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Bridge rehab to stop traffic on New River for 12 days
NEVER FORGET
By Dorie Cox
The crew of M/Y Remember When, a 162-foot Christensen, on the rail during the Antigua Charter Yacht Show in December. See more photos from the show and winners of the top chefs and interior table decorations PHOTO/LARA-JO HOUGHTING, CHURCHILL YACHTS on page 10.
A planned repair of the railroad bridge in downtown Ft. Lauderdale will close navigation to the city’s major shipyards for 12 days in February. Several yards are concerned about the length of the closure of the Florida East Coast Railway (FEC) railroad bridge. “I know maintenance has to be done on the bridge, but I didn’t know it was 12 days,” said Bob Roscioli, CEO of Roscioli Yachting Center, one of the businesses to be affected if yachts can’t
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Miami show to charge A gate and entrances means brokerage show no longer free.
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Owner’s View Why owners use, enjoy and buy big boats, from an owner’s point of view.
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Obituaries We lose a captain and two industry pioneers: Jane Buffington and George 6,7,9 Irvine.
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Captains listen, foster teamwork, take responsibility From the Bridge Dorie Cox
From quarrels between cabin mates to squabbles over a task, yacht crew occasionally have an issue onboard. Apart from firing someone, The Triton wondered how harmony is maintained, so we asked yacht captains at our regular monthly From the Bridge lunch. Communication is challenged during a tiff, a captain said. "When you are angry, you don't listen," he said. "They can't understand each other when they fight." "You can sit them down and talk to them and try to get them to see each other's view," another captain said. "But
it's very difficult." Individual comments are not attributed to any particular person in order to encourage frank and open discussion. The attending captains are identified in an accompanying photograph. The first captain said he invests time, often three meetings, to educate the feuding parties. "I work with them to try to show each the perspective of the other," he said. "It's important you give them the other person's eyes in understanding the other's point of view." He said everyone usually finds it illuminating, whether over a small or big issue. And he said it helps to diffuse the tension. "I've been successful in resolving
really, really bad problems between different cultures and different backgrounds," he said. "You are like an outsider looking in," another captain said. Another captain said he first steps back to assess the scenario when crew bicker. “You don't always want to necessarily separate them; they might feel favoritism if you treat them differently," he said. "But if you speak to them both at the same time, you might be fueling the fire." Another captain said he does the opposite. "I talk to them together, then I digest it overnight," he said. "I bring them both
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Former captain teaches the school of hard knocks. For real.
News 1 Captains lunch 1,4,5 News 6,7,9 Obituaries 12,15 Crew News 24 Fuel prices 48 Marinas / Shipyards 48 Boats / Brokers
16 Owner’s View 22 Crew Compass 23 Crew Coach 32 On Course 35 Taking the Helm
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25 Rules of the Road 26 Diesel Digest 27 Engineer’s Angle 34 Sea Science
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Write to Be Heard 46,47 Letters to the Editor 46 Crew Eye
20 Culinary Waves 21 Top Shelf 21 Crew’s Mess 24 Stew Cues
Crew Health 17 Take It In 18 Sea Sick 19 The Yachtie Glow Editor Dorie Cox, dorie@the-triton.com Contributors
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Miami boat show on Collins adds gates, $20 admission fee Previously reported in the Triton Today during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in November. By Dorie Cox Last year saw changes to the boat shows in Miami. This year, organizers said there will be improvements. Most yacht crew work at Yachts Miami Beach, which will run Feb. 16-20 on Collins Avenue. The show has been free and open to all attendees during its previous 28 years. This year, attendees will enter at five entrances for a $20 daily fee. Show Management and the International Yacht Brokers Association (formerly FYBA), co-owners of the show, hired EDSA to implement another change. The foot traffic patterns, previously on Collins Avenue, will now be directed to a network of new floating docks. And the show's 500 new and brokerage yachts will be arranged into dedicated new and brokerage yacht sections. The show will offer free water taxis connected to parking locations. Yachts in the show will also be shown
at Island Gardens Deep Harbour on Watson Island. The other boat show, taking place at the same time and often causing confusion for visitors, is the Miami International Boat Show. The show moved to its new location at Miami Marine Stadium Park and Basin on Virginia Key last year and the show's owner, National Marine Manufacturers Association, is putting efforts toward addressing last year's kinks. Thom Dammrich, president of NMMA, told an audience at an NMMA seminar in November to expect things to run more smoothly. "Last year, we had a 25,000 capacity, but we carried 52,000," Dammrich said. “So this year, we have increased the number of water taxis 50 percent.” Both water transportation and bus shuttles will have more frequent trips with fewer routes. And in an effort to connect yacht crew, industry professionals and show visitors, the two shows have organized 14-15 shuttle buses to run between them. Dorie Cox is editor of The Today. Comment at dorie@the-triton.com.
Manager pleads not guilty; traffic studied; Purcell resigns Manager denies Cheeki Rafiki charges The director of the yacht management company for S/Y Cheeki Rafiki has pleaded not guilty to four charges of gross negligence manslaughter in the deaths of the sailors who died when the 40-foot sailboat lost its keel and capsized en route to Britain after Antigua Sailing Week in May 2014. Douglas Innes, the 41-year-old director of UK-based Stormforce Coaching Limited, also pleaded not guilty on behalf of his company to a charge of failing to ensure the vessel was operated in a safe manner. Cheeki Rafiki lost its keel 720nm eastsoutheast of Nova Scotia. The bodies of skipper Andrew Bridge, 22, and crew James Male, 23, Steve Warren, 52, and Paul Goslin, 56, were never found. The UK’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch investigated the incident and released a 76-page report, according to a report in Sail World. It
stated that the keel had broken away from the hull and that photos showed the after keel bolt of the four was rusty, and could have been fractured. A trial is set for June 6 at Winchester Crown Court in Southampton, UK.
Traffic studied on 17th Street
Staff with the city of Ft. Lauderdale have been working with federal officials for the past year to analyze and study traffic issues on Southeast 17th Street and are nearly ready to make their recommendations. The study’s scope and goals included
Correction In a story about a regulation clarification seminar on page 6 in last month’s issue, we misidentified a COFR, which is a Certificate of Financial Responsibility.
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easing traffic congestion and improving pedestrian and bicyclist safety. Not only is 17th Street one of the central veins of South Florida’s marine industry, it is also the primary access to Ft. Lauderdale beach for a county of nearly 2 million people, and it is the main access to the third-busiest cruise ship terminal in the world. Unlike many traffic corridors where peak hours are during morning and afternoon rush hours, the city noted that 17th Street has peak hours all day. A key hiccup to a simple solution is that Southeast 17th Street east of U.S. 1 is also A1A, a federal roadway. Traffic has been studied and analyzed since summer and is nearly complete, with the city prepared to give recommendations to elected officials in January. Since attention began on the area in late 2014, a few improvements have been made, including moving the security entrance inside Port Everglades to beyond the public access entrance to the convention center; more time on the green lights on 17th Street; giving pedestrians a head start at 10th Street, Cordova Road and Eisenhower Boulevard; acquiring a grant to help pay for upgrades to Cordova Road between 17th and 15th streets; and the beginning of a study to add another on-ramp onto I-595, which will alleviate traffic on US1, which backs traffic up onto 17th Street. City staff is preparing a list of recommendations for commissioners that are expected to include a 20-footwide shared-use path along 17th Street that is protected from traffic; possible construction of another access road parallel to 17th Street a few streets to the south; special traffic signal timing for special events to help move traffic in or out of the area; enforcement of truck routes off 17th Street and onto Eller Drive; and more wayfinding signs to help people find their way without using 17th Street when possible. To review the plan, visit http://maps. kittelson.com/17thstreet. – Lucy Chabot Reed
MIASF top exec to step down
Phil Purcell, a former shareholder and senior manager of Westport Shipyard, gave notice in mid-December that he will step down as executive director of the Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) next year. As leader of the 500-member trade organization, which owns the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Purcell oversaw execution of a new contract with Show Management, which produces the show, and recognition by regional business leaders of the marine
industry’s significance, evidenced by its inclusion in the South Florida Business Journal’s annual industry list. “We are truly fortunate to have had Phil’s leadership for the past few years,” said Danielle Butler, chairman of the MIASF Board of Directors. “His vision and guidance have ideally positioned the association to leverage exciting opportunities in 2017 and beyond.” Purcell took over as executive director in February 2014 and will resign in January 2018. The timing of the announcement gives the board time to interview and select a new executive director and allows for a time of transition. “I have loved working in this capacity with an amazing team of people, and I am proud of what MIASF has achieved,” Purcell said. “We have created a culture of high integrity, and a success-driven, highly adaptive, forward thinking mindset. With an $11.5 billion economic impact, the marine industry has a seat at the table to help address important issues, such as transportation, infrastructure, job creation, trade, and philanthropy.” The MIASF board has appointed an executive search committee to begin the process. Prospective candidates may submit a resume to executivesearch@ miasf.org.
ISS to honor PYC designs, too
The International Superyacht Society (ISS) has added an award for Passenger Yacht Code (PYC) Design to its annual awards presentations. The PYC is related to carriage of up to 36 passengers use under the Red Ensign Group. In meeting the code, ISS wants to acknowledge “the extraordinary achievement of designers and builders in complying with challenging PYC restrictions while also creating incredible lifestyle designs using exotic materials and unique construction techniques”. Cayman Islands Shipping Registry and Wright Maritime Group will cosponsor the inaugural award. Since only “a small number of yachts” have been built to PYC this far, for this first award, the ISS’s board of directors has decided to include all PYC yachts delivered up to and including 2016. For next year and beyond, nomination timeline eligibility for the PYC award will be based on that of all ISS design awards, currently 1 May through 30 April of the following year. Judging criteria for the PYC design award has been provided by an author of the code. The award joins ISS’s seven design awards in three size classes, two propulsion classes, interior and refit.
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Pioneering yacht broker Jane Buffington dies at 90 By Dorie Cox Jane Buffington, formerly a partner with Fraser Yachts and a founder of the International Superyacht Society, died on Nov. 29 from heart congestion complications. She was 90. Mrs. Buffington became an apprentice at Fraser Yachts’ San Diego office in 1975, according to Diane Byrne, editor of Megayacht News. Mrs. Buffington opened Fraser Yachts' first Florida office and was considered “the catalyst for Fraser’s incredible growth,” according to the company. In 2005, the International Superyacht Society (ISS) created the President's Award to honor dedication to the superyacht industry and the ISS. Mrs. Buffington was its first recipient, it is awarded sparingly. Mrs. Buffington's first two yacht sales as a broker with Fraser were Feadships, at a time when there were not many women in the field. She brokered the construction of M/Y Annaliesse, an 85m yacht, in 1999. She worked with Fraser founder David Fraser as partner and was instrumental in the sale of the firm in 2003, according to Byrne. Vanessa Stuart, administrator at ISS, said Mrs. Buffington helped many people, including herself, get jobs and was an advocate for women in the field. "We got off vessels and I needed to do something else, not back on boats," Stuart said. "All she said was, 'I have something in mind for you'.” Stuart then got a call from American Yacht Institute, but said she didn't return it because she was shy. Stuart eventually became one of the lead instructors at the school. "She must have seen something in me I didn't see," Stuart said with a laugh. "She forced me into doing stuff. You didn't want to be on her bad side. "She was a real entrepreneur, even to the end,” Stuart said. “She never slowed down." Yachting Matters honored Mrs. Buffington as "Lady at the Top" in an article in the early 2000s. "She was a very positive, professional influence," said DJ Parker, charter broker and founder of Neptune Group. "I would say she was a role model." Parker worked as a captain when she met Mrs. Buffington at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in the early 1990s.
"She was somebody that I knew if I had a problem, she would help and collaborate," Parker said. And she had a tremendous sense of humor, she said. Mrs. Buffington "The last time I saw her she was joking when I asked how she was doing: 'I'm 88 and near the gate'," Parker said. "She had her chin up and shoulders back. I am proud of her." One of things Parker said she admired most about Mrs. Buffington was her passion. If she had an opinion about something, she wouldn't hesitate to speak up about it. "Jane had a radiance about her of professionalism,” she said. “I think she was one of those folks that helped many captains in one way or another." That sentiment was echoed on Facebook with posts including one from Norma Trease, of Salamanca Marine. "She mentored literally hundreds of crew, brokers, and fostered their careers," Trease wrote. The ISS stated that "her indelible mark has shaped the modern sophisticated superyacht industry and is most keenly etched in the career paths of crew and women" and said she established protocols for the modern yacht brokerage firm. Colleague and friend Jim Gilbert, former president of the International SeaKeepers Society and president of Christensen Shipyards, commented on her impact. "I know of few people who lived richer, more dramatic, and more meaningful lives than Jane Buffington," Gilbert stated in a press release. "Besides being a cornerstone icon, a leader and a trail-blazer for women in our industry, Jane was also a true old soul who for every day of the three decades of our friendship lived with a deep and sometimes brutal honesty, a dogged realism and a touching care for everyone she knew." In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mrs. Buffington's name may be made to ISS at www.superyachtsociety.org. Dorie Cox is editor of The Triton. Comments on this story are welcome at dorie@the-triton.com.
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Pioneer in fiberglass boats, Pipewelders' Irvine dies By Dorie Cox George M. Irvine Jr., a pioneer in fiberglass marine development and owner of several marine business, died Nov. 13 of a heart attack at his home in Ft. Lauderdale. He was 89. Mr. Irvine was retired from his company, Pipewelders Marine, an 11acre facility encompassing Pipewelders, High Seas Technology, P&R Canvas, and Billfish Marina located on the New River in Ft. Lauderdale. In the late 1950s, Mr. Irvine started the marine division of Owens Corning Fiberglass and was integral in Hatteras Yachts building the first production-line fiberglass boat. He went on to become vice president of Hatteras and continued working with design and building of the line, which is still in production. "He stalked boat builders to get them to build with fiberglass," his son Edison Irvine said. "He finally talked the guys in North Carolina into it. He taught them how to build the jig and mold." In the 1960s, Mr. Irvine became president of Chris Craft and moved to Ft. Lauderdale. In 1977, he purchased
George Irvine, center, aboard M/Y Tight Line, with sons Trey (left) and Edison in Mexico in 2000.
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Pipewelders Marine, then a small momand-pop company. Mr. Irvine came in at the crack of dawn and stayed until 5 p.m. every day, his son said. "He worked hard. He took it from about 16 employees, moved it up river in 1983 when he bought the marina, and at one time it got as high as 270 employees," his son said. The company employees about 125 currently. "Most interesting is how much his employees loved him," his son said. "He started pension and profit sharing way back when and lots of people have earned up to a quarter of a million dollars, people that wouldn't have had a thing. They admired him so much, he
was always fair and looking after his employees." After his retirement three years ago, Edison Irvine picked up his father for drives along the beach and martini lunches. "He loved it and he liked counting ships and cruise ships," he said. "We had a good life and went to the Bahamas a lot. He did committee boat for the Shootout at Walker's Cay on Virens. That boat has been on the cover of five different magazines." His son worked with his father until 1993 when he left to start a clear vinyl business, Strataglass. He also runs Edison Works. The Marine Industries Association
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of South Florida (MIASF) awarded Mr. Irvine the Golden Anchor Award in 2006 in recognition of a lifetime of industry contribution and achievement. "One of the reasons the Marine Industries Association of South Florida picked him for the award is because way back he felt strongly that we need young people interested or we will not be an industry," said Jill Irvine, daughter-inlaw and vice president of sales for High Seas Technology. She said he worked with 30 marine businesses for an event that invited young people to apply for jobs. "The business would pay for their school," she said. "We hired two, and one has been with us for 17 years." Mr. Irvine’s other son, Trey Irvine, is president and currently runs the businesses of Pipewelders Marine. Mr. Irvine is survived by his two sons, daughters-in-law and five grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Mr. Irvine’s name to MIASF. Dorie Cox is editor of The Triton. Comment at dorie@the-triton.com.
