Luxury Super Yacht Chief Engineer - Pre Departure Checks (Captain's Vlog 74)

We go through the Chief engineers, pre departure checks onboard a super yacht.
Tristan Mortlock is an award winning Super Yacht Captain with over 15 years experience. He started his yachting career in his teens and now runs one of the most successful charter yachts in the world. Tristan is currently serving on Motor Yacht AWOL, a San Lorenzo SD122, built in 2009. AWOL is a multi award winning yacht and her crew take a lot of pride in their work.
Captain's Vlog is about educating interested parties on what happens onboard a Mega Yacht, Super Yacht and the yachting industry. To share the life of yacht crew and life at sea. The BIG shipyard refits, paint jobs and marine engineering works. To travel some of the worlds most beautiful destinations.
The first owner of the Super Yacht AWOL was non other than Mr Piero Ferrari himself. The wheel house still contains the original Captain's chair with the Ferrari emblem.
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[@r.a.monigold9789]

As a former freighter and tugboat engineer for nearly 30 years, I thought I had it together. But the level of detail you maintain in your engine room would put even an operating room to shame. From all I've seen of you on Tristen's youtube, you are one of the best Maritime Engineers in the business - and there isn't even any lint on your oil rag. Thank both of you for sharing...

[@Jock609]

The engine room is spotless. You ca neat your food of that floor or those engines. A man who is obviously proud of his profession.

[@2fast2nick]

The engine rooms on these boats are insane. So clean and neat.

[@svshootingstar]

I cruised a 42' ketch for a dozen years, just maintaining a single diesel propulsion engine and genset along with watermaker, frig/freezer, etc, etc. I can see how having a full time engineer on a yacht like this is absolutely essential to maintain and run it all.

[@mykelsalter7941]

this was really facinating seeing the insight of what the engineer has to do on a pre-departure of your vessel. Thank you to Slav for allowing us into his world as enginner. Thank you capt :)

[@pilotnelson4507]

Hearing the "transfer switches" in action. Shore power to OB generator! Super!

[@n3qdz]

He's awesome reminds me of Boris with that accent! The sign of a great engineer is that engine room....you can eat off the floor, comb your hair in the chrome and use the oil as perfume! Even his rags he uses to check oil, look like they would smell like roses!

[@OFFICIAL_VIDEO_AWARDS]

I noticed a bit of dust on top of the fuel filter housing as well as a tiny bit of rust. I'm really fussy.

[@PreservationEnthusiast]

​@@OFFICIAL_VIDEO_AWARDS Who cares if everywhere is dirty and rusty though. It's an engine room!

[@skipperike4058]

Would of loved to see main engines start up and bridge checks to see full start up procedures.

[@Zybit1423]

@Quentin Amir don’t google it, it’s a scam just report it for spam.

[@dospalmascb]

Sitting here waiting for the engine start up. Gues I’m going to be disappointed 😢

[@henrycarlson7514]

Basicly the same as generators , turn key , push button , listen for noise, watch gauges , look for leaks , listen for noises . From the look of the video he shifted control of the main engines to the Bridge , so he will start them from there. i'm not completley sure but I think that every thing is also monotored from the bridge, who know there may be appson there phones

[@michaelgarlickmovies]

Fascinating. The first ship I was on I was a 16 year old cadet training on a coastal trader. Before starting the main engine (a big old thumper of a thing) someone had to pump up the oil pressure before the engine could be started. This was done by pumping a long lever back and forth which pumped up pressure and circulated oil through the engine before it could be started otherwise bearings could be dry of oil. The chief engineer told me to yell out when the pressure gauge showed minimum pressure. Half an hour later I am still pumping like crazy with the gauge moving but not much. My 16 year old skinny arms were burning but eventually I pumped enough for the engine to be started. The Chief Engineer thought my mad pumping was hilarious........apparently there was an easier way to do it but he liked to torture the new boys. Thankfully most of this voyage was spent on the bridge as apprentice co-navigator. Pencil and parallel ruler were kinder to my arms than that damn pump.

[@kevingoza]

This is what I prefer. Videos about the day to day ops, from the bridge to the engine room to the dining room, etc. I want to hear the radio comms, your interaction with the crew while you’re at sea, etc. I especially like the docking and setting sail segments where we see how it’s done, conversations and all, from beginning to end, real time! Thanks!!

