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Ferry crash captain failed to keep proper lookout, court hears0
- Leisure Marine, Maritime & Commercial
- November 19, 2019
A 4,000-tonne passenger ferry ploughed into a small pleasure boat with four people on board because its captain failed to keep a proper lookout, a court has heard. Captain Ian Drummond allegedly sat “static” in his chair as the 107-metre (305ft) Red Funnel vessel, Red Falcon, smashed into the 10-metre motor cruiser almost forcing it
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DAME Award: USAFE MOB retrieval system (distributor Ocean Safety)0
- Leisure Marine
- November 19, 2019
USAFE, an easy to launch remote controlled lightweight rescue float, is the overall winner of the prestigious DAME Design Award at METSTRADE Amsterdam 2019. USAFE, where motorised dinghy meets horseshoe lifebuoy, was recently added to Ocean Safety’s broad portfolio of safety and survival equipment. “We were delighted to be appointed UK distributor for USAFE,” says
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Portsmouth bids to host international racing conference: Yacht Racing Forum0
- Leisure Marine
- November 19, 2019
Portsmouth Harbour Marine and Portsmouth City Council are in discussions with MaxComm Communication with the aim of hosting an international sailing and yacht racing conference in Portsmouth in November 2020. The annual Yacht Racing Forum draws a rich pool of speakers from the marine community. Held over two days, it brings together pro-sailors, suppliers, yacht
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RYA announces collaboration with Chinese Yachting Association0
- Leisure Marine
- November 19, 2019
The RYA has announced a new collaboration with the Chinese Yachting Association (CYA), in continued support of the development of sailing in China. The two national governing bodies have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to increase the availability of RYA training. Through the establishment of RYA training centres in China, it is hoped
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Inmarsat to launch eight new satellites by the end of 2023, expanding its Global Xpress network0
- Leisure Marine, Maritime & Commercial, Superyacht
- November 19, 2019
Inmarsat begins an intensive four-year programme of satellite launches this week, expanding its Global Xpress (GX) network both in coverage and capacity. The new GX5 satellite, said to be the most advanced satellite in the GX fleet, is scheduled to be launched by Arianespace from Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana on Friday 22nd
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Clipper Race update: Southern Ocean stage underway (race 4)0
- Leisure Marine
- November 18, 2019
The Marlow Southern Ocean Sleigh Ride got underway on Sunday 17th November from the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, bound for Fremantle Sailing Club, Western Australia. The eleven strong fleet of identical 70-ft racing yachts lined up for a 13:00 UTC kick-off and battled for prime position in the unpredictable winds of Table Bay. Amongst the
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