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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.

Sailing training programme for young adults unites nations
Sailing training programme for young adults unites nations
Thursday, 19 May 2022

The Our Isles and Oceans programme, which teaches 18 to 35-year-olds to sail, has brought 40 young people from 13 nations to the West of Scotland.

Savvy Navvy integrates Meteomatics weather data
Savvy Navvy integrates Meteomatics weather data
Thursday, 19 May 2022

Savvy Navvy has teamed up with weather intelligence company Meteomatics, to provide app users with smarter weather solutions adapted to their location.

Shakespeare Marine launches dorsal fin antenna
Shakespeare Marine launches dorsal fin antenna
Thursday, 19 May 2022

Marine antenna designer, Shakespeare Marine, will unveil its 5912-DORSAL antenna, at this year’s European commercial marine exhibition, Seawork, in Southampton, UK.

The Boat Works to double footprint of superyacht yard
The Boat Works to double footprint of superyacht yard
Thursday, 19 May 2022

Australia-based shipyard and marina facility The Boat Works is launching the fifth phase of its development plan, which will see its North superyacht yard double in size.

Scania USA appoints new president
Scania USA appoints new president
Thursday, 19 May 2022

USA-based engine manufacturer Scania has appointed Jorg Franzke as president of Scania USA.

May 2022 BoatBid
May 2022 BoatBid
Wednesday, 18 May 2022

Our catalogue is brimming with a good variety of boats this month. Take a look at the full catalogue for yourself, here and a few of the entries we have featured below:

Safety Day at Brighton Marina on 4 June
Safety Day at Brighton Marina on 4 June
Wednesday, 18 May 2022

Premier Marinas in conjunction with safety equipment specialists, Seago Yachting will be holding a Flares Disposal Day at Brighton Marina on 4 June.

GUNWHARF QUAYS TO HOST THE BRITISH STREET FOOD AWARDS
GUNWHARF QUAYS TO HOST THE BRITISH STREET FOOD AWARDS
Wednesday, 18 May 2022

Gunwharf Quays is partnering with The British Street Food Awards to host the Southern heats of the competition at the South Coast’s biggest outlet shopping destination.

Sanctioned superyacht is costing Fiji US$500,000 a week
Sanctioned superyacht is costing Fiji US$500,000 a week
Wednesday, 18 May 2022

The Russian-owned superyacht Amadea, which is currently docked at the Fijian port of Lautoka and is restrained from leaving Fijian waters, is costing the Fijian state over half a million US dollars a week to maintain, according to local repo...

Lumitec to supply Ingenity electric boats
Lumitec to supply Ingenity electric boats
Wednesday, 18 May 2022

Designer and manufacturer of extreme environment LED lighting solutions, Lumitec, will be the primary lighting supplier to Ingenity boats on its 23 Electric production model. 

Tragic accident leads to new regs for boat hire on Norfolk Broads
Tragic accident leads to new regs for boat hire on Norfolk Broads
Wednesday, 18 May 2022

The Broads Authority has voted in the British Marine Quality Accredited Boatyard Scheme as mandatory licensing requirement following the tragic accident involving hire boat Diamond Emblem 1, which resulted in one fatality.

Cox Marine announces expansion for UAE and Bahrain
Cox Marine announces expansion for UAE and Bahrain
Wednesday, 18 May 2022

Cox Marine, manufacturer of the CXO300 high-powered diesel outboard engine, has announced an expanded contract with UAE partner Gulf Yachts to cover additional regions as exclusive distributor.

World Sailing launches official Paris 2024 Olympic Games website
World Sailing launches official Paris 2024 Olympic Games website
Wednesday, 18 May 2022

World Sailing has launched its dedicated Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing Competition website with 800 days to go to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

St Katharine Docks Carbon Offset scheme for marina visitors
St Katharine Docks Carbon Offset scheme for marina visitors
Wednesday, 18 May 2022

There is now a greener way for boaters to cruise to London’s only central marina. St. Katharine Docks is proudly working with Yacht Carbon Offset to counterbalance the carbon impact of boating to the marina.

Nearly 100 disabled sailors attend UK’s first ‘truly barrier-free’ boating weekend
Nearly 100 disabled sailors attend UK’s first ‘truly barrier-free’ boating weekend
Wednesday, 18 May 2022

Last weekend, Wetwheels Solent and the Disabled Sailors Association (DSA) gave disabled sailors the chance to sail in the Solent, as part of the UK’s first ‘barrier-free weekend’.

Gender pay gap in UK maritime sector widens to 40%
Gender pay gap in UK maritime sector widens to 40%
Wednesday, 18 May 2022

The UK government’s latest gender pay report shows women in the UK were paid 90p for every £1 earned by a man.

Proposed legislation will leave two-thirds of critical Marine Protected Areas unprotected
Proposed legislation will leave two-thirds of critical Marine Protected Areas unprotected
Wednesday, 18 May 2022

On 14 May the Marine Management Organisation announced a consultation on byelaws to protect and manage 13 offshore MPAs. This follows the banning of bottom-towed fishing gear from four offshore MPAs, including Dogger Bank.

Cost-of-living ‘safety net’ set up for UK seafarers
Cost-of-living ‘safety net’ set up for UK seafarers
Wednesday, 18 May 2022

Two leading maritime charities have responded to the cost-of-living crisis with new resources to support UK seafarers.

Join British Marine at the Crick Boat Show
Join British Marine at the Crick Boat Show
Tuesday, 17 May 2022

Join British Marine at this year’s Crick Boat Show for information and advice on everything from British Marine membership services and career opportunities in the inland sector, to ways to promote your business and advertising with onthewat...

Mandatory licensing requirement
Mandatory licensing requirement
Tuesday, 17 May 2022

Following the release of the MAIB’s report last week investigating the tragic fatality on board hire boat ‘Diamond Emblem 1’ on the Broads in August 2020, recommendations were made to make the British Marine/ Vi...

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