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Yacht ownership is changing. The next generation of owners is asking different questions, commissioning more adventurous vessels and expecting far more from the jurisdictions, advisors and professional networks standing behind them.A flag may be visible, but the real value lies in everything behind it.In this episode of Yachting Confidential, Sabrina van Maltha sits down with Capt. Lee Clarke, General Manager of Isle of Man Maritime, to explore what makes a maritime jurisdiction worthy of an owner's trust.The Isle of Man has built its international reputation on far more than yacht registration. Its strength lies in responsiveness, professional expertise, ownership structures, seafarer knowledge and a connected maritime community that understands the responsibility behind some of the world's most significant vessels.Lee shares his journey from life at sea to maritime leadership and explains how Isle of Man Maritime is bringing the island's commercial, superyacht, business, digital, skills and seafarer sectors together into one stronger ecosystem.From expedition yachts and sustainability to crew welfare, artificial intelligence and changing owner expectations, this episode reveals the quiet infrastructure behind serious yacht ownership and why choosing the right jurisdiction matters long after the flag has been raised.Guest:Capt. Lee Clarke General Manager, Isle of Man Maritime https://maritime.im/Host:Sabrina van Maltha Head of Charter, International Yacht Register https://iyr.net/Presented by International Yacht Register.Prefer to watch? Find the full episode on the Yachting International Radio YouTube channel.Prefer to read? Visit Yachting News at Yachting International Radio.

When your phone has not been switched off for 18 years, 25 livelihoods depend on your decisions and every crisis follows you home, running a business with your spouse is anything but a conventional job.In the first of a new On The Bridge Meet the Team series, Alicia Store takes the guest seat alongside her husband and business partner, David Store. As COO and CEO of dsnm Ltd, they speak openly about the work behind their job titles, why their very different strengths have made the company stronger, and what it takes to share both an office and a home.Alicia describes the weight of worrying about 25 other people's mortgages, families and futures, as well as the personal sacrifice of returning online the day after giving birth during the COVID lockdown. David explains why continuing to develop Compass is one of the most rewarding parts of his role and admits that his greatest professional regret is not finding a way to build it sooner.Together, they revisit the crises that brought company momentum to an overnight halt, the late-night legal meetings caused by COVID and the conflict in Ukraine, and the responsibility of keeping a business stable when no one has trained you for what comes next.They also look back on two Queen's Awards, visits to Buckingham Palace, the first people to use Compass, their favourite yachts and the destinations they would choose if given the opportunity. Then come the truly important questions: who is funnier, who is the better driver, who can cook and who is right 95% of the time?Topics include:• The responsibilities Alicia and David carry at dsnm Ltd• Building a team of passionate perfectionists• Carrying responsibility for 25 people and their families• Why running a company becomes a 24-hour commitment• Developing Compass and refusing to let technology stand still• Leading through COVID and the conflict in Ukraine• Alicia's experience of returning to work after giving birth• Working successfully with your spouse• Winning two Queen's Awards• Favourite yachts, dream destinations and rapid-fire revelationsGuests:Alicia StoreChief Operating Officer, dsnm LtdHost of On The BridgeDavid StoreChief Executive Officer, dsnm Ltd

Operational experience should not enter a yacht project only after problems arise. For Meeli Lepik, it belongs at the heart of every design, build and refit from the beginning.Meeli reflects on her journey from senior onboard operations to establishing Holistic Yacht Interiors, including the advice that encouraged her to create something of her own, the experience she gained before taking that step, and the genuine shoreside network that helped make it possible.She also examines the difficult transition facing experienced onboard professionals who want to build independent careers ashore, and the longstanding disconnect between those who design and build yachts and those who ultimately operate them.Recorded at the Monaco Yacht Show in 2025, the interview returns to the place where the first seeds of Holistic Yacht Interiors were planted. As Meeli prepares to return to Monaco again in 2026, her mission is clear: nothing should be built or refitted without operational know-how and input.Interview directed by Lucie Gardiner.Discover Meeli Lepik and Holistic Yacht Interiors:https://holisticyachtinteriors.com/For presenting, moderating, media and industry collaborations, contact Lucie Gardiner:https://www.luciegardiner.com/Prefer to watch? Find the full video on Yachting International Radio's YouTube channel.Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News:https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/

Financial freedom is often sold as the ability to buy whatever you want. Jon Schoeller sees it differently. Real freedom is having the power to say no.In this episode of Rich AF, Charl Minnaar sits down with real estate investor, private money lender and More Than Money founder Jon Schoeller for an honest discussion about wealth, family and what all that hard work is ultimately meant to provide.Jon and his wife, Rhianna, reached financial freedom in their early thirties, but adopting their daughter changed how they measured success. Jon explains why time became more valuable than status, how lifestyle creep and the hedonic treadmill keep people chasing more, and why raising a child with financial security still requires boundaries, responsibility and consequences.He also shares the story of the BMW that became one of his most valuable financial lessons. It looked like success, but brought payments, stress and almost no enjoyment. Selling it helped Jon recognise that memories, experiences and time with his family mattered far more than owning something simply to impress other people.The conversation then turns to the More Than Money community and private money lending. Charl shares his own experience completing a lending deal with Jon, while Jon explains how asset-backed lending works, why the borrower matters as much as the property, what documentation and protections lenders should expect, and why sustainable wealth is built through patience rather than get-rich-quick promises.They also challenge the idea that entrepreneurship automatically creates freedom. Sometimes a well-paid career you genuinely enjoy, combined with sensible investing, provides far more control than owning a business that never allows you to switch off.For yacht crew and anyone earning well while questioning what they are working towards, this episode is a reminder that money is not the final destination. The real goal is time, choice and the ability to walk away.Connect with Jon Schoeller:More Than Money:https://www.mtmcommunity.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thefrugalinvestor/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/jonschoellerConnect with Charl Minnaar:The Yachting Investor:https://theyachtinginvestor.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/theyachtinginvestor/Prefer to watch? Find Rich AF on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/YachtingInternationalRadioPrefer to read? Visit Yachting News:https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-newsThis episode is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always conduct your own due diligence before making financial or investment decisions.

Yacht recruitment is not simply a CV, a vacancy and a race to make the placement. Get the match wrong and a crew member can walk into a toxic vessel, a yacht can hire somebody completely wrong for its culture, and both sides pay for a decision made too quickly.In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey sits down with Laura-Kate Brown, Manager at Seven Seas Recruitment and former chief stewardess, for an unfiltered look at the realities of hiring and working in modern yachting.Laura-Kate traces her route from joining her first yacht straight out of sixth form, with no idea what the industry demanded, to working her way through exceptional boats and some absolute nightmares. That experience now shapes the way she recruits. She explains why knowing a candidate matters more than firing the same CV at every vacancy, why personality and crew fit can outweigh a stack of unnecessary certificates, and why Seven Seas has refused to place crew on vessels linked to unpaid wages, harassment or toxic behaviour.The conversation also challenges the flood of low-cost recruitment agencies and job platforms reducing a highly personal process to price and speed. When salaries for junior crew have barely moved in more than a decade, Below Deck has sold an entertainment version of life onboard, and social media has blurred the line between private service and personal branding, expectations on both sides are badly out of step.James and Laura-Kate get into crew morale, mental health, life in shared cabins, bad references, outdated wages, rotation, accountability and the need for verified professional records. They also ask a much larger question: if yachting expects seven-star standards from crew, why are so many yachts, employers and service providers still allowed to operate without meaningful scrutiny?For crew entering the industry, captains building teams and recruiters responsible for where people end up, this is the reality check.

What becomes possible when scientists can live and work beneath the ocean instead of racing against the limits of a conventional dive?Recorded at the opening of DEEP Station Florida in Marathon, this episode of The Blue Economy explores Vanguard, the first open-ocean crewed subsea habitat deployed in United States waters in more than 40 years.Installed 17 metres beneath the surface at Tennessee Reef in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, Vanguard can support four crew members on missions lasting five days or more. The habitat gives scientists sustained access to the ocean for reef restoration, marine research, technology development and the study of human performance in extreme environments.Dr. Dawn Kernagis explains how living at depth allows researchers to spend significantly more time working outside the habitat, study deeper reef systems and examine marine samples closer to where they are collected. Drawing on her experience as a NASA NEEMO aquanaut, she also explores the close relationship between underwater habitats, human physiology and preparation for space exploration.Norman Smith brings a career spanning deep-ocean robotics and human spaceflight, including equipment that remains aboard the International Space Station. He reveals the engineering discipline required to design, build, test and deploy a habitat where life-support systems, power, communications and surface operations must work together continuously.The conversation also looks beyond Vanguard to Sentinel, DEEP's larger modular habitat system, and the long-term ambition of making sustained human presence beneath the ocean a practical tool for science, conservation, education and exploration.Guests:Dr. Dawn Kernagis, Director of Scientific Research, DEEPNorman Smith, Chief Technology Officer, DEEPHost:Katherine O'Fallon, Executive Director, Marine Research Hub of South FloridaPrefer to read? Visit Yachting News:https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-newsLearn more about DEEP:https://www.deep.com/Follow DEEP:https://www.instagram.com/deepengineered/Marine Research Hub of South Florida:https://marineresearchhub.org/The Blue Economy is powered by the Marine Research Hub of South Florida.The Blue Economy | Yachting International Radio

