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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.

Columbus Crossover hull under construction
Columbus Crossover hull under construction
Monday, 30 May 2022

Columbus Yachts, a brand of Palumbo Superyachts, says that the construction of the steel hull for the first 40-metre Crossover unit has started at its Savona shipyard.

US wins latest legal battle over sanctioned superyacht in Fiji
US wins latest legal battle over sanctioned superyacht in Fiji
Monday, 30 May 2022

The US has won a victory in the latest round of a legal battle over the fate of the sanctioned superyacht Amadea, which is currently docked at the Fijian port of Lautoka and is restrained from leaving Fijian waters.

Wally unveils new wallypower58 in Venice
Wally unveils new wallypower58 in Venice
Monday, 30 May 2022

Wally, a Ferretti Group brand based in Monaco, unveiled its new wallypower58 at the Venice Boat Show.

Norco to build 18 police patrol craft
Norco to build 18 police patrol craft
Monday, 30 May 2022

Marine Specialised Technology (MST) has contracted with Norco to build the hull and superstructure for 18 HPB-1500 boat MOD police patrol craft.

Il Corvo wins the North Sea Race
Il Corvo wins the North Sea Race
Sunday, 29 May 2022

The overall winner for the North Sea Race under IRC was the Dutch JPK 1180 Il Corvo, owned by Astrid de Vin and skippered by Roeland Franssens.

Watch: Fire shoots from Carnival cruise ship funnel
Watch: Fire shoots from Carnival cruise ship funnel
Friday, 27 May 2022

A fire has broken out in the funnel of the Carnival Freedom cruise ship, which was docked at Grand Turk Island in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

RNLI lifesavers to complete historic full set of Jubilee Medals
RNLI lifesavers to complete historic full set of Jubilee Medals
Friday, 27 May 2022

Two long-serving RNLI volunteers who have dedicated more than 100 years between them to saving lives at sea will receive their Platinum Jubilee Medal to complete the full set awarded by Her Majesty The Queen.

OMS wins contract to build Southern Wind yachts
OMS wins contract to build Southern Wind yachts
Friday, 27 May 2022

Ocean Marine Systems (OMS) has been awarded the contract for three further Southern Wind yachts in build following the completion of S/Y Taniwha in 2021 and S/Y Sorvind in 2022.

Half of UK’s litter can be traced to 10 brands, survey finds
Half of UK’s litter can be traced to 10 brands, survey finds
Friday, 27 May 2022

More than half of all identifiable litter in the UK can be traced back to just 10 brands, according to a new nationwide survey by environmental non-profit Planet Patrol.

EV Metals Group acquires UK battery materials business
EV Metals Group acquires UK battery materials business
Friday, 27 May 2022

British multinational speciality chemicals and sustainable technologies company Johnson Matthey has entered into an agreement for the sale of part of its battery materials business to Australian group EV Metals, a global battery chemicals and tec...

Spinlock expands facility on Isle of Wight
Spinlock expands facility on Isle of Wight
Friday, 27 May 2022

Spinlock has expanded its production facility in Cowes, Isle of Wight, to help facilitate global sales growth and new markets.

Welfare charity launches multimillion-pound grant scheme for maritime sector
Welfare charity launches multimillion-pound grant scheme for maritime sector
Friday, 27 May 2022

The Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB), which supports and promotes co-operation between organisations that provide welfare services to seafarers, fishermen and their dependents, has launched a new multimillion-pound grant scheme to help the mari...

Artificial reef to protect new Isle of Man ‘eco-marina’
Artificial reef to protect new Isle of Man ‘eco-marina’
Friday, 27 May 2022

British clean tech company CCell Renewables has invented an artificial reef, powered by renewable energy, to protect the Irish Sea’s deep-water marina.

Two new pontoons for Plymouth yacht visitors
Two new pontoons for Plymouth yacht visitors
Friday, 27 May 2022

Cattewater Harbour Commissioners have recently commissioned two new visitor pontoons to improve access into the city for vessels when visiting Plymouth.

Fox’s Marina & Boatyard Celebrates 95 years
Fox’s Marina & Boatyard Celebrates 95 years
Thursday, 26 May 2022

From humble beginnings almost a century ago, Fox’s Marina and Boatyard has established itself as one of the UK’s leading yacht refit and repair facilities, so is rightfully proud to be celebrating its 95th year.

VIDEO: Bahrain to host the SSL Gold Cup 2022 Final Series
VIDEO: Bahrain to host the SSL Gold Cup 2022 Final Series
Thursday, 26 May 2022

From 28 October –  20 November, the Kingdom of Bahrain will host the SSL GOLD CUP 2022 Final Series.

Round the Island Race
Round the Island Race
Thursday, 26 May 2022

‘Pegasus’ of Northumberland has entered the Round the Island Race as part of their programme to compete in significant competitions, raise awareness of Parkinson’s and to highlight the positive impact sailing can have on Parkinso...

RS Electric Boats and Cheetah Marine to collaborate on electric workboats
RS Electric Boats and Cheetah Marine to collaborate on electric workboats
Thursday, 26 May 2022 RS Electric Boats and Cheetah Marine International are joining forces to develop a new generation of electric workboats. The companies, both based on the UK’s south coast (RS Electric Boats at Hamble Point, and Cheetah Marine at Ventnor, Isle...
RS Electric Boats and Cheetah Marine collaborate on electric workboats
RS Electric Boats and Cheetah Marine collaborate on electric workboats
Thursday, 26 May 2022

RS Electric Boats and Cheetah Marine International are joining forces to develop a new generation of electric workboats. The companies, both based on the UK’s south coast, will be working together to accelerate the evolution of dependable e...

‘Serious violations’ led to boatyard fire that destroyed superyacht, says report
‘Serious violations’ led to boatyard fire that destroyed superyacht, says report
Thursday, 26 May 2022

The company operating Hinckley Yacht Services (Portsmouth, US) has been fined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) after a massive fire in December that destroyed a superyacht and a second boat on the property.

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