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This is where we publish our boat related stories and articles, which range from world circumnavigation to rescue missions, humour and much, much more. So make yourself a coffee and settle yourself down to a good read.

Lagoon uses Webasto air conditioning units for catamaran range
Lagoon uses Webasto air conditioning units for catamaran range
Thursday, 16 March 2023

Webasto, global systems partner to the mobility industry, is now outfitting the boats of the premium Lagoon brand with compact BlueCool S-Series air conditioning units. 

The Italian Sea Group presents Perini Navi fleet
The Italian Sea Group presents Perini Navi fleet
Thursday, 16 March 2023

The Italian Sea Group (TISG), global operator in luxury yachting, has unveiled the new Perini Navi fleet, one year after it acquired the brand. The fleet, named Genesis, includes 48m, 56m, and 77m yachts.

Viken Group announces new CFO and commercial director
Viken Group announces new CFO and commercial director
Thursday, 16 March 2023

Moves are afoot at Sweden’s Viken Group. Anna Silvesjö – CFO of Tillberg Design of Sweden – has joined as CFO to work alongside current CEO Stefan R. Nilsson. Antonio Romano – co-founder and business director at Itali...

In Focus: International Antifouling Conference to return in 2023
In Focus: International Antifouling Conference to return in 2023
Thursday, 16 March 2023

The second International Antifouling Conference will be held on 13-14 September in the iconic Eriksberg shipyard area in Gothenburg, Sweden. The conference brings the best minds in the antifouling coatings industry, ship operators and academ...

Hull and superstructure joined on Bering Yachts’ second B145
Hull and superstructure joined on Bering Yachts’ second B145
Thursday, 16 March 2023

Bering Yachts says it has moved to the next stage of construction for its second B145 explorer yacht. The hull and superstructure have recently been joined, and the boat has been moved to its outfitting facility.

In Focus: KM Yachtbuilders expands with new painting halls
In Focus: KM Yachtbuilders expands with new painting halls
Thursday, 16 March 2023

KM Yachtbuilders has expanded its premises with two new painting halls. The new painting halls will be used to paint ships, masts and interiors.

In Focus: Shocking story behind IPL’s £650,000 pollution scandal
In Focus: Shocking story behind IPL’s £650,000 pollution scandal
Wednesday, 15 March 2023

While the marine industry may be familiar with International Paint Ltd’s (IPL) recent conviction and fine for polluting the Yealm Estuary, Devon, with banned TBT, the shocking twists and turns of the pathway to court reveals the continuing ...

Partnership founded to electric retrofit vintage Riva boats
Partnership founded to electric retrofit vintage Riva boats
Wednesday, 15 March 2023

Monaco’s Lanéva electric boat company is partnering with Riva restoration expert Bellini Nautica of Italy to replace internal combustion engines in vintage Riva boats with fully electric powertrains.

Workers at UK Hydrographic Office strike
Workers at UK Hydrographic Office strike
Wednesday, 15 March 2023

Members of the Prospect union working at UKHO (UK Hydrographic Office) have voted resoundingly to take industrial action over real terms pay cuts and threats to jobs, terms and conditions today.

Universal Yachting expands as UK’s main Dufour dealer
Universal Yachting expands as UK’s main Dufour dealer
Wednesday, 15 March 2023

Hamble-based Universal Yachting is expanding its sales operation for Dufour Yachts, adding the UK’s east coast, Wales, the north west including the lake district as well as the Channel Islands to its existing responsibilities along the sout...

Boat show on Australia’s Gold Coast returns
Boat show on Australia’s Gold Coast returns
Wednesday, 15 March 2023

The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show returns to Australia’s Gold Coast May 25-28, 2023. It is the annual show’s first event since 2019 to freely welcome international exhibitors and overseas guests, who have been kept away by t...

Yare superyacht networking event kicks off in Tuscany
Yare superyacht networking event kicks off in Tuscany
Wednesday, 15 March 2023

Superyacht captains and companies are gathering at the thirteenth edition of Yare (Yachting Aftersales and Refit Experience), which takes place in Italy from 15-17 March 2023.

World’s largest display of Sunseekers on show
World’s largest display of Sunseekers on show
Wednesday, 15 March 2023

UK luxury boatbuilder Sunseeker will host its appointment-only Sunseeker on Show event 22–26 March 2023 in Poole, Dorset, which will see the largest display of Sunseeker yachts anywhere in the world.

In Focus: Propspeed’s CEO on strategy, boat show secrets and Kiwi ingenuity
In Focus: Propspeed’s CEO on strategy, boat show secrets and Kiwi ingenuity
Tuesday, 14 March 2023

After its biggest revenue month ever in February 2023, and tremendous growth in sales more synonymous with a startup than a 22-year-old company, Propspeed’s CEO Chris Baird says the secret of its expanding success isn’t a secret at al...

Yamaha’s $100 million fund to invest in AI, robotics and transport
Yamaha’s $100 million fund to invest in AI, robotics and transport
Tuesday, 14 March 2023

Yamaha Motor is establishing a second Yamaha Motor Exploratory Fund, L.P. II. The company-financed ten-year fund based in the US has a total investment purse of $100 million and its target investments are noted as ‘startups with innovative ...

VIDEO: Cold water dips with Louise Minchin
VIDEO: Cold water dips with Louise Minchin
Sunday, 12 March 2023

Louise Minchin has teamed up with the RNLI to give us her top tips for cold water swimming.

WORLD’S LARGEST DISPLAY OF SUNSEEKER YACHTS RETURNS TO UK HEADQUARTERS
WORLD’S LARGEST DISPLAY OF SUNSEEKER YACHTS RETURNS TO UK HEADQUARTERS
Saturday, 11 March 2023

 Sunseeker on Show returns to Poole, Dorset, for the largest display of Sunseeker yachts anywhere in the world. The event ensues for five days, from the 22 – 26 March, and will provide exclusive access to the world-class VIP lounge and ...

Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust launches 2023-25 Ambitions
Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust launches 2023-25 Ambitions
Friday, 10 March 2023

Young person’s cancer charity, the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust launched its 2023-2025 Ambitions in London on Wednesday (8 March).

MDL Marinas sells boatyard at Dartside Quay
MDL Marinas sells boatyard at Dartside Quay
Friday, 10 March 2023

MDL Marinas has announced the sale of its boatyard at Dartside Quay in an agreement which will see the expansion of the boatyard services on offer to MDL customers and the wider boating community.

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