Robotic patrol boats could safeguard the seas from piracy and fight ocean-going people traffickers, reports Tracey Logan in the BBC World Service's Discovery programme.
Two crew members have died and the skipper is feared trapped after a Belgian fishing vessel capsized 11 miles off Beachy Head, East Sussex.
Coastguards said a 21-year-old survivor, believed to be the nephew of the boat's captain, was rescued and taken to hospital in Eastbourne.
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The current expansion in world trade, particularly trade with China, is causing a rethink of the way goods are transported across the world's oceans.
Almost all goods traded worldwide travel by sea, and experts predict that trade will triple by the year 2020. This will require bigger ships, faster ships and greener ships.
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A British yachtsman held in a Moroccan jail over drugs charges has been freed.
John Packwood, 42, a marine engineer from the Isle Of Wight, was facing charges of drug trafficking and association with criminals. He was employed to deliver a yacht that was later used in a drug deal.
He had always maintained his innocence. Three weeks ago a judge ruled that he should to stand trial, but on Thursday he was released from jail after he received a pardon from the king.
The last ocean liner built at Vickers Armstrong Ltd, Barrow in Furness and indeed the largest ocean liner ever built in England is now being scrapped in China following damaged during a severe storm on the 17th June 2004, which resulted in a 2.2 meter gash in her bow.
Sailing events for the 2012 Olympics could be hampered by a transport infrastructure currently "wholly inadequate", MPs have been told.
They are set to take place at the Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy in Dorset.
With the growth of the Chinese economy and China's ability to build high quality commercial vessels on time and in budget, more and more companies are turning to China and her ship building capabilities.
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The duo onboard Hot Lemon V, a Scorpion Sports Cruiser, have trounced the under 30 foot World Record for the fastest powerboat sprint around Britain. The circumnavigation was completed in 31 hours 22 minutes and 46 seconds.
Hundreds of West Midlands marine firms believe they will struggle to stay afloat if the European Union sticks to a plan to more than double the cost of boat fuel.
In preparation for the Summer season, the Personal Watercraft Partnership will be hitting the road again with a series of road shows. The road shows aim to promote the safe use of personal watercraft, often known as wet bikes or jet skis, in busy coastal areas. Local authorities, coastguards, harbour masters and anyone interested in safety on the water are encouraged to attend.
Three people died and three others were taken to hospital after their speedboat struck rocks on a Scottish loch early yesterday.
Four of those on board were believed to have become trapped in the wheelhouse after the 21ft vessel hit an outcrop on Loch Fyne, Argyll.
Frenchman Francis Joyon has smashed the world record for the crossing of the North Atlantic by a solo yachtsman.
The 49-year-old came home in six days, four hours, one minute and 37 seconds in his 27.20m trimaran, averaging 19.75 knots in the west-east crossing.
Following the IOC's announcement that London will host the 2012 Olympic it is now confirmed that the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy will be the official venue for the sailing events.
Chief Executive of the RYA, Rod Carr, OBE, commented, "This is wonderful news for sport, London and the Weymouth area. Great Britain has some of the keenest sports fans in the world and the opportunity and excitement that hosting the Games in London and Weymouth will bring to the country will be amazing. The RYA is confident that together with the Games organisers and local organisations, we can lay on a truly memorable Olympic Regatta, in one of the best sailing venues in the world."
The is the trade association for the British boating industry. The Federation's 1,500 Members account for 90% of the industry's turnover and employ about 30,000 people. They are drawn from both the seagoing and inland sectors of the marine industry covering the leisure boat, hire fleet, commercial workboat and superyacht categories and supporting services. Our Mission Statement reads as follows:
Today (Tuesday, 17th May) marks T - 50, the 50-day countdown to the arrival of almost 100 magnificent Tall Ships, which will sail into Waterford for the start of The Tall Ships' Races 2005.
Trafalgar 200 – a sea of amazing experiences
A series of spectacular events in 2005 - organised by the Royal Navy - marking the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar and the death in action of the heroic Admiral Lord Nelson.
Join us for an unforgettable six-day summer celebration of our nation’s love affair with the sea, in the Solent and the historic city of Portsmouth (28 June – 3 July):
As we enter into May, we are all looking forward to spending as much time in the water as we can. Whether you are into shark diving in Africa and Australia, relaxing onboard a luxurious liveaboard in Thailand or Maldives or beach diving in America and Malta...there simply is no better way to relax.
