Everything you need to know as a yachting professional. Updated with real data from the Mediterranean, Caribbean and beyond.
The luxury boating world takes a step towards sustainability with the launch of the EcoLux 5000, the most advanced green technology mega yacht, unveiled in May 2026 at the Monaco Yacht Show.
A skipper's legal responsibility extends far beyond safe navigation. Discover the legal obligations, consequences of violations, and how to protect yourself legally in Mediterranean waters.
Certifications, sea time and practical steps to progress from junior deckhand to Master Unlimited in the Mediterranean.
Key differences in required certifications, maximum tonnage and ISM protocols between UK and Spanish flags.
In April 2026, the Italian shipyard LuxMar unveils the EcoLux 5000, a revolutionary superyacht that redefines sustainability and luxury standards in the nautical world, marking a turning point for the industry.
Real hiring windows by region — when yachts move in Mallorca, Ibiza, Côte d'Azur and Sardinia.
Why charging a flat fee instead of a placement commission completely flips the intermediary's incentive.
STCW, ENG1, PDSD, HELM, GMDSS — what each one is, which expires first and which tips the hiring decision.
Shipyard, provisioning, bunkering, cleaning, IT — how payments and responsibilities are structured between yacht, management and supplier.
Mandatory clauses, rest hours, repatriation and what to do if your contract omits a right protected by convention.
What actually matters in a thirty-minute conversation — and what gets you rejected in the first minute.
A short overview of who does what in Palma, with criteria for quoting and avoiding surprises.
BVI, St. Martin and Bahamas: what charter clients want this season and how onboard operations adapt.