Hi, for your next Q&A: Have you ever had an owner who was really interested in the working of the vessel, ie spending a lot of time on the bridge or visiting the engine room? Are there some owners who are more like regular folks who just made it rich? Thank you. Love your channel.
Have you had when on tour a string of bad luck mechanically speaking were your crew needed outside assistance or parts . Were as you could not wait for and do when in port .
Apologies if these have already been asked, but I skimmed through the other Q&A videos and didn't find the answers. 1. Currently, AFAIK, the most advanced propulsion systems are using diesel-electric setups w/ no physical connection to the props. Where do you see propulsion technology for superyachts headed? 1a. Do you think superyachts will eventually go 100% electric? I'm talking about 'real' superyachts that are at least 50 meters LOA. 1b. What about hydrogen? You've probably seen the Aqua concept by Sinot Design. Seems like a good replacement for diesel, but there's no infrastructure. 2. I'm curious about the rotation pay schedule. Am I correct in assuming some positions will pay you year round even if you're NOT working on the yacht? If so, that sounds like the pretty good deal. 3. I understand it can be a nightmare to deal with firearms in various countries. Have you heard of any yachts that keep less lethal solutions on board, e.g., firearms that shoot rubber bullets, tasers, etc.? Thanks. Love the channel. And the 'GT2.'
In 2003 a yacht a friend of mine worked on was sitting at anchor, per owners orders, just off of Cuba, at night. My friend was on watch when he spotted a small boat headed their way. As the boat approached, it was determined that it was a military attack vessel of some sort with no identifying numbers or markings. It's crew was ready to board them, which they quickly did. There were 6 men, in uniform, with no name tags. After boarding they demanded that money be paid immediately for anchoring in a "controlled area". The owner, his wife, and two teenage children claimed they were crew, and that the owners were on land. They also said that nobody on board had any money, and that all of the yachts expenses were paid by check. That really pissed them off! They proceeded to rob the crew of whatever they had in their cabins and not hidden at the time. When that wasn't enough, they trashed the entire yacht looking for a safe and valuables. They literally destroyed the entire interior, slashing everything with knives, kicking walls and doors in, shattering mirrors and all art on board. Sometimes the pirates are just underpaid government workers.
Actually... a Somali woman journalist got asylum in Sweden but returned to Mogadishu after a year in Sweden. Unsurprising there was more freedom in Mogadishu than in Sweden where she got persecuted for her journalistic unfavourable opinions.
There are a lot more armed vessels out that you report to, especially the 100' and under sailing crowd. It's primarily ONLY we sailors without vital fuel restraints that sail off into the remote parts of the world; not the coastwise motor yacht folks that have very short umbilical cords - that they are not able to detach from, thank goodness, and are usually tied up or anchored up in and amongst lots of other boats and 'busy' areas. We are a completely different crowd of oceanic people. Quite often we are very remote and completely 'alone'. Things are not quite as 'mellow yellow' as they were 35 + years ago, unfortunately. Twice in the last 25 years have we been attacked - attacked - by armed pirates, fully boarded once. Twice did we win the day due to our own currency training and weapons familiarity, and showing no mercy, especially after seeing the death, physical abuse, and carnage - 2nd hand -from the hands of these pariahs. Have you got females on board? Mini14, 8 shot 12ga semi-auto, various handheld semi-automatics speaks louder than words brother. Want to hear some hair-raising stories? Forget about it. Customs? Cash still greases a lot of wheels, sometimes it's discard and re-arm. The world is flush with weapons, not just the Good Ol' US of A. Don't get into fights; end any fight immediately so you always walk away... Words from my old man.
thanks for that funny - there has been talk of a new Royal Yacht ... but if it were donated, unlikely that UK taxpayers would accept it. Royal Yacht was one of Queens favourite places and it is now docked in Edinburgh so visitors.
Steve Jobs commissioned a yacht called Venus but sadly and unfortunately never got to see it once completed which his wife inherited and was designed by famed designer Philippe Starck. It was completed a year after his death in 2011 at a cost of over $100 million and was impounded in 2012 during a dispute by Mr. Starck who claimed that the estate owed him an additional $3.5 million and was released after both sides came to an out of court settlement. The yacht has unusual windows and has IMHO too way too much exposure. I prefer privacy in a yacht. I don't even like the design of the yacht too...looks like someone tried to replicate a modern mansion and put it on a hull. But that's just me.
However, might get you fired up by authorities or pirates. US Coast Guard and Navy would at least give warning. Others might not. Modern ships guns can easily hit the ship!
Thank you for your interesting videos. I was wondering: Is it difficult to find a job as a female deckhand or (male) steward on superyacht? What can be a reason for owner/captain to choose opposite gender for a role (is it really only ''due to cabin arrangement''?)
I’ve worked with female deckhands and deck officers. The main problem is the cabin arrangements. Deckhands are two per cabin so a female would cause issues.
