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Maritime wind propulsion systems enjoy three-fold increase
Maritime wind propulsion systems enjoy three-fold increase
Friday, 23 August 2024

The International Windship Association (IWSA) says it is starting to see small fleet orders being made by shipowners, not only single ship deployments. Which means the industry has a growing movement back towards using the renewable energy source...

Nine new dealers join Bennington network, including in Australia and Norway
Nine new dealers join Bennington network, including in Australia and Norway
Friday, 23 August 2024

Strong sales and rapid growth from its dealer network has acted as a catalyst for Bennington to add seven new US dealers and two international dealers so far in 2024. Not to everyone’s ideal of beauty, the company makes pontoon boats, which...

RS Marine Group team embarks on charity bike ride in memory of colleague
RS Marine Group team embarks on charity bike ride in memory of colleague
Friday, 23 August 2024

Four members of the RS Marine Group team will undertake a cycling challenge in memory of their colleague, Maciej Nowaczyk, who passed away earlier this year from cancer.

LOUIS VUITTON PRELIMINARY REGATTA OPENING DAY REVEALS PLENTY
LOUIS VUITTON PRELIMINARY REGATTA OPENING DAY REVEALS PLENTY
Thursday, 22 August 2024

The Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta got underway in Barcelona today with all four scheduled races between the six competing teams taking place in near-perfect conditions.

MDL Marinas partners with iconic Guinness Bar at SIBS
MDL Marinas partners with iconic Guinness Bar at SIBS
Thursday, 22 August 2024

MDL Marinas, one of Europe’s largest marina groups, has announced its sponsorship of the legendary Guinness Bar at the 2024 Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS), running from 13th to 22nd September at Mayflower Park. 

Sea shanty line-up dances up a storm at summer party for Beaulieu River berth and mooring holders
Sea shanty line-up dances up a storm at summer party for Beaulieu River berth and mooring holders
Thursday, 22 August 2024

Glastonbury Festival performers the Old Time Sailors danced up a storm at Beaulieu River’s summer party with their sea shanty line-up.

America’s Cup: Preparations done as racing begins
America’s Cup: Preparations done as racing begins
Thursday, 22 August 2024

The first races of the 37th America’s Cup take place later today after almost three years of meticulous planning and testing. The six teams are racing their new AC75 boats against each other for the first time today (22 August) in the final...

Italian Sea Group chief says Bayesian was ‘unsinkable’
Italian Sea Group chief says Bayesian was ‘unsinkable’
Thursday, 22 August 2024

The chief executive of The Italian Sea Group has expressed his “sadness on one hand and disbelief on the other” upon learning of the Bayesian‘s sinking.

Sanlorenzo Yachts UK expands aftersales team
Sanlorenzo Yachts UK expands aftersales team
Thursday, 22 August 2024

Sanlorenzo Yachts UK has expanded its aftersales team with two new appointments.

Video: German warship blasts Darth Vader theme on Thames
Video: German warship blasts Darth Vader theme on Thames
Thursday, 22 August 2024

The German navy made a memorable entrance in London this week, blasting the iconic Imperial March (Darth Vader’s Theme) theme as one of its warships moved up the River Thames.

Daniel Craig donates rare motorcycles to support RNLI
Daniel Craig donates rare motorcycles to support RNLI
Thursday, 22 August 2024

Actor Daniel Craig has donated two of his personal limited edition 007 x Triumph motorcycles to raise funds for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), in honour of its 200th anniversary.

Daniel Craig’s birthday gift to the RNLI
Daniel Craig’s birthday gift to the RNLI
Wednesday, 21 August 2024

Actor Daniel Craig has donated his personal limited edition 007 x Triumph motorcycles to raise funds for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) for their 200th anniversary year of lifesaving.

Debuts galore at the Southampton International Boat Show 2024
Debuts galore at the Southampton International Boat Show 2024
Wednesday, 21 August 2024

The Southampton International Boat Show 2024 is poised to become the epicentre of global marine innovation, with an impressive lineup of world and UK boat and product debuts. This year’s event will feature groundbreaking launches from renown...

Pumpout for Portland
Pumpout for Portland
Wednesday, 21 August 2024

Just completed by Midlands based marine sanitation specialists LeeSan is their latest pumpout installation which has been installed in Portland Marina.

America’s Cup: Alinghi Red Bull suffers mast failure, as legal drama unfolds
America’s Cup: Alinghi Red Bull suffers mast failure, as legal drama unfolds
Wednesday, 21 August 2024

Alinghi Red Bull Racing has encountered a rig failure aboard its vessel, BoatOne, while training for the upcoming Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta on Tuesday (20 August 2024). The news comes the same week that several teams launched a legal chal...

Brunswick makes changes to organisational structure
Brunswick makes changes to organisational structure
Wednesday, 21 August 2024

Brunswick Corporation has announced several changes to its organisational structure and senior leadership team.

Shark Seating acquired by US firm
Shark Seating acquired by US firm
Wednesday, 21 August 2024

US-based Springfield Marine Company has acquired Shark Limited, a New Zealand-based manufacturer specialising in shock mitigation technology for marine environments.

Marina Projects expands team to meet growing demands
Marina Projects expands team to meet growing demands
Wednesday, 21 August 2024

Marina Projects, a consultancy firm specialising in marina design and waterfront development, has appointed three new people amid an ongoing expansion to keep pace with increasing global demand for its services. 

SIBS 2024: Trade Tuesday returns, and Rufus the Hawk appointed head of seagull security
SIBS 2024: Trade Tuesday returns, and Rufus the Hawk appointed head of seagull security
Wednesday, 21 August 2024

Trade Tuesday returns to Southampton International Boat Show on 17 September 2024.

INEOS Britannia announces America’s Cup race crew
INEOS Britannia announces America’s Cup race crew
Wednesday, 21 August 2024

INEOS Britannia, the Challenger of Record racing for the Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd in the 37th America’s Cup, has announced its race crew that will challenge to create history by becoming the first British team to win sport’s oldest int...

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