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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.

Photos of destroyed cars aboard the Fremantle Highway carrier leaked
Photos of destroyed cars aboard the Fremantle Highway carrier leaked
Tuesday, 15 August 2023

Photos of the vehicles destroyed in a fire aboard the car carrier Fremantle Highway have been leaked to a Dutch media outlet, irking the company in charge of salvage operations.

Temo’s latest electric outboard launches in the UK
Temo’s latest electric outboard launches in the UK
Tuesday, 15 August 2023

French electric outboard manufacturer Temo is launching its latest electric outboard in the UK, the Temo 1000.

Yamaha launches new 2024 WaveRunner range
Yamaha launches new 2024 WaveRunner range
Tuesday, 15 August 2023

Yamaha Motor UK has released its 2024 WaveRunner range, with updates to nine of the 11 models in its personal watercraft range.

Pati Catala de Vela regatta to showcase at America’s Cup
Pati Catala de Vela regatta to showcase at America’s Cup
Tuesday, 15 August 2023

A total of 27 clubs with sailors from Andalucia, Catalonia, Valencia, as well as from Germany, Austria and Belgium have been confirmed for the Pati Catala de Vela regatta in Spain this September.

Twin Vee reports 18% revenue increase for H1 2023
Twin Vee reports 18% revenue increase for H1 2023
Tuesday, 15 August 2023

Florida boatbuilder Twin Vee PowerCats, which designs, manufactures and distributes recreational and commercial power boats, has reported financial results for the three- and six-month period ended 30 June, 2023.

Propspeed gets Type Approval
Propspeed gets Type Approval
Tuesday, 15 August 2023

The Propspeed foul-release coating system has received Type Approval from Bureau Veritas.

Team New Zealand backs new AC40 Grand Prix circuit
Team New Zealand backs new AC40 Grand Prix circuit
Monday, 14 August 2023

The AC40 foiling yacht, created by Emirates Team New Zealand, is now available for private owners to compete in a new AC40 Grand Prix Circuit.

Video: Fire destroys luxury yacht in Mediterranean
Video: Fire destroys luxury yacht in Mediterranean
Monday, 14 August 2023

The Spanish coastguard has confirmed 17 people were rescued from the luxury yacht Irmao, as the 88-foot vessel was engulfed in flames early evening on Saturday (12 August 2023).

Lippert acquires marine axle manufacturer
Lippert acquires marine axle manufacturer
Monday, 14 August 2023

Indiana, US-based component maker Lippert Components Inc has acquired Marine Trailer Performance (MTP), a marine axle manufacturer located in Houston, Texas. The transaction was completed through Lippert’s subsidiary, Kinro Texas.

Abeking & Rasmussen delivers largest superyacht in 115 years
Abeking & Rasmussen delivers largest superyacht in 115 years
Monday, 14 August 2023

German shipbuilder Abeking & Rasmussen has launched 118.2-metre superyacht Liva, the largest vessel ever built by the 115-year-old yard.

UK maritime charity UKSA reveals record figures for 2022-3
UK maritime charity UKSA reveals record figures for 2022-3
Monday, 14 August 2023

Youth maritime charity UKSA has released its annual impact report, which reveals record figures for the charity for its 2022-23 year.

BIA partners with foreign exchange provider
BIA partners with foreign exchange provider
Monday, 14 August 2023

Australian marine trade body, the Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA), has announced a new partnership with foreign exchange provider Ebury, to support marine businesses in managing their currency risks and maximise profits.

Winds of Change
Winds of Change
Friday, 11 August 2023

Karpaz Gate Marina in Northern Cyrpus welcomed organisers and team members from the Winds of Change project to the marina resort this week as they embark on the first of a series of training and team building sessions.

Yamaha partners with Bray Marine Sales to power Alonsea boats
Yamaha partners with Bray Marine Sales to power Alonsea boats
Friday, 11 August 2023

Pioneering marine propulsion and boat control system specialist, Yamaha Motor UK has partnered with Bray Marine Sales to power its new range from Alonsea Boats.

Lifesaving drone trials conducted on UK beach
Lifesaving drone trials conducted on UK beach
Friday, 11 August 2023

The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is working with the RNLI to test a new Emergency Response Drone Pilot rescue service developed with Eagle Eye Innovations.

Marine trade centre in development in Scotland
Marine trade centre in development in Scotland
Friday, 11 August 2023

A new marine trade centre is in development in Scotland as a lease is secured for the expansion of James Watt Marina on the River Clyde at Greenock.

Yamaha partners with Bray Marine Sales to power ‘picnic’ boat brand
Yamaha partners with Bray Marine Sales to power ‘picnic’ boat brand
Friday, 11 August 2023

Yamaha Motor UK has partnered with Bray Marine Sales to power its new range from Alonsea Boats.

Northrop & Johnson names head of events and PR
Northrop & Johnson names head of events and PR
Friday, 11 August 2023

Global yacht brokerage Northrop & Johnson has appointed Jodi Skougor as head of events & public relations. Skougor will be based out of Northrop & Johnson’s global headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Tom Cunliffe’s navigation app to make boat show debut
Tom Cunliffe’s navigation app to make boat show debut
Friday, 11 August 2023

Tom Cunliffe’s recently launched navigation app, AngelNav, will be making its boat show debut at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show, 15-24 September 2023.

Damen signs with UK firm to build new dredger
Damen signs with UK firm to build new dredger
Friday, 11 August 2023

Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with UK Dredging to deliver a Shoalbuster 2711 Water Injection Dredger (WID).

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