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This is where we publish our boat related stories and articles, which range from world circumnavigation to rescue missions, humour and much, much more. So make yourself a coffee and settle yourself down to a good read.

UKSA officially launches the Isle of Wight’s first oyster regeneration project
UKSA officially launches the Isle of Wight’s first oyster regeneration project
Thursday, 19 October 2023

UKSA officially launched the Isle of Wight’s first oyster regeneration project in partnership with Blue Marine Foundation as its first oysters were placed in baskets beneath UKSA’s pontoons to breed.

Hovertravel first to earn Green Marine Accreditation
Hovertravel first to earn Green Marine Accreditation
Thursday, 19 October 2023

Hovertravel has become the first UK domestic ferry to earn Green Marine Accreditation in Europe. 

Azimut presents four US premieres at FLIBS 2023
Azimut presents four US premieres at FLIBS 2023
Thursday, 19 October 2023

Azimut is exhibiting 15 yachts, including four American premieres, at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, which takes place 25-29 October 2023.

First Frauscher x Porsche eFantom undergoes test drives
First Frauscher x Porsche eFantom undergoes test drives
Thursday, 19 October 2023

Sports car manufacturer Porsche and Austria’s Frauscher Shipyard have presented the first production model of the 850 Fantom Air, which is set for debut at boot Dusseldorf in January 2024.

New management team at GAC Pindar
New management team at GAC Pindar
Thursday, 19 October 2023

GAC UK has appointed Martin Molloy as its new product manager for marine leisure and events, taking over the reins of the GAC Pindar business from Jeremy Troughton.

Cornwall’s first ‘living’ wall installed in Falmouth Harbour
Cornwall’s first ‘living’ wall installed in Falmouth Harbour
Thursday, 19 October 2023

In the UK seaside town of Falmouth, a harbour wall is set to become a bristling habitat of marine flora and fauna following the recent installation of tiles designed to increase biodiversity.

Kongsberg delivers 23% CO2 emissions cut for ship operator
Kongsberg delivers 23% CO2 emissions cut for ship operator
Thursday, 19 October 2023

Kongsberg Maritime has delivered a 23 per cent cut in CO2 emissions on the 121-metre passenger vessel MS Richard With, owned by Hurtigruten, a Norwegian coastal ship operator and adventure travel company. 

Yamaha co-hosts Maritime Education Consortium in Alaska
Yamaha co-hosts Maritime Education Consortium in Alaska
Thursday, 19 October 2023

Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit has co-hosted a Maritime Education Consortium to train outboard motor instructors and technicians in Valdez, Alaska.

Online marine retail platform welcomes 1500+ dealerships
Online marine retail platform welcomes 1500+ dealerships
Thursday, 19 October 2023

Online marketplace Boatzon.com has confirmed it has now welcomed in excess of 1,500 marine dealerships to its digital retailing platform.

October 2023 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
October 2023 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
Wednesday, 18 October 2023

Head over to BoatBid.com and have a look at the auction catalogue and make a bid on one of the entries!

Candela starts production of C-8 ‘powered by Polestar’ boat
Candela starts production of C-8 ‘powered by Polestar’ boat
Wednesday, 18 October 2023

Having recently set a 24-hour range record (483 miles) for electric boats with a prototype, production of Candela’s C-8 ‘powered by Polestar’ electric daycruiser has started in its Stockholm-based factory.

Dockmate and Vetus enhance compatibility
Dockmate and Vetus enhance compatibility
Wednesday, 18 October 2023

Dockmate is expanding its integration with systems from Vetus. The wireless remote controls company will build on its already-successful partnership with the thruster manufacturer. Through this new integration, Dockmate allows boaters with Vetus ...

Freedom Boat Club accelerates expansion along Australia’s Gold Coast
Freedom Boat Club accelerates expansion along Australia’s Gold Coast
Wednesday, 18 October 2023

Freedom Boat Club has announced the planned opening of its new location in Southport, its second location along Australia’s Gold Coast. This will be Freedom’s seventh location in the region since launching its presence in the Asia-Pac...

Actisense launches dual NMEA gateway
Actisense launches dual NMEA gateway
Wednesday, 18 October 2023

Marine electronics specialists, Actisense, has unveiled its latest product, the NGX-1 NMEA gateway, which brings together key technology from two of its previous gateway devices.

Zhik launches new bags and luggage
Zhik launches new bags and luggage
Wednesday, 18 October 2023

Zhik has come up with a new range of waterproof backpacks, dry bags and luggage. The range has been re-engineered with a new submersible Duffel Bag and a Wheelie Bag joining the line. There are also lots of handy features including a built-in tou...

Successful chandlery celebrates 25 years of growth
Successful chandlery celebrates 25 years of growth
Wednesday, 18 October 2023

Plymouth-based Mountbatten Boathouse first opened whilst working out of half a workshop in 1998 and now occupies two floors over 3 buildings, offering something more than the ubiquitous chandlery chain.

SuperYacht References offers verified references for crew
SuperYacht References offers verified references for crew
Wednesday, 18 October 2023

SuperYacht References, an ‘innovative new platform set to revolutionise the yacht crew recruitment process’, says it’s offering a solution to the challenges of undertaking background checks and verifying crew references.

Forgotten women of maritime history take centre stage
Forgotten women of maritime history take centre stage
Wednesday, 18 October 2023

New research has uncovered an extensive history of trailblazing female voices in the maritime industry, writes Louise Sanger, head of research, interpretation & engagement for Lloyd’s Register Foundation

Ellie Aldridge to Represent Great Britain at Olympics in Women’s Kite Class
Ellie Aldridge to Represent Great Britain at Olympics in Women’s Kite Class
Wednesday, 18 October 2023

Bluewater, a leading sustainable water solutions provider, is proud to announce that Ellie Aldridge, their Sports and Sustainability Ambassador, has been selected as the sole representative for Great Britain in the women’s kite class at the ...

Brits in IMOCA: An experienced and talented group with the Vendée Globe and The Ocean Race in their sights
Brits in IMOCA: An experienced and talented group with the Vendée Globe and The Ocean Race in their sights
Wednesday, 18 October 2023

If you look through the list of skippers and co-skippers for the Transat Jacques Vabre Normandie Le Havre 2023, you will discover that the biggest representation of any nation in the race, apart from France, is from Britain.

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