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Cyber Security · KB technical guide · Open
Cyber Incident Response Onboard: A Step-by-Step Method
A framework-led response guide for yacht teams, covering first actions, safe containment, evidence, investigation, staged recovery, reporting, and operational follow-up across IT and OT incidents.
9 min read Reviewed 24 Jul 2026 -
Incident Investigations · Incident investigation · Email gated
Dali Blackout Timeline: Building A Technical Incident Sequence
A Dali case study showing how yacht teams should build a technical timeline from alarms, VDR data, PMS events, bridge actions, communications, and evidence gaps.
11 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 -
AV & Media Systems · KB technical guide · Email gated
Display, EDID, and HDCP Troubleshooting Flow
A practical troubleshooting flow for display faults involving Apple TV, satellite TV, matrix switching, extenders, EDID, HDCP, and display modes.
13 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 -
IT & Networking · SOP / checklist · Email gated
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.
8 min read Reviewed 18 Jul 2026 -
Electrical & Power Systems · KB technical guide · Email gated
Earthing, Bonding, and Galvanic Isolation Explained
Plain-English technical guide to yacht earthing, bonding, galvanic isolation, shore-power corrosion risk, common misunderstandings, and the evidence technical teams should maintain.
8 min read Reviewed 30 Jun 2026 -
Navigation & Bridge Systems · SOP / checklist · Email gated
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.
8 min read Reviewed 18 Jul 2026 -
Electrical & Power Systems · SOP / checklist · Email gated
Electrical Drawings and Load Schedule Review
Review checklist for yacht electrical drawings and load schedules, covering version control, redlines, load changes, survey readiness, refit handover, and operational risk.
6 min read Reviewed 30 Jun 2026 -
Electrical & Power Systems · SOP / checklist · Open
Electrical Permit to Work and LOTO Minimum Standard
Minimum electrical permit-to-work and lockout/tagout standard for yacht technical jobs, covering isolation, test-before-touch, responsible persons, contractor control, and closeout evidence.
7 min read Reviewed 30 Jun 2026