Engineer’s Angle
Ian Stewart, engineer and yacht supply sales specialist, remembered fondly
Engineer and yachting supplies sales specialist Ian Stewart passed away in Fort Lauderdale at the end of October. He was 55.
Northwest Passage on your bucket list?
Chief Officer Rob MacDonell of M/Y Blue Moon offers a rundown on how to prepare for the Northwest passage based on his experience as a passagemaker.
Unfathomable Fun: Adding submersibles to the toy box
Yachts continue to add new thrilling and unique gadgets to their toy boxes, including the latest, submersibles.
Teak Critique: Maintenance techniques depend on priorities
How to treat teak decking depends on the owner's preference between the short-lived beauty of a golden color or the dull gray advantage of longevity.
Offboarding: Preference sheets spark idea for new profession
For Triton’s new “Offboarding” column, we asked Chief Stew/Purser Ciara Farrow about her career transition from yacht crew to software entrepreneur.
Seizure, Sanctions & Secrecy: The collateral impact on crew
Russia’s war on Ukraine and the resulting sanctions on many Russian-owned yachts have had hard and varied consequences for this industry. Triton asked captains and crew how the fallout has affected them personally.
What the Deck! How to drive your mates mad
While working in an industry of extremely high standards and pressure, we all become hyper focused and develop certain pet peeves that get on each other’s nerves. My deck crew…
Creative record keeping for the engine room
A well-devised system for engine room logs facilitates timely maintenance, keeps junior watchkeepers on their toes, and can head off potential catastrophes.
Greener Cleaners: A healthier, safer way to scrub, shine and sanitize
Avoid health risks and damage to the ecosystem with these natural, DIY cleaning solutions. There’s an easy way to avoid the health risks and damage to the ecosystem caused by…
Never Have I Ever, Yacht Edition
For hard-working yacht crew, the need to decompress is real — sometimes with extra sleep, sometimes with fitness, and sometimes with games. Drinking games. Enter the always fun and illuminating “Never Have I Ever,” Yacht Edition.
