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The maintenance decisions made throughout a yacht’s life can shape its value when it comes to selling.

On board Legacy, a 112-foot Westport, host Tyler Wilson speaks with Andy Miles of Miles Yacht Group and Captain Robert Sybrant of Sybrant Marine Services about protecting a yacht’s condition, supporting its crew and managing the work owners rarely see.

Andy explains how deferred maintenance can affect buyer confidence, resale negotiations and time on the market. Robert draws on four generations of family experience in yachting to discuss craftsmanship, practical training and the leadership that helps crew take pride in their work.

The conversation explores matching maintenance programmes to a vessel’s size and use, helping owners understand the workload, and passing specialist skills to the next generation.

Yacht Maintenance Unhinged | Yachting International Radio

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The Malta Boat Show brings together the vessels, businesses and services shaping Malta’s yachting industry against the historic backdrop of the Three Cities.

Recorded at Dock One in Cottonera, Dr Jessica Galea of Dingli & Dingli Law Firm speaks with Maria Vella-Galea of Yachting Malta about the organisation’s work and the development of the boat show.

Maria explains how Yachting Malta has expanded its focus from attracting sailing and racing events to promoting the wider yachting sector, including charter, corporate services, chandleries and yacht registration. She also discusses the show’s growth, interest from international exhibitors and the importance of returning media coverage.

The conversation covers:
• Yachting Malta’s origins and evolving role
• The strategy behind the Malta Boat Show
• Bringing together superyachts, smaller boats and marine businesses
• Malta’s maritime heritage and international ambitions

The episode closes with an overview of the Malta Ship Registry.

HOST
Dr Jessica Galea
Dingli & Dingli Law Firm
https://www.dingli.com.mt/
GUEST
Maria Vella-Galea
Yachting Malta
https://yachtingmalta.org/
Filmed at the Esprit Yachting / Azimut Malta stand.
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If you were hospitalised tomorrow, would you know exactly what your yacht's medical insurance covers? What happens if you cannot return to work, need treatment while on leave, or have a pre-existing medical condition?

In this episode of The Wellbeing Project, host Karine Rayson welcomes Michelle van der Merwe, Superyacht Group Manager at Pantaenius, to discuss the realities of yacht crew medical insurance and why understanding your policy before something goes wrong is essential.

Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in yacht and medical insurance, Michelle explains the differences between crew medical insurance and liability cover, the limitations of certain policies, and the questions every crew member should be asking.

Topics covered include:

• Medical insurance coverage and common exclusions.
• Pre-existing conditions, mental health treatment and pregnancy.
• Insurance protection during leave, rotations and visits home.
• Sick pay, employment termination and what happens when crew cannot return to work.
• Medical confidentiality and submitting insurance claims.
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The responsibilities of captains, yacht managers and owners in communicating crew benefits.

An important conversation for yacht crew, captains, managers and owners about understanding medical protection, identifying potential gaps and making informed decisions before a claim becomes necessary.

The Wellbeing Project | Yachting International Radio

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https://www.thecrewcoach.com/
Guest: Michelle van der Merwe | Pantaenius Yacht Insurance
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What happens when yacht crew are told to report abuse, but the very systems responsible for protecting them fail to act?

In this special bonus episode of Buried at Sea, UNCENSORED host Marién Sarriera reunites with maritime lawyer and advocate Ryan Melogy to examine what meaningful accountability could look like across the international yachting industry.

Following the three-part series exposing abuse, institutional silence and the fight for maritime reform, this conversation turns directly to yacht crew and the protections that remain uncertain or difficult to access.

Ryan explains how the Safer Seas Act has changed reporting and investigations aboard US-flagged vessels, why independent third-party investigations matter, and what it would take to strengthen accountability across different flag states and jurisdictions.

Marién brings her own experiences of reporting sexual harassment and assault in yachting, confronting a system where complaints can disappear into management offices, legal departments and non-disclosure agreements.

Together, they examine the responsibility of witnesses and bystanders, the fear of professional retaliation, the isolation faced by whistleblowers, and the uncomfortable reality of an industry where protecting reputations can take priority over protecting people.

The discussion also addresses the importance of documenting abuse, supporting those who come forward, and building independent reporting structures that crew can trust.

This bonus episode concludes Buried at Sea: Exposing Abuse, Challenging Power, Demanding Accountability, with a question the global yachting industry can no longer afford to ignore:

Who protects yacht crew when the people responsible for their safety are part of the problem?

LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE BURIED AT SEA SERIES

PART ONE | Abuse, Power & Accountability
https://audioboom.com/posts/8923019-buried-at-sea-abuse-power-accountability-ryan-melogy-part-one-uncensored
PART TWO | The Law They Ignored
https://audioboom.com/posts/8936435-buried-at-sea-the-law-they-ignored-ryan-melogy-part-two-uncensored
PART THREE | The Fight for Accountability
https://audioboom.com/posts/8948187-buried-at-sea-the-fight-for-accountability-ryan-melogy-part-three-uncensored
GUEST | RYAN MELOGY
Maritime Lawyer & Advocate
Justice4Mariners: https://www.justice4mariners.com/UNCENSORED | Hosted by Marién Sarriera
SUPPORTED BY MOORE DIXON
Moore Dixon provides comprehensive international medical and health insurance solutions tailored to yacht crew, covering emergencies, routine healthcare and global medical protection.
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After three decades practising law in Georgia, Howard Scott stepped away from the courtroom and began a different chapter, one shaped by classic yachts, Caribbean adventures, writing and the people he met along the way.

In this episode of Yachting USA, Howard joins host Rick Thomas to share the experiences behind that transformation, including a frightening loss of propulsion offshore and a nighttime encounter with an overturned freighter whose surviving crew needed help.

Their conversation explores the rewards and responsibilities of owning classic Burger yachts, the relationships between owners and crew, and the judgement and teamwork that matter when things go wrong at sea.

Howard also reflects on losing his father to alcoholism, his own decision to stop drinking, and how experiences from his legal career and years on the water inspired his novels, Rascal on the Run and Rascal’s Redemption. Along the way, he explains how an unexpected conversation helped launch the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise.

A personal conversation about changing direction, recognising opportunity and finding the courage to pursue a different life.

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What does it take to make a superyacht experience feel effortless, and what do guests rarely see behind the scenes?

Sabrina van Maltha welcomes Captain Ronny M. Roskosch to Yachting Confidential for a candid conversation about the people, pressures and responsibilities behind luxury yachting, drawing on his three decades at sea across commercial shipping, deep-sea diving and superyachts.

Ronny discusses the trust between captains and owners, the reality of yacht maintenance budgets, and the decisions that keep guests and crew safe while delivering the experience everyone expects.

He also explores crew fatigue, motivation and living conditions, the importance of honest communication, and why a seemingly simple charter request beginning with “Can we just…?” can create hours of work.

Alongside the challenges, Ronny shares the moments that keep him passionate about life at sea, from quiet night passages to creating charter experiences that guests remember for years.

An experienced captain’s perspective on what it means to lead a crew, manage expectations and take responsibility for a multimillion-euro vessel.

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Sailing Black Pearl through heavy weather, taking command of a superyacht, building a business from a barn and finding yourself at Buckingham Palace are experiences few people share, but each offers a revealing perspective on the world behind the vessels.

In this special On The Bridge compilation, Alicia Store, COO of dsnm Ltd, brings together standout moments and previously unseen excerpts from conversations with the captains, entrepreneurs and specialists whose working lives tell the wider story of superyachting.

Derek Munro recalls Black Pearl’s extraordinary capabilities under sail, while Captain Olly Lewis describes the responsibility, pride and satisfaction that keep him passionate about command. OCCAM Marine founders Lee Stevenson and Giles Frankal explain how trusted relationships helped turn their experience at sea into a growing business ashore.

Gill Rodrigues considers the vital role yacht crew play in ocean conservation, Francesca Webster explores changing expectations of yacht ownership, and Cally Cooper discusses what physiological data can reveal about crew stress and recovery. Conrad Empson explains the thinking behind better recruitment checks, while Master Mariner Paul Shepherd shares why confidential incident reporting can help turn one person’s experience into a lesson for the wider industry.

There are personal milestones, too, as Alicia and Dave Store reflect on the recognition that took them to Buckingham Palace, and Captain Chris Halligan recalls the move from commercial shipping to a career in superyachts.

Drawn from separate interviews across the series, these conversations offer an introduction to the people, decisions and relationships behind life in yachting.

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Sexual misconduct, harassment and abuse at sea are not new problems, but much of what happens onboard may never reach a formal reporting system.

