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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.

South Coast Boat Show announces two prize draws
South Coast Boat Show announces two prize draws
Friday, 01 April 2022

Raymarine navigational equipment and a luxury charter holiday are up for grabs in two free prize draws at this year’s South Coast Boat Show at MDL Marinas’ Ocean Village Marina, 6-8 May.

Prince Philip’s motorboat up for auction
Prince Philip’s motorboat up for auction
Thursday, 31 March 2022

HRH Prince Philip’s motorboat, a 1956 Albatross MkIII Super Sports Runabout, will go up for auction in April through Bonhams.

Ferretti launches $993 million IPO
Ferretti launches $993 million IPO
Thursday, 31 March 2022

Italian yacht builder Ferretti Group starts trading on the Hong Kong stock exchange today, after a successful IPO that values the company at US$993m.

SMG adds four new brands to portfolio
SMG adds four new brands to portfolio
Thursday, 31 March 2022

Marine electronics distributor SMG has added four new brands to its portfolio – ThrustMe, Shadow-Caster, Exposure OLAS and Utoka.

“Electrification is the future,” says Danfoss director
“Electrification is the future,” says Danfoss director
Thursday, 31 March 2022

Erno Tenhunen, marine director of Danfoss Power Solutions’ Editron division, speaks exclusively to Marine Industry News about the growth of electric vessels and the strong action needed from large regulators including the European Union (EU...

Vodafone starts first marine-focused 5G testbed in Plymouth
Vodafone starts first marine-focused 5G testbed in Plymouth
Thursday, 31 March 2022

Vodafone, Plymouth City Council and Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) have announced the world’s first marine-focused 5G testbed, with trials running at the Plymouth Smart Sound.

UK college helps women break into marine sector
UK college helps women break into marine sector
Thursday, 31 March 2022

A college in Devon, UK, is holding an event this Friday, designed to help women break into the marine sector.

Brunswick hires first chief sustainability officer
Brunswick hires first chief sustainability officer
Thursday, 31 March 2022

Brunswick Corporation has appointed Jennifer Koenig as the company’s first chief sustainability officer. The company has also published its 2021 sustainability report, Together for the Planet, highlighting its sustainability achievemen...

French association FIN appoints new president
French association FIN appoints new president
Thursday, 31 March 2022

The Fédération des Industries Nautiques (FIN) has elected its new president, Jean-Paul Chapeleau. The Fédération des Industries Nautiques aims to ‘represent, defend and promote’ the professio...

Chelsea Pensioners visit Museum of London Docklands
Chelsea Pensioners visit Museum of London Docklands
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

The Museum of London Docklands welcomed a group of Chelsea Pensioners on a tour of its major exhibition London: Port City . 

Helly Hansen donates half of all UK online sales to RNLI during May
Helly Hansen donates half of all UK online sales to RNLI during May
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

Helly Hansen, a strategic partner of the RNLI, has announced the continuation of its support of the charity’s Mayday campaign. Helly Hansen will be donating 50 per cent of all UK online sales during the month of May to the RNLI, as it has do...

Royal Lymington Yacht Club to host 2022 Sessan Cup and UK Nordic Folkboat Nationals
Royal Lymington Yacht Club to host 2022 Sessan Cup and UK Nordic Folkboat Nationals
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

In September the Royal Lymington Yacht Club will host two prestigious events for Nordic Folkboats: the 2022 Sessan Cup and the UK National Championships. 

Troon marina celebrates 5 Gold Anchors
Troon marina celebrates 5 Gold Anchors
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

Thanks to a £1.5million investment in Scotland’s most accessible West Coast marina and a staunch team effort, Troon Yacht Haven have been awarded the highly acclaimed 5 Gold Anchors award in The Yacht Harbour Association’s (TYHA)...

New-look British Sailing Team caught on camera
New-look British Sailing Team caught on camera
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

The British Sailing Team has released a striking set of images of its athletes as the two-year countdown to Paris 2024 approaches.

International Women into Marine Day
International Women into Marine Day
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

A Devon college at the forefront of helping women break into the marine sector is celebrating International Women into Marine Day on Friday. 

Barcelona to host 37th America’s Cup in 2024
Barcelona to host 37th America’s Cup in 2024
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

After a long, competitive and controversial selection process, Barcelona has been confirmed as the host venue for the 37th America’s Cup, to be held in September and October 2024.

UK detains £38m Russian-owned superyacht in Canary Wharf
UK detains £38m Russian-owned superyacht in Canary Wharf
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

The UK has detained a Russian-owned superyacht in London’s Canary Wharf, just hours before it was set to leave the capital following a superyacht awards ceremony.

Fountaine Pajot ‘rethinks boating’ with eco business plan
Fountaine Pajot ‘rethinks boating’ with eco business plan
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

Fountaine Pajot has unveiled a series of videos detailing its new focus on sustainable and eco cruising, with the boatbuilder setting goals to transition to electric propulsion.

Waste gobbling sharks on trial in Plymouth
Waste gobbling sharks on trial in Plymouth
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

Remote operated ‘waste sharks’, which collect rubbish from the surface of the water are being trialled off the south Devon coast.

First solar-electric Sunreef Eco 80 delivered
First solar-electric Sunreef Eco 80 delivered
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

Sunreef Yachts has delivered its first 24-metre Sunreef 80 Eco catamaran in Dubai. With composite-integrated solar panels built into the hull sides, mast, superstructure and bimini roof, the company says the Sunreef 80 Eco is a “pioneer in ...

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