[@CrashOrganism]

Thank you Slaven and Captain Mortlock for another brilliant video. Although it's nice to see the fluffy and comfortable areas where passengers hang out, I love the behind the scenes showing what goes on in different areas. Now I know it's not about pulling the shore plug, letting of the hand brake and putting your foot down. Keep up the fantastic videos!

[@adrianhobbins1230]

No wonder you have a full time Engineer. AWOL is obviously quite a complex boat. Would love to see a day in Barbara’s life on board sometime.

[@timishii170]

Slavin, is an excellent engineer! He makes everything seem simple, the real hallmark of an expert. Excellent video and editing.

[@cet1217]

I am in absolute awe of how clean that engine room is.

[@kdesjarlais8200]

I love engineering, the onboard systems, how they work, why the work... never enough back patting for us guys-lol especially when your sitting dead in the water and its up to YOU...to figure it out and determine a solution,,, love it

[@J1mbo888]

Fantastic. Slaven is a top guy and gives a great insight into below deck life :-)

[@wille5263]

Love to see professionals in their element

[@jmeady]

I'm enjoying this channel. The behind the scenes look is fresh and interesting. Captain TM just keeps pouring on the info and I keep watching.

[@whoisalexqq]

Thank you Slaven and Captain Mortlock, Engineering is both knowledge and application. Although many systems are now automatic all systems can be run and monitored manually. Slavens role is to monitor the engineering system health, plot trends just like a human doctor. When we visit the doctor they undertake the physical body check .. age, how you feeling, temperature, listen to your breathing, take blood pressure. When you're in tune with whats healthy status, you are able to feel, sense when something is wrong, before it goes very wrong. I enjoyed the opportunity to see the engine room. thank you guys, good job.

[@gregpaterson8520]

I will tag along with everyone else, Captain...LOVE the behind the scenes stuff!! Thank you to you and your amazing crew, and keep up the great work!!

[@Donald_Shaw]

I love seeing videos of the inner workings of a super yacht. Thanks so much Tristan for your informative videos. Excellent job done by you and the crew of AWOL.

[@worldlife1337]

Thank you for your videos. Thank you for the opportunity to look behind the scenes!

[@rem9607]

not even a light flicker when switching land pwr to gen pwr. Nice system

[@brylonhanna]

i like the channel how you don,t talk bull you are to the point and enjoy to crew and how real you all are have a great charter summer

[@DriveSafeDon]

It was amazing when you open the door how loud the generator was and then when you went inside and close the door how quiet it became totally amazing. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jshrawder49]

I love the mechanical detail you give and explanation!!! Love the vlog!

[@TrulyUnfortunate]

Kudos to the Chief engineer!!! Very impressive how spotless the engine room is.

[@nie_qmrd2634]

I've been watching your vid lately many times..u r doing a great job man..for now i think its only u r showing what the yacht crews specifications details works..magnificient CAPT TRISTAN..through your video,i get know more about yacht stuff things..u have a great excellent teamworks be alongside u all the times..hope all of u have an great journey&well fine in time..keep up on showing a worlds about your family team..its very excited feeling watching all your posted video..

[@TrulyUnfortunate]

The true master of the ship!!!!!

[@simonpuglisi6377]

Slaven is a legend. Seeing , hearing the main engine start up would be awesomely. Great work and great channel

[@barrygoffe]

I love all of your videos, but I have to say that I love this one best! it's so cool to see all the engineering details. Would love to see a follow up video of the rest of the checks. Really impressed with the level of professionalism from You and Slaven - as well as the attention to detail from those that engineered your engine room. Thanks again for making such fantastic content!!!

[@koomaj]

Best video so far. Thank you!

[@georgespettigue1544]

Tristan, As a long time Caribbean sailor on up to 45' Beneteau's, it has been a real education to see how a totally different segment of the marine industry operates in a completely opposite part of the world. I have thoroughly enjoyed your video's with your crew's participation. As a long time airline captain, may I add that your leadership style with your crew is exemplary and it is a joy to see the interaction and family atmosphere that prevails aboard AWOL with no threat to your authority! Congratulations to you and your crew!!

[@kimfucku8074]

Was waiting for "where safety is number one" from CrazyRussianHacker! It's comforting to know that the ice maker for the Gin Tonic should never run out of power!

[@Kaii_679]

Awesome experience of the engine control room of the AWOL she is state of the art indeed and supper clean too. Slav really takes care of her with pride, well done buddy.

