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Superyacht builder Oceanco will launch a series of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), branded Superyacht NFTs. The company says the collection is being created with the philosophy that yachting is about fun and experiences, not just the status that owne...

Exhibitor applications have opened for the Sydney International Boat Show (SIBS), which returns from 28 July-1 August 2022 at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney and Cockle Bay, within the surrounds of Darling Harbour.

The Sea Angling Classic Roadshow gets underway on 19 March, and everyone is invited to join.

US marine communications specialist Milltech Marine has been acquired by Jason Young, former global sales director for Vesper Marine.

Boat and yacht insurance specialist Pantaenius UK has announced Wetwheels Foundation as its chosen charity.

The Royal Yachting Association is among the first group of more than 40 organisations working in partnership with Sport England to benefit from its new funding model, as it plays a foundational role in the sport and physical activity sector and is...

The crew of the Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov’s superyacht, Dilbar, has been dismissed after the imposing of western sanctions made the payment of wages difficult, according to new reports.

Poole RNLI launched to assist a 60ft yacht with three adults and a child on board when it was making its way inbound to Poole and started to take on water.

The Dufour 430 and Dufour 390 will be joining the line-up of performance cruising yachts at the South Coast Boat Show 6 – 8 May, with specialist importers Universal Yachting.

Italian boatbuilder Ferretti Group has issued a statement confirming it sees “no significant consequences for business volume” as a result of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis.

Marine electronics manufacturer Navico is expanding its production facility in Ensenada, Mexico, by 35 per cent.

Organisers of the Shanghai International Boat Show (CIBS), originally set to take place 31 March-1 April 2022, at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Centre, have confirmed this year’s event has been postponed until the summer...

Sacha Williams has joined superyacht brokerage house, Northrop & Johnson, as global charter marketing director.

Spanish superyacht refit and repair specialist ptw Shipyard has acquired the owner stake held by Melita Marine Group, bringing the founder’s ownership to 100 per cent of the shipyard.

A public consultation by the Boat Safety Scheme on proposals within a clarified and improved set of BSS Examination Checking Procedures opened on 7 March and will run until 31 May 2022.

Exactly 100 years after Sir Ernest Shackleton’s death, the Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust has confirmed that the Endurance22 Expedition has located the wreck of the explorer’s ship, Endurance. 

Endurance, the lost ship of Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, has been found 107 years after it sank.

New York Yacht Club American Magic, the US sailing team challenging for the 37th America’s Cup, has confirmed the core sailing team roster: Tom Burnham, Lucas Calabrese, Andrew Campbell, Riley Gibbs, Paul Goodison, Michael Menninger an...