Updating the previous post about the MV Sounion, attempts to salvage the stricken crude oil tanker were abandoned this week. Aspides, the EU’s naval force that is providing protection for the operation, said “…that the conditions were not met to conduct the towing operation and that it was not safe to proceed.” Its not exactly […]
The residents of Dartmouth, England are starting to be increasingly frustrated with this floating “eyesore”. With local residents describing it as a “gin palace”, the 98M Abeking and Rasmussen built “Aviva” has been moored there since early August. The yacht is owned by billionaire Joe Lewis – ex owner of Tottenham and former currency trader. It […]
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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 […]
