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  • @SuperYachtCaptain
    @SuperYachtCaptain  2 года назад +1

    If you would like to have a 1 to 1 video call with Tristan then become a Patron and be sure to select the correct tier. www.patreon.com/superyachtcaptain

  • @TheMrBrianh
    @TheMrBrianh 2 года назад +11

    I briefly served upon the USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58). In 1988, after hitting an Iranian mine, the Samuel B was loaded on a similar ship, the Mighty Servant 2, and shipped back to Newport, Rhode Island for repairs. Imagine a similar sized heavy lift ship, only it was completely filled with one ship, rather than around 12.

    • @rp1645
      @rp1645 2 года назад +1

      Brian.
      Thank you for your service. I think the
      ( FFG) HATS are the neatest looking. They opened the ships store on my 4 Hour cruise on
      USS Rodney M. Davis ( FFG-60) later in years went to open house at ( Fair Winds) underwater Test Range on Vancouver island in BC. The Captain of the Canadian underwater Noise vessel ( 611) he wanted my cover so bad, he loved the look of
      ( FFG) caps.

  • @markukblackmore
    @markukblackmore 2 года назад +12

    Wow, how the divers position that many chocks for so many boats in such confined underwater spaces, presumably with barely any natural light? Crazy impressive task to complete.

  • @YachtReport
    @YachtReport 2 года назад +98

    Was interesting to see from your point of view. Safe trip.

  • @P1Fanatic
    @P1Fanatic 2 года назад +24

    Well you learn something new every day. Very interesting video. Few questions:
    1) What is the fee for such a trip?
    2) Does the transport include insurance?
    3) I assume you and chef live on AWOL for the trip?
    4) Do you invite / get invited by other crews aboard their vessels for a look around etc?

    • @mikefowler301
      @mikefowler301 2 года назад +1

      Because these Yachts don't have the fuel mileage to cross the Atlantic? then i wouldn't buy it.

    • @P1Fanatic
      @P1Fanatic 2 года назад

      @@mikefowler301 erm thanks for sharing….

    • @carl8790
      @carl8790 2 года назад +2

      He's just the captain that works for a chartering company, which means the company handles all the cost in advance.
      So I don't think he'll able to answer your first 2 questions.

    • @batonrouge6446
      @batonrouge6446 2 года назад +1

      @@carl8790 Actually Captain Tristan works for the owner of AWOL.

    • @carl8790
      @carl8790 2 года назад

      @@batonrouge6446 cool. How does that change my previous comment muh ackskually guy ?

  • @duncanjames914
    @duncanjames914 2 года назад +2

    I've always wondered more about how Yacht Transporters work. This is a superb video that explains it well. Thanks very much!

  • @Themothershipsailing
    @Themothershipsailing 2 года назад +3

    That was terrific - who ever does the load plan for that ship must be a master a three dimensional Tetris…

  • @NorCalPhil
    @NorCalPhil 2 года назад +27

    I can’t wait to see what the boss has in store for you next Tristan. It’s been great to follow AWOL over the last nearly 3 years.

  • @johnlymn861
    @johnlymn861 2 года назад +51

    That was really interesting. I never realised such transport ships existed, most impressive. Have a calm and safe crossing Captain Tristan. Will be so sad not to have AWOL in my video life anymore.

    • @niranthbanks3595
      @niranthbanks3595 2 года назад +1

      Ditto on the last two lines. The one constant is change.

    • @demonknight7965
      @demonknight7965 2 года назад +2

      This is one of many styles of transporters.

    • @maxsdad538
      @maxsdad538 2 года назад +1

      @@demonknight7965There really aren't, DK. There are different companies, but the actual difference between transporters is along the line of the differences in Ford/Chevy trucks.

    • @MrEazyE357
      @MrEazyE357 2 года назад

      Why won't AWOL be in your video life any more?

    • @niranthbanks3595
      @niranthbanks3595 2 года назад

      @@MrEazyE357 This trip is to deliver AWOL to new owners. That’s all I know.

