IT & Networking Technical guide
Yacht Network Zone Model
A plain-English guide to separating yacht networks into trust zones, with practical controls for VLAN access, ACLs, device approval, MAC filtering, 802.1X, and crew/vendor training.
Knowledge Base
Practical, referenced guidance for yacht systems, technical work and onboard responsibilities.
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Training & Development Technical guide
ETO vs AVIT vs CTO vs CETO: Role Scope and Hiring Guide
A practical guide for Captains, management teams, and recruiters on the differences between ETO, AVIT, CTO, and CETO roles, including certification, scope, watchkeeping boundaries, and hiring expectations.
Electrical & Power Technical guide
Marine Batteries: Types, Use Cases, Charging, Storage, and Testing
A practical technical guide to marine battery types, onboard use cases, charging, storage, testing, common faults, and management risk for yacht electrical systems.
Navigation & Bridge Technical guide
S-100 ECDIS Transition for Yacht Teams
A practical bridge-team guide to the S-100 ECDIS transition, explaining S-101 ENCs, new data layers, dual-fuel operation, type approval, refit planning, and the 2029 new-system milestone.
Electrical & Power Reference note
UPS Runtime and Critical Load Register
Reference guide for yacht UPS runtime and critical-load registers, covering protected equipment, runtime tests, bypass mode, battery age, network dependency, and replacement planning.
Electrical & Power SOP / checklist
Switchboard Labeling and Breaker Trip Record
Checklist for yacht switchboard labeling and breaker trip records, covering clear circuit identification, reset discipline, fault history, photos, defect tracking, and survey evidence.
Electrical & Power SOP / checklist
Shore Power Changeover Pre-Arrival Checklist
Pre-arrival checklist for yacht shore-power changeover, covering voltage, frequency, phase sequence, current limits, load reduction, communication with marina or yard, and evidence capture.
Electrical & Power Reference note
Li-ion Battery Fire and Transport Considerations
Reference note for yacht lithium-ion battery fire and transport considerations, covering storage, charging, damaged packs, manufacturer data, IMDG context, toys, tenders, and escalation.
Electrical & Power Technical guide
Generator Load Sharing and Synchronization Basics
Technical guide to yacht generator synchronization and load sharing, covering safe operating concepts, PMS behaviour, alarms, common fault patterns, and when to call the OEM.
Electrical & Power SOP / checklist
Electrical Permit to Work and LOTO Minimum Standard
Minimum electrical permit-to-work and lockout/tagout standard for yacht technical jobs, covering isolation, test-before-touch, responsible persons, contractor control, and closeout evidence.