and the crews
that swab the decks.
But for the past few years there has been no real argument
to suggest that real teak is in any way superior in quality or
lifespan. Today modern synthetic decks look every bit as good and
have similar anti-skid qualities to
teak. Add in the cost savings
in installation and ongoing
maintenance and teak loses out
to the modern synthetic deck.
Even the way the superyacht
industry refers to synthetic
decking has changed. No longer
regularly called fake teak even the
terminology of ‘teak replacement’
is beginning to disappear. This
fact alone is music to the
ears of Marcel van der Spek
the Commercial Director, of Esthec part of the Bolidt Group,
specialising in the flooring solution since 1964 and active in a
wide range of industries such as the Cruise Ship Industry. Marcel
says, “I don’t even really like talking about a substitute because
that suggests having to choose an alternative because the first
choice is not available. I prefer to refer to Esthec as being the
future. It is sustainable, extremely durable, full of design options,
easy to maintain and was never designed to be a ‘fake teak’. He
adds Esthec is much more than a teak imitation product. One
of his many satisfied clients suggested that Esthec is not really
an alternative, but is in fact, the solution. He added, “It is just
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necessary to use a little more creativity to use it to make up a
deck that becomes a really special part of the yacht.”
Because Esthec does not contain either PVC or wood and is a
liquid product made of natural ingredients, colour pigment and
a filler and it is sustainable. This, besides making the product
environmentally friendly, makes it extremely resistant and durable
and can be made into any shape, colour or design giving designers
the huge advantage of being free and unconstrained by the
boundaries imposed when using teak. Besides the freedom of
shape and design the possibility to integrate new technologies
TEAKDECKING SYSTEMS
Teakdecking Systems is an innovative, employee-owned
company that manufactures, installs and distributes premium
decking products for the global marine market. Products are
crafted to the highest quality standards, using the best, legally
obtained materials. Teakdecking Composites offer custom
designed ESTHEC and HERCULAN composite decking within
their portfolio. Teakdecking Systems leads and influences the
market with strict quality requirements, the highest level of
ethics, a commitment to sustainability, passionate employees,
and pinnacle service for customer satisfaction.
For more details Tel: +1 941 756 0600
or visit www.teakdecking.com
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FLEXITEEK
In 2000 Flexiteek set out to re-invent teak decking. The result – a
patented product that looks every bit as beautiful as traditional
teak. Available in stylish, contemporary colours, with the
option of customised designs, lettering and logos. Flexiteek
have designed their decking to be safe and comfortable in
extreme conditions. And to last for many years, with minimal
maintenance. Over 200 of the world’s leading boat builders fit
Flexiteek 2G. Thanks to their global distributor network, they can
easily fit it to your current boat, be it a tender or a superyacht.
For more details Tel: +44 (0)1621 869609
or visit www.wilks.co.uk
such as the sensor and fibre optics technologies are enhanced.
Extremely useful for safety and security on board while offering
a hi-tech and modern sophisticated look, the idea has been put
to good use by Waterdream, a Dutch boatbuilder famed for its
superyacht tenders.
KEEP IT CLEAN
In days of old when every vessel that went to sea was made of
wood, teak was chosen as the most suitable of decking materials
because it contained natural oils that were algae and mould
resistant. The natural silver grey colour it became in use, was
maintained by the regular dousing the deck got from the sea
she sailed in. Save for the need to re-caulk the planks or the
desire to smooth them out by sanding, the sailors of olden times
spent little time maintaining or cleaning a deck. It is the yacht
owner’s love of the new deck look, fuelled by the ignorance of
sales and charter brokers, who have foisted superyacht crews
with the onerous task of keeping a deck its new orange colour.
Manufacturers of synthetic teak have seized upon that fashion and
can now truthfully boast that their products are by manufacture
always going to look new and therefore require less cleaning.
Cleaners containing oxalic acid are far too widely used and no
matter how hard one tries not to allow it, they do end up polluting
the water in which the yacht is floating. They also destroy both
the wood and the caulking material. Badly maintained caulking
can cause problems and are the main reason why teak decks are
found to be needing repair during refit. Tikal Marine Systems of
Germany produce caulking for the joints of teak decks as well as
bonding and levelling of teak decks. Currently the J Class classic
racing yacht Svea is refitting in Mallorca de Palma and using the
company’s Teakcaulking TSC in grey to refinish her large expanse
of teak deck. Stefan Paust the Managing Director at Tikal can
also help maintain synthetic decks and recommends the use of
his TLB Flex or Tikalflex Contact 12 to stick down PVC deckings.
He can supply teak decks and always uses sustainably grown teak.
He says, “Where we are situated in Hamburg, we use Alfred
Neumann as our trusted distributor for high quality teakwood
that are labelled; sustainable.” He adds, “Like all bio-products
they may not be the cheapest choice but you must agree that
teak substitutes can be cheaper and because they are less
sensitive to oil spills can be easier to clean and maintain.”
Founded in 2008 by the Danish company HF Industri & Marine,
the Zeta Marine Group represents Teakdecking Systems in
Florida, in Europe, from a 1200 m² warehouse in Denmark.
Managing Director Hans Fokdal and his team has supplied all
kinds of products used for cleaning and maintaining teak decks.
Hans believes that crews who work on yachts prefer teak. He
says, “Synthetic teak gets dirty very easily,” but concedes that
“synthetic teak has very good resistance to heavy loads and
blows.” Badly maintained caulking can cause problems, many of
which are created by the cleaners used to keep teak looking new.
Hans says, “I advise crew on yachts to stop using oxalic acid
cleaners, it kills, destroys the wood and the caulking material.”
Luca Zaccagno who works in the Technical Department of
Helidecks, a subsidiary of the Italian based Teknoconsulting Group,
believes real teak is harder to clean properly. He tells us, “Our
product, HELI-TEAK, is highly repellent to the absorption liquid
oils, chemicals, and kerosene.” He believes, “Real teak needs
maintenance every 3 or 4 years depending on use of the yacht,
while our product, requires absolutely no maintenance whatsoever
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save from a freshwater wash down after each voyage to sea. Yet
this is the same advice given by the suppliers of traditional teak
decking. Clearly synthetic decking is easier to clean since crew
can use a high-pressure cleaner without damaging it. Synthetic
decking seldom needs any maintenance or the application of
special care products. When large areas of soiling or scratches
do appear, they can be sanded down in very much the same
way that real teak can. Another major advantage synthetic
decking has over traditional teak is its repairability. When fixed
deck furniture is removed or repositioned during a refit, holes
in synthetic decking can be filled and sanded to make it appear
as good as when it was first laid.
THE REAL DEAL
Born on the Mediterranean coast in Barcelona, Deck Project is the
creation of Nikita Achkasov. He heads up a team of experienced
yacht carpenters who specialise in the fabrication and installation
of both real and synthetic teak decks. Nikita believes that the
choice of decking used on yachts depends on usage. He says,
“You need to consider the practicalities. There is no sense in
laying a natural teak flooring on helicopter landing pads or in the
tender garage. I think synthetics are a suitable option there.”
He adds, “You need to think how the deck will be used. Real teak
decks are praised for their general non-slip quality even when
wet, although synthetic teak is often regarded as having even
more grip and can provide a very solid footing, also when wet.”
Teakdecking Systems, the Florida based company represented
in Europe by the Zeta Marine Group, is an employee-owned
company that has been in business for 38 years. They are premanufacturers
of teak, composite, and alternative wood decks,
which they install, refit and maintain on yachts of all sizes. Michelle
Meerman the company’s Sales and Marketing Coordinator, tells
us that, “Despite the company being very diverged in both teak
and composite decks, all who work there still believe that teak
is still the best!”
She concedes that, “While there are many possible substitutes,
the firm has not found anything with the same qualities as teak
but have built decks with Douglas Fir and White Pine.” She
explains, “We have experimented with other woods that have
been modified to look and act like teak, such as Lignia and Accoya,
but there is still much testing to be done.” She adds, “We are
currently looking into teak that is grown in India, Sudan and
Central America as an alternative to that grown in Myanmar.”
“There is,” says Michelle, “a lot of promise for a product being
produced in Thailand, where they cut and laminate FSC certified
Thai teak into planks. In composites, we see the PVC and PVA
as an alternative, but we still feel that the polyurethane, such
as Esthec or Herculan is the best option.”
