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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.

Yarmouth Harbour
Yarmouth Harbour
Wednesday, 02 March 2022

Yarmouth Harbour lies on the Isle of Wight’s northwest coast and acts as a gateway to West Wight’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Setag Yachts moves refit business to Queen Anne’s Battery
Setag Yachts moves refit business to Queen Anne’s Battery
Wednesday, 02 March 2022

Luxury motor yacht design and refit specialist Setag Yachts has relocated to Queen Anne’s Battery (QAB) marina in Plymouth, which is operated by MDL Marinas.

Entries Open for Cowes Classics Week
Entries Open for Cowes Classics Week
Wednesday, 02 March 2022

Entries have opened for Cowes Classics Week 2022, which will see racing from 27 June – 1 July.

Industry insight: how Rooster switched on its sustainability
Industry insight: how Rooster switched on its sustainability
Wednesday, 02 March 2022

What are the realities of switching to a sustainable manufacturing model and how can you ensure your eco labels ring true? Marine Industry News talks to UK-headquartered Rooster on making a sustainable change.

P&D Marine Group partners with Excel Boats
P&D Marine Group partners with Excel Boats
Wednesday, 02 March 2022

The UK’s P&D Marine Group has announced a new strategic partnership with Excel Boats, a Midlands-based manufacturer of inflatable and rigid inflatable boats.

Marine-i offers fully funded visit to National Renewable Energy Centre
Marine-i offers fully funded visit to National Renewable Energy Centre
Wednesday, 02 March 2022

Marine-i, the ongoing marine technology programme, is offering businesses in Cornwall the opportunity to visit the advanced testing facilities available at the National Renewable Energy Centre (NREC) in Blyth, Northumberland.

Thousands flock to Farnborough for RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Thousands flock to Farnborough for RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Tuesday, 01 March 2022

Thousands of sailing and watersports fanatics from across the UK came together at Farnborough International this weekend (26 –  27 February) for the new-look RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show, presented by Suzuki.

A new helm for Largs Yacht Haven
A new helm for Largs Yacht Haven
Tuesday, 01 March 2022

After 35 years of loyal service, Marina Director Carolyn Elder will be stepping down from the day-to-day management of Largs Yacht Haven.

CA Spring Promo Week
CA Spring Promo Week
Tuesday, 01 March 2022

The Cruising Association has a packed programme of interactive webinars, prizes, discounts and plenty of opportunities to connect during its virtual Spring Promo Week, 21 – 27 March, with something for all the sail and motor cruising communi...

World Sailing statement concerning the situation in Ukraine
World Sailing statement concerning the situation in Ukraine
Tuesday, 01 March 2022

World Sailing joined the International Olympic Committee and global sports organisations in taking the decision to suspend participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials in World Sailing owned and sanctioned competitions and events...

Hackers rename Putin’s superyacht  ‘FCKPTN’ in maritime data breach
Hackers rename Putin’s superyacht ‘FCKPTN’ in maritime data breach
Tuesday, 01 March 2022

A group of Anonymous hackers have renamed the superyacht reportedly owned by Russian President Vladimir Putin ‘FCKPTN’ and changed its destination to ‘hell’ by manipulating its maritime data.

UK bans all Russian vessels
UK bans all Russian vessels
Tuesday, 01 March 2022

The UK has told its ports to restrict access to any Russian flagged, registered, owned, controlled, chartered or operated vessels, with “prohibiting legislation to follow”.

UK dealer for Finnish boatbuilder Quarken
UK dealer for Finnish boatbuilder Quarken
Tuesday, 01 March 2022

New Finnish boatbuilder Quarken has appointed boatpoint, the boat sales business founded by the marina group boatfolk, as its UK dealer.

Marine turbocharging engine firm enters F1
Marine turbocharging engine firm enters F1
Tuesday, 01 March 2022

Accelleron, the recently rebranded turbocharging division of ABB which provides heavy-duty turbocharging for diesel and gas engines, has entered into a partnership with Swiss-based engineering and technology specialists, Sauber Group.

Venice canals charging post developer signs with Aqua superpower
Venice canals charging post developer signs with Aqua superpower
Tuesday, 01 March 2022

Marine charging network Aqua superPower has signed a strategic partnership with AC charge point developer e-concept, which has developed a novel design of charging posts that have been approved for use in sensitive environments includin...

Industry spotlight:  the rise of big data in marine
Industry spotlight: the rise of big data in marine
Tuesday, 01 March 2022

From finance to security services, the term ‘big data’ has become almost ubiquitous. And if it sounds like the sort of thing that people go to sea to avoid, then take note: even the yachting sector is flirting with the concept.

UK VAT on Yachts – Changes to Returned Goods Relief have become UK Law
UK VAT on Yachts – Changes to Returned Goods Relief have become UK Law
Monday, 28 February 2022

The Cruising Association announced in mid-December that the UK Government would make a positive change to the application of Returned Goods Relief for recreational craft resulting in many boat owners no longer becoming liable to pay VAT on the ret...

Merchant shipping under fire as Russia’s aggression continues
Merchant shipping under fire as Russia’s aggression continues
Monday, 28 February 2022

At least three merchant ships have been hit since Russian forces began its attack against Ukraine.

Irate Ukrainian crew attempts to sink Russian’s superyacht
Irate Ukrainian crew attempts to sink Russian’s superyacht
Monday, 28 February 2022

A 55-year-old Ukrainian who attempted to sink a luxury yacht reportedly belonging to Alexander Mijeev (CEO of Rosoboronexport, a Russian military weapons company), stated in court on Sunday: “I don’t regret anything I’ve done an...

UK based cruising community benefits from VAT changes
UK based cruising community benefits from VAT changes
Monday, 28 February 2022

The Cruising Association has announced that HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has followed through its proposed positive change to the application of Returned Goods Relief (RGR) for recreational craft resulting in many boat owners no longer becoming ...

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