Good crew are expensive to replace. They are far less expensive to keep.In this episode of Forward Watch, Karine Rayson sits down with Captain Kelly Gordon for a direct conversation about why crew development, wellbeing and practical support should never be dismissed as optional extras. They are business decisions that affect retention, continuity, onboard culture and the owner's experience.With almost 20 years in yachting, around 15 years as a captain and an earlier career as a chemistry professor, Kelly has always believed in the value of education. She explains why investing in courses, counselling, leadership development, crew housing and even something as practical as providing a second crew car can make the difference between a team that stays and one that continually turns over.Kelly shares the example of a long-serving crew member who needed thousands of dollars in additional qualifications to move into commercial operations. Instead of losing a valuable member of the team, she proposed a tuition-assistance agreement. The company funded the training, the crew member committed to a defined period of service, and repayment would only be required if they chose to leave early.It was structured, measurable and far less expensive than replacing years of knowledge and experience.Karine and Kelly also tackle the more difficult questions. Should professional development happen during a crew member's leave? How can captains prove the return on training to owners and management? What happens when yachts claim they want loyalty but refuse to invest in the people they expect to remain loyal?Kelly's answer is practical: show them why. Use the numbers. Explain what turnover really costs and demonstrate how investment protects operational knowledge, stability and the relationships built between crew, owners and guests.Because owners increasingly want familiar faces aboard. They want people who understand the yacht, the programme and their preferences. That kind of continuity does not happen by accident.It is built by leaders who recognise that crew investment is not charity. It is smart yacht management.Guest:Captain Kelly GordonSuperyacht Captain, Speaker and Crew Wellbeing AdvocateWebsite: https://www.captainkellyjgordon.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/captainkellyjgordon/Host:Karine RaysonDirector, The Crew CoachWebsite: https://thecrewcoach.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thecrewcoach/Prefer to read? Visit Yachting News at Yachting International Radio:https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/

What happens when exposure is no longer enough, and the fight for accountability begins?In Part Three of Buried At Sea: The Fight For Accountability, UNCENSORED host Marién Sarriera concludes this three-part series with maritime lawyer, advocate, former seafarer, and Justice4Mariners founder Ryan Melogy.After Part One examined abuse at sea, silence, retaliation, and the systems that protect power, and Part Two followed the discovery of a reporting law that had been ignored for decades, Part Three moves into what happened next.This is where advocacy turns into action.Ryan discusses the story of Hope Hicks, the public pressure that followed, the role of Maritime Legal Aid, the involvement of Congress, and the changes that became part of the Safer Seas Act. He also explains why this matters beyond commercial shipping, including what yacht crew should understand about jurisdiction, flag structures, vessel arrest, insurance exclusions, sexual assault as a maritime injury, and the importance of documenting and reporting abuse.This final chapter is about survivor courage, legal action, institutional pressure, and the uncomfortable truth that systems rarely change because they simply decide to do better. They change when people speak up, document what happened, connect the dots, and refuse to let the truth disappear.If you have not listened to the first two episodes, start there. Each part builds on the last.Part One:https://youtu.be/oc4rgBlVYfUPart Two:https://youtu.be/93ySQssW0M0Guest: Ryan MelogyJustice4Mariners: https://www.justice4mariners.com/━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━SUPPORTED BYMoore Dixon━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Moore Dixon provides global insurance support designed for yacht crew, including medical cover for emergencies, routine care, and practical protection when the unexpected happens.

Cannes Yachting Festival is where the yachting season begins, where shipyards reveal their latest work, where buyers step aboard, and where the future direction of luxury boating becomes visible on the water.In this episode of Yachting Confidential, Sabrina van Maltha speaks with Constance Brément, Show Director of the Cannes Yachting Festival, ahead of the 2026 edition taking place 8 to 13 September in Cannes.Constance brings a rare perspective to the role, having experienced the festival for many years from the exhibitor side before stepping into leadership of the event itself. That background gives her a clear understanding of what brands need from a major international show, but also what visitors expect when they arrive in Cannes looking for inspiration, connection and the confidence that can only come from stepping aboard.The conversation explores what makes Cannes so distinct, from its international reach and in-water setting to its mix of motor yachts, sailing yachts, multihulls, tenders, equipment, services, design, refit, innovation and lifestyle. Constance also speaks about changing buyer expectations, the rise of slow cruising, smarter and more efficient yachts, sustainability, AI, and why physical boat shows remain irreplaceable in a world where clients often arrive more informed than ever.At its heart, Cannes Yachting Festival remains about emotion, discovery and the experience of seeing the industry's finest work brought together on the water.Because people do not simply buy a boat to own a boat. They buy into the life it makes possible.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ PRESENTED BY International Yacht Register ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━International Yacht Register provides luxury yacht charter, ownership and advisory services for clients seeking trusted guidance, exceptional yachts and access to the global yachting lifestyle.iyr.netGuest:Constance BrémentShow Director, Cannes Yachting Festival cannesyachtingfestival.comHost:Sabrina van MalthaHead of Charter, International Yacht Register iyr.netPrefer to read? Visit Yachting News at Yachting International Radio.

How well does the superyacht industry really know the people it brings onboard?In this episode of On The Bridge, Alicia Store, Chief Operating Officer at dsnm Ltd, speaks with Conrad Empson, Founder and Managing Director of CrewPass, about crew vetting, background checks, onboard safety, entrepreneurship, and the growing role of AI in yachting.Conrad started in yachting as crew, working his way from deckhand to bosun before moving ashore. His experience onboard helped shape the idea behind CrewPass, a platform built to make crew background checks easier, more secure, and more useful for crew, recruiters, captains, management companies, and employers.This conversation looks at a question the industry can no longer afford to ignore: how can crew be welcomed onboard some of the world's most valuable private assets, working close to owners, families, guests, and other crew, without proper checks in place?Conrad explains how CrewPass was built from a safety perspective, why a crew-held credential made more sense than relying only on employers to request checks, and how the platform creates a more practical ecosystem for background screening across a global crew market.Alicia and Conrad also discuss the realities of building a company, from validating the idea with recruiters to the expensive lessons learned from trying to make background checks affordable for crew through a payment plan.The conversation then turns to AI in yachting, including how CrewPass is using technology to understand digital footprints, how AI is beginning to change recruitment and software development, and why tools such as Cursor are dramatically reducing the time and cost required to build new digital products.At the centre of the discussion is a simple but important point:Professional yachting cannot keep relying on attitude, references, and luck when it comes to knowing who is stepping onboard.Topics include:• Conrad Empson's route from yacht crew to founder• Why CrewPass was created• Crew vetting and background checks in yachting• The safety risks around hiring crew without proper checks• Why crew-held credentials can support recruiters and employers• How CrewPass makes background checks easier to share securely• Why global crew checks are more complex than standard background screening• Building and funding a yachting technology company• The challenge of making background checks affordable for crew• AI in the superyacht industry• Digital footprint checks and crew profiles• How AI tools are changing software development• What AI could mean for crew with ideas, side projects, and future businessesLearn more about CrewPass:www.crewpass.co.ukLearn more about dsnm Ltd:www.dsnmltd.comPrefer to read?Head to Yachting News on the website:https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-newsHost: Alicia Store, Chief Operating Officer at dsnm LtdGuest: Conrad Empson, Founder and Managing Director of CrewPassOn The Bridge | dsnm Ltd | Yachting International RadioSearch Yachting Channel on your favourite podcast platform for more conversations from across the global yachting industry.

If Antigua is on your next yacht itinerary, Hermitage Bay may be the stop you have been overlooking.Set on a calm, protected bay on Antigua's west coast, this intimate five-star resort allows yacht owners, charter guests and crew to anchor offshore, tender directly onto the beach and move seamlessly from life onboard to a private escape ashore. As Kim Sweers puts it, you can arrive in the bay and be eating lobster on the sand just 30 minutes later.Kim Sweers, also known as The Boat Boss, sits down with Rachel Browne, General Manager of Hermitage Bay, to explore how this Two MICHELIN Key resort can become part of a Caribbean yacht itinerary.They discuss arrivals by yacht, fly-in guests joining their vessel directly from the resort, pre- and post-charter stays, birthdays and private celebrations, crew downtime, wellness experiences, personalised dining and fishing excursions where the day's catch can be prepared by the resort's culinary team.Rachel also explains the hospitality culture behind Hermitage Bay's recognition on Condé Nast Traveler's Hot List, Gold List and Readers' Choice Awards. At Hermitage Bay, luxury is not about excess. It is about privacy, authenticity, exceptional service and the feeling created by a team that genuinely cares.Kim closes with two major announcements. CITY HOME is the new home of Yachting Unplugged in Fort Lauderdale, and she shares news connected to Bravo's Below Deck and the 65th Antigua Charter Yacht Show, taking place from December 4 to 9, 2026.HOSTKim Sweers | The Boat Bosshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/boatboss/GUESTRachel Browne | General Manager, Hermitage Bayhttps://ag.linkedin.com/in/rachel-browne-42947559DISCOVER HERMITAGE BAYhttps://hermitagebay.comconcierge@hermitagebay.comPRESENTED BY CITY HOMEYachting Unplugged is presented by CITY HOME, the new Fort Lauderdale home of the show. Through CITY HOME on the Water, it brings furniture, bedding, décor, appliances and design support to yacht owners, captains and crew.https://cityhome.comPREFER TO READ?Head to Yachting News on the YIR website:https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news

There are places the world knows, and then there are places only a few will ever experience.In this episode of Yachting Confidential, Sabrina van Maltha sits down with Nick Walker, Director at Imperium Group, for a high-level conversation on where yachting sits within the wider world of wealth, family offices, luxury assets and long-term legacy.For ultra-high-net-worth families, yacht ownership is rarely just a purchase. It can involve privacy, structuring, succession planning, financing, tax considerations, operational costs, trusted advisors, family decision-making and a clear understanding of how the yacht will actually be used.Nick brings together financial services experience, private client expertise and genuine time on the water. He and Sabrina discuss why yachts are best understood as passion assets, why the right advisory team matters long before a purchase is made, and why chartering first may be the smarter path for some prospective owners.Presented by International Yacht Register Luxury yacht charter, ownership and advisory services for clients seeking trusted guidance, exceptional yachts and access to the global yachting lifestyle. https://iyr.net/Guest: Nick Walker Director, Imperium Group https://www.imperiumfs.com/Host: Sabrina van Maltha Head of Charter, International Yacht Register https://iyr.net/Prefer to read? Visit Yachting News at Yachting International Radio.

