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I briefly served upon the USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58). In 1988, after hitting an Iranian mine, the Samuel B was loaded on a similar ship, the Mighty Servant 2, and shipped back to Newport, Rhode Island for repairs. Imagine a similar sized heavy lift ship, only it was completely filled with one ship, rather than around 12.
Brian. Thank you for your service. I think the ( FFG) HATS are the neatest looking. They opened the ships store on my 4 Hour cruise on USS Rodney M. Davis ( FFG-60) later in years went to open house at ( Fair Winds) underwater Test Range on Vancouver island in BC. The Captain of the Canadian underwater Noise vessel ( 611) he wanted my cover so bad, he loved the look of ( FFG) caps.
Even more impressing is - if you think about it: When AWOL came into port, the transport was NOT submerged. Loading for most of the cargo was done (perhaps in a previous port). But then it submerged again (for AWOL etc). But that means all the other cargo ALSO went afloat again. So you do not only have to puzzle the NEW cargo exactly in the right spot, you also have to take care the OLD cargo doesn't float away.
Well you learn something new every day. Very interesting video. Few questions: 1) What is the fee for such a trip? 2) Does the transport include insurance? 3) I assume you and chef live on AWOL for the trip? 4) Do you invite / get invited by other crews aboard their vessels for a look around etc?
He's just the captain that works for a chartering company, which means the company handles all the cost in advance. So I don't think he'll able to answer your first 2 questions.
Wow, how the divers position that many chocks for so many boats in such confined underwater spaces, presumably with barely any natural light? Crazy impressive task to complete.
We sent our yacht over to the Caribbean in the same manner 6 years ago for the winter charter season. I never got to see the operation so this was really informative. Thanks for that!
Hi Super Yacht Captain . AWESOME video ! Super cool to see so many super yachts packed in . They use computers to calculate the weight distribution & position of each yacht . Divers have to properly support & weld all the braces to the floor to secure the superyachts . Glad you have the Chef to keep you company . Safe journey . Mark (Toronto) 🌊🌊
Hello Tristan, we missed you a lot, a video a bit special and a pang in the heart to see the last images of the "Awol". I hope you and the crew will have a good trip alongside this splendid yacht "Awol '👍👍🙏🙏
Agh.. you are so lucky to be along side of DB9 , that is one of my favorite super yachts ever since i remember seeing her along time ago when i was a kid at one of the docks .. i was looking up at her like she was a goddess or something as her design and colors are amazing from the outside at least and very memorable.
Great and insightful. I think this transporter took yachts down to New Zealand for the America's Cup of several years ago. The latest A Cup was Covid restricted.
That was really interesting. I never realised such transport ships existed, most impressive. Have a calm and safe crossing Captain Tristan. Will be so sad not to have AWOL in my video life anymore.
@@demonknight7965There really aren't, DK. There are different companies, but the actual difference between transporters is along the line of the differences in Ford/Chevy trucks.
I've found these transport ships really interesting since learning of them a few years ago.You're very brave to climb to the top but, it got great footage!! Love from Vermont
Thank you Capt. I've seen videos of these transports but your video makes me feel like I'm actually there. Thank you and have a safe voyage to my country.
How does it stack up compared to cruising across the Atlantic - cost, saferty etc, maybe something you can include in the next video. Really interesting insight into the world of superyachts captain.
That would be really interesting, because the Benetti next to AWOL would have the range to cross the Atlantic. The yacht of "TheCrewChef" has crossed the Atlantic alone.
Was wondering the same thing. I thought the average super yacht could make the passage, so is it a matter of cost or just too difficult for two guys to manage by themselves?
Every time I see a huge ship it always amazes me on how it floats now I’m really amazed on how they float because of all them yachts on that One ship it’s amazing I miss these videos keep them coming don’t stay away for so long
Incredible being just two guys on AWOL, like a mini world with many floors and rooms. And that is just placed on top of another much bigger ship. Its mind-blowing.
I’ve seen a couple of documentaries with the dockwise ships. It was really interesting to see it from your perspective. Looking forward to the trip vlog. Safe journey Tristan
Thank you so much for making this video!!! I have wondered for years, how moving yachts worked and what it would look like. This was fantastic. Bon voyage.
Reminds me of my days working for deckingsystems and going to dry dock. Difference being it was one big cruise ship we were working on at a time. I miss those days.
