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The young skipper of an electric RIB (rigid inflatable boat) is preparing to set off on a journey around the coast of Britain, raising awareness of electric propulsion.

Marina company D-Marin has won the tender for Camille Rayon Marina in Côte d’Azur, France.

Ocean Signal, a UK-based manufacturer of satellite and terrestrial emergency beacons, is launching a ‘Survivor Club’ on its website.

British boatbuilder Cornish Crabbers has been acquired by a team led by Ben Walker of Blue Lagoon Marine.

A fishing trawler’s skipper’s been sentenced to eight months imprisonment (suspended for 12 months) and ordered to complete 100 hours of unpaid work. That’s on top of £10,000 in costs. Lewes Crown Court heard that Maurice ...

Volvo Penta has expanded its range of remanufactured drivelines for marine customers. This new offer extends the remanufacturing range of products to include complete engines D13, D8, D4 and D6 and the complete Inboard Performance System (IPS) ra...

Becky Cannon comes from a proud line of RNLI crew with her father, Ian Cannon, taking over from his father Ron Cannon MBE as Coxswain at Ramsgate upon his retirement, and her Uncle Paul in the role of second Coxswain.

Earlier this year, the Southampton International Boat Show announced its partnership with Southampton Hospitals Charity and their prestigious ‘Light the South’ event, raising vital funds for Southampton Children’s Hospital.

The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has released the results of a study that examined the effectiveness of its standards in enhancing boating safety. The research firms Industrial Economics and ITA International conducted the analysis, w...

British boatbuilder Cockwells Modern & Classic Boatbuilding has appointed Penny Wakeling as the manager of its new brokerage service.

Ocean Safety has appointed Glyn Nicholls to head up its UK southwest regional branch in Plymouth. The marine safety specialist says Nicholls’ extensive sales experience and maritime industry knowledge will prove invaluable for local marine ...

Who hasn’t contemplated what they can set a world record for? Now it’s Alex Khan’s turn in the spotlight as the combination of one breath, longest distance travelled underwater and open seas are just the ticket to gain access in...

The Island Sailing Club, organisers of the annual Round the Island Race, has announced a new date for the 2025 edition, following the Isle of Wight Festival’s decision to hold their event on the same day as the Race. The annual race, which a...

LKQ Aquafax Plymouth has announced its support for the Plymouth and Devon Schools’ Sailing Association (PDSSA) Sailability with an initial donation of essential marine equipment.

A major project by Walcon Marine for longstanding client Guernsey Ports has been successfully completed. It involved the removal and replacement of piers D and E in the QEII Marina, a total of 500 metres of walkways and finger pontoons.

This September, the Southampton International Boat Show is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever and this year, in partnership with Red Funnel, the original Isle of Wight Ferry Operator, they are bringing you two fantastic promotions....

SailGP has unveiled its 2024/2025 Season calendar, featuring new events in Brazil, Germany, Switzerland and Auckland, as well as a return to Great Britain and New York. Unfolding over a 12-month period – beginning and ending in November &nda...

SEA Index (Superyacht Eco Association by Yacht Club de Monaco) and RINA say they have developed a new operational efficiency assessment method that evaluates the direct emissions of yachts over 25m and 400 gross tons, based on choice of fuel. Thi...

A teenager successfully halted an unmanned runaway boat that was circling on Lake Winnipesaukee in the US state of New Hampshire.

British shipping and logistics firm Peters & May has formed a joint venture with Bati Yacht Transport, a subsidiary of Turkey’s Bati Group.