DISCHARGING SEWAGE ON A LUXURY SUPER YACHT (Captain's Vlog 111)

[@LouCipsLife]

When at sea is it ever allowed to dump the sewage into the ocean?

[@Sokeresa]

Technically yeah, there is a no dump zone usually anywhere from 3 to about 12-15mi (give it or take) from the coast, close to the coast no, further in yeah. Most big yachts will have some type of treatment before dumping though, so it semi cleaned or completely cleaned, they might even reusethe water, small boats not really, they dump straight to the ocean/sea. Ocean liners and cruise ships have cleaning stations onboard, so essentially for washing your hands face and body and what not you use treated (cleaned and purified) toilet water. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4uak4ejj7uDiqs Check this out

[@chessyp00fs]

Yes you can dump raw sewage (black water) into the ocean if you are over 12 nautical miles away from land, If you are within this you need a sewage treatment plant to disinfect the sewage before dumping. However Marpol regulations (marine pollution) has some special areas where you have to disinfect if you are in them no matter how far away you are from land the Mediterranean is one of them. Smaller vessels like these yachts will just store it and discharge it when they get to port.

[@gplusgplus2286]

@@chessyp00fs same for food waste, food leftovers, potato peelings etc but not plastic. You are allowed to dump in the sea if > 12 miles from shore, >3 miles if ground leftovers...

[@pinkcnc]

does the mooring or marina charges include the black grey water discharge or u have to pay separately?

why i never eat fish

[@dalewootton6508]

Thank for letting Aquaholic take a tour on AWOL. Really enjoyed the tour.

[@bucknaykid5821]

Ahhhh the glamorous side of Yachting. Thanks for sharing.

[@turnbull321]

going by the smell in Monaco marina last time I was there, it looks like you are the only boat who does...

[@MrMike9ed]

Exactly right. I was surprised by the water conditions generally around the coast there. blue water but a lot of plastics floating around.

[@seanbatty2665]

Love your vlogs. I recently stumbled upon your videos and am sitting in the hotel catching up on them all! Some might say sad existence I have but hey, it is what it is. I am a private jet Captain and find this fascinating. The boss has a 48 m yacht and I spend most of the summer hanging about various parts of she Med while the Boss does whatever one does on a private yacht, fishing etc.......hardly! I worked as a waiter on QE2 last century to finance the pilot license ha ha, my small contribution to merchant seamanship! Great stuff, keep the vlogs coming, nice to learn how things are done on the yacht. We have very little interaction with the yacht crew as they are always busy when we are “off duty” in Nice , Olbia, Bodrum etc.

[@oldmanbush6386]

you should vlog about being a jet captain i would love to watch also you could make a lot of money doing so and i assure you you would have a big following. by the way i am in Fairmount in nothing here but flat land and corn .

[@peterlazuric5641]

Always good to know how to dispose of waste. You sure don't want that building up for any length of time.

[@Donald_Shaw]

Very interesting... One tends to forget about sewage, but poop is a fact of life. Great video, Captain Tristan.

[@benmartz3405]

lmao

[@michaelmccarthy4615]

Thank you! This is the work I like to see. The nuts and bolts of big boat operations.. The main job of a captain.

[@cowboy10uk]

You’re right Tristan, I did enjoy this tech vid. Thankyou

[@cchambard]

Very nice message at the end of the video. There are many ways to help with our oceans health, and this one is on the top of the list. Thank You For Your Help!!

[@69spaks]

8:36 i think its much safe and ok, just take a bucket of water than to tap your hose to sea water.. to make sure there is no grey water spill to the sea.👍

[@Wenchework]

As someone who lives near the fjords this is realy nice thing to see as it is so clean easy yet nessery process to do

[@jasonwhitehurst7576]

Congratulations on the growth of your Clear Ocean Pact initiative!

[@SuperYachtCaptain]

Thanks Jason,

[@mmanut]

Thoroughly enjoy these how to videos, THANK YOU ‼️. Vinny 🇺🇸

[@deflyingfarmer]

Nice to see how you discharge the sewage on the ships. I am a mechanic for the sewage system on Rhein cruises myself. Nice to see the other perspective!

[@Hokieredneck]

and your engineer is amazing

[@ashleyjackson8538]

Simple genius . And good for environment.

[@bubaks2]

Love the educational content. Love the technical content. Thanks for a great video!

[@chunkychinn]

Great to see you back doing what for me I find you most enjoying; Talking about all the different facets of AWOL. Fantastic. Your command deck looks so much bigger when you are filming than when Nick was filming, do you use a wide angle lens? Anyway brilliant to see you back.And your numbers are creeping up. I just wish that all people watching your videos would subscribe it's only a click on the bell in the right hand side. You so deserve it Tristan.

