For those of you who don't know, CES tech show is the self-proclaimed proving ground for innovators and breakthrough technologies. Labelled the show at which to witness next-generation innovations being introduced to the marketplace, we knew we had to cover it. So...
Communication
Buying Radio Hardware: Support vs Cost does not have to be a choice
In Superyacht Technology Digital Magazine, we had the opportunity to talk to Alan Platt about radio hardware. Frequency Overcrowding has nothing to do Hardware The UHF frequency range is 403 to 470. There is no difference between a transmission from an Analogue, DMR...
Bandwidth Management – it’s all about visibility!
Fast, stable & reliable internet aboard is no longer seen as a luxury but an essential prerequisite for both the safe management of large yachts and owner, guest & crew requirements. “Our internet is slow” or “who is using all the bandwidth?” are comments...
Crew World Tariff
Working on a superyacht is undoubtedly hard work but it can also be a very rewarding experience. After all, the crew gets to travel to some of the most fantastic regions of the world when aboard a superyacht whilst learning valuable skills in the process. Travelling...
Take Pride: How one shipyard is helping China claim a share of the global yachting market
An exclusive interview with Umberto Marco Filippini, Electrical Supervisor at Pride Mega Yachts An undeniable mystery has shrouded Pride Mega Yachts ever since its opening. Based far from the traditional yacht-building hotspots, many have wondered about the kinds of...
Excelerate transforms a 94ft Sunseeker into a cutting edge communication hub to rival latest new builds
How was it done? David Savage, Founder and Chairman of Excelerate Group, is on a mission to change the ongoing perception that VSAT solutions for yachts are always expensive and poor quality. As a platform to educate the industry, Excelerate Marine recently purchased...
Dear MTN…
We received an anonymous letter from an ETO to which we published in our latest edition of Superyacht Technology Digital Magazine. We receive feedback from ETO’s and Engineers alike. This message from an ETO I thought was particularly good and reflects the many...
e3 introduces ultra-flexible Bandwidth on Demand for VSAT
e3 is once again shaking things up in the world of yacht communications, this time with the launch of their innovative Bandwidth on Demand for VSAT service. Delivered in partnership with Speedcast, the world’s most trusted provider of remote communication and IT...
A day with the owner of MY Excelerate Z: Talking Tech
SYTN Editor in Chief spent the day the owner of MY Excelerate Z , Chairman of what I believe could be one of the most disruptive tech companies to ever enter the Superyacht sector. Following the success of our Talking Tech Part 1 of SY Black Pearl I was invited by...
An end to Alarm Headaches
With increasing marine legislation and improvements in alarm and monitoring systems, crew are faced with an ever-growing list of alerts. Alarms, beeps and buzzes are generated from a wide range of onboard systems from engines to heating, air conditioning to ballast...