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Capt. John "John Jay" Kregelstein of M/Y Libert-y in Ft. Lauderdale with one of his favorite foods, blue crab (top), with girlfriend Jessica Althoff onboard M/Y Firefly (right) on a trip south from Halifax, Nova Scotia, and in Mexico, (below). PHOTOS PROVIDED
M/Y Libert-y's Capt. John "John Jay" Kregelstein dies By Dorie Cox Capt. John Kregelstein of M/Y Libert-Y, an 80-foot Offshore, died Nov. 12 of a heart attack. He was 50. Known to friends and colleagues as Capt. John Jay, he previously ran M/Y Infinity (with S/Y Affinity, a Delta), the 80-foot Outer Reef M/Y Firefly, and the 90-foot Burger M/Y Fair Skies. “When he died, he was doing his favorite things, eating at a German
restaurant, drinking German beer and heading to a blues show,” girlfriend Jessica Althoff said. “It was a super moon and Leon Russell passed away the same night. People who knew him would get a laugh out of that.” Althoff is service and warranty coordinator at Ocean Alexander in Ft. Lauderdale and often worked with Capt. Kregelstein as a mate onboard several yachts. He is survived by his sister, Laura Kregelstein; uncle, Walter Kregelstein; aunt, Filomena Lamonica; stepmother, Janet Kregelstein; and stepsister, Kenwyn Derby. Friends gathered for a celebration of his life in late November at The Treasure Trove, a bar in front of Hall of Fame Marina in Ft. Lauderdale. Dorie Cox is editor of The Triton. Comments on this story are welcome at dorie@the-triton.com.
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Trending, Excellence, P2 chefs take top honors in Antigua The 55th edition of the Antigua Charter Yacht Show went off without a hitch the first week of December and included about 80 yachts ranging from 45 to 295 feet. Crew were on stage as three yacht hops, broker lunches and myriad tours filled the show’s six days. The show hit its zenith with the awarding of top chefs and interior table decorations in three yacht size categories. And the winners are ‌ l Among yachts larger than 164 feet: 1st, Chef Charles Blacker, M/Y Trending 2nd, Chef Karl Elliot, M/Y Elysian 3rd, Chef Kyd Lyne, M/Y Callisto For the interior in this size, winners in the tablescape competition are: 1st, Stew Olivia Cserjen, M/Y
Callisto 2nd, Stew Carli Botha, M/Y Mischief l Among yachts 126-164 feet: 1st, Chef Eric Davis, M/Y Excellence 2nd, Chef Daniela Sanchez, M/Y Remember When 3rd, Chef Michael Power, M/Y At Last For the interior in this size, winners in the tablescape competition are: 1st, Stew Katie Byng, S/Y Germania Nova 2nd, Chief Stew Bianca Franck, stews Lindie and Fransunette, and Chief Eng. Travis, M/Y Remember When l Among yachts up to 126 feet: 1st, Chef Sheree Murray, S/Y P2 2nd, Chef Daniel Wright, M/Y Unbridled
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3rd, Chef Lauren Loudon, S/Y Toto For the interior in this size, winners in the tablescape competition are: 1st, Stew Charlotte Dell, S/Y Toto 2nd, Stew Trista Pease, M/Y Unbridled Chefs were asked to prepare a Caribbean Surf-and-Turf lunch with a tropical fruit dessert. Chef Daniela Sanchez of M/Y Remember When won second place in her category with this menu: Appetizer: Seafood Ceviche of wahoo, snapper and coconut cream in a frozen coconut shell with yuca chips (Cassava) and blended mango Entree: Octopus/Jerk Pork Belly Surf & Turf with a passion fruit sauce, banana-sorrel ketchup, vegetable slaw, spiral fried plantains and a coconuttamarind glaze Dessert: Piña Colada Trio, Cavalier Caramel Carpaccio, Laurent Perrier Mojito Cake, Mousse, White Chocolate, Dehydrated Pineapple This year’s was the 17th annual
Concours de Chefs at the Antigua show. Sponsors included National Marine Suppliers, Laurent Perrier Champagne, Bacchus Wines/Le Gout Du Vin St Maarten, Liat Quickpak, and Boat International Media. Judging assessed not only each chef’s taste and technique, but also their creativity, presentation, and use of local ingredients. The judges included Chef Ben Deneen, who won his division while aboard M/Y Lady J last year, local chefs, and Aaron Michaels from Culinary Convenience. – Lucy Chabot Reed photos by Billy Black
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Bring safety googles, instructor keeps crew alert By Dorie Cox Yacht crew dance about nautical rules of the road, in the road, dodge a loaded BB gun and watch for the sharp corner of a protractor while studying with Fred Wilson. These are just a few of the unconventional teaching methods that former yacht captain and chief officer Wilson employs to prepare crew for officer of the watch and other exams with his company, Fred's Oral Prep. "He ramps pressure right up, gets out dividers, boils water and starts sterilizing them," former student Capt. Malcom Banks said. "I'm not sure it's one of the sanctioned teaching methods. He didn't need to stab us, we definitely won't forget the answer." In fun and seriousness, former students said the 6-foot, ginger-haired Wilson is reputed to make grown men cry. "When they get answers wrong, the video goes on Facebook," Wilson, 38, said by Skype call from England. "But when they're annoyed with me, they tend to remember." The tools Wilson uses relate to priming, encoding, familiarity and other methods of recollection. With a degree in psychology, Wilson employs his specialization in memory formation and how people learn to encourage hands-on understanding, not just book learning. He said props and other sensory triggers are practical for yacht crew preparing for oral exams.
Tales from school and the sea
Surprisingly, Wilson said he struggled with academic life, but his parents insisted he attend university before he start a maritime career. "I understand why some students find it hard, it’s why I always wanted to escape to sea," he said. "Teachers don't understand why students don't understand." Capt. Banks said Wilson's personal stories about the sea make his teaching plausible. Wilson holds an MCA master 3000gt unlimited license and worked as relief captain on S/Y Endeavour, refit captain and chief officer on M/Y Haida G and M/Y Dona Amelia, and chief officer on motoryachts Victory V, Waterlily, Amante, Summerwind and Mirgab V. "With bridge procedures and compass work, he made training videos for the boats while in periods of overlap," Capt. Banks said. "He's not saying 'imagine a boat,' this is an actual
Fred Wilson of Fred's Oral Prep in Cowes, UK, dons fire fighting equipment to promote hands-on learning that triggers his students' recollections. PHOTO PROVIDED Wilson also creates educational videos (below). vessel. This is the scenario he had, how he dealt with it and what he learned." But Wilson claims his fame stems from “Fred's Totally Awesome Safety Meetings,” onboard training he created for crew during his years on yachts, complete with PowerPoint presentations, multiple-guess tests and Easter egg hunts. It was about 2012 when Wilson and his wife, Chief Stew Emma (Webb) Wilson, worked together on a yacht and pondered their future. "We decided to think about having a family on Monday, spoke about it on Wednesday and it happened," Wilson said. "I thought I had three years, but I didn't have an exit strategy."
And that is how his education, experience and future family came together more than a year ago in Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK, as Fred's Oral Prep. Although Emma Wilson said she tried to be a full-time mother and silent
partner while managing accounts and paperwork for the business, her job and the business have grown. "We soon realized that our fellow superyacht crew still love having their chief stew/purser looking after them," she wrote in an email. "I literally have students sending me photos in the suit shop asking me which one to buy. I do feel for them though, as it's such a stressful time." She plans to work full-time once their son begins school next year.
Time to test
Wilson works with each of his students to identify personal strengths and weaknesses. He guides them through a month of quizzes and studies before they come to the island for a week to stay in a rental house near the Wilsons’ home. Class centers around a big kitchen table. "He teaches there with all the sextants, polaris, charts...," Capt. Banks said. "By halfway through the week your brain is going to explode as information is ground in. You go in thinking you're reasonably prepared, but Fred takes it and polishes it until you understand the reasons. "He's aware of what each person needs, and I need the occasional kick up the a---," Capt. Banks said. "I need a structured environment because I struggle sitting at home. The total immersion worked for me." Former student Capt. Peter Watson is COO of a large company and said he was challenged when he started his own
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business. But he ranks his studies for his OOW right up there in difficulty. "I worked extremely hard for that exam and have never been so nervous in my life," Capt. Watson said. “Fred likes to find out everything about a person to tailor the training. He found my weak spots. He asked, 'What will you do when I shout at you?' I said, 'I don't mind, I just want to pass'." Several students said they never miss questions tied to a sensory incident. And aside from passing tests to get certifications, they understand information for real-life incidents at sea. "On occasions, Fred had trouble with me not remembering, so he got the steel ruler out," Capt. Watson said of a learning disability he was diagnosed with in his late 50s. "He said, 'next time you don't remember I will hit you with this'." He didn't think Wilson would have hit him, but Capt. Watson said he will always remember the information. "Before, I was bewildered with all the relationships between IMO, MCA, flag states and government things," Capt. Watson said. "He did something no one had done; he distilled it all down and it was terribly simple." Students study together during the week and practice with a mock exam. "He got an external examiner to come, we dressed in suit and tie to pass inspection, to create the right atmosphere," Capt. Watson said. "Some of those screw-ups, we did not make in the real exam." And that level of stress can be beneficial in real life as well as during exams, Wilson said. "When at sea, and a situation catches you off guard, you have to think on your feet," Capt. Banks said. "If examiners ask you something out of left field, you think, ‘Wonder what publication I would I get that from?’ Fred says, 'Don't take my word for it. Get the Mariners Handbook, you can see I'm not lying to you'." As a teacher, he's hilarious yet he has a serious side, said Capt. Watson. And he is passionate about his students. "He gives us a hard time if we're not working hard enough because he cares, he wants us to pass," Capt. Watson said. "He used to check up on me in the evening; he skyped in to see if I was still working." "Fred really cares and wants his students to pass," Wilson's wife wrote. "You don’t want to be around him if someone fails. And the really funny thing is, the student normally apologies to Fred for failing. I am yet to have a student who blames Fred, which I find quite amazing as it's only human to
blame someone else." And although one student reported that a study session with Wilson ramped up her heart rate on her activity tracker equal to 30 minutes of exercise, Wilson knows that how students learn is as important as the information. He will continue to ask them trick questions that they will get wrong, have them review topics that don't exist in the book and put them in stressful situations. But students such as Capt. Watson will forever remember the nautical rules of the road. "What a strong image," Capt. Watson said. "If I forget something, it's likely that a steel ruler would come down on my hand." Dorie Cox is editor of The Triton. Comments on this story are welcome at dorie@the-triton.com.
Four students study the practical application of using a sextant while at the PHOTO/FRED WILSON kitchen table during exam preparation.
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Crew control blaze, use STCW skills By Dorie Cox Yacht crew receive lots of training they hope they will never use. Four crew recently tested a set of those skills during a stay at Mary's Crew House in Ft. Lauderdale. It was late at night and most of the crew in the apartment-style house were asleep on Oct. 29 when a fire started at the house next door. "I could see the light from the window about 30 feet away," Deckhand Colt Jennings, 32, said. "My roommate was snoring but I could hear the roar, you know that sound that fire makes." "It sounded like a hot air balloon," Eng. Howard Hudson, 52, said. Hudson woke Deckhand Adam Myers, 23, who started waking crew in other rooms. They ran next door to wake the neighbors of the burning house while someone called 911 for help. The fence around the property was locked and the fire was in the back. "I knocked down the gate and pounded on their door," Hudson said. "I was very persistent. It had set the barbecue tanks on fire." Eng. Francesco Arienti, 25, joined in as the men began to get water hoses from the crew house to put out the fire. Fortunately, Jennings knew right where the two hoses were because he recently wanted to wash his car. They were moving quickly as they naturally began to work together. "I was in the backyard and passed the hose to Adam, then I took another one with the nozzle," Arienti said. "It was melting the vinyl siding on the house and it started a fire in a tire in their yard," Hudson said. Even though the four had not taken classes nor worked together, they helped each other to get water over the fence. No one got hurt and the fire was put out. "We got it out just as it was going into the rafters," Hudson said. Each crew had taken firefighting as part of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) training. Jennings had the class in August and Arienti recently took it at Bluewater. Hudson has had advanced training as a Royal New Zealand Air Force veteran.
Deckhand Colt Jennings, Eng. Francesco Arienti and Eng. Howard Hudson (and Deckhand Adam Myers in separate photo) put out a fire at the house PHOTOS/DORIE COX next door to Mary’s Crew House this fall. Sitting in the yard of the crew house near the charred home next door after the fire, the men thought about what they learned. "It's so much different than training," Hudson said. "During training things are prepped and you know the fire's going to start. You know where things are. In real life, it's very different." "It's not like we had protective gear, we were all in t-shirts and shorts," Jennings said. "But no one panicked and we used teamwork. We Myers had two people on the hoses and two on the nozzles. "Was it perfect? Probably not," he said. "Did it work? Yes." "A lot of what we did was common sense," Arienti said. "It was my first fire but maybe I feel a little more confident." Some crew at the house said the men could have left the firefighting to the fire department. "If we had, it would have become much worse," Hudson said. The men downplayed their part in the incident but said the real-world application definitely reinforced their classroom training. "On the yacht, we probably would catch it much quicker," Myers said. "It was absolutely a good thing I had training." Myers said he learned he needs to react more quickly.
"I think the main thing is you have to keep calm." Dorie Cox is editor of The Triton. Comments on this story are welcome at dorie@the-triton.com.
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Why us yacht owners enjoy, use and purchase big boats Owner’s View Peter Herm
There are myriad reasons why some of us choose to endure the significant cost of big-boat ownership. Some use their boats as a business tool, many as a way to keep families together, and others find it a unique ego builder, I am sure. None would dispute that big boating is also the safest and most private form of travel and relaxation. Personally, I probably fall into all categories. Most importantly to me, floating is physically and mentally therapeutic. I can literally feel my body relax in the first 30 minutes of sitting on the aft deck, cocktail in hand. The theatrics and stress of running a couple of businesses melts away. On a boat, my mind wanders to the bigger picture, strategic issues more valuable than fighting the daily fires. From a productivity standpoint, this alone is worth the price of admission for me. As a business tool, I have cemented many profitable relationships over the years on boats. Even with today’s “always on” communications, there is no better way to build personal friendships and business connections than on a boat. The owner and his guest business associates are locked in close proximity on a boat, cruising some fabulous area without interruption from cell phone or computer. Relaxation and cocktails tend to loosen many of the typical walls of selling and making deals. Perhaps this is why so many successful entrepreneurs, business owners and hedge fund mavens own boats. It is truly the Capitalist Tool. Another business use for a boat is to let your best clients, suppliers, employees and future friends use it without you. Some owners may charter their boats, but mine is kept busy with well-placed gifts of use of the boat. My crew whine at times that it is just like working on a charter boat only without the tips, but this is what pays the bills for me, so it is part of what pays the bills for them. Most of my clients and vendors in various businesses have never experienced the thrill of big boating. Some could afford to charter, but have
never taken the plunge. The difference between a cruise ship and a big boat with a wonderful crew is not fathomable to most people. Until you try it, you don’t appreciate it. I feel we do the charter industry a great service every time we let someone use our boat. Without exception, our guests report it was the best vacation of their lives. Sometimes us spoiled owners and overworked crew forget how magical big boating is. A couple of years ago, I spoke to a group of yacht brokers to provide an owner’s perspective of their service and why we actually buy boats. My No. 1 reason then and now is that it traps my kids on the boat with me. As kids get older, their teen needs become complicated. Girlfriends, boyfriends and heavy schedules tend to get in the way of family time. Life is filled with texts, and focus on family seems to get lost. I trap my entire family on our boat multiple times a year. It is amazing how easy it is to turn off the internet, phones and TVs on a boat. Once over the initial shock, families can focus on non- electronic family activities. I can sheepishly admit that my daughter beats me at gin multiple times on every trip, and we are about even on Scrabble. Monopoly is even more fun now as a business training tool for our kids, and the board on our boat is pretty worn. When we’re home, this just does not happen. My editor asked about any frustrations I have with boating, but frankly, the good far outweighs the bad. Yes, it is not a cheap hobby and some of those yard bills are insane, but my experience is that big boating is worth every penny and more. As always, it is not about the boat; success is about the crew. Great crew can make a modest boat truly luxurious, and crew challenges can make the best boat a giant headache. We owners rely on our crew to understand our needs and steer us in the direction that is most comfortable for all involved. Thank you to all the great crews out there, especially mine. Bow west and high tide only. Peter Herm is the pen name for a veteran yacht owner who is an entrepreneur based on the East Coast of the U.S. Comments are welcome at editor@thetriton.com.