Like the guy below said, I’d never have known such a thing existed but also I wouldn’t have thought the boat staff to travel with big ship. Very interesting
Heard they have some sweet party's & BBQs & basketball games the last few nights before port.please report back on that. Sad to see her go & not under her own power but understand why but what an experience none the less. Safe journey
Fantastic video on this process. I've heard of these ships, but never saw it from the perspective of a yacht being transported. I didn't realize they supplied power and services to the yachts. I assume you and Chef will stay aboard AWOL during the trip, or are you required to stay in the main portion of the transport ship?
Another GREAT video about something I never knew existed and most definitely will never get to experience. Thank you so much... adventures vicariously experienced are still better than no adventures at all.
When I was in Le Marin in Martinique I saw a boat like that in the middle of the bay. It was really surprising how deep this cargo ship can “sink”I did really nice pictures to explain how the boat can sink and then he loads the yachts who are attached with a metal frame to the cargo under water. Finally they pump the water out of the cargo ready to navigate again. All the story in less than 24 h!!! If you like I can send those pictures to you
I hoped you'd post this, I've seen videos posted by Yacht Express but seeing it from the perspective of the boat that is loading, rather than the boat that's being loaded onto, is fascinating. Look forward to the next installment.. fair winds Tris,
Fascinating! At first I thought this was only because M/Y AWOL was sold but it makes sense to transport like this seasonally. Prob way safer and more efficient. I suspect it’s not cheap to do this. Looking forward to the next vid! Safe travels!
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I briefly served upon the USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58). In 1988, after hitting an Iranian mine, the Samuel B was loaded on a similar ship, the Mighty Servant 2, and shipped back to Newport, Rhode Island for repairs. Imagine a similar sized heavy lift ship, only it was completely filled with one ship, rather than around 12.
Brian.
Thank you for your service. I think the
( FFG) HATS are the neatest looking. They opened the ships store on my 4 Hour cruise on
USS Rodney M. Davis ( FFG-60) later in years went to open house at ( Fair Winds) underwater Test Range on Vancouver island in BC. The Captain of the Canadian underwater Noise vessel ( 611) he wanted my cover so bad, he loved the look of
( FFG) caps.
What a life you have Tristan.
Excellent and vivid reporting.
Even more impressing is - if you think about it:
When AWOL came into port, the transport was NOT submerged. Loading for most of the cargo was done (perhaps in a previous port). But then it submerged again (for AWOL etc). But that means all the other cargo ALSO went afloat again. So you do not only have to puzzle the NEW cargo exactly in the right spot, you also have to take care the OLD cargo doesn't float away.
Well you learn something new every day. Very interesting video. Few questions:
1) What is the fee for such a trip?
2) Does the transport include insurance?
3) I assume you and chef live on AWOL for the trip?
4) Do you invite / get invited by other crews aboard their vessels for a look around etc?
Because these Yachts don't have the fuel mileage to cross the Atlantic? then i wouldn't buy it.
@@mikefowler301 erm thanks for sharing….
He's just the captain that works for a chartering company, which means the company handles all the cost in advance.
So I don't think he'll able to answer your first 2 questions.
@@carl8790 Actually Captain Tristan works for the owner of AWOL.
@@batonrouge6446 cool. How does that change my previous comment muh ackskually guy ?
Was interesting to see from your point of view. Safe trip.
Wow, how the divers position that many chocks for so many boats in such confined underwater spaces, presumably with barely any natural light? Crazy impressive task to complete.
I've always wondered more about how Yacht Transporters work. This is a superb video that explains it well. Thanks very much!
Hi Tristan.
Wishing Both You And All Crew Fair Winds and Following Seas.
Safe Trip.
Amazing, who knew? Thanks and safe travels.
We sent our yacht over to the Caribbean in the same manner 6 years ago for the winter charter season. I never got to see the operation so this was really informative. Thanks for that!
Hi Super Yacht Captain . AWESOME video ! Super cool to see so many super yachts packed in . They use computers to calculate the weight distribution & position of each yacht . Divers have to properly support & weld all the braces to the floor to secure the superyachts . Glad you have the Chef to keep you company . Safe journey . Mark (Toronto) 🌊🌊
That was terrific - who ever does the load plan for that ship must be a master a three dimensional Tetris…
Fascinating stuff, I really enjoyed it. Thank you.👍🏻
Cheers have a safe journey to Florida
wow, all that boat cramp together
Good to see you dude, Captain..err...Sir!
Fascinating!
They absolutely crammed that ship carrying ship full of ships!
Have a good trip.
Looks very interesting, will be watching. Amazing after you 'docked' they squeezed another big one between.