MIXING OLD AND NEW
While some companies have been busy securing legitimate
supplies of sustainable teak others have been developing high
tec, teak alternatives. There is also a developing trend towards
using real teak in a more high tec fashion. One company at the
forefront of this new technology is the EuroDesign Group, a
specialist teak manufacturer for the marine industry based in
Indonesia. They produce decking and other wood material for
interiors and exteriors. Peter Jonsson is the Global Sales and
Marketing Manager, but he is also involved in the development
of the teak composite. He says our genuine teak composite is
made from real recycled teak mixed with recycled plastic. This
material is a real substitute that looks and feels like real teak.
Much of its popularity stems from the fact that it is immune
PERMATEEK
Permateek is a market leader in synthetic decking working
with over 70 trusted distributors worldwide. Designed and
manufactured in the UK, Permateek is highly resistant to sun,
rain, salt, and seawater. Permateek’s solid PVC extrusions are
non-porous and provide market-beating protection from
staining, even from substances like oil and red wine. During
fabrication, the planks are joined using thermal welding – rather
than glue – to ensure a contiguous deck that is resilient to the
knocks and spills of everyday use and will not lose its superior
non-slip properties when wet.
For more details Tel:+44 (0)1202 929098
or visit www.permateek.com
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YOUR DECKS
BEAUTIFUL AND
BAREFOOT-FRIENDLY
Teakdecking Systems,
Sarasota, Florida, USA
www.teakdecking.com
+1 941-756-0600
products@teakdecking.com
Zeta Marine Group,
Denmark
www.zetamarinegroup.com
+45 6220 1312
zeta2020@zetamarinegroup.com
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When fixed deck furniture is removed
or repositioned during a refit, holes in
synthetic decking can be filled and sanded
to make it appear as good as new
from the weathering process that turns natural teak that silver
grey colour beloved by many yet hated by an equal number.
Because the company is based in Indonesia it has a constant and
fully traceable supply of teak and, says Peter, “There are many
major differences between one product and the other. Teak is a
finite source and very few people want to invest in the planting
of new teak given that it takes between 30 and 50 years for
each tree to mature enough for harvesting.”
Teak is only grown successfully on a large scale in Indonesia or
Myanmar (Burma). Peter affirms that, “Teak said to have been
grown in China, Malaysia, or Thailand is more often than not in
fact smuggled from Myanmar and illegally transhipped across
borders because there is no large scale, industrial teak growing
in those countries.” He adds, “In Indonesia all teak comes from
plantations. There are no and never have been areas of wild
growing teak in that country and that most of the plantations
were established more than 200 years ago.”
PUT A CORK IN IT
Yet another natural alternative to teak is cork, a product gaining a
strong foothold in the superyacht deck market. Dominique Radier
is the CEO of Aegir Cork Group SAS a company headquartered in
Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. His company produces SeaCork. The
company has been making cork decking for 20 years now and is
developing a product called Cork Spray to insulate hulls and stop
condensation forming inside boats and yachts. “There are many
CORK DECKING
Cork is comfortable to walk on barefoot. It never gets hot. And
looks are deceiving. Cork is soft and spongy but it is also one of
the most durable materials known to man. It doesn’t rot and isn’t
harmed by salt water or by everyday cleaning products. When
wet it has unmatched anti-slip properties. Cork’s natural colour
is stunning and you can sand it every few years to make it look
new. It costs the same as teak or PVC and lasts longer than either.
Their first cork decks, now 20 years old, are still in place and don’t
show their age.
For more details Tel:+33 (0)5 58 52 32 01
or visit www.seacork.com
advantages to be gained by using cork as a teak substitute,”
he says. “First among these is the fact that no trees are felled
during the harvesting of his raw product. In today’s eco friendly
world that is a big plus!”
“It is also,” he maintains, “infinitely less slippery than teak when
wet.” He adds another is weight saving. “Teak can be heavy and
using it on the uppermost decks can have adverse effects on
stability. Cork is light weight by comparison.” Dominique believes
owners are demanding green, eco friendly yet durable products
when it comes to decking material. He understands why the use
of teak is considered to be, somewhat anti-social but is confused
by the trend towards plastic decking as an alternative. He says,
“Surely if we use plastic we know that fine particles of plastic are
harmful to the sea and fish but we used more and more plastic
decking actually”. He asks the question. “What happens when
we walk on those decks?” He answers himself saying, “Small
plastic particles must go directly into the sea, and for me that
is a good enough reason not to use it?
HOT UNDERFOOT
Many complain that synthetic decks are unsuitable for use in
the Mediterranean as they get too hot in the sun. While some
manufacturers have pale colours to help overcome this, many
owners and their guests complain that they still get unacceptably
hot. The feeling among purists is that a genuine teak maintains
an acceptable temperature on the surface while suggesting
that some synthetic decks can become so hot that in some
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TIKAL MARINE SYSTEMS
Tikal Marine Systems from Hamburg, Germany produces high quality materials for the mega yacht sector. They
are specialised in the caulking of teak decks as well as the bonding & levelling of the decks. They offer a 10
year warranty on the products and Tikal TSC is available in black, gray and white. They have gained experience
with teak decks on many super and mega yachts over the past 25 years. Tikal offers professional applicators,
competent advice and an experienced technical service.
For more details Tel: +49 / (0)40 / 526 30 60 3
or visit www.tikal-online.de
Tikal TSC product range
TIKAL MARINE SYSTEMS
Tikal Marine Systems from Hamburg, Germany produces high
quality materials for the megayacht sector. They are specialised
in the caulking of teak decks as well as the bonding and levelling
of the decks. They offer a 10 year warranty on the products and
Tikal TSC is available in black, grey and white. They have gained
experience with teak decks on many super and megayachts over
the past 25 years. Tikal offers professional applicators, competent
advice and an experienced technical service.
For more details Tel: +49 (0)40 526 30 60 3
or visit www.tikal-online.de
cases, depending on the colour, it is impossible to walk on them
without shoes.
Simon Clarke of Yacht Tek in Spain disagrees. He says, “When
comparing the same colours like for like there is very little
difference. He believes that because Flexiteek 2G is less dense
than quality teak it cools underfoot slightly faster than the real
deal. Simon adds, “Older style synthetic teak decking made from
a mixture of PVC and other materials, was certainly warmer than
real wood often by as much as 3 or 4 degrees Celsius. “But,” he
says, “Over the years significant improvements have been made
to reduce the problem so much so that the heat transmitting the
Flexiteek is almost similar in heat transmission as is true teak.
There are many different measurements to be taken into account
when making this argument. “And,” he points out, “When decks
get hot they can be cooled down using water. When you do this
synthetic teak cools faster than does real teak.
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
Because synthetic decking is manufactured, it comes with a level
of creative freedom. It can appear to flow seamlessly around
obstacles, and because caulking lines are effectively ‘drawn on’
the look can be more uniform. That same sense of uniformity can
however immediately differentiate to the viewer the differences
between teak and fake. Synthetic teaks have in the past been
the subject of manufacturing errors which have cause decks to
bubble swell and disfigure.
Modern manufacturing processes are making such scare stories
a thing of the past. Flexiteek 2G is a synthetic teak/wood product
produced using sanded PVC. It is being increasingly specified
as the decking on many superyacht new builds and is in use
aboard on board many others worldwide. Flexiteek decks offer
less maintenance than a teak deck and do not need to be oiled.
They do not fade or crack and have better non slip qualities that
allows for easier maintenance. They can be pressure washed,
are lighter in weight and can be easily bent and curved in ways
that teak cannot. Compared to teak decks the installation of
synthetic decking takes just a few days and has virtually no
impact on the planning of the yacht build. No painting, sanding or
cleaning afterwards: it is ready for use, instantly. Maintenance
is very low: just flush the deck or use a power-wash.
CONCLUSION
It is quite hard to pinpoint how many superyachts now have
synthetic decks. It used to be that the grander shipyards would
never stoop so low as to install what they saw was an inferior
product. For many years the top end shipyards frowned on
what they called fake teak and snorted contemptuously when
its use was suggested. Over time that has changed and we are
now seeing the greatest growth in the tender market for more
practical hard wearing reasons.
What began as being a good idea for use in tender garages and
for heli-decks if only because of its oil spill stain resistance has
now gown to the point that few shipyards have not installed
composite decking. The use of synthetic teak is gaining ground
with Lurssen, Royal Huisman and Feadship all admitting to having
used it on board significant new builds.
