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The latest installations of wind propulsion technology on large commercial vessels have tipped the amount of cargo that can be transported on vessels that make use of wind as a renewable energy source over the one million tonnes of deadweight (DW...

Maritime training and education charity UKSA has reported an increase of more than 50 per cent in the number of students receiving funding for its Superyacht Cadetship course, when compared to the average across the last five years.

Helly Hansen has released an Arctic Ocean Parka (RRP £700) for winter 2022. It’s designed to deliver full protection from the elements for cold weather sailors, and is made with a minimum of 50 per cent recycled content.

Malta’s Marine Safety Investigation Unit (MSIU) has released its report into the fire onboard MY Siempre. The fire occurred in September 2021, whilst MY Siempre was moored at the port of Olbia, Italy.

The world’s most important big-yacht show opens its doors today at the Port Hercules, as the annual Monaco Yacht Show returns for 2022.

Becky Bridgen has announced her retirement. She leaves her role as deputy CEO at Oyster Yachts.

Italian nautical accessories distributor Osculati Group has announced its figures for the nautical year 2022 (September 2021 – August 2022), and reports an overall positive trend.

The first fully electric wheelchair-accessible hire boat has been launched on the River Avon in Warwickshire.

Heesen has confirmed that the construction of YN 20150, code-named Oslo24, is on schedule.

Swedish retailer Watski is adding Aquatic AV products to its range.

Holyhead RNLI volunteers were honoured to welcome Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales, during a whistle-stop tour that brought them back to the island they once called home.

National boating business, boatfolk, has won the prestigious Environmental Award at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show. The award was presented by world-renowned sailor, Mike Golding.

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:

The Beaulieu River team is delighted that one of its members has been awarded Towergate’s Marina Employee of the Year 2022, as part of The Yacht Harbour Association’s Marina of the Year Awards, with Marina Assistant John Selman receivi...

Following worrying times for marine firms during the covid lockdowns, many companies now have order books that stretch well into the future, even if supply chain issues continue to be a headache. Yet those who have been in the industry a long tim...

As early bird tickets are released for next year’s Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS), organisers say 83,000 people attended – fewer than originally predicted due to the day’s closure for the Queen’s funeral &ndash...

Zhik says its new casual styled Flight Jacket crosses between street, dockside and the water.

Highfield Boats has announced a partnership with Pip Hare Ocean Racing to supply the team with a bespoke Patrol 760 RIB in support of Hare’s global sailing campaign. The RIB will support the programme that includes preparation for Hare comp...

Barrus has appointed Craig Gutteridge as area sales manager for the south of England for its marine leisure division.

A double announcement by America’s Cup Events Limited (ACE) says that Iain Murray (pictured above) will continue as independent regatta director for the 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona alongside Richard Slater who also continues in th...