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This is where we publish our boat related stories and articles, which range from world circumnavigation to rescue missions, humour and much, much more. So make yourself a coffee and settle yourself down to a good read.
Dubai International Boat Show: media registration and preparation in full flow
Thursday, 06 February 2025Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) returns this month for the 31st edition of the event hosted at Dubai Harbour for a fourth consecutive year.
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New yacht broker partnership announced for the Beaulieu River
Wednesday, 05 February 2025Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour has announced the appointment of Parker Adams as the new on-site yacht broker partner serving Beaulieu River customers.
Marine businesses share their market highs, lows and the outlook for 2025
Wednesday, 05 February 2025Reflecting on the past 12 months and what 2025 has to offer, MIN sat down with several marine businesses to hear their woes, their highs and their hopes for the next 12 months.
Seaquip 2026: First major B2B trade fair for marine components in Milan expands team
Wednesday, 05 February 2025Seaquip, the Mediterranean yacht and marine equipment trade fair scheduled to run 4 to 6 March 2026, is significantly enlarging and strengthening its organisation team ahead of the B2B event.
New yacht broker for Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour
Wednesday, 05 February 2025Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour has revealed Parker Adams as the new on-site yacht broker partner.
Apreamare expands dealer network in Europe and Australia
Wednesday, 05 February 2025Italian boatbuilder Apreamare has expanded its international dealer network with three new distribution agreements, strengthening its presence in Europe and Australia.
Metstrade 2025: strong early bookings driven by exhibition expansion
Wednesday, 05 February 2025Following the record-breaking success of Metstrade 2024, the 2025 edition of the largest trade exhibition for equipment, materials, technology and systems for the global leisure marine industry is garnering strong interest and early bookings...
Seldén Mast announces key appointments to support expansion
Wednesday, 05 February 2025Seldén Mast has announced three new appointments as part of its ongoing expansion.
SMS names new operations director for outfit and repair HQ
Wednesday, 05 February 2025SMS Group has appointed David McCarthy as operations director to its newly acquired interior outfit and marine refurbishment headquarters based in Southampton, UK.
Website Traffic Comparisons: How Does Boatshed Measure Up?
Tuesday, 04 February 2025Website Traffic Comparisons: How Does Boatshed Measure Up?
Nimbus Group expresses confidence amid 2024 sales decline
Tuesday, 04 February 2025Nimbus Group has released its year-end report for 2024, covering the financial period from 1 January to 31 December 2024.
Officer Trainee of the Year’s pride to win ‘symbol of excellence’
Tuesday, 04 February 2025The determination of a mariner who grew up in a landlocked town without any seafaring background has won her the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) prestigious Officer Trainee of the Year 2024 award.
Inaugural African Boating Conference confirmed for Cape Town
Tuesday, 04 February 2025Superyacht Cape Town director Veda Pretorius has confirmed the inaugural African Boating Conference is set to take place on 21-22 October 2025 at The Avenue, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town.
From Sea to Sustainable Style
Tuesday, 04 February 2025Cambridge School of Art, Anglia Ruskin University, has teamed up with Clean Sailors on the University’s Sustainable Design and Innovation module where students explore sustainability within fashion – utilising minimal waste, surface te...
Pearl Yachts owner Margaret Whittaker dies, age 76
Tuesday, 04 February 2025British boatbuilding company Pearl Yachts has announced the passing of its owner, Margaret Whittaker OBE, who died on Sunday (2 February 2025) at her home in Palma de Mallorca. She was 76.
Port Nimara – Transforming Anguilla’s Maritime Future
Tuesday, 04 February 2025The SF Group, a marina construction and development company based in Sweden, has announced the start of the marina excavation works of Port Nimara, a maritime destination set to redefine Anguilla’s economic and tourism landscape.
Benetti appoints Australia and New Zealand area manager
Tuesday, 04 February 2025Italian boatbuilder Benetti has appointed Matthew Walford as area manager for Australia and New Zealand, effective since 1 February 2025.
Rooster names Turkey distributor
Tuesday, 04 February 2025Rooster, a UK-based manufacturer of technical clothing and parts for the marine industry, has appointed Performans Yelken as its official distributor in Turkey.
Aquaspirit UK to debut Spirit 700 RIB with end of life policy at Southampton
Tuesday, 04 February 2025Aquaspirit UK will debut the Spirit 700, a 7m RIB, at this year’s Southampton Boat Show (19-28 September 2025).
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