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The gears shift quickly at Emirates Team New Zealand. After an intense few weeks launching, commissioning and training onboard Taihoro in Auckland, sailing 14 out of 18 days in late April and early May, there was no time to slow down. The moment T...

World Sailing has selected the Jeddah Yacht Club & Marina in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to host the upcoming 2024 Youth Match Racing World Championship, from 29 November to 2 December, and the 2024 Women’s Match Racing World Championshi...

El Gouna, the year-round coastal destination situated on the Red Sea, has announced the launch of its Fanadir Marina with its Signature Residences – a distinctive new project offering picturesque views of the Red Sea, and upscale waterfront...

London and the South East is experiencing a drop in boat numbers according to the latest data from the Canal & River Trust – down by 7.1 per cent on last year. And, that area has the lowest figure of compliance – only 82.1 per cen...

WWII submarine USS Harder, and its entombed crew of 80 servicemen, has been found in the South China Sea at a depth of 1140 metres (3750 feet).

The foiling trimaran, Flying Mantis, is seeking investment. Originally marketed at the luxury product market, the project is in danger of crashing to ground. Owner of the company, Simon Chrispin, says his existing investor is no longer able to co...

Wessex Resins and Adhesives’ well-respected David Johnson is transitioning to the role of technical applications director (from sales director), as the company says its ‘implementing progressive structural changes’.

Wally has issued a progress update as work nears completion on its two new sailing boats, the Wallywind110 and the Wallyrocket51, which will be delivered during summer.

Before the dust has even settled on what organisers are calling a ‘resounding success’, bookings for next year’s British Motor Yacht Show have already opened with the dates revealed as 15 – 18 May.

The Ocean Cleanup will be making its 100 plastic extraction from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP) within the next few days.

It’s yet another UK bank holiday on Monday 27 May, so there will be no Marine Industry News. Service will resume on Tuesday 28 May.

Bulgarian family owned business, Elica Group, has announced the launch of its luxury power catamaran brand Omaya Yachts, with its first model, the OMAYA 50, hitting the water this summer.

Hundreds of young cancer survivors from across the UK are looking forward to inspirational sailing adventures this summer, as the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust gets set for its biggest year yet.

The 11th British Motor Yacht Show, which ended on 19 May, proved to be a resounding success with a record number of exhibitors, boats, and attendees.

Unprecedented rainfall levels, water surges and numerous flood warnings resulted in River Canal Rescue (RCR) responding to more major incidents in the first three months of this year, than it did for the whole of 2023.

One of the world’s most iconic racing superyachts returns to the water after historic multi-year restoration.

Oyster Yachts invites sailors and adventurers alike to ask their hottest circumnavigation questions to a panel of circumnavigators and bluewater sailing experts at a live Q&A session discussing the Oyster World Rally.

Traditionally, leisure boating has been a heavily male-dominated domain. But, according to new figures from a global boat club operator, more women appear to be taking the helm via boat-sharing models.

A sentient superyacht that delivers lectures on reducing environmental impact?

Riviera revealed its new flagship 6800 Sport Yacht on the eve of the 2024 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.