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Hurricane Idalia On Collision Course with Florida Gulf Coast
By WeatherTiger. Threat synopsis: A major hurricane landfall in North Florida is more likely than not on on Wednesday. Preparations for destructive surge and wind should be completed by Tuesday evening. Why is it always Wednesday? There’s no answer beyond coincidence for why Florida’s four most recent hurricanes— Michael, Sally,… SEE MORE
1879 Lake Superior shipwreck accidentally discovered by Discovery Channel TV series
By freep.com. In seeking to solve one shipwreck mystery, underwater explorers happened upon another. The quest — which unfolded on the Discovery Channel's "Expedition Unknown," an American reality TV series — starts with the adventure show host, Josh Gates, paddling in a bright yellow kayak through the Soo Locks as… SEE MORE
What would net-zero shipping look like?
By www.bbc.com. The International Maritime Organization has set a net-zero goal "by or around 2050". What is needed to reach this? At a UN summit, countries have agreed to curb shipping emissions to net zero "by or around 2050". At the annual meeting of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), countries agreed to… SEE MORE
The Last of the Vikings
By woodenboat.com. An immersion in the folk wisdom of a thousand years The night before our 70-mile open-water crossing from the Norwegian island of Sørværet to the Lofoten Islands, Gunvor Storaas, the 27-year-old skipper, checked the wind forecast on her phone. The next day, it was going to blow 40… SEE MORE
French Startup Unveils Sailing Cargo Ship
By gcaptain.com. French transport startup VELA has unveiled the design for its first-of-its-kind trimaran cargo ship that will transport goods across the Atlantic using 100% wind power. According to VELA, the innovative design reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 99% compared to conventional container ships, while also being built with recycled… SEE MORE
Ocean Shippers Playing Catch Up to Electric Vehicle Fire Risk
By gcaptain.com. LOS ANGELES/AMSTERDAM, July 27 (Reuters) – Electric vehicles are crisscrossing the globe to reach their eager buyers, but the battery technology involved in the zero- emission automobiles is exposing under-prepared maritime shippers to the risk of hard-to-control fires, industry, insurance and emergency response officials said. That risk has been put… SEE MORE
How To Be Safe When Boating on Crowded Waters
By James Moffitt. Boating on crowded waters over holiday weekends or during busy fishing seasons can be stressful, irritating, and even dangerous. Being confident in your understanding of basic maritime norms and boating safety will make it easier for you to safely navigate crowded waterways and avoid crashes. Below is… SEE MORE
The Secrets of Ships’ Super Smooth Hulls
By Chris Baraniuk. In the late 1700s, King George III glimpsed the future of shipping. Sir Charles Middleton, comptroller of the British Royal Navy, approached the monarch with a vision. His pitch came with a demo—a specially modified model of a warship called the Bellona. The king’s eye soon fell on the… SEE MORE
Better Boating Etiquette
By soundingsonline.com. Ever wonder why power boaters and sailors often misunderstand each other’s intentions? It all comes down to understanding the other’s needs. While the intentional disruption of a day on the water is quite scarce, unintentional disruptions are usually the result of a misunderstanding of rules. In other words,… SEE MORE
Boat for Sale: "Vivace", an L. Francis Herreshoff Designed Rozinante
NEW: US Harbors is starting to feature special boats for sale! If you are interested in posting your boat please email us. "Vivace", a Classic Rozinante This traditional 28-ft LOA Rozinante masthead ketch was designed by L. Francis Herreshoff. It was built in 1992 by The Apprenticeshop in Rockland, Maine,… SEE MORE
Shark Facts, Tips, and Other Weird Things About Selachimorpha
By US Harbors. It's the last day of "Shark Week" for the 2023 season, but that doesn't mean there is nothing more to see or learn about these compelling--and sometimes--maligned creatures. As a vital part of the ocean food chain, sharks are vulnerable to all the changes happening in the… SEE MORE
Worldwide Shark Attack Summary for 2022
**Update (January 2026):** For the latest shark attack statistics and trends read here: Shark Attack Statistics: Understanding Coastal Safety Risks. By The Florida Museum of Natural History. The Florida Museum of Natural History’s International Shark Attack File investigated 108 alleged shark-human interactions worldwide in 2022. ISAF confirmed 57 unprovoked shark… SEE MORE