Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019
o o o Test Your Mates
In the show’s 60th year, how much do you know about its history? n Guy Harvey started his business at the show in what year? n When was a printed program first created? Answers, Page 3
Upcoming Events Today, 2 a.m. Daylight Savings Time has ended. Clocks should be set back one hour.
Today, 10 a.m.-noon Free fire training course. “First Response for On-board Emergencies,” offered by Resolve Maritime Academy and Fire Ranger. Registration required.
Today, noon-1:30 p.m. The Triton’s From the Bridge captains lunch. Captains only, by invitation. Space is limited. Request an invite at dorie@the-triton.com.
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Wednesday, 8-11 p.m. Crew4Yachts Captains and Crew Appreciation party at Park & Ocean.
The crew of M/Y Cynthia got the memo for Saturday’s stylish uniforms during the 60th edition of the Fort Lauderdale boat show. The 182-foot Feadship is located by the swing bridge that connects the north and south parts of the show. PHOTO/TOM SERIO
USCG, CBP address yacht issues By Dorie Cox Surrounded by millions of dollars worth of yachts, officers from several U.S. governmental agencies explained how to maintain compliance of those yachts after they are sold. Four officers with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and three officers with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) were on board the M/V Grand Floridian to answer questions Saturday at a captain and crew lunch. The Marine Industries Association of South Florida has organized this event during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show for the past five years.
An increase in the number of vessels without a valid Non-Tank Vessel Response Plan and/or a valid Certificate of Financial Responsibility caused the USCG to issue a Marine Safety and Information Bulletin (MSIB) in May. At issue is the fact that approval of proper documentation takes time. New plans must be approved at least 60 days before the vessel is intended to operate in U.S. waters, while revised or amended plans require at least 30 days. “Mariners need to plan for these timelines,” said Lt. Cmdr. Chris Briggs, chief of inspections with the USCG. “It’s
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Coast Guard officers answered questions during a captain and crew lunch held during the show yesterday. PHOTO/DORIE COX
Agencies prefer to avoid violations REGULATIONS, from Page 1 first in and first out.” Failure to show a plan to mitigate and respond to an oil spill when submitting an Advanced Notice of Arrival can lead to denial of entry. And failure to comply can result in a civil penalty of $47,353 against the owner or operator, according to the bulletin. On a positive note, the officers stressed that each department’s goal is to help yacht captains, crew and businesses succeed, and to make the process easier. For example, CBP is investing in facial recognition technology, said Michael Silva, public affairs officer. “You’ll be able to travel from reservation to destination just with the face,” he said. A mariner’s I-94 status is available, and can be printed, from the U.S. CBP website at www.cbp.gov. Passenger and crew processing has not changed with CBP, and the agency continues to make the Reporting Offsite Arrival - Mobile (ROAM) app easier to use, said Paul Shoupe, chief of Port Everglades Seaport. Several in the audience pointed out that calls are still required in different districts and recommended coastwise vessel movement be added to the app. CBP has noticed a 50% decrease in
denials for cruising licenses, according to John Ortiz, Port Everglades trade operations supervisor. He said the decrease is “in part due to informed mariners and that we work with the community.” “We don’t get check marks to deny,” Ortiz said. “We try to approve them.” Since the USCG is responsible for a large area of water, it’s in the department’s interest to facilitate travel in U.S. waters, said Cmdr. Jose Perez, sector Miami chief of prevention. “With coverage 12 miles out, that’s a long range,” Cmdr. Perez said. “We don’t want violations, mariners to remain out, or to deny entry. We prefer prevention.” In an effort to prevent problems, such as illegal bareboat charters, the department hosts community outreach events each month, he said. Officers said they are listening and hope to go back to their departments to help find solutions to several issues. “We’re taking notes,” Cmdr. Perez said. To help officers resolve some of the issues brought in the session, Silva recommended that mariners officially register their concerns through comments and correspondence. Dorie Cox is editor of Triton Today. Comment: editor@the-triton.com.
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Answers to the quiz on Page 1: n Guy Harvey sold T-shirts at a table in the show in 1986. In 1988, he did the show’s program cover art. n 1976.
