On Board Magazine Winter 2012

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CONTENTSfeatures14 The Need For Speed Mark Webber talks exclusively to On Board about his lifestyle choices Getting Personnel Frances and Michael Howorth look at recruitment Its A (Wo)Mans World Patricia Caswell, rst ofcer aboard Latitude talks about life as a female in a male orientated business Pillow Talk Sue Pelling looks at the dangers of sleep deprivation, and the science that lies behind the problem Thats Entertainment Derek Jarman says that now is the time to update your entertainment system Kite Sking Looking for a new thrill this winter? Then snowkiting may be the sport for you Acting Agents Yachting agents provide an essential service. A look at the good and the great Monte Carlo Or Bust Ray Bulman reviews the forthcoming Cowes to Monte Carlo powerboat race Finishing Touch Bransom Bean looks at painting and coating and the importance of achieving the perfect nish 20

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regulars5 Salty Sea Dog Michael Howorth tackles the important subject of piracy Up Fronts Tips,people, advice and myths In My Opinion PYAs President Andrew Schoeld bemoans the lack of crew training programmes available New Launch Frances and Michael Howorth cast an expert eye over Diamonds Are Forever Table Talk The top tables of Palma, hotel menus and the latest food trends

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CONTENTS20regulars70 The Corker Wine guru Jamie Goode looks at Pinot Noir Six Of The Best Headphones.The best buds and cans Navigator Barcelona makes for the perfect retreat Yacht Essentials Essential products and services 72

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101 Body Paddy Warwicks bootcamp workout along with the latest spa news 106 Ask The Experts Advice from the leading experts in their field 109 Legal Legal matters with Quentin Bargate 110 A Day In The Life Of Lawrence Reymann,Director, YPI Crew 113 Finance Clive Evans on 21st century investment thinking

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Editor: Chris Clifford Editorial Assistant: Carol Kenyon Advertising Manager: Tim Morris Sales Executives: Lee Morgan, Mellisa Hayes Art Direction: onelittlestudio.com Accounts: Julie Hewitt Contributors: Frances and Michael Howorth, Nancy Helsin, Claire Griffiths, Clive Evans, Michelle Atkins, Ray Bulman, Bransom Bean, Derek Jarman, Sue Pelling and Laura Penn.

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COMMENT

Salty Sea DogProfiteering from Piracy at SeaGovernments in areas bordering the region where pirates operate have been quick to latch onto the fast buck syndrome says Captain Michael Howorthhave made many statements on the subject of piracy in the past. Among them was one used by an International Television station that said, It is only a matter of time before pirates move from pilfering cargo ships to attacking super-yachts cruising near Somalia, I also said, Many pirates do not yet appreciate the importance and potential value of these yachts or perhaps more importantly the people they carry. My comments were no sooner on the World Wide Web than my telephone began to ring. Security companies sought my help endorsing their products and Captains thanked me for drawing attention to the facts. Along with the praise I received, I was also attacked by a couple of yacht brokers angry with me for even mentioning the words piracy and superyacht in the same sentence. They claimed that I would scare the customers away from chartering yachts. One even suggested that I was profiteering from piracy lining my own pockets by letting pirates know that these yachts are out there. They were obviously completely missing the point. My remarks were aimed at stopping owners taking yachts though the Gulf of Aden without thinking carefully about it and taking advice from experts on how to do it safely. As for me profiteering from the plight of yachts so attacked then I suggest people look again, because, governments of countries in the area are already doing that very well themselves.

