ONBOARD Magazine spring 2022

SPRING 22
Nicolas Cage interview
Management partners
Suits you
Glow baby glow
Crew salaries
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CONTENTS
FEATURES
20
CAGE FIGHTER
Controversial actor Nicolas Cage
on finance, film and life on board
138
SPRING 2022
30
ANSWER ME NOW SOCIETY
Has the time come to step back
from our technology devices,
switch off and relax
40
THE ICE BREAKER
David Vencl, the aqua adventurer
dives below the ice and continues
to break records
44
PLACEMENT PARTNERS
Whether you are new to yachting,
looking to progress your career or
even move ashore, you need a
strong recruitment partner
50
YACHT CREW SALARY REPORT 2022
Ensure you are worth your salt
with YPI CREW’s in-depth
industry salary report
56
WE ALL NEED A HELPING HAND OR TWO
Captain Michael Howorth looks at the
necessary support offered by a yacht
management team
68
74
SUITS YOU
The smart and practical options
available in crew uniforms and
yacht wear
DESTINATION
Your cruising guide to the
Mediterranean in 2022
40
20
138
GLOW BABY GLOW
As superyacht design changes at
a fast pace, we look at how lighting
is now such an important factor
146
LET’S TALK ADVENTURE
Take an expedition, not a sight
seeing tour to one of the world’s
most remote reaches
REGULARS
7
COMMENT
Michael Howorth notices how large
houses ashore are indistinguishable
from large yachts and also need a
good crew
14
9
14
UPFRONT
Tips, people, advice and myths
from the world of yachting
NEW LAUNCH
Al Waab is the longest steel and
aluminium built superyacht under
500GT
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REGULARS
17
MY OPINION
Natalie Quévert from SEA explains the ethos
of reducing superyacht carbon emission
56
26
WEAR IT
The everyday necessities to update your look
this spring
34
CREW PROFILE
Aydin Bishop talks about life on board the
unique explorer K584
36
WISH LIST
This season’s selection of must-have
innovations and design trends
74
109
FOOD AND DRINK
What’s new in food and drink, including some
great smoothie recipes and the top tables
in Split
123
BODY
The latest fads and facts to keep you in ship
shape condition along with a look at summer
haircare
128
YACHT ESSENTIALS
Editor Chris Clifford recommends his favourite
products and services for the coming season
144
NAVIGATOR
The largest island in Greece, Crete is
renowned for its pin-up beaches and culture
146
150
BREAKAWAY
There’s a world of underwater adventure
as a certified PADI diver
ASK THE EXPERTS
Advice and knowledge from the leading
experts in their fields
146
34
153
RECRUIT
Chloe Collet of YPI Crew talks about the need
for feedback during the recruitment process
Editor Chris Clifford
Editorial Assistant Carol Kenyon
Advertising Manager Tim Morris
Sales Executive Terry Hurley
Art Direction Katie Prentice
Accounts Julie Hewitt
Contributors Frances and Michael Howorth, Erica Lay,
Claire Griffiths, Chloe Collet
Front cover Jeff Brown
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COMMENT
Happy Life After
Michael Howorth notices that large houses ashore are virtually indistinguishable from
five-star hotels or indeed large yachts and the good news is they need good crew too
I
received a telephone call the other day from a nicely spoken
young lady. She said she was from a recruitment agency and
on hearing that, my heart fell. Had she not heard, I asked,
that I was no longer a superyacht Captain and was no longer
hiring crew and was not as such client potential? “No,” she
said, “it’s not that!”
This time my heart leapt a little. Maybe she was going to offer
me one last command job as Captain of the latest Oceanco
working for that nice bald-headed chap from a Brazilian forest
who keeps sending retired Star Trek officers into space! No, it
wasn’t that either, she patiently explained.
It turns out she was in the market
to hire crew and wondered if I knew
of any. At this point I asked who she
worked for, and she said Polo & Tweed.
“That does not sound very yachtie,” I
said. She agreed, explaining that her
company specialises in recruiting and
placing luxury domestic service staff in
villas, mansions and estates around the
world. Based in London, they are, she
said, “at the heart of the elite service
culture.”
Her problem is, she explained, that she simply just can’t get
enough good staff to cover the work they had on offer. In short,
the super-rich can’t get the help they’re used to. “The demand
for staff has increased by 400 per cent, she explained but we’ve
seen 50 per cent less applications from candidates for each
of our jobs. As a result, many of her country house clients are
being left “stranded.” The result is the company are trying to
lure yacht crews to come ashore.
It was, I suggested, a first-world problem and she agreed but
it was a problem she could solve if she could tempt superyacht
crew to swallow the anchor, step ashore and sign up for domestic
servitude. “It’s just like being on a charter yacht she said only
“If they do switch from the
Caribbean villa to their New
York town house they generally
took their staff with them in their
private jet”
the clients don’t get off. And even if they do switch from the
Caribbean villa to their New York town house they generally took
their staff with them in their private jet,” she added with what
I thought might be a smirk.
There is a strong demand for butlers and while that might conjure
up images of Carter in Downton Abbey, the fact is that butlers
need not be English or elderly or even male. Get ready for it
chief stews, butlers can be female! An experienced butler with
8+ years experience can expect a salary £78,000 upwards.
Another area where domestic staff shortages are ripe for
superyacht crew infiltration is that of security and work involved in
maintaining large country retreats. Large
houses are virtually indistinguishable
from five-star hotels or indeed large
yachts. The amenities they have include
indoor/outdoor pools, cinemas, gyms,
wine cellars, Olympic size equestrian
paddocks, laundry blocks with dry
cleaning machines, offices and multiple
out houses. Rather than reading the
manuals themselves, families employ
people who have. Their housekeepers
earn around £85,000 a year and the
security guy gets £130,000.
Another reason why good superyacht crew are in such demand
as staff ashore is because domestic life does not end at 5pm.
Dinner parties often go on late; someone has to stay up and
clear dishes, and that can no longer be the same person who
set the table. In the past people used to expect servants to
work 12-24 hours a day, but now cleaners, housekeepers and
nannies demand to work in shifts two weeks on, two weeks off,
or 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm daily with breaks, that means there
are more jobs ashore now than ever before.
All this leads up to the revelation that there is such a thing as
life after superyachts where you still receive a decent wage.
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OPINIONS, FACTS, STORIES AND WHAT’S NEW
IN THE FASCINATING WORLD OF YACHTING
YACHTIE TYPES
DECK/DIVER
Can he help you do the wash down? Can
he grab a chamois? Can he set up the sun
deck ready for the guests? Well he could
but he won’t because he’s very busy
and important ‘servicing’ a regulator
(spoiler alert – he’s not, he’s hiding in the
anchor locker). Deck/Diver is very good
at walking around with his wetsuit half
up working on his tan, and moving
tanks about in a manly fashion, and
also too busy to help do any of his
deck duties as he’s ‘dive planning’. And
telling the latest set of guests the same
stories about his wild encounters diving
with sharks/manta/dolphins (delete as
applicable). Oh well, if he gets us a bigger
tip that’s all that matters right?!
PERCENTAGE OF THE
APPROXIMATE 6,000
SPECIES ASSESSED
BY THE IUCN UNDER
THREAT OF EXTINCTION
NAUTICAL ETYMOLOGY...
FEELING BLUE
If a captain or officer of a ship died while at sea,
the crew would fly blue flags and paint a blue
band along the ship’s hull. Over time, this symbol
of grieving was equated with feeling sad or
melancholy. It is also thought that when a person
is dead or sick, their skin can take on a pale blue
colour, so this might also lead us to use the term.
NAUTICAL HEROES BJÖRN DUNKERBECK
“Why do we love
the sea? It is
because it has
some potent
power to make us
think things we
like to think.”
Robert Henri
The Dutch windsurfer reached
an incredible top speed of 103.67
kilometres per hour (55.97 knots)
during the 2021 Lüderitz Speed
Challenge in Namibia. Ever since
French windsurfer Antoine Albeau
broke the 50-knot barrier in 2012,
Dunkerbeck has been on the hunt for
the 100-kilometre-per-hour mark.
The windsurfing veteran started his
career in back in 1986 and has claimed
over 100 Professional Windsurfing
Association (PWA) wave and slalom
titles during this time.
THE BAROMETER
ROTATION It’s ALL about rotation this
summer season and if a yacht won’t offer it, well
they’re going to miss out. The crew shortage
is hitting hard and with crew holding all the
cards, hopefully we will finally see a shift in the
salaries (they’ve sat stagnant for years) and more
rotational roles.
RIHANNA So she’s back in a BIG way.
Figuratively and literally; she’s been showing
off her baby bump at Paris fashion week and
absolutely smashing pregnancy fashion out
the park. Wonder if high street brands will be
featuring some of her styles instead of maternity
pants and will they be well received on real life
pregnant women?
US CREW They have been in demand due to
the lack of B1 visas being issued internationally.
The Americans have, in the past, been subjected
to some unfair prejudices with some insurance
companies refusing to cover US crew due to their
reputation for being a bit litigation happy. But
with yachts visiting American waters, and a lack
of crew with suitable visas, finally they’re getting
their chance to join international flagged vessels!
FINANCIAL ADVISORS What is it with dodgy
‘financial advisors’ and yachting? Seems there’s
never a week to pass without someone else
getting bad advice, or worse yet – ripped off. Crew
seem to be an easy target for these charlatans
who appear in Antibes or Palma in a suit and
tie and claim to be able to help them invest
their hard earned salaries into tax free deals.
Remember if it sounds too good to be true, then
it is probably a complete scam.
NOT COOL Kanye Kanye Kanye. Please leave
Kim and Pete alone, she’s made it abundantly
clear she’s not interested in you anymore so
please stop. It’s embarrassing for the rest of
us. And remember kids, stalking your ex is NOT
COOL (nor is making music vids burying your ex’s
new beau alive actually).
HOT, HOT, HOT Well it’s not hot temperature
wise, but once again we’re seeing more yachts
get out of the Med/Carib milk run and heading
north to cooler regions for more exciting cruising.
Explorer vessel or not, they’re going. With
more and more shore side support, some of the
previously considered toughest passages are now
no longer just a dream for many owners and crew.
ONBOARD | SPRING 2022 | 9

LIVE WELL, WORK BETTER

UPFRONT
SPEED LEGEND
OPEN TO QUESTION
WHEN YOU GET HOME AFTER THE
SEASON, WHAT’S THE FIRST MEAL
YOU WANT TO EAT?
PEOPLE REQUEST
THE STRANGEST THINGS
A charterer asked if we
could convert one of the suites
into a gym. After a scramble
and 60,000 euros the gym
was set up. But not once
during the entire charter did
a single guest use it. They got
drunk and smoked cigars.
NAUTICAL TATTOOS
SHELLBACK TURTLE
The turtle tattoo meaning ranges from longheld
associations to patience, fertility, the
passage of time, and longevity, to concepts
linked with environmental sustainability,
travel, and of course for a love of the ocean.
Turtle tattoo ideas are a well-known symbol
for perseverance, strength and stamina.
RANGE FINDER
FOUND IN THE MED
PINNA NOBILIS - NOBLE PEN
The largest bivalve in the
Mediterranean can grow
to more than a metre long
and can provide one of the
world’s rarest materials:
sea silk, spun from fibres
it uses to secure itself to
the seabed. The pen shell
has been on the European
Union’s protected species list for decades because
of overfishing, pollution and the destruction of its
natural habitat.
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“The boat is safer
anchored at the
port, but that is
not the aim of
boats.”
Paulo Coelho
ABBY EMERY, CAPTAIN
A proper British roast dinner
without fail! Roast beef with
everything – Yorkshire puddings,
stuffing (may be controversial
but I love the stuff), cauliflower
cheese (maybe that is even more
controversial?), roasted root vegetables and loads of
greens. Delicious thick gravy and a small glass (or two)
of red wine - what could be better.
DAN BEAN, CAPTAIN
Fish and chips from my local
takeaway in Whitstable, UK!
For those of you with no British
geography knowledge, this is on the
north Kent coast, a county in south
east England. They are well known
for great seafood and some knock out pubs.
ANDY BRITTON, CHIEF MATE
I just want to cook for myself at
home! It’s all very well having
everything cooked for you and I
don’t want to sound ungrateful,
but it’s always on someone else’s
schedule, choice and taste. Just
being able to cook something the way I like it,
something as simple as scrambled eggs cooked my
way. Friends always think it’s strange but to me it has
become a luxury.
JARI LINDGREN, CAPTAIN
Probably a good breakfast. Along
the lines of a full English: bacon,
fresh tomatoes, baked beans,
toast, fried potatoes, fried eggs,
pork sausages, blood pudding, with
lingonberry jam (you can tell he’s
Finnish!). And wash it all down with a gallon of decent
strong black coffee, maybe a glass of OJ, just to be
healthy. Now, that will set anyone up for the day.
ALEX KOPERTOWSKA, CHEF
If it’s at my parents’ house it’s a
simple cucumber soup. But if it’s
with my boyfriend, it’s oysters and
champagne! A simple pleasure to
have someone else do the cooking
if I’m being honest.
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DIETARY DIVAS
These days everyone and their dog have
some kind of dietary restriction and
with charter season fast approaching,
the divas are ready to descend.
Suddenly you’re a dietician, nutritionist,
or first responder.
PESCATARIAN
Pesky is the operative word here, the Pesky
Pesce only eats fish and seafood. Sounds
easy but there are exceptions to the rule
especially if there’s a lobster involved.
FLEXITARIAN
There’s nothing more confusing than a
flexitarian. One minute they’re happy with
a steak and then they’ve gone hard core
vegan just because it’s Tuesday. There’s no
consistency except what mood they’re in.
Don’t try to anticipate or plan in advance,
you’ll end up throwing everything away and
making sushi or maybe not.
AQUATARIAN
You’ve heard of a few ---tarians before but
the Aquatarian takes things to a whole new
level. This high maintenance lovey only drinks
the purist waters from around the world.
Don’t worry about carbon footprints, just
do whatever it takes, this one is the hardest
to please.
ALCOTARIAN
We’ve heard it all now, the Alcotarian is a
purveyor of all things alcoholic but to be clear,
this is not an addiction, this is someone with
a fine appreciation of anything… alcoholic.
Hmm, what’s the difference? To be clear,
they enjoy only the rarest and the best of
anything alcoholic. Crystal is just the tip of
the iceberg. No solids please, only liquids.
ANIMAL STYLE
Anything with a face, tail, hooves, scales,
horns or fur is literally on the table with
this lot. It’s the ultimate caveman diet and
brings new meaning to nose to tail eating.
Lock up the pet guinea pigs, nothing’s safe.
You’ll often find them gnawing on bones to
sharpen their teeth between meals and
everything’s served rarer than rare. Hope
you’re not too squeamish.
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MY FAVOURITE DESTINATION
ISCHIA, ITALY
JEN HOWARTH
Sales and Charter Yacht Broker, SuperYachtsMonaco
I discovered Ischia a few years ago, the island
is just off the coast of Naples, in the same island
group as the popular glitzy Capri. Ischia is the
opposite of glitzy, the whole island is a sleepy
fishing village, almost stopped in time, with
meandering streets, and laid-back beach
restaurants. Popular with Italian tourists, there
is an abundance of things to do, including the
fabled thermal spa, one can languish a day away,
jumping from hot pool to hot pool, before cooling
off in one of the restaurants covered in a rainforest
like canopy. If the thermal pools aren’t to your
taste there are stunning ruins boasting picturesque
cliff-hanging restaurants accesible by boat only.
Something to suit all tastes and budgets. In the
evening there are Michelin starred restaurants
to frequent as well as local wine bars and
wonderful casual restaurants.
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Europe’s largest blowhole. Only a short
distance from the beach at la Franca, north
eastern coast of Spain. These bufones are
one of the most spectacular formations to be
found in limestone cliffs. As a result, howling
jets of water shoot up to 30 metres in the air,
a feature unique to this part of the coast.
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ONBOARD | SPRING 2022 | 13

SPACED OUT
Al Waab is the longest steel and aluminium
built superyacht under 500GT in the world
from the Antalya based shipyard Alia Yachts
Words: Frances and Michael Howorth
Built by Alia Yachts in Turkey to designs by Vripack,
the 55 metre Al Waab set a new industry standard
when she was delivered to her following two years
of construction in the Antalya based shipyard.
Despite her unprecedented interior and exterior spaces for
her size category and the fact that she has six spacious
guest suites with split-level master suite, she is the longest
steel and aluminium yacht afloat that is below the magic
500gt figure.
Al Waab offers a whopping 42% more exterior space and
8% more interior space than comparable yachts on the
market. A volume-saving tender bay arrangement capable
of housing two custom built tenders makes these figures
even more remarkable
The yacht can sleep up to 12 guests in six staterooms –
rare on a sub 500gt yacht – including a lavish split-level
master suite on the upper deck with a private 4-metre
pool on the foredeck.
A sprawling beach club in the stern is another highlight.
Moreover, by placing the tender bay in a sunken deck in the
bow the tenders are easily accessible yet hidden from view.
The grated ‘tween deck’ arrangement provides storage
14 | SPRING 2022 | ONBOARD

SPECIFICATIONS
Length
Beam
Designer
Hull
Classification
Engine
Owner & guests
Crew
54.85 metres
9.10 metres
Vripack
Steel/aluminum
RINA, Unrestricted navigation
2 x C18 C-Rating 533kw at 2100rpm
18/12 (private/commercial)
10/8 (private/commercial)
for two tenders, a pair of jet skis and other water toys,
but because it is not an enclosed space is not included in
the yacht’s overall volume.
The owner wanted to avoid bright direct light, hence the
diffused lighting throughout the vessel with soft, muted
beams. Matt-finished bamboo slats on the ceiling helps
to absorb the natural sunlight flooding through the large
floor-to-ceiling windows by day. A key feature is the gold,
illuminated wall installation with integrated crystals in the
stairwell that covers all three decks. However, glass is a
central element in the design. The result is uninterrupted
sight lines and a seamless flow between interior and exterior
spaces. Glass bulwarks on all decks provide uninterrupted
outboard views and large outdoor areas for guests to enjoy
the vistas in a private and comfortable setting.
Other features include a drop-down bulwark in the dining
area, which replaces the traditional formal dining room
with an al fresco breakfast area just two metres above
the water on the starboard main deck.
Al Waab cruises over the waves at a top speed of 12.5
knots powered by twin Caterpillar C18 diesel engines which
burn 35% less fuel than other 500GT vessels at the same
speeds, increasing her range with the same amount.
ONBOARD | SPRING 2022 | 15

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16 | SPRING 2022 | ONBOARD

MY OPINION
Catching the wind of change
Natalie Quévert from the Superyacht Eco Association (SEA) explains the
ethos of the organisation towards reducing superyacht carbon emissions
Created for superyacht owners and their captains, the SEA
Index CO2 emissions calculator tool and the Superyacht
Eco Association are examples of the Monaco Capital of
Advanced Yachting* initiative, led by the Yacht Club de Monaco.
Natalie Quévert, SEA Index project leader at the Yacht Club de
Monaco explains: “At the vanguard of sustainability and superyacht
CO2 discussions, the Yacht Club de Monaco is the premium
meeting place for superyacht owners to share ideas about their
yachting experiences in a safe and neutral environment.
Through events such as the Business
Symposium, the Environmental
Symposium, the Monaco Energy Boat
Challenge and the Explorer Awards,
club members are put at the centre
of yachting’s future. From such events
and open discussions, the SEA Index and
the Superyacht Eco Association were
born in 2020. Now in Phase II the SEA
Index was developed alongside Lloyd’s
Register in 2021.
“Our benchmark tool helps
superyacht owners of 40m +
quickly visualise on a graph the
carbon intensity of their yacht
compared with the rest of the
average fleet”
the carbon intensity of their yacht compared with the rest of
the average fleet. This snapshot is a useful comparative tool
for superyacht buyers.”
“The appropriate balance of power between gross tonnage, installed
engines and generators is paramount. However, this does not
exclude older SEA Index-rated yachts which do not necessarily
fare worse. SEA Index Phase II -rated yachts of 3-stars or above
may fly the blue pennant SEA Index flag.”
“In the past year we have seen an increase
in a variety of solutions proposing to
reduce CO2 emissions. Biofuels,
engine descaling, fuel optimisation,
which increase yacht performance. It
is fascinating to see industries share
their practices such as generator peakshaving
in shipping and other innovative
solutions from the automotive industry.
Emerging solutions which reduce CO2
emissions, are also reducing other types
of pollution such as NOx and SOx.”
Over 330 vessels were sampled to create the Phase II benchmark.
The result is a rating ranging from 0 to 5 (5 being the least
impactful on the environment) and calculates the amount of CO2
emissions in grams per gross ton / per hour.
The SEA Index methodology is based on the engines and generators
installed onboard. We have developed a typical operational profile
to account for anchor, berth and cruising time and includes hybrid
and alternative propulsion systems.
As a member of the Superyacht Eco Association, the initial
confidential rating is independently verified by Lloyd’s Register
and the Superyacht Eco Association issues the certification. This
can be the starting point for any superyacht owner to determine
what action is needed.” Natalie continues, “Our benchmark tool
helps superyacht owners of 40m + quickly visualise on a graph
Through exclusive events at the Yacht Club de Monaco, members
are guided towards more sustainability and energy efficiency,
discover the latest innovations, speak with industry specialists,
the shipyards, refit yards, designers, and innovators. Integral to
the Yacht Club de Monaco’s drive is to include all members and
their yachts in the shift towards more sustainability.
By aiming to provide as much information as possible for all
superyacht owners, the goal is to facilitate Monaco’s yachting
energy transition, and ensure all the members are prepared and
ready to catch the wind of change.
Other initiatives under the aegis of Monaco Capital of Advanced
Yachting are ‘La Belle Classe Academy’ & ’Cluster Yachting Monaco’.
For more details visit www.sea-index.com
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MYBA
Creating a stronger industry
Richard Lambert speaks about the revised MYBA Sales & Purchase
MoA and the launch of the E-MOA
Contrary to popular belief, MYBA The Worldwide Yachting
Association was not founded by charter brokers. It was
actually founded in 1984 by six visionary sales brokers
and, since then, sales brokers have always played a fundamental
role in the evolution of the Association. Richard Lambert, Chair
of the MYBA Sales Committee, spoke to us about a recent
development that is set to change the way business is done
as far as the sale and purchase of superyachts is concerned.
“In the last months of 2021, an extensive revision of the MYBA Sales
& Purchase Memorandum of Agreement
(MYBA S&P MoA) was completed and
the new version is already available
exclusively online. The updated MYBA
S&P MoA is the result of many months
of careful consideration, discussions
and deliberations. The previous revision
was made in 2008 and since then the
superyacht industry has seen significant
changes. Therefore, it was imperative
that the MYBA S&P MoA was developed
and revised in accordance with new
business practices and legislations.”
Richard referred to some of the many changes that have been
made to the MYBA S&P MoA and they include:
• an increased focus on KYC as due diligence is an integral
part of today’s environment (the potential consequences of
not “knowing your client” are criminal liability that can lead
to imprisonment, substantial fines and a damaged
reputation)
• a “tidying up” of the responsibilities of all stakeholders
• a greater clarity on the matter of inventory
• a revision of the sea trial clauses
Upon completion of the revision of the MYBA S&P MoA, it was
then launched as an E-MOA exclusively on the MYBA E-Contract
platform and is available for purchase and use electronically by
established, genuine and reputable yacht brokers. An E-MOA
“MYBA recognises that
purchasing or selling a superyacht
is far from straightforward
and that it requires the combined
effort of experts in their
respective fields”
subscription, once approved by MYBA, is a corporate subscription
and opened on a one per country basis regardless of the number
of offices in that country. As with the MYBA Charter Agreement,
each contract document bears a unique serial number which
allows for swift and easy validation of its authenticity.
We can safely say that this marks the beginning of a new era
as, apart from the important changes to the Agreement itself,
it also means the end of paper contracts which are no longer
endorsed by MYBA. Electronic contracts foster a more collaborative
process in which the parties involved
may develop the contract together and,
according to a study by the European
Commission, they are set to save EU
businesses more than €11 billion per
year. Simply by removing the need to print
documents and manage them manually.
And that is without factoring in the
benefits for the environment.
The MYBA S&P MoA is a valuable tool
for all involved in sales and purchase
transactions in the yachting industry
including the legal teams. MYBA
recognises that purchasing or selling a superyacht is far from
straightforward and that it requires the combined effort of
experts in their respective fields. That is why the launch of the
MYBA E-MOA is of particular interest to superyacht lawyers.
During a sale, superyacht lawyers working with the broker on
the sale will be granted access to the contract website for the
period of that deal. In order to set up this access, a request will
need to be lodged with the broker who will in turn contact MYBA.
It is MYBA’s strong belief that working together in this complex
area will help all parties involved to create robust contracts and
contribute to a sustainable future.
For more details Tel: +33 (0)493 318 549
or visit wwww.myba-association.com
ONBOARD | SPRING 2022 | 19

