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Hello Tristan. I have one question. Does AWOL’s owner follow your Chanel or sometimes Watch your videos and read comments? The owner sounds like a great guy.
Hi Tristan - love your boat and vlogs. Very interested in a dabble in the raffle but given all your guest space on board why is the prize only for 6 people and would the dates for this wonderful week be set or able to be negotiated? I am asking for this because travel to and from several countries will be difficult for some time yet because of the virus. Cheers, Nick.
Honest question, what am I missing?? £15 per ticket 40,000 tickets that’s £600,000 75% towards the charter so £400,000 for a week AWOL is £100k a week iyc.com/charter/awol/. Utopia is 72m for £400k a week. www.fraseryachts.com/en/yacht-for-charter/utopia/
@@martinjohnson4264 What you are missing in all of this is: you pay 100k a week for Awol, that is just the usage of the boat. On top of that 100k, you pay for food, liquor, gas (and the gas for the chase boat if you choose to use it), berth at whatever port, tips to all crew, your airline travel to and fro, expenses for your travel to and fro (add that all up). The winner of the raffle pays NOTHING
It sounds like both you and the owner know a thing or two about team management and motivation. I particularly liked hearing about how the owner makes the crew feel like they own the boat. Great way to align objectives and work effectively as a team!
Not that I have ever owned such a yacht, but this owner sure sounds like a very clever guy. It makes perfect sense to have the crew think of it as their property as well, with the resultant approach to the job. Much respect to him.
Your owner is such a smart man to make you feel the boat is yours so you look after it really well like your own. That’s why he is a successful business man .
I would say it's like military, if an admiral is on a ship, the captain still runs the ship. So basically the owner "wants" things, and the captain decides how to go about solving that.
Yes. but the Captain must have the balls to say what the Admiral wants is unsafe. Some things cannot be done how and when the owner wants. A big responsibility of any owner, perhaps the most important responsibility, is to create an environment on board that is conducive to free interchange of ideas and opinions. I know there are billionaires who achieved success by dominating everyone around them. Personally I could not lead like that or follow someone with that approach. I would do the minimum required to keep my job but no more. In AWOL's case you do not win awards by the crew doing the minimum to get by.
In the Navy we usually say to such individuals who are trying to take control over the ship and tell the CO what to do "please write a note in the ship's log that you're taking the command over the ship, put your rank and signature and carry on")) Normally, after such proposition even the hardest dick keeps his mouth shut and offers no more suggestions)))
I would have to say when it comes to the operations and the Maritime law, the Captain has ultimate authority. The yacht owner might want to travel to a specific location, but if safety is concerned mainly because of weather, the Captain has the authority to say no. Does the Captain risk being fired, of course- but Maritime law and safety always come first for a captain as his or her license could be in jeopardy.
This reply is the one that best addresses the mater. The Captain is by law responsable for the safety of crew and ship. Thus he has the ultimate word with that regard
This is answer I was looking in a video. Not about relationship with owner, or who decides to increase salary. But owner says turn left, captain turns left and breaks the boat. Who is responsible.
@Mike Napokitano you're basically right but it's a much more formal relationship. The authority of the Master is VERY clearly defined in law and much narrower than most people think.
This was a great video. As an employer of over 50 people, I really appreciated this! Your owner sounds like a first-class guy and obviously has hired a first-class Captain.
I would bet that the owner is so proud to have you by his side. Tristan, I must say that you are a very professional person and no matter what business it is you are in, the owner will go to sleep at night without any worries knowing that is yacht and/or business is in the best hands that he could ever dreamed off. Fantastic job. You run a tight ship. Cheers
As a pilot I can tell you that people do insist that we go when we tell them the weather is no good. The same guy firing his yacht captain will do the same to his jet captain.
If I was a yauct or pilot owner I would accept the no part because I don't want nothing to happen to me or or the captain or even the crew members on board like bruh idc if im rich or not safety is far more important than a aluminum body or fiberglass its just not worth it
I personally would consider the captain to be the boss. For the owners, most of the time their yacht is their toy, whilst the captain is entirely responsible for the day to day running of the vessel as well as the safety and wellbeing of everyone on board.
In opinion before watching it depends on the situation, on sea is always the caption but when talking about repairs and more money related stuff I imagine is the owner like deciding on new beds or new sofas I imagine is the owner but on sea deciding which way to go or how to go, or what can we do is certainly the captain. He is the highest authority at the moment on the yacht
Thanks for this episode - it's the "behind the scenes" bits like this that most of us will never see or know about. It's easy to understand that you are in a complicated industry, but it's another thing to get a peek at some of the reasons why. It seems the greatest asset in your career is this wonderful owner, and you seem to appreciate that. Best wishes that you can all continue in this fashion, and that it remains a win-win-win-win situation for the owner, crew, captain, and guests.
Captain while at sea, take off and landing days. In harbor, the owner. Captain in charge of the crew at all times. Never the owner. Crew do not need two bosses.
Yes, and no. I'd think the owner would hire someone he trusts the Captain to safely move the boat from point A to point B. Yes, the owner sets a lot things on the yacht. He decides what the purpose of the yacht is going be. Is it primarily charter or primarily a floating home for the owner? The operations of the boat will be different for each. Again, the owner determines what the ownership strategy is. It will be on the captain's shoulders to implement the operations to satisfy the owner's requirements.
I agree. For example, the owner does have the right to remove all the life vests and safety gear from the boat but if he did, the captain would have the authority to refuse to take the boat out or even put it in the water if his license terms forbid it.
Correct. Ultimately the captain is responsible for the vessel so he decides "if" and "when". The owner will not get prosecuted in case something goes wrong. The captain can potentially lose his licenses, i.e. means of income.
Haven’t watched the full vlog yet but when it comes to the safety of the boat and crew the captain is the boss. When it comes to the expense of the boat the owner is boss
The owner sounds like a very smart man! It's nice to hear how much pride the crew takes - an awesome team is great to be a part of. I completely agree on how important fit is, but I would extend that to almost any team (not just crews). As a long time manager of people, having built and run very successful teams, I don't think most managers/organizations give that aspect of team selection the weight it deserves. I hope I win the raffle and get the chance to see how truly great the team is!
Tristan: I am the boss on board, Head stew on AWOL overhears comment: Later that night........ Who's in charge my darling? LOL ( Disclaimer: in no way am I suggesting that the CREW is in any way unprofessional )
I would assume that it differs from owner to owner but in general I imagine that the owner employs the captain to make all operational decisions, while the owner still has ultimate rule when it comes to where the boat should be and when. That being said, the owner would employ the captain and purser to look after all aspects of the boat, including employing crew.
Captain Edward Smith of the Titanic got a strong recommendation from the owner of the ship to sail at full speed in order to cross the Atlantic in record time. Captain Smith knew better in thick fog with icebergs reported in the area, but took the owner's recommendation as an order. A lifetime of commendable naval and civil maritime service was negated by that one fateful decision to kowtow to the vessel owner who knew nothing of sailing.
