REFUELING A SUPER YACHT!!! (Captain's Vlog 80)

[@uffeman76]

I'm using the same procedure and checklist every time I refuel my moped.

[@teddybusch7726]

Very efficient

[@fdryer5116]

Do you have one for toilet paper? Including the extended list for dispensing how much?

[@RussellBond13]

Don’t forget your gloves. Don’t want to get your hands dirty.

[@bigmock141]

Same on my lawnmower

[@chrisnicotra108]

🤣

[@fatherthomas1575]

I love it when I find a channel to watch that's actually informative . My brain is smiling.

[@matthewjacobs141]

I wanted to know 2 things...how much fuel and what was the Bill amount

[@Fragilisticexpiali]

A helluva lot...

[@VegetarianFeast]

As a port manager, I am impressed at the professional way you do bunkering on board. Good job guys.

[@JCAH1]

That is an excellent captain for a yacht that size - calm, thorough, methodological, approachable, meticulous, detail oriented.

[@SuperYachtCaptain]

Thank you for your kind words. 🙏😎

[@damelos4039]

I don't own a super yacht, never been on one but I'm fascinated by this for some reason. I enjoyed the video very much.

[@jetblast1212]

Another excellent demonstration of doing things the right way; well done AWOL. I admire a crew that strives to do things right no matter what the task; it's called integrity. A former US Senator once said, “Telling the truth is the essence of leadership. If you have integrity, nothing else matters. And if you don’t have integrity, nothing else matters.”

[@TomJoeSHOW]

You went into far more detail of bunkering procedure than i did. Great vlog, cant wait to see where you are heading on the next charter!

[@neilreid9005]

Wow- properly squared away captain and chief engineer. Impressive equipment and procedures. Salute!

[@michaelteeple8704]

Pretty cool. Im sure that boat has a hell of a vent. For most the problem comes as tanks are near full, vent air can force fuel spray out onto boat or in the water. Anyone unfamiliar should slow the fill when tank nears 80% give or take. Well done as it should be. Top notch operation.

[@Garynash88]

what a little gem this channel is. so much work behind the scenes in running these super yachts that people just dont think of. love watching these videos and what a job you have!

[@Donald_Shaw]

I really enjoy you showing the intricacies of everyday life on a super yacht. Great video showing how to fuel AWOL.

[@kenbryant2570]

That was great. I have never seen that operation before. Thanks for showing that. Have a great day and be safe everyone on the crew.

[@tonkacaptain]

Good video and informative. I appreciated when you elaborated at 4:40 about the all around red light, for bunker-ing during non day light hours. This video is a VERY good example of how to prepare for fuel / hazardous transfer.

[@srqlisa7881]

i learned quite a bit. I always wondered about the fueling part of the big yachts and how much fuel they carried had no idea so much. My dad was a deckhand on oil towing tugs so I found this very interesting. :)peace

[@odwatchguy]

Great information and presentation. I am in Oklahoma in the middle of the U.S. and never been on a boat bigger than 25' and enjoy watching all your videos and the way you bring people into your world. Thank you

[@joshdalkie7226]

Always enjoy my time bunkering Super Yachts here in NZ, good to what happens on the vessel as to what we do on the delivery side

[@handcandyrocks]

one of the best vlogs I've seen ever - who knew refuelling was so interesting

[@BigDThatsMe]

I realize this is an older video, however, I just started watching your videos. I cant count how many times I have been through this process! Good Job Captain! That "tool" that is used to tighten and remove the fittings is called a 'Spanner Wrench", they come in many sizes and shapes.

[@rosstuck3927]

What an eye opener Tristan. So much for us to look forward to. I will make sure your procedure is followed by to the letter. I have logged and numbered each vlog for future reference. Good session, much appreciated and yes, voted.

[@tmbruno2539]

I can totally relate to this , I refuel my canoe the same way as well.

[@wewenethiwa9286]

My Uncle was in the Navy and used to call it Uncles Sams Canoe Club. I found your comment very funny.

