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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.

Watch: Lürssen’s 146m megayacht Opera makes maiden voyage in Portsmouth
Watch: Lürssen’s 146m megayacht Opera makes maiden voyage in Portsmouth
Wednesday, 08 March 2023

The 146.4-metre superyacht Opera has been delivered to its owners after leaving Lürssen’s Bremen facility in north Germany.

Sea Cloud still welcome in the heart of Venice
Sea Cloud still welcome in the heart of Venice
Wednesday, 08 March 2023

Sea Cloud ships will once again steer a course for the historic center of Venice this year.

Couple abandoned while snorkelling start lawsuit
Couple abandoned while snorkelling start lawsuit
Wednesday, 08 March 2023

A couple has filed a $5m lawsuit against a tour company in Hawaii, claiming it abandoned them in the middle of the ocean during a snorkelling tour while they were on their honeymoon.

International Women’s Day: The sisters saving lives at sea
International Women’s Day: The sisters saving lives at sea
Wednesday, 08 March 2023

A woman who was inspired by her younger sister to join the RNLI has spoken out about their experience saving lives together, to mark International Women’s Day.

Upgrade approved for heritage-listed marina in Sydney Harbour
Upgrade approved for heritage-listed marina in Sydney Harbour
Wednesday, 08 March 2023

Sydney’s Jones Bay Marina has received council approval for an upgrade, a move that will help address the shortage of marina berths for large vessels in Sydney Harbour and see significant capital poured into the harbourside marina over the ...

Dockmate expands distribution to Middle East
Dockmate expands distribution to Middle East
Wednesday, 08 March 2023

Dockmate, manufacturer of advanced wireless remote control systems for yachts, has expanded its dealer network to the Middle East region through its new distribution partner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Sarm Heslop: Mother of woman who disappeared on yacht ‘believes she is dead’
Sarm Heslop: Mother of woman who disappeared on yacht ‘believes she is dead’
Wednesday, 08 March 2023

The mother of a British woman who went missing from her boyfriend’s catamaran in the Caribbean in 2021 says she believes her daughter is dead.

The government of Jersey partners with OceansLab on clean tech
The government of Jersey partners with OceansLab on clean tech
Wednesday, 08 March 2023

The government of Jersey has partnered with marine hydrogen accelerator OceansLab, in collaboration with Ports of Jersey.

Frigomar self-contained unit 24V/48V DC with variable speed
Frigomar self-contained unit 24V/48V DC with variable speed
Wednesday, 08 March 2023 Introduction

Since 1973, Frigomar has been developing and manufacturing a wide range of air conditioning and refrigeration systems for boats.

Yarmouth Sea Songs Festival
Yarmouth Sea Songs Festival
Tuesday, 07 March 2023

Along with one of largest annual gatherings of gaff-rigged boats in the UK, with up to 100 boats attending, the ‘ Yarmouth Sea Songs Festival’ will be taking place once again on The Green, opposite  Yarmouth Harbour.

Great Lakes marina fire impacts 150 boats, causing over $1m damage
Great Lakes marina fire impacts 150 boats, causing over $1m damage
Tuesday, 07 March 2023

A fire has broken out at the Safe Harbor Great Lakes Marina in Muskegon, in the US state of Michigan, reportedly causing millions of dollars in damage.

Remoran brings marine hydrogenerators to UK and Ireland
Remoran brings marine hydrogenerators to UK and Ireland
Tuesday, 07 March 2023

Advance Yacht Systems has entered into an exclusive distribution partnership with Finnish company Remoran, which develops and manufactures marine hydrogenerators. Marine equipment provider Advance Yacht Systems will be the sole distributor of Rem...

Grounded 28m Sunseeker yacht sinks during Hawaii salvage operation
Grounded 28m Sunseeker yacht sinks during Hawaii salvage operation
Tuesday, 07 March 2023

Almost two weeks after the 28.1m yacht Nakoa was grounded in Honolua Bay on Maui, Hawaii, the yacht has sunk to a depth of around 300 metres during a salvage operation.

Sirena reveals new details about superyacht line ‘tailored for younger owners’
Sirena reveals new details about superyacht line ‘tailored for younger owners’
Tuesday, 07 March 2023

Istanbul-based Sirena Yachts has revealed further details about its new range of 35-50m superyachts, which has been designed with younger owners in mind.

Superyacht Technology Network announces new investor
Superyacht Technology Network announces new investor
Tuesday, 07 March 2023

Leading technology event company, Superyacht Technology Network, has announced a major investment by superyacht industry expert Will Faimatea.

Sea Angling Classic kicks off national roadshow
Sea Angling Classic kicks off national roadshow
Tuesday, 07 March 2023

The Sea Angling Classic ‘Let’s Meet & Fish’ roadshow hits the road in Wales this weekend on a national tour designed to promote its ‘catch, photograph and release’ fishing competition, which takes place in Portsm...

Freedom Boat Club opens first location in Puerto Rico
Freedom Boat Club opens first location in Puerto Rico
Tuesday, 07 March 2023

Boat club operator Freedom Boat Club has confirmed its latest expansion — this time into Puerto Rico. Freedom says its flagship club in the territory will be located in Fajardo, providing access to some of the most acclaimed fishing spots a...

Take on the world’s greatest marathon for seafarers in need
Take on the world’s greatest marathon for seafarers in need
Tuesday, 07 March 2023

Maritime professionals who are keen runners but missed out on a TCS London Marathon 2023 place can still apply for a guaranteed Virtual London Marathon place with seafarer welfare charity Sailors’ Society. 

Antigua and Barbuda to auction ‘abandoned’ 82m superyacht
Antigua and Barbuda to auction ‘abandoned’ 82m superyacht
Monday, 06 March 2023

The government of Antigua and Barbuda could sell the 81.3-metre Oceanco superyacht Alfa Nero to the highest bidder if it remains unclaimed, after it was ‘abandoned’ in Falmouth Harbour.

The Moorings’ brand-new ‘Skipper Charter Package’
The Moorings’ brand-new ‘Skipper Charter Package’
Monday, 06 March 2023

Travellers new to sailing holidays can now book a Skippered Charter Package with The Moorings.

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