Safety and welfare of yacht crew is an everyday matter for responsible owners and operators and something that is enshrined in law. Each year, April 28th is designated as World Day for Safety and Health at Work; it’s also International Workers’ Memorial Day; that the two should occupy the same date in the calendar is …
World Day for Safety and Health at Work – at Sea Read More »
If you’re reading this, you already have an interest in yachting, superyachts and of course, the oceans. For any of us with an investment in the yachting industry, whether it’s for leisure, professional, or financial reasons, ensuring the sustainability of the ocean is vital. The UN says we have reached ‘a planetary crisis’, because of …
Can we win the battle against plastic ocean pollution? Read More »
Ocean conservation isn’t just the latest buzz-word, or fad. It’s a critical issue that affects everyone on the planet and has a massive impact on your daily life – even if you live nowhere near the coast. It’s also something the yachting industry needs to take seriously, if we are to ensure a sustainable future. …
7 easy ways we can all help to clean up our oceans Read More »
For every yacht owner, crew member, captain and hobby sailor, there’s an unmistakable draw to the ocean. Whether it’s messing about on the water in a small boat, enjoying time with family and friends on a sailing yacht or being taken care of by crew on a superyacht, there’s just something incredibly special about being …
Getting started in the yacht industry isn’t easy, but when you’ve got your foot on the ladder, there’s no better career. Successfully completing your first charter feels pretty good. You’ve had a few weeks of sailing from port to port, delivering top class service and hospitality, whilst enjoying some amazing experiences. Quite rightly, you’re proud …
We published a previous Sealogical Blog post on the Maritime Labour Convention, which gave an overview on the key points and questioned whether it was clear enough for yacht owners and operators. Here, we look a little more closely at the articles contained within the MLC that directly affect crewmembers; essentially what an owner must …
Buying a yacht is a big investment. There’s a long list of considerations to take into account when considering which luxury vessel is the right one and not all of them allow for choice. Some decisions will be determined by budget, some by personal preference. Many are unavoidably based on legislation and regulations, whilst others …
Two of our favourite words to see on the Sealogical Google calendar are “Yacht Show” and it’s easy to understand why. A few days away from the office, checking out the latest in superyacht design and technology, getting to see some of the biggest and most luxurious yachts in the world – up close… what’s …
We can all remember the scene, as boats of all sizes made up the floatilla on the Thames ahead of the UK’s vote on EU Membership in June 2016. The many vessels taking part displayed banners that supported both the Leave and the Remain campaigns. Since the referendum though, what has been the impact for …
What effect will Brexit have on Yachting and the yacht industry? Read More »
Owning, chartering, crewing or managing even just a single yacht is no different to almost any other business. There are suppliers and, if you charter your yacht, there are current/former customers and passengers too. You will also have crew members – your employees, or the employees of whomever you task with managing yacht operations. It’s …
How does the GDPR affect Yacht Owners and Managers? Read More »