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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.

Princess Yachts appoints new CEO
Princess Yachts appoints new CEO
Friday, 25 August 2023

Princess Yachts has announced the appointment of Will Green as its new chief executive officer (CEO).

Scots shipyard delivers ‘fully recyclable’ workboat to tidal pioneer
Scots shipyard delivers ‘fully recyclable’ workboat to tidal pioneer
Friday, 25 August 2023

Maritime green-tech startup ExoTechnologies has delivered a fully recyclable, high-performance workboat to tidal turbine developers Orbital Marine Power to support its offshore operation.

Europe’s largest wooden schooner to depart for Arctic mission
Europe’s largest wooden schooner to depart for Arctic mission
Friday, 25 August 2023

Europe’s largest wooden schooner, S/V Linden will set sail from Svalbard, Norway, next week (1 September 2023) with a team of scientists and ‘citizen scientists’ from the Ocean Warrior project, a research mission to build greate...

Yamaha increases on water footprint by over 40 per cent at SIBS
Yamaha increases on water footprint by over 40 per cent at SIBS
Friday, 25 August 2023

Yamaha Marine UK is increasing its presence on the water by over 40 per cent at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show (15-24 September 2023).

TV star Monty Halls joins Raymarine at SIBS
TV star Monty Halls joins Raymarine at SIBS
Friday, 25 August 2023

TV star, explorer and marine conservationist Monty Halls will be joining marine electronics specialist Raymarine on its stand (J385) at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show, 15-24 September 2023.

Savvy Navvy offers free accounts for boating instructors
Savvy Navvy offers free accounts for boating instructors
Friday, 25 August 2023

Marine technology company Savvy Navvy is offering a free account for qualified boating instructors of its navigation app.

Curtis Marine Insurance Sold
Curtis Marine Insurance Sold
Friday, 25 August 2023

Plymouth-based marine insurance broker Curtis Marine has been acquired by the Howden Group to become part of their rapidly expanding marine practice trading under the Haven Knox-Johnston name.  

Yamaha increases on water footprint by over 40 per cent at SIBS
Yamaha increases on water footprint by over 40 per cent at SIBS
Friday, 25 August 2023

Showcasing 10 vessels from its own brands and boat partner ranges, Yamaha Marine UK is increasing its presence on the water by over 40 per cent at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show.

Italian shipyard acquired by Turkish businessman
Italian shipyard acquired by Turkish businessman
Thursday, 24 August 2023

Italian boatbuilder Austin Parker Yachts, which was founded by Giovanni Sebastiano Gravagno and has a history of over 25 years in Europe and the US, has been acquired by the Turkish businessman Baris Nalcaci.

Shipping firm fined $2m for dumping oil into ocean off California
Shipping firm fined $2m for dumping oil into ocean off California
Thursday, 24 August 2023

Singaporean shipping company Zeaborn Ship Management has been fined US$2m, after it admitted dumping thousands of gallons of oily bilge water into the ocean off California.

Echo Yachts launches Australia’s largest catamaran
Echo Yachts launches Australia’s largest catamaran
Thursday, 24 August 2023

Australian custom superyacht builder Echo Yachts has launched its latest newbuild superyacht, the 56m adventure and support catamaran M/Y Charley 2.

Sri Lanka marine organisation joins ICOMIA
Sri Lanka marine organisation joins ICOMIA
Thursday, 24 August 2023

The Chamber of Marine Industries of Sri Lanka is now a full member of the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA).

Baltic Yachts’ Palma service and refit operation gains certification
Baltic Yachts’ Palma service and refit operation gains certification
Thursday, 24 August 2023

Baltic Yachts’ service and refit operation in Palma de Mallorca has been awarded the DNV (Det Norske Veritas) ISO9001 Quality Management certification and the DNV Shop Approval for Composites for the recently opened facility in the Son Cast...

First Class Sailing Seeks Crew Members for Inshore Round the Cans, Hamble Winter Series
First Class Sailing Seeks Crew Members for Inshore Round the Cans, Hamble Winter Series
Thursday, 24 August 2023

First Class Sailing is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic crew members to participate in the competitive inshore round the cans Hamble Winter Series, set to take place during October, November and early December.

Ocean Globe Race pre-start festivities kick off next week
Ocean Globe Race pre-start festivities kick off next week
Thursday, 24 August 2023

With the race yachts and competing crews now arriving daily, there are only five days until the Ocean Globe Race (OGR) pre-start festivities kick off in the Race Village at MDL’s Ocean Village Marina in Southampton on Tuesday (29 August 202...

Cutting-edge energy saving galley solutions at Southampton Boat Show
Cutting-edge energy saving galley solutions at Southampton Boat Show
Thursday, 24 August 2023

Specialist galley manufacturer GN Espace is to celebrate 15 years in business at the 2023 Southampton Boat Show with a bigger and better stand, revealing yet more galley and cooking products that are leading the way in innovative on-board energy s...

Penguin Refrigeration unveils new launches at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show
Penguin Refrigeration unveils new launches at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show
Thursday, 24 August 2023

Penguin Refrigeration unveils a suite of new products by Vitrifrigo and Frigoboat to the UK market, at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show, from stand E022.

More opportunities than ever before to get out on the water at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show
More opportunities than ever before to get out on the water at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show
Thursday, 24 August 2023

From stand up paddleboarding to dinghy sailing, the thrill of powerboating to stepping back in time on a classic tall ship. Exhilarating RIB rides to a scenic cruise around the Solent – this year’s Boat Show has more ways than ever to ...

Hydrogen race boat of the future enters final build phase
Hydrogen race boat of the future enters final build phase
Thursday, 24 August 2023

Construction of the OceansLab IMOCA hull is complete and the boat is now entering the final systems installation phase.

Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour is shortlisted for two awards at boat show
Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour is shortlisted for two awards at boat show
Thursday, 24 August 2023

Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour is in the running for two prestigious awards which will be announced at Southampton Boat Show in September.

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