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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

Carbon fibre is often associated with performance and aesthetics, but in the superyacht industry it also plays a serious role in safety, efficiency, crew handling, and intelligent design.In this episode of Positive Waves Media, host Jana Thomas speaks with Paul Hackett, Founder and Managing Director of C-Quip, about the New Zealand company's work in carbon fibre equipment for the global superyacht sector. C-Quip specialises in lightweight, high-strength solutions including boarding equipment, pilot ladders, swimming ladders, retractable light masts, tender fenders, and custom-engineered yacht products.Paul explains how C-Quip's marine heritage, carbon fibre expertise, aerospace and motorsport crossover, and America's Cup experience have shaped the company's approach to innovation. The conversation also looks at why lighter, stronger equipment matters onboard, not only for owners and guests, but for the crew responsible for deploying, moving, lifting, and managing these systems in real working conditions.Because several products are shown visually during the conversation, the YouTube version is especially useful for seeing the equipment being discussed.Watch the video version here:https://youtu.be/QkLMlbRJuzYPrefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website:https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-newsGuest:Paul HackettFounder & Managing Director, C-Quipwww.c-quip.comHost:Jana ThomasPositive Waves MediaIn this conversation:00:00:00 Meet Paul Hackett00:00:12 What C-Quip Builds00:00:35 Kiwi Sailing Roots00:01:12 Carbon Fibre Sustainability00:01:25 Pilot Ladder Innovation00:02:20 Engineering and America's Cup00:03:11 Carbon Swimming Ladder00:03:43 Retractable Light Mast00:04:22 Pole Fender Protection00:05:10 Wrap Up and Benefits

Rossinavi is one of Italy's most distinctive full-custom superyacht builders, where beauty, engineering, family heritage, and advanced propulsion technology come together in every one-off build.In this episode of Yachting USA, Rick Thomas speaks with Federico Rossi of Rossinavi about what makes Italian yacht building different, from the cultural importance of beauty and craftsmanship to the technical discipline required to build steel and aluminium superyachts at the highest level.The conversation explores Rossinavi's full-custom approach, why every yacht is treated as a unique project, and why keeping key fabrication, components, know-how, and quality control in-house remains central to the shipyard's identity. Federico also speaks about Tuscany, Viareggio, Pisa, local marine supply chains, and the deep Italian infrastructure that supports yacht building at this level.Rossinavi's innovation story is also front and centre, including hybrid-electric propulsion, battery systems, solar integration, AI-supported power management, lightweight aluminium catamaran design, and the challenge of delivering new technology without compromising the aesthetic language of Italian luxury.From Rossinavi USA and after-sales support to future fuels, redundancy, vessel availability, hydrogen, LNG, and the technologies that may shape the next generation of superyachts, this is a focused look inside a brand built on Italian design culture, technical control, and long-term yacht-building vision.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SUPPORTED BY Engineered Yacht Solutions ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ https://eyswelding.com

Can shoreline protection do more than defend against erosion?In this episode of The Blue Economy, Katherine O'Fallon, Executive Director of the Marine Research Hub of South Florida, is joined by Arthur Tiedeman of APH Marine Construction and Nicholas Bourdon of Reef Arches for a practical conversation about nature-based shoreline infrastructure, hybrid seawalls, artificial reef structures, mangrove planters, and the future of coastal resilience.As waterfront communities face aging seawalls, rising costs, permitting pressure, storm exposure, and the need for stronger environmental outcomes, the conversation around marine construction is changing. The question is no longer only how to protect the shoreline, but how to build infrastructure that also creates habitat, supports marine life, improves water quality, and gives homeowners, municipalities, developers, and contractors better tools.Arthur shares the APH Marine Construction perspective on hybrid seawalls, marine construction, installation logistics, contractor education, and why South Florida is entering a major seawall replacement cycle. Nicholas explains how Reef Arches are being used as modular, nature-based structures that can help attenuate waves, support habitat complexity, provide alternatives to traditional riprap, and scale across residential, municipal, and infrastructure projects.Together, they discuss Sunrise Key, Palm Bay, Cape Canaveral, mangrove planters, oysters, ecological seawall tiles, homeowner participation, regulatory pathways, pilot studies, data, grants, and why collaboration across the blue economy is essential if these solutions are going to move from innovation to standard practice.Guests:Arthur TiedemanAPH Marine Constructionhttps://www.aphmarineconstruction.comNicholas BourdonReef Archeshttps://reefarches.comHost: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

When yacht crew work away from home, routine health appointments can quickly become complicated. Boats move, schedules change, contracts run long, and personal medical checks can be pushed further down the list.But some checks cannot wait.In this episode of Superyacht Laundry, host Cherise Reedman speaks with Jayn Willis, founder of The Floating Florista Foundation, about her daughter Gemma, known throughout the yachting community as The Floating Florista.Gemma was a yacht stew, florist, and much-loved member of the industry. Fit, healthy, active, and full of life, she was diagnosed with cervical cancer after a routine screening. Her story is now part of a wider mission to remind women, crew, captains, and senior teams that cervical screening, women's health, and routine medical appointments must be treated as essential crew welfare.Through The Floating Florista Foundation and the Do It For Gem message, Jayn continues to raise awareness around cervical screening, especially for those working at sea or away from home for long periods. This conversation is about grief, legacy, awareness, and why the industry must make space for crew to protect their health without embarrassment, dismissal, or delay.In this episode: Gemma's life and legacy in the yachting industry Why cervical screening matters, even without symptoms The challenges of accessing routine health checks while working away Why captains and senior crew need to take women's health seriously The work of The Floating Florista Foundation The meaning behind Do It For Gem Why crew health should never be dismissed as optional Guest:Jayn WillisFounder, The Floating Florista FoundationHost: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 and general information only. It is not medical advice. Anyone with symptoms, concerns, overdue screening, or questions about cervical health should speak to a qualified medical professional.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

In this final episode of Self Care, Geraldine Hardy reflects on her years connected to the yachting industry, her early involvement with Yachting International Radio, and the decision to step away from Self-Care On Board as she moves fully into her next chapter.This is not simply a farewell. It is a reflection on purpose, intuition, integrity, and knowing when a chapter has done what it came to do.Geraldine speaks openly about her journey through the yachting industry, from yacht shows and international roles to difficult leadership, unpaid commissions, professional disappointment, and the lessons that ultimately shaped her. She also reflects on the importance of listening within, trusting the body's warning signs, and refusing to ignore the intuition that often arrives before the mind is ready to act.Her message is especially clear for women in yachting and beyond: do not underestimate your voice, your discernment, or your ability to cut through what no longer aligns.This episode explores:• Why Geraldine is stepping back from Self-Care On Board• Her connection to Yachting International Radio from the early days• What the yachting industry taught her about resilience and integrity• Why difficult professional experiences can become lessons rather than lifelong wounds• The importance of listening within before the body forces you to wake up• Why women's voices and intuition must not be underestimated• What it means to step out of one chapter and into a new missionGeraldine's final message is clear:Listen within. Step into your purpose. Have a mission. Be in service. Do something greater than yourself.

