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Garmin launches new products for 2022
Thursday, 20 January 2022The new cartography products for all-in-one coastal and inland mapping from marine electronics manufacturer, Garmin, feature access to daily chart updates and new Auto Guidance+ technology.
Yamaha updates outboard range
Thursday, 20 January 2022Yamaha has expanded its outboard model range with an eye on the smaller boat market. Yamaha’s new B 6hp is available with an enhanced tiller handle, or with a remote helm and throttle for console boats, while new options and featu...
BoatLife Live to display over 100 boats at inaugural show
Thursday, 20 January 2022Organisers of the new BoatLife Live show have now reached their target of having over 100 boats on display at the inaugural event, which opens its doors to visitors from 17-20 February at the NEC Birmingham.
Ontario and Quebec to install electric boat chargers
Thursday, 20 January 2022Ontario and Quebec will be the first provinces in Canada to receive new Aqua superPower DC fast chargers. The news comes following a new partnership between the marine fast-charging network operator and Canadian boat distributor BCI Mar...
Ocean Independence to accept cryptocurrency payments
Thursday, 20 January 2022Superyacht brokerage firm Ocean Independence is now offering clients the option of payment with cryptocurrencies. The company is working in partnership with Austria-based IT and financial service provider Salamantex GmbH, who will manage the syst...
Crown Estate’s £12 million research to protect marine and plan for eco wind farms
Thursday, 20 January 2022The Crown Estate is partnering with a range of UK-wide expert bodies to launch three research projects that will help to enable the coexistence of offshore wind farms with a thriving marine environment.
A waggy dog tail for Newhaven Lifeboat
Thursday, 20 January 2022Newhaven RNLI were requested to launch by HM Coastguard at 11:43am on Wednesday 19 January to help with the rescue of a dog who had gone over the cliff edge at Seaford.
January 2022 BoatBId - Catalogue
Wednesday, 19 January 2022The catalogue for our January 2022 BoatBid auction is now available to view here,
and the bidding for this BoatBid will commence at:
0900hrs (GMT) - Monday 24th January 2022
through to
1900hrs (GMT) - Sunday...
WATCH: Tonga eruption triggers Peru oil spill
Wednesday, 19 January 2022A cleanup is underway after waves from the massive undersea volcanic eruption in Tonga triggered an oil spill off the coast of Peru, 11,000 km away.
VIDEO: Correct Craft CEO says Candian luxury tax won’t work
Wednesday, 19 January 2022Bill Yeargin, CEO of US-based boatbuilder Correct Craft, has appeared on the Boat Boss podcast to discuss the proposed luxury tax on boats in Canada.
Major US marine insurance agency sold
Wednesday, 19 January 2022High Street Insurance Partners (HSIP) has acquired Maritime Insurance International, one of the largest marine-specific agencies in the USA.
Smartgyro ramps up stabiliser business with seven new dealers
Wednesday, 19 January 2022Gyro stabilisation technology company Smartgyro has appointed seven new dealers, spread across Greece, Malta, Turkey and Spain.
Ed Balls to present keynote at British Marine National Conference
Wednesday, 19 January 2022Former shadow chancellor, author and broadcaster Ed Balls will present a keynote speech at the upcoming British Marine National Conference, forecasting the future economic landscape for the marine industry.
Viking Neptune makes Italian debut
Wednesday, 19 January 2022Viking Neptune, the newest ocean cruise ship built by Fincantieri for the shipowner Viking, has been floated on the water for the first time at a shipyard in Ancona, Italy.
Dates confirmed for YARE 2022 in Tuscany
Wednesday, 19 January 2022The twelfth edition of YARE (Yachting Aftersales and Refit Experience), the international meeting between captains and the yachting industry, will take place from 16-18 March 2022.
2022 Crick Boat Show
Tuesday, 18 January 2022 Britain’s biggest inland waterways event, Crick Boat Show is expected to attract over 26,000 visitors.The event, which takes place at Crick Marina, near Daventry in Northamptonshire, will be held across the Bank Holiday Weekend celebratin...
Serious buyers and sustainable boating focus for MDL shows in 2022
Tuesday, 18 January 2022This year MDL Marinas is hosting two very unique boat shows – The South Coast Boat Show and the Green Tech Boat Show – in two of its most stunning waterside locations, Southampton and Plymouth.
RNLI on the lookout for new beach lifesavers
Tuesday, 18 January 2022The RNLI has launched its search for new lifeguards to start their career on some of the UK’s most popular beaches, as applications open for 2022.
Pushback on migrant pushback as navy source cites ethics
Tuesday, 18 January 2022The Royal Navy is not expected to pursue a controversial Home Office policy of literally pushing back refugee dinghies towards France once the military is given responsibility for small boat English Channel crossings.
Dates announced for South Coast Boat Show and Green Tech Boat Show 2022
Tuesday, 18 January 2022MDL Marinas has announced that the South Coast Boat Show and the Green Tech Boat Show will both return on the 6-8 May and the 16-18 June, respectively.
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