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New electrical systems top upgrades Story and photos by Dorie Cox Last year about this time, the Hilton Marina in Fort Lauderdale was bought by Brookfield Asset Management and renamed 17th Street Yacht Basin. Located on one of the central yachting business streets in Fort Lauderdale, yacht captains and crew can walk from the marina to many nearby services. With water access directly off of the Intracoastal Waterway, large yachts have from 10 to 17 feet of water at the L-shaped face dock, which has more than 630 feet, plus 200 on the north dock. Also tucked just behind the buildings and around a corner are 33 slips for yachts up to 70 feet in length. The marina is just north of the SE 17th Street Causeway, which makes for easy access to Port Everglades and the Atlantic Ocean. Purchased from the Blackstone Group, the marina is managed by US Marina Group and headed by two industry veterans, Kevin Quirk and Jim Bronstien. The major upgrade at 17th Street Yacht Basin involves the electrical systems. Power pedestals have been renovated on the face dock to include the addition of 200 and 400 amp 480v power to the north side for larger boats, as well as 50 or 100 amp that is available
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at each slip for the smaller boats. Capt. Alan Montgomery has been the dockmaster for more than a year. A licensed captain since 1986, his experience includes some engineering and work as a mate on board. Assistant Dockmaster Aubree Dunbar is also on the job, often found in the dockmaster office next to the face dock. During the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show this year, Ocean Independence will be on display at the marina, according to Montgomery. Guests of the marina have access to the Hilton Hotel waterfront cocktail bar, a restaurant, the pool, the fitness center and parking. Hotel rooms will be renovated in time for American football’s Superbowl on Feb. 2, according to Quirk. And subsequent renovation will make way for a new rooftop restaurant. Dorie Cox is editor of Triton Today. Comment at editor@the-triton.com.
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Calliope captain wins Fraser honor Story and photo by Lucy Chabot Reed Capt. Adam Connolly of M/Y Calliope, a 150-foot RMK, was named Fraser’s Yacht Management Captain of the Year for 2019 last night In announcing the award, Fraser Global Marketing Manager Lisa Peck described Capt. Connolly as soft spoken, results driven, and a great motivator. The award was presented during the annual Fraser Dockside Soirée on Nov. 3 at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Capt. Connolly’s crew was in San Diego with the yacht and could not be there to celebrate with him. The yacht is about a sixth of the way into a global trip, he said. Capt. Connolly was chosen on precision and punctuality in accounting and cost control, management of the crew and the safety culture on board, respect of the planned maintenance on board, and the happiness of the owner and guests, Peck said, and is chosen by the fleet’s managers.
Fraser technical superintendent Eric Turoff congratulates Capt. Adam Connolly at the 5th annual Yacht Management Captain of the Year award event last night.
“Our industry is made up of yachts, owners, companies, and crew,” said Fraser CEO Raphael Sauleau. “Without crew, there would be no yachting industry.” Capt. Connolly was awarded a Marine Divers Chronometre Ulysse Nardin watch as part of his prize package. Lucy Chabot Reed is publisher of Triton Today. Comment: editor@the-triton.com.
Guests get treats as chefs compete Story and photo by Dorie Cox Guests at the second edition of the Sunset Soiree & Yacht Chef Competition were treated to taste sensations from four yacht industry chefs on Friday evening during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Chef Danny Davies of M/Y Excellence, a 150-foot Richmond, was honored as Best Yacht Chef in the boat show. He and Sous Chef Ratu Dawai created a winning dessert. Private yacht chef Alex Forsythe, freelance yacht chef Jarle Saupstad, and longtime yacht chef Andrew Siebert who was assisted by Haley Bradley, each created hundreds of favorite dishes for the guests to sample. Hosted by local NBC-6 Miami reporter Kelly Blanco and the Miami Heat’s DJ Dale, the event filled the new SuperYacht Village at Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina and spilled over the the docks and the dancing area by the stage where The Wheeland Brothers band and a DJ performed.
Chef Danny Davies of M/Y Excellence, wearing the medal at center, was named Best Yacht Chef during the Sunset Soiree & Yacht Chef Competition.
Held in partnership with the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina and the Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss), the event raised donations for two Bahamian relief organizations, including Mission of Hope and ONE Bahamas. Dorie Cox is editor of Triton Today. Comment at editor@the-triton.com.
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AT THE OASIS LOUNGE: Crew take weekend break from docks Saturday was fun day in the Oasis Lounge where crew brought smiles and laughter to lunchtime. Some may blame it on the heat; we say they were channeling their inner end-of-show self. PHOTOS/LUCY REED
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