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

[justaninnocenthenchman]

Except who do you work for. Or the name of the boat. Apart from that anything.

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595Heaven said:

When are you going to scuttle it?

When they stop paying us.

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CarCrazyDad said:

You work on a super yacht?

What's it like? A day in the life?

Not like below decks. Professional, dedicated and enthusiastic individuals from all backgrounds, united by a passion for adventure and self development. Hard work, but offers opportunities to experience things not available to most. Essentially a 9-5 without guests, and 24/7 with them.

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rigga said:

What's the salary like?

Very good.

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QuattroDave said:

How many days a year do you get inconvenienced by having the owner onboard.

Apart from keeping it ship shape what else do you do with the time you're waiting for guests to be onboard?

For us 30-60 days. Maintenance, upgrades and cleaning mostly. Training with 3rd party providers too.

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CarCrazyDad said:

Could have been a great thread but ask me anything but doesn't give decent answers

Ha ha, I reached my '5 posts in the first 24 hours' limit rather quickly.

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vindaloo79 said:

When refuelling or mooring up has there been any difficulties if it was known to be a Russian vessel ?

Never historically. Could be difficult now, especially if on the sanctions list.

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steveo3002 said:

Joey Deacon said:

Is it very distracting to have super model quality ladies constantly sunbathing on the deck?

and do you ever see them in the nip?

Yes. Often they will deliberately stand naked (or very near) to talk with you. Can be difficult to focus.

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Truckosaurus said:

What port that owners love do the crews hate?

And, which port that owners hate do the crews love?

Maldives. Fun for the crew for about a day. Like a prison sentence thereafter. Owners like it though.

Owners don't tend to go places they hate.

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boyse7en said:

Ever had someone blag their way onboard?

Is your cabin big enough to swing a cat, or are you bunked up with several sweaty sailors?

Not personally, but it happens. Usually another drunk yachtie.

Cabins are shared at for junior ranks. Seniors tend to have their own. Big enough, but not palatial.

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donkmeister said:

Ever had one of the YouTuber yacht people do a tour?

I quite like seeing what those yachts are like inside (would much prefer having the means to own one, mind!)

Ever been in Monaco for the GP?

No, Russian boats tend to be very private.

Yes, done Monaco a few times.

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The spinner of plates said:

Is the captain ex-military?

We have had a variety of ex-military crew, from all three services. Not as a rule though, and most tend to end up in security roles.

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CheesecakeRunner said:

What would be the best way for a secret agent to escape the boat after being told your employer’s evil world domination plans?

The escape tunnel, then climb down the anchor chain. All of our anchors are fitted with breathing devices and can detach to become mini-subs.

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sherman said:

Has it ever been scraped or crashed into another boat or harbour when parking/leaving.
If so what were the consequences? Gulag?

Nope, but it happens. Damage is repaired, and money rarely an issue. Loss of use of the boat is a bigger problem. Often results in a sideways move, but as long as not gross incompetence then rarely any consequences.

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Harry H said:

What's the split in use between coke and hooker parties as opposed to quiet family time ?

In my experience, 100% family. On other (non-Russian) boats it can swing in the other direction, especially smaller charter boats.

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The spinner of plates said:

What’s your range?

Trans-Atlantic.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.