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Spotlight On: The Rise of Explorer Yachts
Spotlight On: The Rise of Explorer YachtsThe desire to travel off the beaten track and explore more challenging terrain has never been greater, and this growing trend has led to an increased demand for explorer yachts. According to the Global Order Book, the number of...
Superyacht Refit Tips and Advice
Superyacht Refit Tips and AdviceRefits are a fundamental process and component in the booming superyacht industry. Typically taking place during the off-season, refits are undertaken to enhance overall performance, safety, aesthetics, and technology, ultimately...
OneWeb launch LEO Maritime Service
OneWeb launch LEO Maritime ServiceLast month global satellite communication provider OneWeb, announced the launch of their LEO satellite service for the maritime sector. Based on LEO (low-earth orbit) satellite technology, the service is designed to enhance...
Join the Team: Technical Support Engineer
Now recruiting: Technical Support EngineerThe Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced IT professional to join our dynamic team providing expert 1st to 3rd line IT Support and innovative solutions to our global portfolio of Superyachts. By...
Join the Team: Junior Technical Support Engineer
Now recruiting: Junior Technical Support EngineerThe Role An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Technical team for a graduate of computing or IT looking for their first role. Supported by our team of experienced Technical Support Engineers, all training will be...
Safety at Sea: Inmarsat C Vs Iridium GMDSS
Safety at Sea: Inmarsat C Vs Iridium GMDSSIn recent decades much has been done to improve safety at sea, including the introduction of robust and streamlined safety measures. A 2022 report by Inmarsat suggests that this continued focus on regulations is paying off,...
Female Leadership in Maritime: A Q&A with Sara Hextall
Female Leadership in Maritime – a Q&A with Sara HextallEarlier this month, businesses and individuals globally celebrated International Women’s Day, an event to recognise the achievements of women and highlight the importance of accelerating gender equality. As an...
Palma International Boat Show 2023
Palma International Boat Show 2023The season-opening show, Palma International Boat Show, will take place next month from the 27th – the 30th of April. Held annually in Palma’s Moll Vell, the event is expected to host 250+ boats and over 200 exhibitors and welcome...
Superyacht Cyber Security: A Q&A with the Experts
Superyacht Cyber Security: A Q&A with the Experts In 2022, 100,000+ Google play users downloaded an infected application, the U.S. Department of defence lost $23M in an elaborate phishing attack, and Twitter confirmed data from 5.4 million accounts was...
A guide: GEO, LEO and MEO Satellites
A guide: GEO, LEO and MEO SatellitesThe world of satellites can be a confusing one, filled with acronyms and technical jargon. With the number of satellite communication services available to the maritime industry rapidly expanding, we want to provide you with a...
25 years of superyacht IT: OceanWeb celebrates its 25th anniversary
25 years of superyacht IT: OceanWeb celebrates its 25th anniversaryFrom building a website in 1997 to providing an extensive range of satellite and IT services to a fleet of 100+ superyachts, OceanWeb has had quite the journey. OceanWeb, as a business, grew out of a...
Superyacht upgrades – An OceanWeb Case Study
Superyacht Network Updates: Upgrading and Futureproofing An OceanWeb case study Technology is ever evolving, and in recent years we have seen significant updates and innovations within the IT and communications landscape. As a result, it is common in our field for...