Thick fog? Can't really recall that condition the night they hit the iceberg. If that was the case then there is no way any ship would see the Titanic's flares, nor would they have seen a ship in the distance.
Are you sure? I'm pretty sure that was just put in the movie. If I recall correctly Titanic historians do not agree that this happened at all. Neither was Mr Ismay cowardly as shown in the movie. Apparently he worked tirelessly to assist people in to the lifeboats and was put in a lifeboat when there was no one else to take the seat - there were other people on the boat who would have seen if he snuck on to the boat.
There was no fog, it was an unnaturally clear and dead calm night, and the bitter cold haze made visibility very distorted, although the crew might have been unaware of the tricks played by the elements. Titanic was not going at full speed, and for information purposes Captain Smith had been in an earlier accident while captaining a Whit Star ship.
Safety - Captain Crew choice - Captain (with Owner input) Destinations - Owner Route to Destination - Captain Basically, the owner decides what he wants to do, the Captain makes it happen. A good owner will allow that captain the free reign to do what he has went to school for and gotten certified.
I was an airline Captain for many years. In aviation the Captain has the ultimate responsibility for the safety of the aircraft, crew, and passengers. The airline managers want a certain level of performance and the Captain will come as close to meeting those expectations as possible but without sacrificing the margin of safety. The Captain is the one in charge.
I have only ever done boating privately! So I feel that NO Captain should ever be sacked! when he is looking after your safety! As a family, we got our yachtmaster to the level of offshore! That was in 1978/9 I know a long time ago!! However! We all could make a choice of safety, if needed and that is Why a Captain is hired! That was a delightful vlog and well done to you and the owner! Full credit to him too ;)
It's so good to see that the owner allows the crew that sense of "ownership" of the vessel. I worked in power stations for 36 years and went up the ranks until I reached management level. I always encouraged that feeling of ownership for the operators and maintenance people. . When the operator is doing his rounds of the plant at 3 o'clock in the morning, he doesn't walk past a piece of equipment that has an oil leak, and just ignore it because it's small and because he's not interested. . He sees the oil leak and thinks "Why is this equipment leaking oil on MY nice clean and safe concrete floor? "How will this oil leak impact or degrade the performance or life of MY piece of equipment?" He thinks "How much of MY money am I wasting with my oil leak?". . . "How am I harming MY environment with this oil leak?" "How is this oil leak impacting MY safety and the safety of my workmates?"
Tristan: These are the reasons why you hire a Captain. Owner: nope, I just want to go where I like and do it luxury whilst someone else does all the work.
It is the owners who give the order, but it is the captain who must find the best way to carry out his order in a safe way. For the captain can always be replaced´s with a new one
Jeff Randall No, they have just been with the owner for many years...they have a very good relationship with the owner. AWOL is up for sale as the owner is looking for a larger explorer-type vessel. He also owns a 77' Lazzara called 'Lizzi' which is also up for sale and that Tristan captained prior to AWOL. AWOL is a pretty expensive boat to maintain on an annual basis...at least US$1.5mm annually...considerably more than a Captain makes annually. You would need at least a $3mm annual income to keep it running every year. Captain Tristan will go with the owner wherever he goes/whatever yacht he ends up with. Shame...I'd hire him in a heartbeat.
there's a difference between Owner and an operator. It is for the captain to make sure of the safely of the people on board and the yacht. So, The owner can request but it is upto the captain to make sure that the request does not endanger the crew or the yacht.
Ross Perot had a number of rules for his managers. Among them were "run this business as though it is your business" and "you won't always be able to make all of your employees happy so do what you can to make those most who are most valuable happy."
Congratulations to Tristan and AWOL's owner for building a very special relationship. I'm sure both work very hard on that relationship and reap rewards from it.
The way I see it, the owner says where the boat is going, the captain has control of the ship, but also liability and responsibility, because he and not the owner is then on trial if something happens
Captain - when vessel is under any marine jurisdiction (Law of The Sea) at sea and when docked. When I did naval training they taught us the commanding officer 'has the ship'. Even if the Admiral of The Fleet comes on board for a visit the commanding officer ( C.O. - Captain) is still in charge and the Admiral must follow the orders of the C.O. The exception is in the event the Admiral due to special circumstances must take direct command and there is a formal legal handover process and the Admiral becomes C.O. On a number of occasions I saw naval officers on board of higher rank than the C.O. but they always followed the strict protocol that the C.O. was in command of the ship and asked permission of the C.O. to do whatever it was they came on board to do.
The "owner" decides WHERE to go, the "captain" decides HOW you get there. Kinda like a marriage: the wife decides what you want, and the man figures how to get it.
I imagine it's a bit like a Board of Directors and CEO/Admin - the owner is responsible for oversight, budget approval, etc. while the Captain handles day to day operations.
Excellent Tristan. As a former owner of businesses (none of which were of a super yacht, but same concept) it's easy for me to understand the relationship between you and the owner, which seems to be the best to be had. Koodos to the owner.
Captain Mortlock: Your attitude and philosophy and that of the owner are spot on. Sure wish I was young again... I'd be sitting on the dock waiting to work on AWOL!!
The Captain at all times 'cause if ever the sh*t hit the fan, the Captain would answer for it. The owner just gives the captain his list of wants.. the Captain tells him if he can do it or not.
I don’t give a damn how many billions on dollars an owner has, when you’re at sea, the Captain calls the shots. If you’re in the air, the pilot calls the shots.
Wow, nice teeth, man. Bet they cost a fortune. I’m naive, huh? Well, as of right now, general consensus with up votes is 76 for me, 1 (probably you) for you. Granted, you only posted 8 hours ago. We’ll see if you make some headway.
I realised a couple of years ago that myself, being an Owner and Operator is extremely rare. Especially at the size of my vessel. So, I'd really like to hear another owner/operator talk with you about experiences.
Depends on the size and what she is! The bigger is hard work from experience as you never get time off her, you live on her 99% of the time or she go beyond repaire depending on what she made of! Many different types of yachts ive had over the years! I started with a rib in my teens and went to 97ft. I love the 147ft but I am sticking with smaller ones now as time is limited. Smaller as in 60ft.
I am also an owner and operator. There is not really any internal conflict because as the Owner I do not want to put myself or family in danger. As Captain I make the decision. I am an Owner Operator of a 17 ft Boston Whaler, with a blistering 115 hp on the stern.
If I were King of the forest, which probably may be a good thing I'm not, the owner of the vessel would have the final say in pretty much everything with one critical exception. Anything to do with the vessel underway or scheduling to go underway that poses, in the Captain''s professional opinion, undue risk of damage, injury, or loss of life, the captain should always be the final word. They are the one who has to get the vessel safely to its final point. A best friend drove work boats out in the Gulf of Mexico for about 12 years, and it was always his call as Captain whether they left the dock or not in the end. Lucky thing for it as well, because some of the less reputable operators would have sent him out in the middle of a massive typhoon if they thought they can get away with it!
