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Yachting International Radio

Yachting International Radio (YIR) is one of the world’s leading independent media platforms for the global yachting and maritime sector. The Yachting Channel brings together more than 18 shows, hosted by experts across the industry, delivering in-depth conversations, real-world insights, and unfiltered storytelling from every corner of the superyacht and maritime world. Our programming covers everything from superyacht design, yacht crew life, luxury yacht ownership, maritime law, crew contracts, engineering, new builds, refits, sustainability, ocean innovation, blue-economy technology, boating trends, chartering, destinations, leadership, mental health, training, recruitment, education, and the full spectrum of the modern yachting industry. Featuring interviews with captains, engineers, yacht brokers, industry CEOs, marine scientists, entrepreneurs, designers, shipyards, crew trainers, regulators, innovators, and professionals leading change, YIR offers unmatched access to the people shaping the future of maritime and superyacht culture. Listeners can expect: Expert discussions on superyacht operations, management, refits, surveys, regulations, classification, and flag-state issues Practical guidance for crew careers, contracts, wellbeing, safety, certifications, onboard culture, and conflict management Deep dives into shipyards, new builds, design innovation, hybrid and electric propulsion, future fuels, decarbonization strategies, and sustainability Straightforward explanations of boating technology, navigation, maintenance, engineering systems, tenders, toys, and onboard life Stories that reveal the real human experience behind the maritime sector — the challenges, achievements, and global impact of those who work at sea Recognized globally, Yachting International Radio is ranked among the Top Yachting Podcasts and Top Boating Podcasts in the world, reaching more than one million maritime professionals, superyacht enthusiasts, owners, builders, and future charter clients every month. Our mission is simple: to deliver honest, independent, authoritative media that informs, educates, inspires, and challenges the industry to grow. Whether you're a yacht owner, captain, crew member, shipyard professional, maritime student, industry supplier, or someone passionate about boating and the oceans, this channel gives you the knowledge, perspective, and insight you won’t find anywhere else. Explore all our shows, hosts, interviews, and resources: https://linktr.ee/yachtinginternationalradio https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/

  1. Pregnant Yacht Crew: Rights, Contracts, Insurance & Costs Explained | The Wellbeing Project

    21 HR AGO

    Pregnant Yacht Crew: Rights, Contracts, Insurance & Costs Explained | The Wellbeing Project

    Pregnancy at sea is one of the least understood realities in the yachting industry—and one of the most financially and legally risky for crew. In this episode of The Wellbeing Project, Karine Rayson (The Crew Coach) sits down with Sandra Jordaan (The Yacht Purser) to break down what actually happens when a crew member falls pregnant while working onboard a yacht. From Seafarer Employment Agreements (SEA) and MLC compliance to insurance gaps, medical costs, and job security, this conversation exposes the hard truth: many yacht crew have little to no protection unless they have planned ahead. This is essential listening for anyone working in yachting, considering a career at sea, or responsible for crew welfare. 🔎 What’s Covered: • What to do if you fall pregnant while working on a yacht • How SEA contracts determine your rights as crew • Why maternity protection is often missing in yachting • The reality of medical costs for crew in the United States • When insurance applies—and when it doesn’t • The role and limitations of Nautilus and crew support services • Can yacht crew be dismissed for pregnancy? • What MLC regulations do and do not cover • The financial risks most crew never consider ⚠️ Key Insight:If pregnancy is not covered in your contract or insurance, there may be no entitlement to pay, protection, or support. 👤 Guest:Sandra Jordaan – The Yacht Purser https://www.theyachtpurser.com🎙️ Host:Karine Rayson – The Crew Coachhttps://www.thecrewcoach.com Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website. https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news

    33 min
  2. Yacht Tender Monitoring Explained: Prevent Loss at Sea | Real-Time Marine Safety | The Crew Car

    1 DAY AGO

    Yacht Tender Monitoring Explained: Prevent Loss at Sea | Real-Time Marine Safety | The Crew Car