Love your videos, still in isolation here in France. So cheers me up. p.s. my Grandfather had a yacht - beautiful, they always had a cat - one of his crew made a hammock which was used and passed down cat to cat. Good times.
Enjoyed it alot. Lots of information that you hadn't covered before. Good job. Do you have a preference in a yacht size to work on. Ex. 40 - 80 or 100 meter and over? I think you said once that you only worked on yachts of 100 meters or more. Stay safe and thanks for this unexpected video. Brightened up my day.
No woman will own a Yacht or Ship that's as big as Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Her ships are all called "Her Majesty's Ship", she's got two 1,000 meter Aircraft Carriers. I understand she's not too worried about Pirates, the 3 Air wings of F35's deal with any trouble.
Garbage and pirates.... LOVE THOSE QUESTIONS AND LOVED THE ANSWERS. Seriously, I'm always wondering about stuff like that. THANKS! More on those topics? Fascinating.
Question: can crew bring guests (partner perhaps) on board when the owner is away? Question: are crew ever allowed to attend parties onboard? Thanks Esyman.
Sorry for the delay. Generally no you can’t have guests on if you’re crew. Maybe the captain might get away with it if he keeps it quiet. Crew will only be at a guest party serving drinks!
Haha! It IS the wild west. There's no law in international waters. That is why people get murdered on the high seas without police investigating. If a vessel is registered in the Bahamas and someone is murdered on that vessel while it sails on the other side of the world, the Bahamas police needs to investigate. Needless to say... they won't.
I really enjoy your channel thanks for the great content. I was wondering how yachts manage to get by the customs restrictions regarding things like cigarettes, alcohol (I notice many yachts have lots of full wine coolers and fully stocked bars etc) and other import restricted goods?
Men who own businesses put assets in the name of their wife or other family members. This is in case the company they own has financial difficulties, the receivers can't touch the assets in someone else's name.
NAL, but from my understanding simply putting assets in someone else's name doesn't protect them, especially a spouse because they own half of everything. If you buy a house and its in your spouse's name you still own half of it. LegalEagle recently talked about this.
A couple of thoughts on this episode: 1) I can’t imagine how bad that husband’s screw-up must have been that a super yacht, versus a dozen roses, was required! 🤔 2) Seeing the image of the guy throwing perfectly good weapons overboard! Noooooo...! 😩 Sent from my iPad
Question:What about privacy...like you have a hot tube..and you want to get frisky or the yacht has that sun deck bed place in the front and it's in front of captain's view....and stuff get freaky real fast....does the captain just keep sailing and watch or what is the protocol Freaky stuff..
@@StephenKershaw1 how is it a dumb question? i think its pretty interesting to know if the crew members work in shifts, or all day long without any real free time. and how would u know, maybe there are some cool billionaires who like to throw parties and have fun with their crew? I definetly would...
Can u describe the process of being boarded by customs or whatever border patrol is around the world for whatever checks need to be done, is it a full on search with dogs and all that, or is it closer to just checking for passports and making sure the boat has all its proper paperwork? I would assume the captain gets contacted via radio.... so on. Cheers
Hi thank you for your work! I am researching bring in a sailing cat back from Vietnam to the Med. Doesn't look like there are many pirate attacks in the Red Sea. Last one according to your graphic was in 2009. Would love any resources you may have like that graphic. All the best!
In hindsight in 2024 nobody would attempt this. Even cruiseships are bypassing the gulf to avoid hoothi rebels. Despite warship patrols its uninsurable
I am curious if it is common to have owners/ charters party and or engaging in all types of debauchery jordan belfort style while on board, and how much say, im assuming none for owners, the crew would have over this behavior. Also are meals/ service on schedules or are some members of the crew on call24-7?? Cheers !! Well done sir
Yes it is possible, but don't underestimate the site of border agents and other inspectors who have been searching boats for years. Many people do it, however many get caught too and the consequences are more than just monetary and seizure, you could also be denied entry to a country for years to life.
YES! It would be wise to have secret compartments built by professionals. Yes, there are companies that do this. The so-called "authorities" at the ports (most of which are corrupt and easily bribed), some have dogs, and they can smell gunpowder and perhaps the petroleum distillates associated with cleaning/lubricating firearms, so you must take appropriate precautions to defeat/confuse/bypass their sense of smell. There are some modifications you can make to flare guns to allow them to shoot 12 gage shotgun shells. What is even better and has fewer (if any) legal issues is energy weapons. BTW this is NOT advise to do anything illegal, entertainment purposes only.
@@nobody46820 There is absolutely nothing special about gun oil that a dog could be trained to specifically smell out. What orifice on your body did you pull that one from? Some people just use regular old "3-in-one" oil from the hardware store. Anybody who tries to sell you some hocus-pocus-magic-gun-oil is just taking your money for nothing.