Recording sea time should be one of the simplest parts of a maritime career. Instead, crew are still relying on paper records, spreadsheets and memories to prove where they have worked and whether they have the sea time required for their next qualification.In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey, Founder of the Yacht Workers Council, sits down with Jack Haworth, Co-Founder of Digital Sea Service, to look at how technology could finally bring sea-service records into the modern maritime industry.Jack explains how Digital Sea Service grew from his own experience at Warsash, where people discovered that mistakes in calculating their sea time could prevent them from progressing with their qualifications.James and Jack discuss using AIS data to automatically record vessel activity, digital signatures and stamps, generating testimonials from existing records, and creating a career history that stays with crew as they move between vessels.They also tackle the more uncomfortable side of digitisation. Better records mean greater transparency, and greater transparency can expose sea-time claims that simply do not add up. If professional qualifications require genuine experience at sea, should the industry be doing more to ensure that experience can actually be verified?The conversation also looks at the wider problem of career progression in yachting, where crew are often expected to navigate certification, sea service, testimonials and training without the professional infrastructure that exists in other maritime sectors.Digital tools will not solve every problem facing yacht crew, but making it easier to accurately record and prove a maritime career is a very good place to start.

What if better yacht maintenance could give valuable time back to the crew?On board motor yacht Unbridled in Alaska, Tyler Wilson, Founder and President of Velluto Products, joins Captain Liam Devlin and Eleisha Mealing after polishing and ceramic coating one of the vessel's hardest-working areas: the transom and swim platform.Captain Liam explains how the crew can spend two to three hours every day washing and detailing that space, and why effective surface protection is about far more than shine. It can reduce repetitive labour, protect the finish and create more time for crew training, guest interaction and the work that genuinely requires skilled hands.They discuss correct surface preparation, professional application, hands-on training and the risks of handing unfamiliar products to crew and expecting them to figure it out.Presented by Velluto Products, high-performance ceramic marine care for yachts, tenders and personal watercraft.https://www.vellutoproducts.com/

How many times have you told yourself you are just tired?In this episode of The Wellbeing Project, host Karine Rayson of The Crew Coach speaks with Alice Lloyd of Lloyd Yacht Management in Sydney about chronic stress, nervous system dysregulation, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and the burn and crash cycle that so many high performers miss until their body forces them to stop.Alice was a midwife before entering the yachting industry, and for 20 years she lived with chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia while being told there was nothing that could be done. Her story is deeply personal, but the message is highly relevant to yacht crew, captains, HODs, managers, business owners, and anyone running on adrenaline while calling it capability.This conversation explores why stress is physiological before it is mental, what happens when the nervous system never gets to stand down, and why exhaustion, skipped meals, poor sleep, brain fog, irritability, and emotional shutdown should not be dismissed as normal.Karine and Alice also discuss the early signs that someone onboard may not be coping, the importance of rest and regulation, and why high performance cannot be built on constant adrenaline without eventually paying a price.Guest:Alice Lloyd, Lloyd Yacht ManagementHost:Karine Rayson, The Crew Coachhttps://www.thecrewcoach.com

Sailing is often seen as something reserved for experienced charterers, full yacht bookings or people who already know their way around the industry.In this episode of Captain's Chat, Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Einar Halldin, Founder of More Sailing, about making sailing more accessible through hosted, all-inclusive trips designed for solo travellers, couples and small groups.Einar explains how More Sailing has shifted the focus from simply renting boats to creating complete sailing experiences, with skipper, host, food, drinks, transfers, flights and the onboard experience built into the model. The conversation explores customer satisfaction, international growth, luxury at sea, the emotional pull of sailing, and why the company's slogan is sailing trips for everyone.From Croatia, Greece, Italy and Sweden to the Caribbean, More Sailing is working to lower the barriers to yachting and bring more people onto the water.Guest: Einar Halldin Founder | More Sailing Website: moresailing.com Email: einar@moresailing.com

At sea, weather is not background. It shapes safety, aviation, command decisions, operational risk and the ability to work effectively in some of the most demanding conditions on the water.In this episode of Women in Maritime, Julia Gosling speaks with Lt Cdr Fran Crowsley-Allen, Royal Navy Meteorologist, instructor, mother of two and co-chair of the Naval Service Women's Network.Fran originally trained to drive ships before specialising in meteorology and oceanography, where environmental information becomes part of tactical decision-making. Her career has taken her across the world, including work connected to the search for MH370, operations in severe sea states, and now teaching tactical meteorology and oceanography to the next generation.This conversation looks at the role of weather in naval safety, the importance of communicating uncertainty with confidence, and what it means to support command decisions at sea.Fran also speaks about life as a woman at sea, being one of very few women onboard, dual-serving parent life, retention, flexible careers, menopause policy and why the lived experience of women in maritime matters as much as the statistics.A thoughtful and important conversation about service, science, judgement, motherhood, culture and the future of women at sea.Guest: Lt Cdr Fran Crowsley-Allen, Royal Navy MeteorologistHost: Julia GoslingLearn more about the Royal Navy:https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/Royal Navy Careers:https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/careersHydrography and Meteorology Specialist:https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/careers/roles/hydrography-and-meteorology-specialistPrefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website:https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-newsSearch Yachting Channel on your favourite podcast platform for more conversations from across the global yachting industry.

What does it take to design and build a superyacht that truly works in operation?In this episode of On The Bridge, host Alicia Store, COO of dsnm Ltd, speaks with Lee Stevenson and Giles Frankal, co-founders of Occam Marine and former superyacht captains.Drawing on their experience at sea and within yacht construction, Lee and Giles explain why operational expertise should be introduced during the earliest stages of a superyacht build—before layouts, specifications and critical design decisions become fixed.The conversation explores how practical input from experienced captains can improve bridge design, crew and guest flow, tender operations and the overall functionality of a yacht. They also discuss the move from life at sea into business, the growth of Occam Marine and the importance of challenging decisions that may look good on paper but create problems in operation.Topics include: Why operational experience matters during a superyacht build Involving captains before major design decisions are finalised Practical bridge design and onboard workflows Improving movement for guests and crew Tender operations and real-world usability Moving from yacht command into project management Building and growing Occam Marine Guests: Lee Stevenson and Giles Frankal, Co-Founders of Occam MarineHost: Alicia Store, COO of dsnm LtdOccam Marine: https://www.occam.uk.com/dsnm Ltd: https://www.dsnmltd.com/Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News:https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-newsOn The Bridge | dsnm Ltd | Yachting International Radio

South African yacht crew often hear one simple statement: yachties do not pay tax.But earning money overseas does not automatically remove the obligation to declare that income, submit tax returns, or prove that an exemption applies.In this episode of Rich AF, Charl Minnaar speaks with Jamie Hadley-Grave CA(SA), Founder of Hadley-Grave Accounting & Tax, about the South African tax rules affecting yacht crew working around the world.Jamie explains how SARS determines tax residency and why many South Africans working at sea may remain liable to declare their worldwide income. He breaks down the difference between the foreign employment income exemption and the seafarer exemption, including the different qualifying periods and day requirements attached to each.The conversation also looks at what makes a vessel commercially qualifying, why commercial registration alone may not be sufficient, and how private use, charter activity, salary, bonuses, and crew tips can affect an individual's tax position.For crew relying on an exemption, documentation is critical. Jamie explains why passport stamps, signed employment contracts, payslips, bank statements, seaman's discharge books, charter certificates, and proof of commercial activity may be needed when dealing with SARS.They also discuss what can happen when yacht crew have not submitted returns for several years, including administrative penalties, provisional tax, underpayment penalties, and interest.The message is not to panic or continue avoiding the problem. It is to understand which rules apply, gather the right evidence, and address the situation before SARS comes looking.In this episode:• How SARS determines South African tax residency• Worldwide income and the obligations of South African tax residents• The foreign employment income exemption• The seafarer exemption• The 183-day and 60-day requirements• Private, commercial, and charter yacht operations• How salary, bonuses, and yacht crew tips are treated• The evidence crew may need to provide to SARS• Late tax returns, administrative penalties, and provisional tax• Why crew should become compliant sooner rather than laterGuest:Jamie Hadley-Grave CA(SA)Founder, Hadley-Grave Accounting & Taxhttps://hadleygraveaccountingtax.co.za/Instagram: @jamiehadleygraveHost:Charl MinnaarThe Yachting InvestorPrefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website:https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news

