By Maritime & Conservation News Desk Updated October 2026 NEW JERSEY — In the ongoing debate over how best to protect the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale without dealing a crippling blow to the recreational boating and marine manufacturing industries, a prominent New Jersey yacht builder is stepping up…
By Maritime & Conservation Reporting Desk Updated October 2026 Main Facts The New Jersey-based luxury boatbuilder Viking Yacht Company is aggressively lobbying the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to accelerate the modernization of federal vessel-speed regulations designed to protect the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale. Viking argues that…
By Maritime & Conservation Reporting Desk Updated October 2026 Main Facts The New Jersey-based luxury boatbuilder Viking Yacht Company is formally petitioning the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to accelerate its ongoing efforts to modernize federal vessel-speed regulations designed to protect the endangered North Atlantic right whale. Viking argues…
The Gateway to the Rock: An Introduction The ferry Ala’suinu—a Mi’kmaw word meaning "Traveler"—is more than just a maritime vessel; it is a vital umbilical cord connecting the mainland of Canada to its most rugged, eccentric, and storied province. Rising ten decks high, the ferry cuts a massive silhouette against…
Main Facts The ongoing conservation challenge surrounding the North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) has catalyzed a high-tech collaborative initiative led by the Whale and Vessel Safety (WAVS) Taskforce. Rather than relying on blanket regulatory mandates—such as broad, mandatory speed restrictions across wide swaths of the Eastern Seaboard—the WAVS Taskforce…
By Maritime Editorial Desk The marine industry has long debated the practical limits of sustainable propulsion, particularly when scaling up to ocean-crossing vessels. Recently, Silent Yachts provided a definitive answer. Their solar-electric catamaran, the Silent 62, successfully completed a five-week transatlantic crossing from Europe to the Caribbean. Spending more than…