@@xNYCMarc Perhaps I should have been more clear. Dogs CAN and ARE trained to sniff out some types of petroleum by-products that are used to lubircate and/or protect firearms. Thus making firearms detectable when concealed. The same/similar principle applies to the concealment of drugs. Ex: cocaine is often hidden in coffee, because coffee masks the scent of cocaine. Therefore, the dog is trained to react to the scent of coffee as well as cocaine. Another example: regarding explosives, some types of explosives have components of everyday items (glycerin in lotion) and again, the dog is trained to react ro the explosive and components of explosives. As for firearms: gunpowder, and burned gunpowder can be detected by dogs, along with the petroleum by-products used to lubricate/protect the firearm(s). Dogs are trained to smell for a primary and secondary associate. As law enforcement knows people will try and conceal/defeat the dog's nose. My apologies on not being more clear.
I dont see where this mentions pirate attacks being defended anywhere. I watched to the end. It does mention defending AGAINST them which means fighting pirate attacks, not defending their cause. Was this a mistake in title-writing?
Could you please tell me about your free time when you're crewing a yacht. What's it like to live aboard what's it like when you go to Islands? Are there any things on board that you can take advantage of like Recreation areas?
Love your videos. Question.... I notice Damen Support Vessels are starting to become a new trend with Super Yacht owners. Are the Operating, Building costs similar? Do you think it's worth the cost to have 1 for your Super Yacht? I hear there is a Vessel that will have 2 Helicopter Hangar's and a car garage. Take care
This is certainly one of there concerning aspects of sailing around the world, especially going from the Med to Cape Verde and then possible around south America. Although on some level, part of. the adventure is an element of danger, too.
LOL Captain Kate of Celebrity has her cat with her always. He also has his own IG account. 😊 I have also travelled with people and dogs on board, some service related - I wouldn’t call them a pain really - I would rather travel with pets than some people to be honest. 😂 Always great coverage - thank you.
When this was published, Heidi Horton owned Carinthia VII. As of this year it was sold. Two of the Walton heiresses own superyachts to my knowledge again at the time this was published; Secret, which sold this year and Aquila that is still owned by her. Outside of support vessels and 1 vessel under 300 feet(Planet 9), several of the really large superyachts are equipped with hangars for the helicopters. Some of those include Faith, Madame Gu, Andromeda, Ulysses, Octopus, Serene, Crescent, Ocean Victory, Nord, and Eclipse.
depends on the owner no doubt, and the crewmember in question. A valet or cook would have more interaction with the owners than the guy servicing the engines for example.
Many/most of your staffing answers pertain to cruise lines and large megayachts. Most superyachts have a captain, mate, engineer, chef, stew(s) and deckhand(s). Period.
In a previous Q and A you said that some catch use ballast to make up for the weight of used fuel, wouldn't it make more sense for those ballast tanks to just be fuel tanks as well adding to the weight for balance. And, are there different designs for ballast tanks, are they cylinders in ship or are they thin square tanks in the hull between the bulkheads to save space?
Fuel is a variable ballast. It is figured into the design operations while ballast tanks take in sea water in many configurations to manage the vessel in various sea conditions. Consistency is everything.
One female owner of a "Superracht" was a lady called Ms. Mouna Ayoub once married to the Saudi Businessman owner of Megayacht "Lady Moura" .. On her divorce, she bought the four masted, two hundred foot "Phocea( former racing yacht) as a present to herself..!!
..the austrian woman Heidi Horten owns a yacht called " Carinthia" , is in the ranking the nr 46 of the big boats.....97,20 meters long build by lürrsen....
The Walton Family owns the yatchs. Sam Walton with some help from his brother founded Walmart. They are the richest American Family. Together they own around half of the Walmart Corporation. The youngest are Sam's grandchildren.
Its in her name for tax reasons- of course!!!! You are not allowed to take exotic pets eg Malaysian boa constrictors.... pet rats in case they escape and multiply and prey on local species. When they dock means AFTER they have docked.
"Fruit and veg and Quarantine" Australia and NZ have the toughest border control. DON'T dump it at sea, dock, declare and surrender it to Border Security, no dramas.
Most pirates don't want to hit a private vessel. The idea is to get on the boat, hijack the crew, and not let the boat finish it's delivery. They send a ransom to the cargo ship company for a million bitcoins, and when it's paid, they go in their way. A superyacht doesn't have the same time sensitive nature. If they were to get on a superyacht, the owner is more likely to call in a private security firm to deal with it. Or, if it is a us flagged boat and the navy is close, they might help. Pirates don't want that hassle. And the last thing they want is a vindictive billionaire after them. These guys have egos. Malacca pirates almost exclusively target tankers and have rigs to pump oil off of them. Piracy is a tiny industry. And only a fraction of a percentage of that will target private vessels. You should always be aware, but you're way more likely to get struck by lightning or eaten by a shark.
Is a while old, but re: the paperwork and what a captain does etc. There's a channel called TheCrewChef where she has a good video called "The Real Below deck" that explains very well all the different roles on a charter yacht.
