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Can coral restoration become a scalable business capable of protecting reefs, coastlines, economies, and communities?

In this episode of The Blue Economy, Katherine O’Fallon, Executive Director of the Marine Research Hub of South Florida, sits down with Sam Teicher, Co-Founder of Coral Vita, to explore how coral restoration is moving from traditional conservation work into a scalable blue economy model.

Together, they unpack how Coral Vita is growing climate-resilient corals, building land-based coral farms, using technology and data to improve restoration outcomes, and creating a business model that supports reef recovery at a scale tr...

A crew member reports sexual assault onboard. The captain may have decades at sea, but no formal training on how to handle that situation.

In this episode of The Wellbeing Project, Karine Rayson of The Crew Coach speaks with Chris O’Flaherty of The Nautical Institute about a serious gap in maritime regulation, onboard leadership, and crew safety.

Recent STCW amendments now include harassment prevention and sexual assault response training, but the training has been added to PSSR, a once-in-a-career certificate. That means many captains, officers, heads of department, and senior crew already working at se...

What happens when inherited wealth, family legacy, pressure, and neurodivergence collide?

In this episode of Self Care with Geraldine Hardy, Geraldine speaks with Octavian Sigismund Maria Gotthard Graf Pilati von Thassul zu Daxberg about aristocratic family history, inherited responsibility, family business crisis, neurodivergence, and the personal cost of carrying pressure from a young age.

Octavian comes from a historic European family and was pulled into a major family and business crisis in his mid-twenties. That experience shaped his work around antifragile families, family governance, generational wealth, and the importance of building family systems that do...

Yacht crew sea time should never depend on lost paperwork, forgotten logbooks, or last-minute panic before a course.

In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Jack Haworth, Co-Founder of Digital Sea Service, about how DSS is helping yacht crew, captains, and vessels manage sea time, verification, reports, and career progression more efficiently.

This is a practical conversation about one of the most common admin problems in yachting: crew losing valuable sea time because records are still too manual, too fragmented, or left until they become urgent.

Jack explains ho...

Yachting business is built on reputation, reliability, and trust.

In this episode of The Bridge, Alex Siegars sits down with Michael R. McIlwain, owner of Buff Daddy’s Detailing, to break down how a yacht detailing business can grow entirely through captain relationships and word-of-mouth in the global yachting industry.

From starting as a certified technician to building a respected name across South Florida, Michael explains how consistency, fast turnaround, and delivering quality work every time has positioned his company as a trusted service provider in yachting.

The conversation explores the realities of ya...

Yachting has no shortage of money, but far fewer examples of it being used to create something tangible outside the industry.

In this episode of Rich AF, Charl Minnaar (The Yachting Investor) sits down with Thomas Hearn, Co-Founder and Chairman of Home Ghana, to talk through how a short volunteer trip turned into building schools, supporting education, and creating long-term opportunities in Ghana.

What makes this conversation worth attention is the execution. There was no large organisation behind it, no external structure doing the heavy lifting. They stayed, used what they had, and gradually built...

There are parts of the yachting industry that are still being handled quietly, often left unspoken or dealt with behind closed doors. This conversation brings them forward.

In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey, Founder of the Yacht Workers Council, is joined by Cherise Reedman, Founder of Yacht Pearls of Wisdom and host of Superyacht Laundry, to examine the reality of crew safety, leadership accountability, and the structures that exist onboard today.

This is not speculation. It is grounded in data.

More than 900 women have contributed to the Female Yacht...

What does it take to scale a business in today’s yachting industry, and why are visibility and credibility now critical to accessing capital?

Rick Thomas, host of Yachting USA, sits down with Rhonda Klch, Managing Partner at EquityFirst, to explore how entrepreneurs, investors, and growing companies can position themselves for real financial growth.

Filmed at the Global Superyacht Forum Miami, this conversation brings an external perspective into yachting, connecting capital strategy, fundability, and the growing role of media in shaping business success.

From her journey as a serial entrepreneur to advising companies on...

Yacht ownership is not just about the asset. It is about structure, compliance, and understanding how VAT, jurisdiction, and operational setup shape both risk and opportunity.

In this episode of Maritime Legal, host Jessica Galea, Partner at Dingli & Dingli Law Firm, is joined by Dylan D’Agostino, Managing Director of Q Global Accounting Ltd, to break down how yacht ownership, VAT, and charter operations function across multiple jurisdictions.