What happens when yacht crew need help, but no one nearby can act fast enough?In this episode of UNCENSORED, host Marién Sarriera speaks with Devlin Cathey, founder of All Safe Yachting, about a crew safety system built to give yacht crew an immediate way to raise the alarm, capture evidence, and access support wherever they are in the world.All Safe Yachting began with the idea of a global panic button for crew, created in the wake of real tragedy and designed as a prevention tool as much as an emergency response system. Devlin explains how the platform works, including app-based panic alerts, wearable Bluetooth buttons, man-down detection, confidential reporting, wellbeing support, hours of rest tracking, and management dashboards.This conversation looks at the realities crew face on board and ashore: isolation, fear of reporting, lack of evidence, altered hours of rest, mental health pressure, and the need for systems that protect crew before a situation becomes critical.For crew, captains, owners, managers, and families, this is a practical conversation about safety, prevention, accountability, and giving people at sea another layer of protection when it matters most.Guest: Devlin CatheyCompany: All Safe Yachting━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━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.mdbl.imFacebook: @MDBLimitedLinkedIn: @moore-dixon-brokers

Green crew need more than a checklist. They need honest guidance, realistic expectations, and a clearer understanding of what they are walking into before they step onboard.In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey speaks with Jemma Cunningham, Founder of The Yacht Interior Academy, about preparing new yacht crew for the realities behind yachting's polished exterior.Jemma's own route began far from superyachts. After leaving school at 16, she started in hairdressing, then joined the cruise ship world at 18 before stepping into yachting in 2015. Her first yacht experience gave her a sharp understanding of how intimidating the industry can be when new crew arrive without context, support, or a clear sense of onboard culture.Through The Yacht Interior Academy, Jemma is focused on helping future crew understand far more than the certificates they need. Her work looks at expectations, hierarchy, crew dynamics, communication, emotional resilience, and the practical reality of joining a yacht as a new crew member.This conversation explores why personality and team fit matter as much as qualifications, how toxic leadership can damage confidence, why communication is essential onboard, and how better education can help protect new crew from misinformation, poor preparation, and exploitation.For an industry that continues to talk about raising standards, this is where it starts: with better preparation, better support, and more honest guidance for the people entering yachting at the very beginning.In this episode:• Jemma Cunningham's journey from cruise ships to superyachts• What her first yacht experience revealed about onboard culture• Why green crew need realistic expectations before joining a vessel• How toxic leadership can push good crew out of the industry• Why The Yacht Interior Academy was created• How online training and mentoring can support new yacht crew• Why interior crew preparation must go beyond certificates• The importance of personality, team fit, and communication onboard• Why mental health and emotional support matter in yachting• How trusted information can help protect new crew• Why raising crew standards helps raise industry standardsConnect & Learn More:The Yacht Interior Academyhttps://theyachtinterioracademy.co.ukYacht 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.

Yacht crew work across borders, contracts, flag states, management structures, and onboard procedures, but many do not fully understand what those details mean until something goes wrong.In this episode of Superyacht Laundry, host Cherise Reedman is joined by Lucy Goff and Jenny Harris from Ocean Legal for a practical conversation about yacht crew rights, marine law, employment contracts, NDAs, jurisdiction, reporting, evidence, and the realities of working at sea.This is not a fear-based conversation. It is a knowledge-based one.Lucy and Jenny explain why yacht crew need to understand their contracts before joining a vessel, what governing law and jurisdiction clauses can mean in real life, why union support such as Nautilus can matter, and why NDAs do not automatically silence crew after serious incidents.They also discuss one of the biggest myths in yachting: that working in “international waters” means there are no rules.For crew, captains, senior crew, yacht managers, recruiters, owners' representatives, and anyone involved in the superyacht industry, this conversation belongs in the wider discussion around safety, accountability, welfare, and professional standards.In this episode:  Yacht crew contracts and red flags   Governing law and jurisdiction   Nautilus, union support, and legal backup   NDAs and privacy limits   Onboard reporting versus criminal reporting   Evidence, timing, and documentation   Why crew should ask questions before there is a crisis   How Ocean Legal is making marine law more accessible  Guests Lucy Goff, Ocean Legal Jenny Harris, Ocean LegalHost Cherise Reedman, Superyacht LaundryLearn more about Ocean Legal: https://oceanlegal.co.uk/Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website: https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-newsSuperyacht Laundry | Yachting International RadioSearch Yachting Channel on your favourite podcast platform for more conversations from across the global yachting industry. Important note: This conversation is for general information only and should not be taken as legal advice. Crew facing a specific issue should seek qualified legal or union support as early as possible.

In yachting, talent does not always get a clear path forward.Marlies Sanders knows that first-hand.After arriving in the Caribbean following a transatlantic crossing with no formal yachting background, Marlies built her career step by step, earning her Yachtmaster, gaining sea time, working her way through the ranks, and eventually becoming a Superyacht Captain with a Master 3000.But the journey was not without resistance.She was told she was too old. She was told some boats would not take a woman on deck because it would “ruin the vibe.” She saw the excuses, the bias, and the barriers that still affect women trying to progress in deck roles today.In this episode of The Wellbeing Project, host Karine Rayson of The Crew Coach speaks with Marlies Sanders, Superyacht Captain, about what it really takes to move from deck to leadership, why standards matter, how networking changes careers, and why visible female leadership is still so important in the yachting industry.This is a conversation about resilience, leadership, representation, and the women proving that the path does exist.In this episode, they discuss:• How Marlies entered yachting by accident and built a long-term career • The reality of progressing through tickets and sea time • Why women on deck still face outdated assumptions • What captains and vessels lose when they overlook capable female crew • The importance of leadership, ethics, and crew support onboard • Why networking matters more than many crew realise • What young women on deck need to hear when the industry tells them no • Why representation is not just symbolic, it is practical proofGuest: Marlies Sanders, Superyacht CaptainHost: Karine Rayson, The Crew Coach https://www.thecrewcoach.com