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The British Government has just made it legal for British flagged yachts to carry security guards armed to the teeth with weapons. As they do so, other governments are looking at ways they can profit from that by employing money making schemes and seeking ways to exploit the distress already caused by pirates who prey on ships and yachts going about their lawful business in the waters off Aden and Somalia. National custom and immigration services in countries from Egypt to Oman are already preventing the transit of safety and security equipment (guns to you and I) by personnel travelling through airports on their way to provide protection services to vessels about to transit the pirate infested waters. Now the Djibouti Government have implemented a procedure where

Under a new law passed by that government all private security firms, which have personnel transiting Djibouti for the purpose of providing security for merchant ships or super yachts need to have a special license. Fees for these are set at US$ 15,000 per month, US$ 80,000 for 6 months and US$ 150,000 for 1 year. These are time-based fees that do not specify the number of people or number of transits they make. Weapons can only be hired from the Djibouti Armed Forces after paying a rental charge. Where security persons are carrying their own weapons, these have to be stored with the Army and attract the payment of a storage charge. Djibouti Army person will then, for an additional fee, escort these teams outside Djiboutian territorial waters and hand over the weapons. If a vessel enters Djiboutian waters, the Master has to declare if any arms on board, their names and quantity and these will be inspected on the vessels arrival, stored on the ship under armed guard and checked again prior departure. All services are provided at an extra charge. The cynic in me sees these acts as money generating initiatives by a government not bent on guaranteeing that only credible security companies operate from their waters. They are instead, ensuring they maximise profit from the piratical trade and lining their own coffers. I am even aware of anti piracy security teams having had their life jackets confiscated by over zealous officials anxious to make a quick buck by selling them onto the local market.ON BOARD | WINTER 2012 | 5

UPFRONTS

MythicalNEREIDS

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My Favourite DestinationThe Maldives

In Greek mythology Nereids were the nymphs of the sea. They were daughters of Nereus the sea god, and his wife Doris. Unlike sirens, Nereids were depicted friendly folk, always helping sailors through rough storms. They mainly lived in the Mediterranean Sea. Examples include Thetis and Amphrite

Tina Montzka, charter broker, Camper and NicholsonsThe Indian Ocean islands of the Maldives are a glorious concoction of blue lagoons, white beaches and palm trees. Add to this more than 3,000 coral reefs and monsoon tides and you have one of the worlds most impressive coral-reef diving areas at your disposal, with high visibility year-round meaning you can easily see some of the thousand or more species of sh and other underwater creatures close at hand from simple shrimp to impressive turtles and sharks. Charters begin on the capital island of Mal, from where you can cruise to the North Mal Atoll to anchor in a turquoise lagoon at the Coco Palm resort on Bodu Hithi. Here you can wine and dine in style, or simply stretch out on sun beds with a cocktail as you watch a movie on the beach. The nearby One & Only Reethi Rah resort is also a fabulous diversion during a charter, offering impossible-to-resist spa treatments. Then cruise to the Baa Atoll, northwest of the North Mal Atoll to visit Nibiliga, an island and village of the same name where you can witness a genuine Maldivian way of life complete with a local school, shop and mosque. You can also get to grips with Thundu kunaa: the traditional craft of mat weaving. And dont miss the opportunity to hire your own private Maldivian island for a day to indulge in a beach picnic and afternoon of swimming, sunbathing and beach games, followed by an evening barbecue all in complete seclusion. The Prima Donna is instantly recognisable when you walk into the galley to see them resplendent in full chef-whites, matching toque (thats a tall hat to you) and neckerchief, possibly dodgy trousers and checking their reection from various angles in the polished stainless fridge and loudly demanding that someone simply must wash up for them as they are far too busy preparing the Guest lunch - table for two Moving on and evening service sees the Prima Donna throwing his beautifully prepared meal into the rubbish when the Guests dont turn up on time: Its ruined! Thatll teach them to keep me waiting! You may even hear the Prima Donna, unable to keep the incredulity from their voice as they reply to the Captain: you want me to (insert any of the following) take part in EMERGENCY drills?! cook for the CREW?! clean the galley and mop the FLOOR?! be a TEAM player?! Shipboard life however, would denitely lack colour without the skills of these culinary artists!

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Number Crunching 397.71m(1,304.8ft) The length of The Emma Maersk, probably the longest ship still in service.

