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Smart and efficient evacuation

A sustainable waste-treatment using dehydration technology

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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  

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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

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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

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27 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

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22 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

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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

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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 

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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07 Mar 2025

Building superyachts with purpose

REV Ocean – the largest superyacht standard research vessel is on a mission

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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 

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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28 Jan 2025

Chirp Report: Collision at anchor

Incident at anchor highlights the issue of safe manning levels

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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13 Dec 2024

The ultimate guide to what floats your boat

Andy King, naval architect and director of stability & statutory for Houlder Ltd, sets out the key considerations that yachts must comply with to keep safe

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11 Dec 2024

First chartering licences confirmed by Saudi Red Sea Authority

The SRSA has granted the first three operators charter licences as it prepares for the exponential growth of superyacht traffic in the region

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06 Dec 2024

The battle for bandwidth

Joshua Flood, co-founder of Valour Consultancy, dissects the performances of Starlink, OneWeb and other on-board digital services in 2024

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06 Dec 2024

Oceanco settles teak court case

The shipyard’s unintentional breach of the EUTR is a clear indication of the challenges we face with an increasingly convoluted supply chain

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02 Dec 2024

CHIRP Report: Double-anchored in a storm

During a storm, would you alert the master to bring home the second anchor to ensure it is available for emergencies?

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27 Nov 2024

French court fines two captains for Posidonia destruction

The latest adjudication from the Marseille maritime court should serve as a clear example of what will happen if captains anchor in restricted zones

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26 Nov 2024

COP29 – is it enough?

COP29 has reached a deal providing financing for developing countries to help them tackle climate change, but many say it’s not enough

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26 Nov 2024

Sunseeker sentenced for ‘blood’ teak

The British boatbuilder has been fined over £350,000 in a landmark case in the UK courts for importing teak from Myanmar

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25 Nov 2024

‘We are nothing without the people at our shipyards’

With young people increasingly drawn to digital careers rather than hands-on work, how can we inspire the next generation to fill the ever-increasing skills gap in yacht building and repairs?

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22 Nov 2024

The Superyacht Report: Refit Focus Out Now

This release is part of our Open-Source strategy – Issue 223 will be available for free for the rest of November. Get it hot off the press!

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20 Nov 2024

Gulf Craft to open refit facility

Gulf Craft will extend refit services to the full fleet, responding to soaring demand. Is this part of a larger trend reshaping the industry?

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13 Nov 2024

A full 360

MarineShift360 has launched two new initiatives to drive sustainability across the marine industry

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13 Nov 2024

How ESG is driving Turkish marinas

Kemal Altug Özgün and the CBC Law team discuss how ESG principles are driving sustainability and financial success for marinas

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06 Nov 2024

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