Chris Woodhams

Pip Hare's slow boat to Australia - Ep. #4

Catch up with all the action from the past 24 hours in this 30-minute daily report.

As the Vendée Globe fleet charges towards Cape Horn, the race’s relentless nature is taking its toll. After six weeks at sea, fatigue has become an ever-present adversary for all skippers, yet the potential for record-breaking achievements drives the leaders forward.

In a landmark collaboration, Gebr. Heinemann has unveiled an expansive retail experience aboard AROYA, Saudi Arabia's inaugural cruise ship. This venture not only marks a significant milestone in the cruise industry but also underscores Saudi Arabia's commitment to enhancing its tourism sector under Vision 2030.

Kpler, a French maritime data analytics firm, announced on November 13, 2024, its plan to acquire Spire Maritime for $241 million. Spire Maritime is renowned for its satellite-based Automatic Identification System (AIS) data, providing near real-time global ship tracking capabilities.