In this episode of Sea Views, Julia Gosling is joined by Susanne Justesen, Director of Human Sustainability at the Global Maritime Forum, and Jeremy Sutton, Chief Executive of Swire Shipping and newly announced co-chair of the All Aboard Alliance, to examine Unspoken, an initiative designed to understand the experiences that existing reporting systems may never capture.

Unspoken invites seafarers of all ranks and trades to share their experiences anonymously and confidentially, with a particular focus on sexual misconduct. It is not intended to replace company grievance procedures, whistleblowing channels or established reporting systems, but to build a clearer picture of what is happening at sea and use those lived experiences to help shape stronger approaches to prevention, response and accountability.

The conversation explores why psychological safety depends not only on whether people trust their colleagues or management, but whether they trust what will happen after they speak up; why the personal risks of reporting can sometimes feel greater than the potential benefits; and how maritime companies can work together rather than attempting to solve industry-wide problems in isolation.

Jeremy also discusses how collaboration through the All Aboard Alliance challenged Swire Shipping’s own thinking around gender balance onboard, including a shift towards creating stronger concentrations of female seafarers on fewer vessels rather than spreading small numbers across a wider fleet. Swire Shipping currently has around 15% female seafarers and has set a target of 20% by 2030.

Susanne looks further ahead to the development of recognised standards around safety, health, inclusion and wellbeing, with an ambition to create accountability that extends beyond individual shipowners and ultimately reaches across the wider maritime supply chain.

This is a conversation about the things maritime has too often left unspoken, but also about what can happen when companies are prepared to examine uncomfortable realities, learn from one another and turn that knowledge into measurable change.

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What does a completed safety checklist tell us about a crew’s readiness when something actually goes wrong?

Captain James Battey welcomes captain, author and former Designated Person Ashore Antoine Capstick to The Crew Car for a frank conversation about yacht safety management, practical seamanship and the distinction between documented compliance and operational readiness.

Antoine questions whether recorded hours of rest reflect actual sleep, how closely prescribed drills resemble real emergencies, and why recruitment, competence and the ability to recognise danger deserve greater attention when assessing a vessel’s safety.

Their conversation also follows his unconventional journey from commercial fishing and sailing instruction to captaining Mangustas, writing practical maritime guides, establishing a fuel business and helping owners develop yacht management arrangements.

With more than twenty years of friendship behind them, James and Antoine bring dry humour, personal stories and direct operational experience to a discussion about the people and decisions behind the paperwork.

The Crew Car | Yachting International Radio

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Private conversations. Influential voices. Simply Moore.

Michael Moore of Moore & Co. joins Brendan Roney, Founder and Managing Partner of BR Marine Group, at Lester’s Diner for a conversation about yacht ownership, brokerage and the experience behind helping clients find the right vessel.

From selling day charters in Newport to spending 25 years working aboard yachts, Brendan explains how his operational background shapes his approach to buying and selling, with an understanding of maintenance, crew, shipyards, budgets and the owner’s ambitions.

Their conversation explores the importance of a yacht’s history, the challenges of moving into larger vessels and the preparation that helps buyers navigate the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

Brendan also shares the story of RENA, a yacht he worked aboard alongside Captain Ken Bracewell, who later became his business partner. Their subsequent involvement in its sale reflects the lasting relationships connecting owners, captains, crew and brokers.

Guest: Brendan Roney
Founder & Managing Partner, BR Marine Group
https://brmarinegroup.com/
Host: Michael Moore | Moore & Co.

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Already completed your PSSR training? The UK’s updated requirements mean you may still need to take action before 31 March 2027.

In this episode of Forward Watch, Karine Rayson, Director of The Crew Coach, welcomes back Captain Chris O’Flaherty, Senior Technical Adviser and Head of IMO Delegation at The Nautical Institute, to explain the PSSR training update and what it means for captains, crew and yacht management.

Their conversation explores MGN 718, the prevention of violence and harassment at sea, and how the revised requirements connect with certificate revalidation, inspections and eligibility to work onboard. Chris also explains “presumed compliance”, the responsibilities of masters and managers, and whether other flag administrations could follow the UK’s approach.

Beyond the training requirements, they examine how bullying, stress and poor sleep can affect judgement and decision-making on the bridge, and why crew wellbeing belongs at the centre of maritime safety.

