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The Spanish coastguard has confirmed 17 people were rescued from the luxury yacht Irmao, as the 88-foot vessel was engulfed in flames early evening on Saturday (12 August 2023).

Indiana, US-based component maker Lippert Components Inc has acquired Marine Trailer Performance (MTP), a marine axle manufacturer located in Houston, Texas. The transaction was completed through Lippert’s subsidiary, Kinro Texas.

German shipbuilder Abeking & Rasmussen has launched 118.2-metre superyacht Liva, the largest vessel ever built by the 115-year-old yard.

Youth maritime charity UKSA has released its annual impact report, which reveals record figures for the charity for its 2022-23 year.

Australian marine trade body, the Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA), has announced a new partnership with foreign exchange provider Ebury, to support marine businesses in managing their currency risks and maximise profits.

Karpaz Gate Marina in Northern Cyrpus welcomed organisers and team members from the Winds of Change project to the marina resort this week as they embark on the first of a series of training and team building sessions.

Pioneering marine propulsion and boat control system specialist, Yamaha Motor UK has partnered with Bray Marine Sales to power its new range from Alonsea Boats.

The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is working with the RNLI to test a new Emergency Response Drone Pilot rescue service developed with Eagle Eye Innovations.

A new marine trade centre is in development in Scotland as a lease is secured for the expansion of James Watt Marina on the River Clyde at Greenock.

Yamaha Motor UK has partnered with Bray Marine Sales to power its new range from Alonsea Boats.

Global yacht brokerage Northrop & Johnson has appointed Jodi Skougor as head of events & public relations. Skougor will be based out of Northrop & Johnson’s global headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Tom Cunliffe’s recently launched navigation app, AngelNav, will be making its boat show debut at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show, 15-24 September 2023.

Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with UK Dredging to deliver a Shoalbuster 2711 Water Injection Dredger (WID).

For the first time in its 27-year history, the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race will be making a stop in Scotland when it sails to Oban during its upcoming edition.  

Fairline will unveil its all-new Squadron 58 in a world debut at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show, 15-24 September.

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Aquavista has announced Kings Waterside & Marina as the ‘Outstanding Overall Site’ winner of its Aquavista in Bloom 2023 awards, sponsored by Towergate Insurance.

Following its launch in May, Tom Cunliffe’s new navigation app AngelNav will be making its boat show debut at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show, 15-24 September.

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The demand for boats remained strong during the first half of the year as inventory levels continue to recover from the pandemic-era buying surge, according to the latest market report from Boats Group.