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A list of Bahamas dockmasters
Bahamas Marinas Directory
Marine/Yacht Club
Bimini Bay Marina Bimini Big Game Club Resort & Marina Bimini Cove Resort and Marina
Island/Group
Bimni Bimni Bimni
Dockmaster
Phil Doller Robbie Smith Fritz or Rodney
DM Phone
786-322-4440 x 101 242-347-3391 242-347-3500
Albany Marina Atlantis Marina Bay Street Marina Hurricand Hole Nassau Yacht Haven Palm Cay Pointe Marina New Providence Nassau / PI Nassau Nassau / PI Nassau New Providence Nassau Derek Roderick Cleo Stuart - asst dm Jackie or Erica Raquel Dorsett - asst mgr Oben Desir Demaro Demeritte Howard Pinder 242-676-6020 242-363-2000 x66080 242-676-7000 242-603-1950 242-393-8173 242-676-8554 242-359-1790
Cape Eleuthera Resort & Marina French Leave Harbour Village Romora Bay Resort & Marina Spanish Wells Yacht Haven Valentines Residences, Resort & Marina Eleuthera Eleuthera Harbour Island Eleuthera Harbour Island Jermaine Rahming Aaron Thompson Marc Tonis Leroy Kelly Marcus Pinder
Highbourne Cay & Marina Marina At Emerald Bay Safe Harbor Marina at Cave Cay Staniel Cay Yacht Club Exuma Exuma Exuma Exuma Carolyn Cartwright Ericka Munroe
Tario Miller
Hawks Nest Resort & Marina Flying Fish Marina, Long Island Cat Island Long Island Jerry Hunter Andrew Fox
Old Bahama Bay Resort & Yacht Harbour Grand Bahama Yacht Club Port Lucaya Marina Running Mon Resort & Marina Grand Bahama
Grand Bahama Grand Bahama Grand Bahama Kyle Wilchcombe
Aaron Rolle Ryan Knowles
Abaco Beach Resort Baker’s Bay Club - members only Hope Town Inn & Marina Abaco Abaco Abaco Bertram Cecil Ingraham Aaron Knowles - mgr 242-334-8500 242-332-3778 242-333-2325 242-333-4255 242-333-2142
242-355-1008 242-357-0895 242-357-0143 242-355-2024
242-342-7050 242-337-3430
242-602-5172
242-373-7618 561-290-4782 242-352-6834
242-806-1538 242-577-0635 242-366-0003
Albany Marina
Atlantis Marina
Bahamas Out Islands
Until the northern Bahamas completely recover from Hurricane Dorian, tourism officials encourage yachts to explore the Out Islands. Kerry Fountain, executive director of the Bahamas Out Island Promotion Board, presented a 36-page PowerPoint presentation on the Out Islands during a webinar in August.
His tips and itineraries focus on the Berry Islands (beginning on page 8), Eleuthera (page 11), Harbour Island (page 16), the Exumas (page 19), and other Out Island areas (page 36).
To find the link to the presentation, visit www.the-triton.com and search “make yachting a priority”. Click on the first story and scroll down to the “Out Islands itineraries” section.
Editor’s Note: Following are snippets of industry news items worth catching up on. Find the full stories of each on our website, www.The-Triton.com.
UMC gets FTZ designation
Universal Marine Center in Fort Lauderdale has received authorization from U.S. Customs and Border Protection to function as a foreign trade zone (FTZ) for yachts listed for sale.
The designation means that foreignflagged yachts listed for sale and docked at UMC can now be shown and sold to U.S. clients.
The Marine Industries Association of South Florida helped create the nongeographical marine FTZ in 2017, and more than a dozen companies have achieved the designation since then, including Rybovich and Lauderdale Marine Center.
“Originally, we were not interested; business was going well,” said Bernard Calot, yard manager at UMC. “But our customers put pressure on us to do it. When the boats are for sale, they didn’t want to leave.”
– Lucy Chabot Reed Pinmar starts trial of sprayable filler
Yacht finishing company Pinmar, paint manufacturer AkzoNobel and surveyors Wrede Consulting have partnered on a research project to develop the application methodology for the new Awlfair SF spray filler product from AkzoNobel’s Awlgrip brand.
Awlfair SF is a new superyacht fairing product applied by pressurized airless spray rather than by hand, which allows for wet-on-wet application and up to two coatings per day without the need for sanding between coats.
Pinmar expects this new system will provide a step change both in terms of the quality of the fairing and the time taken to complete the process.
“We’ve trialled the product in our test environment and now our master fairers and technical experts have the opportunity to evaluate its performance on an actual 30m hull,” said James Millott, Pinmar’s head of operations. “The introduction of advanced engineering to automate part of the fairing process is a transformational step.”
Sunrise harbor digs deep
Sunrise Harbor, a marina and residential development in Fort Lauderdale, has completed several upgrades to the basin and upland areas.
The marina basin now has a depth of 11 feet. A new security system now controls all doors, elevators and garage access. Wi-fi reaches the entire marina with streamable, high-speed service. The fitness center now has men’s and women’s facilities with saunas and changing rooms. The marina office has been remodeled.