UK TRAINING UPDATE

Affected seafarers must complete the required additional training by 31 March 2027. The MCA’s free OneOcean module, “Prevention and Response to Violence & Harassment” (0900), takes approximately one hour.

Holders of MCA-approved PSSR certificates dated on or after 1 January 2026 do not need the supplementary module. Certain earlier qualifying training is also accepted. Check MGN 718 for the full requirements, exceptions and access instructions.

Official MCA guidance and training access:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mgn-718-mf-2026-imo-amendment-to-pssr/mgn-718-mf-2026-imo-amendment-to-pssr
GUEST
Captain Chris O’Flaherty
Senior Technical Adviser and Head of IMO Delegation
The Nautical Institute
https://www.nautinst.org/
HOST
Karine Rayson
Director, The Crew Coach
https://thecrewcoach.com/
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What does marine innovation look like when artificial intelligence, safer boating and environmental responsibility all meet on the same dock?

Ahead of FLIBS 2026, The Blue Economy Podcast continues its look back at companies selected as nominees for the 2025 Marine Research Hub Innovation & Sustainability Awards, revisiting the technologies that stood out a year ago while attention turns toward the fourth annual awards.

Hosted by Katherine O’Fallon, Executive Director of the Marine Research Hub, Part Two returns to three conversations recorded at FLIBS 2025.

Diogo Arreda | Sales Manager | http://SEA.AI

http://SEA.AI is bringing artificial intelligence and machine vision into marine safety. Using thermal and colour sensors together with AI, its Watchkeeper technology can detect, classify and alert boaters to vessels, floating debris, containers and marine life, helping improve situational awareness day and night.

Learn more:
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Keith Stanley | Senior Manager, Pleasure Craft Product Line | ZF Marine

ZF Marine steps beyond its traditional propulsion and transmission business with RampAssist, a mobile app designed to make trailered boating safer and less stressful. The platform combines information on more than 24,000 boat ramps with traffic, weather and tide data, alongside a patented trailer-loading guidance system using a phone camera, visual direction and audible alerts.

Learn more:
https://www.zf.com/products/en/marine/home/marine.html

Tristan Contas | Co-Founder | Eco Safeway

Eco Safeway approaches sustainability through cleaner marine maintenance, offering clean marina compliant, phosphate-free products designed for use around boats and waterways.

The conversation also introduces Finsulate, a recyclable antifouling fibre wrap designed to prevent marine growth without traditional biocides or chemical leaching, while helping reduce maintenance and improve hull efficiency.

Learn more:
https://ecosafeway.com/

THE 2026 INNOVATION & SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS

The Marine Research Hub Innovation & Sustainability Awards return for their fourth year in partnership with the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, recognising companies and organisations developing practical solutions across marine sustainability, environmental conservation, renewable energy, eco-conscious products, sustainable practices and the wider Blue Economy.

FLIBS 2026 takes place October 28 to November 1 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

WITH THANKS TO THE AWARDS SUPPORTERS

Allini Water Filters
DeAngelo Marine Exhaust
Total Marine Solutions
Informa Markets
Marine Industries Association of South Florida

Presented by Marine Research Hub.

Host:
Katherine O’Fallon | Executive Director, Marine Research Hub

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In Dubai, luxury clients do not need another rooftop, another ballroom or another restaurant they have already seen ten times before. They need an experience that feels private, considered, impossible to replicate and completely seamless from the moment they arrive.

In this episode of Yachting Confidential, Sabrina van Maltha speaks with Alicia Mckay, Founder of Odyssia, about the world of luxury yacht events in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, where yachts become private stages for hospitality, brand experiences, corporate client entertainment and unforgettable celebrations.

Alicia shares how her background in luxury hospitality, fine dining and yacht catering led her into full-scale yacht event management, from sourcing the right vessel and planning the catering to managing staffing, entertainment, branding, production, guest flow and the tiny details that shape the entire experience.

The conversation goes behind the scenes of what Alicia calls “precision arranged chaos,” from tight setup windows and limited galley space to site visits, crew coordination, specialist service teams and the pressure of delivering flawless events for clients who expect everything to look effortless.

Sabrina and Alicia also explore why Dubai offers such a unique yacht event proposition, how corporate clients are using yachts as an alternative to traditional venues, what makes Abu Dhabi Grand Prix yacht hospitality at Yas Marina so powerful, and why Formula 1 has become one of the most exciting stages for luxury brand activations in the region.

