Generalising is no longer an option when it comes to a yacht’s internet connection Greater demand for connectivity means that, today, it is simply not enough to offer a one-size-fits-all solution. Each yacht has a set of personalised demands dependant on a variety of...
Increased connectivity for superyachts brings with it increased security risks. Over the past 12 months the yachting world has been increasingly targeted by cyber criminals, ensuring that the highest levels of protection are fundamental to the security of...
4G Hybrid systems Good hybrid connectivity solutions seem to be few and far between. MTN (now PRIVA by Global Eagle) has said for many years that it is looking at creating a hybrid solution for the superyacht industry, having implemented one with a degree of success...
Global authority in the home technology industry CEDIA has announced that its 2018 Awards program is now open, and is accepting entries for both the home technology professional awards and the manufacturer awards. But what exactly do these awards celebrate, and why...
The problem with the Zeitgeist, is the Zeitgeist. Meaning, once something grabs the attention there is sometimes no stopping it. Cybersecurity for superyachts is one such issue; 2 years ago, when G3 first entered this market, the issue was little discussed. Over the...
Thanks to the increasing amount of digital technology on board superyachts, it is now easier than ever for owners, guests and crews to stay connected anywhere and anytime. But the same technology exposes yacht systems and their passengers to the growing threat of...
Every month we publish a letter from an anonymous ETO, sharing their thoughts on an issue that has been bothering them. We then get in touch with key businesses in the industry to see what they have to say back. This month, our ETO X talked the pros and cons of using...
Life and work onboard a yacht is extremely dynamic meaning the crew need to be prepared for any situation at any given time. Keeping each other and guests up to date with vital and correct 'boat and itinerary-related' information at the right moment is not only...
There can be a double standard when it comes to after hours work on-board a yacht. As an ETO I receive a lot of technical requests from crew members, night or day, in or out of ‘office hours’. This is something I don’t mind doing, as I accept that this kind of thing...
For superyachts, travelling in multiple countries is a part of reality. A superyacht owner might decide to go on a trip across multiple European countries, across the Atlantic Ocean, or in any other combination that they wish. This reality of travel across multiple...