Ask a Russian Oligarch's Superyacht crew anything...

[Muzzer79]

justaninnocenthenchman said:

All of our anchors are fitted with breathing devices and can detach to become mini-subs.

That's really, really cool.

What other cool stuff do you have?

[justaninnocenthenchman]

The spinner of plates said:

What’s your range?

Trans-Atlantic.

[justaninnocenthenchman]

normalbloke said:

Have any relationship with Imperial Yachts….?

Heard good things and bad things. Most of the bad things from people who haven't worked for them.

[justaninnocenthenchman]

superlightr said:

justaninnocenthenchman said:

rigga said:

What's the salary like?

Very good.

do spill the beans! is it 10K 50k? 100K ? also is it tax free?

Are there guns on board or other weapons to deter pirates?

Edited by superlightr on Tuesday 1st March 14:54

Junior crew start around 30k EUR, seniors around the 150k mark. Can be tax-free for Brits, but dependant on other factors.

[justaninnocenthenchman]

normalbloke said:

Was it this guy…?

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10559297/...

Don't blame him in the circumstances. Spanish police let him go too, which says a lot.

[justaninnocenthenchman]

mickk said:

How much does it cost to fill it up?

We pay full duty fuel at about 1.50 EUR per litre. Capacity depending on size obviously but around 200-300,000 for larger ones. Half a million EUR fill ups not uncommon.

[QuattroDave]

The spinner of plates said:

QuattroDave said:

Fuel - For 'filling the tank' the cost of MGO is around $700/MT so the question is how big the combined tanks are. I can only guess as I don't know the yacht in question but lets say 1000mt's - $700k from empty to full!!

Thanks for the insight.
Obviously next question is “Do you use your own Nectar card when filling up?”

Totally, but the £99 per transaction limit makes it a somewhat tedious affair

[justaninnocenthenchman]

FatboyKim said:

Is she Russian flagged, or a FOC?

What engine(s) is she using? Diesel? Gas turbines? Hybrid?

Non are Russian flagged AFAIK. Usually Cayman Islands, Bermuda, etc.

Engines usually MTU 4000 series. Some newer builds are hybrid/electric propulsion.

[justaninnocenthenchman]

Truckosaurus said:

How many tanks does the average yacht use per season - assuming the boat is sat around in harbour most of the time rather than cruising the High Seas.

Even sitting on standby the burn will be several thousand litres per day. We will fill up 4-5 times a year.

[Antony Moxey]

How well acquainted are you with the owner? I don't expect you to be drinking besties, but when he's aboard will he give you a 'morning Dave' if he sees you about?

[justaninnocenthenchman]

Antony Moxey said:

How well acquainted are you with the owner? I don't expect you to be drinking besties, but when he's aboard will he give you a 'morning Dave' if he sees you about?

Pretty much. A handshake is about it, and that is after several years.

[justaninnocenthenchman]

MODS - can this be in the Lounge please? I think it is more 'general interest' than just 'boaty people'.

[QuattroDave]

justaninnocenthenchman said:

MODS - can this be in the Lounge please? I think it is more 'general interest' than just 'boaty people'.

What cars do the owners typically arrive to port in?

That should help steer it back into the lounge

[The spinner of plates]

QuattroDave said:

The spinner of plates said:

QuattroDave said:

Fuel - For 'filling the tank' the cost of MGO is around $700/MT so the question is how big the combined tanks are. I can only guess as I don't know the yacht in question but lets say 1000mt's - $700k from empty to full!!

Thanks for the insight.
Obviously next question is “Do you use your own Nectar card when filling up?”

Totally, but the £99 per transaction limit makes it a somewhat tedious affair

I pity the fool sent to shuttle run with half a dozen Gerry cans

[justaninnocenthenchman]

QuattroDave said:

What cars do the owners typically arrive to port in?

That should help steer it back into the lounge

Mercedes vans usually. Or a helicopter. Often the high-profile owners will join on anchor to avoid being noticed. Being 'papped' is just for the wannabes and the insta-famous.

I have seen various exotica around owner's villas as you might expect. Most special for me though was a Maserati MC-12.

[QuattroDave]

The spinner of plates said:

QuattroDave said:

The spinner of plates said:

QuattroDave said:

Fuel - For 'filling the tank' the cost of MGO is around $700/MT so the question is how big the combined tanks are. I can only guess as I don't know the yacht in question but lets say 1000mt's - $700k from empty to full!!

Thanks for the insight.
Obviously next question is “Do you use your own Nectar card when filling up?”

Totally, but the £99 per transaction limit makes it a somewhat tedious affair

I pity the fool sent to shuttle run with half a dozen Gerry cans

[justaninnocenthenchman]

The spinner of plates said:

I pity the fool sent to shuttle run with half a dozen Gerry cans

You joke, but a lot of boats don't have dedicated petrol tanks, so for jetski fuelling it often is a tender run ashore with 20+ jerry cans.

[sagarich]

With the current situation, have you or your crew been met with any hostility at your current port?

[andburg]

Have you ever had Putin onboard?

[justaninnocenthenchman]

sagarich said:

With the current situation, have you or your crew been met with any hostility at your current port?

I had expected a lot more questions like this in terms of sanctions, collective guilt etc.

Short answer - No.

We are in a port which knows us as individuals very well. We have been regulars for years. Our owner (though not publicly linked to the yacht) is not on the list. He is not political or military, but we all know that nobody amasses this kind of wealth by playing fair. However, we are fully aware that we are essentially a target for anyone who wants to take a cheap shot at the regime, it would not be difficult and is a very real possibility. The fact that we are associated with Russia is justification enough in some peoples minds. It is a concern for some crew members and management are understanding of the fact that they may not want to be here. It is an unusual situation for all of us. Many Russian yachts are leaving the EU to avoid being impounded. The UK DfT statement was very open in its terms effectively stating that any vessel linked to Russia could be held. The EU are being slightly more selective. So far.