Mike McKiernan Mike McKiernan

Recreational vs Commercial Vessel Tracking: Why AIS Sees Less Than 5% of Boats

Recreational boats, which make up over 90% of vessels on most populated waterways, are not required to transmit AIS and overwhelmingly do not. This leaves waterway agencies with strong visibility of the commercial fleet and weak visibility of the recreational fleet they actually spend most of their resources managing.

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Mike McKiernan Mike McKiernan

DECKEE Charts Arrive for U.S. Waters

DECKEE, the world’s leading boating and waterway safety app, has launched DECKEE Charts for U.S. waters, bringing official NOAA hydrographic data into a clean, mobile-first format built for the everyday recreational boater.

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Mike McKiernan Mike McKiernan

What is the Best Type of Boat for You?

Deciding on the perfect boat can be a daunting task. Too many options, and they all look tempting! But fear not, prospective mariner – will help you navigate the sea of choices (pun intended) to find your perfect maritime match.

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Swimming safety: Top tips

Stay safe in the water while swimming. Follow these swimming safety rules to avoid getting into an emergency situation.

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Sea trial checks for motorboats

Buying your first motorboat? You’ll want to carry out a sea trial, a test run. Here’s the Deckee list of essential checks for a motorboat’s sea trial.

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