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Over 200 sailors have arrived in Newcastle, New South Wales as part of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.

The Royal Navy is coming under sustained fire after advertising for a rear-Admiral on Linkedin. Normally, naval officers rise through the ranks, but this time it appears that there is no one to step into the role and thus, recruiters are trying to...

Footage has been shared on a narrowboat caught against a bridge in the aftermath of Storm Henk. Sam Harper Ard shared the video below on X (formerly Twitter), with the caption: “This is how things are looking in Barrow upon Soar, Leicestersh...

Cowes Week Ltd has announced that entries for the 2024 Regatta are now open.

The former head of the Royal Navy, Admiral Lord West, has been quoted as saying that Britain’s warships are “dropping like flies”. Seemingly he told media that the UK needs a much bigger surface fleet, as the Royal Navy is presen...

The UK’s Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued a product recall for Top Cowl Assembly in Mercury Marine V6 and V8 outboard engines, which present a risk of injuries.

A new study published in the scientific journal Nature has found that roughly 75 per cent of industrial fishing is currently undetectable by authorities. Researchers at Global Fishing Watch used high-tech radar data from the European Space Agency ...

Tender manufacturer Williams Jet Tenders has commissioned UK-based startup Spared to clean and chip the plastic waste from its factory, transforming it into tabletops. Tables featuring the recycled material will be showcased at the upcoming boot D...

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has celebrated the 100th anniversary of the first broadcast of the Shipping Forecast.

Falmouth Harbour has appointed environmental scientist and businessperson Natasha Collings-Costello as a new commissioner.

Boat insurance specialist Haven Knox-Johnston has agreed extended terms with MS Amlin Marine, its policy underwriter, to provide continued support to the Haven Knox-Johnston business for the next three years.

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UKSA is responding to the shortage in engineering skills in the maritime industry by launching an Engineering Crew training course for experienced or new crew who wish to work on small vessels, or enter the superyacht industry through th...

Sir Ben Ainslie has announced he is stepping down as Driver of the Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team.

British sailor Sir Ben Ainslie is stepping down as driver of the Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team to focus his attention on the America’s Cup.

Florida-based boatbuilder Twin Vee PowerCats has launched three new boat models.

Passengers riding a steamer in Cumbria, in England’s Lake District, had to be evacuated after a fire broke out in the vessel’s engine room.

Campaign group Fund Britain’s Waterways has announced a weekend of action over the UK’s May Day holiday weekend, from 4-6 May 2024. The weekend aims raise awareness of the challenges facing Britain’s canals and rivers.

The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST) has appointed Chris Goldsworthy as its new chief executive. Goldsworthy replaces Gwynne Lewis, who is retiring, having been in the position since 2020.

North American pontoon boat manufacturer Bennington has launched a new apparel and accessories line designed for owners.