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Superyacht Captains

News
Second Officer John Bisset Modernizes Recording Sea Time with Digital Sea Service
Digital Sea Service, a free app and website, simplifies sea time collection and verification — saving time for deckhands, officers and management.
On the Job
Private Yacht – No Boarding: The Battle Against Trespassers
Profiles
On Board 55m M/Y Reliance with Capt. Bartek Ciemnoczulowski
Features
Teak in Trouble: Meet the New Alternative Decking Heroes
On the Job
Four Points to Remember When Tying the Tender in Unfamiliar Ports
News
Former Engineer Tomasz Pankowski Launches Crew Rotation Management Software MyRotat
Toys
10 Must-Have Yacht Toys for 2025
Captains’ Club
The BOAT International Captains’ Club is an exclusive community of superyacht captains that offers members a platform to engage, inform, and share best practice.

WORST CASE

Safety
Are Captains Legally Required to be the Last One off the Vessel?
Safety
Lessons Learned From the 2022 Tragedy on S/Y Farfalla
Safety
Beware the Dangers of Tombstoning
Safety
Orcas Have Sunk Another Boat in Europe — Here's What to Do If You Are Under Attack
Safety
How to Respond to a Medical Emergency on Board

FINANCE

Finance
Navigating Foreign-Earned Income Exclusion Rules
Finance
Taxpayer Identification Number for U.S. Nonresidents
Finance
Finance Tips for International Travel
Finance
The Importance of Staying the Course with Investments
Finance
When Do You Need to Report Foreign Transfers to the IRS?
Finance
Think About Retirement Now!
Finance
2023 Foreign-Earned Income Exclusion Update
Finance
Is Owning a Crew House For You?
Finance
Take a Global Approach to Investing your Money
Finance
Financial Goal Setting: Preparing for your Future

MARINAS & SHIPYARDS

Marinas
Suntex Marinas Announces Opening of Las Olas Marina
Marinas
Porto Mirabello Marina Acquired by D-Marin
Marinas
Zamani Islands Development Brings First Superyacht Marina to Maldives
Marinas
Hurricane Hole Marina Becomes First to Offer In-Slip Fueling in The Bahamas
Marinas
Designing Today’s Superyacht Marinas
Marinas
Jeddah Yacht Club & Marina Opens in Early 2022
Shipyards
Understanding the Realities of Yacht Refit
Shipyards
Lauderdale Marine Center Acquired by Safe Harbor Marinas
Marinas
Crew Share Their Favorite Marinas
Marinas
Yacht Haven Grande-Miami Opens Marine Free Trade Zone

MARINAS & SHIPYARDS

Marinas
Suntex Marinas Announces Opening of Las Olas Marina
The new marina is accepting reservations for dock space available after 2024 FLIBS closes.
Marinas
Indonesia to Begin Construction on First Full-Service Superyacht Marina in Bali
Indonesia is set to unveil its first full-service superyacht marina, which will accommodate 180 yachts, including 50 superyachts up to 90 meters long.
Marinas
Porto Mirabello Marina Acquired by D-Marin
Located in the Gulf of La Spezia, Porto Mirabello’s acquisition by D-Marin makes it the company’s sixth marina in Italy.
Marinas
Zamani Islands Development Brings First Superyacht Marina to Maldives
The development of Zamani Islands will feature the first superyacht marina in the Maldives and a state-of-the-art yacht club.