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WATCH: Fire onboard 27m superyacht in Italy: “We saved people, I lost everything”
WATCH: Fire onboard 27m superyacht in Italy: “We saved people, I lost everything”
Monday, 25 July 2022

A 27 metre Pershing 88 superyacht caught fire off the coast of Positano, Italy, on Friday (22Jul22).

11 Amazon lifejackets recalled, owners urged to stop using products ‘immediately’
11 Amazon lifejackets recalled, owners urged to stop using products ‘immediately’
Monday, 25 July 2022

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued a product recall for 11 models of lifejackets, including a children’s floating vest, that were being sold via Amazon.

Prometheus Sailing (formerly Sunsail UK) launches new watersports arm
Prometheus Sailing (formerly Sunsail UK) launches new watersports arm
Monday, 25 July 2022

Prometheus Watersports is to launch YellowV’s range of inflatable paddle boards and kayaks into the UK.

New pontoon improves accessibility at Marlow Rowing Club
New pontoon improves accessibility at Marlow Rowing Club
Monday, 25 July 2022

Marlow Rowing Club has installed a new rowing pontoon, which it says has significantly upgraded the club’s boat launching area, and improved access and increased space for disabled rowers. The pontoon was designed and manufactured by I...

Silver Yachts launches first 36m SpaceCat catamaran
Silver Yachts launches first 36m SpaceCat catamaran
Monday, 25 July 2022

Silver Yachts has successfully launched the first hull in its SilverCat series of luxury catamarans. The 36-metre Spacecat was constructed at the shipbuilder’s facilities on the Pearl River Delta in Guangdong Province, China.

Nearly $20m in funding to strengthen U.S. shipyard competitiveness
Nearly $20m in funding to strengthen U.S. shipyard competitiveness
Monday, 25 July 2022

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced US$19.6 million in grant awards to 24 small shipyards in 19 states through the Small Shipyard Grant Program. The funds are designed to help recipients mod...

Gosport lifeboat station issues warning after ‘busiest start to a month ever’
Gosport lifeboat station issues warning after ‘busiest start to a month ever’
Monday, 25 July 2022

Lifeboat crews in Gosport have issued a safety warning to people cooling off in the sea, following a record number of callouts in the first half of July.

Ocean Film Festival World Tour splashes into the UK this autumn
Ocean Film Festival World Tour splashes into the UK this autumn
Friday, 22 July 2022

The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is bringing a new collection of the world’s best ocean-themed films to venues around the UK this autumn.

VIDEO: The Seafarers’ Charity Announces Maritime Safety Week Competition Winners
VIDEO: The Seafarers’ Charity Announces Maritime Safety Week Competition Winners
Friday, 22 July 2022

A competition launched by The Seafarers’ Charity to mark Maritime Safety Week (4 – 8 July), invited everyone who works at sea to practice and improve their crew muster safety drill. 

Portsmouth & Gosport History Week: delve into the depths of Portsmouth’s watery past
Portsmouth & Gosport History Week: delve into the depths of Portsmouth’s watery past
Friday, 22 July 2022

Wessex Archaeology and Portsmouth & Gosport History Week are hosting a special series of free marine archaeology events.

Suspected Fabergé egg found on seized oligarch’s yacht
Suspected Fabergé egg found on seized oligarch’s yacht
Friday, 22 July 2022

The US Department of Justice has discovered an unexpected treasure aboard a Russian-owned yacht recently seized in Fiji.

RNLI gains 4 million TikTok views in one week with behind-the-scenes videos
RNLI gains 4 million TikTok views in one week with behind-the-scenes videos
Friday, 22 July 2022

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has gained more than 100,000 new social media followers and over 4m views since launching last week on the popular social media platform, TikTok.

DAME Awards at METSTRADE 2022 opens for entries
DAME Awards at METSTRADE 2022 opens for entries
Friday, 22 July 2022

The Design Awards at METSTRADE (DAME) have now opened for nominations.

‘Critical incident’ at Dover port as travellers face gridlock
‘Critical incident’ at Dover port as travellers face gridlock
Friday, 22 July 2022

The Port of Dover declared a “critical incident” this morning, (22 July), after queues of up to five hours developed amid the start of the summer holiday exodus.

VIDEO: Six rescued after tourist boat collides with Rotterdam water taxi
VIDEO: Six rescued after tourist boat collides with Rotterdam water taxi
Friday, 22 July 2022

Six people have been rescued, after a terrifying collision between a sightseeing boat and a water taxi in Rotterdam.

New operators for Ibiza marina
New operators for Ibiza marina
Friday, 22 July 2022

A consortium comprising Ocean Capital Partners, Island Global Yachting (IGY) and Grupo Empresas Matutes has signed a temporary concession agreement to operate a superyacht marina in the Port of Ibiza, Spain, following a tender process.

MarineMax names new brand marketing manager
MarineMax names new brand marketing manager
Friday, 22 July 2022

Recreational boat and yacht retailer MarineMax has appointed Margriet Mitchell as its new brand marketing manager for Azimut, Cruisers Yachts, and Ocean Alexander. 
 
Following 20 years of marketing management ...

New Environmental Innovation Showcase at the Southampton International Boat Show
New Environmental Innovation Showcase at the Southampton International Boat Show
Thursday, 21 July 2022

Southampton International Boat Show has announced the launch of the new Environmental Innovation Showcase and is inviting exhibitors to submit their entries to secure a spot in the inaugural showcase.  

Oil spill in the Bahamas: ship spills 30,000 gallons into the ocean
Oil spill in the Bahamas: ship spills 30,000 gallons into the ocean
Thursday, 21 July 2022

An oil spill in the Bahamas is being contained off the coast of Great Exuma. Around 30,000 gallons of oil have reportedly spilled into the waters off Exuma from a ship delivering fuel.

Racing for the future; championships embrace clean power for flotillas
Racing for the future; championships embrace clean power for flotillas
Thursday, 21 July 2022

Global sailing events, from SailGP to the America’s Cup and Olympics, are setting out their sustainable credentials by developing, or utilising, clean power solutions for support vessels, choosing the best electric RIBs and hydrogen powered...

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