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Easing the Pain of Crew Turnover

Posted: 14th May 2019

Written by: Jodie Clarke

The topic of crew turnover is constantly in the media, with experts dissecting the causes and ways to reduce it, but a magic solution has yet to be found. It may never be resolved and the associated costs are high, so we’re approa... Read More

Flat Panels: Lessons from the White Rose of Drachs

Posted: 25th Apr 2019

Written by: OnboardOnline

The 65m motor yacht, White Rose of Drachs, was the first to complete the transition to flat panels by physically removing their old domes. Having successfully completed two seasons, we met with Captain Andrew Schofield and key per... Read More

Why do Some Yacht Owners Seem Cheap?

Posted: 25th Apr 2019

Written by: Dave Clarke - Superyacht Operating Systems

We’ve all heard, seen or worked for owners that don’t spend the necessary money to maintain and operate a superyacht to superyacht standards. The question is why? Having reflected on 20 years working in the yachting industry, and ... Read More

Captain Insight into Innovation in Yacht Security: VesselWatch

Posted: 19th Feb 2019

Written by: Gemma Fottles

Met with industry-wide acclaim over the past five years since its launch, VesselWatch is one of the most innovative pieces of kit on board superyachts today. The multi-functional safety and communications system from renowned soft... Read More

On Board with Mark Savage of Excelerate Marine

Posted: 31st Jan 2019

Written by: Sam Watson

When the leading provider of mobile connectivity for the UK emergency services decided to apply its expertise to superyachts, they were in for a few surprises. "Yachting is a highly competitive market; it's not easy," said Exceler... Read More

Why Choose Business Grade 4G over Consumer Plans?

Posted: 12th Dec 2018

Written by: Excelerate Marine

Choosing the best 4G deal for your yacht is no easy task with the vast array of options on the market. As well as finding the best price, you need a fast and reliable service with support when you need it. Here are five reasons yo... Read More

PRIVA Delivers Connectivity and Content

Posted: 9th Nov 2018

Written by: Don Hoyt Gorman

PRIVA, the superyacht connectivity and content supplier (previously MTN), has a new name and a new focus. “PRIVA stands for enriching our client’s most valuable asset: their time. It underpins everything we do. Growing our team an... Read More

Taking the Sweat out of Superyacht Operations

Posted: 25th Sep 2018

Written by: Sam Watson

We caught up with Jodie Clarke and Captain Dave Clarke of Superyacht Operating Systems. With 40 years experience working onboard between them, the pair know a thing or two about the practicalities of a superyacht operation. After ... Read More

NOC or SOC, that is the Question

Posted: 16th Aug 2018

Written by: Simon Saunders

For an ETO, one of the challenges is to ensure VSAT, TV, 4G and IT remain up and running throughout the yachting season. While every VSAT contract comes with access to a Network Operation Centre (NOC), many yachts opt for a superi... Read More

Seahub Gets Onboard with Sea Shepherd Global

Posted: 18th Jun 2018

Written by: Sam Wheaton

We first became aware of Sea Shepherd with the documentary series ‘Whale Wars’ which triggered a desire to know more about marine conservation. As engineers, we also wanted to know how they manage maintenance of their fleet which ... Read More

Myth Busting Superyacht Connectivity

Posted: 31st May 2018

Written by: David Savage

As the Med season approaches, who among us is not interested in faster, more reliable and significantly cheaper connectivity? There are some universal limitations, such as the speed of light, but most owners could save a fortune a... Read More

Myth Busting VSAT Contracts

Posted: 8th May 2018

Written by: David Savage

Satellite broadband, or VSAT, can seem dauntingly complex to those of us who aren’t ETOs or IT experts, so it’s important that providers try to see things through the eyes of the end user and tailor solutions to individual yachts.... Read More

A New Era of Ultra-Flexible Connectivity

Posted: 4th May 2018

Written by: Simon Saunders

The delivery of data to yachts has remained virtually unchanged for the past 15 years, unlike terrestrial broadband which has continued to evolve with competition driving down prices. For yachts we’ve mostly seen a 'one size fits ... Read More

Drones Doing the Dirty Work

Posted: 30th Apr 2018

Written by: Nautilus Int. - Steve Kennedy

A Nautilus member is pioneering the use of drones to carry out dangerous and dirty work on ships. Claiming that 'Drones have a large role to play in the maritime industry', David Knukkel explains how robotics can not only cut cost... Read More

Software to Supercharge Your Two-Way Portable Radio

Posted: 10th Apr 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

Communications and service technology within the luxury marine industry has evolved immensely over the past few decades. Net-Logic is one company at the vanguard, developers of the world’s first wireless Bridge Navigation Watch Al... Read More

