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The 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. ...

A significant environmental disaster is unfolding in the Kerch Strait following the failure of three Russian-flagged tankers, resulting in an oil spill.

Polish catamaran manufacturer Sunreef Yachts has announced the sale of its first unit in its Sunreef 35-metre Eco series. 

In 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 is strongly opposing the UK government’s proposed inheritance tax reforms, cautioning that these changes could devastate family-owned marine businesses. 

ExploMar 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.

Klein 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.

Lifeboat 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 will showcase its first European-built surf boat at the 56th Boot Düsseldorf international boat show, running 18–26 January 2025.

MDL 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. 

Medasia 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.

Because 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.

Marine 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, which designs marine antenna, is now partnering with CalaMarine to sell its products across South America, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Integrel 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...

Ocean 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...

Two 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...

British Marine is urging the Government to reconsider its plans to drastically cut Business Property Relief (BPR) and Agricultural Property Relief (APR) on Inheritance Tax (IHT). In partnership with Family Business UK and other organisations, Brit...

The RYA has welcomed today’s announcement from UK Sport outlining a record £330 million of Government and National Lottery investment in Olympic and Paralympic sport over the next four years. 

After being dismasted last night at around 2145hrs UTC some 800 miles south of Australia Pip Hare has secured Medallia and has already set a jury rig and, bitterly disappointed, is making slow but steady progress. She is uninjured but her indefati...