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Ocean Independence announces new COO
Tuesday, 03 September 2024Ocean Independence, a leading brokerage house headquartered in Küsnacht, Switzerland, has introduced a new role within its management team, appointing André Mahr as chief operating officer. Mahr joins the company from A-Rosa Cruises. ...
Montenegro’s Luštica Bay Marina
Tuesday, 03 September 2024If you are looking for a new European destination to explore this autumn then Montenegro’s Luštica Bay Marina could be just the ticket.
18-year-old completes record-breaking electric RIB journey around Britain
Monday, 02 September 2024Harry Besley, an 18-year-old skipper, has completed a circumnavigation of Britain in an electric RIB, travelling approximately 1,708 nautical miles over 31 days, 20 hours, and 46 minutes. His journey included stops at over 45 locations across Eng...
Video: 90-metre Lürssen superyacht Ice collides with yacht off Turkey
Monday, 02 September 2024Footage being circulated online shows the moment that the 90.1m Lürssen superyacht Ice collided with the Numarine yacht A.Mey, in the Turkish holiday hotspot Yalıkavak.
Hydrocell develops first hydrogen-powered boat
Monday, 02 September 2024Italian firm Hydrocell is in the advanced stages of developing the first Italian vessel equipped with a certified hydrogen propulsion system.
Hempel closes investment deal and appoints new directors
Monday, 02 September 2024Paints and coatings manufacturer Hempel A/S has closed its investment deal with CVC Funds.
Volvo Penta launches integrated hybrid-electric marine system
Monday, 02 September 2024Volvo Penta has announced the release of its new helm-to-propeller hybrid-electric package, a fully integrated system that includes advanced drive modes and intelligent features. Production of the new hybrid-electric solutions will begin on a lim...
HPi Verification Services appoints technical director
Monday, 02 September 2024HPi Verification Services (HPiVS), a provider of technical and regulatory verification services, has appointed Adam Greene as its new technical director (marine). Greene, previously naval architecture manager at Princess Yachts, has extensive exp...
Opening Round of Louis Vuitton Cup Concludes
Sunday, 01 September 2024Barcelona delivered some stunning conditions on the fourth day of the first round robin stage of the Louis Vuitton Cup with an easterly breeze that oscillated around 10 knots allowing the Race Committee to set a course running close to the Barcelo...
INEOS Britannia picks up third win of Louis Vuitton Cup in thrilling race against the French
Sunday, 01 September 2024In one of the most thrilling races of the 37th America’s Cup so far, INEOS Britannia picked up their third win of the event against Orient Express Racing Team.
INEOS Britannia second in the Challengers Leaderboard after intense Day 3 at Louis Vuitton Cup
Saturday, 31 August 2024INEOS Britannia, the Challenger of Record racing for the Royal Yacht Squadron in the 37thAmerica’s Cup, sits second on the Challengers Leaderboard after the third day of the Louis Vuitton Cup (Challenger Selection Series).
PATIENCE AND ACCURACY REWARDED ON DAY THREE OF THE LOUIS VUITTON CUP
Saturday, 31 August 2024It was a tough day at the office for the world’s greatest sailors competing at the Louis Vuitton Cup in Barcelona with light winds eliciting those sporting extremes of both elation and frustration. It was a day where the slightest drop in co...
Shootin’ the Breeze… Adam Jones
Saturday, 31 August 2024We catch up with ‘London Perch Finder’ Adam Jones about angling using solunar theory, and also his YouTube channel.
HOT TOPIC: Anchoring With Care
Saturday, 31 August 2024Here we share some invaluable advice on how to minimise your impact when anchoring, from the RYA’s environmental programme, The Green Blue.
Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge visits America’s Cup Team INEOS Britannia in Barcelona
Friday, 30 August 2024Double Olympic Champion and sub-two-hour marathon runner (INEOS 1:59 Challenge) Eliud Kipchoge has visited the British America’s Cup team, INEOS Britannia, at their base in Barcelona.
WIND SHUTS DOWN AFTER TWO RACES ON SECOND DAY OF LOUIS VUITTON CUP
Friday, 30 August 2024A tricky day for the Race Officers at the Louis Vuitton Cup who managed to get two races completed before the wind shut-down to below the 6.5 knot lower limit average across a zephyr-laden course and caused the racing to be reluctantly cancelled a...
Round Britain eRIB Challenge Completed
Friday, 30 August 202418-year-old Harry Besley has completed a never attempted before journey around Britain in his electric RIB, stopping at over 45 locations across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, travelling approximately 1,708 nm over the course of 31...
Ferretti Group reports record earnings margin for H1 2024
Friday, 30 August 2024Italian boatbuilding giant Ferretti Group has published its consolidated financial results for the first half of 2024, showing an increase in both growth and profitability.
America’s Cup: New Zealand’s boat damaged after crane mishap
Friday, 30 August 2024Emirates Team New Zealand encountered a significant setback in their America’s Cup defence on Thursday (29 August 2024) when their AC75 boat, Taihoro, was damaged during a crane accident in Barcelona.
RS Aero production taken in-house after builder enters administration
Friday, 30 August 2024RS Marine Group is moving the production of its RS Aero in-house after the current builder, MTAG Composites, went into administration.
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