Industry

VSAT: State of the Art or Crying Out for Innovation?

Posted: 1st May 2014

Written by: Daniel Shea

In January OnboardOnline published an opinion piece by Edoardo Zarghetta of SkyTech, following an uninspiring visit to METS 2013. He argued that the VSAT industry was crying out for innovation. After 14 years in the industry, “I w... Read More

Vivino: A World of Wines in a Stew's Pocket

Posted: 30th Apr 2014

Written by: Lauren Williams

Vivino is an app with so many different functions it's hard to know where to begin, but it's easy to see that it's a valuable tool for stews on yachts. The idea is this: 'Take a photo of any wine label to tap into the wisdom of m... Read More

Nobeltec TimeZero Odyssey: The best all-in-one solution for marine navigation

Posted: 29th Apr 2014

Written by: Nobeltec

Have you heard of Nobeltec TimeZero Odyssey yet? This all-in-one navigation software has been designed for use on a PC by a team of experienced engineers. Read More

What’s on My Boat?

Posted: 27th Apr 2014

Written by: Daniel Shea

How many times have I put something somewhere and then can't find it again. Luckily there's an app to get you organized (as long as you know where you put your phone). Read More

Yachting World Storm Sailing Techniques

Posted: 24th Apr 2014

Written by: Yachting World

In this 12-part series with Yachting World, round the world racer and renowned expedition sailor Skip Novak explains the fundamentals of preparing and sailing safely through heavy weather conditions. Read More

Anthony Bay Talks High-end Travel in Europe

Posted: 20th Apr 2014

Written by: Daniel Shea

In the case of Anthony Bay, getting to the top of the elite travel industry wasn’t a matter of determination triumphing over adversity, rather 'How to get ahead without really meaning to.' We sat down with Anthony to discuss over ... Read More

Want to Deep Sea Dive to 1000 Feet?

Posted: 14th Apr 2014

Written by: Nuytco Research

A new hard metal dive suit from Nuytco Research Ltd. is set to revolutionise deep-sea diving. The EXOSUIT will allow divers to a depth of 1000 feet, with an oxygen capacity of 50 hours. Read More

App Review: Evernote Hello

Posted: 2nd Apr 2014

Written by: Lars Liedberg

Have you ever found yourself racking your brain to remember someone’s name the next time you see them? Evernote’s mobile phone and tablet app Hello is there to help you. Read More

ICOMIA: A Partner with Clout

Posted: 1st Apr 2014

Written by: Daniel Shea

When the superyacht industry wants a little help in pushing its message to the world, it turns to ICOMIA. The International Council of Marine Industry Associations has been speaking up on behalf of recreational boating since long ... Read More

Cleaning Up Antifouling’s Dirty Image

Posted: 31st Mar 2014

Written by: Daniel Shea

It’s clear that modern antifoulings – despite their high level of toxicity – are less bad than the alternative. However, this general understanding hasn’t stopped some governments and regulators from restricting what goes into the... Read More

Crocodiles and Drop Bears: Cruising the Australian Kimberleys

Posted: 31st Mar 2014

Written by: Jo Morgan

In north Western Australia, far from the crowded anchorages of the Mediterranean, an area three times the size of England offers some of the most staggering cruising on the planet. Read More

Kill Cords: Lessons from the Milly RIB Report

Posted: 28th Mar 2014

Written by: Simon Harvey

The investigation of the Milly RIB tragedy is an example of where a simple explanation of events fails to deliver a complete understanding of why the accident happened. Read More

App for Crew Hours of Work and Rest

Posted: 26th Mar 2014

Written by: Andy Levy- Great Circle Systems

Triton Administrator has now has an app which tracks seafarers' hours of work and rest, making record-keeping and following MLC regulations easier on board your yacht. Read More

MYBA: Beyond the Med

Posted: 22nd Mar 2014

Written by: Daniel Shea

The origins of MYBA – The Worldwide Yachting Association – are as simple as this: A group of professionals in yacht brokerage and sales got together to create a standardized contract because they were tired of haggling over the de... Read More

MYBA: Economic Impact of Yachting

Posted: 21st Mar 2014

Written by: Daniel Shea

It’s a no-brainer to anyone who works in the superyacht industry: That for such a niche market, the economic impact is substantial and far-reaching. A study conducted by the London School of Economics tells the story of an industr... Read More

