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Brunswick to debut new brand at Cannes
Monday, 04 September 2023Brunswick Corporation is unveiling its newest boat brand — Navan by Quicksilver — during the 2023 Cannes International Boat and Yacht Show.
Inaugural Trade Tuesday event launched to support the industry at SIBS
Monday, 04 September 2023British Marine has announced the launch of Trade Tuesday at the Southampton International Boat Show.
Bringing the festival vibe to the Southampton International Boat Show in the brand-new Shipyard
Monday, 04 September 2023From dance inducing live music to magically mixed DJ sets, stalls selling street food, well stocked bars and live sport on the big screen; to an oasis of calm with luxurious five-star service and VIP treatment at the Quayside Club, there’s s...
Tourists ‘shot dead’ after entering Algerian waters on jet skis
Monday, 04 September 2023Two jet skiers have reportedly been shot dead after losing their way off the Moroccan town of Saidia last Tuesday (29 August).
Stella Marine acquires Australian Davits & Cranes
Monday, 04 September 2023Marine equipment manufacturer Stella Marine has acquired Queensland-based Australian Davits & Cranes (ADC).
Watch: Fire destroys billionaire’s luxury yacht in Sydney
Monday, 04 September 2023Fire has destroyed a luxury yacht in Sydney’s Woolwich Dock.
Kongsberg Maritime appoints new finance leader
Monday, 04 September 2023Norwegian marine technology company Kongsberg Maritime has appointed Christian Bekkevold Nilsen as its new executive vice president of finance. Nilsen joins the company in October 2023.
Typhoon showcases watersports apparel from new location at METS 2023
Monday, 04 September 2023Typhoon International is presenting its collection of watersports apparel from a new location at this year’s METSTRADE (15-17 November 2023) as it joins parent company Alliance Marine on stand 05.241 in the French Pavilion.
Clipper Race start from Portsmouth today.
Sunday, 03 September 2023The 14th Clipper Round the World Yacht Race kicks off today at 4 p.m. from Southsea Castle in Portsmouth, UK. This grueling competition will involve 11 teams of over 700 crew members, hailing from 63 different countries, including 105 sailors from...
AMERICA’S CUP BRINGS HYDROGEN TECHNOLOGY & E-SPORTS PARTNERSHIP WITH GENERALITAT DE CATALUNYA
Friday, 01 September 2023America’s Cup has announced a new technological partnership with ACCIÓ, the public agency for the competitiveness of Catalan enterprise which is part of the Ministry of Business and Labour of the Generalitat of Catalonia.
Knowledge is power
Friday, 01 September 2023Not sure electric is for you? We dispel the myths surrounding electric propulsion.
Shootin’ the Breeze… with Shane Mugan, founder of Ultimate Boats
Friday, 01 September 2023Q Last year Ultimate Boats unveiled a fully recyclable leisure boat. Can you tell us about the DANU technology used?
SM: We developed and patented DANU, a fully recyclable composite material. Unlike fibreglass, which is notoriously difficu...
Torqeedo partners with tech start up to develop smart motors
Friday, 01 September 2023Marine electric drive manufacturer, Torqeedo has announced a partnership with tech start up c.technology to develop smart motors.
New president at Volvo Penta
Friday, 01 September 2023Volvo Penta has appointed Anna Müller as president of Volvo Penta and member of Volvo Group management
Marina uses bacteria to reduce hydrocarbon residue
Friday, 01 September 2023Marina Ibiza has partnered with La Alternative Eco to become the first marina in Spain to use Bio-Box, a system which uses a 100% natural bacteria based product capable of digesting hydrocarbons.
Kraken adopts in-house design with new appointment
Friday, 01 September 2023Kraken Technology Group says it is pushing further and faster with the development of its portfolio of security maritime vessels, thanks to new in-house design capability.
Dates confirmed for boatpoint’s Southampton Used Boat Show
Friday, 01 September 2023British boat sales company boatpoint has confirmed the return of its Southampton Used Boat Show, which is set to take place from 22–24 September 2023 at Deacons Marina in Hampshire.
Vetus expands sales team in Spain and Portugal
Friday, 01 September 2023Vetus, which designs complete marine product systems, has appointed Eva Aresté as sales manager (electric) engines for Spain and Portugal, a move which the company says reinforces its leadership in this growing market.
UK port opens sustainable passenger terminal
Friday, 01 September 2023After 18 months of construction, Portsmouth International Port has opened its new sustainable passenger terminal and welcomed its first guests from Saga’s Spirit of Discovery cruise ship.
Final safety checks, parties then off! for McIntyre Ocean Globe entrants – 9 Days To Go!!
Thursday, 31 August 2023There’s been ribbon-cutting, cannon fire, astro navigation demonstrations, medical training, safety inspections, and a Pimms or two on the pontoons. With the 14 iconic yachts taking part in the McIntyre Ocean Globe docked in M...
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