IT & Networking Technical guide
VLANs, Switching, and Routing for Yachts
A practical explanation of VLANs, trunks, access ports, routing, firewall boundaries, and Cisco-style configuration examples for yacht networks.
Knowledge Base
Practical, referenced guidance for yacht systems, technical work and onboard responsibilities.
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Connectivity & SatCom Reference note
VSAT Service Handover Pack for Captains and ETOs
Handover-pack guide for VSAT services, helping captains and ETOs document service terms, support paths, hardware, failover, and evidence.
Safety & Compliance Technical guide
What a Yacht Technical Team Should Have Ready Before an Audit
A practical guide to preparing technical records, physical checks, crew knowledge and traceable evidence before a yacht audit, survey or inspection.
Training & Development Technical guide
What IT Certifications Matter In Yachting?
There is no single international AVIT Certificate of Competency equivalent to the STCW ETO certificate. AVIT is an operational role built across IT, audio-visual systems, control, communications and guest service.
IT & Networking Technical guide
Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 Onboard: When Upgrade Claims Matter
A practical guide to Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 yacht upgrades, covering 6 GHz limits, client support, AP placement, MLO caveats, switching, PoE, and certification checks.
IT & Networking Technical guide
Wi-Fi and Onboard Wireless Standards for Yachts
A practical guide to Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7, 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz, RF planning, installation issues, and where each wireless option fits onboard.
Navigation & Bridge Technical guide
X-Band and S-Band Radar: How They Work, Where They Differ, and How to Troubleshoot Them
A technician-focused guide to marine radar operation, X-band and S-band performance, magnetron and solid-state technology, bridge-system dependencies, planned maintenance, and practical fault isolation.
AV & Media Technical guide
Yacht AV System Architecture Explained
A practical architecture guide for yacht AV systems covering zones, racks, sources, control, network dependency, support boundaries, and handover expectations.
Cyber Security Technical guide
Yacht Cyber Risk Management Plan Aligned to IMO Guidance
Operating-model guide for building a yacht cyber risk management plan aligned to IMO guidance, with inventory, access, response, and recovery evidence.
IT & Networking Reference note
Yacht IP Plan and Network Map Template
A practical template for keeping yacht IP addressing, VLANs, network maps, device ownership, and change records usable during support, refit, and incident response.