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CAPTAINS

Profiles
On Board 59m M/Y Akula with Captain Jonathan Sullivan
Exploration and performance sit happily alongside comfort on Akula, finds Captain Jonathan Sullivan.
News
US Customs and Border Protection Clarifies B1 Visa Crew Status
Technology
The Best Defense Against GPS Disruptions on Board a Yacht
On the Job
Five Guidelines to Follow When Choosing the Best Contractor for a Yard Period
article
How to Keep the Diesel Particulate Filter and Air Clean on Board
Profiles
On Board 75m M/Y Infinite Jest with Captains Tom Shipton and Cuan Nicolay
Safety
The PPE You Need on Board for the Deck Team

STEWS

On the Job
Four Ways to Elevate the Coffee On Board Beyond the Pods
Fixing coffee on board the yacht doesn't require a massive overhaul. Former chief stew David shares some simply ways to elevate coffee.
Crew Advice
Ask Captain Kelly: Can a Captain Deduct Money from My Paycheck?
On the Job
Chief Stew Kendall's Tips and Tricks to Organizing Crew Uniform Inventory
Training
Upcoming Changes for the STCW Code
Features
How To Access Crew Healthcare and Prioritize Physical Well-being
Food & Wine
Chief Stew Kendall's Go-To Mocktail Recipe for Dry January
On the Job
A Look into Two Stew-Led Yacht Refits

ENGINEERS

Crew Advice
Ask Captain Kelly: Can a Captain Deduct Money from My Paycheck?
If an item has been damaged or lost, can the captain deduct money from a crewmember's salary? And without warning?
Technology
Engineering Tools You Need to Master
Technology
Guide to Communication Equipment Health Checks
Safety
Are Alarms on Yachts Causing a Greater Safety Risk?
Sustainability
What Are the Implications of Using Products with VOCs on Board?
Safety
How to Make Towing a Tender Safer
Training
Upcoming Changes for the STCW Code

DECKHANDS

On the Job
Learn Your Yacht Light Basics
A deckhand must become familiar with basic wiring, principles of electrical circuitry, and the eco requirements on deck.
On the Job
How to Fix Scratches on the Yacht’s Painted Surfaces
On the Job
How to Prevent and Get Rid of Mold and Mildew
On the Job
Five Guidelines to Follow When Choosing the Best Contractor for a Yard Period
Safety
The PPE You Need on Board for the Deck Team
Profiles
Q&A with Bosun Ramesh Rushantha Silva
Sustainability
What Are the Implications of Using Products with VOCs on Board?

CHEFS

Crew Advice
Ask Captain Kelly: Can a Captain Deduct Money from My Paycheck?
If an item has been damaged or lost, can the captain deduct money from a crewmember's salary? And without warning?
Food & Wine
Chef Emmanuel Sandoval on Bringing Latin American Cuisine on Board
News
Chef Benjamin Ferrand Wins The 2025 Superyacht Chef Competition at Monaco Yacht Club
Safety
What are the Fire Risks in a Yacht Galley?
Profiles
Q&A with Chef Chun Wong of M/Y Rocinate
On the Job
How to Maximize a Crossing as a Yacht Chef and Plan Ahead
Food & Wine
Chef Nina Wilson Busts the MSG Myth