Let’s face it: The amount of paperwork related to the operation of a megayacht can wallpaper a house. And as the LOA of the yacht increases, the total becomes staggering. That’s among the reasons why Royale Oceanic’s D-ISM was just introduced. Standing for “Documentation – Information System Management,” D-ISM is a secure software system that…
A luxury-home shop in Fort Lauderdale is turning its attention to the luxury-yacht sector, with the help of a leading yacht designer. Turner Bay, which has a 6,000-square-foot showroom in the city, offers items ranging from furniture to lighting accessories, designer linens, crystal, barware, serving trays, and tableware. In fact, the shop is said to…
Have you ever seen the series of popular “Dummies” instructional books? Chances are, yes; there are more than 1,000 titles to date. The use of “dummies” in each title is light-hearted. As the publisher of the books puts it, the goal is help customers turn “I can’t” into “I can.” I was reminded of this…
None other than James Bond himself declared he could envision arriving at an exclusive Riviera party onboard, along with a bevy of his Bond girls. Sir Roger Moore shared the sentiment with a crowd in Monaco for the introduction of the newest mahogany tender from J Craft. The tender is the Torpedo. The Sweden-based builder…
Considering the number of superyachts and “small” megayachts that travel to and from the USA, the Med, and other popular cruising grounds each year, it’s no wonder two powerhouse companies specializing in the transport of those yachts are joining forces. Specifically, Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT) has signed a letter of intent to merge with Yacht…
You’re looking at a 60-meter-high (197-foot-high) mast that will be installed on the sailing yacht Athos, which is under construction at Holland Jachtbouw (HJB). It’s hard to tell in the photo, since you can’t see the very tip, but it extends essentially from one end of the construction area to the other. The mast –…
One of the greatest pleasures of owning or chartering a megayacht is the ability to go to quiet anchorages, particularly off the beaten track. There’s nothing but you and nature. But what if a medical emergency arises? Say, something that goes beyond the first-aid training of the crew and possibly requires medical consultation as soon…
A few weeks ago, I interviewed Scott Bartle and James Cooper, the principals behind Yacht Auditing International. They consult with megayacht owners, captains, and crewmembers to improve onboard operations and communications. During multiple meetings, they realized that many need more help. Specifically, essential personnel are taking care of yacht management, yet without proper yacht-management training….
Seemingly, ever since yacht owners saw the little yellow submarine aboard Octopus, this deep-diving craft has become of increasing interest. Small subs were nothing new, prevalent commercially as tourist and research vessels for many years. But, the concept of subs aboard superyachts as watertoys has led several owners to eplore the possibilities. Today Mine Games…
There are plenty of products available to help absorb errant spills in the bilge and on the water, but ones being sold by BoatSpills.com caught my attention. The reasons: They’re considered environmentally friendly, and they’ve been authorized by the Environmental Protection Agency for use on oil discharge since 1994. Made by C.I.Agent, the products feature…
