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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.
Heinz gives boat to man who survived on ketchup for 24 days at sea
Monday, 06 March 2023US ketchup manufacturer Heinz has successfully concluded its attempts to get in touch with a man who survived on the company’s famous condiment during a harrowing 24 days at sea.
UN finally reaches historic deal to protect marine biodiversity
Monday, 06 March 2023UN member countries have finally finalised an agreement to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity. This has been heralded as a ‘breakthrough’ after nearly two decades of talks.
Solar catamaran builder secures Series A funding
Monday, 06 March 2023Spanish solar-electric catamaran manufacturer Zen Yachts has successfully closed a €5.5m Series A funding round, sponsored entirely by Ocean Zero.
UK energy support scheme opens to berth holders
Monday, 06 March 2023A new online portal has gone live, allowing residential boaters to apply for financial support for energy bills. While UK households were able to access the £400 Energy Bill Support Scheme (EBSS), only now is the equivalent support availabl...
Maritimo appoints dealer for Southeast Asia
Monday, 06 March 2023Australian boatbuilder Maritimo has appointed The Yacht Sales Co as the firm’s exclusive dealer for Southeast Asia.
Maritime & Coastguard Agency names new CEO
Monday, 06 March 2023Virginia McVea is to become the new chief executive officer of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). McVea will oversee the work of the agency as it responds to tens of thousands of incidents at sea every year, inspects thousands of UK-r...
Most eye-catching yachts on display at 2023 Dubai Boat Show
Friday, 03 March 2023The biggest edition of the Dubai International Boat Show to date is well underway at Dubai Harbour, with exhibitors at the five-day event (1-5 March 2023) reporting interest from buyers from all over the world.
Exclusive limited time offer – free ticket to the Southampton International Boat Show for RYA members
Friday, 03 March 2023The Southampton International Boat Show returns to Mayflower Park (15-24 September) and RYA members can take advantage of an exclusive FREE ticket to the show, plus up to two half-price tickets.
Historic Glasgow tall ship secures £1.8m funding to stay afloat
Friday, 03 March 2023The Tall Ship Glenlee has landed £1.8m in funding from the National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF), successfully keeping the River Clyde icon afloat and securing its future for years to come.
NMMA appoints Correct Craft CEO as chair
Friday, 03 March 2023The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) in the USA has elected Bill Yeargin, president and CEO of US boatbuilder Correct Craft, as the new chair of its board.
Oceanco unveils 131-metre superyacht design
Friday, 03 March 2023Dutch superyacht firm Oceanco has revealed details of its latest superyacht concept, Aeolus, on the first day of the Dubai International Boat Show 2023.
Free ticket to Southampton Boat Show 2023 for RYA members
Friday, 03 March 2023The Southampton International Boat Show returns to Mayflower Park (15-24 September 2023) for its 54th edition, and RYA members can take advantage of an exclusive free ticket to the show, plus up to two half-price tickets.
Weymouth Marina opens new Boatpoint office
Friday, 03 March 2023Boatpoint, the boat sales company founded by UK marina operator Boatfolk, has unveiled a new office in Weymouth Marina.
AkzoNobel launches ‘cost-saving’ epoxy coating
Friday, 03 March 2023AkzoNobel has launched its new Interline 704HS tank lining from its International brand — claiming the coating can drive down costs for cargo operators by over $1m a year.
Star Quality
Thursday, 02 March 2023Star Light, Star Bright… the next time you look up to the stars consider the important role these giant balls of gas have played in navigation over time.
Hot Topic: Staying connected at sea – any time, anywhere
Thursday, 02 March 2023Arvid Karlberg, business development manager of yachting and passenger at Inmarsat, explains why flexible, affordable service plans and new satellite communication technology are creating a future in which sailors can always be connected.
Shootin’ The Breeze… with Mark Hart
Thursday, 02 March 2023 Mark Hart is a sales manager for marine leisure and equipment at Barrus.Q What is your role at Barrus?
MH: I am the Sales Manager for Marine Leisure and Equipment and joined Barrus in April this year. It has been an enjoyable and busy few mont...
Team Malizia’s Will Harris Completes Gruelling Mast Repair At Sea
Thursday, 02 March 2023Southern Ocean 2nd March 2023: At first light this morning the boat team wanted to start the repair that had been expertly prepared by the tech team, they had to delay this due to the bad sea state which would have made it incredibly dan...
Sailors warned over ‘Britain’s newest island’ in Solent
Thursday, 02 March 2023Lymington RNLI has issued a warning to sailors, after a ‘new island’ emerged in the Solent.
Industry spotlight: Barton Marine on Brexit and its US expansion
Thursday, 02 March 2023In the aftermath of Brexit and a global pandemic, plus catastrophic global political and economic shifts, it is safe to say the environment hasn’t been the kindest to marine companies. But, besides these challenging ups and downs and t...
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