Cage
Fighter
CONTROVERSIAL ACTOR
NICOLAS CAGE ON FINANCE,
FILM AND LIFE ON BOARD
WORDS: DANNY BOWMAN
His new film, The Unbearable Weight
of Massive Talent, may, from its title,
sound like a voyage into the brashness
and arrogance that some paint onto
the image of actor Nicolas Cage. Further from
the truth, the film, nor the perception, could be.
The 58-year-old actor, these days at least, is
wholly self-deprecating. How else can you explain
a plot which stars Cage as a fictional character
whose story mirrors very much the Californian’s
own struggles with money.
In the film, cash-strapped ‘Nick Cage’ agrees
to make a paid appearance at a billionaire super
fan’s birthday party. In reality, the invitee is an
informant for the CIA, while the wealthy host is
a drugs kingpin.
As the plot evolves, Cage’s mix of moods and
contradictions begin to echo very much those he
pursues in real life. This is someone who takes
on such a broad variety of characters, each
with very different accents and personas; he
flits between genres almost as regularly as he
does wives – currently on spouse number five,
Riko Shibata, who he married in February 2021
– and his dress taste is marked as in some ways
eccentric, in other ways just plain out of fashion!
His shopping excesses are even more unconventional
and, for a while, out of control. In 2007 alone,
Cage bought three homes (to add to the 15 he’d
already acquired up to that point), 22 automobiles
(including nine Rolls Royces), 12 purchases of
expensive jewellery and 47 pieces of artwork, as
well as a dinosaur skull of a Tarbosaurus.
And yet there is one thing that remains constant
in this celebrity life of incredible flux is a love of
yachts, and one yacht in particular, the Sarita.
This was his most prized of four spectacular
floating vessels, which had a combined worth
of $80million.
The subsequent financial crisis the actor endured
surprised few, nor the rapid sale of so many of his
assets including, sadly, his beloved 125ft Sarita.
The impressive trio of decks on the boat are
perfect for outdoor sunbathing and evening meals;
there’s a built-in jacuzzi, room for 12 guests,
while the interior offers space, 360-degree views
and a number of finishes that reflect perfectly
the actor’s penchant for reckless spending, from
gold-threaded balustrades to diamonds inserted
in the light fittings.
“In my mind, a yacht should reflect every bit of
luxury you would find at your favourite house,”
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I have never been afraid of
hard work. And I am always
of the mind that if you work hard you
should find a way to reward yourself,
otherwise what is the point.
says Cage, immediately alienating the vast majority of us who
only have one residence!
“The yacht represents the very best things you do at the very
best time of the year – essentially when you’re on holiday; so
my admiration for them comes from a place where I am away
from work and noise and all that stuff, and I think most people
will relate to that.”
The fact Sarita fell into the hands of someone else after
Cage’s excess spending came home to roost, doesn’t seem
to grate as much as you would imagine on the Raising Arizona,
Moonstruck, Con Air, Face/Off and Gone in 60 Seconds star.
Sure, he obviously misses the opulence and luxury of his prized
waterborne head-turner, but the actor is someone who can
move on quickly, as his roster of movies proves.
“When you’re a fan of yachts, you have enough time to come
to terms with the fact that owning one isn’t an absolute
necessity,” he says. “We were probably on Sarita two or three
times a year, at most; and when we weren’t using it, it would
be chartered out.”
While some owners can feel nervous about letting others step
on board, for Cage it was a financial necessity. “There are lots
of stories about excess and spending sprees, and I get all
that, but Sarita was bought with the intention of chartering
it so as to cover costs, and in that respect we did very well.
“It was also a pleasure to open up this wonderful thing to
other people. Was it Sting who said, ‘If you love someone,
set them free’…”
These days, Cage’s work is no less prolific, though thankfully
his spending is. With the majority of his financial issues now
behind him, his estimated wealth has dropped to a paltry
$25million – that’s less than a sixth of what it was at its peak.
“Yesterday is unimportant,” he says. “It’s today and tomorrow
that counts.” Cage epitomises that point by starring in three
films this year, whilst filming a further two. Besides the
aforementioned The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, he
has press tours for action comedy The Retirement Plan and
gunslinger drama The Only Way to keep him busy, and is filming
two other movies, Butcher’s Crossing and Renfield.
“I have never been afraid of hard work,” he admits. “And I am
always of the mind that if you work hard you should find a way
to reward yourself, otherwise what is the point.
“Back in the Eighties a lot of what I did was about excess
and perhaps I will even admit to a bit of showmanship. I have
different aims and ideas these days – I’ve matured,” he laughs.
Cage is renowned for treating his crew as one of the family
when he is chartering – another reflection of the fact this is
someone respectful not just of his own place in the process,
but that of others.
“The chaos that has engulfed the movie world over the past
couple of years has, I think, reminded people that we all need
to look after each other a bit better… perhaps even starting
with ourselves.”
Perhaps this new version of Nicolas Cage isn’t so ‘unbearable’,
after all.
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ON AN EVEN KEEL
Rune Eriksen looks at stabilising local spots onboard
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ANSWER
ME NOW
SOCIETY
New technology and innovation is great, but it has created a society
where everyone expects you to respond to calls, messages and emails
within seconds, and if you don’t, ‘woe betide’ you. But, there comes a
time when we must step back from our ‘devices’, switch off and relax
Words: Erica Lay
Once upon a time in a far away
land, I was 20 years old and
had just found my first career
(yes I had a different life
before I became The Erica Lay,
International Crew Agent). I was a project
manager at the most famous department
store in the world, and the largest in the
UK: Harrods. Back then, only the top
managers had work mobile phones, they
were expensive and not really deemed all
that necessary. Now for those who may
not be aware, Harrods is enormous. With
around 100,000m 2 of selling space spread
over 7 floors, plus a whole lot of behind
the scenes offices, store rooms, technical
departments, annexes, staff areas, two
extra floors up on the roof and so on, it
wasn’t uncommon for new staff members to
get completely lost trying to find their way
from the canteen back to their department,
never to be seen again. “Where’s the new
girl?” “She went for lunch.” “That was
yesterday?” Getting hold of each other in
our store wide team wasn’t always the
easiest either: “Erica? Last seen clutching
plans and heading to the 3rd floor about
half an hour ago”, so the day I was given
my first pager, I was OVER THE MOON. I
felt important. I felt validated. I felt like I
was needed. When it beeped? You bet your
backside I was proud as punch to ask to
use a department’s in-house phone “Excuse
me, yes, I’ve just been paged.” Loved it.
Pagers soon became mobile phones, and I
always told every client, every contractor,
“if you need me just call me, anytime”.
But back then people generally didn’t… we
just got on with stuff ourselves, made our
own decisions, and didn’t feel the need to
check absolutely everything with seniors
or whoever. We had more accountability,
and more responsibility. I was fortunate in
that my bosses always trusted me to make
the right decisions and if I got something
wrong, I’d tell them before someone else
did. Forewarned is forearmed and all that.
These days it seems a lot of people are less
secure in their decision making, or else their
senior is micromanaging and insisting they
approve every little decision so they can
look and appear very busy and important.
Insecurity? Totally. Take away the phones
and this problem could probably be reduced.
Anyway, back to my little story. So then came
the advent of smart phones. As someone
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who’s always taken a great pride in doing
my job to the best of my abilities, for a
very long time I associated that with being
constantly available. Like, all the damn time.
Every hour. Out of hours. Always living to
check my emails and reply as soon as I
could. This only got worse when I became
a business owner in 2013. So, I basically
made a rod for my own back, but then
everyone else seemed to be doing it too
and it honestly felt like the more you were
sought after, out of hours, the more in
demand you were, the more successful you
were. Fast forward to now and suddenly
there’s been a revelation! That not having
time out from whatever you do, will probably
lead to complete mental exhaustion. Even
if you do absolutely love it.
I had one experience of that in 2017, where
I’d worked so hard and for so long, I was at
risk of burning out. I was frazzled. That’s
when I learned it was actually ok to go on
a holiday and switch the phone off. Was
it hard? Very. But did I love it? Absolutely.
Nothing like a digital detox to recharge the
batteries. Under strict supervision of a
very patient husband, I was able to check
my phone on wifi in the evenings when we
reached our hotel (we were road tripping
across Western Canada with no sim cards
and roaming was, then, out of the question
unless I’d sold a kidney). It was liberating,
and now every time I have a holiday I make
sure the emails are switched off and only
checked at certain times to allow me to
return to work recharged, with lots of new
ideas, and absolutely raring to go. Even if
I do still check and answer my emails out
of hours in the meantime (babysteps and
all that…).
We all know someone who’s always connected
to their phone and we’ve talked about this
anti-social behaviour before, the one friend
at a bar/restaurant who is constantly
distracted and scrolling – tip: make everyone
put their phone in the middle of the table,
whoever checks theirs first has to pay.
We know we should, but sometimes it’s
hard to disconnect, even if we want to,
because other people simply won’t allow
it. Some partners/friends/family members
actually get angry if their message is not
replied to in a certain time frame. And
others just have absolutely no respect
for the fact people might not be available.
Case in point, at 9pm last night I received
a WhatsApp from a random number asking
if I were free for a coffee next week to talk
about work. Who the heck are you? Why
are you asking me this at this hour? I find
this behaviour obliviously intrusive. Am I
supposed to drop everything, and start
up a conversation now? Not so long ago,
offices only had land lines; if you weren’t
there, you didn’t answer… and I’m starting
to see the appeal once again.
The danger with the constant connection
is that there’s no off switch. And for those
who are always connected, the expectation is
that everyone else must be too. So they don’t
hesitate to send a work related WhatsApp
at 4am. On a Sunday. No filter. None at
all. Having expressed repeatedly on my
Facebook work posts for what feels like a
hundred years “please don’t PM me” it’s
still astonishing how many people ignore
that and PM me. It’s not possible to file and
organise Facebook messages for one, then
there’s the issue of people liking a story
you’ve posted, and an important message
getting lost amongst the hundred or so emoji
reactions, and then, there’s the people who
aren’t connected with you on a “friends”
level, sending a message and wondering
why it’s never replied to. Probably because
it’s in some random others folder and I’ve
never seen it. Also, I’m not staring at
Facebook all day long waiting for someone
to message me. I have shizzle to do y’all.
Let’s talk about those special people who
freak out when they’re not answered
straight away. They wait, then stew, then
get paranoid, then stew some more, worrying
they’ve offended you, then perhaps they get
resentful, jealous, angry… just pick any fiery
emotion and overreact on that spectacular
emotional roller coaster that this selfimposed
expectation of 24/7 availability has
plopped you onto. And there’s no safety
bar. Hold on tight! Some people just cannot
grasp the fact that you might be doing
something else, and just go right ahead
and project their own fears and insecurities
smack bang into your face. Nothing like
opening up a stream of messages like that,
if you look carefully you can actually spot
where the rollercoaster plummets over
the edge into the abyss. It’s fascinating
from a psychology point of view.
That being said, those who see a message,
ignore it, and then proceed to post/comment
on social media whilst leaving the sender
on “read” probably do deserve a bit of a
digital slap.
So when will we have some sort of established
digital availability etiquette? Because I’m
sure we need it. Most people apparently
put their phones onto “do not disturb” or
silent mode in the eves but why should we
have to? Recently my friend’s dad discovered
Every time I have a holiday I make sure the
emails are switched off and only checked at
certain times to allow me to return to work recharged,
with lots of new ideas, and absolutely raring to go.
tik tok. Could be ok right? Wrong. As a
massive insomniac he watches hundreds of
videos and then sends her links throughout
the night. She wakes up to 4 or 5 links
to utter crap that she has no interest in
watching. Perhaps he feels it’s a way of
communicating or sharing something with
her, but he doesn’t get the fact that to
her, it’s like getting spammed. When she
asked him not to send these messages in
the night his response was “calm down,
just put your phone on silent” instead of
simply NOT sending them. As she pointed
out, she wants her phone to be available
for any emergency calls. He still didn’t get
it. Think she’s gonna go ahead and block
her own dad now.
I guess this is another reason why I like
email for business purposes. They’re all
neat and tidy and easy to log and organise
for one, but also, when I log onto my mails
there’s no “YOU MUST RESPOND WITHIN 2
MINUTES OF OPENING OR THIS MESSAGE
WILL SELF DESTRUCT” sense of abject
frantic urgency. It’s on my terms, I can
formulate the right response in my time, I
can find out what’s needed, make the calls I
need to make, and so on, then send a concise
and convenient method of communication
which the reader can digest at their own
leisure. Similarly I don’t expect them to
drop everything to respond immediately
either. I understand people are busy having
lives and doing their jobs, so I do enjoy
it when I get that back. Mutual respect.
That attitude has been lost with instant
messaging, and I for one would love to get
it back. [Puts phone on Do Not Disturb and
pours a large glass of wine….]
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ADVERTORIAL
MANUAL
SOLUTIONS
Jonathan Lee looks at the
need for specialised easy
to use technical operational
and safety manuals for the
superyacht industry
With today’s increasingly complex
and automated vessels, yacht
crew and yacht management are
finding it necessary to have clear, concise
and up-to-date operating instructions.
Bespoke operating procedures create the
optimum working environment which will, in
turn, prevent accidents and incidents during
operations, whilst maximising efficiency and
vessel availability to the owners and charterers.
Sentini Marine’s Technical Operating Manuals cover every machine,
system and operation on board. They provide a maintainable ‘onestop’
source of information, comprising of user-friendly levels of
information, reinforced by bespoke illustrations and drawings.
Looking to the future of the vessel
The accurate technical documentation provided in digital format
(along with the full colour binders and handbooks), aid preparations
for work to be carried out in refit periods, as well as ensure
continued smooth operation and maintenance of the vessel. This
is achieved by having the capacity to mark up, commented on
and easily forward jobs to the shipyard before repair or refit,
and then update manuals to reflect changes to the vessel and
its systems. Documentation updated in a diligent manner will
ensure that your vessel always has a unified set of up-to-date
instructions, illustrations and drawings on board.
Quality and experience
Sentini Marine has been supplying technical services to the large
yacht sector for several years. We realised there was a large
difference in the standard of documentation supplied commercially
to that delivered with a new build yacht. We found that time
after time, yachts were delivered with poor ‘as-built’ drawings
and very few had any form of technical operations manual. Having
experienced both the commercial and yacht industries, we noticed
that, unusually, yachting is way behind in standards and quality.
We formed a partnership with WMT to bridge that gap.
For 25 years, WMT Marine has been developing operating procedures
for the marine industry and their manuals are used by all the
major players worldwide (Carnival, RCCL, NCL, BP, Maersk, and
most recently, Lürssen). The client list includes nearly all the
major shipping companies and shipyards worldwide.
Clients rely on these manuals because our combined expertise is
focused on quality, yacht-specific and fit-for-purpose documentation,
providing in-depth knowledge to crew as well as management
ashore, resulting in increased safety, efficiency and reliability
on board their vessels.
The technical manuals Sentini Marine is supplying into the yacht
market are the result of highly trained and experienced professionals.
These authors include Master Mariners, Chief Engineers, Chief
Officers, Deck Officers and ETOs, so between Sentini and WMT,
we not only understand the operator’s requirements for the best
manuals but will also offer technical and professional support
throughout the project’s lifetime. The operating procedures also
include input from the system designers to ensure that the
vessel is operated as it was designed to operate.
For more details Tel: +44 01484 533312
or visit www.sentinimarine.com
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START YOUR ENGINES
Frances & Michael Howorth talk to Aydin Bishop on board the unique
explorer K584 about his life long love for the high seas
What made you join the superyacht
industry?
I have always loved the sea and boats and
there was no doubt that one day I would
make my living by working on yachts at sea.
I became a cadet and began 3 months of
intense training in Siğacik, Turkey. Having
qualified I then joined their fleets to further
my training, partaking in their practical
programme. I realised while I was doing
that, I was more inclined towards marine
engineering than working on deck so I
focused on that.
What was your first superyacht and when
and where did you join her?
I did some day work in Palma working on
superyachts but then I joined this yacht
K584 on a full time basis. I joined her in the
shipyard and spent the last six months of
her build getting to know and understand the
vessel.
How long have you been aboard your
current yacht?
A total of two years now. I joined the vessel
in the last six months of the build in the CPN
shipyard Ancona Italy. The last eighteen
months have been at sea with the boss.
What do you most like about your current
job?
I really am very lucky. Below decks here in
the engine room I run the show. I set up
the procedures and I follow them and if I
find those procedures do not fit a particular
scenario, I am allowed to change them.
Unusually on a superyacht the boss is the
man who drives the yacht. He is very involved
and when he is onboard, he is the captain.
During the build I do not think there was a
day that he did not visit the yacht in the yard.
If you could recommend a Mediterranean
supply service to another engineer what
would it be?
The Kronos Yacht Agency in Rhodes on
the island of Crete have always been very
attentive to our needs and generally come up
trumps when we need things. They are
based in the Mantraki Marina and are
made up of a team of agencies who work
throughout Greece co-operating to bring
a professional service for all our cruising
needs in Greek waters.
How does working aboard a yacht affect
your family life?
If anything, it has strengthened it. I am not
married so it’s the folks back home that I
miss the most. It is very true when they say
absence makes the heart grow stronger
and I worry sometimes how quickly life is
passing by.
If you had a magic wand what would you
change in job?
Less down time and more time at sea. I know
I may be unusual in that, but I want sea time
so that I can get my certificates.
What is your most embarrassing superyacht
experience to date?
I remember so well as a cadet in the first few
months of my training, launching a tender
as we approached a dry dock. Suddenly
the tender began to fill with water and was
about to sink when I realised that rather than
just believing someone else I should have
checked myself that the bung was really in
place. Trust me I learned a hard lesson and I
now always check this sort of thing myself.
What advice would you give to someone
thinking of working as an engineer on a
yacht?
I would tell them to go for it. Don’t hang back!
I had always wondered how these big boats
would be different from the smaller ones I
first began working on. If I had never tried to
get into this type of job, I would never have
found what fun it can be and how satisfying
a life it is.
What makes you stand out as a superyacht
engineer?
I think it is my attitude towards this as a
career choice. I am part way through my
formal qualifications and just have my orals
to sit before I gain my first professional
qualification. But rest assured it will not be
my last.
What tip for doing your job better are you
willing to share?
Never leave things to chance. Always have a
procedure and always follow it. Don’t bring
an ego with you on to the yacht. Of course,
we are only human, and it is in our nature to
cover our own arse but the most important
thing is to keep yourself, the yacht and
everyone on board as safe as you
possibly can.
What would you like to do when you cease
working on superyachts?
Sometime well into the future I would like to
return to South Africa, buy a plot of land on
the coast and set up a surf school and using
eco friendly methods become self sufficient.
QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS
Are you a morning or night time person?
Morning
What was the last film you saw in a
cinema?
Matrix
If you could live anywhere in the world,
where would it be?
Ecuador
What did you eat for breakfast this
morning?
Protein shake and a croissant
What are your favourite clothes?
Board shorts and slops
Where in the world would you visit if you
had the chance?
Central America
What sport do you most like to watch?
Rugby
What is your nickname?
Udders
What is your best childhood memory?
Growing up on the beach
What superpower would you like?
Mind reading
Do you have any pet peeves?
Fools
What’s your most treasured possession?
Surfboard and bicycle
Closest you have come to death?
Trapped in the backline when surfing
What is your most annoying habit?
Tapping my foot
34 | SPRING 2022 | ONBOARD

ONBOARD | SPRING 2022 | 35

LET’S GO ROUND AGAIN
The original iconic turntable which set the standard for all record
players that came after – reimagined for contemporary use.
Launched in the 1970s, the Beogram 4000 series turntables defined
the aesthetic of an era. Beogram 4000c recreated limited edition
sources 95 original units of this most iconic of turntables.
€9600 | www.bang-olufsen.com
STAR GAZING
Stellina is your new observation station,
the perfect combination of a telescope
and a camera. Smart and fully automated,
a revolution in the world of astronomy.
Get out on deck a check out the celestial
bodies in the night sky.
€3999 | www.vaonis.com
WISH
LIST
This season’s selection of must-have
innovations and design trends
LEAN AND MEAN MACHINE
There’s no reason to plug an exercise bike in when you
could be charging it yourself. It’s time to think big and
drive small. Due for release in Q4 2022, the vehicle is
lauded to have a range of over 200 miles, with a direct
drive tilting technology and pedal generator for power.
€TBA | www.arcimoto.com
36 | SPRING 2022 | ONBOARD

DESIRE
TURBO ON TWO WHEELS
AMB 001 by Aston Martin and Brough Superior Limited Edition Motorcycle.
The iconic Aston Martin wings appear on a motorcycle for the first time with
this exciting new collaboration. Strictly limited to just 100 motorcycles, the
track-only AMB 001 a piece of dynamic art for the motorbike connoisseur.
€TBA | www.astonmartin.com
CARD SHARKS
Alexandra’s double cards box comes complete with two
packs of Alexandra’s Signature gilded playing cards and
a luxury scorepad. Whether you are playing blackjack,
whist, rummy or go fish, the Jungle cards box captures the
thrill and memories of far-flung adventures in evocative
sustainable wood marquetry.
€5800 | www.alexandrallewellyn.com
SOUND COLLABORATION
Produced in a very limited edition of 30, the Paris Suite A9 speaker
is the first of two collaborations between Bang & Olufsen and film
director David Lynch, a self-proclaimed long-time patron of Bang
& Olufsen. The speaker is essentially a B&O Play A9 draped with a
cover taken from a lithograph.
€2999 | www.bang-olufsen.com
ONBOARD | SPRING 2022 | 37

PASSION, PRECISION,
PERFECTION
Qualtron is proud to represent innovative technologies in the rapidly evolving
marine AV market. Torsten Steinbrecher, CEO says, “It is with great pleasure
we dedicate this space to Innosonix, a pioneer in disruptive AV technology.”
Ideal for superyachts
With a driven passion for audio, Innosonix
was founded in 2009 as an engineering
office for audio science and research. Their
focus on high-class signal processing and
audio amplifiers created many projects with
high-channel count applications, ideal for
superyachts where demand is high. So, the
next step was obvious – that technology
should come out of R&D and be made available
for demanding environments including
multiroom and ambisonic applications.
The MAxx multi-channel power amplifiers
set an unprecedented standard for high-end
audio installations in residential, science,
industry and many other applications where
high channel count is required. Paired with
an unseen low power consumption per
channel, the MAxx series perfectly fits the
modern world’s requirements to reduce
CO2 emissions.
Highest channel density
Rackspace is at a premium in modern super
yachts, so why use those square meters on
countless amplifiers if up to 32 channels can
be packed in only 1 or 2 RU? Besides the
rack space, even switch ports, networking
and mains cable can be reduced with these
highly packed amplifiers.
Ultra-low idle power and pure signal waveforms
This groundbreaking technology is designed
to save energy, reduce carbon footprint
and offers uncompromising quality. With
the custom installation (CI) market in mind,
the MAxx² generation is built from scratch
based on eGAN (Enhancement-Mode Gallium
Nitride) FETs in the power stages of the
amplifiers. Thus, the idle loss is reduced
by 35% compared to the previous version,
resulting in great energy savings for 24/7
installations while reducing carbon footprint.
The low package inductance of those modern
transistors gives a clean switching waveform
which leads to a nearly perfect switching
voltage and, therefore, better linearity. This
results in a reduction in harmonic distortion
of almost 6dB, so customers enjoy audibly
improved audio quality.
Developed and build in-house
Steffen Bätz CEO at Innosonix explains; “To
achieve the highest reliability and flexibility
when it comes to customer integrations,
we develop and build all hard and software
in-house, that allows us to satisfy integration
needs. The close loop between development
and in house production offers a continuously
improved quality standard. All amplifiers
use a documented ‘RESTful-API’ which we
also use as the main control entry, so no
hidden commands are implemented - we
are open for control for everyone.”
Advanced signal processing
Unlike traditional reliance on dedicated DSP
processors, Innosonix opted for FPGA (fieldprogrammable
gate arrays) to achieve the
highest flexibility since the actual DSP engine
is created at every bootup in hardware and
can be easily exchanged with every firmware
update. This guarantees low latency and
massive parallel signal processing for those
high channel counts.
Acoustic designers and Integrators welcome
the flexibility offered by their unique FIR
(finite impulse response) solution. Besides
all the classical processing elements like
EQ, the ability to load FIR-filter with up
to 2048 taps per channel allows acoustic
designers to fine-tune each room for optimal
performance. The FIR filters are convoluted
at a sample basis, to achieve low latency if
desired and not on a block basis. The total
FIR calculation power results in almost 4
Giga MACs/sec and about 202 Gigabit/
sec memory bandwidth which can be easily
handled by the FPGA DSP core.
In addition to the user-controllable DSP
chain, an additional speaker-dsp-chain allows
you to load prepared speaker corrections
from manufacturers or even build your own
library to speed up the deployment and
tuning process of hundreds of speakers.
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ADVERTORIAL
Ease of monitoring and
maintenance is vital in
a challenging marine
environment...
Innosonix also offers a service to create
custom speaker presets for any provided
speaker type. The goal is to provide
integrators with the DSP settings they
need to optimize their system performance
for speakers that pair with their amplifiers.
A shorter FIR-filter of 512 taps can also
be placed inside the speaker-dsp to phase
linearize any tweeter and still leave the full
room acoustic FIR-filter untouched.
Monitoring and maintenance
Ease of monitoring and maintenance is vital in
a challenging marine environment. Innosonix
offers a comprehensive set of self-diagnoses
in each amplifier to guarantee remote
management and predicted maintenance.
Each amplifier output sampled back with
24-bit audio grade ADCs to measure the
precise output voltage and current of each
connected speaker.
The measured voltage is compared to the
desired output signal to guarantee its
correctness. In combination with inserted
pilot tones, the line integrity can continuously
be observed. An exciting new feature that
will be released in Q3/2022 - impedance
monitoring of the connected speaker by
calculating the impedance magnitude and
phase curves based on any available audio
output signal.
Thus, even a broken or altered midrange
speaker can be detected by playing music
which isn’t normally possible by simple
pilot tones.
The values and ethos of the team at Innosonix
are shared by Qualtron and our partners.
Both companies seek to realize our clients’
dreams with meticulous attention to detail
at every stage.
For more details
T: +49 4331 43 79 057
E: superyachts@qualtron.com
W: www.qualtron.com
ONBOARD | SPRING 2022 | 39

40 | SPRING 2022 | ONBOARD

The Ice
Breaker
David Vencl, the aqua adventurer
whose breathless dives below the ice
has made him a world record holder
Words: Danny Bowman
The prospect of dipping even a toe in icy waters is too
great for many of us to contemplate, but to then swim
under a roof of frozen matter for 265ft, on a single
breath, suggests a level of courage and fortitude that
few on the planet can better. In fact, when Czech free-diver
David Vencl performed the feat at the site of an old quarry in
February of last year, the achievement was unequivocally all his
own, given that doing it set a new world record for the furthest
distance ever covered under the ice.
Imprisoned in perhaps the most inhospitable, watery environment
imaginable, the 39-year-old adventurer managed to hold his
breath for two minutes and 42 seconds, emerging tired but
victorious to a sparse crowd of onlookers.
“It was a challenge that has consumed for some time,” he tells
ONBOARD magazine. “The training was gruelling and while I had
been confident in fulfilling the challenge, of course there were
periods when I questioned whether breaking the world record
was something that was going to be possible.”
Vencl performed three training runs of around 250ft each – the
distance at which the previous longest dive, held by Denmark’s
Stig Avail Severinsen in 2017, was set – so knew he was capable
of pulling off the feat, albeit he did suffer from nerves in the
immediate lead-up to the challenge.
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To some, an icy landscape is a thing of fear, restriction and
danger, where very few things can exist and thrive
“I think nerves in a situation like this are absolutely vital,” he
admits. “You cannot go into something like this with arrogance,
or a belief that you will succeed without any challenges along
the way. At the same time, being able to relax, breathe slowly,
centre yourself and embrace calmness through the challenge is
the only thing that will enable you to succeed; so the technique
for success is somewhere in between those two places.
“The actual swim itself was faster than I expected,” he continues.
“I think that’s quite natural, because in the training runs your
focus is oxygen conservation, building familiarity with the route and
holding something back to know you have part of you, physically,
left in reserve. On the actual run itself, your focus is entirely on
the distance and completing it, you simply embrace the challenge,
chase it down and get it done; and I was very pleased how that
played itself out.”
With water temperatures of around 37 degrees, a temperature
regarded as relatively cool for the wintry north-west of the
Czech Republic, Vencl admits the conditions were on his side.
Things might have been very different had the original location
for the attempt – a glacial lake in Austria – become unworkable.
Instead, a former quarry in Lahost, which is around 60 miles
from Prague, was chosen.
“We had a situation with Covid and the prospect of being able to
get in and out of Austria, so it became obvious quite quickly that
we’d need to move the attempt to somewhere else,” he says.
“Sometimes these are the things that set you back; on other
occasions they make life a little easier. We will never know which
it is, but what I will say is I don’t think I could have imagined a
better result, so I guess we will take the change as a positive
thing that happened.”
Vencl had to wait almost eight months for the world record to be
ratified, given that the free-dive representative present wasn’t
able to see the adventurer swimming under the ice. “That was
a bit crazy – you set a world record but the person verifying it
can’t actually witness it! Luckily it was just a case of reviewing
the video footage and filling out some forms. Obviously I had no
doubt that we had achieved it.”
Vencl has continued on with his fascination of ice. His Instagram
feed is a glowing, albeit frosty tribute to a wanderlust wonderland
that captivates and challenges in equal measure. “To some, an
icy landscape is a thing of fear, restriction and danger, where
very few things can exist and thrive. For me though, I look on it
as a place where human endeavour can bring about incredible
results. It is where we can test ourselves in one of the most
inhospitable environments – one that has to be respected, and
where survival is earned.”
As for his free diving exploits, Vencl says the pursuit represents
for him a return to freedom of movement and nature. “It is a way
to know oneself in harmony with nature and the creator. Achieving
performance in life is achievable in this unconventional way as
well as all the normal things people do to present themselves
with purpose and satisfaction.”
Vencl, a vegetarian who is fuelled purely on plant power, has
accepted an offer to write a book on his experiences. Entitled
Začni Ted, which translates as ‘Start now’, it also documents
his recent fascination with deep water diving. He has regularly
entered competitions at DeepSpot, the swimming pool and Scuba
diving centre near Poland’s capital, Warsaw, that, until June
2021 held the title of being the deepest swimming pool in the
world, boasting a maximum depth of 60 metres.
“I have no death wish, but I do have a passion for water and
human interaction with it. The fact I can explore this and can
give pleasure and, perhaps, inspiration, to other people, is a
great thing.”
42 | SPRING 2022 | ONBOARD

ADVERTORIAL
© Lagoon 55 – Nicolas Claris for Lagoon
THE TEXTILE BENCHMARK
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provide unique shading, comfort and protective solutions for all marine solutions
With more than 60 years of expertise in the manufacture
of technical textiles, Sunbrella ® develops design and
performance fabrics at its factory in northern France
that are perfectly suited for the protection of the boat and its crew
as well as for the interior and exterior decoration of your boat.
Sunbrella ® fabrics are suitable for all types of boats, from small
motorboats to sailing boats and luxury yachts, and offer sophisticated
and trendsetting designs as well as valuable protection against
the worst weather conditions.
Protecting boats and their crews is one of the brand’s priorities,
which is why it develops a range of made-to-measure solutions for
covers, dodgers, bimini tops and even seats. Sunbrella ® fabrics’
intrinsic qualities make them long-lasting, low-maintenance and
easy to handle.
Dyed at the very core of the fibre, the fabrics also resist UV
and discoloration, despite prolonged exposure to the sun, salt
and chlorine. Unlike some marine coated fabrics (PVC tarpaulins)
which trap heat, Sunbrella ® fabrics allow the passage of air, thus
avoiding mould and bad odours, whilst protecting the crew from
the sun’s rays. Depending on the range, Sunbrella® fabrics are
guaranteed for up to 10 years against loss of colour and strength
under normal conditions of use and exposure.
INTEGRATED OFFICE STYLE CREATIVITY
A team of specialised professionals such as colourists, designers
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to meet boaters’ expectations, who are giving more and more
importance to the decoration of their boat. The brand undergoes
meticulous research to meet new trends: trend identification
and analysis, specific studies on stripes, patterns and colours,
technical feasibility checks, etc.
Sunbrella ® invents its marine collection through adopting the
colours, materials and rules of house design, whilst respecting the
technical and aesthetic constraints of each project. The fabrics
are used for seats, cushions, biminis, sunshades and covers.
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email: adalle@dickson-constant.com
or visit http://dckc.fr/sunbrella
ONBOARD | SPRING 2022 | 43

Placement partners
Whether you are new to yachting, looking to progress your career on the
high seas or looking to move ashore, you need a strong recruitment partner
Superyacht Crew International
W
ith a team of recruiters and consultants having over
50 years of professional yachting experience to draw
upon, Superyacht Crew International is a registered MLC
2006 Compliant international recruitment agent. Being
international they have many clients located all over the
world, from the Mediterranean to the many remote yachting
destinations in the South Pacific and Indian Ocean. Crew
from all over the world contact the team from all corners of
the globe. Clients have experienced the positive and timely
approach in finding the right crew member to fit with their
team and so the business has largely grown from satisfied
clients who have told others about the services and fresh
approach. Crew have benefited from the team’s industry
knowledge and have been given fair and honest feedback,
advice and training or professional career advice.
For more details Tel: +61 410 689 288
or visit www.superyachtcrewinternational.com
19 LONDON
An international recruitment agency, specialising in the
placement of international superyacht crew, personal
and executive assistants and private household staff and
childcare, as well as a variety of other staff – to clients
around the world. Based in London, UK with satellite
locations internationally, 19 London can provide highly
experienced crew to your yacht, staff for your business,
office or private home anywhere in the world. They have
had the pleasure of working with vessels ranging from 20
– 180 metres worldwide and the yacht crew consultants
have many years of yachting and recruitment experience
who strive to provide an excellent bespoke service to both
the end clients and candidates. As well as being assigned a
dedicated consultant throughout the recruitment process,
19 London go above and beyond the core activities in this
industry, such as offering extensive security and background
screening for candidates, including reputation checks. If
you have any recruitment requirements, please contact the
team and they would be happy to help. Or if you are looking
for your next position, speak with one of the yacht crew
consultants today.
For more details Tel: +44 (0)203 701 0390
or visit www.19london.com
44 | SPRING 2022 | ONBOARD

