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Navigation & Bridge Systems · KB technical guide · Email gated
Ship Data Recorders: How VDR and S-VDR Systems Work and How to Manage Them After an Incident
A practical guide to VDR and S-VDR architecture, recorded inputs, storage media, annual test evidence, routine technical checks, and the actions needed to preserve reliable data after an incident.
13 min read Reviewed 18 Jul 2026 -
Electrical & Power Systems · SOP / checklist · Email gated
Shore Power Changeover Pre-Arrival Checklist
Pre-arrival checklist for yacht shore-power changeover, covering voltage, frequency, phase sequence, current limits, load reduction, communication with marina or yard, and evidence capture.
6 min read Reviewed 30 Jun 2026 -
Connectivity, Communications & SatCom · SOP / checklist · Email gated
Starlink Antenna Placement and Obstruction Survey
Survey guide for Starlink antenna placement on yachts, covering obstruction risk, cable routing, power, service access, and acceptance evidence.
11 min read Reviewed 30 Jun 2026 -
Connectivity, Communications & SatCom · KB technical guide · Email gated
Starlink Maritime Service Planning for Yachts
Planning guide for using Starlink Maritime as part of a managed yacht connectivity stack, covering service limits, routing, support, and handover.
13 min read Reviewed 30 Jun 2026 -
Electrical & Power Systems · SOP / checklist · Email gated
Switchboard Labeling and Breaker Trip Record
Checklist for yacht switchboard labeling and breaker trip records, covering clear circuit identification, reset discipline, fault history, photos, defect tracking, and survey evidence.
6 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 -
Cyber Security · KB technical guide · Email gated
Vendor Remote Access Minimum Controls
Control checklist for vendor remote access into yacht systems, covering approval, MFA, segmentation, logging, backups, and closeout.
6 min read Reviewed 30 Jun 2026 -
Incident Investigations · Incident investigation · Email gated
Viking Sky Blackout: A Power-Loss Case Study for Yacht Teams
A deep case study of the Viking Sky blackout and near grounding, focused on lube-oil management, propulsion loss, recovery training, alarm design, and yacht mitigations.
10 min read Reviewed 30 Jun 2026 -
IT & Networking · SOP / checklist · Email gated
VLAN and Firewall Rule Review Checklist
A practical checklist for reviewing yacht VLANs, firewall policies, ACLs, and named exceptions so network segmentation is proved rather than assumed.
8 min read Reviewed 18 Jul 2026 -
IT & Networking · KB technical guide · Email gated
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.
5 min read Reviewed 18 Jul 2026