Maine Boating Boom Raises COVID-19 Concerns as Boats Raft Together Marinas, yacht brokers, boatyards and boatbuilders across Maine are welcoming a sharp increase in boat sales and on-water traffic. The uptick in boating activity has provided much-needed business for the state’s maritime industry. At the same time, growing reports of large groups of vessels tied … Read more

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Sandy Hook Pilot Dies After Fall During Tanker Boarding; Renewed Calls to End Hazardous Trapdoor Pilot Ladders A Sandy Hook ship pilot died after falling while boarding a tanker on August 5. The incident has revived urgent safety concerns and renewed calls from the maritime community to eliminate hazardous trapdoor pilot ladder arrangements that remain … Read more

Stranded Newlyweds Hitch Ride Home on Fishing Vessel After Pandemic Cancels Honeymoon What was meant to be a memorable honeymoon turned into an unexpected adventure for Feeonaa Clifton of Auckland, New Zealand, and her husband, Neville. The couple had planned an extended trip that began with two weeks in the Falkland Islands — where Neville … Read more

SpaceX Capsule Splashdown in Gulf of Mexico Surrounded by Private Boaters When the SpaceX capsule carrying astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley touched down in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday, recovery teams expected to be first on scene. Instead, several recreational boats reached the floating spacecraft before official crews, surrounding the capsule and creating … Read more

Hundreds Attend 10th Annual “White Trash Bash” in East Peoria Despite COVID-19 Surge Despite a recent surge in COVID-19 cases across Illinois, roughly 500 people gathered over the weekend for the 10th annual “White Trash Bash” in East Peoria. The gathering—centered around heavy boat traffic, drinking and large social groups—drew attention because attendees largely ignored … Read more

Isaias Expected to Become a Hurricane Before Reaching the Carolinas, Officials Warn As Tropical Storm Isaias moved away from the Florida coast on Monday morning, forecasters warned it was likely to strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall along the Carolinas later that day. The U.S. National Hurricane Center issued an 8 a.m. advisory placing … Read more

Blue Sea Systems M2 Vessel Systems Monitor (VSM) — Overview Blue Sea Systems continues to advance practical marine electronics with the launch of the M2 Vessel Systems Monitor. Designed for boats with growing amounts of onboard technology, the M2 VSM consolidates critical monitoring functions into a single, compact module. “With so much technology on boats … Read more

Exploring the Green Banana: One of Florida’s Deepest Blue Holes Blue holes — the deep, often circular sinkholes that punctuate the ocean floor — are scattered across the world’s seas. Among them, a sinkhole nicknamed the Green Banana has drawn particular scientific interest. Located off the coast of St. Petersburg, Florida, this blue hole sits … Read more

Cox Powertrain CXO300 Diesel Outboards Begin Arrival in North America Cox Powertrain’s production 300-hp CXO300 diesel outboards are now starting to reach the North American market. After the first production units were delivered to Singapore-based distributor Sime Darby, Florida-based Ring Power is preparing for the next shipment and plans to showcase the engines across the … Read more