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UPFRONTSFamous Fictitious CaptainsJET BOARDS Jet-propelled surfboards have been aroundsince the mid 60s. The original engine was derived from a chainsaw; the board made of wood. Nowadays, versions are lightweight, speed is easily controlled with the handheld throttle, while direction can be changed with a slight shift of the hips. Todays jet boards are just as at home on the Med as they are o the Californian coast. Having to actually ride this board rather than just steering will have you gagging for more!

PADDLE BOARDS Paddleboarding is gaining in popularity as celebrities are sampling the sport, and cross-over athletes are training with paddleboards. Bronzed bodies have been spotted around the globe paddle-in-hand, as well as in sur ng lineups. Fairly easy to pick-up and not as traumatic and image damaging (as learning to surf ) has increased its popularity. Within an hour you can become adept and look

HOT Captain HookCLAIM TO FAME: Ruins Neverland for kids around the world MODUS OPERANDI: Kidnapping & Walking the plank QUOTE: Ill get you for this Pan, if its the last thing I do SHIP: Jolly Roger WEAKNESS: Crocodiles, Clocks, Kids in tights WEAPON OF CHOICE: Hook DEATH: Eaten by Tic Toc the croc FAVOURITE UNIFORM: Red pirate uniform, frilly pirate shirt and hat

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RESTORED CLASSICS A big kudos to the owners whopour heart, soul and chequebook into restoring these beauties. Bene tting from modern systems and technology, they are far superior than in the day they were originally launched Atlantide, Delphine, a whole host of wonderful Fifes and the fabulous J-Classes, to name but a few.

INTERIOR CREW TRAINING More formalised or stand-

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ardised training programs for interior crew has been a long time coming. Our industry, which projects an image of service second to none, does not presently require that interior crew follow a path leading to a certi cate of competency. Pourquoi? Butlers have schools of training, 5* restaurant sta have formal training; its high time yachting caught up. Bravo to all those who support this trend.

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BADLY DRIVEN HIGH SPEED TENDERS Too muchhorsepower at the deck crews ngertips and not knowing how to handle it.even more so at night, without navigation lights equals a deadly combination. Training, training, training, respect for their own mortality and common sense should be the letter of the day.

SKORTS Who, in his or her right mind, thought that this extraordinarily un attering item of crew uniform would actually suit anyone? And is it owners, or in fact Captains, who conspire to have their female crew resemble kindergarten children?

STAGNATION IN SECOND-HAND YACHT SALESThis a ects our industry on many levels. It would seem that in these rough times, the head is ruling the heart, however, isnt yacht ownership an a aire de coeur? Many industry commentators have noted that yacht ownership is not primarily a commercial consideration. Its about value - in terms of lifestyle for the owners. This will only hold good up to a point when con dence is low

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THE IMOS FAILURE TO CONFER Our Yachting Industry re the Maritime Labour Convention. This has potentially farreaching, detrimental e ects to the commercial industry as a whole. This subject however, is a can of worms best saved for another time!ON BOARD | WINTER 2012 | 9

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OPINIONWhen it comes to crew, yachts stand on three equal legs. Yet, says PYA President Andrew Schofield, examine the training and qualifications available for the three departments and quite clearly they have not been treated equally.

raining for Deck and Engineering qualifications for yacht crew have seen a huge evolution in a very short space of time. However, Interior qualifications have not benefitted from the same evolution. The reason for this lack of development lies in the lack of mandatory requirements from regulators. International conventions focus on safety at sea. National rules are therefore focused on the same thing. They do not concern them selves with the quality-ofservice a guest receives. Currently, it is possible for interior crew to be employed on a yacht without the benefit of training in basic food handling. This is not possible on land. Every employee working in a fast food chain must have passed this basic training before being allowed to serve their public. For any business whose employees are handling food this is a fundamental prerequisite. So, how can yachting purport to offer the best service possible to its clientele without some basic standards in place?

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develop and maintain very high levels of quality-of-service for the single most important things they have on board their guests! Yachtings focus has always been on providing the best experience possible to its VIPs. But is there anything more important than a guest? Well, in my view: yes, and this is what makes yachting different: the owner. Unless the people actually paying for it receive the best possible service both on and off board then yachting fails.