  • @rudideghelt
    @rudideghelt 2 года назад +5

    Hello Tristan, we missed you a lot, a video a bit special and a pang in the heart to see the last images of the "Awol". I hope you and the crew will have a good trip alongside this splendid yacht "Awol '👍👍🙏🙏

  • @paulviezee3973
    @paulviezee3973 2 года назад +51

    Makes me a little sad though to see the AWOL saga coming to a close. Thank you for sharing her adventures

    • @drawingdead9025
      @drawingdead9025 2 года назад +12

      Something tells me 'the boss' will have the Captain working, or acting as his agent during the buy/built process, on a new boat soon.

    • @helengreig5213
      @helengreig5213 2 года назад +1

      Is AWOL not just going to Florida for winter season and returning to Mediterranean for summer? Note AWOL wad sold in June 2021 was it not?

    • @paulviezee3973
      @paulviezee3973 2 года назад +1

      @@helengreig5213 Awol never did the Caribbean season. if she stays there or not is to be seen. It will be the last trip for tristan though as captain.

    • @wolfganglemke6312
      @wolfganglemke6312 2 года назад

      Too bad I never saw AWOL in reality. But I am pretty sure I saw the yacht-transporter on it's way to Genoa 4 weeks ago.

  • @regplate2923
    @regplate2923 2 года назад +1

    We sent our yacht over to the Caribbean in the same manner 6 years ago for the winter charter season. I never got to see the operation so this was really informative. Thanks for that!

  • @drawingdead9025
    @drawingdead9025 2 года назад +2

    Looks very interesting, will be watching. Amazing after you 'docked' they squeezed another big one between.

  • @mickemike2148
    @mickemike2148 2 года назад +1

    Fascinating!
    They absolutely crammed that ship carrying ship full of ships!

  • @crazyfroggie6546
    @crazyfroggie6546 2 года назад +1

    What a life you have Tristan.

  • @joeroscillo4015
    @joeroscillo4015 2 года назад +2

    Good to see you involved in the move!! Make it a FEW episodes, crossing/unloading!! Great stuff, we don't see every day, year or decade!!!!!

  • @Dannsandiego
    @Dannsandiego 2 года назад +3

    So interesting! Thanks and safe journey. Look forward to the next vlog.

  • @Mark-pm9nh
    @Mark-pm9nh 2 года назад +1

    Hi Super Yacht Captain . AWESOME video ! Super cool to see so many super yachts packed in . They use computers to calculate the weight distribution & position of each yacht . Divers have to properly support & weld all the braces to the floor to secure the superyachts . Glad you have the Chef to keep you company . Safe journey . Mark (Toronto) 🌊🌊

  • @bobuncle8704
    @bobuncle8704 2 года назад +5

    I’ve seen a couple of documentaries with the dockwise ships. It was really interesting to see it from your perspective. Looking forward to the trip vlog. Safe journey Tristan

  • @sham903
    @sham903 2 года назад

    wow, all that boat cramp together

  • @grahamdennis2115
    @grahamdennis2115 2 года назад +1

    It’s the end of an era Tristan, looking forward to your next adventure. Safe travels.

  • @rebekahlow8375
    @rebekahlow8375 2 года назад +1

    I've found these transport ships really interesting since learning of them a few years ago.You're very brave to climb to the top but, it got great footage!! Love from Vermont

  • @paulkersey2179
    @paulkersey2179 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for all this insight into the yacht life, over the last couple of years this is my favorite channel and I look forward to hear what's next.

  • @skipholmes9040
    @skipholmes9040 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for a window into a world most of us will never experience.

  • @christiano8088
    @christiano8088 2 года назад

    Good to see you dude, Captain..err...Sir!

