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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.

CL Yachts to make double debut at FLIBS
CL Yachts to make double debut at FLIBS
Monday, 10 October 2022

CL Yachts says it is ‘thrilled’ to display its new models, CLX96 (pictured above) and CLB65, at the upcoming Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS).

Bibby Marine awarded funding to aid decarbonisation research
Bibby Marine awarded funding to aid decarbonisation research
Monday, 10 October 2022

Bibby Marine has been awarded government funding under the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition 2 (CMDC 2) to continue its research into the decarbonisation of its vessels.

MDL Marinas receives three ISO accreditations
MDL Marinas receives three ISO accreditations
Monday, 10 October 2022

MDL Marinas has been accredited with three ISO standards following a series of rigorous assessments over the last 12 months by the British Assessment Bureau.

Charity launches survey to explore seafarer neurodiversity
Charity launches survey to explore seafarer neurodiversity
Monday, 10 October 2022

NeurodiversAtSea, the seafarers’ neurodiversity charity, has launched its first annual Neurodiversity Benchmark Survey that aims to gather data in support of a maritime neurodiversity strategy.

SSL Gold Cup Finals postponed
SSL Gold Cup Finals postponed
Sunday, 09 October 2022

The SSL Gold Cup Finals, scheduled to be held in Bahrain from 28 October – 20 November have been postponed.

October 2022 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
October 2022 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
Friday, 07 October 2022

We are delighted to present a couple of boats that are entered into the October 2022 BoatBid auction.
The full catalogue is available for you HERE.

MDL Marinas receives three ISO accreditations
MDL Marinas receives three ISO accreditations
Friday, 07 October 2022

MDL Marinas has been accredited with three ISO standards following a series of rigorous assessments over the last 12 months by the British Assessment Bureau.

Jeff Webber appointed chief commercial officer at Barton Marine
Jeff Webber appointed chief commercial officer at Barton Marine
Friday, 07 October 2022

In a newly created role of chief commercial officer, Jeff Webber will be responsible for driving forward Barton Marine Equipment’s marine and industrial positions globally.

Starlink Maritime deployed on superyacht, fails mid-Atlantic
Starlink Maritime deployed on superyacht, fails mid-Atlantic
Friday, 07 October 2022

Starlink Maritime has been deployed on what it terms ‘the world’s most Instagrammed superyacht’, MY Loon, according to Teslarati.

Hurley Marine appoints distributor for Norway
Hurley Marine appoints distributor for Norway
Friday, 07 October 2022

Michigan-based dinghy davit manufacturer Hurley Marine is continuing to make further distribution agreements with the appointment of Flak AS for the Norwegian market.

Hyundai to demo autonomous nav solution for leisure boats
Hyundai to demo autonomous nav solution for leisure boats
Friday, 07 October 2022

Avikus, HD Hyundai’s autonomous navigation in-house startup, will be showcasing Neuboat, an autonomous phase-2 navigation solution for leisure boats, at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (stand 627, 26 – 30 October).

VIDEO: Drone footage shows orcas killing great white shark
VIDEO: Drone footage shows orcas killing great white shark
Friday, 07 October 2022

Evidence that orcas hunt great white sharks has been published. In a scientific study, a pod of killer whales was seen chasing sharks during a hour-long pursuit off Mossel Bay, South Africa.

Changes to UK rules on disposal of marine flares
Changes to UK rules on disposal of marine flares
Friday, 07 October 2022

British Marine, the Department for Transport (DfT) and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) are hosting a free 30-minute webinar to help individuals and businesses find out more about the future arrangements for the disposal of maritime pyrot...

Monster wave surf shot wins Ocean Photographer of the Year 2022
Monster wave surf shot wins Ocean Photographer of the Year 2022
Friday, 07 October 2022

French Polynesia-based photographer Ben Thouard has won the 2022 Ocean Photographer of the Year competition.

Karpaz Gate is runner-up in International Marina of the Year Awards
Karpaz Gate is runner-up in International Marina of the Year Awards
Thursday, 06 October 2022

North Cyprus’ Karpaz Gate Marina has, for the fourth time, been voted among the world’s most popular Gold Anchor-accredited marinas in The Yacht Harbour Association Towergate’s Marina of the Year Awards 2022.

Marine Security Advice from Police CPI
Marine Security Advice from Police CPI
Thursday, 06 October 2022

At the height of the global pandemic, borders were closed, flights were cancelled and holidays were postponed. According to figures from British Marine, many people used this as an opportunity to look closer to home for their leisure activities, w...

Russian oligarch wins partial victory over French superyacht raid
Russian oligarch wins partial victory over French superyacht raid
Thursday, 06 October 2022

A sanctioned Russian billionaire has won a partial victory in his ongoing lawsuit against French customs authorities, with judges declaring the raid on one of his two yachts as ‘unlawful’.

US survey finds 40% of boat sellers plan to upgrade vessels
US survey finds 40% of boat sellers plan to upgrade vessels
Thursday, 06 October 2022

In a new survey conducted by US online boating marketplace, Boat Trader, 39 per cent of sellers on its For Sale By Owner (FSBO) platform reported that they are listing with the intention of a vessel upgrade and 18 per cent stated they expect to s...

Volvo Penta partnership for dual-fuel hydrogen engines
Volvo Penta partnership for dual-fuel hydrogen engines
Thursday, 06 October 2022

Building on a successful collaboration, Volvo Penta and CMB.TECH have cemented a partnership agreement designed to accelerate the development of dual-fuel hydrogen-powered solutions for both on land and at-sea applications. Volvo says the strengt...

Olympic Yacht Show to open in Greece this week
Olympic Yacht Show to open in Greece this week
Thursday, 06 October 2022

The second edition of the Olympic Yacht Show is to be held 7-10 October 2022 at the renovated facilities of Olympic Marine in Lavrio.

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