What does it take to become the captain of a 90-metre superyacht?In this episode of On The Bridge, host Alicia Store, COO of dsnm Ltd, speaks with Captain Chris Halligan, Captain of a 90-metre superyacht, about his journey from commercial shipping to large yacht command, and the leadership lessons that shaped the captain he is today.Chris began his maritime career as a cadet at Warsash in 2003 before building his experience in the commercial sector, including cruise ships, container vessels, and coal carriers. After gaining his Class 1 ticket, he moved into yachting in 2014 as part of the build team for the 156-metre Dilbar, later working across major new-builds, large yachts, support vessels, and now command of a 90-metre superyacht.This conversation explores the reality behind modern superyacht leadership: how to build a strong bridge team, what commercial experience brings to the yacht industry, why crew dynamic matters, and how captains can mentor the next generation of officers.Chris discusses the importance of communication, confidence, proactivity, adaptability, safety culture, and giving bridge team members the room to grow. He also shares how systems, industry networks, management support, flag-state notices, CHIRP reports, and tools such as Compass help keep captains and crew current in an increasingly complex maritime environment.At the centre of the discussion is a leadership principle every captain, officer, and crew member can learn from:A captain is only as strong as the team around them.This episode is essential listening for yacht captains, officers, bridge teams, crew, management companies, and anyone interested in superyacht operations, maritime leadership, and career progression at sea.Topics include:• Moving from commercial shipping into yachting• Life as Captain of a 90-metre superyacht• Building and managing a bridge team• Commercial maritime standards in the superyacht industry• Crew dynamic, communication, and leadership at sea• What captains look for in officers and senior crew• Safety culture, regulations, and ongoing learning• Mentoring the next generation of yacht officers• Why problems should come with solutionsLearn 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: Captain Chris Halligan, Captain of a 90-metre superyachtOn The Bridge | Yachting International Radio

Healing has become one of the most overused words in modern wellness.In this episode of Self Care, Geraldine Hardy looks at what healing really requires when we move beyond quick fixes, surface-level wellness, and the latest trends in longevity technology.Geraldine discusses peptides, exosomes, stem cells, personalised infusions, infrared therapy, cold plunges, and performance-focused health tools, while making the point that technology can support the body, but it cannot replace the deeper work.True healing, as Geraldine explains, requires looking at the physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, and energetic layers of a person. It means asking what sits beneath the symptom, why certain triggers appear, how trauma and burnout affect the body, and why emotions must be felt rather than bypassed.Drawing from yoga philosophy, Ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine, energy medicine, sound healing, reiki, clinical hypnotherapy, quantum healing, trauma work, and modern science, Geraldine explores why healing is not about choosing one world over another. It is about understanding how ancient wisdom and modern science can work together.This episode explores:• Why there is no quick fix to healing • How longevity technology can support, but not replace, inner work • Why symptoms are only one part of the healing process • The importance of understanding root causes • How trauma, burnout, grief, and emotional triggers affect the body • Why emotions need to move through the body rather than remain stuck • How ancient practices and modern science can work together • Why no coach, practitioner, protocol, or treatment can do the work for youGeraldine's message is clear:Technology can support the process. Practitioners can guide it. Protocols can help.But the real work begins within.

Yacht classification can feel complicated from the outside, but at its core it is about safety, preparation, communication, and keeping a vessel operating properly.In this episode of Captain's Chat, Captain Liam Devlin sits down with Davide Di Biasi of RINA for a practical conversation about yacht class, surveys, compliance, safety standards, digital tools, and why classification societies should be seen as partners to the vessel rather than obstacles.Davide explains how class supports captains, engineers, yacht managers, owners, and brokers by helping vessels remain compliant, safe, and prepared for operation. He also discusses why understanding the reason behind the rules matters just as much as meeting the requirement itself.The conversation covers the importance of preparing for survey windows in advance, communicating with local surveyors, keeping the right rules and documentation available onboard, and avoiding unnecessary surprises, delays, and costs.Captain Liam and Davide also explore RINA's long history in maritime, its dedicated yachting expertise, the role of IACS, the process of changing class, and why yacht-specific knowledge matters when working with superyachts.The episode also looks ahead to future technology in yachting, including nuclear propulsion, alternative energy, digital documentation, Certica Yachting, and how smarter systems can reduce workload onboard.Topics include:▪ Yacht classification and compliance▪ Class surveys and survey preparation▪ RINA's role in the yachting sector▪ IACS and changing class▪ Safety rules and why they exist▪ Communication between crew and surveyors▪ Digital tools for yacht operations▪ Certica Yachting and RINA Digital▪ Nuclear propulsion and future yacht technology▪ How captains and crew can avoid survey surprisesGuest: Davide Di Biasi, RINAHost: Captain Liam Devlin

In this episode of Women in Maritime, Julia Gosling speaks with Margareta Jensen Dickson, Chief People and Communications Officer at Stena Line, about leadership, inclusion, career growth, and what it means to help change a traditional industry from the inside.Margareta's career did not begin in maritime. Her path moved through finance, HR, hospitality, retail, aviation, and organisational transformation before she joined Stena Line and grew into a senior leadership role across people, communication, brand, and crewing.This conversation centres on the woman behind the title. Margareta reflects on entering a male-dominated industry, being the only woman in senior spaces, learning to trust her instincts, balancing motherhood with responsibility and travel, and why mentoring the next generation matters.She also shares why inclusion cannot exist only as policy. It has to be built through culture, leadership, accountability, psychological safety, and the everyday actions that shape how people work together.A thoughtful conversation about patience, courage, self-trust, and the human side of maritime leadership.Guest: Margareta Jensen Dickson, Chief People and Communications Officer, Stena Line Host: Julia Gosling Show: Women in Maritime | Yachting International RadioLearn more about Stena Line: https://stenaline.com/ Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website: https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news