  • @j.4941
    @j.4941 2 года назад

    Even more impressing is - if you think about it:
    When AWOL came into port, the transport was NOT submerged. Loading for most of the cargo was done (perhaps in a previous port). But then it submerged again (for AWOL etc). But that means all the other cargo ALSO went afloat again. So you do not only have to puzzle the NEW cargo exactly in the right spot, you also have to take care the OLD cargo doesn't float away.

  • @stevenandersen6346
    @stevenandersen6346 2 года назад +1

    Every time I see a huge ship it always amazes me on how it floats now I’m really amazed on how they float because of all them yachts on that One ship it’s amazing I miss these videos keep them coming don’t stay away for so long

    • @marksmallman4572
      @marksmallman4572 2 года назад

      A boat will float however large as long as it weighs less than the weight of water it displaces.

    • @derekstuart5234
      @derekstuart5234 2 года назад

      @@marksmallman4572 it weights exactly the same as the water it displaces. Archimedes rule.

  • @henrycarlson7514
    @henrycarlson7514 2 года назад

    Interesting , Thank You . I was surprised that the Chief Engineer was not on board

  • @kmccallig
    @kmccallig 2 года назад +10

    "I'm surpised they stamped Chefs passport!'
    The question isn't whether they'll let him out, its whether they'll let him back in! :)
    In all seriousness - Fair winds and following Sea's - Hope you both have a pleasant crossing and that things go well with AWOL.

  • @carlylekhan7007
    @carlylekhan7007 2 года назад

    Hi Tristan.
    Wishing Both You And All Crew Fair Winds and Following Seas.
    Safe Trip.

  • @importfighterz34
    @importfighterz34 2 года назад

    Agh.. you are so lucky to be along side of DB9 , that is one of my favorite super yachts ever since i remember seeing her along time ago when i was a kid at one of the docks .. i was looking up at her like she was a goddess or something as her design and colors are amazing from the outside at least and very memorable.

  • @Baranoeda
    @Baranoeda 2 года назад

    Incredible being just two guys on AWOL, like a mini world with many floors and rooms. And that is just placed on top of another much bigger ship. Its mind-blowing.

  • @ladgolf6330
    @ladgolf6330 2 года назад +27

    How does it stack up compared to cruising across the Atlantic - cost, saferty etc, maybe something you can include in the next video. Really interesting insight into the world of superyachts captain.

    • @meingott2
      @meingott2 2 года назад +3

      That would be really interesting, because the Benetti next to AWOL would have the range to cross the Atlantic. The yacht of "TheCrewChef" has crossed the Atlantic alone.

    • @ladgolf6330
      @ladgolf6330 2 года назад +1

      @@meingott2 I have a friend who as crewed on Rock.It.
      I think they allowed about 12 days for an Atlantic crossing.

    • @evank2035
      @evank2035 2 года назад

      Was wondering the same thing. I thought the average super yacht could make the passage, so is it a matter of cost or just too difficult for two guys to manage by themselves?

  • @yellowporte
    @yellowporte 2 года назад +33

    Hey Tristan, thanks for that rare footage of super yacht world. Have you got a new yacht to join once finished handing AWOL over?

  • @bluewaterbuddy
    @bluewaterbuddy 2 года назад

    😢😪. I do not want this to end. I have living vicariously through this channel for very long time. 🇹🇭😭

  • @edmyers6919
    @edmyers6919 2 года назад

    beautiful boat to the right

  • @ronaldharmon9891
    @ronaldharmon9891 2 года назад

    Thank you Capt. I've seen videos of these transports but your video makes me feel like I'm actually there. Thank you and have a safe voyage to my country.

  • @tlaloclopez-watermann3499
    @tlaloclopez-watermann3499 2 года назад

    Always wanted to see this THANKS!

  • @anythingbootneck
    @anythingbootneck 2 года назад +1

    Fascinating stuff, I really enjoyed it. Thank you.👍🏻

  • @the3rddecline
    @the3rddecline 2 года назад +4

    Super interesting, I am looking forward to watching the videos of the crossing! Thank you!

