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Sir Ben Ainslie and Hannah Mills OBE launch new climate education platform
Wednesday, 30 March 2022A climate education platform, Protect Our Future, was launched by Sir Ben Ainslie, Hannah Mills OBE, and the Great Britain SailGP Team as part of their ambition to help over one million young people take action to protect nature, people, and the ...
Ocean Marketing appointed to represent Max Power thrusters
Wednesday, 30 March 2022Max Power, manufacturer of bow and stern thrusters, has appointed Ocean Marketing for sales representation on the east coast of the US.
VIDEO: Barcelona To Host 37th America’s Cup In 2024
Tuesday, 29 March 2022Emirates Team New Zealand and the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron have announced Barcelona as the Host Venue for the 37th America’s Cup to be held in September and October 2024.
Win award-winning Raymarine equipment and a luxury holiday at MDL’s South Coast
Tuesday, 29 March 2022Award-winning Raymarine navigational equipment and a luxury charter holiday are up for grabs in two spectacular free prize draws at this year’s South Coast Boat Show at MDL Marinas’ flagship Ocean Village Marina, 6 – 8 May.
Ukrainian boat manufacturer gives update
Tuesday, 29 March 2022BRIG, the Ukrainian RIB manufacturer headquartered from Kharkiv, has issued a statement updating the industry on its situation following the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Industry focus: will Russia burst the boating boom?
Tuesday, 29 March 2022David Lewin, Global Marina Business Advisors (GMBA) UK, asks if the marine industry is sufficiently futureproofed or is the bubble set to burst?
Brunswick appoints new chief technology officer
Tuesday, 29 March 2022Brunswick Corporation has appointed Alexandra Cattelan as its chief technology officer, effective immediately.
Bringing luxury yachting to the heart of the capital
Tuesday, 29 March 2022London Luxury Afloat, the brand-new showcase event taking place in the heart of city, will be bringing together not one, not two, but four of the most luxurious sailing yachts from Oyster, as part of its stunning line-up of sailing, motor and supe...
Silver Yachts appoints new dealer for America and the Caribbean
Tuesday, 29 March 2022Silver Yachts has appointed Denison Yachting as its dealer for the SilverCat product line in the Americas and the Caribbean.
Silver Yachts, builder of custom, high-performance aluminum vessels, is also working with naval architec...
Marine LED lighting firm appoints European distributor
Tuesday, 29 March 2022Florida-based manufacturer of marine LED lighting, Lumitec, has announced the appointment of Global Distribution Solutions (GDS Ltd) as its European sales agent and UK distributor for Lumitec products.
Marine seat manufacturers merge
Tuesday, 29 March 2022Leading commercial seat manufacturer Scot Seat has merged with KPM Marine, the maker of safety-critical products for the marine industry.
New Zealand Boat Show to go ahead
Tuesday, 29 March 2022Organisers of the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show have confirmed the event is to go ahead in May as planned, following a government announcement regarding New Zealand’s Covid-19 framework.
April 2022 BoatBid - Entries Open
Monday, 28 March 2022Summer time is here and so is our April 2022 BoatBid auction!
P&O to be banned from UK routes, says Shapps
Monday, 28 March 2022Transport secretary Grant Shapps is preparing to bar P&O Ferries from operating on UK routes unless replacement workers are paid the national minimum wage, it’s being widely reported.
Engineer who attempted to sink Russian superyacht speaks out from Ukrainian bunker
Monday, 28 March 2022The Ukrainian nautical engineer who attempted to sink Lady Anastasia – the yacht reputedly belonging to Alexander Mijeev (CEO of Rosoboronexport, a Russian military weapons company) – has taken up arms and is fighting for his homeland...
Canal & River Trust under fire for ‘cull’ of London boaters
Monday, 28 March 2022Hundreds of boaters protested against a ‘cull’ of a traditional way of life along the capital’s waterways on Saturday (26Mar22).
Australia defends SailGP Championship title amidst extraordinary scenes
Monday, 28 March 2022Australia win $1million race against Japan and the United States on an historic day at the Mubadala United States Sail Grand Prix that sees two champions celebrated.
207-year-old lost whaling ship discovered in Gulf of Mexico
Monday, 28 March 2022The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced the discovery of the wreck of a 207-year-old whaling ship.
UK eases tariffs on US-made boats
Monday, 28 March 2022The US Department of Commerce has reached a deal with the United Kingdom that lifts retaliatory customs tariffs imposed by the UK on American-made boats.
Solid Sail approved to help reduce cruise ship emissions
Monday, 28 March 2022Bureau Veritas (specialising in testing, inspection, and certification) has delivered an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Chantiers de l’Atlantique for its sailing propulsion system, Solid Sail, tailored for the large ships market.
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