Amandine
Amandine is a specialist international chef placement
agency that offers a specialised service to the
industry. The team only deals with chefs and they have
expert knowledge in this area. The team has unparalleled
food credentials and an extensive understanding of chefs,
restaurants and food which allows them to better judge
the experience and skill set of the chefs. The founder, Kate
Emery, is a regular judge of various chef competitions
around the world. The in-depth interview process, lasting
at least one hour if not more, allows them to better
understand the experience, skills and personality of each
chef they represent so that the recruiters can match them
to the right job, not just any job. They are discerning about
the chefs they work with and, with Amandine, you get a
shortlist of the best candidates for the job as opposed
to endless CVs cluttering your inbox. So, whether you’re
looking for a highly experienced head chef, a sous or crew
chef or a newcomer to the industry, if you need someone
for a permanent, seasonal or short-term booking, choose
Amandine and you will get the right chef first time.
For more details Tel: France: +33 (0)9 67 31 96 62
UK: +44 (0)20 7193 7306
or visit www.amandinechefs.com
Marine Resources
Marine Resources is recognised as one of the best shorebased
marine recruitment specialists within the marine
industry around the globe. With over 18 years of experience,
they are experts at recruiting across multiple marine sectors,
including design, engineering and technical, marinas, build
and refit, sales and marketing, and business executives.
A well-deserved reputation for professionalism together
with efficiency and industry know-how, Marine Resources
understand that attracting the right people can be time
consuming, and finding the right recruitment partner a
challenge. They offer both clients and candidates unrivalled
consultancy and honest advice, underpinned by a truly
‘client-first’ personalised service. The company prides itself
in the dedicated recruiters with a deep industry knowledge
and passion that they apply to every position they’re
working on. They use industry research to advise their
clients on key trends and relevant market intelligence, with
insight and expert knowledge to help them make informed
recruitment decisions. With a strong international database
of 60,000 candidates, Marine Resources attract and have
access to the best talent across the marine industry and
beyond.
For more details Tel: +44 (0)2380 633 399
or visit www.marineresources.co.uk
ONBOARD | SPRING 2022 | 45

