August 2015

The Yavari has completed her refit and is now undergoing “sea trials”.

Captain Carlos and his crew of nine have been putting the ship through her paces while training the new crew members.

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Captain Carlos and his crew

In strong winds – even snow – Ian Biles , our marine surveyor, says “Today’s sea trials were a tremendous success. The ship handles wonderfully” and the Bolinder engine was running so well they reached 12 knots – which has never been done before – ever!