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The UK government recently stated that internet access should no longer be a luxury but a basic right. However, recent surveys by Nautilus and other maritime organisations have shown that only around 50% of seafarers currently hav...
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Monday afternoon sees EUR/USD heavily sold, down from 1.1220 to 1.1195. In a session without significant data releases, the next target is 1.1190, and if we break through that, the next significant break would be 1.1140 (24th Marc...
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The Panama Papers leak revealed details of more than 200,000 offshore entities, the main focus being on senior politicians and public figures. However, the knock on effect for those of us without billions to hide in offshore accou...
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The migrant issue is not a new one, nor confined to the Mediterranean, but recent events have highlighted the importance of preparing for such eventualities if cruising in areas where migrants might be encountered and your vessel ...
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From 14-19 June, Argentario Sailing Week kicks off, with over 45 Grandes Dames of the Sea already entered for the international regatta organized by the Yacht Club Santo Stefano, constituting the third leg of the Panerai Classic Y...
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As we enter the start of the Mediterranean yachting season, it is vital for captains, management and owners to be aware of the latest information concerning the migration of refugees and to plan ahead. With the worsening situation...
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From 1-5 June, in the shade of the old ramparts of Antibes, the XXI Edition of les Voiles d'Antibes will welcome many of the world's most renowned classic sailing yachts to race in the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge 2016. The Tr...
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From 21-24 June, the Newport Charter Yacht Show celebrates its 33rd edition with new owners Newport Shipyard, bringing a fresh spin on some of the show’s long-held traditions. The show provides excellent networking for agents, bro...
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Wednesday's opinion poll shows the STAY campaign is now 18 points ahead. GBP has priced in an 80% chance of the UK remaining in the Eurozone. This 7-8 point swing in favour of ‘remain’ today pushed up GBP/EUR from 1.2800 to 1.2925...
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This morning’s Daily Telegraph poll result shows the ‘REMAIN’ campo leading the polls by 15 points. GBP/EUR strengthened from 1.2700 to open at 1.2800. GBP/USD broke through 1.4500 and EUR/USD also saw slight gains to 1.1330 as US...
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While AMEL shipyard in La Rochelle is delivering its latest model, the luxurious AMEL 64, on the other side of the globe an American owner is taking part in the Bermuda Race aboard his AMEL 55. Designed for navigating without a cr...
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Lujac Desautel was one of six finalists for The Young Designer of the Year Award 2016, with his stunning 45m concept yacht, 'La Petite Terrace', inspired by the Mediterranean lifestyle and architecture and the work of renowned urb...
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The USD bounced higher this afternoon on the back of Retail Sales data. Actual Sales was 1.3% up month-on-month, against expectations of 0.8%. Ex-autos expected 0.5%, while actual was 0.8%. This brought bulls back to the market fo...
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It's never wise to knock the competition, or to point the finger, but the banks are at it again! Currency markets are fierce and small businesses in particular should be aware of the hidden tactics at large.
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British Marine Thames Valley has re-launched its interactive Explore Thames App, developed to engage visitors to the River Thames, highlighting local landmarks, pubs and marine businesses.
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The 7th edition of Les Voiles de St. Barth came to a close on April 18… Relive this intense week of competition with our “best-of” video, a selection of the most beautiful photos, plus comments from the winners.
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GBP has bounced back from recent lows vs EUR, edging up to 1.2870 last week after the punishing months of March & April when it languished around 1.2400. The bounce-back is partly due to market sentiment that the ‘Leave’ vote’s ‘b...
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One of the world’s most popular and exciting sports comes to Barcelona this May with the return of the Spanish F1 Grand Prix to the Barcelona-Catalunya Circuit from 13-15 May 2016, coinciding with the start of the Mediterranean ya...
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Last week, three British Marine members were honoured to receive prestigious Queen’s Awards for Enterprise. The Awards are decided and awarded by Her Majesty the Queen, making them the most coveted accolades in UK business.
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The Council of Nautilus International at its meeting in April emphasised the Union’s political neutrality but agreed that the best interests of the maritime profession and the shipping industry would be secured by the UK remaining...
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Every year thousands of desperate people are fleeing their country by sea to escape persecution, war and violence. In 2014 the number of people arriving by sea in Europe was 219,000.
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Camper & Nicholsons, the global leader in luxury yachting activities, and Wealth-X, the global authority on wealth intelligence, have released a first-of-its-kind report on the world’s ultra wealthy and the luxury yachting sector....
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The Crew Coach discusses which Food Hygiene Certificates crew will need as an entry-level stew, and whether it is compulsory for everyone, or just for chefs and stews.
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The overall maritime threat in the Gulf of Aden is assessed as LOW; incidents are possible but not likely. Over the past year, the number of confirmed and suspicious at-sea
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This summer, all eyes will be focused on France as the country, which has produced such footballing legends as Zinedine Zidane and Thierry Henry, hosts the UEFA EURO 2016 Championship. Kicking off in Paris on June 10th and culmina...
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The Professional Yachting Association has joined forces with ACREW to endorse the content of certain workshops on offer at their professional development events.
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GBP- EUR breaks and sustains through 1.2500 (€/£ breaks 0.8000) overnight, marking a possible victory for GBP bears who have been fighting to break this level, not seen since November 14. Currently sitting nearer to 1.2430, GBP/EU...
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The Hague, scene of an enormously successful pit-stop last year, has been chosen to host the finale of the Volvo Ocean Race 2017-18. The Dutch stopover will be preceded by a midsummer stopover in Volvo’s home city of Gothenburg, s...
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Search and rescue NGO MOAS (Migrant Offshore Aid Station) has helped save the lives of over 1,500 people in three months of operations in the Aegean Sea, despite an increasing hostile environment.
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Overall victory for Velsheda in the J Class at the 21st Saint Barths Bucket regatta belongs as much to the team's night shift workers as it does the sailing team which today held off the challenge from rivals Ranger to win the J C...
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