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The Superyacht Beach Clean Project is an initiative of Ocean Alliance and, at their first beach clean day last weekend, they were joined by superyacht crew and yachting professionals who removed 20,000 pieces of plastic rubbish fr...
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This Advisory is written following a recent tragedy off Pampelonne Beach near St. Tropez in the south of France, a favourite anchorage for hundreds of yachts during the summer charter season. A young French woman attempted to reac...
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Douglas Innes, boss of yachting company Stormforce Coaching, has been found guilty of failing to ensure the safety of 12m Cheeki Rafiki which capsized in the Atlantic in May 2014, resulting in the loss of four lives. Mr Innes has ...
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Navily is an innovative cruising guide for the modern sailor allowing you to add and share over 6,000 anchoring spots and mooring fields, and book a berth in over 200 marinas, mainly across Europe.
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Until now Port la Napoule on the French Riviera has been something of a well kept secret but, with the longest lease term along the coast, the only catamaran quay for miles and a prime location, there’s plenty to shout about.
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The 50th edition of the Sydney International Boat Show takes place in Darling Harbour from 3-7 August 2017. Visitors will enjoy two vast undercover exhibitions located within the ICC Sydney with marine displays just minutes away a...
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Coldplay have unveiled a new song, A L I E N S, from their forthcoming Kaleidoscope EP. As patrons of the Migrant Offshore Aid Station (MOAS), all proceeds from the song will be donated to the charity to help with the rescue effor...
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One month after Gabon’s president declared the creation of nine new national marine parks and 11 new aquatic reserves at the United Nations Ocean Conference in New York, the marine conservation group Sea Shepherd has been invited ...
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Boat International in partnership with ocean conservation charity Blue Marine Foundation invites nominations for the third annual Ocean Awards. The Awards are designed to celebrate and support those who have made the greatest cont...
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Salvatore Ferragamo, a world leader in the luxury goods sector, confirms its deep commitment to social responsibility with the publication of the 2016 Sustainability Report, which now covers the entire Group. “The creation of sust...
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The bloody images of marine turtles slaughtered on the French island of Mayotte on Saturday night highlight the shortage of any real means of protection against poaching for these protected species in the Indian Ocean.
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Eventually the time comes for all yacht crew to address their tax situation and to accept that this is inevitability, not a choice. There are still so few UK/EU resident crew who are aware of the existence of SED, or that taking a...
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Not all water is the same and not for the reasons you might expect. The tap water I use to fill my fish tank is positively charged, which is why algae and water borne diseases can thrive. But the water inside the cells of my fish...
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The UK woke this morning to the grim reality of a hung parliament and yet more political uncertainty in what are already turbulent times both for our economy and the looming Brexit negotiations. So how will this affect yacht crew?
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Marstrand Boat Show is the largest in-water boatshow on the Swedish Westcoast, arranged by Sweboat – the Swedish Marine Industries Federation.
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For those who are feeling the squeeze of the summer season on the coast, treat yourself to some 'me time' with our Summer Soother one day retreat. On Sunday 11th June we're holding a one day retreat at the gorgeous setting of Abi'...
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Following news of changes to the French Social Security system, for many yacht crew the implications remain clear as mud. Having scrutinized every point, John Cook cuts through the confusion to summarize exactly what you need to k...
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The 8th of June is World Oceans Day and MYBA is organising a beach cleanup with the support of the town council of Cap d'Ail and Cap Dive who will assist divers and snorkelers Please come and join us from 2-8pm at Plage Mala in C...
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Dr. Bronner’s, the global top-selling natural soap and bodycare brand with its European headquarters in Dusseldorf, will join with Sea Shepherd Germany today, Thursday, 1 June in Bremen, Germany to hold a press conference and a pa...
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It happened recently near Cannes and the general public knew nothing about it. A superyacht was involved in three MOB incidents, a fire broke out on board, SNSM lifeboats were scrambled, and a burns victim was airlifted by a naval...
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The launch of Operation Siracusa marks the fourth consecutive year in which Sea Shepherd volunteers engage in day and night patrols to help defend endangered dusky groupers and sea urchins in the Plemmirio Marine Reserve (Area Mar...
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Following extensive lobbying by the superyacht industry the Thai Temporary Charter License has received the Royal Decree. The new Charter License laws permit visiting foreign flagged superyachts ( 30m +) to apply for a one year li...
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Workrest launches it’s brand new app, the most advanced and user friendly solution for logging hours of rest and monitoring compliance. With over two years in development and 16,000+ real-world hours logged, Workrest launches with...
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As interest in the region continues to grow, Scott Walker, a co-founder of Asia Pacific Superyachts and Managing Director of APS Singapore, gives an insight into his role and the support services available to yachts visiting South...
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With the formal support of 27 Members of the European Parliament, Sea Shepherd Netherlands has officially submitted a request to the European Commission to launch infringement proceedings against Denmark for facilitating the slaug...
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Seahub is an intuitive cloud-based yacht maintenance software designed by ex-superyacht engineers - a platform to manage, in real time, vessel related projects, onboard inventory, oil analysis programs, documents, warranties and c...
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The crew carrying out Sea Shepherd’s Operation Nemesis recently returned to Fremantle after a three month whale defence campaign in the Southern Ocean. Reflecting on the outcomes, we spoke with the captains of M/Y Ocean Warrior an...
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Following the announcement on 9 March regarding upcoming changes to French Social Security Laws, Marine Accounts has received numerous questions from concerned seafarers about how these changes will affect them. Here's a quick ref...
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As we approach the start of the Mediterranean yachting season, it is important to be aware of the latest information concerning the migrant and refugee crisis to enable you to plan ahead. The Mediterranean Sea remains the main gat...
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The opening of Glossy Bay Marina in St Vincent & the Grenadines is set to create a new yachting hub for the Caribbean, with a total of 125 berths including 24 for superyachts, six of which can accomodate vessels up to 100m.
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