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Nine global electric marine associations sign ‘landmark’ manifesto
Tuesday, 12 March 2024Nine national electric marine associations worldwide have signed a manifesto prepared by the International Electric Marine Association (IEMA), which the global association hails as a ‘landmark moment’ for the global electric marine in...
Sirena Yachts opens new Turkish shipyard
Tuesday, 12 March 2024Turkish boatbuilder Sirena Yachts has expanded its yacht production facilities. Leasing waterside building halls in the shipbuilding centre of Yalova, near Istanbul, has added extra construction space to Sirena’s estate, taking it to 150,00...
Video: Fire causes severe damage to $4.5m yacht in Bahamas
Tuesday, 12 March 2024The 37.8m Delta Marine motor yacht Chanson has suffered serious damage after a blaze broke out on board while it was docked in Baker’s Bay in the Bahamas.
Spirit Yachts appoints Australasia dealer
Tuesday, 12 March 2024British yacht build and design firm Spirit Yachts has appointed Kevin Wallis as its representative in Australia and New Zealand.
Chartwell Marine appoints senior naval architect, ventures into fast ferry market
Tuesday, 12 March 2024UK-based naval architecture firm Chartwell Marine has appointed Christophe Rident as its senior naval architect.
Genevo Marine launches new high-powered electric boat
Tuesday, 12 March 2024Australia’s Genevo Marine is gearing up for the 2024 launch of its first model, the 8.2-metre luxury motor yacht E8.
Bespoke Sanlorenzo SL90A arrives in London
Tuesday, 12 March 2024A 28-metre Sanlorenzo SL90A has arrived in London to take centre stage at the Sanlorenzo Immersive Experience at St Katharine Docks in central London, from 11-24 March 2024.
£100K “Shared Prosperity” grant towards future plan for Falmouth Harbour
Monday, 11 March 2024 A plan to map out Falmouth Harbour’s position as the UK’s best place to live, work and visit over the next 15 years has won almost £100K from the government’s “Levelling Up” Shared Prosperity Fund. The funding &nd...Bespoke Sanlorenzo yacht arrives in London to star in immersive experience
Monday, 11 March 2024The Sanlorenzo SL90A has arrived in London to take centre stage at the Sanlorenzo Immersive Experience. This 28m yacht is the first from this innovative Italian shipyard to venture up the river Thames to the heart of the capital.
Special Services Weekend at SKD Marina
Monday, 11 March 2024This year, St Katharine Docks Marina has a new event on its horizon. To end a week of D-Day 80th commemorations, on 8 and 9 June, a ‘Special Services Weekend’ will showcase special waterborne services and vessels along the Thames and b...
You are invited… An evening with RATS next week
Monday, 11 March 2024Mark your calendar for an evening with the Cruising Association’s Regulatory & Technical Services group (RATS) at 1900 hours on Thursday 21 March.
Refer a Boat increases earning potential
Monday, 11 March 2024Boatshed.com is calling for marine businesses and the industry’s wider customer base to join its Refer a Boat Scheme.
Tough times for boatbuilder Cornish Crabbers
Monday, 11 March 2024A virtual meeting of creditors has been called for Cornish Crabbers. It’s been convened by Peter Thomas, MD, and is due to take place on 13 March. Thomas joined the British boatbuilder in 2001 as an assistant salesman and has seen it throug...
ICOMIA forms new diversity committee
Monday, 11 March 2024The International Council of Marine Industry Associations, ICOMIA, has formed a new ICOMIA Diversity Committee.
New technical centre at Conwy Marina
Monday, 11 March 2024Boat maintenance company boatcare has launched a new technical centre at Conwy Marina. The centre represents a £600,000 investment and can accommodate vessels of up to 14 metres. The firm says this allows it to offer weatherproof services a...
Haven Knox-Johnston on adapting to new markets
Monday, 11 March 2024Why did Haven Knox-Johnston restructure, and how is it adapting to niche markets and new consumers?
Aquila names new dealer in Hong Kong and Singapore
Monday, 11 March 2024Aquila Power Catamarans has appointed Marine Italia as the exclusive dealer for Aquila Power Catamarans in the Hong Kong and Singapore markets.
Shockwave Seats appoints Italian distributor
Monday, 11 March 2024Shockwave Seats, a specialist manufacturer of marine suspension seating systems based in Canada, has partnered with Uflex for distribution in Italy.
Babcock to create 1,000 new jobs in Scotland over four years
Monday, 11 March 2024Babcock International Group (Babcock) is creating over 1,000 new jobs at its large-scale manufacturing and shipbuilding facility in Rosyth, Scotland.
April 2024 BoatBid - Open for Entries
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