Yacht crew can earn serious money very early in life, often with very few living expenses. That should be a massive advantage. Too often, it becomes a missed opportunity.In this episode of Rich AF, Charl Minnaar speaks with Dr. Pieter de Villiers of Money Marx about what really happens when high income meets low structure, lifestyle inflation, bad habits, and the financial chaos that can come with life at sea.This is not a dry money lecture. It is a straight conversation about why so many crew can spend years in yachting, earn more than they ever thought possible, and still walk away with very little to show for it.Pieter brings the perspective of a financial planner, educator, and former veterinarian who built Money Marx after realising how little most people are taught about managing money. Together, he and Charl break down the basics that actually matter: budgeting, debt, emergency funds, investing, behaviour, fees, and why the first job is not to look wealthy, but to become financially solid.They also get into the psychology of yachting. When crew work around extreme wealth every day, spending can start to feel distorted. A handbag, a beach club bill, or a few wild nights out may seem small compared to the world around them, but those choices can quietly burn through the very income that could have changed their future.This conversation is blunt, practical, and badly needed. Yachting gives crew one of the rarest financial opportunities in the world: strong earnings, low expenses, time, and mobility. The question is whether that window gets used properly or wasted.Topics covered include:• Why yacht crew have such a rare financial opportunity • Budgeting, debt, and emergency funds • Why emergency funds need to be based on land life, not yacht life • The difference between financial knowledge and financial behaviour • Lifestyle inflation in yachting • Investing products, buckets, and long-term planning • Index funds and staying the course • Fee traps and financial products crew should questionHost: Charl Minnaar | The Yachting Investor Guest: Dr. Pieter de Villiers | Money MarxGuest Links: Money Marx: https://www.moneymarx.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MoneyMarx/about X: https://x.com/Money__Marx Honest Money: http://www.honestmoney.co.zaRich AF | Yachting International RadioNote: This episode reflects personal opinion and industry experience. Nothing in this conversation should be taken as financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Always speak with a qualified professional before making financial decisions.

What happens when you know something is wrong for you, but you keep ignoring it anyway?In this episode of Self Care, host Geraldine Hardy explores truthfulness, honesty, and why being real with yourself is one of the deepest forms of self-care.Drawing from the yogic principle of Satya, Geraldine reflects on what it means to stop betraying yourself, especially when your body, intuition, and inner voice are already telling you that something is no longer right.Through a deeply personal passage from her book Moments That Matter, Geraldine shares a chapter of her life marked by overworking, studying full-time, holding down multiple jobs, replacing one addiction with another, and pushing herself toward burnout while ignoring the physical signs that her body was struggling. This episode is not about surface-level wellness.It is about truth.Geraldine speaks honestly about the danger of pretending you are invincible, the cost of over-giving, the trauma patterns behind people-pleasing, and the moment we have to admit that we are running ourselves down. She also reflects on why setting boundaries is not selfish, why ignoring your body is never strength, and why real self-care begins when you stop lying to yourself.This is a grounded, honest, and deeply personal reflection for anyone who has pushed beyond their limits, taken on too much, said yes when they needed to say no, or mistaken survival mode for strength.This episode explores: • What Satya means within yoga philosophy • Why truthfulness is central to self-care • How self-betrayal can show up in everyday life • Why burnout often begins before we admit it • The danger of replacing one escape with another • How overworking, over-giving, and people-pleasing disconnect us from ourselves • Why the body eventually responds when we ignore our limits • How yacht crew and high-pressure professionals can mistake exhaustion for resilience • Why boundaries are not entitlement or selfishness • How to ask whether you are being truthful, loving, and caring toward yourselfGeraldine's message is clear:You cannot continue lying to yourself and expect your body, mind, and spirit to carry the weight forever.

Yacht crew life is often seen from the outside as travel, sunshine, and beautiful destinations. But behind the scenes, building a career in the superyacht industry takes discipline, adaptability, resilience, and the ability to stay grounded while living and working at sea.In this episode of Captain's Chat, Captain Liam Devlin sits down with Eleisha Mealing, better known on Instagram as @EleishaOnDeck, for an honest conversation about yacht crew life, deck progression, social media, mental reset, and what it really means to lead from the deck.Eleisha shares her journey from growing up on a sugarcane farm in Cairns to coaching athletics, working ski seasons, travelling through Japan and Canada, working behind the scenes on Below Deck: Down Under, and eventually finding her way into the superyacht industry.The conversation explores how she moved into deck work, why she loves driving tenders, what she is learning through bridge work, and how she uses Instagram to show people what yachting is really like from the crew perspective.Captain Liam and Eleisha also discuss the reality of close quarters onboard, the importance of early mornings, meditation, movement, time alone, authenticity, online judgement, yacht crew party culture, and the professional choices that can shape a long-term career at sea.This is a grounded and energetic conversation about the next generation of yacht crew, the value of staying yourself in a demanding industry, and why yachting is about far more than the destinations.What You'll Learn:• How Eleisha Mealing found her way into the superyacht industry • What yacht crew life really looks like behind the scenes • Why deck progression, tenders, and bridge work matter • How social media can help educate people about yachting • Why authenticity matters when building a yacht career • How crew can protect their mental reset while living onboard • Why close quarters can be one of the biggest challenges at sea • What younger yacht crew are learning about party culture and professionalism • How Below Deck: Down Under gave Eleisha an early look into yachting • Why discipline, confidence, and self-awareness matter in crew lifeGuest: Eleisha Mealing Instagram: @EleishaOnDeck

A new series begins on Yachting International Radio.In the first episode of American Refit, host Maria Pierce Schoenheit, Owner | Director of Operations at MPS 913 | Maritime Project Solutions, leads a direct conversation on the real state of yacht refit in America and what the industry needs to do to rebuild confidence, improve predictability, and deliver stronger outcomes for owners, captains, managers, shipyards, and service providers.Maria is joined by Colin Lord, Michelle Terorotua, and Robert Mac Keen for a practical discussion on U.S. yacht refit, project planning, procurement, customs, logistics, bonded warehouses, foreign trade zones, owner expectations, yard period oversight, and the importance of honest communication before a vessel enters the shipyard.This episode explores why confidence in the American refit market depends on early planning, accurate scope, realistic timelines, coordinated procurement, experienced shore-side support, and a willingness to align the people responsible for getting the project done properly.Featured in this episode:Maria Pierce Schoenheit Host, American Refit Owner | Director of Operations MPS 913 | Maritime Project Solutions

