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Historic London lifeboat station floated away for last time
Friday, 27 January 2023The RNLI’s Tower lifeboat station – the busiest lifeboat station in the country – has been floated away from its home on Victoria Embankment.
Savvy Navvy gets ready to launch crowdfunding round
Friday, 27 January 2023Navigation app, Savvy Navvy is getting ready to launch its next and possibly last crowdfunding round.
The Canal & River Trust launches its biggest appeal for volunteers
Friday, 27 January 2023The Canal & River Trust is calling for volunteers in what it says is its biggest appeal to date.
British skipper develops ‘world first’ hydrogen IMOCA yacht
Thursday, 26 January 2023British yachtsman Phil Sharp has revealed details of a new zero-emission hydrogen-powered IMOCA, ahead of the 2024 Vendée Globe race.
WATCH: Japanese divers have close encounter with giant squid
Thursday, 26 January 2023Footage has emerged of two scuba divers having a very close encounter with a rare giant squid of the coast of Japan earlier this month (January 2023).
Fountaine Pajot and Dream Yacht Worldwide launch electric catamaran line
Thursday, 26 January 2023Charter company, Dream Yacht Worldwide and luxury catamaran builder, Fountaine Pajot are partnering to launch a new collection of electric catamarans.
Propspeed expands US sales team
Thursday, 26 January 2023Underwater foul-release coatings specialist, Propspeed, has appointed two new regional sales staff to serve customers in the mid-Atlantic and West Coast.
RNLI fundraiser and his dog set off on 6,000-mile walk
Thursday, 26 January 2023An RNLI supporter aims to raise £500,000 for the lifesaving charity by walking over 6,000 miles with his pooch Monty, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, by his side.
Cardboard packaging and new Spanish distributor for West System epoxy
Thursday, 26 January 2023For the past 18 months, a wide variety of West System epoxy packaging has been changing for its European, African and Middle Eastern markets.
Rolls-Royce and Sunseeker extend decades-long partnership
Wednesday, 25 January 2023Rolls-Royce business unit Power Systems and Sunseeker International have signed a new framework agreement at boot Düsseldorf that’ll see Rolls-Royce continue to provide Sunseeker with mtu Series 2000 engines until at least 2025.
Highfield Boats reveals two electric tenders
Wednesday, 25 January 2023Highfield Boats has revealed two new electric tenders with two different partners, ZeroJet and ePropulsion, at boot Düsseldorf.
Princess Yachts: S72 launch, European Y85 premiere and show debuts for X80 and F65
Wednesday, 25 January 2023Leading UK luxury yacht manufacturer, Princess Yachts is exhibiting a seven-yacht line-up at boot Düsseldorf, with the world premiere of the Princess S72.
Stabiliser pioneer eyes new markets and larger boats
Wednesday, 25 January 2023Italy-headquartered stabiliser company Smartgyro is exhibiting its range of gyro stabilisers at boot Düsseldorf 2023 including the new SG150 model – its biggest to date.
SBS Boatlife reports ‘epic’ growth for second show
Wednesday, 25 January 2023SBS Boatlife says that the boating industry has confidently backed its upcoming show with 25 per cent more space booked than 2022, and a trend of repeat exhibitors taking larger stands. Advance ticket sales are said to be ‘way ahead’ ...
Digital Yacht launches ENGINELink gateway for iPads and tablets
Wednesday, 25 January 2023Navigation and communications systems firm, Digital Yacht has launched its ENGINELink gateway for iPads and tablets at boot 2023.
Italian boatbuilder debuts electric inboard boat at boot 2023
Wednesday, 25 January 2023Italian boatbuilder Capoforte is showcasing its new Capoforte SQ240i with a 50kW Molabo ISCAD electric inboard motor at boot Düsseldorf this week.
Marine Industry News magazine – Issue 6 – January 2023
Wednesday, 25 January 2023In this issue of Marine Industry News magazine, we talk solar sail technology and how it’s feeding customer appetite for re-gen electric power options with Spirit Yachts. Plus, we have an exclusive interview with Barton Marine CEO Suzanne B...
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boot Düsseldorf: Ferretti Yachts 580, Wally update and 2023 investment plans
Tuesday, 24 January 2023Ferretti Group kicked off 2023 at boot Düsseldorf, where the group opened the presentation of its fleet with the premiere of the Ferretti Yachts 580 – an ultra modern new flybridge.
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