Huge Resources

The cruise ship industry has responded to exactly the same issue by developing its own crew training programs. Huge resources are made available to Human Resource departments to

The issue of a lack of training and qualifications for interior crew has been a concern for some time. It is for this reason that PYA, with the support of industry, is now in the process of developing an Industry Standard for Interior Crew. This initiative will benefit all involved: those who chose a career working in the interior, those running interior departments, those running a yacht and ultimately, those who are fortunate enough to spend their leisure time on board yachts: Owners and Guests. As with all things the devil is in the detail. PYA continues consultation with industry and is committed to developing this standard.

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Open To QuestionWhat one thing in the last three years do you feel has had a positive influence on the industry?Kenan Seginer, Captain, M/Y Ilona Training: Although the shift to STCW/IMO standards of qualifications and the toughening of the prerequisites needed to attain the latest CoCs was implemented more than three years ago, I feel it has been during this period that we have noticed the impact and appreciated the benefits. Not only are we now privileged to work with highly trained, proficient crew; educated to a common standard and committed to a full time career, the agencies and authorities governing maritime trade have become more understanding and willing to assist, as they now see the Yachting Industry as a serious and professional sector. Isabel Muscat, Purser, M/Y Leander G VSAT has revolutionised the yachting industry. Yes its been around for a while, but only recently has it become more accessible (price-wise). That has its negatives too, as the 3 or 4 days incommunicado were bliss for the crew! But for Owners or Charter guests, imagine having the ability of streaming TV, downloading newspapers and round-the-clock Internet access from virtually anywhere in the world - how things have changed Brenda van Zoeren, Owner, New Wave Interiors I think what has made a positive effect is that there is more training available focused on Pursers and (Chief) Stewardesses. Courses on Management, Hygiene, Service, Accounting, Wines, Keeping Inventories, Social Behavior, Medical Training, Safety & Security, Management etc., not only ensure that the yachts are a safer place to work, but also make the jobs of the Interior Crew more diverse and challenging. Stuart Aldridge, Captain, M/Y Spike I Social networking: In a job which can sometimes leave crew feeling isolated from the outside world, social networking has provided an easy way to stay connected with family and friends and this has had a knock on positive effect on crew happiness. Recently its been reported that there are now a little over 4 degrees of separation between the majority of people on this planet, a number which will no doubt get smaller over time, and all thanks to social networking! Paul Lockhart Yacht Surveyor & Consultant, Lockhart Marine Surveyors An increased level of training and qualifications for yacht crew. I can remember 10 years ago the STCW95 was not a necessity- it is now compulsory. Over the last 3 years I have noticed a large demand for professional crew who are fully qualified - this has somewhat reduced the pickings for Captains looking for new crew. Courses are not cheap and if you are committed to professionalism you will attend the courses to gain further qualifications. Additionally, courses have become much more refined and detailed, demanding higher levels of aptitude and concentration to pass. This has reflected on the overall ability of a crewmember to act as an effective professional.


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Stewart Milton meets Red Bulls Mark Webber and nds out why he loves life on the movea beautiful area here in the Chilterns great for outdoor training as there are plenty of places to mountain or road bike, or run with the dogs. Ive been in Buckinghamshire for all but six months of the time Ive lived in the UK, so I have a lot of friends in the area too and its pretty much home for me at the moment.