  • @livingworkingoutsidebox
    @livingworkingoutsidebox 2 года назад

    What skill. I've only seen these a couple of times always so impressive. Well done

  • @Ghidoz
    @Ghidoz 2 года назад

    What a video!!! 👏👏 Thanks

  • @Blaster53
    @Blaster53 2 года назад

    Tristan, have safe and pleasant journey across the Atlantic. See you when you post next video. Cheers.

  • @helengreig5213
    @helengreig5213 2 года назад

    Very nostalgic seeing AWOL loading onto transporter from the Med. Safe journey x

  • @veggio66
    @veggio66 2 года назад

    Have a nice trip Tristan

  • @michael-ll3mi
    @michael-ll3mi 2 года назад +1

    Hi Tristan, I've seen another video concerning this transport ship. $100'000+ to use the service. Not cheap 😜

  • @d14551
    @d14551 2 года назад

    Amazing, who knew? Thanks and safe travels.

  • @jayrock4ya
    @jayrock4ya 2 года назад

    😂😂😂 this is crazy thx for sharing. I just figured they put a boat or 2 on a barge with other things. Never would figured a whole Yacht transport system!!!

  • @paulrolph1943
    @paulrolph1943 2 года назад +1

    Great video Tristan👍
    Just a little sad to see her go😢

  • @kevdickman5414
    @kevdickman5414 2 года назад +1

    Absolutely amazing, good luck with your journey. I’ve certainly enjoyed your videos

  • @firstnamesecondname5341
    @firstnamesecondname5341 2 года назад +9

    I didn’t think the crew lived on board their respective yachts while crossing, I’d have thought you guys would have been either flown ahead or bunked in quarters of the main vessels 🚢 . Damn good video topic 🙂👍

    • @pistonburner6448
      @pistonburner6448 2 года назад +6

      I would just want to live aboard a big super yacht's tender while crossing on a transporter ship. Then I would be living on a boat that's on a boat that's on a boat.

    • @remraf72
      @remraf72 2 года назад

      Excellent comment and question. I was thinking the same.

    • @captainotto
      @captainotto 2 года назад

      It makes sense. Most of the crew gets put on leave and then flies in while a skeleton crew stays on board and handles maintenance and management while on the passage. A full crew isn't necessary and they'd appreciate the leave, while flying them to the destination in advance will just put everyone places they may not want to be. Not to mention the costs of putting them up in hotels and whatnot.

  • @Smackdade
    @Smackdade 2 года назад

    Stumbled across your channel and must say it is so interesting!!! And geez what are you 20 year old?!? What an exciting job you have!

  • @xlhuglman5058
    @xlhuglman5058 2 года назад

    Safe trip and calm seas ...

  • @mouse5178
    @mouse5178 2 года назад

    Like the guy below said, I’d never have known such a thing existed but also I wouldn’t have thought the boat staff to travel with big ship. Very interesting

  • @Andrew-wv7qp
    @Andrew-wv7qp 2 года назад +19

    Fantastic video on this process. I've heard of these ships, but never saw it from the perspective of a yacht being transported. I didn't realize they supplied power and services to the yachts. I assume you and Chef will stay aboard AWOL during the trip, or are you required to stay in the main portion of the transport ship?

  • @michaelgarlickmovies
    @michaelgarlickmovies 2 года назад

    Great and insightful. I think this transporter took yachts down to New Zealand for the America's Cup of several years ago. The latest A Cup was Covid restricted.

  • @jeanlucraoelina2509
    @jeanlucraoelina2509 2 года назад

    Excellent and vivid reporting.

  • @lindadoerr7919
    @lindadoerr7919 2 года назад +1

    This is great, Tristan. Thanks!

  • @melissalentz32
    @melissalentz32 2 года назад

    Thank you so much for making this video!!! I have wondered for years, how moving yachts worked and what it would look like. This was fantastic. Bon voyage.