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Lucky New Year’s traditions steeped in healthy, tasty foods Take It In Carol Bareuther
Those who celebrate New Year’s in the American South dig their spoons into black-eyed peas. These beige beans with signature black spots are said to bestow good luck in the New Year. Some food historians say pea’s luck dates to the Egyptian Pharaohs, who believed that eating this humble food showed humility to the gods. Others give a more modern explanation. These legumes provided life-saving sustenance for southerners during the Civil War. Black-eyed peas aren’t alone when it comes to culinary good luck charms. Greens, pork and grapes fall into this designation, too. What’s more, each of these is highly nutritious. Here’s the superstition and the science behind good luck new year foods: 1. Black-eyed peas. While the origin of this food’s good fortune is unclear, what is well-defined are its nutritional plusses. Peas offer a wealth of dietary fiber; 8 grams per 1 cup or a quarter of
the day’s recommendation. Fiber helps to prevent digestive problems. In addition, the type of fiber in peas – soluble fiber – can prevent fats from being absorbed and thus acts as a hearthealthy aid to lowering cholesterol. Black-eyed peas are also rich in the mineral potassium, which keeps heart function healthful. Other benefits are virtually no fat, sodium or cholesterol, yet a good source of non-meat protein. Throughout the year, add cooked black-eyed peas to soups and stews, serve cold in a salad, or mash and make homemade veggie burgers. Many New Year’s dishes call for combinations of black-eyed peas and greens and/or pork, two other foods that are both lucky and nutritious. 2. Greens. Think collards, cabbage and kale, for example. The leaves’ resemblance to “greenbacks” or dollar bills is the lucky association. The rich color also denotes a wealth of nutrients. All cancer-fighting cruciferous vegetables, these greens are full of antioxidant nutrients such as vitamins C, A and E as well as phytonutrients such as quercetin. Dietary fiber, plus few
calories, fat, sodium and cholesterol are other edible advantages. Collards are traditionally simmered with bacon or bacon fat, but a more nutritious method is steaming in beef broth or tossing in thin slices of lean ham after cooking. Enjoy greens all year long cooked in soups and sides or served raw in salads, wraps or sandwiches. The U.S. isn’t the only country where greens get a prime place at the table on Jan. 1. In Denmark, stewed kale sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar is served, while in Germany sauerkraut graces the menu. 3. Pork. The old saying “living high on the hog”, or eating choice cuts of pork that once only the rich could buy, gives this meat its providential reputation. Luckily, nutrition-wise, pork cuts such as loin, upper leg and shoulder are the leanest. In fact, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture figures, a standard serving (3 ounces) of cooked pork tenderloin contains 120 calories compared to 140 for chicken breast and 141 for beef eye of round. Pork provides an essential mix of other nutrients, including B vitamins,
protein, zinc and potassium. Lean pork is a great alternative to chicken and fish during the rest of the year. Pork sausage, usually higher in fat depending from the cuts from which it’s made, is paired with green lentils in Italy and eaten just after midnight on New Year’s Eve. Germans like to eat their lucky pork as sausage, too, in a split pea or lentil soup. 4. Grapes. Eat a dozen grapes at midnight. That’s the custom in countries such as Mexico, Spain and Portugal, where each fruit symbolizes a month of the New Year. Red, green or black, grapes are a powerhouse of nutrients and plantbased antioxidants that can protect against heart disease and cancer. One of the latter is resveratrol, which is also found in red wine, another likely addition to the New Year’s table. Grapes can also be a potent ally to keep New Year’s resolutions for weight loss. A 1-1/2 cup serving of these sweet fruits provides only 90 calories. Carol Bareuther is a registered dietitian and freelance health and nutrition writer. Comment at editor@the-triton.com.
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With the turn of the calendar, it’s time to check all medical kits Sea Sick Keith Murray
It’s that time of year again. Time to buy a new calendar, make New Year’s resolutions and go through all onboard first aid medical kits. First, gather all medical equipment together. That’s all the first aid kits, oxygen and the Automated External Defibrillator (AED). This includes any small kits on the tender, in the galley and in the engine room, too. Gather as many crew members, especially those new to the boat, as this is a great learning experience.
Check all kits for missing or expired items, opened packages or things that look out of place. If you are not sure what something is, ask. All well-stocked medical kits should include the basics: medical exam gloves, eye protection (safety goggles) and a CPR mask. Gloves have a shelf life and should be replaced annually. Inspect the CPR mask. Does it look cracked, dirty or discolored? If so, replace it. Safety glasses protect the eyes from blood splatter. Make certain they fit over prescription glasses of crew mates. All medications should be current, and all crew should know what each type is used for. If any are unclear, check the manual or USB drive that
came with the medical kit. If that is unavailable, call or e-mail me and I will try to assist. If anything is expired, order replacements and dispose of the old medication properly. Most AED manufacturers recommend a monthly inspection. Create a log book or use an inspection tag. If you are unsure how to inspect an AED, call or e-mail me and I can walk you through it. AEDs have two major parts that must be replaced periodically. Most electrode pads have a two-year life and the expiration dates should be clearly marked. The battery, once installed in the unit, has a lifespan of 2-5 years. Write the installation date on the battery
or on a sticker on the back of the AED. Don’t wait until the AED is beeping its low-battery warning. Be proactive and order a new battery before this happens. Verify that there is a spare set of electrode pads as well as pediatric electrodes if the yacht ever has children on board. Check to see if the AED has been updated to the new American Heart Association guidelines. Check, too, to see if the AED model has been recalled or requires a software update. If you are unsure, check with the manufacturer or e-mail me the make, model and serial number and I will check for you. If the AED is more than 10 years old, consider replacing it. Remember, this is a life-saving medical device. Is your cell phone eight years old? When was the last time the oxygen tank was inspected? Oxygen tanks generally require hydro testing every five years and should only be filled with “medical” oxygen, which is highly filtered. Turn it on to make sure the regulator and tank function properly. What about the oxygen masks, nasal cannulas and tubing? Are these in good condition? If they look old, worn or yellow, it’s time to replace them. Ask one of the crew to apply the mask to another crew and see if they know how to properly work the equipment. Please note: If you are using the oxygen for training purposes be certain to have it refilled immediately. Training for any and all emergencies is crucial. When my company teaches classes onboard a boat, we talk to the captain and crew about various medical emergencies and the locations that might present challenges when administering first aid. For example, someone is knocked unconscious in the bilge. How and where should we treat them? During our courses we also pull out the ship’s AED to inspect it and show the crew what to look for. If a medical kit is available, we also review what is in the kit and explain how things work. Be proactive. Asking questions is a good thing and being prepared for emergencies is the key to saving lives. Have a safe and happy new year. Trained as an emergency medical technician, Keith Murray now owns The CPR School, which provides onboard CPR, AED and first-aid training as well as AED sales and service (www. TheCPRSchool.com). Comments are welcome at editor@the-triton.com.
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January 2017 The-Triton.com
Top tips for yacht crew to beat the winter blues, optimize health The Yachtie Glow Angela Orecchio
While many yacht crew get to enjoy an endless summer, many more of us will experience some cooler weather, shorter days and less sun this winter. This can affect our health unless we are aware and know how to prepare for it. Here are five ways yacht crew can beat the winter blues and feel great all season. 1. Stay warm. One of my favorite ways to combat the cold during winter is to start my day with a warm drink such as herbal tea. Caffeine can be dehydrating and also create low energy when it wears off, so it’s best to keep caffeine consumption to a minimum, if at all. Additionally, getting the blood pumping first thing in the morning will also help keep up circulation for the rest of the day. For those who can’t get to the gym or go outdoors, try squats, jumping jacks, pushups and a yoga flow. Not only will you feel great from the adrenaline and serotonin, but you’ll be feeling toasty warm as well. 2. Stay hydrated. When the weather gets drier, so does our skin, hair, nose and eyes. While creams and lotions work temporarily the best way to combat dryness is from within. Accomplish this by eating a lot more fresh, raw fruits and vegetables in either their whole state, blended into smoothies or extracted into juices. Take advantage of seasonal produce such as dark leafy greens, apples, grapes, pears and citrus, which are all hydrating and balancing for the body. Additionally, don’t forget to drink enough water and decrease the amount of table salt in your diet. When we ingest table salt, our bodies must use the water in our system to dilute it and flush it out, leaving us feeling dehydrated. Eating foods that naturally are salty such as tomatoes and celery decrease the desire for table salt. Lime and lemon as alternatives to salt are also excellent choices. For those battling static due to the dryness in the air, try coconut oil on the skin and hair. Put a little on a damp washcloth and toss in the dryer to get rid of static on clothes. 3. Stay ahead of SAD. Seasonal Affective Disorder, known as SAD, is a real condition in which the serotonin levels in our brain, other hormones and
sleep patterns may be affected due to lack of sunshine. To stay ahead of SAD consider the following: Light therapy from portable sun lamps can stimulate hormones in the brain. Supposedly, this will help you sleep better, have more energy and make you feel better overall. Get your Vitamin D level checked. If it is low, your mood will suffer and so will your health. Find a whole food supplement and stay away from cheap alternatives filled with preservatives and chemicals. I like Garden of Life Raw D3. Get outside daily, no matter the weather. Bundle up and get out during the height of the day. Don’t wear sunglasses so your eyes can absorb the
natural light and boost the serotonin in your brain. Plus, the fresh air will lift your mood and help you feel more awake. 4. Boost your energy. Exercising, getting to bed early, drinking enough water, eating whole fresh fruits and vegetables, natural light and getting outside are the best ways to keep our energy levels up during winter. Even when we’re not feeling motivated because the days are cooler and darker, remember that it’s much easier to keep up with a healthy routine then to start from scratch. Do whatever it takes to stay motivated, including making a list of why you want to stay healthy. Get
specific and clear about why you want to be healthy and how you’ll do it. 5. Love thyself. Loving yourself unconditionally is by far the best way to have a happy life. Sometimes this takes practice and reprogramming yourself to be your own best friend. Try starting each morning by writing a list of what you’re grateful for and the vision you have for who you want to be. Write in the present tense and have fun with it. Angela Orecchio is a chief stew and certified health coach. This column was edited from her blog, Savvy Stewardess, The Smart Girl’s Guide to Yachting (www.savvystewardess.com). Comments are welcome at editor@the-triton.com.
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Quick and easy shopping starts with a complete, accurate list Culinary Waves Mary Beth Lawton Johnson
It’s time to hop in the tender and head for shore to go shopping. Is the list handy? As chefs, we work on our provisions list the minute the last set of guests leave the yacht and we turned in our latest order to the provisioning company. What remains are the items that we can’t get. (Or maybe it’s the entire list because not every yacht uses a provisioning company.) That list holds all the bits of minutiae, all the tiny but vital ingredients that we can’t possibly keep in our heads. But how many times have we gotten to shore only to find that we don’t have the list? Or maybe that little item the owners asked for as they walked off the yacht last time didn’t make it onto the list. I can’t count how many times this has happened to me and other chefs I know. Hey, we are not perfect but there has to be a better way than writing it down on a scrap of paper, and then tearing the
paper into pieces to divide the shopping with other crew once at the store. Every chief stew has her/his preferred way of handling lists, and the galley list should be a part of basic shopping when appropriate. I’m not suggesting the chief stew provision for the yacht, but when there are a few grocery-store items needed in the galley, the interior department head can manage this – if the chef’s list is clear (and includes options when the first choice is not available). Communication between department heads of the yacht will ensure that chefs will have what they need if they can’t make it to shore. A few things make the list better for both the galley and the shopper. First, note the quantity desired. Listing “basil” isn’t enough. If the plan is to make pesto for 10, one bunch of basil (or worse, one jar of dried basil) won’t cut it. There’s nothing worse than having to go back to the store for that vital item. Just add how much of each item is required. Second, be sure to include substitutions for items that might not be easily available. The chief stew (or whomever is shopping) will be grateful
for this. It saves a ton of time in the store and on the phone. And finally, be sure to stick to the food budget as set by the captain or yacht. It’s not the shopper’s responsibility to know that the yacht shouldn’t be buying the $25 bottle of Greek olive oil the chef requested. As the chef, know what the galley is permitted to spend and keep those tabs diligently. Now, here are some creative ways to keep a running grocery list. The best way is to use a smartphone and some sort of note-taking app. This way, it’s (more than likely) always with you, won’t get damaged or lost, and can be added to and changed. Make a copy and text it to the person shopping. For those chefs who find it easier to write lists on paper, it’s often efficient to type up a list of pantry items and then check off each item as it is pulled off the shelf. That way, the list creates itself by keeping a running inventory. (The catch here is to actually make those checkmarks. Forget a couple and the list isn’t useful.) Then, just scan the list and then email or text it to yourself or to
whomever is doing the shopping. That way, it’s accessible on a smartphone and is less likely to get lost. For iPhone users, let Siri keep the list. Siri can do some amazing things. One final tip for managing shopping lists for the galley. It is usually worth the extra few minutes to call ahead to make sure the store has the items on the list. The list can be emailed or faxed to the store ahead of time, and then a follow up call can verify that the crew isn’t wasting time tracking down nonexistent ingredients. Not every foreign port handles or has the items we expect them to have. If there are specialty items involved, ask a store clerk to set aside what you need. And get the name of the person doing that so the items can be retrieved when the crew get there. It may seem like a little thing, but all crew appreciate the value of a good shopping list. Mary Beth Lawton Johnson is a certified executive pastry chef and Chef de Cuisine and has worked on yachts for more than 25 years. Comments are welcome at editor@the-triton.com.
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Roasted Butternut and Grilled Chicken Chop Salad Top Shelf Chef Mark Godbeer
With the ever-increasing dietary restrictions arising amongst crew and guests these days, it can get taxing on my brain to sate the varying taste buds. No carbs, no gluten, high protein, etc. The list is neverending. I find my solace in salads. They are so versatile and incorporate the essentials needed for working long hours whilst still tasting great. And they conform to the many dietary restrictions we face. This recipe comes from cooking for a healthy crew who ended up requesting this once a week. Its simplicity in making is overshadowed by the seemingly complex flavors, which will help win over any crew or guests’ taste buds. This recipe feeds 12. Ingredients: 2 butternut squash, peeled, seeded
and diced into 1/2” cubes 1/4 cup coconut oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 sprig rosemary, chopped finely 4 chicken breasts 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce 5 Tbsp olive oil 2 punnets grape tomatoes, sliced in half 4 Tbsp hot sauce 1 English cucumber, peeled and chopped into 1/2” pieces 3 avocados, cut into 1/2” cubes 5 handfuls spring mix, washed and dried 3 lemons, juiced 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 4 Tbsp agave honey 1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled Salt and pepper Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a bowl, toss the chopped butternut with the coconut oil, garlic and rosemary, and season to taste. Place in oven for 20 minutes or until butternut is soft and golden brown with crisping edges. Set aside. In another bowl, mix the chicken,
sweet chili and olive oil, and season. Roast these at the same temperature for 10-15 minutes. Allow to cool, then chop chicken into ½-inch pieces. Set aside. In a zip-top bag, place the tomatoes and hot sauce, and season. Securely close the bag and shake, coating all the tomatoes sufficiently with the hot sauce. Let out all the air in the bag and set aside. In a large bowl, place the butternut,
chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado and spring mix. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, honey, goat cheese and salt and pepper. Dress the salad with the dressing and serve immediately. Enjoy. Mark Godbeer has been a yacht chef for more than 10 years (chefmark godbeer.com). His recipes are designed for the owner and guests. Comments are welcome at editor@the-triton.com.
