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Editor-picked technical guides from the YachtByte library.
Electrical & Power
Electrical Permit to Work and LOTO Minimum Standard
Minimum electrical permit-to-work and lockout/tagout standard for yacht technical jobs, covering isolation, test-before-touch, responsible persons, contractor control, and closeout evidence.
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Electrical Safety, LOTO & Permits
Format
SOP / checklist
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7 min
Training & Development
ETO vs AVIT vs CTO vs CETO: Role Scope and Hiring Guide
A practical guide for Captains, management teams, and recruiters on the differences between ETO, AVIT, CTO, and CETO roles, including certification, scope, watchkeeping boundaries, and hiring expectations.
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Marine Batteries: Types, Use Cases, Charging, Storage, and Testing
A practical technical guide to marine battery types, onboard use cases, charging, storage, testing, common faults, and management risk for yacht electrical systems.
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Multi-WAN Checklist for Yacht Networks
A concise checklist for reviewing Starlink, VSAT, LTE, and marina Wi-Fi failover before a trip or guest arrival.
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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.
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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.
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