Analyses, insights,
technical briefings.
Articles written by the Cursorio team on the practical aspects of yacht management: flags, ISM & ISPS, MLC 2006, insurance strategy, outsourced DPA.
Nausicaä: the methanol bet comes aboard
The first methanol fuel-cell superyacht, the 114m Nausicaä, has been delivered. What her propulsion changes for running large yachts.
Refit: the new center of gravity in yachting
The global superyacht fleet is aging and swelling: refit is becoming the market's engine — and a true ship-management discipline.
Bayesian: Italian prosecutors fault the crew
Italian prosecutors' experts fault the Bayesian's crew and contradict the MAIB. What captains and yacht managers should take away.
Unknown waters: anchoring and speed done right
Five knots, seagrass, local decrees: how a captain checks anchoring and speed rules before entering waters they don't know.
Harassment at sea: the 2026 regulatory shift
From 1 January 2026, harassment prevention is a mandatory STCW competence. What superyacht managers and captains must update now.
Sanctions 2026: Operations Under the Microscope
In 2026 the sanctions net targets the yacht's operations: names, flags, AIS, routing. What managers must now anticipate to stay clear.
Crew contracts and the management handover
When a yacht changes management company, crew contracts can quietly erode. How to protect continuity through the handover.
Govern the yacht as an asset, not a whim
Too many family offices treat the superyacht as a whim. Governing it as an asset protects capital and succession.
DPA onboard: setup, contact, and SSAS piracy alerts
How a DPA is set up on board a ship, how the crew reaches them, and the critical role they play during an SSAS piracy alert.
Mega-yacht insurance: the 2026 turning point
H&M softens after five years of double-digit hikes, but mega-claims and lithium-ion fires are quietly resetting mega-yacht risk.
Ship Manager, Yacht Manager, Management Firm: What the Role Really Covers
The role of a ship manager — also called yacht manager or yacht management firm — covers the administrative, technical, crew and regulatory management of a yacht. Definitions, scope, costs and selection criteria for private superyacht owners.
Polar Code Now Applies to Yachts ≥300 GT
Since 1 January 2026, pleasure yachts of 300 GT and above operating in polar waters must comply with IMO Polar Code requirements.
Superyacht Bunker Fuel: Navigating Price Swings
The Hormuz crisis drove marine diesel up 70% in weeks. Proven strategies to protect your superyacht bunkering budget in volatile markets.
Gulf of Aden: Organised Piracy Returns with Three Merchant Ships Hijacked in April 2026
MICA Center documents the structured return of Somali piracy: 3 merchant vessels hijacked in April, a fourth in early May. Detailed breakdown and safety guidance.
EES: The End of the Passport Stamp Is Already Reshaping Superyacht Crew Procedures
Since 10 April 2026, the EU's Entry/Exit System has replaced physical passport stamps with digital biometrics. Here is what it means for yacht crew and charter operations in practice.
Feadship Breakthrough: The World's First Hydrogen Superyacht Just Won the Industry's Highest Honour
Motor Yacht of the Year at the 2026 World Superyacht Awards, Breakthrough is the first superyacht powered by liquid hydrogen. Feadship redefines what it means to sail cleanly.
2026: Europe Rewrites the Superyacht Rulebook
AML regulation, FuelEU Maritime and the new AMLA authority — three simultaneous reforms reshaping compliance obligations for superyacht owners and managers.
Why Choose the Cayman Islands Flag for a Private Superyacht
A detailed analysis of the Cayman Islands flag for a private superyacht of 50 metres and above: taxation, ISM and MLC obligations, reputation, comparison with Marshall Islands and Isle of Man.
MLC 2006: What Every Private Superyacht Owner Needs to Know
A complete guide to the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 as applied to private superyachts: scope of application, practical obligations, key risks, cost of non-compliance.
Outsourcing Your DPA: Advantages, Limitations and Field Experience
Can the role of Designated Person Ashore (DPA) be entrusted to an external firm? Analysis of ISM Code requirements and concrete feedback from an active DPA mandate under Marshall Islands flag.