Baked Lemony Snickers Mix flour, butter and powdered sugar until well blended. Line a 12-by-18 baking pan. Press dough evenly, building up a halfinch ridge around the edge. Bake crust for 20 minutes or until slightly browned. In an electric mixer, beat at high speed granulated sugar, lemon zest and juice, baking powder, salt and eggs for 3-4 minutes until fluffy. Pour over hot crust. Return to oven and bake for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool before dusting with powdered sugar. Cut into 2-inch squares and arrange for presentation. Enjoy, JW.
Crew’s Mess Capt. John Wampler
I cannot remember the last time I had the holidays off. November and December typically finds me happily in the warm Bahamas or Caribbean, instead of dreary Seattle, catering to the needs and whims of owners and their guests. However, just because you’re tied to the dock in Samana or hanging on the hook in Marigot Bay doesn’t mean you can’t bring the flavors of home along with you. The crumbly, nectareous sweet-tart goodness of these little beauties goes well with any holiday presentation.
Ingredients:
4 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups butter, softened (4 sticks)
1 cup powdered sugar 4 cups granulated sugar 4 lemons, zested then juiced 1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 Tbsp. salt 8 large eggs Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Capt. John Wampler is found on www.yachtaide.com and has worked on yachts for more than 30 years. Comment at editor@the-triton.com.
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Use the crew train when it’s time to stow provisions onboard Crew Compass Melissa McMahon
Buying all the food, products and necessities when provisioning is the easier part, but to me, the fun part is getting it onboard and putting it away in a timely manner. Who gets to do what? Do we form a train? Do all crew members participate? I was one of 20 crew members on my last boat, so you can imagine the amount of provisions we had to get every two weeks. I came to appreciate small marinas rather than the larger ones where we had to push a heavy cart down a long dock to the yacht. I will never forget one marina in Alaska where we had a mile walk down the docks to get to the parking lot. I tried to motivate as much as I could, saying “C’mon guys this is exercise. We have to burn off all that junk food we eat, and all the toasties.” But, of course, I get that eye stare and a laugh by the majority of my fellow crew mates. But I always find the positive side to
the situation rather than dwelling on the negative. Yes, there are two cars filled with provisions. Yes, we need to walk down the long dock probably 10 times. Yes, the stuff is heavy. But, we have food to eat, we are burning calories, and we get to be off the boat. Our go-to plan was always to make a train. Everyone had a spot, just as we did when we came into port and each crew member was at a designated fender line. I had the “fun” spots: the stairs for when food or other products had to go down to the storage/crew area and the outside deck lockers for when we had cases of beverages. Each deck locker could fit about 50 cases of beverages. I had to crawl in and maneuver each case to fit as much as neatly as possible. It’s hot work, like doing Bikram yoga. But it’s important to know your limitations when handling heavy cases or carrying them down a staircase. Injuries may arise, and safety is the No. 1 priority. One of our crew mates pulled his back by lifting a heavy box, and another passed out from heat
Think of loading provisions as the workout that it is. exhaustion. A train always gets the job done in a decent amount of time and gives the opportunity for crew members not to have to carry heavy items long distances. There are usually people on other boats in the marina watching, so working
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well in a train makes everyone look professional. Melissa McMahon is a stew from Long Island, N.Y. (www.longislandmermaid. com). Comments are welcome at editor@ the-triton.com.
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Rein in old year’s hurtful habits to make new, better ones possible Crew Coach Capt. Rob Gannon
Happy New Year to all. Yes, it’s that time again; the calendar flips to another year and we can also start anew with our habits and goals. Be aware, however, that some old habits can keep us from hitting new goals, and any kind of substance abuse is certainly at the top of that list. The issue of drinking in this industry keeps coming up in my conversations with captains and crew. I’d thought I would share a few thoughts on the matter this month. It’s all good, till it’s not. It can be fun and games, till it’s not. A steady drinking habit can sometimes be indulged in responsibly but can also slip out of control quite easily. Some folks can have just one or two after work and be all set; others can’t stop. Let me be clear from the top: the yachting industry is not unique regarding this issue. All kinds of industries have drinks flowing around them, but I think yachting has some unique factors that can contribute to excess consumption. Let me also add that I don’t write about this to preach or judge any generation; that would be pretty hypocritical. Although my wildest days are decades ago, I consumed more than my share and just kept it under control enough to not affect my professional life. So I address this from a place of experience and retrospect with a desire to offer insights to help in the present. “What do you do with a drunken sailor?” We’ve all heard that little ditty, I’m sure. Or how about “he spends his money like a drunken sailor”, another little saying heard from time to time. We’ve been connecting the grog and the sailor for centuries. So let’s play connect the dots here. What does the drunken sailor of maritime lore and the captains and crews of today’s yachts have in common? Ok, yes drinking; but what attracts them to it? What is it about this lifestyle that can lead to overindulging whenever one gets the chance? That phrase – whenever one gets a chance – is a big clue. Just like sailors of old, modern yacht crew live and work together in tight quarters on a ship. It’s way more comfortable, for sure, but tight quarters still. There can be pressures on the job,
rules to follow, and many separated from loved ones. Loneliness and stress can feel overwhelming. The old tall ship jack tar, the guys off the navy ships 50 years ago, and our crew today all can feel the same feelings. A lack of personal freedom, loneliness, following strict rules for days and weeks at a time can lead to … drinks ashore, perhaps lots of them in a short period of time. And that free time is limited, so it’s time to hit it hard. I’m not attempting to rationalize poor or unprofessional behavior. I’m just trying to point out some valid factors in this lifestyle that can lead to overindulging. If those who don’t drink at all or who indulge lightly can understand some of the human
emotions behind a shoreside binge, there may be a chance for a conversation there and possibly an opportunity to help a mate who may be struggling. We should be looking out for one another out there. We also have to understand sometimes we are not able to reach someone with a substance issue. They are not ready and able to receive. Sometimes just showing we care is all we can do. Sometimes the work time way outweighs the free time. That’s just the nature of the game. We’ve got to know that going in and adjust to the onboard routines. Captains, keep an eye on your crew, and crew, understand that your captain may be having some struggles as well.
As we head into the busy charter season, some of the habits of the offseason may need to be changed. With no owners or guests aboard and tied to the dock, some behaviors can be accepted. But once we’re out there, it’s game time, it’s show time and it’s time to tighten things up. Captains are going to set some rules, so it’s time to follow them and don’t cross the line. Have a good season, a safe season and a little self-discipline with the drinks. Enjoy the voyage. Capt. Rob Gannon is a 30-year licensed captain and certified life and wellness coach (www.yachtcrewcoach.com). Comments are welcome at editor@thetriton.com.
24 Interior Today’s fuel prices Prices for low-sulfur gasoil expressed in US$ per cubic meter (1,000 liters) as of Dec. 15. Region Duty-free*/duty paid U.S. East Coast Ft. Lauderdale 490/532 Savannah, Ga. 641/NA Newport, R.I. 709/NA Caribbean St. Thomas, USVI 749/NA St. Maarten 694/NA Antigua 568/NA Valparaiso 540/NA North Atlantic Bermuda (Ireland Island) 595/NA Cape Verde 446/NA Azores 502/1,107 Canary Islands 730/749 Mediterranean Gibraltar 497/NA Barcelona, Spain 444/1,059 Palma de Mallorca, Spain NA/1,077 Antibes, France 995/1,207 San Remo, Italy 614/1,493 Naples, Italy 677/1,487 Venice, Italy 677/1,864 Corfu, Greece 518/1,186 Piraeus, Greece 476/1,122 Istanbul, Turkey 661/NA Malta 741/1,239 Tunis, Tunisia 450/NA Bizerte, Tunisia 454/NA Oceania Auckland, New Zealand 471/NA Sydney, Australia 488/NA Fiji 522/534
One year ago Prices for low-sulfur gasoil expressed in US$ per cubic meter (1,000 liters) as of Dec. 15, 2015 Region Duty-free*/duty paid U.S. East Coast Ft. Lauderdale 430/460 Savannah, Ga. 575/689 Newport, R.I. 618/771 Caribbean St. Thomas, USVI 649/NA St. Maarten 675/NA Antigua 658/NA Valparaiso 570/NA North Atlantic Bermuda (Ireland Island) 589/NA Cape Verde 421/NA Azores 514/1,181 Canary Islands 444/724 Mediterranean Gibraltar 506/NA Barcelona, Spain 449/1,029 Palma de Mallorca, Spain NA/1290 Antibes, France 384/1,113 San Remo, Italy 534/1,493 Naples, Italy 545/1,504 Venice, Italy 598/1,432 Corfu, Greece 565/1,197 Piraeus, Greece 521/1,110 Istanbul, Turkey 612/NA Malta 674/1,328 Tunis, Tunisia 684/NA Bizerte, Tunisia 688/NA Oceania Auckland, New Zealand 496/NA Sydney, Australia 488/NA Fiji 640/NA
*When available according to local customs.
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Best cleaners onboard are simple, easy to make Stew Cues Alene Keenan
Last month, I discussed various cleaning products found on yachts, and the importance of taking precautions with strong chemicals. Using the proper dilution strength and tools, and knowing which surfaces products are intended for, are crucial to working safely. I grew up using basic soaps and homemade cleaning products along with chemical cleaners, scouring powders, window sprays, and polishes. There are many “new” and “improved” formulations of those products on the shelves today. As a former biochemistry major, I wondered about all of the changes. As it turns out, more than 80,000 chemicals are registered for use in foods, personal care items, drugs, household cleaners, and lawn care products. The number grows by about 2,000 each year. Relatively few chemicals are thought to pose significant risk to humans, but we can’t assume that common household cleaners are safe just because they are easily available. Most are not required to provide information about longterm toxicity, yet still are harmful to the lungs, central nervous system, liver and kidneys. Aerosol sprays contain propellants that linger in the air. Chemical scents are toxic to humans and pets. Some fabric softeners and antibacterial cleaners make people susceptible to developing asthma. And whether these products are rinsed into the drain or the grey water tank, they eventually go into the water to cause damage to the ecosystem. I have developed sensitivity to certain cleaning products, and my view on household cleaning products has changed. I’m starting the New Year off by cutting down on health risks and making my own formulas. Here are some of my favorites.
All-purpose
The basic recipe for an all-purpose mild soap-and-water cleaner for wood, marble or stone is 1/2 teaspoon of pHneutral unscented dishwashing liquid (the white kind) and 2 cups warm water.
Mix gently to keep the bubbles down. Sponge over the hard surface. Rinse completely to remove any soap residue. Buff with a soft cloth. Do not let these surfaces air-dry. This cleaner can also be used in a spray bottle and applied to a cleaning cloth. It works great for cleaning hard surfaces in the galley, heads, hallways and most furniture. If residue remains, reduce the amount of dish liquid. For streak-free glass, add half a cup white vinegar to 2 cups water, add a quarter cup rubbing alcohol (70 percent concentration) or vodka (safer for your skin), and add 1 to 2 drops of a citrus essential oil.
In the galley
The best cleaner for a cutting board is to pour coarse salt onto the board and scrub with half a lemon, cut side down. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then rinse and dry. Then cut up the rind and drop it into the garbage disposal to freshen that, if the engineer says it’s OK.
2 tablespoons of vinegar to two cups water.
Disinfectants
For a great basic disinfectant, mix one part water to one part rubbing alcohol or inexpensive vodka. Decant into a spray bottle. Spray onto cloth (not on surface). Use this to disinfect after cleaning a hard surface, especially points of contact such as door knobs and light switches, cutting boards, bathrooms, etc. It also works great on stainless steel. For a non-toxic disinfectant, mix 3 tablespoons liquid castile soap or 2 tablespoons mild dish soap with 2 cups water and 30 drops tea tree oil. Mix together in a spray bottle. To get soap residue and scum off tubs, tile and glass, mix one part vinegar to one part dish liquid. Spray, let it sit for 5 minutes, and then start to clean. It works best if you can spray to rinse it off. This can also be used in the toilet if the engineer says it’s OK. For a mild abrasive cleaner, mix 2 tablespoons baking soda to 2 cups water.
Laundry
To clean the microwave, pour a cup of water into a microwaveable bowl or measuring cup. Cut one lemon in half, squeeze the juice into the water and drop both lemon halves in. Microwave on high for 3 minutes so the water boils. Let the bowl sit inside the closed microwave for 3-5 minutes so the steam can loosen the gunk. Then just wipe with a clean cloth. For the garbage disposal, pour half a cup of baking soda and 1 cup of white vinegar down the drain. Let it bubble and fizzle while a kettle of water boils. Pour boiling water down the drain. To clean inside the refrigerator (or any similar surface), use a solution of one part water and one part vinegar. (This works great on wood, too. Just be sure to dry it off after cleaning.) For a more delicate version, use just
The best stain remover I know is one I make myself. Take two parts hydrogen peroxide and mix with one part dish liquid. It’s way safer than chlorine bleach, but hydrogen peroxide still may discolor, depending on the fabric or treatment. Test the remover in an inconspicuous area of the fabric first. If it’s OK, spray on the stain, rub it in, and rinse it out. It can also be used as a pre-treatment for stains. Those are a few of my favorite tried-and-true recipes. They are gentle, safe and work well for basic cleaning and upkeep of most luxury surfaces onboard. Do yourself a favor and resolve to work smarter, not harder, this year. And stay safe by using the mildest protects to protect yourself all year. Alene Keenan is lead instructor of yacht interior courses at Maritime Professional Training in Ft. Lauderdale. She shares her experience from more than 20 years as a stew in her book, "The Yacht Guru's Bible: The Service Manual for Every Yacht", available at www. yachtstewsolutions.com. Comments are welcome at editor@the-triton.com.
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New year brings changes to onboard documents, requirements Rules of the Road Capt. Jake DesVergers
As we welcome in 2017, we look ahead to what awaits us in the world of maritime regulations. The various regulatory bodies were again busy and 2017 will exhibit many of those initiatives and see several new regulations enter into force. Here is a summary of those that will affect new and existing yachts.
Polar code
Jan. 1: New chapter XIV of SOLAS (International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea) will require all new ships (and yachts) operating in polar waters to comply with these safety provisions. Safety provisions are applied to ships designed to operate in ice conditions. Part I-A contains a requirement for a Polar Waters Operations Manual that contains ship-specific capabilities and limitations with procedures to be followed in normal operations, avoiding conditions that exceed the
ship’s capabilities, and responding to incidents; maintaining adequate weathertight and watertight integrity through additional measures; protection of machinery, life-saving arrangements and firefighting equipment; advanced training for masters and chief mates, and basic training for officers in charge of a navigational watch; and a provision to allow an ice adviser to satisfy the training requirements.
Spaces that carry vehicles
Jan. 1: A reduction in the number of air exchanges is allowed for certain power ventilation systems serving vehicle, special category, and ro-ro spaces. This will primarily affect yachts that carry gasoline-powered vehicles. The reduction is permissible on systems that deliver the specified number of air changes (six or 10 per hour, as specified in SOLAS). The space must be fitted with an air quality control system that complies with MSC.1/Circ.1515. Such ventilation systems, when fitted onboard passenger ships (i.e. PYC yachts), are to be separate from other ventilation systems.
STCW
Jan. 1: The “Manila Amendments” are revisions to the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) that are aimed at bringing the Convention and Code up to date with industry developments since they were initially adopted in 1978 and further revised in 1995. Those areas that affect the yachting industry include changes to licensing of officers and certification of crew; revised requirements on hours of work and rest, training and certification requirements for electro-technical officers; watch officer training for ECDIS; crew training on preventing and responding to acts of piracy; and polar operations.
MLC
Jan. 18: Each ship (and commercial yacht) must carry on board a certificate or other documentary evidence of financial security to comply with the new provisions of the Maritime Labour Convention. Information regarding the contents of the certificate or other
documentary evidence is provided in the new version of the MLC, Appendix A2-1 and A4-1. Owners should amend the Declaration of Maritime Labour Code (DMLC) Part II once the relevant flag state has reissued the DMLC Part I to address these new MLC provisions. This should be done at the earliest opportunity, but no later than the first MLC renewal inspection due after Jan. 18, at which time these new provisions will be verified.