Have you worked on or visited a yacht where the owner is a fan of some TV-series or movie and has had the yacht designed accordingly? Hallways looking like those on a space ship, bridge looking like Enterprise or a speedometer saying warp-factor or something like that? I know I would if I had a yacht designed for me :-)
In pretty sure there are loads of places to keep a weapon on board but im not sure if the port authorities start snooping around your private ship looking for drugs or gun smuggling maybe they would find your anti-pirate self defense weapon.
Interesting that you say paper, plastic, cans and other such garbage cannot to disposed of over the side in international waters but that firearms are dumped. Is not such disposal illegal?
13:55 - If these guys claimed prior military service, this video proves that as a falsehood, given how the shooter from this perspective, shoots the edge of the railing.
So you throw the weapons overboard to avoid being charged with having illegal weapons in the country of arrival, and get charged with illegally discharging your rubbish at sea instead,
the female yacht owner Mrs Walton. Her father was the founder and sole owner of the walmart chain until hjs death. the lady here does co own the walmart chain but its shared with her siblings
Hi loving the videos. Found your channel recently so still catching up on older ones. Question - What is your job on a yacht & when did you last work onboard one? Thank you ✌️
TY for the Q&A videos! What is currently and was your job(s) on board? If you already talked about this, sorry I have search through a lot of your videos looking for the info. I was a nuclear machinist mate on a US submarine. take care
Hi, for your next Q&A: Have you ever had an owner who was really interested in the working of the vessel, ie spending a lot of time on the bridge or visiting the engine room? Are there some owners who are more like regular folks who just made it rich? Thank you. Love your channel.
Have you had when on tour a string of bad luck mechanically speaking were your crew needed outside assistance or parts . Were as you could not wait for and do when in port .
Everyone is so concerned about pirates. Thanks for putting it in proper perspective 👍
We would just park an Apache helicopter loaded with full ordinance park on the Heli pad for the duration of a voyage through any contested areas!
Apologies if these have already been asked, but I skimmed through the other Q&A videos and didn't find the answers.
1. Currently, AFAIK, the most advanced propulsion systems are using diesel-electric setups w/ no physical connection to the props. Where do you see propulsion technology for superyachts headed?
1a. Do you think superyachts will eventually go 100% electric? I'm talking about 'real' superyachts that are at least 50 meters LOA.
1b. What about hydrogen? You've probably seen the Aqua concept by Sinot Design. Seems like a good replacement for diesel, but there's no infrastructure.
2. I'm curious about the rotation pay schedule. Am I correct in assuming some positions will pay you year round even if you're NOT working on the yacht? If so, that sounds like the pretty good deal.
3. I understand it can be a nightmare to deal with firearms in various countries. Have you heard of any yachts that keep less lethal solutions on board, e.g., firearms that shoot rubber bullets, tasers, etc.?
Thanks. Love the channel. And the 'GT2.'
Whats the relations between the crew and the owner do they just work and try not to be seen or do they have conversations with the owner
my brother in law and his wife have a sailing yacht and they have trained their cat to use the toilet
When I begin to shop for my yacht do you have a recommended web site to find a used vessel? Thank you for you excellent videos they are so informative
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What happens if there is a crime committed in international waters? And what happens if the owner perpetrated the crime?
In 2003 a yacht a friend of mine worked on was sitting at anchor, per owners orders, just off of Cuba, at night. My friend was on watch when he spotted a small boat headed their way. As the boat approached, it was determined that it was a military attack vessel of some sort with no identifying numbers or markings. It's crew was ready to board them, which they quickly did. There were 6 men, in uniform, with no name tags. After boarding they demanded that money be paid immediately for anchoring in a "controlled area". The owner, his wife, and two teenage children claimed they were crew, and that the owners were on land. They also said that nobody on board had any money, and that all of the yachts expenses were paid by check. That really pissed them off! They proceeded to rob the crew of whatever they had in their cabins and not hidden at the time. When that wasn't enough, they trashed the entire yacht looking for a safe and valuables. They literally destroyed the entire interior, slashing everything with knives, kicking walls and doors in, shattering mirrors and all art on board. Sometimes the pirates are just underpaid government workers.
Luckily no one was hurt!
The trouble with Marxism is you eventually run out of other people's money.
@@scottfree6479 I don’t blame you. I will and so would my wife. We are very well armed.
@@scottfree6479 I like your philosophy and vision I too would add a whole arm militia ready to kill at command haha
Didn't they say that piracy was vey unlikely and almost negligible? Another case of denying the ugly reality.
Thanks for the info I'm scratching Somalia off the bucket list for family vacations.
LMAO :-D
Rule of law is always a nice thing when you can manage it.
Some husbands recommend Somalia to their wives- and purchase a ticket there to meet up ‘later’.....
