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A new yacht and shipyard is to open in Qatar, after an agreement was signed between shipping and logistics solutions provider Qatar Navigation Q.P.S.C. (Milaha) and Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ).

TeamO Marine, a UK-based designer and manufacturer of safety products, has unveiled an advancement in maritime safety equipment with its new Hi-Lift lifejacket, which will be previewed at METSTRADE. 

Yoann Richomme (Paprec Arkéa) has taken the lead in the Vendée Globe race as the fleet makes its way through the Strait of Gibraltar.

CompX International, a manufacturer of security products and marine components, has reported a significant decline in its third-quarter earnings for 2024. Net income dropped to $3.5m compared to $5.8m in the same period last year. Meanwhile, thir...

A global safety charity is calling for urgent change and investment after its latest report named fishing as the world’s most dangerous occupation.

Britain’s Sam Goodchild (VULNERABLE) has taken the lead in the Vendée Globe solo race around the world as the leaders of the 40 boat fleet descend south down the Iberian peninsula. Passing the length of Portugal today, Goodchild &ndas...

The RNLI recently held its annual Leaders in Lifesaving course at the charity’s headquarters in Poole, Dorset. Drowning prevention experts from across the globe attended the course to share lifesaving knowledge.  

Have you started Christmas shopping yet? We have a great idea – a First Class Sailing gift voucher.

MarineShift360 has introduced a new range of tools and initiatives to accelerate the marine sector’s transition to net zero, including enhancements to its life-cycle assessment (LCA) tool, an impact accelerator, and a university outreach pr...

Italian boatbuilder Sanlorenzo has released its financial performance for the first nine months of 2024, noting growth in net revenues from new yachts and a robust order backlog worth €1.72bn.

A new Disney cruise ship, the Disney Treasure, has saved four people from a sinking catamaran in the Atlantic – before even making its maiden journey.

This year, 15 companies are showcasing in the Start-Up Pavilion at METSTRADE. The Start-Up Pavilion – organised by Yachting Ventures – offers a platform for emerging companies to showcase ideas and new products.

Fund Britain’s Waterways (FBW) is lamenting the recent UK budget, which made no mention of public investment to safeguard Britain’s inland waterways, despite much talk by the government about rebuilding the country through increased p...

Savvy Navvy has signed Australia-based Paddy Wester as its exclusive Australian and New Zealand distributor.

British manufacturer Wave International has launched a new Wavebrite Slimline filter to support its range of Wavebrite Grey Water systems, which comply with EU Waste Water Standards. The Wavebrite Slimline will be on show for the first time at ME...

Today, the iconic DARWIN200 conservation mission aboard historic Dutch tall ship Oosterschelde sailed into Sydney Harbour for a programme of conservation projects and events in multiple locations in New South Wales and Hobart, Tasmania i...

Antony Sheriff, former executive chairman of Princess Yachts, has joined Sunseeker International as a non-executive advisory board member. Sheriff, who guided Princess from 2016 to 2023, departed following its acquisition by KPS Partners.

Huge crowds gathered to send off the 40 skippers undertaking the epic Vendée Globe on Sunday (10 November).

Pendigo Events and the NEC Group have confirmed that the UK boat show, BoatLife 2025, scheduled to take place from 6 to 9 February 2025 in Birmingham, has been cancelled.

Dame Ellen MacArthur’s cancer charity is asking for your support this Christmas to help even more young survivors get on the water for much needed support in 2025.