About

Duncan and Annie Muirhead

Annie and Duncan have believed in a simple philosophy. Take good young people and train them to work together in a friendly atmosphere but never forgetting that good service is paramount. That has been a great pleasure in their lives – to see young people develop their characters so well. Also to provide a boat for their guests that mimics a small luxury hotel with lots of activities to try. Treat non diving companions as equally as important as divers. Add really good food and the latest in a long line of amazing chefs certainly provides that!

Cuan Law Philosophy

The demand for this type of diving tourism exploded so Annie and Duncan got together with a charterer, Hal McCarney who built boats. In 1978 they created their first effort, the Lammer Law, designed by Duncan and built by Hal. But Annie needed more beds so in 1988 the second aluminum trimaran, the Cuan Law was built. After some changes in demand the Lammer Law was moved to the Galapagos, the Misty Law was sold along another trimaran they owned and had also operated in the BVI.

In 2017 Annie and Duncan retired but their legacy lives on and both are very free with advice to daughter Sasha and manager Kim who has almost grown up with the company having been around for 30 years and counting. Both do a fabulous job.

The heart of any ship is its crew and this is even more important in a Floating Hotel. All our crew are very energetic and fun loving with a great service attitude. They have their individual specialties but all pitch in as a team and cover for each other. We normally carry a crew of seven: Captain, Chef, Engineer, First Diver, Second Diver, and two Stewards or Stewardesses.

Cuan Law Crew

Because of crew rotation, your crew will be from the following.

Operations Manager

Kim

A few years after graduating from college when she decided to take some time to start traveling Kim first joined Trimarine the same year that Cuan Law was completed - 1988! She worked on board Lammer Law initially as stewardess and then worked on Cuan Law as relief chef on and off for several years interspersed with some great trips including 3 years in Japan, before making the BVI her permanent home in 1994. Her BVI adventures include working with small businesses, building a vacation villa and running the guest house style villa Annie & Duncan Muirhead owned, Serendipity House, until its sale in 2014. Her move to the Trimarine office in 2000 started off as a part time thing, but as time has passed and most recently with the impact of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017 Kim has taken on more responsibility. It is most likely that you’ll reach her when you email or call us!

Crew Manager

Kellie

Kellie grew up on the move, but never beyond the Florida border until after she graduated university with her degree in Studio Art. From there she went on to live and work with other artists in New York, France, and finally the British Virgin Islands, with interspersed trips to India, Southeast Asia, and Central America. Her love for adventure (and very little convincing from Captain Scott) landed her aboard Cuan Law back in 2009, where she has worked as both stewardess and chef. She’s now part of the Kellie and Scott relief crew and training team, finding joy in sharing tales of her own adventures aboard to both new crew and guest alike, including some fantastic down island trips with Annie & Duncan! When not on Cuan, she most likely has her hands covered in clay while she runs her pottery business, Sugar Sand Pottery, back in her Florida home with Scott.

Senior Engineer/Captain

Scott

Captain Scott over many years has done everything and every job on the Cuan Law except Chef. We owe him a huge dept of gratitude as he has been the foundation stone of the crew. He has trained up dozens of our crew over the years. Scott started off as steward on board and then, after getting his Divemaster rating, he led many dives in addition to his work as steward. Scott still loves to dive and will certainly do some dives with you whilst on board. He then moved on to Engineer as he had always had a great interest in, and aptitude for, the ship's machinery and equipment. He has fixed numerous problems, installed much new equipment and machinery and done many upgrades. He still likes to mess around below decks playing with machines! After a few years as Engineer and then First Mate, we promoted him to Captain and added the job later of Captain Trainer. Scott has done many, many charters as Captain, has as much knowledge as Trimarine’s founder Duncan, and really understands "The Cuan Law Way". He has a great sense of humor and is very fun-loving, and he runs a well organized and motivated team. Years ago he married our then Chef, Kellie, whom many of our past guests will remember and future guests might get to meet as she and Scott continue to fill in as relief crew. Scott’s sister, Kim, is our Operations Manager.

Captain/Engineer

Travis

Travis was born and raised in South Africa. He worked as a Dive Master, driving boats straight off the beach across huge breakers, and also did a lot of shark diving. He then turned his attention to Engineering and is a real wizard when it comes to fixing anything. He first came to Cuan Law as Engineer for our 2015/16 and 2016/17 seasons, and throughout that time with us, helped with diving and all other deck operations. He then went on to work as Captain and Engineer on other vessels throughout the Caribbean before returning to the BVI full time in 2024. We are very excited to have him back to share his local knowledge and tales of adventure abroad! When not working, Travis can be found surfing, playing rugby, and practicing his free diving skills. He has been known to free-dive down and surprise unsuspecting scuba divers at 40’

Chef

Gys

Gys grew up in a very small farming town in the heart of the Free State in South Africa, nestled among fields and hills on their family farm. Even though the ocean was far away, his family holidays on the coasts made him fall in love with the ocean. In High School, Gys worked on a Private Game Farm, where he found his passion for hospitality. From a young age, Gys dreamt of traveling and seeing the world outside of his home country, so to combine his interests, he turned his attention to the yachting industry. Joining Cuan Law in 2023, he was also introduced to diving, a skill he never imagined having, and instantly fell head over heels for it!

Now as our Chef, Gys possesses a genuine knack for creating delicious meals and making guests feel extraordinary with his impeccable service. He eagerly anticipates extending a warm welcome aboard, ready to create an unforgettable dining experience as you embark on a journey through the breathtaking BVI's.