Actually... a Somali woman journalist got asylum in Sweden but returned to Mogadishu after a year in Sweden. Unsurprising there was more freedom in Mogadishu than in Sweden where she got persecuted for her journalistic unfavourable opinions.
There are a lot more armed vessels out that you report to, especially the 100' and under sailing crowd. It's primarily ONLY we sailors without vital fuel restraints that sail off into the remote parts of the world; not the coastwise motor yacht folks that have very short umbilical cords - that they are not able to detach from, thank goodness, and are usually tied up or anchored up in and amongst lots of other boats and 'busy' areas. We are a completely different crowd of oceanic people. Quite often we are very remote and completely 'alone'. Things are not quite as 'mellow yellow' as they were 35 + years ago, unfortunately.
Twice in the last 25 years have we been attacked - attacked - by armed pirates, fully boarded once. Twice did we win the day due to our own currency training and weapons familiarity, and showing no mercy, especially after seeing the death, physical abuse, and carnage - 2nd hand -from the hands of these pariahs. Have you got females on board?
Mini14, 8 shot 12ga semi-auto, various handheld semi-automatics speaks louder than words brother. Want to hear some hair-raising stories? Forget about it. Customs? Cash still greases a lot of wheels, sometimes it's discard and re-arm. The world is flush with weapons, not just the Good Ol' US of A. Don't get into fights; end any fight immediately so you always walk away... Words from my old man.
The Queen owns a land-yacht the size of england. :)
thanks for that funny - there has been talk of a new Royal Yacht ... but if it were donated, unlikely that UK taxpayers would accept it. Royal Yacht was one of Queens favourite places and it is now docked in Edinburgh so visitors.
Why are so many superyachts painted white? Is it for ease of resale or that owners simply dont care?
What is the most scared you’ve been on a yacht because of weather conditions?
Have you ever worked on a yacht that you hated so much you just quit or walked off?
Yes!
@@YachtReport Bring it up in the next Q&A!
From what I know the wife of the late Steve Jobs owns a Superyacht.
that's always how it is
sh is worth close to 50 billion dollars - I think she can afford one
twimine She inherited it which is certainly different than earning it or affording it.
Steve Jobs commissioned a yacht called Venus but sadly and unfortunately never got to see it once completed which his wife inherited and was designed by famed designer Philippe Starck. It was completed a year after his death in 2011 at a cost of over $100 million and was impounded in 2012 during a dispute by Mr. Starck who claimed that the estate owed him an additional $3.5 million and was released after both sides came to an out of court settlement. The yacht has unusual windows and has IMHO too way too much exposure. I prefer privacy in a yacht. I don't even like the design of the yacht too...looks like someone tried to replicate a modern mansion and put it on a hull. But that's just me.
Fantastic idea on building a lookalike ships gun to stick on the deck. 👍
However, might get you fired up by authorities or pirates. US Coast Guard and Navy would at least give warning. Others might not. Modern ships guns can easily hit the ship!
Thank you for your interesting videos.
I was wondering: Is it difficult to find a job as a female deckhand or (male) steward on superyacht? What can be a reason for owner/captain to choose opposite gender for a role (is it really only ''due to cabin arrangement''?)
I’ve worked with female deckhands and deck officers. The main problem is the cabin arrangements. Deckhands are two per cabin so a female would cause issues.
What a great round of Q & A...Ready to see the security episode.
Politicians - I must be surrounded by firearms at all times to keep me safe
Also Politicians - No one needs to be surrounded by firearms at all times.
Love your videos, still in isolation here in France. So cheers me up. p.s. my Grandfather had a yacht - beautiful, they always had a cat - one of his crew made a hammock which was used and passed down cat to cat. Good times.
Enjoyed it alot. Lots of information that you hadn't covered before. Good job.
Do you have a preference in a yacht size to work on. Ex. 40 - 80 or 100 meter and over? I think you said once that you only worked on yachts of 100 meters or more.
Stay safe and thanks for this unexpected video. Brightened up my day.
No woman will own a Yacht or Ship that's as big as Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Her ships are all called "Her Majesty's Ship", she's got two 1,000 meter Aircraft Carriers. I understand she's not too worried about Pirates, the 3 Air wings of F35's deal with any trouble.
2 Carrier strike groups, a number a nuclear subs, frigates and destroyers. I'd say she has the biggest fleet of ships held by any woman. lol
I could work for her . As long as the pay checks don’t bounce.
she's not too worried about Pirates because her country is accepting them as refugees in hoards every year
Garbage and pirates.... LOVE THOSE QUESTIONS AND LOVED THE ANSWERS. Seriously, I'm always wondering about stuff like that. THANKS! More on those topics? Fascinating.
Question: can crew bring guests (partner perhaps) on board when the owner is away?
Question: are crew ever allowed to attend parties onboard?
Thanks Esyman.
@@liamgrech1 Maybe, just maybe Fisher H was hoping this question be answered by Esysman in a video and not by you.
