By Caroline Shortland, Superyacht Sales Manager, NSSLGlobal According to a study by IBM, human error is the major cause of cybersecurity breaches, with trusted but unwitting insiders to blame for the majority of reported attacks. This is a cause of concern for the...
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Cybersecurity and ETOs
ETO X: The anonymous voice of ETOs. Where do ETO responsibilities end when it comes to keeping systems safe from attackers, and is cyber-insurance becoming more of a necessity? Not all ETOs are aware that Clause 380 excludes cyberattacks from...
Technology advisers: What on earth would I need one of those for?
Superyacht Technology News hears from Steve Puckering, CEO of Smart Technology Advisers I was sat having a pleasant conversation with a well-known and highly respected figure in the Dutch ship-building industry, when he asked me a pertinent question: ...
Flexible Data Sims
From crew members to owners and guests, everyone on a superyacht uses an array of different devices with Internet connectivity for numerous tasks, both of professional and personal qualities. Subsequently, being connected to the internet is a vital aspect of any yacht...
Supercharged CELLweaver – Coming soon
A new supercharged CELLweaver will launch in May. We will be giving you up-to-the-minute exclusive coverage of the product the moment it comes to market - stay tuned. Want to hear more from Superyacht Technology News? Subscribe to our magazine free! Newsletter signup...
Concord Marine Electronics Announces the Launch of the MDS 101
Concord Marine Electronics, leading provider of marine navigation, communication, entertainment and security solutions since 1988, is excited to announce its partnership with Marine Data Solutions, providers of the MDS 101 Mobile Wireless Router, guaranteeing...
Is the ‘future of connectivity’ here yet?
In our latest edition of Superyacht Technology Digital Magazine, we featured an expert piece by Jan Hetland, the Director of Datacomms Products, Telenor Satellite In the last few years, numerous articles have been written about flat-panel antennas (FPAs) and...
Is crew Internet access a privilege not a right?
With up to 50 people onboard all wanting internet access it can be a real headache trying to keep everyone happy and online from a limited internet bandwidth. It's a bit like asking the Chef to cook for 50 people and giving him two steaks and a potato and then...
Don’t Get Left Behind
I recently attended the Transas Global Conference in Malta, an international symposium that focuses on technology in the maritime industry. David Rowan, editor-at-large of WIRED and leading expert on technological change, was the keynote speaker. He spoke about how...
Pan Pan Crew Watch brings ultra-fast overboard alert to superyachts
PanPan is a crew watcher that continually assesses if everyone is onboard your yacht using just a smart device and a small beacon. If there is a man overboard alert, the app will automatically sound the alarm after 3 seconds. The company claim this is the fastest way...