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Define: What is a Yacht? What is a Superyacht? What makes a Yacht a Yacht? commercial yacht code gigayacht imo jacht ly1 ly2 ly3 megayacht megayacht code red ensign group superyacht the code of practice for safety of large commercial sailing & motor vessels uscg vessel yacht yacht definition May 26, 2022

What is a yacht? What is the specific definition of a yacht? And what is so super about these mega-rich toys, anyway?

In this lesson we will explore the differences between these...

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Compare and Contrast: Yacht Tonnage - USCG vs MCA imo mca mca 3000 mca 500 tonnage tonnage convention uscg uscg 1600 uscg 200 May 24, 2022

What is a ton, aboard ships and maritime? A ton measures weight, right?

In this lesson we will explore the various definitions of tonnage and the differences between the definition on land and at...

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Hugo Ortega is a Superyacht Captain licensed in both the U.S. and U.K. Maritime systems. After navigating across Europe and the Americas for 8 years, his goal is to educate incoming crew to avoid the problems and issues he faced when first entering the yachting industry. He had absolutely zero boating experience and changed his career from an Oil & Gas Engineer into a globe-trotting Superyacht Crew.

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The Unexpected Captain: From an Engineer in the Depths of Depression to the Helm of a Superyacht

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