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The Crew Car editorial image featuring Antoine Capstick’s Licence Saver, Port State Control and Jet Drives Combined book covers beside the headline “Yacht Safety Management Beyond Paperwork.”

Yacht Safety Management Beyond Paperwork

Yacht safety management depends on how well documented procedures translate into practice. Antoine Capstick examines the role of actual sleep, practical seamanship, recruitment and operational judgement in keeping a vessel and its crew safe.

2 days ago5 min read

Brendan Roney of BR Marine Group with yachts at sunset and the headline Buying a Yacht: Why Experience Matters.

Buying a Yacht: Brendan Roney on Experience, Ownership and Trust

Buying a yacht involves understanding its past and planning for life on board. Brendan Roney of BR Marine Group shares how 25 years aboard yachts informs his approach to brokerage, personal service and informed ownership.

3 days ago4 min read

Captain Chris O’Flaherty of The Nautical Institute beside the headline “Crew Welfare Is Safety” and the UK PSSR training deadline of 31 March 2027.

UK PSSR Update: What the New Training Deadline Means for Crew Safety

The UK PSSR training update requires affected seafarers to act by 31 March 2027. Captain Chris O’Flaherty explains the requirements, exemptions and connection between crew welfare and maritime safety, with a link to official MCA guidance.

4 days ago2 min read

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