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A UN watchdog has approved plans for Japan to release up to a million tonnes of wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea, after finding the plan complies with international standards. The International Atomic Energy Agency ...

Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli has conducted its first sailing session at the 37th America’s Cup venue. It joined NYYC American Magic and Alinghi Red Bull Racing, which were all out training. Luna Rossa sailor, Francesco Bruni, says: “It was...

Rolls-Royce has acquired Team Italia/Onyx Marine, the Italian group specialising in yacht bridges and marine electronics. Having begun collaborating on joint development projects in 2019, the two companies say they have agreed that the best way to...

Yamaha Marine Precision Propellers (YPPI), a division of Yamaha Marine Systems Co., Inc. is expanding its current facility in Greenfield, Indiana. The new 110,000-square-foot building will house all of the YPPI propeller finishing capabilities cur...

Milan-based RIB and Maxi-RIB manufacturer Lomac is launching two new models designed by Federico Fiorentino: the Turismo 9.5 and the GranTurismo 14.0. Lomac says the Turismo 9.5 builds on the concept and style of the smaller Turismo 7.0, which mar...

Damen Shipyards Group has entered a strategic partnership with Lazarus Industriförvaltning to expand its presence in the Swedish market. In addition to the yard in Oskarshamn, Damen says customers can now also use the services of Stockholms R...

Brunswick Corporation boating brand Harris Boats has named Brian Athmer as its new president. In this role, Athmer will oversee the entire portfolio of Harris’ premium pontoon models, including the award-winning Grand Mariner and Solstice. A...

Danish propeller manufacturer Hundested Propeller has appointed AB Marine as its USA east coast dealer with immediate effect. AB Marine offers the full range of Hundested Propeller products and parts, including controllable pitch propellers, marin...

MDL says strong demand for its lodges at its Woolverstone Marina and Lodge Park means eight new luxury lodges have been added to the 22-acre riverside site. Six are available to purchase as holiday homes under a 15-year licence, with an optional f...

It was a breezy start to this year’s Round the Island Race with 1,100 boats setting off from the Royal Yacht Squadron line off Cowes this morning and heading west to the Needles. The course then continues around the Isle of Wight passing St ...

National Boat Buyers specialises in purchasing second hand boats – power or sail – that owners are looking to sell quickly, but how does the process work? Here the team explain how they came to the final valuation of a 15-year-old boat...

…With Paul Gullett, President of British Marine, the trade association for the uk leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry and organiser of london Luxury Afloat.

The competition is set to be fierce with 12 national teams now confirmed to compete in the strictly one-design AC40 foiling monohulls that are proving to be sensational to sail and more than capable of hitting speeds into the high 40 knot bracket ...

The Ocean Race 2022-23 featured more female sailors than in any of the previous events in the Race’s 50 year history.

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is bringing you a behind-the-scenes documentary series for the first-ever time.

With the summer staycation season just around the corner, MDL Marinas has expanded the accommodation options at its idyllic woodland getaway on the East Coast.

Sports car manufacturer Porsche is entering the electric boating market via a collaboration with Austrian Frauscher Shipyard to develop an exclusive electric sports boat. Equipped with the drive technology of the future Porsche Macan electric, Por...

Amico & Co has published its first sustainability report, which the yard says is the result of context analysis and stakeholder engagement. Amico, a Genoa-based shipyard specialising in large yacht refit and repair, says its voluntarily drawn-...

Fischer Panda UK (FPUK) has been involved with desalination since around 2000. And, according to Chris Fower sales and marketing director, it’s time to refine the offering as the company responds to new technology and market trends. Although...

Marina operator Suntex Marinas has acquired the Port of Kimberling marina in Kimberling City, Missouri, in the US Midwestern region. Port of Kimberling marina consists of 1,000 wet and 400 dry slips in the southern Missouri and northern Arkansas m...