Is the grass really greener in yachting, or does commercial shipping offer the balance maritime professionals are actually looking for?In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey is joined by his former First Officer and good friend, Chief Officer Ashley Ogborne, for an honest and frequently hilarious comparison of life aboard yachts and commercial ships.Ashley shares how philanthropy work in Greece led him towards a Merchant Navy cadetship sponsored by Carnival UK, followed by five years aboard cruise ships. Looking for greater experience, better money and a different way of life, he resigned and moved into yachting in January 2020, just as COVID began shutting the world down.Already a qualified officer, Ashley mistakenly believed he needed to dock walk for work, creating a memorable introduction to an industry whose language, hierarchy and expectations were very different from the commercial world he knew.After five and a half years in yachting, Ashley has now returned to commercial shipping and is working aboard ferries in New Zealand. He and James compare the realities of both sectors, including money, rotation, career progression, crew culture and the challenge of building a family life around long periods at sea.They also discuss the close family atmosphere often found aboard smaller yachts, the compromises that can accompany rotational positions, and the constant temptation to compare your job with somebody else's supposedly perfect “unicorn gig.”Ashley explains why he moved to New Zealand, how a chance bridge tour helped open the door to his current position, and why gaining residency is central to his plans to buy land and eventually establish a wellness retreat.But has he left yachting permanently?Not necessarily.⚓ In this episode:• Ashley Ogborne's route from Greece into the Merchant Navy• His Carnival UK cadetship and five years aboard cruise ships• Moving into yachting at the beginning of COVID• Dock walking as an already qualified officer• The difference between a commercial “deckie” and a yacht deckhand• Money, lifestyle and opportunity within yachting• Why smaller yachts can create a genuine family atmosphere• Rotation, relationships and maintaining a life ashore• The endless search for the “unicorn gig”• Why the grass is not always greener on somebody else's vessel• Returning to commercial shipping in New Zealand• Creating opportunities through contacts, timing and persistence• Ashley's plans for residency, land and a wellness retreat• Why he may still return to yachting

Could one of the world's most powerful ocean currents become a source of renewable energy?Katherine O'Fallon of the Marine Research Hub of South Florida is joined by Dr. James VanZwieten, Director of Florida Atlantic University's Southeast Marine Energy Center (SMEC), to explore the science, engineering and real-world testing behind efforts to harness energy from the Gulf Stream.The conversation looks at decades of research into ocean currents off the Florida coast, the challenges of designing and testing marine energy technology in deep, fast-moving water, and the enormous amount of data required before turbines can move from experimental systems toward commercial applications.James also explains what it takes to conduct offshore testing, why environmental monitoring is fundamental to the research, how scientists measure and understand the Gulf Stream itself, and the role of the U.S. Department of Energy in advancing marine energy technology.It is a practical look at an extraordinary renewable resource and the engineering required to determine what role ocean current energy could realistically play in the future.GUESTDr. James VanZwietenDirector, Southeast Marine Energy Center (SMEC)Florida Atlantic UniversityHOSTKatherine O'FallonMarine Research Hub of South FloridaRELEVANT LINKSFlorida Atlantic University – Southeast Marine Energy Center (SMEC)https://www.fau.edu/engineering/research/snmrec/Meet the SMEC teamhttps://www.fau.edu/engineering/research/snmrec/people/Marine Research Hub of South Floridahttps://marineresearchhub.org/U.S. Department of Energy – Marine Energy Programhttps://www.energy.gov/cmei/water/marine-energy-program

Captain Liam Devlin is joined by Oliver Browne, Founder & CEO of True Summit Adventures, to explore frontier travel, rare access and what makes an adventure genuinely unforgettable.From Alaska and Indonesia to Mongolia, Ecuador and the Solomon Islands, Oliver shares how True Summit creates highly personalised journeys built around extraordinary places, expert guides and experiences that cannot simply be booked off the shelf.They also discuss the role superyachts can play as platforms for exploration, opening access to remote coastlines, wildlife, mountains and destinations conventional travel struggles to reach.

What happens when a law exists to protect seafarers, but the system built to enforce it does not act?In Part Two of Buried At Sea: The Law They Ignored, UNCENSORED host Marién Sarriera continues the three-part series with maritime lawyer, advocate, and former seafarer Ryan Melogy.After Part One examined Ryan's own experience of abuse at sea and what happened when he reported it, Part Two follows the moment that changed the direction of his fight. While studying for his chief mate exam, Ryan discovered a federal law requiring allegations of sexual assault aboard US-flagged vessels to be reported to the US Coast Guard.That discovery raised a question that would lead him into something much larger:If the law existed, why was it not being enforced?Ryan explains how institutional pushback, Coast Guard inaction, FOIA requests, Maritime Legal Aid, public pressure, and survivor stories began to expose a wider pattern across the maritime industry. What started as one report became part of a much bigger fight for accountability, enforcement, and protection for people working at sea.This conversation looks at the gap between policy and action, the burden placed on survivors, the emotional cost of advocacy, and what happens when ignored reports are finally brought into the open.This is Part Two of a three-part UNCENSORED special series.Listen to Part One first:https://youtu.be/oc4rgBlVYfUGuest: Ryan MelogyJustice4Mariners: https://www.justice4mariners.com/━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━SUPPORTED BYMoore Dixon━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Moore Dixon provides global insurance support designed for yacht crew, including medical cover for emergencies, routine care, and practical protection when the unexpected happens.

Private conversations. Influential voices. Simply Moore.In this episode of Simply Moore, host Michael Moore of Moore & Co. sits down with Jamie Ye, Founder and CEO of FNT Lifestyle LLC, for a conversation about yachting, branding, VIP experiences, and the growing connections between Asian and Western markets.Jamie shares her journey from China to Fort Lauderdale, her work around luxury lifestyle and yachting, and her mission to act as a bridge between Asian shipyards, American expertise, international design, and the wider yacht lifestyle.From Las Olas and Fort Lauderdale to Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Japan, China, and beyond, this conversation looks at what it takes to build trust, understand culture, and connect people across the international yachting world.Guest: Jamie Ye Company: FNT Lifestyle LLC Website: https://fntlifestyle.com/Prefer to read? Visit Yachting News: https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news

How can the superyacht industry improve safety before something goes wrong?In this episode of On The Bridge, Alicia Store, Chief Operating Officer at dsnm Ltd, speaks with Paul Shepherd, Chair of CHIRP's superyacht programme, about confidential safety reporting, crew trust, shared learning, and the culture needed to help yacht crew speak up.Paul explains what CHIRP is, why a superyacht-specific programme was created, and how crew can share safety concerns, near misses, incidents, and lessons learned without fear of being identified.This is not a conversation about whistleblowing. It is a conversation about learning.Paul makes clear that CHIRP is designed to take the same safety conversations that often happen in crew bars, WhatsApp groups, or private chats, and bring them into a confidential structure where the wider industry can learn from them. The aim is not to blame yachts, captains, crew, or management companies. The aim is to prevent the same mistakes from being repeated elsewhere.Alicia and Paul also discuss some of the most common superyacht safety themes reported through CHIRP, including tender operations, anchoring and mooring, and working aloft. They explore why unsafe practices can become normal onboard simply because nothing has gone wrong yet, a process known as the normalisation of deviation.From kill cords and life jackets in tenders to slippery surfaces, exposed work areas, stop work authority, and the importance of fresh eyes onboard, this conversation looks at the everyday decisions that shape safety culture.Paul also highlights the positive side of the industry: the captains, chief officers, engineers, interior teams, deck crew, and shoreside professionals already trying to build better safety standards across yachting.At the heart of the discussion is a simple idea:You do not have enough time to make all the mistakes yourself. Sometimes the safest thing a yacht can do is learn from what has already happened somewhere else.Topics include:• What CHIRP is and why the superyacht programme was created• Confidential safety reporting in yachting• Why CHIRP is not a whistleblowing programme• How crew anonymity is protected• Tender operations, anchoring, mooring, and working aloft• Normalisation of deviation in yacht operations• Kill cords, life jackets, and practical tender safety• Stop work authority and crew confidence• Why safety culture depends on trust• How captains and senior crew can use CHIRP reports onboard• Why shared learning can prevent serious incidentsLearn more about CHIRP Maritime:https://chirp.co.uk/maritime/Learn more about dsnm Ltd:www.dsnmltd.comPrefer to read?Head to Yachting News on the website:https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-newsHost: Alicia Store, Chief Operating Officer at dsnm LtdGuest: Paul Shepherd, Chair of CHIRP's superyacht programmeOn The Bridge | dsnm Ltd | Yachting International RadioSearch Yachting Channel on your favourite podcast platform for more conversations from across the global yachting industry.

Luxury yachting is often seen from the outside as glamour, freedom, celebrities, billionaires, royals, and floating palaces. But behind that image is a very different world of service, sacrifice, pressure, extraordinary human moments, and stories most people never hear.In this episode of Captain's Chat, Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Timmo Elliott and Gemma Masferrer, authors of Sailing Through the Excess, a book that pulls back the curtain on life inside the luxury yachting world.Timmo shares how years in hospitality, travel, and yachting led to a memoir filled with remarkable encounters, unforgettable guests, and the realities behind elite service. Gemma explains how she helped bring those stories together, shaping Timmo's experiences into a book with wider context around climate change, gender equality at sea, the MeToo movement, language, identity, and the sacrifices behind maritime life.This is a conversation about luxury yachting, but also about storytelling, human connection, nature, resilience, and the courage to step outside your comfort zone.Guests: Timmo Elliott & Gemma Masferrer Book: Sailing Through the Excess

Refit oversight is where yacht projects either hold together or start to unravel.In this episode of American Refit, host Maria Pierce Schoenheit is joined by Robert Mac Keen of MacKeen Group / MIATC and Lord Luke Hammond of Seek Standards for a direct conversation on planning, accountability, reporting, contractor selection, owner expectations, and why yacht refit projects need clearer structure before a vessel ever enters the yard.The discussion looks at what happens when scope is unclear, vendors are not aligned, pricing is not properly compared, and every stakeholder is working from a different version of the project.From 10-year surveys and contractor quality to shipyard capacity, project baselines, refit management, owner communication, and stronger standards across the American refit market, this conversation gets into the practical realities that can make or break a yard period.A quick note on the audio: there were technical issues with the original recording. The audio has been cleaned up as much as possible because the conversation itself was too valuable not to share.Featured in this episode:Maria Pierce Schoenheit Host, American Refit Owner | Director of Operations MPS 913 | Maritime Project Solutions mpsolutions913.comRobert Mac Keen MacKeen Group / MIATC mackeengroup.com miatc.orgLord Luke Hammond Seek StandardsSupported by Indiantown Marine Center, a 40-acre inland facility built for yacht service projects, with 250-ton and 100-ton travel lifts, 2,800 feet of dockage, expansive workspace, and a skilled contractor base. indiantownmarinecenterfl.comPrefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website: www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-newsSearch Yachting Channel on your favourite podcast platform for more conversations from across the global yachting industry.

