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Liverpool Marina
Tuesday, 28 November 2023This month we are in the north-west visiting Liverpool Marina which, although just 10 minutes from the bustling city centre, is far enough away to enjoy peace and tranquillity.
New pontoon supports regeneration in Swansea, UK
Tuesday, 28 November 2023Working closely with multiple stakeholders, Inland and Coastal Marinas Systems (ICMS) has manufactured and installed a multipurpose water access system on the banks of the River Tawe in Swansea, South Wales.
The Ocean Race to help collect rare data in remote areas of Antarctica
Tuesday, 28 November 2023The Ocean Race is driving an Antarctic science mission in which vital data about the ocean’s health will be gathered at the southern fringes of the planet, where information is extremely sparse.
Solent Partners launches to boost region’s growth
Tuesday, 28 November 2023A new industry-led partnership has launched to collaboratively promote the businesses in the UK’s Solent region – a globally significant maritime hub.
Boy who raised mayday alarm saves grandfather from Cornish sea
Tuesday, 28 November 2023A 13-year-old boy has been hailed by Fowey RNLI in the UK, after his quick-thinking actions helped save his grandfather’s life.
UK marina group partners with yacht club for racing series
Tuesday, 28 November 2023UK marina group, MDL Marinas has announced it has become the boat and title race sponsor of the Royal Southampton Yacht Club’s (RSYC) Southampton Water and Double-Handed race series.
World’s largest sportfish yacht nears completion
Tuesday, 28 November 2023Dutch shipyard Royal Huisman says its Project 406 superyacht is ready to leave its newbuild facilities in Vollenhove, ready for installation of the upper deck, sun awning hardtop and radar mast.
Yatco partners with Yacht Brokers Association in Turkey
Tuesday, 28 November 2023Yatco, the online multiple listing service for buying, selling and chartering yachts, has partnered with the Yacht Brokers Association (YBA) in Turkey.
13-year-old who raised mayday alarm to save his grandad commended by Fowey RNLI
Monday, 27 November 2023Henry and his grandfather David Richards returned to Fowey lifeboat station on Saturday to meet the crew who helped save David after he fell overboard from a sailing boat.
MDL Marinas partners with Royal Southampton Yacht Club for racing series
Monday, 27 November 2023Supporting the local sailing community, MDL Marinas has announced it has become the boat and title race sponsor of the Royal Southampton Yacht Club’s (RSYC) Southampton Water and Double-Handed race series.
Solent Partners set to boost region’s collective growth and sustainability
Monday, 27 November 2023Solent Partners was introduced today to firmly establish a nationally recognised, industry-led partnership to promote the collective prosperity and sustainability of the Solent economy.
Call for startups to join pitching competition at boot Düsseldorf 2024
Monday, 27 November 2023A call has gone out for startups to join a pitching competition at boot Düsseldorf 2024 (20-28 January), with the chance to win a free stand at boot Düsseldorf 2025.
X Shore appoints René Hansen as CEO
Monday, 27 November 2023Swedish electric boatbuilder X Shore has appointed René Hansen as its chief executive officer.
World’s biggest iceberg is on the move after 30 years
Monday, 27 November 2023After being stuck to the ocean floor, the world’s biggest iceberg — A23a — is on the move. It split from the Antarctic coastline in 1986 and grounded in the Weddell Sea where it’s remained until recently.
Evidence suggests synthetic EALs behind shaft-seal failures
Monday, 27 November 2023New research has highlighted the potential hidden costs of synthetic Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EALs).
Sailors missing after gale-force winds sink freighter off Greece
Monday, 27 November 2023Twelve people are missing, one person has been rescued and one person has been confirmed dead, after a cargo ship sank off a Greek island.
The Boat Works increases refit space by a further 50 per cent
Monday, 27 November 2023The Boat Works — a shipyard and marina facility on Australia’s Gold Coast — has announced a further extension to its refit and maintenance facilities, adding 50 per cent more sheds and hardstanding. In addition, the supporting m...
Premier Marinas acquires Trafalgar Wharf site
Friday, 24 November 2023Premier Marinas has acquired the Trafalgar Wharf site in Portsmouth Harbour UK from the Trafalgar Group for an undisclosed sum. The sale includes the dry stack boat storage (Europe’s largest indoor dry stack boat storage facility) and Trafa...
TeamO launches 400g ‘micro’ lifejacket and reveals new global distributor
Friday, 24 November 2023TeamO has launched its new Micro 170N lifejacket, designed for rib driving and day sailing. At only 0.4kg, TeamO says the new jacket is the lightest offered by any leading lifejacket firm in the UK.
BlueNav expands across Europe
Friday, 24 November 2023Marine electric add-on engine manufacturer, BlueNav, has signed two new distribution contracts, as it expands with sales and service dealers for the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands.
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