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Seldén Mast launches app for marine industry professionals
Monday, 21 August 2023Swedish spar manufacturer Seldén Mast has launched Seldén Pro, a new app designed to ensure all riggers, sailmakers, boat builders and designers have the most up-to-date technical information about its produc...
UK marine supplier launches EU subsidiary in Ireland
Monday, 21 August 2023Penguin Refrigeration, one of Europe’s leading suppliers of specialist refrigeration solutions for the marine and motorhome market, has launched a new EU branch based in Cork, Ireland.
Nominations open for 4th International Electric Boat Awards
Monday, 21 August 2023Nominations are now being accepted for the fourth annual Gustave Trouvé Awards for Excellence in Electric Boats and Boating, also known as ‘The Gussies’.
Quality award for Northern Ireland marina
Monday, 21 August 2023Bangor Marina in Northern Ireland has been awarded 5 Gold Anchor status by the Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA).
RNLI launches podcast to celebrate 200 years
Monday, 21 August 2023Lifesaving charity, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has launched 200 Voices, a new podcast to mark its bicentenary on 4 March 2024. An episode will be released every day for 200 days, exploring stories from the charity’s histo...
VIDEO: Maritime UK Solent Awards 2023 finalists announced
Saturday, 19 August 2023Finalists shortlisted for the Maritime UK Solent Awards 2023 have been announced.
Suzuki Goes Large at The Southampton Boat Show
Saturday, 19 August 2023There will be even more Suzuki-powered boats on the water than in previous years as well as the very latest outboard technology on display in the form of the new DF350AMD with its integrated steering system, which allows for more streamlined riggi...
Bangor Marina achieves prestigious 5 Gold Anchor Award
Friday, 18 August 2023Bangor Marina has been honoured with the highly coveted 5 Gold Anchor Award by the Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA), a recognition that solidifies its position as one of the premier marinas in the world.
Ocean First Marine launches new ranges of RIBS and Fast Fishing boats at Southampton International Boat Show
Friday, 18 August 2023See the World Premier of Norden 600 from 3D Craft, Featherlight range of ultra-lightweight aluminium RIBs and Nividic 550 RIB.
New Zealand marine industry hits NZ$3bn
Friday, 18 August 2023The marine industry is now worth NZ$3bn annually to the New Zealand economy, achieving around $2.2bn in local sales, and $800m in exports.
Dometic to launch ‘new generation’ of marine fridge at Cannes
Friday, 18 August 2023Dometic is set to unveil its newest marine refrigeration solution at three upcoming boat shows, including the 2023 Cannes Yachting Festival.
‘World’s first’ floating beach club opens in Thailand
Friday, 18 August 2023French fast fishing boat model premieres in UK
Friday, 18 August 2023Specialist RIB supplier Ocean First Marine will be hosting the world premiere of 3D Craft’s Norden 600 at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show, 15-24 September 2023.
Classic Boat Festival returns to St Katharine Docks this September
Friday, 18 August 2023The 14th edition of the annual Classic Boat Festival is returning to London’s St Katharine Docks for two days, from 9-10 September 2023.
ISO/TC188 small craft committee chair named
Friday, 18 August 2023Craig Scholten, American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) technical vice president, has been reappointed as chair of the International Organisation for Standardisation technical committee (ISO/TC) 188 small craft.
Monty Halls set to give talk during Southampton International Boat Show
Thursday, 17 August 2023Join Raymarine at Britain’s biggest festival of boating and watersports, the Southampton International Boat Show from the 15 – 23 September 2023.
Antique tall ship sets sail to recreate Darwin’s voyage
Thursday, 17 August 2023It has been almost 200 years since a young Charles Darwin set sail on a voyage of discovery aboard HMS Beagle. Now, environmentalists are following in his wake by undertaking a two-year journey aboard a vintage schooner, which will visit four con...
Nero unveils 777 Evolution electric carbon-fibre yacht
Thursday, 17 August 2023Nero’s new 777 Evolution is a lightweight, carbon-fibre hull with electric power from Evoy’s 300+kW (400ps) Hurricane inboard motor. The 7.77m long Nero 777 Evolution is aimed, primarily, at the inland lake and waterways mar...
US battery maker expands to Midwest
Thursday, 17 August 2023Dragonfly Energy Holdings, a Nevada-based manufacturer of deep-cycle lithium-ion batteries, is expanding to the US Midwest with a new office in Indiana.
New technical services manager at Yamaha
Thursday, 17 August 2023The Yamaha US Marine Business Unit has named Robert Orr as the technical services manager of the marine service operations division.
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