Safety
‘Eleonora E’ Salvaged Three Months After Sinking at Dock
We're happy to report that a few weeks ago, 'Eleonora E' was successfully re-floated and hauled out.
Turn In Your Old Marine Flares for Safe Disposal
Boaters can easily amass an arsenal of expired flares. It's better to take advantage of a free disposal opportunity.
USCG Alerts Mariners to Fleet Week Safety Zone
A safety zone has been established and will be enforced across the weekend for the Blue Angels Air Show.
Good Anchors Help You Sleep Well at Night
What's your anchor setup to give you a good night's sleep? There are a lot of approaches to handle a wide variety of circumstances.
Hurricane Ian’s Coastal Catastrophe Amidst Improved Forecasting
The devastation from Hurricane Ian is still underway as it passes over Charleston, South Carolina. We hope to hear stories of miraculous luck and survival, but so far it looks as if boats and boating facilities took an enormous hit.
Why Does the US Rescue Sailors for Free? Because We Can
The United States spends more than 10% of its federal budget, and nearly half of its discretionary spending, on the military, and one of the apparent benefits of this staggering investment is the humanitarian component.
Shady Ships Signal Fake AIS Positions
Navigation can be challenging enough without malevolent hackers disrupting the systems we rely on. AIS positions are now being faked by ships and fishing fleets trying to cover their tracks.
New USCG Vallejo Search and Rescue Facility Officially Open
USCG Station Vallejo’s new $14 million search and rescue facility was officially opened on Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Paper Navigation Charts Set To Be Phased Out by 2026
UKHO joins NOAA in ceasing production of paper nautical navigation charts.
Sailboat Meets Beach at Dana Point
A sailboat gets caught inside the shore break and capsizes in the shallow water.
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