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.
As Nordhavn unveils new models, the designer explains what a difference a couple extra feet can make.
A former Norwegian rescue vessel with an icebreaker rating is now home for a cruising couple, and it can handle anything the ocean will throw at it.
Siren Marine remote monitoring and control technology puts your boat’s vital systems, security and location right at your fingertips.
The largest boat in the builder’s Sport range offers a balance of comfort and performance.
In a striking black-and-white photo essay,
Onne van der Wal captures the craftsmanship and
heritage that define the maritime Northeast.
A community sailing center in Massachusetts is building the next generation of offshore racers—one passage at a time.
Back in 1990, I was fresh out of a gap year following high school, bouncing from friend’s couch to friend’s couch and desperately in need
The Amesbury Skiff descends from a design that shaped New England working boats for 200 years
Boat propulsion often starts life as a terrestrial engine. Giving it sea legs is more complex than you might think
Artist Nancy Tankersley captures scenes of busy watermen in the Chesapeake.
