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A turbulent start to 2022 has contributed to the lowest levels of seafarer satisfaction for eight years, according to the latest Seafarers Happiness Index report, published by The Mission to Seafarers.

Yamaha’s marine unit has appointed Ron Campbell to the position of division manager, outboard sales.

This month we are visiting the family run Avon Marina in Christchurch, Dorset, which is set in beautiful surroundings while only being a few minutes from the centre of the town.

Portland & Weymouth will host a new consumer show, Boat Expo Live, over 4 – 7 August with the backdrop of Osprey Quay and the waters of Portland Harbour and Weymouth Bay creating a perfect setting.

With more than 70 boats on the water from some of the world’s most popular power and sail brands and 20 landside exhibitors, the 2022 South Coast Boat Show is set to be the biggest one yet.

Here are some of the coolest superyacht toys and craziest new on-water innovations that could be sailing past you this summer.

Recreational boat and yacht retailer, MarineMax has announced record results for its second quarter, increasing its revenue by 17 per cent.

The Sydney International Boat Show (SIBS) has confirmed details of the first wave of exhibitors for the show, which returns from 28 July-1 August 2022 at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney and Cockle Bay, within the surrounds of Dar...

With more than 70 boats on the water from some of the world’s most popular power and sail brands and 20 landside exhibitors, the 2022 South Coast Boat Show is set to be the biggest edition to date.

Candela has entered the French market with an exclusive partnership with leading boat reseller Sud Plaisance. The builder has also opened a test drive centre in Cannes.

Family-owned Italian shipyard Apreamare has selected Milan-based communications agency Sculati & Partners to handle its social media management, digital PR, and media relations.

Dutch submersible manufacturer U-Boat Worx has added a new nine-person model to its range of deep-sea submersibles.

Our May 2022 BoatBid auction is now open for entries!

BRABUS Marine’s latest high-end day boat, the BRABUS Shadow 900 Deep Blue Signature Edition, celebrated its world premiere in Port Calanova, Mallorca.

Offshore racing with the Royal Ocean Racing Club returns to Europe on 30 April with the Cervantes Trophy Race, the traditional opening domestic race of the RORC Season’s Points Championship.

The report on the investigation of two catastrophic engine failures, one resulting in a fire, on board Wight Sky at the entrance to Lymington River and before berthing at Lymington Pier on 26 August and 14 December 2018 has been filed by the MAIB...

Garmin has reported its first quarter 2022 earnings with a record consolidated revenue of $1.17 billion, a 9 per cent increase over the prior year quarter, with three segments – including marine – posting double-digit growth.

The UK’s first ‘e-marine hub’ of shoreside charging facilities for electric vessels have been unveiled in Plymouth. The series of high-power DC electric charging stations have been switched on in prominent locations along the pe...

Freedom Boat Club has announced its 350th location in Silkeborg, Denmark – the brand’s first club location in Scandinavia.

German outboard developer and manufacturer, Neander Motors, has strengthened its UK distributor network by partnering with Berthon.