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A group of tourists say they were lucky to survive after their tour boat capsized off the coast of the Algarve in southern Portugal on Monday afternoon (20 February 2023), and several lifejackets failed to activate.

Propel, the marine propulsion division of UK-based Saietta Group, has signed an exclusive agreement with Marathon Leisure, for sales and aftersales service of Propel’s electric marine motors in the UK and Ireland.

A new campaign is helping sailors do their part to tackle climate change by digitally mapping sensitive seabeds and eco-moorings across boating hotspots around the world.

MDL Marinas is launching new dry berthing facilities at its Sparkes Marina, on the southeast tip of Hayling Island in Hampshire.

D-Marin has unveiled its new ‘smart pedestal,’ designed to improve its customers’ convenience as they use its marinas.

Nominations are now open for the inaugural Honours, a new awards ceremony for the superyacht industry.

Nestled discreetly overlooking the marina and the Firth of Clyde, an Ayrshire hotel is making waves in the hospitality sector just three years after opening.

Offering its customers even more choice when it comes to boat storage and care, MDL Marinas is launching new dry berthing facilities at its Sparkes Marina.

Italy is facing another year of severe drought, with the Alps receiving less than half of the expected snowfall this winter and water levels in the north of the country falling to record lows, according to science and environmental groups.

US manufacturer Atlantic Towers has signed Sailtec as the European distributor of its Sail Arch mounting platform, which helps to carry equipment on sailing yachts.

365 Yacht Charters, a new yacht charter booking agency, has launched in Barbados. It’s offering a platform for customers to explore and book different catamarans, luxury motorboats, fishing charters, power boats and more.

Collaboration between two people or companies can multiply the benefits for all involved. Not only by generating exciting new ideas, but also for sharing resources, learning and innovation for both parties — and their customers.

YSA Design has joined the team planning to build the world’s first zero-emission cruise ship, following a formal invitation to join the consortium behind the Northern Xplorer (NX) venture. The Oslo-based design firm will oversee key aspects...

Marine Marketers of America (MMA) has announced this year’s winners of its 2022 Neptune Awards for marine marketing.

Marlow Ropes has appointed Rob Henderson as its UK leisure marine sales manager.

SBS BoatLife drew a top-quality crowd over four days at the NEC, putting this Midlands show firmly on the map.

The iconic yacht Maiden and her all-female crew will enter the 2023 Ocean Global Race Starting in Europe in September.

A severe weather event has resulted in significant damage to the wing sails and at least one boat at the SailGP technical site, following the day’s racing at the KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix in Sydney on Saturday (18 February 2023).

The dramatic first day at last month’s Australia SailGP was plagued by technical issues, near capsizes, messy manoeuvres and even an Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team crew member falling overboard.

Italian marina network Marinedi Group has revealed plans to expand its network to encompass 25 marinas in the Mediterranean by 2026.