Is ‘Green’ Yachting Possible?
Is ‘Green’ Yachting Possible? 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 […]
Yacht Shows: Why they’re more than just boats
Yacht Shows: Why they’re more than just boats 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 […]
How does the GDPR affect Yacht Owners and Managers?
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 […]
Sealogical at The Superyacht Forum
Sealogical at The Superyacht Forum Every year, Amsterdam plays host to some of the biggest names in the Superyacht industry, with the Global Superyacht Forum. This year Sealogical attended what promised to be an even bigger event, branded as ‘The Superyacht Forum’. Organisers Superyacht News took the decision to merge their events portfolio; combining SuperyachtDESIGN […]
The REG Yacht Code – Bringing Regulations Up-to-Date
The REG Yacht Code – Bringing Regulations Up-to-Date The Red Ensign Group is made up of British ship registers and includes the United Kingdom, along with its Crown Dependencies of the Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey; UK Overseas Territories, Anguilla, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Montserrat, St Helena and […]
The MLC is Clear, But Confusion Remains a Risk
Seafaring is a unique profession. An argument could be made regarding similarities to aircrew, but the longest flight is less than a day, usually in a straight line with one stop, whereas a seagoing vessel can have crew on board for weeks or even months at a time, so it doesn’t really compare. There are […]