Safety
California Flare Disposal Event on October 24 and 25
California counties and agencies have partnered to create a Marine Flare Collection Event on October 24 and 25.
Lifejackets and a Broader Discussion of Boating Safety
Are we treating lifejackets as a universal antidote, oversimplifying the complexities of seamanship and overlooking other risks?
Navigate to Novamar for Your US and Mexico Yacht Insurance Needs
Nova YachtMX is our new exclusive yacht insurance program, especially designed for cruising Mexico's ocean paradises.
Fleet Week Notice to Mariners — Effective Now
Fleet Week is this weekend. The USCG has issued a notice of restricted areas.
Sailboat Grounded on Santa Rosa Island; Four Rescued After Whale Strike in Southern Pacific
Rescue action in the Pacific as a sailboat runs aground on Santa Rosa Island, and another sinks after striking a whale.
Oakland Estuary Cleanup To Haul 16 Boats
Lind Marine has begun removing sunken boats from the Oakland Estuary as part of a NOAA marine debris-removal grant.
US Coast Guard Restores Critical Aids to Navigation in Hawaiian Waters
The US Coast Guard has restored critical aids to navigation in Hawaii, following damage caused by Hurricane Lowell.
Mark Zuckerberg’s Megayacht Fails To Respond to USCG Mariner in Distress Call
Should the Coast Guard should have used Facebook Messenger to reach Mark Zuckerberg's megayacht 'Launchpad' to help a fellow mariner in distress?
Diamond Head Lighthouse Is Getting a Makeover
The lighthouse that has stood watch at the entrance to Honolulu for over 100 years is undergoing a months-long maintenance project.
Dismasted Boat Towed to Port in Sausalito
The Beneteau Oceanis 38 'Survivor' was towed to port after being dismasted on San Francisco Bay on Saturday.
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