I had a bad experience as a Captain for a holiday cruise. The owner took the wheel and changed course and put us broadside to the swell. The yacht pitched over in the swell about 45 degrees and water entered the engine room through the vents and shorted out power and killed one of the engines. Long story short passengers were tossed a bit I got everyone lifejackets because idotstick was now driving, I checked the bilge pumps etc. and we were able to get the boat back to a close by port. There were no injuries or loss of life. Here's the thing: As the Captain I would have been responsible if someone got injured or killed. After this incident I became very wary about who I worked for and subsequently was not hired for passages where I made it clear that I was in charge not the owner. Happy to hear you have a proper relationship with your owner.
I am a Union Ironworker in the U.S. and worked for a tower crane company erecting and dismantling cranes across the country. The owner put me in charge of what happened in the field and listened to what I needed and did what I said. Owners who listen to their employees make money, those who don't will not be in business for long. He was one of those super rich owners who drove the shittiest car to the job site to see how things were going and stayed in the same hotels he put me in.
My dad was a master upholsterer in antiques restoration. (As in the good stuff) He alway's said they entrust me with a piece of history. They can tell me what they want but I decide how and iff we are going to do that. You hire a master in his/her field not to shut up and do. You hire them because of their expertise, proffesional opinion and advice as well. In my mind you actually hire them to say NO !!! When you are about to do something stupid.
It's smart that the owner makes you identify withe yacht. But, let's face it: it's also a question of trust. So, if he trusts you so deeply, then you must do a darn good job, Tristan & Crew.
Owner. Always. The Captain is hired help. The Captain over sees the crew and does all the set up for traveling. The owner sits back and over-rides the captain anytime they want because it's their money that pays the bills and it's the owner's boat.
Like any business it depends on what the issue is. If it is related to the operation of the boat, then it should be the Captain. If it has to do with the business side of things and strategic planning then it is the owner, usually in conjunction with the Captain. Owner is the Chairman and the Captain is the Chief Operating Officer.
I always think it's hilarious to hear what other crews/owners get into arguments with. The biggest arguments we get into with our captain/crew is when my dad and I (both huge history nerds) want to go to a place that is ugly and boring but a massive battle happened (or something similar) 500 years ago (my sisters and mom usually join in with the complaints as well). I think it truly baffles our crew that we could spend hours looking into open water and reading books while swapping quotes. I think most of the people that charter the boat go for the instagram spots. It makes us happy though.
I would say Captain. He has the knowledge and experience - plus I would imagine responsibility in law as master of the vessel. What else are you paying him for? You're paying for his skills, experience and knowledge - you'd do well to listen when he speaks!!
The Captain is in charge. He is accountable and responsible for the safe handling the vessel. Obeying and knowing the maritime rules no matter where that vessel goes. The crew, passengers and the vessel are his responsibility.
I was a yacht captain and my owner ordered me into a hurricane or loose my job. I went as far as I thought safe then went to a marina that was in the path. The surge almost destroyed the marina but we survived. The owner said he was so worried about us I quit and left the yacht where it was. So the owner has control.
They really deserved to be reassured, trusted in their ability of manage the boat themselves and sent into the hurricane without you. Hopefully they could have leaved the dock withouth your help
Easy answer. This is leadership 101. The owner is a position of accountability. The owner is concerned with overall cost / return on investment, health of the brand, and hiring of the captain. The owner then delegates responsibility to the captain. The captain is the leader and owns all decisions that are made operationally on a day to day basis. The captain hires the crew. The captain does not own the responsibility to determine who the passengers are, what they pay, etc. The captain is also expected to generally follow the wishes of the owner, especially with respect to course / itinerary and timing. The owner delegates to the captain and the captain delegates to the crew.
I think it's a bit of both. So the owner obviously calls the shots but the captain is the one who says that this can or cannot be done. The captain manages the charters and crew while the owner basically tells the captain what he wants wants to do and the captain takes that and makes that happen if at all possible. That's just my guess from a complete outsider
I think that the captain on a yacht and an aircraft are very similar. The physical equipment is of course owned. Having a productive and conducive environment between the employees and a having a sense of ownership is going to be positive for everyone. Therefore, the lines are drawn fairly clearly in my mind - captain is the final authority when it comes to safety. This includes safety of lives and equipment. Investments - that's where the owner is the final authority. Naturally provisions are simply a cost of doing business but things like refits and relocations would involve the owner. Tristan sounds like he has a unique working relationship with the owner and he has stated many times. The more often that any boss and any employee can have a productive relationship it usually leads to being fruitful and tends to be long lasting.
Let's not compare this with any other business relationship as comments below have tried to suggest. This is different and unique. A maritime Captain with Tristan’s experience, together with crew, of how ever many is required for the size of yacht, with a close relationship with the owner is the key to a successful venture. It can't be compared with the captain of an aircraft, for example, because in 99.9% of cases it is part of a huge organisation. Tristan, owner and crew type examples are generally small organisations in comparison but with equal, or if not more responsibility. Although in most cases the ownership of a yacht such as AWOL aims to cover the cost of general running of the yacht it doesn’t necessarily make an overall profit because of the initial outlay of the yacht in the first place. Tristan has hit the nail on the head in all respects in this video and that is why he is where he is today. Any yacht owner with Tristan and his crew would be feeling very comfortable that they have the best in class running their yacht. I certainly would be.
As the old adage goes, a good secretary is worth her weight in gold as she can make or break a company. The same goes for the captain of the yacht, having not just a good captain but a great captain is worth his / her weight in gold. Any reasonable owner knows this and AWOL's current owner knows this implicitly.
Wow your boss sounds like one cool dude. When you told us a while ago of the fire aboard, and the first thing the owner wanted to know. Was all the crew safe. Respect. There is nothing more important than the welfare of all aboard. As to who's in charge, when it comes to money decisions the owner is ultimately in charge. But once on board any ship, liner or yacht there should only ever be one person in charge. THE CAPTAIN. If the owner does not trust the captains judgment on something so important as the safety of all the guests, crew and vessel. He should put a for sale sign on his yacht, and stay on dry land. Thank you for making such an interesting vlog keep up the great work and stay safe. Regards Austin.
"Unless we're going through a difficult time financially" (2020) they also higher a captain becasue its highly unlikely that they have the liscense that will allow them to operate the vessel with insurance.
Not a ship captain, but the relationship between owner and crew is the same dynamic really. I've been a pilot for 40 years and for the past 22 years I've been at the Airlines. So this is a different situation because I never see the owners, I flew for 14 years at a major carrier in Japan and I never saw anyone from upper management. Before my airline career, I flew corporate for a couple of decades so I am familiar with this chemistry between a very wealthy owner and the pilot. I always started a new job by letting the owner know that the only way that I would advice against doing a flight is when it is plain dangerous to do so. That way when the inevitable "let's go " came, I could always remind him of that conversation we had. One time I told an owner "I realize that you need to be there, but please understand that I don't have to risk my life nor yours to take you there , I rather just quit now" and that took care of it. But it is a very difficult relationship for sure...
