MCA change the Fire Code

Following the successful launch of the MGN 453 in 2013, the MCA after an 18 month period of industry consultation, have upgraded the code to MGN 580. Implementation was from the beginning of March 2020 after which newly issued MGN 453 certificates were invalid. The...

Taking on the America’s Cup challenge

America’s Cup Challenger of Record, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, launches a new web series – Challengers for Now – which provides a view behind the scenes of their Cagliari headquarters through exclusive footage and interviews with the protagonists. Here’s the tease: A...

Vendee Globe start confirmed 8 November 2020

The start of the 9th Vendée Globe will take place on November 8th, off Sables d’Olonne, the organisers, the Board of Directors of SAEM Vendée, have confirmed. The SAEM Vendée also took the decision to set up a Start Village, which will open on Saturday 17th October....

Marine mammals in captivity

Hey! Some of you might be thinking of visiting a Dolphinarium as an activity during the summer holiday season. I would like to share my experience with you on the subject and hope it might lead you to think twice. Between 1998 and 2007, I was professionally involved...