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Advance Yacht Systems unveils EasyLift hydrogenerator system
Thursday, 19 December 2024Advance 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
Thursday, 19 December 2024Damen 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
Wednesday, 18 December 2024The 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
Wednesday, 18 December 2024The 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
Wednesday, 18 December 2024A 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
Wednesday, 18 December 2024Polish 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
Wednesday, 18 December 2024In 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 ...
British Marine warns of economic fallout from proposed inheritance tax reforms
Wednesday, 18 December 2024British Marine is strongly opposing the UK government’s proposed inheritance tax reforms, cautioning that these changes could devastate family-owned marine businesses.
ExploMar signs agreement for nearly 100 electric outboards
Wednesday, 18 December 2024ExploMar has announced a strategic partnership as it advances into the Chinese market. The company is now collaborating with what has been described as a top-tier dealer in China’s outboard motor market, with over 20 years of expertise.
...Change for Klein Marine Systems’ leadership team
Wednesday, 18 December 2024Klein Marine Systems (sonar technologies) has added Ted Curley to its leadership team. Curley joins with over 35 years of experience in the underwater technology industry, bringing expertise across both defence and commercial markets.
Capital DJ Jordan North praises RNLI crew who rescued him
Tuesday, 17 December 2024Lifeboat crew from Chiswick RNLI were called to help breakfast radio DJ Jordan North when he got into trouble in the River Thames after he rescued a dog struggling in the water.
Sea Ray to debut first European-built surf boat at boot Düsseldorf
Tuesday, 17 December 2024Sea Ray will showcase its first European-built surf boat at the 56th Boot Düsseldorf international boat show, running 18–26 January 2025.
South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2025: Tickets released
Tuesday, 17 December 2024MDL Marinas has announced that tickets are now available for the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show, which will be held from 9 to 11 May 2025 at Ocean Village Marina in Southampton.
Middle East takes on eco-friendly boating with first electric X Shore delivery
Tuesday, 17 December 2024Medasia Marine says it has successfully delivered and registered the UAE’s first 100 per cent electric X Shore 1 boat, it’s gone to a customer in Dubai.
SZABOLCS WEÖRES RETIRES FROM THE VENDÉE GLOBE
Tuesday, 17 December 2024Because of irreparable damage to the D2 shroud on his IMOCA, New Europe, Hungarian skipper Szabolcs Weöres has made the difficult decision to retire from Vendée Globe 2024-25.
Raymarine and Maretron upgrade marine display technology with new integration
Tuesday, 17 December 2024Marine electronics brands Raymarine and Maretron have announced a new technical integration that will allow boat owners to access more comprehensive monitoring through Raymarine’s Axiom chartplotter displays.
Shakespeare Marine sets its sights on Caribbean sales
Tuesday, 17 December 2024Shakespeare Marine, which designs marine antenna, is now partnering with CalaMarine to sell its products across South America, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Antares Catamarans embrace Integrel’s e-drive solution for cleaner propulsion
Tuesday, 17 December 2024Integrel Solutions, a marine power generation and hybrid propulsion technology firm, has secured a supply agreement with Antares Catamarans to equip the company’s range of cruising catamarans, including the flagship Antares 44, with the Int...
Swedish e-foils now stocked in Dubai by Ocean 360
Tuesday, 17 December 2024Ocean 360 is partnering with Awake as its authorised dealer in the UAE. The former is a yachting solutions provider in the region, the latter is a Sweden-based company involved in e-foil and e-surf board technology to bring ‘thrilling perfo...
Richomme’s downwind speed advantage is telling
Monday, 16 December 2024Two days after snatching second from Sébastien Simon (Groupe Dubreuil) Yoann Richomme, skipper of PAPREC ARKÉA is hard on the heels of Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance). At just less than 18 miles behind Dalin, who...
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