Tenders blazing new trails
Sailing through uncharted waters is risky, but new technology is now allowing tenders to scout safe passageways and beam hi-res seafloor images back to the bridge in real time.
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Lean Green Machines
Toys are crucial to making charters exciting, but they’re not always the most eco-friendly. These innovative toys are offering new eco-friendly ways to play.
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Triton announces YATCO partnership
If you like Triton now, you will love our future!! Get ready for a more progressive, more on-trend, and more personalized Triton experience — powered by our new partnership with YATCO.
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‘The Ghost of Bahia Mar Past’
Did you know that Bahia Mar was once where a boat captain was hanged? It was the only hanging ever conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard, as well as the only legal hanging that ever happened in Broward County.
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What the Deck! The trouble with toys
The joy toys bring to guests is completely opposite to how crew feel about them. Here are some tips on how to manage toys well so you can continue keeping guests happy while not stressing out.
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Fire destroys several buildings on Mystic Waterfront at Seaport Marina
The cause of the fire is still under investigation after it destroyed several warehouses and a private home.
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Russian yacht seized by court in Barcelona
A Spanish court has ordered the seizure of M/Y Meridian A due to unpaid shipyard bills.
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Broward Marine yachts make history in South Florida
An installation ceremony is scheduled for a State Florida Heritage Site marker to be installed at Safe Harbor Lauderdale Marine Center to honor the birthplace of the modern marine industry — and the pioneers at its heart — in Broward County and Fort Lauderdale.
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Russian superyachts protected from sanctions in Turkey
Analysis from the Times has found at least 13 yachts in Turkey linked to sanctions, finding safety in the country’s first “mega-yacht-only marina.”
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Charter yacht catches fire in Miami
A charter yacht in Miami caught fire on Friday, Oct. 28.
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Hamilton Marine International Names CEO for U.S. division
David Ross has been named CEO of Hamilton Marine International’s new U.S. division. A veteran in the yacht…
New webinars target marine technician trainers
The ABYC Foundation Educator Training Conference offers a subscription-based monthly webinar series for the education and training of future…
JMS Yachting opens yacht management office in U.S.
JMS Yachting has opened an office in the U.S with an industry veteran at the helm. Rick Thomas, founder…
Crew training at USVI Charter show
An opportunity for captains, mates, chefs, and deck crew, to get a certificate of excellence is available in a new…
British Admiralty to phase out paper charts
British Admiralty paper navigational charts have been vital to commercial and recreational vessels for more than 200 years. But changes…
Quick-thinking crew tackle fire in marina office
Deckhand Joshua Hageman was working on board the 194-foot (59m) M/Y Imagine while docked at the Marigot Bay…
Hurricane relief collection at Captains & Cocktails Happy Hour
We’ve partnered with Professional Women in Yachting to collect financial contributions and donation items for Hurricane Ian relief at our Captains & Cocktails Happy Hour event.
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The Towel & Tube Tone Up
These simple moves will help keep you fit for daily tasks on board.
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Get a Doctor — STAT!
New medical platform transmits vital data in real time, no matter how remote the yacht’s location.
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GPS week number rollover
Furuno units may need an update or replacement after this phenomenon that happens every 19.6 years.
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3G network shutdowns could affect your yacht
Currently there are an estimated 5 million IoT (Internet of Things) and M2M (machine to machine) devices working on the 3G network, which is shutting down this year. Could this be a problem for yachts?
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Check the Rules Before the Refit
Modifications that don’t account for regulations can be disastrous on budget, time, future use and resale value.
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