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Mercury Marine brand Quicksilver introduced the new 409 MPI Bravo engine at the Land ‘N’ Sea Marine & RV Show in Las Vegas last week (13-14 October 2022).

Saim Group, an Italian equipment supply company, has acquired Atlantis Marine Power (AMP) – the UK-based Kohler distributor – to give Saim more strength to distribute in the UK and to sell its products directly.

Newly-released statistics from the NZ Marine Industry Association show boating is New Zealand’s largest recreational activity with 1.9 million, or 40 per cent of New Zealand’s population, participating in boating each year.

BWA Yachting, the superyacht service agency, has opened a new office in Cyprus. Based at Limassol Marina, the office is set to help superyacht captains with shore assistance, port operations, provisioning and supplies, logistics solutions, and ho...

Garmin International has been named Manufacturer of the Year in the large manufacturer category by members of the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA).

Underwater coatings specialist, Propspeed has appointed Chris Myers as vice president of sales Americas. In his new position, Myers is responsible for directing the company’s sales efforts across the Americas, as well as growing and support...

Round-the-world sailing event, The Ocean Race has launched Generation Ocean: Join the race to protect our incredible blue planet, a new learning programme for secondary school students.

Public voting is now open for the finals of the Gustave Trouvé Awards for Excellence in Electric Boats and Boating. Affectionally known as ‘The Gussies’, the awards are the only international boating awards that focus exclusive...

This will replace the voluntary and temporary scheme which Her Majesty’s Coastguard has been providing ...

The annual IBEX Industry Breakfast and Innovation Awards has transitioned to an online event, after this year’s IBEX show was cancelled due to Hurricane Ian.

An unusual 89-metre steamship that sank in a storm 120 years ago has been found in Lake Superior, according to officials from a shipwreck museum.

Marine power and system solutions specialist, Fischer Panda UK, has appointed Peter Bambury as sales executive for its marine division, after a period of growth.

Diesel outboard motor manufacturer Cox Marine will demonstrate an Intrepid 345 Nomad, powered by twin Cox CXO300 engines, at the upcoming Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (26-30 October 2022).

Sea Ray has revealed details of its new SLX 260 Surf sports boat. The Knoxville-based boatbuilder says the new vessel combines the luxury of the SLX 260 with innovative wakesurfing technology, making it suitable for both casual cruising and water...

A post-pandemic boom in boating has corresponded to a notable increase in theft and damage of marine equipment, according to the police-owned non-profit Police Crime Prevention Initiatives (Police CPI).

Sustainable shipping company Veer has been granted Approval in Principle (AIP) by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). This milestone is a major step for the company on its mission to build the world’s first fleet of 100 per cent clean, o...

The October 2022 BoatBid will take place on:
Monday 31st October
until
Sunday 6th November

Yann Guichard, Dona Bertarelli and nine other sailors will make up the crew of ‘Sails of Change’ for their next attempt on the Jules Verne Trophy, an award for the fastest non-stop and unassisted circumnavigation of the world.

The Franco-Swiss sailor Yvan Bourgnon has appeared before a Paris court, amid claims that he cheated and exaggerated during his record-breaking solo sail along the Northwest Passage.

Suntex Marina Investors has made its first acquisition in the Florida panhandle with the purchase of the Legendary Marina in Destin, Florida.