Knowledge Base

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

Browse all 91 articles

All articles

9 min read

Cyber Security Technical guide

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.

12 min read

AV & Media Reference note

Dante, AES67, and ST 2110: What Matters Onboard

A concise reference note explaining Dante, AES67, and SMPTE ST 2110 for yacht teams that encounter IP media, broadcast-grade systems, or networked audio interoperability.

13 min read

AV & Media Technical guide

Display, EDID, and HDCP Troubleshooting Flow

A practical troubleshooting flow for display faults involving Apple TV, satellite TV, matrix switching, extenders, EDID, HDCP, and display modes.

8 min read

Connectivity & SatCom Technical guide

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.

8 min read

IT & Networking SOP / checklist

DNS and DHCP Failure: First 30 Minutes

A practical first-response runbook for yacht teams when devices show internet failure but the real fault may be DNS, DHCP, gateway, or local core-service behaviour.

8 min read

Electrical & Power Technical guide

Earthing, Bonding, and Galvanic Isolation Explained

Plain-English technical guide to yacht earthing, bonding, galvanic isolation, shore-power corrosion risk, common misunderstandings, and the evidence technical teams should maintain.

8 min read

Navigation & Bridge SOP / checklist

ECDIS Chart Update and Backup Checklist

A practical bridge-tech checklist for managing ECDIS ENC updates, permits, route backups, display checks, backup arrangements, and update evidence before a yacht goes to sea.

6 min read

Electrical & Power SOP / checklist

Electrical Drawings and Load Schedule Review

Review checklist for yacht electrical drawings and load schedules, covering version control, redlines, load changes, survey readiness, refit handover, and operational risk.

7 min read

Electrical & Power SOP / checklist

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.