It's not one type of boat and I think if you look around, you'll find a very small percentage of accidents have anything to do with not following...
Every day, however, you'll face circumstances where another operator doesn't follow the rules. You can't yell "Halt" and have things stop while...
Could be used, probably should be used, not generally used, and changes nothing either way, creates no excuse for wreck. Simple story. You saw...
Are you using ablative, hard, or hybrid?
DNR tells WTOC that 45-year-old Mark Christopher Stegall, of Savannah, was arrested and charged for Boating Under the Influence.
According to ABC Chicago, the vessel was apparently having engine problems and went to the marina to refuel. After refueling, those on board tried...
Your points are valid. However, you've created additional complexity by combining four different elements. We have flag state vs. classification...
I do not equate the two situations described at all. Plus we're also dealing with LY2 code vs. US and other. You may see one as the start of a...
I don't understand the relevance to this discussion at all. Huge difference between an agreement between builder and class society in advance of...
Neptune Society should have contacts they can share.
Very interesting. I've never dealt with Cayman flags. As to Class and surveyors, I'm only dealt with ABS, Lloyd's and RINA. What classification...
Good update and good comments, Pascal. Our larger boats are classed, even though we don't charter them. People wonder why. Well, it's a standard...
Everyone talks hull speed, but the real dramatic savings are one knot or so below hull speed. If range trumps enjoyment then easy to accomplish.
Have you been to Briland since IGY took over?
They pay significantly more per lineal foot but not per square foot. I hear complaints about $7 vs. $5 and I don't think the owners are even...
I've seen that announcement although strangely their web site doesn't reflect it. I realize what they've announced. They've done what they could...
And the sanctions and partial ownership risks to the yard extend far beyond Galactica.
I chose to respond in private here rather than email, but if you've read this entire thread and still ask, doubt you're going to listen to anything.
If you trust anyone there, then you're making a mistake. All I can say is an extremely thorough survey and sea trial. Often the boats Marlow is...
Seems one lesson learned would be more urgency on warning messages in spite of response of SK. It's like kid telling you his stomach is upset,...
