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.
We’re bringing you an interesting mix of stories that represent the best of what the boating lifestyle can be.
Maritime artist Neal Hughes depicts the historic Stephen Taber under sail in Camden, Maine.
Instead of selling his company, Grady-White’s Eddie Smith created a purpose trust to ensure the brand and the culture always remain the same
Modern technology lets researchers create ‘digital twins’ of wrecks tied to explorers Ernest Shackleton and Robert Falcon Scott in mere days.
Remote monitoring systems can take the worry out of storing your boat during the cold winter months.
The plywood Cruis-Along provided a practical platform for middle-class boaters during the post-World War II era.
The Hood 42 LM has classic downeast lines and shimmering varnish, along with modern technology for easier operation.
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.
