Cyber Security Technical guide
Vendor Remote Access Minimum Controls
Control checklist for vendor remote access into yacht systems, covering approval, MFA, segmentation, logging, backups, and closeout.
Knowledge Base
Practical, referenced guidance for yacht systems, technical work and onboard responsibilities.
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Incident Investigations Incident investigation
Viking Sky Blackout: A Power-Loss Case Study for Yacht Teams
A deep case study of the Viking Sky blackout and near grounding, focused on lube-oil management, propulsion loss, recovery training, alarm design, and yacht mitigations.
IT & Networking SOP / checklist
VLAN and Firewall Rule Review Checklist
A practical checklist for reviewing yacht VLANs, firewall policies, ACLs, and named exceptions so network segmentation is proved rather than assumed.
IT & Networking Technical guide
VLANs, Switching, and Routing for Yachts
A practical explanation of VLANs, trunks, access ports, routing, firewall boundaries, and Cisco-style configuration examples for yacht networks.
Connectivity & SatCom Reference note
VSAT Service Handover Pack for Captains and ETOs
Handover-pack guide for VSAT services, helping captains and ETOs document service terms, support paths, hardware, failover, and evidence.
Safety & Compliance Technical guide
What a Yacht Technical Team Should Have Ready Before an Audit
A practical guide to preparing technical records, physical checks, crew knowledge and traceable evidence before a yacht audit, survey or inspection.
Training & Development Technical guide
What IT Certifications Matter In Yachting?
There is no single international AVIT Certificate of Competency equivalent to the STCW ETO certificate. AVIT is an operational role built across IT, audio-visual systems, control, communications and guest service.
IT & Networking Technical guide
Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 Onboard: When Upgrade Claims Matter
A practical guide to Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 yacht upgrades, covering 6 GHz limits, client support, AP placement, MLO caveats, switching, PoE, and certification checks.
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.
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.