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UK announces £1.6bn water pollution plan
Tuesday, 04 April 2023The UK has pledged to try and clean up its act, announcing a new £1.6 billion plan to reduce the unacceptable levels of pollution in its waterways.
Saudi fund acquires 33% of Azimut Benetti Group
Tuesday, 04 April 2023Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is a new minority shareholder in Italian luxury yacht group Azimut Benetti, with a 33 per cent share of the company.
Helm founders re-acquire yacht charter business
Tuesday, 04 April 2023London-based yacht charter broker Helm has been re-acquired by its founders, Peter Harrison-Hill and Simon Morgan, after being sold to Borrow.
Far East Boats launches first all-electric catamaran
Tuesday, 04 April 2023Chinese sailboat builder Far East Boats has announced the launch of a brand-new electric catamaran, the Fareast 42C, at this year’s China (Shanghai) International Boat Show (March 28-31 2023).
Multiple shows for Ancasta this spring
Tuesday, 04 April 2023Spring is shaping up to be very busy for the team at Ancasta International Boat Sales as it prepares for multiple boat shows over the next two months, each designed to get people onboard and experience its range of international power and sail br...
SUNSEEKER WILL PRESENT A TRIO OF YACHTS AT LONDON LUXURY AFLOAT
Tuesday, 04 April 2023Sunseeker’s largest European distributor, Sunseeker London Group, is presenting a beautiful line-up of luxury motor yachts at the upcoming London Luxury Afloat from Tuesday 18 – Saturday 22 April.
Giant barge in Dorset could be used as accommodation for 500 asylum seekers
Tuesday, 04 April 2023The Home Office is set to reveal plans for a ‘mega barge’ to be the UK’s first offshore accommodation for asylum seekers.
World’s Most Popular Boat Type Goes Electric
Tuesday, 04 April 2023Center console boats are the most popular recreational vessels on the water, with around 50,000 sold annually in the US alone and many more globally.
Noblesse Yachts Offers Participation in Legendary Regattas
Tuesday, 04 April 2023Noblesse Yachts has announced its latest offering that allows interested parties to actively participate in some of the most prestigious sailing regattas in the world.
Superyacht UK Technical Seminar returns for 2023
Tuesday, 04 April 2023The annual Superyacht UK Technical Seminar returns to London on 18 April 2023, alongside British Marine’s London Luxury Afloat boat show.
boatfolk announces first boatpoint Boat Show at Deacons Marina
Tuesday, 04 April 2023boatfolk has announced the launch of its inaugural boatpoint Boat Show, taking place at Deacons Marina from 21 – 23 April.
boatpoint welcomes the arrival of the first Quarken 27 T-Top V2 Onyx in the world
Tuesday, 04 April 2023boatpoint has announced the arrival of the first Quarken 27 T-Top V2 Onyx.
RNLI issues Easter safety warning
Tuesday, 04 April 2023The RNLI has issued a Bank Holiday safety warning after a new study revealed around 15 per cent of the UK population have experienced the terror of being cut off by an incoming tide at the coast.
Rowing and watersports pontoons
Tuesday, 04 April 2023 IntroducingInland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS) designs, manufactures and installs pontoons, creating water access solutions for the leisure marine and commercial marine industries.
British Marine report highlights ‘post-pandemic bounceback’
Monday, 03 April 2023British Marine has released its latest Key Performance Indicators (KPI) report for the 2021/22 financial year, detailing a range of economic trends and statistics from across the UK leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry, which ...
Ukrainian ship rescues Russian sailing vessel in Pacific
Monday, 03 April 2023The skipper of a Russian sailing vessel has revealed how a Ukrainian-crewed bulker rescued them after their ship became disabled in the Pacific.
Sunreef partners with RIB manufacturer in Middle East
Monday, 03 April 2023Sunreef Yachts has entered a partnership with Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) manufacturer Ribco in the Middle East.
MDL supports marine industry charity ride
Monday, 03 April 2023MDL Marinas has confirmed it is sponsoring the ‘Marine Industry does the Isle of Wight’ charity bike ride as part of its 50th-anniversary celebrations.
MDL supports marine industry charity ride as part of 50th anniversary celebrations
Monday, 03 April 2023As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, MDL is sponsoring the ‘Marine Industry does the Isle of Wight’ charity bike ride.
Body found in marina; man initially suspected of foul play released
Monday, 03 April 2023A man suspected of murdering a woman after she was found in the Thames and Kennet Marina has been released with no further action.
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