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2022 DAME Design Award nominees revealed
Tuesday, 25 October 2022METSTRADE, the organiser of the DAME Award, has announced that 48 products from a total field of 104 entries spanning 14 countries have been nominated to enter the final rounds of the 2022 DAME Award competition.
Green Tech Boat Show moves to Southampton
Tuesday, 25 October 2022The Green Tech Boat Show is moving to Southampton, organiser MDL Marinas has confirmed.
MDL’s Green Tech Boat Show comes to Southampton
Tuesday, 25 October 2022MDL Marinas has announced that its Green Tech Boat Show is moving to Southampton.
Wetwheels Foundation announced as SBS BoatLife 2023 charity
Tuesday, 25 October 2022SBS BoatLife has confirmed that they will be supporting the Wetwheels Foundation as the chosen charity for 2023.
HP Watermakers opens flagship warehouse in US
Tuesday, 25 October 2022HP Watermakers is opening a new ‘flagship’ warehouse in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Milan-based watermaker manufacturer, which produces fully automatic watermakers for yachting and luxury resorts, says the new warehouse will serve a...
Wider partners with US broker to sell superyachts
Tuesday, 25 October 2022Italian boatbuilder Wider has partnered with luxury broker Northrop & Johnson to sell two of its superyachts, a 170ft and a 210ft, that currently make up the builder’s superyacht range.
Scottish boatbuilder embeds electric propulsion into traditional rudder
Tuesday, 25 October 2022A Scottish boatbuilder, A & R Way Ltd (Lochgilphead), has embedded an electric propulsion system into a rudder on a new-build Oban Skiff. Adam Way made a replica rudder with a core of Sapele and cheeks of larch, with an ePropulsion Spirit 1 E...
Ingenity partners with Hacker-Craft
Tuesday, 25 October 2022Ingenity Electric has signed a multiyear agreement to provide and install all-electric drivetrains in new Hacker-Craft models.
Princess Yachts announces Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show line-up
Tuesday, 25 October 2022Princess Yachts will present the show premiere of the Princess V50 sports yacht at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (26-30 October 2022).
RNLI and others to benefit from auction of £1.1M classic car collection
Monday, 24 October 2022The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is one of many beneficiaries set to benefit from the sale of a collection of classic cars from the late banker Robert Furniss Riding.
Nautical Ventures creates new sailboat division
Monday, 24 October 2022US boat dealership Nautical Ventures Group (NVG) has launched a new sailboat division that includes the Excess Catamarans, Beneteau First Racing and Hobie Cat boats and kayaks brands, as well as Laser Performance sailboats, Beneteau Oceanis and O...
Founder and MD of Pendennis Shipyard, Henk Wiekens, passes away
Monday, 24 October 2022British superyacht refit and repair yard Pendennis has confirmed the death of its co-founder and managing director, Henk Wiekens.
Limestone Boat Company makes ‘significant’ staff cuts
Monday, 24 October 2022The Limestone Boat Company — owner and builder of Aquasport Boats, Limestone Boats and Boca Bay Boats – has made “significant” staffing cuts in response to ongoing market uncertainty.
VIDEO: Luxury yacht bursts into flames in Queensland marina
Monday, 24 October 2022Dramatic footage shows a Sunseeker 82 yacht engulfed in plumes of thick black smoke this morning (24 October) at Hamilton Island marina in Queensland, Australia.
Australia’s Zhik launches new range
Monday, 24 October 2022Australian-based apparel brand, Zhik, has launched its new Elite Gloves and Deck Gloves.
The 52 Super Series celebrates 10th anniversary in Barcelona
Monday, 24 October 2022The 52 Super Series celebrates its tenth anniversary in Barcelona this week, by returning to Real Club Náutico de Barcelona’s prestigious Trofeo Conde de Godo regatta.
Battery developer Echandia appoints new CEO
Monday, 24 October 2022Echandia has appointed Fredrik Hellström as new CEO. Hellström will focus on building a solid growing business and broadening the product portfolio.
Winners: IBEX 2022 Innovation Awards
Friday, 21 October 2022The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced the winners of the 2022 IBEX Innovation Awards Program during IBEX’s online presentation yesterday (20 October), following the show cancellation.
Jet-propelled surfboard tops speeds of over 55km/h
Friday, 21 October 2022Singaporean startup The Kinetic Option (TKO) is making a splash with the company’s first product – the TKO 001 jet surfboard.
Mercury Marine opens new centre
Friday, 21 October 2022Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation, has opened a new, purpose-built distribution centre to support its parts and accessories business.
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