[@muratcristanbul]

I can watch these videos all day, cheers to all crew aboard the M/Y AWOL

[@paulogrinke7020]

Cool video. Lots of details and all of it explained clearly. Enjoyed it alot. Thankyou.

[@ShiftyPots]

Very informative! I guess you wouldn’t get very far without the Chief Engineer down there.

[@GTOGregory]

Many more electrical breakers than I thought. I always appreciate how clean private yachts are. Changing the generator filters every 250-hours seems very frequent. That's only ten-days of running. 15k of shore power isn't much. How big are each of the generators? They look to be in the 100k range. I can see there's a market to make much more of the switching software controlled.

[@pilotnelson4507]

Tristan, good to see you have an engineer on board who is comfortable with the video productions. Very positive for the SYC channel!!!

[@andrewwoodall2214]

This is amazing what a view and tour... While I am not a boater I live watching this channel...

[@peterb1081]

Thank you, I really enjoyed this episode

[@michaellane1316]

Always best to understand the meat and potatoes of what makes this yacht function. I know here is so much more to the actual running of a ship. Thanks fellers, great short presentation.

[@n.j.dougherty4872]

That space is so clean amazing. 13 years at sea on US navy ships am most impressed. Really help with resale value.

[@briansmythe3219]

I Had a Mate Who Used to do this Many years ago , He was the Captain for westpak Corperate Boat , I Had the Fortune of joing the Crew For the Delivery trip from Syd harbour to Fremantle for the americas Cup , I was Lucky enough to be Invited as a Stow away , It Was Awsome

[@TonyCarrollPassion4Motorsport]

Its Amazing How much work goes On each day Below Deck too Being from a motor industry Backgrounf For 30yrs plus that was brilliant .. Cheers and Thanks Flav/Chief Tc uk

[@shadydave6036]

Very good to meat the man who keeps the Life blood flowing

[@kaljumies9297]

Great detailed video once again! Fantastic to see some more chief engineer stuff. A small daily/weekly maintenance video would be great! Slaven is keeping that engine compartment tidy, nice work!

[@terrygoddard3491]

the vlog is addictive ive watched you all night .. very interesting and informative you certainly know awol inside out ...

[@alistairmcleod7093]

It was amazing to see all of the detailed checks have to be carried out to make sure that the ship is ready to come off shore power and to work from the generators and then to be ready to go to see thank you very much that was amazing and I was sitting in the Jacuzzi in the log cabin in the back garden amazed thank you very much

[@MrStephen54]

"I'm giving her all i've got capt"...now lets see the transporter room...set phasers to stun...and.."LIVE LONG AND PROSPER"

[@michaelraymount4108]

There are Klingons on the starboard bow. :)

[@steveobryan887]

As a retired marine engineer I'm jealous of the auto paralleling gear. Very good video thanks.

[@jimkoster5882]

I Loved it! This is the second disc for your Favorite Movie. Love to see Behind the scenes!

[@scottkidd1969]

Nice walk through and engine room. Nice work chief.

[@stevekaluf2708]

Excellent video, thanks for constantly sharing the details that it takes of operate a M/Y the size of AWOL. It is very interesting!

[@crowdog56]

Very nice engine room, control room especially impressive on a yacht of this size. I like the K&N filters on the big Cats. Waaay cool boat and thanx for all the great vids about it. I've always like the looks of the San Lorenzos and your vids only make me like them more!

[@seanward4602]

People think you just turn a key and drive away like a car, it's good to see someone show people how much really goes into day to day operations on a large vessel. It's all in the details, something as small as a tiny o-ring could bring things to a halt for hours. Great to see the tech side of luxury boating.

[@Matthew-lv2bg]

A lot of what they are doing, in fact having a full checklist in the first place, is down to Awol being a charter boat. On non-charters and smaller boats ~ 20-26 meters, because there is only 2-3 crew, things are a lot simpler.

[@DriveSafeDon]

What a perfect video always was curious on how the operation from shore power to generator operated thank you for this video well done 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@parkermesch6522]

Tristan, another outstanding video I really enjoy the behind the scenes videos. Id love to see one on your checks and procedures for day of getting underway.

[@fernandocarrera1643]

Nice explanation to show us all the steps of the starting process from your chief engineer. From Spain, Best regards Fernando Carrera

[@peterlazuric5641]

I love watching anything on yacht engineering because that is where i know the least

[@gregoryf9299]

I’ll take these kinds of videos over the “guest area tour” vids every time! Love to see how these yachts are built/designed/BTS.

