News

One week on exactly since Nico Lunven (HOLCIM-PRB) set a new solo 24 hours monohull distance record, Paprec Arkéa solo skipper Yoann Richomme dramatically bettered that mark this morning on the Vendée Globe, before running out of tra...

Merry De La Poeze, a respected and prominent figure in the boating industry, passed away on 17 November 2024 following a car accident.

Nautor Swan, a Finnish producer of sailing yachts, has selected Propspeed as the standard coating for the propellers and running gear of all Swan Arrow units.

Nanni has entered into a new partnership with Allpa, a major player in the European marine equipment market, to strengthen its presence in the Netherlands and Germany.

With an eye on ocean health, Garmin’s EMEA marine segment director, Pontus Fernstrom, outlines the steps the company is taking to reduce its environmental impact.

Ahead of its 40th anniversary, French shipyard Privilège Marine has partnered with the Vendée Globe to create a limited-edition range of catamarans. Developed in collaboration with Arnaud Boissières, skipper of Imoca La Mie C...

Cummins has unveiled two new additions to its Onan marine generator portfolio: the MDC (Marine Diesel Cummins) Turbo and the Onan QSB7E ranges.

Sam Goodchild (VULNERABLE) has seen his lead shrink slightly overnight in particular to Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance) and Yoann Richomme (Paprec Arkéa) but he still has a useful 38 miles buffer on Sébastien Sim...

Swim Free, the newly launched swimming programme for Naval families from Greenwich Hospital and the Andrew Simpson Foundation, has signed up Swim Devon as a delivery partner. Swim Devon will provide 3000 swimming lessons to over 300 children and y...

Typhoon International has unveiled its new brand identity at METSTRADE.

Welcome to issue 13 of Marine Industry News magazine.

This morning, METSTRADE director Niels Klarenbeek warmly welcomed delegates to a packed theatre at the RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre, setting an uplifting tone with an energetic dance performance ahead of the prestigious DAME Awards ceremony, w...

Exmouth RNLI will remember former crew member, Will Carder, who was lost at sea on Christmas Day in 1956, by adding his name to the Exmouth lifeboat through the popular Launch a Memory campaign.

TeamO Marine’s Offshore 150N Hi-Lift Lifejacket & Harness has been announced as the overall winner of the DAME Design Awards at METSTRADE 2024.

Marine hybrid technology firm BlueNav has announced the release of its latest navigation system, which includes a ‘virtual anchor’ feature alongside an updated hybrid software pack. The all-in-one-system will be available from January...

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), a major trade event for the recreational marine industry in North America, has acquired Professional BoatBuilder magazine (ProBoat), a publication known for its technical foc...

Typhoon International has announced the launch of a new brand identity at the METSTRADE 2024 trade event, which runs from 19-21 November in RAI Amsterdam.

A huge 300 to 500-year-old coral reef has been discovered near the Soloman Islands by the National Geographic Society’s Pristine Seas expedition team. The impressive discovery marks what experts believe to be the largest single coral struct...

Sea & Symphony, an Italian company specialising in lifts and custom moving solutions, has strengthened its presence in Turkey’s growing market through a partnership with Artsys Electronics.

Trusted by mariners and sailing enthusiasts for more than two centuries, Imray is announcing the gradual conclusion of its chart publishing operations, marking the end of an era. While this decision has not been taken lightly, it is a recognition ...