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The Couple’s Ages

“How old are you and your wife, Capt. Haddock?” asked the insurance man.

“When we were married 18 years ago I was thrice as old as Julia. Now I am twice her age,” said Capt. Haddock.

“Hmm…“ The insurance man was busy scribbling in his notebook.

Can you work out the present ages of Capt. Haddock and his wife?

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