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Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) has implemented a new digital payment system for those arriving in Cowes by boat, which it claims is the first marina smartphone payment system of its kind in the UK.

Aquila Power Catamarans has expanded into the Dominican Republic in partnership with nautical company Auto Marina.

An injured crew member from the 53ft French Yacht TRIANA, racing around the world in the McIntyre Ocean Globe was successfully rescued yesterday after a dramatic long-range helicopter mission. The alarm was raised early on the morning of...

British Marine hosted the inaugural Trade Tuesday event aimed at strengthening industry networking opportunities and supporting trade business which takes place during the show.

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has released a safety warning regarding RIBs following a serious injury sustained on a RIB ride.

“Peer-to-peer boating is simply not a scalable business model, nor is the ‘marketplace’ approach, unless fully automated, removing the human interaction and expertise from the transaction, and placing the full weight of research...

The 2024 edition boot Düsseldorf will feature a “very high” attendance from international exhibitors as it continues a strong post-pandemic trajectory, according to Wolfram Diener, president and CEO of organiser Messe Düssel...

Brunswick Corporation has reported a ‘record-setting display’ during the recent 2023 Cannes Yachting Festival, with outboard engine market share gains and major new product launches.

National maritime charity, the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society, has announced the winner of its eleventh annual photography competition, showcasing images relating to all aspects of the UK’s historic relationship with the sea.

August Race, the UK manufacturer of marine cleaning and protection products, has partnered with Marine Plus and its parent company, Kiwi Yachting Consultants (KYC), for the distribution of its range throughout Australia, New Zealand and the Pacif...

A new high-performance utility 10m RIB designed and built by Isle of Wight-based Island RIBs, makes its debut at the Southampton Boat Show.

Wisconsin-based boatbuilder Cruisers Yachts is expanding its Pulaski facility by 56,000 square feet, with a project completion date of January 2024.

ePropulsion is the RYA’s new official innovation partner, a four-year partnership that aims to increase education about electric propulsion, new products and sustainable innovations.

National boating business, boatfolk, launches the all-new logbook in the boatfolk app, powered by SailTies.

One year after the launch of ‘Our OCEAN Promise’, international yacht charter companies, Sunsail and The Moorings, are celebrating key sustainability achievements.

International yacht sales and charter companies, Sunsail and The Moorings, unveil a new partnership with renowned French sailing yacht manufacturer, Dufour Yachts.

Some 60 swimmers from across the country braved the early morning start to take part in the Southampton International Boat Show open water swimming event, which returned to the boat show on Sunday 17 September, raising money for local charity the ...

The Portuguese Rescue Coordination Center is working with the McIntyre Ocean Globe crisis management team to coordinate a long-range helicopter medivac of injured sailor Stéphane Raguenes on board the French yacht TRIANA...

As boat show season gets into full swing, the Marine Industry News takes a look at how leisure marine companies are best serving those newer to the boating sector. 

Bringing its C-8 to the UK for viewing at Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS), Maria Rohman Candela’s head of marketing (pictured above) admits “it’s not a novelty anymore.” And she’s delighted. Rohman says th...