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Two jet skiers have reportedly been shot dead after losing their way off the Moroccan town of Saidia last Tuesday (29 August).

Marine equipment manufacturer Stella Marine has acquired Queensland-based Australian Davits & Cranes (ADC).

Fire has destroyed a luxury yacht in Sydney’s Woolwich Dock.

Norwegian marine technology company Kongsberg Maritime has appointed Christian Bekkevold Nilsen as its new executive vice president of finance. Nilsen joins the company in October 2023.

Typhoon International is presenting its collection of watersports apparel from a new location at this year’s METSTRADE (15-17 November 2023) as it joins parent company Alliance Marine on stand 05.241 in the French Pavilion.

The 14th Clipper Round the World Yacht Race kicks off today at 4 p.m. from Southsea Castle in Portsmouth, UK. This grueling competition will involve 11 teams of over 700 crew members, hailing from 63 different countries, including 105 sailors from...

America’s Cup has announced a new technological partnership with ACCIÓ, the public agency for the competitiveness of Catalan enterprise which is part of the Ministry of Business and Labour of the Generalitat of Catalonia.

Not sure electric is for you? We dispel the myths surrounding electric propulsion.

Q Last year Ultimate Boats unveiled a fully recyclable leisure boat. Can you tell us about the DANU technology used?
SM: We developed and patented DANU, a fully recyclable composite material. Unlike fibreglass, which is notoriously difficu...

Marine electric drive manufacturer, Torqeedo has announced a partnership with tech start up c.technology to develop smart motors.

Volvo Penta has appointed Anna Müller as president of Volvo Penta and member of Volvo Group management

Marina Ibiza has partnered with La Alternative Eco to become the first marina in Spain to use Bio-Box, a system which uses a 100% natural bacteria based product capable of digesting hydrocarbons.

Kraken Technology Group says it is pushing further and faster with the development of its portfolio of security maritime vessels, thanks to new in-house design capability.

British boat sales company boatpoint has confirmed the return of its Southampton Used Boat Show, which is set to take place from 22–24 September 2023 at Deacons Marina in Hampshire.

Vetus, which designs complete marine product systems, has appointed Eva Aresté as sales manager (electric) engines for Spain and Portugal, a move which the company says reinforces its leadership in this growing market.

After 18 months of construction, Portsmouth International Port has opened its new sustainable passenger terminal and welcomed its first guests from Saga’s Spirit of Discovery cruise ship.  

There’s been ribbon-cutting, cannon fire, astro navigation demonstrations, medical training, safety inspections, and a Pimms or two on the pontoons. With the 14 iconic yachts taking part in the McIntyre Ocean Globe docked in M...

Boat sales company, boatpoint, has announced a new and exclusive partnership with Ryds, a Scandinavian boat builder renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship and innovation.

Alinghi Red Bull Racing and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing are both preparing for intense competition across different fields of play in Catalonia this month. The teams joined together at the Alinghi Red Bull Racing base in Barcelona on Wednesday to ...

The epitome of luxury, Sunseeker’s spectacular 100 Yacht is the largest vessel to showcase at this year’s SIBS. This boat will take centre stage as she makes her show debut and will certainly make the 54th annual event one to remember....