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Gosport sailor Paul Bishop has been made an MBE for his career as a professional sailor which he has used to enhance the lives of young people by working for the charity, Sail Training International.

A British woman has suffered horrific injuries after being sliced by the propeller of a dive boat while snorkelling in Mexico on holiday with her husband.

The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has appointed Steve Cole as the new racing manager, succeeding Chris Stone. The appointment is effective from 1 January 2023.

The Italian Sea Group (TISG) is celebrating the keel laying of the first Admiral Panorama 50 metre, its new line that introduces the brand to ‘semi-custom’ production.

Penton Hook is one of three picturesque MDL Marinas on the tranquil waters of the non-tidal reaches of the River Thames.

The 37th America’s Cup has revealed a surprise new-year addition, after the French team K-Challenge Racing, representing the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez yacht club, joined as the event’s fifth challenger.

‘Thor’, the wandering walrus who saw Scarborough’s new year fireworks cancelled, is on the move after an overnight stop in Blyth, Northumberland.

Dutch shipyard Zeelander Yachts has added 40 per cent to its capacity, as it gears up for increased production during 2023.

Five RNLI volunteers are among those who have been recognised in the new year honours list for their contributions to the charity and for raising awareness of drowning prevention.

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands in India will once again be the setting of the Sail the Andamans Yacht Carnival and Rally, from 20 February – 21 March 2023.

This month we are asking you to vote for your favourite reader photo of 2022. Here is a round-up of the monthly winners.

Locate International, the charity behind The Missing podcast, is seeking help to investigate the death of a man found in the English Channel in September 2021.

Helly Hansen has partnered with Guyot environnement – Team Europe to be the racing team’s official clothing supplier for the Ocean Race 2022-23.

Ian Wyllie, who bought a boat via Boatshed IOW in February 2021 is taking on the challenge of sailing around Britain single handed. Here is his latest update:

The British Motor Yacht Show will be returning to Premier’s Swanwick Marina from Thursday 11th – Sunday 14th May 2023, occupying a larger footprint than ever before following the completion of the stunning Saltings sales pavilion last ...

Premier Marinas, keen to reward berth holders for their continued loyalty, is expanding its benefits package – known as the Premier Advantage – to now include a new Berthing Loyalty Reward worth up to 3%, for customers who have berthed...

Taiwanese yacht dealership Alexander Marine has filed a lawsuit in the US federal court, seeking $20m damages from five parties including a German shipowner, a cargo ship, a US chartering company and boatbuilder Silent Yachts.

After a great year bringing you all the latest news from the global marine industry, the office is closing for the holidays. MIN will be back in your inbox on 3 January 2023.

US boatbuilder Correct Craft has acquired Florida-based engineering firm Pacer Marine Engineering (PME). PME’s assets are now owned by Correct Craft’s StarFlite Technology Group and operated as Mach Connections, LLC.

Isle of Wight-based maritime education and training charity, UKSA is recruiting 45 new staff members to join its activity teams for the 2023 season. The roles available include watersports instructors, activity leads and watersports senior traini...