Speed Rule Faces Fresh Scrutiny
March 2, 2026
NOAA revisits the 2008 vessel speed regulation, reopening debate over limits designed to reduce whale strikes.
NOAA revisits the 2008 vessel speed regulation, reopening debate over limits designed to reduce whale strikes.
A new whale-tracking map reveals where hazards overlap with key migration routes.
Boatbuilders and others leverage tech to protect North Atlantic right whales.
A 24-foot research vessel will be used to test the latest technologies to detect and protect whales.
New Research Reveals Juvenile Whales “Play” With Boats to Practice Hunting for Tuna.
What is believed to be a Spade-toothed whale washed onto an Otago beach in New Zealand. Scientists believe the extremely rare creature will shed further light on the species
To reduce ship strikes, the U.S. Coast Guard launched a whale alert system for vessel operators in the Salish Sea
Orcas bashed a sailboat off the coast of Morocco, which sank before it could reach port.
NMMA supports the denial, as the petition was to establish a speed limit and other vessel-related mitigation measures in the Gulf of Mexico.
The history of Yankee and the art of living aboard.
The father and son behind Mag Bay Yachts are on a mission to craft the finest sportfishing boats ever made.
An expert can uncover problems before they turn serious and expensive.
There’s no better time than autumn to visit New York Harbor and then cruise north for leaf peeping
A beloved skiff is back in production, bringing a storied Martha’s Vineyard design and its enduring workboat heritage to a new generation of boaters.
The unassuming flatfish is a remarkable hunter that anglers obsess over.
Brechin Morgan draws inspiration from a lifetime on the water, from working aboard rugged commercial vessels to sailing solo around the world in a 27-foot boat.
A maritime attorney offers advice for buyers who lay down deposits for new builds.
Mario Vittone’s excellent adventure from Maine to Washington on an FPB 64.
John Pierce Rousmaniere, sailor, historian, advocate for safety at sea and 2020 National Sailing Hall of Fame inductee, whose books became essential reading for generations