Gas, dual-fuel engines
Sept. 1: Amendments to the Nitrous Oxide (NOx) Technical Code. Modifications to the engine test report that permits vessels to be certified for gas-fueled and dual-fuel engines shall be required for new engines installed after this date. This affects any yacht that has main engines capable of using both fuel oil and natural gas. Capt. Jake DesVergers is chief surveyor for International Yacht Bureau (www. yachtbureau.org). Comments are welcome at editor@the-triton.com.
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New technology lets engineers test diesel fuel easily onboard Diesel Digest Capt. Jeff Werner
The cornerstones of a diesel fuel preventive maintenance program are: sampling and testing to assess the quality of fuel in the tank, separation to remove water from the fuel, filtration to remove particles, polishing and conditioning to optimize the fuel itself, and using additives to enhance shelf life. The initial preventive maintenance step is sampling and testing. But testing for what? The major contaminant in diesel fuel is microbes. Testing for microbial growth determines the presence of bacteria, mold, fungi and the size of the colonies. Until recently, there have been two methods used to test for microbes. The first involves sending a fuel sample to a testing lab. A culture study is then completed, which requires 48-72 hours of incubation to determine the type and level of infestation. The result is either a negative or positive report for the presence of fungus or aerobic bacteria
and how many colonies exist. On the average it will take a minimum of four days to receive the results from a lab. The second method is an off-the-shelf kit, such as Liqui-Cult. The user injects a small amount of fuel into a bottle of testing fluid. Just shake it up and wait … 30 hours for bacteria to grow and 72 hours for fungal growth. The time delay is still a factor, and the results are just a general “yes” or “no” for bacteria and fungi, rather than targeted to the specific microbes most commonly associated with diesel fuel contamination. What if a testing method existed that was as quick and simple as a pregnancy test purchased at the corner pharmacy? That is the exact market niche filled by FuelStat, an on-site kit that tests for organic contaminants with observable results in 10 minutes. The key difference between FuelStat and other fuel testing methods is that it uses immunoassay techniques. According to company materials: “This means that it detects contamination by ‘finding’ material that is produced by the three different types of contaminants that grow in fuel.
Therefore, there is no need to capture a part of the living organism and grow it up … . The objective of the test is to provide rapid screening of fuel samples, giving a quick and accurate assessment of H.res, bacteria, and other fungi including yeasts in the fuel tank.” Hormoconis resinae, abbreviated as H.res, is the primary fungus that causes filament-like contamination in diesel tanks, and it is the most damaging as well. “When compared to single cell yeasts and bacteria, H.res produces far more biomass and is thus more likely to cause blockage problems in filters and fuel lines. Secondly, it is by far the most common cause of microbial corrosion in fuel tanks … . Thirdly, because of the way H.res grows at the interface between the fuel and water … it firmly attaches itself to the tank surface.” Conidia Bioscience, based in the United Kingdom, has developed, engineered and patented FuelStat and devoted the past 10 years to refine this product for testing jet fuel (kerosene) in the aviation sector, and diesel fuel in the maritime and land sectors. The FuelStat test “measures the
amount of contamination by H.res, bacteria and fungi actively growing in the sample and reports that as the weight of material in the sample. The test provides results based on a traffic light scenario: Negligible (green), Low Positive (amber), High Positive (red). Conidia Bioscience has recently announced a smartphone app that will read the test results, determine a course of action to remedy the problem, and keep a log of the tank testing history. This new technology is the ideal method for testing diesel as part of a yacht’s monthly preventive maintenance program. FuelStat is now distributed in the United States by Busch and Company Resource Strategies, and can be sourced through my company, Diesel Doctor. Capt. Jeff Werner is a 25-year veteran of the yachting industry as a captain on private and charter yachts, both sail and power, and a certified instructor for the RYA, MCA, USCG and US Sailing. He also owns Diesel Doctor (MyDieselDoctor.com). Comments are welcome at editor@the-triton.com.
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Hydraulic systems offer benefits, if maintenance is followed Engineer’s Angle Rich Merhige
The mechanical systems of vessels are designed so that many of their processes necessitate the movement of something from one location to another, or a force be applied in some way to secure or shape a product. Prime movers facilitate these important processes that control everything from opening and shutting a watertight door, moving an anchor, or opening and closing a valve. Most prime movers are diesel or electrical, but enclosed fluids can also be used to transmit energy to apply force to produce a straight or rotating motion. These fluid-based systems are called hydraulic systems. Although one system will differ from another based on application, hydraulic systems all have five basic parts that allow them to function in the same manner: 1. A hydraulic pump converts mechanical into hydraulic energy. The pump puts hydraulic fluid under pressure. It’s comprised of pipes and valves, along with an accumulator on the pump’s discharge side. It also has a tiny oil reservoir where it’s able to take suction. There’s a float-type alarm that signals when the fluid is low, which will trip the pump, stopping the suction when needed for safety reasons. 2. Valves allow this hydraulic energy to be controlled. The pump will discharge fluid into the valve unit by way of a relief valve. This relieves excess pressure back into the pump’s reservoir tank. Once the pressurized oil passes the control valve and enters the hydraulic cylinder or motor, it begins performing its work (rotating/moving/applying force, etc.) and loses pressure. Once it loses pressure, it drains back into the reservoir. 3. Hydraulic cylinders convert the hydraulic energy into linear force, motion or rotation. 4. Hydraulic motors convert the hydraulic energy into continuous rotary motion. 5. Ancillary equipment including filters, heat exchangers, tanks and piping complete practical circuits. Hydraulic circuits are a closed system where the hydraulic fluid returns, under pressure, having just performed work. Hydraulic systems come with many advantages. They’re a convenient method of transferring power over long distances. They have fully variable speed for motion, allowing for smooth
uptake of load, and powers can be continuously transmitted while speed changes. Torque/high static forces can be attained and maintained for long periods of time. Hydraulic systems are extremely safe and reliable, even in some of the most tumultuous environmental conditions, and overload is easily prevented. They are also cost effective alternatives. When proper maintenance is lacking, the disadvantages become less forgiving. These systems can be messy. When high pressure is not properly monitored, serious accidents can occur. Likewise, neglecting leaks can cause the fluids to ignite, causing major fires or explosions. As with any systems, there are basics of hydraulic system maintenance: 1. Do your homework. The frequency that the hydraulic oil must be renewed is dependent on oil temperature, the application, work cycle and filtration. 2. Hoses should be labeled with date of manufacture. 3. A hose assembly’s life expectancy is directly related to the operating parameters of the application. Hose assembly failures can be the result of misapplication such as abrasion or overpressurization. 4. Ensure the hydraulic hoses in place are correct for the application, are not outdated, and are correctly installed. They should also be checked for corrosion, and inspected closely after experiencing high pressure. 5. Closely monitor the temperature of the system. Temperature guidelines are based on the oil’s viscosity. 6. Always check for spilled or leaking oil and isolate it, if possible. Granules,
filters or boom pads should be used to clean it. 7. Change filters in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. 8. Inspect hoses frequently for wear. Some common causes of hose assembly failures are: a. Expired service life; 10 years is a good rule of thumb. b. Improper hose insertion depth. c. Fitting shell was not crimped to the required dimensions. d. Hose twisted. e. Abrasion of the hose caused by excessive rubbing or chafing. Install sleeves or reposition to prevent rubbing. f. Hose minimum bend radius exceeded. Hoses should run two times its diameter before it begins to bend. g. Fluid incompatibility. Inner tube deteriorates, may swell and delaminate. Make sure the hose is compatible with the fluid before installing. h. Dry rot (dry air aged). Common in
refrigerated or air drying systems. i. Excessive temperatures. Hose becomes brittle and resists bending. Install heat guards, use a hose that can withstand the temperature, or change the operating environment. j. Excessive pressure. Cavitation will cause excessive temperatures. Similar to above. Review application. 9. Stay on top of fluid levels and know when they need to be replenished or renewed. 10. Select the proper fluid. Proper and timely maintenance of hydraulic systems can lead to many years of successful use, with a significant return on investment. Rich Merhige is owner of Advanced Mechanical Enterprises and Advanced Maintenance Engineering in Ft. Lauderdale (www.AMEsolutions.com). Comments on this column are welcome at editor@the-triton.com.
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Indonesia: Well worth effort to navigate bureaucracy, security By Capt. Duncan Warner Southeast Asia, and specifically Indonesia, offers a baffling plethora of cruising grounds, volcanic atolls, dizzyingly steep drop offs, crystal clear waters and tens of thousands of islands, many of them uninhabited. The Indonesian archipelago alone boasts more than 13,000 islands richly varied in culture and language. The interested visitor doesn’t have to spend too much time on the Internet to learn what’s on offer. Places such as Komodo Island and the Raja Ampat region in West Papua are now becoming more accessible to visiting yachts of all sizes. However, there are several other factors that often overshadow the region. The most frequent questions I get asked are about dealing with bureaucracy, security (specifically piracy) and the lack of available services such as fuel, provisioning and technical assistance. Many yachts simply bypass the region through the safe port of Singapore on their way to Australia and the Western Pacific.
With some caution and careful planning, many isolated and scenic places can be enjoyed safely and comfortably by yacht owners. It is common for me to spend several days cruising without seeing another private vessel and not unusual to see no other large vessels of any kind. In this and a following article, I will try to allay the most common fears that visiting captains may have and point them in the direction that will provide the safest and richest cruising experience of these waters.
Where to cruise
I have spent more than 20 years cruising the region and am still excited to visit new places and revisit old ones. I recommend the following as must-see destinations. Komodo Island. “There Be Dragons”
was written on charts in days gone by to warn sailors of the unknown. Well, on Komodo there really are dragons that prey on buffalo and deer. These enormous reptiles (photo below) have to be seen to be fully appreciated; photos do not do justice to their scale. Below the surface, Komodo’s exceptional diving is world renowned and what many visitors come to see. Raja Ampat, West Papua. Diving with large marine life here such as sharks, mantas and large fish is common. Birds of paradise dancing in the trees, wild orchids over the water and the incredible local culture are among some of the other attractions. Banda Island. Explored by Jacques Cousteau on the Calypso in the 1960s, the history of the original spice islands runs back to the 15th century. Once
exchanged by the British for Manhattan Island, these tiny volcanic atolls have been entwined with European exploration and trade for hundreds of years. Bali Island. Bali’s Hindu culture is unique to this small Island often called the “Island of the Gods” or “Morning of the Earth.” It is a truly fascinating place to visit. Though growing more commercially exploited, many areas remain unchanged. With so many worthy sites I will not attempt to cover them all; for this, there are ample cruising guides and travel books that detail anchorages and local attractions. Visiting yachts can tailor their route to suit their guests and time available. I would strongly suggest that the point of entry into Indonesia be carefully considered. There are specific ports that have CQI (Customs, Quarantine and Immigration) facilities. The most commonly used port of entry by yachts is Bali. The more frequently yachts visit, the easier the procedure is becoming. The port of Benoa in Bali probably offers the most convenient and
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When to visit
Indonesia has two specific monsoons, the dry southeast monsoon and the wet southwest monsoon. Generally speaking, the further north one travels, the less these monsoonal winds are felt. The wet humid west monsoon starts late in the year, September or October, ending around March. During this time, a period of poor squally and rainy conditions of a few days will be followed by fairer conditions until another front passes over. Often, the heat and humidity builds up over a day and is relieved by a torrential downpour in the late afternoon, with the whole cycle repeating itself the following day. The dry and cool east winds begin to blow in May through to August. These winds come from southern Australia and provide comfortable conditions with low humidity. However, the winds can blow up to 30kts from the southeast for several days without let up, kicking up some uncomfortable seas. The dry monsoon often offers the cleanest water for diving due to the low rainfall and runoff. The transition period between monsoons is often the best time for
cruising, with light and variable winds. As Indonesia stretches over some 2,500nm, predominantly in an eastwest direction, it is wise to plan a trip with guests going down sea, depending on the monsoon. If schedules allow, flying guests into a location is often preferable. Local airports are well spaced as Indonesia is an Island nation.
Dealing with bureaucracy
Indonesia has struggled with a reputation for being extremely difficult to visit, due to the mountains of red tape and documentation required for entry. The most important decision a visiting captain will probably make will be the choice of agent. A bad agent can ruin what should be a pleasurable experience. A good agent will act as an effective buffer against many of the regional authorities such as port, immigration and customs, and will enable the captain to get on with the job of managing the vessel. It is prudent to contact a reputable agent a few months before an intended arrival. Expect the agent to request lots of ship and crew documents to start preparing for the yacht’s arrival. Having said all this, things are becoming easier for visiting yachts. A
A destination worth visiting, the Wayag Islands from the viewpoint in PHOTOS/SUE HACKING northern Raja Ampat. customs bond is no longer required, and the whole process is being streamlined. As previously mentioned, Bali is probably the most convenient point of entry for yachts. Make sure a thorough quote for all services is provided by the agent. The two I would recommend accompany this article.
On arrival, I advise setting aside at least one whole day for the clearancein procedure. Customs, port authority, immigration and quarantine are all separate departments and will all send their representatives down to the boat.
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Prepare with inventory lists, agent and extra spare parts INDONESIA from page 29
An area that I would avoid, unless I had armed and trained personnel on Customs and quarantine may well make board, would be the waters north and east of Kalimantan bordering Borneo a thorough search of the vessel, so be and the southern Philippines. Pirates ready with lists of meds and a whole ship’s inventory from food and beverage are active in this region, many coming under the guise of terrorist groups. to electronics. These will more than There are so many places worth visiting, likely be requested and typing them up places that don’t have any history of as you deal with half a dozen people in piracy, that to go to this region would be the salon is not time efficient. pointless folly. At no point should the captain or For the most part, I would say the members of the crew offer a gratuity of majority of incidents experienced by any kind to CQI personnel. This could lead to complications and even criminal visiting yachts are either petty theft or miscommunication. charges. Having The former being hats and T shirts the theft of small close to hand after desirable items taken all procedures are off the back deck completed is fine, or swim platform. but anything other This can generally than this I would be prevented by not recommend. A the usual levels good agent will take of vigilance and care of any unofficial keeping an effective payments. watch. Any requests by CQI officials Miscommunication usually occurs made directly to the crew should be when smaller vessels visit isolated passed over to the agent. Be patient, be places, the locals paddle out to the respectful and enjoy the experience. yacht and climb aboard asking for All ports down to the smallest T-shirts, waste oil or cigarettes, alreadyfishing port will have a syahbandar nervous crew become aggressive and (literally king of the port) or harbor the situation escalates. By the time the master. Vessels are required to report yacht arrives back in Bali several weeks in and out on each visit. If in doubt, later, the crew are convinced they had a check with your agent. Sometimes port clearance can be arranged in advance for bonafide piracy incident. Thankfully, Indonesia has strict gun convenience. This is especially helpful if laws so owning and keeping a firearm at guests are on board. home is almost impossible. This ensures that gun crime in Indonesia is almost Security non-existent. But this also means that Much has been made of piracy in customs authorities take possession Indonesian waters. Indeed piracy in of firearms on vessels seriously, much the Malacca Straits is still a problem. more so than masters are probably used However, this is almost exclusively to in Europe or the aimed at large U.S. commercial vessels Prior notice of Indonesian yacht agents with nothing like firearms onboard the level of violence • indonusa-marine.net is required, and experienced off the • asia-pacific-superyachts.com vessels may find that horn of Africa. For clearing in and out of this seaway between ports takes time due to the paperwork Sumatra and the Malayan peninsula, that comes hand-in-hand with having I would advise visiting yachts not to guns on the boat. I don’t keep guns drastically elevate their security threat on my vessel (despite a stint in the level. A sensible precaution would be British armed forces and being pretty to check the regional incident reports. comfortable around firearms). I believe I use the International Chamber of that if you have a gun on your boat, you Commerce website (www.icc-ccs.org), should be ready to commit to its use and local reporting authorities contact (this subject has and will continue to details are readily accessible on the be enthusiastically debated). The hassle bridge.
