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CHIRP Report: Close-quarters situation
An example of where failure to follow the appropriate rules of the COLREGs led to a close-quarters incident
Operations
24 Feb 2026
British Marine to launch the BM Academy
The trade association for the UK leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry announces new digital training platform
Operations
11 Feb 2026
Shaping the future of refit
The final part of our paint report looks ahead at how the market can address the demands being placed on it
Operations
09 Feb 2026
Looking beneath the surface
Captains of the paint industry reveal the role technology plays – and will play in the future – in increasing efficiencies
Operations
04 Feb 2026
A major milestone for sustainability in the large-yacht sector
WRF announce the approval of a new Technical Specification defining how the environmental performance of yachts should be assessed and compared
Operations
03 Feb 2026
The Crew Conundrum: what do crew really think?
Low investment, low loyalty. Superyacht Intelligence’s latest crew survey reveals a self-perpetuating cycle driven by erosion of trust
Operations
30 Jan 2026
Is there a labour bottleneck?
Paint sector leaders on what needs to be done to ensure there is sufficient workforce capacity to deliver the quality required by today’s refit projects
Operations
28 Jan 2026
Sustainability and the coatings market
Industry leaders in the refit sector give their views on the effect of new environmental regulations and sustainability goals on paint projects
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23 Jan 2026
New AV/IT training programme launches
The Professional Yachting Association announces the launch of a new AV/IT training programme to address the growing skills gap on board superyachts
Operations
21 Jan 2026
The reality beyond Below Deck
The Professional Yachting Association on their new initiative to invite you to showcase the everyday reality of working on board
Operations
20 Jan 2026
The pressures on paint refit costs today
Industry leaders in the refit sector give their views on the costs labour, materials, regulation and client expectation place on the coatings process
Operations
16 Jan 2026
We didn’t start the fire … but are we fanning the flames?
After a spate of highly publicised fires, both on board yachts and in shipyards, is the industry doing enough to make the necessary improvements?
Operations
14 Jan 2026
Treading a fine line
You might not want to watch paint dry, but as the margin for error diminishes, you will definitely want to keep an eye on how the coatings market is developing
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14 Jan 2026
The Superyacht Report 227: Refit Focus – out now!
From people and paint capacity, to project control and insurance, we asked the refit market what really matters to them. Read TSR: Refit Focus today…
Operations
08 Jan 2026
2026 – The year Europe quietly rewrites the superyacht rulebook
From emissions accounting to AML duties and flag-state standards: what owners, managers and builders must treat as “live law” this season
Operations
08 Jan 2026
Choosing the right shipyard for refit
TSR: Terry Allen explains why choosing the right yard is not about finding ‘the best’, it’s about finding the right fit for the specific scope
Operations
07 Jan 2026
DeepBlue secures DNV type approval for fleet maintenance software
The platform expands as class societies tighten expectations around standardised maintenance data in an increasingly digital fleet environment
Operations
06 Jan 2026
Mandatory changes to the PSSR course
PYA update on the new STCW requirements included in the Personal Safety and Social Responsibility training module, taking effect on 1 January 2026
Operations
18 Dec 2025
CHIRP Report: Unmanned survey vessel capsizes
An incident which highlights the need to revise STCW and related regulatory frameworks to reflect the operational realities of USVs and MASS
Operations
12 Dec 2025
CHIRP Report: Design flaws jeopardise pilot boarding and crew access
The importance of safe heavy-weather boarding procedures – unsafe boarding improvisations aren’t just non-compliant, they endanger lives
Operations
12 Dec 2025
Benetti rolls out first AI integration project
The Italian shipbuilder will begin integrating AI tools across logistics, planning, production engineering and safety at its Livorno yard
Operations
01 Dec 2025
CHIRP Report: Enclosed space inspection leads to crew injury
How a breakdown in communication can undermine even well-planned procedures
Operations
14 Nov 2025
A legal labyrinth
Why regulatory fragmentation threatens the Mediterranean’s dominance
Operations
11 Nov 2025
Croatia resets near-shore operations
Prof. Dr Christoph Ph. Schließmann explains the strict 500-metre tender rule introduced recently
Operations
11 Nov 2025
CHIRP Report: Pilot welfare when boarding
A case where the dismissive attitude toward the pilot’s safety reflects a poor on-board safety culture