Superyacht ownership should be exceptional, but it should never be chaotic.In this episode of Forward Watch, host Karine Rayson speaks with Jack MacNally of Foreland Marine about where yacht owners are most exposed during a purchase, build, refit, or ongoing operation, and why independent representation matters long before something goes wrong.Jack is the co-founder of Foreland Marine Consultancy, an independent owner's representative firm working only for the owner. He is also the author of The First Owner's Reference, a guide created to help yacht owners ask the questions that are often missing from the glossy version of yacht ownership.The conversation looks at one of the industry's most uncomfortable realities: incentives.A broker may recommend a surveyor. A surveyor may know the captain. A captain may recommend a yard. Everyone may look professional, polished, and experienced, but unless the owner understands who is being paid, who is connected, and where interests may overlap, the advice they receive may not be as independent as they believe.Jack explains why transparency, disclosure, due diligence, and independent advice are essential when millions of dollars and multiple stakeholders are involved. He also discusses why owners should build their own team before entering the purchase process, including independent technical guidance, legal advice, survey support, and people who are genuinely sitting on their side of the table.The discussion also moves beyond acquisition into the ongoing role of an owner's representative. Jack explains why strong representation should not disappear once the deal is complete, and why operational oversight, crew-level awareness, management relationships, diplomacy, integrity, and long-term planning all matter to the success of the yacht.At the heart of the episode is a simple question every owner should be asking:Who is actually in your corner?Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website:https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-newsKarine Rayson | The Crew Coach:https://thecrewcoach.comJack MacNally | Foreland Marine:https://www.forelandmarine.com

Yachting does not run on yachts alone. It runs on captains, crew, marinas, shipyards, agents, suppliers, contractors, and the people who understand how to keep the entire ecosystem moving.In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey, Founder of the Yacht Workers Council, sits down with Giusy Murolo, Sales Manager at Marina Genova, to discuss why captains and crew are the real asset in yachting, how Marina Genova developed into a strategic hub for large yachts, and why poorly designed regulation can damage far more than the people it claims to target.Giusy shares how she joined Marina Genova while it was still being built and how the marina's focus shifted once it became clear that captains and crew were central to yacht movement, yard periods, services, and onboard decisions. The conversation looks at why marina support must go beyond berths and technical facilities to include airport access, provisioning, contractors, transport, local knowledge, crew services, and the wider community surrounding the marina.James and Giusy also discuss the new Schengen stamp-in and stamp-out rules affecting crew joining yachts in Italy. Under the current system, crew may only be stamped out once the captain declares an exact departure date within 10 days. While that may be manageable for yachts moving during the summer season, it creates a far more serious problem for yachts entering refit periods, remaining in Italy for longer stays, or relying on non-EU crew.The consequences are not limited to paperwork. They affect crew time, captain workload, continuity onboard, costs, refit planning, agents, marinas, shipyards, local businesses, and whether yachts choose to remain in Italy at all.Giusy also explains the work of Genova for Yachting and the substantial economic impact the industry has across Genoa and Liguria. When yachts stay, they support far more than a berth. They support provisioning companies, contractors, restaurants, transport providers, technical businesses, retail, tourism, and entire local supply chains.Because when regulation does not reflect how yachting actually works, everybody loses.

Yacht charter booking is changing, and today's clients expect faster access, clearer pricing, live availability, and a more direct route from interest to experience.In this episode of Captain's Chat, Captain Liam Devlin is joined by Captain Daren Packham, Head of Yachts at IDOSY, for a practical conversation about instant yacht charter booking, live pricing, live availability, APA and VAT transparency, and how digital platforms can help reduce friction in the charter process.Daren explains how IDOSY is designed to give yachts another route to market, helping owners, brokers, central agents, captains, crew, and clients work with clearer information from the start. Rather than replacing the people who make yacht charter work, the platform is built to help clients reach the right people faster, so the real guest experience can begin sooner.The conversation also explores why the 20 to 40-metre yacht sector is well suited to online booking tools, how live availability can reduce delays, why transparent pricing matters, and how easier access can help grow the wider charter market by bringing new clients into yachting.Guest: Captain Daren Packham Head of Yachts, IDOSYWebsite: https://www.idosyachts.com/Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website: https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-newsSearch Yachting Channel on your favourite podcast platform for more conversations from across the global yachting industry.

Offshore safety is not just about PPE, paperwork, or compliance. It is about people, judgement, leadership, resilience, and understanding risk before it becomes an incident.In this episode of Sea Views, Julia Gosling and Adam Parnell are joined by Gordon Foot, MNM FNI | Offshore Client Representative, for a conversation about the reality of life and work offshore.Gordon's maritime career has taken him from Royal Navy submarines into offshore operations across oil and gas, subsea work, cables, renewables, offshore wind, marine construction, and high-risk maritime environments. His perspective is grounded in decades of practical experience, but the heart of this conversation is the people who make offshore operations work.The discussion explores safety culture, human factors, resilience, self-awareness, teamwork, connectivity at sea, seafarer welfare, mentoring, and why offshore safety has to be lived, not simply written into procedures.Gordon also reflects on the opportunities within the blue economy, the importance of bringing younger people into maritime, and why curiosity, empathy, and strong leadership still matter in an industry shaped by technology, risk, and constant change.Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website: https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-newsSupported by: CHIRP Maritime & The Seafarers' Charity www.chirp.co.uk | www.theseafarerscharity.org

What makes sailing yacht Black Pearl one of the most extraordinary yachts in the world?In this episode of On The Bridge, Alicia Store, Chief Operating Officer at dsnm Ltd, speaks with Captain Chris Gartner of sailing yacht Black Pearl about the freedom of sailing, the technology behind one of the most recognisable yachts afloat, and the realities of operating a sailing yacht of this scale.Chris explains why sailing offers something different from motor yachting, describing it as the chess game of yachting, where wind, crew, systems, timing, and skill all come together to move the yacht with power and purpose.This conversation explores what makes Black Pearl so unique, from her Dyn Rig to the onboard systems that allow her to generate power while under sail. It also looks at the practical side of operating a yacht of this size, including crew organisation, pride in the vessel, maintenance, safety, and the challenge of keeping the rig operational at 72 metres above the water.Chris also shares the destinations that have shaped his career, including years spent exploring the Pacific Basin, and why Black Pearl is ready for more blue-water sailing, remote cruising, and a new chapter as a charter yacht.At the centre of the conversation is the passion that drives sailing yacht crew:It is not just about moving from A to B. It is about using wind, teamwork, and seamanship to bring a yacht like Black Pearl fully to life.Topics include:• Why sailing yachts offer a different kind of command• What makes Black Pearl's Dyn Rig so significant• How Black Pearl generates power while under sail• The realities of operating a sailing yacht of this size• Crew pride, motivation, and onboard culture• Maintenance, safety, and working aloft• Why the rig creates unique operational challenges• Remote cruising and blue-water sailing• Pacific destinations and future bucket-list routes• Black Pearl's new chapter as a charter yachtLearn more about dsnm Ltd:www.dsnmltd.comPrefer to read?Head to Yachting News on the website:https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-newsHost: Alicia Store, Chief Operating Officer at dsnm LtdGuest: Captain Chris Gartner, sailing yacht Black PearlOn The Bridge | dsnm Ltd | Yachting International RadioSearch Yachting Channel on your favourite podcast platform for more conversations from across the global yachting industry.

Yacht maintenance is not the ugly side of yachting. It is where the standard either holds or slips.In this episode of Captain's Chat | Yachting International Radio, Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Tyler Wilson and Brian Hall of Velluto Products about yacht maintenance, ceramic coatings, surface protection, detailing, product education, and why the industry needs better systems for looking after yachts in real marine conditions.Tyler and Brian explain how Velluto Products was built from the ground up, why ceramic coatings should be treated as part of a full maintenance system, and how products such as ceramic wash, gel coat protection, and waterless wash can help captains and crew protect surfaces, save time, and reduce avoidable damage.The conversation also introduces Yacht Maintenance Unhinged, a new podcast coming to Yachting International Radio, created to bring a more honest, practical, and entertaining look at yacht maintenance, detailing, coatings, crew habits, product use, training, and the realities of keeping yachts looking their best.Guests: Tyler Wilson & Brian Hall Company: Velluto Products Website: https://vellutoproducts.com/Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website: https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-newsSearch Yachting Channel on your favourite podcast platform for more conversations from across the global yachting industry.

