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Everyone knows a Dodgy Dave
The silent risks of poor vetting – why thorough and proper background checks matter in the crew recruitment process
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Will AI replace recruiters?
Chief technology officer and co-founder of recruitment platform yacht.ee Ivalo Pajumets on the future of yacht recruitment in the age of AI…
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IMO sets new global net-zero shipping rules
The IMO’s new emissions framework targets shipping but the likely impact on superyachts in the future may be profound…
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Lloyd’s Register launches safety survey
With greater scrutiny on industry-wide safety standards, the classification society urges you to have your say in its Yacht Safety Culture & Wellbeing Surve…
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CHIRP report: Life raft maintenance ignored
Service company’s serious lack of safety culture left yacht crew with equipment that would not function in an emergency…
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Bringing legal coherence to the Spanish customs system
Miguel Ángel Serra, founding partner of Llegalley+, explains Spanish customs authorities’ new criteria for the temporary admission and sale of yach…
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CHIRP report: Unsafe pilot transfer arrangements
A concerning example where the lack of safety considerations meant SOLAS regulations for boarding arrangements were impossible to meet…
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New-build paint jobs: Five key steps to aesthetic heaven
Rory Marshall sets out the key fundamentals for yacht owners and captains to consider to ensure they achieve a visually stunning finish…
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Raising the industry standard
Terry Allen on the importance of a clear distinction between Flag and Class, and why it’s vital to raise standards to ensure a successful yacht build…
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Chirp Report: A ‘bitt’ of a hazard!
An incident on board that illustrates when the size of fixings compromises safety…
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