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The Swiss experimental vessel powered solely by renewables, Porrima, has made it to Dubai Harbour, as part of its Blue Odyssey journey across five continents. This is its third such journey.

A public consultation by the Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) on proposals to a clarified and improved set of BSS examination checking procedures has opened. The consultation will run until 31 May 2022.

Fleet Xpress from Inmarsat provided a high-speed connectivity solution to enable History Hit to broadcast the discovery of Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton’s lost ship, Endurance, from the Southern Ocean.

Princess Yachts says that the North American debut of the all-new Princess V50 will be at this year’s Palm Beach International Boat Show.

The Clipper 2019-20 Race restarted from the Philippines today with the 11 yachts, crewed by non-professional sailors, departing for the North Pacific crossing to Seattle.

The Royal Lymington Yacht Club’s new Junior Sailing Development Fund has received sponsorship money to invest in helping local children to develop their sailing skills beyond the Club’s popular Wednesday Ju...

The SailGP Season 3 calendar has expanded into 2023 with the announcement of two further events including San Francisco and a debut trip to Christchurch for the global championship. 

Leading UK ferry operator, P&O Ferries, has sacked 800 crew across its entire fleet with no warning and no consultation leading to protests and staff staging sit-ins on Thursday 17 March on board ferries.

The inaugural British Marine National Conference concluded on 16 March, following two days of inspirational speakers, networking opportunities and celebrations.

US boatbuilder, MetalCraft Marine, is set to sign a US$43.8m contract to support the U.S. Navy. 

A determined fundraiser from Richmond, Surrey, has battled the elements to climb Mount Kenya and raise £3,000 in aid of the Jubilee Sailing Trust (JST).

Alia Yachts has released the first photographs and video of Al Waab, following the delivery of the 55m superyacht to her owner.

Oyster Yachts will be one of the star attractions at London Luxury Afloat, taking place at St. Katharine Docks from 21-24 April.  

UKSA, the maritime charity based in Cowes on the Isle of Wight, has announced Dee Caffari MBE as its youth and mental health ambassador in a newly created role.

Missed out on a 2022 TCS London Marathon ballot place?  

Members of the yacht community have joined forces to offer assistance and shelter to crew affected by the war in Ukraine.

Marine businesses and professionals from across the UK have been celebrated at the British Marine & Boating Business Awards.

River Canal Rescue (RCR) has released its 2021 figures and reports it responded to 171 major incidents during the year with emergency situations either involving submerged, partially sunken or grounded craft, plus salvage work. 

The 2022 edition of Speed@Seawork has announced marine safety equipment company, Ocean Safety, as its sponsor.