TECHNOLOGY
CYBER SECURITY The yachting industry has always been a leading figure in the development and implementation of new technologies. The average yacht features an incredibly robust network infrastructure, IT (Information Technology) network, and OT (Operational Technology) network. Hundreds of network connected assets, dozens of remote connections to third-party vendors, a constantly changing set of guests and crew members, and constant connectivity through an amalgam of shoreline, 4G, 5G, and VSAT services, lead to a level of convenience, efficiency and luxury that are unparalleled anywhere on land and sea. While building a cybersecurity programme generally requires trade-offs and compromises, the nature of the yachting creates a unique opportunity to develop a cybersecurity programme without compromise. The core of any good cybersecurity programme is about managing and mitigating the risks associated with the implementation and usage of technology.
By engaging in cyber risk management, yachts can set their agenda by identifying, managing, and mitigating risk effectively on the yacht. The process of cyber risk management is not purely a technical question, but rather must include business process and industry knowledge in determining the most serious risks to the yacht. In short, if you haven’t got one, get one now!
By engaging in cyber risk management, yachts can set their agenda by identifying, managing, and mitigating risk effectively on the yacht.
TRAINING From the introduction of more online training courses to the use of sophisticated bridge and engine room simulators, this is a fast paced segment eating up every bit of technology they can get their hands on including VR. Plus it is a vital part of the industry to make sure our crew members are trained properly.
There will always be the need for real life training courses and of course emergency drills onboard, but to help the crew develop and as part of their necessary Continual Professional Development (CPD), courses delivered online that can be taken in their own time in any location are a must. Some of the prerequisite courses needed by crew will always need to be delivered in person, but those familiarisation courses or SOLAS and SMS manuals can all be looked at online.
One important sector I’ve seen for interior crew are the various courses on fabric care, surface cleaning, laundry courses and the like. These are all great for interior crew that want to get ahead of the game and show that they are serious about a career in yachting. And let’s face it, a little bit of knowledge here would save an awful lot of time and hassle not to mention the saved money in damaged surfaces onboard the yacht.
CREW WELFARE This is such an important part of our industry and one that deserves to be spoken about more openly. Due to the transient nature of yachting and never really being in the same place for too long, online tools are a necessary element to protect our crew.
One shipping registry (The Isle of Man) has developed a tool to help our seafarers, but we need more. There’s a 24/7 live chat option and interactive sessions crew can join together with physical and mental wellbeing classes run on a regular basis to sign up to. There are even things like nutritional advice, but these are all very necessary tools to help protect the wellbeing of our fabulous crew members no matter their level of seniority.
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