From private dinners and corporate events to full brand takeovers and F1 yacht hospitality, this is a sharp look at how Odyssia is helping redefine what luxury yacht experiences can be.

Guest:
Alicia Mckay
Founder, Odyssia
https://odyssia.ae/
Host:
Sabrina van Maltha
Head of Charter, International Yacht Register
https://iyr.net/
Presented by International Yacht Register
International Yacht Register provides luxury yacht charter, ownership and advisory services for clients seeking trusted guidance, exceptional yachts, discreet support, market knowledge and access to the global yachting lifestyle.
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What makes a maritime flag worth choosing, and what makes owners stay?

In this edition of Maritime Legal, Malta’s Minister for Sustainable Mobility, Hon. Dr Chris Bonett MP, joins host Dr Jessica Galea, Partner and Head of Yachting at Dingli & Dingli Law Firm, for a wide-ranging conversation about the legal, regulatory and institutional framework behind one of the world’s most recognised maritime jurisdictions.

At the centre of the discussion is a simple principle: the strength of a flag depends on far more than speed, cost or the number of vessels on its register. It depends on legal certainty, regulatory integrity, professional expertise and the confidence owners can place in the jurisdiction long after registration is complete.

Dr Bonett explains how Malta’s close relationship between government, the Malta Ship Registry and the private maritime sector has helped the country respond to an evolving international industry while maintaining the standards attached to the Malta flag.

“Being very quick and very cheap attracts clients. Being serious is what keeps them.”

The conversation explores Malta’s approach to scrutiny and registration, the protection a credible flag provides to yacht and ship owners, the role of the Minister under Malta’s maritime framework, the importance of keeping the Registry within public administration, and how digitalisation and decarbonisation are shaping the next stage of Malta’s maritime development.

Guest
Hon. Dr Chris Bonett MP
Minister for Sustainable Mobility, Malta

Host
Dr Jessica Galea
Partner | Head of Yachting
Dingli & Dingli Law Firm
https://www.dingli.com.mt
Filmed on location at
D-Marin Marina di Valletta
https://marinadivalletta.com
Supported by
Malta Ship Registry
https://maltashipregistry.gov.mt
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What does it really take to help deliver one of the most ambitious sailing yacht projects ever built?

In this episode of On The Bridge, Alicia Store, Chief Operating Officer at dsnm Ltd, speaks with Derek Munro of Divergent Yachting, Project Manager and Owner’s Representative for sailing yacht Black Pearl.

Black Pearl is one of the most recognisable sailing yachts in the world, but behind her profile is a much deeper story of vision, engineering, experimentation, secrecy, pressure and persistence.

Derek shares how he became involved in the project, why the yacht evolved from an original 95-metre concept into the 105-metre Black Pearl known today, and what it was like working on a build where so much had never been done before.

The conversation explores the DynaRig system, the shift from hydraulic to electric power, the extraordinary performance of Black Pearl’s regeneration system, and the research that went into solar, battery storage and future technology.

Alicia and Derek also discuss the sustainability thinking behind the yacht, including reduced fuel use, technical water treatment, heat recovery, double insulation, double-glazed windows, reduced HVAC demand and the onboard culture that grew around the owner’s vision.

There is also rare insight into the owner himself: his engineering mind, his relentless eye for detail, his personal involvement in the design and build, and the way his vision shaped everything from major systems to the smallest interior and exterior decisions.

This is a conversation about yacht building at the highest level, but it is also about people. The owner who wanted to push boundaries. The shipyard that had to make the impossible possible. The engineers, designers and crew who carried the vision forward. And the project manager trying to hold all of those moving parts together.

Black Pearl is not just famous because she is seen.

She is significant because of what happened behind the project.

Guest:
Derek Munro
Director, Divergent Yachting
Project Manager and Owner’s Representative, Sailing Yacht Black Pearl

Host:
Alicia Store
Chief Operating Officer, dsnm Ltd

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“SARS is like Liam Neeson, but about your money.”

In Part Two of this South African yacht crew tax conversation, Rich AF host Charl Minnaar is joined again by Jamie Hadley-Grave CA(SA), founder of Hadley-Grave Accounting & Tax, to go beyond the basics and into the tax questions that start to matter once yacht crew build careers, assets and lives outside South Africa.

