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Connectivity, Communications & SatCom · KB technical guide · Email gated
Cellular Router and eSIM Management for Coastal Operations
Overview of cellular router and eSIM management for coastal yacht operations, covering provider profiles, failover, device inventory, data control, and handover records.
12 min read Reviewed 30 Jun 2026 -
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Communications Failure During Passage Runbook
Runbook overview for loss of voice, internet, or safety communications during passage, covering prioritisation, fallback paths, escalation, and evidence capture.
12 min read Reviewed 30 Jun 2026 -
Connectivity, Communications & SatCom · KB technical guide · Email gated
Connectivity Monitoring Dashboard Minimum Set
Overview of the minimum dashboard views a yacht needs to monitor WAN links, firewalls, bandwidth, failover, alerts, and guest-trip readiness.
14 min read Reviewed 30 Jun 2026 -
Connectivity, Communications & SatCom · KB technical guide · Open
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 Reviewed 21 Jul 2026 -
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GMDSS and the ETO: Who Does What Onboard?
GMDSS sits across the bridge and technical departments. The bridge operates the equipment and maintains the radio record; the ETO looks after its power, batteries and technical condition.
7 min read Reviewed 16 Aug 2026 -
Connectivity, Communications & SatCom · KB technical guide · Email gated
LEO, VSAT, Cellular, and Marina Wi-Fi: Choosing the Right Primary Link
Comparison guide for choosing a primary yacht connectivity link, explaining where LEO, VSAT, cellular, and marina Wi-Fi each fit operationally.
14 min read Reviewed 30 Jun 2026 -
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Marina Wi-Fi Arrival Checklist
Arrival checklist for using marina Wi-Fi as an untrusted shore connection, covering isolation, testing, acceptance, privacy, and fallback.
10 min read Reviewed 30 Jun 2026 -
Connectivity, Communications & SatCom · KB technical guide · Open
Multi-WAN Checklist for Yacht Networks
A concise checklist for reviewing Starlink, VSAT, LTE, and marina Wi-Fi failover before a trip or guest arrival.
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Multi-WAN Failover Acceptance Test Before Guest Trips
Acceptance-test guide for proving multi-WAN failover before guest trips, including link priority, service testing, monitoring, and rollback evidence.
12 min read Reviewed 30 Jun 2026 -
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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.
13 min read Reviewed 30 Jun 2026