Bergen Helicopter Crash: MY Bacarella
Three Britons have been injured – one seriously – after a helicopter fell from a superyacht in Norway. The helicopter lost control when a tarpaulin got entangled in its rotors as it tried ...
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Yotspot’s top 20 Instagram Favourites
We’ve compiled a list of our top 20 instagram accounts that are definitely worth a follow. There are some absolutely stunning images out there showcasing the beauty and luxury of the yachting in...
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The benefits of French Flag Registry!
The French Flag RIF is the French registry for commercial vessels and commercial yachts. Within the framework of harmonising community policies, reinforcing maritime safety and security, developing co...
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MLC introduces financial security ‘Saftey Net’ for crew
Ever been left high and dry without pay, repatriation or compensation whist working on a super yacht? Well, these changes will help you to avoid chasing a yacht owner for what you are owed. Instead, y...
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British teenager Bethany Smith dies falling from SY Germania Nova
Yotspot is sad to learn of the news that a British teenager has died after reportedly falling from the mast she was working on while onboard SY Germania Nova. The 18 year old is thought to have ...
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DP World begins large marina project in Dubai
Global trade enabler DP has embarked on an ambitious marina project at its Mina Rashid facility in Dubai… Dubai has a been city of interest for superyachting for some time now and as more order...
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What’s behind the design of Alex Thomson’s Vendée Globe racer Hugo Boss?
A closer look at Alex Thomson’s Vendée Globe foil-borne Hugo Boss The new Hugo Boss IMOCA Open 60 race yacht skippered by Alex Thomson. Credit: Lloyd Images/ AT Racing The 2016/7 Vend&eac...
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JOB SCAM ALERT!
Dear Members, As some of you are aware, in late 2016 Yotspot experienced a number of job fake job posts. As a company, we would like to offer our sincere apologies for these and any inconvenienc...
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Prince Harry to sleep on tanker vessel during Caribbean tour.
Prince Harry has begun his Caribbean tour and is currently in Antigua. During his tour the Prince will live on tanker ship “Royal Fleet Auxiliary Wave Knight”. Prince Harry will spend 14 d...
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Helicopter Firefighting – The Essence of Helideck Safety
Helicopter firefighting is a specialist subject. It is very different to ship compartmental firefighting taught during STCW training and requires very different firefighting techniques. Helicopter fir...
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Sailing Yacht A – Meet The World’s Largest Sailing Yacht
Yesterday, Russian billionaire Andrey Igorevich Melnichenko’s (who owns Motor Yacht A) Sailing Yacht A, now the world’s largest sailing yacht, took to the sea for a test run. She...
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Masteka 2 Stranded at Sea!
At around 5am this morning, the $20 million superyacht Masteka 2 sent an SOS off the NSW with the Carnival Spirit cruise liner racing to the area to assist the frightened crew. Two cruise ships had to...
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