[@Colinpark]

Got be a bit of a boat nerd to enjoy bunkering procedures! Little surprised you don't have a ball valve at the connection on the yacht side, to prevent fuel coming out at severe roll angles. Also surprised that you don't a have locks on it. We had a new engineer miscalculate the fuel needed for our Cutter and the excess fuel puked out of the dipping hole in front of the Captains cabin and down into the forward cabins. He was not popular for that trip as we spent much of it removing fuel oil and scrubbing everything.

[@Bediasman]

Your videos and the "The Crew Chef" videos are really interesting. Thank you for bringing us along.

[@pilotnelson4507]

Excellent "visual" of how much fuel goes into AWOL using the 13k liter tanker truck as an example.

[@thechaplain9906]

I was surprised to not see y’all testing the fuel before you took the load onboard as we do in the Caribbean and places elsewhere. Although I realize that you have a fuel scrubber/polishing system onboard...I Love how you are so safety conscience, especially after what you went through losing the other boat. KUDOS (I was thinking AWOL must earn lots of credit card miles/points just with a fill up...lol) Last year I lost my house to a fire due to the dryer and lint, lesson learned...

[@prava163]

The Carribbean probably doesn't have good quality fuel with the reliability that you find in the mediterranean.

[@gary1887]

thanks for you videos it is so good to see how a super yacht works and I look forward to more videos

[@jshrawder49]

I worked on a 92 foot cruise boat in Florida back in the 90’s and refilling was to that orderly. Glad to see a few more steps taken to ensure no spills or accidents! Great insight to the process now a days!

[@DaOneJoel]

Holy crap you are efficient captain! My jaw dropped when he said today's date on the form.

[@karagregory69]

Nice to see the precautions are being taken to protect water.

[@peterculverwell2030]

Great video, very informative and amazing to hear you quote the diesel capacity on Awol relative to the tanker. Wow!

[@PaulFerzoco]

Yes, wow! That's a lot of fuel!

[@dodegkr]

love the guy on the phone whilst unplugging !

[@ianhamilton396]

Very interesting Captain, nice one. Suggestion: Any chance of a series about the Chef, Galley, Menu planning for the Owner, Charter Guests, Crew, Provisioning, Cooking on Board, Shifting, Equipment and Suppliers while cruising via multiple ports. While Fuel is Cool and makes the yacht run........... .....................Awesome food makes for a happy owner, happy guests and even happier crew....... ?????? Consider throwing a bone to your foody type subs.

[@chrisoz4929]

Another great video. Thanks for all of them. Just finished a massive, week long viewing of all of your videos and I’ve learned a lot. I work for a private airline that brings many of your customers into Nice and Cannes, and I’ve never known what sort of place they are going to - now I do. Managed to take a photo of the port of Antibes last week, it was rubbish though through the flight deck window. Must try harder. Good luck for the future Tristan, maybe we’ll meet one day on the Côte d’azur

[@wynterwynter6020]

“So this is how you refuel a super yacht, so... “we fill up this plastic zip-lock bag” 😂 great video!!

[@Colinpark]

Not a bad idea, but I would also put the absorbent pad under with the bag on top. Fuel oil gets everywhere.

[@cl7510]

Colin Park yes it does, spill 2-3 gallons and it looks like you just spilled 25!

[@anthonymiller4550]

Tony & Susan here, Great video , checked all the boxes on refueling.

[@Dragonsrage012]

What was the point of the "drip sample". What is it for, what do you do with it, and why is it important?

[@ethandoyle8182]

suppliers often try and cheat you of fuel so they may supply diesel at the start then change to another fluid (may not even be a fuel could be water) so the drip test is done over the course of the bunkering operation. it is important so you know you are getting what you paid for. typically you would not run this fuel until the test results came back. source: I am a marine engineer on cargo vessels

[@d_o_u_g_h_n_u_t8063]

In the commercial industry, the drip sample is used to take a total sample of the fuel bunkers. From the sample 4 bottles are filled for: 1. The ship 2. The bunker supplier 3. The ship operator/company 4. Lab analysis. The fuel is tested for bacteria and water content. The fuel will always contain water however, this is usually very very minimal. This is done to check the quality of the fuel and whether or not it is suitable for use. If the fuel was rejected by the lab. The fuel would then have to pumped out and the tank would have to be cleaned. Very time consuming and expensive. Very interesting to see how a yacht performs bunkering, compared to commercial vessels.

