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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.

Red Sea dive-boat survivors accuse Egyptian authorities of cover up
Red Sea dive-boat survivors accuse Egyptian authorities of cover up
Wednesday, 15 January 2025

Survivors of a deadly dive-boat accident in the Red Sea last year have raised serious concerns about how the aftermath of the incident was handled.

AkzoNobel to cut French workforce despite €22m investment
AkzoNobel to cut French workforce despite €22m investment
Wednesday, 15 January 2025

The paint and coatings manufacturer AkzoNobel has outlined a plan that includes a €22m investment to position its Montataire site in northern France as a flagship location for decorative paint production.

Yoann Richomme, 2nd in the 2024 Vendée Globe
Yoann Richomme, 2nd in the 2024 Vendée Globe
Wednesday, 15 January 2025

After a thrilling and long-running duel with winner Charlie Dalin, the PAPREC ARKÉA skipper completed his first solo round the world race this morning at 0612 UTC, taking a superb second place after 65 days, 18 hours and 10 minutes at sea.<...

Marine industry startups: the ones to watch
Marine industry startups: the ones to watch
Wednesday, 15 January 2025


Marine Industry News caught up with some of the marine industry startups that showcased at the Start-Up Pavilion at Metstrade 2024.

New US boat show to launch in February
New US boat show to launch in February
Wednesday, 15 January 2025

Four of Cincinnati’s largest boat dealers have joined forces to launch Cincy Boat Expo 2025, a new event for boating enthusiasts in Greater Cincinnati, Dayton, and surrounding areas.

Marinemax replaces president at Intrepid Powerboats
Marinemax replaces president at Intrepid Powerboats
Wednesday, 15 January 2025

Intrepid Powerboats has appointed Terry McNew as the company’s president, taking over from Ken Clinton, who leaves the firm.

UK dealership renews Hamble Point lease for another decade
UK dealership renews Hamble Point lease for another decade
Wednesday, 15 January 2025

Inspiration Marine Group has renewed its lease for a 1,500sq ft office in The Chandlery Building at MDL’s Hamble Point Marina, committing to a further ten years at the site. The dealership, established in 2000, has operated from Hamble Poin...

Torqeedo outboards now available via Yamaha dealer network
Torqeedo outboards now available via Yamaha dealer network
Wednesday, 15 January 2025

From January 2025, selected Torqeedo outboards will be available in the UK, Ireland, Switzerland, Croatia, Slovenia, Italy, Spain and Portugal via Yamaha’s dealer network. This follows on from Torqeedo becoming part of Yamaha Motor in April...

Charlie Dalin: “Today I am the happiest man in the world”
Charlie Dalin: “Today I am the happiest man in the world”
Tuesday, 14 January 2025

Winner of the tenth edition of the Vendée Globe, Charlie Dalin has entered race legend. After 64 days at an electric pace the 40 year old Frenchman has his name on the trophy.

Autism On The Water joins Cowes Week as one of the Official Charities
Autism On The Water joins Cowes Week as one of the Official Charities
Tuesday, 14 January 2025

Cowes Week Limited has welcomed Autism on the Water as one of the Official Charities for the 2025 edition of the Regatta. They will be joining the RNLI who became an official charity partner in 2024.

Savvy Navvy and RAD Propulsion introduce Smart Range technology
Savvy Navvy and RAD Propulsion introduce Smart Range technology
Tuesday, 14 January 2025

Savvy Navvy and RAD Propulsion have joined forces to integrate navigation technology into sustainable marine solutions.

BoatBid: One of 50 Tools in the Boatshed Toolbox
BoatBid: One of 50 Tools in the Boatshed Toolbox
Tuesday, 14 January 2025

BoatBid: One of 50 Tools in the Boatshed Toolbox

Video: Charlie Dalin wins Vendée Globe and smashes race record
Video: Charlie Dalin wins Vendée Globe and smashes race record
Tuesday, 14 January 2025

Charlie Dalin, skipper of MACIF Santé Prévoyance, has won the 2024 Vendée Globe, crossing the finish line this morning (Tuesday 14 January 2025) at 07:24 UTC. Dalin, who led the solo, non-stop, round-the-world sailing race fo...

Coast Guard issues safety warning about counterfeit pilot ladders
Coast Guard issues safety warning about counterfeit pilot ladders
Tuesday, 14 January 2025

The US Coast Guard is strongly recommending that ship owners and operators thoroughly inspect pilot ladders to ensure vessels are outfitted with genuine SOLAS-approved equipment, following a discovery of counterfeit pilot ladders.

Torqeedo CEO steps down
Torqeedo CEO steps down
Tuesday, 14 January 2025

Torqeedo, a manufacturer of electric and hybrid drives for the marine market, has confirmed that Fabian Bez stepped down as CEO on 1 January 2025.

Yanmar Marine’s product manager talks E-Saildrive strategy
Yanmar Marine’s product manager talks E-Saildrive strategy
Tuesday, 14 January 2025

In September 2024, Yanmar Marine International (YMI) launched the E-Saildrive, its first electric propulsion product designed to provide an easy transition to emission-free sailing. This is a significant yet not wholly surprising move by the engi...

Gori Propeller names new distributor for Italy
Gori Propeller names new distributor for Italy
Tuesday, 14 January 2025

Gori Propeller has appointed Amare srl (SpecialRig) as its exclusive distributor for Italy, effective immediately.

Startup Zone to debut at Dubai Boat Show 2025
Startup Zone to debut at Dubai Boat Show 2025
Tuesday, 14 January 2025

Yachting Ventures, a media and events platform for startups and emerging technology in the leisure marine industry, is launching an Innovation Zone for startups at the Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) 2025. Scheduled to take place from 19-23 ...

New T-foils expected to deliver exciting racing for SailGP
New T-foils expected to deliver exciting racing for SailGP
Tuesday, 14 January 2025

SailGP says it has taken nearly two years of rigorous testing for it to be in position to roll out its new high-speed titanium T-foils for the league’s international F50 fleet. T-Foils will be introduced as part of the high-speed configurat...

Charlie Dalin, winner of the Vendée Globe 2024
Charlie Dalin, winner of the Vendée Globe 2024
Tuesday, 14 January 2025

After one long, cold final night fighting through light winds off the Brittany coast, Charlie Dalin, the French skipper of MACIF Santé Prévoyance crossed the Vendée Globe finish line this Tuesday morning at 07:24 UTC to take v...

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