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Cheeki Rafiki Yacht Deaths: Douglas Innes ‘A Cost-cutting Owner’

A company boss on trial over the deaths of four sailors when a yacht capsized had been cutting costs, a court heard. James Male, Andrew Bridge, Steve Warren ...
On June 13, 2017 / By Administrator
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Sailor Abandons Boat 194nm Off Bermuda

Due to concerns about the “seaworthiness of vessel,” a sailor onboard the Spadefoot has abandoned the boat 194 nautical miles off Bermuda, and has been picked up by ...
On June 7, 2017 / By Administrator
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Man Rescued After 41-foot Sailboat Catches Fire Off Florida Coast

A mariner was rescued after his sailboat caught fire in the Atlantic Ocean while off the coast of Broward County, Florida. Fort Lauderdale firefighters were monitoring VHS radio ...
On June 7, 2017 / By Administrator
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NOAA Clarifies National Charting Plan Vision for Production of NOAA Paper and Raster Charts

Whether navigating an oil tanker, cruise ship, fishing vessel, sailboat, or any craft, the mariner requires a suite of navigation charts that are consistent and easy to use. ...
On June 7, 2017 / By Administrator
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America’s Cup: New Zealand Boat Capsizes in Challenger Semi-final

Team New Zealand’s boat capsizes during the run-in to the second race of their challenger semi-final against Great Britain in Bermuda on Tuesday. The New Zealanders, who won the ...
On June 7, 2017 / By Administrator
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7 Things to Know About the Fine Print on Your Boat’s Insurance Policy

While it’s a subject not often discussed, knowing what’s in your boat’s insurance policy could mean the difference between having to pay significant costs out of pocket for ...
On June 6, 2017 / By Administrator
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BOLO for Celebration

Pacific Ocean passagemakers are asked to be on the lookout for singlehander Richard Carr and his 36-ft Union cutter Celebration, which are missing. A member of the Pacific ...
On June 6, 2017 / By Administrator
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Floating is Better Than Swimming for Increasing Sea Survival

Floating after falling into the sea rather than trying to swim, is more likely to ensure your survival, a new RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) campaign says. The ...
On June 6, 2017 / By Administrator
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Splash Drone 3- A Waterproof Drone That Floats

Splash Drone 3 is a fully waterproof drone with a built in 4K camera that can see under water and a modular payload release system. This new 4K ...
On June 1, 2017 / By Administrator
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Six Famous Shipwrecks You Can Visit

An indescribable feeling takes over when you see an old ship rusting away. Whether it has washed ashore or has begun to sink beneath the waves, a shipwreck ...
On June 1, 2017 / By Administrator