Tristan, I think the word yo were looking for at about 12 minutes when explaining how you felt the boat was yours ( and the crews) was 'empowerment' lovely thing to be given and a great thing to give, meaning both people have absolute confidence in each other👍👍
When I checked onboard my last ship, the USS Truman, I literally ran into the Captain as we both rounded a blind corner in a p-way. This was right outside my division office. I apologized to him and he was cool about it. Asked me how I was doing and how long I have been onboard stuff like that. When he found out I had only been there a few days he asked how I liked the ship. We were in the yards in dry dock at the time and the ship was tore up pretty bad from all the work being done. I said I didn’t like my ship being all messed up like it is, I can’t wait till she is whole again. He replied with “Your Ship?” I said yes sir, my ship. He said he liked that, and to carry on. My LPO told me that I was out of line telling the Captain it was my ship… it was HIS ship. I told my LPO that the ship is ours, all of ours and if we don’t treat her as such she won’t be a good ship.
If I were a superyacht owner, the Captain would be in charge of all boat related affairs. My authority would be just to decide destinations within the constraints of weather and such. My only authority over the captain is that in theory, I could fire him. Other than that, he's the boss on board.
I would never get on any boat where anyone other than the skipper is in charge! When I’m rich enough to afford a super yacht I’m gonna definitely employ you Tristan 😀
Captain is in charge of the safety of the vessel and the passengers/crew. This must be in the employment contract. But there is a fine line between safety and comfort! There is also a fine line between crew competence and owner’s expectations. I would guess a Force 7 is not going to jeopardise safety of the vessel like AWOL but it would make the passengers nauseous!
In my opinion the Captain is charge of the boat & crew with all the running costs of maintaining her whilst at sea etc etc, the owner oversees profit and losses and makes fundamental decisions in accordance with the Captain as to how to keep the company afloat and have a strong stance in the competitive market.
Like any successful business, it has to come down to clear roles and responsibilities and not who is in charge, including the owner. Having a clear structure to the oganisation will lead to the natural identification of strengths and weaknesses of the team members. This in turn leading to an understanding of who makes particular decisions to enable the team to reach common goals. These are obviously live situations and evolve and change over time
It's a very simple answer. The owner is the employer, the captain is the employee. The captain is paid to be responsible for the safety of the ship, crew and passengers and has the final say there. If the owner does not like the captain he gets another.. Ergo, the owner is the only boss and the captain is a manager. An owner can make any decision he likes unless it affects the safety of the boat, crew and passengers. It seems to me that some captains have ideas of stations above their life.
The captain probably. They recruit the crew and make sure the yacht is running properly. The owner only sees the good side of what goes on and is just there to be pleased with the boat and the quality of service.
As for anything that has to do with the safe operation of the vessel, it is 10% the Captain, unless the owner is duly licensed as a Captain. The owner is responsible for purchasing and maintaining the safe operation of the vessel.
Similar situation in the Corporate Aircraft industry. Important that the crew gets along well and has the full support of the owner. I’ve worked for plenty of operations where someone had a toxic personality and caused grief for the rest of the team.
Before looking at video. My guess is capt is in generally in charge at all times. However the owner can at any time relieve him of command, and he/she would become a captain if qualified for the vessel. International treaties and various countries laws might come in to play as well. Just a guess before continuing.
When there are any type of decision to be made were safety is a factor, then the Captain has to be able to make the call. In all other situations it is a matter of discussion, understanding and reasoning with the Owner.
Pretty simple. The captain is in charge of the operations and plays the role of a COO of an organization. The owner establishes the overall high vision of the organization and provides the capital required. The captain runs the organization (the ship) and oversees the labor and management of capital to satisfy the owner's needs/wants. Problems arise that the owner may have little or no knowledge or experience in resolving, especially as move toward more granular tasks. Thus, wise owners empower captains to have a lot of say in how things run and trust that captains feel empowered to make decisions in these areas where they are subject matter experts, however, the owner is always responsible for establishing and leading the organization toward the primary goal.
It’s always the owner who has the last word, but the owner needs a captain who knowes his job, safety and takes care of the vessel. So basically it’s a team work. It has to be bethin trust. Since the captain is working on the boat, he needs to decide who is in his team, since he is also liable with what happens on the boat, and during the charter. So I am confirm complete with what you said.
My dad was a captain on ANL Australian shipping line. And I can tell you he was in charge. So it comes down to the captain of the ship or super yacht if shit happens the owner of the ship or superyacht. The owner and the insurance will go to the captain and look at the log books.
It works like a corporation. The captain is responsible for the operative business. The owner of the ship for the strategic direction of the shipping company
Pos 02:20: I think it depends. Of course the owner decides about the "basic" decisions: Where do we go? Who is guest on board? When do they depart? But the captain is in responsibility and in charge for the security of the passengers, the crew and the other boats and people around him. Plus, the owner has not the competence to decide like in navigation or emergency situation. The captain of a yacht is like a pilot, they have the competence and responsibility.
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Hello Tristan. I have one question. Does AWOL’s owner follow your Chanel or sometimes Watch your videos and read comments? The owner sounds like a great guy.
Hi Tristan - love your boat and vlogs. Very interested in a dabble in the raffle but given all your guest space on board why is the prize only for 6 people and would the dates for this wonderful week be set or able to be negotiated? I am asking for this because travel to and from several countries will be difficult for some time yet because of the virus. Cheers, Nick.
That’s a sick thumbnail not going to lie
Honest question, what am I missing?? £15 per ticket 40,000 tickets that’s £600,000 75% towards the charter so £400,000 for a week AWOL is £100k a week iyc.com/charter/awol/. Utopia is 72m for £400k a week. www.fraseryachts.com/en/yacht-for-charter/utopia/
@@martinjohnson4264 What you are missing in all of this is: you pay 100k a week for Awol, that is just the usage of the boat. On top of that 100k, you pay for food, liquor, gas (and the gas for the chase boat if you choose to use it), berth at whatever port, tips to all crew, your airline travel to and fro, expenses for your travel to and fro (add that all up). The winner of the raffle pays NOTHING
It sounds like both you and the owner know a thing or two about team management and motivation. I particularly liked hearing about how the owner makes the crew feel like they own the boat. Great way to align objectives and work effectively as a team!
It really is just common sense.
Not that I have ever owned such a yacht, but this owner sure sounds like a very clever guy. It makes perfect sense to have the crew think of it as their property as well, with the resultant approach to the job. Much respect to him.
Your owner is such a smart man to make you feel the boat is yours so you look after it really well like your own. That’s why he is a successful business man .
I would say it's like military, if an admiral is on a ship, the captain still runs the ship. So basically the owner "wants" things, and the captain decides how to go about solving that.
