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New Portable Extinguisher Stops Lithium Battery Fires

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Sea-Fire Marine offers a cost-effective lithium battery fire suppression solution with a new line of portable extinguishers through its affiliated company LiCELL™

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Catamaran Central Sponsors Cutting-Edge Crew Training at 2022 USVI Charter Yacht Show

St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. New in 2022, the USVI Charter Yacht Show, set for November 12-15 at Yacht Haven Grande St Thomas, will introduce cutting-edge training for captain, mate,…

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CBD: OK for crew?

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It’s hip, it’s legal, it’s everywhere — it’s even prescribed by doctors. Beware, says one captain. Here’s what crew should know. CBD. Everyone’s using it, so it’s OK. Right? Not…

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Captain chronicles 33-day run across Alaska

Capt. Grant Maughan likes to spend his free time proving his mettle in endurance events around the world. He has conquered four of the Seven Summits, including Everest and Denali, and…

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Want to be a boat captain? Find a mentor, these women captains advise

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A group of female captains shared tips for future mariners and offered recommendations for breaking in as a new boater.

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Costa Rica clears way for foreign-flagged yachts to charter

Foreign-flagged charter yachts over 24 meters can now legally charter in Costa Rica’s waters simply by obtaining a renewable yearly license, providing proper documentation, and paying a modest 2.5% of the charter fee.

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10th USCG license renewal teaches some new lessons

Even after 40 years, an old captain can learn a new trick. Capt. Tedd Greenwald is on the 10th renewal of his U.S. Coast Guard license. At five years each,…

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NJ adds brokers

Fort Lauderdale-based Northrop & Johnson has hired yacht broker Grant Henderson and charter specialist Claudia Acevedo to its international team. Both will be based in Fort Lauderdale.  Henderson got his…

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Cluster Yachting Monaco hosts Open Day

By Lauren Coles On Thursday, Oct. 8, Cluster Yachting Monaco organized Open Day for yacht charter and sales brokers to learn more about and visit yachts for sale or charter…

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Charter director Pundt dies

Herman Pundt died on Sept. 16 after a year-long battle with brain cancer. He was 52. Pundt most recently was charter director at Denison Yachting. Prior to that, he spent…

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