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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.

ICMS to showcase floating concrete breakwaters at Metstrade
ICMS to showcase floating concrete breakwaters at Metstrade
Wednesday, 19 October 2022

Pontoon and water access specialist, Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS) will be showcasing its versatile floating concrete breakwaters to the international market at Metstrade, 15-17 November 2022.

RNLI releases shocking Channel rescue footage
RNLI releases shocking Channel rescue footage
Wednesday, 19 October 2022

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has released new footage and a crew testimony to give a first-hand insight into what the charity’s volunteer crews often face when they rescue people crossing the English Channel.

New dates for MDL’s South Coast Boat Show
New dates for MDL’s South Coast Boat Show
Wednesday, 19 October 2022

MDL Marinas has announced new dates for the South Coast Boat Show in 2023.

Centouno Navi begins construction of 16m dayboat
Centouno Navi begins construction of 16m dayboat
Wednesday, 19 October 2022

Following on from its 28m Forza and 39m Eterea projects, Italian brand Centouno Navi, founded by designer Manuela Lucchesi and naval architect Marco Arnaboldi, has introduced an entry-level model. At 16.5m overall with a 4.6m beam, the Vespro is ...

MIN supports first Women in Marine event at METSTRADE
MIN supports first Women in Marine event at METSTRADE
Wednesday, 19 October 2022

Marine Industry News is supporting British Marine, Soundings Trade Only and METSTRADE to bring the inaugural ‘Women in the Marine Industry International’ networking breakfast and industry panel to METSTRADE 2022.

X Shore signs new CCO and expands board
X Shore signs new CCO and expands board
Wednesday, 19 October 2022

Swedish climate technology company and electric boat manufacturer, X Shore has announced that Johan Åström has joined as chief commercial officer, while Jon Roskill and Stefan Krause are to join the board. Roskill replaces Susanna Camp...

Trilleen - Sailing around Britain Update
Trilleen - Sailing around Britain Update
Wednesday, 19 October 2022

Ian Wyllie, who bought a boat via Boatshed IOW in February 2021 is taking on the challenge of sailing around Britain single handed. Here is his latest update:

Breakwater focus for ICMS at METS
Breakwater focus for ICMS at METS
Wednesday, 19 October 2022

Reacting to the changing requirements of marinas and yacht harbours, pontoon manufacturer Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS) will be focusing on its floating concrete breakwaters at METSTRADE, 15-17 November 2022.

New dates announced for MDL’s South Coast Boat Show
New dates announced for MDL’s South Coast Boat Show
Tuesday, 18 October 2022

MDL Marinas has announced new dates for the South Coast Boat Show in 2023.

Vision Marine launches ‘100% recyclable’ electric boat for US market
Vision Marine launches ‘100% recyclable’ electric boat for US market
Tuesday, 18 October 2022

Vision Marine Technologies is launching what it describes as a ‘100 per cent recyclable boat’, called the Phantom, for the US leisure marine market. 

VIDEO: Sailor rescued in Atlantic storm after yacht loses mast
VIDEO: Sailor rescued in Atlantic storm after yacht loses mast
Tuesday, 18 October 2022

A sailor has been rescued from the Atlantic Ocean, two days after his yacht lost its mast in stormy conditions.

Unfinished superyacht goes to auction in US
Unfinished superyacht goes to auction in US
Tuesday, 18 October 2022

Boathouse Auctions is hosting an auction for a partially constructed custom project from a US superyacht builder.

Scania launches new inline engine platform
Scania launches new inline engine platform
Tuesday, 18 October 2022

Scania Power Solutions has launched its next generation of inline engines for industrial, heavy machinery and power generation applications.

Liverpool’s Albert Dock sea wall undergoes vital repairs
Liverpool’s Albert Dock sea wall undergoes vital repairs
Tuesday, 18 October 2022

Liverpool’s historic Albert Dock sea wall will be more resilient to winter storms and River Mersey tidal surges in future, thanks to a £288,000 repair project.

Survitec appoints new CEO
Survitec appoints new CEO
Tuesday, 18 October 2022

Global marine survival and safety solutions provider, Survitec, has announced the appointment of Robert Steen Kledal as the company’s new chief executive officer.

Ritz-Carlton launches luxury yacht cruises, with fares starting at £4,000
Ritz-Carlton launches luxury yacht cruises, with fares starting at £4,000
Tuesday, 18 October 2022

The Ritz-Carlton hotel chain has launched the first of its new luxury yacht collection, after a three-year delay caused by the pandemic and supply-chain issues.

Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust on the lookout for new talent
Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust on the lookout for new talent
Monday, 17 October 2022

The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is on the lookout for new talent to skipper on their 2023 trips.

New boat sales dip below pre-pandemic levels in US
New boat sales dip below pre-pandemic levels in US
Monday, 17 October 2022

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) reports new powerboat sales year-to-date were at 187,000 units through July in North America, down 18 per cent from the same period in 2021.

Marine Industry News magazine heads to METSTRADE 2022
Marine Industry News magazine heads to METSTRADE 2022
Monday, 17 October 2022

The next Marine Industry News (MIN) print edition will be launched at METSTRADE in November 2022 and will feature new products, market analysis and leading marine industry experts and interviews.

British yacht builder Jeremy Rogers, creator of the Contessa 32, passes away age 85
British yacht builder Jeremy Rogers, creator of the Contessa 32, passes away age 85
Monday, 17 October 2022

Jeremy Rogers Limited boatyard has announced the sad loss of founder Jeremy Rogers MBE, who has passed away at the age of 85.

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