Panzer shreck I appreciate the answer rather than waiting who knows how long. Would still like Eastman to answer, but appreciate Panzer’s insight
Sorry for the delay. Generally no you can’t have guests on if you’re crew. Maybe the captain might get away with it if he keeps it quiet. Crew will only be at a guest party serving drinks!
eSysman thanks, that makes sense.
Q&A: Tell us some spicy crew drama that you witnessed or been part of while onboard 😁
A gentleman of this class and quality would never kiss and tell sir.
Love these Q&A's! Keep up the great work! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experiences!
13:13 -"some of the people talk like its the wild west and you gonna go out and immediately get attacked by the black pearl or something..." lol
Haha! It IS the wild west. There's no law in international waters. That is why people get murdered on the high seas without police investigating. If a vessel is registered in the Bahamas and someone is murdered on that vessel while it sails on the other side of the world, the Bahamas police needs to investigate. Needless to say... they won't.
Great job. The high seas have always had their risks. I wonder how many pirate's. Don't live to Tell. The ocean keeps her secrets.
You should do a video on what’s the best countries register your super yacht
Great to see another interesting video and great to see notifications from your channel again!
I really enjoy your channel thanks for the great content. I was wondering how yachts manage to get by the customs restrictions regarding things like cigarettes, alcohol (I notice many yachts have lots of full wine coolers and fully stocked bars etc) and other import restricted goods?
Are you allowed to take pictures of the view (not the boat) when on board, or is it a not proper action.
I've joked a few times online saying that the superyacht Mizu probably could trick pirates.
Thanks for the info. Now all I need is a Winning lottery ticket... and a big one at that.
"The new super yachts are built with safe rooms ( coffins ⚰) on them"
🤣
Men who own businesses put assets in the name of their wife or other family members. This is in case the company they own has financial difficulties, the receivers can't touch the assets in someone else's name.
NAL, but from my understanding simply putting assets in someone else's name doesn't protect them, especially a spouse because they own half of everything. If you buy a house and its in your spouse's name you still own half of it. LegalEagle recently talked about this.
A couple of thoughts on this episode:
1) I can’t imagine how bad that husband’s screw-up must have been that a super yacht, versus a dozen roses, was required! 🤔
2) Seeing the image of the guy throwing perfectly good weapons overboard! Noooooo...! 😩
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When someone charters a yacht are they allowed to use the owners cabin?
Question:What about privacy...like you have a hot tube..and you want to get frisky or the yacht has that sun deck bed place in the front and it's in front of captain's view....and stuff get freaky real fast....does the captain just keep sailing and watch or what is the protocol Freaky stuff..
Glad that I have found you, this is a fascinating world and you present it in a knowledgeable and interesting way.
Is there free time for the crew when the owner is on board? How do they spend it? Any partying or crazyness in the lower decks?
Surely maintenance and polishing the steel rails etc all the time
@@StephenKershaw1 how is it a dumb question? i think its pretty interesting to know if the crew members work in shifts, or all day long without any real free time. and how would u know, maybe there are some cool billionaires who like to throw parties and have fun with their crew? I definetly would...
Can u describe the process of being boarded by customs or whatever border patrol is around the world for whatever checks need to be done, is it a full on search with dogs and all that, or is it closer to just checking for passports and making sure the boat has all its proper paperwork? I would assume the captain gets contacted via radio.... so on. Cheers
Hi thank you for your work! I am researching bring in a sailing cat back from Vietnam to the Med. Doesn't look like there are many pirate attacks in the Red Sea. Last one according to your graphic was in 2009. Would love any resources you may have like that graphic. All the best!
In hindsight in 2024 nobody would attempt this. Even cruiseships are bypassing the gulf to avoid hoothi rebels. Despite warship patrols its uninsurable
Do female yacht owners hire "escorts"?
Not sure if this has been asked before, what Is your role/job on superyachts?
Hes a engineer
I was certain he was a captain until this video
LOOK at his title E sys man , he's the electronics officer. entertainment, comms. TV. Satellites uplink.
You're older?????? LOL!!!!!! I have aches and pains older than you are! Good Segment BTW
No kidding on the 'aches and pains' lol
Ha, im sailing with 5 dogs!!!!! 😂😂😂
I am curious if it is common to have owners/ charters party and or engaging in all types of debauchery jordan belfort style while on board, and how much say, im assuming none for owners, the crew would have over this behavior. Also are meals/ service on schedules or are some members of the crew on call24-7?? Cheers !! Well done sir
I suspect that even attempting to answer that question would not be a career-enhancing move.
Say theres an issue among staff or underperforming staff. Who handles it? Is it the captain? Also who chooses staff?
Is it possible to hide your firearms in a secret compartment?
Only if you want to get arrested.
Yes it is possible, but don't underestimate the site of border agents and other inspectors who have been searching boats for years. Many people do it, however many get caught too and the consequences are more than just monetary and seizure, you could also be denied entry to a country for years to life.