    Yacht tender loss is a growing risk in the superyacht industry, especially as larger tenders and chase boats are towed over long distances at sea. In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey, Founder of the Yacht Workers Council, speaks with Deborah Fry, Director of Yacht Trace, about real-time tender monitoring systems designed to prevent loss, improve safety, and give captains full visibility while underway. This conversation breaks down the critical difference between basic tracking systems and full monitoring solutions, including real-time data on bilge levels, battery status, pitch, roll, and geofencing between the mothership and tender. With increasing pressure from insurers and underwriters to reduce risk, this episode explores how new marine technology is shaping safer operations across the superyacht sector. It also dives into broader industry challenges including miscommunication, resistance to new technology, crew-led decision making, and the need for better education and transparency in yachting. For captains, engineers, yacht managers, and owners, this episode provides practical insight into how to protect high-value assets and avoid preventable losses at sea. 🔑 Key Topics Covered• Yacht tender monitoring vs basic tracking systems • Real-time marine safety and onboard data visibility • Preventing tender loss during tow • Bilge, battery, pitch and roll monitoring explained • RF communication and global coverage at sea • Insurance requirements and risk reduction • Cost vs value in marine safety technology • Industry resistance and misinformation in yachting • Crew feedback and real-world product development • A real 4,000 nautical mile tow success story Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website. https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news 👤 FeaturingCaptain James Battey Founder – Yacht Workers Council https://yachtworkerscouncil.comDeborah Fry Director – Yacht Trace https://yachttrace.com

    34 min
  3. Maritime Law in Yachting, ISS Leadership & Industry Networking | Erin Ackor | Yachting USA

    1 DAY AGO

    Maritime Law in Yachting, ISS Leadership & Industry Networking | Erin Ackor | Yachting USA

    Maritime law, yacht industry leadership, and professional networking are all critical to long-term success in yachting. But what does that actually look like in practice? In this episode of Yachting USA, Rick Thomas speaks with Erin Ackor, Partner at AeroMarine Law, about her 21-year career in maritime law, her decision to launch a new firm, and the realities of building influence in the superyacht industry. This is a direct, experience-driven conversation that goes beyond theory and into how careers are actually built in yachting. From maritime law and aviation law differences to the role of the International Superyacht Society (ISS), this episode breaks down how professionals create opportunity, build networks, and contribute to the future of the yacht industry. Key topics in this episodeMaritime law in the yachting industry Aviation law vs maritime law differences Launching AeroMarine Law after 21 years Career reinvention in yachting International Superyacht Society ISS leadership Yacht industry networking and business growth ISS Ambassador Program and global industry reach Meet the Fleet initiative and captain feedback Talent shortage in yachting and the Talent Pledge Leadership transition and industry evolution Building credibility and influence in yachting Giving back and long-term career development Guest & industry linksAeroMarine Law https://www.aeromarine.lawInternational Superyacht Society (ISS) https://www.superyachtsociety.orgPrefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website. https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SUPPORTED BY Engineered Yacht Solutions ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ If you need serious metalwork done right, from precision yacht fabrication to dependable real-world solutions, Engineered Yacht Solutions delivers. https://eyswelding.com

    22 min
  4. Embodiment, Self Trust & Energy Protection in High Pressure Environments | Self Care

    4 DAYS AGO

    Embodiment, Self Trust & Energy Protection in High Pressure Environments | Self Care

    What does embodiment actually mean, and why does it matter in high-pressure environments like yachting, business, and leadership?In this episode of Self Care, Geraldine Hardy breaks down the difference between understanding self-care and actually living it, exploring how embodiment shapes decision-making, resilience, and long-term wellbeing. Drawing on nearly 30 years of experience across movement, breathwork, and therapeutic practice, Geraldine explains why self-trust, energy protection, and alignment are not optional for those operating in demanding environments where pressure, expectation, and external influence are constant. This is not theory. It is a practical look at how people lose alignment, how outside voices influence direction, and what it takes to stay grounded when building something, transitioning careers, or navigating uncertainty. In this episode: What embodiment really means in daily life Walking your talk under pressure Why self-trust is critical in leadership and decision-making Protecting your energy in high-demand environments Managing external influence and staying focused Navigating doubt, setbacks, and uncertainty Why not everyone will understand your vision The role of alignment in long-term success and wellbeing This episode is for crew, founders, leaders, and professionals who are expected to perform at a high level, while maintaining clarity, resilience, and direction. Because self-care is not about stepping away from pressure. It is about learning how to operate within it. 🌿 Explore Geraldine Hardy’s Programs: https://geraldinehardy.com📲 Instagram: @_geraldinehardy | @_alignwithin Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website. https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news

