Practical knowledge for yacht management professionals.
Guides, checklists, and articles on ISM/MLC compliance, crew management, payroll, and the technology driving modern yacht operations. Built for captains, yacht managers, DPAs, and pursers.
Guides
In-depth guides for yacht professionals
The Definitive Guide to ISM Compliance for Superyachts
How to build and maintain a Safety Management System that satisfies port state control inspections and keeps your flag state certification current.
Digitizing Yacht Management: Where to Start
A practical framework for yacht management companies transitioning from spreadsheets and paper to integrated management software — without disrupting operations.
Maritime Crew Payroll: A Guide for Captains and Pursers
Multi-currency payroll, MLC entitlements, IBAN transfers, and role-based approvals — what you need to know to manage crew compensation compliantly.
Safe Manning Compliance: Fleet Operators' Checklist
How to monitor minimum safe manning requirements across a multi-vessel fleet, and what technology can do to remove manual tracking from the equation.
Checklists
Practical checklists for daily maritime operations
ISM/MLC Readiness Checklist for Superyacht Managers
A comprehensive checklist covering the document, procedural, and crew training requirements for ISM code and MLC 2006 compliance.
Crew Certificate Expiry Audit Checklist
Track STCW, GMDSS, medical, and flag-state certificates across your entire crew roster. Formatted for both digital use and print.
Crew Payroll Pre-Processing Checklist
Ensure every crew member's payroll data is complete before your payroll run — covering salary parameters, banking details, deductions, and compliance documentation.
Articles
Insights on yacht management and maritime technology
AI in Maritime: How Fleet Managers Get Real Answers From Their Own Fleet Data
Where AI genuinely helps in fleet management, and the two practical routes to querying your own operational data — AI built into the platform, available now in beta, and a governed MCP bridge out to the AI tools your team already uses, coming soon.
How Leading Yacht Management Companies Avoid Cross-Currency Payroll Errors
The structural challenges of paying crew in multiple currencies — and how integrated payroll systems eliminate manual reconciliation errors.
Why Superyacht Captains Are Moving Away from Paper-Based SMS Manuals
Digitizing your Safety Management Manual isn't just about efficiency — it's about ensuring your crew can access the right procedures in the right moment.
Payroll Provider Portals and Yacht Management Software: The Integration Gap
Most yacht management platforms don't have a purpose-built portal for your payroll provider. Here's why that gap creates risk — and what to look for instead.
What Port State Control Officers Look for on Superyachts — and How to Be Ready
The documents, records, and systems most commonly scrutinized during PSC inspections — and how digital management reduces your exposure.
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