What does substance awareness really look like when alcohol, drugs, nightlife, crew culture, safety, and personal responsibility all collide?In this episode of Superyacht Laundry, host Cherise Reedman is joined by Stacey Miller for a raw, honest, and practical conversation about alcohol, drugs, harm reduction, drink spiking, crew safety, and why awareness matters in an industry built around travel, pressure, nightlife, and intense work.Stacey brings both professional expertise and lived experience to the conversation. Her background in drug and alcohol awareness, prevention, education, recovery support, and safeguarding gives her a clear understanding of why fear-based messaging rarely works, and why better information can help people make safer decisions before things reach crisis point.The conversation explores teenage drinking culture, hangovers, functioning drinking, substance use, drug testing, THC vapes, cocaine, ketamine, GHB, synthetic opioids, and the reality that many crew are navigating these risks while working in holiday destinations, nightlife hubs, crew houses, and high-pressure onboard environments.Cherise and Stacey also discuss drink spiking, sexual assault risk, green crew vulnerability, power imbalance, active bystander culture, social media stalking, reporting challenges, and why yacht crew safety cannot be reduced to telling women to “be careful.”This is not a lecture. It is a conversation about awareness, practical tools, crew responsibility, harm reduction, and a more honest approach to what actually happens around alcohol and drugs.In This Conversation: Alcohol, drugs, and changing social norms Functioning drinking versus problem drinking Why recovery is difficult once substance use becomes a lifestyle Different drugs and different risks Drug testing and yacht crew reality How Stacey entered the yachting world Antibes nightlife and crew vulnerability Harm reduction for crew on leave Why yachting can become the perfect storm Drink spiking in marina and nightlife environments What perpetrators may look for Green crew, power imbalance, and risk Active bystander culture Social media, stalking, and personal safety Spiking drugs and alcohol risks Reporting challenges and proof Yachting safety priorities Collective responsibility Guest:Stacey MillerHost:Cherise ReedmanSuperyacht LaundryPrefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website:https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-newsSearch Yachting Channel on your favourite podcast platform for more conversations from across the global yachting industry.

Private conversations. Influential voices. Simply Moore.In the first episode of Simply Moore, Michael Moore of Moore & Co. takes listeners inside the Golden Spinnaker Gala at the New York Yacht Club, an evening rooted in Olympic sailing, private support, long-standing friendships, and the people who help keep elite sailing moving forward.Recorded in Newport, with the New York Yacht Club overlooking Narragansett Bay, this episode captures the spirit of the evening through conversations with guests including Lars Forsberg, Kelly Forsberg, Leslie J. Lott, Reed Secundo, Elizabeth Swain, and Emmett Moore, with the night centred around support for Olympic sailing and Sarah Newberry Moore.From lifelong sailing families and private donors to Olympic ambition, club tradition, and the road toward Los Angeles 2028, this opening episode sets the tone for Simply Moore: access to meaningful conversations in rooms most audiences never normally enter.Simply Moore is a private conversation series built around access, influence, leadership, and meaningful dialogue.Learn more about Moore & Co.: https://www.moore-and-co.com/Prefer to read? Visit Yachting News: https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-newsSearch Yachting Channel on your favourite podcast platform for more conversations from across the global yachting industry.Simply Moore | Yachting International Radio

Yacht crew mental health is talked about more than ever. But talking about it is not the same as making support easy to access.In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey, Founder of the Yacht Workers Council, speaks with Nick Hayward-Young, known as The Superyacht Psychotherapist, about therapy, stigma, mental health support, and why yachting needs to treat the mind with the same seriousness as the body.Nick shares his route into yachting, his background around boats and superyachts, and why working with yacht crew requires an understanding of the pressures, privacy issues, schedules, and realities of life onboard.This conversation looks at why crew may still feel uncomfortable asking for help, why therapy is not a sign that something is wrong, and why speaking with someone outside friends, family, or the vessel can be so valuable.James and Nick also discuss the difference between mental health awareness and practical action, the stigma that still exists onboard, how therapy sessions can work around yacht crew schedules, and why therapy should be as normal as going to the dentist, seeing a physio, or going to the gym.Yachting is built on people working under pressure, often far from home, in confined spaces, with limited privacy and high expectations. If the industry wants stronger crews, safer vessels, and healthier careers, mental health support cannot remain hidden, awkward, or treated as a last resort.Connect & Learn More:Nick Hayward-Young | The Superyacht Psychotherapist https://thesuperyachtpsychotherapist.com/Yacht Workers Council https://yachtworkerscouncil.comPrefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website: https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news

Yacht charter is not just about booking a yacht. It is about preparation, communication, trust, and creating the kind of guest experience that feels effortless because the work behind it has been done properly.In this episode of Captain's Chat, Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Sabrina van Maltha of International Yacht Register about luxury yacht charter, five-star service, client expectations, broker-captain relationships, and the details that turn a good charter into an exceptional one.Sabrina shares how her background in hospitality shaped her approach to charter management, why “no” should not be the first answer in luxury service, and how anticipating small details can completely change a guest's experience onboard.The conversation also explores the importance of preparation, preference sheets, owner expectations, captain and broker communication, destination experiences, and why transparency is becoming increasingly important across the yachting industry.Sabrina also introduces Yachting Confidential, a new series exploring luxury yachting through insider conversations on ownership, charter, travel, lifestyle, client experience, and the people shaping the global market.Guest: Sabrina van Maltha Company: International Yacht RegisterPrefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website: https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-newsSearch Yachting Channel on your favourite podcast platform for more conversations from across the global yachting industry.

Can a 75-year-old marine electrical company help shape the future of the blue economy?In this episode of The Blue Economy, Katherine O'Fallon, Executive Director of the Marine Research Hub of South Florida, is joined by Kristina Hebert, President/CEO of Ward's Marine Electric and host of The Wards Way Podcast, for a practical conversation about marine infrastructure, family business, working waterfronts, policy, advocacy, and the real people behind South Florida's marine industry.Founded in 1950, Ward's Marine Electric has grown alongside Fort Lauderdale's marine sector for 75 years. From early generator work, shore power, dockside service, and corrosion surveys to multiple locations, industry leadership, and a podcast platform created to preserve the voices of the people behind the industry, Ward's is part of the working foundation that keeps boating, yachting, and marine service moving.Kristina shares how her grandfather started the company, how her father joined the business in 1972, and how the fourth generation is now becoming part of the Ward's story. She also speaks about leading as a woman in marine, the importance of serving the industry, and why relationships built through boards, associations, policy work, and community involvement matter.Together, Katherine and Kristina discuss The Wards Way Podcast, its recognition by the Marine Industries Association of South Florida, the role of boat shows, global industry conferences, misinformation, crew visas, policy education, working waterfronts, research, regulation, and why the blue economy has to connect big ideas with practical solutions.Guest:Kristina HebertPresident/CEO, Ward's Marine ElectricHost, The Wards Way Podcasthttps://www.wardsmarine.com https://www.wardsmarine.com/podcastHost:Katherine O'FallonExecutive Director, Marine Research Hub of South Floridahttps://marineresearchhub.orgThe Blue Economy is powered by the Marine Research Hub of South Florida, advancing ocean innovation, sustainability, and economic growth.Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website:https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-newsSearch Yachting Channel on your favourite podcast platform for more conversations from across the global yachting industry.The Blue Economy | Yachting International Radio

What does it take to report honestly on one of the world's most private industries?In this episode of On The Bridge, host Alicia Store, COO of dsnm Ltd, speaks with Francesca Webster, Editor-in-Chief at SuperYacht Times, about superyacht media, editorial trust, industry reputation, and the responsibility of reporting on a sector built so heavily on relationships.Francesca's route into yachting media was anything but traditional. After working onboard yachts in Greece and Croatia, she moved into classic yacht history, writing, and research before joining SuperYacht Times as a writer. Six weeks later, she was offered the role of Editor-in-Chief.This conversation explores the reality behind modern superyacht media: how to protect trust, how to maintain independence, how to report with integrity, and why transparency matters in an industry where reputation carries real weight.Francesca discusses the changing media landscape, the growth of SuperYacht Times, the continued role of print, the pressure of social media, and the challenge of producing quality journalism in a world flooded with information. She also shares her perspective on post-COVID shifts in yacht ownership, changing design trends, industry consolidation, sustainability, refit, reuse, and the ageing global fleet.At the centre of the discussion is a principle that applies across yachting media and the wider industry:Trust is built by telling the truth, not only the easy stories.This episode is essential listening for yacht media professionals, shipyards, brokers, designers, captains, owners' representatives, marketing teams, industry suppliers, and anyone interested in how the superyacht conversation is shaped.Topics include:• Francesca Webster's route into yachting media• Becoming Editor-in-Chief at SuperYacht Times after six weeks• Editorial trust, transparency, and reputation• Why independence matters in superyacht journalism• The changing role of print, digital, and social media• Communicating clearly in an information-heavy industry• Post-COVID shifts in yacht ownership and use• Yacht design trends, privacy, and owner behaviour• Sustainability, refit, reuse, and the ageing global fleet• Industry consolidation and changing media ownership• Reporting difficult stories with integrity• Advice for entering superyacht mediaLearn more about SuperYacht Times:https://www.superyachttimes.com/Learn more about dsnm Ltd:www.dsnmltd.comPrefer to read?Head to Yachting News on the website:https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-newsHost: Alicia Store, COO of dsnm LtdGuest: Francesca Webster, Editor-in-Chief at SuperYacht TimesOn The Bridge | Yachting International Radio

