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Jul 20, 2024 | onboardonline.com | Richard Hagan

It’s an awful truth: Whales are dying, and humans are once again to blame. But whereas a hundred years ago we were hunting them in their thousands, today a great deal of whale deaths are caused accidentally by humans, with many occurring as a result of ship strikes. Whales often inhabit shallow depths, making them difficult to spot and more susceptible to strikes from passing vessels.

Jul 7, 2024 | onboardonline.com | Emma Slater

British Marine, the trade association for the UK leisure, superyacht, and small commercial marine industry, is pleased to announce Robert Parton as its new President, effective from 18 July 2024. Robert, who has served as President-Elect for the past two years, takes on the presidency with a robust agenda aimed at advancing the sector's understanding of sustainability legislation requirements and enhancing training opportunities.

May 5, 2024 | onboardonline.com | Richard Hagan

Headquartered in Rhode Island in the US, a technology company is revolutionising the safe navigation and exploration of the world’s oceans and waterways. Since 2001, FarSounder has been innovating 3D forward-looking sonar systems to give vessels clear sight of what lies ahead and below to avoid collisions with the seabed, underwater structures, and ocean wildlife – the latter being the driving passion of Co-Founder and CEO Matthew Zimmerman.

Apr 17, 2024 | onboardonline.com | Sam Watson

Attending the Olympic Games in ParisThis year especially, as France prepares to host the Olympic Games in Paris from 26 July to 11 August, IGY Sète Marina is promoting a special offer for yachts needing a convenient and safe base during the event. Ideally located thanks to the availability of high-speed trains to Paris and daily direct flights from Montpellier airport a mere 20 minute drive away, the marina concierge is also on hand to assist with guest transfers in both directions.

Apr 16, 2024 | onboardonline.com | Sam Watson

“Day to day, our main focus is customer care and we’ve raised our game by introducing a number of new services, for example pick-ups and drop-offs, storage services, handling of parcel deliveries and also boat washes, all of which has been well received by our customers. We’ve also improved the parking and transitioned our berth booking and accounting system. Stepping up a notch, IGY Portisco Marina also has a number of courtesy cars available for crew to use during their stay.