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MIN sits down with Videoworks’ Paolo Tagliapietra to explore how the company’s providing streaming services onboard superyachts, and the magic internet optimising mix which makes it work . . . . everywhere.

Applicants can now submit their applications for the 2025 National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) Marine Trades Scholarship programme.  

Brig USA and Fluid Marine have announced the appointment of Carl Herndon as the new president of both companies. Herndon will oversee Brig USA’s recreational Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) division and Fluid Marine’s Patrol, Search...

OceanLED has appointed Peter Hughes as its Americas sales manager. In this role, Hughes will oversee the sales strategy and growth across OceanLED’s North and South American division.

French skipper Sébastien Simon crossed the Vendée Globe finish line in third place at 00h27 (UTC) on Friday January 17, after 67 days, 12 hours and 25 minutes of racing, finishing 2 days and 17 hours behind the overall winner.

While the Les Sables d’Olonne skipper Sébastien Simon (Groupe Dubreuil) is completing his final miles towards his home port to complete an emotional, important third place on the Vendée Globe – he should cross the finish ...

The Yachting Journalists’ Association has unveiled the 2024 YJA Yachtsman of the Year shortlists and Young Sailor of the Year awards.

Freedom Boat Club of Spain, part of the world’s largest boat club network, is excited to announce its newest franchise partnership with Touron. As part of this partnership, Touron will open two new locations in the Madrid area, with plans fo...

The RYA has partnered with Insured Health and Bupa, coming on board as its Official Health Insurance partner.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), through its National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), has withdrawn a proposed rule aimed at amending vessel speed regulations to protect the highly endangered North Atlantic right whale...

MIN steals Petros Michelidakis, director of boot Düsseldorf, away from welcoming exhibitors and overseeing the show build to hear his thoughts on the marine market’s current highs and lows.

Mulpha Events, organiser of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) in Australia, has announced the resignation of general manager Johan Hasser, who has left his role after 12 years.

At the upcoming boot Düsseldorf show, Nimbus Group will showcase two new entries from its portfolio. Aquador is debuting its largest model to date, the Aquador 400 HT, in a world premiere. The group will also present the Nimbus 495 Flybridge...

Brazilian Olympic kitesurfer Bruno Lobo has saved a drowning woman off the coast of São Luís, Brazil, using his kiteboarding equipment to bring her to safety. Lobo, an orthopaedic doctor specialising in knee surgery, was testing a n...

The Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix Team (“Emirates GBR”) has announced that Howden, a global insurance intermediary group, has become an official partner.

Ecocoast has joined forces with Noria to revolutionise the fight against waterway pollution.

Vision Marine Technologies has concluded an at-the-market (ATM) offering, raising gross proceeds of approximately US$11.75m and net proceeds of about US$11.2m. The Canadian electric propulsion company plans to use the funds for general corporate ...

Marine Fire Safety, a specialist in firefighting and lifesaving equipment for the marine industry, has been acquired by Nobel Fire Systems, a UK-based provider of fire risk suppression systems.

If you are planning on crossing the Bay of Biscay, or cruising off the Iberian coast this year, Haven Knox-Johnston’s upcoming free webinar, “Understanding the threat of Orcas when sailing” is not to be missed.  This informa...

Expanding its portfolio of decking products and services, Ancasta Yachts Services has partnered with Flexiteek International’s UK distributor Advanced Marine Decking (Flexiteek UK) to become its synthetic decking installer on the South Coast...