Industry
The selection of security services providers is often a headache that the captain could very happily do without, notwithstanding the critical safety service they are there to deliver.
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Over the past few months, you may have heard some chatter about “PUPs.” Not surprising. “PUP” is a fairly new term, but it’s something we yacht computer users need to know about.
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Jacqui Lockhart is a woman of many talents. In addition to running Select Charter Services, the Glasgow born businesswoman is Vice President of MYBA and also at the helm of the MYBA Charter Show in Genoa.
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With the huge rise in celebrity chefs in recent years, Phil Colicchio, a New York based expert in the legal and business aspects of the hospitality industry is on a mission to connect the 'Super Chefs' with the superyacht communit...
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With the shipping industry wrestling with a range of maritime security issues, from piracy to stowaways, terrorists to smugglers, the last thing owners may wish to hear is about a new and growing threat.
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In the Albania of Anna Nina's youth, there was no sailing culture to speak of and an oppressive Socialist dictatorship in power. Thirty years on, Anna Nina is putting Albanian sailing on the map.
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There is no doubt that piracy is a real threat that requires a definitive and robust response. Few disagree that media reporting is vital in maintaining the debate over the security of vessels to ensure safe passage. But does the ...
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Are you swotting up for your Officer of the Watch? You'll want to read on; some of these apps could help you pass the much dreaded Oral Exam.
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There are many reasons why people choose to cruise the Med’s hotspots, but clarity of regulatory requirements is certainly not one of them. Not only are superyachts struggling to figure out the exact implications of the Maritime L...
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What travels faster than a nuclear submarine, Usain Bolt on a good day, or a dolphin? What’s the same length as a jumbo jet, but is built with aluminium three times as thick?
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On any given night in Antibes, you can find crew willing to debate the finer points of the yachting life over a few beers – from the merits of new courses to how to deal with crew disputes or non-payment. However, if you’re look...
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You're ready to do the legwork necessary to organize life on your vessel, but a major question remains before you can make a commitment to purchase a program: what does yacht management software cost?
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The Voiles d'Antibes started as a conversation between race crew in 1995 and quickly became one of the most-loved regattas on the classic circuit. OnboardOnline caught up with Director Yann Joannon to learn about the event's orig...
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It's a well known adage that you don't bite the hand that feeds. So why then did The Superyacht Report, one of the industry's most established and reputable titles, publish a report naming and shaming the best and worst yacht agen...
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In last month’s feature, yacht provisoners shared their stories with OnboardOnline about wacky requests, such as provisioning live crickets to feed a yacht’s iguana and supplying haute couture. The stories don't stop there though...
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Whether you’re going for fluency or brushing up on some basic phrases before your guests arrive, we suggest five great language-learning apps to help you get where you want to be.
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Inmarsat announces that the global launch of GX services may be delayed after a Proton launch vehicle failed shortly after lift-off, resulting in the loss of its satellite payload.
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As the demand for bandwidth increases, so does the toll on communications systems. In answer to this, MTN announced the launch of its new “Maestro” solution.
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SUBWING is a product invented by 20 year old Simon Sivertsen during a sailing trip in the Mediterranean in the summer of 2010, and started originally as a single piece of driftwood.
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Wahoo, Southampton, UK, has remodelled its entire range of superyacht tenders with technical improvements to the hulls and completely new interiors.
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While it’s widely recognized that HTC smartphones, Garmin GPS devices and a sweeping array of big-brand laptops are staples of the Made in Taiwan effort, it’s a lesser-known fact that luxury yachts (those measuring 80 - 120 ft.) a...
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Have you heard of the Heartbleed bug? It’s something that everyone with yacht computers-actually everyone who uses any type of website requiring a password-should know about.
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For anyone who has gone to sea in bad weather, there is always a sense of relief when you set foot on solid ground. Today it's hard to imagine life without GPS navigation and weather reports and, in an emergency, we have the trac...
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Ever worked on a boat that rations out toothpaste or measures loo roll usage? Andrew Roch of Shore Solutions sits down with OnboardOnline to discuss provisioning challenges, crew budgets and how the industry has changed.
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In a bay in Alaska, a superyacht sits rocking gently at anchor. A man in an expensive bathrobe is at the breakfast table, reading the paper. He looks up and calls over the stewardess to inform her that he wants Alaskan King Crab...
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Etiquette is an old fashioned word that still counts for a huge amount in the service industry. Just ask Terry Gilmore, a former chief steward, house manager and PA for four decades who has worked on some of the world’s most luxur...
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In January OnboardOnline published an opinion piece by Edoardo Zarghetta of SkyTech, following an uninspiring visit to METS 2013. He argued that the VSAT industry was crying out for innovation. After 14 years in the industry, “I w...
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Vivino is an app with so many different functions it's hard to know where to begin, but it's easy to see that it's a valuable tool for stews on yachts. The idea is this: 'Take a photo of any wine label to tap into the wisdom of m...
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Have you heard of Nobeltec TimeZero Odyssey yet? This all-in-one navigation software has been designed for use on a PC by a team of experienced engineers.
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How many times have I put something somewhere and then can't find it again. Luckily there's an app to get you organized (as long as you know where you put your phone).
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