News By Topic: boats and marine

Media Advisory - Additional Coast Guard Capacity For Victoria, B.C.

Jul 5, 2018

VICTORIA, July 5, 2018 /CNW/ - Terry Beech, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, will announce additional Coast Guard capacity in Victoria and other measures under the Oceans Protection Plan. Media are invited to attend. ... Continue reading

NADA: Auto Tariffs Will Raise Prices, Limit Choice and Depress Demand for New Cars and Trucks

Jul 5, 2018

In comments filed Friday to the U.S. Department of Commerce, NADA made it clear that America’s automobile dealers oppose the imposition of new tariffs or quotas on imported automobiles or automotive parts. ... Continue reading

NADA Details President Trump's Auto Tariff Details

Jun 27, 2018

By Jonathan Collegio, NADA, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs The Trump Administration announced in late May that it was initiating an investigation that could result in a tariff of up to 25% on imported automobiles and automobile parts. Under law (Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962), the President ha ... Continue reading

Tariffs On "Made In China" Products Coming Into US Market

Jun 18, 2018

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) today released a list of products imported from China that will be subject to additional tariffs as part of the U.S. response to China’s unfair trade practices related to the forced transfer of American technology and intellectual property. On May 29, 2018, ... Continue reading

Baltic Yachts: Pink Gin Sailing Yacht of the Year at World Superyacht Awards +Video

May 22, 2018

DUDERSTADT, Germany and JAKOBSTAD, Finland, May 22, 2018 /CNW/ - The Baltic 175 Pink Gin, the world's largest carbon fibre sloop, has been voted the Sailing Yacht of the Year at the prestigious World Superyacht Awards 2018. She also won the Sailing Yachts 50m and Above category making it a glittering achievement for th ... Continue reading

Fincantieri-Built Frigate ITS Alpino, Makes Landfall in Norfolk

May 21, 2018

ITS Alpino, a Fincantieri-built frigate sailing under the Italian flag, made landfall in Norfolk. The ITS Alpino, a FREMM-class frigate, is a model of the ship the U.S. Navy is considering for the FFG(X) future frigate program. ... Continue reading

Rising Crude Oil Prices Should Be Met With Increased Use Of Ethanol

May 17, 2018

Forty-five years ago, America was unprepared for the sudden spike in oil prices and attempt by oil producers to limit access to the oil. Forty-five years ago, America was unprepared for the sudden spike in oil prices and attempt by oil producers to limit access to the oil. Today, we're in a different situation thanks t ... Continue reading

Keel Laid for Future USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118)

May 15, 2018

BATH, Maine, May 15, 2018 -- On Monday, May 14, General Dynamics Bath Iron Works celebrated the keel laying of the future USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118). The U.S. Navy named the ship in honor of Sen. Daniel Inouye, a Medal of Honor recipient for heroism during World War II. ... Continue reading

Wajer Yachts Launches the Wajer 55 S

Apr 26, 2018

A Sports Utility Yacht Wajer Yachts in the Netherlands has unveiled its latest motoryacht model, the Wajer 55 S. Eighteen months after the release of the flagship Wajer 55, this sportier version is based upon a centre console concept. The new model has the same hull as the Wajer 55, but with a completely different deck ... Continue reading

Norwegian Cruise Line Takes Delivery Of Norwegian Bliss

Apr 19, 2018

BREMERHAVEN, Germany, April 19, 2018 -- Today, Norwegian Cruise Line took delivery of the 168,028-gross-ton Norwegian Bliss, from Meyer Werft during a ceremony in Bremerhaven, Germany, marking the conclusion of an 18-month building period. In attendance were executives from Norwegian Cruise Line, including Andy Stuart, ... Continue reading

The Case Against Ethanol Opponents: They Are Simply Incorrect +VIDEO

Apr 13, 2018

By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL I can't say for sure, since I haven't done a count and compared it to a calendar, but it seems to me that the American oil industry has been ramping up its attacks on ethanol and trying to gain ground by adding in more <i>high-powered</i> lapdogs to pr ... Continue reading

Regal Princess To Offer Passengers No Excuse Internet Connectivity at Sea

Feb 23, 2018

MEDIA ALERT FOR MONDAY, FEB. 26, 2018 Working with Satellite-Enabled Connectivity Solutions Provider SES Networks, Bandwidth to Exceed 1.5 Gigabytes per Second onboard Regal Princess from Carnival Corporation's Princess Cruises Media Availability During Live Event via Video Conference Call and Individual Interviews wit ... Continue reading

Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing New Performance Benchmarks

Feb 19, 2018

Feb 15, 2018 – Miami, FL Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing are proud to mark 11 years of collaboration with the debut of the most impressive and innovative performance boat ever constructed by the iconic Miami-based boat manufacturer. Designed from the ground up using the latest technology and methodologies, the Ciga ... Continue reading

Cruise Report: Getting Sick Remains Top Travel Concern

Jan 31, 2018

WARWICK, R.I., Jan. 31, 2018 -- InsureMyTrip, the travel insurance authority, today announced the results of its travel survey of 2,289 U.S. respondents. ... Continue reading

Ahoy Mates! Palm Beach Marine Flea Market and Seafood Festival Returns for 9th Consecutive Year

Dec 26, 2017

Palm Beach Marine Flea Market and Seafood Festival is returning for its 9th consecutive year at the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach, Florida on Saturday and Sunday, February 10-11, 2018. Bargain hunters looking for sales, one of a kind items and that personal touch can visit the Marine Flea Market and nego ... Continue reading