Yacht crew careers do not begin with glamour. They begin with training, resilience, humility, and the willingness to learn from the ground up.In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey speaks with Charlie Streeten, a recent UKSA cadetship graduate, about what it really looks like to take the first steps into the yachting industry.Charlie shares how his early experience in a boatyard in Cornwall helped shape his interest in yachting, why he chose the UKSA cadetship, and what the programme taught him about seamanship, deck skills, engineering pathways, crew life, and the reality of working at sea.The conversation covers the practical side of starting out, from learning to live and work closely with others, to navigating recruitment agencies, avoiding scams, considering dockwalking and day work, and staying resilient while searching for that first role.For young crew looking at yachting as a serious career, Charlie's story offers a grounded look at what the industry demands, what training can provide, and why attitude matters as much as qualifications.In this episode: • Charlie Streeten's route from school to yachting • How boatyard experience helped shape his direction • Why the UKSA cadetship became the right pathway • What cadets learn during the programme • Life onboard as part of a crew • Deck skills, ropework, splicing, and seamanship • Engineering pathways for young yacht crew • Job hunting, recruitment agencies, dockwalking, and day work • Avoiding scams and false opportunities • Why resilience matters when building a yacht careerConnect & Learn More:UKSA https://uksa.orgYacht Workers Council https://yachtworkerscouncil.comPrefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website. https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news

Can an NDA stop yacht crew from reporting crime, abuse, harassment, unsafe working conditions, or wrongdoing onboard?In this episode of Forward Watch, host Karine Rayson speaks with Benjamin Maltby of Keystone Law about one of the most misunderstood legal issues in the superyacht industry: NDAs and crew rights.NDAs have a legitimate purpose. They can protect owner privacy, itineraries, commercial information, security details, and family confidentiality. But they cannot be used to prevent the reporting of criminal conduct.This conversation examines the line between protecting privacy and covering up wrongdoing, from social media breaches, drug use onboard, assault, hush money, unfair dismissal, and lifetime confidentiality clauses, to injuries, overwork, death onboard, and the complex question of which law applies when flag state, port state, and crew nationality overlap.Benjamin is clear that he speaks from the perspective of English law and that this discussion does not constitute legal advice. But for crew, captains, managers, owners, and DPAs, the wider message is vital: legal documents should be understood, not feared, and confidentiality must never become a shield for unsafe practice, abuse, or silence.Because protecting privacy matters.Protecting people matters more.In this episode, you'll hear about: • What NDAs are actually designed to protect in yachting • Whether an NDA can stop crew from reporting crime or abuse • What happens when crew breach confidentiality rules • Why social media can create privacy and security risks • How criminal conduct should be reported onboard • Why retaliation after reporting may lead to unfair dismissal claims • What lifetime confidentiality really means • When hush money can become legally dangerous • Which law may apply at sea • Why union support and early advice matter before something goes wrongPrefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website.

What happens when your body forces you to stop and listen?In this episode of Self Care, Geraldine Hardy shares one of her most vulnerable reflections yet, opening up about the health scare that became a turning point in her life.After discovering a tennis ball-sized tumor in her breast, Geraldine was forced to confront more than a physical diagnosis. Although the tumor was benign, the experience became a wake-up call that pushed her to examine burnout, emotional disconnection, people-pleasing, trauma, old habits, and the version of herself that could no longer survive by performing strength on the outside while suffering quietly within.Geraldine explores what radical self-care really means when surface-level change is no longer enough. This is not about doing more yoga, eating cleaner, or pretending wellness is a quick fix. It is about changing from within.She reflects on stepping away from energy-draining people, rebuilding her self-care routine, working with meditation and trauma alchemy, supporting the nervous system, and learning to stop seeking external validation during transformation.This is a raw and grounded episode about listening when the body speaks, facing what has been buried, and choosing healing before life has to get louder.Topics include:• Radical self-care beyond surface wellness • Burnout, trauma, and emotional disconnection • Health scares as turning points • Nervous system healing and inner work • Letting go of energy-draining people • Rebuilding discipline, boundaries, and self-trust • Facing grief, anger, fear, and emotional residueGeraldine's message is clear:When your body gives you a warning, listen before life has to get louder.

Yacht brokerage is built on trust, communication, market knowledge, and long-term client relationships.In this episode of Captain's Chat | Yachting International Radio, Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Elvis Sipe of HMY Yacht Sales about what really matters in yacht sales, from understanding a buyer's lifestyle to asking better questions, delivering bad news early, and supporting clients long after closing.Elvis shares how his background in sales, hospitality, and boating shaped his approach to yacht brokerage, and why the best brokers are not simply selling boats. They are helping clients create the right ownership experience.This conversation explores yacht sales strategy, used yacht market shifts, long sales cycles, buyer trust, broker-client relationships, collaboration with captains, crew, lawyers, lenders, insurance providers, and the importance of staying responsive in a high-value industry where credibility matters.Topics include: Yacht brokerage, yacht sales, HMY Yacht Sales, yacht buyers, yacht ownership, client trust, used yachts, yacht market trends, broker relationships, captain and broker collaboration, personal branding, and the ownership experience.Guest: Elvis Sipe Company: HMY Yacht Sales Instagram: @ElvisYachts Website: yachtsbyelvis.comPrefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website: https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news

In Part 3 of this three-part UNCENSORED legal series, host Marién Sarriera is joined again by maritime lawyer and former seafarer Adria Notari for a practical conversation about legal protection after accidents, deaths, suicide, serious injuries, and unsafe situations at sea.This final episode focuses on when crew members or families should contact a lawyer, why early legal advice matters, and how to choose the right maritime attorney. Adria explains why flag state is not always the final answer, how flags of convenience can complicate legal claims, and why crew should understand the role of SEA agreements, owners, employers, and insurance companies.The conversation also covers legal deadlines, disclosure traps, cumulative trauma, repetitive injuries, reporting unsafe working conditions, and the damaging myth that nothing can be done once something goes wrong.For yacht crew, seafarers, families, and anyone working in the maritime industry, this episode is about understanding your rights before you need them.Guest: Adria NotariWebsite: notarilaw.com━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SUPPORTED BY Moore Dixon ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Medical insurance designed for yacht crew, with global cover for emergencies, routine care, and support when it matters most.mdbl.imFacebook: @MDBLimitedLinkedIn: @moore-dixon-brokersPrefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website. https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news