First Mate/Diver

Darren

Darren grew up on the sunny shores of the Western Cape of South Africa. With a love for adventure and a thrill seeking attitude, Darren enjoys rock climbing and mountaineering, water sports, and snow sports. He worked in restaurants and the hospitality industry for several years, starting out part time whilst still in high school to make some extra pocket money, moving over to 5 star restaurants whilst busy with his marketing diploma. After graduating Darren felt he needed a change in scenery and decided a career in yachting would be the perfect fit. Expanding on his hospitality and restaurant experience, and his love for water sports, made Cuan Law the ideal platform to start his new career. As part of our team since 2023, Darren has built his repertoire both above and below deck, and is sure to provide you with an amazing charter experience!

Diver

Jessi

Growing up in the highlands of South Africa, Jessi has always felt drawn to nature, you would usually find her in the garden, hiking, or jumping into a river. However, she knew she was an undercover mermaid at heart. Jessi spent her school holidays working for dive centres in Mozambique, where she quickly realised a life at sea was her calling. Starting her dive career when she left school, she spent the next six years traveling and working along the coast of South Africa, gaining the best experience which led her to the British Virgin Islands, where she worked for a dive centre for two years. This inspired the dream of working aboard a bigger boat Jessi has a passion for cooking, learning and connecting with people from all walks of life - so what better place to be where she can combine all that she loves aboard Cuan Law.

Stewardess

Tiana

Tiana has decided to trade a hard hat and safety shoes for a life at sea. After working as an Industrial Engineer, mostly focusing on mining work in the Democratic Republic of Congo, she has decided that it is time for a change. She has always felt drawn to traveling and experiencing new cultures and places. She loves engaging with people and being surrounded by other adventurous individuals. Whenever you feel a sweet craving coming along, Tiana is the person to call seeing as she started and managed her own small custom cake business back in South Africa, and adores baking new creations and experimenting with unique flavours. The ocean has a very special place in her heart, therefore a life onboard Cuan Law sounded like the perfect opportunity for her to spread her wings and explore new horizons.

Steward

Bryn

Bryn grew up on a farm along the Klein River in South Africa, where he developed a practical, hands-on approach to problem solving that still shapes how he works today. Over the years, he’s taken that mindset around the world—teaching English in Vietnam, wakeboarding in South Africa, snowboarding in Lesotho, and sailing in the Seychelles. Now, he’s brought his experience and energy to our team here in the beautiful BVI. Bryn loves picking up new skills, sharing what he knows with others, and staying active through a wide range of sports. If you have any questions or need a hand, Bryn is always happy to help!

Captain

Sylvain

Sylvain grew up in several different places across the country side of France, and in his youth he felt the urge to explore more of the world. Starting his journey in Gran Canaria, he quickly fell in love with diving.
Where his diving career started. From there it led him to many areas across Europe, South East Asia, Middle East and the Caribbean, including the BVI. With a passion for adventure and further ocean challenge, he decided to take the opportunity to volunteer on a sailboat crossing the Atlantic.
From this experience, he became obsessed with sailing, and after joining other boats, he soon went on to obtain his Captain’s license. He never lost his first love for diving and he's now happy to be able to finally unite the best of his two worlds on Cuan Law.

Engineer

Teagan

Meet Teagan, our engineer aboard Cuan Law. Teagan grew up in a small costal village near Cape Town in South Africa. He is very passionate about the ocean and has discovered scuba diving since working with us - something he can’t get enough of! After school, he completed a plumbing apprenticeship and went on to run a small business of his own before coming out to the BVI to join us. His hobbies are water sports, snowboarding, going to the beach, fishing, off roading, and having a good time with friends and family. Teagan has just passed his AEC 1&2 Engineering courses and will be moving on to the next engineering courses soon!
If you have any engineering related questions, Teagan will be happy to answer them for you.

Senior Dive Instructor

Ryan

From a young age, Ryan grew up being in and around boats and the water. From lakes, rivers, and the ocean - anything to do with water, he would be there! Fishing, wakeboarding, and diving were few of the activities he loved growing up. He then became a Dive Instructor and a Skipper on the East Coast of South Africa. With many years experience and working in exotic locations such as Egypt, Zanzibar, Mozambique, and Madagascar, as these roles go hand in hand, this has allowed him to travel & work in many different locations, improving his knowledge and skill set. As our Senior Dive Instructor, he not only loves being underwater, but above water you can catch him sailing one of the Hobie Cats or out on the wakeboard catching a wave. Be it diving or any other watersports, he is always keen! Teaching is a passion for Ryan and any diving course you would like to do, or even learning how to paddle board, Ryan is your guy to ask! From diving the incredible wreck of the RMS Rhone to blowing minds with spectacular night dives in and around the BVI, there is always a good time involved. Be sure to ask him about his favorite night dive critter, The Cryptic Teardrop Crab! Working with Cuan Law, Ryan has discovered a new passion for sailing and exploring the British Virgin Islands and its stunning surroundings.

Cuan Law Specifications

Owner, Designer

Designer: Duncan Muirhead
Owner: Trimarine Boat Co. Ltd.

Size

Length on deck: 105 feet
Beam: 44 feet
Displacement: 75 tons with fuel and water

Sailing & Cabins

Rig: Equal masted stay sail schooner
Working sail area: 5,200 sq. feet
Mast height: 103 feet
Speed under power: 8-10 knots
Speed under sail: 6-14 knots
Guest Accommodations: Ten two person staterooms with private bathroom, all available as either Queen or Twin.

Power & Diving

Engines: Two 210 hp Caterpillar diesels to drive two feathering propellers
Generators: 4
Air fills: Two electric Mako compressors of 18 cfm capacity and full Nitrox capability