News

Developer Vilamoura World Group is constructing a new marina at Vilamoura on the Algarve coast.

Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA) has appointed David Barrow as its representative in the UK market following the resignation of incumbent David Lewin.

Getmyboat, a booking platform for yacht charters and boat rentals, is partnering with Your Boat Club, the world’s largest privately-owned boat club, to expand their joint offerings in key locations.

Organisers of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS), being staged in Queensland, Australia, from May 23-26, 2024, say the show is nearing capacity, with allocations to be confirmed in the coming weeks.

Barrus, a UK-based importer and distributor of marine equipment, has launched a new B2B marine equipment portal, MyBoat247, to improve the purchasing experience for its marine dealers.

Italian shipyard Sanlorenzo has launched a fully customised SL96A, the 29-metre asymmetric model from its popular SL Series, at its yard in the Ligurian coastal town of Ameglia.

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James Cole, founder and CEO of luxury cruise specialist Panache Cruises, has been appointed Patron of the marine charity Sail 4 Cancer.

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Launched to tackle the environmental impact of commercial adventure sailing and aiming to reduce carbon emissions by 90 per cent (compared to existing adventure sailing yachts), Expedition Zero has launched at boot.

Onboard power supply, energy and propulsion management firm Fischer Panda has revealed a refreshed brand appearance, new motto and website as it consolidates its services into a ‘one-stop-shop’ for customers.

The marine security firm Global Ocean Security Technologies (GOST) has revealed how one of its NavTracker security systems was instrumental in recovering a stolen 34 Regulator tender off St. Martin within six hours of its theft.

Italian mobile sanitation systems firm Thetford Marine has appointed Kate Rohrstaff as national sales manager for the USA

Axopar x Agapi Boat Club says its first joint membership club will be opening in 2024 as it rapidly expands to new locations worldwide.

MDL Marinas has entered an exclusive partnership with Club Lagoon at its Ocean Village Marina in Southampton, UK, offering a range of preferential rates and enhanced benefits for Club Lagoon members.

The next leg of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race has been postponed as a tropical cyclone makes its way towards the Queensland coast.  

Marine insurer Haven Knox-Johnston crew has confirmed details of the latest instalment in its ‘From The Helm’ webinar series, to be held on Thursday (25 January), offering guidance on channel crossings and cruising in France.

Fairline unveiled its Targa 40 in a world debut and its Squadron 58 in a European debut today at Boot Düsseldorf, which runs until 28 January 2024. 

Yamaha has signed an agreement to acquire all shares of marine electric propulsion manufacturer Torqeedo, with the aim of strengthening its development capabilities in the field of electric propulsion, as well as supporting Yamaha’s efforts ...

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