[@Dragonsrage012]

Thank you all for your very informative replies!!

[@Colinpark]

Also that sample may be required if there was a spill so they can determine if it came from your vessel or not.

[@CM-gw8rk]

Thank God no more dealing with this when the silent yacht arrives. True Freedom!

[@lenardfavell810]

Another B.C boy lol just want to thank you for all the informative videos. Absolutely wonderful. Can't wait for the next one.

[@dalejohnson9342]

When I was in Engineering in the Navy I would test the fuel from the receiving station and then when it passed my fuel test I would inform the EOW who would then allow the fueling to commence. I always erred on the cautious side and never had a bad batch of fuel on board. I also ran my purifiers whenever I topped up my day tanks so that I did not have problems with my filters. By the way, the best fuel and the cleanest fuel I ever received was in Japan. The fuel slip supervisor was on board verifying my tests and if they did not meet his requirements he made his crew re-clean the fuel and then we tested it again.

[@erikb8877]

Dale Johnson when you say “purifiers” I’m curious what type. I have been a Chief Engineer for 20+ years. On my vessels I ran several centrifuges that was continuously cleaning the fuel and separating any water. That’s a cute fueling hose eh? I would be there for days if I had to fill my boat from those little trucks. I’m surprised to see a DOI.

[@kk6aw]

EOW, Engineering Officer of the Watch

[@johnbooker4430]

Smoking lamp is out I repeat smoking lamp is out

[@Colinpark]

Likely they purify it onboard and have a pretty good idea of whom they are buying fuel from, since i suspect they have a series of stops they routinely go to. Canadian Coast Guard back in the 90's picked up a load of fuel in the 90's in Panama when a ship was coming around to the West Coast, they refuelled all the light station and then discovered the fuel was contaminated......

[@johnhillman4242]

AWOL has Alfa Leval purification filter fuel system

[@MrOramato]

I plan to take delivery of my Super Yacht in July of this year, right after I deposit my MegaMillions check. In the mean time I might be able to scrap together enough to buy one oil cleanup pad. But at least now I feel prepared.

[@evanweightman527]

Like filling up your car.....for a year.......in a half hour. Very informative and well produced. I had no idea what was involved or the amount of fuel that they were capable of carrying.

[@brad6044]

Thanks for another great video ! Hello from British Columbia, Canada 🇨🇦!!

[@sed6]

I'll keep this laborious process in mind next time I need to fuel up my car!

[@skyking228]

At 11:56 your fuel vendor is on the phone and seems a bit distracted when you're handing him back the fuel hose/connector... Informative and fun to watch video, thanks!

[@michaelwiltgen.waterman4111]

Did I hear cell phone use while refueling is dangerous?

[@Jonas_Aa]

@@michaelwiltgen.waterman4111 does not matter if it is dangerous or not. Rules are rules. Unless that is a phone that is ok to be used in ATEX zone 2 (or 1) it is not ok. And I am pretty sure that he does not have an ATEX phone.

[@Jonas_Aa]

​@assassinlexx I am sure that you are right. But knowing that is not enough according to the rules. What if you have the next "Galaxy Note 7" without knowing it and it catches on fire when you are standing and fueling your car. I know it is quite unlikely but thats what the rules are about, to make it safe. It is like I think it is silly when Americans seem to wear eye protection when doing a science project. Even if the science project is just mixing milk and water, the protection is there.

[@hotbodz24]

Phone is nothing. In Albania I have had 2x 50,000L tankers next to each other and connected with first truck with guys in centre smoking a cigar. Told them to put it out but language barrier hindered.

[@rchuyck]

Great video again, at 12:10 it looked like the fuel truck driver was on his phone when he took back the fuel hose. Focus on your job, the call can wait. Keep the videos coming, they are truly enjoyable to watch

[@rsdna9698]

He doesn't work for them, I doubt he gives a shit. lol

[@whynotjustmyusername]

You should mount that fire extinguisher behind the sink at 1:05 somewhere else. It is unnecessarily hard to lift it out of its holder up there. Also, keep it accessible and visible.

