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A paddleboarder has been credited as a ‘real lifesaver’ after assisting three men on a giant inflatable duck as it drifted out into the Bristol Channel on Tuesday (6 June 2023). According to an eyewitness, three men pumped up an i...

MDL Marinas is seeking to partner with independent marinas around the coast of the British Isles to expand its cruising network in the UK. With free visitor nights at over 160 marinas in France, Spain and Portugal via Passeport Escales, MDL alread...

The ‘#protectourbeds´ campaign, organised between non-profit Clean Sailors, the Ocean Conservation Trust and navigation app Savvy Navvy, has expanded its global coverage of seagrass meadows thanks to data from new contributors. On...

A Royal Navy warship has seized more than £10m of narcotics and assisted a merchant vessel in three separate incidents in the Indian Ocean and the Gulf. Over the weekend, Portsmouth-based HMS Lancaster carried out searches on two suspect boa...

I-Tech AB, developers of the antifouling biotechnology, Selektope; and the Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE) have confirmed the lineup of speakers appearing at the International Antifouling Conference 2023 taking place between September 13-14 i...

Italian boatbuilder Apreamare has revealed a new cabin version of the Gozzo 35. The new cabin version of the walk-around outboard Gozzo 35 — inspired by the centuries-old tradition of Sorrento gozzo boats — is designed for owners who w...

British boatbuilder Fletcher is recruiting new staff members to add to its expanding production and design teams at its factory in Hambridge, Somerset. The sports boat manufacturer says workers are being recruited for various roles in manufacturin...

Princess Yachts is continuing its long-standing relationship with the Marine Conservation Society, which started back in 2015.

On World Ocean Day, Yanmar, a leading provider of advanced marine technology, reaffirms its commitment to protecting and preserving our oceans. With a focus on delivering equipment of the highest quality and minimizing environmental impact, Yanmar...

As of 0530 this morning, 8 June; Charlene Howard and her co-skipper Bobby Drummond on board ‘AJ wanderlust’ are the first ever boat to have sailed in the Arctic circle during a Royal Western Yacht Club race or challenge.

Peters & May has transported the first Anthénea eco-friendly Luxury Suite to Doha. After five years of research and development, the luxury pod will join Marina corniche promenade in Porto Arabia at the Pearl-Qatar, between 8 June and 1...

Meet people from local conservation groups at Buckler’s Hard as Conservation Awareness Day returns to the historic village on the banks of the Beaulieu River for its second year.

Following this week’s hearing on the proposed changes to the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule, two US senators have introduced a bipartisan bill that seeks to prevent the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration...

The European Boating Industry (EBI) and the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) have joined the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) as affiliate members. EBI is the organisation that represents the recreational boating...

Some of the world’s most beautiful classic superyachts are gathering in Falmouth Harbour this weekend for the first Richard Mille Cup, which features three days of fierce competition hosted by the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club. The inaugural Ric...

Following an exceptional response to the “Wind Ship – the Future” poster design contest, with inspiring artwork submitted by budding young artists from more than 10 countries, the public voting portal has opened for industry stak...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust’s seagrass restoration project has been named the official charity for the 2023 Southampton International Boat Show.

Spain’s largest builder of luxury motor yachts, Astondoa, has incorporated Frattin Yachting into its dealership network to boost the shipyard’s presence on the Adriatic coast. Italian dealership Frattin Yachting will work to promote th...

On Wednesday Tower RNLI, located on the Thames in the heart of central London, reached the milestone of 10,000 lifeboat launches, while saving the life of a member of the public.  

Specialist marine trade distributor Technical Marine Supplies (TMS) is exhibiting at Seawork 2023, on stands SB035 & SB037. Seawork is Europe’s largest commercial marine and workboat exhibition, and this year takes place from 1...