News

Marine electric propulsion systems and services specialist, ePropulsion has announced the appointment of Judy Gong as its chief financial officer.

The Limestone Boat Company has announced the addition of three new U.S. dealers to represent its Aquasport Boats line.

The University of Plymouth and marine technology company Sonardyne have agreed a strategic partnership to drive innovation within the UK’s growing marine robotic and autonomous systems sector. 

Our March 2022 BoatBid auction opened for bidding on Monday 23rd March. The auction will end at 1900hrs(BST) on Sunday 27th March, so head over to BoatBid.com to peruse this month's catalogue.

The British Keelboat League (BKL) is urging teams to get their entries in for 2022 following the launch of a new format designed to make the series bigger and better than ever.

The volunteer crew from Teddington Lifeboat Station were tasked on 17 March to an unattended rowing boat with the engine still running, near the Teddington footbridge.

The RNLI has confirmed it has stood down a volunteer crew member from Calshot lifeboat station and suspended a further two while an internal investigation takes place.

Italian luxury boatbuilder Ferretti Group is to go public, and has confirmed details of the proposed listing of its shares on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Ltd (SEHK).

Dutch shipyard Royal Huisman has signed an order for an 85m sloop, which the company is calling a ‘revolutionary’ step into the future for superyachts.

Swedish electric boat manufacturer Candela has announced its first test drive centre in the US is opening in Sausalito, California, on 1 April.

Simpson Marine is employing the services of leading shore-based recruiter Marine Resources to drive the expansion of its team through key strategic roles across sales, brokerage and service in and around Asia.

US brokerage firm Merle Wood & Associates has announced the acquisition of Chamberlain Yachts and the appointment of Kent Chamberlain as CEO. 

The world’s leading marine classification societies return to the Posidonia exhibition this summer, after the 2020 edition was cancelled due to the pandemic.

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Last month the Felicity Ace caught fire in the mid-Atlantic and had to be abandoned.

Discerning boat buyers seeking to purchase a luxury motor yacht, perfect for blue water cruising adventures need look no further than London Luxury Afloat.

Premier Marinas is excited to welcome Mermaids Coffee Shop back to Universal Marina.

Premier Marinas, in collaboration with Sovereign Harbour Berth Holders’ Association, will be holding a Safety Day this Saturday 26 March from 10am – 2pm. 

Next month, on an historic former boat building yard, in a £75 million development on the banks of the River Dart, the new South Devon College Marine Academy opens its doors.

Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA) held its first face-to-face meeting in Palma on 14-16 March, with several key issues affecting the recreational marine sector discussed.