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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.

Engineering firm helps develop hydrogen fuel cell powered passenger ships 
Engineering firm helps develop hydrogen fuel cell powered passenger ships 
Friday, 19 May 2023

Global engineering consulting company, Ricardo is working with the sustainable HYdrogen powered Shipping consortium (sHYpS) to design and develop hydrogen fuel cell propulsion technologies to power the next generation of zero emissions passenger ...

Tom Cunliffe introduces new interactive navigation app
Tom Cunliffe introduces new interactive navigation app
Friday, 19 May 2023

Renowned sailor, author and raconteur, Tom Cunliffe has introduced an exciting new interactive app using raster charts derived from UKHO data.

Freedom Boat Club increases presence in Australia
Freedom Boat Club increases presence in Australia
Friday, 19 May 2023

Freedom Boat Club has announced the planned opening of its newest club on Australia’s Gold Coast. Freedom’s third franchise territory in Australia, and fifth location in the region, will be based at Sanctuary Cove Marina to provide di...

New thruster technology from Italian manufacturer
New thruster technology from Italian manufacturer
Friday, 19 May 2023

Italian manufacturing specialist Quick Spa has added the new QSY line to its range of thrusters.

SSE Renewables Round Ireland Race 2024
SSE Renewables Round Ireland Race 2024
Thursday, 18 May 2023

The start date for the 705nm biennial SSE Renewables Round Ireland Yacht Race has been announced.

First-ever Boater Census paints picture of canal life in the 21st Century
First-ever Boater Census paints picture of canal life in the 21st Century
Thursday, 18 May 2023

The Canal & River Trust has published the results of its first-ever Boater Census of the 35,000 boats licensed on the charity’s 2,000 miles of waterways in England and Wales. The Census is intended to offer a snapshot of life on the wate...

Classic Yacht Kelpie to compete in Round the Island Race
Classic Yacht Kelpie to compete in Round the Island Race
Thursday, 18 May 2023

The Island Sailing Club’s Race Team has announced that Kelpie, the famous 57ft gaff cutter classic yacht, will be racing in this year’s Round the Island Race within the ISCRS Fleet. She joins the growing number of boats taking part in ...

VIDEO: Rescue footage released as RNLI issues paddleboarding warning
VIDEO: Rescue footage released as RNLI issues paddleboarding warning
Thursday, 18 May 2023

Over the last five years, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has seen a surge in people heading out on their paddleboards. In 2022, RNLI lifeguards and lifeboat crews responded to 1,465 incidents, more than double* in...

SAILING TO THE AZORES AND BACK – FOSSIL FUEL FREE
SAILING TO THE AZORES AND BACK – FOSSIL FUEL FREE
Thursday, 18 May 2023

Founder of Sail Electric, Wayne Peters, and a private owner of a full electric Southerly 47 have entered the renowned Azores and Back Race (AZAB) in June. Sailing two-handed, and powered only by natural resources, Doris is the only yacht of her ki...

Summer Boating Holidays
Summer Boating Holidays
Thursday, 18 May 2023 Summer months are some of the most popular times for travel but for those looking for an unexpected escape, a travel deal, or to hit up beaches far from home, Dream Yacht Worldwide (DYW), a leading ocean tourism company, is sharing its recommendation...
Water and sewage companies in England ‘apologise’ for sewage spills
Water and sewage companies in England ‘apologise’ for sewage spills
Thursday, 18 May 2023

Water and sewage companies have apologised for not acting quickly enough on sewage spills. As reported previously by Marine Industry News, Environment Agency figures earlier this year show a total of 301,091 sewage spills in 2022, an average of 8...

Royal Navy in artificial intelligence push
Royal Navy in artificial intelligence push
Thursday, 18 May 2023

The UK’s Armed Forces – led by the Royal Navy – must invest in artificial intelligence, drones and technology to face down the threats they will encounter in the future, says First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key as he announced mo...

Video: Digital mapping showcases Titanic in 3D
Video: Digital mapping showcases Titanic in 3D
Thursday, 18 May 2023

The world’s most famous shipwreck has been revealed as never seen before. The first full-sized digital scan of the Titanic, which lies 3,800m (12,500ft) down in the Atlantic, has been created using deep-sea mapping. Through the largest unde...

One family buys three superyachts in TISG / IYC deal
One family buys three superyachts in TISG / IYC deal
Thursday, 18 May 2023

The Italian Sea Group (TISG) and the International Yacht Company (IYC) are celebrating what they term a ‘hugely successful sale of three new 70-metre GC-Force superyachts’. The three sales took place at the same time, seemingly to one...

Twisted Marine and Archipelago to collaborate on new catamaran
Twisted Marine and Archipelago to collaborate on new catamaran
Thursday, 18 May 2023

Twisted Marine and Archipelago Expedition Yachts (Archipelago) are collaborating to create a luxury catamaran that they say is capable of extreme adventure.

ATPI Sports Events returns as the supplier to Clipper Race
ATPI Sports Events returns as the supplier to Clipper Race
Thursday, 18 May 2023

ATPI Sports Events is returning as the official travel supplier of the upcoming edition of the Clipper Race. This will be the corporate travel company’s second edition of partnership with the global yacht racing event.

Mini Mesh revamp for Great Haywood Marina
Mini Mesh revamp for Great Haywood Marina
Thursday, 18 May 2023

Dura Composites says it has replaced decking with GRP at Lakeland Leisure’s Great Haywood Marina. This latest completion marks over 10,000sqm of the company’s Mini Mesh Grating successfully designed, supplied and installed in its long...

World premiere at the Port de Cannes: BMW and TYDE present THE ICON
World premiere at the Port de Cannes: BMW and TYDE present THE ICON
Wednesday, 17 May 2023

 The 76th Cannes Film Festival is underway, but one particularly spectacular world premiere on the bill will be experienced in the port area of the southern French town rather than on a cinema screen. This is where the BMW brand and boat make...

Freedom Boat Club Accelerates Australian Expansion Announcing its Presence on the Gold Coast
Freedom Boat Club Accelerates Australian Expansion Announcing its Presence on the Gold Coast
Wednesday, 17 May 2023

Freedom Boat Club has announced the planned opening of its newest Club on Australia’s Gold Coast. Freedom’s third franchise territory in Australia and fifth location in the region will be based at Sanctuary Cove Marin...

May 2023 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
May 2023 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
Wednesday, 17 May 2023

Head over to BoatBid.com to take a look at the auction catalogue and make a bid on one of the entries!

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