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Earlier this year, the Southampton International Boat Show announced its partnership with Southampton Hospitals Charity and their prestigious ‘Light the South’ event, raising vital funds for Southampton Children’s Hospital.

The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has released the results of a study that examined the effectiveness of its standards in enhancing boating safety. The research firms Industrial Economics and ITA International conducted the analysis, w...

British boatbuilder Cockwells Modern & Classic Boatbuilding has appointed Penny Wakeling as the manager of its new brokerage service.

Ocean Safety has appointed Glyn Nicholls to head up its UK southwest regional branch in Plymouth. The marine safety specialist says Nicholls’ extensive sales experience and maritime industry knowledge will prove invaluable for local marine ...

Who hasn’t contemplated what they can set a world record for? Now it’s Alex Khan’s turn in the spotlight as the combination of one breath, longest distance travelled underwater and open seas are just the ticket to gain access in...

The Island Sailing Club, organisers of the annual Round the Island Race, has announced a new date for the 2025 edition, following the Isle of Wight Festival’s decision to hold their event on the same day as the Race. The annual race, which a...

LKQ Aquafax Plymouth has announced its support for the Plymouth and Devon Schools’ Sailing Association (PDSSA) Sailability with an initial donation of essential marine equipment.

A major project by Walcon Marine for longstanding client Guernsey Ports has been successfully completed. It involved the removal and replacement of piers D and E in the QEII Marina, a total of 500 metres of walkways and finger pontoons.

This September, the Southampton International Boat Show is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever and this year, in partnership with Red Funnel, the original Isle of Wight Ferry Operator, they are bringing you two fantastic promotions....

SailGP has unveiled its 2024/2025 Season calendar, featuring new events in Brazil, Germany, Switzerland and Auckland, as well as a return to Great Britain and New York. Unfolding over a 12-month period – beginning and ending in November &nda...

SEA Index (Superyacht Eco Association by Yacht Club de Monaco) and RINA say they have developed a new operational efficiency assessment method that evaluates the direct emissions of yachts over 25m and 400 gross tons, based on choice of fuel. Thi...

A teenager successfully halted an unmanned runaway boat that was circling on Lake Winnipesaukee in the US state of New Hampshire.

British shipping and logistics firm Peters & May has formed a joint venture with Bati Yacht Transport, a subsidiary of Turkey’s Bati Group.

RS Sailing has appointed Beijing HHH Sports Technology Co. Ltd. (BJ HHH) as its new Chinese distributor. The first shipment of boats is due to arrive in China this month.

Wilma Van Rijn has been appointed as the new chief development officer for Alia Yachts in Antalya, Turkey.

Amanda Sallaway, office manager at Docherty Marine, the official distributor for Dockmate for New Zealand and Australia, explains the joy of Dockmate for coming into crowded marinas. The remote-control docking system has grown in popularity acr...

This year’s National Marine Week theme is Sea the Connection, which is celebrating the diverse ways people feel connected with the sea. The Wildlife Trusts are encouraging people to share favourite seaside memories, adventures and places on ...

Sunseeker will be showcasing a display of 10 new yachts at the Southampton International Boat Show with anticipation building for the arrival of the all-new Sunseeker Ocean 156.

A fishing company operating vessels from Brixham has been ordered to pay more than £100,000 after a highly modified vessel capsized, causing the deaths of two people onboard. Joanna C had a major refit in 2019, including the addition of a w...