Yes. but the Captain must have the balls to say what the Admiral wants is unsafe. Some things cannot be done how and when the owner wants. A big responsibility of any owner, perhaps the most important responsibility, is to create an environment on board that is conducive to free interchange of ideas and opinions. I know there are billionaires who achieved success by dominating everyone around them. Personally I could not lead like that or follow someone with that approach. I would do the minimum required to keep my job but no more. In AWOL's case you do not win awards by the crew doing the minimum to get by.
In the Navy we usually say to such individuals who are trying to take control over the ship and tell the CO what to do "please write a note in the ship's log that you're taking the command over the ship, put your rank and signature and carry on"))
Normally, after such proposition even the hardest dick keeps his mouth shut and offers no more suggestions)))
I would have to say when it comes to the operations and the Maritime law, the Captain has ultimate authority. The yacht owner might want to travel to a specific location, but if safety is concerned mainly because of weather, the Captain has the authority to say no. Does the Captain risk being fired, of course- but Maritime law and safety always come first for a captain as his or her license could be in jeopardy.
You can always get a different job. You can't get another life!
This reply is the one that best addresses the mater. The Captain is by law responsable for the safety of crew and ship. Thus he has the ultimate word with that regard
This is answer I was looking in a video. Not about relationship with owner, or who decides to increase salary. But owner says turn left, captain turns left and breaks the boat. Who is responsible.
@@dainiusfigoras the captain.
My take is that the captain is in charge of the operation of the ship within the budget and operational guidelines set by the owner.
@tiredofthebull thanks for your wisdom and insight - much appreciated
@Mike Napokitano you're basically right but it's a much more formal relationship. The authority of the Master is VERY clearly defined in law and much narrower than most people think.
@tiredofthebull 110% sure you've never been on one or a girl for that matter
This was a great video. As an employer of over 50 people, I really appreciated this! Your owner sounds like a first-class guy and obviously has hired a first-class Captain.
I would bet that the owner is so proud to have you by his side. Tristan, I must say that you are a very professional person and no matter what business it is you are in, the owner will go to sleep at night without any worries knowing that is yacht and/or business is in the best hands that he could ever dreamed off. Fantastic job. You run a tight ship. Cheers
As a pilot I can tell you that people do insist that we go when we tell them the weather is no good. The same guy firing his yacht captain will do the same to his jet captain.
I totally agree sir.
I fly 777’s and have no corporate time at all…. But you are correct. All my corporate aviation buddies would concur.
I'm not a pilot, but that was my first thought too. A jerk owner will be a jerk, regardless of location.
If I was a yauct or pilot owner I would accept the no part because I don't want nothing to happen to me or or the captain or even the crew members on board like bruh idc if im rich or not safety is far more important than a aluminum body or fiberglass its just not worth it
I would respect the captains knowledge and recommendations as they have the experience
I personally would consider the captain to be the boss. For the owners, most of the time their yacht is their toy, whilst the captain is entirely responsible for the day to day running of the vessel as well as the safety and wellbeing of everyone on board.
Interesting , Thank You, . So Wise A fine example how everybody HAS to work togather .. A wise owner will listen to the Captain
In opinion before watching it depends on the situation, on sea is always the caption but when talking about repairs and more money related stuff I imagine is the owner like deciding on new beds or new sofas I imagine is the owner but on sea deciding which way to go or how to go, or what can we do is certainly the captain. He is the highest authority at the moment on the yacht
Well said skipper, totally agree, how fortunate of you to have a great owner, Bon voyage 👍
Thanks for this episode - it's the "behind the scenes" bits like this that most of us will never see or know about. It's easy to understand that you are in a complicated industry, but it's another thing to get a peek at some of the reasons why. It seems the greatest asset in your career is this wonderful owner, and you seem to appreciate that. Best wishes that you can all continue in this fashion, and that it remains a win-win-win-win situation for the owner, crew, captain, and guests.
Captain while at sea, take off and landing days. In harbor, the owner. Captain in charge of the crew at all times. Never the owner. Crew do not need two bosses.
the owner decides "where" we go , captain decides "if" we go
i decide to ask .. when
Yes, and no. I'd think the owner would hire someone he trusts the Captain to safely move the boat from point A to point B. Yes, the owner sets a lot things on the yacht. He decides what the purpose of the yacht is going be. Is it primarily charter or primarily a floating home for the owner? The operations of the boat will be different for each. Again, the owner determines what the ownership strategy is. It will be on the captain's shoulders to implement the operations to satisfy the owner's requirements.
I agree. For example, the owner does have the right to remove all the life vests and safety gear from the boat but if he did, the captain would have the authority to refuse to take the boat out or even put it in the water if his license terms forbid it.
Correct. Ultimately the captain is responsible for the vessel so he decides "if" and "when". The owner will not get prosecuted in case something goes wrong. The captain can potentially lose his licenses, i.e. means of income.
Wrong...
Haven’t watched the full vlog yet but when it comes to the safety of the boat and crew the captain is the boss. When it comes to the expense of the boat the owner is boss
The owner sounds like a very smart man! It's nice to hear how much pride the crew takes - an awesome team is great to be a part of. I completely agree on how important fit is, but I would extend that to almost any team (not just crews). As a long time manager of people, having built and run very successful teams, I don't think most managers/organizations give that aspect of team selection the weight it deserves. I hope I win the raffle and get the chance to see how truly great the team is!
Ultimately the Captain. He’s responsible for the safety of the yacht and crew. As well as compliance with regulations.
Tristan: I am the boss on board, Head stew on AWOL overhears comment: Later that night........ Who's in charge my darling? LOL
( Disclaimer: in no way am I suggesting that the CREW is in any way unprofessional )
@Slippery Storm What??? this was a joke... Satire, you know what that is? lol Have a blessed holiday.
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I would assume that it differs from owner to owner but in general I imagine that the owner employs the captain to make all operational decisions, while the owner still has ultimate rule when it comes to where the boat should be and when. That being said, the owner would employ the captain and purser to look after all aspects of the boat, including employing crew.
Always the captain is in charge. This may mean telling truth to power in the protection of the people on board and the ship.
Captain Edward Smith of the Titanic got a strong recommendation from the owner of the ship to sail at full speed in order to cross the Atlantic in record time. Captain Smith knew better in thick fog with icebergs reported in the area, but took the owner's recommendation as an order. A lifetime of commendable naval and civil maritime service was negated by that one fateful decision to kowtow to the vessel owner who knew nothing of sailing.
Thick fog? Can't really recall that condition the night they hit the iceberg. If that was the case then there is no way any ship would see the Titanic's flares, nor would they have seen a ship in the distance.
Are you sure? I'm pretty sure that was just put in the movie. If I recall correctly Titanic historians do not agree that this happened at all. Neither was Mr Ismay cowardly as shown in the movie. Apparently he worked tirelessly to assist people in to the lifeboats and was put in a lifeboat when there was no one else to take the seat - there were other people on the boat who would have seen if he snuck on to the boat.