Those more appreciative of naturally occurring materials will enjoy
the natural qualities of teak, along with the sound knowledge that
the real stuff is always going to be more impressive.
Synthetic teak offers benefits from a cost and maintenance point
of view, and can be more easily sculpted to the ever-changing,
dynamic world of yacht design. One word can summarise the
synthetic stuff: easier. They offer real cost benefits over real teak.
They are durable, low maintenance and visually pleasing. There
can be no doubt now that these new synthetic alternatives to
traditional teak superyacht decking are beginning to show their
advantage over the natural product they seek to emulate and
there will become a time when teak is considered as specialist
as copper rivets.
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ADVERTORIAL
CLEAN AND GREEN
Jelle Westerhof looks at the five top reasons why you need
Emigreen exhaust after treatment onboard your yacht
In the age of global warming, climate change
and plastic pollution, now is the time to
be evaluating the industry’s efforts in
being efficient and sustainable. The ways
to earn the accolade of being ‘green’ are
many and varied - but one easy solution
is to ‘Clean’ exhausts and emissions. As
the International Maritime Organization
(IMO) is actively working to reduce vessel
waste, new legislations are changing the
way superyachts are being built.
More often than not, new-builds will now
include a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
and/or a Selective Catalytic Reduction
(SCR) system. These future-proof systems
eliminate 98% of expelled soot, reduce NOx
to below IMO Tier III levels and reduce noise
by up to 45dB(A). As this state-of-the-art
technology becomes an essential asset in
the engine room, we look at how the exhaust
gas after-treatment systems from Emigreen
actually work.
By catching 98% of the visible particles
A DPF exhaust gas cleaning system ensures
that no carbon particles are left on the deck
or in the surrounding waters. With their
next-generation systems, Emigreen has
made a compact and reliable solution with
various options to incorporate SCR and DPF
systems either together or independently
into one silencer housing.
A vacuum cleaner and compressed
air work together
On the rare occasion the elements need to
be outed from the structure, the mounting
frame is simply lifted out of the housing. To
ensure that the superyacht can keep cruising
with noise reduction in place, the solution can
be supplied with additional acoustic elements.
The SCR and the DPF system are integrated in
a high performance exhaust silencer
They can be controlled on a user-level base
by a touch screen in the engine room and
monitored remotely on the bridge. This is
where simple settings such as a forced
regeneration can be used to pre-schedule ash
removals. Whatever the preferred method,
Emigreen can tailor the system to suit the
project at hand.
The solution can fit any yacht project
Whether it be for a refit or a new-build,
a system can be incorporated into the
design at any stage. Emigreen’s aftertreatment
systems are custom designed
to merge seamlessly into any engine room;
as proven on board one of the world’s largest
sailing superyachts, which features four of
the systems. Here, the yacht’s general
arrangement instantly benefited as the
compact system requires only a bit more
space than the silencer in the engine room.
Plus, the system works in replacement of
the yacht’s silencer which also frees up
space and lessens the load.
Growing a positive reputation
Owners and their teams can play their part
and install more eco-friendly innovations
onboard. As more and more ports opt to
keep yachts without exhaust gas cleaning
systems anchored outside, get ahead of
the game and find out exactly how one can
be installed on your superyacht.
For more details Tel: +31 (0)184 415 317
or visit www.emigreen.eu
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YACHT ESSENTIALS
Chris Clifford recommends his essential products and services for the coming season
Radinn
The Radinn is a 100% electric jetboard powered by a handheld
remote that controls your speed and acceleration with effortless
manoeuvrability. The jetboard’s modular design consists of a board,
battery, and jetpack which connects to a fully-integrated app and
allows you to track your excursions and upgrade your performance
options with the click of a button. Radinn jetboards come in three
models that range in ease-of-use and performance capability: The
Explore, The Freeride, and The Carve. Whether you’re a beginner
looking for more stability in your rides, or a seasoned surfer
hungry for jumps and tricks, Radinn has something for everyone.
For more details email info@radinn.com
or visit www.radinn.com
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DEEP Blue Soft
A fully integrated solution developed in collaboration with yachting
specialists. With an install base of more than 180 yachts, DEEP
Blue has become a market reference in the new generation of
yacht management software. Through intuitive modules and a
user-friendly interface, DEEP Blue covers every single corner of
the increasingly complex yacht operations: finance, HR, planned
maintenance, spare parts, inventory, charter, ISM. Documents can
be fully controlled with few clicks in a single platform. DEEP Blue
provides a unique secured synchronisation technology between the
onboard and the master server ashore, enabling fluid and efficient
ship to shore communication. Crew can obtain approvals from
management/owner reps at a distance, follow safety procedures
and maintain the owner’s asset at its best value.
For more details visit www.deepbluesw.com
Alpha Marine Group
Alpha Marine Group is a proven international company
manned by multilingual highly experienced and qualified marine
professionals. They are well respected in the Eastern Mediterranean
and offer a wide range of services throughout the entire region. The
company provides anything and everything that a yacht will need
during its travels whether it is something tangible and can be
delivered to the yacht or just assistance with a problem that
the captain or owner is having.
For more details Tel: +30 22890 78793
or visit www.alpha-group.gr
UCC-Services
UCC-Services BV is a professional cleaning company that
works with yachts of all sizes. Its friendly team works with
chief stews and interior managers, specialising in carpet,
upholstery, mattress and anti-allergen cleaning. UCC-Services
BV provides a variety of yacht cleaning services but specialises
in yacht mattress cleaning. Research has shown that 95%
of all mattresses are contaminated and a potential threat
to health and safety, contributing to dust mite allergies. Its
mattress cleaning services are carried out by highly trained
staff that work in an efficient, reliable way. It’s chemical free,
neutralises odours, plus it is an anti-allergen treatment.
For more details Tel: +31 (0)23 576 23 95
or visit www.ucc-services.nl/en/yacht-services
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Kronos Yacht Agency
Offering solutions for all your yachting requirements during your
stay in Greece, regardless of your port of entry or itinerary. Kronos
are legally authorised to clear yachts in and out of Greek water.
They have corresponding agents throughout the Greek Islands
who will happily assist you for the duration of your visit. Should
you prefer it, all billing can be taken care of through their central
office, thereby offering the advantage of a trouble free trip with
settlement of accounts taking place only once.
For more details Tel:+30 22410 78407 or 69720 32034
or visit www.kronosagency.com
Owen Doyle Provisioners
Owen Doyle Provisions (ODP) operates within 2200
square feet of combined freezer and refrigerated
space in Delray Beach, Florida. By stocking hundreds of
gourmet items and partnering with multiple high quality
vendors, ODP can meet any provisioning requirements
throughout the Americas, Caribbean and Bahamaian
waters. Managing partner, Chef Owen Doyle, and
his 32 years of yachting industry and international
provisioning experience, has created the most sought
after personal provisioning company in the Industry.
High standards in all things galley, attention to detail
and overall understanding of the challenges yacht
chefs face, ODP can provide their clients unmatched
customer service.
For more details Tel: +561 266 9855
or visit www.odp.co
Voyonic Crewing
Voyonic Crewing Limited based in Guernsey have been providing global
employment solutions to the marine industry for over 10 years. In
conjunction with their strategic partners, Voyonic are able to provide
a full crew management service to clients, which includes the entire
employment process from recruitment to retirement and everything inbetween.
You bring the vessel and they will provide the crew to operate
it efficiently, cost effectively and in full accordance with all appropriate
legislation.
For more details Tel: +44 (0)1481 711828
or visit www.voyonic.com
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Yachtbeach
With these new and innovative yacht platforms from YACHTBEACH
you can create your own private beach directly attached to your
boat or use it as a bathing platform on your private lake. This
premium platform of European production was designed for
performance-loving yacht owners. Now they and their guests
can enjoy the perfect island for reading, relaxing, or diving in and
out of the water. YACHTBEACH can be a platform for fitness,
yoga and mindfulness, or as a floating party lounge for the best
sessions and funniest memories of a lifetime. This 4.1m x 2.05m
piece of freedom can be combined in several ways. With its unique
12-point handle connection system you can easily build your ideal
docking station for your Jet Ski, tender, Seabob, SUP and so
on. Aesthetic soft, non-skid, durable saltwater and UV resistant
materials guarantee luxurious and long-lasting comfort. A highlight
is the removable YACHTBEACH artificial leather comfort top,
and you can also personalise your platform with your yacht´s
colour combination or logo. The YACHTBEACH 4.1 packs down
to a manageable size of 210x48x38cm and a weight with the
bag and pump of 40 kg.
