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The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) has added two new members to its management team: Samantha Batson as marketing manager and Megan Davisson as sales and projects manager.

Finnish boatbuilder Saxdor Yachts has announced two new models: the Saxdor 460 GTC – it’s new flagship, and the Saxdor 320 GTWA.

Dreweatts auctioneers is to offer a painting commissioned for one of the most luxurious ships of the 1900s, the SS France, known as the ‘Chateau de l’Atlantique’, or the ‘Versailles du Mer’. Its name came as its inter...

Adventure specialist, Arksen, has diversified into the premium open RIB market with its new Discovery Series. In operation for over five-and-a-half decades, the UK boatbuilder has developed new, cutting-edge tooling and design techniques to create...

Brunswick Corporation’s newest boat brand, Navan, is to launch in Australia in February 2024. The range will be imported exclusively by Collins Marine — the local distributor for the Arvor and the Quicksilver range of boats.

After a spectacular 2023 season, that saw more miles sailed by more sailors in more races than ever before in the IMOCA Class, 2024 now lies ahead – a year that will dominated by two solo transatlantic sprints and then the biggest race of th...

Marine electric add-on engine manufacturer BlueNav has signed a new distribution agreement with Azimut Electronics. This covers handling sales, service, installation, and after-sales support for BlueNav products in Spain, catering to both leisure...

Manitowoc Marina is expanding its operations by opening new yacht sales offices in Chicago, Illinois; and Sandusky, Ohio.

Norwegian marine tech startup Orca, which develops marine co-pilot and navigation systems, has expanded its chart coverage in the Americas to cover the Canadian coastline and the Great Lakes. Orca’s navigation system is now available across...

UKSA is launching a screen time reduction trial in a bid to ease anxiety amongst its young students as a third of an increasingly screen dependent Generation Z, students aged 16 to 25, worry they’re spending too much time on social...

Barton Marine is marking this year’s RYA Dinghy Show 2024 by announcing the winner of their Dinghy Photo Competition on stand Q23 at 2pm on Saturday 24th February. 

Premier Marinas forges a new partnership with the Sea Angling Classic, the prestigious ‘catch, photograph and release’ fishing event which aims to attract anglers from across the country, offering a competitive platform and welcoming e...

The Solent’s maritime industry has received a vital Government cash injection to develop green technologies, endorsing the region’s commitment to a more sustainable future. 

Team GB sailor Micky Beckett believes he can still beat all-conquering Aussie Matt Wearn at the Olympics after banking bronze at the World Championships.

The 2024 RYA Training Conference supported by Gallagher, proved to be a sell-out success, attracting 250 delegates from over 130 RYA recognised training centres, 21 exhibitors, and 20 presenters (January 27-28). 

Rigid inflatable boat (RIB) manufacturer Highfield Boats recently added six new dealer partners to its extensive network across the US.

The Marine Conservation Society welcomes the UK Government’s latest announcement of new byelaws for 13 English Marine Protected Areas to safeguard over 4,000km2 of seabed from bottom trawl fishing – in total, an area ...

After an extensive deep-water search, a group of underwater archaeologists and marine robotics experts at US marine robotics company Deep Sea Vision (DSV) have unveiled a sonar image that may explain the disappearance of American aviator Amelia E...

Boat disposal and salvage specialist Boatbreakers says it turned into a ‘match-making’ company in 2023 — with the idea of saving the UK’s languishing marine projects. And so far, the Gosport-based company calculates that i...

UK explorer and adventure yacht builder Arksen has confirmed its new Arksen 8 RIB will make its world debut during the upcoming spring season.