  • @danf8024
    @danf8024 2 года назад +2

    Fascinating! At first I thought this was only because M/Y AWOL was sold but it makes sense to transport like this seasonally. Prob way safer and more efficient. I suspect it’s not cheap to do this. Looking forward to the next vid! Safe travels!

    • @MitchM240
      @MitchM240 2 года назад

      Like everything else with a yacht. If you have to ask you can’t afford it.

  • @cajone7591
    @cajone7591 2 года назад +1

    Wow I have seen some of these big ships having a few life rafts on board, but never soooo.. many. Must be one of the few occasions where there life raft is more comfortable that the main ship ;)

  • @AmyB369
    @AmyB369 2 года назад

    I really love this series I would love to see you interview one of the divers that secures the yachts

  • @wdwerker
    @wdwerker 2 года назад

    Washing the boat every few days during the crossing ! Constant maintenance and crew costs never end.

  • @jimkreiling9166
    @jimkreiling9166 2 года назад

    Sso very wonderful to see a new video. Miss them so much.

  • @badcat4707
    @badcat4707 2 года назад

    I had heard of this service , but have never seen how it was done , Amazing ! thanks for that :-)

  • @TR4zest
    @TR4zest 2 года назад

    A super yacht transporter - who knew? Amazing large-scale engineering.

  • @bradcollins9647
    @bradcollins9647 2 года назад

    Nice. A ship full of motorboats.

  • @johngauntlett4915
    @johngauntlett4915 2 года назад

    Reminds me of my days working for deckingsystems and going to dry dock. Difference being it was one big cruise ship we were working on at a time. I miss those days.

  • @markf350s
    @markf350s 2 года назад

    Cheers have a safe journey to Florida

  • @cpl_0503
    @cpl_0503 2 года назад

    Another GREAT video about something I never knew existed and most definitely will never get to experience. Thank you so much... adventures vicariously experienced are still better than no adventures at all.

  • @treschkavanaswegen4489
    @treschkavanaswegen4489 2 года назад

    this is so sad. You guys kept me going during lock down in South Africa

  • @JohnIbbitson
    @JohnIbbitson 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for sharing this great expedition of transporting superyachts. We will be transporting our yacht for the first time next year to Australia from Fort Lauderdale. I don't think it will be as elaborate transporter as you are currently experiencing with AWOL :) Thank you!

  • @marcroyer845
    @marcroyer845 2 года назад

    When I was in Le Marin in Martinique I saw a boat like that in the middle of the bay. It was really surprising how deep this cargo ship can “sink”I did really nice pictures to explain how the boat can sink and then he loads the yachts who are attached with a metal frame to the cargo under water. Finally they pump the water out of the cargo ready to navigate again. All the story in less than 24 h!!! If you like I can send those pictures to you

  • @FastlifeTodd
    @FastlifeTodd 2 года назад

    Thanks so much for such a cool video . More in-depth of how the yacht transport is done .

  • @2fast2nick
    @2fast2nick 2 года назад

    Freaking amazing the size of that ship.. it makes the others look not so big

  • @dougf94912
    @dougf94912 2 года назад

    That's very cool that they can provide connections so that AWOL can run as though she was at a dock throughout the voyage!

  • @lousey1969
    @lousey1969 2 года назад +16

    Really interesting to actually see this in process. I presume this is a far more cost effective way of getting across the pond?

    • @nickb5914
      @nickb5914 2 года назад +3

      A lot safer. These yachts are made to island hop not great in really bad weather. So not worth risk.

    • @garyburk3760
      @garyburk3760 2 года назад +5

      It's not about being cost effective, it's the only way to get the yachts there. Those yachts have between 3000 to 4000 nautical mile range and it's a little over 7000 nautical miles from Spain to Florida.

    • @drawingdead9025
      @drawingdead9025 2 года назад +4

      @@garyburk3760 With a 3000 mile range you could hop your way across but that'd be the northern route, I'm sure that means potentially very bad weather/seas.

