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In Focus: Navico Group on bringing brands together and the launch of Fathom
Tuesday, 24 October 2023In July 2022 ASG (Advanced Systems Group) and Navico companies joined together under the Navico Group name, offering challenges and opportunities for all.
Alarming new estimate of North Atlantic right whale population
Tuesday, 24 October 2023A new estimate from the North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium finds that the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale population remains at risk of extinction with only around 356 whales in 2022.
Nimbus consolidates sales organisation in North America
Tuesday, 24 October 2023Nimbus Group has decided to consolidate its sales organisation in North America. The consolidation means that all sales of Nimbus Group’s various brands on the North American market will be handled by Nimbus Group USA LLC, headed by Justin ...
Seldén Mast one-day seminars prove a hit with industry
Tuesday, 24 October 2023Earlier this month (October 2023) saw the return of Seldén Mast UK training seminars in association with Technical Marine Supplies (TMS).
Boat Building Academy launches new bursaries
Tuesday, 24 October 2023A range of new bursaries is allowing more people to pursue their dream careers at the Boat Building Academy (BBA).
UK canals left damaged by Storm Babet
Tuesday, 24 October 2023The Canal & River Trust, the national canal charity, is working across its 2,000 miles of historic canals and navigable rivers to respond to the damage left by Storm Babet.
Damen signs to deliver two freighters to Belgium shipping firm
Tuesday, 24 October 2023Damen Shipyards has signed a contract with Belgian shipping company Fast Lines Belgium for the delivery of two Damen Combi Freighter 3850 (CF 3850).
Five Scottish Nationals have crossed the Atlantic Ocean as part of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race
Monday, 23 October 2023Five Race Crew from Scotland have just crossed Atlantic Ocean – the first major ocean crossing of the Clipper 2023-24 Race.
In Focus: Garmin’s ‘relentless innovation’ feeds positive market
Monday, 23 October 2023In 2007, Garmin released the first touchscreen chart plotter in the marine market. “It was a revolution at the time but now is widespread as others have followed,” says Nick Meadow. But he’s confident that the company of which h...
Watch: Film recalls highs and lows of 1985-86 Whitbread Round the World Race
Monday, 23 October 2023The Ocean Race has published the latest in its series of historical re-uploads as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations. The latest 52-minute film comprises fascinating official footage from the 1985-86 Whitbread Round the World Race.
In Focus: How Scanstrut’s in-house team beats drudgery
Monday, 23 October 2023Earlier this month (October 2023), Scanstrut was delighted to announce that ATMOS, an in-built air station for inflating paddleboards, fenders and the like, had won the prestigious IBEX Innovation Award in the Mechanical Systems category.
Turkish yard to begin construction of its first 42M superyacht
Monday, 23 October 2023Sirena Marine is beginning construction of the first 42-metre model from its new Sirena Superyachts line.
November 2023 BoatBid - Open for Entries
Monday, 23 October 2023Are you thinking about selling your boat?
US boatbuilder starts $10 million plant expansion
Monday, 23 October 2023Scout Boats, the US sport fishing, fish ‘n ski, walkaround, flats and bay boat builder, is enlarging its current 36-acre campus with a new 37,500 sq ft facility (Plant E). A groundbreaking ceremony will be held on 1 November 2023 at it...
Scania showcases new marine hybrid solution
Monday, 23 October 2023Scania, the engine manufacturer for boats, trucks, buses and industrial applications, showcases its new E-Machine marine hybrid solution at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
Translated 9 wins the first leg of the Ocean Globe Race 2023
Sunday, 22 October 2023Translated 9 crossed the finish line of the first leg of the Ocean Globe Race in Cape Town, securing the first position overall ranking with a two day advantage over the second boat.
VIDEO: Sixty Knot Gusts, Tears, OGR Champagne and Seal Lion Attacks
Sunday, 22 October 2023It was a frantic 24 hours in the V&A Waterfront Marina, Cape Town, with three McIntyre Ocean Globe Race yachts crossing the finish line. A stunning Table Mountain vista welcomed the French Bermudan Ketch, Pen Duick VI FR (14), at 17:06 UTC Fri...
VIDEO: The Finns Triumph In Cape Town
Friday, 20 October 2023There were emotional scenes as Spirit of Helsinki FI (71) crossed the finish line of the McIntyre Ocean Globe Race taking line honours for leg one. At 08:10 UTC, the Swan 651, having sailed for 39 days, 20 hrs and 10 mins and covering 7670 nm from...
MarineMax opens new Florida location
Friday, 20 October 2023Recreational boat and yacht retailer, MarineMax has announced a new location, MarineMax Jupiter and MarineMax Palm Beach Service Center.
Shortlist announced for Boat Builder Awards 2023
Friday, 20 October 2023Thirty-six companies and individuals from 14 countries have been nominated for this year’s Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement 2023, in association with Raymarine.
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