For more details visit www.theyachtbeach.com
Totallux
Totallux LED Solutions is a Dutch company and has been leading the
development, production and supply of LED lighting solutions for the
Marine industry since 2003. Totallux specialises in standard and custom
solutions to meet all of your unique requirements, from shape and colour
to brightness and application. The dedicated team will not only be assisting
you in making the right decisions, they also continuously keep track of
and share the latest developments and technologies in the LED lighting
industry. Having personal contact with their customers is key. They recently
opened a new base in southern Europe so they can better support their
customers and present their products locally. Mike Jardine, Head of Sales
brings his experience and expertise directly into the Mediterranean.
For more details Tel: +31 (0)36 529 17 56
or visit www.totallux.nl
Yacht Registration Associates
Established in 2003 by yacht owners who had been
active in the yachting industry since 1996, the
company provides a number of services including;
ownership structuring, flag registration under any EU
flag, assistance in the acquisition process, VAT cost
minimising, full yacht administration inclusive of ISM
& MLC, class documentation, full accountancy and
corporate services including tax filings and liaising
with your yachting service providers. The company
is a fully licensed governmental maritime manager,
and a member of the Maritime Cluster.
For more details Tel: + 352 27 40 22 22
or visit www.thatsit.lu
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Fiona’s Atelier
After more than 15 years experience in supplying
superyachts and villas, Fiona’s Atelier provides an
exceptional service to luxury yachts and properties by
helping to choose tasteful equipment, decor accessories
and outfitting solutions, with the objective of creating
elegant and harmonious spaces. The team share their
distinct expertise and offer priceless advice, adapting
to each client. Offering fabrics, bespoke accessories
in leather, bedding and table linens, luxury amenities
and tableware, outdoor furniture and outdoor decor,
personalised items, gifts and more.
For more details Tel: +34 933 15 79 41
or visit www.fionasatelier.com
BOND TM
At Bond TM, their aim is simple. To keep the clients online, in touch and
entertained. Over the past 15 years, Bond TM and the team have
pioneered the field of yachting technology consultancy and management,
working on some of the most significant yacht projects in the
world. From consultancy on a new build project or ongoing support from
the specialist engineers, to a review of your current onboard systems,
Bond TM will develop a solution in partnership with you. Operating as
the backbone to your superyacht’s technology system, they leverage
their expert guidance and knowledge to bring you the best experience
and support possible.
For more details Tel: +357 2524 8935
or visit www.bondtm.com
Spinera
Spinera keeps on being one of the most innovative and creative watersport
brands nowadays and launches for summer 2021 with the Spinera Pirates
Action Tower, a gigantic water fun adventure. You will love it. It offers
tremendous possibilities for you and your beloved ones on the water. This
waterpark item leaves no dreams unfulfilled and offers action packed
jumping from different heights behind your yacht. The highest jump
can be taken from almost 4m down. You can slide down from
various slides or find your own individual climbing route thanks
to multiple climbing handles on top of Spinera’s Pirates Tower.
Everyone who experiences the tower will quickly realise
the enormous fun potential of Spinera’s Pirates Action
Tower. Connectivity is everything for Spinera. One of the
numerous benefits of the Spinera Pirates Action Tower
is that on three sides it’s connectable with other
Spinera elements giving unlimited customisations
and extensions.
For more details visit
www.spinera.com
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YACHT ESSENTIALS
Safeguard Helideck Certification (SHC)
SHC is an accredited Aviation Inspection Body (AIB) authorised
to issue Helicopter Landing Area Certificates (HLAC), Helicopter
Landing Area Inspection Reports (HLAIR) and Helicopter Landing
Area Technical Certificates (HLATC). They certify superyacht
helicopter landing areas on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard
Agency (MCA) and Cayman Island Shipping Registry (CISR),
allowing for commercial flying operations to take place onboard
superyachts that meet the requirements laid down. The team has
an extensive maritime aviation background and brings decades
of experience in the safe operation of aircraft to vessels at sea.
As an AIB they offer expert consultancy support for the safe
design, use and certification of superyacht helicopter landing
areas. They work closely with naval architects, yacht management
companies and designers to ensure their initial concepts will meet
the requirements and allow for commercial flying to take place.
Where owner/operator specified improvements or alterations are
required to an existing helideck area, the team can ensure these
changes will be compliant with the regulations.
Contact the Operations Manager, Chris Wood.
Tel: +44 (0)7779606589 or visit www.helideckcertification.co.uk
Adria Alfa
Total Superyacht
Adria Alfa is an experienced, reliable and flexible yacht supplier in
Croatia. They are able to source both locally and internationally,
fresh foods and other items any top chef could require to
maintain a high-profile yacht’s reputation for fine dining. They
stock fine wines, champagnes, spirits, soft drinks and other
beverages. Cooperation with leading maritime suppliers and
very high purchasing capacity, with thanks to their cruise ship
supply, give them opportunity to find wide range of products.
Adria Alfa have a refrigerated warehouse; customs & excise
warehouse and they are a HACCP certified company.
Tel: +385 (0)20 418 642 Mob: +385 (0)98 286 752
or visit www.adriaalfa.hr
Total Superyacht is vessel management software designed by
veteran crew to meet the needs of every department on board
as well as those of the DPA and fleet managers. Fully ISM,
ISPS & MLC compliant, and approved for use by all major flag
administrations, it boasts the most comprehensive compliance
modules in the yachting industry. It’s the only truly paperless
safety management system, and the emphasis on smart workflow
and clever data management saves crew and managers countless
hours every month. The comprehensive Superyacht Operating
Systems digital SOP add-on, packed with expert operating
procedures and will have your yacht operational in record time.
For more details visit app@superyachtos.com
or visit www.totalsuperyacht.com
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A+ Yachting
A+ Yachting is a fully serviced superyacht destination management
and support company. They help charter brokers, managers, and
superyacht captains deliver outstanding guest experiences in
Croatia and Montenegro. Their professional service and innovative
concierge programme make A+ Yachting one of the few fullservice
agencies in Europe. They provide different services such as
fiscal representation, port and immigration assistance, technical
support, provisioning, and much more. Some of the unique
experiences they are offering through their concierge programme
include playing a tennis match with Wimbledon champion Goran
Ivanisevic, exclusive dinner parties in historical spots such as
1st-century villas and 15th-century palaces, and many more.
For more details Tel: +382 68 339 249
or visit www.a-yachting.me
Sentio Protect
Sentio are a high caliber consultancy focused on innovating
turn-key solutions to solve complex challenges across all
sectors. Developing next generation technology-based
solutions with leading global partners to build healthier,
more productive working environments onboard, that are
fit for Covid-19 and beyond. The latest solutions focus
on preventing the transmission of Covid-19 onboard, to
protect your health and maintain operational efficiency.
Next generation plug and play molecular on-board testing,
Advanced Air Purification for HVAC systems, long-term
antimicrobial nanocoating and Covid-19 risk assessment.
For more details Tel: +44 207 111 0817
or visit www.sentioprotect.com
Emigreen
Emigreen produce customised, integrated emission control
solutions for, among others, the maritime sector. They provide
services including design, specification, production, installation
instruction, training and after sales. They have expertise in
emission control technologies, flow dynamics and noise control.
Their strength lies in the team’s expertise combined with the
ability to understand the complex market place. In this market,
standalone, off/the/shelf solutions are inadequate. Solutions include;
Soot / PM, NOx, HC, CO, methane and noise reduction.
For more details Tel: +31(0)184 415 317
or visit www.emigreen.eu
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Belassi
The natural environment of the Belassi Marine Hypercraft is
water, in all its forms. The challenge the waves pose became
the main concept and inspired the choice of name: Burrasca is
the Italian word for storm and conveys the untameable force
of nature that gives rise to emotions and deep thoughts. A
crossover with an unmistakable style. The Burrasca is the
result of research and attention to detail to offer maximum
performance and excitement while riding it. Art and science
go together – that is why it takes passion and creativity to
assemble the more than 2,000 parts of the Burrasca. Each
individual unit is still assembled by hand and tested for hundreds
of hours with the support of the latest technology and expertise
– to ensure an electrifying experience with every ride.