There was no fog, it was an unnaturally clear and dead calm night, and the bitter cold haze made visibility very distorted, although the crew might have been unaware of the tricks played by the elements. Titanic was not going at full speed, and for information purposes Captain Smith had been in an earlier accident while captaining a Whit Star ship.
The captain is in charge. Anything goes wrong it's the captains responsibility.
Safety - Captain
Crew choice - Captain (with Owner input)
Destinations - Owner
Route to Destination - Captain
Basically, the owner decides what he wants to do, the Captain makes it happen. A good owner will allow that captain the free reign to do what he has went to school for and gotten certified.
I was an airline Captain for many years. In aviation the Captain has the ultimate responsibility for the safety of the aircraft, crew, and passengers. The airline managers want a certain level of performance and the Captain will come as close to meeting those expectations as possible but without sacrificing the margin of safety. The Captain is the one in charge.
I have only ever done boating privately! So I feel that NO Captain should ever be sacked! when he is looking after your safety! As a family, we got our yachtmaster to the level of offshore! That was in 1978/9 I know a long time ago!! However! We all could make a choice of safety, if needed and that is Why a Captain is hired! That was a delightful vlog and well done to you and the owner! Full credit to him too ;)
You are very fortunate to have such a great relationship with your owner and he with you. Great presentation. 👍👍
It's so good to see that the owner allows the crew that sense of "ownership" of the vessel.
I worked in power stations for 36 years and went up the ranks until I reached management level.
I always encouraged that feeling of ownership for the operators and maintenance people. .
When the operator is doing his rounds of the plant at 3 o'clock in the morning, he doesn't walk past a piece of equipment that has an oil leak, and just ignore it because it's small and because he's not interested. .
He sees the oil leak and thinks "Why is this equipment leaking oil on MY nice clean and safe concrete floor?
"How will this oil leak impact or degrade the performance or life of MY piece of equipment?"
He thinks "How much of MY money am I wasting with my oil leak?". . . "How am I harming MY environment with this oil leak?"
"How is this oil leak impacting MY safety and the safety of my workmates?"
Tristan: These are the reasons why you hire a Captain.
Owner: nope, I just want to go where I like and do it luxury whilst someone else does all the work.
The captain is liable for decisions.
It is the owners who give the order, but it is the captain who must find the best way to carry out his order in a safe way. For the captain can always be replaced´s with a new one
That's as close as Captin Tristan is ever going to get to tell us that he actually is the owner of AWOL.
There's your plot twist when you decide to write a mystery novel.
BTW, what's the publishing date and title?
Tristan is NOT the owner of the yacht. Guaranteed.
It was my understanding that Tristan and partner are owners of AWOL.
Jeff Randall No, they have just been with the owner for many years...they have a very good relationship with the owner. AWOL is up for sale as the owner is looking for a larger explorer-type vessel. He also owns a 77' Lazzara called 'Lizzi' which is also up for sale and that Tristan captained prior to AWOL.
AWOL is a pretty expensive boat to maintain on an annual basis...at least US$1.5mm annually...considerably more than a Captain makes annually. You would need at least a $3mm annual income to keep it running every year.
Captain Tristan will go with the owner wherever he goes/whatever yacht he ends up with. Shame...I'd hire him in a heartbeat.
@@jeffrandall4046 you don’t have brain cells then, might wanna watch the video again
Captain, always. When it comes to the safety of the crew, passengers and the vessel the Captain is in charge.
there's a difference between Owner and an operator. It is for the captain to make sure of the safely of the people on board and the yacht. So, The owner can request but it is upto the captain to make sure that the request does not endanger the crew or the yacht.
Ross Perot had a number of rules for his managers. Among them were "run this business as though it is your business" and "you won't always be able to make all of your employees happy so do what you can to make those most who are most valuable happy."
Congratulations to Tristan and AWOL's owner for building a very special relationship. I'm sure both work very hard on that relationship and reap rewards from it.
The way I see it, the owner says where the boat is going, the captain has control of the ship, but also liability and responsibility, because he and not the owner is then on trial if something happens
Even though the owner can dictate how things are to be on the boat the captain has ultimate authority over the safety of life, boat and environment.
Captain - when vessel is under any marine jurisdiction (Law of The Sea) at sea and when docked. When I did naval training they taught us the commanding officer 'has the ship'. Even if the Admiral of The Fleet comes on board for a visit the commanding officer ( C.O. - Captain) is still in charge and the Admiral must follow the orders of the C.O. The exception is in the event the Admiral due to special circumstances must take direct command and there is a formal legal handover process and the Admiral becomes C.O. On a number of occasions I saw naval officers on board of higher rank than the C.O. but they always followed the strict protocol that the C.O. was in command of the ship and asked permission of the C.O. to do whatever it was they came on board to do.
The "owner" decides WHERE to go, the "captain" decides HOW you get there.
Kinda like a marriage: the wife decides what you want, and the man figures how to get it.
I imagine it's a bit like a Board of Directors and CEO/Admin - the owner is responsible for oversight, budget approval, etc. while the Captain handles day to day operations.
Not really, the captain is in all cases legally in charge of the vessel and makes the decisions for the vessel.
@@bas6983 That’s what I mean by “day to day operation”. That covers all decisions needed while on the water.
The captain can be fired and replaced, the owner can’t. Owner wins
My guess: Owner about general yacht ownership and large expenses, Captain for day to day, crew, and everything while at sea
This is an amazing video showing the true meaning of being a yacht Capt. Keep up the good work, Captain!
Excellent Tristan. As a former owner of businesses (none of which were of a super yacht, but same concept) it's easy for me to understand the relationship between you and the owner, which seems to be the best to be had. Koodos to the owner.
Captain Mortlock: Your attitude and philosophy and that of the owner are spot on. Sure wish I was young again... I'd be sitting on the dock waiting to work on AWOL!!
The Captain at all times 'cause if ever the sh*t hit the fan, the Captain would answer for it. The owner just gives the captain his list of wants.. the Captain tells him if he can do it or not.
That is how I would see it.
I don’t give a damn how many billions on dollars an owner has, when you’re at sea, the Captain calls the shots. If you’re in the air, the pilot calls the shots.
The trouble is …. Things don’t work out like that. You are incredibly naive !
Wow, nice teeth, man. Bet they cost a fortune. I’m naive, huh? Well, as of right now, general consensus with up votes is 76 for me, 1 (probably you) for you. Granted, you only posted 8 hours ago. We’ll see if you make some headway.
The captain can be fired and replaced. The owner can’t. Owner wins
I realised a couple of years ago that myself, being an Owner and Operator is extremely rare. Especially at the size of my vessel. So, I'd really like to hear another owner/operator talk with you about experiences.
What kind of boat do you have?
@@frankchristo probably a floating one
Depends on the size and what she is! The bigger is hard work from experience as you never get time off her, you live on her 99% of the time or she go beyond repaire depending on what she made of!
Many different types of yachts ive had over the years! I started with a rib in my teens and went to 97ft. I love the 147ft but I am sticking with smaller ones now as time is limited. Smaller as in 60ft.
