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AvA Yachts has announced the appointment of Gilman Yachts of Fort Lauderdale as its dealer for North and South America.  

British marine electronics specialist Raymarine has opened the 2023 Miami International Boat Show by signing a multi-year exclusivity business partnership agreement (EPA) with Avikus, Hyundai’s autonomous navigation in-house firm.

The 127-metre Oceanco Y721 sailing yacht Koru, believed to have been commissioned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has been spotted on its first day of sea trials in the North Sea.

Marine photography business BoatPhotos.co.uk is to be auctioned on eBay. With no reserve and a starting price of 99p, eBay bidders will have a chance to own this longstanding business.

Mercury Racing has marked its 50th anniversary by introducing the new V-10 400R outboard and the Ventera stainless-steel propeller.

As European markets have eased off the boil, marine trends in Asia indicate growth potential and a new appetite for leisure boating. As seen in western markets, interest in smaller craft grew over the past two years as new-to-boating consumers en...

The Enata Group, an international manufacturing group headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, has unveiled new projects including a ‘flying’ foiling dayboat, product developments, partnerships and opportunities for 2023.

British boatbuilder Pearl Yachts has appointed Ross Donohoe as its new international sales manager. Donohoe will work out of the Pearl sales office in Swanwick, which opened in 2022.

French boat manufacturer Beneteau Group has reported robust results for 2022, including fourth-quarter revenues of 476 million euros. The group says these results will pave the way for 2023 full-year income from operations to ‘significantly...

Around 20 firefighters, four fire engines and a fire boat were reportedly called to a marina in Budapest, Hungary, yesterday (14 February 2023), when 25-metre Mangusta 80 yacht Le St-James burst into flames at its berth on the river Danube.

Helsinki-based startup Juva Yachts has launched its first funding round. The firm is raising €500,000 to build a prototype of its Juva e/y 30, an all-electric cabin cruiser with a limitless range.

Marine systems specialist Imtra has launched the new Sleipner eVision series of DC electric thrusters. The US-based firm says eVision is the first electric motor designed specifically for marine thruster use.

A lone sailor has been rescued from a catamaran after his anchor broke and he drifted out to sea close to the centre of Cyclone Gabrielle, which is currently causing devastation in New Zealand.

Australian-based technical apparel brand Zhik has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign to raise AU$4m (£2.29m) to drive future growth.

Yacht charter company Sunsail has upgraded its tenders with electric outboard motors on all premier-plus monohulls in Agana, Dubrovnik and Lefkas for the 2023 season.

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British Marine will be joining over 150 exhibitors and 200+ boats at SBS BoatLife 2023, which will be taking place at the NEC in Birmingham from 16-19th of February 2023.

Princess Yachts announced today that KPS Capital Partners, LP (“KPS”) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling equity interest in the luxury yacht builder.

Technical water apparel brand Zhik has released an introductory video to launch a crowd funding campaign giving everyday sailors and loyal customers the opportunity to become shareholders and invest in the company’s future success.

Plymouth-based Princess Yachts, Britain’s largest luxury boatbuilder, has been sold to a US-based private equity firm.