IPM Group takes over Ibiza marina
Spain-based IPM Group has taken
over concession and management of the former Ibiza Magna marina on Ibiza, southwest of Mallorca in the Balearic Islands. Now called Marina Port Ibiza, it has 85 moorings for yachts up to 60m.
IPM Group also manages Marina Port de Mallorca and Marina Palma. For more information, visit www. marinaportibiza.com.
Companies bring hygiene to yachts
Fort Lauderdale-based MHG Insurance Brokers and Vikand Solutions, also of Fort Lauderdale, have partnered to bring Vikand’s health and hygiene program Pyure to the yachting industry.
The program consists of a threepronged approach to reduce and potentially eliminate the threat of COVID-19 onboard, while also promoting the health and wellness of crew and guests through air purification technology, medical protocols, and around-the-clock medical support.
Technologies such as Pyure are used to suppress COVID-19 and other contaminants that can stay in the air in aerosolized droplets and on surfaces. Pyure distributes disinfecting air to kill viruses, bacteria, mold, etc.
Vikand offers COVID-19 protocols including support in their installation and management. It also offers advice, education, support and solutions for preemptive testing and tracking.
“As owners return to their yachts and charters resume, we want to make sure our clients and the industry have access to as many tools as possible to combat COVID-19,” said Andrew Dudzinski, MHG chairman and CEO. “MHG’s primary concern has always been the health and welfare of crew and guests onboard. The Vikand team is well known to us and we believe their solutions are in line with our initiatives to help clients face this new environment and to continue yachting with enhanced comfort and care.”
MarineMax acquires N&J
MarineMax has acquired Fort Lauderdale-based brokerage firm Northrop & Johnson, a 71-yearold company that offers yacht sales, charter, management, new construction management and crew placement. This follows MarineMax’s acquisition of Fraser in 2019.
“With the acquisition, the overall customer experience will be enhanced through the ongoing development of the marketing capabilities, which leverage the latest technology,” MarineMax stated in a news release. “This should further enhance client retention and further stimulate lead generation and client referrals. Both Northrop & Johnson’s and Fraser Yachts’ insight and relationships with buyers, sellers and charterers are underlined by the world’s most comprehensive network of highly qualified individuals.”
Kevin Merrigan, chairman and CEO of Northrop & Johnson (above), and the rest of the brokerage’s team will continue to operate and manage its activities.
“MarineMax stands out as best in class for boats and yachts under 120 feet,” Merrigan stated in the release. “With the combination of the teams and resources of both Fraser Yachts and Northrop & Johnson, MarineMax can provide end-to-end global boating
solutions as we grow the superyacht services business.”
Northrop & Johnson has offices in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australia.
Broker launches firm, acquires Neptune
Fort Lauderdale-based yacht broker Frank Grzeszczak has launched FGI Yacht Group and acquired Neptune Group Yachting. Industry veteran DJ Parker, who launched NGY in 1997, will stay on and lead the charter division. Grzeszczak will head the brokerage division and oversee operations.
“We look forward to working with DJ and being able to offer the best possible charter services to our clients,” Grzeszczak stated in a press release announcing the news.
Detroit firm acquires Luke Brown
Detroit, Michigan-based KAM Yacht Sales has acquired Fort Lauderdalebased brokerage firm Luke Brown Yachts.
Founded in 2006, KAM Yacht Sales is a subsidiary of Lormax Stern, a commercial real estate development company based in Detroit. KAM Yacht Sales and KAM Marine own and operate three marinas and boatyards in Michigan, have three sister marina companies, and have brokerage offices in Michigan, Florida and Ohio.
Acquiring Luke Brown expands the company's reach along the East Coast. Luke Brown has offices in six cities in Florida, Rhode Island and the Bahamas.
The brokerage firm will retain its name, but owners Andrew Cilla and Jason Dunbar will no longer run the company. KAM Yacht Sales' Daniel Stern is now president, Nichole Sleiman is vice president of business operations and Max Brochert is vice president and sales manager. Cilla will serve as an ambassador promoting the company to clients along the East Coast and Dunbar will serve as a broker. "We are thrilled for this new chapter at Luke Brown Yachts," Cilla said. "We will be able to expand what we offer our clients while continuing to offer all of our current services and uphold our high customer service standards."
Transport company offers new sailing
Yacht transport company Peters & May and shipping company Oslo Bulk have created a new monthly sailing between the U.S. East Coast and the Caribbean.
“Frequent and regular sailings are a first for the industry, and we are happy to be announcing this to the market,” Matt Penfold, managing director of Peters & May USA, stated in a press release.
The service southbound will load from Newport, Savannah and Port Everglades and disembark in St. Thomas, Tortola, St. Maarten, Antigua and St. Lucia
“By combining Peters & May's industrial expertise with Oslo Bulk’s committed Caribbean fleet of 11 fully owned vessels, we are creating both an exceptional service and flexibility that will ensure regular and on-time sailings to and from the Caribbean,” said Lars Paulsen, commercial director of Oslo Bulk. “With over 1,200 port calls annually within the Caribbean, Oslo Bulk together with Peters & May can create tailor-made sailings to virtually any destination in the Caribbean.”
