SS American Star: A Salvage Tug, a Broken Towline, and an Artist’s Memory A broken towline dangled from the bow of the SS American Star as the ocean liner pitched and rolled in a savage Atlantic storm. The Ukrainian oceangoing tug Neftegaz 67 took a wave over her bow while maneuvering to reattach the tow. … Read more

Two of the major boat-show organizers have introduced mobile applications to help attendees navigate aisles, docks and schedules using smartphones and tablets. Show Management’s MyBoatShow is a free app for iPhone, iPad and Android devices that will officially launch at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, scheduled for Oct. 27–31. The app is built to … Read more

11th Hour Racing Team Holds Off Holcim-PRB in Close Finish from Aarhus to The Hague In a dramatic Leg 6 of the IMOCA circuit, 11th Hour Racing Team, skippered by Charlie Enright, claimed their third consecutive victory in a tight contest that ran from Aarhus, Denmark, to The Hague, The Netherlands. The American entry crossed … Read more

Azura Marine’s Aquanima 40: A Solar-Powered Catamaran Designed for Silent, Emission-Free Cruising All-electric cruising catamarans are gaining traction among owners who prioritize sustainability, quiet operation, and low running costs. Singapore-based Azura Marine recently demonstrated those qualities with a sea trial of its Aquanima 40, the 43-foot catamaran prototype named Solar Eclipse, tested off the coast … Read more

Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw Serves as Chicago Christmas Tree Ship On December 1, the Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw took on a special seasonal role, arriving at Chicago’s Navy Pier to offload more than 1,200 freshly cut Christmas trees. Harvested in Cheboygan, Michigan, the trees were brought to Chicago to support a long-standing charitable effort that … Read more

Eastport 32 OBX: A Chesapeake Deadrise with Carolina Sportfish Underbody, Now Available with Outboards The Eastport 32 is immediately recognizable on the water—its classic Chesapeake deadrise profile above a Carolina sportfish underbody gives the boat a distinctive blend of tradition and performance. Until recently, every Eastport 32 left the factory with twin inboard diesels. Company … Read more

Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office Receives Homeland Security Grant for Radiation Detection Patrol Boat The Barnstable County (Massachusetts) Sheriff’s Office has been awarded a $445,965 Homeland Security grant to purchase and outfit a Safe 31 radiation detection boat. The vessel will patrol the waters around Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard, and the grant also covers … Read more

Life Cell Ditch Kit: Compact Marine Safety and Flotation System Life Cell is a self-contained ditch kit designed to be stocked by the boat owner with essential safety and survival gear. It combines flotation and storage in a single, compact package intended to aid in emergency abandon-ship situations. Because the unit incorporates built-in flotation, it … Read more

BOKA Vanguard Loads Carnival Vista for Azimuth Pod Maintenance Occasionally even the largest passenger ships require maintenance that can’t be performed while they are afloat. When a cruise ship needs access to underwater equipment or propulsion components, the options include traditional dry docking or a specialized lift operation. Recently, Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Vista was … Read more

Longtime Cruisers’ Favorite East Coast Summer Destinations Longtime cruisers Mary Drake and her photographer husband, Bob, have spent more than 25 years exploring summertime destinations up and down the U.S. East Coast. Their journeys focus on marinas, waterfront communities and small towns that celebrate maritime tradition and welcome boats and boaters. Over the decades the … Read more