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On the water way to Porto Lignano on the Italian Adriatic coast in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region (Friuli-Venezia Giulia) there is a shoal that should be better avoided, as a SeaHelp member told us.. Lignano, which stretches in the form of a peninsula across the northeastern half of the Tagliamento Delta between the Marano Lagoon and the open Adriatic Sea,...
Read moreThe dream of owning a boat begins with a series of questions that future owners must ask themselves critically, our checklist helps. The planned use of the boat is just as important as the suitable berth and the running costs. SeaHelp has compiled ten points, with the help of which the search for the right ship can be concretized.. Checklist...
Read moreThe last two years have brought an unprecedented boom to shipyards and boat dealers. Many who previously only dreamed of buying a sailing or motor yacht are now proud owners. And who decides now for a shipyard-new ship, must count on a waiting period of several years. So rather invest in a used yacht? With these SeaHelp tips for successful...
Read moreIt's a nightmare for every yacht owner: a fire on board is one of the most dangerous accidents that can happen at sea, because fires on ships often spread quickly. Compared to land, firefighting is more difficult: there are no escape routes, and there are often still people on board. Quick action is required, and the yacht should be equipped...
Read moreNo one knows their exact number. But roughly estimated there are well over 120 buoy fields for yachts in Croatia. This number does not include the vast number of restaurant buoys and small camping buoys for trailer boats. How you can tell how safe a buoy is and why misjudgments lead to accidents, explains the following article.. "Going to the...
Read moreVHF radio (marine radio) has been one of the most important means of communication on yachts for many years and will not be replaced by cell phones in the foreseeable future. Especially in maritime emergencies or when registering in marinas, the radio is clearly superior because automatically all ships in the vicinity can listen in and possibly give quick assistance....
Read moreOwners of GRP yachts can not avoid dealing with the issue of osmosis, because a not or not properly treated osmosis can quickly destroy the complete structure of a ship. In particular, if the yacht is to be driven for a long time in warmer waters, it is recommended in advance an inspection and, if necessary, a preventive osmosis treatment.....
Read moreWhen a person living in the European Union wants to import a yacht from a non-EU country into the EU, for example when buying a yacht in the USA and bringing it to Germany, customs import duties are incurred. SeaHelp explains when a so-called customs operation (import operation) is present, and how high the duties are.. It sounds tempting: a...
Read moreAnchoring often looks simple, but requires time and adherence to a few simple routines if it is to be safe. To kick off the season, a brief overview of the biggest misconceptions about anchoring - and the most important rules. "Anchor maneuver? Must go briskly. And look cool!" No question - nothing draws the eye more like a yacht that...
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