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20,000 paddleboards recalled due to drowning hazard
Friday, 06 January 2023Sports equipment company Surf 9 has issued a recall on more than 20,000 paddleboards sold in the United States and Canada. The recall is due to a potential drowning hazard following reports that the inflatable boards could deflate unexpectedly....
Baltic ‘eco-friendly’ expansion brings company under one roof
Friday, 06 January 2023Work is advancing on a new building which will more than double the size of Baltic Yachts’ Jakobstad facility as it winds down its ageing Bosund premises where the company was founded 50 years ago.
VIDEO: Over 400 swimmers dive into chilly Solent for charity
Friday, 06 January 2023The Gosport and Fareham Inshore Rescue Service (GAFIRS) New Year’s Day Swim returned after a two-year break, with over 400 swimmers taking an icy dip in the sea to raise money for the charity.
Canada’s Allsalt Maritime sold
Friday, 06 January 2023United Safety, a global manufacturer of safety and survivability technology solutions, has announced the acquisition of Allsalt Maritime which closed on 31 December 2022.
Artist behind Banksy-style RNLI mural revealed
Friday, 06 January 2023The artist behind a Banksy-style tribute to the RNLI has come forward, after the mural was fitted with a protective covering.
Camper & Nicholsons plans to expand in Southeast Asia and the Med after ‘record year’
Thursday, 05 January 2023Superyacht brokerage and service firm Camper & Nicholsons has reported a ‘record year’ for 2022 and revealed further details of its plans for 2023.
Watch: Floating restaurant sinks
Thursday, 05 January 2023A steakhouse restaurant in Essex has been forced to permanently close — after it sunk. The unfortunate incident occurred just prior to Christmas 2022, and was put down to ‘structural issues’.
Tim Slingsby becomes new Maritime Charities Group chair
Thursday, 05 January 2023The Maritime Charities Group (MCG) says Tim Slingsby, director of skills and education at Lloyd’s Register Foundation, will be its new chair following the retirement of Commander Graham Hockley LVO RN.
WhisperPower expands range of compact generators
Thursday, 05 January 2023WhisperPower has recently added the Piccolo 6 to its range.
Losses widen at HanseYachts despite turnover increase
Thursday, 05 January 2023The German boatbuilding group HanseYachts has posted its 2021/22 financial results, showing extensive losses for the period, despite significant gains in turnover, and a record order book and production volume.
Premier appoints new manager at flagship marina
Thursday, 05 January 2023Premier Marinas has appointed Mike Smith to the post of marina manager at the flagship Noss on Dart location.
All At Sea – January 2023
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Teledyne acquires marine navigation specialist
Wednesday, 04 January 2023American digital imaging provider Teledyne Technologies has acquired the digital marine navigation specialist ChartWorld International Limited and its affiliates. Terms of the transactions were not disclosed.
Cruise ship rejected by four ports because of ‘marine growth’
Wednesday, 04 January 2023Passengers were left stranded off the coast of Australia on New Year’s Eve, as the result of ‘marine growth’ on one of Viking Cruises’ ships.
Brunswick talks electrification at 2023 CES tech event
Wednesday, 04 January 2023Brunswick Corporation has confirmed details of its exhibit at the 2023 Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas, 5-8 January 2023.
Gosport sailor, Paul Bishop, awarded MBE
Wednesday, 04 January 2023Gosport sailor Paul Bishop has been made an MBE for his career as a professional sailor which he has used to enhance the lives of young people by working for the charity, Sail Training International.
Brit badly injured by dive-boat in Mexico
Wednesday, 04 January 2023A British woman has suffered horrific injuries after being sliced by the propeller of a dive boat while snorkelling in Mexico on holiday with her husband.
Steve Cole appointed RORC racing manager
Wednesday, 04 January 2023The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has appointed Steve Cole as the new racing manager, succeeding Chris Stone. The appointment is effective from 1 January 2023.
The Italian Sea Group celebrates keel laying
Wednesday, 04 January 2023The Italian Sea Group (TISG) is celebrating the keel laying of the first Admiral Panorama 50 metre, its new line that introduces the brand to ‘semi-custom’ production.
Penton Hook Marina
Wednesday, 04 January 2023Penton Hook is one of three picturesque MDL Marinas on the tranquil waters of the non-tidal reaches of the River Thames.
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