[@mominagha]

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[@johnevans6474]

I like the belt and bracers approach, especially with that Devine Teak decking

[@paulogrinke7020]

As always I enjoy your videos. I learn from them as well. Keep up the good work. Voted for AWOL and her outstanding Captain and crew.

[@rudra92]

Hello Tristan. I`ve managed to watch all your videos to-date, it was hard to stop I must admit. Just want to convey my thanks and appreciation to you for all the work you put into the channel, very informative and interesting! Keep up the good work! /Henrik (Sweden)

[@derekinniss7456]

Great video all safety checks carried out before and after the job.

[@Jerry-rf8bn]

If you browse through Captain Mortlock's past vlogs, you'll see a video showing a yacht fire while the boat was docked. I believe that Mortlock was captain of that boat. You will understand his professional approach to safety issues.

[@richardh6690]

Thanks for posting this. I was wondering how, and where, you got fuel for that big boat.

[@xcelerator911]

Voted everyone in their respective categories- superbly interesting content! Keep em' coming and best of luck to you all!

[@superidiotak]

sweet video man I just happened to stumble across it and really enjoyed it subscribed!

[@prav2738]

Amazing, not even a single droplets being spilled, you guys should be fuel conservation ambassadors..... With that precautions, you guys are amazing

[@mykleraymond3700]

Tristan, great detail and good for my vote! Several posters have pointed out the person pumping while talking on cellphone. Also, you have pointed out in a previous vlog the intrinsically-safe radios that you have a few of, that are not the radios your crew normally use. Suggest adding a comment about whether you use the safe radios while bunkering.

[@otm646]

It's diesel fuel, there's no explosive atmosphere.

[@alanwilson2073]

I liked the way you held the cup under the fitments to catch even so much as a drop of fuel. I would've maybe put an oil absorbing towel in the cup to catch those wayward drops. Even went so far as to encapsulate the areas of the fitments with paper towels to avoid droplets immediately. This is way more involved than just filling up your car at a gas station that's for sure!

[@markyboy014]

I mean who really cares about how to refuel a super yacht? It is something that I will never need to do but my goodness I cant stop binge watching these videos you keep putting up. Great work big lad

[@michaelinarizona1403]

Thank you for an interesting video. I live in a desert yet find your vlogs so interesting - Michael in Arizona, USA

[@Levikj]

that's a lot more complicated than refueling airplanes, the other day I put 30052 gallons in a 777, only took 35 min to pump

[@wilfdarr]

Ya, but a spill on an airport is not nearly the ecological disaster that a spill on the water is.

[@evolutionCEO]

35 mins to pump 150 tonnes into a 777? Through a flexible tube? Into tanks in the wings? big heavy tanks in the wings? Tanks that would require the wings to bend in places and not in others instead of evenly along the whole wings length? Erk...disaster imminent. So these engines don''t create and maintain a steady vortex in over-unity then? The air, when forced into a strong enough vortex gets hot and drives itself. That's what we were taught at school. Kinda just sucks itself along...

[@Kurskaja_Narodnaja_Respublika]

Boat people like to keep it complicated.

[@carl8790]

I wouldn't say it's more complicated, it's less advanced. Aircraft refueling has the advantage of higher fuel pump rate speeds, through multiple feeds at each wing. This vessel here only has one feed at a much lower fpr/m. Very convenient. Sucks that due to safety regulations and practicality, refueling these vessels are tedious and slooow. But they don't required refueling that often and a good Captain never let the main fuel storage go below a certain mark, since it's less time consuming to fill it back up.

[@swanncm]

@@Kurskaja_Narodnaja_Respublika Yes, but only to avoid injury, death or pollution..

[@vircingitorixknightingale]

Serious Question: Why was the Fuel Sample not tested prior to filling the yacht's tank? I'm confused because we test ours prior to filling to prevent introducing contaminated fuel on board even though there is the fuel:water separator pump.

[@deanlewis4622]

Yes, please, more about the sampling process?

