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Italian startup Sealence, a developer of nautical propulsion systems for electric boats, is to open a new factory to ramp up production of its SafeLi lithium battery. The project, named internally as the SafeLi Giga Factory, involves the establish...

Scientists believe they’ve confirmed an urban legend of more than 80 years by ‘finding’ a Royal Navy submarine buried in a town park in Dartmouth, in the English county of Devon. Experts from the University of Winchester used gro...

The UK-based engineering firm, Equipmake, has supplied an advanced e-drivetrain system for a long-range electric flying boat currently in development. The SpiritBARTech35EF project, in collaboration with Spirit Yachts and BAR Technologies, is a 35...

Saint-Quay Port d’Armor, located on France’s Brittany coast, has become the region’s first marina to introduce an Aqua superPower marine fast-charge station. The firm says the milestone marks a crucial step forward in supporting ...

The second edition of the 2023 ANOC World Beach Games has been cancelled, with a month to go until they were meant to begin, after Bali withdrew as host. The ANOC World Beach Games, known as the World Beach Games, is an international multi-sport e...

Jason Saunders, a double Olympic representative for New Zealand in the 470 and Nacra 17 classes, has been named in the Orient Express Racing Team sailing squad. France joined as the event’s fifth challenger in January. Saunders qua...

AkzoNobel has partnered with inspirational boating figures from across the world to curate the ultimate yachting playlist, called That Feeling of Summer, perfect for when you’re using your boat over the coming months.

The following statement was released on behalf of Falmouth Harbour CEO Miles Carden following the rescue of the Merchant Vessel (MV) Mazarine after an incident off the Wolf Rock Lighthouse on Monday (read the story here).

Boatshed.com extends franchises in Trinidad, Portugal and Spain

Speakers from Thailand at the 2023 Southeast Asia Yachting Conference held in Singapore presented regional yachting updates on Thailand’s Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, as reported by SG Marine Guide and shared by Asia Pacific Superya...

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Simulation-driven marine engineering consultancy, BAR Technologies, is set to attempt a new record with its fully electric, ultra-efficient SpiritBARTech35EF foiler.

UK online yacht broker Boatshed.com has extended its franchises in Trinidad, Portugal and Spain, giving it a presence in more than 80 locations in 18 countries.    Satellite communications company owner and charter captain, David Ha...

A river bar has been made by volunteers at Glasgow’s Clyde Maritime Centre and installed in the Tall Ship Glenlee, a three-masted museum ship which operates as a visitor attraction and events venue.

Italian luxury boatbuilder Riva has launched the first unit in a new flybridge series of yachts — the Riva 82′ Diva. The 25-metre vessel entered the water in La Spezia, at the shipyard where Riva’s 76-to-130-foot models are built...

Italian brand Sessa Marine has appointed Davide Breviglieri as new CEO. An expert in strategic and operational management, Breviglieri brings solid experience in leadership positions in luxury goods and products industries, both in Brazil and Ital...

Volunteers at Glasgow’s Clyde Maritime Centre have made and installed a ship bar in the Tall Ship Glenlee, a three-masted museum ship which operates as a visitor attraction and events venue. It’s anticipated that the bar, made with Ent...

RELiON Battery, a leader in the development of lithium batteries, is launching the new RB36V40, a durable, long-lasting 36V 40Ah marine lithium battery. This is the first 36V marine battery in the brand’s product line. “With more than ...

A speaker from an electromechanical engineering company is giving a free webinar this week, detailing technologies that can prevent damage and injury from lightning strikes at sea. At 3pm BST on Friday 14 July, 2023, guest speaker Stephen Horsley ...

After months of waiting for DEFRA to announce its decision on future grant funding for the Canal & River Trust (CRT), and less than a fortnight after the launch of Fund Britain’s Waterways (FBW), the Secretary of State has now confirmed...