Industry

Myth Buster: UK Residency Laws

Posted: 31st Aug 2015

Written by: Patrick Mafin

Residency lies at the the heart of any tax debate and the difference between being resident or non-resident in the UK can often result in an individual paying tax or not. In recent weeks we have been receiving a growing number of ... Read More

Lights & Shapes

Posted: 31st Aug 2015

Written by: Sergio Guaita

Lights and daytime shapes are very useful to recognise other ships and determine their route.
The aim of this app is to allow yachtsmen and sailors in general to extricate themselves among the regulations of the International reg...
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Manoeuvering Under Engine

Posted: 31st Aug 2015

Written by: Sergio Guaita

In this app you will find some instructional videos that show you how to carry out manoeuvres under various conditions. Read More

What Makes a Marina Successful?

Posted: 31st Aug 2015

Written by: Peter Murray Kerr, Mooring Spot

What makes a marina appealing? What makes the difference between success and failure? At MooringSpot we are often confronted by these questions, which concern marina developers and investors as well as yacht owners choosing a bas... Read More

Cell Phones: Give Them the Float Test?

Posted: 31st Aug 2015

Written by: Alison Rentoul

Q: Geoff, Captain:
Every time I see my crew these days they seem to be on their blooming mobile phones. No-one talks to each other in the crew mess anymore and I’m sure their work is suffering because they’re obsessed with check...
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Bunkering: Can an App Replace a Trader?

Posted: 30th Aug 2015

Written by: Daniel Shea

Possessiveness comes with working in the global fuel trade and it's easy to understand why. It’s so heavily reliant on internal figures and projections that people on the inside are wary of saying too much, lest that information g... Read More

Benetti: A Tradition of Italian Yachtbuilding

Posted: 23rd Aug 2015

Written by: Daniel Shea

Since the 1960s, Benetti has been a leader in the yachtbuilding industry. The company has married the finest in Italian craftsmanship with the utmost in modern technology in order to produce some of the world’s most iconic yachts. Read More

iSiMON

Posted: 20th Aug 2015

Written by: Palladium Technologies, Inc

Imagine extending the reach of your SiMON monitoring/alarm system to encompass your wireless iPhone and the iPod Touch. Read More

Ian Walker on What it Takes to Win the Volvo Ocean Race

Posted: 17th Aug 2015

Written by: Karen Hockney

Two times Olympic silver medallist Ian Walker has a simple formula for the winning streak he has been on of late. Of course, the training counts but it’s all about the right food and, even more importantly, the right kit. Read More

Is Sea Piracy a Mask for Rogue Security & Lawlessness at Sea?

Posted: 6th Aug 2015

Written by: Ian Urbina/NY Times; Darren Winter/Solarglide

A New York Times article 'Murder At Sea: Captured On Video, But Killers Go Free' by Ian Urbina, discloses a graphic video of four unarmed men being gunned down in the water. Despite dozens of witnesses, the killings went unreporte... Read More

A Renegade Trawler, Hunted for 10,000 Miles by Vigilantes

Posted: 3rd Aug 2015

Written by: Darren Winter

The final part of the Ocean Outlaw series (by Ian Urbina of The New York Times), highlights the role of organisations such as Sea Shepherd, to hunt down one of Interpol's 5 most wanted ships at sea. Read More

Stateside: Boating Biz Buzz

Posted: 31st Jul 2015

Written by: Ken Kreisler

Indicators. For most of us who pay attention to economic markers—those particular things that may influence how we buy, save, or use certain products or spend our leisure time—when it comes to the marine industry, and in particula... Read More

Paris Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control

Posted: 29th Jul 2015

Written by: PYA

The PYA would like to inform you that the Maritime Authorities of the Tokyo and the Paris Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control will launch a joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Crew Familiarization fo... Read More

Fitbit

Posted: 27th Jul 2015

Written by: Fitbit Inc

Live a healthier, more active life with Fitbit, the top app for tracking all-day activity, workouts and health. Read More

The World's First Electric Wakeboard - In Video

Posted: 24th Jul 2015

Written by: Radinn

The world's first electric wakeboard, Wakejet Cruise, can travel up to 46 kmh (28 mph) for 20-40 minutes. The internal system consists of a custom-built electric motor, a total of three computers, GPS, communicating systems and th... Read More