The life of Formula One driver must be a difcult one. Take Monaco for example - spending days between races in the surrounds of the French Riviera, taking in the sights, lounging on yachts in the world-famous harbour, before returning to work: the job of whizzing around a track at 200mph. And dont even start on the gruelling schedule, with 14 weeks off a year...! But its no surprise that while Australian speed demon Mark Webber likes to relax, he also enjoys life on the move. Im not one to sit still too long so I like places which have good weather and plenty to do. I try to get home to Australia a lot as there are some fantastic places to holiday in Queensland and New South Wales. I can go for a swim or run along a beach in the morning which is awesome, he says. Webber, 35, has always been active, looking for the next adventure, and has been passionate about sport since a young age. It was all about footie (rugby league) and other team sports when I was growing up. It wasnt until I was about 14 that I really got into racing karts, he says, adding: I think I always had the passion, but it just didnt seem attainable until I actually got into racing karts and I thought hang on, I might actually be able to do this. Fanatic probably only just about covers Webber when it comes to sport. I like road cycling, mountain biking, cricket, tennis, Moto GP speedway, , he says. You name it, hes into it. Im a big fan of watching all types of sport and I like to try my hand at most things. I think it becomes a bit addictive.

Doing CircuitsWebber lists nearby Silverstone as one of his favourite race tracks, mainly because of the enthusiasm of the racegoers. Australia, his home circuit, also ranks highly, as you would imagine, while Monaco, Spain and Hungary are other races that the Red Bull racer looks forward to. I think every driver has circuits that they like and circuits they dont. Personally, Im not a big fan of Japan, he admits, but I love the Suzuka track, its a real classic circuit, and the fans just love F1 so theres always a big atmosphere. China and Korea are good tracks too but theres zero interest in F1 there. Its embarrassing for the drivers to race in front of empty grandstands instead of at tracks like Magny-Cours and Imola where you know the place will always be packed to the rafters. But as a driver, what does it take to be a success in Formula One? I think it depends on how you dene success. If you mean winning World Championships, then its got a lot to do with being in the best team at the right time that can be down to working your way there or getting a bit lucky. Obviously, he admits once youre there, you still need to do the business to ensure you stay there! And if success means enjoying a long career, then thats an added bonus. If youre still bombing around completely motivated and dedicated after 15 years in the game with a few wins under your belt, thats pretty impressive. But by the same token, if you turned up and won a couple of World Championships and walked away after a few seasons, youd say that was the right thing for you. Goals tend to change depending on what cards youre dealt, he adds. But for Webber, the yachts, the lifestyle and jet set tour of the planet aside, its all about the victories. He wants to be on that top step of the podium every time. As a driver, its what you get out of bed every day for, what you have trained and worked your way up the ladder for. Hearing your national anthem play and knowing that, on that day, you were the best guy out there thats what its all about. Those are a few moments of complete satisfaction knowing that you did what you came there to do. In reality, as soon as you step off the podium the focus switches to the next race, but you still walk away knowing that for that week or fortnight, you are the person everyone else is chasing.

Successful people pursue their dreams for the thrill of what they do and for the downtime rewards

Lifestyle ChoicesIts probably fair to say that Webber made the right choice with racing. Although given his background, it was perhaps rather inevitable... My father has always been a big Formula One fan - its something we watched together when I was growing up. Dad also had a motorbike shop, but it was made pretty clear that he didnt want me to get involved in bikes hed seen too many good guys come off second best. Its the success of his F1 career that has offered him such an enviable lifestyle one that Webber appreciates without getting too caught up in the showmanship of the most salubrious sport on the planet. I dont go for all the pizzazz, but what the sport does give me is the chance to relax and unwind in nice places. I think thats the reason any successful person pursues their dream for the thrill of what they do, but also for the downtime rewards. Webbers UK home is located in the very pleasant but generally overcast surrounds of Aston Clinton in Buckinghamshire. Logistically, it made sense. Were still tucked away from it all while being central to all the major airports, says Webber, adding, The Red Bull factory is close by which is a bonus and its


NEW LAUNCH

Diamonds Are Forever

iamonds are Forever started life with the ofcial ID at Benetti of FB253 61m. Based on Benetti naval architecture and engineering, the elegant external line bears the signature of Stefano Natucci and is characterised by compact forms and dynamic slender lines: a balanced combination of traditional design elements and modern innovative stylistic solutions which have become the shipyards distinguishing mark throughout the world. Sold as a new build project by Ocean Independences Peter Thompson in early 2010 she became the property of Mr Staluppi, who has always been a fan of the inimitable Bond, James Bond, saga. She became Diamonds Are Forever, during a Bond styled christening party on Saturday 26th

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November 2011 held in the presence of the Owners, Captain Scott Lizza with his 14 man crew and the yachts construction team.