Fiona Maureso of N&J Discusses the Evolution of Sales & Charter Brokerage

Posted: 20th Mar 2014

Written by: Daniel Shea

Fiona Maureso has seen the yachting industry evolve drastically over the course of her 25-year career. Everything has become bigger and faster and increasingly operates online. Read More

8 Mobile Apps for the Constant Mariner

Posted: 17th Mar 2014

Written by: John Matsuya- Bizshark

Sailing technology has come a long way since sextants and moon compasses. In fact, some of the most useful boating technology out there now comes in app form Read More

MTN Launches Another Industry First with “OceanCast” High-Definition, Live Event Streaming from Ships

Posted: 14th Mar 2014

Written by: Liz de Castro, MTN Communications

In yet another industry first, MTN Communications (MTN) is launching “MTN OceanCast. Read More

MTN Expands Communications Network in Southeast Asia and Oceania Regions with NewSat

Posted: 10th Mar 2014

Written by: MTN Communications

MTN Communications (MTN) announces its expansion of the world’s most powerful maritime and remote broadband communications network in yet another key region through an agreement with NewSat. Read More

Tenders: Repair or Replace?

Posted: 28th Feb 2014

Written by: Daniel Shea

A tender says a lot about a yacht. It speaks to the program, the aesthetic and the desires of the owner. These days, the tender market is so diverse that most things are possible and virtually nothing need be spared. There is a st... Read More

Superyacht Crew: Is it the Right Job for You?

Posted: 25th Feb 2014

Written by: Jo Morgan

In an article ominously titled ‘Sun, Sex and Scandals: Secrets of the Superyacht Club’, Marie Claire Australia shows a picture of a superyacht and asks us, ‘Wish you worked here?’ As the mainstream press yet again misrepresents th... Read More

Do's and Don'ts for Buying and Installing a Marine VSAT Antenna

Posted: 21st Feb 2014

Written by: Great Circle Systems

Following a few do’s and don'ts should improve your overall VSAT purchase and installation experience. Great Circle Systems provides some simple-to-follow advice. Read More

Pocket

Posted: 21st Feb 2014

Written by: Lars Liedberg

In today’s world of information overload it’s becoming harder and harder to keep up with the things you really want to read online. Then along comes Pocket. Read More

Chris Allix: A Step Ahead on Superyacht Ownership Solutions

Posted: 9th Feb 2014

Written by: Daniel Shea

Chris Allix is the man you go to if you’re looking for superyacht ownership expertise. You go to him because he’s always planning two steps ahead. He does this because he has to: he works in a competitive market for clients with h... Read More

USSA: A Voice for the American Market

Posted: 6th Feb 2014

Written by: Daniel Shea

No one can say exactly why it took so long for the U.S. Superyacht Association (USSA) to come about. But in the seven years it has been in existence, it has grown substantially, and has become the industry’s strongest voice within... Read More

Tender Safety: The Milly Report

Posted: 4th Feb 2014

Written by: MAIB - Marine Accident Investigation Branch

This reports the MAIB's investigation into a fatal accident on 5 May 2013 when the Milligan family were ejected from their RIB Milly, resulting in two deaths and multiple njuries. Read More

8tracks

Posted: 29th Jan 2014

Written by: Lauren Williams

If you become easily bored with the music you own, there's now a plethora of apps and sites which allow you to stream pre-made playlists with varying functions and features. Read More

Is Cloud Storage Stealing Your Internet Bandwidth?

Posted: 26th Jan 2014

Written by: Great Circle Systems

With the proliferation of cloud based backup services, crew members and guests are often inadvertently "stealing" bandwidth from more critical or time-sensitive activities. Read More

WOKART: The Go-Kart for Water

Posted: 23rd Jan 2014

Written by: Nautic Expo

Hey there, adrenaline junkies! We have a new toy for you. It’s called the WoKart! As the name implies, it’s a go-kart for the water. Read More

International Superyacht Society: Staying relevant in a changing industry

Posted: 9th Jan 2014

Written by: Daniel Shea

Ken Hickling found himself sitting as a panelist at the 2011 Global Superyacht Forum. It was November in Amsterdam. As president of the International Superyacht Society (ISS), Hickling had grown very familiar with the city at this... Read More

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