17.04.2019

Daniamant’s Forward Looking Sonars offer higher assurance in poorly chartered areas

When navigating unchartered waters or entering shallow harbours, it is important to be able to see dangers ahead of your vessel before it is too late. The greatest principle of any voyage is planning your passage and looking ahead is imperative to ensuring your safety when out on the water. However, while a good survey and a precise position has been the key to keeping boats safe and sound for centuries, there are times when this isn’t an option. Some places are still poorly charted and there are moving shoals which defy the efforts of hydrographers and harbour buoyage.

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16.04.2019

Fairline Hong Kong wins at Asia Boating Awards 2019

Hong Kong based Fairline Yachts dealer, Simpson Marine, was announced as the winner of a prestigious award at the Asia Boating Awards 2019 last week (10 April), taking home the highly coveted title of Best Asia-Based Yacht Brokerage.

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16.04.2019

Lost in a sea of career choices? South Devon Marine Academy can help you navigate the right course

Love being on the water but not sure how to make it a career? To help potential students understand more about what the marine industry could offer them, the South Devon Marine Academy are hosting a marine careers advice drop-in session open day on 26 April 2019 at University Centre South Devon. As well as learning more about the FdSc Marine Technologies and FdSc Yacht Operations courses offered, both foundation degrees that are awarded in partnership with the University of Plymouth, students can meet potential employers.

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