Award-winning
MLC 2006 compliant
Placing Quality
Crew Worldwide
Intl Tel: +61 410 689 288
Aust. Tel: 1800 792 739
Email: Crew@SuperyachtCrewInternational.com
Web: www.SuperyachtCrewInternational.com
www.ElitePrivateStaff.com.au
We also place ex-yacht crew
in private services roles for
discerning clients
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Insignia Crew
Insignia Crew specialise in placing disciplined and committed
crew by drawing their candidates from those who have
served in the Armed Forces, with focus on Royal Navy and
Royal Marines whose maritime skill sets perfectly match the
needs of today’s superyacht industry. Already accustomed
to living and working at sea, their candidates offer a wealth
of additional expertise such as a heightened awareness of
safety and security, diving operations, advanced trauma
medicine, equipment training protocols, helicopter operations,
engineering technicians and extreme cold weather operations
which align superbly with the needs of the increasingly
popular expedition yachts taking to the water. In addition to
crew placement and having recognised the overwhelming
need for support around mental wellbeing in the superyacht
industry, Insignia Crew provide proactive Crew Resilience
Training which is delivered by world class consultants - direct
to yacht. It is a proactive, peer delivered human resource
management initiative designed to meet the ongoing
pressures of operating in an increasingly demanding maritime
environment from both a duty of care and commercial
perspective. The yachting community now has a reassuring
solution to implement in order to invest in the very people
who keep the industry cogs turning.
For more details Tel: +44 (0)7500 888 472
or visit www.insigniacrew.com
YPI Crew
Established in 2002, YPI CREW has been connecting
people with their dream careers onboard superyachts
for 20 years. The sole purpose is to allow new generations
to discover yachting and seasoned crew to further their
careers and widen their talent base. Bonding people together
and creating new connections is what the team do best.
The recruiters are solution driven; they have a voice, an
opinion and champion their candidates for the right jobs,
on the best yachts, with the finest captains and crews.
YPI CREW’s mission is also to always work in accordance
with MLC 2006 to ensure that seafarers have access to an
efficient and well-regulated recruitment and placement
system. YPI CREW is listed on the French national register
for seafarer recruitment and placement services, as per legal
requirements. Their registration number is GM1-195. From the
Antibes office in the South of France, the team source and
recruit the best yacht crew worldwide. From deckhands to
captains, engineers, chefs and interior crew. We seek to build
united, high-performing crews able to deliver the ultimate
guest experiences aboard yachts all over the world and,
simultaneously, allow the fostering of new life experiences.
For more details Tel: +33 (0)4 92 90 46 10
or visit www.ypicrew.com
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Quay Crew
S
ince being established in 2013, Quay Crew has placed
over 1,500 candidates on more than 300 prestigious
superyachts and worked in partnership with some of the
world’s leading yacht management companies. The team,
based in Poole, UK, has 30 years’ combined onboard
experience, plus an additional 40 years’ recruitment
expertise. United in their efforts to service both clients
and candidates equally, they favour quality over quantity,
making the right match through consultation, thorough due
diligence, and verbal referencing, significantly reducing the
risk and cost of a bad hire. This approach facilitates long
lasting and high performing relationships for an exceptional
onboard experience all round. From the bridge to the engine
room and the deck to the galley, they recruit at all levels
from green crew with certified potential to experienced
heads of departments, captains and shore-based yachting
professionals. Their mission is to not only attract but also
retain the best talent in the sector through actively promoting
diversity and inclusion, longevity and progression both at sea
and on land. The company carries this out by following best
practice recruitment methods and continuously improving
standards through education, research, market insights and
progressive partnerships.
For more details email tim@quaycrew.com
or charlie@quaycrew.com
or visit www.quaycrew.com
Searchlight Crew
Searchlight Crew is a yacht crew agency based in
Antibes. They endeavour to provide the clients with
candidates that fit your criteria first time. They believe
in building great working relationships with crew and
clients, therefore supplying the best crew for your yacht.
With a comprehensive database of crew members, all the
candidates have been screened and interviewed personally,
location permitting or via video call or phone. Having
worked on board yachts and in hospitality they have the
experience and skills required to find the correct candidates
for your needs. With over 17 years experience in recruitment
Searchlight Crew provides a specialised and effective
approach to recruitment. Searchlight Crew work with yachts
of various sizes and located worldwide providing crew from
juniors to senior levels. Searchlight Crew Agency and Tara
Bromhead is voluntarily compliant with the terms of Reg
1.4 of the MLC and as such have enforced several points to
ensure a yacht’s compliancy also thus protecting the crew.
They have recently branched out into providing household
staff which is a great stepping stone for crew looking to build
a career on land after yachting.
For more details Tel: +33 (0)6 14 72 78 50
or visit www.searchlightcrew.com
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ADVERTORIAL
Airmont is a French technology
company which develops innovative
software solutions and services
to enable seamless on-the-move digital
experience on sea, land or air throughout the
world. Their patent ‘Data Casting’ represents
the cornerstone of its technology aimed at
making passengers’ streaming a reality on
yachts, aircrafts and trains. The service
‘STREAMING OPTIMIZATION’ based on this
technology, focuses on seamlessly optimizing
the video streaming experience by relying
on the popular ‘cast’ icon user interface
of the passengers’ streaming apps. It is
particularly beneficial to drastically reduce
the cost of streaming over expensive internet
connections like VSAT and HTS satellite links.
So with Airmont’s Streaming Optimization
service, owners and guests on the yacht
can both enjoy uninterrupted quality ‘screen
time’, and use much less internet bandwidth
thanks to the data compression technology.
But what is the technical background of
casting your content?
Applications on smartphones and tablets
remain the easiest way to select streaming
content. Companies have designed their
applications for intuitive user interfaces
tailored to a touch screen. Accessing this
streaming over a TV can often be more
complicated without this touch screen
ability. However, there is a simple solution
to get the interface of smartphones and
tablets on a big screen and this is where
the Airmont technology comes in to play.
STREAMING TIMES
Streaming seems to be simple but fulfilling this expectation can be a real technical
challenge, especially where only satellite internet is available and the bandwidth is limited
Casting
Casting makes use of your smartphone,
tablet or even computer to select the
content shown on the TV screen. But even
if the end goal is the same, the user should
understand that there are two types of
casting: mirroring and application cast.
Mirroring sends the content of your personal
device to the TV screen but it suffers from
two major drawbacks. First, users can only
mirror their whole screen including virtual
keyboard and all control panels rather than
just projecting a dedicated application.
Second, the personal device is the one
getting the content and transmitting it
to the user. This limits the resolution of
the stream and forces the user’s device
to be permanently connected.
Application cast is a much more efficient
way of casting video streams. The portable
device only sends information about the
desired video. The Chromecast will then
open the right application (Netflix, YouTube,
Disney+ etc.) with the ID sent by the
portable device and will get the stream.
The portable device is not needed after
that, users can disconnect it from the
local network or use their phone for other
purposes without any interference on the
TV broadcast. The resolution is also set
to fit the target screen.
Application cast is preferable but how can
you use it? What do you need to configure
it on your phone or tablet to be able to
cast? That is the beauty of it - nothing.
Everything is done automatically once the
user’s smartphone is connected to the
local wifi. When an application that can be
cast is started on your device (like Netflix,
YouTube, Disney+… ), the device will discover
the cast compatible devices
on the local network and the
following cast icon will appear
on the personal device:
The user just needs to press the cast icon
to ask the cast device to get its content.
It is that easy to access to your streaming
content on a TV screen. But with limited
internet connection, like on the satellite
internet link of a superyacht, guests may
suffer from buffering, disconnection and
inefficient bandwidth sharing between
streaming applications. For example, Netflix
requires 5 Mbps for HD streaming and 3
Mbps for SD streaming.
With Airmont’s patented solution, by
subscribing to “Streaming Optimization”
service, yacht passengers can benefit
from the cast user-friendly interface and
enjoy their streaming content in Full HD at
only 2 Mbps, or in SD at 700 kbps, while
all streams are managed using minimal
bandwidth, limiting satellite internet costs.
To learn more about Airmont’s
streaming technology
please visit:
www.airmont.com
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YACHT CREW SALARY REPORT 2022
As front runners in yacht crew recruitment, YPI CREW has utilised their principal position
to create an in-depth industry salary report, drawn from the current state of the market
YPI CREW welcomed 2021 as the year
of revival and indeed it was! This was
following the effects of the Covid 19
pandemic on the yachting industry where
2020 was considered the year of survival
for yacht crew placement.
At YPI CREW they witnessed an important
increase in the number of job orders across
all departments in 2021 and more crew
were connected with their dream careers.
With regards to salaries, the market saw
a return to stability but with no major new
trends recorded. However, there was still
increased pressure to offer a scheduled
leave or rotational scheme that now starts
with yachts in the 40 to 50 metre range.
It should be noted that due to a smaller
number of junior level hospitality, service
and galley staff entering the market due to
Covid 19 travel restrictions, essentially from
the Southern Hemisphere, there has been
tension on salaries in these departments
throughout 2021. For example, in the
Chef’s department in order to secure and
especially retain qualified and experienced
crew, salaries and scheduled leave have
become an important part of the negotiation
process with increased competition for the
best all-round package.
How to use the data presented here
The table has been drawn up with the
information collated with figures from
the past year within various YPI CREW
departments. Please note that they are an
indication only of starting salaries currently
on offer.
Many elements need to be taken into
consideration with regards to yacht crew
salaries and not just the size of the yacht.
The type of yacht (motor or sail) , its usage
(private, charter or both) and the cruising
schedule will all influence the salary offered.
Additionally, key elements of the candidate’s
profile must also be reviewed, what is their
previous experience, how long have they
been in a particular role, have they recently
acquired a new qualification, and do they
have a specialised skill set that will influence
the salary and packages negotiation?
The shaded sections in the tables correspond
to yachts who offer a scheduled leave or
rotational package.
Salaries here need to be modulated in
accordance with the type of rotation offered,
5:1; 3:1 or 2:2 for example. There may be
several different rotational schemes on a
particular yacht, 5:1 for the junior crew,
3:1 for the intermediary position and full
rotation for positions of responsibility. The
rotational salary is generally only a reduced
monthly reduction (between 10 and 20%)
and allows for a larger pool of candidates
who are fully committed to the yacht, its
programme and owner.
For many key roles, professional qualifications
are the basis to establishing a guideline
salary, notably in the Engineering and
Officer’s Department.
For more details visit www.ypicrew.com
YACHT DECK CREW SALARIES
The numbers shown are general median salary ranges and
the actual salaries may vary depending on numerous other
variables such as experience, certificates and type of yacht.
If sections are empty, this generally means that the particular
position is generally not applicable for that size of yacht.
Please note that shaded brackets indicate the yacht size
range where a rotational system and associated package
might be offered.
*All salaries are expressed in euro.
* All the Captain and Officer salaries will depend on experience and qualifications
* Deckhand Specialised positions will include a Deckhand Tender Driver, Kite Surfer, Carpenter etc.
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YACHT CHEF SALARIES
Please note that shaded brackets indicate the yacht size
range where rotational system might be offered. For yachts
below 30m and up to 40m please note that this is a starting
salary for Chefs without yachting experience.
From 50m, where rotation is offered, the ranges in the salary
correspond to both rotational and non-rotational positions
and need to be examined on a case by case basis.
The numbers shown here are general median salary ranges
and the actual salaries may vary depending on numerous other
variables such as experience, certificates, type of yacht etc.
Brackets that are empty mean that the particular position
is generally not applicable for that yacht size.
* All salaries here are expressed in euro.
YACHT INTERIOR CREW SALARIES
The numbers shown here are general median salary ranges and
the actual salaries may vary depending on variables such as
experience, certificates, type of yacht and cruising schedules.
Brackets that are empty mean that the particular position
is generally not applicable for that yacht size. Please note
that shaded brackets indicate the yacht size range where
rotational system might be offered.
* All salaries are expressed in euro.
* Salaries for Junior Stews start at 2 500euro and increase at approx. 250euro per season
* Please note that the salaries will depend on the usage of yacht, private or charter, and the level of study or qualification required for the specialist
positions, such as Spa Manager, Spa Therapist and Personal Trainer. For example, as a Personal Trainer, HIIT, cardio, weight training yoga, pilates may be
required or for a Nurse, the salary can be based on the previous experience in hospitals and filed of expertise
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YACHT ENGINEER SALARIES
When talking about engineering salaries, the ranges presented
here depend on the certification that the candidate will hold.
The numbers shown here are general median salary ranges
and the actual salaries may vary depending on numerous
other variables such as experience, certificates, type of
yacht etc. Brackets that are empty mean that the particular
position is generally not applicable for that yacht size.
Please note that shaded brackets indicate the yacht size
range where rotational system might be offered.
* All salaries are expressed in euro.
* For yachts below 30m the role of an Engineer is covered by the Captain and in some cases by another member of the deck crew
* The salaries for the above position are based on the following engineering qualifications:
SOLE/CHIEF ENGINEER
• For 30m – 40m the salary is based on the candidates holding an AEC/Y4
• For 40m – 50m the salary is based on the candidates holding a Y3
• For 50m – 70m the salary is based on the candidates holding a Y2
• For 70m – 80m the salary is based on the candidates holding a Y1
• For 80m – 100m the salary is based on the candidates holding a Y1/Class 1
• For 100m+ the salary is based on the candidates holding a Class 1
SECOND ENGINEER
• For 40m – 50m the salary is based on the candidates holding an AEC
• For 50m – 70m the salary is based on the candidates holding a Y3 and on rotation. If the role
is permanent then an EOOW qualification is required and the salary would be 5 000 – 6 500
• For 70m – 80m the salary is based on the candidates holding a Y3
• For 80m – 100m the salary is based on the candidates holding a Y2/Class 1
• For 100m+ the salary is based on the candidates holding a Class1/Class 2
THIRD ENGINEER
• For 70m – 80m the salary is based on the candidates holding a AEC
• For 80m – 100m the salary is based on the candidates holding an EOOW
• For 100m+ the salary is based on the candidates holding an EOOW
MOTORMAN
• For 80m – 100m the salary is based on the candidates holding a STCW III/4
• For 100m+ the salary is based on the candidates holding a STCW III/4
Are you ready to find your new dream job?
Become a member of YPI CREW through
the free registration and let the team
connect you with the next step in your
career on board.
Each of the YPICrew recruiters is specialised
in crew placement for a particular
department and they will do their best to
get you an interview with the yacht. They
will also advise crew on how to best present
their experience and skills for an interview.
Are you looking for yacht crew?
Get in touch with the team so the recruiters
can connect you with suitable, available and
interested candidates, whose credentials
will be checked and candidates will be preinterviewed
to ensure they are a perfect fit
to your existing crew, owners and yacht.
Contact YPICREW
Tel: +33 (0)4 92 90 46 10
or visit www.ypicrew.com
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THE FOUR
PILLARS
Cameron Mitchell
outlines the updated
offerings from the Isle
of Man Ship Registry
for 2022 and onwards
ADVERTORIAL
At the Isle of Man Ship Registry we
have spent the winter reviewing
our offerings to yachts in order to
make sure that our products are fit for
the superyachts of 2022, where owners
require maximum flexibility. We have created
a brand new survey and certification regime,
known as ‘Pleasure Yacht Charter Ready’,
and we have revamped our existing survey
regimes. We believe we now have a survey
scheme to fit the operating profile of every
yacht and clear advice to help you find the
scheme that is right for you.
The four survey schemes that are now
available to yachts registered in the Isle
of Man are as follows:
Commercial Yacht
The commercial yacht scheme is intended
for yachts that will predominantly operate
with a commercial Certificate of Registration
(CoR), although there is scope for the yacht
to spend short periods with a pleasure CoR.
• Yacht must be 24m or over and built
to the REG Yacht Code Part A
• Requires full compliance with all
commercial regulations at all times
• Permits up to 12 paying passengers
when operating under a commercial CoR
• Yacht must be predominantly commercial
but may switch to pleasure CoR for
short periods
Pleasure Yacht Charter Ready
The PYCR scheme is a new survey regime
designed to fit the needs of yachts which
operate predominantly with a pleasure
CoR, but that wish to undertake occasional
charter activity that requires quick and easy
transfers between pleasure and commercial
CoR, often at short notice.
• Yacht must be 24m or over and built
to the REG Yacht Code Part A
• Requires full compliance with all
commercial regulations at all times
• Permits up to 12 paying passengers
when operating under a commercial CoR
• Yacht must be predominantly pleasure
but may switch to commercial CoR for
short periods
Pleasure Yacht Plus
Pleasure Yacht Plus has been developed in
response to changes within the yachting
industry, whereby owners are increasingly
in favour of the simplicity and flexibility of
owning a pleasure yacht. However, this can
often have the unintended consequence of
reducing levels of safety and crew welfare,
since pleasure yachts are not routinely
inspected by a third party. Pleasure Yacht
Plus allows voluntary compliance with
commercial regulations, with third party
verification by Ship Registry surveyors.
• Yacht must be 24m or over
• Allows the operator to voluntarily
comply and be certificated against the
commercial regulations of their choosing.
Compliance with certain regulations will
only be possible if the yacht is built to
the REG Code
• Does not permit paying passengers
• No ability to switch to commercial CoR
Pleasure Yacht
A pleasure yacht is not required to comply
with any commercial regulations and is
not subject to survey by Isle of Man Ship
Registry Surveyors. However, it should
be noted that there will be other survey
requirements (e.g. MARPOL surveys).
• Open to yachts of any size
• Does not comply with any
commercial regulations; No
requirement for vessel to be built to
REG Code
• Does not permit paying passengers
• Can not switch to commercial CoR
We have also made a couple of changes to
the way in which a yacht will transition from
a Pleasure CoR to a Commercial CoR and
vice versa. Firstly, the yacht’s certificates
will become Statements of Compliance when
the yacht is operating under a Pleasure
CoR. This is to ensure that surveys are
kept up to date and recorded.
Secondly, yachts will require a short
remote inspection when transitioning to
a Commercial CoR. There is no additional
charge for this, and it is simply so we can
ensure all commercial documentation is
valid and up to date – saving any confusion
or issues further down the line.
Further details on the survey schemes
can be found on our website, within MSN
075. Please get in touch with us and our
team would be delighted to discuss the
pros and cons of each scheme with you.
For more details
Tel: +44 (0)1624 688500
or visit www.iomshipregistry.com
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ADVERTORIAL
THE PROTECTION SQUAD
Exterior and interior protection specialist Ricard Garcia looks at the tailored
solutions for superyachts on offer, together with the use of reusable materials
A specialised
team on all
types of surfaces and
materials, hence our
trusted contractor
for all types of
protections. They add
value with constant
product research at
competitive prices.
Albert Marimon
Project Management
for Yachts ®
Temporary protections are key when it comes
to reparation, refit or transportation of any
yacht. It is essential to protect and preserve
both interior and exterior surfaces when maintenance
works are taking place onboard. Depending on the
kind and size of the refit job, we could be talking
about hundreds of contractors and artisans working
on deck and inside the yacht, fixing, repairing and
providing their services. If all surfaces aren’t properly
protected both inside and out, the extra costs for
repairing accidental damage could be enormous,
not to mention time delays in getting the vessel
ready for the season.
The proper protective materials, applied with the
right procedures and adapted to the specific needs
of the yacht will not only help avoid damages and
subsequent claims and complaints, but also will
improve the working space of the operators, thus
ensuring the success and speed of the refit project.
Nautiel Service has a specialised team of
professionals that will assess, recommend and
set up all the best protections tailored for the
specific project. From breathable teak covers,
to laying down protective floors that withstand
heavy impacts, they will make sure your yacht is
protected from any accidental dent, scratch or
even breakage.
Apart from protecting the vessel during a refit
period, we also provide protection for the yacht
during shows and even events. If the yacht is
chartered during an event for a party, then certain
floor areas can be covered to protect the ‘real
carpets’ or floor materials from heavy foot traffic
or even wine spills.
Other services offered include; textile cleaning
and protection from stains or possible water
damage, carpet cleaning, certified fire protection
in compliance with the IMO and MCA regulations.
Sustainability has been part of Nautiel’s DNA since
its founding back in 1991, that’s why they are in
constant search for innovative protective materials
that can be recycled and reused. Due to the high
quality and endurance of certain materials, Nautiel
Service also rents them for specific operations,
cleans the area and collects the materials to save
and re-use them for the next project.
Covering of engine rooms, protection of all furniture,
delicate objects and decorative elements, guest
area, shrink wrapping of tenders… The refit can
only really start when the yacht is fully protected
For more details Tel: +34 617 345 568
or visit www.nautiel.com
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We all need
a helping
hand or two
Safety, compliance, insurance, refit contracts,
operational procedures, these are just some of the
things the captain and senior crew need assistance
with. Captain Michael Howorth looks at the necessary
support offered by a yacht management team
Ask anyone who has done it, and I have, what it is like
to command a superyacht, and you will hear the same
refrain. The job of a superyacht captain on a busy vessel
simply does not allow enough time to cope with all the
minutia of a running a safe and successful operation as well as
being the yacht’s Master. Captains are at the beck and call of the
owner and his guests, twenty four hours a day and during that
same time period, Captains act as father figure and mentor to
the crew that follow her or him. Ask a captain what he does in
his, or her, spare time and the chances are they will just snort
and give you that “duh” stare! A good yacht manager working
ashore can greatly assist the captain and take away some of
the more mundane aspects of vessel operation so that he or
she can concentrate on operating the vessel. It is up to the
manager to gain the confidence of the captain so that a sound
and mutually beneficial working relationship can be formed. But
how is that best done?
ON BOARD EXPERIENCE
Yacht Captains Nick Sevier and Charlie Bettell formed Expersea
Yacht Management in response to the specific needs of a group
of superyacht owners who felt their requirements were being
overlooked. It is a common view held by many superyacht captains
and owners the world over. Using their experience in both the
commercial and yachting maritime sectors, the operational
and technical departments
at Expersea are managed and
staffed by yacht captains and
chief engineers. This enables
them to provide a level of support
to both owners and crews that
few can offer. This depth of
experience, coupled with a clientfocused
attitude has proven
successful in building long-term
relationships with superyacht
owners.
Swiss born Daniel Küpfer is the
Managing Director of Ocean Management the yacht management
division of Ocean Independence. Having joined the board as a
shareholder of the parent company, he is now in charge of
all management operations, including the construction, refit
and operational management of a fast-growing fleet of large
commercial and private yachts. He worked his way up from
deckhand to command a superyacht having first served in both
naval and commercial vessels. It was while serving in the latter
that he gained his Master Mariners Unlimited qualifications
allowing him to command any commercial vessel of unlimited
tonnage in worldwide trade, he also holds two yacht master
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licenses. Daniel believes, “Onboard experience is an important
criterion for a yacht manager to be successful in his occupation. It
is vital to understand the requirements of those onboard better.”
Mark Paterson the Director of Yacht Management at Y.CO has not
been to sea in yachts and, as a consequence, has a different view.
He says, “Whilst onboard experience is beneficial and, in some
respects, essential especially in regard to maritime compliance,
bridge and engineering, there is a wealth of other skills and
experience from different sectors of the marine industry and other
industries that yacht operations can benefit from. The management
Y.CO
Yachting is a passion. It’s a lifestyle. If you love yachting as much
as the team at Y.CO, then you’ll understand that a yacht is just
the start of an incredible journey on the water. And whether
you’re a yacht owner or a charter guest, what matters most is
a yacht’s ability to bring you extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime
experiences. The team within the company have lived, worked
and raced on the water, so they know yachts inside out. They’re
a community of experts, working together to make great things
happen. Whether they are using the encyclopedic knowledge
of destinations to provide charter management advice, or the
decades of experience in project coordination to negotiate
high-profile yacht sales, you can count on Y.CO to provide
expert support and unrivalled insight, wherever you are in your
yachting journey. And wherever you’re heading next.
For more details Tel: +377 93 50 12 12
or visit www.y.co
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HILL ROBINSON
Hill Robinson provides a specialised management service,
sharing the responsibility for all aspects of yacht ownership and
operation. With multilingual office staff and a presence around
the world, Hill Robinson is on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a
year committed to the highest standards of professionalism
and integrity offering clear and unbiased advice. Hill Robinson
will work with you to find the solution that best suits you. From
mini ISM to complete management including everything from
project management to offshore payroll, there is a solution to
suit your needs and your budget; all for a fixed monthly fee. The
independence and significant fleet size mean that Hill Robinson
is able to continually source the best possible solutions at
the very best prices. It is this quality of service, attention to
detail, value for money and delivering satisfaction that are the
cornerstones of Hill Robinson’s portfolio of services.
For more details Tel: +33 492 90 59 59
or visit www.hillrobinson.com
team here has specialists from the commercial shipping sector,
human resource managers, chartered accountants, insurance
and legal experts, hospitality professionals and many more. It is
this diverse skill set that enhances the overall service deliverable
and provides owners with the required confidence to work with
and recommend us. Mark has been with Y.CO for 5 years and
joined them with a 20 year background in the industry, including
high-end luxury cruise ship and hospitality experience.
Damian Martin is the Director of Yacht Management at Edmiston,
a company he joined nearly 4 years ago after 15 years’ experience
within the yachting sector. Before that he had spent 12 in
military service. He believes there is a balance to be found. “It
can be difficult for a yacht manager to gain the respect of crew
if they are not seen to have ‘walked the walk’, but this doesn’t
mean that all managers should have been involved in yachting. I
think a good mix of backgrounds allows a rounded viewpoint to be
found – we have a mixture of ex-yacht crew (captains, engineers,
pursers etc), ex-commercial mariners and engineers, ex-military,
and members of our team that came with no yachting experience.
To me, it is a people business. Of course, we need the knowledge,
but we also need to work well with our crew and owners – it’s
that approach that underpins everything that we do here.”
Onboard experience is an important
criterion for a yacht manager to be
successful in his occupation. It is vital to
understand the onboard requirements
Maxime Bregeon, the Safety and Crew Manager at Fraser, grew
up in the maritime city of Saint-Nazaire, France, where he found
his first job in one of the largest shipyards in Europe. Then he
moved to the largest shipyard in the world in South Korea as a
new building technical advisor for LNG vessel and continued his
experience in China as project leader with a leading Classification
society. Maxime returned to France in 2015 to survey existing
Yachts for Class and Flag inspection. He joined Fraser as Safety
Superintendent in 2016 before being promoted to Safety & Crew
Manager. He tells us, “We have a large team of well over 50
professionals with varied backgrounds in our yacht management
division, that is made up of veteran mariners, naval architects,
class surveyors and administrators who have years’ of experience,
working on board large vessels as well as in management positions
ashore. While seagoing experience is a plus for understanding
how yachts operate, the cooperation between all of us is really
the key to our success, where our past experience is being put
to use for efficient handling of crew, regulatory compliance and
technical management.”
INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT (ISM) CODE
The introduction into yachting of the International Safety
Management (ISM) Code brought about a fundamental change
in the way superyachts operated commercially. It was this and
the ISM requirement for yachts to appoint a Designated Person
Ashore (DPA) that, if anything, became the stepping stone that
many yacht management companies used to establish themselves
as indispensable links in the superyacht industry chain.
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Having sewn doubt in the minds of owners that captains could
not look after a commercially operated yacht effectively without
professional yacht management intervention, managers carved
their niche market to the point that now many owners of private
yachts voluntarily opt into the ISM regime. Now even owners of
yachts above the 24 metre load line length whose tonnage is
less than 500gt are under pressure to conform to the ISM Code.
Asked if he thought ISM should be mandatory for private yachts
as well as those that operate commercially Daniel Küpfer at
Ocean Management said, “Most of our owners of private yachts
have opted for ISM on a voluntary basis. It is in our opinion that
managing a substantial asset such as a large yacht according to
recognized compliance standards, whether commercially or private
registered, is the best practice.” When asked if ISM should be
applied to yachts under 500gt, he replied, “We believe that in a
‘light’ format manageable for smaller crews, Mini-ISM standards
should be applied for yachts above 24m LLL and below 500gt
should be applied. Again, we suggest managing private yachts
to same standards as commercial yachts, as far as feasible.”
Fraser recommends to owners of private yachts over 500gt
should comply with the company’s ISM Safety Management
System (SMS). Maxime Bregeon says, “All our clients engaged
on our safety management are given access to that SMS, which
is designed to guide the captain and the crew on board yachts
on how to safely operate the vessel with the support of our
team.” But the company stops short of insisting on full ISM.
At Edmiston, Damian Martin thinks it should be mandatory for
all yachts regardless of how they operate. He says, “A 100m
yacht operating privately doesn’t become any safer just because
it is being chartered. Anything that increases safety should be
pursued.” He believes the situation becomes more complicated
when considering yachts under 500gt.
He says, “Full ISM, done correctly, is very time consuming.
Generally, yachts over 500gt have not only the crew numbers,
but also the experience to manage this level of administration.
Under 500gt, you might find that there simply isn’t enough crew
to complete all the tasks, hence the birth of the ‘Mini-ISM’, which
is a scaled-down version of the full ISM that still provides crew
with some guidelines or parameters to work within. I believe
that all yachts should run to some standard, but as I mentioned
above, it needs to be appropriate. When building a system, all
those involved need to understand what the task is, why they
are doing it and what the risks are. In addition, those that are
imposing the system need to understand the reality for those
completing it.”
Mark Patterson at Y.CO says that ISM for yachts sub 500gt
already exists in the form of the Mini-ISM code, which is an
annex to the Red Ensign Yacht Code. However, he says, “It is
how these mandatory or recommended safety regulations are
adapted and maintained that makes the difference.” Mark does
not believe that ISM should be mandatory for private yachts as
well as those that operate commercially. He explains, “Whilst
full ISM has many benefits enforcing safety regulations it is only
part of the solution. Having a good management company with
an experienced, forward thinking team, cutting-edge technology,
a robust SMS and of course a strong, knowledgeable crew that
benefit from safety related training are the key ingredients to
creating and maintaining a strong culture of safety aboard a yacht,
regardless of its size and certification. The safety regulation
itself must also be scrutinised to ensure it is fit for purpose,
applicable to pleasure yachts and practical for crew to implement.”
OCEAN INDEPENDENCE
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transparency and accountability. In addition they provide
corporate services support plus crew employment services.
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It can be difficult for a yacht manager to
gain the respect of the captain and crew if
they are not seen to have ‘walked the walk’
REFIT & REPAIR WORK
If the ISM Code was the first stepping stone yacht managers used
to establish their importance in the industry then the compulsory
five and ten year surveys became the second. Suddenly the
choice of which yard to use was removed from the captain and
chief engineer and gathered very firmly into the yacht managers
portfolio. One very good side effect of this change was the rapid
disappearance of the brown envelope far too frequently proffered
by less scrupulous shipyards in a bid to win business.
Today yacht managers have a different and far more commercially
orientated way of identifying and selecting a yard for refit and
rebuild projects. Daniel Küpfer at Ocean Management tells us,
“The prime criteria are, time, cost, quality, and availability. The
specific strengths of each shipyard and our experience with
them during previous projects are of great importance when
suggesting a specific shipyard to an owner.”
Often yacht builders will have affiliated partner refit yards which
would be favoured, or there may be specialist work that requires
specific skillsets and machinery that are not available at all refit
yards. It is the job of the yacht manager to advise the owner and
captain of these facts, as well as to undertake extensive due
diligence on the shipyard to ensure adequate and experienced
people are allocated to the project.
Y.CO has project-managed the build and refit of many large yachts
and have undertaken projects with most of the larger shipyards.
BLUEWATER YACHTING
Do audits send a shiver down your spine? Phillip Holden, the Yacht
Management Director, spent his 20s and 30s in the Royal Navy and
as a superyacht captain on several vessels. With his experience
and knowledge, he understands the stresses of running a safe,
efficient, and properly maintained yacht. Phillip and his team
of professional yacht managers, advisers, and DPAs take the
headache out of audits, shipyard visits, flag and class requirements
and negotiations for technical and AVIT. They will ensure your
compliance with fiscal rules, charter, charter licences of different
countries, registration, reporting and VAT returns. Tell them what
you need, the management team are there to advise and support,
not to take over or judge your procedures, just to help you perfect
them. You’re the captain of your vessel, focus your precious time
on this and let Bluewater take care of these fundamentals.
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Mark Patterson says, “This gives us a good understanding of each
one’s unique strengths, and any project we undertake will have a
strategy set out specifically, not only for the project itself, but
for the shipyard who will build it. Factors that are considered in
the selection process include (but are not limited to) geographic
location, scope of work, accessibility, local legislation, budget,
and schedule.”
When it comes to identifying and selecting a yard for refit and
rebuild projects Damian Martin looks at several different factors.
He explains, “The location of the yacht, tasks to be completed,
the reputation and experience of the yard, and then we undertake
a full quotation process. There are some great refit yards that
can handle big projects, and there are some great yards that
are better suited to smaller, more routine stops so it is all about
matching the client and yacht with a yard that suits their needs.”
DUE DILIGENCE
Specifically yacht managers need to undertake due diligence when
assessing the suitability of a shipyard for refits and surveys.
