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Notes from M/Y Starfire's Atlantic crossing
Captain Paul Duncan reflects on completing his first Atlantic crossing since the beginning of the pandemic
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16 Jun 2021
Miracle agents
Tahiti Ocean on meeting the demands of the fleet in Tahiti during the Covid-hit 2020 season
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10 May 2021
Genoa Superyacht Hub project launched
The Genoa Superyacht Hub project aims to tie superyacht services and life experiences together
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05 May 2021
Calling all captains
What are the major challenges associated with superyacht operations and how must the industry evolve?
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01 Apr 2021
Managing crew welfare on M/Y Starfire
Captain Paul Duncan reflects upon the on-board mental health challenges caused by the pandemic
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23 Mar 2021
Go’s captain discusses St. Maarten collision
Captain Simon Johnson has spoken to local media about the moments leading up to the incident
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03 Mar 2021
Classification services: combining safety and innovation
A safety-focused mission can yield a technology dividend for superyacht owners, says Daniele Bottino, manager, regional business development, yacht sector lead at ABS
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28 Dec 2020
Black Pearl: paving the way to a sustainable future
Captain of 107m Black Pearl, Chris Gartner, reveals the yacht’s impact on the superyacht market since its delivery
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22 Dec 2020
Winter berthing at Limassol Marina
A home away from home, Limassol Marina is an ideal winter destination for superyacht crew
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03 Dec 2020
Degree course for captains launched
'Bachelor Degree in Business with Specialization in Management for Yachting Captains' will be accredited by a Maltese institution
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02 Dec 2020
The Superyacht Captains' Forum programme announced
A compelling virtual programme unveiled for the Captains edition of The Superyacht Forum Live
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23 Nov 2020
Jotun launches JotunCare
The unique after-sales and lifecycle service solution is designed specifically to support the global superyacht fleet
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20 Oct 2020
What captains think... and what they need
Captain Mike Conquest discusses bolstering the standard of professionalism among crew
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25 Aug 2020
OnlyCaptains
OnlyCaptains is a new executive search and command mentoring service for superyacht captains
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04 Aug 2020
One to One: Brendan O'Shannassy
Are we at the point of operational fatigue and potential failure? Martin Redmayne and Brendan O'Shannassy discuss...
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01 Jul 2020
Identity of first One to One revealed
Martin Redmayne will be joined by revered captain and candid commentator, Brendan O'Shannassy
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29 Jun 2020
Navigating an insurance incident during the pandemic
Captain Chris Bruce of S/Y 'Q5' on the challenges of undertaking an insurance claim alongside COVID-19 restrictions
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10 Jun 2020
IGY Marinas launches central information portal
COVID-19 Advisory from Vice President Marketing and Sales, Bert Fowles
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17 Apr 2020
Captain Robert Peel missing
Captain Peel was last seen on 19th March in the Caribbean
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09 Apr 2020
Captain Elin Signe Askvik joins 'REV Ocean'
Elin joins the project with a passion for subsea exploration and to raise the focus on the marine environment
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27 Mar 2020
Life on board during a pandemic
SuperyachtNews spoke to Captain Lars Hojegaard about current life on board in Livorno
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25 Mar 2020
ISPS: security and new deal in yacht management
Floating Life captains’ meeting informs attendees of preventative safety measures required on board
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12 Mar 2020
Beyond the call of duty
The captain of M/Y Lionheart on how to cope when your vessel is put under the media spotlight
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21 Feb 2020
Attention All Captains - All Hands On Deck
In anticipation of an exciting first quarter, we turn to our network for the most relevant opinions and ideas
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13 Feb 2020
Superyachts will no longer be able to anchor in areas of seagrass
However, questions remain over the implementation of France's new prohibitive anchorage laws
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13 Jan 2020
New safety guidelines in progress for private yachts operating in polar waters
IMO urges Member States to voluntarily implement new safety measures
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10 Jan 2020
Captain of 'Moatize' explains cause of Cairns marina crash
The 46m motoryacht crashed into a wharf in Cairns after suffering from a technical fault
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12 Aug 2019
Klaudio Marcelic - more than a captain
The captain has been praised for his contribution to the creation of DAR
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07 Aug 2019
The Monaco Yacht Show C&C lounge returns
The space dedicated exclusively to captains and crew will return
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23 Jul 2019
Timing is of the essence
Is there a best practice for raising the subject of costs and maintenance works with an owner?
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15 Jul 2019
Be Port State Control ready this season
Mark Robinson looks at the upcoming 2019 Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) and what to expect
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14 Jun 2019
Owners, guests, captains and the environment
Owners and guests are inherently interested in the health of the marine environment...aren't they?
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23 May 2019
The Human Factor
Captain Bruno Santos Pasquier on the importance of ‘humanising’ the yachting experience
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12 Apr 2019
Caught red-handed
We asked four superyacht captains to share their experiences of theft on board
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11 Apr 2019
Splitting the headache
Two captains go back to square one and look at how crew themselves can ease owners‘ crew frustrations
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08 Apr 2019
Stop poaching my crew!
Captain Guy Booth, of Heesen’s 37m 'Aurelia', looks at the issue of losing crew to the ‘bigger-is-better’ mentality
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04 Apr 2019
Do designers fully grasp the nuances of life on board?
In response to the Captain’s Sentiment Survey, one anonymous captain has his say on superyacht design
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29 Mar 2019
Have your say on superyacht connectivity
An important research project is taking place on the topic of on-board satellite communications
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27 Mar 2019
Refit in review at The Superyacht Captains' Forum 2019
An insight into The Superyacht Captains' Forum during the ninth edition of YARE
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25 Mar 2019
Do you really know who you’re hiring?
Mark Charman explains why, and how, captains would benefit from additional candidate research
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18 Mar 2019
The Superyacht Captains' Forum: Refit White Paper
The Superyacht Refit White Paper will form the basis of discussion at the event
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15 Mar 2019
Superyacht Captains’ Sentiment Survey
We invite captains to evaluate industry performance in a range of key sectors
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11 Mar 2019
The Superyacht Captains’ Forum 2019 – calling all Yacht Managers!
The Superyacht Captains' Forum returns for 2019
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25 Feb 2019
Consistency, please.
Dealing with life-saving appliances prompted one captain to think about why regulations are so varied...
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19 Feb 2019
Transiting Panama Canal by superyacht
Chief Officer Daniel Khedun of 83m ‘Here Comes the Sun’ provides an instructional account of a recent transit
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25 Jan 2019
How can we solve turnover in the lower ranks?
Why does this issue exist, and how can the industry improve?
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18 Jan 2019
Clarified anchorage restrictions in the Balearics
Information detailing the protected Posidonia and no-anchorage zones has been published by the government
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15 Jan 2019
Sanlorenzo launches captains’ academy
The inaugural event is targeted at future certified captains and technicians of Sanlorenzo yachts
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23 Nov 2018
Captains’ Comments: Cruising the Caribbean
Captains share their thoughts about the Caribbean since the devastating hurricanes of last year
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19 Nov 2018
The Italian Job
Amico & Co explore the myriad delights of Liguria with a number of captains, managers and their families
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17 Oct 2018
