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ICOMIA confirms new Boating Industry Conference
Thursday, 11 January 2024The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) and the Singapore Boating Industry Association have revealed details of the inaugural ICOMIA Boating Industry Conference.
Norway becomes first country to approve commercial deep-sea mining
Thursday, 11 January 2024Norway has become the first country in the world to approve commercial-scale deep-sea mining.
Avikus and US builder Aquasport partner on autonomous navigation
Thursday, 11 January 2024South Korean technology firm Avikus and US boatbuilder AquaSport Boats have announced a new collaboration to integrate Avikus’ AI tech into boat models under the Twin Vee, Forza and AquaSport brands.
Vision Marine secures $3m government investment
Thursday, 11 January 2024Canada-headquartered electric boatbuilder Vision Marine Technologies has secured an investment of ‘up to’ US$3m from the government of Québec, through Investissement Québec, in the form of a subscription to preferred shar...
Startup showcase scheduled for Miami Boat Show
Thursday, 11 January 2024Yachting Ventures and Seaworthy Collective have launched the Blue Startup Pitch Event, which will run on 16 February 2024 at Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show.
Boatasy appoints exclusive UK distributor
Thursday, 11 January 2024Avikus and AquaSport Boats announce new collaboration
Wednesday, 10 January 2024Avikus and AquaSport Boats have announced, in conjunction with the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), a collaboration to create the world’s first autonomously equipped recreational sport boat company.
Final Countdown To McIntyre Ocean Globe – Leg Three
Wednesday, 10 January 2024WITH JUST SEVEN DAYS to the start of leg three to Cape Horn of the MCINTYRE OCEAN GLOBE, Explorer AU (28) has finally crossed the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron finish line 62 days after the start of Leg 2. The Swan 57, and her 10 crew, skippere...
2024 CAPE HORN HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS
Wednesday, 10 January 2024The sight of the six 35m extreme multihulls screaming off down the Atlantic at the start of the Arkea Ultim Challenge solo round the world race from Brest, France, provides a timely reminder for sailing enthusiasts everywhere to nominate their fav...
The sprint is on: Clipper Race fleet heads for Airlie Beach
Wednesday, 10 January 2024A cannon blast on Fort Scratchley, Newcastle, marked the start of the sixth stage of the Clipper 2023-24 Race. With an OCS (on course side) from PSP Logistics, it was UNICEF that was clean across the line first, but less than a bow sprit split the...
Mercury Marine unveils two new Avator electric outboards
Wednesday, 10 January 2024Mercury Marine has unveiled two new low-voltage electric outboards, the Avator 75e and 110e, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
Spain declares environmental emergency as millions of plastic pellets spill from ship
Wednesday, 10 January 2024Communities across Northern Spain are fearing an environmental disaster as millions of tiny pellets, which were spilled by a cargo ship off Portugal last month, continue to wash ashore.
January 2024 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
Wednesday, 10 January 2024Head over to BoatBid.com and have a look at the auction catalogue and make a bid on one of the entries!
Mercury Marine unveils two new Avator electric outboards at CES
Wednesday, 10 January 2024Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation, is unveiling two new low-voltage Avator electric outboards, the Avator 75e and 110e, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
Simrad debuts first ultrawide marine display
Wednesday, 10 January 2024Marine electronics and navigation specialist Simrad Yachting has introduced the new NSX Ultrawide marine display.
Yanmar developing experimental hydrogen marine engine
Wednesday, 10 January 2024Japanese engine manufacturer Yanmar Power Technology is developing a hydrogen-powered four-stroke high-speed marine engine for coastal vessels in Japan.
Caudwell Marine partners with ZF on diesel outboard
Wednesday, 10 January 2024British marine propulsion technology firm Caudwell Marine has partnered with propulsion specialist ZF to develop a transmission system for its new V6 diesel outboard engine.
Aquabase watermakers now represented in the UK and Ireland
Wednesday, 10 January 2024French manufacturer SLCE Watermakers has appointed Technical Marine Supplies to represent its Aquabase-branded watermakers in the UK and Ireland.
ABYC announces board members at annual meeting
Wednesday, 10 January 2024The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) marked its 70th anniversary, welcomed new board members, and honoured award recipients at its annual meeting in Annapolis, Maryland.
British couple face £200k bill after merchant sailors accidentally set century-old boat ablaze
Tuesday, 09 January 2024A British couple are facing a bill of up to £200,000, after partying sailors set their 100-year-old wooden boat on fire by landing flares on the deck.
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