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International Labour Organization overwhelmingly supports new international law to protect abandoned seafarers and provide financial security for death or long-term disability of seafarers

The approval of these amendments was a major step in establishing binding international law on these issues which are very important for the shipping industry Government, employer and worker delegates...

European Commission to take UK to court over red diesel

The European Commission is taking the UK to court for “not properly applying” excise rules over red diesel. According to a report on BBC News, the EC is stepping up their opposition to cur...

Facebook post saves capsized dinghy sailor

A teenage sailor, stranded after his boat capsized, was lucky to be found by Fowey lifeboat crew as he tried to swim to safety late last night. The 18-year-old’s boat had capsized and dismasted,...

Man Overboard

One of the worst case scenarios when sailing offshore, especially beyond the range of immediate rescue help, is of a crew falling overboard when you are piling downwind under spinnaker. In a typical b...

The final phase of the Giraglia Rolex Cup

By Gemma Fottles Today sees the 2014 Giraglia Rolex Cup enter its final phase with the start of the 241nm offshore race. Some 213 yachts are expected to take part – a new record fleet. The mythi...

Are You Really Ready to Move Ashore?

Written by: Rose Jolis Written by: Rose Jolis   How many times have you felt at the end of your rope, or perhaps a little trapped by your golden handcuffs?  How many times have you thought a...

Yacht Provisioning: An Elephant Named Rose

Written by: Jo Morgan Written by: Jo Morgan Written by: Jo Morgan   Part 2: In last month’s feature, yacht provisoners shared their stories about wacky requests, such as provisioning live c...

Superyacht Industry Video

Tracking & MOB Systems to Live By

It’s no coincidence that “The Iliad” was set on a boat: It’s the one place where we are totally subject to nature’s whims. For anyone who has ever gone to sea in bad weat...

Turkey trots out new fines for non-ticket yachtsmen

Those who sail without an Amateur Seaman’s Certificate will be fined a penalty of 2,500 Lira (£700) in Turkey, IBI Magazine reports. New regulations for private boats and yachtsmen in Turk...

Has the Cheeki Rafiki been found?

Latest News Crew of Austrian catamaran Malisi spotted plank of wood and plastic board ‘We are treating it very seriously’ – U.S Coast Guard spokeswoman U.S authorities caved to press...

50 Tips for Your First Season in Yachting by David Ball

First season? Here are 50 nifty tips for day workers and deckhand newbies. 1. Do your homework before the season, including writing your sailing CV, registering online with crew recruitment agencies a...