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This is where we publish our boat related stories and articles, which range from world circumnavigation to rescue missions, humour and much, much more. So make yourself a coffee and settle yourself down to a good read.

UKSA Youth and Mental Health Ambassador Dee Caffari inspires students with real-life rescue story and how she overcame mental challenges
UKSA Youth and Mental Health Ambassador Dee Caffari inspires students with real-life rescue story and how she overcame mental challenges
Monday, 10 October 2022

Dee Caffari, British yachtswoman and UKSA’s Youth and Mental Health Ambassador, has retold the mental challenges involved in making the decision to begin the Southern Ocean’s largest ever rescue due to an ill crew member, for...

Chaos on Mississippi River as water level continues to drop
Chaos on Mississippi River as water level continues to drop
Monday, 10 October 2022

The Mississippi River is suffering its lowest water levels for a decade causing chaos as barges ground (eight last week), there are days of queuing for barges to proceed, a cruise ship cancels its cruises, and a shipwreck is re-revealed.

NauticEd now offering VR sail training
NauticEd now offering VR sail training
Monday, 10 October 2022

NauticEd (online sailing training) is partnering with MarineVerse (a virtual reality (VR) sailing simulation company), to jointly offer what they say is the first-ever virtual reality sailing course incorporating VR gaming with sailing training t...

Evo R4XT comes with ‘lift transformer’ for water / pier access
Evo R4XT comes with ‘lift transformer’ for water / pier access
Monday, 10 October 2022

Evo has unveiled its new 13m vessel, the Evo R4XT. At its heart is an extendable beach area which the company describes as a fully customised multifunctional stern platform, offering new scenarios and possibilities for exploiting the boat.

CL Yachts to make double debut at FLIBS
CL Yachts to make double debut at FLIBS
Monday, 10 October 2022

CL Yachts says it is ‘thrilled’ to display its new models, CLX96 (pictured above) and CLB65, at the upcoming Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS).

Bibby Marine awarded funding to aid decarbonisation research
Bibby Marine awarded funding to aid decarbonisation research
Monday, 10 October 2022

Bibby Marine has been awarded government funding under the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition 2 (CMDC 2) to continue its research into the decarbonisation of its vessels.

MDL Marinas receives three ISO accreditations
MDL Marinas receives three ISO accreditations
Monday, 10 October 2022

MDL Marinas has been accredited with three ISO standards following a series of rigorous assessments over the last 12 months by the British Assessment Bureau.

Charity launches survey to explore seafarer neurodiversity
Charity launches survey to explore seafarer neurodiversity
Monday, 10 October 2022

NeurodiversAtSea, the seafarers’ neurodiversity charity, has launched its first annual Neurodiversity Benchmark Survey that aims to gather data in support of a maritime neurodiversity strategy.

SSL Gold Cup Finals postponed
SSL Gold Cup Finals postponed
Sunday, 09 October 2022

The SSL Gold Cup Finals, scheduled to be held in Bahrain from 28 October – 20 November have been postponed.

October 2022 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
October 2022 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
Friday, 07 October 2022

We are delighted to present a couple of boats that are entered into the October 2022 BoatBid auction.
The full catalogue is available for you HERE.

MDL Marinas receives three ISO accreditations
MDL Marinas receives three ISO accreditations
Friday, 07 October 2022

MDL Marinas has been accredited with three ISO standards following a series of rigorous assessments over the last 12 months by the British Assessment Bureau.

Jeff Webber appointed chief commercial officer at Barton Marine
Jeff Webber appointed chief commercial officer at Barton Marine
Friday, 07 October 2022

In a newly created role of chief commercial officer, Jeff Webber will be responsible for driving forward Barton Marine Equipment’s marine and industrial positions globally.

Starlink Maritime deployed on superyacht, fails mid-Atlantic
Starlink Maritime deployed on superyacht, fails mid-Atlantic
Friday, 07 October 2022

Starlink Maritime has been deployed on what it terms ‘the world’s most Instagrammed superyacht’, MY Loon, according to Teslarati.

Hurley Marine appoints distributor for Norway
Hurley Marine appoints distributor for Norway
Friday, 07 October 2022

Michigan-based dinghy davit manufacturer Hurley Marine is continuing to make further distribution agreements with the appointment of Flak AS for the Norwegian market.

Hyundai to demo autonomous nav solution for leisure boats
Hyundai to demo autonomous nav solution for leisure boats
Friday, 07 October 2022

Avikus, HD Hyundai’s autonomous navigation in-house startup, will be showcasing Neuboat, an autonomous phase-2 navigation solution for leisure boats, at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (stand 627, 26 – 30 October).

VIDEO: Drone footage shows orcas killing great white shark
VIDEO: Drone footage shows orcas killing great white shark
Friday, 07 October 2022

Evidence that orcas hunt great white sharks has been published. In a scientific study, a pod of killer whales was seen chasing sharks during a hour-long pursuit off Mossel Bay, South Africa.

Changes to UK rules on disposal of marine flares
Changes to UK rules on disposal of marine flares
Friday, 07 October 2022

British Marine, the Department for Transport (DfT) and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) are hosting a free 30-minute webinar to help individuals and businesses find out more about the future arrangements for the disposal of maritime pyrot...

Monster wave surf shot wins Ocean Photographer of the Year 2022
Monster wave surf shot wins Ocean Photographer of the Year 2022
Friday, 07 October 2022

French Polynesia-based photographer Ben Thouard has won the 2022 Ocean Photographer of the Year competition.

Karpaz Gate is runner-up in International Marina of the Year Awards
Karpaz Gate is runner-up in International Marina of the Year Awards
Thursday, 06 October 2022

North Cyprus’ Karpaz Gate Marina has, for the fourth time, been voted among the world’s most popular Gold Anchor-accredited marinas in The Yacht Harbour Association Towergate’s Marina of the Year Awards 2022.

Marine Security Advice from Police CPI
Marine Security Advice from Police CPI
Thursday, 06 October 2022

At the height of the global pandemic, borders were closed, flights were cancelled and holidays were postponed. According to figures from British Marine, many people used this as an opportunity to look closer to home for their leisure activities, w...

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