Anchor Yacht & Ship Sales is your authorized U.S. and worldwide dealer for American-built Valiant Yachts semi-custom cruising sailboats, and exclusive distributor for Nova Scotia-built Cape Island Trawlers. We're also international Internet yacht brokers for fine pre-owned boats for sale, sailboats, trawlers, catamarans, motor yachts & powerboats . Cruising, outfitting and BoatSearch specialists, helping boat buyers & sellers since 1980.
The elegant lines of the Sorcerer range give an exceptional combination of performance and comfort. A proven design, all craft in the range are of the same sound pedigree, offering speed, safety and accommodation with a soft ride in all sea states and superb handling.
As an island nation, 97% of the UK’s trade by weight is by sea, and there can be no doubt that shipping is vital to the UK economy. Our fishermen and fishing communities also rely on the sea for their livelihood, and many of us use beaches and the coast for leisure and sport. We have 10,500 miles of outstandingly beautiful coastline.
The RNLI currently has over 200,000 members who want to show their support for the work of the lifeboat crews on a regular basis. There are three grades of membership to chose from, each with different benefits and offering either single or joint membership.
Dignitaries at a special ceremony in Majorca have officially opened one of the finest, and certainly the newest, private members’ clubs in the Mediterranean.
May 22nd – May 28th 2005 - The Koh Samui Regatta, now in its fourth year, is widely regarded as the highlight on the Asian sailing
circuit. The week long sailing extravaganza, now officially recognised by the International Sailing
Federation, brings together many of the world’s top sailors guaranteeing a week of fun filled racing action
and passionate partying. The atmosphere is laid back island style offering a truly unique event.
New Orleans, Louisiana – March 17, 2005 - Trinity Yachts, LLC announced it has launched the 180 ft. (55m) tri-deck motor yacht with a full displacement steel hull. In 70 years there has not been such a large steel full displacement yacht launched like the MIA ELISE in the United States.
The UV patches are used to monitor the amount of exposure to harmful UV radiation. Goodforhealth.com bring you a device that is a small adhesive patch that can be coated with sun block in the same way that it is applied to the skin. As the level of UV exposure increases the patch changes through a range of colours, alerting the user to reapply sun block, or that maximum exposure to UV has been reached for the day. Patches can be attached to clothing, hats or swimwear, and are idea for fair skins that burn easily.
As we are sure many of you are aware, the 2005 Palma de Mallorca Boat Show kicks off on 30 April, running until 8 May. The Show will be located in Palma’s magnificent marina area and is set to be the biggest yet, covering 50,000m², with all the major manufacturers being represented.
“SAGESSE is not designed like mass production boats, "outside-in", but more intelligently "inside-out"; that is : instead of deciding on a certain length, after which you have to make multi compromises to fit in bunks, toilets, sink, etc... which is a nonsense, I took to the designer my interior functional vital space requirements (without compromises) and told him to wrap them, that whatever the length it will be was not important. This is the only way to have functional interior without compromise this is why SAGESSE ended up to be 53' “
If you are looking for a lovely pilot house motor sailor that everyone will admire at the pontoon and at sail, then this 39' Scanyacht 390 Deck Saloon may be the right yacht for you!
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Clearwater is pleased to announce the expansion of the team at their Port Mahón offices in Menorca. Nigel Upton, sales agent and representative of Ribeye Balearics in Menorca, joined them in January 2005 selling Ribeye ´s excellent range of rigid inflatable boats.
A new yacht club conference centre is about to open its doors to businesses throughout the UK to meet the growing demand for a facility that is within easy reach yet set in an idyllic location.
The Formation of Pascoe International
During his years in World Class Powerboat Racing, our chief designer and General Manager, Mark Pascoe was at the forefront of new technological and design development and has for many years harboured the desire to streamline, what is known amongst yachtsmen as "the workhorse of the water" - the Rigid Hulled Inflatable Boat (Rib). It was a friendship he forged with world famous boat designer Ocke Mannerfelt, that hastened Mark's decision to set about realising his dream with the use of Ocke's renowned aero-dynamic stepped hull … " the Batboat". The first SportRib was launched in 1998 at the Dusseldorf Boat Show and received rave reviews by the media …… the journey had now begun!
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With Christmas well and truly under our belts the New Year has started with a bang with this years London Boats Show. This is a superb display of some of the finest boats available on TheYachtMarket today. Warm and clean, anyone visiting will surely be impressed.
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