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Featured
50 Years of boot Düsseldorf
Happy Birthday boot Düsseldorf! The tradeshow celebrates 50 years this January as one of the top yacht shows in the boating calendar. The nine day event kicking off this Saturday plays a unique role as both a B2B and B2C show. Boasting 18 themed areas and almost 2,000 exhibitors, it attracts a quarter of a million visitors from 90 countries.
Around The World
Mission Ocean: Turning Problem Predators into Reef Resources
The non-native lionfish has become a big problem in the Caribbean, where it has no natural predators. Able to reproduce every 4 days, the fish has overrun local populations. Its spines discourage human hands but Mission Ocean came across an intervention in Bequia to teach locals to safely trap and prepare the fish, turning the pest into a tasty resource.
Industry News
Seven Consecutive Years of Growth for U.S. Recreational Boating Industry
The U.S. recreational boating industry sees seventh consecutive year of growth in 2018 and expects additional increase in 2019. As one of the country’s growing outdoor recreation activities, the National Marine Manufacturers Association announced that the recreational boating industry contributes an estimated $170.3 billion in economic activity to the U.S. economy, an increase of approximately $49 billion since 2012.
Features
Insurance for Dummies
The only item anybody buys in the hope they are throwing their money away is insurance, regardless of the asset or the risk. In the case of a large yacht, it’s natural to assume that the owner's insurance would cover all eventualities, but what does this mean for the yacht's crew? It's worth knowing to what extent you are covered by the owner's insurance so you can decide for yourself whether you need additional personal cover.
Safety & Medical
10 Travel Safety Resolutions You Should Make in 2019
Crew are no strangers to stringent security protocol when it comes to ensuring smooth operations and the safety of all onboard. Meanwhile employers are responsible for the security of crew whether working or on holiday, as well as the safety of shore based staff who travel the globe to visit clients or boat shows. Here are 10 resolutions to consider in your travel risk management this year.
