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The 2023 Mediterranean sailing season kicks off tomorrow, with the Palma International Boat Show taking place from 27-30 April at Palma’s Moll Vell marina in Mallorca.

The wreckage of a lost World War II Japanese transport ship has been uncovered at a depth of more than 4,000m off the coast of the Philippines.

In January 2023, MIN reported that the UK was introducing new legislation to crack down on the dangerous misuse of watercraft such as jet skis. With the new legislation now in force, the responsibility is now firmly on users, operators and owners...

Isle of Wight-based maritime charity UKSA has reported an 85 per cent increase in the number of women undertaking its Superyacht Cadetship from 2022 to 2023, in a trend that sees a positive shift towards increased diversity in the superyacht sect...

Seago has launched its new Cruiser Plus liferaft. Certified according to ISO 9650-1 Type 2, this latest version of the Sea Cruiser liferaft is designed for the leisure marine market and features a new boarding ramp installed in place of the weigh...

UK-based consultants Marina Projects is expanding its team with four new appointments.

Michigan-based dinghy davit manufacturer Hurley Marine is continuing its European expansion, with the appointment of Onicroix as its distributor for the Spanish market.

In this issue of Marine Industry News magazine, we look at electric and hybrid technology and the future of environmentally conscious boating. 

Directors at P&O Ferries say they are confident that there will be no financial penalty over the mass sacking of 800 seafarers without notice.

Earlier in April 2023, a woman’s body was pulled out from Thames and Kennet Marina. Officers recovered her body from water and Thames Valley Police launched an investigation, with foul play initially suspected.

Multiple boats sales, sea trial requests and quality leads at the 2023 South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show have left exhibitors ‘delighted’, with over 90 per cent already signed up for next year’s show.

Ashley Highfield, the new chief executive of Oyster Yachts, has confirmed two key appointments to the senior management team as the company continues its turnaround.

The annual Superyacht UK Technical Seminar has recorded positive feedback and a strong turnout, after the event concluded at London’s St Katharine Docks.

Propeller manufacturer Hundested Propeller has completed the acquisition of Ocean Marine Systems Ltd (OMS) in the UK, for an undisclosed sum. Dorset-based OMS is now a subsidiary of the Danish firm.

Wessex Resins is attending the 2023 JEC World event in Paris (25-27 April) and is taking its Pro-Set epoxy team to Hall 5 – F23.

Multiple boats sales, sea trial requests and quality leads at the 2023 South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show have left exhibitors delighted, with over 90 per cent already signed up for next year’s show.

A new marina has opened on Dover’s revitalised waterfront, with space for over 160 yachts and small leisure boats.

“Brexit has come with some major challenges,” says Alistair Hackett, MD at Ocean Safety. Those challenges have far-reaching consequences for the commercial marine industry. He says his company has had to adapt to meet the new regulati...

Over 120 guests enjoyed a spectacular networking lunch at the Southampton Harbour Hotel on Friday (21 April 2023), courtesy of specialist marine communications agency MAA, the publisher of Marine Industry News.

Epoxy brand West System has reformulated its 207 Coating Hardener. In addition to offering high strength and moisture resistance properties, West System says the new 207 Special Clear Hardener offers an exceptionally clear finish.