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ATIS enabling your ICOM radio!
Are you sailing through inland waterways in Europe this year? If so, you may need an ATIS capable VHF radio with a valid ATIS code
Severe weather conditions continue to hamper Höegh Osaka salvage operation
Salvors are hoping they’ll be able to move the vessel in a few days but firm plans are yet to be finalised
What is AIS?
AIS (Automatic Identification System) was created over twenty years ago as a navigation aid for use in busy waters....
Cornwall’s maritime museum to host antiques programme Flog It
The popular BBC programme will be filming in Falmouth on Thursday
What is HF radio?
HF/SSB radio plays an important part in maritime communications; it provides mariners with a viable and effective form of communication over long distances
Marine radio licensing
You need a licence for a VHF on a boat and a different one for the operator. Here you can find out how to apply and which licenses are relevant…
Sir Ben Ainslie rescued after yacht experienced mechanical problems in Caribbean
The Olympic sailor was recently on his honeymoon after marrying Georgie Thompson a few weeks ago
Countdown to Clipper race begins as start date is revealed
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston has revealed this year’s Clipper race will set sail on 30 August
Record-breaking winds hit Scotland as UK set for more turbulent weather
Severe gales battered northern parts of the UK and left many homes in Scotland without power
Icom marine radio FAQs
Learn how VHF works, the basics behind the frequencies you see on your radio and what can make handheld batteries very inefficient and fixed sets close down
London Boat Show 2015
Celebrities and new boat launches drew large crowds for the start of the London Boat Show
Nicole Scherzinger draws the crowds at London Boat Show
The singer and former X Factor judge was the star attraction at the Sunseeker Predator 57 launch
Charter comparison site celebrates launch at London Boat Show
Yachtsie aims to make it easy to find and book your next charter holiday with a growing database of thousands of boats
Höegh Osaka ship to remain in Solent after weather delays salvage
The car carrier was moved to a holding position on Wednesday after the vessel self floated
Höegh Osaka carrier being moved after the ship self floated
The car carrier became grounded on Bramble Bank off Cowes late on Saturday
Sir Ben Ainslie chooses solar power for America’s Cup base
Ben Ainslie Racing has partnered with renewables investor Low Carbon
Winds of up to 90mph expected to hit UK amid Atlantic storms
Britain is set to experience ‘very unsettled weather’ later this week as two rapidly deepening storms pass just north of the country
Icom Launches New Marine Products at the London Boatshow 2015
Get your hands on the latest Icom products at the London Boat Show
Tall ships to return to London following success of festival in Greenwich
The Royal Borough of Greenwich will be the start host port for the Rendez-vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta to Canada
CWM FX London Boat Show to kick off on Friday
This year’s show starts on Friday with a host of brand new attractions on offer for visitors