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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.

Greek startup SaMMY brings ‘smart marina’ tech to METSTRADE
Greek startup SaMMY brings ‘smart marina’ tech to METSTRADE
Tuesday, 14 November 2023

SaMMY is an IOT, cloud-based platform that allows skippers and sea travellers to search, compare, reserve and securely pay for a berth space using on-demand services, including the web, widgets, and a mobile app. MIN spoke with co-founder & C...

Dramatic footage of 18m Princess in flames off Isle of Wight
Dramatic footage of 18m Princess in flames off Isle of Wight
Tuesday, 14 November 2023

Two people have been rescued from an 18m Princess motor cruiser named Peroni, which went up in flames off the Isle of Wight on the UK’s south coast.

Babcock wins £750m UK submarine maintenance contract
Babcock wins £750m UK submarine maintenance contract
Tuesday, 14 November 2023

International defence company Babcock International has signed a four-year £750m contract with the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) Submarine Delivery Agency to deliver the infrastructure required to support and sustain the UK’s s...

Lalizas holds global branches ‘synergy summit’
Lalizas holds global branches ‘synergy summit’
Tuesday, 14 November 2023

Lalizas, a Greek manufacturer of marine safety equipment, has successfully concluded its annual synergy summit, which took place from 30 October-3 November 2023.

Seldén-sponsored winter sailing series kicks off this weekend
Seldén-sponsored winter sailing series kicks off this weekend
Tuesday, 14 November 2023

The 15th edition of the Seldén SailJuice Winter Series gets underway in the UK this weekend (18-19 November 2023) with the Fernhurst Books Draycote Dash in Warwickshire. 

Yessss appoints US marketing director
Yessss appoints US marketing director
Tuesday, 14 November 2023

Marine marketing and business consultancy firm Yessss has appointed Eve Verberne to head the North American market.

Maritime Volunteers Set Sights On Solent
Maritime Volunteers Set Sights On Solent
Monday, 13 November 2023

The Maritime Volunteer Service Southampton Unit celebrated its inaugural meeting, with a gathering attended by distinguished guests, including the charity’s Chief Volunteer Officer and Regional Volunteer Officer South.

Turnaround cruises highlight of Falmouth Harbour’s record cruise season
Turnaround cruises highlight of Falmouth Harbour’s record cruise season
Monday, 13 November 2023

The beguiling chance to step onto a luxury cruise liner to start and finish a holiday in Cornwall for the first time in decades has been a draw for thousands of passengers in a record season which has rein...

Season 15 of Seldén sponsored winter sailing series kicks off this weekend
Season 15 of Seldén sponsored winter sailing series kicks off this weekend
Monday, 13 November 2023

The 15th edition of the Seldén SailJuice Winter Series gets underway this weekend (18-19 November 2023) with the Fernhurst Books Draycote Dash in Warwickshire. 

Young cancer survivor inspires Musto t-shirt design for Dame Ellen MacArthur’s cancer charity after sailing adventure
Young cancer survivor inspires Musto t-shirt design for Dame Ellen MacArthur’s cancer charity after sailing adventure
Monday, 13 November 2023

Lucie Matthews has been announced winner of the national Musto competition to design the official 2024 t-shirt for the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, the charity that supported her following cancer treatment.

Consultation launched into draft regulations to ban harmful contaminant in anti-fouling systems
Consultation launched into draft regulations to ban harmful contaminant in anti-fouling systems
Monday, 13 November 2023

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is seeking views on draft regulations to ban a harmful contaminant used in anti-fouling systems, and further boost a commitment to protection of the marine environment.

METSTRADE 2023: Industry must speed up for tech-savvy customers, says Boatmate
METSTRADE 2023: Industry must speed up for tech-savvy customers, says Boatmate
Monday, 13 November 2023

Boatmate is one of the 15 startups on show in the new Start-up Pavilion at this week’s METSTRADE show and offers marine businesses a fast-growing global technology platform to digitise, streamline sales operations, and enhanc...

View ‘tech as an enabler, not a threat’, says marina software startup Metarina
View ‘tech as an enabler, not a threat’, says marina software startup Metarina
Monday, 13 November 2023

Metarina, one of the 15 startups showcasing at the new Start-Up Pavilion at METSTRADE this week, is building a marina software that ‘bridges the gap between boaters and marinas, streamlining communication and optimising operations to i...

Quintrex launches parts and accessories range
Quintrex launches parts and accessories range
Monday, 13 November 2023

Quintrex, an Australian manufacturer of aluminium boats, has launched its first parts and accessories range.

Robyn Boerstling joins NMMA to lead government relations
Robyn Boerstling joins NMMA to lead government relations
Monday, 13 November 2023

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), a trade association representing boat, marine engine and accessory manufacturers in North America, has hired Robyn Boerstling (pictured above) as senior vice president of government relations....

Dutch startup shapewave brings inflatable innovation to METSTRADE
Dutch startup shapewave brings inflatable innovation to METSTRADE
Monday, 13 November 2023

shapewave is one of the 15 startups showcasing at this year’s edition of METSTRADE (15-17 November 2023). This year, METSTRADE and Yachting Ventures are teaming up to introduce the first Start-Up Pavilion – a platform for emerging sta...

Solé Diesel to showcase HVO-friendly range at METSTRADE
Solé Diesel to showcase HVO-friendly range at METSTRADE
Monday, 13 November 2023

Solé Diesel will showcase its range of inboard diesel marine engines and marine generators at this year’s METSTRADE Show (15-17 November 2023). Visitors can see its range of HVO-friendly marine engines and generators at stand 02.505....

World Sailing annual conference begins in Malaga
World Sailing annual conference begins in Malaga
Monday, 13 November 2023

The Spanish city of Malaga hosts the 2023 World Sailing annual conference from 13-18 November 2023, bringing together delegates from around the world to help shape the future of the sport.

OGR Heading Deep South! Beyond the Roaring 40’s
OGR Heading Deep South! Beyond the Roaring 40’s
Friday, 10 November 2023

Five days into Leg 2 of the McIntyre Ocean Globe and the fleet is experiencing classic Southern Ocean sailing, whales, albatross and settling in for the next month of adventure.

D-366 before the Vendée Globe
D-366 before the Vendée Globe
Friday, 10 November 2023

On 10 November 2024, the Vendée Globe skippers will set off on the 10th edition of the non-stop, non-assisted, single-handed round-the-world race. They will sail down the legendary Les Sables d’Olonne channel, cheered on enthusiastica...

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