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Follow the rules when grabbing a crab this summer

Two local commercial fishers have been allegedly caught interfering with set fishing gear in Port Stephens, as a result of a recent compliance operation conducted by NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) fisheries officers.

 
Lifejackets: know when to wear it
Untitled-1Lifejackets have come a long way over the years. From the uncomfortable and bulky designs of the past, today's lifejackets come in a range of styles and are much more comfortable to wear.
 
PUMA net completes Skeleton Sea beach art sculpture

Marine-rubbishMarine rubbish picked up by the crew of PUMA's Mar Mostro during Leg 1 has been added to the Skeleton Sea sculpture created from Cape Town beach trash.

 
Luna Rossa crowned Extreme Series champion

Luna-Rossa_smallThe Italian team Luna Rossa has won the final Act of 2011 in emphatic style and been crowned the overall champions of the Extreme Sailing Series™ 2011.

 
Giles Scott claims Finn World Championship gold by narrowest of margins

Giles-Scott_smallGiles Scott (GBR) has claimed the gold medal in the Finn class at the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships beating Pieter-Jan Postma (NED) by just one point.

 
Thunderstorms make no difference to winners at Rolex Trophy
CYCA_smallAn electrical thunderstorm brought an abrupt end to the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia's Rolex Trophy, but it made little difference to the Sydney 38 winner, Mark Griffith with his Old School and Guido Belgiorno-Nettis' Transfusion, both of whom had led the two classes from Day 1. 
 
Applied Marine Studies programme receives notable recognition

AppliedMarineStudies_smallThe high standard of the AMC's Applied Marine Studies programme has been recognised by the international Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology. (IMarEST).

 
High School students test winning design

PortProject_smallStudents from Kings Meadows High School have celebrated winning an AMC ship and port design competition.

 
A Leader For The Environment

mefcuryCompany-wide policies designed to ensure Mercury Marine is environmentally responsible and protective of the earth's natural resources are delivering very significant benefits.