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Navigation & Bridge Systems · Reference note · Email gated
Autopilot, Heading, and Steering Interface Handover
A practical ETO-style guide to how yacht autopilots work, safe use, planned maintenance, common failure points, rectification, and handover evidence for larger yacht bridge teams.
8 min read Reviewed 18 Jul 2026 -
Incident Investigations · Reference note · Email gated
Cheeki Rafiki: How To Use Public Incident Reports Without Overstating The Lesson
A case-based guide to using public maritime investigation reports responsibly, built around the MAIB Cheeki Rafiki report and its yacht-specific safety lessons.
8 min read Reviewed 30 Jun 2026 -
AV & Media Systems · Reference note · Email gated
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.
12 min read Reviewed 30 Jun 2026 -
Electrical & Power Systems · Reference note · Email gated
Li-ion Battery Fire and Transport Considerations
Reference note for yacht lithium-ion battery fire and transport considerations, covering storage, charging, damaged packs, manufacturer data, IMDG context, toys, tenders, and escalation.
7 min read Reviewed 30 Jun 2026 -
AV & Media Systems · Reference note · Email gated
Media Server and Streaming Account Ownership
A reference note for managing media servers and streaming accounts, including subscriptions, region issues, account recovery, MFA, privacy, and crew handover.
12 min read Reviewed 30 Jun 2026 -
Electrical & Power Systems · Reference note · Email gated
UPS Runtime and Critical Load Register
Reference guide for yacht UPS runtime and critical-load registers, covering protected equipment, runtime tests, bypass mode, battery age, network dependency, and replacement planning.
7 min read Reviewed 30 Jun 2026 -
Connectivity, Communications & SatCom · Reference note · Email gated
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.
12 min read Reviewed 30 Jun 2026 -
IT & Networking · Reference note · Email gated
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.
8 min read Reviewed 18 Jul 2026