Industry
The United States has one of the most progressive tax systems in the industrialised world. Taxes are imposed on net income of individuals and corporations by the federal, most states, and some local governments.
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Suicide is a very real danger to seafarers. In fact, according to a recent study by the World Health Organization (WHO), seafarers are the second most at-risk profession worldwide when it comes to suicide. The report offered up so...
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Allmode's latest global security report with a detailed piracy update, health advisory, security alerts and the most recent maritime intelligence.
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We have come a long way since the days of hand nets and the kind of catches that would not, in any way, affect the number of fish in the world’s oceans. But all that has changed, threatening fish stocks and putting certain specie...
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Understanding the implications of the BOFIP 12.05.15 for commercial yachts. The Bulletin of May 12, 2015 which integrates the existing French Commercial Exemption (FCE) has already generated a lot of chatter and some concern.
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India is unique for many reasons, the delicious food, riot of colour, frenetic cities and awe inspiring backdrops that vary between lush green vegetation and blisteringly hot coastline, being just a few. One that is still under th...
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In view of the recent tragic accident on board a large motor yacht in Palma, in which a crew member fell into the sea whilst working over side, we would like to remind all members of the great importance of following the advice co...
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Since the ECJ ruling “Bacino Charter Company” it has become increasingly difficult for owners of commercially registered yachts to continue to operate their yacht on a real commercial basis. This arises from the unprecedented numb...
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Navigation Rules Pro has everything in our popular Navigation Rules app plus an additional 100 pages of content.
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Dive Log is designed to work either as your primary SCUBA diving logbook application or in conjunction with compatible 3rd party desktop logbook applications.
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Coming soon to a yacht near you - bonanza time for Flag and Port State Control. As a courtesy to allow ship owners more time to become compliant, most Port State Control (PCS) authorities have been requested to postpone enforcemen...
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It hasn’t been this exciting to be an explorer since the heyday of imperialism, and it’s the world’s wealthiest individuals who are leading the charge. The personal submarine is now very much in demand, unlocking the depths of the...
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When Dr Simone Laubscher, a down to earth Aussie mother of three, first arrived in London 15 years ago, she was struck by the lack of choice for a nutritious lunch on the run.
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You may have seen recent reports in the mainstream press reporting on the rise in cyber attacks at sea, and it's a problem that is only going to increase. You may not think your superyacht’s coffee maker needs to be secure, but if...
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Following on from OnboardOnline's recent articles regarding the increased risk to superyachts of encountering a migrant boat, Captain Rod Hatch, Captain Adrian Croft and Allmode Security have produced a set of guidelines for yacht...
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The second anniversary conference of Young Professionals in Yachting was held this month at the Yacht Club de Monaco, attracting close to 100 people representing 18 different nationalities.
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Terrorism at sea is not new and, whilst it is estimated that only 2% of terrorism attacks are classed as maritime terrorism, this figure doesn’t reflect the potential disproportionate impact that an attack at or from the sea could...
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As the Mediterranean season starts to warm up, Schengen visas have become a hot topic among yacht management and non-EU crew. The industry at large remains surprisingly misinformed on the solutions available to yacht crew, with mu...
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In the wake of the tragic terrorist attack in Tunis which killed a number of cruise ship passengers, academics, analysts and researchers have been assessing what went wrong, how can passengers be protected and the small matter of ...
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The Round Table of international shipping associations (RT) comprising BIMCO, ICS, Intercargo and INTERTANKO are developing standards and guidelines to address the major cyber security issues faced by the shipping industry.
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Signal Flags Info contains images of all (40) of the international code flags, along with abbreviated usage descriptions for each flag. The app is designed to be used as a reference tool for recognition of the flags and interpreta...
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The first guest blog from David Hammond, CEO & Founder of Human Rights At Sea. Human rights at Sea (HRAS) continues to work directly with organizations in SE Asia in the ongoing matters of migrants abandoned at sea by traffickers.
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The recent increase in migrant movement around the world and most specifically the
Mediterranean Sea has raised a significant safety issue for the maritime sector. Read More
Mediterranean Sea has raised a significant safety issue for the maritime sector. Read More
Creating the Rybovich Superyacht Yard & Marina is a continuing process for Wayne Huizenga Jr. and his crew. Sometime in 1900, a 16-year old Austro-Hungarian immigrant by the name of John Rybovich, equipped with some carpentry exp...
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Yachting Magazine: "probably the best dollar you've ever spent"
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Hundreds of pages of boating information on your iPhone,iPod Touch or iPad! The Boater’s Pocket Reference caters to all levels of boating expertise with a wide variety of content including 800 illustrations and photographs and a m...
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Mobile apps bring convenience to a wide range of activities these days and the practicality of apps for people at sea are no exception. There are so many apps these days that help you safe at sea as well as many apps that store a ...
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The International Maritime Organization estimates that 90 % of the world's trade is moved around the planet by sea. Get information for world ports easy and fast.
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Hazcheck DGL Lite is a FREE mobile app for those that need quick and easy access to IMDG Code information contained in the dangerous goods list.
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The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972, also known as "COLREGs", "Rules of the Road" or "RoR", prescribe rules to be followed by ships and other vessels at sea in order to prevent collisions between tw...
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