Operations
31 Oct 2025
British Superyacht joins Seawork as UK marine tech gains momentum
British Superyacht’s Southampton forum highlights the UK’s growing influence in propulsion, AI and regulation ahead of its Seawork debut
Operations
23 Oct 2025
CHIRP Report: Aerial errors – ship’s plans mislabelled
Highlighting where a minor error can lead to significant issues
Operations
17 Oct 2025
CHIRP Report: Pest infestation
A disturbing case where procedures were ignored, risks were unassessed and the crew was left vulnerable
Operations
02 Oct 2025
Crew spend their whole careers trying to come ashore … why I went the other way
Emily Beck, Director at The Build Purser, explains the vital role of purser and her decision to move from an onshore position to one at sea
Operations
29 Sep 2025
CHIRP Report: Near miss – escape route blocked
Why systems must be physically checked after the design phase to confirm they work together in real-life conditions
Operations
25 Sep 2025
Pressure to adopt biofuels mounts as regulation bites
Lloyd’s Register’s latest Fuel for Thought report positions HVO as the most practical near-term alternative to conventional marine fuels
Operations
24 Sep 2025
Arrest in the Med: when the harbour writes the headline
Deepening the Croatia playbook, and how it compares across key Mediterranean forums – with a sanctions twist
Operations
15 Sep 2025
Bringing smart streaming to superyachts
Rami Moussawi, Senior Product Manager at ST Engineering iDirect, on a new approach to help alleviate the strain on network connections at sea
Operations
15 Sep 2025
Crew training in the superyacht industry: who pays the price?
With an estimated 6,500 yachts in the global fleet and 70,000 crew members, who is shouldering the burden of training costs and career progression in 2025?
Operations
29 Aug 2025
CHIRP Report: Identifying enclosed spaces on a superyacht
Enclosed spaces exist on all vessels and superyachts are no exception: why crew concerns should not be ignored
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29 Aug 2025
CHIRP Report: A chain reaction
Anchor operations compromised by unfamiliarity and tiredness create a hazardous situation
Operations
15 Aug 2025
Regulations and compliance – meeting standards that matter
With systemic issues plaguing the industry, Emma Gillett, founder and CEO of SeaFeedback, raises a call for compliance to be held to a standard that must be met
Operations
11 Aug 2025
Mazu Yachts’ owner missing after wreck found
Turkish authorities have identified the semi-submerged wreck of designer Halit Yukay’s yacht as the search continues
Operations
06 Aug 2025
Bridging the gap: The human side of superyacht operations
Marianne Danissen at Camper & Nicholsons explains how knowledge sharing can help alleviate the demands of crew life while raising industry standards
Operations
04 Aug 2025
CHIRP Report: The Swiss cheese effect
Near miss – fatality avoided. Highlighting an incident where multiple weaknesses in a system align to create the perfect storm
Operations
01 Aug 2025
PYA – the voice of yacht crew
A reminder from the CEO of PYA, Christophe Bourillon, of the fundamental behind-the-scenes role the organisation plays in yacht crew representation
Operations
29 Jul 2025
The value in crisis
In this interview, Brendan O’Shannassy calls for a values-based revolution to future-proof the industry and reclaim its potential
Operations
28 Jul 2025
Keeping up appearances
Rory Marshall, owner and director at Newmar Overseas, offers a captain’s guide to exterior surface maintenance
Operations
21 Jul 2025
CHIRP Report: Working aloft – unsafe by design?
Going above and beyond the approved design can enhance certain safety features by incorporating the experiences of operators alongside the wishes of the owner
Operations
18 Jul 2025
Smart and efficient evacuation
A sustainable waste-treatment using dehydration technology
Operations
11 Jul 2025
CHIRP Report: Drug use on board superyachts
A case where the Flag state has had to get involved due to weak leadership from management and senior officers
Operations
04 Jul 2025
The Crew Conundrum: What the industry really thinks
From mental health to training, pay and progression, the conversation around superyacht crew is louder than ever. But what does the industry itself think?
Operations
24 Jun 2025
CHIRP Report: MLC living conditions
When an opportunity to address crew safety and welfare concerns raised during repair period was ignored by management
Operations
20 Jun 2025
Water Revolution Foundation announces Roadmap 2050
Quantified environmental targets set for a yacht’s life cycle to reach net zero by 2050
Operations
17 Jun 2025
Polar safety code revised
Maritime and Coastguard Agency update on widening of special standards for safe travel in harsh conditions to protect people as well as the environment
Operations
16 Jun 2025
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