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Safety, Compliance & Procedures · SOP / checklist · Email gated
Permit to Work Minimum Standard for Technical Jobs
How yacht technical teams should authorise and control higher-risk work, from defining the job and isolations through suspension, reinstatement and documented handback.
10 min read Reviewed 29 Aug 2026 -
Cyber Security · KB technical guide · Open
Phishing and Social Engineering Drill for Yacht Crew
No-blame drill plan for training yacht crew to recognise, verify, and report phishing or social-engineering attempts across email, messaging, and supplier requests.
5 min read Reviewed 30 Jun 2026 -
IT & Networking · KB technical guide · Email gated
PRTG Network Monitoring for Yachts
A practical guide to using PRTG on yachts for network visibility, owner-trip readiness, fault evidence, and change control without turning monitoring into an alarm machine.
9 min read Reviewed 18 Jul 2026 -
IT & Networking · SOP / checklist · Email gated
Rack Labeling and Patch Discipline Standard
A practical SOP for yacht rack labeling, patching, cable colour rules, port maps, before-and-after evidence, and routine rack audits.
8 min read Reviewed 18 Jul 2026 -
Connectivity, Communications & SatCom · KB technical guide · Email gated
Radio and GMDSS Modernization: What Changed Operationally
Operational overview of GMDSS and radio modernisation, focused on what changed for yacht teams, training, procedures, and evidence.
13 min read Reviewed 30 Jun 2026 -
Cyber Security · KB technical guide · Email gated
Ransomware Recovery Readiness for Yacht IT
Readiness guide for recovering yacht IT after ransomware, covering restore order, clean backups, admin access, evidence, and management decisions.
7 min read Reviewed 30 Jun 2026 -
Incident Investigations · Incident investigation · Email gated
Royal Majesty Grounding: GNSS Failure and Automation Bias Lessons for Yacht Bridges
A full case study of the Royal Majesty grounding, focused on GPS dead-reckoning mode, integrated bridge systems, missed cross-checks, and yacht mitigations.
10 min read Reviewed 30 Jun 2026 -
Navigation & Bridge Systems · KB technical guide · Open
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.
8 min read Reviewed 30 Jun 2026 -
Cyber Security · KB technical guide · Email gated
Secure Yacht Wi-Fi and Guest Device Policy
Policy guide for separating guest, crew, owner, AV, contractor, and operational Wi-Fi so convenience services do not expose vessel systems.
6 min read Reviewed 30 Jun 2026 -
Electrical & Power Systems · KB technical guide · Email gated
Shipboard Earth Fault Monitoring: First and Second Faults, Detection and Location
A practical guide to shipboard insulation faults, first- and second-fault behaviour, monitoring, fault location, system limitations, and maritime requirements.
8 min read Reviewed 28 Jul 2026