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BoatLife 2024: Show returns to NEC with themed  days
BoatLife 2024: Show returns to NEC with themed days
Friday, 17 November 2023

Organisers of the BoatLife show have revealed further details of the third edition, which takes place from 15-18 February 2024 at Birmingham’s NEC.

SSCo unveils new carbon mooring whips
SSCo unveils new carbon mooring whips
Friday, 17 November 2023

Superyacht deck equipment manufacturer Shipyard Supply Co. (SSCo) has launched a new five-metre carbon tender mooring whip.

Winner of the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image award 2023
Winner of the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image award 2023
Friday, 17 November 2023

Slovenian photographer Samo Vidic is the winner of the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image award 2023 thanks to a photo taken during a training session onboard Alinghi Red Bull Racing in Barcelona (ESP).

Zhik celebrate Kirsten Neuschäufer’s hard won successes for women’s sailing
Zhik celebrate Kirsten Neuschäufer’s hard won successes for women’s sailing
Thursday, 16 November 2023

The Zhik team are sending huge congratulations to Kirsten Neuschäufer who has been voted female 2023 Rolex Sailor of the Year, after becoming the first woman to win the solo Golden Globe Race (GGR) trophy. During the race, ...

First ever joint British Marine and ABYA Academy Practical Yacht Brokers course a great success
First ever joint British Marine and ABYA Academy Practical Yacht Brokers course a great success
Thursday, 16 November 2023

Organisers, speakers and attendees have heralded the first ever British Marine and ABYA Academy Practical Yachts Brokers training course a great success.

BoatLife 2024
BoatLife 2024
Thursday, 16 November 2023

It is only three months to go until BoatLife – Powered by Suzuki opens its doors at the NEC in Birmingham. Running from 15-18 February 2024, now is time to mark this prime boating event in the calendar!

Garmin introduces premium quatix 7 Pro marine smartwatch
Garmin introduces premium quatix 7 Pro marine smartwatch
Thursday, 16 November 2023

Garmin has announced the quatixâ 7 Pro – its next-gen high-performance smartwatch optimised for marine life.

Extinction Rebellion blocks entrance to METSTRADE superyacht forum
Extinction Rebellion blocks entrance to METSTRADE superyacht forum
Thursday, 16 November 2023

In what it describes as ‘a legal demonstration’ Extinction Rebellion demonstrators are demanding that both the superyacht industry and the Dutch government realise that there is no place for superyachts in a just transition to carbon ...

NEW GLOBAL RESEARCH OUTLINES PORTFOLIO OF TECHNOLOGIES TO FURTHER REDUCE CARBON EMISSIONS FROM RECREATIONAL BOATS
NEW GLOBAL RESEARCH OUTLINES PORTFOLIO OF TECHNOLOGIES TO FURTHER REDUCE CARBON EMISSIONS FROM RECREATIONAL BOATS
Thursday, 16 November 2023

The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA), a global organisation representing the recreational marine industry with more than 100 members around the world, has announced new research outlining a portfolio of technologies b...

ICOMIA publishes landmark decarbonisation report
ICOMIA publishes landmark decarbonisation report
Thursday, 16 November 2023

The much-anticipated Pathways to Propulsion Decarbonisation for the Recreational Marine Industry report has been launched at METSTRADE.

Freedom Boat Club Announces Two New Locations on Sydney Harbour
Freedom Boat Club Announces Two New Locations on Sydney Harbour
Thursday, 16 November 2023

Freedom Boat Club has announced the opening of two new locations on Sydney Harbour: Freedom Boat Club Mosman Bay at Mosman Bay Marina and Freedom Boat Club Manly at North Harbour Marina. Both locations will be corporate-owned and add to Freedom&rs...

‘Pathways to Propulsion Decarbonisation for the Recreational Marine Industry’ research report
‘Pathways to Propulsion Decarbonisation for the Recreational Marine Industry’ research report
Thursday, 16 November 2023

The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) has released a first-of-its-kind comprehensive, peer reviewed research report outlining a portfolio of technologies to support the reduction of carbon emissions from recreational b...

ePropulsion motors on with launch of X Series
ePropulsion motors on with launch of X Series
Thursday, 16 November 2023

ePropulsion’s Steve Bruce (global OEM sales director) has revealed that electric motors are enabling a new style of sailing. Speaking at the launch of the company’s new X Series at METSTRADE, he says ePropulsion’s learning that ...

METSTRADE 2023: Hexcel showcases developments in material tech
METSTRADE 2023: Hexcel showcases developments in material tech
Thursday, 16 November 2023

Composites specialist Hexcel is showcasing its latest developments in lightweight material technologies at the METSTRADE marine equipment trade fair this week, which runs until 17 November 2023.

Propspeed appoints EMEA sales director
Propspeed appoints EMEA sales director
Thursday, 16 November 2023

Underwater foul-release company Propspeed has appointed Davide Burrini as its new sales director for the region of Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Daniamant acquires Jotron lighting portfolio
Daniamant acquires Jotron lighting portfolio
Thursday, 16 November 2023

Marine safety equipment manufacturer Daniamant has acquired the entire lighting portfolio from Jotron AS, a provider of communication and safety solutions.

Maxwell Marine appoints sales manager for superyacht equipment 
Maxwell Marine appoints sales manager for superyacht equipment 
Thursday, 16 November 2023

Marine equipment manufacturer Maxwell Marine has announced the appointment of Alessandro Dario as the new sales manager for its superyacht division.

Sailors’ Society launches Christmas Appeal to ease festive separation for seafarers
Sailors’ Society launches Christmas Appeal to ease festive separation for seafarers
Thursday, 16 November 2023

Christmas has always been a time when we want to be at home with loved ones. But many seafarers will be spending Christmas thousands of miles from those they love and may only get a few moments on the phone to share the festivities with them.

‘Christmas Village’ now open daily at Gunwharf Quays
‘Christmas Village’ now open daily at Gunwharf Quays
Wednesday, 15 November 2023

Gunwharf Quays has welcomed back its popular festive ‘Christmas Village’ attraction, with new activities added for 2023 following two successful years at the waterfront shopping outlet.

ePropulsion Launches Brand New X Series Electric Outboard Motor Line-up at METSTRADE
ePropulsion Launches Brand New X Series Electric Outboard Motor Line-up at METSTRADE
Wednesday, 15 November 2023

ePropulsion has announced the latest expansion to its product portfolio with the launch of the brand-new X Series at METSTRADE 2023. The X Series comprises three innovative electric outboard motors, the X12, X20 and X40, offering remarkable electr...

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