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The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has called for ‘further work’ into raising awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide, after the tragic death of two boaters in Port Hamble.

When boaters think of marine safety, their first thoughts often run to lifejackets, liferafts and flares, says Sarah Wallbank, CEO at August Race, but as well as the obvious equipment, boat owners – especially those new to the water –...

Salvatore Pollio, the co-founder of the Italian boatyard Apreamare, has died at the aged of 89.

Scorpion RIBs has appointed the Ancasta Group as the official dealer for Scorpion RIBs in the UK and Europe.

Wally has launched its new Wally101 Full Custom, at the boatbuilder’s Marina di Ravenna shipyard in northern Italy.

Yachtsman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston has become the oldest student to complete courses at the Fire-Aid Academy – finishing a series of refreshers on his 84th birthday.

Danfoss Power Solutions’ Editron division has been commissioned by Cheoy Lee Shipyard to deliver the hybrid-electric marine drivetrain system powering two new hybrid-electric ferries. 

Kirsten Neuschäfer is holding first place, set to possibly break many records with only 180 miles to finish and a 100 mile lead and 23hr time credit on Abhilash Tomy on Bayanat.

The 2023 Mediterranean sailing season kicks off tomorrow, with the Palma International Boat Show taking place from 27-30 April at Palma’s Moll Vell marina in Mallorca.

The wreckage of a lost World War II Japanese transport ship has been uncovered at a depth of more than 4,000m off the coast of the Philippines.

In January 2023, MIN reported that the UK was introducing new legislation to crack down on the dangerous misuse of watercraft such as jet skis. With the new legislation now in force, the responsibility is now firmly on users, operators and owners...

Isle of Wight-based maritime charity UKSA has reported an 85 per cent increase in the number of women undertaking its Superyacht Cadetship from 2022 to 2023, in a trend that sees a positive shift towards increased diversity in the superyacht sect...

Seago has launched its new Cruiser Plus liferaft. Certified according to ISO 9650-1 Type 2, this latest version of the Sea Cruiser liferaft is designed for the leisure marine market and features a new boarding ramp installed in place of the weigh...

UK-based consultants Marina Projects is expanding its team with four new appointments.

Michigan-based dinghy davit manufacturer Hurley Marine is continuing its European expansion, with the appointment of Onicroix as its distributor for the Spanish market.

In this issue of Marine Industry News magazine, we look at electric and hybrid technology and the future of environmentally conscious boating. 

Directors at P&O Ferries say they are confident that there will be no financial penalty over the mass sacking of 800 seafarers without notice.

Earlier in April 2023, a woman’s body was pulled out from Thames and Kennet Marina. Officers recovered her body from water and Thames Valley Police launched an investigation, with foul play initially suspected.

Multiple boats sales, sea trial requests and quality leads at the 2023 South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show have left exhibitors ‘delighted’, with over 90 per cent already signed up for next year’s show.

Ashley Highfield, the new chief executive of Oyster Yachts, has confirmed two key appointments to the senior management team as the company continues its turnaround.