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Freedom Boat Club United Kingdom Announces New Location
Friday, 10 May 2024Freedom Boat Club has announced the expansion of its UK operations with the addition of its newest location in Chertsey, its sixth location in the region.
Your Chance to Lead the Way for Butterflies and Moths
Friday, 10 May 2024Leading wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation is calling on nature enthusiasts across the UK to design a banner which will have pride of place at the upcoming Restore Nature Now march.
Make the most of the May Bank Holiday with a South Coast yacht charter!
Friday, 10 May 2024Get ready to make unforgettable memories this May Bank Holiday and get afloat with a family yacht charter.
Hovertravel releases over 60 late flights for July & August
Friday, 10 May 2024 Hovertravel has enhanced its evening and night-time timetable by adding 66 flights across the summer months of July and August. Loretta Lale, Head of Commercial at Hovertravel, said: “Our customers have said they would like to see later flight...Government receives wake-up call from inland waterways campaigners
Friday, 10 May 2024It was a spectacle for both the eyes and ears on 8 May as the call to safeguard Britain’s inland waterways reached the Palace of Westminster.
Argo Yachting to Showcase Six New Yachts Including a UK Premiere at the British Motor Yacht Show
Friday, 10 May 2024Premiere Marina’s Swanwick location on the stunning River Hamble stages this show. Originally born of Princess, Sunseeker and Fairline, it now boasts more than 40 brands on display. Argo Yachting’s new office at the Saltings Sales Pavi...
In Focus: How safe are uncrewed boats? Very, says Sea-Kit
Friday, 10 May 2024In 2021, Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) designer and builder, Sea-Kit International, was awarded the first ever Unmanned Marine Systems (UMS) certificate by Lloyd’s Register, representing a key milestone for the maritime industry. Certificat...
VIDEO: Second cargo ship grounds in UK port
Friday, 10 May 2024For the second time this year a ship has grounded at the mouth of Port of Silloth. The vessel, 89.88m cargo ship Bremen, under the flag of Cyprus, left Klaipeda in Lithuania on 2 May 2024. The incident occurred at 12:10 am on 8 May.
Cantieri Di Pisa embarks on major expansion
Friday, 10 May 2024Cantieri di Pisa is modernising and expanding its headquarters in Pisa, Italy. The facilities along the Navicelli Canal will soon occupy an area exceeding 50,000 sqm.
iAQUA offers water toy trade-in
Friday, 10 May 2024Not just for superyacht owners, water toys are becoming ubiquitous along shorelines. Earlier this week SYTT warned against the false economy of buying cheap products, and now iAQUA is offering a route to economy . . . via trade-ins. The company s...
In Focus: Developing man-overboard technology for the cruise industry
Friday, 10 May 2024Man-overboard technology is an area that’s attracting increasing attention in the marine industry, says MARSS. The company – which terms itself a ‘global technology innovator’ – is actively pursuing the creation of a...
Nautical equipment maker reports 48 per cent increase in revenue
Friday, 10 May 2024Italian yacht supplier Sanguineti has reported a 48 per cent increase in revenue from 2022 to 2023, with its revenues forecast to triple by 2026.
Highfield Boats USA finds four new dealer partners
Friday, 10 May 2024Highfield Boats USA, a manufacturer of rigid inflatable boats (RIBS) in America, has announced that its signed four new dealer partners: DC Power Sports & Marine in Texas, The Dinghy Doctor in San Diego, California, Pier 37 Marina in Falmouth...
PredictWind Reveals New PredictCurrent App
Thursday, 09 May 2024PredictWind has introduced the PredictCurrent App, a cutting-edge solution for accessing detailed marine current data.
Suzuki Marine celebrates the launch of INEOS Britannia’s new AC75
Thursday, 09 May 2024Suzuki Marine has congratulated INEOS Britannia on the launch of their new AC75 race boat in Barcelona which will contest the upcoming 37th America’s Cup.
First Class Sailing Introduces Exclusive Women-Only Sailing Courses
Thursday, 09 May 2024First Class Sailing, a leading provider of sailing experiences, is proud to announce the launch of their new women-only sail for RYA Competent Crew and RYA Day Skipper certifications.
Website traffic comparisons update - January to March 2024
Thursday, 09 May 2024We're thrilled to see that our website traffic is still peaking and that people around the world are choosing Boatshed when looking for boats.
Corruption scandal rocks Italy as ex-Genoa port boss arrested
Thursday, 09 May 2024The president of Italy’s northwest Liguria region and the former head of Genoa port have been arrested as part of an anti-corruption probe.
OneWater revenue declines despite uptick in pre-owned sales
Thursday, 09 May 2024United States boat retailer OneWater Marine has announced results for its fiscal second quarter ended March 31, 2024.
Private equity firm acquires up to 30% of Hempel
Thursday, 09 May 2024Luxembourg-based private equity firm CVC Funds is to acquire up to 30 per cent of paints and coatings manufacturer Hempel.
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