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PANTAENIUS: A REAL LIFE TALE OF POSITIVE CRISIS MANAGEMENT
PANTAENIUS: A REAL LIFE TALE OF POSITIVE CRISIS MANAGEMENT
Wednesday, 25 October 2023

In the world of marine insurance, Pantaenius has long been a trusted name for boat owners. Their ethos is not just about safeguarding assets; it’s about being there for their policyholders, even when the most daunting challenges arise. There...

DAME Design Awards 2023 nominees announced
DAME Design Awards 2023 nominees announced
Wednesday, 25 October 2023

METSTRADE has revealed the 53 products nominated to enter the final rounds of judgement for the 32nd edition of the DAME Design Awards. The 53 products hail from 19 countries across four continents.

In Focus: Installers the heroes of Actisense’s success, says CEO
In Focus: Installers the heroes of Actisense’s success, says CEO
Wednesday, 25 October 2023

Actisense says it has spent the last 26 years trying to solve some of the most complex and challenging issues around the installation of onboard electronics. This year, its team was awarded Manufacturer of the Year at the annual NMEA Product Awar...

Garmin introduces next-gen Echomap Ultra 2 series 
Garmin introduces next-gen Echomap Ultra 2 series 
Wednesday, 25 October 2023

Garmin, a leading marine electronics manufacturer, has launched the Echomap Ultra 2 chartplotter series designed with advanced features for inland and nearshore anglers.

Cox Marine announces a new global distribution strategy at FLIBS 2023
Cox Marine announces a new global distribution strategy at FLIBS 2023
Wednesday, 25 October 2023

Cox Marine, manufacturer of the CXO300 outboard, is announcing a strategic shift in its distribution approach following a period of restructuring, which has seen the company secure additional funds for future growth.

In Focus: Superyacht AI at a turning point, says Captain’s Eye
In Focus: Superyacht AI at a turning point, says Captain’s Eye
Wednesday, 25 October 2023

Captain’s Eye, setting out its stall at METSTRADE’s start-up pavilion this November, says that the company’s consumers are getting smarter.

Boatshed.com opens new offices in Florida 
Boatshed.com opens new offices in Florida 
Wednesday, 25 October 2023

Yacht brokerage group Boatshed.com has opened two new offices in the Florida Keys and Fort Lauderdale, extending its presence in over 80 locations in 18 countries. 

Clipper Race fleet begins race across South Atlantic from Punta del Este to Cape Town
Clipper Race fleet begins race across South Atlantic from Punta del Este to Cape Town
Tuesday, 24 October 2023

After an electric stopover hosted by the Yacht Club Punta del Este, hundreds of local and international spectators and supporters flooded the dock to wave off the 200+ Clipper Race Crew members as they departed on a testing race across the South A...

Boatshed.com opens new offices in Florida
Boatshed.com opens new offices in Florida
Tuesday, 24 October 2023

We are proud to announce that we have opened two new offices in the heart of Florida's thriving boating community, extending our presence in over 80 locations in 18 countries.

In Focus: Navico Group on bringing brands together and the launch of Fathom
In Focus: Navico Group on bringing brands together and the launch of Fathom
Tuesday, 24 October 2023

In July 2022 ASG (Advanced Systems Group) and Navico companies joined together under the Navico Group name, offering challenges and opportunities for all.

Alarming new estimate of North Atlantic right whale population
Alarming new estimate of North Atlantic right whale population
Tuesday, 24 October 2023

A new estimate from the North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium finds that the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale population remains at risk of extinction with only around 356 whales in 2022.

Nimbus consolidates sales organisation in North America
Nimbus consolidates sales organisation in North America
Tuesday, 24 October 2023

Nimbus Group has decided to consolidate its sales organisation in North America. The consolidation means that all sales of Nimbus Group’s various brands on the North American market will be handled by Nimbus Group USA LLC, headed by Justin ...

Seldén Mast one-day seminars prove a hit with industry
Seldén Mast one-day seminars prove a hit with industry
Tuesday, 24 October 2023

Earlier this month (October 2023) saw the return of Seldén Mast UK training seminars in association with Technical Marine Supplies (TMS).

Boat Building Academy launches new bursaries
Boat Building Academy launches new bursaries
Tuesday, 24 October 2023

A range of new bursaries is allowing more people to pursue their dream careers at the Boat Building Academy (BBA).

UK canals left damaged by Storm Babet
UK canals left damaged by Storm Babet
Tuesday, 24 October 2023

The Canal & River Trust, the national canal charity, is working across its 2,000 miles of historic canals and navigable rivers to respond to the damage left by Storm Babet.

Damen signs to deliver two freighters to Belgium shipping firm
Damen signs to deliver two freighters to Belgium shipping firm
Tuesday, 24 October 2023

Damen Shipyards has signed a contract with Belgian shipping company Fast Lines Belgium for the delivery of two Damen Combi Freighter 3850 (CF 3850).

Five Scottish Nationals have crossed the Atlantic Ocean as part of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race
Five Scottish Nationals have crossed the Atlantic Ocean as part of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race
Monday, 23 October 2023

Five Race Crew from Scotland have just crossed Atlantic Ocean – the first major ocean crossing of the Clipper 2023-24 Race. 

In Focus: Garmin’s ‘relentless innovation’ feeds positive market
In Focus: Garmin’s ‘relentless innovation’ feeds positive market
Monday, 23 October 2023

In 2007, Garmin released the first touchscreen chart plotter in the marine market. “It was a revolution at the time but now is widespread as others have followed,” says Nick Meadow. But he’s confident that the company of which h...

Watch: Film recalls highs and lows of 1985-86 Whitbread Round the World Race
Watch: Film recalls highs and lows of 1985-86 Whitbread Round the World Race
Monday, 23 October 2023

The Ocean Race has published the latest in its series of historical re-uploads as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations. The latest 52-minute film comprises fascinating official footage from the 1985-86 Whitbread Round the World Race.

In Focus: How Scanstrut’s in-house team beats drudgery
In Focus: How Scanstrut’s in-house team beats drudgery
Monday, 23 October 2023

Earlier this month (October 2023), Scanstrut was delighted to announce that ATMOS, an in-built air station for inflating paddleboards, fenders and the like, had won the prestigious IBEX Innovation Award in the Mechanical Systems category.

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