INTERVIEW WITH CAPTAIN MALCOLM KELLIHER ON AZZURA II

An interview with captain Malcolm Kelliher on Azzura II

Celebrating his eleventh summer season on AZZURRA II, Captain Malcolm Kelliher is looking forward to being on board the Ocean Independence flagship during the Monaco Yacht Show in September. Opening up about life as a captain, whilst reflecting on his experience in the industry, Malcolm reveals some fascinating insights.

Built in 1988 by CRN, 48m AZZURRA II has been maintained in immaculate condition thanks to a knowledgeable owner and a similarly meticulous approach from her crew. Captain Malcolm clearly has great respect for the yacht, «She is an excellent, sea-kindly vessel, and a very manoeuvrable yacht indeed,» he states. «At just under 50m and 500 tons, it helps to avoid a lot of bureaucracy such as port state security and pilotage – plus we can gain unhindered access to bays like Villefranche.» Another advantage, and relatively unusual for a yacht of her size, is the crew of 12 – certainly a proven benefit in providing large yacht ser