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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.

Onboard with Boatshed - All At Sea April
Onboard with Boatshed - All At Sea April
Monday, 01 April 2024

Boat life

Revolutionary AI and Quantum Technology Unveil Lost City Of Atlantis Near Mary Rose Wreck
Revolutionary AI and Quantum Technology Unveil Lost City Of Atlantis Near Mary Rose Wreck
Monday, 01 April 2024

In a stunning blend of myth and modern technology, an international team of archaeologists, armed with AI scanning equipment and quantum computing power, has announced a breathtaking discovery. Utilizing subterranean radar from the independently f...

Princess Sofia Trophy marks Paris 2024 countdown
Princess Sofia Trophy marks Paris 2024 countdown
Sunday, 31 March 2024

What, where and when?

New Build Boats with Boatshed - Maritima
New Build Boats with Boatshed - Maritima
Friday, 29 March 2024

Boatshed are currently working alongside 14 boat manufacturers to advertise new build boats including catamarans, electric boats and fishing boats!

YAMAHA MARINE UK RETURNS TO PARTNER WITH SEA ANGLING CLASSIC
YAMAHA MARINE UK RETURNS TO PARTNER WITH SEA ANGLING CLASSIC
Thursday, 28 March 2024

Yamaha Marine UK will once again be partnering with Sea Angling Classic in support of this year’s angling event, taking place between 20-23 June at the luxury waterside leisure hub of Port Solent on the South Coast.

Non-professional sailors depart Qingdao and embark on epic 5,000nm race across North Pacific
Non-professional sailors depart Qingdao and embark on epic 5,000nm race across North Pacific
Thursday, 28 March 2024

Today, the Clipper Race fleet began the tenth race, and longest ocean crossing of the circumnavigation. Race 10: The Ultimate Test of Perseverance is a 5,340nm race across the North Pacific from China’s Sailing City of Qingdao in China to Se...

Baltimore bridge likely to be biggest ever marine loss
Baltimore bridge likely to be biggest ever marine loss
Thursday, 28 March 2024

Insurance payouts for the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed on Tuesday (26 March 2024), may be the largest in history, according to Lloyd’s of London chief executive John Neal.

First World Foiling Congress set for Genoa
First World Foiling Congress set for Genoa
Thursday, 28 March 2024

The Foiling Organization, the global association of the foiling industry and its professionals, is organising the first World Foiling Congress in Italy from 18 to 19 April 2024.

Whistleblowing portal opened in ‘crackdown’ on UK water companies  
Whistleblowing portal opened in ‘crackdown’ on UK water companies  
Thursday, 28 March 2024

A new portal has been launched in the UK to make it easier for internal water company whistleblowers to report serious environmental wrongdoing by their water companies.

MIN office closes for Easter break
MIN office closes for Easter break
Thursday, 28 March 2024

Marine Industry News‘ office has now closed for the bank holiday weekend in the UK. MIN will reopen on 2 April 2024.

World Boating Day initiative gains industry support
World Boating Day initiative gains industry support
Thursday, 28 March 2024

A new initiative to hold an annual World Boating Day is gathering support and participation among key industry players.

Thames ‘mystery’ boat-owner faces costs of nearly £1,400
Thames ‘mystery’ boat-owner faces costs of nearly £1,400
Thursday, 28 March 2024

A high fine sends a warning message to those with unregistered boats with patrols on the Thames already beginning for summer 2024.

Self-driving delivery boats to benefit from £1.8m future transport fund
Self-driving delivery boats to benefit from £1.8m future transport fund
Thursday, 28 March 2024

The UK has announced the 41 winning projects of the 2023 Transport Research and Innovation Grant (TRIG) competition, which will share more than £1.8m between them.

LAST CHANCE TO CATCH YOUR EARLY BIRD ROUND THE ISLAND RACE ENTRY
LAST CHANCE TO CATCH YOUR EARLY BIRD ROUND THE ISLAND RACE ENTRY
Thursday, 28 March 2024

The sailing race season has at last started, and with only 11 weeks to go until the 87th edition of the world-famous Round the Island Race, it’s all systems go at the Island Sailing Club. The Club has proudly organised this annual race since...

Suntex Marinas makes acquisition in New Jersey
Suntex Marinas makes acquisition in New Jersey
Thursday, 28 March 2024

Recreational marina owner Suntex Marina Investors has acquired Lighthouse Point Marina & Yacht Club in Toms River, New Jersey.

Decommissioned offshore structures offer ‘limited’ ecological benefits
Decommissioned offshore structures offer ‘limited’ ecological benefits
Thursday, 28 March 2024

Decommissioned offshore structures offer limited long-term ecological benefits if they are left in the ocean to serve as artificial reefs, a new study suggests.

FINALLY NE TRADES TOWARD HOME FOR MCINTYRE OGR
FINALLY NE TRADES TOWARD HOME FOR MCINTYRE OGR
Wednesday, 27 March 2024

It proved another ‘challenging’ week for the McIntyre Ocean Globe crews as they navigated their way through the potholed doldrums, crossing the Equator and sailing back to the NE trade winds of the Northern Hemisphere.

Cast your vote for The Yacht Harbour Association Marina of the Year Awards 2024
Cast your vote for The Yacht Harbour Association Marina of the Year Awards 2024
Wednesday, 27 March 2024

The Yacht Harbour Association, anchored by Haven Knox-Johnston, has announced the opening of nominations for the 2024 Marina of the Year Awards.

Haslar Marina
Haslar Marina
Wednesday, 27 March 2024

A boater’s paradise at the heart of the Solent, Haslar Marina is tucked away just inside the south-west corner of Portsmouth’s famous historic harbour, where everyone is welcome and where everything is taken care of by a team of passio...

Sunseeker’s owners’ sell-off intensifies
Sunseeker’s owners’ sell-off intensifies
Wednesday, 27 March 2024

Rumours are circulating around the marine industry that Sunseeker might be bought by a new entity as its current owners sell off existing assets.

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