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Charting a course to meet the increasing demand for skilled yacht crews, The Professional Yachting Association (PYA) unveils an avant-garde AV/IT training programme tailored to the evolving needs of the industry. Working in collaboration with key stakeholders, including equipment manufacturers, installation and maintenance specialists, and training providers, the initiative seeks to familiarise crews with the technological systems found on modern yachts. These are not just any system, but those that greatly influence on-board operations, guest experiences, and cyber-security. The courses chart a new destination, not leaning towards a degree-level certificate of competency in electrical systems, but rather a practical proficiency in audio-visual and IT systems – a requirement slowly gaining more traction.
In an exceptional milestone in digital yacht operations, the yacht management platform DeepBlue has garnered type approval from DNV for its Planned Maintenance System (PMS) module. This development brings the software within an internationally recognized classification framework, underscoring the growing role of digitalization in yacht maintenance and operations.
DNV’s approval testifies to the ongoing efforts to standardize digital maintenance data and fortify connections between onboard systems and classification services. As Diego Zanco, DeepBlue’s Chief Operating Officer, puts it, this certification goes beyond being a mere badge. Rather, it attests to the prowess of their technology to withstand the rigorous scrutiny that their customers contend with daily. DeepBlue’s development strategy has always revolved around real operational conditions, and this approval is a significant affirmation of that approach.