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Princess S62 joins the London Luxury Afloat line-up
Friday, 17 March 2023The organisers of London Luxury Afloat have announced that Princess Motor Yacht Sales have joined the line-up for this year’s show, showcasing the Princess S62.
VIDEO: First AC40 regatta of 37th America’s Cup cycle
Friday, 17 March 2023The historic Catalonian port of Vilanova i la Geltrú, has been announced as the Host Venue for the first Preliminary Regatta of the 37th America’s Cup, with racing to take place over four days between 14 – 17 September 2023 in t...
Choosing the right yacht for a circumnavigation webinar
Friday, 17 March 2023Oyster hosts free webinar to help sailors choose the right yacht for a circumnavigation.
5000-mile blob of seaweed heading to Florida
Friday, 17 March 2023A colossal 5000-mile wide mass of seaweed is heading towards the beaches of Florida, having formed in the Atlantic Ocean.
Ancasta Group acquires Spencer Rigging
Friday, 17 March 2023Ancasta Group has announced the acquisition of Cowes-based Spencer Rigging to expand its portfolio of yacht services.
savvy navvy app promotes marine businesses
Friday, 17 March 2023Navigation app savvy navvy has launched a new promoted pins feature, enabling marine businesses to reach a geo-targeted audience.
Pontoon manufacturer expands sales team
Friday, 17 March 2023Pontoon manufacturer and water access specialist, Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS) has announced the appointment of Bryan Stewart, expanding its sales team in the UK.
Yatco announces new director of charter
Friday, 17 March 2023Yatco has appointed Mike Hutton as new director of charter and Christos Rigalos as field representative for Greece. Hutton will be based in the UK, is a seasoned charter professional with over 22 years of experience in the yacht charter market an...
New Zeelander 5 to make world debut at Palm Beach Boat Show 2023
Friday, 17 March 2023Zeelander Yachts is presenting the latest addition to its line of sportscruisers, the Zeelander 5, at the Palm Beach Boat Show, which takes place 23-26 March 2023. The vessel will be moored at Palm Harbor Marina during the show.
New study shows microfibres stunt mussel growth
Thursday, 16 March 2023A new study has demonstrated, for the first time, the effect of exposing juvenile mussels to polyester and cotton microfibres at environmentally relevant concentrations over a prolonged timescale.
VIDEOS! America’s Cup Round-Up
Thursday, 16 March 2023Time is the great enemy of any America’s Cup campaign, so February and the first half of March have been a busy time with a noticeable ramping up of the intensity all round.
The Great British Spring Clean 2023 – Smart Bins Make Councils #LitterHeroes All Year Round
Thursday, 16 March 2023This year, the eighth annual Great British Spring Clean takes place on 20 March. Together with the Great Big School Clean, the UK’s ‘biggest mass-action environmental event’ encourages participants to pick up bags of litter &ndas...
Lagoon uses Webasto air conditioning units for catamaran range
Thursday, 16 March 2023Webasto, 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
Thursday, 16 March 2023The 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
Thursday, 16 March 2023Moves 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
Thursday, 16 March 2023The 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
Thursday, 16 March 2023Bering 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
Thursday, 16 March 2023KM 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: Monzó Yacht Painting cements position as paint expert for racing yachts
Thursday, 16 March 2023In Focus: Shocking story behind IPL’s £650,000 pollution scandal
Wednesday, 15 March 2023While 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 ...
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