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Tell me about what superyacht owners are requesting for security on their boats. [links]
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LRAD, a long-range directable audio-broadcasting device. Credit: Getty Images
The GOST Cloak system is designed to provide protection in the limited time between the alarm's activation and the response team's arrival at the scene. The Cloak mist fills the intended area with an impenetrable cloud of smoke that confuses the intruder and forces them to retreat until help arrives. The organic smoke is created by a special glycol solution and reduces visibility to less than one foot. more
One of the major attractions of the NautiBuoy system is the functionality for crew. The versatile platforms are available in four modular sizes, each of which can be linked together in a variety of configurations and create a vast amount of extra space. The largest module is just 46 kilos and each one can inflate/deflate in under five minutes. Superior stability is achieved by four ballast bags on each platform that fill with water and have a ‘quick dump system’ for when the platform needs to be deflated. For Anderson, the NautiBuoy inflatables enable the crew to spend more time helping the guests, “The platforms have docking systems for ease of guest access, so they can use the toys themselves or the crew can be there at water level to help them.” These docking stations also enable any e-foil batteries to be changed quickly and easily, rather than the equipment being pulled back onto the transom. more
An intrinsic part of a successful owner’s trip or charter holiday is guests enjoying a yacht’s toys on the water. However, these experiences are not without pain points for both the guests and the crew. Enter: NautiBuoy. “As ex-superyacht crew, we know what people want,” explains Nina Anderson, director and co-founder of NautiBuoy. “We know what owners expect and we understand the crew, so we designed inflatable platforms and accessories with both in mind.” The team prides itself on the high-quality materials that go into each of the products – the floating, inflatable platform utilises UV and salt-water resistant materials to withstand the harsh maritime environment. The company remarks that the products are “designed for yachtsmen by yachtsmen” with expertise garnered after years of working on board. A result of its advanced technology, NautiBuoy was awarded the prestigious DAME Award at the METSTRADE exhibition in 2015.
The NautiBuoy platform systems offer peace of mind for both the crew and the guests. Drawing on years of expertise in the industry, these inflatable platforms and complementary accessories are a must-have addition to any yacht. [links]
In addition to functionality, there are several notable safety features. The platforms are linked together with air toggles that enable an ‘entrapment free’ connection. Further, the soft, teak-look surface provides a non-skid floor for safety and minimises the risk of any damage to the yacht or equipment. The heavy duty 316 Stainless D–rings have been designed with extra large bonded pads, ideal for securely tying the platform to the vessel or attaching jet- skis and watersports toys to the platform. more
Disable thieves with the LRAD’s sonic beam. Illustration by Mark Nerys more
But boat owners can arm themselves with a new raft of nonlethal anti-piracy tools, most designed for early detection and preventing pirates from boarding. For experienced yacht captain Michael Schueler, at the top of that list is the Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD), a sonic weapon that delivers earsplitting, high- volume acoustics via a tight beam (so neither the LRAD’s operators nor others nearby are affected) over long distances. It “did a good job,” he says, when the 197-foot Linda Lou came under attack from pirates in multiple skiffs in 2010 while en route to the Abu Dhabi Boat Show. Schueler says the LRAD ended up being one of their most effective (and most expensive, at about $20,000) methods of deterring the pirates before help came from the Royal Navy. In the same vein, an anti-piracy laser device, such as a dazzle gun, uses a nonlethal laser beam to temporarily blind or distract pirates. Both devices are easily operated by crew and can be used day and night.
Other possibilities include metal weather plating putting over windows and turning off both the Automatic Identification System (AIS) and the navigation lights at night to hide the ship’s presence. If you do leave the AIS on (some pirates use it as well), it’s a good idea to broadcast an “Armed Security Detail on Board” status message as a deterrent. [links]
“The most important thing we did was develop a plan, and then drill, drill, drill with the crew,” says Schueler. “That helped us more than anything. We also deployed barbed wire on our swim platform, had flare guns to shoot flares into their boats and had line launchers to shoot in front of the approaching skiffs to ensnare the propellers and disable their vessels.” While it may not be the prettiest solution, barbed wire is an effective one: It is rolled out across the beach-club deck and kept there the entire time the yacht remains in dangerous waters. Ideally, no guests are on board during such risky crossings, so no one is swimming. more
And why is Mykonos suddenly such a popular yachting destination? [links]
Almost all the beaches have temporary floating docks to make embarking and disembarking easy for their passengers, to avoid sinking in the sand or getting soaked by the sea.
Many of the restaurants at local beaches have set out moorings so their daytime customers can tether their vessels as an added convenience for arriving at their venue. Most of the boats have their own tenders to transport their owners back and forth from ship to shore.
The tenders even compete in the “bigger is best” boat competition, as some are simple inflatable five-foot motorized dinghies that seat three; others are fiberglass inboard-motor 20 foot-long craft that can accommodate up to 12 individuals.
The Cloudbreak has a beach club, helipad, swimming pool, garden, jacuzzi, gym and fireplace. The yacht also has leisure facilities, including equipment for water sports, on board. Guests can partake in kite surfing, jet skiing and wakeboarding while sailing the seas. more