[@bradgt5130]

Dean Lewis I’m not sure about his process. I know our vessel we sample the fuel by using color cut to test if their is water and gauge the tanks of the bunker barge just to make sure there isn’t water in the fuel. Dirty fuel is a issue but hard to catch, that’s why we have 6 fuel filters. Water is the big issue, our water traps work but water in the tanks also creates algae blooms, had to get our tanks scrubbed last year due to it.

[@paulskopic5844]

@@LegendLength I would want it tested prior to bunkering.

[@bas6983]

Nope gasoil is normally not tested before bunkerking. Particels and water will be filtered out and when normal a gasoil grade is ordered it should be on spec for the engines they use. In that trading area there is no need to check pour point or cold filter plugging point. The sample taken is for marpol. To prove you’ve bunkered a compatible grade for the area in regards of sulpher contents.

[@MemoryLaneCinema]

fuel sample is not that important on a boat/diesel. Jetfuel for helicopters for example. There u should always check the fuel before bunkering

[@johnforster3643]

And that Is Just to top It Off!

[@alrush1234]

Very interesting. All new for me. Procedures are definitely geared towards safety. Excellent Video.

[@elroycarpenter2938]

Great informative videos, thank you.

[@glenngammon4215]

So where do you cent the vaper output to? Or do you just blow it up the mast into there marina air?

[@bradgt5130]

I guess I should start a video blog of my life as a captain on the inland waters of the USA. Pretty neat to watch another type of vessel, now I’m thinking I need to get some offshore endoursments so I can pilot some yacht for some rich guys.

[@3li.alyami]

You should keep an LEL (lower explosive level) meter or gas tester with in the area all time during this operation.its extra level of safety.

[@Jerry-rf8bn]

Your vlogs are one of the highlights of my day. I really enjoy living the yachting life vicariously through your videos. Always interesting. Unfortunately, I could not cast a vote for best captain or best charter boat since I have never been a passenger on any of the boats nominated or met any of the captains personally. I am just a casual observer. Seem to me that the voting should be restricted to people who have booked a charter and have some first-hand knowledge of the services provided. Good luck in any case and keep those vlogs coming. Thank you.

[@gabrielpoirier3132]

Awesome video. Like all your video so far.

[@btkab]

Guess that the AWOL engines are diesels? However, fuel truck UN markings (33/1203 )@6:45+ suggests that the truck carries gasoline/petrol ?

[@davidsmith6661]

Very interesting. I'm glad we don't have to do this every time we re-fuel our narrowboat.

[@stanfordbanks3399]

Great video Captain, from start to finish its important for us smaller vessel owners to watch and learn. I would love for you to have a contest for your viewers to win a one week shadow learning on AWOL with you.... Just an idea... Ron & Sandra B

[@SuperYachtCaptain]

I like that idea 💡 I’ll look into it.

[@brianheckman9986]

Love your VLOG from Texas

[@CCWP0251]

Only thing I could think of to add to the checklist, is to check a sample of the fuel itself before you start filling. Great procedures!

[@bas6983]

Yeah for merchant/cargo ships yes. But 10m3 automotive bunkered out of a truck? You cant sea a thing on a sample and water present will be filtered out by the purifier or filters.

[@jimc4731]

You buy from a reputable company, time and time again. There is a relationship in the process. If you get scammed once every yacht around would know in an instant and blackball the supplier. JIM

[@pilotdane]

How is fuel charged to guests? Is fuel included in the charger rate? Are the tanks normally kept full then you fill up at the end of the charter to know how much was consumed? Do you charge for fuel by the amount of main engine and generator run time?

[@SuperYachtCaptain]

We sound the fuel at the beginning and end of each charter and charge the guests the total fuel consumed based on the price per litre.

[@tomlangley6236]

@11:56....The guys on the boat being super cautious with every move--The delivery guy ,no shits given,stays on the cell phone ....LOL

[@erikwallace5934]

wow very nice keeping yacht clean!

[@petererrichetti2918]

How do you know when the fuel tanks are full as you obviously don't let them overflow?

[@nspctor7729]

A greater appreciation for the process of refuelling a yacht. Now, what do you do with the fuel sample? Do you send it out for analysis or test yourselves? Is the container yours? What information are you looking for in the sample? How long do you keep the sample? All these questions from a non sailor...lol Cheers,

[@prava163]

Samples are kept for liability purposes. And you would send them to a lab to have them tested.

