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Nimbus Group has released its year-end report for 2024, covering the financial period from 1 January to 31 December 2024.

The determination of a mariner who grew up in a landlocked town without any seafaring background has won her the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) prestigious Officer Trainee of the Year 2024 award.

Superyacht Cape Town director Veda Pretorius has confirmed the inaugural African Boating Conference is set to take place on 21-22 October 2025 at The Avenue, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town.

Cambridge School of Art, Anglia Ruskin University, has teamed up with Clean Sailors on the University’s Sustainable Design and Innovation module where students explore sustainability within fashion – utilising minimal waste, surface te...

British boatbuilding company Pearl Yachts has announced the passing of its owner, Margaret Whittaker OBE, who died on Sunday (2 February 2025) at her home in Palma de Mallorca. She was 76.

The SF Group, a marina construction and development company based in Sweden, has announced the start of the marina excavation works of Port Nimara, a maritime destination set to redefine Anguilla’s economic and tourism landscape.

Italian boatbuilder Benetti has appointed Matthew Walford as area manager for Australia and New Zealand, effective since 1 February 2025.

Rooster, a UK-based manufacturer of technical clothing and parts for the marine industry, has appointed Performans Yelken as its official distributor in Turkey.

Aquaspirit UK will debut the Spirit 700, a 7m RIB, at this year’s Southampton Boat Show (19-28 September 2025).

Superyacht brokerage and management company, Ocean Independence is expanding its network and adding a location in the United Arab Emirates to its portfolio.

Maritime UK Solent is calling on businesses and innovators across the region to take part in a unique opportunity to propel their maritime decarbonisation projects forward through the national Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition Round Six (C...

Emma Wilson marked her return to Olympic class racing with a resounding victory at the 2025 season opener, as teammate Islay Watson picked up bronze.

97 days 9 hours and 20 minutes after leaving the shores of Portugal on the 27th October at 09:00 UTC, Zara Lachlan has made history as the first female (and youngest person) to row solo, unsupported and non stop from mainland Europe to m...

President Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico has sparked ‘deep concern’ within the US recreational boating industry, with the sector bracing for the impact of a rapidly escalating trade war.

2025 - a year of radical change?

The future of the insolvent German shipyards FSG and Nobiskrug is becoming clearer, with the Bremerhaven-based Rönner Group set to continue operations at the Flensburg shipbuilder FSG. Lürssen Group will take over the Nobiskrug fac...

MarineMax has signed an agreement to acquire Shelter Bay Marine, a full-service marina and storage facility in Marathon, Florida.

The Magenta Project, an international organisation dedicated to ensuring sailing is a more equitable and inclusive sport for all, has appointed new board members, bringing a wealth of experience from the world’s of sailing and business.

Turkish boatbuilder Numarine has introduced new soundproofing technology in its latest explorer yachts, the 30XP and 45XP, developed in collaboration with Silent Line.