Liberty Belle Party Boat Faces License Denial After Crowd and Safety Concerns Ronny Vargas and Alex Suazo, owners of the party vessel Liberty Belle, say they followed the rules when they departed Pier 36 one August evening for a private birthday celebration. They presented a 12-page social distancing plan that had been approved by the … Read more
Shark Tagging in the Surf: Conservation, Controversy, and the Rise of Social Media Anglers For decades, surf fishermen along New York’s beaches have occasionally landed sharks as bycatch while targeting other species. More recently, a visible new subgroup of surf anglers has emerged: people intentionally targeting sharks from the shore, documenting their catches on social … Read more
Surge in New Boaters During 2020 Pandemic Strains Safety Resources and Increases Risks on U.S. Waters Steve Morlock has worked on the water for about 40 years, filling roles from harbormaster to, for the past 12 years, running TowBoatU.S. out of Oyster Bay on New York’s Long Island. Over that time he’s seen many different … Read more
Silent-Yachts Introduces Silent-Resorts: Solar-Powered Floating Villas for Sustainable Luxury Travel Waterfront resorts remain a top choice for travelers seeking sea views and coastal experiences, but developing traditional land-based properties is often costly, time-consuming and has significant environmental and regulatory hurdles. Silent-Yachts, a recognized builder of solar-powered electric cruising catamarans, is addressing these challenges with a … Read more
Banksy’s Pink Rescue Ship “Louise Michel” Heads to the Mediterranean to Aid Migrants The enigmatic British street artist Banksy has taken a dramatic step from public murals into direct humanitarian action by acquiring a former French Navy vessel, repainting it bright pink, and sending it into the central Mediterranean to assist migrants and refugees attempting … Read more
Hurricane Laura Devastates Coastal Louisiana: Landfall, Surge, and Widespread Outages Hurricane Laura made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana, in the early hours of Thursday as a powerful Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 150 miles per hour. The storm produced a major storm surge that inundated low-lying coastal communities, knocked out power to hundreds of … Read more
KVH TracVision UHD7: 60 cm Marine Satellite TV Antenna for UHD and 4K on the Water KVH Industries, Inc. introduces the TracVision UHD7, a high-performance 60 cm (24 inch) marine satellite TV antenna engineered to deliver ultra high-definition (UHD) and 4K programming from DIRECTV, along with HD content from other major satellite TV providers. Designed … Read more
Annapolis Cancels Fall Boat Shows Due to COVID-19 Concerns The City of Annapolis has officially canceled its two major fall boat shows out of concern for public health amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. City leaders, including Mayor Gavin Buckley, City Manager David Jarrell, Anne Arundel Health Official Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman, and Alderwoman Elly Tierney, made … Read more
Two Carbon‑Neutral Vessels Cruise the Hudson, Bringing Museum Programs to the Water Two carbon‑neutral vessels, the Solaris and the Apollonia, are currently making a nine‑day cruise down the Hudson River toward New York City. The voyage is structured to stop at a different city along the river each day, offering port calls that connect communities … Read more
Yamaha Helm Master EX Brings Joystick Docking and Advanced Controls to Single-Outboard Boats Yamaha has introduced Helm Master EX, a modular control system that brings joystick docking and many advanced helm features to boats powered by a single outboard engine. Previously, these capabilities were largely confined to multi-engine vessels. Helm Master EX supports installations on … Read more