    • @norarivkis2513
      @norarivkis2513 2 года назад +3

      They're not really made to handle heavy seas and storms. With a range of 3000km it _could_ theoretically get across on its own bottom, but a cautious, responsible captain like Tristan wouldn't ever want to try it.

    • @rannyacernese6627
      @rannyacernese6627 2 года назад +2

      Only two crew needed on yacht, less wear on engines,systems and thousands of litres of fuel

  • @cmvelo1
    @cmvelo1 2 года назад

    Very cool!! 👍👏🙌💯💯

  • @ZZPxFTW
    @ZZPxFTW 2 года назад

    Clicked for the Palmer johnson in the thumbnail. And the fact there’s another yacht stuck in between awol and db9 by the end of the video is insane!

  • @kevingerald8286
    @kevingerald8286 2 года назад

    I've heard about this type of ship but never seem one. Very interesting to see 👍

  • @bubbabobo2001
    @bubbabobo2001 2 года назад

    sweet, lots ofvfun

  • @b2tall239
    @b2tall239 2 года назад

    See you in a few days!

  • @josephstevens3357
    @josephstevens3357 2 года назад

    Take care!

  • @jimdepereira985
    @jimdepereira985 2 года назад

    Thank you for sharing Captain.

  • @augustusshook2881
    @augustusshook2881 2 года назад

    This would be a job I could only dream of.

  • @lgriestra
    @lgriestra 2 года назад

    Wow! What a journey! I think none has covered something similar before.
    Good seas captain!

  • @stephenkayll5241
    @stephenkayll5241 2 года назад +5

    So nice to get a new vlog from AWOL, I'm guessing the new owners aren't keen on you doing vlogs onboard? Looking forward to the new yacht.

  • @hamishesslemont3705
    @hamishesslemont3705 2 года назад +1

    Amazing vessel ! I look forward to the following vlogs of the trans Atlantic voyage 😊👍

  • @LumeriaProjects
    @LumeriaProjects 2 года назад

    have a relaxed crossing... looking forward to your videos..

  • @johnslovak5573
    @johnslovak5573 2 года назад

    Awesome looking forward to the next one👍👍👍

  • @gregchapman5556
    @gregchapman5556 2 года назад

    Lovely bit of driving Tristan 👍

  • @ronniewilson6597
    @ronniewilson6597 2 года назад +1

    Hi Tristan
    When you do your next video, can you give a run down of cost’s of transporting AWOL on this transport ship,
    Cheers.

  • @stmiller8427
    @stmiller8427 2 года назад +1

    Interesting! Educational! Informative! This is a bitter sweet video! We have always looked forward to watching your videos on AWOL! Watching from Los Angeles, CA Steve Miller

  • @ttbko
    @ttbko 2 года назад

    I hoped you'd post this, I've seen videos posted by Yacht Express but seeing it from the perspective of the boat that is loading, rather than the boat that's being loaded onto, is fascinating. Look forward to the next installment.. fair winds Tris,

  • @JNSfyi
    @JNSfyi 2 года назад +1

    Thanks, this was a great video!

  • @xianpu8484
    @xianpu8484 2 года назад

    Oh man! Just when im starting to watched all your vlogs sir tristan!
    Best of luck to your new endeavour.

  • @chrisallen2655
    @chrisallen2655 2 года назад

    Heard they have some sweet party's & BBQs & basketball games the last few nights before port.please report back on that. Sad to see her go & not under her own power but understand why but what an experience none the less. Safe journey

  • @helicrashter
    @helicrashter 2 года назад

    You sir are brilliant!

  • @anaolivier8528
    @anaolivier8528 2 года назад

    Thanks Tristan....what an awesome privilege....when are you retiring....good luck ...bon voyage....

  • @beckyeglinton2875
    @beckyeglinton2875 2 года назад

    Really enjoyed this video, have a safe journey and look forward to seeing how the trip goes.