Before Captain Kerry Titheradge became known to millions through Below Deck, he built his life at sea the hard way.In this episode of Yachting USA, Captain Kerry joins Rick Thomas for a rare and deeply honest conversation about the career, discipline, setbacks, healing, and leadership journey that shaped him long before television entered the picture.Kerry traces his path from parasailing boats and commercial vessels to landing barges, yacht engineering, refit work, luxury yacht service, and eventually superyacht command. He talks about grinding for sea time, taking night jobs, working for free when necessary, learning from every vessel he stepped onto, and earning the experience that would later carry him into the public eye through Below Deck Adventure and the main Below Deck franchise.But this episode is not only about a captain's maritime career. It is about what happens behind the title.Kerry speaks openly about depression, divorce, grief, therapy, medication, meditation, breathwork, accountability, and the personal work that changed how he leads. He also shares why he started Mental Health Mondays, using his platform to speak honestly about difficult moments while offering practical tools that may help others move through their own.This is a yachting conversation with real depth: commercial boating, superyacht leadership, white boat service, Below Deck, mental health, resilience, accountability, and the courage it takes to keep rebuilding without pretending the hard parts never happened.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SUPPORTED BY Engineered Yacht Solutions ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ https://eyswelding.com

What happens when the old version of you no longer fits, but the new version has not fully arrived yet?In this episode of Self Care, host Geraldine Hardy reflects on liminal space, family patterns, trauma healing, and the emotional reality of becoming someone you can no longer turn back from.Drawing from her own experience growing up in a Chinese Peranakan and German family, losing her father at nineteen, navigating PTSD, and understanding family dynamics through the lens of healing, Geraldine explores why unresolved wounds cannot be fixed by money, status, or external success.She also shares insight from her book, Moments That Matter, and explains how patterns repeat until they are seen, understood, and broken.This episode explores the uncomfortable middle of transformation: the closed doors, the friendships that fall away, the pull of old identities, and the quiet knowing that the return path no longer exists.Because real growth is not always clear while it is happening.Sometimes it begins in the in-between.

Yacht management is becoming more digital, more connected, and more dependent on systems that reduce admin rather than add to it.In this episode of Captain's Chat, Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Andrew Edwards of Yacht Multiworks about AI yacht management, bridge logs, crew admin, hours of rest, invoice scanning, checklists, supplier searches, smart handovers, and the practical ways digital tools can support captains, crew, engineers, and management companies.The conversation looks at one of the biggest operational problems onboard: too many disconnected systems, too much repeated paperwork, and too much valuable time lost to admin. Andrew explains how Yacht Multiworks is being built to bring core yacht operations into one platform, helping teams work more efficiently while improving visibility, communication, and compliance.This episode also includes a walkthrough of the Yacht Multiworks platform. The audio conversation stands on its own, but the platform demonstration is better viewed on YouTube for those who want to see how the system works visually.

What does sustainable footwear look like when it is built for real marine environments?In this episode of The Bridge, host Alex Siegars speaks with Alan Guyan, Founder and CEO of made+, at the Palm Beach International Boat Show about yacht footwear, sustainable materials, domestic manufacturing, marine performance, and why practical design matters around docks, decks, and yachts.Based in Annapolis, Maryland, made+ is creating footwear with a focus on reducing waste, using recycled materials, and building shoes designed to last. Alan explains how the company uses recycled plastic bottles in its shoe uppers, Michelin outsoles for grip and performance, and removable components that allow the shoes to be washed and used longer.For yacht crew, captains, marine professionals, and anyone working around the water, footwear is not just about appearance. It has to be comfortable, cleanable, reliable, and suited to demanding marine environments.In this episode:• Why made+ is focused on sustainable footwear • How recycled plastic bottles are used in the shoe uppers • Why durability matters in marine and yachting environments • The importance of washable, practical footwear • How Michelin outsoles support grip and performance • Why domestic manufacturing still matters • Where sustainability and function meet in footwear

Yacht crew safety cannot depend on silence, luck, or hoping someone speaks up before something goes wrong.In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey, Founder of the Yacht Workers Council, speaks with Devlin Cathey, Founder of All Safe Yachting, about practical systems designed to help protect yacht crew onboard and ashore.After years in the industry as a yacht chef, Devlin saw the pressure, isolation, fatigue, and hidden realities that many crew face behind the scenes. Following the loss of Paige Bell, he created All Safe Yachting to support stronger crew safety infrastructure, including panic button technology, anonymous reporting, mental health support, and better oversight for captains and management.This conversation looks at prevention, accountability, reporting, crew welfare, and why serious concerns need systems that cannot simply disappear when they become uncomfortable.Yachting is being forced to grow up. Crew safety, reporting, mental health, transparency, and accountability are no longer optional extras. They are part of what a professional industry should already have in place.

Can coral restoration become a scalable business capable of protecting reefs, coastlines, economies, and communities?In this episode of The Blue Economy, Katherine O'Fallon, Executive Director of the Marine Research Hub of South Florida, sits down with Sam Teicher, Co-Founder of Coral Vita, to explore how coral restoration is moving from traditional conservation work into a scalable blue economy model.Together, they unpack how Coral Vita is growing climate-resilient corals, building land-based coral farms, using technology and data to improve restoration outcomes, and creating a business model that supports reef recovery at a scale traditional funding alone cannot achieve.From coral nurseries, reef protection, and coastal resilience to investment, innovation, local workforce development, and the future of restoration technology, this conversation shows why coral reefs are not only ecological treasures, but critical infrastructure for the future of coastal economies.In this episode:• Why coral reefs matter to tourism, fisheries, coastlines, and global economies • How Coral Vita is scaling coral restoration as a business • Why traditional grant-funded restoration is not enough on its own • How land-based coral farms help grow stronger, more resilient corals • What Brain Coral technology brings to monitoring, data, and transparency • Why coral reefs act as natural coastal protection • How restoration connects to ports, development, and environmental mitigation • Why investors, family offices, and ocean-focused funds are paying attention • How coral restoration creates jobs beyond marine biology • Where the biggest opportunities lie for the future of reef recoveryGuest: Sam Teicher, Co-Founder, Coral Vita Website: https://coralvita.coHost: Katherine O'Fallon Executive Director, Marine Research Hub of South FloridaThe Blue Economy is powered by the Marine Research Hub of South Florida, advancing ocean innovation, sustainability, and economic growth. https://marineresearchhub.org

