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C-Map has enhanced its digital marine cartography for inland and coastal regions in the UK, France, Denmark and Portugal, providing improved data and new lake additions across several countries.

Fountaine Pajot Group has acquired a majority stake in The Yacht Sales Co., as the firm strengthens its presence in the Asia Pacific region.

This spring, GlobeSailor and Challenge Ocean are offering you the chance to enjoy an unforgettable experience aboard a Volvo 60!

Brunswick Corporation has provided an update on its performance at the 2024 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), reporting record unit sales across several brands and a continuing increase in outboard engine market share.

Expedition Zero, which is looking to significantly reduce the environmental footprint of adventure sailing, has welcomed Andy Hindley to its advisory board as a new technical advisor.

Sanlorenzo Yachts UK will be presenting the new SP92 at boot Düsseldorf, 18-26 January 2025.

The newly constructed keel pit at Lusben’s Livorno shipyard is operational. This facility, designed for sailing yachts up to 70 metres in length, has commenced its first refit project with Perini Navi’s 56-metre S/Y Rosehearty.

Dockmate, a manufacturer of advanced wireless remote controls for yachts, says its Dockmate Positioning System (DPS), has been completely redesigned for easy retrofit (which then offers increased safety and ease of use).

Danish drive system and battery developer, EPTechnologies (EPT), will host the world premiere of its new Falcon electric outboard motor at METSTRADE in November.

It’s been a busy few weeks for Sunseeker as not only has the company been finally sold after months of speculation, it’s also been prepping a new design.

Australian boatbuilder Maritimo has made more senior management changes and appointed Danny Jordin to the role of Australasian sales manager, with Sean Savage and Paul Savage joining the team as the brand’s business development managers....

Nimbus Group has appointed Bergen Marin as its new dealer for Aquador brand boats in the Bergen/Vestlandet region in Norway.

Marine recruitment company Marine Resources is urging businesses to engage with the next generation of talent by participating in the Young Professionals Club and Career Zone at METSTRADE, addressing the industry’s increasing need for skill...

Shevaun Bruland has been elected president of Australian Sailing at the organisation’s annual general meeting, marking the first time a woman has held this position.

Raymarine has added a free upgrade to its line of award-winning Alpha Performance Displays in the form of an Alpha 3.0 software update. The company says this is packed with valuable tools for interacting with instrument data such as new visualisa...

For a Christmas gift that promises unforgettable experiences, look no further than tickets to the Southampton International Boat Show 2025.

Reminder: at the beginning of 2023, Clarisse Crémer set herself the tough but reasonably realistic challenge of launching a new Vendée Globe project aboard a new boat, under the colours of a new title partner – L&rsqu...

Italy’s Orienta Capital Partners and US’s Lionheart Capital have bought Britain’s Sunseeker International from China’s Wanda real estate group. The deal was confirmed at Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. It confirms months of spe...

Investigations are continuing about the deaths of two women returning from a party on a luxury yacht. The incident happened in Brazil, late October 2024. While the inquiry continues, the city’s chief police officer, Marcos Alexandre Alfino ...

BoatBot, an app designed to simplify boat service management, has launched BoatBot 2.0, the latest version of its AI-powered platform.