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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.

Electric propulsion specialist Torqeedo is participating in a Smart & Green Ship joint research project at the University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE) and the Development Centre for Ship Technology and Transport Systems (DST) in Germany.

In honour of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s (RNLI) monumental 200-year anniversary, Isle of Man Post Office has announced the launch of an exclusive stamp collection, paying homage to two centuries of maritime valour and life-savi...

Cowes Week Limited has welcomed the RNLI as one of the Official Charities for the 2024 edition of the Regatta.  They will be joining the Tall Ships Youth Trust who became an official charity partner in 2023.

In the heart of the English Riviera, tucked away from the prevailing south-westerly winds in the north-east corner of Torbay, Torquay Marina’s location is both delightful and secure for boats in all conditions.

Yamaha Motor Europe has a new president and CEO, after Eric de Seynes stepped down.

Navico Group has announced a multimillion-dollar investment in its Lowell, Michigan facility to create two ‘Centres of Excellence’ in metal fabrication and electrification.