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Fischer Panda UK launches H20 ECO Energy Recovery watermaker
Friday, 21 May 2021Fischer Panda UK is introducing a new H20 ECO Series of reverse osmosis water desalination systems, which it says answers the significant demand from boatbuilders and sailboat owners for a low power, high output watermaker.
The Limestone® Boat Company partners with Vision Marine Technologies
Friday, 21 May 2021The Limestone® Boat Company has announced a partnership with Vision Marine Technologies to produce its proprietary E-Motion electric propulsion powertrain option for select Limestone and Aquasport brand models.
RNLI to apply for RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden
Friday, 21 May 2021The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) will be one of the first two charity beneficiaries of a new scheme, Project Giving Back, established to enable charities and not-for-profit organisations to create a garden at the RHS Chelsea Fl...
Cox Powertrain receives Top Product award
Friday, 21 May 2021Cox Powertrain’s CXO300, has been chosen as a winner in Boating Industry’s 2021 Top Products program.
The Ocean Race Summit to tackle urgent threats
Friday, 21 May 2021The Ocean Race is hosting a high-level summit on 16th June which, it says, will help drive new and improved policies to tackle some of the most urgent issues facing our blue planet.
Typhoon extends range of watersports gloves
Friday, 21 May 2021Typhoon International has extended its 2021 collection of technical apparel and accessories, introducing two new multipurpose watersports glove options.
Damen FCS to serve French offshore wind market
Friday, 21 May 2021Damen has sold one of its Fast Crew Suppliers to French workboat operator Atlantique Maritime Services (AMS). The Damen FCS 2610, named JLD Jayce, will be the first Damen Crew Transfer Vessel fully dedicated to the French offshore wind industry.<...
MAIB urges duty of care in interim Seadogz report
Thursday, 20 May 2021The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published an interim report on the investigation of the collision between the high speed passenger craft Seadogz and a navigation buoy, resulting in one fatality on 22 August 2020 in Southampton...
Plan for SBS veterans to storm Russian oligarch’s superyacht
Thursday, 20 May 2021A Russian billionaire’s ex-wife seeking her £453m divorce payout has seemingly hired former SBS operatives to seize a £225m superyacht.
Peters & May reports continued demand from Asia
Thursday, 20 May 2021Marine transport and logistics provider Peters & May says that its operations in the Asian yachting and maritime markets are continuing to see an increase in demand since the company introduced additional charter sailings to the region earlie...
Seafin Charters relaunches luxury Solent cruises
Thursday, 20 May 2021Seafin Charters, based in Port Hamble, has relaunched its day charter packages across the Solent. Like all businesses in the marine industry, Seafin was forced to adapt quickly during the pandemic.
Olympic Gold medallist joins Great Britain SailGP team
Thursday, 20 May 2021Olympic Gold medallist and three-time Moth World Champion Paul Goodison is joining tthe Great Britain SailGP team for the Italian and Great Britain SailGP events.
MDL installs solar panels at Cobb’s Quay Marina
Thursday, 20 May 2021MDL Marinas has installed 100 Solar Edge panels to the Saltmarsh Building at its Cobb’s Quay Marina. This follows on from the installation of solar panels at its Hamble Point and Ocean Village marinas. Those have generated nearly 150,000kWh...
AquaMarine expands range and releases new catalogue
Thursday, 20 May 2021Bainbridge has substantially expanded its AquaMarine chandlery range with over 500 new product lines. To accompany this expansion is a new 150-page catalogue.
Lalizas introduces the micro LED series
Thursday, 20 May 2021Lalizas has introduced what it describes as ‘the smallest but brightest navigation lights’ to the market in the form of its micro LED series. This consists of starboard and port lights, as well as a pole light for the stern.
Treasure Your River campaign launches with pirate ships
Thursday, 20 May 2021Two robot pirate ships have set sail in London’s Docklands to launch the UK’s largest ever collaborative push to prevent and reduce the amount of litter entering waterways, and the ocean. Treasure Your River aims to remove 95 tonnes o...
Harland & Wolff celebrates 160 years
Thursday, 20 May 2021Harland & Wolff welcomed The Prince of Wales on 18 May 2021 to mark its 160th anniversary.
New sponsor for YJA Awards 2021
Wednesday, 19 May 2021Stoneways Marine steps up for return of YJA Yachtsman of the Year and Young Sailor of the Year Awards.
Desperate search for missing 90
Wednesday, 19 May 2021The Indian Navy mounted a massive air and sea rescue mission yesterday (18May21) for oil workers and crew whose barge sank in heavy seas following a powerful cyclone.
Superyacht sales enjoy hot sales streak
Wednesday, 19 May 2021More than £1bn has been spent on superyachts in 2021 as wealthy people seek to escape covid lockdowns and travel restrictions. The surge will make this year the biggest yet in terms of second-hand sales.
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