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Eight intrepid young people set sail from Southampton on 11 April, embarking on a life-changing five-day sailing voyage having won a place onboard Prolific, the Ocean Youth Trust (OYT) South’s flagship sail training vessel, through MDL&rsqu...

Fire Ranger, a South Florida distributor for Sea-Fire Marine fire detection and suppression systems, has been acquired by Summit Fire & Security.

P&O Ferries seafarers are reportedly refusing to work on a ship that was left adrift in the Irish Sea for two hours following a power loss yesterday afternoon.

The UK’s first e-marine hub of shoreside charging facilities for electric maritime vessels has been unveiled in Plymouth.

Sunseeker’s 100 Yacht has been launched into Poole Harbour, seeing daylight for the very first time. Preparing for her maiden sea trial, the 100 Yacht is currently at Sunseeker’s Poole HQ before her delivery into the Mediterranean thi...

Vita has partnered with Hodgdon Yachts to build its highest performance all-electric flagship, the 10.5 metre Lion.

Volvo Penta is welcoming Lennart Börjesson as a new member of its executive management group, who will take up the position of senior vice president planning, purchasing & product and solution development from 1 September. Börjesson...

Florida-based marine lighting and controls specialist Shadow-Caster Inc has appointed Airmech as its distributor in Poland.

World Sailing has announced the creation of a brand new event, the U25 Para Sailing World Championship, as part of the governing body’s commitment to increase participation and inclusivity throughout the sport.

VirCru, the developer of a ‘smart boat’ system made up of sensors that act as a virtual crew, has launched a new program aimed at marine technicians, installers, brokers and retailers.

UK-based environmental protection company Wave International has confirmed two new appointments.

The highly anticipated 100 Yacht launched into Poole Harbour, seeing daylight for the very first time.

The first ever London Luxury Afloat boat show drew to a close on 24 April and has been heralded a great success by organisers, exhibitors, sponsors and visitors alike.

The Early Bird Discount for Cowes Classics Week ends at midnight on 6 May.

A fake marina, which is being constructed ahead of the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Miami in May, is raising eyebrows from the yachting sector and F1 fans alike.

Royal Museums Greenwich has acquired a 1:150 scale model of the container ship HMM Algeciras, which is now on display in the Voyagers Gallery at the National Maritime Museum.

The first London Luxury Afloat boat show drew to a close on Sunday 24 April and has been heralded a great success by organisers and exhibitors.

Jérôme de Metz, who for the last three years has carried out the combined role at Groupe Beneteau of chairman of the board of directors and chief executive officer, is retiring.

The 126-metre motor yacht Octopus – commissioned and formerly owned by the late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen – is heading to Antarctica in late 2022 and will be available for charter.

Kawasaki Watercraft UK, trading as boat dealership Boats.co.uk, has strengthened its dealer network for the Kawasaki Jet-Skis personal watercraft range (PWC) with the signing of two new main dealers.