[@kranson8514]

Oh the glamour of it all, it all smells the same rich or poor, exception of mine obviously heaven scent😂

[@SuperYachtCaptain]

😂😎

[@kranson8514]

Enjoying the days of your life bud👍

[@dan-n1981]

Floating barge with AWOLS floaters. Good job doing your part in keeping the ocean clean.

[@CallieMasters5000]

I smell a collaboration with the Drain Addict!

[@jonbray6733]

Barbara Barbara barbara. Love you vlogs fella please get her in sometime. 😉

[@trentonpaul598]

Thanks for the video Captain, I asked that question. I owned a small porto-poty business for events. There is money in sewage !

[@raymondrace4837]

It makes it fun with the wind filter!

[@aaronwilcox6417]

This was very interesting how systems on the yacht work and processes even if it were justnsewage. Still all these items and systems have to be adressed and its fascinating.

[@macdchef]

Sometimes ... even shit is interesting 😂

[@robertfrost1683]

Very Good Slav ! I actually like the protective floor coverings both inside and outside. So you ac cumulate 3000 liters daily - that seems like a lot !

[@perrooceaniko2005]

it dont think so ...............

[@Jerry-rf8bn]

Very interesting. On a chartered cruise, assuming eight guests and a full crew, how many many gallons/liters of gray and black water does AWOL generate in one day?

[@michaelmccarthy4615]

If the boat is like an RV there are fluid level indicators in the control room. You watch the levels carefully on every trip.

[@amcconnell6730]

so 90 gal/6 days grey + 30 gal black, call it 60 gal per person per week. AWOL 6 guests + 7? crew = 15 x 60 = about 900 gal / week... that's about 3500 litres, or the size of AWOL's tank (assuming you mean US gal). Given Tristan's reply a bit below that they usually only pump 1-2 times a week, that sounds about right.

[@gregbeaver5244]

I always thought they would do the black first then the grey to flush the pipes. Guess we learn something new every day.

[@edithlemus3972]

I like this process, you arrive to your destination and park your yacht and cleaning service arrives. Voila ... the solution. The question, is the service included with the slot or is an extra charge? What about if their is no slot or you just don't want to park it, is their one for only that? Is their an App where you can find all these on board travel points inside the yacht signal?

[@Mappy-xn1om]

Tristan - your the man ! It takes way more than just navigating skills to be a yacht captain !! Is there an agency that monitors super yachts and when and where they discharge waste ?

[@grantmarut7488]

Good idea to wear gloves

[@siyabongablack9344]

Interesting and thanks for sharing we learning 🇿🇦

[@demonknight7965]

i would think the port's would have sewage lines built into the piers. and include that with your docking fee.

[@SuperYachtCaptain]

Agreed, 🤔

[@easemailboxes]

My superyacht the sewerage works on a a Stern 'hangover' system. ... You hang your bum over the stern of the 7mt boat and let the waves wash you clean. Effective and helps to burley the fish.

[@rogerdoge]

What happens when you are out at sea, where do you discharge it then? It doesn''t look like you can store much onboard.

[@guillaumethevenin1346]

I'm the guy that you have seen in the Monaco yacht show. I saw awol today in cannes, it was actually pretty impressive, but you we're not here at that time. Hope to see you again

[@mikepapahotel]

Haha! the wind filter made me think about John Bolton's moustache! 😂

[@richardwilliams4994]

Definitely a full time job on MY AWOL, won't you have any down time to enjoy the town while docked...you are very busy even when not on charter.

[@stuartanderson1908]

Hi Tristan and crew. Very interesting. Can you show us in detail the work shop on board and what kind of things you have had to fabrivate/repair at sea. If you have already, send me the link to the appropriate video. Thanks. Stu from Argentina.

[@basstrammel1322]

Thank you for using a clear tube.

[@jase1911]

Interesting video...can you add the costs of the different services you encounter in port please?

[@TheSupradude26]

So I assume when you are doing longer passages where you fill the tanks before getting to a dump location, you can and do dump into the water? Is there a requirement that any treatment, addatives etc are done to the sewage prior or during the open sea dumps? I know they are allowed but I was really surprised that while at shore you have to have the tanks pumped every day. I would have thought there would be enough space for up to a week between dumps possibly, but i guess unlike some RV's Ive had, it looks like your black and gray tanks are combined as one, or possibly seperate tanks that get discharged through a common outlet connector. Still seems as though needing to empty a 3000 liter tank each day is quite a few people taking long showers and there must be a whole bunch of pooping going on too haha. Another great video Tristan, very informative. Keep it up!!

