An oil tanker which was attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the Red Sea last week is still on fire and may be leaking oil, according to the US Pentagon. The ship is carrying more than 150,000 tonnes – or one million barrels – of crude oil, and a major spill has the potential to be […]
A reminder that from the 1 September 2024 there will be a Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Port State Control inspections on crew wages, Seafarer’s Employment Agreements and Shipowners Financial Responsibilities under MLC. If you need any assistance or further advice please reach out chris.stewart@cornerstoneyacht.com hashtag#cornerstone hashtag#mlc2006 hashtag#beprepared […]
Emirates Team NZ take the LV Prelim Cup with a thrilling win over Luna Rosa Prada Pirelli. Full race report here https://www.americascup.com/news/3315_EMIRATES-TEAM-NEW-ZEALAND-WIN-THE-LOUIS-VUITTON-PRELIMINARY-REGATTA […]
Aaand we are off….it was a mixed day for Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli on this first day of the Preliminary Regatta Barcelona, as the team was forced to withdraw in the first match against Emirates Team New Zealand due to a technical issue. In the second race of the day Luna Rossa went on to win against the […]
Negative Ghost Rider the pattern is full!! T Minus 3 days #ac37 #barcelona2024 […]
No, its not another Caribbean aftermath picture….this was Balearics yesterday as the damage caused by freak storms passing through the area was assessed. Water spouts, high winds and torrential rain caused widespread disruption around the Spanish coastline and Balearics, just as their tourist season was getting in to full swing. Some tough times out there […]
Another day, another superyacht related fire…. Seems like we are in the middle of an insurers nightmare at the moment as the 47M superyacht ATINA, caught fire in Olbia, Sardinia over the weekend. The resultant damage caused her to sink; thankfully without any human casualties. Another sobering reminder for yacht owners and crew to stay […]
…..when it becomes a political hot potato! Royal Romance, the 92.5metre Feadship was the height of marine opulence, but is now the seemingly cursed poster child of the geo-politics surrounding mega yachts at present. Croatian and Ukrainian authorities say that Royal Romance was owned by Viktor Medvedchuk, a former Soviet lawyer, Ukrainian politician, oligarch and supporter of […]
Important Notice from the Marshall Islands on a GPS roll over event due on the 8 September 2024. A roll over event is an anomaly whish occurs every 19.6 years which causes some equipment to relay data that is 19.6 years in the past. Accurate GPS is fundamental for safety and navigation of marine traffic. […]
T-Minus 15 days until the action gets underway in hashtag#AC37 in Barcelona. Unashamed bias….. but INEOS Britannia looks the business!! hashtag#sailinglife hashtag#foil hashtag#speed […]
