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Ofwat has today (6 August 2024) proposed that three water companies be fined a total of £168m for failing to manage their wastewater treatment works and networks.

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) will host a Start-up Pavilion and Yachting Ventures plans a pitching competition during the event, which runs 1-3 October 2024, at Tampa Convention Center.

North Technology Group (NTG) is continuing its strategic growth by acquiring two renowned sailmakers, Doyle Sails and Quantum Sails.

With biodiversity a major concern for the marine industry, there has been an increasing need to find innovative, eco-friendly solutions close to home where natural coastal habitats such as saltmarshes, mudflats and beaches are routinely giving wa...

Nixon Marine Global, based in Windham, Maine, has acquired the Spiroll range of Chafe and Rope protectors from Trach Mate of Andover, Massachusetts.

Sunseeker International has announced the unveiling of the Ocean 156. The shipyard reveal was held at Sunseeker’s global headquarters in Poole Quay, Dorset.

Consumer demand is waning, says Boats Group. It’s just released its mid-year market index report for 2024. The report has tracked data across its boat sales platforms. And one of the key takeaways? Searches relating to boat purchasing dropp...

Yachting Ventures (YV), the leading global platform for leisure marine startups, unveils its new all-in-one community platform and media-centric website. Marking its fourth anniversary, Yachting Ventures is launching its new community platform fo...

British actor and comedian Stephen Fry is teaming up with ocean charity Blue Marine to urge the new government to take immediate action to protect the ocean within its first 100 days.

Marine safety specialist Ocean Safety is launching an addition to its MOB Jon Buoy range. The new Jon Buoy Recovery Module MK 6 Valise will be on display at the SMM commercial trade show in Germany, which takes place from 3-6 September 2024 in Ha...

Drysuit and marine equipment manufacturer Typhoon International has launched a limited edition Typhoon Infinity 200 Drysuit to commemorate the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s (RNLI) 200th anniversary and raise funds for the charity....

Eleven months of grueling ocean racing have come to an end as Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam was named champion of the 2023-24 edition of the Clipper Race. 

A London teenager has been selected by Sir Ben Ainslie to join the development programme for his British sailing teams.

Yesterday, Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) representatives around the UK and Ireland participated in a special photo moment – One Moment for One Crew – to create a photographic record of those involved with the lifesaving ch...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has launched a survey to gather valuable insights from boaters regarding mooring and anchoring in the Solent.

The Southampton International Boat Show, the UK’s largest boating and watersports festival, has announced TheYachtMarket.com, as the official sponsor of the Quarterdeck Bar & Restaurant and Sparkling Wine Bar at this year’s event (...

Typhoon International has announced the launch of its limited edition Typhoon Infinity 200 Drysuit to commemorate the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s (RNLI) 200th anniversary and raise vital funds for the charity.

D-Marin has acquired Porto Mirabello. That’s a superyacht marina located in the Gulf of La Spezia and marks D-Marin’s sixth marina in Italy. It’s built along a 40,000 m2 peninsula.

More footage has emerged of the 150ft superyacht Ethos, formerly Entourage, which suffered heavy damage this week after its tender garage door was left open. Greek media – the incident occurred in Paleokaravo Bay , Kefalonia – report ...

Engine maker Yanmar Marine International (YMI) will launch its ‘plug and play’ E-Sail Drive range to the global market at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival. This is the firm’s first step into electric propulsion.