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Gulf of Aden: EU Naval Force Flagship ITS Doria and Frigate ESPS Navarra Assist Yacht in Distress
On Tuesday 12 August, 2014, while conducting counter-piracy patrols in the Gulf of Aden, the EU Naval Force flagship and Italian Navy destroyer, ITS ...

Published 11 years ago, updated 7 years ago

Vanuatu to Queensland: How concrete/cement saved a yacht from sinking
Back in June, three boats were involved in a mayday situation as they travelled together from Port Villa, Vanuatu to Cairns, far north Queensland, ...

Published 11 years ago, updated 6 years ago

Raising awareness of the ocean’s fragile ecosystems – The unexpected beauty of PLANKTON
Dr. Richard Kirby has dedicated his career to studying and photographing plankton. His new book, "Ocean Drifters, a secret world beneath the waves", ...

Published 11 years ago, updated 6 years ago

UK: National Coastwatch Institution Issued Dedicated VHF Channel
The National Coastwatch Institution (NCI), an entirely voluntary organization keeping a visual watch along UK shores, has been allocated a national ...

Published 11 years ago, updated 7 years ago

Greece: Harbour Dues Cut
Following months of controversy regarding the new Greek circulation tax, the Greek government has introduced two changes which cut harbour dues. This ...

Published 11 years ago, updated 7 years ago

Vanuatu: Yacht penalized for calling into Port Resolution unannounced
The skipper of a yacht of French national was penalised by Lenakel Customs for calling into the undeclared port of Port Resolution on the island of ...

Published 11 years ago, updated 7 years ago