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76 articles·Updated Friday, July 10, 2026·Get this beat by email
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Charter fleet adopts electronic logbooks ahead of mandate
Lead storyE-Reporting

Charter fleet adopts electronic logbooks ahead of mandate

Operators race to comply as the for-hire reporting requirement nears, with mixed reviews on the rollout.

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Sam Ortiz
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Why for-hire captains are split on electronic reporting
Debate

Why for-hire captains are split on electronic reporting

It's not the device, it's what the data gets used for.

By Robert Vance · 1d ago
Descending-device requirement takes effect this month
Regulations

Descending-device requirement takes effect this month

Charter boats add the gear as the rule comes into force.

By Sam Ortiz · 1d ago
Insurance costs become the season's quiet story
Insurance

Insurance costs become the season's quiet story

Premiums climb faster than bookings for many operators.

By Marisa Cole · 1d ago
Booking platforms court the for-hire captain
Bookings

Booking platforms court the for-hire captain

Apps promise reach, but take a cut of every trip.

By Dana Whitfield · 2d ago
South Atlantic holds for-hire e-reporting standard
Standards

South Atlantic holds for-hire e-reporting standard

The committee tables the measure pending more input.

By Robert Vance · 3d ago
Charter fleet adopts electronic logbooks ahead of mandate
E-Reporting

Charter fleet adopts electronic logbooks ahead of mandate

Operators race to comply as the for-hire reporting requirement nears, with mixed reviews on the rollout.

By Sam Ortiz · 3d ago
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