Is is not required that lifeboats hang over the side of the vessel. Free-fall lifeboats are only allowed on cargo vessels. Passenger ships (&...
I understand it is just a co-incidence. The name is inspired by a well known song title, (as was his last yacht albeit from a different song title).
Which flag?
IMHO & given good design concealed life rafts are as equally safe as life rafts stowed in open positions. KIWI is correct that the float free...
The Kogo has a such a system of hidden liferafts: see http://www.acebi-yacht.com/liferaft_storage.php This & other similar system are very...
The follow up residence ship to "The World" is the "Utopia". She is currently in build in South Korea. I believe this is the first significant...
Check out their website http://www.sunriseyachts.com. I have not heard any in depth feedback on Sunrise other than they compare favourably with...
Some years ago I had to make a substantial voyage deviation on a large cruise ship to assist in the rescue of a solo yachtsman. When I arrived on...
As a seafarer I pray for the safe return of this young lady. I pass no comment on her parents either. However I sincerely believe that such...
In the UK, particularly on the shorter cross-Channel routes, many of the ferry companies have two entire crews on board at anyone time. This...
I totally agree with Marmot. When you are on board a vessel as a guest that is all you are - a guest. There is only ever one Captain aboard a...
Can't shed any direct light on this situation other than observe that Platinum Yachts ads are still running in YachtForums.
This is indeed at the old (sliding) Chalkis bridge - one of the few places in the Med where you can experience nasty tidal streams. It has a...
Yes, it must be hydraulics, (unless it was really just for the photo). Hydraulics have all the moving parts below the lift in the pit. I believe...
Are most yacht elevators hydraulic?
I have dealt with most of the major crew placement agencies in the USA, the Med, the UK & Australia. It is normal that the Yacht pays the crew...
My sentiments are with you gents regarding RIBS for this size of boat. Unfortunately the person actually paying for the tenders has other ideas!...
Kelly, The Maril is certainly a lovely looking boat. Do you have any experience with them? Wonder how their sea-keeping qualities may be?
Hi, I am looking for a couple of good looking rigid (not RIBs) tenders for a 130ft motor yacht. Tenders in the 16-19ft size, diesel inboard...
What is the biggest yacht to berth at Port St. Charles Marina to date?