YES! It would be wise to have secret compartments built by professionals. Yes, there are companies that do this. The so-called "authorities" at the ports (most of which are corrupt and easily bribed), some have dogs, and they can smell gunpowder and perhaps the petroleum distillates associated with cleaning/lubricating firearms, so you must take appropriate precautions to defeat/confuse/bypass their sense of smell. There are some modifications you can make to flare guns to allow them to shoot 12 gage shotgun shells.
What is even better and has fewer (if any) legal issues is energy weapons.
BTW this is NOT advise to do anything illegal, entertainment purposes only.
@@nobody46820 There is absolutely nothing special about gun oil that a dog could be trained to specifically smell out. What orifice on your body did you pull that one from? Some people just use regular old "3-in-one" oil from the hardware store. Anybody who tries to sell you some hocus-pocus-magic-gun-oil is just taking your money for nothing.
@@xNYCMarc Perhaps I should have been more clear. Dogs CAN and ARE trained to sniff out some types of petroleum by-products that are used to lubircate and/or protect firearms. Thus making firearms detectable when concealed.
The same/similar principle applies to the concealment of drugs. Ex: cocaine is often hidden in coffee, because coffee masks the scent of cocaine. Therefore, the dog is trained to react to the scent of coffee as well as cocaine. Another example: regarding explosives, some types of explosives have components of everyday items (glycerin in lotion) and again, the dog is trained to react ro the explosive and components of explosives.
As for firearms: gunpowder, and burned gunpowder can be detected by dogs, along with the petroleum by-products used to lubricate/protect the firearm(s). Dogs are trained to smell for a primary and secondary associate. As law enforcement knows people will try and conceal/defeat the dog's nose.
My apologies on not being more clear.
I dont see where this mentions pirate attacks being defended anywhere. I watched to the end. It does mention defending AGAINST them which means fighting pirate attacks, not defending their cause. Was this a mistake in title-writing?
Another very informative video... thanks so much for answering so many questions. Great job!!
Your delivery is so laid back and very informative !!
Could you please tell me about your free time when you're crewing a yacht. What's it like to live aboard what's it like when you go to Islands? Are there any things on board that you can take advantage of like Recreation areas?
Thanks for answering my question on flight operations.
Welcome
Thank you. I don't have a yacht but when I do this is great to know. 😉🌿💚🌿
Rowlings, who wrote Harry Potter, bought Johnny Depps old yacht.
how much is the most expensive yacht you've ever worked on? sorry for materialistic question
Love your videos.
Question....
I notice Damen Support Vessels are starting to become a new trend with Super Yacht owners.
Are the Operating, Building costs similar?
Do you think it's worth the cost to have 1 for your Super Yacht?
I hear there is a Vessel that will have 2 Helicopter Hangar's and a car garage.
Take care
This is certainly one of there concerning aspects of sailing around the world, especially going from the Med to Cape Verde and then possible around south America.
Although on some level, part of. the adventure is an element of danger, too.
But are there any pirates.... in the caribbeans?
LOL Captain Kate of Celebrity has her cat with her always. He also has his own IG account. 😊 I have also travelled with people and dogs on board, some service related - I wouldn’t call them a pain really - I would rather travel with pets than some people to be honest. 😂 Always great coverage - thank you.
When this was published, Heidi Horton owned Carinthia VII. As of this year it was sold. Two of the Walton heiresses own superyachts to my knowledge again at the time this was published; Secret, which sold this year and Aquila that is still owned by her. Outside of support vessels and 1 vessel under 300 feet(Planet 9), several of the really large superyachts are equipped with hangars for the helicopters. Some of those include Faith, Madame Gu, Andromeda, Ulysses, Octopus, Serene, Crescent, Ocean Victory, Nord, and Eclipse.
Do owners get involved with crew members often?
depends on the owner no doubt, and the crewmember in question.
A valet or cook would have more interaction with the owners than the guy servicing the engines for example.
Many/most of your staffing answers pertain to cruise lines and large megayachts. Most superyachts have a captain, mate, engineer, chef, stew(s) and deckhand(s). Period.
Very informative. Thank you for taking the time to make the video.
My pleasure!
This was a most informative video. Thanks!
The guy who the movie "wolf of wallstreet" is based on sank his yacht for the insurance money. Are there a lot of yachts sinking or is it rare?
that´s not true. Watch his interview, he explains the whole story.
@@K-D-D Oh, you mean he didn't admit to it?! I'm shocked! Shocked I tell you!
Excelent and interesting video, thanks. Do the crew have medical training? Also, I wonder what part of Liverpool you're from.
Sailing isn't my thing but I find your videos very informative...and entertaining at times.
In a previous Q and A you said that some catch use ballast to make up for the weight of used fuel, wouldn't it make more sense for those ballast tanks to just be fuel tanks as well adding to the weight for balance.
