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Back in the day, vessels use to ship Manure in the cargo holds of wooden sailing vessels.  Often times while these ships were transporting the Manure, the vessel would catch fire and explode.  Sailors soon discovered that the cause for the explosion occurred when the Manure got wet or damp.  The Manure created methane gas, which was the cause of the explosion.

Going forward, sailors began labeling the Manure for placement on vessels during transit.  The label placed on the Manure was SHIT, meaning SHIP HIGH IN TRANSIT. 

It all started when Admiral Nelson once assigned a small ship (called a brig) to carry captives taken in one of his naval engagements.  Because his seamen ever afterwards associated that vessel with the prisoners taken, the name “brig” stuck and became the sailor’s universal slang for Jail.

As a vessel Owner or Captain, I have to ask you, when is the last time you took out your insurance policy and perused what your insurance company defines as the vessel’s navigational limits?  It is important to understand exactly what they are.  Insurance companies are quick to look for ANY reason to deny a claim. 

Before you prepare for a voyage, check your policy to see if you will be navigating through an area that is NOT included on your current insurance policy.  If so, it’s time to pick up the phone and get that area added BEFORE getting underway.  Be sure to obtain a hard copy of the revised policy.

One Owner informed us that his insurance company instructed him that he must comply with ALL deficiencies in a recent report of vessel survey (not just the safety deficiencies) before proceeding to sea.  All vessel surveys should be sent to your insurance company.  Get written confirmation from your insurance company that they have received the survey (even if it is just an email reply).  Had the Owner failed to send the insurance company the recent report of survey, the insurer could deny a claim, simply because the survey was not supplied to them.

At any rate, one of the “deficiencies” listed in the vessel’s survey was a cracked toilet seat.  It took quite a few phone calls and emails to finally get the insurance company to take that off of their list of items that had to be corrected before proceeding to sea (the Owner got that in writing).  If the vessel sustained damage and the toilet seat had not been repaired or replaced, the insurance company could possibly deny a claim on the basis that ALL of the deficiencies in the report of survey were not corrected before proceeding to sea.  Silly, but true.  Once all deficiencies have been complied with, get your second survey evidencing same and (you know the rest of the drill) send it to your insurance company.  Get it in writing that they received the second survey.

The On Demand DVD from the Seminar held in February during the Miami International Boat Show is here for your viewing pleasure!  Click on the link below:

 http://www.onsitephotosolutions.com/onsite_compass_web_page_1_009.htm

There is no question that there is a shortage of crew out there to staff the megayachts.  With more and more megayachts being built, the demand keeps increasing.  The question is this; how do you keep your crew happy and working in unity? 

There’s nothing more disappointing for a megayacht owner or manager than to have crew on board that are ”at war” with each other.

 During the Miami International Boat Show, at the seminar “Icons & Iconoclasts: On The Yachting Industry,” hosted by Ashmead & White Consulting, Inc. and held in conjunction with the International  Superyacht Society on February 13th, Joe Noonan, founder of Crew Synergy spoke about his unique program that unifies captain and crew.  Upon completion of a 1/2 to 2 day program, the megayacht owners have happier crew, more charter re-bookings and the crew reports record breaking tips.  Be certain to visit Crew Synergy via the blog roll to your right.

An on demand video of Mr. Noonan’s presentation of will be available shortly at:  www.ashmeadwhite.com   Don’t miss it! 

In the words of Teamparadise Founder, Magnus Liljedahl:

The Fundraiser that concluded the semianr at the Hotel Alexander on Miami Beach on February 13th was a very pleasant affair.  The synergy between TeamParadise and the Mega Yacht world is easy to recognize.  The Mega Yachts represent the top of the line in their category and the same could be said of TeamParadise’s, which focus on sailors with Paralympic ambitions.

We raised some money and made several great contacts. I was very pleased with the attendance, especially with the support from the sailing community.  The raffle awards from Jewels and Little Switzerland were awesome.

Special thanks to Little Switzerland, Jewels, Ashmead & White Consulting, Inc. and Moore & Company, P.A. 

• Support Teamparadise on February 13, 2008 at the Seminar! 

• 100% of the cash bar proceeds go to Teamparadise. 

• Luxury jewelry drawing sponsored by Jewels and Little Switzerland. 

• Win 1) man’s Omega sailing watch  or

• 2) John Hardy necklace or

•  3) John Hardy earrings

• Visit:  www.ashmeadwhite.com and click on the seminars tab for full details!

• Welcome to PARADISO!

Dear Gail,

It has finally taken shape and we named it “PARADISO”. I hope that you will enjoy the update. It was something I wanted to do for a long time and finally, it is here. There is so much exciting stuff to report and it is all good. Our mission is: “to provide Paralympic class sailboats to the disabled and blind, free of charge, no matter where they are from.”   Visit:   www.teamparadise.org 

Magnus Liljedahl

Ashmead & White Consulting, Inc.

Marine & Aviation Solutions for Today’s Challenging Environment  In conjunction with the International Superyacht Society  Proudly Presents: 

“Icons & Iconoclasts: on the Yachting Industry” 

AN FULL DAY INFORMATIVE SEMINAR COINCIDING WITH

THE MIAMI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW  Wednesday, February 13, 2008 

Venue:                                                           

The Hotel Alexander                                     

Orchid Ball Room                                          

5225 Collins Avenue

Miami Beach, FL  33140

305.341.6500

www.alexanderhotel.com

Day’s Schedule 

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.:  Registration and Breakfast

9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.:  Seminar

3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.:  International Superyacht Society Board Meeting & General Election

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.: Cocktail Party sponsored by Moore & Company, P.A.

Speakers: 

Lance Cushion, President, International Superyacht Society – Key Note Speaker

Bob Saxon, President, Camper & Nicholsons USA – “The Role of the Yacht Manager in Successful and Satisfying Yacht Ownership”

Michael T. Moore, Esq., Moore & Company, P.A. – “The Role of the Lawyer in the Used Boat Purchase”

Fred Kirtland, CEO, Merrill-Stevens Yachts – “The Role of the Repair Facility in a Used Boat Purchase”

Frank Brand, CEO, Fraser Yachts – “The Role of the Lawyer in the Used Boat Purchase”

Bob Weeks & Ken Cage, International Recovery Group – “The Role of the Vessel Recovery Team”

Laura Sherrod & Spencer Lloyd, Brown & Brown Marine Insurance – “The Role of the Marine Insurance Broker in Used Boat Purchase.”

Sponsors:   Jewels, Little Switzerland, Brown & Brown Marine Insurance, Moore & Company, P.A., Marsh

Space Is Limited – R.S.V. P. by February 5^th to: director@ashmeadwhite.com or 340.774.9972/305.898.8041

So, you want to flag with the Red Ensign, one of the most prestigious registries in the world but what a cost and hassle it has been in the past.  No more!   Thanks to our friends at the Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands, the following countries and territories can now obtain a red ensign without establishing a Cayman company: 

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and (last but not least!) United States of America.

In the words of a brillant maritime attorney friend on mine, “It’s a beautiful thing.”

For more information on the Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands, click on “Cayman Islands Shipping Registry” Blogroll link to the right.