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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.
Unfinished superyacht goes to auction in US
Tuesday, 18 October 2022Boathouse Auctions is hosting an auction for a partially constructed custom project from a US superyacht builder.
Scania launches new inline engine platform
Tuesday, 18 October 2022Scania Power Solutions has launched its next generation of inline engines for industrial, heavy machinery and power generation applications.
Liverpool’s Albert Dock sea wall undergoes vital repairs
Tuesday, 18 October 2022Liverpool’s historic Albert Dock sea wall will be more resilient to winter storms and River Mersey tidal surges in future, thanks to a £288,000 repair project.
Survitec appoints new CEO
Tuesday, 18 October 2022Global marine survival and safety solutions provider, Survitec, has announced the appointment of Robert Steen Kledal as the company’s new chief executive officer.
Ritz-Carlton launches luxury yacht cruises, with fares starting at £4,000
Tuesday, 18 October 2022The Ritz-Carlton hotel chain has launched the first of its new luxury yacht collection, after a three-year delay caused by the pandemic and supply-chain issues.
Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust on the lookout for new talent
Monday, 17 October 2022The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is on the lookout for new talent to skipper on their 2023 trips.
New boat sales dip below pre-pandemic levels in US
Monday, 17 October 2022The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) reports new powerboat sales year-to-date were at 187,000 units through July in North America, down 18 per cent from the same period in 2021.
Marine Industry News magazine heads to METSTRADE 2022
Monday, 17 October 2022The next Marine Industry News (MIN) print edition will be launched at METSTRADE in November 2022 and will feature new products, market analysis and leading marine industry experts and interviews.
British yacht builder Jeremy Rogers, creator of the Contessa 32, passes away age 85
Monday, 17 October 2022Jeremy Rogers Limited boatyard has announced the sad loss of founder Jeremy Rogers MBE, who has passed away at the age of 85.
Conrad launches 44m flagship Ace in Poland
Monday, 17 October 2022The first 44.27-metre C144S model from Polish yard Conrad Yachts has made its debut.
Nominations open for 2023 Sail Training Awards
Monday, 17 October 2022Nominations are now being sought by MDL Marinas for its Sail Training Awards 2023.
e1 Marine partners to accelerate methanol-fuelled newbuilds in Europe
Monday, 17 October 2022Green Marine Engineering, an independent transition advisory and project management firm, has signed a sales agreement with the global renewable energy company, e1 Marine, for its methanol-to-hydrogen reformer technology.
New repower engine option from Quicksilver
Monday, 17 October 2022Mercury Marine brand Quicksilver introduced the new 409 MPI Bravo engine at the Land ‘N’ Sea Marine & RV Show in Las Vegas last week (13-14 October 2022).
Saim Group acquires UK-based Kohler distributor
Friday, 14 October 2022Saim Group, an Italian equipment supply company, has acquired Atlantis Marine Power (AMP) – the UK-based Kohler distributor – to give Saim more strength to distribute in the UK and to sell its products directly.
New survey reveals substantial growth in New Zealand boating market
Friday, 14 October 2022Newly-released statistics from the NZ Marine Industry Association show boating is New Zealand’s largest recreational activity with 1.9 million, or 40 per cent of New Zealand’s population, participating in boating each year.
New Cyprus office for BWA Yachting
Friday, 14 October 2022BWA Yachting, the superyacht service agency, has opened a new office in Cyprus. Based at Limassol Marina, the office is set to help superyacht captains with shore assistance, port operations, provisioning and supplies, logistics solutions, and ho...
Garmin named 2022 Manufacturer of the Year by NMEA
Friday, 14 October 2022Garmin International has been named Manufacturer of the Year in the large manufacturer category by members of the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA).
Propspeed appoints new vice president of sales
Friday, 14 October 2022Underwater coatings specialist, Propspeed has appointed Chris Myers as vice president of sales Americas. In his new position, Myers is responsible for directing the company’s sales efforts across the Americas, as well as growing and support...
The Ocean Race launches new high school learning programme
Friday, 14 October 2022Round-the-world sailing event, The Ocean Race has launched Generation Ocean: Join the race to protect our incredible blue planet, a new learning programme for secondary school students.
Voting now open for electric boat awards
Friday, 14 October 2022Public voting is now open for the finals of the Gustave Trouvé Awards for Excellence in Electric Boats and Boating. Affectionally known as ‘The Gussies’, the awards are the only international boating awards that focus exclusive...
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