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RNLI volunteers and staff recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
RNLI volunteers and staff recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
Friday, 16 June 2023

Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) volunteers and have been recognised in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours for their roles in helping the charity save lives at sea.

VIDEO: Racing to the Grand Finale in Genova continues despite drama and shock of collision
VIDEO: Racing to the Grand Finale in Genova continues despite drama and shock of collision
Friday, 16 June 2023

Eight boats, spread across two fleets, are racing to Italy while 11th Hour Racing Team considers its next steps in The Hague…

Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team race with purpose in Chicago as they unveil solar panel installation ahead of SailGP Season 4
Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team race with purpose in Chicago as they unveil solar panel installation ahead of SailGP Season 4
Friday, 16 June 2023

Ahead of the opening event of SailGP Season 4, Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team has unveiled a first-of-its-kind solar panel installation with its partner Low Carbon, doubling down on their commitment to become one of the most sustainable elite ...

UKSA launches the Isle of Wight’s first oyster regeneration project
UKSA launches the Isle of Wight’s first oyster regeneration project
Friday, 16 June 2023

UKSA has announced it is creating the Isle of Wight’s first oyster regeneration project in partnership with the Blue Marine Foundation.

Yamaha Offers Trade-in Bonus on new Yamaha Outboards up to 15hp
Yamaha Offers Trade-in Bonus on new Yamaha Outboards up to 15hp
Friday, 16 June 2023

Yamaha Marine UK has announced it is launching a Trade-In Bonus offer on new Yamaha outboard engines up to 15hp from 1 June – 31 July 2023 inclusive.

MDL Marinas trials smart marina technology to enhance customer experience
MDL Marinas trials smart marina technology to enhance customer experience
Friday, 16 June 2023

MDL Marinas has partnered with innovative marine digitalisation firm Falco and its marina management software provider, Havenstar, to trial smart marina technology at its Queen Anne’s Battery marina.

‘Dramatic’ change in wave climate at Haslar Marina following breakwater installation
‘Dramatic’ change in wave climate at Haslar Marina following breakwater installation
Friday, 16 June 2023

Berth holders and visitors to boatfolk’s Haslar Marina in Gosport can be certain of a good night’s sleep now Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS) has completed the installation of a 70m wave attenuating breakwater at the eastern en...

Harbour Master Sailing Challenge
Harbour Master Sailing Challenge
Friday, 16 June 2023

Committed to providing safe water access for all workers afloat, Inland and Coastal Marina Systems is sponsoring the Harbour Master Sailing Challenge.

Largest-ever SailGP fleet ready for record SailGP Season 4
Largest-ever SailGP fleet ready for record SailGP Season 4
Friday, 16 June 2023 With SailGP’s Season 4 opening event taking place this weekend, 10 national teams are poised for battle on the stunning waters of Lake Michigan for the Rolex United States Sail Grand Prix at Navy Pier in Chicago. With official practice racing...
Marina group trials smart marina technology
Marina group trials smart marina technology
Friday, 16 June 2023

UK marina group, MDL Marinas has partnered with marine digitalisation firm Falco and its marina management software provider, Havenstar, to trial smart marina technology at its Queen Anne’s Battery marina. MDL is running a pilot programme us...

ePropulsion wins European marine award at Seawork
ePropulsion wins European marine award at Seawork
Friday, 16 June 2023

Electric propulsion manufacturer ePropulsion has won a European Commercial Marine Award (ECMA) for its I-Series electrical inboard at this year’s Seawork. Announced during a ceremony at the commercial marine exhibition on Tuesday (13 June 20...

ICOMIA appoints new CEO
ICOMIA appoints new CEO
Friday, 16 June 2023

The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) has appointed Joe Lynch in the newly created position of CEO. Previously, the ICOMIA leadership role was that of secretary general. Lynch comes to ICOMIA from the tourism and chari...

Seldén continues sponsorship of winter sailing series
Seldén continues sponsorship of winter sailing series
Friday, 16 June 2023

Continuing its support of the popular off-season sailing series, Seldén Mast has announced it will return as title sponsor for the SailJuice Winter Series for the fifth consecutive year. Organisers of the series says Gosport based Seld&eacu...

Breakwater creates ‘dramatic’ change in wave climate at UK marina
Breakwater creates ‘dramatic’ change in wave climate at UK marina
Friday, 16 June 2023

Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS) says berth holders and visitors to boatfolk’s Haslar Marina in Gosport, UK, can be certain of a good night’s sleep now its has completed the installation of a 70m wave attenuating breakwater at ...

Kiwi company unveils new waterjet technology
Kiwi company unveils new waterjet technology
Friday, 16 June 2023

New Zealand-based HamiltonJet, a leader in waterjet technology, is unveiling a new range of high-efficiency waterjets, starting with the LTX36 model. Optimised for medium and low speed operation, HamiltonJet says it has produced the firs...

Marlow Ropes partners with World Of Windsurf Girls
Marlow Ropes partners with World Of Windsurf Girls
Friday, 16 June 2023

Marlow Ropes has announced World of Windsurf (WOW) Girls as its latest ambassador partnership in the leisure marine division. With its sights set on gold for Paris 2024, this independent female team is striving for Olympic glory. “For us it&...

Collision at start of Leg 7 in The Ocean Race
Collision at start of Leg 7 in The Ocean Race
Thursday, 15 June 2023

The leader of The Ocean Race, 11th Hour Racing Team, has been forced to suspend racing approximately 15 minutes after the start of the final leg, after suffering extensive damage when they were hit by GUYOT envrionnement – Team Eur...

Last finisher in Golden Globe Race 2022
Last finisher in Golden Globe Race 2022
Thursday, 15 June 2023

Jeremy Bagshaw brings closure to the GGR 2022 and joins Bertie Reed and GGR winner Kirsten Neuschäfer in the small South African solo circumnavigator club.

Operations paused as Brunswick Corporation experiences IT security incident
Operations paused as Brunswick Corporation experiences IT security incident
Thursday, 15 June 2023

Following an IT security incident which Brunswick Corporation says impacted some of its systems and global facilities, the company has activated its response protocols. This includes pausing operations in some locations, engaging leading security ...

A few Beirut port blast victims to be compensated
A few Beirut port blast victims to be compensated
Thursday, 15 June 2023

A London-based company that delivered the ammonium nitrate that exploded in 2020 at Beirut’s port has been ordered to pay compensation to some families, according to the Beirut Bar Association. Chemical trading firm Savaro Ltd was found liab...

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