Customs is investigating an increase in attempts to smuggle tobacco products into Sydney with eight million cigarettes and nearly four tonnes of tobacco intercepted and seized in recent weeks. Customs National Manager Investigations Richard Janeczko said the recent smuggling ...

On a warm summer day much like this one 137 years ago today, more than 200 people boarded the Staten Island ferryboat Westfield at South Ferry in Manhattan. Many of them walked through to the bow of the ship, to enjoy the scenery and try to catch a cool breeze on the way to Staten Island.

Underneath the spot where they stood, just as the ship was about to leave its slip, the ship's boiler suddenly exploded, blowing a hole through the ship's wooden frame. The horrific destruction and severity of the injuries that killed more than 125 passengers and wounded dozens more created a scene described by the New York Times as "one of the most ghastly in human annals."

With one day to go, the organization of the 2008 Nacra Championships expects about forty to fifty entries. Twenty-six teams, representing seven countries, signed up so far. The newly crowned F18 World Champions Coen de Koning and Jeroen van ...

Victory is definitely on its way now. Expected to reach the finish line for the seventh Transat Quebec-Saint Malo at around 19H30 GMT on Thursday 31st July, the 50-foot trimaran, Crpes Whaou! is back in the English Channel and ...

If this stuff really works as advertised, it’s going to be very very popular. The product is called Golden Shellback, and it claims to be…well…read for yourself:

Golden Shellback coating is a unique coating that protects critical operational equipment against damage and loss of function caused by exposure to weather and moisture. It is ideal for application in the electronics industry.

Golden Shellback coating produces a vacuum deposited film that is nonflammable, has low toxicity and has the ability to weatherproof electronic devices and other surfaces. It contains no volatile organic combustibles (VOCs). The clear, nearly non-detectable, uniform film is insoluble in solvents. When applied to clean, moisture free surfaces, such as plastic, copper, aluminum, metal, ceramic, steel, tin or glass, the coating is transparent with excellent weather proofing and anti-corrosion properties.

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Minister for Ports and Waterways Joe Tripodi reminds industry that changes to the Marine Safety Act will see new laws come into force on August 1, the official opening of the Sydney International Boat Show. ... [

The boating season is in the height of activity and docks and marinas have come to life. Now is the time to look into how a boat alarm system can prevent theft and help supervise your vessel for loss of shore power, high bilge water, extreme temperatures, movement and unauthorized boarding. The systems that are designed from the ground up just for the marine environment are the most dependable.

Help needed for Biscay crossing

Help needed for Biscay crossing