There was an excellent turnout at last night’s meeting, with seven guests in attendance and only three apologies. Geoff Adcock, Lindsay Walkington and Gary Frank.
Our visitors included Zahrorn Sos, our guest speaker, accompanied by his parents Mary Anne and Osman Sos from New Zealand, as well as Sophie (Zahrorn’s partner) and Mandy Costello, Marg Gallagher, and David Vincent.
Zahrorn provided a comprehensive overview of his work on the “super yacht” M/Y BOLD, where he serves as Chief Officer—the captain's representative responsible for all vessel operations, including safety, security, and medical duties. His position requires him to manage diverse tasks onboard, ranging from administrative responsibilities and navigation to assisting in the galley during busy dinner services and taking care of the rubbish.
The M/Y BOLD is an 85.3-metre (279-foot) superyacht constructed by Silver Yachts (Western Australia) in 2019, with an estimated value of approximately AUD $159 million. Available for charter, the yacht features extensive amenities for guest entertainment and relaxation, such as a disco, spa, gym, and deck jacuzzi. It accommodates up to 12 guests in eight cabins—including a master suite, three VIP cabins, and four double cabins—and can host a crew of up to 24 for charters or owner use (including bridge team, deck crew, stewardesses, chefs, engineers, masseuse, dive instructor, nanny, and security personnel).
Onboard equipment includes three jet skis, two sailing dinghies, three tenders for transfers and water sports, kayaks, inflatables, E-foils, a helicopter for tours and transfers, diving and snorkelling gear, and a barbecue facility.
Technical specifications are as follows: two engines provide a total power output of 5,760 kW; three generators each produce 275 kW (with the average household consumption per day in winter being 20–30 kW). The fuel capacity stands at 180,000 litres of diesel, enabling a range of up to 5,000 nautical miles (9,200 km). Cruising speed is 12 knots (22 kph), with a maximum speed of 22 knots (40 kph). The vessel consumes 10,000 litres of fuel daily at cruising speed and 1,000 litres per day for generators, while maximum speed requires 1,200 litres per hour.
Bold spends most of its time in the Mediterranean and Caribbean seas. Chartering the M/Y BOLD costs approximately AUD $1.5 million per week, or $125,000 per person, exclusive of additional expenses such as fuel, food, and beverages.
Coming up -
Next week is the “Person behind the badge” John Jones.
October 1st is the district Governor's visit, in the morning, Peter Shephard will be visiting the bookshop where we will be organising morning tea, please attend if available. Peter will be attending our meeting that night.
October 8th a visit to “Oscar 1 Mine Rescue”, which is a volunteer group which often outperforms professional groups in rescue competitions. This is sure to be a great night so try to bring a guest.
