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.
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.
Don’t miss these new models arriving at boat shows this season.
The Formula 387CCF’s upper station adds a new perspective for anglers, but it’s the boat’s ride and versatile design that steal the show.
Yes, the waterfront experience in Newport has evolved in the age of megayachts, but this little city still has a lot of sailing in its heart.
The crisp, cool days of fall bring boat shows, breezy sailing, angler fishing and peaceful anchorage.
Warm weather breeds bacteria in freshwater tanks, where they create mischief with filters and pumps. Here’s how to stop them.
When a 2010 Picnic Boat 37 resurfaced in poor condition, the builder restored it from the hull up with modern craftsmanship
Natural teak still endures, but cork, bio-based synthetics and changing owner priorities are reshaping what goes underfoot.