A crew member reports sexual assault onboard. The captain may have decades at sea, but no formal training on how to handle that situation.In this episode of The Wellbeing Project, Karine Rayson of The Crew Coach speaks with Chris O'Flaherty of The Nautical Institute about a serious gap in maritime regulation, onboard leadership, and crew safety.Recent STCW amendments now include harassment prevention and sexual assault response training, but the training has been added to PSSR, a once-in-a-career certificate. That means many captains, officers, heads of department, and senior crew already working at sea may never be required to complete it.The conversation looks at what this means for yacht crew, why the regulation matters, where it falls short, and why owners, operators, captains, and management companies cannot rely on compliance alone.Because when something happens onboard, policy does not respond first. People do.And if those people are not trained, the risk is very real.In this conversation:• Why the new STCW changes matter • The problem with placing this training inside PSSR • Why many existing captains and senior crew may be exempt • What sexual harassment and assault response means in practice • The role of flag state, company responsibility, and onboard leadership • Why crew safety depends on culture, training, and accountabilityGuest: Chris O'Flaherty, The Nautical InstituteHost: Karine Rayson, The Crew Coach https://www.thecrewcoach.comPrefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website. https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news

What happens when inherited wealth, family legacy, pressure, and neurodivergence collide?In this episode of Self Care with Geraldine Hardy, Geraldine speaks with Octavian Sigismund Maria Gotthard Graf Pilati von Thassul zu Daxberg about aristocratic family history, inherited responsibility, family business crisis, neurodivergence, and the personal cost of carrying pressure from a young age.Octavian comes from a historic European family and was pulled into a major family and business crisis in his mid-twenties. That experience shaped his work around antifragile families, family governance, generational wealth, and the importance of building family systems that do not collapse under pressure.The conversation explores the reality behind privilege, succession, family expectations, burnout, decision fatigue, and the emotional weight that can sit behind wealth. Octavian also speaks openly about AuDHD, meaning Autism and ADHD, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, POTS, sensory overload, alcohol sensitivity, nutrition, and the role self-awareness plays in managing health and leadership.Octavian is the founder of The Antifragile Family®, a publication and framework focused on helping families survive wealth, legacy, crisis, and succession by becoming stronger under pressure. His main website also positions his work around antifragility, generational legacy, family business dynamics, governance, and crisis management. Learn more: Octavian Pilati: octavianpilati.com The Antifragile Family®: antifragilefamily.substack.com Family Hippocampus: family-hippocampus.comThis is a thoughtful conversation for anyone interested in family wealth, family offices, entrepreneurship, succession, neurodivergence, leadership pressure, and the private realities that often sit behind public privilege.Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website: https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news

Yacht crew sea time should never depend on lost paperwork, forgotten logbooks, or last-minute panic before a course.In this episode of Captain's Chat, Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Jack Haworth, Co-Founder of Digital Sea Service, about how DSS is helping yacht crew, captains, and vessels manage sea time, verification, reports, and career progression more efficiently.This is a practical conversation about one of the most common admin problems in yachting: crew losing valuable sea time because records are still too manual, too fragmented, or left until they become urgent.Jack explains how Digital Sea Service was created, why sea time needs to be protected from day one, and how digital records, automated testimonials, PDFs, verification support, career tracking, and achievement-based features can help both crew and vessels save time.The conversation also looks at vessel responsibility, free access for junior crew, technology onboard, AI, drones, and why better digital tools should free captains and officers to focus more on training, leadership, people, and guest experience.Key topics include: • Why yacht crew lose valuable sea time • How Digital Sea Service helps record and manage sea time • Why captains and chief officers need better admin tools • Automated reports, PDFs, and crew testimonials • Verification, digital signatures, and vessel data • Career tracking and achievement-based crew progression • Why free access matters for junior crew • How technology is changing yacht operationsGuest: Jack Haworth, Co-Founder of Digital Sea Service Host: Captain Liam DevlinPrefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website: https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news

Yachting business is built on reputation, reliability, and trust.In this episode of The Bridge, Alex Siegars sits down with Michael R. McIlwain, owner of Buff Daddy's Detailing, to break down how a yacht detailing business can grow entirely through captain relationships and word-of-mouth in the global yachting industry.From starting as a certified technician to building a respected name across South Florida, Michael explains how consistency, fast turnaround, and delivering quality work every time has positioned his company as a trusted service provider in yachting.The conversation explores the realities of yacht detailing, including ceramic coating vs waxing, handling high-pressure schedules, and why captains rely on professionals who simply show up and get the job done.This is a direct look at how reputation drives opportunity in the superyacht industry.

Yachting has no shortage of money, but far fewer examples of it being used to create something tangible outside the industry.In this episode of Rich AF, Charl Minnaar (The Yachting Investor) sits down with Thomas Hearn, Co-Founder and Chairman of Home Ghana, to talk through how a short volunteer trip turned into building schools, supporting education, and creating long-term opportunities in Ghana.What makes this conversation worth attention is the execution. There was no large organisation behind it, no external structure doing the heavy lifting. They stayed, used what they had, and gradually built something that now continues to grow with support from within the yachting network, particularly yacht crew.The discussion also touches on trust and transparency in charitable work, and why Home Ghana has structured itself to ensure people can clearly see where funding goes and how it is used.From there, the focus moves to the vocational skill centre they are developing, designed to provide practical, income-generating skills and create a path toward long-term independence rather than short-term support.

