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Get your teams entered for the 2022 British Keelboat League
Wednesday, 23 March 2022The British Keelboat League (BKL) is urging teams to get their entries in for 2022 following the launch of a new format designed to make the series bigger and better than ever.
First ever all-female RNLI crew callout on the Thames
Wednesday, 23 March 2022The volunteer crew from Teddington Lifeboat Station were tasked on 17 March to an unattended rowing boat with the engine still running, near the Teddington footbridge.
Calshot RNLI dismisses one crew member and suspends two others
Wednesday, 23 March 2022The RNLI has confirmed it has stood down a volunteer crew member from Calshot lifeboat station and suspended a further two while an internal investigation takes place.
Ferretti confirms IPO on Hong Kong stock exchange
Wednesday, 23 March 2022Italian luxury boatbuilder Ferretti Group is to go public, and has confirmed details of the proposed listing of its shares on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Ltd (SEHK).
Royal Huisman to build world’s largest sloop
Wednesday, 23 March 2022Dutch shipyard Royal Huisman has signed an order for an 85m sloop, which the company is calling a ‘revolutionary’ step into the future for superyachts.
Candela opens first test drive centre in US
Wednesday, 23 March 2022Swedish electric boat manufacturer Candela has announced its first test drive centre in the US is opening in Sausalito, California, on 1 April.
Simpson Marine expands Asia team with Marine Resources
Wednesday, 23 March 2022Simpson Marine is employing the services of leading shore-based recruiter Marine Resources to drive the expansion of its team through key strategic roles across sales, brokerage and service in and around Asia.
Merle Wood & Associates acquires Chamberlain Yachts
Wednesday, 23 March 2022US brokerage firm Merle Wood & Associates has announced the acquisition of Chamberlain Yachts and the appointment of Kent Chamberlain as CEO.
Posidonia trade fair returns in June
Wednesday, 23 March 2022The world’s leading marine classification societies return to the Posidonia exhibition this summer, after the 2020 edition was cancelled due to the pandemic.
Friends of Boatshed - Boat & Yacht Registration
Wednesday, 23 March 2022At Boatshed we want to make the process of buying and selling a boat as easy as possible. There are many marine services that could be useful to you - you might want to fix a few things on your boat before selling it to ensure it looks its bes...
Disruptive Tech Initiative Poised to Tackle Spike in Lost Shipping Cargo
Tuesday, 22 March 2022Last month the Felicity Ace caught fire in the mid-Atlantic and had to be abandoned.
Showcasing luxury motor cruisers
Tuesday, 22 March 2022Discerning boat buyers seeking to purchase a luxury motor yacht, perfect for blue water cruising adventures need look no further than London Luxury Afloat.
Mermaids Coffee Shop returns to Universal Marina
Tuesday, 22 March 2022Premier Marinas is excited to welcome Mermaids Coffee Shop back to Universal Marina.
FLARES DISPOSAL DAY AT SOVEREIGN HARBOUR THIS WEEKEND
Tuesday, 22 March 2022Premier Marinas, in collaboration with Sovereign Harbour Berth Holders’ Association, will be holding a Safety Day this Saturday 26 March from 10am – 2pm.
New South Devon College Marine Academy to open its doors
Tuesday, 22 March 2022Next month, on an historic former boat building yard, in a £75 million development on the banks of the River Dart, the new South Devon College Marine Academy opens its doors.
Yacht seizures causing charter market uncertainty, experts say
Tuesday, 22 March 2022Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA) held its first face-to-face meeting in Palma on 14-16 March, with several key issues affecting the recreational marine sector discussed.
X Shore partners with Aqua superPower
Tuesday, 22 March 2022Global marine fast-charging network operator, Aqua superPower, and Swedish high-performance electric boat maker, X Shore, are forming a strategic alliance to drive infrastructure compatibility and technical standards for electrification across th...
UK boatbuilder expands business at MDL’s Mercury Yacht Harbour
Tuesday, 22 March 2022UK yacht designer and builder GT Yachts is expanding its presence at MDL’s Mercury Yacht Harbour and Holiday Park on the River Hamble.
Shipping shake-up: industry’s ‘narrow mindset’ hinders big data benefits
Tuesday, 22 March 2022Data sharing could unlock billions of dollars in commercial benefits for shipping as well as accelerate decarbonisation, reports have found, but legacy systems and a restrictive mindset are hindering the industry’s digital transformation an...
Hurley Marine appoints European sales representative
Tuesday, 22 March 2022Michigan-headquartered dinghy davit manufacturer Hurley Marine has appointed Global Marine Associates as its sales representative for Europe.
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