rules
Making a difference, one kilometer at a time
Chief Stew Carla Annas is a triathlete who is determined to make a difference. Her foundation helps disadvantaged students in South Africa, and the race is on to raise enough funds to send one child to school.
Onboard breakdown
In the yachting industry, mental health is somewhat of a taboo topic. Yet, a majority of crew who participated in a recent survey expressed that yachting had impacted their mental health in a negative way. Crew dynamics play a major role in successfully addressing these issues.
Getting the tow where it needs to go
Power load, weather conditions, and size of the mothership are only a few of the factors that must be considered. Drag a large tender behind a 164-foot (50m) motor yacht…
Check the Rules Before the Refit
Modifications that don’t account for regulations can be disastrous on budget, time, future use and resale value.
Tax Savings for Yacht Refits
Several states have tax exemptions, discounts or caps on yacht repairs and refits.
New Regulations for 2022
Among other changes this year, seafarers are to be designated “key workers,” which means priority for vaccinations and exemption from repeatedly having to prove vaccination status when crossing multiple borders.
CBD: OK for crew?
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…
Air Travel Advisory: Latest updates from GMT
Fly fuss-free with these tips from GMT Air travel is tricky these days and the rules are ever-changing. We asked the experts at Global Marine Travel to give us the…
USCG, CBP officers clarify rules
Pollution, Covid and more frequent stops were among the top concerns among captains and crew in attendance.