[@mnsignr]

Since you’re going to do this daily, do you just leave that hose where it is, or do you have to stow it each time? Who supplies that long hose??

[@edwinharvie6174]

Thanks Tristan - So do you all keep the discharge hose onboard or does that belong to the pump out barge?

[@pauliclayton6638]

Thanks, guys. Where do you get your shorts from? Very smart - add them to the merchandise?

[@bobstern7827]

It didn't look like anyone was monitoring the connection in case of a leak. Does the sewage hose stay with AWOL?

[@pedromoreno6836]

Awsome... I did always wonder how this was done!!! thank you guys. Very Profesional. Is it to difficul to become a Captain???

[@paulkersey2179]

Do the black and grey water pump out at the same time?

[@SuperYachtCaptain]

It all goes o the same tank.

[@hypot1157]

SLAV! The GOAT!!🥇

[@paulogrinke7020]

Cool video. Question: do you also record it on a log book?

[@richieowens7044]

So what ever happen to the"poop" deck?!...Anyway...what is with the cactus in the garage?

[@terranceriggs578]

How long does it take to fill the black and grey water while at sea

[@kayleboyd6825]

im liking your videos but ive noticed that the windows on the bridge you have some kind of cover over them could you please explain why this is thanks

[@MarcusLeepapi]

Thank you for show....

[@craiglindsay9512]

What are the orange mats/covers on your teak decks?

[@werlinry9213]

In Namibia, in one of the you tube channels one ship was dumping its sewage while docked in port.

[@ah244895]

Really cool video.

[@dmetss]

Hello love your videos

[@rightsideupvt]

They come and pump you out everyday in port? Seems like a lot of work when you've got thousands of gallon of storage.

[@JCrook1028]

3500 liters = 924 gallons. Not a lot for a crew of 8. Remember, that's laundry/dish and boat washing water as well.

[@andygirke846]

It is a dirty job, but everyone has to do it. I hope the corporate stooges on the large cruise liners watch this and maybe learn by example. I Support the 'CLEAR OCEAN PACT'🤜🤛

[@SuperYachtCaptain]

Thanks Andy,

[@Bartmi1017]

Would love to see avid about how you hookup to shour power

[@tubehound8]

Thank you.🚽👍

[@SylvieLaflamme]

The water in the pool or jacuzzi is from filtered water from the sea as potable water or directly from the sea? Also, when you wash the boat, the product used to clean it goes directly in the sea isn't it? I don't see any hole around the boat to let go of this water and the product, how this water go? (Sorry my English, I'm french speaking)

[@willliam6501]

Nice, tight haircut Tristan!

[@johnamerman8615]

What do you do if your black and gray tank are at capacity and you are not near a port for a day or two?

[@SuperYachtCaptain]

In the Med you can discharge out at sea as long as your more than 12nm offshore and going more than 4Knots. 👍

[@sweetfacelola5540]

@@SuperYachtCaptain why dump that in the sea? Isn't that dangerous to the sea life? It seems so wrong and disgusting to do!

[@jrbay1]

Daily dumping? Your tanks hold alot more than what you would generate in a week , just curious if that requirement to dump daily , is it Marina specific country specific or just a way for the Marina to extract $.

[@d_o_u_g_h_n_u_t8063]

Well, I've learned that Monaco doesn't allow discharge in their waters. I was under the impression that treated sewage from an approved plant regardless of distance from shore. Do you guys discharge anyway when you are outside the 12-mile zone, providing the other requirements are met?

[@kathys_damngoodsong]

Since I've not been yachting, yet, I can only speak to what I know, which is draining grey/black water tanks on 5th wheels, we ALWAYS wear gloves. Even tho it's a boat, you are still dealing with sewage outlets & hoses, right? Just a thought:)

[@JollyGreenGiant072]

No Zip Ties on the connection of the hose to the mount?

[@mentonish]

Nice to see treatment, neverseen this in St Raphael !!!!

[@gergc4871]

Our system pumps into the local sewage pipes. A whopping 16 GPM. Backwater only. Grey water (dishes, laundry, showers) go overboard.

[@jaime8974]

How much do they charge....?

[@jaime8974]

@@grondhero what per turd....?

[@michaelmccarthy4615]

Since its door to door service. Not cheap...

[@SpamMouse]

I'm not familiar with that area but as general comparison there are some coastal marinas in the UK that provide a free service, inland costs can be USD25 per pumpout (not metered) in the USA there is a state sponsored system where marinas are capped at charging USD5 per pumpout (not metered) but other places will charge USD 60 for 1,000 Litres (200 Gallons). Cheaper (if you are cost conscious) to macerate, treat and then discharge into the sea outside the 12 mile limit.

