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LKQ Leisure and Marine, part of LKQ UK and Ireland, has appointed Bob Wiffen as business director following the departure of Adam Ramsden, who served as managing director for six years.

Elica Yard, an emerging name in luxury yacht manufacturing, has enhanced its production capabilities with the installation of a 5-axis CNC gantry milling machine — the Poseidon by CMS. The machine should increase the yard’s ability to...

National marina group, boatfolk, has completed a series of upgrade works at Royal Quays Marina in North Shields.

Join Southampton’s heritage steamship SS Shieldhall for a rarely seen and wonderful sight on southern coastal waters on Saturday 13th September when two heritage steamships, Shieldhall and Waverley, both built in Scotland and today forming p...

Two newlyweds who volunteer for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) are preparing to spend their first Valentine’s Day together as a married couple – but will be ready to leave their romantic dinner to rescue those in need.<...

We Are Weymouth, the town’s Business Improvement District (BID), is introducing phase one of the Weymouth Fossil Trail, an exciting and educational permanent installation showcasing the region’s incredible Jurassic heritage.

The US boating industry is gathering in Florida for the 2025 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show, which begins today (12 February 2025) and runs through Sunday (16 February 2025).

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has launched legal action against Ineos, the multinational chemicals company owned by British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe, over an alleged breach of their six-year sponsorship agreement.

US President Donald Trump has announced a 25 per cent tariff on all steel and aluminium imports, eliminating previous exemptions and quota agreements for key trading partners, including Canada, the European Union, Mexico, Brazil and South Korea.<...

Avikus, HD Hyundai’s autonomous navigation technology developer, is partnering with cartography tech developer Savvy Navvy to add new functionality to its recently released Neuboat Dock II.

Integrel Solutions, a marine power generation and hybrid propulsion technology firm, has entered into a distribution agreement with Motocraft SA, a marine equipment supplier in Greece.

Marine Components International has appointed Andrew Cox Marine as an authorised dealer and service centre for Bennett Trim Tabs in Cornwall.

Fliteboard is launching the Series 5 Fliteboard at the Miami International Boat Show, which incorporates Flite Jet 2 – a new jet system developed in collaboration with Mercury Marine.

Alderney, a hidden gem in the Channel Islands where golden beaches, turquoise waters, and warm hospitality await. Whether you’re planning a quick stop or an extended stay, this charming island is the perfect destination for cruising enthusia...

Streamlining Yacht Brokerage with the Boatshed Photo & Video App

Marine conservation charity GreenSeas Trust has announce three bilingual BinsForGreenSeas have been installed on Pearl Island in Qatar to reduce litter and stop plastics from entering the sea.

From slipway-launching and swinging moorings to marina-berthing and Winter lay-up – Falmouth’s recreational water users now have a bespoke quayside point of contact with the Harbour’s Leisure team at the Marine Hub Reception &nd...

The Joint Administrators of Fairline Yachts Limited have secured funding for the business and are seeking a buyer to take the iconic brand forward.

The administrators of Fairline Yachts have secured additional funding and launched a formal sale process to find a buyer for the historic British boatbuilder.

Groupe Beneteau has released its full financial results for 2024, revealing a 29.4 per cent decrease in full-year revenue from 2023. The French boating giant says it is looking to the second half of 2025 to deliver a ‘gradual upturn’ ...