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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.

Superyacht Inflatables increases Benetti space by 50sqm
Superyacht Inflatables increases Benetti space by 50sqm
Monday, 23 May 2022

Superyacht Tenders and Toys (SYTT) has hailed the recent MYBA Charter Show a great success for its latest brand, Superyacht Inflatables. SYTT says this is largely thanks to a prestigious customer, and fellow exhibitor, displaying an inflatable pl...

Baltic Safety Products appoints head of business
Baltic Safety Products appoints head of business
Monday, 23 May 2022

Baltic Safety Products has appointed Neil Harrison as head of business – commercial marine, for its professional range of lifejackets, buoyancy aids and flotation clothing.

SMG wins distribution of ThrustMe electric outboards
SMG wins distribution of ThrustMe electric outboards
Monday, 23 May 2022

SM Group (SMG) has been appointed as sole distributor for the UK, Ireland and Channel Islands for the Norwegian based brand ThrustMe.

Hour long car hire comes to Yarmouth Harbour
Hour long car hire comes to Yarmouth Harbour
Monday, 23 May 2022

Yarmouth Harbour Commissioners (YHC) and Enterprise Car Club have announced the launch of a self-service car hire facility at the harbour for visiting seafarers, local residents, and visitors to the Isle of Wight.

Coatings employers invited to learn about apprenticeships
Coatings employers invited to learn about apprenticeships
Monday, 23 May 2022

A free webinar is being held in June to highlight how England-based employers in the industrial coatings industry can develop the next generation of skilled and qualified employees through apprenticeship training.

One-month countdown to SSE Renewables Round Ireland Race
One-month countdown to SSE Renewables Round Ireland Race
Friday, 20 May 2022

With just four weeks remaining to the start of the SSE Renewables Round Ireland Race (Wicklow Harbour, Saturday 18th June 2022 – 1300hrs) entries are approaching the 50 boat mark in a strong sign of post-Covid interest in offshore racing....

SERGIO DAVÌ DEPARTING MEXICO HEADED FOR THE FINISH
SERGIO DAVÌ DEPARTING MEXICO HEADED FOR THE FINISH
Friday, 20 May 2022

Captain Sergio Davì, the Italian seafarer who left Palermo, Italy in mid-December on his 36ft RIB headed for Los Angeles, is nearing the finish of his Ocean to Ocean RIB Adventure.

Helly Hansen and RNLI crowned winners at the Charity Business Awards 2022
Helly Hansen and RNLI crowned winners at the Charity Business Awards 2022
Friday, 20 May 2022

Helly Hansen and its strategic partner, RNLI, were yesterday announced as the winner of the Charity Partnership Fashion & Retail Award at the Charity Business Awards 2022 for its Lifejacket Stories campaign which launched in Summer 2021.

Join the ‘Ships Salute’ for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Join the ‘Ships Salute’ for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Friday, 20 May 2022

From cruise liners to destroyers, frigates to motor cruisers, narrowboats to ferries, if you’ve got a horn, then blow it!

Self-service car hire comes to Yarmouth Harbour
Self-service car hire comes to Yarmouth Harbour
Friday, 20 May 2022

Yarmouth Harbour Commissioners and Enterprise Car Club have announced the launch of a self-service car hire facility at the harbour for visiting seafarers, local residents and visitors to the Island.

‘Environmental nightmare’ as millionaire’s yacht washes up on beach
‘Environmental nightmare’ as millionaire’s yacht washes up on beach
Friday, 20 May 2022

Controversy has erupted in Queensland, Australia after parts of a millionaire’s luxury yacht began washing up on a pristine beach.

Yacht inspired by black hole has glass elevator and giant ‘eye’
Yacht inspired by black hole has glass elevator and giant ‘eye’
Friday, 20 May 2022

Even as wacky superyacht concepts go, the latest design from Indian yacht design studio Bhushan Powar Design stands out as unusual.

Heesen Yachts transfers ownership to Dutch foundation
Heesen Yachts transfers ownership to Dutch foundation
Friday, 20 May 2022

Heesen Yachts has announced that, after a change in ownership, the company is now 100 per cent Dutch.

Registration opens for boot Düsseldorf 2023
Registration opens for boot Düsseldorf 2023
Friday, 20 May 2022

Exhibitor registrations for boot Düsseldorf 2023 have started, according to the organiser.

Penguin Refrigeration makes changes as founder steps down
Penguin Refrigeration makes changes as founder steps down
Friday, 20 May 2022

The founder of Penguin Refrigeration, Ian Gorringe, is stepping down from the company after 20 years. The firm has confirmed the fresh appointment of an operations and marketing director, and a new technical support engineer.

New research reveals ‘jaw-dropping revelations’ into treatment of migrant fishers
New research reveals ‘jaw-dropping revelations’ into treatment of migrant fishers
Friday, 20 May 2022

A number of migrant fishers have been subjected to physical violence and labour exploitation on UK fishing vessels, according to a recent study.

Brighton Marina to host flares disposal day
Brighton Marina to host flares disposal day
Friday, 20 May 2022

Boaters on the UK’s south coast can dispose of out-of-date flares at a disposal day, taking place at Brighton Marina on Saturday 4 June.

WATCH: Superyacht blaze in Puglia
WATCH: Superyacht blaze in Puglia
Thursday, 19 May 2022

The 27m superyacht Naseem caught ablaze and sank in Puglia last week, five miles off the Santa Maria di Leuca coast.

Italian builder presents first electric boat model
Italian builder presents first electric boat model
Thursday, 19 May 2022

Italian boatbuilder Capoforte is preparing its first fully electric model, the SQ240i, which is to make its public debut at boot Düsseldorf in January 2023.

Azimut Benetti reports record €2 billion order book
Azimut Benetti reports record €2 billion order book
Thursday, 19 May 2022

Italian luxury yacht group Azimut Benetti is reporting a backlog of over €2 billion for the first time in its history. The group says the unprecedented sales have been driven by the success of its diversified product portfolio and the introd...

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