Levy-free period extended to 3 years
The Australian Federal government has announced an additional $10 million in funding for the launch of the National System for Domestic…
Autonomous vessels – Disruption on the way for the Maritime Industry
With a myriad of emergent new technologies on the horizon of the maritime industry, such as autonomous vessels, it is…
Dredging Activities Threaten Livelihood Of Local Abalone Farm In Kangaroo Island
A $25 million deep-sea timber port, which has been proposed for Smith Bay on Kangaroo Island, is a cause of…
The Future Of The North Sea Cod Once Again Becomes Uncertain
The North Sea cod once sustained communities of people across the east coast of Britain, however, after years of overfishing,…
United States Of Marine Safety Association Updates
It is important that vessel operators are completely aware of their surroundings when sharing waterways and have a good working…
Global Fishing Reports Indicate That Figures Are Far From The Truth
New research undertaken at the University of British Columbia (UBC) indicates that up to one third of fish captured in…
New York Man Convicted In Fatal Boating Crash
An upstate New York man has been found guilty of the boating death of an 8-year-old California girl who was…
AMSA Plans To Remove Oral Examinations
Hidden in the latest Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) consultation on page 32 of the Domestic Commercial Vessel Levy consultation…
AMSA To Adopt The Large Yacht Code For Super Yachts
AMSA has decided to adopt the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) Large Yacht Code (LY3). If you are an owner…
Regulation Changes In 2016 Affecting Super Yachts And Passenger Ships
A number of new regulations enter into force. Here is a summary of those that will affect new and existing…