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Orust Quality Yacht Group (OQY Group), which comprises Swedish brands Arcona Yachts, Najad Yachts of Sweden and the service yard, Orust Yacht Service, confirms Arcona CEO Urban Lagnéus has stepped down.

The 49m Benetti superyacht Tumberry C has run aground near Carabuxeira beach, Sanxenxo, in northwest Spain.

Sertec Marine’s range of CMCE lightning-prevention devices have been fully approved by approval body RINA, with Type approval Certificate ELE281223XG.

Four US representatives have signed a letter requesting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to suspend further action on changes to the proposed North Atlantic right whale vessel speed rule.

Ocean Safety will highlight the importance of marine safety and the provision of onboard safety equipment with an extensive selection of its innovative lifesaving products at boot Düsseldorf, 20-28 January 2024.

The 47m Royal Huisman sailing superyacht Nilaya has sailed to Antigua after a ten-day Atlantic crossing — the ship’s first transatlantic voyage — to the satisfaction of pro-race team head Bouwe Bekking and full-time skipper Romke...

In his first public address to the maritime industry, the new Maritime Minister, Lord Davies of Gower, told those gathered for Sailors‘ Society’s annual Carol Service that this Christmas we need to “spare a thought for our seafar...

The international superstar will launch E1 Team Miami and bring the UIM E1 World Championship to Miami in Season 2 as part of an exciting new venture.

Leisure boaters in the UK can now take greater advantage of a government-managed subsidy on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), after the Department for Transport (DfT) agreed that the benefit can apply to fuel used for onboard domestic purposes, as...

SailGP has confirmed the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix will return to Christchurch in New Zealand for its Season 4 iteration – keeping the same dates March 23-24, 2024.

Dometic has expanded its inboard electric steering solution with the new Dometic Optimus 3000 Electric Steering System.

Italian yacht brand Bluegame will be showcasing three models at the boot Düsseldorf boat show, which takes place between 20–28 January 2024.

Neptune FR (56) has taken 7th place in line honours and a provisional 9th in IRC ranking after crossing the line in a spectacular sunset finish to their Southern Ocean leg. The distinctive 60ft sloop returned to Auckland waters once again having r...

Sea tests have begun of the OceanAir8, a new concept boat based on an energy-efficient hull.

US Coast Guard aircrews have rescued a sole sailor from a sailing vessel that was taking on water approximately 170 nautical miles northwest of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.

The Italian Sea Group has completed the renovation of the Perini Navi facility in Via Coppino in Viareggio, Italy, as well as technical renovations for the restart of the Perini Navi historic carpentry workshop.

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Helly Hansen has received a 2024 German Design Award for the new Foil X Jacket, launching in Summer 2024. Evaluated by an international jury of leading experts from all design disciplines, the jacket is recognised as a Winner in the Excellent Prod...

Triple Whitbread entrant and 1985/86 winner, L’Esprit d’équipe, crossed the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron at 17:40:03hrs (NZDT), December 16th.

Royal Hospital School in Holbrook, Ipswich, is celebrating year 13 pupil Audrey F, who competed in the ILCA U21 World Championships in Morocco last month.