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Japan to release a million tonnes of radioactive water into the ocean
Thursday, 19 January 2023Japan has revealed plans to release more than a million tonnes of wastewater from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean this year.
The Ocean Race: IMOCAs set blistering pace in the Atlantic
Thursday, 19 January 2023The Swiss-flagged Holcim-PRB team remains at the head of the IMOCA fleet on Wednesday (18 January) as all five boats continue to set a blistering pace directly towards Cape Verde.
New UK dealer for HH Catamarans
Thursday, 19 January 2023Inspiration Marine Group is partnering with HH Catamarans and the Hudson Yacht Group as the exclusive UK representative for the HH brand’s range of fast, luxury GRP and carbon catamarans.
Multi-million ‘levelling-up’ projects for Portsmouth and East Cowes underway
Thursday, 19 January 2023Regeneration is currently underway in Portsmouth and East Cowes on the Isle of Wight, as part of the government’s controversial £4.8bn ‘levelling-up’ fund.
Fairline appoints two new dealers in Europe
Thursday, 19 January 2023British luxury motor yacht manufacturer Fairline has announced the appointment of two new dealers for Austria and Bulgaria as the company continues to expand its business.
Foiling Youth World Series confirms logistics partner
Thursday, 19 January 2023GAC Pindar, the global provider of marine sport, leisure and event logistics, is the official logistics partner of the new Foiling Youth World Series.
Plymouth Fastnet 500
Wednesday, 18 January 2023The Royal Western Yacht Club will once again host the Plymouth Fastnet 500 race in August 2023 with entries now open.
Raymarine signs sponsorship deal with South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show
Wednesday, 18 January 2023Having supported its South Coast Boat Show for the last three editions, MDL Marinas has announced Raymarine has signed a three-year headline sponsorship agreement for the 2023, 2024 and 2025 South Coast & Green Tech Boat Shows.
Round-up of premieres and more at boot Düsseldorf 2023
Wednesday, 18 January 2023On 21 January 2023, the 54th boot Düsseldorf opens its doors. Some 1,500 exhibitors from 68 countries are on board for the show – one of the largest marine events in the world – and the 16 exhibition halls of boot Düsseldorf...
Reckless jet skiers to face prison and unlimited fines after law change
Wednesday, 18 January 2023The UK is introducing new legislation to crack down on the dangerous misuse of watercraft such as jet skis, with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) being granted more powers to prosecute perpetrators of accidents.
Yamaha launches new outboard models
Wednesday, 18 January 2023Yamaha has launched the new XTO 450hp V8 and XTO 400hp V8 outboard engines, to offer users increased acceleration and faster speeds.
Raymarine signs three-year sponsorship deal with the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show
Wednesday, 18 January 2023Raymarine has signed a three-year headline sponsorship agreement with MDL Marinas for the 2023, 2024 and 2025 South Coast & Green Tech Boat Shows.
Agapi data supports Candela / Polestar collaboration
Wednesday, 18 January 2023In January 2022, Candela announced it would be partnering with Agapi Boat Club. This meant that significantly more people would be able to experience Candela’s latest foiling C-8, with significantly less cost (a new C-8 retails at circa &eu...
Denison Yachting appoints new charter management director
Wednesday, 18 January 2023Denison has appointed Nicolas Fry as the firm’s new charter management director. Fry will be based out of the Monaco office, continuing efforts in Denison’s European expansion and the growth of the brokerage’s charter division.<...
America’s Cup and Marina Port Vell Barcelona sign new partnership
Wednesday, 18 January 2023America’s Cup and Marina Port Vell Barcelona have signed a partnership ahead of the regatta in 2024. Through this agreement, Marina Port Vell becomes the preferred marina for superyachts for the 37th America’s Cup, to be held in Barce...
Entries open for Cowes Week
Tuesday, 17 January 2023]Entries for the world’s longest running regatta, Cowes Week, are now open for 2023.
UK seas, worth billions, at risk from Retained EU Law Bill
Tuesday, 17 January 2023The Marine Conservation Society has released a report highlighting the economic value of our seas that are at risk if the Retained EU Law Bill is passed and removes or weakens key, long-standing marine laws. The Bill is currentl...
Oligarch’s yacht ‘vanishes’ from dry dock in audacious heist
Tuesday, 17 January 2023Heads are being scratched in Croatia, after a yacht owned by sanctioned Uzbek oligarch Alisher Usmanov allegedly disappeared from its dock in the central Adriatic.
January 2023 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
Tuesday, 17 January 2023The January 2023 BoatBid auction is in full flow now, having opened for bidding on Monday 16th January. The auction will be open until 1900hrs(GMT) on Sunday 22nd January. Head over to BoatBid to make your bids before then...
Sailor saved by media team
Tuesday, 17 January 2023An Australian Finn National Championship competitor, Matt Visser, says he’s alive thanks to the quick-thinking response of a media team filming the event.
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