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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 ...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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.

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.

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 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 ...

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

 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 ...

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

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.

Marine safety specialist, Ocean Safety has announced its range of commercial liferafts meet the new ‘Red Ensign’ standard for United Kingdom conformity assessment procedures for marine equipment and are now approved to carry the Red E...

Suntex Marina Investors continues its US expansion with the acquisition of Fair Haven Yacht Works in Fair Haven, New Jersey.

After three years on the market, historic No Man’s Land Fort in the Solent has been reduced to a price of £3.5 million.

Holidays with your whole family should be a breeze, and that’s why at Hamble Point Yacht Charters we welcome your four legged friends onboard with us. Our pet-friendly approach means friends and loved ones can holiday and explore together! A...

Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS) has installed a heavy duty pontoon system in Eyemouth Harbour as part of the new operations and maintenance (O&M) base for the Neart na Gaoith Offshore Windfarm, Scotland.

A US-based blockchain technology firm says it has delivered the first globally available sailing resume platform. The Charter Rode service lets recreational and professional mariners log and track credentials, sea time, and experience, automatica...

The Inland Waterways Association (IWA) is launching a new campaign to ‘Protect Our Waterways’.