Electrical & Power Systems News
DNV has added Battery ready and Shore power ready to the July 2026 edition of its Rules for Ships. The new edition was published on 2 July 2026 and enters into force on 1 January 2027.
IT & cyber News
Siemens updated its ProductCERT security bulletin on 21 August 2026 following a US government warning about cyber activity targeting S7 programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
Connectivity & satcom News
As yacht traffic moves to LEO, the cost of keeping a conventional VSAT system needs a closer look. OmniAccess’s latest service changes the commercial calculation, while a second LEO provider could offer another way to maintain offshore connectivity.
Connectivity & satcom News
Performance Gen 3 improves power flexibility, environmental protection and cable serviceability, while a sound Gen 2 installation may still be the more defensible engineering choice.
Safety & compliance News
Lloyd's Register has brought nuclear-powered superyachts into serious industry discussion, but port acceptance and regulation remain unresolved. Any viable proposal now needs an authority-by-authority operating case alongside the engineering.
Navigation & bridge News
Recent GNSS and AIS interference reporting shows why yacht troubleshooting needs to compare sensors, logs, and operational context before blaming one device.