I am also an owner and operator. There is not really any internal conflict because as the Owner I do not want to put myself or family in danger. As Captain I make the decision. I am an Owner Operator of a 17 ft Boston Whaler, with a blistering 115 hp on the stern.
The captain is in charge
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If I were King of the forest, which probably may be a good thing I'm not, the owner of the vessel would have the final say in pretty much everything with one critical exception. Anything to do with the vessel underway or scheduling to go underway that poses, in the Captain''s professional opinion, undue risk of damage, injury, or loss of life, the captain should always be the final word. They are the one who has to get the vessel safely to its final point. A best friend drove work boats out in the Gulf of Mexico for about 12 years, and it was always his call as Captain whether they left the dock or not in the end. Lucky thing for it as well, because some of the less reputable operators would have sent him out in the middle of a massive typhoon if they thought they can get away with it!
I had a bad experience as a Captain for a holiday cruise. The owner took the wheel and changed course and put us broadside to the swell. The yacht pitched over in the swell about 45 degrees and water entered the engine room through the vents and shorted out power and killed one of the engines. Long story short passengers were tossed a bit I got everyone lifejackets because idotstick was now driving, I checked the bilge pumps etc. and we were able to get the boat back to a close by port. There were no injuries or loss of life. Here's the thing: As the Captain I would have been responsible if someone got injured or killed. After this incident I became very wary about who I worked for and subsequently was not hired for passages where I made it clear that I was in charge not the owner. Happy to hear you have a proper relationship with your owner.
I am a Union Ironworker in the U.S. and worked for a tower crane company erecting and dismantling cranes across the country. The owner put me in charge of what happened in the field and listened to what I needed and did what I said. Owners who listen to their employees make money, those who don't will not be in business for long. He was one of those super rich owners who drove the shittiest car to the job site to see how things were going and stayed in the same hotels he put me in.
....he's an exceptionally smart man, (10min 45sec).....'course he is Tristan, he's your boss.
My dad was a master upholsterer in antiques restoration. (As in the good stuff) He alway's said they entrust me with a piece of history. They can tell me what they want but I decide how and iff we are going to do that. You hire a master in his/her field not to shut up and do. You hire them because of their expertise, proffesional opinion and advice as well. In my mind you actually hire them to say NO !!! When you are about to do something stupid.
It's smart that the owner makes you identify withe yacht.
But, let's face it: it's also a question of trust. So, if he trusts you so deeply, then you must do a darn good job, Tristan & Crew.
Owner. Always. The Captain is hired help. The Captain over sees the crew and does all the set up for traveling. The owner sits back and over-rides the captain anytime they want because it's their money that pays the bills and it's the owner's boat.
Like any business it depends on what the issue is. If it is related to the operation of the boat, then it should be the Captain. If it has to do with the business side of things and strategic planning then it is the owner, usually in conjunction with the Captain. Owner is the Chairman and the Captain is the Chief Operating Officer.
Responsibility for a decision depends on the situation. Ship, crew, guests safety rests with Captain.
I always think it's hilarious to hear what other crews/owners get into arguments with. The biggest arguments we get into with our captain/crew is when my dad and I (both huge history nerds) want to go to a place that is ugly and boring but a massive battle happened (or something similar) 500 years ago (my sisters and mom usually join in with the complaints as well). I think it truly baffles our crew that we could spend hours looking into open water and reading books while swapping quotes. I think most of the people that charter the boat go for the instagram spots. It makes us happy though.
I would say Captain. He has the knowledge and experience - plus I would imagine responsibility in law as master of the vessel. What else are you paying him for? You're paying for his skills, experience and knowledge - you'd do well to listen when he speaks!!
The Captain is in charge. He is accountable and responsible for the safe handling the vessel. Obeying and knowing the maritime rules no matter where that vessel goes. The crew, passengers and the vessel are his responsibility.
I was a yacht captain and my owner ordered me into a hurricane or loose my job. I went as far as I thought safe then went to a marina that was in the path. The surge almost destroyed the marina but we survived. The owner said he was so worried about us I quit and left the yacht where it was. So the owner has control.
They really deserved to be reassured, trusted in their ability of manage the boat themselves and sent into the hurricane without you. Hopefully they could have leaved the dock withouth your help
Easy answer. This is leadership 101. The owner is a position of accountability. The owner is concerned with overall cost / return on investment, health of the brand, and hiring of the captain. The owner then delegates responsibility to the captain. The captain is the leader and owns all decisions that are made operationally on a day to day basis. The captain hires the crew. The captain does not own the responsibility to determine who the passengers are, what they pay, etc. The captain is also expected to generally follow the wishes of the owner, especially with respect to course / itinerary and timing. The owner delegates to the captain and the captain delegates to the crew.
I think it's a bit of both.
So the owner obviously calls the shots but the captain is the one who says that this can or cannot be done. The captain manages the charters and crew while the owner basically tells the captain what he wants wants to do and the captain takes that and makes that happen if at all possible.
That's just my guess from a complete outsider
I think that the captain on a yacht and an aircraft are very similar. The physical equipment is of course owned. Having a productive and conducive environment between the employees and a having a sense of ownership is going to be positive for everyone.
Therefore, the lines are drawn fairly clearly in my mind - captain is the final authority when it comes to safety. This includes safety of lives and equipment.
Investments - that's where the owner is the final authority. Naturally provisions are simply a cost of doing business but things like refits and relocations would involve the owner.
Tristan sounds like he has a unique working relationship with the owner and he has stated many times. The more often that any boss and any employee can have a productive relationship it usually leads to being fruitful and tends to be long lasting.
@9:30, those calls regarding weather are the worst combination of being frequent and difficult. So glad to be retired. Great episode!
Let's not compare this with any other business relationship as comments below have tried to suggest. This is different and unique. A maritime Captain with Tristan’s experience, together with crew, of how ever many is required for the size of yacht, with a close relationship with the owner is the key to a successful venture. It can't be compared with the captain of an aircraft, for example, because in 99.9% of cases it is part of a huge organisation. Tristan, owner and crew type examples are generally small organisations in comparison but with equal, or if not more responsibility. Although in most cases the ownership of a yacht such as AWOL aims to cover the cost of general running of the yacht it doesn’t necessarily make an overall profit because of the initial outlay of the yacht in the first place. Tristan has hit the nail on the head in all respects in this video and that is why he is where he is today. Any yacht owner with Tristan and his crew would be feeling very comfortable that they have the best in class running their yacht. I certainly would be.
As the old adage goes, a good secretary is worth her weight in gold as she can make or break a company. The same goes for the captain of the yacht, having not just a good captain but a great captain is worth his / her weight in gold. Any reasonable owner knows this and AWOL's current owner knows this implicitly.
Agreed and same principal for the crew.