This discussion explores the realities of structuring a yacht for private use and commercial charter, the implications of VAT systems such as Malta’s, and why proper plan...

What does it take to build a career at sea and rise through one of the most demanding industries in the world?

In this episode of Women in Maritime, Julia Gosling speaks with Captain Antoinette Keller, Principal Officer at the South African Maritime Safety Authority in Cape Town.

With over 30 years of experience, Antoinette shares her journey from cadet to senior leadership, navigating male-dominated crews, operational challenges, and the realities of long-term life at sea. Her perspective offers a rare look at both the opportunities and the pressures shaping modern maritime careers.

This...

Growth does not always feel empowering. Sometimes, it feels like losing the version of yourself that once made sense.

In this episode of Self Care, host Geraldine Hardy explores what happens when you evolve beyond your old identity and why going back is not an option.

Reflecting on her journey while writing and reshaping her book, Geraldine shares how personal growth can create distance between who you were and who you are becoming. The same conversations, environments, and relationships begin to feel different, and the pull to return to what is familiar becomes stronger.

Superyacht leadership is defined on the bridge, where navigation, communication, and decision making come together in real time.

In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Alicia Store, Chief Operating Officer at dsnm ltd and host of On The Bridge, about the realities behind modern superyacht operations.

From supporting over 700 vessels globally to helping crews transition from paper charts to digital navigation systems, Alicia shares insight into how technology, leadership, and human performance intersect across today’s yachting industry.

The conversation explores bridge resource management, crew dynamics, onboarding, and the...

Yacht crew travel is one of the most underestimated parts of the industry, until something goes wrong.

In this episode of Rich AF, Charl Minnaar (The Yachting Investor) sits down with Tim Davey, Founder and Managing Director of Global Marine Travel, to unpack what really sits behind something as simple as getting crew from one place to another.

In yachting, it is never simple. Plans shift without warning, owners change direction, and what looks like a routine booking quickly becomes a logistical problem that needs to be handled properly.

This conversation breaks down...

What does it really take to deliver seven-star service in yachting?

In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey from the Yacht Workers Council speaks with Aurore Picard, Chief Stewardess and author of The Survival Guide for a Yacht Stew, about the reality behind yacht interior work and the standards that define the profession.

From starting as a stew cook to rising to Chief Stewardess on one of the world’s largest sailing yachts, Aurore shares how experience, structure and systems led to the creation of what is now being called the “stew bibl...

What defines truly exceptional superyacht design, and how does architecture shape the way yachts are lived in, not just admired?

In this episode of Yachting USA, Rick Thomas speaks with Luiz De Basto, Architect and Yacht Designer at De Basto Designs, to explore the thinking behind modern superyacht design.

Recorded at the Palm Beach International Boat Show, this conversation reflects both individual expertise and the broader direction of the global yachting industry, where innovation, craftsmanship, and evolving owner expectations continue to shape the future of yacht design.

With a career spanning architecture, automotive...

There is a shift happening in yacht brokerage, and it is already underway.

In this episode of The Bridge, host Alex Siegars of Yacht Crew Center sits down with Shelly Melcher, founder and CEO of 365 Yachts, to explore how technology, collaboration, and new thinking are reshaping the superyacht brokerage landscape.

Shelly shares her journey into the yachting industry, the moment she identified a gap in traditional brokerage models, and how that led to the creation of a more modern, tech-driven business designed to better serve both clients and brokers.

The conversation dives into...

Can nuclear power transform global shipping, or does the risk outweigh the reward?

In this episode of Sea Views, hosts Julia Gosling and Adam Parnell sit down with Martin King, Nuclear Systems Manager, and Paul Roberts, Senior Engineer at Naval Solutions Ltd, to unpack one of the most complex and debated topics in modern maritime: nuclear propulsion.

Drawing on decades of experience in submarine operations and nuclear engineering, this conversation breaks down how nuclear reactors actually work at sea, why they are being reconsidered for commercial shipping, and what still stands in the way.

Trauma does not stay in the past. It shapes behaviour, relationships, health, and the patterns we repeat until they are consciously addressed.

In this episode of Self Care, Geraldine Hardy shares a deeply personal reflection on her upcoming book Moments That Matter: A Journey of Healing, Remembering, and Unbecoming, and the lived experiences that led her to understand how trauma embeds itself across every layer of our lives.

Drawing from her own journey through illness, burnout, and destructive relationship cycles, Geraldine explains why unresolved emotional wounds do not simply fade over time. They show up...

