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Gulf Craft announces new Majesty 160 superyacht at Monaco Yacht Show
Gulf Craft announces new Majesty 160 superyacht at Monaco Yacht Show
Friday, 30 September 2022

Gulf Craft has unveiled production plans for the company’s second largest superyacht – the brand-new Majesty 160.

RNLI crew member takes on London Marathon in full lifeboat kit
RNLI crew member takes on London Marathon in full lifeboat kit
Thursday, 29 September 2022

Running a marathon is challenging enough, but one Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) crew member is going the extra mile by hitting the streets of London in his full lifeboat kit.

Falmouth Harbour – Port with a Purpose Open Day, 13 October
Falmouth Harbour – Port with a Purpose Open Day, 13 October
Thursday, 29 September 2022 The dynamic maritime past, present and future of the Port of Falmouth and beyond are on the agenda of an Open Day on Thursday 13 October run by Falmouth Harbour (FH), supported by Cornwall Chamber of Commerce and the National Maritime Museum Cornwall...
Watch: Sharks on road, flood waters and horrific damage as Hurricane Ian wrecks Florida
Watch: Sharks on road, flood waters and horrific damage as Hurricane Ian wrecks Florida
Thursday, 29 September 2022

Earlier this week MIN announced that IBEX organisers cancelled the Florida marine trade show as Hurricane Ian was predicted to devastate the state. Footage and images have started to surface of the devastation in Tampa (the site of IBEX) and fur...

Ferretti Group acquires two of its suppliers
Ferretti Group acquires two of its suppliers
Thursday, 29 September 2022

Ferretti Group has acquired a majority stake in two companies that are part of its supply chain: Masello Srl and Fratelli Canalicchio SpA.

All-electric Artemis ferry to enter service in Belfast by 2024
All-electric Artemis ferry to enter service in Belfast by 2024
Thursday, 29 September 2022

Artemis Technologies has unveiled the design of its new 100 per cent electric EF-24 passenger vessel, targeting the global high-speed ferry market.

Dramatic shift in buying behaviour, says Fischer Panda UK
Dramatic shift in buying behaviour, says Fischer Panda UK
Thursday, 29 September 2022

After what Chris Fower terms “the best SIBS I’ve witnessed in ten years”, the sales and marketing director for Fischer Panda UK says he’s seen a dramatic shift in buying behaviour at the show.

World Maritime Day: UK announces £60m funding for emission-free shipping
World Maritime Day: UK announces £60m funding for emission-free shipping
Thursday, 29 September 2022

Tankers, cruise ships, ports, and the wider maritime sector are being encouraged to find ways to slash emissions and boost economic growth, thanks to £60m of funding for the UK maritime industry.

Wind-powered cargo capacity surpasses one million DWT
Wind-powered cargo capacity surpasses one million DWT
Thursday, 29 September 2022

The latest installations of wind propulsion technology on large commercial vessels have tipped the amount of cargo that can be transported on vessels that make use of wind as a renewable energy source over the one million tonnes of deadweight (DW...

UKSA reports 50 per cent increase in students receiving Superyacht Cadetship funding
UKSA reports 50 per cent increase in students receiving Superyacht Cadetship funding
Thursday, 29 September 2022

Maritime training and education charity UKSA has reported an increase of more than 50 per cent in the number of students receiving funding for its Superyacht Cadetship course, when compared to the average across the last five years.

Helly Hansen promises comfort and warmth with £700 parka
Helly Hansen promises comfort and warmth with £700 parka
Thursday, 29 September 2022

Helly Hansen has released an Arctic Ocean Parka (RRP £700) for winter 2022. It’s designed to deliver full protection from the elements for cold weather sailors, and is made with a minimum of 50 per cent recycled content.

Lithium-ion batteries contributed to 2021’s fire on MY Siempre
Lithium-ion batteries contributed to 2021’s fire on MY Siempre
Wednesday, 28 September 2022

Malta’s Marine Safety Investigation Unit (MSIU) has released its report into the fire onboard MY Siempre. The fire occurred in September 2021, whilst MY Siempre was moored at the port of Olbia, Italy.

Monaco Yacht Show opens in Monte-Carlo
Monaco Yacht Show opens in Monte-Carlo
Wednesday, 28 September 2022

The world’s most important big-yacht show opens its doors today at the Port Hercules, as the annual Monaco Yacht Show returns for 2022.

Becky Bridgen retires from deputy CEO role at Oyster
Becky Bridgen retires from deputy CEO role at Oyster
Wednesday, 28 September 2022

Becky Bridgen has announced her retirement. She leaves her role as deputy CEO at Oyster Yachts.

Osculati Group announces strong 2022 results
Osculati Group announces strong 2022 results
Wednesday, 28 September 2022

Italian nautical accessories distributor Osculati Group has announced its figures for the nautical year 2022 (September 2021 – August 2022), and reports an overall positive trend.

First fully electric accessible hire boat launched on River Avon
First fully electric accessible hire boat launched on River Avon
Wednesday, 28 September 2022

The first fully electric wheelchair-accessible hire boat has been launched on the River Avon in Warwickshire.

Heesen joins together superyacht’s hull and superstructure
Heesen joins together superyacht’s hull and superstructure
Wednesday, 28 September 2022

Heesen has confirmed that the construction of YN 20150, code-named Oslo24, is on schedule.

Aquatic AV partners with Swedish brand Watski
Aquatic AV partners with Swedish brand Watski
Wednesday, 28 September 2022

Swedish retailer Watski is adding Aquatic AV products to its range.

The New Prince and Princess of Wales visit Holyhead RNLI in first visit to the nation since appointment
The New Prince and Princess of Wales visit Holyhead RNLI in first visit to the nation since appointment
Tuesday, 27 September 2022

Holyhead RNLI volunteers were honoured to welcome Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales, during a whistle-stop tour that brought them back to the island they once called home.

boatfolk wins Exhibitor Environmental Award at Southampton International Boat Show
boatfolk wins Exhibitor Environmental Award at Southampton International Boat Show
Tuesday, 27 September 2022

National boating business, boatfolk, has won the prestigious Environmental Award at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show. The award was presented by world-renowned sailor, Mike Golding.

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