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Offering great access to the South West and Welsh coastlines, this month we pay a visit to Watchet Marina.

In what feels like a never-ending run of disaster stories this year, a 49m superyacht – known as 007 – has capsized and is now semi-submerged in Greece, 15m off shore, awaiting recovery (2 Sept 2022).

Dover is being re-connected with Boulogne in northern France by a pioneering cross-channel service. A sailing yacht is being used as ferry service, to transport foot passengers, cycle tourists and small groups.

HMS Prince of Wales has returned to its home port of Portsmouth after a ‘mechanical issue’ caused a break down in late August off the Isle of Wight. The aircraft carrier has been sheltering in Stokes Bay for a few days. It made the j...

Hamble-based subscription boating club, Pure Latitude, has reported an increase in membership growth of 70 per cent in the last two years.

A fisherman has survived 11 days adrift in a freezer. But, after being rescued, had to endure 16 days in prison.

A skipper from Liverpool who has put his life’s work into restoring a historic steamship has been awarded a Merchant Navy Medal in honour of his achievement.

Boatyard, a customer experience platform designed for the marine industry, has appointed Joe Lingerfelt as principal product owner. Lingerfelt is a former product leader for YachtWorld and, more recently, for Fortune 500 company Ex...

The 2022 Citizen Science Brand Audit, an annual report compiled by charity Surfers Against Sewage, has revealed the 12 companies responsible for over 70 per cent of branded packing pollution found across the UK.

A tanker has been freed after running aground in the Suez Canal, near to the spot where the Ever Given container ship became wedged in March 2021.

A bulk carrier that was beached off the east coast of Gibraltar this week is reportedly leaking heavy fuel oil into the water, with authorities insisting the spill is ‘under control’.

Data usage on commercial maritime vessels has jumped more than threefold since 2019, according to new communications analysis from Inmarsat that underlines the shipping industry’s reliance on digital connectivity to enhance operating effici...

Builder of hyper-technological electric day cruisers, Vertus Yachts, has signed an agreement with Tefin and CMD. The company says the partnerships will “radically innovate the sector thanks to the offer of a range of electric day cruisers w...

Volvo Penta has launched a new range of variable speed marine generator sets, which it says are a ‘key enabler’ for electric propulsion for marine vessels.

Sunseeker has unveiled its full line-up of luxury motor yachts on display at the upcoming Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, due to take place from 26-30 October 2022.

Italian yacht manufacturer Azimut has appointed Wally Castro Marine as its dealer for the Puerto Rican market.

America’s Cup team Alinghi Red Bull Racing has capsized its AC75 Boat Zero after its first sail in Barcelona yesterday (31 August 2022).

YellowV, the Denmark-headquartered watersports and inflatable product brand, has announced three key partnerships.

Michigan-based dinghy davit manufacturer Hurley Marine is expanding its footprint in Europe and has announced that Allpa Marine Equipment will be distributing its products in Benelux and Germany.

A man from Nebraska has broken a world record after paddling 38 miles down the Missouri River in a ‘boat’ crafted from a hollowed-out pumpkin.