Daniel Küpfer at Ocean Management tells us, “We evaluate
shipyards on the basis of the quality and motivation of their
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workforce, track record, financial stability, commitment towards
the client, social responsibility and environmental awareness.”
Y.CO undertakes includes extensive research on everything
from the shipyard ownership structure and financial stability,
its experience and track record – including reference checks from
previous refit projects of a similar size and scope of work; and
of course, its resources - the skill set on offer, its availability,
capacity, and suitability for the project. The company’s Director
of Yacht Management says, “We also look at the type of contract
that is proposed (with the standard ICOMIA template favoured),
their liability insurance policy, third-party contractor policy and
commercial terms and their warranty and aftersales support.
We also carry out a full on-site assessment of their facilities:
ensuring the yard is secure, the machinery is well-maintained,
there is adequate storage and parking and of course that the
crew facilities, the canteen, and recreational areas, are up to
standard.”
Damian Martin says, “We rely on the experience within the
Edmiston Management Team, which has over 200 years of
combined experience in yachting. If one of our Technical Managers
has a good reason for going to a particular yard, or otherwise, we
listen, absorb, and analyse and then make our recommendations.”
CAPTAIN’S LITTLE HELPER
With captains constantly citing the shortage of time as being
the criteria that defines their job and sets it aside from others
who sail as crew in superyachts the question is how does a
yacht manager help the captain do his job better?
Daniel Küpfer at Ocean Management tells us, “We believe that
yacht captains and yacht managers have a different role in the
client relationship. The yacht manager should support the captain
in his role onboard, so that the captain can focus on creating
the ultimate yachting experience of the owner and the guests
onboard.
At Edmiston, Damian Martin believes, “The captain has more
access to the owner, the manager more access to the captain
and the broker more access to the manager, so it should be a
symbiotic relationship. The captain is the one ‘on the front line’,
while us managers are working behind the scenes and therefore
can be best placed to assist. Captains and managers should
work together to achieve the same aim – to provide the best
possible experience for the owner.”
It is not the yacht manager’s job to hire crew or choose crew
uniforms. Most crew believe those decisions should be left to
the captain but Damian Martin believes, “This depends on the
yacht, its schedule and size. An inexperienced captain might
rely more on the manager for help and support, even if it’s as
simple as being directed to the right place. The captain needs
to build a team and will therefore play a key role in the hiring
process, but managers might know the candidates and be able
to offer guidance.”
Daniel Küpfer at Ocean Management suggests, “I wouldn’t
consider myself sufficiently competent as far as the selection of
crew uniforms is concerned. In regard to the recruitment of the
staff onboard, it is always the captain who is held responsible by
the owner for the performance of the team onboard. It wouldn’t
be fair to expect the captain to fulfil this role successfully, if
he would not have the final say when it comes to the selection
of his crew.”
Mark Patterson at Y.CO agrees saying, “It is the manager and
captain’s responsibility to ensure the yacht and crew are safe
and able to consistently provide the owner with an outstanding
and memorable experience every time he/ she steps on board. All
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As one of the most recognisable brands in the
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other sub-tasks of this main objective, including crew recruitment
and uniform selection, must be completed as efficiently and costeffectively
as possible, so can be left to the onboard team, with
guidance from the management company if required.”
Crew placement is about truly understanding every aspect of the
vacant position so we can find you specific individuals with the
right set of qualifications, personality, and experience.
Maxime Bregeon, Safety and Crew Manager, says, “The professional
team of recruitment consultants at our sister company, The
Crew Network, is well versed in finding skilled crew to operate
any yacht to the highest standards. Our crew department work
closely with a captain or owner’s team if they put forward CVs
or candidates directly for interviews and vetting. Depending on
the setup required by the owner, we usually think it is beneficial
that Fraser, the captain and owner work together in order to
find a qualified and harmonious team.
The key to a successful yacht operation from a manager’s
perspective has to be keeping the owner happy. It must rely on
trust, expertise and transparent communication between the
owner, captain and manager. The captain and manager have to
happily work hand in hand to satisfy the owner’s requirements
and maintain a safe and efficient onboard operation.
Owning and managing a luxury yacht is an increasingly elaborate
business. The role of a yacht manager is to offer support and
advice to yacht owners and their captains to ensure that the
yacht is being maintained, crewed,
administered, and operated to the
highest standards, and is compliant
with flag and class requirements.
Frasers work with the captain and the
owner’s team to make sure that the
yacht is operated safely and efficiently,
giving the owner the opportunity to
enjoy the yacht. Maxime Bregeon, the
company’s Safety and Crew Manager says, “The complexity
and the size of today’s yachts require daily support from an
onshore management team. This is proven especially in case of
emergency where our team can mobilise a tug, medical support,
or anything else around the clock and coordinate all parties such
as insurances, Coast Guard, next of kin, etc in order to give
the captain full capacity to focus on any onboard emergency.”
COMPLICATED ROLE
The role has become so very much more complicated now but
how has it affected the workload of the manager? Daniel Küpfer
at Ocean Management tells us, “We have seen the industry
becoming much more regulatory over the last two decades and
the complexity on yacht management has significantly increased.”
“The fundamental services typically provided by a yacht manager
have not changed in the last 5-10 years,” says Mark Patterson at
Y.CO. “However,” he continues, “the yachts have become bigger
and more complex, legislation and compliance has increased, crew
numbers have grown and we’re working with a new generation
of yacht owner, one that wants to travel extensively and use
their yachts as platforms for adventure. These are factors that
have reshaped the way the typical yacht management services
are provided and have diversified the type of tasks that a yacht
manager is required to do. That said, technology continues to
advance and provide all of us with solutions to increase efficiency
and maintain a sustainable work load, whilst still delivering a
consistent high-quality service.”
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Damian Martin believes, the basic role of a manager is the same
as it has always been: to assist the owner, captain and crew with
the safe and efficient running of the vessel. He says, “Owners
have grown to understand the need for managers more, as
yachts have grown larger, more expensive and the industry has
become more professional. While the role has grown, so has the
size of the team. We now have specialists working in support
of yacht managers to ensure they have everything covered. The
manager can’t know everything all the time – I think the secret
is to know where to find the answers.”
USP
Yacht managers live in a commercial environment crowded
with healthy competition. They strive to set themselves apart
from others who carry out the same service each highlighting
their ‘elevator pitch’ or unique selling points. While many yacht
management companies started life as spin off departments of
brokerage houses one stands out as having reversed that trend.
Hill Robinson came into existence when Nick Hill and Niall Robinson
specifically created a company in 2001 to manage the complexities
of large yachts, bringing owners the technical solutions they
were asking for. When they were created some twenty years
ago the company’s elevator pitch was their complete and utter
independence from the pressures of sales brokerage dealings. They
sought solely to handle safety, security, operational, accounts,
crew, maintenance, and environmental concerns. While the brand
has stayed true to that ethos as it has grown to operate 12
offices employing over 200 worldwide, the waters have become
slightly muddied by its very close cooperation with the brokerage
house Moravia Yachting, a brand they rescued from obscurity.
Daniel Küpfer at Ocean Management says, “Our USP is that we
see ourselves as co-managers of the yacht. It is often forgotten
that the manager onboard is the captain. This understanding is
of paramount importance for those ashore supposed to support
yacht captains successfully.
TWW YACHTS
TWW combine old-fashioned principles with strategic industry
knowledge and global reach. With dedicated, dynamic teams
across charter, sales and construction, they measure their
success not by profit margin, but by their relationships with
owners, captains, shipyards, and other brokerage houses –
relationships that endure as a result of our commitment to
excellence and integrity.
For more details Tel: +377 97 77 67 57
or visit www.twwyachts.com
YManage is another company with a different approach to
yacht management in that it operates a Cloud platform where
superyacht owners, captains, crews and companies can easily
work together even if they are in different place. Using intranet
and extranet based software the company’s virtual office grants
remote access to the yacht management team, documents,
reports, and 24 / 7 support. This, they say, allows full control
over yacht data and allows use of tools that include a helpdesk
and e-learning, as well as integration and customisation options.
Bluewater came to superyacht management in a roundabout
fashion and that makes them somewhat different. Founded
in 1991, specifically to train crew, Bluewater can now offer
more than 25 years of experience. It is one of the few yachting
companies with dedicated teams in each of the five main industry
sectors: brokerage, charter, management, crew training and
placement. The company boasts its USP as being the only company
able to sell, charter and manage yachts on which the crew were
recruited and trained in-house. Bluewater offers yacht owners
and captains yacht management services in customised packages.
This modular ‘pick n mix’ approach allows clients to choose any
number of yacht management services in order to create one
designed to serve differing needs.
Size of fleet and years of experience combined with in-house
experience make yacht managers capable of predicting and solving
challenges on behalf of owners. Having an industry-leading safety
management system that’s endorsed by major flag states,
as well as a community of in-house experts, all accessible to
clients through a singular point of contact also helps. “What
really sets Y.CO apart,” says Mark Patterson at Y.CO, “is our
holistic approach to yacht management. Far from a one-sizefits-all
approach, we work with owners to truly understand their
priorities, then work with our captains and crew to create a
unique culture on board that upholds these. A lot of operational
issues arise when the owner and captain’s priorities fail to
align, and our skill lies not only in defining what these priorities
are but making sure that they are ingrained in everything that
happens on board.”
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WRIGHT MARITIME
Informed owners and their representatives call Wright Maritime
for advice and support in ensuring that their yachting experience
is the best it can be while protecting their financial interests and
asset. Industry professionals also call WMG for their solid advice
on complicated matters for safety and compliance, refit projects,
new build project management, technical and operational
matter. Wright Maritime and its experienced and varied team
supports all fields of the large yacht industry with initiatives and
encouragement.
For more details Tel: +1 954 523 0300
or visit www.wrightmaritime.com
SANCTIONS, SEIZURES AND A SECURE FUTURE
If ever yacht managers have earned their money, it is in recent
times following the invasion of Ukraine by Russian military. Banks,
insurers and even governments are asking yacht managers to
trace and account for ownership of superyachts as the rest
of the commercial world seeks to impose sanctions on those
close to and who are seen to be aiding and abetting the Russian
despot. It is not an easy task and given the devious ways some
superyacht owners go about disguising the true identity of
superyacht ownership it is a task that is not going to get any
easier in the next few years. The process of verifying the identity
of a customer, either before or during the time that they start
doing business with you is increasingly being referred to as know
your customer checks or KYC and it is beginning to become one of
the more problematic areas that will involve yacht managers over
the next few years. New standards for KYC are being introduced
by authorities to protect financial institutions against fraud,
corruption, money laundering and terrorist financing.
Ocean Independence has seen an increase of KYC and compliance
requirements ashore which will result in additional workloads
of its managers. But it is not just sanctions that present the
challenges for the future. Daniel Küpfer, says, “Companies also
have to accept social responsibility and we all need to drive our
efforts for environmental protection forward!”
With yachts becoming more and more technologically advanced,
the provision of cyber security is going to occupy those in yacht
management. At Fraser, Maxime Bregeon says, “Fraser are
increasingly aware that our constant connectivity can become a
tool that can be used against them.” “Our response,” he says “Is
to challenge this particular risk lies in our own cyber management
procedures, developed with the interaction of various field experts.
Furthermore we implement cyber security awareness training,
and most importantly we invest in our shore-based staff to stay
abreast of changing requirements and technologies.”
The last two or three years have provided several challenges to
managers. In particular; crew and logistics related matters during
the peak of the COVID pandemic. These challenges have in some
ways altered the shape of the industry, especially relating to crew
employment and welfare, and almost certainly these will continue
to provide unpredictable scenarios as well as great opportunities
when it comes to supporting professional development and crew
wellbeing. At Y.CO, Mark Patterson says, “We are noticing that our
crew support services have shifted from being mainly compliancebased
to incorporate commitment and HR management bestpractices.
This is where we see our focus sharpening; to ensure
the yacht crew community continues to grow and receive the
tools and support it needs to meet the demands of our evergrowing
sector of the marine industry.”
Speaking for Edmiston, Damian Martin says, “Generally speaking,
we can work with our partners in the industry to find a solution to
any potential problems that arise. If it is legislative, we work with
the bodies concerned to understand the nature of the legislation,
what the requirements are and how best to meet them. The
perennial problem is ensuring that we have enough qualified,
professional crew, which has been made more complicated with
the lasting impact of Covid-19 and Brexit. However, as an industry
we will come together to attract the best talent and help find
collective solutions.”
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Suits you
ONBOARD looks
at the smart and
practicable options
for crew uniforms
for the 2022
season
SUITFORM
Suitform is one of the leading companies
in the professional attire industry
based in Greece. Suitform presents
five collections: Suitform, Studio, SF’61,
Wellness, and Cuisine. Apart from the clothing
(bespoke and ready-to-wear), they offer a
range of accessories, from scarves, ties, and
belts to socks and shoes, to complete the
image. Through their collections, they can
provide their customers with a complete
lifestyle. They stand for style and modern
elegance. Their mission is to bring quality,
design, and comfort to every professional’s
wardrobe around the globe.
For more details Tel: +30 210 4113671
or visit www.suitform.com
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MARINA YACHT WEAR
Marina Yacht Wear was founded with
the mission to elevate the yachting
experience by transforming traditional
workwear into practical luxury wear for all
crews. They are revolutionising the yachting
and sailing industry with their collection
of ecological luxury crew wear designed
exclusively for crew members. They work in
collaboration with crew members to ensure
that the collection provides each crew
member with a cohesive and luxury collection
that meets all their yachting needs. Their
stylish and easy care collection is designed in
house in their studio in Nice, France and made
only with innovative technical fabrics that
are breathable, wrinkle free, stain and water
resistant, quick-dry and rated UPF 50 for built
in sun protection.
For more details Tel: +33 (0)4 13 33 39 28
or visit www.marinayachtwear.com
DUBARRY
Most recently Dubarry launched the
new Dubarry Aquatech collection.
An exciting and versatile new range of
performance footwear, clothing and
accessories. The collection has been
specially designed for use across a wide
variety of nautical environments. At the core
of the Aquatech clothing collection are a
number of key performance characteristics
that bring many important benefits to the
wearer. Wearers can expect breathability,
effective waterproofing, UPF-50 sun
protection, moisture-wicking and quickdrying
fabrics, as well as practical additions
like built-in eyewear cleaning patches,
creating liveable and lasting pieces of kit is
at the crux of the Dubarry Aquatech new
line. Selected Dubarry styles are developed
with low-key branding so that crew names,
boat names or sponsors can be printed or
embroidered onto the kit. This makes the
Aquatech line functional and versatile.
For more details Tel: +353 909642348
or visit www.dubarry.com/sailing
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part of your crew
aquatech key performance features:
Waterproof
Breathable
Lightweight
Sun protection
livorno - technical crew jacket
martinique - short-sleeved polo
corsica - crew skort
Discover the Dubarry Aquatech Clothing & Footwear collection
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LIQUID YACHT WEAR
If your garment has the Liquid
label inside, you can be
assured that it is designed
specifically for yachting.
Utilising UPF protection
with quick dry and
performance fabrics,
Liquid is the leading edge
for stylish, functional
uniform. Over the past 25
years Liquid has developed
into an Internationally
recognised brand. With
retail stores in both the USA
and France, Liquid’s capabilities
range from outfitting your newly
built yacht to resupplying your current
uniform requirement. 2022 brings an emphasis
on sustainability with Liquid’s exclusive uniform
recycling programme. Crew members can drop off or ship any
of their old uniforms to our U.S. location. Liquid will donate
unmarked garments to worthy charities or send marked
uniforms to be shredded into fibres that will then be used
to create new textile. Up to date styles, fabric innovations,
sustainability, and worldwide efficiency are the attributes that
elevate Liquid over the competition.
For more details Tel: +33 (0)4 89 82 13 18 | +1 954 523 8875
or visit www.liquidyachtwear.com
SEA GEAR UNIFORMS
Sea Gear has been in business for over
25 years. Founder, Carrie Fletcher,
has a background in corporate branding,
sports equipment development and is a
competitive sailor. Sea Gear incorporates
branding strategies to create a unique
‘look’ for each yacht. Men and women alike
deserve impeccably fitting clothing and
equipment. Assembling a uniform must go
beyond looking nice, it must also flatter
and hold up to the wear and tear of its
intended use. In addition to garments and
design services, Sea Gear offers a full range
of hospitality products. Whether the yacht
is entertaining family, friends or charter
guests, there are many items that can help
guests enjoy a tailor-made experience.
Their newest product is a quick-dry sand
free towel that is branded with full colour
graphics, commemorating the vessel and
the beauty of any given location.
For more details Tel: +1 401 619 0072
or visit www.seagearuniforms.com
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ETHICAL YACHT WEAR
Ethical Yacht Wear supplies the yachting
industry with a completely sustainable,
fair trade uniform range. Acknowledging
the yachting industry could be better
environmentally speaking, Lauren Wardley
at Ethical Yacht Wear decided it was time
for change and wanted to create a means
for the yachting community to be able
to give back to the oceans that make our
industry possible. Ethical Yacht Wear only
supplies uniform made from sustainable
fabrics. Everything they provide is made
from 100% organic cotton or recycled
performance material incorporating ocean
bound plastic. They also make sure all of
their uniforms are made under fair trade,
meaning every person in the uniform
production is paid a fair wage and provide
safe and clean working conditions. Further
more, a percentage of profits from every
sale is contributed back to ocean clean
up - paying people in poorer coastal
communities to pick up plastic (as jobs)
therefore reducing poverty and combatting
the plastic pollution crisis.
For more details
visit www.ethicalyachtwear.com
GRACE & THE SEA
Grace & The Sea offer a wide
range of brands and their
aim is to have something for
everyone. They offer a versatile
range of crew wear that will
appeal to a wide range of
needs, tastes, and operational
budgets. They believe that
crew wear should reflect the
unique style of each yacht while
being functional, comfortable,
and stylish at the same time. The
combination of collections give you
the freedom to choose from the most up
date styles and fabrics. The company supplies
not only crew uniforms but nautical wear for your guests, plus
beach bags, towels, sharoons, and the best personalisation
service in Europe. Thier aim is to be your trusted partner that
provides you with the unique crew wear solutions that you
want and need, season after season.
For more details
Email: info@graceandthesea.com
or visit www.graceandthesea.com
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ADVERTORIAL
THE FINAL TOUCH
How to get ready for the coming season. Felix Brockmann looks at why you need interior
touch up specialists to help prepare the yacht for a busy charter season
New year, new yacht season. If you’re
not spending the winter months in
the Caribbean or the Pacific, this
quiet and cold time is perfect for renovation
and repair work on the yacht, especially on
the interior. It is a well-known fact that
normal use over a long period of time will
show signs of wear and tear. For this very
reason, a touch-up check between seasons
is a standard appointment in the calendar
of every yacht. Regardless of whether it
is a charter or private yacht, if you start
the new season with a spotless interior,
the like-new feeling is quickly transmitted
to the guests and crew on board and gives
everyone’s time on the water a special boost.
If you are not in a shipyard over the winter
for an extensive refit or major repair work,
but spend the winter in one of the many
marinas around the Mediterranean, then you
are dependent on the touch-up work being
carried out on site. It is precisely for these
mobile and international assignments that
the German company bsw yachteinrichter
offers a special service with its in-house
touch-up team. The company specialises
exclusively in yacht interior fittings and with
its dedicated team, can process enquiries
within the shortest possible time and carry
out the orders on board.
A brief look at the experience gained by the
company in the past from the numerous
orders shows that there are areas that
show particularly strong and frequent visible
signs of use. These include in particular all
floors, door areas (including sliding doors),
loose furniture and often various lighting.
Regardless of whether it is the owner’s,
guest or crew area, damage or classic
signs of use can occur everywhere.
The like-new feeling is
quickly transmitted to the
guests and crew on board
and gives everyone’s time
on the water a special boost
Since only the best and often very exotic and
unique surfaces are used in the superyacht
sector, it takes a particularly well trained
team to know and be able to professionally
work on the countless lacquer, marble,
leather, metal and special surfaces. In
addition, the technical possibilities and the
ability to apply them correctly are particularly
important if a perfect as-new result is
to be achieved. Very often, components
cannot be removed due to the limited time
available. In such cases, mobile filter and
extraction systems are needed that enable
even the most difficult components, e.g. on
the ceiling, to be painted on board without
removing the parts. In the same way, metal
and painted surfaces can be polished up
again in the installed state.
If work cannot be carried out on board or
would be too extensive, selected components
can be removed, such as re-upholstering
or stretching a leather cover, transported
to the workshop in Germany for processing
and sent back on board for re-installation.
Thanks to a broad network of experts
and strong manufacturing partners, bsw
yachteinrichter can guarantee fast and
flexible processing. In addition to large and
complicated enquiries, the small classics
such as window shades that do not function
properly, creaking and incorrectly adjusted
sliding doors, missing door plates/hooks
and handles can also be handled by the
touch-up team. A final tip. With their special
offer “Floor Check”, the experts from bsw
yachteinrichter can restore every square
metre of flooring on board to new condition
within a very small amount of time.
For more details Tel: +49 (0)2505 937783 0
or visit www.bsw-yachteinrichter.com
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Spain
The Spanish coast together
with the Balearics offer some of
the best cruising waters in the
Mediterranean, accompanied by an
abundance of cultural sites
IBZ Yacht Services
Situated in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea you
will discover the treasured islands of Ibiza and
Formentera. Dive deep into the natural caves, embrace the
world-famous sunset and enjoy all the exclusive events.
IBZ Yacht Agents are an official agents with almost 10 years
of experience in the yachting world. With their local and
experienced staff, they are prepared to assist and fulfill all
the crew and guests needs. IBZ Yacht Services will make
your dreams an incomparable reality. Berth reservations,
charters, assistance with customs and legal procedures,
V.I.P. reservations, a full concierge service, provisioning and
itinerary planning. An important part of visiting the waters
around the islands is to be aware of anchoring restrictions.
IBZ are able to supply maps and advice in this area. The
protection and conservation of the seabed and seagrass
meadows is a subject close to the hearts of IBZ, so they will
supply you with the relevant anchoring maps and notify you
of the local rules for black and grey water discharge. With
the wide range of services from IBZ your stay in the islands
couldn’t be easier.
For more details Tel: +34 655 626 068
or visit www.ibzyachtservices.com
Rest stop
Ombu Tapas
Ombu is a stylish tapas and
cocktail bar situated in the
heart of Palma 5 minutes
from the Port. Ombu
showcases a tempting
menu of tapas style dishes
ideal for sharing, and a
perfect spot for al fresco
dining during summer
months. Selections range
from braised beef cheeks
in homemade green curry
to mini cornet filled with
tuna, wasabi and apple
sour.
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DESTINATION
Lantimar Yachting
The Spanish Inward Processing System allows non-European vessels to
dock temporarily (for up to 18 months) in EU waters for repairs, refits,
and maintenance at VAT FREE (21% ). Since 1992, they have been proud
of their in-house yacht management team, which has all of the required
skills, knowledge, and experience across a wide range of yachting services,
assuring smooth Inward Processing management. As authorized TPA
agents, Lantimar can represent any eligible vessel wishing to use this
service and benefit from the significant savings offered by new regimen.
Their greatest asset is the team. All TPA paperwork is handled internally
by Lantimar Customs & Logistics, while Lantimar Yachting manages the
project to ensure operational efficiency, speed, and cost savings. They
ensure that procedures and customs controls are completely compliant
and efficient as Authorised Economic Operators (AEO), allowing them to
perform and supervise yacht refits under Inward Processing in all Spanish
ports and shipyards. Book your winter refit spot and take advantage of
Spanish facilities and fiscal advantages.
For more details Tel: +34 971 702 050
or visit www.lantimaryachting.com
Discover the treasured
islands of Ibiza and
Formentera. Dive deep into the
natural caves and embrace the
world famous sunsets.
Bar tip
Cafe Atlantico
A wide choice of cocktails
or one of the best Gin and
Tonics you’ll ever have in this
70’s - 80’s themed cocktail
bar. Great staff and a nice
buzzy atmosphere will keep
you going in to the early
hours and let you sample
your cocktails of choice.
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Quality assured berthing
5 Gold Anchors
Alcaidesa Marina is situated next to the western
slopes of Gibraltar, within the natural harbour of
the Bay of Gibraltar offering excellent shelter and
deep water access in all weather conditions and
where you will find 26 fully serviced superyacht
berths ranging from 25 to 90m.
The Marina is only a a short stroll from the town
of La Linea de la Concepcion with its range of
lively bars, restaurants along with other facilities
and onlty a 10 minute walk from Gibraltar’s
international airport and an hour´s drive from
Malaga airport.
www.alcaidesamarina.com
T: +34 956 021 660
marina@alcaidesa.com
yacht agent refit bunkering
concierge service TPA - inward processing fuel supply
We are your compass at sea
Spain | +34 971 702 050 | info@lantimaryachting.com | lantimar.com
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DESTINATION
IGY Málaga Marina
IGY Málaga Marina is a dedicated
superyacht marina that boasts 33 berths
for superyachts between 20 and 180
metres with a maximum draft of 9m. IGY
Marinas is partnering with Ocean Capital
Partners and the Port Authority of Málaga
as the development of IGY Málaga Marina
continues to add many of the amenities and
services that you have come to expect from
an IGY Marina. The facilities include; onsite
dinning and shopping, office facilities,
waste collection and recycling, full vessel
concierge services with a crew centre and
grey and blackwater pump-out facilities
coming soon in the new development
project. Warm smiles await your arrival
with friendly staff ready to assist,
whether you’re staying at the marina for
an extended vacation or simply passing
through for your Mediterranean charter. As
an added benefit the marina is of course
part of the unique Anchor Club Rewards
Program for captains or yacht owners.
The IGY Anchor Club Rewards programme
allows you to accumulate points each time
you dock at a participating IGY marina. The
IGY Loyalty Rewards programme provides
gift cards for you to purchase many great
items. When you earn enough points you
can choose a denomination of gift card
and you will receive an email to choose
the gift card that you would like. Their new
programme offers international Mastercard
reward cards, donations to charity and gift
cards for many of your favourite stores,
activities and global brands.
For more details
visit www.igymarinas.com
Provisioner
Evolution
Based throughout Spain
and covering all the major
ports and marinas, the
experienced team and
Evolution are on hand for all
your provisioning and yacht
services’ needs.
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Purify & Condition
PURIFY
Ultra pure,
Spot-free, Water
Systems for Yachts.
CONDITION
Conditioning Water
Softener
Powerful conditioning.
No electricity, No salt,
No waste.
Y-Tech Marine
Tech Water Specialists
(+34) 616 471 463
www.y-techmarine.com
OFFICIAL
YACHT
AGENTS
IBIZA - FORMENTERA - MEDITERRANEAN SEA
BERTH & YACHT ASSISTANCE
LEGAL PROCEDURES
CONCIERGE SERVICES
agency@ibzyachtservices.com
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DESTINATION
Málaga San Andres Marina
As one of the newest members to the IGY Marinas family, the
group has been awarded a 50 year concession to develop
and operate the marina. Upon its completion in 2024, Málaga
San Andres Marina will consist of approximately 600 berths for
vessels of all sizes, from small leisure craft to luxury yachts up
to 60 metres. The project will include commercial real estate
area designed by renowned Spanish architect José Seguí.
The 8,000 square metre landside development will consist of
entertainment, restaurants, and luxury retail amenities, as
well as events spaces and a sailing school. In alignment with
IGY brand standards, amenities and services will include onsite
parking with 400 parking spaces, crew facilities, fuelling,
concierge services, waste recycling, and security. The project is
located steps from the heart of the historic city and 20 minutes
from the airport. Consistent with the new concessionaire’s
commitment to environmental and social governance (ESG),
the project will minimise energy consumption with bioclimatic
building design, photovoltaic power generation, aerothermal airconditioning
and other systems while emphasising sustainability.
For more details visit www.igymarinas.com
The project
will minimise
energy consumption
with photovoltaic power
generation and aerothermal
air-conditioning.
Eat & Drink
One Eden
Nestled on the expansive
4km of golden beaches a
brief 2 minutes walk from
the town centre is One Eden
Ciringuito. The experienced
mixologists will be working
hard to deliver an amazing
selection of cocktails and
the chefs have their grills at
the ready.
Alcaidesa Marina
Alcaidesa Marina is strategically located in the Gibraltar
Strait, the gateway to the Mediterranean. The natural
harbour offers excellent shelter, deep water berths and
first class facilities to visiting yachts throughout the
year, as well as quick and easy access to Gibraltar’s
international airport and other main logistics hubs. The
marina boasts over 600 berths ranging between 8m
and 90m together with modern boatyard facilities and
specialist workshops for any refit or repairs required
during your stay. It is also protected 24/7 by CCTV and
security staff. The marina’s modern facilities are manned
seven days a week by English and Spanish speaking
staff who understand the requirements of professional
superyacht crews and who deliver a first class service.
As part of the marina’s extended services, Peninsula, the
global leading supplier of marine fuel, is on site to deliver
tax free fuel for vessels within the marina. Whether you
are west bound for the Caribbean season or entering the
Mediterranean for the busy summer season, Alcaidesa
offers a safe haven during transit, first class facilities and
a friendly and professional service.
For more details Tel: +34 956 021 660
or visit www.alcaidesamarina.com
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France
As one of the most iconic cruising locations in the Mediterranean, the
Cote d’Azur and Provence regions offer world class restaurants, incredible
anchoring spots, historic berthing opportunities and a world class range of
superyacht agents and provisioners. What more could you ask for
IGY Vieux-Port de Cannes
This world renowned destination has 727 berths for vessels
up to 140m with 97 dedicated superyacht berths. Along with
the Fayat Group, IGY will be developing and modernising this
historic port. As the project develops there will be an increased
mooring area for larger yachts, improved reception facilities
for cruise ship passengers and ferries to islands in the Bay of
Cannes. Once completed the site will include new environmental
initiatives such as a carbon offset programme, electric vehicle
charging stations, use of sustainable building materials and
features such as an eco-friendly captain and crew lounge.
For more details visit www.igymarinas.com
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DESTINATION
IGY Sète Marina
The marina offers 10 superyacht berths from 24m to 180m
with a maximum draft of 8m and no beam restrictions. The
port is ISPS certified with 125 amps to 2,000 amps and offers
full concierge services, waste disposal services, a crew lounge
and fitness centre. As one of the newest IGY marina that caters
exclusively to the world’s largest vessels, they are the perfect
destination for short- or long-term stays being ideally located
near Montpellier and Carcassonne and centrally positioned
between the Côte d’Azur and Barcelona. This modern marina
offers the comfort of alongside berthing in a facility that will have
crane resources to perform provisioning, routine maintenance
and emergency repairs. The marina also has a newly constructed
Marina Clubhouse that has crew amenities, a gym and a rooftop
terrace. All of IGY’s marinas are recognised for offering the
highest standards in both facilities and amenities, and indeed
customer service; IGY Sète Marina is no different.
For more details visit www.igymarinas.com
Flawless shore side
support when visiting
the French Riviera and Provence
cruising grounds is just one
phone call away.
Bar tip
Les Toits Lounge
St Tropez’s only real
rooftop bar, sits on the
summit of the Hotel de
Paris, an establishment
which is extremely cool
and contemporary. You can
expect to be among some
pretty dazzling people up
here. You’ll doubtless fit
right in.
Catalano Shipping Services
As a pioneer in the field of yacht agents in the
Mediterranean, CATALANO SHIPPING SERVICES
has, over the years, set a common standard and
commitment with their affiliated offices and selected
partners. The outcome of this solid history is the label
and network “AGents”, superyachts’ flawless multiservice
provider. Services include agency support,
provisioning, supplies, logistics and technical support,
concierge and event planning. Over recent years the
expansion of the group has also seen office openings
in Singapore, Indonesia and New Zealand. Always
focused on innovating and offering better services to
their clients, “AGents” has just released new digital
services including “My AGents Online”, the very first
professional WebApp dedicated to yacht captains
and senior crew. When preparing to visit the Riviera
cruising grounds, there is only one number you need.
For more details Tel: +377 93 50 86 8
or visit www.a-gents.eu
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Italy
The Italian Riviera, Amalfi coast, a
collection of historic islands, and
cultural sites, great food and wine,
what’s not to love about cruising on
the Italian coast
Marina Di Porto Cervo
The IGY Marina team is dedicated to making sure that your
stay is pleasurable. As the first Mediterranean location for
IGY, a warm welcome awaits you. The marina is composed of
two different harbours: the New Marina, that is always open
with 24/7 VHF service and the Old Port that is officially open
from the 1st of June until the 30th of September. Sardinia, as
the second largest Italian island after Sicily, offers luxurious
beaches and splendid culture. The Old Port, where the marina
is located, is considered the best-equipped tourist spot on the
island. The village surrounding the marina has incredible cuisine
and amazing shopping. If you are visiting for the first time or
you have travelled here before and are looking for something
new to discover in the area our staff can assist you in planning
an enjoyable time. The marina offers 100 megayacht berths
amongst a total of 700 berths, with a maximum length of 120m,
and maximum draft of 8m and a no restriction beam mooring.
As an added bonus to the broad marina facility there is Cantiere
Porto Cervo, a full-service boatyard. The boatyard have a full time
staff and many highly specialised professionals that offer a huge
amount of knowledge and exquisite levels of service. Cantiere
Porto Cervo offers your vessel, technical assistance service,
repair, maintenance, fittings and total renovations throughout
the year.
For more details visit www.igymarinas.com
Rest stop
Confusion
In Porto Cervo, Chef
Italo Bassi serves up
his new vision of great
cuisine, based on Italian
tradition and enriched
by exotic fragrances and
precious ingredients, with
particular attention to
typical Sardinian products
and a strong accent on
seafood crudités. Kitchen