What actually happens when you cease South African tax residency? Can you keep property or investments back home? Does income become invisible to SARS because it is paid into an offshore account? What happens when you return to South Africa after years overseas? And what do you do if you have spent years putting your tax obligations off?

Charl and Jamie revisit the seafarer and foreign employment exemptions before digging into the evidence SARS may require, the physical presence test, ceasing tax residency, deemed disposal and capital gains tax, double taxation agreements, offshore income, voluntary disclosure and outstanding returns.

They also look at one of the biggest questions for yacht crew using their overseas earnings to build long-term wealth: whether a South African non-resident can continue buying property and earning rental income in South Africa, and how bond interest and other property expenses affect the tax calculation.

It is practical, very South African and built around the questions yacht crew are actually asking once “I work overseas” stops being a simple answer to anything involving tax.

Host: Charl Minnaar | The Yachting Investor

Guest: Jamie Hadley-Grave CA(SA) | Hadley-Grave Accounting & Tax

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Instagram: @jamiehadleygrave

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This episode is provided for general information only and should not be taken as tax, accounting, financial, investment or legal advice. Individual circumstances differ, and listeners should consult an appropriately qualified tax professional before making decisions about their tax position.

Does yachting have industry standards, or does it have industry minimums?

In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey sits down with Kirsty Porritt for a conversation about crew employment, MLC compliance, management responsibility and the gap that can exist between regulatory requirements and the operational reality onboard.

Kirsty brings experience across superyacht client and operations management, business development, crew employment, crew HR, MLC and compliance, offering a perspective that sits between owners, management companies, captains and crew.

The conversation looks at whether the Maritime Labour Convention adequately reflects the realities of modern yachting, particularly when the operational demands of a private 24-metre yacht can be completely different from those of a commercially operated 100-metre vessel.

They discuss Seafarer Employment Agreements, delayed wages, crew retention, hours of rest, management company accountability and why protecting crew and protecting owners should not be treated as opposing objectives.

They also examine the difference between minimum safe manning and the actual number of people required to deliver guest service, water sports, overnight passages and demanding charter programmes safely.

Kirsty questions whether yachting can realistically have one universal industry standard when every yacht, owner and programme is different, suggesting that good practice may be the more important benchmark.

James takes that argument further: too often, what the industry calls a standard is actually only the minimum.

Because ultimately, happy crew, happy boat, happy owner.

GUEST:
Kirsty Porritt
Superyacht Client & Operations Executive | Business Development | Crew Employment | Crew HR | MLC & Compliance

HOST:
Captain James Battey
Founder | Yacht Workers Council
https://yachtworkerscouncil.com/

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What does marine innovation look like before it becomes the technology everyone is talking about?

As the countdown to FLIBS 2026 begins, The Blue Economy looks back at three companies selected as nominees for the 2025 Marine Research Hub Innovation & Sustainability Awards, revisiting the ideas, technologies and people that caught the attention of the awards programme one year ago.

Host Katherine O’Fallon, Executive Director of the Marine Research Hub, returns to conversations recorded at the 2025 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show with iHoy Captain, Remigo and Vessev.

Osman Onur Cagiran of iHoy Captain introduces a new-generation marine autopilot designed around rapid installation, smartphone control, integrated navigation and route following.
Learn more:
https://ihoycaptain.com/

Peter Brechter, CEO of Remigo North America, discusses the thinking behind Remigo’s lightweight, self-contained electric outboard, including its integrated battery system, aluminium-led construction and approach to making electric propulsion simpler for boaters.
Learn more:
https://remigo.us/

Josh Trout of Vessev explores electric hydrofoiling, reduced drag, lower energy requirements, carbon-fibre construction, low-wake operation, battery development and the opportunity to create vessels that can continue evolving as technology improves.
Learn more:
https://www.vessev.com/

These are three very different businesses, but together they demonstrate exactly what the Marine Research Hub Innovation & Sustainability Awards were created to recognise: practical ideas and forward-thinking technologies capable of moving the marine industry towards a more innovative and sustainable future.

The 4th Annual Marine Research Hub Innovation & Sustainability Awards return at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in 2026, recognising companies and organisations developing solutions across marine sustainability, environmental conservation, renewable energy, eco-conscious products, social impact and other areas of the Blue Economy.

