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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
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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
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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
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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
Quay Group to target UHNW market
Formerly Quay Crew, the rebranded firm has launched four specialist divisions to meet rising demand for cross-sector recruitment
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11 Jun 2025
CHIRP Report: Fire on board a large motoryacht at the end of dry-dock
Another engine-room fire illustrates how cutting corners on safety-management training endangers crew even on dry land
Operations
06 Jun 2025
Hill Robinson to support its crew with new helpline
The yacht management firm will now provide a 24-hour, confidential emotional support service operated by ISWAN to all crew working in its fleet
Operations
28 May 2025
CHIRP Report: Diving SOP’s not followed
This case highlights how a severe lapse in communication and procedures could have caused serious injury – or worse
Operations
27 May 2025
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
Operations
22 May 2025
Everyone knows a Dodgy Dave
The silent risks of poor vetting – why thorough and proper background checks matter in the crew recruitment process
Operations
22 May 2025
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
Operations
13 May 2025
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 Survey
Operations
28 Apr 2025
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
Operations
10 Apr 2025
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 yachts in international waters
Operations
08 Apr 2025
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
Operations
24 Mar 2025
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
Operations
18 Mar 2025
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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13 Mar 2025
Chirp Report: A ‘bitt’ of a hazard!
An incident on board that illustrates when the size of fixings compromises safety
Operations
10 Mar 2025
Syncing the link
The founder of Holistic Yacht Interiors on the importance of bridging the gap between yacht construction and the realities of day-to-day on-board operation
Operations
07 Mar 2025
Building superyachts with purpose
REV Ocean – the largest superyacht standard research vessel is on a mission
Operations
26 Feb 2025
The Superyacht Report: New Build Focus 224 – Out Now
The first edition of The Superyacht Report in 2025 is now live and ready to read online, dissecting the topics that really matter to the new-build market
Operations
25 Feb 2025
Chirp Report: Harassment on board
One crew member’s experience illustrates why any form of harassment is unacceptable, will not be tolerated and must be reported to the relevant authorities
Operations
24 Feb 2025
The Med’s Meeting of Minds
Martin H. Redmayne invites you to have your say in formulating the objectives that will give the market what it wants
Operations
11 Feb 2025
Chirp Report: Working aloft without proper PPE (again!)
Reporting on the dangers of working aloft when the crew’s safety is completely disregarded
Operations
10 Feb 2025
Lesson learnt from Baton Rouge
The MAIB investigation has revealed that the death of a crew member was preventable, so what urgent measures can be taken to prevent future incidents?
Operations
30 Jan 2025
Spanish mat tax and use of the yacht by the UBO
Miguel Angel Serra, founding partner of Llegalley+, on how two recent rulings provide legal clarification on the application of Spanish matriculation tax
Operations
28 Jan 2025
Chirp Report: Collision at anchor
Incident at anchor highlights the issue of safe manning levels
Operations
27 Jan 2025
Millions in unpaid wages secured for crew
Crews recovered £2.17m in unpaid wages via Nautilus in 2024, bringing to the fore persistent challenges as union support in the sector increases
Operations
24 Jan 2025
Sanlorenzo and MAN partner on bi-fuel engine
Sanlorenzo, in partnership with MAN, presents first yacht project with bi-fuel green methanol propulsion
Operations
21 Jan 2025
Chirp Report: Battery explosion on a superyacht
How a build-up of hydrogen gas, a by-product of the chemical reactions that occur when charging batteries, can cause serious damage
Operations
13 Jan 2025
Alfa Nero crew to receive six-figure payout
Crew of the previously sanctioned yacht are set to receive hundreds of thousands of pounds in unpaid wages, with Nautilus looking to secure even more
Operations
09 Jan 2025
Chirp Report: Lack of safety assessment by the master
This report illustrates why not following safe working practices can be a risky business
Operations
05 Jan 2025
CHIRP Report: Breach of watertight integrity
How prioritising speed over thoroughness, and lack of communication compounded by in-built poor design, could have caused a major incident
Operations
18 Dec 2024
The roadmap to 2050
The second day of The Superyacht Forum in Amsterdam began with an important keynote panel charting a course for a sustainable future: the 2050 superyacht roadmap
Operations
16 Dec 2024
The Repair Talk Shop
The Refit Advisory Group calls for a more balanced approach to refit that includes more input from captains and owners’ representatives to enhance the overall yard experience
Operations
13 Dec 2024
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