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.
Knowledge Base
Practical, referenced guidance for yacht systems, technical work and onboard responsibilities.
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IT & Networking SOP / checklist
Owner's Laptop Won't Connect: Yacht Network Troubleshooting Flow
A practical troubleshooting flow for the common high-pressure scenario where an owner's laptop will not connect to the internet onboard.
IT & Networking Technical guide
Packet Capture Basics for Yacht Network Faults
A practical guide to using packet captures on yacht networks without collecting the wrong traffic, breaching privacy, or sending poor evidence to remote support.
Safety & Compliance SOP / checklist
Permit to Work Minimum Standard for Technical Jobs
How yacht technical teams should authorise and control higher-risk work, from defining the job and isolations through suspension, reinstatement and documented handback.
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.
IT & Networking Technical guide
PRTG Network Monitoring for Yachts
A practical guide to using PRTG on yachts for network visibility, owner-trip readiness, fault evidence, and change control without turning monitoring into an alarm machine.
IT & Networking SOP / checklist
Rack Labeling and Patch Discipline Standard
A practical SOP for yacht rack labeling, patching, cable colour rules, port maps, before-and-after evidence, and routine rack audits.
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.
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.
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.