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Marine technology company Savvy Navvy has launched its V2. This new-and-improved app is said to offer greater speed and a smoother user experience as well as some feature upgrades. The company says it has integrated ongoing feedback from its boati...

The Sandbanks chain ferry service is now back in action, after it was suspended when a car became stuck in the water. Sandbanks is a daily vehicular chain ferry that crosses the entrance of Poole Harbour in the English county of Dorset. Dorset Pol...

Registration for the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) is now open. IBEX 2023 is taking place at the recently renovated Tampa Convention Centre from 3-5 October 2023. Organisers say that IBEX 2023 will offer more t...

Survival technology solutions provider Survitec has expanded its UK servicing capability with the opening of a new service centre in Southampton. Fitted out with equipment and facilities for the servicing and repair of liferafts, lifejackets, imme...

Both the IMOCA and VO65 fleets are finally free of the English Channel and into the more open waters of the Bay of Biscay / Celtic Sea / North Atlantic.

The five VO65s and three IMOCA boats racing to the Grand Finale in Genova are battling light and challenging conditions as they work to exit the English Channel and begin the next phase of the race, in more open waters.

Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) volunteers and have been recognised in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours for their roles in helping the charity save lives at sea.

Eight boats, spread across two fleets, are racing to Italy while 11th Hour Racing Team considers its next steps in The Hague…

Ahead of the opening event of SailGP Season 4, Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team has unveiled a first-of-its-kind solar panel installation with its partner Low Carbon, doubling down on their commitment to become one of the most sustainable elite ...

UKSA has announced it is creating the Isle of Wight’s first oyster regeneration project in partnership with the Blue Marine Foundation.

Yamaha Marine UK has announced it is launching a Trade-In Bonus offer on new Yamaha outboard engines up to 15hp from 1 June – 31 July 2023 inclusive.

MDL Marinas has partnered with innovative marine digitalisation firm Falco and its marina management software provider, Havenstar, to trial smart marina technology at its Queen Anne’s Battery marina.

Berth holders and visitors to boatfolk’s Haslar Marina in Gosport can be certain of a good night’s sleep now Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS) has completed the installation of a 70m wave attenuating breakwater at the eastern en...

Committed to providing safe water access for all workers afloat, Inland and Coastal Marina Systems is sponsoring the Harbour Master Sailing Challenge.

UK marina group, MDL Marinas has partnered with marine digitalisation firm Falco and its marina management software provider, Havenstar, to trial smart marina technology at its Queen Anne’s Battery marina. MDL is running a pilot programme us...

Electric propulsion manufacturer ePropulsion has won a European Commercial Marine Award (ECMA) for its I-Series electrical inboard at this year’s Seawork. Announced during a ceremony at the commercial marine exhibition on Tuesday (13 June 20...

The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) has appointed Joe Lynch in the newly created position of CEO. Previously, the ICOMIA leadership role was that of secretary general. Lynch comes to ICOMIA from the tourism and chari...

Continuing its support of the popular off-season sailing series, Seldén Mast has announced it will return as title sponsor for the SailJuice Winter Series for the fifth consecutive year. Organisers of the series says Gosport based Seld&eacu...

Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS) says berth holders and visitors to boatfolk’s Haslar Marina in Gosport, UK, can be certain of a good night’s sleep now its has completed the installation of a 70m wave attenuating breakwater at ...