    12 min
  5. Death at Sea, Crew Rights and Maritime Law Explained with Adria Notari | UNCENSORED (Part 1)

    5 DAYS AGO

    Death at Sea, Crew Rights and Maritime Law Explained with Adria Notari | UNCENSORED (Part 1)

    What actually happens when someone dies at sea, and what rights do crew and families really have? This is Part One of a three-part Maritime Legal Series on UNCENSORED, focused on death at sea and the legal reality that follows. Death at sea is one of the most complex and least understood areas of maritime law, yet it directly affects seafarers, yacht crew, and maritime professionals worldwide. In this episode, host Marién Sarriera is joined by maritime lawyer and former officer Adria Notari to break down what happens after a fatal accident, suspected suicide, or serious onboard incident. This conversation answers the questions most crew don’t think about until it’s too late. Who gets notified? What are the employer’s responsibilities? What happens to the investigation, the repatriation, and the crew member’s legal rights? It also exposes a critical issue within the industry. Maritime law is structured to protect commerce first, not crew, and in the aftermath of a death at sea, families are often left navigating grief while being asked to make legal decisions they do not fully understand. One of the most important takeaways from this episode is simple. Do not sign anything without independent legal advice. Key topics include death at sea procedures, seafarers’ rights, maritime law, crew contracts, emergency contacts, repatriation, investigations, wrongful death claims, and legal protections for yacht crew and maritime workers. This is essential listening for anyone working at sea or responsible for crew welfare. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SUPPORTED BY Moore Dixon ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ https://mdbl.imPart One of a three-part series. Continue with Part Two to understand accidents and injuries onboard, and Part Three for deeper legal protections and claims. Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website: https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-newsPrefer to watch? Visit Yachting International Radio on YouTube.

    39 min
  6. Expedition Catamarans, Aluminum Yacht Design & Hybrid Propulsion | Yachting USA

    15 MAR

    Expedition Catamarans, Aluminum Yacht Design & Hybrid Propulsion | Yachting USA

    What does the future of the expedition yacht actually look like? In this episode of Yachting USA, host Rick Thomas explores a new generation of aluminum expedition catamarans designed for long-range cruising, owner-operators, and modern offshore exploration.The discussion looks at how modern yacht builders are rethinking expedition vessels by combining catamaran stability, aluminum yacht construction, efficient hull design, and emerging propulsion technologies such as hybrid systems, electric propulsion, and future methanol fuel solutions.From the advantages of aluminum over GRP construction to the realities of building yachts for real offshore capability, this conversation explores the engineering, design philosophy, and operational thinking behind modern expedition yachts. The episode also examines why many yacht owners are now prioritizing simplicity, efficiency, and owner-operated capability rather than increasingly complex onboard systems. Topics include expedition yacht design, catamaran stability, hybrid propulsion systems, electric boats, sustainable yacht technology, and the evolving global yacht market.For anyone interested in yacht design, expedition cruising, marine technology, aluminum boatbuilding, and the future of long-range yachts, this episode offers valuable insight into where the industry may be heading. In this episode • Expedition yacht design and long-range cruising • Aluminum yacht construction vs GRP boatbuilding • Why catamaran expedition yachts offer stability and space • Owner-operated yachts and simpler onboard systems • Hybrid propulsion, electric propulsion, and methanol fuel • Hull efficiency and naval architecture in modern yachts • Expedition platforms designed for real offshore capability • The outlook for the global yacht market Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website. https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news 🎙 Yachting USA Host: Rick Thomas ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SUPPORTED BY ATPI Travel ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ATPI Travel delivers expert travel solutions for the marine industry, supporting yacht crew, owners, and maritime businesses around the world. https://www.atpi.com/en/marine/

