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A major incident has been declared after a toxic chemical spill in a canal in Walsall, in the West Midlands.

The wreck of the Earl of Abergavenny, an East India Company ship captained by John Wordsworth, brother of renowned Romantic poet William Wordsworth, has been granted protection by the government.

Gulf Craft Group has appointed Yannis Haidis as the group’s CEO. Haidis will oversee the overall development of the group’s future evolution, aimed at propelling international expansion into new markets and opportunities for the compa...

Yamaha’s US marine business unit has appointed Scott Higgins as division manager for outboard marketing. In his new role, Higgins oversees Yamaha Marine advertising, events, tournaments and sponsorships, Yamaha pro staff and Yamaha Marine d...

Beneteau has appointed Amal Yachting as the brand’s exclusive dealer for Taiwan. The French boat brand, which is represented by Asiamarine (sailboats) and NextWave Yachting (powerboats) in Hong Kong, says the move underscores its strengthen...

The Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS) has announced that entries are now open for the Exhibitor Sustainability Awards 2024. These awards, now in their sixth year, recognise exceptional exhibitors who truly embrace environmentally responsi...

Twin Vee PowerCats and Forza X1 have officially agreed to a merger. In an all-stock transaction, Forza, currently a subsidiary of Twin Vee, will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Twin Vee.

Fairline Yachts, the British luxury motor yacht manufacturer, has appointed Bryan Jones as its new head of sales for the Americas, effective immediately.

Brittany Ferries is set to assume majority ownership of Condor Ferries following recent adjustments in the company’s ownership structure.

Cristec, a market leader in modern high-performance, switch mode battery chargers, will introduce two new product lines later this year: the RCB+ split charge relay and the RCE+ battery isolators.

Dart Harbour has officially opened a new swim zone in central Dartmouth, on the UK south coast, situated outside the Harbour Office on South Embankment.

A vessel of unknown origin and manufacture was found earlier this week off the coast of Río San Juan. The boat contained 14 skeletons, according to the Navy of the Dominican Republic. In a statement the navy says that identities of Senegal...

Technohull has completed the next phase of expansion at its boatbuilding facility in Lavrio, Greece.

Lowe Boats, a US aluminum boat manufacturer, has unveiled its new LS Pontoon line. The new range, available in four sizes from 17ft to 23ft, offers optional dual helm seating, and multiple layout configurations ideal for entertaining.

Azimut is consolidating its presence in the Spanish market, opening two Grande Boutiques, one in Palma de Mallorca and the other in Madrid. These locations will offer dedicated service to owners of the Grande Series, the line of yachts from 26 to...

The AcqueraPro platform, which connects captains and charter brokers with ports and marinas, now reaches 169 locations in the Mediterranean after adding 11 new ports and marinas this season.

Some fine old ladies of the sea have been celebrating their 100th birthdays with V19 Sunbeam Audry, sailed by Stuart Sawyer and Josh Redgrave, winning all three days of the classic class’s Centenary Regatta and V38 Halcyone’s Gilly Fo...

On February 23, 2025, the McIntyre Mini Globe Race (MGR) will commence, marking the beginning of a 13-month sailing adventure that challenges both the physical and psychological endurance of its participants. In an age where technology a...

Henri-Lloyd’s new range of jackets and salopettes will be highly visible at this year’s autumn boat shows with the vibrant Biscay and Sail Jackets, with matching Coastal Hi-Fit salopettes on display. 

Designed for short-handed high-performance cruising, the all-new Contest 63CS will be making its world premiere at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival (10-15 September).