Toxic leadership does not just affect morale. It can change how crew see themselves.In this episode of The Wellbeing Project, host Karine Rayson of The Crew Coach is joined by Keagan Blanckensee, Bosun, for an honest conversation about the impact poor leadership can have on deck crew over time.Keagan has spent more than 10 years in superyachting, including bosun roles on 100m+ vessels. He shares how a highly critical leadership environment affected his confidence, communication, decision-making, and sense of self long after he had left the boat.This conversation explores what happens when pressure becomes damaging, why feedback needs to be constructive, and how leaders can build stronger teams through respect, clarity, communication, and trust.In This Episode:• How toxic leadership affects crew confidence• Why crew may not realise the damage until they leave• The difference between pressure and intimidation• How poor leadership shows up on deck• Why feedback must be constructive, not crushing• How captains, chief officers, and bosuns can communicate better• Why respect is the foundation of strong leadership• What good leadership looks like in practice onboardGuest:Keagan Blanckensee, BosunHost:Karine Rayson, The Crew Coachhttps://www.thecrewcoach.com

What happens when abuse is reported at sea, and the system protects itself instead?In Part One of Buried At Sea: Abuse, Power & Accountability, UNCENSORED host Marién Sarriera speaks with maritime lawyer, advocate, and former seafarer Ryan Melogy for the first episode of a three-part special series examining abuse, silence, retaliation, and accountability across the maritime industry.Ryan is known today for his maritime legal work, advocacy, and involvement in challenging the systems that allow harassment, assault, and abuse at sea to continue. But before becoming a lawyer and advocate in this space, Ryan spent nearly two decades at sea. He sailed on 22 vessels, held an unlimited tonnage chief mate licence, served eight years as an officer in the US Navy Reserve, and experienced first-hand the culture he now works to challenge.In this episode, Ryan shares what happened aboard the Maersk Idaho, where he says sexual harassment began within minutes of meeting a new chief mate and escalated into physical assault, abuse of cadets, psychological harm, and a formal report that should have triggered accountability.Instead, Ryan says the man he reported was later promoted.This conversation looks at what happens when abuse is normalised, when victims and bystanders freeze, when institutions close ranks, and when speaking up comes with a personal and professional cost.This is not only a story about one ship, one report, or one predator. It is a story about hierarchy, isolation, silence, power, and the urgent need for accountability at sea.Guest: Ryan MelogyJustice4Mariners: https://www.justice4mariners.com/━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━SUPPORTED BYMoore Dixon━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Moore Dixon provides global insurance support designed for yacht crew, including medical cover for emergencies, routine care, and practical protection when the unexpected happens.

Yachting is built on crew. Without them, nothing works.In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey speaks with Kayleigh Liddell, Crew HR Manager at Hill Robinson, about crew HR, people culture, yacht management, retention, and why the industry needs to move beyond simply meeting the minimum.Kayleigh shares her route from education, recruitment, and HR into yachting, and how her work with Hill Robinson Crew Services has shown her both the need for better crew support and the resistance that can appear when trying to bring more structured people-focused systems into the industry.This conversation looks at why HR in yachting should not be treated as rules for the sake of rules. It is about structure, communication, consistency, care, and creating working environments where crew and captains are properly supported.From welcome packs and compassionate leave policies to training budgets, leadership development, shipyard learning opportunities, collaboration between management companies, and the pressure placed on captains, this episode looks at what it will really take to move yachting forward.Kayleigh also raises one of the strongest points of the conversation: the industry needs to stop aiming for “minimum” and start talking about standards.Minimum safe manning.Minimum support.Minimum training.Minimum accountability.Why is minimum still the ambition?In this episode:• Kayleigh Liddell's route into yachting and crew HR• Why people care sits at the heart of her work• How Hill Robinson began building HR support for yacht crew• Why captains need to be part of the conversation• Why HR in yachting is really about people and culture• The importance of welcome packs, policies, and support structures• Why training budgets and personal development matter• How shipyards could become powerful spaces for crew training• Why collaboration across the industry is essential• The problem with fragmented standards across yachts• Why captains carry responsibility without always having support• Why the term “minimum” holds the industry back• How yachting can move from minimum standards to real standardsConnect & Learn More:Hill Robinsonhttps://www.hillrobinson.comYacht Workers Councilhttps://yachtworkerscouncil.comPrefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website:https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-newsSearch Yachting Channel on your favourite podcast platform for more conversations from across the global yachting industry.

What does true crew training look like when service, leadership, mindset, and guest experience all collide?In this episode of Superyacht Laundry, host Cherise Reedman is joined by Lynne Edwards of Phoenix Superyacht Training for a wide-ranging conversation about the evolution of superyacht service, interior training, leadership, crew mindset, guest expectations, and why technical skills alone are no longer enough.Lynne shares her extraordinary journey from hospitality and global travel to discovering the yachting industry in the early 1980s, when yachts were smaller, service was more traditional, and the industry looked very different from the world of 100-metre-plus vessels we see today.The conversation explores how yacht operations have changed, why larger vessels require stronger leadership, and why every head of department needs more than practical ability to manage people well. Cherise and Lynne also discuss the changing role of interior crew, the importance of purpose, resilience, personal development, and why great service must be adapted to the guest in front of you, not delivered from a rigid rulebook.They also look at GUEST training, professional interior standards, women in yachting, crew welfare, the Superyacht Alliance, and the ongoing industry push toward better culture, better leadership, and safer, more professional onboard environments.In This Conversation: Lynne Edwards' journey from hospitality and travel into yachting What the superyacht industry looked like in the early 1980s How guest expectations and service standards have changed Why large yachts require stronger leadership and people management Why technical training alone is not enough for interior crew The importance of purpose, mindset, resilience, and personal development How great service depends on reading the guest, not following a rigid script Why GUEST training matters for professional interior standards The challenges facing women in yachting across generations Why crew welfare, safety, leadership, and collaboration are now central industry issues How the Superyacht Alliance is helping drive conversations around professional standards Guest:Lynne EdwardsPhoenix Superyacht TrainingHost:Cherise ReedmanSuperyacht LaundryPrefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website:https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-newsSearch Yachting Channel on your favourite podcast platform for more conversations from across the global yachting industry.

Silent propulsion is becoming an increasingly important part of modern yacht design, especially as efficiency, onboard comfort, underwater noise reduction, and vessel performance move higher on the agenda.In this episode of Positive Waves Media, host Jana Thomas speaks with Edwin Bonsen, Director Sales Marine Benelux at Voith Turbo B.V., about advanced maritime propulsion systems and their relevance for the superyacht and mega yacht market.The conversation explores the electric Voith Schneider Propeller, a system with nearly 100 years of history that has evolved through the integration of permanent magnet motor technology. By eliminating mechanical gears, Voith has made the system even quieter, supporting applications where silent operation, hydrodynamic performance, and onboard comfort are key priorities.Edwin also explains how the Voith Schneider Propeller can provide propulsion, steering, and roll damping, potentially reducing the need for traditional stabilizers while saving space, reducing resistance, and improving overall efficiency.The episode also looks at Voith inline thrusters, rim drive systems, swing-out azimuthing applications, and the Voith Linear Jet for faster yachts between 20 and 40 knots.Because several propulsion systems are discussed visually, the YouTube version is especially useful for seeing the technology being referenced.Watch the video version here:https://youtu.be/RVwrkl_9RCoGuest:Edwin BonsenDirector Sales Marine BeneluxVoith Turbo B.V.www.voith.comHost:Jana ThomasPositive Waves MediaIn this conversation:00:00:00 Meet Voith Marine00:00:15 Inside Voith's Global Engineering Portfolio00:00:47 Voith's Role in the Superyacht Market00:01:02 Electric Voith Schneider Propeller Explained00:02:09 Silent Propulsion for Research Vessels00:02:53 Stabilisation Without Traditional Fins00:03:27 Size, Power, and Technical Specs00:03:51 Efficiency, Noise Reduction, and Roll Damping00:04:48 Inline Thrusters, Linear Jets, and Yacht Applications00:05:47 Why Silent, Efficient Propulsion Matters

Host Rick Thomas welcomes Rose Damen, Managing Director at Damen Yachting, for a powerful conversation recorded on board the 74-metre Amels 242 CASINO ROYALE in South Florida.This episode looks inside one of the most influential yacht builders in the world, exploring the future of Damen Yachting, the strength of the Amels platform philosophy, the importance of shipyard investment, and the balance between proven design, personalisation, innovation, and full-custom superyacht construction.Rose shares insight into Damen Yachting's continued growth, including current activity at the Vlissingen shipyard in the Netherlands, the AMELS 60 and AMELS 80 programmes, Yacht Support and Explorer builds, and the company's 120-metre full-custom project. She also explains how Damen Yachting approaches innovation through operational data, centralised research and development, co-maker partnerships, and practical technologies that must work in the real world.At the centre of the conversation is the wider yachting experience. As Rose explains, the shipyard delivers half of that experience through the yacht itself, while the captain and crew deliver the other half. Rick and Rose explore why owners, shipyards, captains, crew, designers, brokers, and technical partners all play a critical role in shaping the future of the superyacht industry.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━SUPPORTED BYEngineered Yacht Solutions━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Specialist welding, fabrication, and onboard engineering for yachts where precision is not optional.https://eyswelding.com

Superyacht crew wellbeing is no longer a soft conversation. It is directly connected to performance, retention, communication, leadership, safety, and the long-term health of the yachting industry.In this episode of On The Bridge, Alicia Store, COO of dsnm Ltd, speaks with Cally Cooper, owner and founder of WellCrew, about how yacht crew can be better supported in high-pressure onboard environments.Cally shares how her background in health, performance, nutrition, coaching, NLP, endurance challenges, and military-linked high-performance environments led to the creation of WellCrew. Her work focuses on helping crew optimize their health, understand their mindset and behaviour, recover properly, communicate better, and perform as stronger teams onboard.The conversation covers practical tools being used across the industry, including psychometric profiling, stress and recovery data, glucose monitoring, blood work, personalized supplementation, nutrition education, wearable technology, and VR-based seasickness support.This is not wellbeing as a buzzword. It is about measurable support, healthier crew, stronger teams, better retention, and giving captains, owners, yacht managers, and crew the tools to build a more sustainable future onboard.This episode explores:• How WellCrew supports superyacht crew health and performance• Why crew wellbeing affects retention, leadership, and onboard culture• The role of psychometric profiling in improving communication and teamwork• How stress, sleep, recovery, and nutrition can be measured and supported• Why yacht crew need personalized health strategies, not generic advice• How seasickness technology could improve life onboard for crew and guests• What captains, owners, and yacht managers can do to start supporting crew more effectivelyGuest: Cally Cooper, Owner & Founder, WellCrew Host: Alicia Store, COO, dsnm Ltd Series: On The Bridge Produced by: Yachting International RadioWebsite: www.well-crew.com Yachting News: https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-newsSearch Yachting Channel on your favourite podcast platform for more conversations from across the global yachting industry.

