Knowledge Base

Practical, referenced guidance for yacht systems, technical work and onboard responsibilities.

90 articles

Recently reviewed

Ordered by the date the guidance was reviewed, with the most recent first.

Reviewed 30 Jun 2026 10 min read

Incident Investigations Incident investigation

Oliver Hazard Perry: When Shore-Power Troubleshooting Became A Flooding Incident

A case study of Oliver Hazard Perry showing how shore-power troubleshooting, generator operation at berth, cooling-water failure, alarms, and reduced crewing can combine into a serious loss.

Reviewed 30 Jun 2026 7 min read

Cyber Security Technical guide

OT Cyber Basics for Engineers and ETOs

Practical overview of OT cyber risk for yacht engineers and ETOs, covering control systems, remote support, zones, backups, and escalation points.

Reviewed 30 Jun 2026 5 min read

Cyber Security Technical guide

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.

Reviewed 30 Jun 2026 13 min read

Connectivity & SatCom Technical guide

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.

Reviewed 30 Jun 2026 7 min read

Cyber Security Technical guide

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.

Reviewed 30 Jun 2026 10 min read

Incident Investigations Incident investigation

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.