Automation & PLC Systems
How Shipboard Automation Systems Work: From Sensor to HMI and Back Again
How does a shipboard automation signal or command travel between the physical equipment, controller and HMI, and where can that chain fail?
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Incident Response, Recovery and Evidence
Cyber Incident Response Onboard: A Step-by-Step Method
A framework-led response guide for yacht teams, covering first actions, safe containment, evidence, investigation, staged recovery, reporting, and operational follow-up across IT and OT incidents.
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Radio, GMDSS & Voice Communications
DMR or TETRA? Choosing a UHF Radio System for a Yacht
A technician's guide to choosing, commissioning and supporting an internal yacht radio system, with practical comparisons of DMR and TETRA architecture, coverage, resilience and emergency operation.
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Amazon Leo Is Coming to Yachting: How It Compares with Starlink and OneWeb
Amazon is preparing to bring its low-Earth-orbit broadband network, Amazon Leo, into maritime service.
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Connectivity & satcom
Starlink Still Unlicensed in Thailand Despite Reports of Offshore Use
Starlink remains unavailable as an authorised commercial service in Thailand, although visiting yachts have reported foreign-activated terminals working in Thai waters.
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Electrical & Power Systems
DNV Adds Battery Ready and Shore Power Ready Class Notations for 2027
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.
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Electromechanical LOTO and Testing Procedure Checklist
Printable yacht lockout, tagout, stored-energy control, test-before-touch, reinstatement, and handback checklist for electromechanical technical work.
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AIS Static and Dynamic Data Verification Record
Printable verification record for yacht AIS identity, voyage data, sensor inputs, radar/ECDIS display checks, VDR or gateway feeds, and closeout evidence.
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Autopilot, Heading, and Steering Interface Handover Record
Printable handover record for yacht autopilot operation, heading and steering interfaces, planned maintenance, failure points, fallback modes, and test evidence.
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