IT & Networking Technical guide
Wi-Fi and Onboard Wireless Standards for Yachts
A practical guide to Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7, 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz, RF planning, installation issues, and where each wireless option fits onboard.
Knowledge Base
Practical, referenced guidance for yacht systems, technical work and onboard responsibilities.
92 articles
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Navigation & Bridge Technical guide
X-Band and S-Band Radar: How They Work, Where They Differ, and How to Troubleshoot Them
A technician-focused guide to marine radar operation, X-band and S-band performance, magnetron and solid-state technology, bridge-system dependencies, planned maintenance, and practical fault isolation.
IT & Networking Reference note
Yacht IP Plan and Network Map Template
A practical template for keeping yacht IP addressing, VLANs, network maps, device ownership, and change records usable during support, refit, and incident response.
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.
Incident Investigations Incident investigation
Alarm Fatigue and the Missed Engineering Alarm
A full case study of the MPV Everest engine-room fire, focused on fuel-transfer alarms, watchkeeping, fatigue, automation design, emergency response, and yacht mitigations.
AV & Media SOP / checklist
Audio Zone Tuning and Level Handover Pack
A handover checklist for yacht audio zones covering DSP presets, limiter notes, source levels, room names, service modes, and exterior operational constraints.