In the luxurious world of superyachts, a seemingly small oversight can lead to monumental losses. Consider the case of a yacht owner who lost a staggering $11 million due to a cyber attack. This incident began

As hydrographic offices worldwide shift towards digital chart production, yacht captains and deck crew must stay informed of any changes that may impact their vessel's safety and compliance. Compliance with SOLAS Chapter V and obtaining alternative approved charts or Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) installation may be necessary when paper nautical charts become unavailable through typical providers. It's essential to keep an eye on official notices and updates from relevant organizations to ensure a smooth transition to a more digital future and maintain yacht safety.

Yacht safety during fire emergencies is crucial. PSC deficiencies related to thermal protection for fire-fighting outfits are a serious concern for yacht captains and crew, with some Paris MoU Member States issuing deficiencies for insufficient thermal protection and unsuitability for fire entry. Crew members should be aware of these limitations and ensure their fire-fighting outfits meet international and European standards to avoid PSC deficiencies and ensure safety.

We, as an industry, have been told by the IMO, ILO, and flags to sit at the kid's table while the adults talk. It’s time to mature and get to the adult table.

Another January, another batch of regulations taking effect. Here is a summary of new requirements that will affect yachts.

Dayboard Maritime has had the privilege to interview one of the world’s leaders in Antarctic expeditions and consulting, Darrell Day from Spirit of Sydney Support Yacht & Consulting Services. Darrel, speaks about what it takes to run a successful yacht charter, discloses his fascinating discoveries, and even gives detail about an expedition he did with the famous wildlife expert and late friend, Steve Irwin. 

John was our friend and former colleague. We will miss him deeply and we know the industry is lesser for his loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Dayboard Maritime, LLC (Dayboard) has been proactive in monitoring the industry’s response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and has been actively reviewing the recommendations of various governmental agencies and independent industry groups for guidance. Our goal is to provide key points from their guidance that will allow you to implement certain safety measures onboard as part of your Safety Management System (SMS) – or as an independent guide.

With the recent outbreak of fired onboard large yachts, it’s important for the yachting industry to recognize that being proactive and having proper Safety Management Systems, up to date Fire Safety Plans, and regularly performing drills is the best form of prevention.

With the most recent outbreak of fires onboard large yachts in the past few weeks, it’s important for all of us in the yachting industry to recognize that being quarantined onboard sometimes sets the stage for an increased risk of incidents. It’s human nature to fall into routines, but the wrong routines can unfortunately cause us to overlook safety or not be as aware of potential dangers.

Given the ever-changing situation on the ground, you might find yourself denied entry into a marina or not being allowed to send crew and guests ashore at your intended destination. Consider this as part of your planning when you are obtaining fuel and/or supplies and ensure…

It’s that time of the year again, when yachts of all sizes start their annual migration to various U.S. ports. With that repositioning, crew are required to have the appropriate visas for travel to the U.S. This can seem like a confusing topic – I will try to boil it down:

There are unique requirements for vessels coming into the United States and its territories, and not adhering to them may mean a denial of entry and/or a substantial fine. One item in particular that often slips through the cracks is the Non-Tank Vessel Response Plan (NTVRP).