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Cockwells’ Hardy 50DS explorer marks world debut at the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show
Cockwells’ Hardy 50DS explorer marks world debut at the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show
Wednesday, 10 April 2024

MDL Marinas has announced the world debut of Cockwells’ Hardy 50DS explorer yacht at its South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show, taking place between 19 and 21 April at Ocean Village Marina in Southampton.  

Marine industry urged to join pioneering global workforce study
Marine industry urged to join pioneering global workforce study
Wednesday, 10 April 2024

A groundbreaking new research initiative has been launched aimed at understanding the needs and desires of today’s marine industry employees and fostering a stronger, more diverse, expansive, and multi-faceted marine workforce.

Over 100 dead in Mozambique ferry disaster
Over 100 dead in Mozambique ferry disaster
Wednesday, 10 April 2024

Over 100 people are understood to have died, with almost 20 still missing, after an overcrowded, makeshift ferry capsized off the coast of Nampula, northern Mozambique.

Sanlorenzo announces change in leadership
Sanlorenzo announces change in leadership
Wednesday, 10 April 2024

Italian boatbuilder Sanlorenzo has confirmed a significant change in leadership, after Ferruccio Rossi stepped down as the firm’s executive director.

Report warns of ‘a year of shipping supply chain disruption’
Report warns of ‘a year of shipping supply chain disruption’
Wednesday, 10 April 2024

The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has caused supply chain disruption on the US East Coast, but so far, it has not seen an increase in ocean freight container shipping rates, according to analysts.

EU launches consultation on simplifying boater licences
EU launches consultation on simplifying boater licences
Wednesday, 10 April 2024

The European Commission has launched an investigation into the issue of private boater licence recognition, which is currently a patchwork of different rules.

Cockwells’ Hardy 50DS to make world debut
Cockwells’ Hardy 50DS to make world debut
Wednesday, 10 April 2024

Cockwells’ Hardy 50DS explorer yacht will make its world debut this month at the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2024. The annual show takes place between 19-21 April 2024 at MDL’s Ocean Village Marina in Southampton, on the UK...

Korea Marine Industry Association joins ICOMIA
Korea Marine Industry Association joins ICOMIA
Wednesday, 10 April 2024

The International Council of Marine Industry Associations, ICOMIA, has welcomed the Korea Marine Industry Association as a full member.

Exclusive limited time offer- FREE ticket to Southampton International Boat Show for RYA members
Exclusive limited time offer- FREE ticket to Southampton International Boat Show for RYA members
Wednesday, 10 April 2024

Southampton International Boat Show, Britain’s biggest and best festival of boating is back and RYA members can take advantage of an exclusive FREE ticket, plus up to two half-price tickets.

MV GLEN ROSA LAUNCHED AND OFFICIALLY NAMED
MV GLEN ROSA LAUNCHED AND OFFICIALLY NAMED
Tuesday, 09 April 2024

MV Glen Rosa, the second of two dual fuel vessels being built at Ferguson Marine in Port Glasgow, was successfully launched into the Clyde today.

Princess Yacht Charter Introduce New Central Agency Fleet and Charter Manager
Princess Yacht Charter Introduce New Central Agency Fleet and Charter Manager
Tuesday, 09 April 2024

Princess Motor Yacht Sales’ charter division has announced its new central agency fleet, as Princess Yacht Charter welcomes the all-new Princess Y80 M/Y Lumi, and appoints established Charter Manager, Joshua Cleaver.

Top youth talents take home national titles
Top youth talents take home national titles
Tuesday, 09 April 2024

Over 300 of the UK’s best young racing talents battled it out in tough conditions at the 2024 RYA Youth National Championships, held at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy during the Easter break (1-5 April).

EU project launches to help green marine industry
EU project launches to help green marine industry
Tuesday, 09 April 2024

An EU-funded project to facilitate skills for the green transition of the marine industry has been launched.

OGR nears its completion and 2027 Ocean Globe Announced
OGR nears its completion and 2027 Ocean Globe Announced
Tuesday, 09 April 2024

As the end of the 2023 McIntyre Ocean Globe Race draws closer, the big question is who will win this historic 50th Anniversary celebration of the first-ever Whitbread Race? And the French are dominating. In leg 4, Pen Duick VI FR (14) looks set to...

AMERICA’S CUP ENTERS THE E-SPORTS ARENA
AMERICA’S CUP ENTERS THE E-SPORTS ARENA
Tuesday, 09 April 2024

America’s Cup is taking a leap into the virtual world with the launch of its official simulation videogame, AC Sailing, along with its first-ever e-sports world championship, America’s Cup E-series.

Vision Marine partners with battery producer
Vision Marine partners with battery producer
Tuesday, 09 April 2024

Electric marine propulsion company, Vision Marine Technologies, is partnering with Neogy, a subsidiary of Startec Energy Group and lithium battery producer based in Pompignac, France.

Torqeedo masterminds German emission-free river cruises
Torqeedo masterminds German emission-free river cruises
Tuesday, 09 April 2024

Torqeedo, a leading manufacturer of electric and hybrid drives for the marine market, has been commissioned by Eichberger Schiffservice to provide a fully integrated electric propulsion system for a demonstrator of a luxurious and innovative hous...

Start-Up Pavilion returns to METSTRADE
Start-Up Pavilion returns to METSTRADE
Tuesday, 09 April 2024

Following a successful debut last year, METSTRADE will host its second Start-Up Pavilion in November, in collaboration with Yachting Ventures. Last year’s event featured 15 startups showcasing their products and technologies, garnering atte...

New hires and marketing changes at Raymarine and FLIR
New hires and marketing changes at Raymarine and FLIR
Tuesday, 09 April 2024

Raymarine and FLIR Maritime – global leaders in high-performance marine electronics and thermal cameras for the recreational boating, marine first responder and law enforcement markets – has announced new team members, including Gordo...

Sportfishing manufacturer appoints new dealer in Turkey
Sportfishing manufacturer appoints new dealer in Turkey
Tuesday, 09 April 2024

Invincible International, the exclusive International distributor of Invincible high-performance sportfishing boats, has appointed Channelr as its new dealer in Gocek, Turkey. Channelr, headed by Riza Cagdas Cakir, specialises in supplying a rang...

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