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Allpa Marine Group, the German-Dutch wholesaler and distributor of technical marine products, has acquired Combi Noord, a well-established Dutch wholesaler focused on the supply of technical marine equipment.

In this issue of MIN, we take stock of the leisure marine market in our global report on page 5, reflect on the growth and future of the retrofit market on page 14 and discover how Freedom Boat Club is approaching the increased demand for boat sh...

Two front runners of the Golden Globe Race have retired into Cape Town with wind vane failures. Damien Guillou arrived in Cape Town having lost his windvane rudder. Pat Lawless retired after the failure of a critical bearing bush, caught without a...

The world’s most innovative, sustainable fitness equipment is now available to be fitted onboard yachts, enabling boat and superyacht owners and guests to join the world’s first eco-friendly floating fitness league, The Boaters Super L...

Ocean Signal’s RescueME PLB3 AIS Personal Locator Beacon has been announced as the Overall Winner of the DAME Awards at METSTRADE 2022.

Vetus has launched its first Bow Pro Boosted units for 400-mm tunnels, which are being previewed for the first time this week at METSTRADE 2022 (15-17 November).

After 26 years of building Clipper Ventures and successfully hosting 12 editions of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, Chairman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and CEO William Ward OBE are stepping back from the day to day running o...

Skipper Fabrice Amedeo has been forced to abandon his Imoca Nexans – Art et Fenêtres during the Route du Rhum solo transatlantic race, after an explosion on board the vessel caused it to sink.

Emergency distress signal manufacturer Wescom Group is showcasing its new sMRT Shield 406MHz ‘next-generation’ PLB at METSTRADE this week (15-17 November 2022).

Smartgyro has been working with sister companies, Vetus and Maxwell, to develop a new Graphical User Interface (GUI) which it is unveiling this week at METSTRADE (15-17 November 2022).

Hampshire-based A+T Instruments has unveiled a new series of wind sensors. The new 520 Series is said to be the first production unit sensors that can directly measure the acceleration, and hence velocity, at the masthead then transmit this to th...

After 26 years of building Clipper Ventures and successfully hosting 12 editions of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, chairman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and CEO William Ward are stepping back from the day-to-day running of the business. Clipp...

Ocean Signal’s RescueME PLB3 AIS Personal Locator Beacon has been announced as the Overall Winner of the DAME Awards at METSTRADE 2022.

Marine electric drive specialist Torqeedo has opened its brand-new 8,300sqm facility near Munich, where all company activities, including research, development, and production, will now take place.

GBR sailed a strong series to secure their spot in the DubaiSGP podium final with a race to spare. The team battled it out with Australia and France, making for one of the most dramatic SailGP finals ever.

Two people have been rescued from a yacht that was beached off Achill Island, County Mayo, for three days.

Barrus, a leading UK importer and distributor or marine equipment, has announced strategic restructuring plans for its marine operations, recognising the emerging talent that will drive the continued growth and expansion of its marine businesses....

Marine safety specialist ACR Electronics has revealed its latest Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB), which the firm says is the world’s first mobile-connected AIS EPIRB with Return Link Service.

Almost every designated bathing beach on the UK’s southeast coast is at risk from an “unprecedented” level of sewage discharge, environmental campaigners have said.

World Cat has appointed nine new US dealers to represent the brand, as it expands into previously unrepresented markets. The new dealerships and locations are: