New requirement for Atlantic HMS tournaments New requirement for Atlantic HMS tournaments All will be required to submit catch summaries An Atlantic highly migratory species (HMS) tournament is a tournament that awards points or prizes for catching Atlantic highly migratory species (i.e., swordfish, billfish, sharks and/or tunas). by Nicolas Alvarado, NOAA Fisheries Posted 13 Dec 17:42 UTC A big year for Powerboat-World A big year for Powerboat-World Thank you! It is your readership of Powerboat-World.com that has seen us expand in 2018 Thank you! It is your readership of Powerboat-World.com that has seen us expand quite dramatically in 2018, most significantly during, and then just as importantly, after the European Summer. by John Curnow, Editor, Powerboat-World.com Posted 12 Dec 21:15 UTC Construction update: Gypsea - GameBoat 62' Construction update: Gypsea - GameBoat 62' And just like that, our fourth GameBoat is planked! At November's end, our hull construction crew placed the Whiskey Plank on Gypsea. During November, we managed to complete tunnel construction, install shaft tubes, and begin blocking for the bow thruster. by John Bayliss Posted 12 Dec 15:47 UTC Ask for Aussie seafood this Christmas Ask for Aussie seafood this Christmas Seafood Industry Australia has reminded consumers to "Ask for Aussie seafood" Whether you're throwing a prawn on the barbie, ordering some snapper with beer batter or grilling your barra to perfection, Seafood Industry Australia has reminded consumers to "Ask for Aussie seafood" this Christmas. by Jessica McInerney Posted 12 Dec 01:22 UTC Learning about Atlantic Salmon in Greenland Learning about Atlantic Salmon in Greenland Pop-up satellite tag records environmental conditions and the fish's behavior NOAA Fisheries biologist Tim Sheehan spent 10 days in southwest Greenland trolling for pre-adult Atlantic salmon to capture and release with a pop-up satellite tag that records environmental conditions and the fish's behavior. by NOAA Fisheries Posted 11 Dec 16:37 UTC Construction update: Tarheel - GameBoat 62' Construction update: Tarheel - GameBoat 62' On Tarheel, our interior crew is making incredible progress On Tarheel, our interior crew is making incredible progress, as buildout in all lower level spaces has begun. The Master stateroom will feature matching bunks on the port and starboard sides, with ample storage above. by John Bayliss Posted 10 Dec 15:41 UTC Lessons Learnt: When weather turns deadly Lessons Learnt: When weather turns deadly Looking at the first 'Prepare to survive' campaign message Victorian boater Max says he's witnessed weather having fatal consequences. As a child, Max was fishing with his dad off South Werribee in Port Phillip Bay, when his dad spotted a huge storm front coming in from Geelong. by Maritime Safety Victoria Posted 9 Dec 18:24 UTC U.S. tackles global fisheries challenges U.S. tackles global fisheries challenges Learn how the United States is working to tackle global fisheries challenges The United States holds the distinction of being a global leader in conservation and sustainable fisheries. Because our nation is one of the largest consumers and importers of seafood in the world, U.S. standards for imported seafood by NOAA Fisheries Posted 9 Dec 14:41 UTC FLIR introduces new Raymarine Element series FLIR introduces new Raymarine Element series New sonar & GPS combination for recreational fishing delivers superior imaging, speed & simplicity Featuring the acclaimed Raymarine RealVision™ 3D and new HyperVision™ sonar technology, the Element series delivers lifelike imaging and helps meet the demands of both coastal and bass fishermen with advanced sonar and versatile mapping capabilities. by Liza Dukino, Raymarine Posted 9 Dec 06:21 UTC Prepare to survive: Know the five Prepare to survive: Know the five New boating safety campaign in Victoria, Australia The campaign encourages people heading out on the water to prepare - because ending up in Victorian waters, which remain cool year-round, is one of the greatest risks to the safety of boaters and paddlers. by Maritime Safety Victoria Posted 8 Dec 18:18 UTC Construction update: Blue View - Bayliss 78' Construction update: Blue View - Bayliss 78' The interior is beginning to look alive on this incredibly intricate build After the sizable change to the exterior with the addition of the cabin, our crew's attention now turns inward. The lower level buildout and transformation has begun, really demonstrating the size of Blue View - as it houses four staterooms quite easily. by John Bayliss Posted 8 Dec 15:41 UTC Mercury SeaPros perfect for Charter Operator Mercury SeaPros perfect for Charter Operator Mercury SeaPros perfect for Charter Operator It's snapper season so Matt Cini is flat-out busy. But then Matt Cini and his whole crew at Reel Time Fishing Charters are always flat-out busy, showing anglers the best spots in Melbourne's Port Phillip Bay and surrounding waters. by Mercury Marine Posted 8 Dec 00:07 UTC Nine sizes of Destroyer Wheel Nine sizes of Destroyer Wheel Classic good looks and robust stainless steel construction Most marine steering wheels designs come and go, but one has withstood the test of time: the Schmitt & Ongaro Marine Destroyer Wheel. With classic good looks and robust stainless steel construction, it's available in seven sizes, from 279mm to 762mm. by Martin Flory Group Posted 7 Dec 14:41 UTC From Blueprint to action: progress report From Blueprint to action: progress report Plan for Great Barrier Reef Blueprint for resilience We've released From Blueprint to action: progress report — it outlines the progress and successes one year on from the release of our Great Barrier Reef Blueprint for resilience. by GBRMPA Posted 7 Dec 04:32 UTC Construction update: Bayliss 75' Construction update: Bayliss 75' December will be an exciting month for the boat! Teak wainscoting is being installed along the spacious companionway, where the pattern is bold and impressive - a seamless match for the remainder of the teak patterns throughout this build. by John Bayliss Posted 6 Dec 15:35 UTC Ethanol misfueling danger laid bare Ethanol misfueling danger laid bare President Trump has officially moved to allow E15 gasoline sales year-round Protecting Boaters at the Gas Pump is a new website with a series of photos of gas station pumps in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin that clearly shows the challenges boaters face with poor ethanol warning labels at the pump. by Scott Croft Posted 6 Dec 14:46 UTC ABT Costa BREAM Series Grand Final 2018 ABT Costa BREAM Series Grand Final 2018 Outsider clinches top title and a Mercury 150 FourStroke Jason Mayberry, a self-confessed outsider, has clinched the ABT Costa BREAM Series Grand Final to take home a $60,000 Bass Cat boat package featuring a Mercury 3.0L 150hp FourStroke outboard. by Mercury Marine Posted 6 Dec 01:31 UTC With E-STEER, drive mega yachts like sportscars With E-STEER, drive mega yachts like sportscars A whole new driving experience with unparalleled reliability The helms of many larger vessels are insensitive to input and provide sluggish and sloppy control. Worse yet, some transfer every exhausting shudder and vibration from the rudder to the wheel. by Martin Flory Group Posted 6 Dec 00:28 UTC Engine cutoff switch requirement Engine cutoff switch requirement Each year Congress authorizes the budget and overall spending level for the U.S. Coast Guard Included in the re-authorization is a provision requiring "manufacturers, distributors and dealers" to install engine cutoff switches on new boats "less than 26 feet overall in length and capable of developing 115 pounds or more of static thrust." by Scott Croft Posted 5 Dec 14:03 UTC Vesper Marine to protect Marlborough Sounds Vesper Marine to protect Marlborough Sounds Marine safety leader's cutting-edge technology customized to include weather info overlays Vesper Marine, a leading manufacturer of innovative marine safety products, announced today that Marlborough District Council in New Zealand has implemented the Guardian:protect solution to monitor and protect its 4,200 square kilometer harbor. by Ashley Staples Posted 5 Dec 13:53 UTC