News

Yessss, a marketing and business consultancy firm in the marine industry, has appointed Matt Forbes as director of business development – EMEA.

Australian trade body The Boating Industry Association (BIA) has announced that Adam Smith is stepping into the role of president of the association, representing an industry that last year reported more than $9.6 billion in turnover nationa...

Swedish marine equipment manufacturer Seldén Mast is launching a new range of manual and electric winches at METSTRADE, which takes place from 15-17 November 2023.

Quality Marine Clothing (QMC) has announced a partnership with Smallwood’s Yachtwear to represent the US uniform supplier in the Asia-Pacific region. 

Emirates Team New Zealand’s intense 4 month sailing block in Barcelona has wound up with the America’s Cup winning boat Te Rehutai signing off its scheduled sailing and testing program for the 37th America’s Cup. 

New winch handles from Seldén Mast

The countdown is on for the second Preliminary Regatta of the 37th America’s Cup with the Red Sea city of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia getting ready to host the world’s finest foiling sailors all eager to sail in the pristine waters from the...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has denied a petition to establish a mandatory speed limit and other vessel-related mitigation measures to protect the endangered Rice’s whale in the Gulf of Mexico.

A man who went missing at sea for almost two weeks has been found alive, floating in a life raft about 70 miles off Washington state, on the west coast of the US.

Floatist, a tech-based fleet management company, has recorded growth of 400 per cent in the past six months and says it is poised for further expansion before the year’s end.

RS Sailing has revealed details of RS Fest Miami, the first major multi-class RS Sailing event in North America.

Stabiliser, thruster, steering and intruder system developer CMC Marine has appointed Raffaele Invrea as managing director for the company’s American office.

Cockwells Modern & Classic Boatbuilding has partnered with Cornwall Marine Network (CMN) to train the next generation of boatbuilders through a new City & Guilds Level 3 Boatbuilder Apprenticeship scheme. ...

Vard, part of the Fincantieri Group, and the Windward Offshore consortium have signed a contract for the design and construction of two hybrid commissioning service operation vessels (CSOV). They have also agreed on an option for two additional s...

Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, MDL Marinas, one of Europe’s largest marina groups, is proud to continue to invest significantly across its marinas and products.  

Daniamant’s new Dan W3 POLAR Lifejacket Light has been nominated for the prestigious DAME Design Awards 2023, in the ‘personal equipment’ category at this year’s METSTRADE.

Shakespeare® Marine will be showcasing its suite of new products at METSTRADE 2023.

Italian marine equipment manufacturer Quick Group has agreed to acquire 100 per cent of Italian marine electronics firm Xenta Systems.

With sustainability a growing focus for many operators, Hullbot (a Sydney-based robot start-up) says many customers are now ready to adopt innovative practices that are positive for the industry and their bottom line. Which is great for the compa...