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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.

Superyachts do the heavy lifting in Italian boatbuilding industry, says market forecast
Superyachts do the heavy lifting in Italian boatbuilding industry, says market forecast
Friday, 20 December 2024

Data released by the Italian Marine Industry Association suggest that 2024 could potentially close with the substantial stabilising of the yachting industry’s overall turnover.

Dan Lee to teach skiff building in person
Dan Lee to teach skiff building in person
Friday, 20 December 2024

Online boat builder Dan Lee is stepping out from behind the camera to teach a two-week face-to-face skiff building course at the Boat Building Academy (BBA).

Freedom Boat Club pursues Australian expansion
Freedom Boat Club pursues Australian expansion
Friday, 20 December 2024

Freedom Boat Club is opening its newest location in Brisbane, Australia. This one will be at Rivergate Marina, on the Brisbane River. It’s part of the company’s strategy to help sustained growth in the marine industry by expanding acc...

REVEALED: MIN’s top stories of 2024
REVEALED: MIN’s top stories of 2024
Friday, 20 December 2024

Thank you to all MIN‘s readers who continue to check out the latest in marine industry news on a daily basis. Over the last 12 months, MIN‘s covered a huge number of product launches, unpicked government regulations, conducted exclusi...

Canal & River Trust establishes commission to review future boat licensing framework
Canal & River Trust establishes commission to review future boat licensing framework
Friday, 20 December 2024

In response to the evolving use of the UK’s 2,000-mile canal network, the Canal & River Trust has appointed a new independent commission to review the legal framework governing boat licensing. This initiative aims to ensure that regulat...

Setting the Stage: The 5.80 Mini Globe Race Lands in Lagos
Setting the Stage: The 5.80 Mini Globe Race Lands in Lagos
Friday, 20 December 2024

The anticipation is building! The intrepid sailors and their remarkable 5.80 mini sailboats have begun arriving in Lagos, Portugal, marking the start of a truly extraordinary adventure – the 5.80 Mini Globe Race. This epic challenge, which will ...

Sea slugs, seaweeds and snorkel trails make headlines in The Wildlife Trusts’ 2024 marine review
Sea slugs, seaweeds and snorkel trails make headlines in The Wildlife Trusts’ 2024 marine review
Thursday, 19 December 2024

Innovation, research and a mammoth volunteering effort by people helped conservationists learn more about wildlife in UK seas, reveals The Wildlife Trusts’ 2024 marine review, published today.

Boxing Day Beers with Boatshed.com - Plus new walk at 1200.
Boxing Day Beers with Boatshed.com - Plus new walk at 1200.
Thursday, 19 December 2024

UPDATE - Beach Walk before the Beers : See details below. all welcome.

Belfast shipbuilder Harland & Wolff saved by Spanish firm
Belfast shipbuilder Harland & Wolff saved by Spanish firm
Thursday, 19 December 2024

Harland & Wolff, the Belfast shipyard famed for constructing the Titanic, has been acquired by Spanish state-owned shipbuilder Navantia in a deal that preserves approximately 1,000 jobs across the UK. This acquisition includes Harland & W...

ePropulsion and Heysea launch Seaview 50 electric catamaran
ePropulsion and Heysea launch Seaview 50 electric catamaran
Thursday, 19 December 2024

ePropulsion Americas, a company specialising in marine electric propulsion systems and services, has announced the launch of the Seaview 50 catamaran, developed in partnership with China’s Heysea Yachts.

Marine Chandlery acquires Bayside Marine for further growth
Marine Chandlery acquires Bayside Marine for further growth
Thursday, 19 December 2024

Marine Chandlery has acquired Bayside Marine’s assets, signalling a strategic expansion in the marine retail sector just six months after its initial launch in June 2024. 

Multiplex appoints new COO
Multiplex appoints new COO
Thursday, 19 December 2024

Multiplex, the superyacht carbon equipment manufacturer, has appointed Marko Böhme as its new chief operating officer.  Böhme will bring significant maritime industry expertise to the Germany-based firm’s management team...

River Canal Rescue launches boat maintenance training courses
River Canal Rescue launches boat maintenance training courses
Thursday, 19 December 2024

River Canal Rescue (RCR) is expanding its service offerings with a new training facility at its Staffordshire headquarters, targeting boat owners marina, and boatyard staff. 

Advance Yacht Systems unveils EasyLift hydrogenerator system 
Advance Yacht Systems unveils EasyLift hydrogenerator system 
Thursday, 19 December 2024

Advance Yacht Systems, a provider of marine equipment in the UK and Ireland, has introduced the Remoran EasyLift: a mounting and deployment system for marine hydrogenerators. 

Damen takes delivery of 1,500th thruster from Kongsberg
Damen takes delivery of 1,500th thruster from Kongsberg
Thursday, 19 December 2024

Damen Shipyards Group and Kongsberg Maritime have celebrated the delivery of the 1,500th Kongsberg azimuth thruster to Damen, in a relationship spanning more than 40 years.

Three good men trading the Vendée Globe lead
Three good men trading the Vendée Globe lead
Wednesday, 18 December 2024

The incredible three-sided battle, halfway across the frozen southern Pacific, midway between Tasmania and Cape Horn, continues at high speeds. Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA) took the lead yesterday, Sébastien Simon (Groupe Dubreuil) ...

Safety fears mount as MAIB investigates multiple Red Sea dive boat incidents 
Safety fears mount as MAIB investigates multiple Red Sea dive boat incidents 
Wednesday, 18 December 2024

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published an update on accidents involving dive boats operating in the Red Sea. The branch has made public its worry of ‘serious concerns with safety’ with some of the boats. ...

Tanker failures in Black Sea spark environmental emergency 
Tanker failures in Black Sea spark environmental emergency 
Wednesday, 18 December 2024

A significant environmental disaster is unfolding in the Kerch Strait following the failure of three Russian-flagged tankers, resulting in an oil spill.

Sunreef Yachts sells first ‘emission-free’ sailing catamaran
Sunreef Yachts sells first ‘emission-free’ sailing catamaran
Wednesday, 18 December 2024

Polish catamaran manufacturer Sunreef Yachts has announced the sale of its first unit in its Sunreef 35-metre Eco series. 

JOG Yacht Racing grows 30 per cent in 2024 with Henri-Lloyd’s continued support
JOG Yacht Racing grows 30 per cent in 2024 with Henri-Lloyd’s continued support
Wednesday, 18 December 2024

In an era where many yacht clubs are experiencing a decline in participation, especially among young sailors, the Junior Offshore Group (JOG) Yacht Racing is defying the trend. The group has reported a 24 per cent increase in membership and a 30 ...

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