Louise Sydbeck - The World's 100th Female Master of Wine

Posted: 22nd Jul 2015

Written by: Riviera Wine

Louise Sydbeck is the founder of Riviera Wine based in Antibes in the south of France. Speaking to OnboardOnline, Louise talks about her early childhood ambitions and the journey that led to becoming the world's 100th female Maste... Read More

SEAiq Free

Posted: 20th Jul 2015

Written by: Sakhalin

SEAiq Free is a full-featured marine navigation app. It automatically downloads all charts (both vector and raster) from NOAA and the US Army Corps of Engineers for regions of USA you select. Read More

Lloyd's List App

Posted: 12th Jul 2015

Written by: Informa UK Limited

Lloyd’s List – the world’s longest-published newspaper and the flagship title of the global maritime industry – provides maritime news, analysis, data and information, including updates on ship management, operations, finance, shi... Read More

Global Maritime Security: June 2015

Posted: 10th Jul 2015

Written by: Allmode

Allmode's latest global security report with a detailed piracy update, health advisory, security alerts and the most recent maritime intelligence. Read More

Regional Maritime Security: The Med & The Balkans June 2015

Posted: 10th Jul 2015

Written by: Allmode

Superyachts travel to many exotic and exclusive destinations around the world. However, the two main locations are the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Each year, the yachting community will migrate between these two locations bet... Read More

Burgess CEO and Charismatic Frontman Jonathan Beckett

Posted: 7th Jul 2015

Written by: Karen Hockney

Burgess CEO Jonathan Beckett has weathered many a storm over the last quarter of a century, but his vision and business acumen have transformed the yacht brokerage company from an original team of three into a global phenomenon. Read More

Lürssen Yachts: A German Legacy

Posted: 7th Jul 2015

Written by: Daniel Shea

Lürssen celebrated its 140th anniversary on 27 June 2015. It is a big milestone, and while so much has changed in that time, the company remains dedicated to a defining principle of quality and performance. As sales director Micha... Read More

Cyber Security: Are You Protected?

Posted: 7th Jul 2015

Written by: Captain Rod Hatch

Cyberspace was once a way to communicate. Now it carries the lifeblood of commerce, societal administration, and the trail of individual existence. Where there is blood, certain entities with disgusting eating habits soon appear o... Read More

Compass Eye

Posted: 3rd Jul 2015

Written by: Pocket Mariner Ltd

Professional Bearing Compass with real-time camera and map views, bearing markers and 8x zoom. Read More

Limousine Tender from Xtenders and Vripack

Posted: 2nd Jul 2015

Written by: Vripack

Placing the owner’s need for performance and comfort as the priority, Xtenders and Vripack have pushed the limits of boat-building with the delivery of the world’s first autoclave pre-preg carbon built Limousine Tender. The carbon... Read More

Cyber Attacks: Are You on the Radar?

Posted: 29th Jun 2015

Written by: Captain Rod Hatch

On board a superyacht, the more senior you are, the more details you have access to. You know the access codes too. You unlock the computers holding the personal and banking details of all crew members. You keep guest records. Own... Read More

Stateside: Changing of The Guard

Posted: 29th Jun 2015

Written by: Ken Kreisler

The Lauderdale Marine Center in Florida has been a mainstay in the city that, rightly so, owns the title of the yachting capital of the world. For as long as I can remember, this place has always provided a special venue for all ... Read More

Cyber Security: Are You on the Radar?

Posted: 29th Jun 2015

Written by: Rod Hatch

On board a superyacht, the more senior you are, the more details you have access to. You know the access codes too. You unlock the computers holding the personal and banking details of all crew members. You keep guest records. Own... Read More

Trickle-down Technology from Racing to Superyachts

Posted: 20th Jun 2015

Written by: Guy Waddilove

The Volvo Ocean Race recently passed through Auckland and a stroll through Viaduct Harbour got me thinking that comparing the race boats to their superyacht neighbours just 50 metres away is like comparing Formula One race cars to... Read More

Foreign Crew in the US: Visa Dos and Don'ts

Posted: 18th Jun 2015

Written by: Northrop & Johnson

Recently, there has been a flurry of complications surrounding yacht crew and B1/B2 visas. In an effort to obtain a better understanding of the underlying issues, Northrop & Johnson Crew Services Manager Duncan Bray not only sat d... Read More

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