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.
Knowledge Base
Practical, referenced guidance for yacht systems, technical work and onboard responsibilities.
92 articles
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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.
IT & Networking Technical guide
Ethernet Cabling and Rack Infrastructure for Yachts
A practical reference for yacht Ethernet cabling, fibre backbones, connectors, racks, pathways, labelling, bonding, testing, and acceptance evidence.
IT & Networking Technical guide
Firewall Platforms for Yacht Networks: FortiGate, Palo Alto, and KerioControl
A practical guide to choosing and operating FortiGate, Palo Alto, or KerioControl firewalls for yacht WAN links, VLAN routing, VPN, DNS/DHCP ownership, logging, and crew support.
Navigation & Bridge Technical guide
GNSS on Yacht Bridges: How the Technology Works, System Variations, Common Faults and Troubleshooting
A practical guide to how marine GNSS creates and distributes position and time, the receiver variations found on yacht bridges, and a safe method for isolating common faults.
IT & Networking SOP / checklist
Guest Wi-Fi Privacy and Performance Checklist
A practical checklist for yacht guest Wi-Fi covering SSID policy, client isolation, bandwidth control, captive portals, logging, privacy, and trip reset steps.