and design, elegance and
extravagance: Confusion
represents at best of
modern cuisine.
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DESTINATION
Boccadifuoco Yachting
Boccadifuoco Yachting is a registered yacht agency perfectly placed
to satisfy every type of captain, crew member and guests’ requests.
Established in 1875, the company started in the sector of maritime
transport sector and over the years it has increased its range of services,
gaining new customers, such as large cruise ship companies and luxury
yachts. Boccadifuoco Yachting is able to support its clients in all the ports
of Sicily with a ‘CAN DO’ attitude no matter what the request. Services
include; port and berth bookings, car rental, bunkering, food and beverage
provisioning, events on board, interior/deck supplies, laundry service and
carpet cleaning, luxury tours and transfers, personal trainers, spa and
massages on board, yacht formalities, day workers, shipyard assistance,
jet and helicopter transfers, custom and immigration clearance, storage,
medical assistance, technical support and spare parts
For more details Tel: +393313177596/+393355239462
or visit www.boccadifuoco.it
Sardinia, as the second
largest Italian island after
Sicily, offers luxurious beaches and
world renowned culture wrapped in
one luxurious package.
Bar tip
Etna Roof Bar
Located seven floors up on
the hotel Palace Catania, this
is a stylish venue for both
excellent Italian food and
exclusive cocktails. Relax
with some jazzy and relaxing
cocktails and fantastic views
over the volcano.
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MARITIME SERVICES
Berth Reservations
Yacht Clearance
Bunkering
Banking Services
Techniciancs & Spare
Parts
Transfers
Medical Assistance
Insurance
Tourist Excursions
Democooking
Provisioning
Flower Arrangements
Laundry
Events And Music
On Board
Hairdressing
Beauty Treatments
& Spas
Yoga & Shatsu
TEL +390931463866 +393313177596 +393355239462
E sicily@boccadifuocoyachting.it www.boccadifuoco.it
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DESTINATION
IGY Portisco Marina
T
he European ‘Blue Flag’ environmentally certified
marina is the perfect place to spend your charter
vacation. The marina consists of 589 berths that can
accommodate superyachts up to 90 metres with drafts
of 10 metres protected by a long outer breakwater jetty
and offering clear cerulean waters. The services featured
at the marina are what you would come to expect from
an IGY destination including on-site shopping and
restaurants, provisioning delivered right to your vessel
and 24-hour security and video surveillance. Sardinia,
as the second largest Italian island after Sicily, offers
luxurious beaches and a splendid array of culture. IGY
Portisco Marina is located between Porto Cervo and
Porto Rotondo and one of the most popular destinations
in the Mediterranean. The proximity of the marina to
Olbia airport (20 minutes) and to a private heliport makes
it easily accessible at any time of the year.
For more details visit www.igymarinas.com
Argentario Yacht Services
Based in the stunning Argentario area in Tuscany,
Argentario Yacht Services is a professional Registered
Yacht Agency, perfectly organised to satisfy any type of
requests and to offer you full assistance whenever you need
it. From the standard services such as yacht formalities, berth
reservation, car service, provisioning, etc. to the most unusual
requests, they will provide you with tailor-made services both
at sea and onshore. Their availability 24/7, together with their
hands-on approach and very personal assistance to their
clients ensure first class services for guests and excellent
support to captains and their crew. Their mission is simple:
focusing on the client’s needs and satisfying them with the
best, no compromise and always with a smile!
For more details Tel: +39 3349997049, +39 3382520211
or visit www.argentarioyachtservices.com
Did you know
Rest stop
Hotel Hermitage, Elba
With a choice of three
eateries you can’t go wrong
with ingredients from local
farms and a talented team
of world class chefs
Tuscany is home to seven
UNESCO World heritage
sites. The city of Florence,
Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa,
the medieval towers of
San Gimignano, the Siena
historical centre, the
historic centre of Pienza,
the landscape of Val d’Orcia
and the 12 Medici Villas
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Adriatic
As the northern most part of the Mediterranean Sea, it
is gaining huge popularity with superyacht owners and
charter guests due to its crystal clear waters, varied cruising
grounds and outstanding levels of amenities and service
Porto Montenegro Marina
Porto Montenegro, the world’s first
TYHA Platinum superyacht marina,
is a luxury lifestyle destination that offers
numerous benefits for superyachts and
crew. It provides state-of-the-art facilities
including tax and duty-free fuel bunkering,
on-site custom and immigration services,
24-hour multilingual yacht assistance and
guest concierge services, yacht refit and
repair facilities, maintenance, an on-site
helipad, and much more. Porto Montenegro
is home to a five-star Regent Hotel, private
residences, fashion boutiques, and a
vibrant dining scene. It hosts international
events, with an annual calendar that
includes Polo in the Port, Superyacht
Games, International Fashion Festival,
and Superwine celebrations. All visiting
crew can join the Crew Club and become
part of the welcoming community, expand
their network, and most importantly, feel
at home. The Crew Club also offers a jampacked
schedule of various sporting and
entertainment events throughout the year.
Crew are invited to become members of the
Porto Montenegro Yacht Club, which allows
exclusive access to a 64m infinity pool -
featuring new concept powered by Buddha-
Bar Beach, sports facilities and entrance
to reciprocal yacht clubs worldwide.
For more details Tel: +382 32 661 061
or visit www.portomontenegro.com
Montenegro
has 117
beaches along its
293 kilometers of
stunning coastline.
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DESTINATION
Rest stop
Boban, Split
A smart and trendy
restaurant that serves
elegantly presented
seafood dishes. Their
philosophy is to mix
traditional cuisine with
modern flavours, adjusting
old time classics with a
touch of creativity.
Marina Punat
Marina Punat is the first and most
awarded marina in Croatia. This
intimate nautical resort, located on the
northern most Mediterranean island of Krk,
is well known for privacy and security. A wide
range of berths, a shipyard next door and a
resort on the shore make it a natural choice
for yacht safekeeping and maintenance.
Marina Punat is the second home to over
1300 boat owners from all over Europe thanks
to an excellent location. It is well connected
both by fast roads and by air. The marina is
active throughout the four seasons, with all
the services available 365 days a year.
For more details Tel: +385 (0)51 654 111
or visit www.marina-punat.hr/en
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#marinapunat
www.marina—punat.hr
MARINA PUNAT — THE LARGEST MARINA OF NORTHERN ADRIATIC
A FAVORITE DESTINATION AND HOME PORT OF MANY BOATERS
Restaurants | Hotel & Resort | Pool & Lounge | Bungalows
Surrounded by nature for carefree stay with complete privacy
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Yacht Agent Montenegro
Yacht Agent Montenegro is dedicated to supplying high end
services for their clients coming in or staying in the country
during the summer months or off-season. They assist with
basic enquiries such as clearance formalities, berth reservation
for summer and winter berths, provisioning of all sorts of food
and beverages but also all technical items such as spare parts,
oils, lubricants and duty-free fuel. They take care of your yacht
and crew during the winter period helping them to keep your
vessel in perfect condition for the season. Their established
business network can help you in Albania, for all formalities and
diesel refuelling or technical support, and Croatia as well, for
charter licenses, VAT and owner representation, and any other
concierge request from both crew and their guests. All these
services can be unified and centralised through the same central
procurement office which will give you a precise overview of all
your expenses while in the area. The dedicated team is available
24/7 on mobile numbers +382 67132233 or +382 67552287 (both
available on all messenger apps).
For more details Tel: +382 67 132 233
or visit www.yachtagent.net
DESTINATION
The Bay of Kotor, between
Montenegro and Croatia
is more than 20 km in length and
offers world class cruising.
Day trip
Ostrog Monastery
Serbian Orthodox Churches
are often located in some
stunning spots. This 17th
century marvel was built
into an almost vertical
cliff face and is far and
away the most popular
pilgrimage site in the whole
ofthe country.
Culture
Dumitor National Park
This is the only natural
site featured in the list of
UNESCO World Heritage
Sites in Montenegro. This
national park is breathtaking
as it features rivers, glaciers,
and underground streams,
along with some of the
deepest gorges in Europe.
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Greece
With an estimated 6,000 islands and only 200 of them
inhabited, the waters around Greece offer some of the most
idyllic cruising grounds in the Mediterranean together with
18 cultural UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Alpha Marine Group
Alpha Marine Group is a proven
international company manned by
multi-lingual highly experienced and
qualified marine professionals in the
yachting industry. They have specialised in
the field of yacht agency services, fuel and
bunkering, yacht management, refit and
repair for more than 20 years. Strategically
based inside Marina Zea, they are close to
all the major marinas and shipyards aiming
to reach and exceed all client requirements
to ensure safe, efficient and cost-effective
operation of the visiting yachts. The team
is available 24/7 and on hand to assist with
fundamental yacht agency services such
as berthing arrangements, documentation
formalities and custom clearance,
refuelling services, technical support,
provisioning and much more. Throughout
their network they can take care of all
the crew and guests’ needs for a smooth
trip throughout Greece. To enhance your
guests’ visit to the region, you can also
contact them for assistance in planning
your tailor-made itinerary and discover the
hidden anchoring spots surrounding the
many Greek islands and the abundance of
cultural sites to visit on shore.
For more details
Tel: +302108983590
or +306944962574
or visit www.alpha-group.gr
Greece
has more
archaeological
museums than any
country in the world.
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DESTINATION
Top taverna
Etrusco, Corfu
With two Michelin Stars,
this eatery is no stranger
to awards having gained
the title of best restaurant
in Greece for the past six
years. Chef Ettore Botrini’s
aim, is the constant search
for the composition and the
perfection of unique dishes
Kronos Yacht Agency
Offering solutions for all your yachting
requirements during your stay in
Greece, regardless of your port of entry
or itinerary. Kronos are legally authorised
to clear yachts in and out of Greek
water. They have corresponding agents
throughout the Greek Islands who will
happily assist you for the duration of your
visit. Should you prefer it, all billing can be
taken care of through their central office,
thereby offering the advantage of a trouble
free trip with settlement of accounts
taking place only once.
For more details Tel: +30 22410 78407
or +30 69720 32034
or visit www.kronosagency.com
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TRUST
TAKES YEARS TO BUILD
AND A MOMENT TO PROVE
KATRADIS YACHTING
Having 85 years of experience in the Marine
Industry, KATRADIS company offers a wide range
of premium quality and trustful ropes specially
designed for Yachts and Mega-Yachts,
the Aqua Line Series.
Apart from using only the best and strongest
fibers, the main concept behind these premium
line ropes is to treat every yacht individually
and offer custom made solutions,
inspiring trust in every use.
Worldwide service
KATRADIS YACHTING
Y A C H T I N G A Q U A L I N E R O P E S
11, Psaron str., 186 48 Piraeus, Greece, T: +30 2104060300
F: +30 2104626268, E: info@katradis.com - www.katradis.com
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DESTINATION
Athens Marina
private and highly secure superyacht haven in the ancient heart
A of Greece, located on the Athens seafront only a few miles drive
from the city centre, making this the ideal place from which to
explore more than 3,000 Greek islands. Designed to accommodate
yachts up to 130m in length, Athens Marina is an exclusive private
yacht haven that provides safety and security to the world’s biggest
and best superyachts. With a quiet environment, 24/7 security
services, controlled entry points Athens Marina ensures privacy for
yacht owners and their VIP guests. Encounter a fascinating world
of mythical gods and curiously compelling antiquities, enjoy the
breathtaking clarity of the Aegean Sea, bask in the Greek sun as
its turquoise waters lap against white sandy beaches, stroll around
picturesque spots by the sea or up in the mountains, admire the
unique whitewashed island architecture, and go on some spectacular
excursions during the day.
For more details visit www.flisvosmarina.com
Ever wondered about the
beautiful blue and white
houses? According to ancient
beliefs, this particular shade of
blue keeps evil away.
Bar tip
360 Cocktail Bar
Cosmopolitan rooftop
bar and restaurant
with the striking views
of the Acropolis and
a very popular spot
for a sundowner. The
mixologists dream up a
special signature cocktail
each day so you’ll never get
bored.
OCEDA
OCEDA provides a complete yacht agency
service from arrival to departure with a network
of trusted professionals throughout Greece. From
handling all necessary pre-arrival, arrival and
departure formalities, arranging a customised
itinerary to organising a private firework show
or exploring underwater shipwrecks, no task is
impossible for the team. OCEDA covers all yacht
fuel bunkering needs, arranging for high quality fuel
and lubricants to be delivered throughout Greece
to yachts and their support craft. The specialised
and experienced provisioning team will source and
deliver products from Greece and around the globe
that meet uncompromising standards. With the team
available ‘around-the-clock’, providing instant access
to knowledgeable and fully trained staff. Captains and
crew are fully supported when working with OCEDA,
allowing for a stress free and seamless experience for
their guests onboard and onshore.
For more details Tel: +30 210 80 92 711
or visit www.oceda.com
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SUPERYACHT AGENCY IN GREECE
FORMALITIES | BUNKERING | PROVISIONING | CONCIERGE
FLAG REGISTRATION - GREEK CHARTER LICENCE
3 Parnonos Str. | 15125 Marousi | Athens - Greece | Office: +30 210 80 92 711 | E: info@oceda.com | www.oceda.com
• Zea Marina, Freatida 18536, Piraeus, Greece
• Mykonos - Tria Pigadia T:(+30) 2289078793, Greece
T: (+30) 2108983590 F: (+30) 2108983115
E: info@alpha-group.gr www.alpha-group.gr
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DESTINATION
BWA Yachting
BWA is a worldwide yachting services provider established
to support captains, managers and crew. Their aim is to
make their lives easier, assisting with the increasing demands of
managing a modern superyacht. The global office network stretches
throughout the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Caribbean and the
Americas, providing a unique and seamless experience, wherever
the clients are cruising. BWA Yachting can assist with a broad range
of services from planning a complicated, multi-country itinerary
to just a single port call. They can cover everything from clearance
procedures to berthing reservations, bunkering, provisioning,
itinerary advice, logistics, technical assistance, travel arrangements,
and many more. With central and local points of reference, a ground
breaking system developed in-house, that provides streamlined
business workflows amongst the offices and enables seamless
inter-country communication of your preferences, they plan to save
you time and a whole lot of hassle.
For more details visit www.bwayachting.com
Trip out
Olympia
View the remains of all the
sports structures erected
for the Olympic Games,
which were held in Olympia
every four years beginning
in 776 B.C.
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DESTINATION
Turkey
Cultural diversity and
turquoise waters, with each
town and island displaying
their own magic
Yalikavak Marina
Yalıkavak Marina, voted the World’s Best Superyacht Marina
of 2018-2019 & 2020-2021 and a holder of the British Yacht
Harbor Association’s (TYHA) 5 Gold Anchors rating, is Turkey’s
premier high-capacity superyacht marina. Yalıkavak Marina
has room to accommodate 620 berths and provides high-class
lifestyle choices and unmatched services for yacht owners
and visitors alike, while providing comfortable facilities and
on-site technical services for yachts of up to 140m LOA. More
than 50 superyachts visit the marina each year and superyacht
reservations continue to increase. The Yalıkavak Marina family
includes the Yalıkavak Marina, Shopping Mall, Y-Lounge &
Restaurant, Yalıkavak Marina Beach Hotel and Yalıkavak Marina
Boutique Hotel, and Spa & Fitness Centre to welcome guests
with superior services all year round. Yalıkavak Marina continues
to advance the positioning of the Bodrum Peninsula and
Yalıkavak region across the world’s tourism industry.
For more details Tel: +90 252 311 0600
or visit www.yalikavakmarina.com.tr
Gino Yachting
Gino Yachting has been operating since the outset of yachting tourism
in Turkey since 1973 and is proud to have become one of the largest
and most influential companies in the Turkish yachting industry. Gino
Yachting has offices along the Turkish coast as in Kusadasi, Bodrum,
Marmaris, Gocek, Istanbul, and Antalya, facilitating smooth passage for
all customers. Gino Yachting’s professional, multi-lingual staff strives
to uphold and improve their worldwide reputation as a leading agency
for superyachts in Turkey. Having someone to take care of bureaucratic
details makes traveling to different countries more enjoyable. Gino
Yachting handles your customs formalities with speed and efficiency so
you are almost unaware of having entered a foreign country. Gino Group
comprises three separate divisions. These divisions include Gino Marine,
an active international brokerage and charter division with a larges
collection of used and charter yachts in the Mediterranean. The Technical
Service division ready to solve any technical problems on board; and Gino
Yachting, providing high-class yacht services that encompass all aspects
of what yachts and their guests might need when cruising the region.
For more details email info@ginogroup.com
or visit www.ginogroup.com
Provisioner
Turkey Provisioning Services
A dynamic yacht provisioner
supplying you with a full range
of luxury yacht provisions.
From local or imported
fine and gourmet foods to
specialist interior products
and anything in between.
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SHIP & YACHT SERVICES
over a century
for
single source for everything yachting-related,
A
+356 2577 1000 www.sms.com.mt
Corporate Services
Agency Services
Provisions
Registration
24/7 Service
Fresh, Dry & Frozen Produce
Ownership Transfer
Dry-Dock Support
Deck, Engine & Medical
Audit, Tax & more
Bunker, Berths & more
Chemical, Oils & Greases
corporate@sms.com.mt
ship@sms.com.mt
supplies@pnfenech.com
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DESTINATION
Portugal
With a spectacular coastline or as a port
of call on your way across the Atlantic,
Portugal is gaining in popularity fast
ATLANTYS Superyachts Services
Atlantys, the brand of GRUPO ETE dedicated to the
superyacht’s agency in mainland Portugal, the Azores,
Madeira, and Cape Verde, is leading the way on the growing
demand of this market in the Mid-Atlantic. Atlantys allies
the excellence of customised services with the discovery
of a new destination creating an outstanding experience.
Atlantys combines strong operational skills, with a fully
integrated agency, logistics and concierge services for this
luxury market in Portugal and beyond. These locations
are more than just a simple stopover for the superyachts
that cross the Mediterranean and Caribbean seas, they
are unique features and excellent leisure destinations.
Atlantys designs a customised support service to
superyachts and its crews, owners, and guests, ensuring
all their exquisite requirements are met. An exclusive
service that matches local knowledge with efficiency and
high-skilled teams, available and committed. In the past
two years, more than 150 superyachts have been attended
by GRUPO ETE in their various locations.
For more details Tel: +351 914 443 699
or visit www.atlantys.eu
Rest stop
JncQUOI
The menu includes cod
with tomato and chickpea,
foie gras on toasted
brioche with shallot jam.
Portugal was the
world’s first maritime
power and the birthplace
to some of the world’s first
explorers in the 15th and
16th centuries.
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DESTINATION
Grupo Bensaude
Currently, maritime transport represents not only the strength of their
core business, but also the identity and the tradition of the group.
It is one of their core businesses, but it is also a symbolic connection to
their history and to the region. The existence of communication routes
and the possibility of travelling through them are essential factors for the
development of a region. The investment made over the years allowed
the team to create increasingly better services, providing the customers
with excellent shipping conditions. With over 100 years of activity in
this particular area, the Bensaude Group has a deep knowledge of the
reality and needs of The Azores. They are present in every island and
the business is adapted to the specific challenges of each geographic
location. The goal is for provide suitable solutions to the industry
and the business people of The Azores. They invest in training and in
education, because they want to have the best teams and meet every
international requirements. The Company’s headquarters are located in
Ponta Delgada, and have offices in Lisbon, Terceira, Faial and Leixões
(Oporto). Bensaude Agentes de Navegação (Shipping Agents) combines
the accumulated knowledge of a group that has been operating in this
industry since the 19th century, with a strong investment in modern
technology and training, to provide the best service possible to its clients.
For more details Tel: +351 296 304 770
or visit www.shipping.bensaude.pt
Surf’s up
Portugal is one of the
world’s top surf spots
with a coastline that spans
over 800 kilometres. Most
renowed are the record
breaking waves of Nazare.
World records are often
broken here on waves of
over 80 feet high.
Bite to eat
Pastel de nata
A must visit in Lisbon is
Pasteis de Belem, home
of the pastel de nata,
an eggy custard tart
with crisp pastry and a
blistered top.
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Malta
As a destination Malta is growing in
popularity year on year. Building on
decades of experience the beautiful
islands are backed up by a varied
range of highly experienced and
professional superyacht services
and product providers
SMS Group
The SMS Group began as a family firm in the late
1860s, becoming one of Malta’s foremost ship
agents. Today, the group is active internationally in
the areas of shipping, tourism, logistics, corporate
services, insurance, and shore operations. Having
always considered yachting a key component of its Malta
operations, the Group developed a unified approach
to the sector by offering the following services: SMS
Corporate Services assisting with yacht registration,
ownership transfers, audits and taxation. SMS Shipping
provides reliable maritime agency and port operation
services around the clock. Among the services are berth
reservations, dry-dock/technical support, crew changes
and visa applications, courier and freight forwarding,
winterising services, and more. The team and network
of partners can grantee the highest levels of customer
satisfaction. PN Fenech is the outfit through which
the group offers yachts any type of provision they may
require, such as fresh, dry and frozen produce, technical
and medical supplies, chemical products and more.
For more details Tel: +356 2577 0000
or visit www.sms.com.mt
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DESTINATION
C&N Marinas Malta
Regarded as one of the finest
home ports in the Mediterranean,
Grand Harbour Marina offers Camper
& Nicholsons excellence in both it’s
service and shore side facilities. Set
against the glorious scenic backdrop
of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the
marina is capable of berthing yachts
up to 135M alongside, with adjacent
shipyards offering services for
vessels up to 160M. With an extensive
Captains and crew programme, it is
the marina of choice for those wishing
to make the most of their winter
berthing months. Perfectly positioned
exuding traditional charm and modern
facilities, as part of your summer
cruising schedule the team are on
hand to offer a wide range of services
and to recommend itineraries and
their services of trusted partners.
The airport is also a quick 15 minute
drive away and has direct flights to all
major cities across Europe and the
Middle East.
For more details visit
https://en.cnmarinas.com/marinas/
grand-harbour-marina
Dive spot
The Blue Hole, Gozo
Gozo has one of the most
incredible underwater
environments that is pretty
well preserved considering
its popularity. You start your
dive by entering through
the Blue Hole at 20m. The
wall terraces and rocky
formations allows for a great
dive at your desired depth.
The Azure Window, which
is reached by the Blue Hole,
is stunning both above and
below the surface.
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TOULON BAY
YACHTING ESSENTIALS
NUMEROUS BERTHS
Deep water access.
Berths for up to 300m LOA.
Last minute quayside availabilities.
Highly competitive port costs.
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Video surveillance and restricted access.
ISPS Code security levels.
Optimal protection with French Navy
presence.
ALL WEATHER PORT
Close to the major destinations in the
Mediterranean.
Naturally sheltered from winds.
One of the most beautiful bays in Europe.
YACHTING SERVICES
Major yachting shipyards within the bay.
Network of yachting service companies.
Fuelling and supply easily available.
TRANSPORT
Close to international airports.
TGV train station in Toulon.
Easy motorway access.
LEISURE ACTIVITIES
Numerous leisure activities in Toulon.
Abundant sport and tourism in the region.
The home of French rugby.
America’s Cup series 2016, GC32 TPM Med
Cup 2018.
www.ports-tpm.fr - toulon@metropoletpm.fr
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food & drink
What's new in food and drink. The latest trends
for you to try over the coming months
THE INGREDIENT...
CHICORY
The crisp, mildly bitter leaves of this vegetable
are delicious in salads.
What is chicory?
Also known as endive or witloof. The story
goes that a Belgian gardener grew it by
accident in the 1840s. He was growing chicory
roots to add to coffee and found some had
sprouted tasty white leaves. Today, chicory
is grown in the field, then its roots are
harvested, packed in sand and forced in dark
sheds to produce those tight little heads. It
can be eaten raw or cooked and comes in red
and white varieties.
Choose the best chicory
Look for firm, crisp leaves and avoid those
with green tips, as they’ll be very bitter.
Chicory will last for around a week in a
perforated bag in the fridge.
TRUE OR FALSE?
MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE
Reading the words monosodium
glutamate (MSG) on an ingredients list
often fills people with fear. The unami
- packed flavour enhancer got its bad
reputation in the 1960s when older
research, combined with racial biases,
made many people in the West view MSG
as an unhealthy or even toxic ingredient.
But MSG is also present naturally in very
healthy foods like tomatoes, mushrooms
and broccoli, and a recent review has
shown that those older studies are based
on extremely high doses. So should you
avoid MSG? Like everything else, it's all
OK in moderation.
WHAT'S HOT?
YUZU
A tangerine-sized citrus fruit cultivated in
Asia, with a lemon-grapefruit-lime flavour,
prized by high-end chefs. Now, it’s expected
to break through to the mainstream,
appearing on shelves in various condiments,
including yuzu mustard and yuzu kosho (a
preparation pairing it with fermented chillies
that can be used almost like a pesto).
COOK'S TIP
CRISPY BACON
Sprinkle flour on your bacon to reduce
grease splatters. It will also make your
bacon extra crispy.
TRY THIS... SHERRY COBBLER
Yep, so naff it's cool again. Lean
into the nostalgia fest that is
sherry, because the Spanish
fortified wine is all over the
coolest cocktail menus.
1 orange wedge
1 lemon wedge
1 piece fresh ripe pineapple
35ml Oloroso sherry
15ml sherry
1 tsp sugar syrup
Place the fruit in a cocktail shaker and
bruise. Add the sherry and sugar syrup.
Fill with ice and shake hard. Strain into a
highball glass, with fresh ice and garnish.
TEQUILA
TASTE
The region where
this traditional
drink is made from
blue agave is now
a UNESCO World
Heritage Site
.
PUEBLO VIEJO
BLANCO 104
From the Jalisco
region the 52% abv
tequila is made from
100% agave with
open air
fermentation.
Aromas include
citrus, black pepper
and of course agave.
FUENTESECA
COSECHA
Fermented without
fibres in stainless
steel tanks, this 100%
agave Tequila from
Jalisco is distilled
twice, is 44.8% abv,
contains no additives
and is from a single
estate.
CORRALEJO
REPOSADO
From the Guanajuato
region this double
distilled Tequila is
40% abv made from
100% agave. Strong
aromas include
agave, black pepper,
caramel with a slight
oak and vanilla taste.
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www.lognav.co
contact@lognav.co
Sourcing Everything Delivering Everywhere
Fruits & Vegetables
Fish & Seafood
Meat & Charcuterie
Cheese
Ice cream
Groceries
Flowers
Beverages
Cigars
+33 (0)6 28 64 61 24
www.gourmet-deliveries.net
www.g-dt.com
Family business
since 2007
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Razor sharp
FOOD & DRINK
Razor shells are so-named
because they resemble the
old-fashioned 'cut-throat'
razors that barbers used
to favour
Versatile, sweet and delicate, the meat matches many flavours
Arazor clam is a general term for
an elongated saltwater clam that
resembles a closed straight razor.
They are filter feeders with short
siphons, so they live just beneath
the surface to feed. When low tides
expose the bottom, they dig and
burrow themselves deeper into the
mud with their strong muscular feet.
What’s the best way to keep razor
clams fresh?
The best way to keep razor clams
fresh is in a fridge with a damp towel
over them, making sure there is plenty
of drainage. The typical shelf life of
a razor clam is about 5 days from
harvest.
What are some ways to serve razor
clams?
Raw: Slice only the foot section thinly
and serve back in the shell. Garnish
with herbs, oils, caviars, and other
aromatic elements.
Ceviche: Using the foot section, slice
it thinly and toss it with fresh citrus
juice. Let it sit before serving.
Grilled: Put the entire rinsed clam on
the grill over high heat just until they
open – finish with lemon juice, salt,
and olive oil.
Sautéd: Sweat onions, garlic, and/or
shallots and then add the clams and
a bit of white wine. Once the clams
open up, transfer to a dish and serve.
Garnish with fine herbs.
Seared: Remove one shell and season
the clam. Place meat side down on a
hot surface for just a few minutes until
the meat has a light brown colour.
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Going on a blender
For a natural energy drink or a filling breakfast, try whizzing up one
of these nutritious smoothies using seasonal fruit and vegetables
1
2
CHERRY SMOOTHIE
Blueberries +
cherries +
banana +
natural yoghurt
PINEAPPLE MANGO
Mango +
pineapple +
orange juice +
fresh root ginger
3
4
STRAWBERRY ANGEL
Strawberries +
banana +
cashew milk
BERRY BLAST
Strawberries +
raspberries +
acai berry powder +
chia seeds
5
6
GREEN POWER
Spinach +
cucumber +
apple +
coconut water
LEMON SHERBERT
Lemon +
peach +
honey +
turmeric
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under the grill
JASON VIOLA, FREELANCE CHEF
WAYS WITH CAULIFLOWER
From route to tip, get more bang
for your buck and reduce waste
with these cooking tips.
LEAVES Treat like mild-flavoured kale:
add delicate inner leaves to salads, drizzle
large leaves with oil and roast, or chop into
pieces and stir-fry or braise.
FOOD & DRINK
WHOLE HEAD Steam until tender, sprinkle with spices or cheese
then roast.
STEAKS Cut whole heads into thick slices through the stem, then
grill, roast or sear.
Born in Australia to Italian parents, Jason has
cooked all over the world on both motor and sail
yachts. Jason enjoys the challenge of freelancing
and is currently on a 50m+ MY in the Med
STALK AND CORE This is delicately flavoured with a firm texture
akin to water chestnut. Grate and add to coleslaw; stir-fry batons
or slices; dice and add to soups or stews; chop and roast or sauté.
FLORETS Boil, steam, roast, purée, rice or grate (raw in salads),
smoke, stir fry, deep fry, pickle (in vinegar)or lacto-ferment (in
brine). There are very few cooking methods that don't work for
florets!
What is your favourite dish to cook?
One of my favourite dishes to cook is definitely saffron
risotto with braised osso-buco and gremolata.
What/where is your favourite restaurant?
Until now definitely Quince in San Francisco. But I haven't
been to Japan yet so we'll see in the future.
What is your favourite kitchen gadget?
The Microplan grater. Super multi tasker.
What is your favourite type of food?
Japanese. The respect that a Japanese chef has for the
raw ingredient is way beyond any other chef worldwide.
What three factors do you look for in food?
Your three senses that, by instinct, you use when you have
a plate served in front of you: sight, smell and taste.
QUICK & EASY
SQUASH QUESADILLAS
Serves 4
Heat oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas 6. Boil the squash for 10
mins or until tender, drain and cool.
Divide the squash, feta and half the salad leaves over the
tortillas and season well. Fold each tortilla into quarters, place
on a baking tray and drizzle with a little olive oil. Put another
baking tray on top and push down.
Bake with the tray on top for 5 mins, remove the tray and bake
for a further 5 mins until golden. Serve with salad leaves.
Where do you think is the best city in the world for food?
So many. In Europe you have Rome, Barcelona, Madrid,
Paris. Overseas for now Sydney and San Francisco.
What is the one ingredient you need in your galley?
Salt. Sounds obvious but it's not.
350g chopped
butternut squash
100g feta,
crumbled
What is your most memorable food moment?
Memorable food moments when I went back home to
Australia after almost 20 years and tasting all the variety
of ethnic and multicultural food.
Who is your favourite provisioner and why?
BWA Worldwide and Stewie AD from Antigua.
Most overrated ingredient?
Let's say two. Beetroot and rhubarb.
Go to snack?
A good old well done sandwich.
Most outrageous guest request?
Prepping a three course meal for six guests in one hour.
If you could cook for anyone, who and why?
For Anthony Bourdain if he was still here. Because I can
reflect myself immensely in his character professionally
and personally.
160g bag watercress,
spinach & rocket
YES, IT WORKS!
AVOCADO & CHOCOLATE
8 small
flour tortillas
Avocado's mild flavour, creamy
texture and buttery richness
makes it a great dairy substitute in
smoothies and desserts. It works
especially well when paired with the
deep flavour and setting properties
of dark chocolate in a mousse, ice
cream or a chocolate peanut butter.
Maybe naughty, but certainly nice!
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FOOD & DRINK
A matter of good taste
ONBOARD’s wine guru Brad Mitton asks whether the wine
snobs should dismiss the use of screw tops on wine
The world's wine producers spend a lot of time asking
themselves and each other how to persuade more people
to drink wine. And yet they continue to sell the vast majority
of their production in such a way that it cannot even be opened,
let alone consumed, without a special bit of equipment, great
patience and dexterity. MASTER OF WINE JANCIS ROBINSON
Let’s look at the advantages of the screwcap:
• Total confidence that you will receive wine in premium condition
- alive, abounding with flavours and a pleasure to drink.
• No bottle variation - each bottle of
a given wine will be just as good as
the one before. Elimination of cork
taint and similar mould flavours that
can contaminate wines.
• Dependable cellaring - the elimination
of random, premature wine oxidation,
which can occur when other closure
types are used.
• The package is so user friendly. For
instance, you can confidently cellar
your wines with the bottles standing
up. To open a bottle you simply twist, break the seal, and then
unscrew the top (no corkscrews to manipulate, no crumbly
corks to extract). If you don't finish your wine that night, you
can happily reseal the bottle.
Why are an increasing number of respected, quality-driven wine
producers choosing to challenge tradition and present their
wines to you under a screwcap wine seal? Because, quite simply,
they care about their wines. They are committed to bringing
their wines to you in the best possible condition.
What do screwcap wine seals do that other closures don't?
Screwcap wine seals eliminate the threat of 'cork taint' and
premature oxidation. They allow the wine in each bottle to mature
and develop its true character, uniformly and naturally, as intended
by the wine maker. But primarily, it delivers the wine to the end
consumer in the best possible condition.
“If you know that screwcaps
will produce better and more
consistent wine than corks, how
can you continue to short-change
your customers?”
Do screwcap wine seals bring risks of their own?
In short, no. The inert, food-grade polymer at the base of the
seal is guaranteed to have no effect on the taste or quality
of the wine - ever. This is why many highly respected wineries
around the world store their own precious 'library stock' wines
under screwcap wine seals - to ensure that the wines are not
at risk of oxidation or taint.
Are screwcaps suited to early drinking wines only?
Early drinking wines bottled under screwcap certainly have the
advantage of retained freshness and
no risk of cork taint spoilage. However,
premium wines destined for long term
maturation enjoy the added advantage
of reduced bottle variation, which might
otherwise result from premature
oxidation over the years due to cork
seals.
Will screwcap seals allow wine to age?
Yes - the ageing of wine in a bottle
is a function of the natural chemical
characters in the wine and will occur over time - irrespective
of the bottle closure. There is sufficient oxygen in the wine and
in the head space to allow the part of development and ageing
which requires oxygen to take place. Much of the development
takes place anaerobically (i.e.: without oxygen)."
Are screwcap wine seals here to stay?
Consider the following question, posed by New Zealand's Bob
Campbell, Master of Wine: "I have one question for all of the other
winemakers who for the time being continue to use corks. If you
know that screwcaps will produce better and more consistent
wine than corks, how can you continue to short-change your
customers?"
With over 25 years of professional experience in the wine industry,
Brad Mitton is the founder and owner of Mitton International Wines
www.mittonwines.com
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SOMETHING FISHY
This stylish fish kettle is manufactured from high quality polished stainless steel and features
large side and lid handles and a heavy duty lift out drainer insert. This fish kettle is ideal for
bringing a healthy diet and lifestyle to your table.
€46 | www.boroughkitchen.com
IN THE
GALLEY
You may not need them but you
could certainly get used to them
WHIP SOMETHING UP
With the original iSi Gourmet Whip you can whip up
warm and cold sauces, soups, espumas and desserts in no
time. Marinating, flavouring, filling and decorating - with
the iSi Gourmet Whip and the matching accessories you
can create dishes that will delight your guests!
€70 | www.isi.com
PERFECT PASTA
The Marcato Atlas 150 Pasta Maker is an icon of Italian
design. Featuring no less than five patented innovations,
what sets this machine apart from its competitors is its
unique anodised aluminium rollers, which are ultradurable,
stick-resistant and 100% non-toxic.
€77 | www.boroughkitchen.com
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FOOD & DRINK
FLAME ON
A home entertainer’s best friend, this
alcohol-based burner effectively heats
food right at the table and looks good
doing it. True to its name, it is great for
flambeing pudding, but you can also
use it to make crepes and other dishes
that are best eaten as soon as they are
made. It keeps cheese or chocolate
the ideal texture for fondue, and keeps
any dish warm through the course
of an evening.
€526 | www.boroughkitchen.com
