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Engineer’s Angle: Antiviral action starts at home – especially when home is a yacht
Engineer’s Angle: by JD Anson The world has awakened to a new day, a new normal. Worldwide pandemic is now a real thing, and it calls for real measures. Governments…
Benetti launches 70m FB273
The Benetti shipyard in Livorno has launched FB273, a 229-foot (70m) custom yacht with a steel hull and aluminum superstructure. The six-deck exterior was designed by Benetti, working in collaboration…
Engineer’s Angle: Rush of repairs courts disaster
Engineer’s Angle: JD Anson Many times during repairs, engineers are rushed to complete the task and get the system running again. Unfortunately, this means that often safety systems and protections…
MIBS20: Innovation Award winners announced at Miami show
Winners of the 2020 Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show Innovation Awards were announced by the National Marine Manufacturers Association and Boating Writers International on Feb. 14. The awards, which…
New shiplift in, construction underway at RMK
Story and photos by Dorie Cox Construction and upgrades at RMK Merrill-Stevens Shipyard are nearly complete, with a grand reopening of the North and South Yards expected before summer’s end,…
Feadship launches 99.95m Moonrise
Feadship recently announced the Feb. 7 launch of M/Y Moonrise, the largest superyacht by waterline length built in the Netherlands to date. The yacht’s extended autonomy, a long cruising range,…
Rules of the Road: Trackers play crucial role in emergencies
Rules of the Road: by Capt. Jake DesVergers During a recent accident investigation, a vessel was lost at sea in poor weather conditions. Thankfully, no one was injured in the…
Stew Cues: Checklists help interior team stay on task for guest arrivals
Stew Cues: by Alene Keenan At this time of year, season is in full swing. Yachts have moved into position, and you’ve probably already had at least one charter or…
Diver assesses Bahamas reefs after hurricane
Story and photos by Kevin Davidson Some time has passed and our memories of Hurricane Dorian are perhaps fading away a bit. The scenes in the news of the damage…