Wow your boss sounds like one cool dude. When you told us a while ago of the fire aboard, and the first thing the owner wanted to know. Was all the crew safe. Respect. There is nothing more important than the welfare of all aboard. As to who's in charge, when it comes to money decisions the owner is ultimately in charge. But once on board any ship, liner or yacht there should only ever be one person in charge. THE CAPTAIN. If the owner does not trust the captains judgment on something so important as the safety of all the guests, crew and vessel. He should put a for sale sign on his yacht, and stay on dry land. Thank you for making such an interesting vlog keep up the great work and stay safe. Regards Austin.
"Unless we're going through a difficult time financially" (2020) they also higher a captain becasue its highly unlikely that they have the liscense that will allow them to operate the vessel with insurance.
Not a ship captain, but the relationship between owner and crew is the same dynamic really. I've been a pilot for 40 years and for the past 22 years I've been at the Airlines. So this is a different situation because I never see the owners, I flew for 14 years at a major carrier in Japan and I never saw anyone from upper management. Before my airline career, I flew corporate for a couple of decades so I am familiar with this chemistry between a very wealthy owner and the pilot. I always started a new job by letting the owner know that the only way that I would advice against doing a flight is when it is plain dangerous to do so. That way when the inevitable "let's go " came, I could always remind him of that conversation we had. One time I told an owner "I realize that you need to be there, but please understand that I don't have to risk my life nor yours to take you there , I rather just quit now" and that took care of it. But it is a very difficult relationship for sure...
Tristan, I think the word yo were looking for at about 12 minutes when explaining how you felt the boat was yours ( and the crews) was 'empowerment' lovely thing to be given and a great thing to give, meaning both people have absolute confidence in each other👍👍
When I checked onboard my last ship, the USS Truman, I literally ran into the Captain as we both rounded a blind corner in a p-way. This was right outside my division office. I apologized to him and he was cool about it. Asked me how I was doing and how long I have been onboard stuff like that. When he found out I had only been there a few days he asked how I liked the ship. We were in the yards in dry dock at the time and the ship was tore up pretty bad from all the work being done. I said I didn’t like my ship being all messed up like it is, I can’t wait till she is whole again. He replied with “Your Ship?” I said yes sir, my ship. He said he liked that, and to carry on.
My LPO told me that I was out of line telling the Captain it was my ship… it was HIS ship. I told my LPO that the ship is ours, all of ours and if we don’t treat her as such she won’t be a good ship.
If I were a superyacht owner, the Captain would be in charge of all boat related affairs. My authority would be just to decide destinations within the constraints of weather and such. My only authority over the captain is that in theory, I could fire him. Other than that, he's the boss on board.
I would never get on any boat where anyone other than the skipper is in charge! When I’m rich enough to afford a super yacht I’m gonna definitely employ you Tristan 😀
Captain is in charge of the safety of the vessel and the passengers/crew. This must be in the employment contract. But there is a fine line between safety and comfort! There is also a fine line between crew competence and owner’s expectations. I would guess a Force 7 is not going to jeopardise safety of the vessel like AWOL but it would make the passengers nauseous!
In my opinion the Captain is charge of the boat & crew with all the running costs of maintaining her whilst at sea etc etc, the owner oversees profit and losses and makes fundamental decisions in accordance with the Captain as to how to keep the company afloat and have a strong stance in the competitive market.
Like any successful business, it has to come down to clear roles and responsibilities and not who is in charge, including the owner. Having a clear structure to the oganisation will lead to the natural identification of strengths and weaknesses of the team members. This in turn leading to an understanding of who makes particular decisions to enable the team to reach common goals. These are obviously live situations and evolve and change over time
It's a very simple answer. The owner is the employer, the captain is the employee. The captain is paid to be responsible for the safety of the ship, crew and passengers and has the final say there. If the owner does not like the captain he gets another.. Ergo, the owner is the only boss and the captain is a manager. An owner can make any decision he likes unless it affects the safety of the boat, crew and passengers. It seems to me that some captains have ideas of stations above their life.
The captain probably. They recruit the crew and make sure the yacht is running properly. The owner only sees the good side of what goes on and is just there to be pleased with the boat and the quality of service.
Captain is always in charge!
As for anything that has to do with the safe operation of the vessel, it is 10% the Captain, unless the owner is duly licensed as a Captain. The owner is responsible for purchasing and maintaining the safe operation of the vessel.
Similar situation in the Corporate Aircraft industry. Important that the crew gets along well and has the full support of the owner. I’ve worked for plenty of operations where someone had a toxic personality and caused grief for the rest of the team.
Before looking at video. My guess is capt is in generally in charge at all times. However the owner can at any time relieve him of command, and he/she would become a captain if qualified for the vessel. International treaties and various countries laws might come in to play as well. Just a guess before continuing.
When it comes to safe execution of operations - the Captain. When it comes to service level details - the owner.
When there are any type of decision to be made were safety is a factor, then the Captain has to be able to make the call. In all other situations it is a matter of discussion, understanding and reasoning with the Owner.
Pretty simple. The captain is in charge of the operations and plays the role of a COO of an organization. The owner establishes the overall high vision of the organization and provides the capital required. The captain runs the organization (the ship) and oversees the labor and management of capital to satisfy the owner's needs/wants. Problems arise that the owner may have little or no knowledge or experience in resolving, especially as move toward more granular tasks. Thus, wise owners empower captains to have a lot of say in how things run and trust that captains feel empowered to make decisions in these areas where they are subject matter experts, however, the owner is always responsible for establishing and leading the organization toward the primary goal.
It’s always the owner who has the last word, but the owner needs a captain who knowes his job, safety and takes care of the vessel. So basically it’s a team work. It has to be bethin trust. Since the captain is working on the boat, he needs to decide who is in his team, since he is also liable with what happens on the boat, and during the charter. So I am confirm complete with what you said.
Sounds like a very mature relationship all around. Well done SYC.
Very informative video. So pleased you have the setup you have with the owner. One big family.
I think it is both. Owner makes decisions on when to refit etc. Captain makes decisions on safety of Yacht and crew.
My dad was a captain on ANL Australian shipping line.
And I can tell you he was in charge.
So it comes down to the captain of the ship or super yacht if shit happens the owner of the ship or superyacht.
The owner and the insurance will go to the captain and look at the log books.
You just nail it every time. Very well said, This why this channel does well because of you and your boss, but mainly you ☺Hope i win. I'm in it !
It works like a corporation. The captain is responsible for the operative business. The owner of the ship for the strategic direction of the shipping company
Captain always has final say over any vessel he/she commands. Owner is a tourist.
Obviously the owner could override any decision. But a good owner let's a Captain run the boat.
Health and Safety is Captain. Activities, destinations is Owner but only if Captain on board
The Captain is responsible for the handling of the vessel.
Pos 02:20: I think it depends. Of course the owner decides about the "basic" decisions: Where do we go? Who is guest on board? When do they depart?
But the captain is in responsibility and in charge for the security of the passengers, the crew and the other boats and people around him.
Plus, the owner has not the competence to decide like in navigation or emergency situation.
The captain of a yacht is like a pilot, they have the competence and responsibility.