[@Mega747400]

i have no interest in crossing the sea or deep water but for some reason i like your videos you guys work together just about as good as that engine is oiled great video

[@mikel9567]

So that is how you fuel the yacht, but what about other fuel? I assume the chase boat and jet skis and what not run off regular gasoline and not diesel. So I assume you have another tank to refuel those. I would assume that you would probably need a couple hundred gallons at least. Do you just use portable tanks or do you have a dedicated tank for them? Do you use propane for the stoves or grills?

[@poolfool31021]

how much fuel cost for full tank? Does the Fuel company direct bill or do you use AWOL Diners Club card?

[@networkbike543]

Surely you want the sample before starting pumping to make sure it's the right fuel. Also do you have to pay beforehand.

[@JCrook1028]

I'm sure payment is setup thru an account.

[@n3qdz]

Its Boris love me see Slaven! I think Natasha could be Barbra! Yet another great video and showing the endless behind the scenes work

[@baribearsd]

Your succulents on the aft table need more water. Don't forget to follow the Watering Safety Checklist and complete the applicable logs.

[@johnodom2497]

Great video. Very informative

[@karlp8484]

I was on a PSV once that had to refuel. I couldn't believe the convoy of tanker trucks it took to fill up. One hundred and fifty tonnes. Took hours.

[@garyartzmd]

Another great video! Hello from Minnesota, USA

[@jcheck6]

Small world Gary, that is where I am.

[@PieterBreda]

I keep being amazed at how complicated all this is.

[@David7pm]

Thank you, that was cool to see that.

[@killahjeep]

what is the point of the drip sample? testing later when the engines blow? check for contaminants, or water in fuel?

[@stephenbritton9297]

Its a standard in the marine industry. Contaminants, off spec, etc. Some places will send a sample in, others just hold it. Another benefit is if the fuel comes up water contaminated, it can be checked to see if it came from the supply or from a hull leak (more applicable to large merchant ships than super-yachts, but still)

[@geminibear4985]

Is the yacht able to bunker at any berth or is it only allowed at special pier or dock? Asking for a friend.

[@prava163]

Depends on the marina itself, actually. Some marinas bunker the yachts exactly in their berths. They don't even have to move or do a thing.

[@philiphannum4211]

Where does the air from the empty tanks exit the ship? Fill up an empty vessel with a liquid and air escapes. I have heard them called overflow valves. Where does yours exit the ship?

[@curtekstrom6600]

The tanks are well vented.

[@hotbodz24]

The tank vents will either be run up to mast or some yachts have tank breather at bunker location.

[@TheBeatlemanic]

Very Interesting.. Great Info.

[@michaelplesch]

Well done!

[@henrikcarmel1]

High quality information 👍

[@vscanal8578]

Great video.

[@tonyharris8870]

your channel is amazing really informative

[@ryandoe11]

I can see now how water could easily get in the engine and why most vessels have a system to cypher that out!

[@charlesmoore8958]

Did anyone else click just to see how much it cost to refill a super yacht?

[@gregorythoman8281]

Average $40,000 every 7 hours cruising more with the peddle to the metal.

[@davideustache4119]

@@gregorythoman8281 $40k for 70 miles? ALOT of vessels cruise @ 10 knots. Just saying...

[@badcompanycod]

@@gregorythoman8281 AWOL does around 140L per hour so not at all $40K for 7hours of boating. (This is indeed at 14knots cruising speed but even at top speed it will never be $40k) Even the big fuel consuming Mangusta 130' does around 1200L/hour (at cruising speed of 28knots) and the bigger brother Mangusta 165 does around 1700L/hour (cruising speed of 25knots). So all of them no where near $40k/7hours

[@TheGamer-ux2lr]

If you have to know how much you can't afford it.

[@CM-gw8rk]

Yeah, too much

[@extraace]

They are magnitudes slower and more meticulous than refueling jets. Side note - just gone dealing with a fueling incident and paperwork. Somehow instead of prist(anti ice), DEF was mixed in. One citation had a dual engine flameout, another had 1 engine. Luckily I was not effected.