And, are there different designs for ballast tanks, are they cylinders in ship or are they thin square tanks in the hull between the bulkheads to save space?
Fuel is a variable ballast. It is figured into the design operations while ballast tanks take in sea water in many configurations to manage the vessel in various sea conditions. Consistency is everything.
One female owner of a "Superracht" was a lady called Ms. Mouna Ayoub once married to the Saudi Businessman owner of Megayacht "Lady Moura" .. On her divorce, she bought the four masted, two hundred foot "Phocea( former racing yacht) as a present to herself..!!
..the austrian woman Heidi Horten owns a yacht called " Carinthia" , is in the ranking the nr 46 of the big boats.....97,20 meters long build by lürrsen....
The Walton Family owns the yatchs. Sam Walton with some help from his brother founded Walmart. They are the richest American Family. Together they own around half of the Walmart Corporation. The youngest are Sam's grandchildren.
Its in her name for tax reasons- of course!!!!
You are not allowed to take exotic pets eg Malaysian boa constrictors.... pet rats in case they escape and multiply and prey on local species. When they dock means AFTER they have docked.
Very Fishy! Fraudsters💯 Walmart? Hmmm...My former husband 1990-2007 is a boss for Walmart. This is something else💯
"Fruit and veg and Quarantine" Australia and NZ have the toughest border control. DON'T dump it at sea, dock, declare and surrender it to Border Security, no dramas.
Most pirates don't want to hit a private vessel. The idea is to get on the boat, hijack the crew, and not let the boat finish it's delivery. They send a ransom to the cargo ship company for a million bitcoins, and when it's paid, they go in their way.
A superyacht doesn't have the same time sensitive nature. If they were to get on a superyacht, the owner is more likely to call in a private security firm to deal with it. Or, if it is a us flagged boat and the navy is close, they might help. Pirates don't want that hassle.
And the last thing they want is a vindictive billionaire after them. These guys have egos.
Malacca pirates almost exclusively target tankers and have rigs to pump oil off of them.
Piracy is a tiny industry. And only a fraction of a percentage of that will target private vessels. You should always be aware, but you're way more likely to get struck by lightning or eaten by a shark.
I would take AR15's on my yacht, pirate problem solved, more food for the sharks.................
Steve Jobs’ wife lauren jobs has a super yacht, right? “VENUS - Laurene Powell Jobs' $120M Superyacht."
Is a while old, but re: the paperwork and what a captain does etc. There's a channel called TheCrewChef where she has a good video called "The Real Below deck" that explains very well all the different roles on a charter yacht.
Are there any sailing yachts that would be considered super yachts? For example a ship similar to the USCG Eagle
The super yachts of today have no style . They look like apartment buildings . I wouldn't be surprised if they have sheet rock interiors .
Just as FYI, Captain Mccue, on Celebrity Cruises travels with her cat, named Bugnaked
Have you worked on or visited a yacht where the owner is a fan of some TV-series or movie and has had the yacht designed accordingly? Hallways looking like those on a space ship, bridge looking like Enterprise or a speedometer saying warp-factor or something like that? I know I would if I had a yacht designed for me :-)
In pretty sure there are loads of places to keep a weapon on board but im not sure if the port authorities start snooping around your private ship looking for drugs or gun smuggling maybe they would find your anti-pirate self defense weapon.
Interesting that you say paper, plastic, cans and other such garbage cannot to disposed of over the side in international waters but that firearms are dumped. Is not such disposal illegal?
Walmart owners on SUPER YACHT, employees of Walmart, can't afford a place to live.
This is why Walmart "can only afford" to pay their overseas employees 25 cents per day. 🙄
13:55 - If these guys claimed prior military service, this video proves that as a falsehood, given how the shooter from this perspective, shoots the edge of the railing.
So you throw the weapons overboard to avoid being charged with having illegal weapons in the country of arrival, and get charged with illegally discharging your rubbish at sea instead,
the female yacht owner Mrs Walton. Her father was the founder and sole owner of the walmart chain until hjs death. the lady here does co own the walmart chain but its shared with her siblings
JK Rowling has a beautiful yacht
I wouldnt be suprised if the versace chick owned one too
how offten do people charter superyachts ?
Djaber....EVERY 4 HOURS
Enjoy your work. Very interesting post. Answered some questions I've had.
Sir the name is Persian Gulf NOT Arabian Gulf
Persian gulf and Arabian Sea is what I was trying to say
@@YachtReport oh ok.
Do yacht owners ever poach crew from other yacht owners?
Hi loving the videos. Found your channel recently so still catching up on older ones. Question - What is your job on a yacht & when did you last work onboard one? Thank you ✌️
TY for the Q&A videos! What is currently and was your job(s) on board? If you already talked about this, sorry I have search through a lot of your videos looking for the info. I was a nuclear machinist mate on a US submarine. take care
paulthing wow that’s cool!!!