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Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress Yesterday, 20:07
Replies: 1
Views: 234
Posted By iabmatos
NTSB: One Check Valve May Not Be Enough...

Hello all,

Here is an article based on a NTSB investigation: One Check Valve May Not Be Enough to Keep Your Vessel Afloat
...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 29-09-2023, 09:41
Replies: 4
Views: 781
Posted By iabmatos
Re: Down Under, Inside or Out? Choose wisely

Hi Michael, greetings from Rio de Janeiro.

I was playing with the words trying to find a title to catch the readers' attention to this tragedy. There is always something to learn from those...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 28-09-2023, 21:31
Replies: 4
Views: 781
Posted By iabmatos
Down Under, Inside or Out? Choose wisely

Dear friends,


https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/gas-fumes-killed-five-passengers-after-whale-strike-capsized-boat


Why would you choose to stay inside? How big is your air pocket...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 17-09-2023, 22:10
Replies: 9
Views: 6,379
Posted By iabmatos
Re: Accident Reports

It is not enough to maintain course and speed...


https://maritime-executive.com/article/first-officer-of-vessel-being-overtaken-is-blamed-for-collision
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 21-06-2023, 16:18
Replies: 27
Views: 3,710
Posted By iabmatos
Fire on Board - I know you know, but....

Hello all,

Here is an important warning about silly things that can literally burn you:

NTSB: Oily Rags Caused Total Loss of Luxury Yacht ...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 18-01-2023, 12:57
Replies: 84
Views: 12,694
Posted By iabmatos
Re: One Dead in Bizarre Accident Aboard Yacht Off Gran Canaria

Hi Shrew,

I understand they may not release more details before proper investigation of the accident.


I'm asking about general safety issues related to mast climbing, such as gear,...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 18-01-2023, 12:06
Replies: 84
Views: 12,694
Posted By iabmatos
One Dead in Bizarre Accident Aboard Yacht Off Gran Canaria

All,

Please read the article. There is not much information released yet, but I'm interested in your comments regarding the safety issues related to mast climbing.

...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 10-01-2023, 15:10
Replies: 4
Views: 675
Posted By iabmatos
The safer you feel, the less safely you might behave - but ...

Hi all,

A short article that deserves a reading:


https://theconversation.com/the-safer-you-feel-the-less-safely-you-might-behave-but-research-suggests-ways-to-counteract-this-tendency-190527...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 28-09-2022, 08:03
Replies: 1
Views: 422
Posted By iabmatos
IMO and Lost Containers

Article published in the Maritime Executive:

IMO Moves to Amend SOLAS Requiring Reporting Containers Lost at Sea

see:...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 10-07-2022, 18:56
Replies: 13
Views: 1,295
Posted By iabmatos
Re: EU Citizen, EU Boat, Spain, Portugal Taxes

As for TAX residence, if I understood it right, as you go over 183 days in a country in the fiscal year (1 Jan - 31 Dec in EU), you are deemed tax resident in that country. It does not need to be...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 09-07-2022, 07:14
Replies: 68
Views: 5,775
Posted By iabmatos
Re: US couple buying catamaran in Turkey and traveling around with our dog

Hi Claudine,

For longer temporary visas - BEWARE OF BECOMING AN EU-TAX RESIDENT AFTER 183 DAYS and the implications regarding VAT.


Enjoy
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-06-2022, 14:35
Replies: 41
Views: 5,513
Posted By iabmatos
Re: Wanted to throw out the topic of Hydro-diesel which gets high marks.

All,


Similar effect could be achieved by injecting water mist into the air just before the intake manifold. Easier to do and no need to touch the fuel. Some say that adding the water vapour...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-06-2022, 13:29
Replies: 60
Views: 10,497
Posted By iabmatos
Re: Poland Flag - Non-eu resident , VAT ?

Anyone is using or has information regarding the Montenegrian register? Costs, pros and cons, contacts?

Thanks
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 02-05-2022, 10:35
Replies: 53
Views: 6,886
Posted By iabmatos
Re: dying while cruising

Dear All,

I've been collecting information regarding several issues, including this one. Below is what I've got compiled so far, and later I'll be reviewing the text to add other new relevant...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 30-04-2022, 16:46
Replies: 61
Views: 5,771
Posted By iabmatos
Re: VAT, EU Visas, and 90 days in 180 for us poor brits!

Very unique situation in Cyprus. INDEED.

I've copied this piece from the internet - Sorry, but I've forgotten to keep a reference to the source. Keep in mind...

"Beware of the geopolitics of...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 30-04-2022, 06:47
Replies: 61
Views: 5,771
Posted By iabmatos
Re: VAT, EU Visas, and 90 days in 180 for us poor brits!

Hi Haddock,



Sounds easy. Could you please let us know how much did cost the registration? The physical presence of the boat is actually required for the registration?

Thanks,

Ismael
Forum: Europe 19-04-2022, 14:14
Replies: 32
Views: 4,170
Posted By iabmatos
Re: Can anybody explain the Spanish Med sailing zones?

Just adding a piece of information regarding regulations in different countries: in Brazil, coastal navigation is "in sight of land", so your 12NM gets really reduced to "protected waters" in bad...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 12-03-2022, 20:07
Replies: 57
Views: 7,485
Posted By iabmatos
Re: Looking for a good analysis of the different Radar technologies

You may find this report useful:

https://ccga-pacific.org/files/library/CHIRP_vs_Radome_radar_tests_report_May_2021.pdf

Cheers
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 10-02-2022, 13:09
Replies: 61
Views: 5,771
Posted By iabmatos
Re: VAT, EU Visas, and 90 days in 180 for us poor brits!

NO. It is not "just" a tax. Not when you make money in BRL to convert and spend in EUR. Currency rate is roughly 7 BRL to 1 EUR. Just to add perspective, the monthly minimum wage here in Brazil is...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 10-02-2022, 10:07
Replies: 61
Views: 5,771
Posted By iabmatos
Re: VAT, EU Visas, and 90 days in 180 for us poor brits!

I've been compiling info from various sources regarding EU VAT considering a future move to EU as a Brazilian resident and Portuguese citizen.

This is what I think applies in the case someone...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 10-02-2022, 07:41
Replies: 61
Views: 5,771
Posted By iabmatos
Re: VAT, EU Visas, and 90 days in 180 for us poor brits!

Hello all,

Hijacking (or adding to the) the original question:

How about an EU-flagged boat (say Poland, with an open registry)?


Thanks,

Ismael
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 25-12-2021, 10:50
Replies: 16
Views: 3,478
Posted By iabmatos
Re: HELP reinstalling diesel injectors

I don't know much about Yanmar engines, but on my Mercedes diesel engine, the copper washers have one flat face and a slightly convex face, with a very specific thickness. One specific face goes...
Forum: Navigation 04-11-2021, 13:01
Replies: 14
Views: 1,782
Posted By iabmatos
Re: Madeira to Brasil & South Africa

Hi Steven,

Get your Pilot Charts here: https://msi.nga.mil/Publications/APC

She just crossed the Atlantic:...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-11-2021, 08:22
Replies: 121
Views: 15,132
Posted By iabmatos
Re: Do I really need a separate starter battery

Once upon a time, someone in this forum wrote something like:

"BEWARE when combining batteries at different voltage levels!!!!! Potential for huge amount of Amps travelling instantly from the...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 09-09-2021, 11:33
Replies: 90
Views: 9,372
Posted By iabmatos
Re: Rethinking attitudes towards fire suppression

Hello everyone,

I have noticed little mention to the dangers of smoke inhalation, particularly the smoke from all those boat resins, oils, and other products.

Anyone able to add more info on...
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