For a long time, yachting, like much of maritime activity, operated on partial knowledge. We knew there was an impact, but we could not see it clearly, measure it consistently, or respond to it in a practical way

Authorities are exploring the possibility that the Turkish businessman's vessel might have collided with a cargo ship.

The founder of luxury boatmaker Mazu Yachts vanished en route to Mykonos, with his vessel found wrecked and half-sunken off the Turkish coast, sparking an international search effort.

According to local media reports, a distress call was issued on Monday evening by a competing Spanish yacht due to rough seas; no further information was given regarding the French woman

Long-awaited simplified and electronic charter procedure unveiled by shipping ministry. Professional craft exceeding 35 meters under a foreign registry included.

Greece to launch a platform this month enabling foreign-flagged pleasure boats over 35m to register their charters between Greek ports