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This is where we publish our boat related stories and articles, which range from world circumnavigation to rescue missions, humour and much, much more. So make yourself a coffee and settle yourself down to a good read.

Video: US sailing team sent flying during massive capsize at SailGP
Video: US sailing team sent flying during massive capsize at SailGP
Tuesday, 07 May 2024

Members of Team USA were sent flying out of their boat after a dramatic capsize during a practice day at the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix.

Landmark hydrogen superyacht linked to Bill Gates hits the water
Landmark hydrogen superyacht linked to Bill Gates hits the water
Tuesday, 07 May 2024

Feadship’s Project 821 has emerged from its build shed in Amsterdam. The new 119-metre superyacht, designed by British studio RWD, is the world’s first hydrogen fuel-cell superyacht.

In Focus: Beware of cheap prices overshadowing safety standards
In Focus: Beware of cheap prices overshadowing safety standards
Tuesday, 07 May 2024

Ally Ford, from the UK’s Superyacht Tenders and Toys, writes that alluring high-end toys may have a sheen of adrenaline, but they also demand the utmost attention to safety. That’s non-negotiable, especially when it comes to lithium.<...

Teens charged with felonies for dumping rubbish into Florida ocean
Teens charged with felonies for dumping rubbish into Florida ocean
Tuesday, 07 May 2024

Two teenagers have been charged with felonies after a video went viral showing a group of people pouring barrels of rubbish into the ocean during Florida’s Boca Bash event on 28 April.

In Focus: Superyacht security surveillance contracts for MARSS
In Focus: Superyacht security surveillance contracts for MARSS
Tuesday, 07 May 2024

In the wake of a successful 2023, marked by the completion of numerous major contracts, MARSS says it will be delivering its comprehensive CUAS and surface surveillance system, NiDAR, to two prestigious yachts — a primary vessel and its sup...

Medway Queen Centenary 2024
Medway Queen Centenary 2024
Monday, 06 May 2024

By: Richard Halton, Medway Queen Preservation Society

Emirates GBR SailGP Team ‘frustrated’ with Bermuda result
Emirates GBR SailGP Team ‘frustrated’ with Bermuda result
Monday, 06 May 2024

The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team is “frustrated” with the result of the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix, Driver Giles Scott said.

Diego Botin’s Spain gets one step closer to the $2 million Season 4 Grand Final
Diego Botin’s Spain gets one step closer to the $2 million Season 4 Grand Final
Monday, 06 May 2024 Diego Botin’s Los Gallos got the better of two of the leagues heavyweights – Australia and New Zealand – in a tense three-boat final at the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix to win its second SailGP event of Season 4. But it was ...
SWANWICK MARINA PULLS OUT ALL THE STOPS
SWANWICK MARINA PULLS OUT ALL THE STOPS
Friday, 03 May 2024

With less than two weeks to the 2024 British Motor Yacht Show, Premier’s Swanwick Marina is pulling out all the stops to prepare for what is expected to be the UK’s largest display of motor yachts and motorboats so far this year.

Translated 9 Finally Home – McIntyre OGR
Translated 9 Finally Home – McIntyre OGR
Friday, 03 May 2024

They just kept coming! Nothing could, or would stop them. The McIntyre Ocean Globe has truly shown the depth of human stories over the past eight months and this story is a classic. Yes, it’s a yacht race around the world celebrating the 50t...

Devon marine artist donates stunning painting to raise money for Dame Ellen MacArthur’s cancer trust
Devon marine artist donates stunning painting to raise money for Dame Ellen MacArthur’s cancer trust
Friday, 03 May 2024

A Devon marine artist who is inspired by the energy and excitement of sailing is raffling off one of her stunning works to raise money for the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust.

Connor Bainbridge completes Team GB’s 14-athlete sailing team for Paris 2024
Connor Bainbridge completes Team GB’s 14-athlete sailing team for Paris 2024
Friday, 03 May 2024

Connor Bainbridge has been named as Team GB’s men’s kite athlete for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, completing the 14-strong sailing team.

In Focus: Safety drives savvy navvy,  as crowdfunding surpasses latest target
In Focus: Safety drives savvy navvy, as crowdfunding surpasses latest target
Friday, 03 May 2024

It’s hard to miss stories about savvy navvy. This is the company with headlines that include ‘record growth‘ and crowdfunding targets repeatedly blown through. Its route into boat navigation systems has been quite the journey o...

VIDEO: Fire on dive boat, all reported safe
VIDEO: Fire on dive boat, all reported safe
Friday, 03 May 2024

Sea Safari VII, a dive charter boat based in Indonesia, has become another casualty of fire, with – as yet unconfirmed – commentary suggesting that three liveaboards have been lost this way in the last six months.

South Coast marinas recovering after shock flooding
South Coast marinas recovering after shock flooding
Friday, 03 May 2024

It was hard to miss the images a few weeks ago (9 April), of the chaos caused by Storm Pierrick, as areas of the south coast flooded. Hit particularly hard was Gosport – Marine Industry News‘ home town.

37th America’s Cup: Competition ramps up as vessels unveiled
37th America’s Cup: Competition ramps up as vessels unveiled
Friday, 03 May 2024

The America’s Cup cycle is gearing up, with only three months until festivities begin in Barcelona. April saw the start of the business end of the regatta, with much for fans to get excited about. In the past month, several boats have been ...

In Focus: Voluntary marine safety standards reduce boating accidents
In Focus: Voluntary marine safety standards reduce boating accidents
Friday, 03 May 2024

According to Megan Sheahan, an economic and statistical analyst, data suggest that American Boat and Yacht Council’s (ABYC) voluntary standards (for marine safety) reduce the risk of involvement in a focused accident by 43 to 47 per cent. F...

Arksen enters the Channel Islands
Arksen enters the Channel Islands
Friday, 03 May 2024

Explorer and adventure yacht builder Arksen has appointed South Pier Marine, based in Jersey, as its first dealer in the Channel Islands.

Coast launches new Nautilus marine bean bag
Coast launches new Nautilus marine bean bag
Friday, 03 May 2024

Nearly 20 years after Coast New Zealand launched its Marine Bean Collection, it’s added a new Nautilus to its range. The new version is a smaller, streamlined version of the Marine Bean Chair.

MIN office closed Monday 6 May, 2024
MIN office closed Monday 6 May, 2024
Friday, 03 May 2024

It’s a UK bank holiday on Monday 6 May, so there will be no Marine Industry News. Service, and MIN‘s In Focus safety week, will resume on Tuesday 7 May.

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