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A competition launched by The Seafarers’ Charity to mark Maritime Safety Week (4 – 8 July), invited everyone who works at sea to practice and improve their crew muster safety drill. 

Wessex Archaeology and Portsmouth & Gosport History Week are hosting a special series of free marine archaeology events.

The US Department of Justice has discovered an unexpected treasure aboard a Russian-owned yacht recently seized in Fiji.

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has gained more than 100,000 new social media followers and over 4m views since launching last week on the popular social media platform, TikTok.

The Design Awards at METSTRADE (DAME) have now opened for nominations.

The Port of Dover declared a “critical incident” this morning, (22 July), after queues of up to five hours developed amid the start of the summer holiday exodus.

Six people have been rescued, after a terrifying collision between a sightseeing boat and a water taxi in Rotterdam.

A consortium comprising Ocean Capital Partners, Island Global Yachting (IGY) and Grupo Empresas Matutes has signed a temporary concession agreement to operate a superyacht marina in the Port of Ibiza, Spain, following a tender process.

Recreational boat and yacht retailer MarineMax has appointed Margriet Mitchell as its new brand marketing manager for Azimut, Cruisers Yachts, and Ocean Alexander. 
 
Following 20 years of marketing management ...

Southampton International Boat Show has announced the launch of the new Environmental Innovation Showcase and is inviting exhibitors to submit their entries to secure a spot in the inaugural showcase.  

An oil spill in the Bahamas is being contained off the coast of Great Exuma. Around 30,000 gallons of oil have reportedly spilled into the waters off Exuma from a ship delivering fuel.

Global sailing events, from SailGP to the America’s Cup and Olympics, are setting out their sustainable credentials by developing, or utilising, clean power solutions for support vessels, choosing the best electric RIBs and hydrogen powered...

The Wolf Rock Boat Company has expanded its portfolio of boats for sale, incorporating four additional boat brands to its offering.

Three exceptionally rare shipwrecks discovered off the Isle of Wight and Dorset coasts – including the oldest shipwreck in England – have been granted the highest level of protection by the government on the advice of Historic England...

Leading supplier of marine equipment, C-Quip, has launched a new website with improved functionality.

The Fijian government has made changes to the rules surrounding superyacht charters, making it easier for foreign-flagged vessels to charter in Fijian waters.

Falmouth Harbour Commissioners (FHC) are seeking a new board member with senior industry and maritime experience to help shape current strategy and bright future prosperity for Falmouth Harbour, one of the premier harbours on the south coast of t...

Due to the increased demand, Osmotech in Hamble have expanded their facilities at MDL Hamble Point Marina doubling their office space.

In Autumn 2019 Lymington SailAbility was gifted an Artemis 20 fixed keel sailing boat ‘Me Too’ by the estate of Hilary Lister – the iconic and inspirational record-breaking quadriplegic sailor, who loved sailing with a passion....