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Video: Dozens rescued after Greek tour boat bursts into flames
Video: Dozens rescued after Greek tour boat bursts into flames
Wednesday, 05 July 2023

Onboard footage has emerged of a fire that broke out aboard a tourist boat off the Greek island of Rhodes. Dozens of passengers were rescued after the vessel burst into flames around 300 metres off the coast during a cruise on Thursday (29 June 20...

Sydney Boat Show to focus on sailing for 2023
Sydney Boat Show to focus on sailing for 2023
Wednesday, 05 July 2023

The upcoming Sydney International Boat Show (3–6 August 2023) is placing a focus on sailing for its 54th edition. The annual event, taking place at ICC Sydney and on the adjacent marina on Cockle Bay, is organised by the Boating Industry Ass...

Fischer Panda supplies generators and air-con for £25m Japanese hovercraft project
Fischer Panda supplies generators and air-con for £25m Japanese hovercraft project
Wednesday, 05 July 2023

Leading supplier of onboard power and HVAC solutions, Fischer Panda UK, is working with Griffon Hoverwork on a project to supply three 12000TD craft to Japan with power generation and climate control solutions. Fischer Panda UK’s range of ge...

bound4blue fits suction sails to Dutch cargo vessel
bound4blue fits suction sails to Dutch cargo vessel
Wednesday, 05 July 2023

bound4blue has installed two eSAILs on Dutch flagged Eems Traveller, a general cargo vessel owned by Amasus. The eSAIL system, categorised as a suction sail, is based on the use of a thick aerodynamic profile and smart suction to increase the prop...

Record number of female sailors take part in The Ocean Race 2022-23
Record number of female sailors take part in The Ocean Race 2022-23
Wednesday, 05 July 2023

The Ocean Race 2022-23 featured more female sailors than in any of the previous events in the race’s 50-year history, organisers have confirmed. The round-the-world race concluded in late June, with the 11th Hour Racing Team winning the over...

All At Sea – July 2023
All At Sea – July 2023
Wednesday, 05 July 2023

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New Turkish dealer for Cantiere Mimì
New Turkish dealer for Cantiere Mimì
Wednesday, 05 July 2023

Turkish boat dealer Pluvinda has signed an agreement with Cantiere Mimì’s owner Domenico Senese to sell the yard’s planing gozzi yachts in this area. Initially, the Istanbul-based firm will distribute the Walkaround and Sport ve...

Shootin’ the Breeze… with Bob Trimble
Shootin’ the Breeze… with Bob Trimble
Tuesday, 04 July 2023

Bob Trimble, Chairman of Cowes Week Ltd and Cowes Combined Clubs.

Cannes Yachting Festival launches new area for smaller boats in 2023
Cannes Yachting Festival launches new area for smaller boats in 2023
Tuesday, 04 July 2023

Europe’s largest in-water boat show, Cannes Yachting Festival, has released details of the upcoming 2023 edition as organisers confirm tickets are now on sale. A major new feature of the 2023 event is the creation of an area afloat in Vieux ...

Apreamare appoints exclusive dealer in Italy
Apreamare appoints exclusive dealer in Italy
Tuesday, 04 July 2023

Italian boatbuilder Apreamare has signed an exclusive dealership agreement for northern Italy with Sorrento-based Pedetti Yacht. Pedetti will distribute the entire Apreamare range in all regions of northern Italy via two of its offices in Liguria ...

Women in Marine events announced for Southampton Boat Show
Women in Marine events announced for Southampton Boat Show
Tuesday, 04 July 2023

British Marine will be hosting its Women in Marine (WIM) events at Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS), running 15-24 September 2023. This year, organisers say there will be more events aimed at inspiring and encouraging future industry asp...

109-metre Oceanco superyacht Seven Seas delivered
109-metre Oceanco superyacht Seven Seas delivered
Tuesday, 04 July 2023

Dutch shipyard Oceanco has delivered its latest project, the 109-metre motoryacht Seven Seas, previously known as Y720. The vessel launched in March 2022 from the Oceanco facilities in Alblasserdam after being constructed in Zwijndrecht. Reports s...

US Congress introduces new bill to block boat speed rule proposal
US Congress introduces new bill to block boat speed rule proposal
Tuesday, 04 July 2023

A bipartisan bill has been introduced in the US House of Representatives and US Senate to delay funding for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) proposed speed restrictions for boats measuring 35-65 feet. The bil...

UN watchdog approves plan for Fukushima water release
UN watchdog approves plan for Fukushima water release
Tuesday, 04 July 2023

A UN watchdog has approved plans for Japan to release up to a million tonnes of wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea, after finding the plan complies with international standards. The International Atomic Energy Agency ...

America’s Cup: Watch as Luna Rossa takes to Barcelona waters
America’s Cup: Watch as Luna Rossa takes to Barcelona waters
Tuesday, 04 July 2023

Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli has conducted its first sailing session at the 37th America’s Cup venue. It joined NYYC American Magic and Alinghi Red Bull Racing, which were all out training. Luna Rossa sailor, Francesco Bruni, says: “It was...

Rolls-Royce acquires Italian yacht supplier
Rolls-Royce acquires Italian yacht supplier
Monday, 03 July 2023

Rolls-Royce has acquired Team Italia/Onyx Marine, the Italian group specialising in yacht bridges and marine electronics. Having begun collaborating on joint development projects in 2019, the two companies say they have agreed that the best way to...

Yamaha Marine expands US propeller facility
Yamaha Marine expands US propeller facility
Monday, 03 July 2023

Yamaha Marine Precision Propellers (YPPI), a division of Yamaha Marine Systems Co., Inc. is expanding its current facility in Greenfield, Indiana. The new 110,000-square-foot building will house all of the YPPI propeller finishing capabilities cur...

Two new models from Italian RIB manufacturer
Two new models from Italian RIB manufacturer
Monday, 03 July 2023

Milan-based RIB and Maxi-RIB manufacturer Lomac is launching two new models designed by Federico Fiorentino: the Turismo 9.5 and the GranTurismo 14.0. Lomac says the Turismo 9.5 builds on the concept and style of the smaller Turismo 7.0, which mar...

Damen strengthens position in Sweden
Damen strengthens position in Sweden
Monday, 03 July 2023

Damen Shipyards Group has entered a strategic partnership with Lazarus Industriförvaltning to expand its presence in the Swedish market. In addition to the yard in Oskarshamn, Damen says customers can now also use the services of Stockholms R...

New president for Brunswick boat brand
New president for Brunswick boat brand
Monday, 03 July 2023

Brunswick Corporation boating brand Harris Boats has named Brian Athmer as its new president. In this role, Athmer will oversee the entire portfolio of Harris’ premium pontoon models, including the award-winning Grand Mariner and Solstice. A...

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