GET YOUR GRIND ON
If you’re serious about coffee, a top-quality coffee grinder
like the La Pavoni Cilindro Prosumer is key. The grinder
features a regulator knob with stepless micrometric
grinding adjustment, containing an infinite number of
grind settings that allow you to fine-tune to your liking.
€720 | www.boroughkitchen.com
UNDER THE GRILL
Grill masters have been stuck behind grills adjusting
temperatures, and messing with knobs for too long.
Imagine getting the whole crew cooking together. It’s
a no-hassle approach to charcoal grilling that makes
everyone a master.
€500 | www.solostove.com
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Split the bill
THE TOP TABLES
AND EATERIES TO
FIT ALL PALATES
AND POCKETS
IN SPLIT
KONOBA KOD JOZE
A 10 minute walk northeast of the old town gets you to
one of the best seafood restaurants in town. An intimate
and friendly atmosphere that has transformed into a
most-coveted dining destination due to its delicious
Dalmatian cuisine and its rustic interiors. Konoba Kod
Joze offers a beautifully positioned terrace that, on a hot,
summer’s night, brings a magical touch to the evening.
€€€€ | Tel: +358 21 347 397
GALIJA
An oasis of peace, relaxation and good food. Simple, but
beautifully presented by the attentive and fun staff. Galija
is a small restaurant with wooden benches that has gained
an excellent reputation for its delicious pizza. All cooked
in the traditional wood fired brick ovens. Located on the
western part of the old town, it is situated in a beautiful
part of the city with a delightful terrace overlooking Split’s
historic square.
€€ | Tel: +385 21 347 932
DVOR
Dvor is situated slightly off the beaten track and away
from the crowds of tourists that tend to populate
the old town. But, this is the real advantage, the
wonderful elevated location makes the restaurant
a perfect spot from where to enjoy the panoramic
view of the Mediterranean Sea and to sample some
of the best cuisine on offer in Split washed down
with a wonderful glass or two of wine.
€€€ | Tel: +385 21 571 513
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FOOD TABLE & DRINK TALK
BOBAN
Boban is a smart and trendy
restaurant that serves elegantly
presented seafood dishes and treats
to its guests accompanied by an
extensive wine list. Their philosophy is
to mix traditional cuisine with modern
flavours, adjusting old time classics
with a touch of creativity.
€€€€ | Tel: +385 21 543 300
Cornaro Hotel
HEAD CHEF, DUJE TERZE
BAJAMONTI
Named after one of Split’s most meritorious mayors, Antonio Bajamonti
who, in 1859, built the most modern Dalmatian Theatre of the 19th
century and is today a restaurant-cafe. Throughout the year, two to three
times per week, there are concerts of various artists, wine tastings and
exhibitions. The food is exquisite, service superb. Book in advance.
€€ | Tel: +385 21 341 033
TRY
ROZATA
A traditional Dalmatian
pudding with caramel
sauce. Its name comes from
the unique Dubrovnik liqueur
Rozalin (rose liqueur), which
gives the cake its
special aroma.
VILLA SPIZA
A feast of seafood specialities and
delicious Mediterranean dishes
cooked to perfection, Villa Spiza offers
a comprehensive sample of Croatian
cuisine´s authenticity. Extremely
atmospheric and with a peculiar
rustic touch throughout, the
restaurant is beloved by everyone
from bohemians and backpackers to
tried-and-true locals. Villa Spiza won´t
disappoint you.
€€€ | Tel: +385 91 152 1249
DALMATION STEW
INGREDIENTS (Serves 4)
1.60 kg beef leg
150g dry bacon
10-15cl of fat or oil
400g vegetables for soup (carrot, celery, parsley)
2 large onions and 4-5 cloves of garlic
20cl of prosecco or sweet red wine
2 tablespoons of canned tomatoes
5-6 cloves of nutmeg
5-6 pitted prunes
PREPARATION
• A nice piece of beef leg is washed, peeled and stuffed
with bacon, garlic, carrot sticks and cloves. Carrot and
bacon sticks should be 1-2 cm long. Let the meat stand in
wine vinegar diluted with a little wine, water, onion (red
onion and the rest of the soup vegetable cut into rings or
smaller cubes) for one day. During the day, turn the meat
several times to soak it evenly with the liquid.
• In the morning, remove the meat from the marinade,
drain well, wipe well with paper towels and fry in hot
fat on all sides to get a nice colour and at the same time
sealing the meat.
• When the meat is nicely browned, move it to another
bowl. Fry the vegetables and onions in this fat until
wilted, return to the meat, add salt and pepper and sauté.
• Grate a little nutmeg and pour prosecco and liquid (2-3
tablespoons of liquid in which the meat was marinated).
Stir the tomato puree into the prosecco or sweet wine.
• Once it has come to the boil, add soup or stock or water
to cover the meat. Simmer for at least 3 hours.
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CULINARY
SAFETY
STANDARDS
Yvette van Zyl looks at the
MCA approved Food Safety
qualifications on offer for
international yacht crew
ADVERTORIAL
Baobab Development Solutions (BDS)
is an internationally accredited
Hospitality Training Provider based
in Cape Town, South Africa. BDS specialises
in skills development courses within the
hospitality sector as well as the yachting
industry.
Courses included in this portfolio are:
1. Food & Beverage Skills Proficiency
(Waiter Training)
2. Housekeeping Skills Proficiency
(Housekeeper Training)
3. Highfield Awarding Body for
Compliance Food Safety in Catering
Level 2 (RQF)
4. Highfield Awarding Body for
Compliance Food Safety in Catering
Level 3 (RQF)
5. Highfield Awarding Body for
Compliance Food Safety in Catering
Refresher
6. Highfield Level 2 Certificate in
Hospitality and Catering Principles
(Food and Beverage Service) (RQF)
The Food Safety Certificates ensures that
those with responsibility for and involved
in service of catering are trained therein
and have adequate knowledge of food and
personal hygiene to ensure that food is
stored, stock rotated, handled, cooked and
served safely and that good food safety
practice is applied consistently.
The difference between the different Levels
of Food Safety in Catering qualifications
are as follows:
The Level 1 is an introductory course intended
for people who work in low-risk catering
establishments or an informal catering
business.
The Level 2 is the minimum legal standard
required by food authorities which all food
handlers should obtain in order to safely
work in a formal catering business whether
they are part of the delivery, storage, safe
handling, storage, preparation, production
or service of any food items.
The Level 3 is intended for the supervisory
level within the kitchen/galley brigade who
will be responsible to report and record
Food Safety Management practices and
procedures.
The Level 4 is intended for those whose
job requires them to have responsibility
for food safety within the formal catering
business. They are likely to have management
responsibilities for the operational team.
The reason Food Safety Level 2 is a requirement
for interior crew aboard a vessel
It is a legal requirement. A lot of yachts fall
under the Red Instant Flags and is governed
by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency
(MCA) and as such must ensure safe food
management aboard vessels.
As Stewards/esses you carry food to and
from the galley, you do certain small food
preparation, you are involved in stocking
fridges as well as the service and preparation
of guest food. It is imperative that you
understand the risks involved and the
importance of your role in the process to
provide safe food to guests.
Chefs can follow food management safety
protocols to the letter, but the possible
lack of knowledge of some interior crew can
completely nullify all efforts and put guests
as well as crew’s safety in jeopardy.
MCA accepted Food Safety Training Providers
and Qualifications together within online courses
The MCA sets out approved training providers
and qualifications and accepts certain Food
Safety Online training through the approved
training providers. These providers can prove
suitable controls to uphold the integrity of
the qualifications which ensures it remains
regulated. One should remember, NOT all
online Food Safety Courses are approved
by MCA and it remains the student’s due
diligence when choosing training providers.
BDS worked tirelessly during the COVID19
pandemic onset to ensure that our Highfield
e-learning qualifications were approved by the
MCA from delivery to quality assurance. We
integrate e-learning with personal contact
throughout the process to ensure that the
student receives the best possible training.
For more details
Tel: +27 79 577 2042 or visit
www.baobabsolutions.co.za
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ody beautiful
The latest facts, fads and tips to help keep
you in ship shape condition this season
SPA OF THE SEASON
EUPHORIA RETREAT, GREECE
One of Europe’s best destination
spas, sits on the Peloponnese town’s
doorstep. The Spartan Spirit of
Adventure programme here certainly
ticks all the boxes for modern-day
workout warriors. It places emphasis
on exercising outdoors, proven to
burn calories, boost mood and lower
blood pressure more efficiently than
a gym session, with plenty of HIIT for
devouring visceral fat. But, best of all, it
weaves in the region’s history, putting a
21st-century spin on the games played
by those musclemen of old.
www.euphoriaretreat.com
BEAUTY MYTH
WEARING SUNSCREEN DAILY
LEADS TO VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY
True but... Not applying sunscreen
and getting a tan can trigger vitamin
D deficiency. The truth is that
everyone is at risk for vitamin D
deficiency whether they have lighter
skin tones or darker skin tones.
Skipping sunscreen is a case where
the risk significantly outweighs the
reward, so it just doesn’t make any
sense to do in hopes of increasing
your vitamin D levels.
FORGET ME NOT...
GET NEUROSHACKING
Forget someone’s name 10 seconds
after they’ve told it to you? Then try
spaced repetition. Based on research
around the average timing of human
forgetting, it’s a type of memorisation
method that uses flashcards but
focuses on going over information
just before you would typically forget
it. There are lots of spaced repetition
apps but AnkiApp is the most popular.
Practice for 15 minutes a day and
you’ll find you’re better at recalling
information.
FITNESS APPS
GOLD’S AMP
Created by Gold’s Gym,
this app contains more
than 600 cardio and
strength workouts with
audio and video guidance. In addition to
weighted strength workouts and cardio
machine-specific routines.
NIKE TRAINING CLUB
Filter workouts by
categories like specific
muscle group, time
you have to spend, and
workout types. Choose from strength,
cardio, yoga, and mobility to find
exactly what you’re looking for. The app
has workouts hosted by Simone Biles,
Serena Williams, and Julie Ertz.
SEE THE LIGHT
Do you need to
change your
Circadian rhythm?
Timed bright
light therapy is effective in altering
your body clock rhythm timing and
consequently improving your sleep.
Strap them on and say goodnight.
www.re-timer.com
YOU MUST TRY...
MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS
It wears you out, it hurts your arms and it looks like the
stupidest thing ever invented.
What is it? A mountain climber is basically a plank
where you run on the spot.
How much does it cost? Nothing. You could drop to the
floor right now and do some if you wanted.
What does it promise? A great explosive bodyweight
exercise, mountain climbers help to strengthen your
abs and lower body, while simultaneously giving you a
decent cardio workout.
What’s it actually like? You get into the plank position
and, without letting your foot touch the ground, draw
your knee up to your chest. Return it and repeat with
the other knee. Do this over and over again as fast as
you can in bursts of about 30 seconds or more. Keep
your hips low, like you do for a plank.
Why is it good for you? It wears you out, it hurts your
arms and it looks like the stupidest thing ever invented.
Just don’t get good at them, because next comes sliding
mountain climbers. This is where you keep your feet on
the ground at all times, sliding with your socks or on
upturned carpet squares. Maybe this will be the next
TikTok viral success or maybe not, but it will get you
ripped for sure.
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BODY
Pull
Hard
A completely re-engineered
rowing machine with
patented technology, making
each stroke feel like you’re
out on the water
The full body workout that pushes your body and mind
The Hydrow was designed from the
ground up. While the design team
wanted to create a unique machine
that was elegant and sophisticated
for the home, it was just as important
to engineer a machine that was
unmatched in performance and built
to last.
A workout with a view
Hydrow’s brilliant 22” touchscreen
display and impressive front-facing
speakers bring the river to your own
private gym.
Comfort for the long haul
With a 10-roller system seat that’s
ergonomically designed and precisely
cushioned, you’ll find comfort
throughout your workouts no matter
the duration of the session.
Fit for your personal gym
Hydrow’s wheel system makes moving
it around the gym easy. And if you’re
short on space, you can tilt Hydrow
into the upright position for storage
between use. It really is the perfect
personal gym companion.
The feel of the river
The Hydrow’s patented drag
mechanism is electromagnetic and
computer-controlled. Its distinctive
components make it the closest
thing to being on the water. With an
industrial-grade webbed strap makes
each stroke smooth and virtually
silent.
Row around the globe
Row in London, Miami, Boston, and
beyond with Hydrow’s immersive
experience of global sites and sounds.
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Hair today
Summer is approaching
and we need to think
about protecting those
flowing locks
HAIR
RAISING
FACTS
Hair is more elastic than you
think! It can actually expand by
up to 30% of its original length
when wet.
Next to bone marrow, hair is
the fastest growing tissue in
the human body.
On average, your hair grows
0.3 – 0.5 mm per day, 1.25
centimetres per month, and 15
centimetres per year.
The luscious locks are catching a glint of
sunshine and are looking amazing. Your
natural highlights are at their best, you’re
looking good and feeling good. But we do need
to pay some attention to sun hair care or it
could be a very different story in a month or
two’s time. In similar ways to how sun can
be harmful to your skin, it (along with heat,
humidity, and water!) can also damage your
hair. So what is the best way to protect hair
from the sun?
Can the sun damage your hair? Of course, and
it’s not just the sun, but also the other factors
which come into play whilst we’re outside
working hard: sea salt, chlorinated water,
humidity and sweat all contribute to a summer
onslaught which is tough for our hair to handle.
What’s going on? The primary problem with the
sun, and sunny day activities, is that it is very
drying. This makes your hair more brittle and
prone to split ends. Sunburn on your scalp can
lead to root damage. Sand, dust and sweat can
lead to dandruff. Basically it’s all bad, but there
is hope.
However, with a little care and time, you can
protect your hair from the sun and ensure that
you still have a gorgeous sleek shine or curls
that are avoiding the dreaded frizz. And boys,
don’t forget this includes you too!
A strand of hair is actually
stronger than a copper wire
with the same diameter.
Hair is like a chemistry project.
Here is its composition:
50% carbon, 21% oxygen, 17%
nitrogen, 6% hydrogen,
and 5% sulphur.
You can tell a lot about a person
from their hair. It’s often
used by forensic scientists
to discover everything that’s
in a person’s bloodstream:
medicine, drugs, alcohol,
vitamins and minerals.
Look after your colour
Have colour? Then you
need to take extra care. The
chemicals used to colour your
hair, combined with the sun’s
rays, can change your look
quite substantially. Colours
can alter or fade, or become
more intense or bleached.
The answer, choose products
specifically designed for
coloured hair.
Steer clear of extra heat
If your hair is already
being exposed to the sun’s
rays, then it doesn’t need
another heat attack from
SIMPLE HAIR CARE TIPS
straighteners and blow
drying. When you use a
hair dryer, keep it on a low
temperature and opt for a
serum to protect your hair.
However, allowing your hair
to air-dry, where possible, is
the kindest option.
Consider an overnight
treatment
Hair treatments which are
left in overnight can be
particularly useful during the
summer months. The deep
conditioning can really help
to keep your hair moisturerich
and lively. Some leave-in
conditioners come with builtin
SPF protection which can
be a sensible choice.
Avoid brushing
When you return to your
cabin after time in the sun,
especially if you’ve been
blown about by the sea
breeze, there’s a temptation
to get to work with brushing
your hair. Stop the brushing
and opt for a wide-tooth
comb. This is less likely
to break your hair as you
detangle it. Go gently, using
your fingers to separate knots
to minimise breakage.
All of the hair follicles in the
human body are formed by the
time we are just five months old
in the womb.
A single strand of hair can
support up to 3kg of weight.
That means a whole head of
hair can support up to 2 tons!
On average people have about
100,000 - 120,000 strands of
hair on their heads. Blondes
have the most with 146,000
strands on average and red
heads the least on average with
90,000 strands.
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BODY
1
2 3 4
Protect your locks
The best products to protect your hair from
the harmful effects of the sun and sea water
1 GROW GORGEOUS
REPAIR RESCUE SHAMPOO
€16.00
5 6 7
2 PHILIP KINGSLEY
ELASTICIZER TREATMENT
€32.95
3 BALMAIN HAIR
LEAVE IN CONDITIONER SPRAY
€33.95
4 CHRISTOPHE ROBIN
CLEANSING PURIFYING SCRUB
€39.45
5 KÉRASTASE
ELIXIR ULTIME OIL
€42.95
6 AVEDA
SUN CARE AFTER SUN MASK
€31.95
8 9 10
All hair care products are available from www.lookfantastic.com
7 SACHAJUAN
HAIR IN THE SUN
€28.45
8 PHILIP KINGSLEY
SWIM CAP RESISTANT MASK
€18.95
9 AVEDA
AFTER SUN TREATMENT
€26.45
10 CHRISTOPHE ROBIN
HYDRATING LEAVE IN MIST
€29.45
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YACHT ESSENTIALS
Chris Clifford recommends his essential products and services for the coming season
MIMO Connect
MIMO Connect’s compact 50cm MIMO 5G Dome has arrived. The
team confidently say the MIMO 5G Dome delivers the fastest
speeds at sea to date, ranging between 350Mbps – 900Mbps.
Designed to optimise modem installation and deliver the best
results available, the MIMO 5G Dome positions top of the range
antennas directly next to the MIMO 5G Modem mitigating signal
loss and resulting in rapid speeds. The MIMO 5G Dome transforms
a once expensive and cumbersome job into a simple and cost
effective one day installation, while guaranteeing a far superior
signal. The compact 50cm dome makes the MIMO 5G Dome
suitable for both new builds and refits.
For more details visit www.mimo-connect.com
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YACHT ESSENTIALS
Safeguard Helideck Certification (SHC)
SHC is an accredited Aviation Inspection Body (AIB) authorised
to issue Helicopter Landing Area Certificates (HLAC), Helicopter
Landing Area Inspection Reports (HLAIR) and Helicopter Landing
Area Technical Certificates (HLATC). They certify superyacht
helicopter landing areas on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard
Agency (MCA) and Cayman Island Shipping Registry (CISR),
allowing for commercial flying operations to take place onboard
superyachts that meet the requirements laid down. As an AIB
they offer expert consultancy support for the safe design, use
and certification of superyacht helicopter landing areas. Their
operational reach is global, and the team will travel to wherever
they are required to complete the task in hand.
For more details Tel: +44 (0)1326 317323
or visit www.helideckcertification.co.uk
Y-Tech Marine
Y-Tech Marine are the trusted water purification experts
for yachts. The team has 25 years of experience in the
superyacht sector and are experts in the build and bespoke
installation of freshwater systems for vessels of all sizes.
Installed on 170+ yachts from 20 to 85m, The Y-Tech
Marine Wash & Go system delivers low TDS tech water
throughout reducing calc build-up in pipework, showers and
appliances increasing longevity and saving time on interior
detailing. The newest addition is the TAC water softening
system, it revolutionises water conditioning with its no
salt, no power, no waste technology.
For more details Tel: +34 616 471 463
or visit www.y-techmarine.com
bsw yachteinrichter
bsw yachteinrichter operates worldwide as a turn-key supplier for
exclusive yacht interiors. With extensive experience gained from the
most demanding projects, it offers precise project management
and implementation for yachts of all sizes. Founded in 2007, bsw
yachteinrichter is known for its absolute precision in the field of
yacht interior installation. As specialists of luxury interiors and
equipment, bsw yachteinrichter boasts knowledge and experience
from more than 30 projects and ensures the highest standards
of quality. Its premises in Altenberge, Germany, consists of 30
members of staff who implement extraordinary projects with
passion and perfection, in close collaboration with its customers.
For more details Tel: Phone +49 (0)2505 937783 0
or visit www.bsw-yachteinrichter.com
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Fiona’s Atelier
Fiona´s Atelier has become a point of reference in
regards to the outfitting and equipment of large
yachts. With over 15 years dedicated to luxury
interior solutions, Fiona´s Atelier aims to provide an
exceptional service to the most exclusive properties:
luxury hotels, villas, superyachts and private aviation
clients by helping to choose tasteful decor accessories
and outfitting solutions, with the objective of creating
elegant and harmonious spaces. The expertise of what
is needed onboard, combined with deep knowledge of
brands, workshops and artisans around the globe,
makes Fiona´s Atelier one of the best partners for
any yacht, always ready to fullfil the most demanding
client requests.
For more details email info@fionasatelier.com
or visit our website www.fionasatelier.com
Feebe
Feebe Boarding Equipment is located in the north of the Netherlands
so you know the level of design and products is of the highest quality.
They develop custom built equipment for superyachts ranging from
passerelles, boarding ladders, deck cranes, overhead cranes, swimming
ladders, pool-top stages and custom made specials for their superyacht
clients. From the first line on the drawing board to the moment the
service engineers explain the operation to the crew on board, their
attention to details is unsurpassable. Feebe believe with all their hearts
that there is a solution to every challenge. Impossible only means that
you haven’t found the solution yet.
For more details Tel: +31 (0) 517 850 851
or visit www.feebe.com
Preston Turnbull
The team at Preston Turnbull includes some of the leading
litigators in the superyacht market, acting across disputes
involving yacht charters, sales and broker disputes. The firm
has also acted in litigation involving some of the world’s largest
and most iconic yachts and has particular expertise in handling
disputes arising during projects for new build bespoke yachts,
including claims arising from defects after delivery. While able
to deliver expert legal advice and support during any contract
negotiations and disputes, the team prides itself on adopting
a proactive and commercial approach to assist the parties
involved with getting projects completed and delivered while
resolving problems along the way.
For more details Tel: +44 (0)20 7119 1551
or visit www.preston-turnbull.com
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YACHT ESSENTIALS
Extex
The Extex team has been designing and developing luxury fabric
collections to transform outdoor living for nearly 20 years, with
a fabric library that now includes 13 stunning ranges to suit all
styles. Renowned for their outstanding performance qualities
and luxurious feel, the contemporary fabric ranges promise to
instantly update outdoor environments by bringing comfort and
interior trend influences to the marine world. Choose from a
comprehensive collection of innovative outdoor textiles in over
150 colour options, from sophisticated neutral shades to exotic
jewel colours that promise to bring your sundeck to life.
For more details Tel: +44 (0)1634 718871
or visit www.extex.co.uk
American Yacht Agents
Total Superyacht Operating Systems
Total Superyacht’s Watchkeepers Schedule provides crew with
a long-awaited method to access the watchkeepers schedule
on their phone. Orange squares indicate duty days while blue
represents days not on watch. Users can view who is scheduled
on both. The Watchkeepers app is a recent addition to Total
Superyacht’s Hours of Rest App that allows crew to create up
to 5 user-specific Work Profiles (regular day, charter day, watch
day, etc.), making it super easy to record hours worked. Work
profiles can be copied to multiple days. The app shows when you
exceed MLC limits and explains which limit was exceeded via builtin
STCW Code guidelines. Days with exceeded limits display red,
compliant days are green and rest days are blue, Crew submit
HOR via their phones and once confirmed, the DPA has real-time
access to check if crew submit a month with exceeded days.
For more details email dc@superyachtos.com
or visit www.superyachtos.com
American Yacht Agents is a full-service yacht agency and
concierge service. Whether in the U.S. for a yard period or
entertaining guests in Miami, Fort Lauderdale or Palm Beach,
AYA can offer full support along the way. They assist with vessel
entry, immigration and Port State Control. They have a team
of professionals to assist from the Florida Keys to New York,
the Great Lakes and the Bahamas. American Yacht Agents
believes in a team approach to yacht support and works with
a broad base of vendors all vetted and approved.
For more details Tel: mobile +1-954 684 9456 (whatsapp)
office +1-954 908 7559
or visit www.americanyachtagents.net
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Orams Marine
Orams Marine sets a new standard for superyacht refit in the
South Pacific. A major new development in Orams Marine is now in
operation. It marks the completion of the first stage in the large
scale development, which has included a new 820 tonne travel lift,
85 tonne travel lift, expanded hardstand, and sustainable water
treatment plant, all now in use. The central Auckland yard is a
full service refit destination, which combines a central location,
excellent facilities and quality on-site trades, with over 35 years’
experience. The site is overseen by experienced, dedicated project
managers who bring a hands-on approach. They’ll be joined by
crew services, further adding to the enjoyment and ease yachts
experience while refitting in New Zealand.
For more details Tel: +64 9 308 4806
or visit www.orams.co.nz
Everlux Maritime
OceanWeb
For over 20 years OceanWeb Ltd have been providing specialist marine IT and
communication services to the global superyacht industry. As an international
leader in satellite communications, IT support, networks, cybersecurity,
email and AV systems, they are able to provide clients with a tailored and
complete onboard communications solution. The experienced team deliver
effective and innovative solutions, on time and on budget, executed to the
highest standard. Fast and reliable connectivity plays a vital role in guest
experience and is essential for onboard safety, which is why they are proud
to be the trusted provider for over 110 superyachts worldwide.
For more details Tel: +44 (0)1624 834904
or visit www.oceanweb.com
Everlux Maritime has a wide range of safety
signage solutions for the maritime industry, with
one of them entirely dedicated to the superyacht
industry – Excellence by Everlux. These signs have
a highly discreet profile and create a harmonious
co-existence between the interior architecture
details and the sign elements, emphasising the
aesthetics of the vessel. The Excellence by Everlux
Safety Signs for Superyachts offer a high durability,
resistant, and quick and easy installation solution.
These signs are available in several noble standard
base materials and can also be manufactured using
the client’s substrate of choice.
For more details Tel: +351 233 407 407
UK: 0808 234 2162
or visit www.everluxmaritime.com
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YACHT ESSENTIALS
oneTANK
ERMA FIRST, the global ballast water treatment system leader,
is bringing the world’s smallest and easiest to install ballast
water treatment system to the international market through
its acquisition of US firm oneTANK. oneTANK is a small scale
innovative, low-cost, IMO Revised G8 Code and United States
Coast Guard compliant system. Also, its mixing technology is
developed and patented by U.S. Geological Survey, oneTANK is a
game-changer for superyachts and smaller vessels with space
restrictions, an ideal stand-alone solution being the globally
simplest fully-automated system at lowest cost.
For more details Tel: +30 210 40 93000
or visit www.ermafirst.com and www.onetankballast.com
Geo Therm
Geo Therm Ltd is an independent, third-party professional
inspection company with a global reach. For the past 20
years Geo Therm Ltd has continued to grow aligned to
customer needs, conducting inspections in 40 countries
covering annualised superyacht PM’s, warranty survey
requests and the ISM at the request of the chief engineer or
managing company. Based in the United Kingdom, Geo Therm
Ltd’s IIMS surveyors are available for rapid mobilisation to
meet the owners’ global operational requirements. Offering
electrical thermographic and enclosure water tightness
testing using ultrasound to maintain yacht uptime and
regulatory compliance. The company’s services are reliable,
responsive and cost-effective, with availability at short notice
to support your superyacht.
For more details Tel: +44 (0)1502 723241
or visit www.geothermltd.co.uk
MCK-Suppliers
The extraordinary world of superyachts asks for
exceptional expertise. Dutch company MCK-Suppliers
has an experienced and ambitious team of experts
that know their way around refit projects, new build
and operational yachts extremely well. The team,
together with their extensive network of professional
and reliable suppliers and shippers, allows them to
respond quickly and professionally to their customers
demands. Make sure you visit MCK-Suppliers webshop,
which makes it even more convenient to handpick all
necessary components. Within the site, spare parts
and maintenance products can be ordered securely and
easily for a fair price.
For more details Tel: +31 (0)85 0220638
or visit www.mck-suppliers.com
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NCA Refit
NCA Refit offers exceptional infrastructure and services to
superyachts. Thanks to constant and significant evolution, NCA
Refit is one of the most prestigious shipyards in Europe. NCA
Refit operates in the yard of Marina di Carrara (100,000 sqm), in
the yard of La Spezia (32,000 sqm) and in the yard of Viareggio
(4,000 sqm) for a total of 136,000 sqm of operational area.
The facilities include 200m of private drydock (the biggest in
the Mediterranean), a second 147m long dock, a floating dock
for yachts of up to 3,300 tons, 1,320 sqm of subcontractors’
production workshop, two travel lifts of 260T and 820T, one keel
pit and one syncro lift of 1000T. In addition, the superb Crew
Member Village is a space dedicated to captain and crews,
For more details Tel: +39 0585 5062
or visit www.ncarefit.com
SEAZONE
Baobab Development Solutions
The yacht management and crew search software that’s
changing the way the yachting industry works. SEAZONE
is a software that allows yacht owners, managers and
captains to find crew members for free, manage yacht
expenses, organise charters and boat documentation and
much more. In addition, it generates relevant reports in
one click. APA reports, boat annual and monthly reports
and payment follow-ups are now 100% automated with
SEAZONE cloud solution. From any device at any time in
the most secure way. Join over 20,000 captains, crew,
managers and yacht owners. Start your free trial today!
For more details Tel: +972 528336421
or visit www.seazone.app
Baobab is an internationally accredited hospitality training
provider based in Cape Town, South Africa that specialises in
skills development courses throughout the Hospitality Sector as
well as yachting industry. Baobab Development Solutions stands at
the forefront with Highfield Food Safety in Catering Level 2, 3 and
4 Certificate training for Chefs and Yachties in both face-to-face
as well as e-learning solutions. They pride themselves in utilising
yachting experience and expertise to give students a snapshot
of what to expect onboard in terms of Food Safety Management.
Baobab aim to provide safer food onboard yachts, one chef and
stewardess at a time.
For more details Tel: +27 79 577 2042
or visit www.baobabsolutions.co.za
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YACHT ESSENTIALS
Katradis Yachting
Currently in the hands of the third-generation member of the
Katradis family, the company has since become a pioneer in
the field of manufacturing a wide range of premium quality
ropes, specially designed for yachts and megayachts, the Aqua
Line Series. The main idea behind those premium line ropes,
is to treat every yacht individually and offer custom made
solutions, that will ensure the satisfaction of every need. That
is why Katradis is renowned for its commitment to rigorous
quality control and constant innovations in the development
of its products that comply with the latest quality control
specifications.
For more details Tel: +30 2104060358
or visit www.katradis.com
FUCHS
FUCHS designs and manufactures custom made superyacht
cranes. Flexibility and a commitment to innovation, continuous
development and the enhancement of technological know-how
are essential for success. FUCHS looks back on a history
of 60 years of obligation to precisely these ideals and the
accumulated experience of over 6000 successfully delivered
crane systems for all areas in the maritime sector. FUCHS’
latest innovations are a DNVGL type approved compact hook
series made of polished stainless steel suitable for man riding
and a DNVGL type approved self-erecting crane for life rafts
and rescue boats.
For more details Tel: +49 40 7 100 100
or visit www.fuchs-cranes.de
Emigreen
Emigreen® emission control solutions are always highly reliable, fully controllable
and impressively efficient. Yet when it comes to luxury yachts, aesthetics are also
important. The Emigreen systems reduce exhaust noise, neutralise nitrogen oxide (NOx)
emissions and trap soot particles so they no longer find their way onto the deck, into
the pool and into the water around the yacht, giving more freedom in the positioning
of otherwise emission sensitive components. The solutions use innovative technology
to create high-performance exhaust silencing with integrated next-generation diesel
particulate filter (DPF) and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems.
For more details Tel: +31(0)184 415 317
or visit www.emigreen.eu
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YACHT ESSENTIALS
Commonwealth of Dominica Consulate Athens
Commonwealth of Dominica is proud to offer yacht owners,
commercial and private, the opportunity to join an international
yacht registry. No tonnage tax and no size restrictions are
some of the privileges. The length of registration periods can be
customised and special registration offers exist for three or five
years registrations. Registering a vessel under the Commonwealth
of Dominica is efficient, straightforward and cost effective. The
Dominica Consulate in Athens, established in 2010, provides
guidance and assistance to the international yacht community
with regards to vessel registration and mortgage recordation.
For more details Tel: +30 69324 88888
or visit www.dominicaconsulategreece.com
CMC Marine
Gourmet Deliveries
CMC Marine has grown and strengthened its position as market
leader in the industrial segment of fin stabilizers, steering systems
and thrusters for yachts and passenger boats over 12 metres
long. CMC Marine designs and manufactures bow/stern thrusters
and the most sophisticated stabilisation systems on the
market. Among the most known are the Stabilis Electra range,
the trademarked stabilisation system featuring electric rather than
hydraulic operation, Waveless, the new generation of ultracompact
stabilizer systems for yachts from 12 to 35 metres and Argo, the
integrated route control system launched by CMC Marine in 2020
and now installed on yachts and superyachts around the world.
For more details Tel: +39 050/815500
or visit www.cmcmarine.com
Gourmet Deliveries is one of the most recommended
yacht provisioning companies on the Riviera with over
50 years of experience. Thanks to an incredible network
of carriers and logisticians, Gourmet Deliveries supplies
its customers all around the world. Gourmet Deliveries
is a family business which knows all the specific needs
of the yachting players. Gourmet Drinks & Tobacco
excels in sourcing of wines and duty-free cigars, with
the oenologists of the company giving the extra-value
to its services. The company has an inbound warehouse
which offers a wide range of spirits, champagnes, beers
and soft drinks that are immediately available.
For more details Tel: +33 (0)6 28 64 61 24
or visit www.gourmet-deliveries.net
www.g-dt.com
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ADVERTORIAL
SUSTAINABLE
FROM THE START
Superior quality, expert craftsmanship, and sustainably sourced high grade
teak since 1979 are at the core of Summit Furniture’s ethos and product line
For over four decades Summit has
worked with a collection of responsibly
managed teak plantations in Indonesia,
where, although not native, teak has been
grown as a cash crop on large timber farms
since a group of Buddhist monks first brought
Tectona grandis seeds to the island nation’s
shores in the 16th century. They source
not simply plantation-grown teak but only
teak from Indonesian plantations certified
by the Forest Stewardship Council, an
international nonprofit that promotes the
thoughtful and sustainable management of
the world’s forests. Not content to stop
with establishing eco-friendly internal best
practices, Summit is working with a host
of like-minded organisations such as Prince
Albert II Foundation and the Water Revolution
Foundation, with the goal of minimizing any
ecological impact.
While Summit’s stable of in-house designers
are some of the very best in the business,
it’s the timeless beauty of the teak (Tectona
grandis) with its flawless grain and warm
golden-brown coloring that represents the
bulk of Summit’s appeal. Nearly immune to
decay or insect damage, the Asian hardwood
is prized for its strength and durability—the
result of a high percentage of tannin oils in
the wood as well as a slow growth rate—
Above: Sundeck chaise. Inset: Summit has
partnered with local Indonesian governments
and farmers to source sustainably
making it the material of choice for centuries
of shipbuilders before modern craftspeople
recognized those same qualities made it
an ideal candidate for outdoor furniture,
which needed to standup to all manner of
elements. However, teak is only native to four
countries, including India, Thailand, Myanmar,
and Laos, and decades of unsustainable
logging practices initially prompted by
colonization lead to the disappearance of
nearly all the world’s natural teak forests.
It’s for this reason, that partnering with
local governments and farmers to source
sustainably grown and harvested teak that
possess the quality, beauty, and character
as well as an ethical footprint has been a
pillar of the Summit brand since the very
beginning.
Built like modern heirlooms, the sleek outdoor
dining tables, lounge chairs, chaises, sofas,
bar carts, and coffee tables crafted by
Summit Furniture are designed to last—and
if cared for properly, passed on to the next
generation. Founder William Siebert, who
launched the global outdoor furniture brand
in 1979, was so confident in the superior
quality and expert craftsmanship behind each
piece of Summit furniture that he established
a lifetime guarantee. That longevity pledge is
represented by the small brass identification
plates affixed to the individual products in
every new Summit collection.
Today, Summit’s legacy pieces—made from
the highest grade sustainably grown and
harvested teak—dot the pool sides of
luxury hotels and cruise ships in Bali and
the Bahamas, populate the courtyards,
piazzas, and gardens of private estates and
villas from Northern California to Southern
Italy, and grace the decks of superyachts
navigating global waters.
To learn more about Summit’s sustainable
practices and shop the collection
www.summitfurniture.com
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Leading light designer of this day and age, Rogier
van der Heide, believes light is what brings an
emotional element to a building (or boat), and is
why sometimes owners are reluctant or nervous
to change it. He says, “Everything has evolved on board,
navigation and entertainment and it’s all wireless, the
internet everywhere. But the lighting is still very conventional.
