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Putin’s untrained superyacht crew learnt job from videos
Putin’s untrained superyacht crew learnt job from videos
Thursday, 26 May 2022

Claims made in a new video, by eSysman Superyachts, say untrained crew members aboard a superyacht linked to Vladimir Putin had to follow instructions on videos.

Captain on cargo ship arrested after $128m cocaine haul
Captain on cargo ship arrested after $128m cocaine haul
Thursday, 26 May 2022

A cargo ship captain, dubbed Captain Coke, has been charged after allegedly smuggling $128m worth of cocaine into Western Australia.

AquaMarine and Lalizas to distribute Pains Wessex
AquaMarine and Lalizas to distribute Pains Wessex
Thursday, 26 May 2022

AquaMarine and Lalizas UK have reached an agreement to co-distribute Pyrotechnic Marine Rescue Signalling Products from Pains Wessex in the UK.

Britishvolt buys German battery cell maker EAS for €36m
Britishvolt buys German battery cell maker EAS for €36m
Thursday, 26 May 2022

Britishvolt has signed a sale and purchase agreement with Monbat Group to purchase its subsidiary EAS, the advanced technology battery cell manufacturer based in Nordhausen, Germany. The agreement values EAS at €36m, and is subject to comple...

The Wassp W3Pi with Bluebeam inside
The Wassp W3Pi with Bluebeam inside
Thursday, 26 May 2022 Introducing

The W3Pi wireless Wassp is used to map the seafloor, collecting precise depth and data of the area, ideal for finding the best spot to dive, fish or anchor.

Lifesaving marina system wins Marinas22 Innovation Showcase
Lifesaving marina system wins Marinas22 Innovation Showcase
Thursday, 26 May 2022

The Man Overboard Marina Alarm System has take first place in the Marinas22 Innovation Showcase. It was selected in a live poll from over 150 delegates, beating new products from IADYS, Sucoil, Seavolt and The Serial Cleaners.

Mercury appoints new vice president, eSolutions
Mercury appoints new vice president, eSolutions
Thursday, 26 May 2022

Mercury Marine has named Perissa Millender-Bailey as vice president and general manager, eSolutions.

MSP Visits Troon Yacht Haven after Parliamentary motion
MSP Visits Troon Yacht Haven after Parliamentary motion
Wednesday, 25 May 2022

After submitting a Scottish Parliament motion to commend Troon Yacht Haven, Siobhian Brown MSP was welcomed to Troon by Marina Director Stephen Bennie to see first-hand the recent investment in the marina and new Salt Lodge Hotel.

Cattewater Harbour Commissioners’ new pontoons
Cattewater Harbour Commissioners’ new pontoons
Wednesday, 25 May 2022

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

New Stopover Sponsor for Double Handed and Fully Crewed RB&I
New Stopover Sponsor for Double Handed and Fully Crewed RB&I
Wednesday, 25 May 2022

The Royal Western Yacht Club has announced that Galway local employer ‘Genesys’ is confirmed as the principal sponsor to this year’s doublehanded and fully crewed RB&I Galway stopover.

Solent welcomes national voice of the UK’s maritime industries
Solent welcomes national voice of the UK’s maritime industries
Wednesday, 25 May 2022

Maritime UK, the country’s umbrella body for the maritime sector that supports over 1 million jobs and contributes £46.1bn to the British economy, is to hold its first in-person National Council meeting in over two years in t...

Youth development charity to extend its UK sail training provision with new membership
Youth development charity to extend its UK sail training provision with new membership
Wednesday, 25 May 2022

Young people, schools and youth groups will benefit from the UK’s largest youth development sail training charity becoming a member of the Institute for Outdoor Learning.

VIDEO: Seven dead, 120 rescued as fire rips through ferry
VIDEO: Seven dead, 120 rescued as fire rips through ferry
Wednesday, 25 May 2022

Seven people have been reported dead and a further 120 rescued, after a fire ripped through a passenger ferry in the Philippines.

Aqua superPower installs first charging network on major European lake
Aqua superPower installs first charging network on major European lake
Wednesday, 25 May 2022

Aqua superPower is rolling out a charging infrastructure along the shores of Lago Maggiore, with the first installation at Marina di Verbella in the Ticino Natural Park in northern Italy.

New sustainability report urges superyacht fleet to reduce its carbon footprint
New sustainability report urges superyacht fleet to reduce its carbon footprint
Wednesday, 25 May 2022

Superyacht refit, repair and maintenance group MB92 has released its second sustainability report, exploring options for how the existing global fleet of over 6,000 superyachts can reduce its significant carbon footprint.

Australia’s Marinas22 conference hails achievements of marina industry
Australia’s Marinas22 conference hails achievements of marina industry
Wednesday, 25 May 2022

The Marinas22 International Conference and Trade Exhibition concluded last night, with around 300 marina industry professionals attending a gala dinner and awards ceremony at JW Marriott Gold Coast.

Karpaz Gate Marina expands, adds new yacht club
Karpaz Gate Marina expands, adds new yacht club
Wednesday, 25 May 2022

Karpaz Gate Marina in North Cyprus has announced the expansion of its leisure facilities and an enhanced dry dock area.

First flagship Arcona 50 sold
First flagship Arcona 50 sold
Wednesday, 25 May 2022

Swedish boatbuilder Arcona has announced the new flagship Arcona 50, its first yacht designed by Jeppesen & Pons, has been sold.

Nautor appoints new agent in Mexico
Nautor appoints new agent in Mexico
Wednesday, 25 May 2022

Finnish luxury sailing yacht builder Nautor has appointed Nautikos as the official agent for Nautor’s Swan boats in Mexico. 

Pontoons back for Plymouth swimmers
Pontoons back for Plymouth swimmers
Tuesday, 24 May 2022

Two new swimming pontoons have been installed in Plymouth Sound National Marine Park this week, after a hugely successful trial last summer.

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