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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.

WATCH: Boat blaze in Singapore
WATCH: Boat blaze in Singapore
Tuesday, 31 May 2022

A fire broke out onboard a vessel berthed at Keppel Bay, Singapore, yesterday (30 May 2022), with Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) firefighters trying to extinguish the blaze.

Candela unveils electric passenger boat in Venice
Candela unveils electric passenger boat in Venice
Tuesday, 31 May 2022

Candela has unveiled its new foiling Candela P-8 Voyager passenger boat, which has been developed to replace fleets of smaller and fast combustion engine passenger craft such as yacht tenders, taxis and rigid inflatable boats.

Superyacht bio-flowers: business is blooming
Superyacht bio-flowers: business is blooming
Tuesday, 31 May 2022

Flowers that last up to a year – Gemma Harris talks to Ethereal Blooms, which provides environmentally friendly floristry for superyacht and maritime use.

Electric boat debuts announced for Green Tech Boat Show
Electric boat debuts announced for Green Tech Boat Show
Tuesday, 31 May 2022

MDL’s Green Tech Boat Show, taking place at MDL’s Queen Anne’s Battery, Plymouth, 17-18 June 2022, will showcase world debuts including the Pixii SP800 and JR Yachts’ Classic 7, presented by Silent Yachting. 

Ecomar launches zero-emission electric outboard
Ecomar launches zero-emission electric outboard
Tuesday, 31 May 2022

Ecomar Propulsion unveiled its new high-power, zero-emission electric outboard engine at The Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition final showcase on 24 May at Portsmouth International Port.

Aqua superPower makes a splash at Venice Boat Show
Aqua superPower makes a splash at Venice Boat Show
Tuesday, 31 May 2022

Aqua superPower has installed 18 marine chargers within the historic Arsenale in Venice, with chargers right underneath the iconic Building Bridges hand sculpture. In keeping with the event’s focus on sustainability and innovation, Aqua sup...

Julie Crang joins Promarine Finance
Julie Crang joins Promarine Finance
Tuesday, 31 May 2022

Promarine Finance has appointed Julie Crang to its senior management team.

Book free tickets to MDL’s Green Tech Boat Show
Book free tickets to MDL’s Green Tech Boat Show
Monday, 30 May 2022

With less than three weeks to go, there is still time to book free tickets to MDL’s Green Tech Boat Show, taking place at MDL’s Queen Anne’s Battery, Plymouth, 17 – 18 June.

B&G’s sponsorship of Round the Island Race includes blogs, webinars and experts on-hand
B&G’s sponsorship of Round the Island Race includes blogs, webinars and experts on-hand
Monday, 30 May 2022

B&G’s sponsorship of this year’s Round the Island Race takes the form of Official Race Marine Electronics Partner, which means its team of experts will be on-site to provide technical support to all the racers.

REVIVAL OF FALMOUTH TO CORK RACE
REVIVAL OF FALMOUTH TO CORK RACE
Monday, 30 May 2022

The Royal Cork Yacht Club in Crosshaven, Ireland and the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club in Falmouth have announced that the historic race between the two ports, most recently run in the late 90s, is to be revived this summer, starting on 7 July off Pen...

Borrow A Boat Launches £750,000 Crowdfunding Round
Borrow A Boat Launches £750,000 Crowdfunding Round
Monday, 30 May 2022

Borrow A Boat has launched a £750k crowdfunding round with crowdfunding platform Seedrs.

Call for sailors to donate end-of-life sails for project helping clean our beaches
Call for sailors to donate end-of-life sails for project helping clean our beaches
Monday, 30 May 2022

Currently, 97% of sails end up in a landfill or are incinerated at the end of their life.1 

VIDEO: Fire rips through large motor yacht in Torquay Marina
VIDEO: Fire rips through large motor yacht in Torquay Marina
Monday, 30 May 2022

A clean-up operation has begun after a large motor yacht caught fire (watch video of yacht fire below) and sank in a Torquay Marina, with about nine tonnes of diesel on board.

B&G sponsors Round the Island Race
B&G sponsors Round the Island Race
Monday, 30 May 2022

B&G says it is delighted to be sponsoring this year’s Round the Island Race. Taking place in June around the Isle of Wight, the race is arguably, the most famous in the UK’s sailing calendar, having been running since 1931.

Where to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee on the water
Where to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee on the water
Monday, 30 May 2022

The UK is celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a four-day bank holiday weekend (2-5 June) and there are plenty of ways to celebrate. Marine Industry News has put together this list of places and events where boating enthusiasts can...

Italian explorer makes 10,000-mile trip on RIB
Italian explorer makes 10,000-mile trip on RIB
Monday, 30 May 2022

Captain Sergio Davi has arrived at Los Angeles Harbor, following a 10,000-mile journey aboard his Suzuki powered 38ft Nuova Jolly RIB, Aretusa Explorer.

Columbus Crossover hull under construction
Columbus Crossover hull under construction
Monday, 30 May 2022

Columbus Yachts, a brand of Palumbo Superyachts, says that the construction of the steel hull for the first 40-metre Crossover unit has started at its Savona shipyard.

US wins latest legal battle over sanctioned superyacht in Fiji
US wins latest legal battle over sanctioned superyacht in Fiji
Monday, 30 May 2022

The US has won a victory in the latest round of a legal battle over the fate of the sanctioned superyacht Amadea, which is currently docked at the Fijian port of Lautoka and is restrained from leaving Fijian waters.

Wally unveils new wallypower58 in Venice
Wally unveils new wallypower58 in Venice
Monday, 30 May 2022

Wally, a Ferretti Group brand based in Monaco, unveiled its new wallypower58 at the Venice Boat Show.

Norco to build 18 police patrol craft
Norco to build 18 police patrol craft
Monday, 30 May 2022

Marine Specialised Technology (MST) has contracted with Norco to build the hull and superstructure for 18 HPB-1500 boat MOD police patrol craft.

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