--- title: "Resilient Seas: Corey Ranslem joins Wards Way to talk intelligence, cyber and advocacy in yachting" description: Corey Ranslem discusses maritime intelligence, cyber security, and advocacy in yachting with Kristina Hebert on the Wards Way podcast at the 2025 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. image: https://channel16.dryadglobal.com/hubfs/Corey%20Ranslem%20Wards%20Way%20Podcast.jpg --- ###### 6 min read # Resilient Seas: Corey Ranslem joins Wards Way to talk intelligence, cyber and advocacy in yachting By: [ Dryad Global ](https://channel16.dryadglobal.com/archive/author/dryad-global) on November 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM [Super Yacht](https://channel16.dryadglobal.com/archive/tag/super-yacht) [superyacht](https://channel16.dryadglobal.com/archive/tag/superyacht) [maritime cyber defence](https://channel16.dryadglobal.com/archive/tag/maritime-cyber-defence) - [**](https://twitter.com/GlobalDryad) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dryad-global/) - [**](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZSIjPkeq7iDcsj4r9TF9mg?sub_confirmation=1) ![Featured Image](https://channel16.dryadglobal.com/hubfs/Corey%20Ranslem%20Wards%20Way%20Podcast.jpg) When most people look at a superyacht, they see the glamour: polished teak, polished steel, and polished service. What they don’t see are the systems, decisions, and regulations that keep those vessels safe, compliant, and commercially viable – from cyber-secure networks to the right visas and permits for crew. That’s exactly what Dryad Global CEO Corey Ranslem sat down to unpack with **Kristina Hebert**, President & CEO of Wards Marine Electric, on the **Wards Way** podcast – recorded live at the **2025 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show**.  In **“Resilient Seas: Season 5 Episode 6 with Corey Ranslem”**, Corey and Kristina explore how maritime intelligence, cyber security, and smart advocacy are shaping the future of large yacht operations. > 🎧 **Listen to the episode on YouTube:** > *Resilient Seas: Season 5 Episode 6 with Corey Ranslem*** >   > 📖 **Read the Wards Marine blog recap:** > *Resilient Seas: Season 5 Episode 6 with Corey Ranslem*** > https://www.wardsmarine.com/posts/resilient-seas-season-5-episode-6-with-corey-ranslem    ### **From “dot on a map” to decision-ready intelligence**   The conversation starts with a simple question: > **“What’s changing between point A and point B for this vessel?”** In a world of congested sea lanes, shifting regulations and geopolitical tension, the answer is rarely simple – and often changes overnight. Corey explains how Dryad Global’s intelligence work goes beyond a chart overlay or a basic risk flag. It’s about **context**: - Is that GPS anomaly likely to be jamming or spoofing? - How do regional health concerns or port security posture affect a yacht’s specific itinerary? - How do local rule changes – from cruising permits to permissions to proceed – translate into real-world impact on schedule, guest experience and cost?  For large yachts, that context is the difference between a smooth season and one punctuated by last-minute diversions, missed charters, and unplanned costs.   ### **Cyber security at sea: protecting uptime, not just endpoints**   Kristina and Corey then dig into **cyber risk in the yacht environment** – and why a “lift and shift” of shoreside IT tools doesn’t work offshore. Unlike an office network, a yacht’s connectivity is: - **Limited in bandwidth** - **Latency-sensitive** (guests expect streaming, calls and work connectivity) - **Mission-critical** for navigation, safety and hospitality As Corey highlights, security tools that consume excessive bandwidth or throttle 75% of a yacht’s connection might technically “protect” the network – but they effectively shut down the charter experience.  The episode explores why **maritime-specific cyber stacks** need to be: - Lightweight and resilient - Designed for mixed environments (OT, IT and guest networks) - Built around continuous operations, not intermittent maintenance windows At Dryad Global, that’s where **CyberVoyager** comes in – pairing pragmatic risk management with the reality of life onboard.   ### **Advocacy: why superyachts are a jobs engine, not just a luxury symbol**   One of the strongest threads in the conversation is **advocacy and legislative engagement**. There’s a persistent myth that large yachts primarily benefit a tiny group of owners. Kristina and Corey challenge that head-on, mapping out the real local impact when a vessel docks:  - Marine electricians and electronics technicians - Fuel suppliers and logistics teams - Rigging and hydraulics specialists - Crew agents, surveyors, shipyard workers and many more Each call is a chain of paychecks – and that story needs to be understood by city officials, state representatives and national legislators alike. Corey and Kristina talk through recurring hot topics such as: - **B1/B2 visas for crew** - **CBP interpretations around cruising permits and permissions to proceed** - The knock-on effects when panels with Coast Guard and CBP go dark during government shutdowns (missed briefings turning into missed calls and delayed arrivals).  Their message is clear: if the industry doesn’t show up and explain its economic footprint in plain terms, policy decisions will be made without it.   ### **Talent, shipbuilding and the next decade of maritime skills**   The episode also zooms out to the wider **U.S. maritime industrial base**: - How do you balance **rebuilding shipbuilding capability** with maintaining world-class strength in refit, repair and sportfish innovation? - How do you build a **talent pipeline** that can support advanced electrical systems, digital networks and cyber-secure operations?  Corey emphasises that electricians, marine engineers and cyber specialists are now core to the sector – and that training, apprenticeships and certifications take time. Ten years can vanish quickly; the investment needs to start now.   ### **Why the yacht sector needs a seat at the IMO table**   Finally, Kristina and Corey bring the discussion to the **International Maritime Organization (IMO)** and international rule-making. If the large yacht community isn’t present early in IMO subcommittees and working groups, it risks inheriting standards written primarily for cargo and cruise. That has implications across:  - Emissions and energy-efficiency targets - Safety and security requirements - Digital and cyber security frameworks The takeaway Corey leaves listeners with is one we strongly share at Dryad Global: > **If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu.** Yards, owners, managers and suppliers all have a role to play – locally, nationally and at the IMO – in shaping practical, safety-led regulation that keeps seas safer and businesses viable.   ### **Watch, listen, and continue the conversation**   This Wards Way episode is a rare chance to hear an honest, practical conversation about: - The real world of maritime intelligence and risk - The unique demands of cyber security at sea - How policy and advocacy directly affect yacht operations and the wider marine workforce 👉 **Watch the full conversation on YouTube:** *Resilient Seas: Season 5 Episode 6 with Corey Ranslem***   👉 **Read Wards Marine’s written recap:** [https://www.wardsmarine.com/posts/resilient-seas-season-5-episode-6-with-corey-ranslem](https://www.wardsmarine.com/posts/resilient-seas-season-5-episode-6-with-corey-ranslem )   If you’d like to explore how Dryad Global can support your operation – from voyage risk intelligence for large yachts through to maritime-tailored cyber solutions – [**get in touch with our team**](mailto:sales@dryadglobal.com) or ask for a walkthrough of **Secure Voyager Hub** and **CyberVoyager**.   Resilient seas aren’t built by accident. 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