Superyacht operations depend on precision, but too often decisions are made using unverified information.

In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin sits down with Onno Ebbens, Founder of Ask TheBridge, to explore how validated, industry specific knowledge can transform decision making across the yachting sector.

Filmed at Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos at Costa Palmas, this conversation dives into the growing role of AI in yachting, the risks of relying on generic information sources, and why standardization is becoming critical for safety, efficiency, and crew performance.

From real onboard scenarios to...

The yachting industry is losing crew, and the problem is not recruitment. It is leadership.

In this episode of Forward Watch, Karine Rayson speaks with Captain Luis Chagas, a Master 3000 with 18 years of experience in the superyacht industry, about the growing crew crisis in yachting and why leadership failure is driving turnover across yachts worldwide.

This conversation goes directly into the reality of yacht crew culture, exposing how outdated leadership styles, lack of emotional intelligence, and poor management structures are impacting crew retention, safety, and performance onboard.

Captain Luis Chagas explains why leadership...

Accidents at sea are not rare. What is rare is crew fully understanding what happens next.

In Part 2 of this three-part UNCENSORED maritime legal series, host Marién Sarriera sits down with maritime lawyer and former officer Adria Notari to break down the legal realities of injury on board and what crew must do to protect themselves from the moment something goes wrong.

From immediate medical care and employer responsibility to repatriation, salary rights, and liability, this episode exposes the legal framework that sits behind every incident at sea. It also highlights where crew unintentionally p...

Superyacht brokerage is not what yacht crew think it is.
 And life after yachting is where most people get caught out.

In this episode of Rich AF, Charl Minnaar (The Yachting Investor) sits down with yacht broker Antonio Palazuelos Archdale of FGI Yachts to break down the reality of transitioning from yacht crew to land-based careers in the yachting industry.

From entering yacht brokerage with no network to spending heavily before closing a single deal, Antonio explains why the superyacht brokerage world is a long-term game built on relationships, persistence, and financial resilience.

What defines real superyacht innovation after more than 140 years of yacht building?

In this episode of Yachting USA, Rick Thomas sits down with Anders Pehrson, Commercial Director of Huisfit, and Jurjen van ’t Verlaat, Marketing & Communications at Royal Huisman, Huisfit and Rondal.

Royal Huisman is one of the most respected names in superyacht construction, known for precision engineering, high-performance sailing yachts, and a long-term approach to build quality that extends far beyond delivery. Through its refit division, Huisfit, the shipyard continues to redefine what is possible by extending vessel lifespan and integrating advanced technologies such as...

Trauma does not stay in the past. It shapes behaviour, influences decisions, and drives the patterns people continue to repeat in relationships, health, and life.

In this episode of Self Care, host Geraldine Hardy shares a deeply personal and grounded perspective on trauma, self-worth, and the cycles that continue until they are consciously addressed. Drawing from her own experiences with illness, burnout, and repeated relationship dynamics, she explains how unresolved emotional wounds can manifest physically and influence both personal and professional outcomes.

This conversation moves beyond surface-level healing and into the reality of what it...

Superyacht refits do not fail in the shipyard. They fail in planning, communication, and execution long before a vessel arrives.

In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Maria Pierce Schoenheit, Owner and Director of Operations at Maritime Project Solutions, about the real challenges behind superyacht refit projects and yacht operations.

Filmed at the Palm Beach International Boat Show, one of the most important events in the global yachting calendar, this conversation highlights how poor planning, vendor misalignment, and lack of communication between captains, shipyards, and contractors continue to cost the ya...

What is the Global Superyacht Forum Miami and why is it positioning itself as one of the most important new events in the superyacht industry?

In this episode of Yachting USA, the focus is entirely on the Global Superyacht Forum Miami, a high-level industry forum designed for owners, family offices, investors, and senior decision-makers shaping the future of yachting.

This is not a yacht show. This is a strategic platform built around influence, investment, infrastructure, and the evolving role of yachting within the luxury hospitality and asset landscape.

As Miami continues to establish...

Life as a superyacht chef is often seen as glamorous, but the reality behind the galley tells a very different story.

In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey, Founder of the Yacht Workers Council, speaks with superyacht chef Rebecca Yewdall about the true demands of working across the global yachting industry, from stepping into last-minute roles and managing high-pressure galley environments to balancing family life with an unpredictable career at sea.

This conversation explores what it really takes to succeed as a freelance yacht chef, including provisioning challenges, emergency placements, and the...

