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Marine logistics company Marco Polo Marine and Singapore-based F-drones have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to co-develop electric aerial delivery drones for offshore wind farms.

Swedish boatbuilder Arcona has unveiled the new flagship Arcona 50, its first yacht designed by Jeppesen & Pons.

Gyro stabiliser specialist Smartgyro has signed new dealers in India and Singapore to ensure specialist supply and service support for customers and OEMs in the regions.

Tideman Boats BV, a Dutch builder of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) boats, has opened its first US production facility in North Andover, Massachusetts.

The Jubilee Sailing Trust (JST) has entered into a new corporate partnership with boat price comparison website easyBoat.

Introducing the Shadow Caster – a manufacturer offering underwater marine LED lights and above water marine LED lights, such as marine LED spreader lights, marine LED down lights and marine LED courtesy lights, that are exce...

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

Tingdene Marinas’ Hartford site has completed the next stage of its expansion with the installation by Walcon of the second of three new piers.

One man died and seven crew members were rescued after a fishing trawler got into difficulty and capsized in the North Sea, on Sunday.

British boatbuilder Oyster Yachts is launching its new Oyster 495 luxury sailing yacht at a series of private view events around the world, starting in London this April.
 
The ‘world premiere’ will visit eleven cities arou...

Royal Navy sailors have captured £6.5m worth of drugs after stopping a vessel in the Gulf of Oman.

World Sailing is aiming to break records this year with Steering the Course – its global women’s sailing festival – following its successful debut in 2021.

C-Quip has announced a distribution partnership with New Zealand-based Hella Marine.

IGY & Fayat has unveiled plans to develop and modernise Old Port of Cannes. The shareholders say they will respect the port’s identity and create a “destination of excellence” for local and international customers.

Boat brokerage, engineering and Yamaha servicing centre, The Boat Shop Worldwide Ltd has relocated to Fambridge Yacht Haven, taking tenancy of a new unit on the banks of the River Crouch, Essex, UK.

inReach Mini 2 is a compact satellite communicator that provides peace of mind off the grid – packing in features such as two-way messaging, interactive SOS alerts using the Iridium satellite network, and location sharing.&n...

A Devon college at the forefront of helping women break into marine engineering is celebrating International Women’s Day.

International maritime charity Sailors’ Society has launched a Ukrainian Crisis Appeal to support desperate seafarers caught up in the conflict. 

The Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB) has launched an emergency sim card fund of £5,000 to ensure Ukrainian seafarers can contact loved ones back home, while estimates suggest there are more than 2,000 other nationality seafarers stranded ...

A man swam for his life after nearly being mowed down by a 195,000 ton cargo ship in Southampton Water early Sunday morning (6Mar22).