    31 min
  7. ROV Offshore Operations Explained: Subsea Technology, Deepwater Robotics and ROV Careers | Sea Views

    13 MAR

    ROV Offshore Operations Explained: Subsea Technology, Deepwater Robotics and ROV Careers | Sea Views

    Remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) are now at the centre of modern offshore subsea operations, supporting everything from offshore energy infrastructure and subsea cable installation to deepwater inspection, survey work and underwater recovery missions. In this episode of Sea Views, Julia Gosling and Adam Parnell speak with Andy Howie, founder of Pioneer Subsea and former naval submariner, about the real world of ROV operations and the role these systems play across the offshore and maritime industries. ROVs allow offshore teams to operate thousands of meters below the ocean surface in environments where human divers cannot safely work. Today they are used across offshore wind, oil and gas infrastructure, subsea cable networks, salvage operations and scientific exploration. Andy explains how ROV systems operate, what life is really like for operators working offshore, and why the job requires deep technical expertise in hydraulics, electronics and engineering, not simply piloting a vehicle underwater. The conversation also explores the future of subsea robotics, including remote operating centres, satellite connectivity offshore and how advancing technology is changing the structure of offshore operations while still relying on highly skilled technicians and strong safety culture. For anyone interested in offshore engineering, subsea technology, maritime safety or careers in the offshore industry, this episode provides a rare operational perspective from inside the world of ROV operations. Topics discussed • What remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) are and how they work • The difference between ROVs and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) • Where ROVs are used across offshore energy, subsea cables and deepwater operations • Typical operating depths and the limits of human diving • The reality of life working offshore as an ROV operator • Technical skills required to enter the subsea industry • How remote operating centres are changing offshore operations • Key safety hazards including high voltage systems, hydraulics and subsea risks • Whether robotics will replace offshore jobs or reshape them • Why speaking up about safety remains critical offshore Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website. https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-newsHosts: Julia Gosling & Adam Parnell | Sea Views Guest: Andy Howie | Founder, Pioneer Subsea Supported by CHIRP Maritime & The Seafarers’ Charity www.chirp.co.uk www.theseafarerscharity.org

    33 min

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Yachting International Radio (YIR) is one of the world’s leading independent media platforms for the global yachting and maritime sector. The Yachting Channel brings together more than 18 shows, hosted by experts across the industry, delivering in-depth conversations, real-world insights, and unfiltered storytelling from every corner of the superyacht and maritime world. Our programming covers everything from superyacht design, yacht crew life, luxury yacht ownership, maritime law, crew contracts, engineering, new builds, refits, sustainability, ocean innovation, blue-economy technology, boating trends, chartering, destinations, leadership, mental health, training, recruitment, education, and the full spectrum of the modern yachting industry. Featuring interviews with captains, engineers, yacht brokers, industry CEOs, marine scientists, entrepreneurs, designers, shipyards, crew trainers, regulators, innovators, and professionals leading change, YIR offers unmatched access to the people shaping the future of maritime and superyacht culture. Listeners can expect: Expert discussions on superyacht operations, management, refits, surveys, regulations, classification, and flag-state issues Practical guidance for crew careers, contracts, wellbeing, safety, certifications, onboard culture, and conflict management Deep dives into shipyards, new builds, design innovation, hybrid and electric propulsion, future fuels, decarbonization strategies, and sustainability Straightforward explanations of boating technology, navigation, maintenance, engineering systems, tenders, toys, and onboard life Stories that reveal the real human experience behind the maritime sector — the challenges, achievements, and global impact of those who work at sea Recognized globally, Yachting International Radio is ranked among the Top Yachting Podcasts and Top Boating Podcasts in the world, reaching more than one million maritime professionals, superyacht enthusiasts, owners, builders, and future charter clients every month. Our mission is simple: to deliver honest, independent, authoritative media that informs, educates, inspires, and challenges the industry to grow. Whether you're a yacht owner, captain, crew member, shipyard professional, maritime student, industry supplier, or someone passionate about boating and the oceans, this channel gives you the knowledge, perspective, and insight you won’t find anywhere else. Explore all our shows, hosts, interviews, and resources: https://linktr.ee/yachtinginternationalradio https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/

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