There are parts of the yachting industry that are still being handled quietly, often left unspoken or dealt with behind closed doors. This conversation brings them forward.In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey, Founder of the Yacht Workers Council, is joined by Cherise Reedman, Founder of Yacht Pearls of Wisdom and host of Superyacht Laundry, to examine the reality of crew safety, leadership accountability, and the structures that exist onboard today.This is not speculation. It is grounded in data.More than 900 women have contributed to the Female Yacht Crew Safety Survey, resulting in over 1,600 reported incidents across the yachting industry. What becomes clear is not only the scale of the issue, but the inconsistency in how incidents are handled once they are reported.The discussion moves beyond individual cases and into the broader environment onboard, looking at how leadership, training, and culture directly impact safety, retention, and the long-term sustainability of the industry.This episode addresses: • Crew safety and reporting realities in yachting • Leadership responsibility and accountability onboard • The gap in training and support for crew • Toxic onboard environments and retention challenges • Why reporting does not always lead to action • The role of captains in setting standards and cultureTake the survey here: https://survey.medusaproject.co.uk/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnK1X9Szgvp3SNJn-f2SSOWcVkLRrSkLekXTaJrGPnY6yq01-AUxiIo1Lu8Us_aem_a5km-O6lcS7ZlEcGF7933Q

What does it take to scale a business in today's yachting industry, and why are visibility and credibility now critical to accessing capital?Rick Thomas, host of Yachting USA, sits down with Rhonda Klch, Managing Partner at EquityFirst, to explore how entrepreneurs, investors, and growing companies can position themselves for real financial growth.Filmed at the Global Superyacht Forum Miami, this conversation brings an external perspective into yachting, connecting capital strategy, fundability, and the growing role of media in shaping business success.From her journey as a serial entrepreneur to advising companies on scaling and investment readiness, Rhonda breaks down how businesses move from concept to capital and why many fail to do so.

Yacht ownership is not just about the asset. It is about structure, compliance, and understanding how VAT, jurisdiction, and operational setup shape both risk and opportunity.In this episode of Maritime Legal, host Jessica Galea, Partner at Dingli & Dingli Law Firm, is joined by Dylan D'Agostino, Managing Director of Q Global Accounting Ltd, to break down how yacht ownership, VAT, and charter operations function across multiple jurisdictions.This discussion explores the realities of structuring a yacht for private use and commercial charter, the implications of VAT systems such as Malta's, and why proper planning and compliance are critical from day one.What's covered:  VAT upfront vs VAT postponement and the impact on cash flow   How charter operations shift VAT responsibility to the end user   Operating across multiple jurisdictions and staying compliant   Malta's VAT system and its role in yacht ownership structures   The “use and enjoyment” principle and how it affects VAT liability   Why documentation, logs, and record-keeping are essential   How poor planning can lead to penalties and legal exposure  ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SUPPORTED BY Malta Ship Registry ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ https://maltashipregistry.gov.mtPrefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website. https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news

What does it take to build a career at sea and rise through one of the most demanding industries in the world?In this episode of Women in Maritime, Julia Gosling speaks with Captain Antoinette Keller, Principal Officer at the South African Maritime Safety Authority in Cape Town.With over 30 years of experience, Antoinette shares her journey from cadet to senior leadership, navigating male-dominated crews, operational challenges, and the realities of long-term life at sea. Her perspective offers a rare look at both the opportunities and the pressures shaping modern maritime careers.This conversation explores: • Career progression from cadet to Master Mariner • Life onboard as the only woman • Safety, harassment, and industry accountability • Mental health, isolation, and crew welfare • The physical demands of seafaring • Recruitment challenges and the future workforce • Why inclusivity must become operational, not optionalThis is a direct and honest discussion on leadership, resilience, and the urgent need for change across the maritime industry.

Growth does not always feel empowering. Sometimes, it feels like losing the version of yourself that once made sense.In this episode of Self Care, host Geraldine Hardy explores what happens when you evolve beyond your old identity and why going back is not an option.Reflecting on her journey while writing and reshaping her book, Geraldine shares how personal growth can create distance between who you were and who you are becoming. The same conversations, environments, and relationships begin to feel different, and the pull to return to what is familiar becomes stronger.But familiar is not always aligned.This episode challenges that instinct and asks a more important question. Are you willing to move forward, even when it feels uncertain?Geraldine breaks down the importance of self-respect, the role of external validation in keeping people stuck, and why embracing both the light and dark sides of yourself is essential for real change.This is not about perfection.It is about being honest enough to accept that you are no longer who you were, and strong enough not to shrink back into it.Because growth demands movement.And the moment you start choosing yourself differently, everything else either rises with you or falls away.

Superyacht leadership is defined on the bridge, where navigation, communication, and decision making come together in real time.In this episode of Captain's Chat, Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Alicia Store, Chief Operating Officer at dsnm ltd and host of On The Bridge, about the realities behind modern superyacht operations.From supporting over 700 vessels globally to helping crews transition from paper charts to digital navigation systems, Alicia shares insight into how technology, leadership, and human performance intersect across today's yachting industry.The conversation explores bridge resource management, crew dynamics, onboarding, and the importance of communication in maintaining safety and efficiency at sea. It also highlights the pressures of crew life and the role leadership plays in building strong, adaptable teams onboard.

Yacht crew travel is one of the most underestimated parts of the industry, until something goes wrong.In this episode of Rich AF, Charl Minnaar (The Yachting Investor) sits down with Tim Davey, Founder and Managing Director of Global Marine Travel, to unpack what really sits behind something as simple as getting crew from one place to another.In yachting, it is never simple. Plans shift without warning, owners change direction, and what looks like a routine booking quickly becomes a logistical problem that needs to be handled properly.This conversation breaks down why the cheapest option is often the most expensive mistake, how flexible fares protect operations, and why human support still matters in an industry that runs around the clock.It also moves into the broader shifts shaping travel today, from COVID disruptions and global crew mobility challenges to the role AI is now playing in improving accuracy, tracking, and efficiency behind the scenes.

What does it really take to deliver seven-star service in yachting?In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey from the Yacht Workers Council speaks with Aurore Picard, Chief Stewardess and author of The Survival Guide for a Yacht Stew, about the reality behind yacht interior work and the standards that define the profession.From starting as a stew cook to rising to Chief Stewardess on one of the world's largest sailing yachts, Aurore shares how experience, structure and systems led to the creation of what is now being called the “stew bible”.This conversation breaks down the real demands of yacht service, from understanding guest psychology to managing pressure, maintaining standards and delivering consistency at the highest level.It also explores the wider challenges facing the industry today, including the impact of Below Deck, unrealistic expectations, crew preparedness and the importance of strong onboard culture.⚓ In this episode:• How Aurore entered the yachting industry • Why The Survival Guide for a Yacht Stew was created • The real work behind yacht interior service • Guest psychology and reading the room • Creating experiences that lead to rebookings • Crew culture and its impact on service • Standards, training and professionalism in yachting • Rotation and work life balance at sea