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Mulpha Events, organiser of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) in Australia, has announced the resignation of general manager Johan Hasser, who has left his role after 12 years.

At the upcoming boot Düsseldorf show, Nimbus Group will showcase two new entries from its portfolio. Aquador is debuting its largest model to date, the Aquador 400 HT, in a world premiere. The group will also present the Nimbus 495 Flybridge...

Brazilian Olympic kitesurfer Bruno Lobo has saved a drowning woman off the coast of São Luís, Brazil, using his kiteboarding equipment to bring her to safety. Lobo, an orthopaedic doctor specialising in knee surgery, was testing a n...

The Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix Team (“Emirates GBR”) has announced that Howden, a global insurance intermediary group, has become an official partner.

Ecocoast has joined forces with Noria to revolutionise the fight against waterway pollution.

Vision Marine Technologies has concluded an at-the-market (ATM) offering, raising gross proceeds of approximately US$11.75m and net proceeds of about US$11.2m. The Canadian electric propulsion company plans to use the funds for general corporate ...

Marine Fire Safety, a specialist in firefighting and lifesaving equipment for the marine industry, has been acquired by Nobel Fire Systems, a UK-based provider of fire risk suppression systems.

If you are planning on crossing the Bay of Biscay, or cruising off the Iberian coast this year, Haven Knox-Johnston’s upcoming free webinar, “Understanding the threat of Orcas when sailing” is not to be missed.  This informa...

Expanding its portfolio of decking products and services, Ancasta Yachts Services has partnered with Flexiteek International’s UK distributor Advanced Marine Decking (Flexiteek UK) to become its synthetic decking installer on the South Coast...

Survivors of a deadly dive-boat accident in the Red Sea last year have raised serious concerns about how the aftermath of the incident was handled.

The paint and coatings manufacturer AkzoNobel has outlined a plan that includes a €22m investment to position its Montataire site in northern France as a flagship location for decorative paint production.

After a thrilling and long-running duel with winner Charlie Dalin, the PAPREC ARKÉA skipper completed his first solo round the world race this morning at 0612 UTC, taking a superb second place after 65 days, 18 hours and 10 minutes at sea.<...

Marine Industry News caught up with some of the marine industry startups that showcased at the Start-Up Pavilion at Metstrade 2024.

Four of Cincinnati’s largest boat dealers have joined forces to launch Cincy Boat Expo 2025, a new event for boating enthusiasts in Greater Cincinnati, Dayton, and surrounding areas.

Intrepid Powerboats has appointed Terry McNew as the company’s president, taking over from Ken Clinton, who leaves the firm.

Inspiration Marine Group has renewed its lease for a 1,500sq ft office in The Chandlery Building at MDL’s Hamble Point Marina, committing to a further ten years at the site. The dealership, established in 2000, has operated from Hamble Poin...

From January 2025, selected Torqeedo outboards will be available in the UK, Ireland, Switzerland, Croatia, Slovenia, Italy, Spain and Portugal via Yamaha’s dealer network. This follows on from Torqeedo becoming part of Yamaha Motor in April...

Winner of the tenth edition of the Vendée Globe, Charlie Dalin has entered race legend. After 64 days at an electric pace the 40 year old Frenchman has his name on the trophy.

Cowes Week Limited has welcomed Autism on the Water as one of the Official Charities for the 2025 edition of the Regatta. They will be joining the RNLI who became an official charity partner in 2024.

Savvy Navvy and RAD Propulsion have joined forces to integrate navigation technology into sustainable marine solutions.