For more details visit www.belassi.com
Commonwealth of Dominica Consulate
Athens, Greece
The Consulate is proud to offer yacht owners commercial
and private, the opportunity to join an International Yacht
Registry. No tonnage tax and no size restrictions are some
of the privileges. The length of registration periods can be
customised and special registration offers exist for three
or five year registrations. Registering a vessel under the
Commonwealth of Dominica is efficient, straightforward and
cost effective.The Consulate in Athens provides guidance and
assistance for the renowned and beneficail Dominica Citizenship
by Investment Program.
For more details Tel: +306932488888
or visit www.dominicaconsulategreece.com
Fuelcare
Fuelcare provides fuel biocides, fuel test kits and
biocide injection systems for superyacht fuel
storage and combustion since 1989, working
with a wide range of vessels, management
companies and shipyards including Feadship,
The Italian Sea Group and Freires Shipyard.
Fuelcare are committed to industry leadership
with membership of British Marine Federation,
IASH (Stability, Handling & Use of Liquid Fuels),
ASTM (American Society for Testing & Materials),
PEIMF (Petroleum Equipment Installers &
Maintenance Federation) and a strategic partner
of IATA (International Air Transport Association).
For more details Tel: +44 (0)1743 360784
or visit www.fuelcare.com
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Standard Bank
Having worked with crew since 1992, Standard Bank decided to refocus
on the market in 2013 and created a bespoke solution with a team of
experts dedicated to the supporting the unique requirements of the
yachting community. If you would like to open an international bank
account to suit your lifestyle as you travel the seas, a Seafarer account
is designed specifically for yacht crew who may need to bank in multiple
currencies (GBP, USD, EUR, AUD). Isle of Man is a safe and secure
banking jurisdiction.
More information can be found at www.international.standardbank.
com/international/personal/products-and-services/bank/internationalbank-accounts/seafarer-bank-account
SKF Marine
Formerly known as Blohm + Voss Industries, SKF Marine
has been part of the SKF Group since 2013. The company
has a 70 year history of applying innovative thinking and
expertise to critical machinery. If you are looking for a
specialist in marine yachting to deliver unique solutions for
your needs, you have found the right partner. Specialised
engineering teams focus on their clients’ needs to deliver
quality solutions and services worldwide. With our broad
portfolio of retractable and non-retractable fin stabilisers
as well as other ship components SKF Marine offer you
superior yachting comfort both at zero speed and underway.
For more details Tel: +49 40 30112346
or visit www.skf-yacht.com
Cellier
Cellier is the top supplier of wine, spirits, beverages and soft drinks
in Greece, with a leading position in sales and with more than 80
years of experience in representing the most prestigious brands.
Cellier has a network of four retail stores in Athens, Psychiko,
Kifissia and Syngrou Ave., where you can find a large variety of
more than 1,500 labels of wines, spirits and more, from both
Greek and international producers. Cellier delivers to all marinas of
Greece or Europe, offering quality services. You can order, without
a requirement of minimum quantity at the shops or online.
For more details Tel: +30 210 4533551
or visit www.cellier.gr
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IDEA Data Solutions
IDEA Data Solutions GmbH was founded in 2001. Since
then, they have been developing and distributing the yacht
management software primarily for clients based in Europe,
and the US. To date, the team have successfully completed
more than 1,000 projects, ranging from 20m yachts, to more
than 150m sophisticated superyachts. The sophisticated
technological solutions enable the effective and efficient
management of yachts, safeguarding crew and passengers,
and protecting the yacht and its valuable assets. The solutions
include a core vessel database, inventory, stock control and
purchasing, document management, maintenance management,
engine room logging, and ISM safety management systems.
For more details Tel: +49 211 303 66 28
or visit www.idea-yacht.com
OmniAccess
OmniAccess are global leaders in high-speed maritime VSAT
satellite, 4G mobile data and PortMax (WiFi) connectivity. They
provide fast (up to 450Mbps), flexible, cost effective, global nextGen
Broadbeam VSAT coverage to over 400 superyachts, cruise ships
and research vessels. Your onboard experience is further enhanced
with additional services such as the Plexus UNITY ‘all-in-one
communications appliance’ allowing you to monitor and manage
all onboard communications, Plexus TV solution lets you watch TV
anywhere in the world over a compressed IPTV signal, reducing your
VSAT satellite bandwidth consumption by up to 5 times, Customer
Support Portal (CSP) and nextGen iO enhances your VSAT experience
by integrating with 4G & PortMax (WiFi).
For more details visit www.OmniAccess.com
Bradbury Yacht Concierge Services
The Malta based business delivers a holistic yachting
concierge service which, whether for business or
pleasure, is structured to cater to the clients’ needs
and offers a professional service built to accommodate
their individual requirements. The whole Bradbury team
strives to provide the best quality products to your
yacht, they choose the suppliers carefully, and they
demand a high-level of product quality – from controlled
origin to final delivery. Their innovative culinary team
present truly extraordinary dishes with the most
delicious flavours. Apart from catering for special
events, they also offer crew lunch/ dinner catering while
your yacht is in a shipyard, when a chef is not onboard.
For more details Tel: +356 9994 9995
or visit www.bradburyycs.com
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NCA Refit
Strong from the capabilities and the know-how acquired in the
course of beyond 70 years of background, NCA Refit can count on
a highly qualified team of project managers, engineers, architects,
and technicians that guarantee a very high level of performances,
/price ratio and delivery on time. The unique characteristics of its
infrastructure make NCA Refit one of the most important hubs of
the Mediterranean Sea, able to host in its docks and dry docks
yachts over 60 metres in length and to offer a wide range of
services, such as: interiors and exteriors restyling and re-design,
full repaint and deck, steel, wood and mechanical works. Among
the most recent and outstanding refitted yachts at NCA Refit
there are: S/Y M5 78m, M/Y INVICTUS 66m, M/Y MAIN 65m,
M/Y LUMIERE 62m, S/Y MALTESE FALCON 88m and S/Y BADIS
70m and more.
For more details Tel: +39 0585 5062
or visit www.ncarefit.com
PWR FOIL
Kerboat Yachting
Designed and built in France, the efoils can adapt to all user
levels and ages with their customisable wing and board sizes.
PWR-Foil is a unique brand to offer a 100% efficient safety
system: a 1m leash-circuit breaker which disconnects the
electrical efoil circuit automatically. The 80 cm mast, specially
developed and designed for the efoil PWR-Foil, is made of marine
anodized AL6061 aluminium, its main property is the heat
transfer capability. The cooling system is naturally installed
there. Ergonomically designed for a perfect grip, the remote
control is very intuitive, the control screen faces you and the
trigger is at the tip of your index finger. Fly for between 60
and 90 minutes. Reach a speed between 35 and 40 km/h.
Experience the sensation and thrill of free flight above the waves.
For more details visit www.pwrfoil.com
Established in 2015, Kerboat Yachting is the first national company
specialised in yacht cleaning. With a qualitative approach, their
performances were developed respecting the ships they clean and
materials which make them up. They are providing their services
for shipyards (Monaco Marine, IMS Shipyard, MB92), captain
and crew, brokers or for exhibitions (Cannes Yachting Festival,
Monaco Yacht Show). Their mobile teams allow them to operate
all along the French Riviera as well as Monaco. As a member of
Riviera Yachting Network, they provide extra cleaning services
(Carpets or HVAC ducts and ventilation systems) in partnership
with specialised companies.
For more details Tel: +33 (0)6 63 07 43 47
or visit www.kerboatyachting.com
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YACHT ESSENTIALS
Inoxstyle
Inoxstyle was founded in Viareggio, the historic hub of Italian yachting and home
to some of the world’s most prestigious shipyards. Established by master
craftsmen to bring personal experiences to the creation of accessories and
fittings for luxury yachting to wider areas: a group of people united by their
passion for a job that requires extensive technical skills with the desire to
research and innovate ideas, style, quality and attention to detail, entirely made
in Italy with unmistakable style. Created for the sea, with AISI 316 stainless
steel with a nautical finish, hand polish or twill carbon fibre and made to last.
Built with artisanal style, each and every Inoxstyle shower is unique.
For more details visit www.inoxstyle.com
Argentario Yacht Services
Based in the stunning Argentario area in Tuscany, Argentario
Yacht Services is a professional registered yacht agency, perfectly
organised to satisfy any type of request and to offer you a full
assistance whenever you need it. From the standard services such
as yacht formalities, berth reservation, car service, provisioning, etc.
to the most unusual requests, they will provide you with tailor-made
services both at sea and onshore. Their availability 24/7, together
with their hands-on approach and very personal assistance to their
clients ensure first class services for guests and excellent support
to captains and their crews. Their mission is simple: focusing on
the clients’ needs and satisfying them with the best!