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Captains and engineers need to plan ahead and keep a good stock of spare parts onboard. And plan for the worst. There are only half a dozen marinas in Indonesia; only two or three can offer three-phase shore power to vessels over 60 feet or so (that’s not a misprint). For a country of over 250 million people, that’s not a great deal, so be prepared to put lots of hours on your gen set(s). Provisioning can be tricky here as well. Fresh crispy veggies and salads are infrequently available outside of the Services major towns. Supplementing the pantry The great attraction of cruising here by buying local produce from local in Indonesia is the splendid isolation. markets or fishermen can realistically On the flip side, this means that there is only cover a few meals. The chef is going no MTU, Cruise Air or Onan rep just to have to get creative to turn out fresh a phone call away from showing up on food after a few weeks with no access the dock with his van of spare parts. to a supermarket. Your agent should be Outside of Singapore, it is most likely able to assist here, though. I often ask that any parts will have to be flown in for produce to accompany guests flying and cleared through in or out. customs. Getting clean fuel Getting a spare fuel For more can be problematic. pump to the engine Visit www.the-triton.com Indonesia has a room when the vessel and search ‘Indonesia’ notoriously high is anchored 60 miles up sulphur content in its a river (photo previous diesel fuel, with levels page) in West Papua is going to take of particle suspension that would not some frantic logistics from your agent, be tolerated in Europe or the U.S. Have considerable expense and considerable lots of spare fuel filters on hand. A fuel time. and restrictions they cause here are not worth the possible (unproven) security benefits. A realistic alternative for captains who don’t want the hassle but want the security of firearms on the boat would be to request their agent organize an armed police escort. This can come in the form of an escort vessel or, for a larger and more spacious yacht, one or more armed police on the vessel.
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polisher is a must for larger vessels; mine often runs constantly. Be sure to top off the tanks when good clean fuel is available as the next port of call may not have it. The availability of fuel (not necessarily clean fuel) is often several hundred miles away, so trip planning by the engineer and captain is also important. Check with your agent; they should be kept updated on your schedule and any changes, as fuel False clown anemone fish shelter in their anemone in often has to be paid the waters of Raja Ampat. PHOTOS/ SUE HACKING in advance. Most of all, Capt. Duncan Warner is master of the I would advise visiting yachts, crew, 86-foot (26m) Nordhavn M/Y Koonoona captains, owners, and guests alike and has cruised Southeast Asia for the to enjoy the experience of cruising past 25 years. Comments are welcome at Indonesia. Hope to see you out here in editor@the-triton.com. the wild East of Asia.
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IMO unofficially extends deadline for STCW refresher courses to July On Course Capt. Brian Luke
I have written much in these pages over the past year concerning the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention. And I am compelled to do so yet again because there has been an important decision made by the Maritime Safety Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) at the final hour of mandated implementation of those Amendments. Go online and view MSC.1/Circ.1560 issued on Dec. 5 by the IMO. The Manila Amendment requirements deadline for refresher training – HELM and ECDIS, among others – has been “extended” beyond Jan. 1. As most mariners are aware, by Jan. 1, the Manila Amendments were supposed to come into full effect. All this past year I have heard crew murmuring about how there will be too many certificate holders unable to meet this deadline. The Maritime Safety Committee, which is the highest technical body of the IMO, recently noted that “a large number of certificates needed to be issued by certificate-issuing parties confirming that their seafarers complied with the provisions of the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention”. Simply put, there were still many certificate holders that had not yet complied with the new Manila Amendments. The Maritime Safety Committee was concerned that so close to the end of the five-year transition period, which began Jan. 1, 2012, seafarers in some member states were reportedly unable to obtain certificates and/or the necessary endorsements. I must admit that I was skeptical as to whether everyone could possibly receive the appropriate training by this date. But the truth is that the IMO could have made the date Jan. 1, 2020, and we would still struggle to get all seafarers in compliance. Many can’t understand why it is so difficult, considering we have had five years to complete this task. In reality, trying to get the entire world into compliance by any specific date is a huge endeavor. No matter what date we apply, there will be those who cannot or will not come into compliance by that date.
At its 97th session, which ended on Nov. 25, the Committee was particularly concerned about the fact that, so close to the imminent end of this STCW Convention delineated transition period, seafarers in some member states were reportedly unable to obtain certificates and/or the necessary endorsements required by the 2010 Manila Amendments to the Convention. The Committee therefore urged all concerned, including certificate-issuing parties and administrations, to do their utmost to ensure that seafarers were issued with the appropriate certificates and necessary endorsements. The Committee recognized that some seafarers on board ships may not yet hold their certificates or flag state endorsements meeting the 2010 Manila Amendments to the Convention, and urged Port State Control authorities to take the above factors into consideration when taking action under Port State Control regulations. Due to the large number of seafarers who do not yet hold certificates for updated safety training (refresher training) in accordance with the Manila Amendments, the IMO has specifically requested that Port State Control organizations take a “pragmatic and practical approach” until July 1, 2017. This is simply a request and is nonbinding, but it should ease concerns about yachts being detained in the first half of 2017 for crew members not in compliance with the Manila Amendments to the STCW Code. This is good news for all those crew members that have not yet done their updating or refresher training. Remember, this is a request by the IMO to all member states with Port State Control to allow for a bit of leniency until July 1. There are no guaranties that Port State Control will not detain a yacht, however with a circular like this from the IMO, it is highly unlikely. Based upon individual Port State Control response to this non-binding request, it appears that seafarers now have six additional months to get their certificates into compliance. To Keep Your Career On Course, do not wait any longer as it is highly unlikely that there will be another extension like this one. Capt. Brian Luke is president of Bluewater Crew Training USA (formerly ICT) in Ft. Lauderdale. Comments are welcome at editor@the-triton.com.
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Rogue waves are real and more frequent than mariners think Sea Science Scott McDowell
By definition, a rogue is one who behaves unexpectedly and abnormally, often causing damage to anything nearby. This succinctly describes the extremely large and unpredictable rogue waves that are gaining notoriety on our world’s oceans. Rogue, freak or killer waves have been part of marine folklore for centuries but have only recently become accepted as real phenomenon. Large and spontaneous, they occur most frequently in the open ocean but have also caused havoc in the U.S. Great Lakes. Rogues occur where major storms generate packets of extreme waves that combine and amplify, but also amidst calm seas with virtually no warning and from directions other than prevailing winds and seas. Occasionally they are formed when a large swell approaches and opposes major current systems. Waves are typically classified as rogues when they are 5-8 times higher than the largest waves of the existing sea state. Recent studies have also proven the existence of rogue wave holes, which are not always accompanied by a large wave crest. These deep wave troughs can be equally disastrous for vessels. Prior to the 20th century, there was little mention of this dangerous phenomenon, likely because ships that encountered rogue waves would never return to port. Oceanographers, the Office of Naval Research, the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and maritime insurance companies are now working diligently to determine the characteristics, probability and impacts of rogue waves to prevent loss of life and assets. In 2007, NOAA compiled more than 50 maritime incidents likely associated with rogue waves, many having caused sudden loss of ocean-going vessels. Some of them include: 1826, Indian Ocean. French scientist and naval officer Capt. Jules d’Urville reported waves as high as 108 feet, yet was publicly ridiculed by the prime minister as it was believed no wave could exceed 30 feet. 1942, North Atlantic. While carrying 16,082 U.S. troops during wartime, the British passenger liner RMS Queen Mary was broadsided during a gale by a
92-foot wave and listed 52 degrees but slowly righted herself. 1975, Lake Superior. The SS Edmund Fitzgerald of musical fame was a 729-foot bulk cargo vessel that sank suddenly during a gale storm with all 29 crew members aboard. Another ship nearby was hit by two 35-foot waves within 10 minutes of the Fitzgerald’s breaking in two and sinking. 1980, offshore Japan. The MV Derbyshire, a 91,655 GRT bulk freighter, was the largest British vessel ever lost at sea, with 44 aboard. The wreck was located in 1994 and subsequent analyses indicated that waves of at least 92 feet caused the cargo hatches to burst. Beginning in the mid-1990s, many rogue waves have been observed, some using sophisticated technologies that allow valuable, quantitative analyses. 1995, North Sea, midway between Scotland and Norway. The stationary Draupner oil production platform yielded the first scientific confirmation of rogue waves, with a height of 84 feet. 1995, North Atlantic. The cruise liner RMS Queen Elizabeth II encountered a 95-foot rogue wave during a hurricane in the North Atlantic. 2001, South Atlantic. Two Bahamianregistered cruise ships, MS Bremen and MS Caledonian Star, had windows smashed and instrumentation lost upon encountering 98-foot rogue waves. 2005, North Atlantic, offshore Georgia. Windows on the 10th deck of the cruise liner Norwegian Dawn were damaged by 70-foot rogue waves. In the past two decades, severe weather has sunk more than 200 ships exceeding 650 feet, with rogue waves believed to be the major cause. Surface radar data are increasing our confidence in these observations: data from the North Sea identified 466 rogue waves in 12 years (nine days between rogues) in this relatively small area. In 2004, scientists analyzing satellite images observed 10 rogue waves of 82 feet or higher during a three-week period – roughly one every two days, globally. Next month, I’ll present forensic analyses of rogue wave impacts on sunken vessels, as well as developments in predictions and ABS guidelines. Scott E. McDowell has a doctorate in ocean physics, is a licensed captain and author of Marinas: a Complete Guide, available at www.scottemcdowell.com. Comment at editor@the-triton.com.
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When you are the best crew you can be, you are a leader influence. 2. Be willing to do jobs others are Taking the Helm unwilling to do. Develop the “whatever Paul Ferdais it takes” mindset. Being seen as someone who is hard working, giving maximum Let’s face it: everyone, except perhaps effort, and willing to help with any task a dictator, has a boss. In a family, in increases credibility and respect in the work, sometimes in a relationship, and eyes of others. on and on. This means that the skill 3. Be adaptable to the approach or of leading up, across and down is an style of others. Just because someone essential life skill to develop. does something differently to get the Normally when we hear the word same result doesn’t mean it’s wrong. leadership, the most common idea that This means being proactive instead comes to mind is leading those below of passive. It also means being open us. However, since leadership is a to learning a new way of thinking or choice and not a position, it’s absolutely behaving. possible to lead up and across as well. 4. Become a reliable go-to crew The way to do this is to understand that member. Team members – whether it’s our behavior that convinces others above, on the same level or below – to follow. will start to rely on you if you become It may seem like it’s highly unlikely to indispensable. Reliance will build trust lead a boss or peers, but it’s important to and influence. do since most of a leader’s career will be 5. Be a lifelong learner. Be better spent in the middle somewhere before today than yesterday by actively seeking reaching the top. out new knowledge. This isn’t limited A traditional mindset of leaders is to work. Be seen as someone who to use power to get people to do things. continually learns. When others have With peers and bosses, this generally a question they will naturally turn to doesn’t work because we have no someone who has the answers – you. authority over them. To 6. Listen. Take the lead up and across, it’s time to talk less and listen crucial to build influence. more. When we listen, we The way to build The way to build influence demonstrate respect for influence onboard is to build respect. those around us. Listening is to build respect. Helping others win helps us build a greater instead of competing perspective about an issue with them goes a long as we take in how others way in building respect. When they view it. win, the organization wins. When the When these behaviors are put organization wins, we all win. together – being good at what we do, Building influence through respect having the “whatever it takes” mindset takes time. Don’t expect to build respect and being adaptable to different and influence overnight. Influence is an situations – we will grow respect in the ongoing process that takes time to grow. eyes of others and the ability to influence The following behaviors are some our peers and bosses. of the most important that leaders can Leadership is a skill that must be implement to build influence with those continually developed. When we get above, across and below: to the top, it’s too late to learn to lead. 1. Become very good at your job, and As legendary basketball coach John credibility will follow. Credibility is the Wooden once said, “When opportunity stepping stone to developing respect and comes, it’s too late to prepare.” influence. No one will believe or trust Leading from the middle today allows someone who doesn’t demonstrate that us to practice and build all the skills they know their job to a high degree. needed when we finally make it to the The most influential people put in top job. the effort to become really good in their role so when the time comes to make a A former first officer, Paul Ferdais suggestion they are seen as trustworthy is founder and CEO of The and credible. Skipping this step of Marine Leadership Group (www. learning a job well can be detrimental marineleadershipgroup.com). Comments to building credibility and therefore are welcome at editor@the-triton.com.
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Electrical, mechanical work under way, trunnions next CLOSURE from page 1 travel the west side of the bridge. “We can be inconvenienced for a while, but that’s a long time.” The work is part of All Aboard Florida, a high-speed passenger rail service to run between Miami and Orlando using the Brightline train service. Brightline trains will run on existing tracks between Cocoa and Miami with new rails to be built between Cocoa and Orlando. Repairs on the decades-old bridge (pictured left) are under way on electrical replacements and include mechanical and steel replacements. Milling of outer trunnions are what requires the closure, according to Adrian Share, executive vice president of rail infrastructure for Brightline. “Trunnions are like axles on a car,” Share said. “Wear happens with each lift of the bridge.” Share said the bridge will be put
on alternative supports during the milling, which prevents the bridge from opening and closing to marine traffic. Intermittent rail traffic will continue. The timing of the repairs is difficult for Roscioli and other boat yards whose customers navigate from the Atlantic Ocean or the Intracoastal Waterway toward the west end of the New River. “February, March and April are the strong season,” Roscioli said. “Business slows during the holidays, but after, people want to get back to the yard.” The closure is scheduled to take place during the Miami International Boat Show and Yachts Miami Beach, which run Feb. 16-20. “We coordinated with MIASF [Marine Industries Association of South Florida] and the U.S. Coast Guard on dates and they have changed with input,” Share said. “Target dates are Feb. 11-22; there is
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Marinas, yards fear customers will find alternatives CLOSURE from page 37
Trunnions, which allow the railway bridge to pivot, are scheduled for replacement on the bridge in Ft. Lauderdale and the repair is expected to close marine traffic for PHOTO/DORIE COX 12 days.
no good time to do this but the industry needs a bridge in good operating condition,” said Patience Cohn, industry liaison with MIASF. “The closing is pending some details before the U.S. Coast Guard will issue the permit. When they do, it will be in the local Notice to Mariners (NTM).” When the Coast Guard approves anything impacting navigation, it is released immediately to NTM and will be available at www.navcen.uscg.gov under District 7, Cohn said. Repairs could not be conducted during the slower summer months because, Shane said, the Coast Guard rejected the closure during hurricane
season, which runs June 1-Nov. 30. Several other major marinas and yards will be affected, including Lauderdale Marine Center, Marina Mile Yachting Center, Cable Marine, Rolly Marine and Bradford Marine. “Ft. Lauderdale is not only the boat capital but the repair capital,” Roscioli said. “The last three years have been our best in 53 years of business. Is it the worst thing that could happen? No. But we will lose money and business, no question about it.” Susan Engle, president of EnviroCare Solutions International, was on the consulting team that drafted a 2014 report critical of All Aboard Florida’s estimation of the impact to the marine industry. The report was commissioned
by a coalition of concerned Ft. Lauderdale area property owners, boaters, and directly affected marine industry businesses, which is concerned about the current repair project. “The thought of closing the bridge for an extended period of time is significant and unprecedented,” Engle said. “I hope all the parties involved in making the final decision take into consideration all alternatives to keep navigation open.” The city of Ft. Lauderdale’s Marine Advisory Board unanimously opposed the plan at its meeting on Dec. 1. Capt. Chad Pelletier of M/Y GlenEllen said he and other yacht captains are making alternative plans to keep their yachts on the east side of the bridge closure. “My boss said let’s be proactive so we don’t get stuck,” Capt. Pelletier said. The yacht owner plans to go to the Miami show and the boat is normally docked behind a home on the west side of the bridge. George Cable, CEO of Cable Marine, said he is concerned about captains such as Pelletier choosing alternative shipyards. “If you shut down I-95, you have lots of alternatives, but with the boating community there is no alternative,” Cable said. “When you go to your favorite restaurant and it has a 20-minute waiting period, do you wait or go across the street?” Roscioli said he does not have the answer, but said he can envision difficult scenarios with customers who are in his yard during the closure. “Say a yacht owner planned a trip for a week in St. Thomas,” Roscioli said. “And I say, ‘You can’t leave the yard.’ Can you imagine?” Dorie Cox is editor of The Triton. Comment at dorie@the-triton.com.
