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SailGP appoints ex Nike & Adidas director as new marketing chief
Tuesday, 08 February 2022SailGP has appointed Erica Kerner as chief marketing and communications officer, with a key focus of the role centring on growing SailGP’s global audience and continuing to build on its relationships with global distribution and broadcast p...
Surf brand Mistral acquired by Dutch investor
Tuesday, 08 February 2022Watersports and lifestyle brand Mistral, has been acquired by the Dutch brand equity investor NMG. The Haarlem-based investor will take over 100 per cent of the shares and will take an active role in guiding Mistral in accelerating its internatio...
Glomex launches new black antenna range
Tuesday, 08 February 2022As demand for black boats continues to soar, Glomex has launched a new range of black marine antennas and accessories.
America’s Cup hydrogen foiling chase boat in fitout
Monday, 07 February 2022Emirates Team New Zealand says its prototype hydrogen foiling chase boat is in the final stages of fit out prior to its launch in March.
Video: Tragedy in Santa Cruz as tugboat capsizes
Monday, 07 February 2022The operator of a tugboat that was assisting a Chinese-flagged ship died on Wednesday (2Feb22) after the vessel capsized in Puerto Deseado, in the province of Santa Cruz. Conflicting reports have one or two other people onboard who survived, but ...
Vortec Group acquires Rib-X International
Monday, 07 February 2022South-coast based marine specialist Vortec Group has acquired superyacht and SOLAS tender manufacturer, Rib-X International. Vortec Group has added the RIB and hard boat manufacturer to its suite of companies to enable further growth.
Dog’s constant barking saves man’s life
Monday, 07 February 2022A man is lucky to be alive thanks to a dog. It’s constant barking while crossing a bridge alerted its owner to a person struggling in the water.
Scanstrut announces first horizontal double-entry cable seal
Monday, 07 February 2022Outdoor marine equipment manufacturer Scanstrut, has revealed details of its new compact horizontal double-entry cable seal which, the company says, will be the cleanest, fastest fitting and most waterproof solar panel cable seal ever.
Maritime minister announces plans to explore shore power
Monday, 07 February 2022Vessels could one day plug into onshore power sources while berthed, lowering emissions, says the Department for Transport (DfT) as the maritime minister Robert Courts calls for evidence to gather information on shore power’s benefits for t...
Wakesurf boats under fire for shoreline erosion
Monday, 07 February 2022A new study by researchers at the University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering’s St. Anthony Falls Laboratory has found that popular wakesurf boats require a greater distance from the shoreline in order to reduce the potential...
Marine Products Corporation reports 7.6% increase in net sales
Monday, 07 February 2022Marine Products Corporation has reported a 7.6% increase in net sales compared to the previous year, in its unaudited results, for the final quarter of 2021.
VIDEO: Emirates Team New Zealand Hydrogen Foiling Chase Boat In Fitout Preparing For Launch
Sunday, 06 February 2022Emirates Team New Zealand’s prototype hydrogen foiling chase boat is in the final stages of a complex fit out prior to its launch in March.
MDL Marinas welcomes FlexiSail fleet to its Hamble Point Marina
Friday, 04 February 2022MDL Marinas has welcomed FlexiSail and its 15 strong fleet of cruising yachts, catamarans, cabin cruisers and RIBs to Hamble Point Marina.
World’s first hydrogen-powered flying boat set for take-off
Friday, 04 February 2022The world’s first hydrogen-powered ‘flying’ boat is to be built in Dubai next year, authorities have announced.
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Princess Yachts scoops top awards
Friday, 04 February 2022Princess Y72 and Princess F45 have both won at the Motor Boat & Yachting (MBY) 2022 Motorboat Awards. The winners were chosen based on how well they performed in rigorous sea trials and how well they meet the requirements of their target mark...
Boatshed.com extends franchises to Lanzarote and South Africa
Friday, 04 February 2022Boatshed.com, the UK’s first online yacht broker with over 1.2m active users, has extended its franchise operation to Puerto Calero, Lanzarote, and Cape Town, South Africa, giving it a foothold in more than 70 locations in 18 countries...
XOcean conducts first USV survey in Irish waters
Friday, 04 February 2022An Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) has been launched by XOcean off the Co. Louth coast, to undertake an environmental survey of the seabed in collaboration with Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT). This is the first time an uncrewed vessel has o...
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