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The antifoul game is changing – from biocide-free solutions to UV panels and robotics – new antifouling innovations are placing a renewed focus on an economical and ecological boating future, writes Alex Smith.

On World Ocean Day, 8 June, Team Spirit of Adelaide announced they are the first entrant of the Ocean Globe Race 2023 to commit to raising awareness of ocean conservation, by partnering with Clean Sailors.

Oman Sail, along with sister company SeaOman, teamed up with logistics provider DB Schenker Oman, the Environment Society of Oman and the Environment Authority to mark World Oceans Day, 8 June.

The Infiniti 52, Tulikettu, which was believed to have sunk in the North Atlantic in April has been found and returned safely to shore.

Divers have discovered the complete rudder of the 250-year old HMS Invincible on the seabed in the Solent.

A Fiji court has ruled a Russian-owned superyacht be removed by the United States. This is because it’s considered a waste of money for Fiji to maintain the vessel amid legal wrangling over its seizure, says Reuters.

The Marine Trades Association Awards Dinner will take place in Southampton on Monday 20 June with after-dinner speakers confirmed as Status Code 14, an endurance challenge team consisting of serving and retired police officers who are taking on a...

Dutch company Younique Yachts has made some eco-friendly changes to the company in an effort to lower its carbon footprint.

AquaMarine, owned by Bainbridge International, has announced the development of a full range of marine cleaners. The new range includes bilge cleaners and cutting compounds as well as deck cleaners and teak protectors. Manufactured and bottled so...

Marine security, tracking and monitoring specialist, GOST (Global Ocean Security Technologies) has launched the Outboard Engine Cowling Sensor.

Sunseeker Southampton has announced its full line up of motor yachts on display at the upcoming British Motor Yacht Show, which will run 15-19 June 2022 at Swanwick Marina, Southampton.

SM Group (Europe) has released the times of its presentations to be held at Seawork on 22 June, taking place at its stand B67, which the company is sharing with Maretron.

Hovertravel has partnered with Portsmouth Pride to show support for the LGBTQ+ community and encourage people to cross the Solent for this full day of celebrations spread across Southsea Common on 11 June.

Double Olympic Gold medalist, Shirley Robertson, and world record breaking solo round the world yachtswomen, Dee Caffari, are teaming up with Zhik as the Official Technical Clothing Supplier for their 2022/23 double-handed offsh...

Lithium-ion batteries have been the cause of, and charged with, several notable marine fires in recent years. And now there’s talk of insurance companies refusing to cover boats. This is the time for boat owners to check their polices and s...

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) reports new powerboat sales in Q1 2022 are showing signs of normalising following two years of historic growth but early indicators suggest sales will still outpace pre-pandemic level...

The Ocean Conservation Trust has launched Blue Meadows, a new landmark project that will deliver a holistic approach to seagrass protection, regeneration and restoration in the UK.

The Ocean Race, a gruelling round-the-world sail race that takes place every three years, is aiming for a 50:50 split of women and men by 2030.

Camper & Nicholsons International and Antonini Navi have partnered to promote the sales of the new Utility Platform 40, designed by the architect Fulvio De Simoni, for the shipyard of La Spezia.

The agreement aims to increase visibilit...

Coast to Canal, is a new two-part fly-on-the-wall video series featuring narrow boating YouTube stars Fran and Rich from Floating Our Boat, and round-the-world yachtswoman Dee Caffari. The first episode can be viewed below.