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Crew Coach: Life is a story; make it a good one
Crew Coach: by Capt. Rob Gannon As we navigate our way along this incredible life voyage, it can at times feel like we are not captaining the ship. We feel…
Attitude up from down below, yacht engineer keeps humor
Editor’s note: Life is different for many yacht crew since the COVID-19 pandemic began to affect the industry in March. Engr. Pearson Adams now works to maintain the yacht with…
Porto Montenegro offers virtual marina reception
Porto Montenegro has implemented virtual marina reception to provide clients with the option to have face-to-face communication with the marina’s team while observing safe social-distancing guidelines. The Mediterranean luxury yacht…
Crew Coach: Listening well not as easy as you think
Crew Coach: by Capt. Rob Gannon So how do you, dear readers, think we are doing with listening these days? If we just kind of think about our day today,…
Refit Matters: Yacht paint reflects tradition beneath the surface
Refit Matters: by Jon Wilson Everyone knows yachts require exterior painting at regular intervals. But considering the immense resources required to direct each vessel through the work of renewing coatings…
Singapore show postponed over coronavirus
The Singapore Yacht Show 2020, scheduled for March 19-22, has been postponed until October because of the coronavirus epidemic. Andy Treadwell, CEO and founder of the show, posted the following…
Feadship launches 99.95m Moonrise
Feadship recently announced the Feb. 7 launch of M/Y Moonrise, the largest superyacht by waterline length built in the Netherlands to date. The yacht’s extended autonomy, a long cruising range,…
Master convicted for delayed report of engine failure
The master of tanker Asphalt Spirit was fined 3,000 Australian dollars after failing to immediately report a main engine breakdown that left the vessel adrift off Queensland last year. According…
17th Street Yacht Basin names Dunbar assistant dockmaster
17th Street Yacht Basin in Fort Lauderdale officially introduced Aubree Dunbar as the marina’s assistant dockmaster. Dunbar, a fourth-generation Floridian and graduate of Florida State University, has been with the…
Engineer’s Angle: Transition to LED system easy
Engineer’s Angle: by JD Anson Years ago, yacht designers and builders had a range of lighting choices, bulbs of every shape and size – but always incandescent. This is where…