For further information The City of Fort Lauderdale is not managing the repair project, but supplements All Aboard Florida’s efforts with media and emails, according to Monique Damiano, the city’s public information specialist. Damiano said All Aboard Florida is the contact for questions. For questions or concerns, contact Ali Soule, public affairs manager for All Aboard Florida, at +1 305-520-2105, ali.soule@ allaboardflorida.com or visit allaboardflorida.com.
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From the Bridge Crew quarrels stem from personalities, lack of responsibility crew issues from page 1 to my office at the same time and let them hash it out a little bit. Then I see how difficult the situation is. "I say, 'Be careful, the one you think may be on the chopping block may not be the one. It may not go the way you think it's going to go.’ " All of the captains said they are available to talk with crew. "My door is always open, but I expect them to go to their department heads first," a captain said. Unless it's a small crew, then they should go directly to the captain, another said. "My door is always open," another captain said. "But understand that to discuss an issue in my office you have to have followed certain protocol before you come."
Why do crew quarrel onboard?
Problems can be anything that cause an issue between crew. The captains illustrated a few scenarios behind crew quarrels. We asked what they fight about. "Nothing," a captain said. "Crew are generally fighting over nothing." The group laughed and agreed. "I had two crew that would go hard at it all the time, screaming, and it always turned out to be over stupid things that
really don't matter," another captain said. He said he often feels like a father figure, and the others nodded in agreement. "I take them aside and say, 'Let's separate the emotion from the situation. So you're angry about this?’ " When the crew retell the story of why they are upset, it often sounds less important, he said. But they usually dig to the root of their issue. "Tell me again, what are you angry about?" he said. "Oh, that's what you're really angry about." The group agreed that crew relationship problems usually stem from individual personalities. "Their personalities don't mix, and unfortunately they're stuck in the same cabins," a captain said. "And as much as you try to work with it, they just have clashing personalities." Several captains said lack of responsibility is another cause. "The biggest underlying problem in the industry is that many crew do not take responsibility for their actions," a captain said. He turned to another captain at lunch and said, "Say we have a difference, we're not getting along. We would work it out. But instead of dealing with it as mature adults, the crew spread it through the crew grapevine."
The captain said often crew start complaining about the food, or work, or something else not related to the issue. "They're finding a focal point to blame instead of taking responsibility for their actions," he said.
Tips to prevent problems
Successful teamwork prevents many crew issues onboard, a captain said. Crew who don't work well together often have problems. "Like the prima donnas who think they're better than the others," a captain said. "Like chefs who think they shouldn't have to leave the galley, but it's OK for all of us to get in there and help them." The captain clarified he did not mean with guests onboard when each crew is busy with his own job. But he said he encourages the crew to work as a team. "Instead of putting labels on everyone, we work together to do dishes and other jobs,” he said. “If I'm good enough to do get down there, then the rest of them should come." He said crew get along better when they see how life is for each other, when they try each other's job. "Like a full washdown, we can all get in there together and do it right,” he said. “Everybody learns more about each other and the boat." He trains the stew in the engine room
and eventually puts everyone at the wheel. "They can learn how the boat works, hear everybody else on the radio and understand procedures better,” he said. “So everybody knows a little about everything instead of one section." Another captain agreed and said problems come when crew have a lack of training. "Many crew don't know anything about their [crew mates’] job," a captain said. "I've heard, 'That's not my job, not in my job description.' I was shocked." Another captain said avoiding issues starts at hiring people with the right personalities and backgrounds. "People willing to be part of a team," he said. "I don't hire individuals, I hire a team. "When you're on a boat, everyone has to compromise one way or another," he said. "If you don't, if you're not part of the team, you do not last working for me." "To accomplish a lot of these jobs they have to work together as a team," another captain said. They can't do it by themselves and they come to understand that, he said. One captain takes his crew to escape rooms, adventure rooms often used in team-building exercises. "You have one hour to solve the riddle, generally getting out the door," he said. "It pulls on every person to get together and problem solve." But the key to success is to let the crew be in charge, he said. "I don't like to be the ringleader," he said. "I ask, 'What do you want me to do?' " Another crew held a pool tournament and invited their captain. "I like it when I'm not leading," he said. "Let someone else do it, so I'm not in charge. Let them put it together." Another captain said his crew often plays paintball. "Afterward, they're relaxed and it's good team-building, it helps a lot," he said. But none of this works when workloads are heavy. “When they're on during the charter season, they are busy and trying to get it all done, which means they are working together," a captain said. "When it's not
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From the Bridge that busy, you need to do the activities." When crew are busy, there is no time for nonsense, another captain said. One area where many captains seemed disappointed was about building camaraderie with off-duty activities. Several said best intentions don't always work as planned. For example, a yacht owner wanted to do something nice for his crew and sponsored a day of meals and activities at the end of the busy season, a captain said. "I had crew come up and say, 'That's my day off'," he said. "They think I'm making them go to work." "My crew did their own crew day and I wasn't there," another captain said. Another captain was disappointed when he bought hard-to-get tickets to an art exhibition and none of the crew attended. "I gave them as a gift from me, but they thought was a work thing," he said. Another captain said his crew go to escape rooms many weekends. "They would rather do that than crew dinner," he said. Another captain said he has found crew do well to get away. "Sometimes it's better when they have been on charter and busy, I think it's good thing to go off by themselves, to clear their head and vent," he said. Issues flare up when crew are bored or tired, a captain said, and the group nodded in agreement. "Things go better if you keep the crew busy," he said. "Give them jobs, let them stretch their imagination and abilities. Keep the work flowing in an orderly way where people don't get exhausted." Another captain does that by crosstraining. "If we're in the yard, I will have some of the interior crew move to the deck." And that idea of training crew in other jobs brought up mentoring. "A lot of the young crew are used to being professional chamois artists because no one is mentoring," he said. "In the old days, we did it our own teak work and we took great pride in it." "If people would take more pride in their work there would be fewer and fewer problems," another captain said. One captain relies on department heads to foster such pride. "The chief stews are mentoring the stews and the deck officers are mentoring the deck crew," he said. A captain said he finds his crew issues are minimized by hiring people who are
Attendees of The Triton’s January From the Bridge luncheon were, from left, Capt. William Blackwell of M/Y Bella Vita, Capt. Marcos Gamboa of M/Y Symposia, Capt. Brady MacDonald of M/Y Missing Link, Capt. Andrew Halsband, Capt. David Nathan of M/Y Marbella, Capt. Scott Sanders (freelance), Capt. Bill Hawes of M/Y True PHOTO/DORIE COX North, Capt. Robert Scherrer of M/Y Innisfail and Capt. Andrew Johnstone. kind. "If they are kind, all these other little problems ... they'll work it out," he said. "It's in their nature. They don't want to be on anyone's bad side, and they don't want to hold a grudge against anybody." Another captain agreed. "The type of person that puts their hand out and says, 'I'm sorry'. People like that tend to be solution-oriented."
When enough is enough
When all of that is not enough to quell the quarreling, captains still have the final say. One captain explained his rule, "The first time I tell you kindly, the second time more seriously. The third time, if I
have to yell, I have to fire you." "I tell department heads, 'If I start to micromanage you, take that as your first warning'," another captain said. A captain has what he calls a "fatherly chat" with every crew member. "It revolves around responsibility and conflict resolution, etc.," he said. "They know what to expect coming in." "They're told up front, 'If the two of you can't resolve it as mature adults and it eventually ends up on my desk, one of you will not be staying'," he said. "It's that simple." "And it could be as simple as, 'I don't like the fact that your toothpaste is multicolored and is all over the sink'," he said.
"My point is they're being warned ahead of time, 'You don't want to go down that road. You want to make the effort as an adult because we're assuming you're an adult," he said. "Work it out yourself before it becomes an issue for anybody else." And you can't use the crew mess as your forum, he said. "You cannot talk to everybody in the room and get them on your side," he said. "Nor as department heads can you take sides." "Be careful," he said echoing an earlier captain. "You who thinks you won't be gone, you could be in the wrong."
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Clarify tasks, grasp cultures, create atmosphere with crew crew issues from page 41 Many captains consider managing crew as the most difficult task onboard, and although most aren't specifically taught how, they develop the skill, a captain said. Many of the larger yachts, compliant with international laws like ISM and MLC, employ a set of forms and processes. "But most of us wrote our ISM before it even started," a veteran captain said. Several captains repeated that to minimize crew issues, pick the right crew. "Sometimes a good attitude is better than skills," a captain said. "I can teach the job but I can't change how they were brought up. They can change themselves but you can't do it for them." "Don't be part of the problem," another captain said. “If you're not part of solution, you're part of problem.” "I was eight years old when I learned to take responsibility," another captain said. "Put your hand up and say, 'I did it'. Take responsibility for yourself."
Captains take responsibility
None of the captains said they have perfected how to deal with crew issues. "It never stops, it's ongoing and I'm still learning," a captain said. "There are nights of no sleeping because of the crew." "The big enemy of a captain is thinking you know everything and stop learning," another captain said. "I read self-help books, it's real important that I've got my act together," a third captain said. "Just because I'm the captain, everything I say is not in stone, in gold. "Eventually you can become a control freak," he said. "The more responsibility you're given, if you don't use it right, you can create the problem." "I think you need to watch yourself before you watch everybody else," another said. Although the conversation started out with advice for crew, this group of captains turned the advice back on themselves. One captain who likes to teach crew different jobs onboard realized he could do better with work orders. "It got me to think about creating a detailed job description with the systematic order on how things will unfold," he said. "It drove more responsibility on me to communicate."
Another captain agreed and said that clarifying expectations pertains to crew's personal lives, also. "It helps to have clear tasks, write it down so everybody knows what to do: Put your toothpaste here, you have to tidy up your bed,” he said. “It's like the military." Crew issues happen because everybody has different definitions, he said. "Different cultures have different lines of where boundaries are," he said. "Examples are like how is a bed made, when is a bathroom clean, how dry is the shower in respect to the one who's using it next. It is relative." Another captain aims to prevent issues before they start. "I create a specific atmosphere on the boats I run and I need people that can do the job and absorb the atmosphere," he said. "It starts at the top and trickles down. When the guy at the top is calm, cool and courteous … ," another captain added. "The captain needs patience, kindness and to be a mentor no matter what," a third captain said. "Lead by example," another captain said. "You don't sleep till 10 and ask the crew to get up at seven." And as the discussion wrapped up, ideas continued to come from the group. "Talk to people before there's a problem," a captain said. "The definition of being upset is unmet expectations. If they don't know your expectations, they will be upset.” "I admit I did that wrong," another captain said. “I need to learn how to fix that and address it, admit it to yourself.” "Train crew to have your back and you have theirs," a captain said. "First thought, best thought," another captain said. "When you start second guessing, that's when it goes wrong. Then ego gets involved." "If you're upset, don't make a decision right then," a third captain said. "Would it be justified firing you? Yes, but I will wait until tomorrow." Dorie Cox is editor of The Triton. Comments on this story are welcome at editor@the-triton.com. Captains who make their living running someone else’s yacht are welcome to join in the conversation. Email us for an invitation to our monthly From the Bridge lunch.
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Bluewater Crew Training USA Kick off the new year with networking focused on crew progress, coursework and licensing conversations. Bluewater Crew Training USA, formerly International Crew Training (ICT), is hosting our firstWednesday-of-themonth networking event at the indoor campus it shares with provisioner Yacht Chandlers in Ft. Lauderdale. Luke Until then, learn more about the school merger from Bluewater Crew Training USA President Brian Luke. Q. ICT is now part of Bluewater. Tell us what that means. Previously, as ICT, we only provided maritime training for crew. Now we not only train crew but we have the ability to locate a position and place them onboard yachts. Additionally, our loyal customers/crew have other locations where they can train and get the same great service they have come to know with us in Ft. Lauderdale.
Q. How did this come about? We were originally working with Bluewater to provide training for its One Account customers who needed a training provider on this side of the Atlantic. The One Account is a yacht program whereby every dollar spent on crew recruitment is given back in training vouchers. We found that our companies worked well together and were synergistic. It was only natural that we joined together and became one company with one complete service. Q. How does this help students? Students now have the ability to train on both sides of the Atlantic in three locations. This makes it more convenient for students traveling onboard their respective yachts to book into training at any time throughout the year, no matter where they are currently located. Q. So this will allow students to take classes in Europe? Absolutely. Students who have been loyal to ICT in the U.S. or to Bluewater in Palma or Antibes can now book into any one of the offices and if their travel plans change, they can simply take the
course in one of our other locations. We have merged the best of all our courses and standardized the way we provide training. Crew members can now expect the same great service no matter which location they take their courses. Q. What other services does this partnership offer students? Traditionally we (ICT) only provided crew training. Now we can also help secure a position onboard for those crew looking for work. We now also offer yacht management, brokerage, charter services, making us a true full-service yacht company. Q. What trends are you seeing? Over the past 10-20 years, the superyacht industry has been dragged (kicking and screaming) into the maritime regulatory world. Today’s young yacht crew now understand the necessity of professional training, certification and licensing. Q. How do you answer the complaint that there are more and more mandatory classes for mariners? It’s my generation (baby boomers) that is having a difficult time with the regulatory world. Our yachts today are
really ships, and we all need to embrace being treated as equals to our merchant brothers and sisters. In a nutshell, if crew members in the yachting industry want high pay, relevant job security and respect as professionals then we all need to license, certify and train as professionals in a highly regulated world. I have an equal background in the airline industry. The airlines are highly regulated and very professional at what they do. We can fight it all we want, but in the end we will only be working against ourselves. Let’s show the world just how professional we are in this great industry. That’s my personal goal. Q. Does everyone look great in their new blue uniforms? Yes, everyone does look great. As you know, two-thirds of the planet is covered in blue. We are blue all the way. Triton Networking will be held on Jan. 4 at the Bluewater campus at 750 W. Sunrise Blvd. (33311). For more information, visit www. bluewateryachting.com or call +1 954779-7764.
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Culinary Convenience Join us for some interior-focused networking on the third Wednesday in January with Culinary Convenience, a one-stop shop for chefs and stews. Take a walk through the store, share an adult beverage with friends, and stay in the loop between 6-8 p.m. Until then, learn more about this interior warehouse from founder Aaron Michaels Michaels. Q . It seems like your company name says it all: Culinary Convenience. Tell us about the business. Culinary Convenience is a chef and chief stew supply company. We offer everything that makes the chef and stew more professional including galley equipment (American and European voltage available), smallwares, Japanese and German cutlery, chef uniforms and shoes, knife sharpening, china, glass and silverware.