For more details Tel: +39 3349997049, +39 3382520211
or visit www.argentarioyachtservices.com
TILSE YACHT GLAZING
TILSE YACHT GLAZING develops and produces high quality
glass solution for the superyachting industry. Since 1974,
TILSE products have been installed on more than 250
luxury yachts, both new build and refits. Some of the
latest projects are MY VIVA and the multiple awarded
superyacht MY DAR. TILSE supports their partners and
clients in all project phases with their expertise and
many years of experience: planning, design, production,
worldwide installation and service - all from a single source.
This is only possible due to their own production plant
based in Germany where the individual pieces of glass,
both flat and curved, are manufactured by highly qualified
employees.
For more details Tel: +49 (0) 40 4320 8080
or visit www.tilse.com
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Gino Yachting
Operating for more than 40 years, Gino Yachting is an established
company with a worldwide reputation as a leading yacht agency
in Turkey. The headquarters are in Marmaris, with the office is
located in Netsel Marina central to all the yachting activities. Gino
Yachting offices are open seven days a week through summer and
winter. There are further offices in Istanbul, Kusadasi, Bodrum,
Marmaris, Gocek/Fethiye and Antalya which facilitate smooth
passage for all their customers along the Turkish coast. Services
include: yacht formalities, berthing, provisioning, technical service,
duty free fuel, spare parts assistance, VIP travel and much more.
For more details Tel: +90 252 4125220
or visit www.ginogroup.com
Geo Therm
Frigomar
Founded in Italy in 1973, Frigomar is a leader in the production of refrigeration
systems, air conditioning and ice makers for the nautical market. The strength
points on which Frigomar’s success has been built in almost fifty years are
innovation, cutting edge technologies, a capillary network of technicians and
service points worldwide. The company offers high quality products which
are available in a wide variety of models to suit any possible requirement,
from the simplest standard models to those tailor made. Frigomar does
have among its customers the most prestigious Italian and foreign shipyards
and all the products are designed, manufactured and assembled in Italy.
For more details Tel: +39 0185 384888
or visit www.frigomar.com
Geo Therm Ltd is a maritime and offshore
energy condition monitoring services company.
Performing independent inspection services
to meet the needs of owners, management
companies and yacht engineers under the
International Safety Management (ISM) Code.
With two decades of operational experience
Geo Therm is ISO 9001:2015 registered and
accredited LR and ABS service specialists.
Inspections are carried out confidentially, by
experience MIIMS surveyors using hand-held
type-approved calibrated equipment. Providing
confidential, concise exception-based reporting,
identifying electro-mechanical non-conformities.
For more details Tel:+44 (0)1502 723241
or visit www.geothermltd.co.uk
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ADVERTORIAL
A SIGN OF EXCELLENCE
Everlux Maritime showcases its latest products
in an innovative online experiential event
The latest news in photoluminescent
safety signs for the maritime market
are on display in an Everlux event
that is already one of the most creative
of the year. The number of visitors to the
event have already exceeded everyone’s
expectations.
This exhibition is allowing the company to
keep in close connection with the marine
market and to continue the development
of a better safety culture onboard. The
feedback received from the visitors is highly
encouraging. On view are the following
products:
• Excellence by Everlux – Safety Signs
for superyachts
• Shipboard safety signs in compliance
with IMO Resolution A.1116(30)
• Everlux LLL – Low Location Lighting
• The iconic Everlux demonstration
tunnel where gusets navigate through
a corridor in complete darkness, with
only photoluminescent Low Location
Lighting Systems in action.
We would like to thank everyone who has
already visited the Everlux Exhibition 2021
and made this fantastic outcome possible.
If you have not joined us in this initiative yet,
or want to do it one more time, you can still
do that by requesting a personalised tour
of the Everlux Exhibition 2021. In your visit,
you will learn first hand about the latest
products from Everlux and discover the
whole innovative range of photoluminescent
safety signs.
To request your invitation, visit
www.everluxmaritime.com/en/everluxexhibition-2021/
or send an email with your contact
information to everluxexhibition2021@
everlux.com
Everlux produces certified products and is
active in more than 80 different countries.
Everlux have been supplying photoluminescent
safety signs since 1989 and it is currently
active through a selected reseller network,
offering complete safety signage solutions
for the maritime industry. These safety
signage solutions are compliant with IMO
Resolutions, SOLAS Convention and ISO
standards.
The company’s dedication to the maritime
market led it to be the successful bidder
in many flagship projects such as luxury
megayachts, innovative ships and large offshore
platforms. Everlux is also a constant
exhibitor in the main events of this sector
such as MTB Superyachts, Marine Interiors,
Sea Asia, Seatrade Cruise Global or Cruise
Ship Interiors Expo Europe.
Everlux products have the Lloyds’ Register
Type Approval certificate and are certified
by DNV according to the Marine Equipment
Directive (MED).
Everyday, Everlux aims to increase its global
coverage, pursuing opportunities to work
with ship and yacht supplying companies
and to provide its technical and customer
support assistance to ship builders, owners
and operators.
To find out more or become a distributor
email commercial@everluxmaritime.com
or visit www.everluxmaritime.com
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Go Porto Cervo
Porto Cervo is a curious, artificial vision
of Mediterranean beauty surrounded by
magnificent coastal scenery
STAY
HOTEL CALA DI VOLPE
This place has been a magnet for A-listers
since the 1960s. A cluster of pastel-hued
fishermen’s houses with turrets, arches
and porticoes built on the water’s edge, it
has its own private marina. Inside, the look
is cool, Sardinian rustic-chic with design
details from local artisans, but that belies a
serious level of luxury. There’s a brand-new
Shiseido spa, a huge saltwater pool and
the sleek Cala Beach Club, a five-minute
shuttle boat-hop away. Eating and drinking
options include the Barbecue restaurant,
popular with celebrities who roll up by boat
and jump ashore for a lunch of fishy fregola.
€€€€€ | www.marriott.com
PITRIZZA
Located just up the coast from Porto Cervo,
this discreet, club-like crash-pad has rooms
in stone-hewed cottages and villas with
pools scattered among rocks and flowering
gardens on its own little promontory. Part
of The Luxury Collection, the emphasis here
is on privacy and seclusion; guests intent
on not being seen hole up and order from
room service, but for those feeling more
sociable there are two private beaches and
a clubhouse with infinity pool (the first in
the world), bar and several restaurants
looking out to sea.
€€€€€ | www.marriott.com
VILLA CAROLA
Effortlessly charming with a selection
of private rooms or luxury apartments
with panoramic views above the port. A
wonderful beach is a short ten minute stroll
away. There is no pool, but the garden
areas are just sublime. A popular stop for
golf enthusiasts looking to get away from
the coastal regions.
€€€ | www.relaisvillacarola.it
PETRA SEGRETA
This 25-room hideaway is set in macchiaclad
hills and surrounded by glorious
unspoilt nature, miles away from the
coastal madness. The hotel’s rooms,
which are decorated in earthy tones, are
in long, low stone huts in the gardens, and
if you splash out for one of the sumptuous
suites you’ll be able to take a dip in your
very own private pool. There’s a Balinese
hut for massages, an open-air gym and
a wonderful spa. The restaurant serves
up dishes such as citrusy scorpion-fish
risotto, and grilled lobster with ingredients
from the owner’s farm.
€€€ | www.petrasegretaresort.com
ROMAZZINO
This glamorous escape from The Luxury
Collection occupies a series of low-lying
white-washed, terracotta-roofed buildings
set in bougainvillaea-filled gardens just back
from one of the longest beaches in the
area. White-washed public spaces and
rooms are brightened by locally woven
textiles and tones of sunny Mediterranean
colour. Some bedrooms are housed in the
main building while others are in a series
of splendid stand-alone villas with pools.
There’s an open-air gym to work off all that
food and a sleek Clarins spa. Plus, if you’re
feeling a little sporty or need to keep the
kids entertained there are watersports
and tennis courts available. Families are
well catered for here.
