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.
Crew & careers News
Recent crew and maritime skills reporting points to a gap between certificates, real competence, and the technical expectations of modern yacht operations.
Safety & compliance News
The USCG cyber rule and IMO STCW updates show how cyber resilience and crew welfare are becoming formal compliance subjects.