The concept started as a mobile toy store for chefs. I would show up in the back of people's kitchens and offer them all types of smallwares, cutlery, apparel and knife sharpening. Then customers asked for more products. Eventually, we opened this store. Q. Why is the galley such a big deal for yachting? The food and beverage on any vessel is crucial. This sometimes determines the fate of the charter. Also, yacht crew work hard and need good wholesome food to keep them going. That's why a galley needs the best, most efficient equipment for the correct applications. Q. What do crew like best at your shop? When they come, they come for everything. We are one of a kind. It's
like a candy store. We have amazing customer service. We make everyone feel at home. Every chef and stew has a different vision. It's our job to help execute it. Our job is to make it happen. We have a broad selection that specializes in what chefs and chief stews need and want. We also ship all over the world. Q. What is your background in the industry? We come from the high-end spectrum of the hospitality industry. Q. What is the best way for crew to find what they need: online, email, visit store or a phone call? 1. Come by the store (9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturdays from October to May) 2. Use our mobile store 3. Visit culinaryconvenience.com
4. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter 5. Call (+1 954-525-0011) or email (amichaels@culinary-convenience.com) 6. Yelp 7. Word of mouth. For the past 14 years, this has been the strategy. Q. What is trending in cooking? Small, bite-size international dishes incorporating new methods of cooking. Q. Do you watch all of the cooking shows? Which are your favorite? Who has time? We do try to watch the competitions, especially “Top Chef� when we have clients competing. Q. The octopus mural on the shop is fabulous. Tell us about it. This was the idea of my wife and partner, Limor. The talented artist Colette RueLette executed beautifully. Limor wanted to combine the yachting world and the land-based world. All are invited to join us Jan. 18 from 6-8 p.m. at 2212 S. Andrews Ave. in Ft. Lauderdale (33316). No RSVP required. Just bring a smile and business cards. You never know who you might meet at Triton Networking.
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EVENTS OF THE MONTH Jan. 26-27 Refit International Exhibition & Conference, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
A trade show and technical seminar series with vendor booths is focused on improving yacht refits, featuring yards, managers and captains. For tickets see refitshow.com.
Jan. 28 Marine Industry Cares Foundation Chairman’s Gala, Dania Beach, Fla.
Black-tie fundraiser to be held at Gallery of Amazing Things that supports MICF and programs including Marine Industry Immersion Summer Camp and the MICF Youth Creative Arts Contest. marineindustrycares.org
Jan. 4 The Triton’s monthly networking event (the first Wednesday of every month from 6-8 p.m.) with Bluewater Crew Training USA, Ft. Lauderdale. Join us for casual networking, no RSVP required. www.the-triton.com
Maarten Captains Briefing and Golf Outing, St. Maarten. Nautical networking and activities for captains and senior crew include golf, rugby, round-table breakfast, dinner and more. www.ussuperyacht.com
Jan. 5 The Triton From the Bridge cap-
Jan. 21-29 Boot Dusseldorf, Germany. www.boat-duesseldorf.com
tains luncheon, noon, Ft. Lauderdale. A roundtable discussion of the issues of the day. Yacht captains only. Request an invite from Editor Dorie Cox at dorie@ the-triton.com or 954-525-0029. Space is limited.
Jan. 5-15 Florida Keys Uncorked Food and Wine Festival, Key Largo and Islamorada, Florida Keys. floridakeysuncorked.com Jan 6-15 63rd London Boat Show,
UK. At ExCel London with 300 exhibitors and hundreds of products. www. londonboatshow.com
Jan. 11-13 42nd annual Fort Lauderdale to Key West Race, Fla. This 160mile ocean race runs before Key West race week. www.keywestrace.org Jan 11-14 Caribbean CrewFest, Christophe Harbour, St. Kitts. Professional development masterclasses for crew. www.acrew.com
Jan. 15-20 29th annual Quantum Key West Race Week, Fla. Race features strong international programs and toptier competitions. keywestraceweek.com Jan. 16-18 Electric & Hybrid Marine World Expo, Tampa. Showcase for electric and hybrid marine propulsion technologies, components and solutions. Jan. 18 The Triton’s monthly
networking event (the third Wednesday of every month from 6-8 p.m.) with Culinary Convenience, Ft. Lauderdale. No RSVP required. www.the-triton.com
Jan. 18-20 12th annual USSA St.
Jan. 25-27 14th International Marina and Boatyard Conference, Ft. Lauderdale. Presentations, workshops, roundtables, panel discussions, exhibit hall of 130 booths, networking receptions, field trip to local marinas and more. www.marinaassociation.org Jan. 26-29 Baltimore Boat Show, Baltimore. BaltimoreBoatShow.com Feb. 1 The Triton’s monthly networking event (the first Wednesday of every month from 6-8 p.m.) with Yacht-Mate Products, Ft. Lauderdale. No RSVP required. www.the-triton.com
Feb. 2-5 33rd Primo Cup Trophée Credit Suisse, Monaco.
Feb. 3 Wobbly Race, Antigua. A BYOB
(build your own boat) race for yacht crew to "race" for prizes including finest raft, first to sink and best costume. The annual event aids ABSAR. info@absar.org
MAKING PLANS Feb. 16-20 29th annual Yachts Miami Beach The megayacht part of Miami’s boat shows, formerly known as Yacht & Brokerage Show. Not to be confused with the Miami International Boat Show. An in-water show along the Indian Creek Waterway with an additional location at Island Gardens on Watson Island. General admission is $20/day www.showmanagement.com.
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Letters to the Editor
Captains aren’t only ones challenged hiring in yachting Same challenge for owner
In reference to your From the Bridge lunch story about captains being challenged hiring crew [December issue], I have had the same challenges hiring captains. The person you hire changes after a few months. The first captain starts “hitting” on my adult daughters. The next captain wrapped chain around the running gear and told the crew not to tell me. The following captain thought
my yacht was his personal hotel; he had his family on board several times without telling me and used the master stateroom. Temporary captain hired to deliver my yacht from New York to Florida was an evil dictator and the crew wanted to abandon ship. He also removed the petty cash (several thousand dollars) from the yacht. Charter brokers know these guys and were extremely surprised by their behavior.
Missing captains, crew who are gone too soon
Finally, I have a great captain and five crew. They respect each other, and everyone brings exceptional skills and a great work ethic. They know that they can make serious money on charter. A California-based yacht owner
Life too short to deal with attitude
Crew is the greatest challenge for an owner, and it is what keeps me with a vessel that can be run and maintained with a couple. On longer cruises, we hire
a second stew for relief and support. No matter how explicit you are, issues always arise, and there must be a balance of give and take. As soon as crew gets an attitude, they are off the boat. Life is too short to deal with attitude, as one of the captains mentioned. You can teach and educate someone willing to learn, but it is very difficult to change personality or attitude. Capt. Fred Brodsky
CREW EYE
Chef Jacques Bernard, 30, dies in fall
In reference to your story “ ‘Badass’ chef slips, falls off cliff, dies days shy of 30th birthday” [December issue], I wanted to say that Chef Jacques was such an amazing young man. As I’m sure everyone who knew him will say, I was proud to have known him. I’m so so terribly sorry for your loss. Ben McGowan via the-triton.com Capt. Alex Bernard is an amazingly strong woman, just like her mom. My condolences to her and her family for the loss of her beloved husband. This was a wonderful, beautiful and touching tribute. Jeannine via the-triton.com
Capt. Raubenheimer electrocuted at home
The Indo Yacht Support team will miss Johan dearly. He was a great client and supporter of our charity efforts here in Indonesia when Kaori visited. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Kiki and his family. We will raise a glass or two to him here in Bali on Dec. 3 while we remember his life. Capt. Cilian Budarlaigh and team Indo Yacht Support I knew Johan way back in the 1980s in the Virgin Islands. He was a wonderful person. We had the adventure of working on Irwin 65s at the same time and commiserate on those Irwins. So sad today. Joy Smith Goldberg Life is but an instant. Enjoy every moment as it take less than a heartbeat to end or worse yet end as we know it to be. So sad for Kiki and so happy that they were so happy together. Lois Kwederas
Compass Rose videographer dies
My sincerest heartfelt thanks to David Hendry and The Triton for the timely publishing of the tribute obituary to my brother, Ted Ritter. Jim Ritter Fort Bragg, CA
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he interior staff of M/Y Pipedreams takes their daily yoga routine to the water as 2nd Stew Michelle Graham does the headstand pose on a standup paddleboard. Boson Hunter Rabon (left) and junior Stew Erin Morris lounge on shore on a crew outing day in the Bahamas on New Providence off Lyford Cay at Clifton Point this past summer. Capt. Jared Burzler captured the image from the water with a GoPro. Send your Crew Eye photos to dorie@the-triton.com.
Abuse onboard shouldn’t be tolerated In reference to Alison Rese’s essay about abuse of stews [Write to Be Heard, November issue], is this more prevalent in the new “liberal” society we now live in? With over 40 years as a megayacht captain, I hope my crew never experienced anything like this under my command. I admit that I probably got annoyed at times and called someone stupid, but then they probably had
done something stupid.
Capt. David Peden
I spent over 20 years in this industry, and I am sure this problem hasn’t been stopped due to the captain. My husband, the captain, has never had crew issues, and we are still in touch with crew from 20 years ago. Stacie Linebaugh
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Passion, caring of MPT’s Amy Morley can’t be replaced Both yacht and commercial mariners are impacted by Amy’s passing; it is a loss for all of us. I was also a member of MERPAC, appointed in 2013. I was delighted to see Amy at my first meeting. Hers was not only a friendly and familiar face but she represented a much-needed bridge between mariners of all types. Her contributions will be sorely missed. Even more, her smile and her amazing willingness to go the extra mile to serve the mariner will be impossible to match. Amy, thank you for your participation in the process and your contributions to the marine industry. Richard Boggs SeaClean Amy was remarkably kind and patient, as well as a great resource and guide. I am grateful to have known her. Charlie Marts I was in Amy’s first radar class in 1991 at the pink building down by the 17th Street bridge. Since then, I and my wife, Pam, have done every license, renewal and upgrade with Amy and MPT. Amy cared about everyone and helped us all through these classes. She will be fondly remembered always, by very many of us. Perhaps there will be an award for excellence named after her. It would be fitting. Capt. Frank Holden Key West Amy always seemed positive and enthusiastic. She treated everyone well, and made us smile and feel appreciated. AdBits handled design and advertising work for MPT, and we had many fun meetings with Amy. A vast number of our clients attended MPT and they also had great things to say about her. Our condolences to her family and everyone at MPT. We are very sorry for your loss. Bit Grubbstrom Owner, AdBits When I arrived in Florida with my 50-ton license in hand, Elmer and Beverly helped me with my upgrades. Amy was just a teen then, hanging out at the school, in the pink shopping center. Over the years, she became one of the most important people in our industry. Still, she made time for me in her office, to push me to eventually attain 1500/3000T Master of Oceans. I will
forever be grateful. Deepest condolences to the family. Capt. Paul Lyons Very sad to hear of Amy’s passing. I met her in radar class back in the early 1990s down off of 17th street. She helped and encouraged me with numerous classes and upgrades that have shaped my career over the years. So patient, so kind, so smart. A wonderful person that I feel truly privileged to have known. This sailor will miss her. God bless. Toby Fletcher I am so sorry to hear about Amy. I knew her when she was little; I worked with her father, Elmer, at SunPower Diesel before he started the school. Seems like more and more my old friends are passing away. Not so bad if you’re old, but she was just in her 40s, too young. We will miss her. Carl Hallberg I took MPT’s celestial course following my retirement from the Coast Guard in the late 1990s. Bev was the main reason for my success at MPT. But I remember Amy fondly. While talking to Amy to clarify something, she made you feel like you were the only person in the room and she took whatever time was necessary to resolve my issue. While doing so she made me feel like I was the most important person to Amy. May god bless you on your new voyage. Philip “Rocky” Bucci USCG Ret. 1600 T Master Motor Steem & Aux. Sail So sorry to hear we have lost such a great leader/educator in our maritime community. Amy, you will be missed. Condolences to all the family at MPT. Capt. Jay Kimmal Amy has been my rock as I, too, battle a kidney transplant and dialysis. Her words of encouragement kept pushing me through all the challenges as we went through this together. You are now in a place of peace and comfort in Heaven above. I will see you one day on the other side. Until then, I will miss you dearly my friend and mentor. Thomas Malossi
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Boats / Brokers Yachts recently sold
M/Y O’Pari3, a 236-foot (73m) yacht delivered by Golden Yachts in 2015, by YPI broker Matt Albert for buyer and seller. It was listed for 70 million euros. S/Y Queen Nefertiti, the 137-foot (41.6m) schooner-rigged sailing yacht designed by Sparkman & Stephens and launched in 1986, by BGYB. M/Y Natori, a 137-foot (42m) Baglietto, by Camper & Nicholsons’ Jeremy Comport and Jim Wallace. M/Y Arioso, a 130-foot (40m) Westport launched in 2006, by Northrop & Johnson’s Wes Sanford.
New to the sales fleet
M/Y Ipanema, a 161-foot (50m) Mondomarine launched in 2016, listed with Camper & Nicholsons brokers Jean-Marie Recamier and Fernando Nicholson for $26 million. M/Y Maverick, a 138-foot (42m) yacht built by Sterling Shipyards in 1988, listed with Northrop & Johnson’s Cromwell Littlejohn for $4.35 million. M/Y Overside II, the 111-foot (34M) yacht launched in 2007 by the Italian shipyard Canados, co-listed with Northrop & Johnson broker Edward
Dickinson and Aquila Yachting for 3.5 million euros. M/Y Diamond Girl, a 72-foot Ferretti launched in 1998, listed with broker Mason Staring of Denison Yacht Sales for $849,000.
Recent launches, deliveries
Feadship recently launched its new 317-foot (97m) M/Y Vertigo. Its custom tenders are the first to be Feadship-certified in a partnership with Tenderworks. French builder Couach Yachts, has recently launched the latest in its 44m fast planing, composite yacht series.
News in the charter fleet
Camper & Nicholsons offers individual cabin bookings on cruises in Indonesia aboard the 150-foot (46m) S/Y Mutiara Laut. The company offers two double cabins, four triple cabins and one master suite on weeklong charters. M/Y Clicia (ex-Natori), a 137-foot Baglietto, under new ownership but still listed with Camper & Nicholsons. M/Y The B&B (ex-Arioso), a 130-foot (40m) Westport, under new ownership and now with Northrop & Johnson.
Marinas / Shipyards Las Olas to feature megayachts
Yachts up to 300 feet will be able to dock at the city of Ft. Lauderdale's Las Olas Marina, according to the redevelopment plan chosen by the city. The plan includes dockage for two yachts up to 300 feet, one 200-foot yacht, six spaces for yachts up to 150 feet, three spaces for vessels up to 120 feet, 26 spaces for 100-foot yachts and 15 spaces for boats less than 80 feet. Four plans were submitted by Suntex Marinas and Edgewater Resources to lease, manage and develop the property on the east side of the Las Olas Boulevard bridge on the ICW. The chosen plan is described as a “true megayacht destination and waterfront dining experience for the public and boaters alike." "We’re in the process of finalizing lease negotiations with the city," said Bryan Redmond, founding member of Suntex Marinas. "While in negotiations, our engineers are doing due diligence for the project. In mid-February, we meet to finalize the lease agreement." The marina will remain part of the Fort Lauderdale boat show. – Dorie Cox
Nanny Cay adds dockage
The new outer marina at Nanny Cay in Tortola, BVI, opened in midDecember with 42 slips along the mangrove-lined shore. The final 78 slips are expected to be in place by August. When completed, the outer marina will have 120 slips suitable for yachts up to 75 feet with T-heads and a bulkhead capable of berthing megayachts up to 150 feet. Up to 10 yachts over 100 feet can now dock at Nanny Cay. The first half of the outer marina has a controlling depth of 14 feet, the second half, 10 feet. The expansion will also include new walkways and recreational areas; a new restaurant, wellness center, gym, and social areas; an improved youth sailing center; improved resort facilities; and new retail and service space. Previous improvements include a high-speed fuel dock; new docks; 120/220V electricity; luxury shower facilities and restrooms; water from Nanny Cay's R/O plant; the BVI's only pump-out station; waste oil storage unit and emergency trap; and wastewater treatment system for the haulout area. For more, visit nannycay.com.
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Ft. Lauderdale
The Triton staff noticed Triton Spotters throughout the Fort Lauderdale International Boat show in November. We saw M/Y Georgia crew reading the daily print version of the Triton Today, a Triton mug in the galley of M/Y Clarity, and too many Tritons to count in Triton Submarine’s booth at the show.
Do you read The Triton on a smart phone, tablet, laptop or in print? Show us by sending your Triton Spotter to editor@the-triton. com.