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 Penguin Refrigeration announces unveiling of its partner’s product launches and leading innovations at this year’s METSTRADE.

Sailing history was made in Cape Town under the stunning vista of Table Mountain as the iconic yachts starting Leg 2 in the OGR set sail for Auckland. South African Naval Vessel SAS King Sekhukhune 1, the official start vessel and French Navy Frig...

A group of 10 young people were given the opportunity to sail alongside renowned British kitesurfer and Olympic trainer Maddy Anderson after working hard to develop their skills on a Voyage of Exploration with Tall Ships Youth Trust (TSYT). <...

All of the docked 90-strong fleet of the Transat Jacques Vabre Normandie Le Havre race have been kept safe and secure through last night’s Storm Ciarán, which ravaged the Brittany coast and the English Channel. Meteo France says it r...

Stabiliser, thruster, steering and intruder system developer CMC Marine has partnered with Gyro Marine, an Italian marine gyroscope technology specialist. Under the new agreement, Gyro Marine gyroscopes will be integrated into the range of p...

Police in Spain have released footage of the recent arrest of two smugglers who jumped from the stern of a boxship into the Mediterranean ocean along with bales of cocaine.

Dockmate, the manufacturer of advanced wireless remote controls for yachts, has introduced a new feature for its wireless remote control docking system – Dockmate Positioning System (DPS).

A three-part documentary featuring a deep dive into the lives of the sailors and teams competing in The Ocean Race 2022-23 is released today, 3 November, on Eurosport. It will also be distributed within the US on Max at a future date, with furthe...

American marine exhaust and ventilation solutions manufacturer Centek Industries has acquired Viking Marine Exhaust. The transaction underpins Georgia-based Centek’s efforts to broaden its offerings in engine room solutions.

The fourth edition of the Australian Superyacht Rendezvous will occur on 17 and 18 May 2024 at the Gold Coast City Marina and Shipyard (GCCM) in Queensland, Australia.

A three-part documentary featuring a deep dive into the lives of the sailors and teams competing in The Ocean Race 2022-23 will be released on Friday 3rd November on Eurosport. It will also be distributed within the USA on Max at a future date, wi...

Work is underway in Dover on the re-configuration of the current marina in the Wellington Dock and its replacement with a modern facility, as part of a wider regeneration programme. Walcon has been contracted by the Port of Dover to undertake the ...

The RYA’s sailing and watersports event will return to Farnborough International from 24 – 25 February 2024 – and this year welcomes a new face to the presenting team.

Reigning America’s Cup champions Emirates Team New Zealand has launched Design Works, an offshoot focusing on bringing America’s Cup technology to high-tech commercial projects.

An ‘idiot’ tourist taking a selfie on a pier has been knocked over by waves, as Storm Ciarán lashes the southeast coast of the UK.

Nicolas Retailleau has been appointed chief financial officer (CFO) of Groupe Beneteau, effective November 1, 2023.

The German-owned Meyer Group of shipyards has acquired a 50 per cent stake in Dutch naval architecture firm C-Job Naval Architects.

Hong Kong-based boatbuilder CL Yachts has expanded its B-series with the new CLB80.

Dutch design studio Vripack has revealed details of the new Rock XWide, which is an updated and wider version of the Rock 85.

Australian trade body, The Boating Industry Association (BIA), has launched a new advertising campaign as part of its Discover Boating initiative.