Sanlorenzo to acquire Perini Navi
An Italian newspaper has reported that Italy-based Sanlorenzo is acquiring large sailing yacht builder Perini Navi.
According to a report of that Italian story in the Robb Report, Sanlorenzo will invest about $33 million for a 70% share of the restructured company.
Viareggio-based Perini Navi has launched a fleet of famous and technologically advanced sailing yachts, including the 88m S/Y Maltese Falcon.
Benetti names new CEO
Marco Valle, who remains in charge of the Azimut Division, will take on the role of Group CEO at Azimut Benetti SpA on Sept. 1, when current Group CEO Franco Fusignani will step down.
“This decision will encourage an organic and unified approach to business management, benefiting effectiveness, rapid response and efficiency,” the company stated in a press release announcing the news. “The intention to preserve the specific characteristics and values of each brand, whose distinct identities form the basis of the Group’s success, will clearly remain a core target.”
Fusignani, 75, will remain on the company’s board of directors. “Marco Valle, who joined the company 25 years ago, has the full support of the Vitelli family and the Group’s Board of Directors in this new challenge, which he will no doubt rise to with the same spirit of success that has been a distinctive feature of his work, first as Azimut Yachts sales director and for the last four years as CEO of the Azimut division,” said Paolo Vitelli, Azimut Benetti Group chairman.
Veteran captain joins Derecktor
Capt. Glen Allen, who spent the past 13 years with Fleet Miami, has taken a position as sales manager with Derecktor Fort Pierce.
Capt. Allen’s primary role will be to attract large motor yacht and sailing yacht business to the new shipyard. He began last week. “I’ve always been interested in advancing the industry and bringing along young crew members,” Capt. Allen said. “In Fort Pierce, this is a prime way to help develop an industry in a town that needs industry economically.”
Derecktor Fort Pierce is expected to begin hauling vessels by the end of the year, but still await permits to construct the slipway for its 1,500-ton lift. It currently has dockage with power and water and can accommodate outside contractors for things like in-water paint jobs and dockside maintenance.
Capt. Allen began running boats in 1987 when he was hired to run charters on M/Y Gypsy, a 65-foot pilothouse motorsailer based in St. Thomas. After three years, he went to work for an owner in Annapolis and eventually would oversee the build of a 95-foot Sparkman & Stephens-designed ketch at Derecktor shipyard in Mamaroneck, New York, in 1995.
He ran other vessels, including the 125-foot (38m) Feadship M/Y Andiamo, and oversaw the build of the 220-foot (67m) Lurssen M/Y Apoise. After that project, the economic downturn slowed yachting and he met Michael Saylor, who hired him to finish the build of M/Y Harle, a 147-foot (44.6m) Feadship.
“We didn’t want to stay,” Capt. Allen said of he and his wife, Suzan, who had worked with him on all the previous yachts and build projects. “But we found Mr. Saylor so intriguing and his program so interesting that we stayed 13 years.”
Capt. Allen stepped back from Fleet Miami on April 1 and continues to serve the company as a consultant. Capt. Carey Drake, who ran M/Y Harle for the past five years, has taken over as fleet captain. The fleet includes the 154-foot (47m) Delta M/Y Usher, the 87-foot (25m) Warren Mystique as well as several sportfish and cruising boats.
Progress on the development of the yard in Fort Pierce is continuing, despite COVID-related delays, said Justin Beard, marketing manager for the 73-year-old company. The lift has been ordered and is in pre-assembly at the manufacturer in Italy.
When complete, the lift will be loaded onto 42 shipping containers and shipped to Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades, then barged the 100 miles up to Fort Pierce where “by the end of the year, we hope to have it operational,” Beard said. Assembly of the lift once on site will take six weeks, he said.
Derecktor signed a 30-year lease agreement with St. Lucie County in April 2019 to lease 12.3 acres of property and convert it into a megayacht repair facility, hiring local workers and eventually relocating its headquarters there from its yard in Dania Beach.
The old packing house from the 1920s that was on the property that the shipyard is leasing from the county was demolished last October. The 50,000-square-foot metal building from the 1940s remains and will be converted into workshops. Other ideas are on the drawing table, “but first we need to bring in revenue,” Beard said.
Key to that is hiring Capt. Allen, who will interact with his contacts throughout the industry to attract large yachts, their captains and crew, and their owners to Fort Pierce.
Capt. Allen is also the current president of the International Superyacht Society, was recently elected to the board of the Marine Industries Association of South Florida (which owns the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show) and serves on the board of directors of the International Seakeepers Society.
“Overall, it’s an exciting thing in the development of the megayacht industry for South Florida,” Capt. Allen said said of his new job with Derecktor. “It’s an opportunity to expand the horizons, if you will, of what South Florida has to offer. We’re just an hour and 10 minutes from South Florida, and some vendors have talked about putting satellite offices here.”