FLIBS 2026 takes place October 28 to November 1 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Marine Research Hub:
https://marineresearchhub.org/

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show:
https://www.flibs.com/

WITH THANKS TO THE AWARDS PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS

The Marine Research Hub Innovation & Sustainability Awards are made possible through the organisations that have supported and championed the programme.
Allini Water Filters
http://alliniwaterfilters.com
DeAngelo Marine Exhaust
http://deangelomarine.com
Total Marine Solutions
http://www.tms-fla.com
Informa Markets
http://informamarkets.com
Marine Industries Association of South Florida
http://miasf.org

This is the first of two special throwback episodes revisiting the 2025 nominees as we build towards FLIBS 2026 and this year’s Innovation & Sustainability Awards.

Host:
Katherine O’Fallon
Executive Director, Marine Research Hub
The Blue Economy | Yachting International Radio

In Dubai, luxury is not only about where a client goes. It is about who knows how to make the right experience happen, who understands the brief, who can move quickly without losing discretion, and who has built the trusted network behind the scenes.

In this episode of Yachting Confidential, Sabrina van Maltha speaks with Sian Myburgh, Head of Business Development at Miss Jones Group Dubai, about the people behind many of the region’s most refined luxury decisions.

Sian explains how Miss Jones supports EAs, PAs and corporate event bookers by connecting them with trusted venues, suppliers, partners and experiences across Dubai, the UAE and beyond. From private dinners and major corporate events to ultra-high-net-worth requests, luxury hospitality, face-to-face relationships and yacht charter, the conversation explores what it really takes to deliver at the highest level.

The episode also looks at why Dubai has become such a powerful market for service-led luxury, why personal recommendations still matter in a world of online searches and AI, how trust is earned or lost, and where yachts and yacht charter fit into the world of private client experiences.

From Mediterranean yacht charters to Dubai corporate events, Sian offers a clear view into the relationships, expectations and trusted access shaping modern luxury.

Guest:
Sian Myburgh
Head of Business Development, Miss Jones Group Dubai

Host:
Sabrina van Maltha
Head of Charter, International Yacht Register
https://iyr.net/

Presented by International Yacht Register
International Yacht Register provides luxury yacht charter, ownership and advisory services for clients seeking trusted guidance, exceptional yachts, discreet support, market knowledge and access to the global yachting lifestyle.
https://iyr.net/

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🎙️ Yachting Confidential | Yachting International Radio

Salt, sun, oxidation, hard use and constant pressure to keep everything running. Maintaining a superyacht never stops. But what happens when budgets tighten, crew are stretched and cutting corners starts creating bigger problems than it solves?

In this episode of Yacht Maintenance Unhinged, Tyler Wilson sits down with Sam Powell, Toy Shop Sales Director at National Marine Suppliers, at Superyacht Village in Fort Lauderdale for a candid conversation about yacht maintenance, crew knowledge, budgets, logistics and what it really takes to keep a vessel operational.

After more than a decade with National Marine Suppliers, Sam has worked across almost every corner of yacht support, from deck and engineering supplies to new builds, yacht toys, logistics and emergency problem-solving. That experience has given him a unique view of what happens onboard when maintenance is properly planned, and what happens when it is not.

Tyler and Sam discuss the importance of product knowledge and crew training, including the damage caused by using the wrong chemical on PVC, repeatedly polishing a surface instead of properly maintaining it, incorrectly treating teak or handing an inexperienced crew member a product without explaining how to use it.

Sam also shares the story of accidentally sending a jet ski to the wrong Caribbean island, the extraordinary logistics required to charter a plane and get it to the yacht before charter, and how openly admitting the mistake and presenting solutions ultimately turned a major problem into a stronger relationship with the owner.

Because in yachting, problems are inevitable. What matters is having the knowledge, communication and people around you to solve them.

Yacht Maintenance Unhinged | Yachting International Radio

Hosted by Tyler Wilson
Founder and President, Velluto Products

Guest: Sam Powell
Toy Shop Sales Director, National Marine Suppliers

Sam Powell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-powell-b-sc-hons-mmarcon-29560837
National Marine Suppliers: https://nationalmarine.com/
Presented by Velluto Products
High-performance ceramic marine care, freshly blended for yachts, tenders and personal watercraft. Engineered to protect against salt, UV exposure, oxidation and water spotting. Built for life on the water.
https://vellutoproducts.com/
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