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The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is proud to announce that His Majesty King Charles III is to become the new Patron of the lifesaving charity.

His Royal Highness King Charles III has accepted the Patronage of Sailors‘ Society, continuing a royal tradition that goes back to Queen Victoria.

Troon Yacht Haven has announced its completion of a major connectivity upgrade across the site, bringing the latest Wi-Fi 6 technology to berths across the 400 berth marina.

Spain’s maritime rescue services report that a pod of orca has sunk a sailing yacht in Moroccan waters in the Strait of Gibraltar, in the latest of a series of similar incidents involving the apex predator.

A controlled explosion has brought down the largest remaining collapsed span of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.

METSTRADE has established the Superyacht Content Board, aimed at fostering stronger ties with the most significant associations in the superyacht sector.

Benetti has appointed Daniela Petrozzi as the firm’s new sales director, effective 1 June 2024. In her new role, Petrozzi will report directly to Massimliano Casoni, the firm’s general manager.

Sanlorenzo Group has appointed Ferruccio Rossi as CEO of the group’s European foreign commercial companies.

Watersports accessories and equipment brand Rooster has launched its latest wetsuit range.

Integrel Solutions, active in the marine power and propulsion field, has announced longtime partner Balance Catamarans will be the first OEM boat builder to adopt its new Integrel e-drive power and propulsion system.

After months of planning and preparation, quadriplegic adventurer Geoff Holt MBE DL set sail from St Katherine’s Dock, London in a record breaking first of its kind challenge.

Sunseeker has announced the line-up of performance motor yachts on display at the upcoming British Motor Yacht Show from Thursday 16 to Sunday 19 May alongside the appointed distributor, Sunseeker Southampton.

Japan, with its vast coastline and abundant maritime resources, is becoming a prime destination for superyachts. It has often been referred to as an ocean state. Being surrounded by water, Japan’s coastlines stretch more than 35,000kms.

There’s no denying that sustainability in the marine industry is a hot topic. Each development which leads manufacturers closer to a carbon neutral future is being welcomed with open arms. And now, Sustainable Sailing is celebrating as it h...

Britain’s canals and riverways are falling into disrepair. Funding is urgently needed. And what better way to make a splash than sailing a flotilla to the heart of government?

Barton Marine has reached a new distribution partnership with Marine Connect in South Africa. Representing the full Barton Marine range, the Marine Connect team will facilitate supply of Barton’s deck equipment range (over 2000 products) fo...

British marina and boatyard Berthon is supporting sailor Vita Heathcote as she prepares to compete in the first mixed crew 470 at the Paris Olympic Games this summer.

A British company has developed an award-winning ‘magic box’ that protects superyachts from increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks executed by so-called ‘cyber-pirates’.

The marine industry is increasingly collaborating with suppliers of automotive batteries, particularly in high-voltage systems, to create more efficient, reliable and powerful propulsion systems for boats and yachts, writes Simon Farnfield, event...

Maritime UK Solent has been shortlisted in the Future Skills category of the national Maritime UK Awards.