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Swedish electric boat builder, Candela, has expanded its international sales network to the UK, appointing SE Yachts as its exclusive dealer.

US electronics company, Garmin, has posted its second quarter results showing a return to consolidated net growth with revenue gains in three of its five operating segments.

The planet has reached ‘Plastic Overshoot Day’ — the date when the amount of plastic waste outweighs the world’s ability to manage it — for the first time.

Dockmate, manufacturer of advanced wireless remote-control systems for yachts, has been selected by Horizon Power Catamarans for remote control of all new Power Catamaran (PC) series vessels. All future power catamarans will be equipped with Dock...

Ferretti Group has released its financial results for H1 2023, posting a margin of 14.7 per cent and an Adjusted EBITDA of €83.4 million which the group say presents a very strong performance for the first half of this year.

Marine radios and handheld VHF radio specialist Icom has launched the new IC-M410BB and IC-M510BB Black Box VHF Radios with Multi-Station Control.

Norwegian boatbuilder Frydenbø Marine and startup Pascal Technologies have joined forces to launch Ripple Boats, a long-range electric boat brand.

METSTRADE, Marine Industry News, Soundings Trade Only and British Marine are joining forces to create a LinkedIn group focused on female professionals working in the recreational marine industry, the ‘Women in the Marine Industry ...

Southern Spars, New Zealand-based designer and manufacturer of high-performance composite yacht spars, has appointed Nick Bice as its sales director for grand prix and performance yachts.

Two people cruising in Traverse Bay, Michigan, were forced to jump into the water after their boat burst into flames.

Wildlife charity, Butterfly Conservation, has revealed a huge surge in sightings of the Red Admiral, a migrant species of butterfly, as the Big Butterfly Count enters its final week. 

Pontoon manufacturer Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS) has partnered with UK trade association The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) to create a space where marine businesses can network during the Southampton International Boat Show, which...

Egypt has extended its visa allowance for foreign yacht tourists to three months, as opposed to the previous one-month allowance, in a bid to boost the sector.

The 54th edition of the Sydney International Boat Show opens its doors tomorrow (3 August 2023) at ICC Sydney and Cockle Bay at Darling Harbour, running through the weekend until Sunday (6 August 2023).

Italian fashion giant Calzedonia Group has acquired Wise Equity’s stake in luxury boatbuilder Cantiere del Pardo.

Hawaii’s Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) has approved a $117,000 fine to be issued to the operators of a yacht that became grounded and sank in a Maui nature reserve earlier this year.

As extreme heat and wildfires continue to engulf Mediterranean coastlines, sailing coaches at the ILCA 4 Youth World Championships in Volos, Greece, came together to save lives with a daring beach rescue operation.

Australian-based custom motor yacht builder Whitehaven Motor Yachts has appointed Marine Riley as its representative in New South Wales.