The event took place under sunny Tuscan skies beginning with speeches and presentations by Benettis CEO Vincenzo Poerio, Chairman Paolo Vitelli and head of project management Nicola Nicolai to the Owners, their project team and crew. The naming was followed by a rendition of the theme tune to the Diamonds Are Forever movie and an acrobatic enactment of a daring Bond ght scene complete with Aston Martin using the magnicent yacht as the scenes backdrop.

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The 61 metre superyacht Diamonds Are Forever was launched in November by Benetti at Livorno. The Bond title of her name identi es her with the serial superyacht owner John Staluppi whose yachts are always named thus. Review by Frances and Michael Howorth

LOA: 61.0m Beam: 10.6m Draught: 2.9m Displacement: 920 tonnes GT: 1,100 Flag: USA Guests: 12 Crew: 15 Engines: 2 x CAT 3512 HD turbo charged Power Output: 1380 Kw @ 1600 RPM Speed (Max): 16 knots Speed (Cruising): 15 knots Range: 4,800 nm @ 12 knots Exterior Designer: Stefano Natucci Interior Designer: Evan K Marshall Builder: Benetti Year: 2011 Charter and Management Web site: www.oceanindependence.com Builders Website: www.benettiyachts.it Charter Rates: Winter 2011-12 US$ 450,000 per week high US$ 395,000 per week low Summer 2012 EUR 365,000 per week high EUR 330,000 per week low

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The yacht was then given a traditional blessing and feted with champagne and lunch. She features an Evan K Marshall interior. The synergy created through the longstanding owner designer relationship with Mr Staluppi has resulted in a well thought out layout and sophisticated styling, focusing on a full service guest concept for the charter market.

Needs and DesiresOn board, customisation to meet the needs and desires of the owner is total: the particular arrangement of the cabins, the location of the wheelhouse on the ybridge, the interior design and decor, the engine room made entirely of stainless

steel and the addition of the top deck above the ybridge, a private panoramic deck 12 metres above the sea which can be reached by the glass lift that serves all the yacht decks. Accommodation comprises of two panoramic master suites and four guest staterooms, a guest elevator to all decks, a full beam sky lounge and vast open and shaded deck spaces. Of particular note is the additional top deck located above the sun deck, which forms a very private deck served by the central elevator. The aft part of the sun-deck also allows easy touch and go helicopter operations. Once the nal stages of tting out are complete Diamonds Are Forever will head for the Caribbean where she begins working under Ocean Independence charter management.


DESIREThe Floating LampCreated by Light Light, the Silhouette Floating Lamp uses electromagnets that enables its top half to levitate a few inches over its bottom half. Whilst the latest LED technology ensures the impressivelooking unti glows brightly without ravenous power consumption. www.light-light.com 968

Hip Flasks

Welded from flat sections of stainless steel these beautiful angular hip flasks by British designer Tom Cecil hold two shots, come in a choice of finishes (Stainless steel, brass, white or black) and each is stamped with its unique design number. www.tomcecil.co.uk 350

From affordable to downright expensive. The latest eye catching innovations and design trends.

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Planetarium Tellurium

If you are on hunt for some inimitable object that could offer exceptionally accurate details about the workings of our solar system, you need to halt and take a look at the gorgeous Planetarium-Tellurium by watchmaker Richard Mille. Its a one-of-a-kind mechanical device replicating the motion of the solar system accurate to within one degree of rotation every 7.7 years. Except for the mercury, all the planets rotate around the Sun and around their own axes to offer precise positioning of our solar system. The clock has been made with the help of a famous astronomerphysicist. The clock is also a perpetual calendar that can tell the current signs of the Zodiac. Crafted from titanium, steel, brass, gold, silver, and red corundum, the Planetarium-Tellurium costs more than 1 million to build. Strictly meant for billionaires only!

