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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.

US Navy loses plane as it’s blown off flight deck in Med, and sinks
US Navy loses plane as it’s blown off flight deck in Med, and sinks
Monday, 11 July 2022

An investigation is underway after an F/A-18 Super Hornet ‘blew overboard’ from USS Harry S. Truman. The ship was in the Mediterranean when the incident occurred and a supremely brief statement from the US Navy blames ‘unexpecte...

74% of UK liveaboard boat owners have never owned a home
74% of UK liveaboard boat owners have never owned a home
Monday, 11 July 2022

A survey by Promarine Finance has revealed that 74 per cent of liveaboard boat owners have previously never owned a home.

Royal Navy seizes Iranian weapons from speedboats
Royal Navy seizes Iranian weapons from speedboats
Monday, 11 July 2022

The Royal Navy has announced that, in early 2022 while on routine maritime security operations, HMS Montrose seized Iranian weapons from speedboats being operated by smugglers in international waters south of Iran.

Water thwarts America’s Cup ETNZ as it waits to compete for land speed record
Water thwarts America’s Cup ETNZ as it waits to compete for land speed record
Monday, 11 July 2022

Emirates Team New Zealand’s ambitions to smash the wind powered land speed world record have, ironically, been put on hold as the salt lake the attempt is due to take place on, is underwater.

Wally unveils 24m Wallywhy150
Wally unveils 24m Wallywhy150
Monday, 11 July 2022

Monaco-based luxury-yacht brand Wally has revealed renderings of its new Wallywhy150 model. The 24m yacht was created by Wally-Ferretti Group Engineering, while Studio A. Vallicelli & C penned her interior design.

IMO celebrates graduating women maritime leaders
IMO celebrates graduating women maritime leaders
Monday, 11 July 2022

Thirty women from maritime administrations across the globe have completed the first ever Leadership Accelerator Programme (LEAP) run by Maritime SheEO, designed to equip women with leadership skills. Following the success of the first iteration,...

A-Plan wins Insurance Broker of the Year
A-Plan wins Insurance Broker of the Year
Monday, 11 July 2022

A-Plan Insurance has been awarded ‘Insurance Broker of the Year’ at the British Insurance Awards 2022.

Sizzling at the Royal Southern’s Salcombe Gin Regatta
Sizzling at the Royal Southern’s Salcombe Gin Regatta
Sunday, 10 July 2022

Hosted by the Royal Southern Yacht Club, The Salcombe Gin July Regatta was held in sizzling heat in the Solent.

VIDEO: Waiting for the lake to dry out…
VIDEO: Waiting for the lake to dry out…
Saturday, 09 July 2022

It would come as no surprise that a lake would normally have water in it. But what is surprising is that Lake Gairdner, the usually bone dry salt lake in South Australia, currently has a somewhat inconvenient amount of water in it.

Crew forced to jump into sea as huge coaster crushes fishing vessel
Crew forced to jump into sea as huge coaster crushes fishing vessel
Friday, 08 July 2022

A total of 15 sailors have been rescued after a cargo ship struck the fishing vessel KMN Harapan Baru on Tuesday (5Jul22), causing it to sink off the coast of Tanakeke Island in the Indonesian province of South Sulawesi.

Crewless robotic Mayflower ship successfully crosses Atlantic
Crewless robotic Mayflower ship successfully crosses Atlantic
Friday, 08 July 2022

The Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS400) has successfully completed its voyage from England across the Atlantic, landing near Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts.

Miami Boat Show generates close to US$1b for Florida
Miami Boat Show generates close to US$1b for Florida
Friday, 08 July 2022

The 2022 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show generated more than US$955 million, created over 5,000 jobs, and attracted 100,000 visitors during its five-day run, a new report has found.

Punta Faro Marina joins expanding D-Marin network
Punta Faro Marina joins expanding D-Marin network
Friday, 08 July 2022

Marina network D-Marin has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire Punta Faro Marina in Italy as its 16th marina.

UK passes bill to ensure seafarers receive fair pay
UK passes bill to ensure seafarers receive fair pay
Friday, 08 July 2022

The UK Government has introduced new legislation to make sure seafarers get paid at least equivalent to the UK National Minimum Wage (NMWe). Until now, a loophole allowed seafarers who work on vessels that regularly serve UK ports to be paid belo...

Sunseeker reveals lineup for Cannes show
Sunseeker reveals lineup for Cannes show
Friday, 08 July 2022

Sunseeker has announced its line-up at the upcoming Cannes Yachting Festival, which takes place 6-11 September, 2022.

Port of Aberdeen launches safety drive after trespassing increases
Port of Aberdeen launches safety drive after trespassing increases
Friday, 08 July 2022

The Port of Aberdeen is urging members of the public to keep away from restricted areas of its estate as part of efforts to buck the trend of increased trespassing during the summer months.

Camper & Nicholsons appoints new marketing director
Camper & Nicholsons appoints new marketing director
Friday, 08 July 2022

Camper & Nicholsons has appointed Steve Bailet as marketing director. Bailet, who has 15 years’ experience in marketing and 12 in the yachting industry, is based in the firm’s Monaco office.

Innovative marine litter collector installed in Plymouth
Innovative marine litter collector installed in Plymouth
Thursday, 07 July 2022

An award-winning piece of technology has been installed at Plymouth Yacht Haven in Mount Batten to remove pieces of floating plastic from the sea.

Walcon Marine completes phase one
Walcon Marine completes phase one
Thursday, 07 July 2022

Walcon Marine has completed the first phase of a two phase project to replace the berthing facilities at Windermere Marina Village in the north of England’s iconic Lake District.

Pioneer Sailing Trust
Pioneer Sailing Trust
Thursday, 07 July 2022

Pioneer Sailing Trust has received initial support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for the Growing Heritage Training and Restoration project.

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