Thanks Tristan....what an awesome privilege....when are you retiring....good luck ...bon voyage....
Hello Tristan, we missed you a lot, a video a bit special and a pang in the heart to see the last images of the "Awol". I hope you and the crew will have a good trip alongside this splendid yacht "Awol '👍👍🙏🙏
Agh.. you are so lucky to be along side of DB9 , that is one of my favorite super yachts ever since i remember seeing her along time ago when i was a kid at one of the docks .. i was looking up at her like she was a goddess or something as her design and colors are amazing from the outside at least and very memorable.
Tristan, have safe and pleasant journey across the Atlantic. See you when you post next video. Cheers.
have a relaxed crossing... looking forward to your videos..
So interesting! Thanks and safe journey. Look forward to the next vlog.
I can’t wait to see what the boss has in store for you next Tristan. It’s been great to follow AWOL over the last nearly 3 years.
Sso very wonderful to see a new video. Miss them so much.
Makes me a little sad though to see the AWOL saga coming to a close. Thank you for sharing her adventures
Something tells me 'the boss' will have the Captain working, or acting as his agent during the buy/built process, on a new boat soon.
Is AWOL not just going to Florida for winter season and returning to Mediterranean for summer? Note AWOL wad sold in June 2021 was it not?
@@helengreig5213 Awol never did the Caribbean season. if she stays there or not is to be seen. It will be the last trip for tristan though as captain.
Too bad I never saw AWOL in reality. But I am pretty sure I saw the yacht-transporter on it's way to Genoa 4 weeks ago.
It’s the end of an era Tristan, looking forward to your next adventure. Safe travels.
Thank you for sharing Captain.
What skill. I've only seen these a couple of times always so impressive. Well done
Very nostalgic seeing AWOL loading onto transporter from the Med. Safe journey x
😢😪. I do not want this to end. I have living vicariously through this channel for very long time. 🇹🇭😭
Good to see you involved in the move!! Make it a FEW episodes, crossing/unloading!! Great stuff, we don't see every day, year or decade!!!!!
Lovely bit of driving Tristan 👍
Great and insightful. I think this transporter took yachts down to New Zealand for the America's Cup of several years ago. The latest A Cup was Covid restricted.
That was really interesting. I never realised such transport ships existed, most impressive. Have a calm and safe crossing Captain Tristan. Will be so sad not to have AWOL in my video life anymore.
Ditto on the last two lines. The one constant is change.
This is one of many styles of transporters.
@@demonknight7965There really aren't, DK. There are different companies, but the actual difference between transporters is along the line of the differences in Ford/Chevy trucks.
Why won't AWOL be in your video life any more?
@@MrEazyE357 This trip is to deliver AWOL to new owners. That’s all I know.
Awesome looking forward to the next one👍👍👍
Thank you for a window into a world most of us will never experience.
Amazing. Thank you for sharing.
Have a nice trip Tristan
Great video Tristan👍
Just a little sad to see her go😢
I've found these transport ships really interesting since learning of them a few years ago.You're very brave to climb to the top but, it got great footage!! Love from Vermont
Interesting , Thank You . I was surprised that the Chief Engineer was not on board
Thank you Capt. I've seen videos of these transports but your video makes me feel like I'm actually there. Thank you and have a safe voyage to my country.
This is great, Tristan. Thanks!
Hi Tristan, I've seen another video concerning this transport ship. $100'000+ to use the service. Not cheap 😜
Hey Tristan, thanks for that rare footage of super yacht world. Have you got a new yacht to join once finished handing AWOL over?
How does it stack up compared to cruising across the Atlantic - cost, saferty etc, maybe something you can include in the next video. Really interesting insight into the world of superyachts captain.
That would be really interesting, because the Benetti next to AWOL would have the range to cross the Atlantic. The yacht of "TheCrewChef" has crossed the Atlantic alone.
@@meingott2 I have a friend who as crewed on Rock.It.
I think they allowed about 12 days for an Atlantic crossing.
Was wondering the same thing. I thought the average super yacht could make the passage, so is it a matter of cost or just too difficult for two guys to manage by themselves?
Every time I see a huge ship it always amazes me on how it floats now I’m really amazed on how they float because of all them yachts on that One ship it’s amazing I miss these videos keep them coming don’t stay away for so long
A boat will float however large as long as it weighs less than the weight of water it displaces.
@@marksmallman4572 it weights exactly the same as the water it displaces. Archimedes rule.
A super yacht transporter - who knew? Amazing large-scale engineering.