What really happens behind the scenes in yacht crew recruitment?In this episode of Superyacht Laundry, host Cherise Reedman is joined by Sophie Barber, founder of Vela Recruitment, for an honest and practical conversation about how superyacht recruitment has changed, why references remain complicated, and why the right placement still depends on far more than a strong CV.Sophie shares her journey from working onboard yachts to building a career in superyacht recruitment, including her early days in Antibes, her time at Bluewater, and the experience that led her to launch Vela Recruitment. The conversation looks at the changing recruitment landscape, why junior and senior crew roles now require different approaches, and why HOD placements demand deeper understanding, stronger vetting, and a real sense of personality fit.Cherise and Sophie also discuss some of the harder issues facing the industry, including vague references, known bad actors, reputation risk, female crew safety, onboard relationships, fake CVs, fake yacht jobs, and the increasing role of AI in recruitment.At the centre of the conversation is one clear point: yacht recruitment is still a relationship business. Technology can help with validation, systems, and speed, but it cannot replace trust, integrity, instinct, accountability, and the human judgement needed to place the right person on the right yacht.In This Conversation: Sophie Barber's move from yacht crew into recruitment Why she founded Vela Recruitment How yacht crew recruitment has changed Why junior roles and senior HOD roles need different hiring approaches The challenge of vague or dishonest references Why recruiters need to read between the lines Fake CVs, fake jobs, and red flags for crew Crew safety, female protection, and industry accountability The role AI may play in recruitment Why human judgement still matters in yacht hiring Guest:Sophie BarberFounder, Vela RecruitmentHost:Cherise ReedmanSuperyacht LaundryPrefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website:https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-newsSearch Yachting Channel on your favourite podcast platform for more conversations from across the global yachting industry.

Crew health is not just a wellbeing issue. It is a safety issue.In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey speaks with Dr. Simon Gordon, GP and ENG1 doctor based in Valbonne, about what yacht crew health really looks like from the medical side of the industry.Dr. Gordon shares how he came into the yachting world after taking over from Dr. Patrick Ireland in the South of France, and why his work with yacht crew, captains, agencies, brokers, and families has given him a wider view of the pressures sitting behind the polished image of yachting.This conversation looks at the limits of the ENG1, why some medical risks are not fully captured, how yachting compares with offshore industries, and why the industry needs to think more seriously about prevention, confidential health support, cardiac risk, mental health, and medical structures for crew.From delayed medical concerns during charter season to the pressure captains face, the lack of health system registration for some crew, video consultations, insurance gaps, and the need for annual off-the-record health checks, this is a practical discussion about how the industry can better protect the people who keep yachts running.In this episode:• Dr. Simon Gordon's route from GP work to yachting medicine• What yacht crew and captains reveal during medical conversations• How yachting compares with offshore and oil rig medical systems• Why the ENG1 matters, but does not cover everything• Why cardiac risk deserves more serious attention onboard• How mental health and wellbeing become safety issues at sea• Why delayed medical concerns can create operational risk• The pressure placed on captains, senior crew, and families• Why annual off-the-record health checks could better support crew• How video consultations could help yachts respond faster• Why crew insurance and long-term illness protection need attention• The importance of building better medical structures across yachtingConnect & Learn More:Cabinet Medical Gordonhttps://gordonmedical.frYacht Workers Councilhttps://yachtworkerscouncil.comPrefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website:https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-newsSearch Yachting Channel on your favourite podcast platform for more conversations from across the global yachting industry.

Rotational captaincy is becoming more common across yachting, but the industry rarely talks honestly about what it takes for two captains to share command without destabilising the crew, the culture, or the standard onboard.In this episode of Forward Watch, host Karine Rayson speaks with Captain Dean Pilatti about the reality of rotational captaincy and the leadership skills required to make it work.Dean has been in yachting since 1991, became a captain in 2000, and has been rotating with his captain partner Rowan since 2020. Their six-year rotational partnership offers a rare look at what shared command can become when trust, communication, vulnerability, and consistency are treated as part of the job, not optional extras.This conversation explores why the right rotational partner matters, what happens when captains are not aligned, how ego can damage the structure, and why crew quickly sense when leadership is shifting from one rotation to the next.Dean also speaks about the importance of handovers that go beyond operations. The logbook, owner movements, charters, and shipyard planning matter, but so do crew dynamics, morale, trust, and the emotional temperature onboard. When those elements are ignored, rotation can turn into confusion. When they are handled well, it can strengthen the vessel.At the heart of the discussion is a simple but powerful point: the crew are not “my team” or “your team.” They are the vessel's team.For captains considering rotation, chief officers working toward command, managers supporting rotational structures, and crew who have lived through inconsistent leadership, this conversation offers a grounded look at what shared command really requires.Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website:https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news

Fishing safety does not start with paperwork. It starts with the people who go to sea.In this episode of Sea Views, Julia Gosling and Adam Parnell are joined by Darren Guard of Guard Safety, a New Zealand fishing safety specialist whose life has been shaped by commercial fishing, vessel operations, safety culture, regulation, training, and fisher wellbeing.Darren comes from one of New Zealand's oldest European-descendant fishing families, with nearly 200 years of history in the sector. From growing up around fishing vessels to working with Maritime New Zealand, fishing companies, regulators, and crews, his perspective is built on lived experience rather than theory.This conversation looks at what it really takes to change safety culture in commercial fishing. Darren explains why trust matters, why safety systems have to be simple and practical, and why fishermen are more likely to engage when safety is made relevant to their families, their livelihoods, and the realities of working at sea.The discussion also moves into the mental health pressures facing inshore and commercial fishers, the need to treat fishermen as people and not just as labour, and why sustainable fisheries must also mean sustainable fishers. Darren shares the work behind MarineSAFE, the potential of MarineSAFE Pacific, and how online training, mobile access, and community-based learning could help reach remote fishing communities across the Pacific.From New Zealand's fishing fleet to global safety standards, the Cape Town Agreement, CHIRP confidential reporting, and The Gleam Fishing Channel, this is a practical and deeply human conversation about getting fishermen home safe.In this conversation:• Commercial fishing safety and risk at sea• Darren Guard's fishing family history• Building trust between fishermen and regulators• Practical safety culture onboard• Guard Safety and plain-language safety systems• Fisher mental health and wellbeing• Sustainable fishers, not just sustainable fish stocks• MarineSAFE and online safety training• MarineSAFE Pacific and remote fishing communities• The Cape Town Agreement and international fishing safety• CHIRP confidential reporting• The Gleam Fishing Channel and preserving fishing storiesResources Mentioned:MarineSAFE: https://marinesafe.nzThe Gleam Fishing Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thegleamfishingchannel

What happens when drinking is no longer making life bigger, better, easier, or more fun?In this episode of Superyacht Laundry, host Cherise Reedman is joined by Laura Kilbey, founder of Sober Crew Social Club, for an honest, funny, and deeply human conversation about alcohol, yacht crew culture, identity, loneliness, pressure, safety, and what it really means to choose sobriety while working in an industry where drinking has long been part of the social fabric.Laura shares how Sober Crew Social Club began, why she stopped drinking, and why people do not need to hit “rock bottom” before deciding that alcohol is no longer serving them. The conversation moves through blackout drinking, crew nights out, anxiety, isolation, onboard safety, emotional coping, social pressure, and the difference between giving something up and choosing something better.This is not a lecture. It is not about telling everyone to stop drinking. It is about giving yacht crew permission to question their relationship with alcohol without shame, without labels, and without waiting for things to fall apart first.In This Conversation: Why Sober Crew Social Club started Drinking culture within yachting Why “rock bottom” should not be the benchmark The difference between problem drinking and alcohol no longer serving you Blackout drinking, anxiety, and the morning-after fear Why yacht crew face added risks around alcohol and safety How drinking can become a way to cope with stress, loneliness, and pressure Why stopping drinking onboard can feel different from stopping ashore The importance of community, accountability, and honest support Why sobriety can be framed as gaining something, not losing something Guest:Laura KilbeyFounder, Sober Crew Social ClubHost:Cherise ReedmanSuperyacht LaundrySearch Yachting Channel on your favourite podcast platform for more conversations from across the global yachting industry.Superyacht Laundry | Yachting International RadioImportant note:This conversation is for awareness, reflection, and general discussion only. It is not medical, psychological, or addiction treatment advice. Anyone concerned about their drinking, mental health, or substance use should speak with a qualified professional or appropriate support service.Supporters Welcome:Superyacht Laundry welcomes aligned supporters who believe in honest storytelling and meaningful support for women who have lived and worked in the yachting industry and beyond.Contact:cherise.reedman@yachtpearlsofwisdom.com