La Sardina

After their camera made to look like a can of sardines, Lomography present the caviar tin camera. In the age of digital photography, this camera not only looks amazing, it also takes beautiful photos with the charm of real lm. www.lomography.com 149

Moller Flying Car

Youve always known it was just a matter of time before the world demanded some kind of ying machine which would replace the automobile. Of course, this machine would have to be capable of VTOL, be easy to maintain, cost eective and reliable. Well, the guys at Moller International believe theyve come up with the solution. The M400X Skycar. No matter how you look at it the automobile is only an interim step on our evolutionary path to independence from gravity. Thats all it will ever be. The Moller M400X Skycar volantor is the next step ! www.moller.com

Scubacraft

Performance, design, safety and ultimate control the hotly awaited new generation scuba diving watercraft is nearly here. Capable of 45knots on the water with its advanced twin tunnel hull gives exceptional surface handling and capable of diving to 30m! Price POA www.scubacraft.com


HUMAN RESOURCES,a Personnel Problem

alk into a Job Centre ashore or indeed any other personnel placement office and announce that you would like to work on a luxury superyacht belonging to a millionaire on which, you would be paid to work, while travelling the world, and chances are that you would get laughed at. Walk into a superyacht crew placement agency here in the South of France and immediately you are taken seriously. This is not surprising; it is a big business, with agents taking the equivalent of one months salary for each crew member they place. Crew are attracted to crew placement agents by their reputation and what those agents promise they can do for them.

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Those who fulfil the promise and find them a job are rewarded. Crew tend to stay loyal to that agency and it becomes their first port of call when they are looking for a new position. Of course many cover their bets by placing their CVs elsewhere at the same time. Recruitment takes time. Relations with candidate crew are built over many years. Developing a database of the raw product takes those in the business of selling the right crew into a job, years of caring, networking, meeting, greeting, emailing, and telephoning. Laurence Reymann set up YPI Crew during 2002 basing it in Antibes. The company is part of the Yachting International Partner group although it operates as a separate and independent entity providing crew all over the world to a wide


Walk into a Job Centre ashore and announce that you would like to work on a luxury superyacht belonging to a millionaire on which, you would be paid to work, while travelling the world, and chances are that you would get laughed at. Walk into a superyacht crew placement agency here in the Mediterranean and immediately you are taken seriously. This is not surprising say Frances and Michael Howorth it is a big business.

range of clients. Eight specialist consultants make up the team giving the company a complete understanding of the market and its key players. But in a time when the Internet is so readily available and social networking is all the rage, is the writing on the wall for crew placement agencies or is the Facebook job interview just a passing phase? The recruitment industry is a people industry and whilst social networking sites play an integral part in the lives of most modern day crew, many believe that they cannot replace professional crew recruitment consultancies when it comes to finding crew. Time is a commodity that is in short supply for most Captains and social networking to find crew is a very time consum-

ing method of filling a job vacancy compared with using an expert to find a new crew member. Crew agents are relied upon for their expertise, intuition, and thorough reference and certificate checking. They exist to make the process more efficient and effective for the employer. The better recruitment agencies will interview selected candidates with the clients job in mind and only send a set of carefully considered CVs for the Captain or Owner to consider. Recruitment is a serious and sensitive profession, the Crew Agents are middle men and as such they need to have a global vision and understand all the synergies at play from the client and candidates view point. They also need to work within the legal frame of crew certifications and employment law. When