Secrets to a Successful Boat Show Season

Posted: 13th Mar 2018

Written by: Matthew Hyde

Boat Shows are great fun and bring visitors together from all over the world but setting up a booth for a software company can have its challenges. Looking back, two years after our launch of Hunter Oceanic and many a boat show la... Read More

Captain Cameron Lee on Developing EfficientSea

Posted: 18th Jan 2018

Written by: Sam Watson

Cameron Lee's game-changing EfficientSea App embodies the dictum that necessity is the mother of all invention. An experienced superyacht captain with over 85,000 sea miles under his belt, Lee was fed up with juggling paperwork an... Read More

Provisioning & Inventory Made Easy

Posted: 13th Nov 2017

Written by: Matthew Hyde

Superyachts are well known for being high consumers of provisioning items. For everything from food and toiletries to spare parts and fuel, crew are constantly kept busy with the never ending cycle of managing consumables. Howeve... Read More

Navily - For Anchoring & Berth Bookings in Europe

Posted: 15th Jul 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

Navily is an innovative cruising guide for the modern sailor allowing you to add and share over 6,000 anchoring spots and mooring fields, and book a berth in over 200 marinas, mainly across Europe. Read More

Meet the Engineers Behind Seahub at Hunter Oceanic

Posted: 6th Jun 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

You know what they say, it takes one to know one, and that's precisely the philosophy behind Seahub developed by Hunter Oceanic. Built by engineers for engineers, Seahub is an intuitive cloud-based yacht maintenance software conce... Read More

Workrest: Crew Hours of Rest Made Easy!

Posted: 18th May 2017

Written by: Tim Fletcher

Workrest launches it’s brand new app, the most advanced and user friendly solution for logging hours of rest and monitoring compliance. With over two years in development and 16,000+ real-world hours logged, Workrest launches with... Read More

Seahub – Yacht Maintenance Software

Posted: 2nd May 2017

Written by: Matthew Hyde

Seahub is an intuitive cloud-based yacht maintenance software designed by ex-superyacht engineers - a platform to manage, in real time, vessel related projects, onboard inventory, oil analysis programs, documents, warranties and c... Read More

Efficient Sea App - Complete Vessel Management System

Posted: 2nd Apr 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

The Efficient Sea App is an iPad app that sets itself apart from existing programs with its comprehensive array of manuals, checklists, templates and compliance reporting forms. It's also very simple to use - a complete vessel man... Read More

CrewBoard

Posted: 7th Nov 2016

Written by: OnboardOnline

YachtCloud has launched a free to download app called CrewBoard, a digital record system for crew to sign in and out of their yacht replacing the traditional whiteboard. The app has an attractive and intuitive interface and crewme... Read More

Total Superyacht: Compliance Checklist for ISM, Safety & SOPs

Posted: 23rd Oct 2016

Written by: David Clarke

Developed by the trusted SuperyachtOS.com team, with the support of veteran DPAs, the Total Superyacht checklist app slashes the administrative burden for all departments.
This powerful, simple-to-use software encompasses all as...
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Keeping Guests Connected & Happy Onboard

Posted: 25th Sep 2016

Written by: Kellen Blassingame

People expect the same level of connectivity onboard their yachts as they have on land and increasingly you're likely to need a bandwidth upgrade or improved performance from your existing yacht satellite broadband. Here are 5 tip... Read More

SwipedOn: Visitor and Crew Management

Posted: 21st Sep 2016

Written by: OnboardOnline

SwipedOn is a slick alternative to traditional visitor logs and crew sign in/out boards.
As a cloud-based system, SwipedOn has simplified and improved registration processes across many sectors, helping superyachts and land base...
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Introducing the Hours of Rest App

Posted: 19th Sep 2016

Written by: Emma Shaw

Since the implementation of MLC 2006, crew have had to ensure that they not only comply with hours of work and rest, but also keep a record of these. This requires a bit of time for the crewmember as well as the Captain and yacht... Read More

Excel, Data & the Next Best Thing in Project Management

Posted: 15th Sep 2016

Written by: Ian Hornsby, Hub Ware

Excel is truly one of the IT world’s best productivity ideas … thank you Lotus, Dan Bricklin and Bob Frankston … ably abetted by Mitch Kapor and then Bill Gates. Thirty years of finessing the original concept doesn’t however chang... Read More

CrewMiles App Launches Manual Entry Option

Posted: 5th Sep 2016

Written by: Sarrah Macey

Chief Engineer Chris Weirzbowski has developed the CrewMiles app making it easy for yacht crew to maintain an accurate record of their sea time to gain certification. With CrewMiles you can create your own vessel database, select... Read More

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