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Pinmar Yacht Supply introduces initiative with Ecoworks Marine

The in-store refill station for the EcoYacht Wash product helps to reduce the use of single-use plastics

Operations 
10 Jun 2021

Risks surrounding lithium-ion batteries on board

A look back at the conclusions drawn from the fire on board M/Y Kanga in 2018

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09 Jun 2021

Increasing number of crew looking to unlimited certification

One such crewmember discusses the condensed experienced-seafarer route to an OOW Unlimited ticket

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07 Jun 2021

Elevating the helicopter tug game

Helicopters offer a seamless way to move between the shore and a yacht. However, the requirements and facilities associated with them are a complex component of daily operations. Tiger Tugs, a company based in Oregon, USA, aims to alleviate the issues fac

Operations 
21 May 2021

One to One: Chris Wood

Chris Wood of Safeguard Helidecks discusses aviation safety, best practice and the future of an evolving market

Operations 
15 Apr 2021

What does the future hold for superyacht aviation?

Chris Wood, Operations Manager at Safeguard Helideck Certification shares his thoughts

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15 Feb 2021

MAIB publishes accident report into Vision and Minx collision

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch looks into the lessons learned from the fatal 2019 incident

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28 Jan 2021

Döhle Yachts supports aspiring superyacht officers

A cadet training programme offers opportunities for young people starting a career on superyachts

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13 Oct 2020

SuperyachtNews COVID-19 Advisory – MCA issues certification guidance

The MCA’s COVID-19 contingency plan provides exemptions for those renewing or updating STCW training

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06 Apr 2020

SuperyachtNews COVID-19 Advisory – Seafarers in Italy

SOS Yachting provides instructions that must be respected by all Italian and foreign yacht seafarers

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27 Mar 2020

Blue Monday highlights mental health issues

Nautilus International is calling for the industry to pay closer attention to the mental wellbeing of crew

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20 Jan 2020

37m 'Andiamo' ablaze in Miami

The most recent fire further highlights just how susceptible superyachts are to fire-related incidents

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19 Dec 2019

'Ecstasea' collides with bridge

The 86m connected with part of the Simpson Bay Bridge

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18 Dec 2019

Choosing eco-friendly cleaning products

Angus Johnston of Ecoworks Marine explains how to choose products that are kinder to the marine environment

Operations 
07 Nov 2019

Working aloft: unsafe practices on superyachts

Superyacht crew continue to be seen working at height without the necessary safety equipment

Operations 
09 Sep 2019

UKSA launches Maritime Foundation course

The training school has introduced a fully-funded pathway into the maritime industry for 16 year olds

Operations 
17 Jul 2019

Operating submersibles on board

Two superyacht captains discuss the impact these high-tech pieces of equipment have on operations

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03 May 2019

Increased demand for RYA Yachtmaster Offshore CoC

The qualification is increasingly being required of entry-level superyacht crew

Operations 
23 Apr 2019

Keeping banter in bounds

Lauren Stiles looks at the line between banter and bullying and the realities of its effect upon junior crew

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25 Feb 2019

Five seconds to save a life.

Ollie Taylor looks at the figures that show the industry requires kill-cord regulation

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22 Feb 2019

Superyacht accuses cargo ship of disregarding COLREGS

A superyacht submitted an incident report to CHIRP following a close encounter with a general cargo ship

Operations 
07 Dec 2018

Maintaining grey and white caulking on deck

How should after-care and maintenance procedures be adapted for the nuances of light-coloured caulking?

Operations 
01 Nov 2018

MCA and RYA discuss new pathway to OOW

The new route to OOW certification, via the RYA Yachtmaster Coastal CoC, was presented at MYS last week

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02 Oct 2018

MCA seeks feedback on new route to OOW CoC

The route would offer crew working on yachts over 24m a more practical way of obtaining the required sea time

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10 Sep 2018

The increasing complexity of heli ops

Senior crew are often faced with tricky situations when it comes to helicopters and ancillary vessels

Operations 
31 Aug 2018

A tender course of action

We look at the relative merits of the RYA's Tender Operator Course beyond Power Boat Level 2

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30 Aug 2018

She of the Sea

A new platform hopes to shine the spotlight on inspiring female crew

Operations 
03 Aug 2018

Product review: CleantoGleam

The crew of M/Y 'Globas' test and review CleantoGleam's yacht cleaning product range

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25 Jul 2018

From superyachts to the Volvo Ocean Race

Former superyacht crewmember Bianca Cook speaks about her transition from superyachting to offshore racing

Operations 
15 Mar 2018

Superyacht scuba diving: untapped potential

Oceans Pro aims to help superyachts with unused capacity for scuba diving

Operations 
19 Feb 2018

Warsash opens new training facilities

The latest investment at the Maritime Academy was unveiled by HRH The Princess Royal

Operations 
23 Jan 2018

PYA secures Legal Expenses insurance

The association's full members will be covered by the insurance policy

Operations 
01 Dec 2017

Kill or be killed

The Superyacht Intelligence Agency reveals statistics on the use of kill cords and whether or not they are on board – and used on – every superyacht’s main tender

Operations 
09 Oct 2017

The cadetships shaping the future of superyacht crew

A look at the cadetships on offer from the UKSA and Warsash Superyacht Academy and their respective benefits.

Operations 
21 Aug 2017

Reverso's compact sailing dinghy

Having been designed with superyachts mind, the Reverso Project is proving a hit with crew

Operations 
04 Aug 2017

Reports of criminalisation of yacht crew in France

A maritime union has issued a warning following an increase of crew being investigated by the French authorities

Operations 
21 Jul 2017

Increased interest from female deck candidates

UKSA has seen unprecedented numbers of women enrol in professional yacht cadetship

Operations 
14 Mar 2017

Harness safety: ignored or misunderstood?

How often do you walk down a dock and see a superyacht crewmember hanging overside, with no harness, no life jacket and no hard hat? In issue 79 of The Crew Report, we take a look at where harness safety fits into on-board safety culture.

Operations 
08 Sep 2016

Superyacht crewmember jumps off Venice bridge

A drunken superyacht crewmember has reportedly jumped off Venice’s Rialto Bridge, landed on a passing water taxi and is now in hospital.

Operations 
15 Aug 2016

Fire on board 'Mirage'

The 53m Feadship caught fire on Sunday night while docked at Puerto Portals. Speaking exclusively to SuperyachtNews.com, Captain Colin Richardson confirms that nobody was hurt.  

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27 Jul 2016

You and your yachtmaster

Should the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore CoC be viewed as an entry-level qualification?

Operations 
16 Jan 2015

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