clients pay crew recruitment fees they deserve a quality service with lots of added value. What a good crew placement agent should not do is send a mountain of CVs and leave clients to struggle through them. Most agree there is no value in this. Captains looking for crew generally prefer the agent do the groundwork, spend the hours interviewing crew and creating a shortlist of suitable, available, qualied candidates who are not only ready and willing to work but whose references have been checked and whose abilities t the requirements of the client. While there are denitely some captains and owners that have the time and patience to do this work by themselves, most do not nd this the most efcient way to hire crew. On the other hand Captains are turning to the Internet to nd day workers and short term crew. At the same time, crew agents are also using the Internet as an addition new component to reference checking. After all crew cannot say that they do not smoke or drink when public pictures pasted on Facebook pages show otherwise or claim to be single when they write about their partner! There are an increasing number of Internet crew placement sites where crew register for free. Clients using these sites sift through applications using lters to nd a selection suitable for interview. It is at this point, when they want to contact the applicant, that they pay the site operator a fee. The charge is signicantly cheaper than the fees paid to Crew Placement Agencies but clients should be aware that getting the contact numbers is only the beginning. Applicants using the site have not had their references checked, qualications established and all interviews have to be conducted by the client themselves. Many crew agencies are looking to improve services they offer and keep pace with an ever changing world. They are mostly acknowledging that social networking is here to stay, at least in the immediate future and are themselves embracing Social Networking where appropriate. Not all agencies serve the same ingredients and that is why crews need to register with a good cross selection. Zephyr for example offer owners a service whereby they crew a vessel parttime in busy chartering weeks if the owner doesnt have a full time crew. They source and make sure correctly qualied crews are placed on board for just the time the owners need them and this is a great way crew can work part time if they are not seeking a full time job.

Technology is unlikely to replace the crew agent entirely in the near future. Of course this will change when a computer can perform all those functions that a human now does such as screening CVs, checking licences and qualications and most importantly following up written references. Crew Agents often have information about crew members over and above the usual CV and references that they have built up over the years, from face to face interviewing, talking and listening as well as all the stored information in their les.

Support servicesLooking for work is never a pleasant exercise, whether for a deckhand or a highly experienced captain. Everyone needs to be supported and the better agencies give crew seeking jobs advise on how best to address an interview, something even Captains can benet from when they have been with one Owner for a long time. Naturally, agencies with training divisions such as D&B Services will also be able to work with crew members in helping to develop their careers and make sure theyre adding to the CV in a positive way. Lindsey Probert has been involved with yachts one way or another for almost 20 years so working in crewing seemed to be an obvious career progression. She now runs the Antibes ofce of The Crew Network. She believes, It is my job to listen to crew. I listen to Captains, I try to match the two together so that everyone gets what they want as well as what they need. Crew Network interviews candidates in person as far as humanly possible, follows their career paths, verbally check references which can be very time consuming but worth it and ultimately we try to ensure that crew are placed in a position where they will succeed. It is no coincidence that members of placement staff in most agencies are called consultants and those who have been working for years in the business will obviously have the most experience. The chances are that the well established crew placement agencies are here to stay. They have created a service that the industry trusts and feels safe using and that is very much a cornerstone in the superyacht business.

in a time when the Internet is so readily available and social networking is all the rage, is the writing on the wall for crew placement agencies

Contacts Camper & Nicholsons Crew www.cnconnect.com Crew Network www.crewnetwork.com D & B Services www.dandbservices.com Luxury Yacht Group www.luxyachts.com Monaco Equipage www.monacoequipage.com Peter Insull Crew www.insull.com YPI Crew www.ypicrew.com Zephyr Yachting www.zephyr-yachting.com

Training CountsOther agencies offer additional services over and above crew placement. One such is D&B Services, an agency based in Antibes that has partnered with Nautilus International, the international trade union and professional organisation that represents many full time career minded professional yacht crew. The company has full MCA recognition as a training provider for the STCW95 Basic Safety Training and provides crew (job-hunting or not) already with qualied and substantial advice on Article 2 issues of the Seafarers Employment Agreement from RYA, plus GMDSS General Operator courses and many RYA qualications. Jorg Wendt says Keeping our size classes to a maximum of 6 gives us an unrivalled pass rates A new challenge for the yacht crew recruiting industry is to embrace changing legislation that will come as a combination of the MLC 2006 and the new STCW regulations. This means everyone has to understand the regulations in much the same way as commercial shipping business where everybody has a duty of care to the industry and all who work in it.


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On Board Magazine Winter 2012