[@toomanyaccounts]

@@SpamMouse not every boat can treat its poop.

[@yuvanbaldwinew9282]

Why is the gray water connection so far away?

[@loriw2661]

Excellent video. Wondering……how much does is cost to empty the black/grey water tanks like you did on this video?

[@davenz000]

They don't put the valves and other things in very convenient places. You'd think flash docks would have sewer hookup pipes under the wharf.

[@Jerry-rf8bn]

Those were my observations also. I would think that the boat builders and marinas would have a more convenient arrangement to perform this important function.

[@atoningunifex6067]

Is there some sort of mincer in that tank, sure i've dropped things that would block that discharge pipe.

[@toomanyaccounts]

toilets on ships nowadays use a macerator that chews up the poop and toilet paper. not supposed to drop things like tampons in there. in fact toilets with macerators are used on various land vehicles and even some homes such as basement toilets.

[@atoningunifex6067]

@@toomanyaccounts I know how toilets work, Try a sense of humour

[@94Andreas19]

How do you handle Toiletpaper and other things which aren't coming out of the human body? On a sailingboat the toiletpaper could block the drainage outlets...

[@SuperYachtCaptain]

We can flush toilet paper on AWOL, the toilets are designed to break the paper down. What do you do with the toilet paper on your sailing boat?

[@94Andreas19]

@@SuperYachtCaptain oh thats handy. On a sailingboat you need to put the toiletpaper into small wastebags. Not the most comfortable way...

[@ccie2325]

Great video - another mystery solved - thank you! But can I ask - When you are out cruising with guests, how many days capacity do you have in the black/grey water tank? You mentioned when in port, the tank is emptied daily - is that correct - why? You also mentioned you cannot discharge to the sea - while in port. Does that mean you can do it when not in port?

[@troygreen9321]

That was informative

[@liamlarby5299]

Fascinating video about something I’d always wondered about... how exactly does one clean the dirty water tank....??? Really interesting process and a great video about something so essential; thanks.

[@jimmyPOUFAJones]

Flush it with seawater

[@fujimatosa]

3 000 liters everyday. What do you on board for that amount of water???

[@werlinry9213]

In Namibia, a You Tube channel showed a ship dumping is sewage while docked in Port.

[@matthoward5420]

Thank you Tristan great job 👍🏻 yet again mate 👏🏻

[@tracksidebc5854]

612 gallons / 2300 litres a day of black and grey water! Seems like a lot. How many crew producing that?

[@SuperYachtCaptain]

We only need to discharge 1-2 times a week with just Crew onboard. As we have a static charter with lots of guests coming and going then it fills up very quickly.

[@pommes2887]

Does the yahcht use 3000 liter a day??

[@emmanuelcarpio1374]

What is the lenght of the boat?

[@jeefder]

@3k litres of black water discharge to barge,what would the cost of that be?

[@abbeychase4718]

What's with the Tribble?

[@trafalgar1938]

Do you request the barge? Are there ports that have discharge points at the docking area? Does the cost come under the docking fees? And, how much does it cost?

[@lesmoor001]

everyday ?

[@John_Be]

I have alternate title suggestions for you to review. "Today on SYC we're #1 in the #2 business! Either that or "Sh... It happens today on SYC!"

[@SuperYachtCaptain]

Liking it 😂

[@platinumman21]

How much sewage do you guys generate while in port? 3000 L seems to be a lot per day.

[@hesapsahibi992]

You must have wastewater treatment system, it's possible for this size of yacht

[@SuperYachtCaptain]

Yes, Slav talks about it in this video. 🤔

[@michaelmccarthy4615]

I notice the discharge hose looks smaller diameter then the hose used by land motor coaches. Which is 4". I suspect its because the boat hose is pumped/pressurized and not gravity feed.

[@pcb1962]

also on the boat the waste goes through a macerator before going into the holding tank so there are no solids.

[@michaelmccarthy4615]

@@pcb1962 that makes sense. I think the newer large motor coaches use the same method before discharge.

[@mnsignr]

While your emptying the dirty water, I assume no crew can use a shower or toilet??

[@macdchef]

Simple but interesting.. thanks Tris

[@danelionheart5881]

Not much different then doing at Camper but I do have a question what does that cost every day? I know when I do campers and I have done many its just as easy less hoes but still open pump flush pull and done . The reason I asked is well most know a lot of places do free dumping and or free if you are paying to be there.

[@RR-et6zp]

Can I ask how much this service costs?