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How to Protect Yourself from the Sun While on Deck
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How to Protect Yourself from the Sun While on Deck
Second officer Patrick shares the items to have on board for sun safety while working on deck.
Former Crewmember Eddy Injured while Volunteering in Ukraine
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Former Crewmember Eddy Injured while Volunteering in Ukraine
Q&A with Head Chef Dainius Kubeckas of M/Y Reliance
Profiles
Q&A with Head Chef Dainius Kubeckas of M/Y Reliance
Training
Upcoming Changes for the STCW Code
Food & Wine
What Chefs Need to Know about Caviar Service
Safety
The Dangers and Risks of Tender Runs at Night
Crew Advice
How to Ask for a Pay Raise

NEWS

News
Crew Creator Awards 2025 Finalists Announced
The best of crew is celebrated in Dockwalk’s first annual Crew Creator Awards.
News
Captain Stephen Cross Dies after Accident in BVIs, First Officer Faces Charge
First Officer Lesley Joubert of the motor yacht Eau La La faces a manslaughter charge in connection with the death of American charter Captain Stephen Cross Jr.
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Chef Helgi Olafson to Run 304 Miles and Film Documentary with Ben Willoughby to Promote Mental Health
Rotational chef Helgi Olafson is hitting the trail again, fundraising for Spondylitis Association of America and documenting the journey.
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NOAA Backs off New Regulations Including Expanded Speed Restrictions
NOAA announced it will not go ahead with proposed speed restrictions aimed at protecting the North American right whale.

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DOCKWALK PRESENTS

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Five Superyacht Navigation Tools to Improve Planning and Safety
Dockwalk presents five superyacht navigation tools to improve planning and safety on dsnm's Compass software.
Dockwalk presents
Interview: Lusben’s New General Manager on its €12M Investment Plan and Enhanced Sailing Yacht Facilities
The shipyard has just opened a new keel pit for large sailing yachts, while all other ongoing works are expected to open at end of 2026.

RULES & REGULATIONS

News
New Protections Enable Crew to Claim Compensation for Recruitment Failures
News
Electronic Seafarer Certificates Introduced from January 2025
News
Appropriate-Sized PPE Required for Yacht Crew as of December 2024
News
Free Drinking Water and Balanced Meals for Crew to Become Mandatory
News
Update Your DMLC Before the 2022 MLC Amendments Take Effect

ON THE JOB

Safety
How to Protect Yourself from the Sun While on Deck
Second officer Patrick shares the items to have on board for sun safety while working on deck.
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On the Job
Five Ways to Elevate Your Charter Experience
Safety
How to Make Towing a Tender Safer
Training
Upcoming Changes for the STCW Code
Safety
The Dangers and Risks of Tender Runs at Night

CREW PROFILES

Profiles
Q&A with Head Chef Dainius Kubeckas of M/Y Reliance
Profiles
On Board 52m M/Y Special One with Captain Phil Parker-Larkin
Profiles
Q&A with ETO Matt Lamont of M/Y Coral Ocean
Profiles
On Board 44m M/Y Maverick with Captain Oliver Michels
Profiles
Q&A with Stew Kim Pinkowski
Profiles
On Board 46m M/Y Scintilla Maris with Captain Feite-Jurre de Vries
Profiles
On Board 55m M/Y Reliance with Capt. Bartek Ciemnoczulowski
Profiles
On Board 57m M/Y Virtuosity with Captain Divan J van Rensburg
Profiles
On Board 44m M/Y Heeus with Capt. Russ Strang
Profiles
Q&A with Chief Stewardess Jessie Speed