Maritime 2018

Editorial: How do we value the oceans? The aim of Maritime 2018 is to challenge assumptions about our relationship with the sea.

Malcolm Knight of the Gloriana Trust describes how the world’s ultimate rowing boat is always a sight to behold, whatever the weather

Commander Sue Eagles QVRM RD pays tribute to the pioneering spirit of the RNAS in the First World War

Commander Del McKnight RN describes the varied work undertaken by the Royal Navy’s clearance divers

Jyotika Virmani and Henry Gilliver, explain how the global movement to map ‘Planet Ocean’ is gathering pace

Bob Sanguinetti, Chief Executive of the UK Chamber of Shipping, says Britain’s shipping industry is well placed to rise to the challenge

Richard Clayton, Chief Correspondent of Lloyd’s List, looks forward to a momentous year of decision making for commercial shipping

Sky TV’s Ocean Rescue campaign is now in its second year. Science correspondent Thomas Moore brings us up to date

Sara Mills, RYA Communications Officer, takes a look at how the leisure boating industry is helping to protect the environment