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Yacht Crew Insight: The Life of a Superyacht ETO
Yacht Crew Insight: The Life of a Superyacht ETO
Ryan Porter talks to us about his journey to becoming an established yacht ETO and how he’s found that the multi-functional safety and communications system VesselWatch is one of the most useful pieces of superyacht tech for advanced safety and security at sea.
5 mistakes to avoid on your next AV/IT upgrade
5 mistakes to avoid on your next AV/IT upgrade
YOT store and former superyacht ETO Director Ryan Porter, writes about the common mistakes many are making on their technology upgrades
Why Are We Still Using Two-Way Radios?
Why Are We Still Using Two-Way Radios?

It's 2021 and we are still using two-way radios on board to communicate with our fellow crew members. Why haven't we all moved on to something more sophisticated? It’s as simple as the fact that no alternative is as reliable when it comes to two-way communication.

As seafarers, we sometimes take fo...

The Future Of Onboard Connectivity
The Future Of Onboard Connectivity
With the world seemingly opening up again after the pandemic, who among us is not interested in faster, more reliable and significantly cheaper connectivity? There are some universal limitations, such as the speed of light, but most owners could save a fortune and enjoy a better experience with minimal capital outlay. Therefore we need to begin to look at the future of onboard connectivity.
The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Truths Of Being An ETO

As an experienced superyacht ETO (Electro-Technical Officer), I have written this blog to provide a useful insight into the role for anyone wanting to get into the industry.

From fixing the Captains’ email account to troubleshooting an engine fault, there is so much variety in the role of an ETO. T...

Cybersecurity - Next Gen Firewalls for Superyachts
Cybersecurity - Next Gen Firewalls for Superyachts
Firewalls were designed to protect conventional networks against cyber threats. However, on board a superyacht it's not so straightforward as the firewall has become an instrumental component not only to protect your yacht's network but also to manipulate the owner/guests experience.
The Infinite SIM - Disrupting Superyacht Connectivity?
The Infinite SIM - Disrupting Superyacht Connectivity?

Like everything we do at the YOT Store, we disrupt the yachting industry norms. Currently, nearly all SIM card suppliers are selling data by the GB, which in today's world is extremely expensive, you have no control over your expenditure and you never know how much your bill will be - it's just such...

Connecting the dots of onboard connectivity
Connecting the dots of onboard connectivity
Ryan Porter, Co-Owner of YOT Store shared with Superyacht Technology News his thoughts about connecting the dots of onboard connectivity. For an in-depth discussion – read on…
7 things you must do before your next AV/IT upgrade
7 things you must do before your next AV/IT upgrade
7 things you must do before your next AV/IT upgrade to avoid the horrors of failing systems – make sure you get it right from day one – A blog post by Ryan Porter – YOT Store