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Rich Daltry, RAD co-founder, doesn’t shy away from environmental challenges facing the maritime sector. He says: “The marine industry is a major emitter of CO2, and an average boat engine produces ten times the CO2 of a car per km.&rdq...

Italy’s Ferretti Group has inaugurated its new operational headquarters within the Ferretti Group Superyacht Yard in Ancona.

Given the drive towards a greener maritime future, Caudwell Marine’s marketing for its new diesel engine is going hard on its sustainability factors.

The Court of Cassation, the French supreme court, has confirmed RX France’s right to operate the Cannes Yachting Festival up to 2041. The decision follows years of legal wrangling over management rights between the French leisure boating ind...

Typhoon International has announced that it will be returning as sponsor of the 29er UK Class Association for 2024. 

Marine and outdoor technology firm Scanstrut has appointed Chris Wachowski as director of its product team.

Dutch company Galvani Boats, is launching the all-electric Galvani Ventisei at BOOT Düsseldorf (Hall 4B01). With its 26 feet in length (8 meters), the Ventisei is a spacious “day cruiser” that comes in two versions.

Britain’s Pip Hare (Medallia) completes the Retour à La Base in 11th place.

Electrika 2024 is a brand new and unique experience for anyone interested in electric narrowboating.

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is launching its annual Christmas fundraising appeal, with a focus on the generations of families who have volunteered their time and commitment 24/7, 365 days a year, to ensure the charity’s lifesavin...

The Studland Bay Marine Partnership has been awarded £186,000 from the Marine Management Organisation’s Fisheries and Seafood Scheme to support the conservation of Studland Bay’s precious marine ecosystems. Studland Bay is home t...

Italian luxury yacht builder Sanlorenzo has signed an agreement with Mike Simpson to acquire his equity in Simpson Marine, one of the leading yacht sales and service companies in the Asia-Pacific.

With the reimposition of tariffs in the transatlantic steel and aluminium dispute set to kick in on 1 January 2024, 87 trade associations representing various sectors have cosigned a statement urging US and EU leaders to reach an agreement to perm...

According to Michele Insom, marketing director for marine engine manufacturer Nanni Industries, it’s time for the industry to start being realistic about green expectations.

The Superyacht Life Foundation has unveiled further details of its new initiative, World Boating Day, following its launch during the Monaco Yacht Show.

The European Boating Industry (EBI) and boot Düsseldorf have confirmed details of the upcoming Breakfast Meeting 2024, taking place on Tuesday 23 January during boot Düsseldorf 2024 (20-28 January).

“I would like to see stronger and more immediate legislation to make using renewable fuels the most economic choice,” says Dan Bernasconi, chief technical officer of Emirates Team New Zealand (and by default, also CTO of Design Works)....

Sunstream Boat Lifts, a leading manufacturer of hydraulic boat lifts and the SwiftShield Automatic Boat Cover System, has acquired Sarasota Boating World in Florida, USA.

GBR’s Sam Davies (Initiatives Coeur) takes sixth place on the first Rètour à La Base.

After finishing third in the Retour à la Base – his fifth consecutive third place finish of a remarkable debut season – the British yachtsman Sam Goodchild was confirmed today as IMOCA Globe Series Champion for 2023.