[@cryptoslaviacs9856]

Pozdrav Slavenu iz Pule! Thank you for your effort guys

[@capicolaspicy]

Oustanding - love the chief engineer, and those engine room spaces are amazing! A whole lot roomier and cleaner than the Tall Ships I sailed on in Los Angeles lol.

[@salemcripple]

As an auto mechanic, good to see people like me on board, even cooler to see the "nuts and bolts" of the boat.

[@matt_waddy]

He seems incredibly knowledgable and every aspect. A huge asset to the team.

[@matt_waddy]

I love how nerdy you get, too. There are a million videos of yachts just sailing. No one shows this stuff!

[@kevinporter6426]

I happened to stumble across this video, got hooked on it really fast, very interesting, indeed. What rate of horsepower does each engine put out? Thanks

[@bobgutgsell1009]

AMAZING Thanks for showing this

[@gittensman]

Enjoyed that video. Keep it up, awesome channel! More from the rest of the crew/jobs to come I hope.

[@matthoward5420]

Mate awesome video it’s incredible what that yacht can do and what you guys know about it 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@rwedel738]

This is so awesome! Thank you

[@bensilberman4912]

This was fascinating!! Thank you gentlemen!

[@iplbig]

I love the mechanic guy!

[@criss0077]

Very informative video and very knowledgeable engineer plus he seems like a nice chap as well.

[@cicco1838]

Thank you,guys

[@andrewburnett5409]

Absolutely fascinating!

[@decmannix]

Good video. Never realized exactly what the engineers.did. great stuff, keep the vlogs coming

[@ravinpinsuwan]

thank you for everything

[@denisimic1847]

Wow amazing video, thanks alot. Very educational 👍

[@TrulyUnfortunate]

Very impressive engine room and Chief engineer!!!!!

[@adeptpeasant6161]

Fascinating

[@henrycarlson7514]

Thank You , I am kind of surprised that the mains did not have air starts, but then again air starts do ad more equipment and complexity. Thank You

[@michaelraymount4108]

Thank you for the insight.

[@pkane5472]

Like others, I love the behind the scenes stuff. Just subbed, keep them coming!

[@AndyCutright]

This guy is great. "Yah I will blog do sure." So matter of fact, which is what you want in an engineer.

[@Frostytravels]

Great video is so comprehensive. Excellent job.

[@frankcloskey7789]

Excellent Chief Engineer, on staff.4/11/2021

[@AndyC2_]

Slavin is just ace !!

[@dingbatbell01]

Very interesting. Great job.

[@swingingt4]

Great presentation. My best wishes to you and your team.

[@scopezxx1316]

This was great thanks🤙

[@deltanovember1672]

Fascinating insight there.

[@poogan1239]

What an awesome video!!!

[@Jerry-rf8bn]

Thank you for this video. I never realized how complicated the pre-departure procedure was. Somewhat more involved than starting my Camry for a quick trip to the grocery store and almost more complicated than doing a preflight check and starting the engines of a Boeing B-17. With all respect, I must say that finding a good engineer is more important than finding a good captain.

[@staudtj1]

Scotty replies Aye Captain ......(Star Trek):-)

[@robertbennett6697]

LOL Have a disabled ship at sea. Lose the mates or the engineers. Which group has better chance of getting the ship back?

[@Jerry-rf8bn]

@@robertbennett6697 Thank you. Your scenario is reminiscent of the opening scenes of the movie 'U-571' in which, the German submarine is damaged by depth charges and all the engineers are killed. Result? The boat could barely maneuver despite the skill of the captain and officers.

[@user-ie5nw8nw4d]

Wooow guys!!!! That was very good performance!!))) Thank you for video about E.R. procedures. Already subscribed))))) Captain, it will be so interesting to see a video, about fuel system, I mean separators, bunkering operations, pumps..... And more!!!

[@grantmarut7488]

Excellent job engineer

[@BettySwollocks13]

Good man Slav, you keep a nice engine room.

[@fusserrostell]

leeds8? thats where i live. just got into this channel.

[@GUMA612]

Hello Captain. You made wonderful videos. PLS make some more videos about engine department and life there. Engineers also watching your vlog. Nice job Captain 🧑‍✈️ 👍

[@paulkersey2179]

Nice job Chief.

[@adrianstone4443]

Brilliant thank you

[@mbalars1]

Thank You!