€€€€ | www.marriott.com
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NAVIGATOR
EAT
CONFUSION
Headed up by chef Italo Basso (who
cut his culinary teeth at the legendary
three-Michelin-star Enoteca Pinchiorri in
Florence) and his Russian sommelier wife,
known as ‘Madame Confusion’, this elegant
restaurant is one of only two in Sardinia
to claim a Michelin star, and the only one
on the Costa Smeralda. Basso skilfully
melds Sardinian, Asian and Tuscan cooking
traditions in dishes such as tagliolini
with lobster, coconut milk and a whiff of
lemongrass; tuna with black sesame; and
soy and lamb chops with ginger. Prices are
as stellar as the food, but this is a special
night out if you are into bells and whistles.
IL POMODORO
Located in the centre of Porto Cervo, this
rustic and traditional eatery is about as
‘normal’ as you’ll get in the town. Wonderful
and local recipes handed down through the
generations. No major fanfare, just red
and white checkered table cloths, simple
decor and great value food with the odd
glass of local wine to wash it down.
ILFRATI ROSSI
Located about 2km from Porto Cervo in a
quaint hillside village, the panoramic views
are stunning. Booking will be required and
ensure you get a spot on the terrace to
soak up the complete atmosphere. There
is an understandably fish heavy menu but a
decent choice for all palates with exquisite
service and cheery staff. Your pockets don’t
have to be that deep either, so sit back
and enjoy the feast.
LA BRICIOLA
Heavily frequented by locals, which is
always a good sign, La Briciola, hits just
about everything on the button. Decent
value, a great selection of dishes, lovely
atmosphere and in a great location. A
traditional dining area with a buzzy feeling
offers one of the best authentic dining
experiences in the area.
DRINK
ZAMIRA LOUNGE
A great bar in the middle of town, brilliant
staff, a nice mix of drinks and surprisingly
great value. You might end up going for an
apero and just staying, the service is that
good and the music gets going after the
diners leave which brings in a new crowd.
NIKKI BEACH POP-UP BAR
During the months of July and August, dig
deep and enjoy. The ideal spot to spend
carefree afternoons and memorable nights
against the backdrop of the charming
marina. As with the rest of the global
brand the presentation is just incredible;
enjoy the music, entertainment, drinks,
fashion and of course the odd bit of people
watching.
BAR GINEPRO
Situated in the lovely Romazzino Hotel, the
bar offers a chance to relax next to the
lush gardens in comfortable furniture in
typical Sardinian style. Quiet areas offer
a chance for some privacy and the late
evening music is not overly intruding. A
nice romantic option for an after dinner
drink or even an aperitif.
ESSENTIAL PORTO CERVO
PORTO CERVO MARINA
41 ° 14 ‘N 9 ° 53’ E
VHF 9, 16
Tel +39 0789 905111
Website www.igymarinas.com/marinas/
marina-di-porto-cervo/
No. of berths 100 superyacht berths
Max length 120m
Draft 8m
BUCKET LIST
THE CHURCH OF STELLA MARIS
A true symbol of the Costa Smeralda.
A beautiful, yet simple, church that
keeps watch over the opulent marina
below. Different works of art may be
admired inside the church, like the
Mater Dolorosa attributed to the
famed El Greco.
WINE TOUR
Jump on a Tuk-Tuk with your friends
and head into the hinterland to
discover some of the island’s greatest
vineyards. A great day with friends
sampling some of the island’s very
best wines.
HOME COOKING LESSON
There are many options here, but
of course the favoured are those
teaching how to deliver some of the
island’s most famous dishes. A great
idea for a group and you’ll increase
your knowledge of some decent home
cooked Sardinian dishes to impress
those loved ones.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES ON TUK TUK
Within a quick (but bumpy) 30
minute Tuk-Tuk ride from Porto
Cervo are numerous ancient sites
of archaeological interest. Get your
culture head on and a stout pair of
shoes.
SAN PANTALEO
San Pantaleo is a traditional village
perched between the granite
mountains of Gallura. The 19th century
village hosts numerous markets and
is well worth a visit.
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1 SOUTHERN THAILAND
For close to 30 years Thailand has been
the tropical sport climbing destination
of choice. Southern Thailand is a must
visit destination for any sport climber
with a sense of adventure and an
interest in experiencing other cultures.
A perfect holiday destination where
limestone karsts rise out of turquoise
seas full of corals and fish. After a
day of rock climbing on beautifully
shaped, orange coloured flowstone
and stalactites, you can enjoy a welldeserved
cocktail on the beach.
Guide price per person per week £950
© Alun Richardson
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© Rock and Sun
ROCK CLIMBING
IS ON THE UP
WITH THE HELP OF ‘ROCK AND SUN’ WE
LOOK AT THE RISE IN POPULARITY OF ROCK
CLIMBING. AS AN EXTREME SPORT IT IS HUGELY
APPEALING BECAUSE IT HAS EVERYTHING IN IT;
THE EXCITEMENT OF THE RISK INVOLVED, BUT
IT MAKES YOU STRONG AND FIT, IT REQUIRES
TECHNIQUE AS WELL AS PUZZLE SOLVING,
AND IT CAN TAKE YOU TO SOME OF THE MOST
BEAUTIFUL PLACES IN THE WORLD
2 SARDINIA, ITALY
Cala Gonone, a bay situated on the northeast
coast, is one of Sardinia’s most popular
destinations for water sports and beach
holidays. Cala Luna and Cala Fuili, with
the cliffs right by the sea, offer the perfect
combination of rock climbing and beach life.
Besides the almost tropical setting at these
bays, there is a vast amount of climbing
opportunities and adventures to be had in
Sardinia’s mountainous inland areas.
Guide price per person per week £759
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4 KALYMNOS, GREECE
After the decline of the sponge diving
industry, this small island, a 30 minute
ferry from Kos, welcomed the climbers
who discovered its potential for sport
climbing. With its secluded beaches,
wonderful local cuisine and hospitality
and endless amounts of varied climbing,
Kalymnos has quickly become a popular
year round destination.
Guide price per person per week £769
© Rock and Sun
3 PEMBROKESHIRE, UK
With its long coastline, there is a section of 16km
of almost unbroken cliffs, making this one of the
world’s longest crag / climbing areas. Abseiling
down the cliff face to get to sea level, then
climbing back out, requires true commitment and
is a guarantee for an adventure. Watching the
seals and dolphins come by make climbing days
in Pembrokeshire some of the most blissful and
unforgettable experiences.
One day of private guiding £220
© Alun Richardson
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5
5 COSTA BLANCA, SPAIN
The white coast of Spain has so much more to
offer than its long sandy beaches. Discovered
by climbers in the 1970s this has been a
popular climbing destination for decades with
everything on offer from single pitch to multi
pitch sport climbing, traditional climbing as
well as deep water soloing.
Guide price per person per week £775
© Rock and Sun
Rock & Sun was established in 2002 and has an international team of professionally qualified mountaineering and climbing instructors.
For more details Tel: +44 (0)2033 900 351 or visit www.rockandsun.com
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Managing Director
Channel 28
HOW IS DATA ROAMING
IMPROVING CONNECTIVITY
AND THE ONBOARD
EXPERIENCE?
WHAT ARE THE
LATEST INNOVATIONS
IN GYROSCOPIC
STABILIZATION?
WHAT SHOULD I CONSIDER
REGARDING AFTER SALES
SUPPORT WHEN UPGRADING
AN OUTBOARD?
WHAT ARE THE PROS
AND CONS OF DIGITAL
AND ANALOGUE RADIO
SOLUTIONS ONBOARD?
The age-old issue of
poor connectivity, or ‘not
spots’, is exacerbated
when at sea. Poor
connectivity can be a
result of many factors and
it’s the last thing you need
in the middle of a charter,
the ‘big match’, or when
the boss and his family
are on board. The most
common problems tend to
occur when a preferred
partner network signal is
weak because the SIM is
forced to use that network
– steered roaming, or when
a data plan is running low,
or a cap is exceeded. To
improve connectivity and
the onboard experience,
an ‘unsteered’ roaming
SIM, like our 4G Extra,
overcomes this issue. It
has no priority network
and seamlessly alternates
between the best
available connections,
significantly increasing
coverage, performance,
reliability and resilience.
Likewise, when running
low on data, notifications
ensure all critical onboard
applications and services
stay online.
The advance in gyro
stabilization technology
we are seeing today is
among the most important
innovations in the
recreational sector, vastly
enhancing the onboard
experience by reducing
seasickness and improving
comfort. Gyro stabilizers
eliminate boat roll when
at anchor, or zero speed,
with a spinning flywheel
creating a force that is
transferred into the hull
structure and through
the gyro’s foundation.