Actually when I go onboard I still see these little halogen
lights or tungsten lamps that make a very conventional
image and I think somehow owners are reluctant to change
it because lighting is something very emotional maybe. When
you arrive back on your yacht after some time away, you
want to feel it is your place and of course everything does
that; from the furniture, the food, the crew, but the lighting
is something that connects with you very emotionally and
that’s why it is so important.”
So with the help of van der Heide and other experts in the
field, ONBOARD focuses the headlights on new developments
and innovations in lighting installations that will help to
soothe, enhance or excite our emotions.
Savage Lighting specialise in LED, halogen and fibre optic
lighting for yacht interior and exterior lighting, as well as
illuminated logos, yacht names and custom fittings. During
the pandemic the company looked into ways to introduce
non-uv led light sources into its standard downlights. Explains
Julie Clark-Barnard, “We also joined with VYV Technology
in New York and now they are partners in the creation of
luxury lighting. VYV stops the growth and kills viruses,
bacteria, fungi, yeast, mold and mildew. Unlike UV light,
this technology is fine for people to be exposed to anytime
and without any restrictions. We have various solutions
for colour temperatures and can integrate with all control
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Glow baby glow
“The history of architecture is the history of the struggle for light.” So said one
of the world’s leading modern architects, Le Corbusier. As superyacht design
changes at a fast pace, we look at how lighting is now such an important factor
Words: Claire Griffiths
systems onboard, Savage light fixtures using VYV are built
to continuously reduce microbial growth to keep our indoor
environments and surfaces clean.”
Lee Hirons is Marketing Manager at OceanLED that specialises
in underwater lighting for yachts. The company’s most recent
product launch is the Explore E9 which completes its innovative
range of underwater lighting. Says Hirons, “OceanLED has always
offered a light which can be placed in tanks and void spaces and
accessed from the water, without the need for the yacht to
be hauled. However now, the E9, with its patented technology,
allows the light to be swapped underwater, with its in-water
electrical connection, and yes, the electrical connection happens
in water!” Hirons claims these advancements are significant for
a number of reasons; size-wise they are smaller than anything
else on the market; they’re more sustainable - the advanced
optics provide better light with reduced power consumption.
TOTALLUX
TOTALLUX is known for innovative,
customisable lighting solutions. With over
20 years’ experience working with leading
ship builders, TOTALLUX not only offers
a comprehensive range of superior and
innovative products, but they are dedicated
to offering a superior level of service. This is
what sets them apart. Working closely with
lighting designers and interior builders from
the earliest stages of the build, they provide
project specific support, helping to ensure a
smooth and trouble free lighting installation
every time. Their ‘one-stop-shop’ approach
is enhanced by exclusive partnerships with
UK based companies usch as Lumishore,
Underwater Lighting and LightGraphix
Luxury Lighting.
For more details email info@totallux.nl
or visit www.totallux.com
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engineered to specifically produce the best
possible optical in-water lighting effect, with
maximum water penetration, whilst only using
the minimum power output possible. In fact,
OceanLED is the only company to design and
manufacture optics specifically to create an
effect in water as opposed to in-air optics
which are ineffective in the water, or worse,
underwater lights with no optics at all. Our
signature optics create a rectangular beam
shape (90° x 20°), aiming light where it is
needed with minimal light loss.”
©Captain B. Whitehead, MY Sealyon
YACHTLITE
For the past 20 years YACHTLITE has represented the perfect LED
lighting solution and has been constantly setting new trends
and standards for LED systems and homogeneous, light spotfree
illumination for superyachts. As for their clients, in brief they
currently include (yachts upto 180m), 5 of the top 10 and 40 of
the top 100 yachts by length. As an owner-managed company,
YACHTLITE has been producing in its own manufacturing facilities
for many years to ensure the quality desired by the customer and to
perfectly achieve every wish or concept, no matter how unusual.
For more details Tel: +49 (0)511 / 647 40 0
or visit www.yachtlite.com
“Also,” says Hirons, “The innovative and unique technology, which
includes in-water servicing and optical angling to counter the
hull shape while remaining flush with the hull.”
OceanLED recently launched its smallest light, the Discover D3.
Originally designed for smaller vessels the D3 has attracted a
lot of attention from the superyachts for use in swimming pools,
jacuzzis, and on tenders and toys.
“We have also achieved IP69k classification for water-ingress
protection, which is the highest possible rating, above the industry
standard IP68. This gives our customers total peace of mind
when choosing their ideal lighting solution. In addition to the
highest protection from the outside, we have started to offer
protection on the back of some of our lights from temporary
submersion for those yachts that tend to get a bit too much
water in the bilges!”
OceanLED is particularly well known for its high-level quality of
lighting effect through optics. Explains Hirons, “Our lighting is
RETRO
People often talk of potential problems
related to retro-fitting lighting but for Kristin
Schaedel at Yachtlite these are simply tasks
rather than real problems. Clark-Barnard
agrees that in the early years of upgrading
from incandescent bulbs to LED technology
caused issues with control systems, existing
wiring and lack of experience. “Now the
technology has advanced, installers are
more educated, and we have developed many
solutions and drivers to adapt to existing
systems onboard. We also have experts at
hand to advise on compatibility making refits
as easy as possible.”
But regardless of advances in technology
Hirons at OceanLED admits that you still
need to get at the lights in order to refit them, and access can
be an issue, particularly underwater. But it depends where the
lights are and the extent of the refit. Lighting angles can be
tricky; Hirons explains, “To get an even lighting effect, whether a
halo of light around the hull or an aft wrap, we need to calculate
the angle our optics need to be to counter the hull shape and
identify areas where a tank might be. This can be a challenge in
itself when you have a yacht with no access to the drawing or
3D models in their original format. However, our Custom Projects
team are used to these hurdles and they usually overcome
them through tenacity and a close working relationships with
the original build yard and yacht.”
SPOTLIGHT ON?
Sustainability is a hot topic in the superyacht industry, now
more than ever and it is something customers are becoming
more and more concerned about. Which is one of the reasons
OceanLED has partnered with the Water Revolution Foundation;
“Working hard on minimising our effects on our environment, whilst
providing the best solutions for our clients. We can demonstrate
that our lighting gives the best possible effect with minimal
power consumption, whilst meeting the vessel’s commitment
to a sustainable environment,” explains Hirons.
At Yachtlite, solutions that put yachts in their ‘right light’ are
always in great demand; says Schaedel, “One keyword here is
light signage, highlighting contours, emphasising certain areas
such as the contours of the ship’s mast.” Its individual helideck
solutions are also in demand. “It’s ‘cool’ when a helideck can also
serve as party lighting, for example,” says Schaedel. At Savage
Lighting where solutions are also custom-led they often colour
match to blend with design schemes and colour change either
cool to warm using the complete colour spectrum.
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LIGHTING
ONE A
ONE A is an architectural lighting company that produces smart-technology
products with minimalistic design to create visual harmony in any living
environment. Since its inception, they have been dedicated to developing
innovative architectural lighting solutions and their products combine smart
technologies, excellent craftsmanship and minimalistic design to create a
sense of visual harmony at your yacht or villa. All products are 100% designed
and assembled in Denmark. “The best light is what you do not notice. It is not
the light, but the architecture that is to play the lead role. Lighting must never
dominate the room.” Jan Bjarnhoff, Founder & CEO
For more details Tel: +45 75 50 32 05
or visit www.onea.dk
Now luminary programmes for wellbeing, collaborations between
doctors, technicians and lighting designers introduce a world
of healing and health with light. He’s pretty sure the concept
of ‘wellbeing from light’ would be appreciated onboard yachts.
Van der Heide finds the most innovative revelation is the scientific
studies between lighting and health. He says, “We know some
lighting makes you feel good, or some gives you a headache but it
was never scientifically underpinned and there is so much evidence
now that the levels of hormones for example in our bodies are
very much influenced by light. The medical world discovered that
we have these receptors in our eyes that see the red, the green
and the blue but there is also a fourth receptor called the nonimaging
receptor and it links directly into our deep primal brain
where things like melatonin and serotonin are being treated and
that makes you feel good or relaxed or sleepy or awake and it
turns out that light is not just illumination - it could be some
kind of therapy - it enhances in us good feelings. I think this is
the greatest innovation.”
LOVE, LIGHT
“Lighting determines not only brightness and darkness, but
also tone, mood, and atmosphere. We can create a beautiful
environment using the correct lighting and it has always been one
of the most important elements onboard,” say Clark-Barnard,
echoing the sentiments of the other specialists. Says Hirons,
“Here at OceanLED we love how our lighting helps to show off
the exquisite design and lines of a yacht. We love how our lights
are able to provide an unrivalled in-water lighting effect with the
least power output, helping the overall sustainability of the yacht.
However we also love the challenges our clients ask of us; pushing
our boundaries and that of the underwater lighting world. There
is always something we can help with.” Schaedel appreciates how
light can enhance individuality and uniqueness, “We love the moods
that can be created with light and lighting technology, the ideas
of lighting designers and the creative possibilities of LED light.”
Rogier van der Heide does all his lighting wireless, not wi-fi
because wi-fi doesn’t go happily with all the steel in the yacht and
it is not very stable. He also uses a protocol called Zigby which
has a military background and is very robust and sturdy, plus is
128-bit encrypted, so no-one can hack your lights. The ‘mesh’
network means every node, dimmer or lamp switch, receives
data but also becomes a transmitter. And if one node drops out
it is not a problem at all, because all the other ones all over the
boat keep up the network so it is extremely stable.
SAVAGE MARINE
Savage Marine was established over 20 years ago, are based
in Leicestershire in the United Kingdom and specialise
in designing and manufacturing high quality lighting
products for the superyacht industry. With in-house
precision engineering, machining facilities and dedicated
electrical engineers, they are at the forefront of LED product
innovation and lighting design solutions. With the ever
evolving use of LED, during the pandemic they looked
at ways to introduce Non-UV LED light source into the
standard down-lights, so they joined with VYV Technology
in New York and now are partners in the creation of luxury
lighting - YV stops the growth and kills many viruses.
For more details Tel: +44 (0)1455 614545
or visit www.savagelighting.co.uk
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Award winning
Superyacht M/Y
Solemar, renamed
Calypso, has retro
fitted the Original
Bulleyt 150w metal
halide underwater
lights with ease to
the QTLED RGBW.
M/Y Calypso is available for charter, see website for details www. yachtcalypso.com
UK Head Office +44 (0) 1732 455753
USA Sales Office +1 954 604 4024
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LIGHTING
What does he love? He loves trying to understand the owners.
Where do they spend most of their time? Where do they cruise?
“Is it in the Med where it is always warm and they spend a lot of
time out on deck, or not? Bedrooms can be tricky because you
want to make light at night but you don’t want to disturb the
partner who sleeps, but that is similar to hotel rooms where we
created a solution of a strip of light under the bed.”
He takes care to consider lighting for crew areas; “To be honest
I really want to take care of the crew because when the crew is
happy that is a huge factor in the spirit of the boat. I ask myself
what are they missing? What does their space look like? Often
they are below deck, or close to the kitchen where there is always
noise, and if we can, we improve things with good lighting for
when they are relaxing. I always check in with them and make
sure the lighting is as good as we can make it.”
“The theatrics of creating an atmospheric cinema, we all get
excited about that one,” he says, “and also the biggest moment
of interaction - dinner time - so it’s important that is set in the
right scene which is obviously the food, the table setting, but
definitely the lighting is a factor as well. It can be empowering,
SHADOW-CASTER MARINE
Shadow-Caster lighting engineers and manufacturers a full range of
above water and below water lighting and control systems at their
facility in Clearwater, Florida. The control systems are compatible
with Garmin, Simrad, Raymarine and Furno. The new ‘Light
Commander’ is the world’s first lighting controller to follow the
newly standardised NMEA 2000 lighting control specification. This
new controller makes seamless integration of all lighting functions
on a boat now a reality. The innovative and high-quality products,
combined with world class customer service make Shadow-Caster
lighting a clear choice for lighting solutions for your tender or yacht.
For more details Tel: +1 (727) 474 2877
or visit www.shadow-caster.com
candles on the table, soft shadows, it’s not that difficult but
you’ve got to do it so. That’s also my favourite - al fresco dining.”
FUTURE
How bright is the future for the world of lighting where we
learn it is wrong to light up the sky, that illuminating trees kills
thousands of insects, and so perhaps ditto the seas? Says van
der Heide, “You have to take care of biodiversity. Restrictions will
of course come to our industry where they say this lighting is bad
for algae or for underwater creatures.” These light specialists
are doing their best to improve, offset and develop products
that minimise light waste and pollution. But is it time to turn
down the dimmer switch just a notch?
UNDERWATER LIGHTS
Still captained by its founder Peter Urquhart, Underwater
Lights has always striven to lead this competitive industry
with innovative products, created through meticulous R&D.
Throughout the past 29 years they have managed to keep the
same ethos they started with, by building exciting R&D lead
products and supplying a personal service to the customers -
that is why they continue to be trusted by the world’s leading
shipyards. They recently launched the QTS100 thru-hull model,
which is arguably the last underwater light you’ll ever need
and has the potential to supersede their entire lineup. The new
QTS100 model, represents 30 years of experience and is the
most versatile and complete underwater light ever made for the
marine industry in the simplest format possible
For more details Tel: +44 (0)1732 455753
or visit www.underwaterlights.com
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Cultural Crete
The largest island in Greece, Crete is
renowned for its pin-up beaches, wild
natural beauty, exquisite cuisine and
thousands of years of culture and history
STAY
ABATON ISLAND RESORT & SPA
Abaton Island Resort & Spa is a low-lying,
all-white building on the north coast of
Crete. You’ll discover five restaurants
to keep you busy, and a host of dazzling
bedrooms mostly with sea views. There
are plenty of chances to make a splash in
the pools, whether you opt for a room with
a private jacuzzi on the deck or retire to
the curvy communal pool at the heart of
the resort with stunning views, especially
at sunset. There is an Elemis spa with
a Turkish bath, nail bar and tempting
treatment list, plus a personal trainer is
on hand in the gym.
www.abaton.gr |€€€€
DOMES NORUZ
Adults-only multi-awarded Domes Noruz is
not only a point of reference when it comes
to boutique luxury accommodation, it can
also be your starting point for a series
of excursions to nearby sights, from the
multicultural Chania to the wild beauty of
Samaria Gorge! With beachside exercise
areas, beanbag loungers and a restaurant
serving lashings of healthy food, casual
cool permeates this hip hotel, whose
domed architecture is inspired by Chania’s
Venetian shipyards. Facilities include two
large pools and a pretty spa. It is along
a quiet lane just off the old national road
between Chania and Kissamos. The car park
is small (but there’s plenty of parking space
close by along the seafront). Chania’s
Venetian harbour, labyrinth of shopping
streets, covered market and museums
are 4 km away. The pink sand beach of
Elafonisi is 71 km away.
www.domesnoruz.com | €€€€€
KAPSALIANA VILLAGE HOTEL
This beautifully renovated cluster of stone
village houses, which once belonged to
Arkadi monastery, is a blast from Crete’s
rural past, but with plenty of modern
trimmings. High in the hills it’s surrounded
by mature gardens and centred around a
good-sized pool. A raised terrace (once
the centre of the village) is now the
restaurant’s grape-vine shaded terrace,
where low stone walls are embellished with
big pots of pickled olives and macerated
fruit; the monastery’s olive mill is now a
small museum.
www.kapsalianavillage.gr | €€€€
BLUE PALACE
The Cretan Sea, swirling around the relics
of Spinalonga, dominates the horizon
views from this white-washed resort.
Comfortable rooms offer simple modern
style, you can lounge on the private beach
or gaze over the edge of the infinity pools.
Five restaurants ensure you are kept wellfed.
Though there is clearly an effort to
maintain the traditional at Blue Palace
(mosaics, rough-hewn brick walls, orangered
shades), there’s a contemporary
verve in huge chandeliers, curvy divans
and inviting infinity pools. Olive and palm
trees dot the landscape and buildings are
slung low, allowing them to blend into their
surroundings. At the shore, which you can
reach by a funicular relaxation is almost
mandatory.
www.bluepalace.gr | €€€€€
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NAVIGATOR
EAT & DRINK
KRITAMON
A cluster of tree-shaded wooden tables
grouped around ancient trees are the
humble backdrop for a dazzling display
of unique dishes; delicate handmade
skoufichta pasta with mushrooms, maggiri
(a dish of fresh pasta part fried, part boiled)
in a meaty broth scattered with shavings
of white cheese; and hilopites egg noodles
with chicken chunks in a rich, dark sauce.
Arrive hungry and enjoy.
www.kritamon.gr | €€
THE FERRYMAN TAVERNA
This is as close to Cretan fine dining as
you’re likely to get. Overseen by celebrity
chef Yiannis Baxevanis, known locally as the
‘aroma magician’, this waterside tavern
which has been open since the 1970s
attracts the likes of Leonardo di Caprio
and Lady Gaga who come here to sink their
teeth into Baxevanis’ crusty home-baked
carob bread, kleftiko baked lamb, fluffy
feta-flavoured aubergine scones and other
dishes, sprinkled with sea salt gathered
from the local shoreline and served with
an elegant choice of local wines. Reserve
well in advance if you want a seafront table.
Tel: +30 28410 41230 | €€€
CHRISOSTOMOS
Locals queue to sample the dishes that
his grandmother used to make which are
slow cooked in a wood oven and served with
bitter sweet chicory; bread is homebaked;
and for dessert there are feather light
mizythra cheese-stuffed Sfakiani pita pies.
www.chrisostomos.gr | €€
DRINK / PARTY
STONE PROJECT
Although cocktail bars abound in Crete, it
can be hard to find good ones. At the heart
of Heraklion’s Korai area – the stark and
stylish industrial interiors are achingly hip,
service is friendly and low lighting creates
a cosy ambience. Cocktails made with local
produce are startlingly good.
Korai 14, Iraklio, 71202
NYN KAI ALI
Very few tourists go to this warehousestyle
music venue where the crème de
la crème of Cretan musicians and Greek
pop stars perform (if that’s your thing!).
Concerts go on till dawn and performers
chat and joke with the audience, who offer
them brimming tumblers of raki to help
them sing and strum – it doesn’t get much
more authentic than this.
Tzane Mpouniali 65, Rethymnon, 74100
MYLOS CLUB
Recently celebrating 25 years of existence,
this is one of the island’s hottest dance
clubs and it gets packed in the summer
months when guest DJs are flown in to
do their sets. Music veers from dance to
Balearic trance, with a few Greek classics
thrown in. The decor was dreamt up a few
decades ago by a visiting French architect,
and is surprisingly modern: expect a stylish
blend of wood, stone and steel. Tourists
arrive early, but locals generally get here
around 3am. When it gets too hot inside,
Platanias’ sandy beach is just a few steps
away.
Platanias, Chania, 73014
ESSENTIAL CRETE
AGIOS NIKOLAOS MARINA
35°11’15”N, 25°43’02”E
Tel: +30 2841 082384
www.marinaofagiosnikolaos.gr
VHF 72
Berths 255
Max length 70m
Max draft 3m
BUCKET LIST
HERAKLION MUSEUM
One of the greatest museums in
Greece and probably the best in the
world for Minoan art (bronze age 3000
-1000BC), together with holding large
quantities of antiquities from the
Knossos site.
KNOSSOS PALACE
Knossos is the largest Bronze Age
archaeological site on Crete and has
been called Europe’s oldest city. It
was settled as early as the Neolithic
period.
VOULISMENI
A large circular lake surrounded by
taverns, cafés and restaurants set
out around it. The lake with its still
water, ducks, fishing boats and green
slopes is a place which offers peace
and pretty pictures.
BOAT TRIP TO SPINALONGA
A former leper island from 1903 -
1957. The last inhabitant, a priest,
did not leave the island till 1962.
The island was one of the last active
colonies in Europe.
HIKE AT SAMARIA GORGE
Located inside the Samaria National
Park, Samaria Gorge is perhaps the
most impressive of all gorges on the
island. The major attraction of the
gorge is the 16 kilometres trail that
runs through it. The gorge begins at
Xyloskalo, outside the Omalos village
on the mountains, descends 1,250
metres, and stops at the Libyan Sea.
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1
1 PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SEA KAYAKING
Some 200km from the southeastern
tip of Papua New Guinea, discovering
the Louisiades Archipelago is like
stepping into a bygone era. For spirited
adventurers with the energy to paddle
through long days on open water, this
sea kayaking expedition promises the
ultimate rewards of isolated existence.
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2
LET’S TALK
ADVENTURE
SECRET COMPASS ORGANISE EXPEDITIONS,
NOT SIGHTSEEING TOURS. IT IS NOT AN
ORGANISED TOUR. IT IS AN ADVENTURE. THE
TEAMS OFTEN GO TO PLACES THAT OTHERS
DON’T. THIS MAKES THEIR EXPEDITIONS
TRULY DIFFERENT, TAKING YOU BENEATH THE
SKIN AND BEYOND THE HEADLINES OF THE
WORLD’S MOST REMOTE REACHES
2 PANAMA
TRAIN TO BE A JUNGLE GUIDE
Home to a myriad of life in all its forms, no
land based eco-system manifests greater
quantity or diversity than the jungle. Plot
and forge your own route across one of the
most alluring yet inhospitable environments
on Earth as you develop essential
expedition planning and leadership skills.
On this Adventure Academy expedition, the
Panamanian jungle is your classroom and the
experienced local experts who call this region
home are your teachers.
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3
4 SCOTLAND
SOURCE TO SEA
From the summit of Ben Lui, close to the west coast,
you’ll navigate your way from the source of the River
Tay to its tidal limit at Perth, close to the east coast.
Exploring mountains, moorland, lochs and rivers,
this is a fully fledged Secret Compass expedition in
the UK and your chance to live out your own epic
Scottish hiking and packrafting adventure.
4
3 THE EPIC MADAGASCAN
PEAK TO SEA
Madagascar is known as the world’s eighth
continent and the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean
with wildlife accolades almost outnumbering its
curious endemic species. Taste it all on this epic
trekking and rafting adventure next spring.
5
5 SINAI
NOMADIC DESERT TRAVERSE
This minimalist crossing of Egypt’s southern
Sinai desert is an undertaking like no other.
Eschew the trappings and distractions of
modern technology; taking only the bare
essentials into the desert to sleep under the
stars with no more than a Bedouin blanket.
Where next? What next? Let’s talk adventure. Secret Compass are world leaders for team expeditions, unique private expeditions together with
TV, film and brand projects. For further detials Tel: +44 (0)20 7096 8428 or visit www.secretcompass.com
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ADVERTORIAL
REDUCING THE ROLL
Dan Fisher looks at how retrofitting new technology can
improve stability and increase the yacht’s performance
Amongst the ever-increasing field of
stabilizing options available to yacht
owners, one of the more recently
commercialised technologies is proving
to offer the greatest flexibility for in-build
installation, upgrade or retrofit through
its plug-and-play simplicity.
While each of the many stabilizer alternatives
on the market have their own strengths
and purpose, gyrostabilizers stand alone
in offering both underway and zero speed
performance in an all-in-one package that
can be easily retrofitted without needing
underwater hull modifications or complex
integration with existing systems.
As a leading manufacturer of gyrostabilizers,
or “gyros”, designed for vessels of 20 metres
to over 100 metres, VEEM Marine has
maintained a development emphasis across
its six model range that makes specifying
and installing the right sized gyro at newbuild
or as a retrofit a straightforward solution.
VEEM Marine’s proprietary GYROsim Roll
Reduction Performance Prediction Reports
are an important part of the company’s prepurchase
services. By providing vessel owners
and their teams the opportunity to assess
the predicted roll reduction performance of
multiple stabilizer configurations in various
sea states, an informed decision can be made
around installing the prescribed stabilizing
capacity, not just the biggest gyro to fit
the space available.
VEEM Marine has worked with many naval
architects and shipyards to create practical
solutions for retrofitting single or multiple
gyros as the company now delivers more
than one in three of its gyros as a retrofit
rather than to a new build.
Before we take a look at some recent retrofit
projects, it should be explained that gyros
will perform equally well no matter where
suitable space and foundations can be found
to accommodate them. They do not need
to be on the centreline and even gyros of
differing sizes can be mixed and matched to
fit available spaces throughout the vessel.
No matter the size or location, their individual
angular momentums contribute to the total
stabilising torque capacity without the need
for any linking or programming.
With several gyro configuration options often
being evaluated, collaborating with different
project teams has been an interesting
study in how making space for gyros can
be influenced by the owner’s usage profile.
For example, 2021 saw the delivery of a
VG520SD, VEEM Marine’s largest gyro at
the time, for installation in a Damen YS
5009 extended to 60 metres. The owner
was seeking to carry more equipment and
larger tenders on deck, while at the same
time creating the space needed for the 20
tonne gyro. Not only did the extension deliver
increased deck capacity and a perfect location
for the gyro, surplus space in the new hull
section is being used for additional equipment
storage, work areas and refrigeration.
More recently, VEEM Marine delivered a
pair of VG52SD model gyros to a 40m
tri-deck motor yacht undergoing refit and
upgrades in the USA. In this instance, the
gyros will fit neatly in the lazarette below
a new fishing cockpit and share the space
created with refrigerated fish boxes.
An outsider observing either of these projects
might wonder if vessel changes are being
made to accommodate gyros, and that the
added space and amenity is a fortunate
by-product. Or is it the opposite case?
Whatever the primary driver may be, VEEM
Marine has found that in almost all cases,
retrofitting gyros has yielded a win-win of
improved functional performance atop
improved stability.
An encouraging trend observed by the
company is that they are now seeing
designers make provision for gyros in
standard hull designs. This will make it easy
for owners to choose a gyro option during
newbuild, or provide a ready foundation for
retrofit should they or a future owner wish
to upgrade to gyrostabilization in the future.
For more details Tel: +61 (0)411 887 306
or visit www.veemmarine.com
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Ask the experts
Advice and knowledge from the leading experts in their fields
HUGH HUDLESTON
Global Sales Director
Cox Powertrain
RICHARD BOOTH
Senior Project Manager
Superyacht Nautique
CLAIRE STEEL
Co-owner
CeraShield
DAVID SAVAGE
Chairman & CEO
Excelerate Group
WHAT SHOULD I CONSIDER
REGARDING AFTER
SALES SUPPORT WHEN
UPGRADING AN OUTBOARD?
HOW DO WE CHOOSE A
WATERSPORTS TENDER
THAT’S FUNCTIONAL AS
WELL AS PERFORMING?
CAN CERAMIC COATINGS BE
SUCCESSFULLY REMOVED
PRIOR TO A PAINTING
PROGRAMME?
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS
AND CHOICES FOR
BLENDED 4G AND VSAT
COMMUNICATIONS?
Global yacht sales have
gone through the roof
since the start of the
pandemic and nowhere is
this more apparent than in
the superyacht sector. The
ripple down effect is the
additional sales of ancillary
equipment.Outboard
engines are perhaps the
strongest example of this.
Superyacht owners are
increasingly turning to
diesel outboards to power
their tenders: the reasons
are usually threefold; the
safety of carrying only
diesel on the mothership;
the long-term financial
benefits of reduced
running costs and the
versatility of delivering up
to three times the range
of a gasoline equivalent.
However the linchpin is
the service and support
once the engines are
installed, Cox Powertrain
created an industry first
engine management app,
Coxswain. It is based
on a proven format
used by prestigious car
manufacturers. The
message is clear, the
customer is king, and their
trust must be earned.
At Superyacht Nautique
we start by using the
latest CAD models to
see how each boat will fit
into the yacht’s garage
and we check crane
capacity to ensure a safe
operation. Guiding the
clients through the range
and recommending the
most suitable boat for
their preferred sport is
what we do best. We base
this on owner and crew
preferences as well as the
yacht’s itinerary in order
to select the perfect boat.
At Superyacht Nautique
we also specialise in
customising each boat
by way of lifting points,
paintwork and removable
windscreens to match
each individual yacht. My
top choice and brand new
for 2022, is the Super
Air Nautique S23. An
ultra-modern take on the
traditional bow Nautique,
the S23 offers an
aggressive new hull design
that delivers unrelenting
performance unlike
anything else in its class.
Yes they can. In the
past 10 years ceramic
coatings have evolved and
with the development of
our removal gel it means
that vessels can have
the coating removed
successfully prior to a
paint job. Our removal
gel dissolves the ceramic
coating revealing the
original paint beneath. We
have successfully removed
many coatings from
vessels prior to a paint job
without any problems for
various painting companies
around the world. Not all
ceramic coatings need
to be removed prior to
a painting programme.
It is only the thicker 10
micron coating which has
been designed to be extra
durable and which is applied
in the exhaust areas of the
hull for extra protection
from soot and exhaust
staining that requires
the removal process. Our
thinner coatings which
have been designed for the
superstructure and nonhigh
wear areas of the hull
do not need the removal
process.
There are numerous
VSAT and 4G choices
available on the market
today. However, it’s rarely
considered how a hybrid
network can deliver a more
reliable internet connection
than a singular network.
By having both 4G and
VSAT on board, should you
lose 4G signal, you can
automatically switch to
your VSAT coverage for
non-stop connectivity. The
two networks also come
with their own strengths
for certain applications.
With a roaming Sim, such
as the Excelerate 4G
Sim, you can also switch
networks and countries
seamlessly with one Sim
card. So, what perplexes
me is why aren’t more
people utilising this? Often,
you can achieve better
performance and more
cost-effective connectivity
if you have the right
provider. So, I would say,
look at your options, shop
around and find a supplier
that not only offers you
the option for hybrid
connectivity but also offers
the flexible tariffs to go
alongside it.
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ADVERTORIAL
SHINING A
LIGHT ON
SAFETY
Looking to integrate safety and
luxury? Excellence by Everlux
for superyachts is the solution
As a manufacturer of safety signage, Everlux is aware of
all the needs of the marine industry, including innovating
and improving the safety signage for superyachts.
Everlux Maritime has been an exhibitor in some of the most
important maritime events all over the world but, however, being
restricted during the past 2 years, Everlux decided to reach
the superyacht market in an innovative way: with a digital and
interactive digital exhibition.
Purely focused on the Excellence by Everlux for superyachts, this
virtual tour will guide the visitor through our different signage
solutions. From muster and embarkation stations to cabin and
deck signs, Everlux offers signage solutions for every area of
the superyacht.
In your visit to our virtual superyachts you will find:
• Photoluminescent Low Location Lighting (LLL) Systems for
superyachts
• Bespoke Deck and Cabin Identification Signs that meet each
yacht specific aesthetic requirements
• Escape Route Signs
• Fire-fighting Equipment Signs
• Life Saving Appliances, Fire, Mandatory Action and Prohibition
Signs
• And last but not least, the iconic Everlux demonstration
tunnel which offer the experience of navigating through a
corridor and a flight of stairs in complete blackout!
This virtual tour through the Excellence by Everlux Photoluminescent
Safety Signs for superyachts also shows the distinctive
characteristics of the Excellence signage: small and discreet
profile, high resistance, quick and easy to install and can be
produced in several noble base materials, such as acrylic glass
or metal, that meet the highest aesthetic requirements of
superyacht interior design.
The idea is to create a harmonious co-existence between the
sign elements and the environment, emphasising the aesthetics
of the vessel. The benefits of having a photoluminescent safety
signage system and in particular, a Low Location Lighting (LLL)
system in a superyacht are on display in this tour, where visitors
will see for themselves that photoluminescent safety signs are
effective in identifying escape routes, fire-fighting and emergency
equipment under any circumstance. Additionally, visitors will also
understand that this sign range will blend in with the interior
aesthetic details of superyachts as every sign is fabricated
combining top quality and innovative substrates and coloured
pigments that allow the pictograms and the background colours
to be visible in the dark.
It is also important to mention that the Excellence by Everlux
signage is compliant with the LY3 (the Large Yacht Code) and
with IMO Res. A.1116(30).
Everlux offers several services to the super yacht sector such
as project development, installation and onboard luminance
measurement services. These services can be provided independently
or integrated by using our turnkey safety signage services.
To visit the online tour, simply visit: https://www.everluxmaritime.
com/en/everlux-exhibition/excellence-for-super-yachts-exhibitiontour.
If you are currently working on a superyacht project and would
like to evaluate the possibility of using the Excellence by Everlux
for superyachts, please contact us for more information or to
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RECRUIT
Factual feedback
Chloe Collet of YPI Crew talks about the need for feedback from
every party involved in the recruitment and hiring process
Feedback is a word used daily in every recruitment office
in the world and yachting is no different. Yacht clients,
crew candidates, everyone is expecting feedback from the
recruiter with regards to a job order or profile submission.
Interviews can be stressful and having a trial run allows you
to better articulate why you are the right candidate for that
particular position. Build a relationship with your recruiter to be
your partner, not just someone who sends your CV.
As a recruiter, providing feedback to candidates and clients alike
is a vital part of our job and requires multiple skills.
Feedback to candidates invariably starts with the registration
process and advice and suggestions with regards to the
candidate’s Curriculum Vitae. What needs to be modified, how
to best present one’s profile to stand out from the crowd. Each
department is different and recruiters
help candidates tailor their experience
and presentation to best match
the candidate’s ideal role. This is
a time-consuming process and not
only linked to layout and presentation
but also and most importantly to
skills, qualifications and experience.
Candidates should make the most
of the personalised advice they can
seek in an agency where a recruiter’s
input is personalised and human. Not
a Chat Box nor programmed Artificial Intelligence’s response to
standardised questions!
Trust your recruiter: they know the current market and the
client’s requirements and have one ultimate goal which is to
get you an interview. Don’t fear what may appear as criticism,
it is only in your interest. Posting your CV on multiple online
websites may not necessarily improve your chances to obtain a
job, it may only lead to frustration and feelings of rejection when
no feedback is received for your submissions.
Feedback to candidates also continues in the job interview
process. Experienced recruiters will take the time to prepare
their candidate for an interview, run through possible questions
and suggest alternative methods to tackle difficult questions.
“Experienced recruiters will take
the time to prepare their candidate
for an interview and suggest
alternative methods to tackle
difficult questions”
Once you have interviewed don’t forget to follow-up and let your
recruiter have your feedback. Communicate with your recruiter
about what you felt went well and where you believe you did not
perform as well as you could have. This will not only help you
to have a better understanding why you may not be eventually
selected but also to ensure you have the skills to reply in a
further interview should you have a second or third interview.
If you get the job great, if not, review
the possible reasons with your
trusted recruiter. Don’t be shy to ask
questions: what was the competition
like? Were the other candidates better
qualified, did they have any special skills
or interests that may have made the
difference? Review your communication
skills, do you need to practice talking
about yourself, your background, your
goals and experience? Additionally
remember that an interview is also visual. Did you dress for
the role you wish to fill, was your professional appearance in line
with the information you had regarding the yacht. Each yacht is
different and as in the corporate world each yacht has its own
culture. A yacht’s culture can be relaxed and friendly or more
formal and structured. Don’t take the rejection personally, look
instead at ways to improve your professional yachting profile.
Be better prepared for the next round, change elements that
need it and above all be confident in your abilities. Talk to your
recruiter if you feel overly disappointed or rejected. Recruiters
have a first-hand experience of how to deal with rejection and can
in some cases share feedback from the yacht’s perspective as to
why you were unsuccessful. Keep positive and build a relationship
with a considerate recruiter who will offer constructive feedback
at each stage of your job search and interview process.
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