Thank you for all this insight into the yacht life, over the last couple of years this is my favorite channel and I look forward to hear what's next.
Incredible being just two guys on AWOL, like a mini world with many floors and rooms. And that is just placed on top of another much bigger ship. Its mind-blowing.
Awesome video- I didi a passage on the Super Servant yrs ago.
I had heard of this service , but have never seen how it was done , Amazing ! thanks for that :-)
I’ve seen a couple of documentaries with the dockwise ships. It was really interesting to see it from your perspective. Looking forward to the trip vlog. Safe journey Tristan
You sir are brilliant!
Always wanted to see this THANKS!
Wow! What a journey! I think none has covered something similar before.
Good seas captain!
Washing the boat every few days during the crossing ! Constant maintenance and crew costs never end.
Absolutely fantastic, thank you
And have a great crossing
Thank you so much for making this video!!! I have wondered for years, how moving yachts worked and what it would look like. This was fantastic. Bon voyage.
What a video!!! 👏👏 Thanks
beautiful boat to the right
Absolutely amazing, good luck with your journey. I’ve certainly enjoyed your videos
this is so sad. You guys kept me going during lock down in South Africa
Freaking amazing the size of that ship.. it makes the others look not so big
Safe trip and calm seas ...
Indeed interesting. Have a safe passage.
Thanks so much for such a cool video . More in-depth of how the yacht transport is done .
Reminds me of my days working for deckingsystems and going to dry dock. Difference being it was one big cruise ship we were working on at a time. I miss those days.
I really love this series I would love to see you interview one of the divers that secures the yachts
Safe travels Tristan see you on the other side of the Globe
Like the guy below said, I’d never have known such a thing existed but also I wouldn’t have thought the boat staff to travel with big ship. Very interesting
Stumbled across your channel and must say it is so interesting!!! And geez what are you 20 year old?!? What an exciting job you have!
3:42 Piano piano 😂😂😂 👍🏻
Really enjoyed this video, have a safe journey and look forward to seeing how the trip goes.
Can you show onboard the other boats? The Palmer & Johnson looks sweet.
I've heard about this type of ship but never seem one. Very interesting to see 👍
Have a safe trip
Heard they have some sweet party's & BBQs & basketball games the last few nights before port.please report back on that. Sad to see her go & not under her own power but understand why but what an experience none the less. Safe journey
Fantastic video on this process. I've heard of these ships, but never saw it from the perspective of a yacht being transported. I didn't realize they supplied power and services to the yachts. I assume you and Chef will stay aboard AWOL during the trip, or are you required to stay in the main portion of the transport ship?
Another GREAT video about something I never knew existed and most definitely will never get to experience. Thank you so much... adventures vicariously experienced are still better than no adventures at all.
When I was in Le Marin in Martinique I saw a boat like that in the middle of the bay. It was really surprising how deep this cargo ship can “sink”I did really nice pictures to explain how the boat can sink and then he loads the yachts who are attached with a metal frame to the cargo under water. Finally they pump the water out of the cargo ready to navigate again. All the story in less than 24 h!!! If you like I can send those pictures to you
Clicked for the Palmer johnson in the thumbnail. And the fact there’s another yacht stuck in between awol and db9 by the end of the video is insane!
Saw awol docked in Genova last month
Keep us posted throughout ...hope chefy looks after you
Cheers Mark
That's very cool that they can provide connections so that AWOL can run as though she was at a dock throughout the voyage!
I hoped you'd post this, I've seen videos posted by Yacht Express but seeing it from the perspective of the boat that is loading, rather than the boat that's being loaded onto, is fascinating. Look forward to the next installment.. fair winds Tris,
Nice. A ship full of motorboats.
Hi Tristan
When you do your next video, can you give a run down of cost’s of transporting AWOL on this transport ship,
Cheers.
Fascinating! At first I thought this was only because M/Y AWOL was sold but it makes sense to transport like this seasonally. Prob way safer and more efficient. I suspect it’s not cheap to do this. Looking forward to the next vid! Safe travels!
Like everything else with a yacht. If you have to ask you can’t afford it.
The DB9 is a well-known recently purchased Yacht as well.
Oh man! Just when im starting to watched all your vlogs sir tristan!
Best of luck to your new endeavour.
This was an awesome video. Thank you.
See you in Fort Lauderdale! My home town! 🤩
Thanks, this was a great video!
Amazing vessel ! I look forward to the following vlogs of the trans Atlantic voyage 😊👍