During development of
the Smartgyro gyro
stabilizers, key innovations
were incorporated such as
running the flywheel in a
vacuum to minimise heat
generation and reduce
power consumption. We
also used precise control
electronics equipped with
algorithms, as well as liquid
cooling and electronically
controlled braking. The
game-changing modular
design allows the unit to
be disassembled inside
the boat for easy onboard
maintenance, reducing
downtime and costs.
Global yacht sales have
gone through the roof
since the start of the
pandemic and nowhere is
this more apparent than in
the superyacht sector. The
ripple down effect is the
additional sales of ancillary
equipment. Outboard
engines are perhaps the
strongest example of this.
Superyacht owners are
increasingly turning to
diesel outboards to power
their tenders: the reasons
are usually threefold; the
safety of carrying only
diesel on the mothership;
the long-term financial
benefits of reduced
running costs and the
versatility of delivering up
to three times the range
of a gasoline equivalent.
However the linchpin is
the service and support
once the engines are
installed, Cox Powertrain
created an industry first
engine management app,
Coxswain. It is based
on a proven format
used by prestigious car
manufacturers. The
message is clear, the
customer is king, and their
trust must be earned.
Analogue radio
modulates one voice call
for each 12.5kHz band,
with no encryption making
it easier for anybody to
monitor crew and guest
movements. However,
despite their trusty
and dependable nature,
analogue radios remain an
enormous security risk,
when the need to keep
communications private
is so important. Digital
radio encodes and encrypts
the voice, allowing more
channels for a frequency.
This means the calls are
routed so that disciplines
are securely separated.
Deckhands and engineers
can be contacted
individually without other
radios picking up the
conversation, while the
captain can still listen to
them all. Unlike analogue,
digital radio is featurerich
with text messaging,
priority and private
calling while enabling data
transfer, which allows the
transmission of alarms and
service calls as well as the
GPS location of handsets
and tenders.
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CREW TAX
UK Tax legislation for
seafarers’ earnings
Michael Garner
looks at the Seafarer’s
Earnings Deduction
for UK mariners
and reminds us that
it really is not that
complicated, but a
very necessary step
for UK crew to take
We understand tax isn’t your
priority while working aboard
these luxurious vessels, let’s
face it, tax isn’t interesting at all! I would,
however, like to try and explain the most
common misconceptions and explain some
of the questions we are regularly asked.
As a seafarer you have access to a unique
piece of UK tax legislation, it must be one
of the best tax relief systems in the UK
but, to qualify, the criteria are quite strict.
The Seafarer’s Earnings Deduction (SED)
is an area of UK tax legislation that allows
seafarers the right to claim up to 100%
tax exemption on their earnings.
Seafarers’ Earnings Deduction in brief
First and foremost, you must have:
• worked on a ship
• worked outside the UK long enough to
qualify for the deduction - the claim
period must be a minimum of 365 days
• a UK National Insurance number
You can’t get the deduction if you are not
a UK resident.
We very often come across seafarers who
are aware of the legislation yet believe
that, because they do not pay tax at
source, there’s no need to file a tax return
because they fulfil the SED criteria anyway.
Irrespective of this, if you are receiving
untaxed income, that must be declared
to HMRC.
One major stumbling block you might come
across in the future is when you apply for a
mortgage or loan; lenders frequently want
details of earnings declared to HMRC. If
income hasn’t been declared…your chances
are slim at best.
The tax system is a complicated issue
and as we have found out ourselves, the
predicaments some of our clients have
found themselves in for ignoring their
own tax obligations to the UK, whether
income tax or National Insurance, have
been somewhat messy.
Taking this view of the system will have
consequences. Failure to file a tax return
under these circumstances can lead to
penalties or fines from HMRC without
consideration that no tax was to be paid
in the first place. You must declare your
untaxed income to HMRC.
Why you should act now
Whatever your employment within
this industry, qualifying crew have the
opportunity to clear their tax liability in
full, showing transparency of your income
tax affairs to the tax authorities and as a
result being able to prove to the taxman
that you owe him nothing.
We have found that it is mostly the
seafarers working on board private yachts
and subsequently receive their income
gross that aren’t in the tax system.
Understandably they think as they’re out of
the UK for long periods they don’t need to
report their income. However, as we are
more aware of the Automatic Exchange of
Information (AEOI), the banking industry is
becoming more open in sharing information
with foreign authorities, so never has it
been more important to keep your tax
affairs fully up to date.
Therefore, it is those who fail to act that
are more at risk from a tax investigation
even if their income is more than often
tax exempt.
What are you waiting for
At SK Tax Service, we have been fulfilling
British seafarers’ tax obligations for over
30 years and fully understand the rules
and regulations surrounding the SED.
We are also able to help bring your National
Insurance Contributions up to date. Keeping
your NICs up to date will also protect your
future state benefits and state pension.
If you would like to discuss your personal
situation please contact me:
michael@sktax.co.uk
or visit www.sktax.co.uk
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RECRUIT
The floating work
environment
Chloe Collet of YPI
Crew looks at how the
once humble yacht
became a privileged
symbol of affluence
offering its owners
privacy, fun and the
ability to reach the four
corners of the globe
Have you ever stopped to consider
how many times since March 2020
you have been asked where you work
or where you are working from?
For most of us land-based employees our
place of work was always clearly defined: an
office, a factory, an administrative building
with a fixed ‘googleable’ address. The onset
and impact of the Covid 19 pandemic has
brought a whole new set of definitions of
place of work: a home office that may be
located in a living room, a bedroom, a kitchen
counter, a study (for the fortunate) or even
a couch. It may also be a really remote
office located in an un-commutable daily
location, another city, another country or in
some cases a different hemisphere and so
far, far away from the office headquarters’
postal address.
Our private spaces have been transformed
into multi-functional work stations; the
physical letter-box location has been
modified to any space where an internet
connection is available, a virtual hot spot
to communicate with the planet!
What about those working on a yacht? In a
Seaman’s Employment Agreement, Place Of
Work will refer to the name of the yacht, not
a physical location in view of the inherent
travelling nature of yachts. But what is a
yacht? There are many definitions available
that incorporate size, destination or usage.
The Collins Dictionary for example defines
a yacht as ‘a large boat with sails or a
motor, used for racing or pleasure’. How
does a yacht differ from another vessel
on the water? To answer those questions,
let’s firstly take a look at the origin of the
word and subsequently how the meaning
of the word has transformed itself over
the years.
The word yacht originates from the early
16th century (1550 – 1560) from the Dutch
word jaght, a short form for jaghtschip or
hunting ship. These were fast, narrow and
light sailing vessels used by the Dutch Navy,
wealthy ship owners and merchants to chase
pirate ships, smugglers and buccaneers.
With a large sail area but a shallow draft, a
leeboard instead of a deep keel, the jaghts
could easily navigate the shallow waters
surrounding the Netherlands and intercept
the pirate vessels and criminals operating
from them.
In the SEA, Place Of
Work will refer to the
name of the yacht, not a
physical location
How did a hunting ship then become a luxury
item for the rich and famous? Maritime
history takes us back in time to the 17th
century and specifically to the year 1660.
It is at this moment when King Charles II
of England, after having spent 10 years in
exile in the Netherlands, returned to the
throne and was offered a luxurious ‘hunter’
– a yacht – by the City of Amsterdam
that the term changed meaning. The yacht
was part of the Dutch gifts for the newly
restored King and was christened Mary.
This 60ft hunter was constructed by the
Dutch East India Company (VOC) and was
also gifted with a crew of 20.
Once settled back in England, King Charles II
used the yacht for recreational voyages up
and down the Thames River. His enthusiasm
for this rapid form of transportation soon
matured into the study of navigation and
naval architecture and also included the
construction of several other yachts. King
Charles was swiftly joined in his passion
by his brother James, the Duke of York.
The Duke also had a yacht constructed
and races were organised. In no time at
all the English nobility all wanted a yacht
of their own! Consequently, yachts became
the symbol of vessels used to transport the
wealthy and the important people for both
sport and pleasure and their identification
as a luxury item was born.
No matter how they are described whether
a superyacht, mega yacht or giga yacht,
let’s aspire to keep them fun, privileged,
safe and professional places to work on
for many years to come.
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