Superyacht Industry Insight
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Below are archived articles written by OnlyCaptains and contributing authors and will be available for the next 3 months after which the site will be closed down.
The content will be migrated to Three Sixty Marine and Superyacht2030.com
COVD-19 Recommendations From the Healthy Sail Panel
It could be suggested there is too much information available on COVID-19 and the pandemic; including, an almost infinite number of articles and commentary on the internet, numerous Circulars and Guidance from the IMO and, publications from [...]
Measuring Yacht Efficiency – How And Why It Matters
Last week, I attended the Yacht Cub de Monaco: Capital of Yachting Experience. It was a very well organised and attended event, with some very interesting presentations and discussions. It was also the launch of the Yacht [...]
I Can’t Hear You!…
I stepped ashore in March to take break from Yacht Captaincy; to get to know my family again after two years of more time afloat than ashore and, a home-time punctuated with boat business. Something I am [...]
Yacht and Commercial Qualifications and the Path to Yachts >3000gt
With the superyacht fleet >3000gt still growing, I thought it worthwhile to look at the difference between Yacht and Commercial qualifications, the various pathways to an Unlimited CoC and, some considerations to factor into your choice of [...]
The Captain And Yacht Owner Relationship
It is often overlooked, but the most important relationship for a successful yachting experience is that between the Captain and the Yacht Owner, or Principal Charterer. Long past the heady days when deals are signed and photos [...]
How I Learnt What Was Missing From My Yacht Captaincy
Co-founder of OnlyCaptains Brendan O’Shannassy talks of his own experience of mentorship and how this experience awakened the need for this service in yachting. In my early yachting career I often felt the ‘imposter’ as I stepped [...]
Superyachts – A Question Of Manning
The quality of captain, officers and crew and, the onboard experience is, without doubt, key to the success of a superyacht and this can only be achieved with the right manning levels which, unfortunately, have not kept pace with the advances made in the rest of the industry.
Superyacht – Employment Disputes
It is without doubt that we have seen some significant improvements in employment of yacht crew over the last decade or so and, on the whole, they fare very well compared to many working on commercial ships. Unfortunately, disputes still do arise and, if it cannot be resolved amicably, legal action may be necessary.
Superyacht – The Art Of The Budget
Whenever I talk to owners and clients, the subject running costs and budget always comes up. I always advise it is the fundamental tool for measuring the finances of the yacht but, like fine art, requires careful crafting and curation to be of value, and a caveat - there is no 'one size fits all' model.
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