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Calling all Captains! Help Map our Oceans!
As of September 2023, 75% of the world's seafloor remains uncharted, prompting an urgent call to action led by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO). The Nippon Foundation GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project aims to map the entire ocean floor by 2030, and yacht owners/captains are invited to contribute crucial depth data.
Off-Season in the Med: How to Spend Your Time Wisely
November unofficially marks the start of the Mediterranean off-season period in yachting. The dual season yachts either have already left or are now preparing to make their crossing to the warmer Caribbean islands. The boats that stay in the Med...
Setting Sail for Success: Why Yachting Is a Cool Career Choice
Are you Setting Sail for Success: Why Yachting Is a Cool Career Choicedreaming of a career that takes you to exotic destinations, offers the thrill of adventure, and provides the chance to live a life less ordinary? If so, consider...
Launching a new course: Lithium – Ion Battery Safety Awareness on Superyachts
With more superyachts falling victims to the li-ion fires, the issue has turned into a ‘hot’ topic of many industry discussions. It drew the attention of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) in the UK and resulted in new guidelines....
The Value of Interior Training
October is a busy month at Seascope France with a diverse range of courses scheduled throughout. On top of regular STCW Basic Safety, STCW Refresher, and RYA courses, this month we are also running our GUEST-approved Yacht Steward/ess training. The...