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Sharing a boat, costs and enjoyment: owner's association or joint ownership? The dream of owning a boat is a big one for many of us. However, this wish often fails due to financial constraints or simply because there is not enough time to use your boat or yacht extensively. The disparity between being the proud owner of a boat and...
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On October 3, 2020, the long-awaited initial operation of the gigantic Mose flood protection system (Modulo Sperimentale Elettromeccanico), which is supposed to protect Venice from major flooding in the future. Although the premiere was a success, the unique and, above all, gigantic construction has also attracted criticism. Can this ambitious project really protect the UNESCO World Heritage Site from further...
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Containerverluste auf See sind nicht nur ein finanzielles Risiko für die Schifffahrts-Branche, sondern auch eine Gefahr für die Sicherheit anderer Schiffe. Laut Schätzungen des World Shipping Council (WSC) gingen allein in den letzten drei Jahren fast 7.000 Container verloren. Intelligente (smarte) Container sollen die Gefahr von Kollisionen nun vermeiden helfen. Jeder Segler – und auch viele Motoryacht-Besitzer kennen das US-amerikanisches...
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From 1 January 2025, the Ordinance on the Implementation of the Federal Act on Biocides (ChemBiozidDV) will introduce stricter rules for the purchase of biocide-containing products such as anti-fouling paints. What do you need to bear in mind? Many everyday products such as mosquito repellent sprays, antibacterial cleaning agents or mold-free paints contain biocides that are designed to kill or...
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Sea fog can come on suddenly and is dangerous, especially when you are in a busy area. How does fog develop? And what can you do as a sports skipper when it catches you off guard at sea? We were caught out in Portugal. There was a light wind, the sea was calm, the sun was shining. The mood on...
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Many European sailors consider the Mediterranean to be a place of longing. There are usually warm and dry summers, countless cultural and tourist highlights, spread over more than 20 countries on the three continents of Europe, Africa and Asia. Many regattas during the season, such as the annual Middle Sea Race starting from Malta, also promise carefree, sporty sailing. However,...
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The major European water sports trade fairs in Cannes, Monaco, Genoa and Southampton are barely over, and the Interboot in Friedrichshafen has also closed its doors, when the boating industry is already preparing for the next highlight: with over 200,000 visitors from more than 100 countries and 1,500 exhibitors on 220,000 square meters in Halls 1 to 17, boot 2025...
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The Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) has published the first "High Density Electronical Navigational Chart" (HD ENC). The new digital charts primarily feature more accurate depth information and therefore guarantee better and safer navigation. In two years' time, the "S100" chart project will be the logical next step towards even more accurate nautical charts. New "S100" chart project to...
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In June 2024, the German Sailing Association (DSV) and the German Motor Yacht Association (DMYV) hosted the first round table on "Biofouling in recreational shipping". Around 50 participants from a wide range of interest groups accepted the invitation from the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH), which organized the meeting in Hamburg. During an intensive exchange, the participants discussed the...
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