What does it actually take to build a career and business inside the superyacht industry?

In this episode of Yachting USA, host Rick Thomas speaks with Morgan Sandoval, Founder of Morganized and Head of Sponsorship & Partnerships for the Global Superyacht Forum Miami.

Morgan’s pathway into yachting reflects the reality of how many careers in this industry are built. From corporate roles in New York supporting senior executives, through COVID layoffs, and into entry-level boating roles, her progression into yacht brokerage and now consulting was developed step by step through experience, adaptability, and operational awareness.

Port Everglades is one of the most powerful maritime and economic engines in the United States, driving billions in trade, energy distribution, and cruise activity while shaping the future of the global blue economy.

In this episode of The Blue Economy, Katherine O’Fallon, Executive Director of the Marine Research Hub of South Florida, sits down with Joseph Morris, CEO and Port Director of Port Everglades, to break down how modern ports operate at scale and why their role is expanding far beyond logistics.

From record-breaking cargo, cruise, and energy throughput to infrastructure expansion, environmental mi...

Trauma addiction disease are more connected than most people realize.

In this episode of Self Care, Geraldine Hardy is joined by Despo Pishiri, a clinical hypnotherapist and naturopath, to explore how unresolved trauma impacts mental health, drives addiction, and contributes to physical illness.

Despo shares her journey from displacement and breakdown to becoming a practitioner focused on emotional healing, root cause therapy, and natural health. Together, they explain how trauma is stored in the body, how it affects the nervous system and hormones, and why many people remain stuck in cycles of addiction and disease.<...

Yacht design is more than aesthetics. It defines how a yacht is experienced, lived in, and remembered.

In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin sits down with Patrick Knowles, founder of Patrick Knowles Designs and Yacht Life Brands, to explore yacht design at the highest level of luxury.

This conversation breaks down how superyacht interiors are created through material selection, proportion, and narrative, and why true yacht design is about cohesion, not decoration. From the design thinking behind Unbridled to the discipline required to manage complex interior builds, Patrick Knowles explains what se...

What does it take to build the world’s most iconic superyachts?

In this episode, former Feadship CEO Dick van Lent shares a rare inside look at superyacht shipbuilding at the highest level.

With decades of experience at Royal Van Lent Shipyard, part of the Feadship group, this conversation explores the reality of yacht construction, engineering precision, and the legacy behind one of the most respected names in global yachting.

From scaling superyacht builds beyond 100 metres to maintaining quality across a growing fleet, this is a grounded discussion on what defines excellence in ya...

What is success really, and why do so many people still feel unfulfilled even when they achieve it?

In this episode of Self Care, Geraldine Hardy explores the true definition of success, self trust, and why external validation will never create lasting confidence or fulfilment.

This is a grounded, honest conversation about personal growth, mindset, emotional wellbeing, and the importance of building internal alignment rather than relying on approval from others. It challenges common ideas around success, money, and self worth, while offering a clear perspective on how to make decisions based on clarity, not...

The Female Yacht Crew Safety Survey is one of the most important initiatives currently shaping conversations around women’s safety in the yachting industry.

In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Cherise Reedman, Founder of Yacht Pearls of Wisdom and host of Superyacht Laundry, to explore why this survey was created, what it aims to uncover, and why participation from female yacht crew is critical.

This is a direct look at the realities many women face on board, including reporting gaps, power imbalance, isolation at sea, and the challenges that aris...

Women in maritime leadership, career progression, and diversity in the maritime industry remain critical topics as the sector looks toward the future.

In this episode of Women in Maritime, host Julia Gosling speaks with Sanjam Sahi Gupta, Founder of MaritimeSheEO and Director at Sitara Shipping, about building pathways for women in maritime and supporting the next generation of leaders across the global shipping industry.

MaritimeSheEO, now active in over 70 countries, focuses on empowering women in maritime through mentorship, leadership accelerator programmes, and community support. The conversation explores the gap between junior and senior roles, and...

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 pl...

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...

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...

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...

Crew burnout is one of the most persistent and least addressed challenges in the yachting industry.

In this episode of Captain’s Chat, host Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Alex Paterson, founder of Crew Renew, to explore the cycle of burnout that continues to affect yacht crew worldwide.

The discussion examines how long hours, sustained pressure, and limited access to meaningful recovery create a pattern that impacts not only individual wellbeing, but also crew retention, performance, and overall vessel operations.

Alex Paterson shares how Crew Renew is working to change that by connecting ve...