There’s more to being an ETO/AVIT engineer than meets the eye, the role is most certainly not isolated and purely technical; it’s a multi-faceted role and much of the job requires the candidate to be an excellent communicator and confident around high profiled owners and guests. Do you have what it takes?

The growing cyber security threats to yachts, attributed to wealthy owners, onboard technology, and a lack of awareness, emphasises the need for ETOs and ITOs to address these risks and advocates for crew training, audits, and governance improvements to mitigate vulnerabilities like weak passwords and ransomware attacks. The industry is urged to prioritise awareness, assessment, and protection to bolster its cyber security defence.

Discover essential backup strategies for common AV/IT challenges on yachts in this informative blog post. From ensuring uninterrupted internet connectivity to tackling phone system failures and TV satellite dish issues, learn practical solutions to keep your onboard technology running smoothly.