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UK river breakdown company expands into Australia
Tuesday, 22 March 2022Inland marine breakdown and recovery service, River Canal Rescue (RCR), is launching River Coastal Rescue in Perth, Australia. The UK breakdown company will launch the new Australian enterprise in Q3 2022.
Boston Whaler launches owners club
Tuesday, 22 March 2022Boston Whaler has announced details of its Boston Whaler Owners Club (BWOC), a new resource for owners to learn about upcoming events, connect with other owners and gain exclusive benefits.
New era for GT Yachts with expansion at MDL’s Mercury Yacht Harbour
Monday, 21 March 2022MDL Marinas is delighted that yacht designer and builder GT Yachts has chosen to expand its business and presence at MDL’s Mercury Yacht Harbour and Holiday Park.
VIDEO: Tragedy in Dhaka as containership sinks passenger ferry
Monday, 21 March 2022At least five people are dead and dozens more are missing after a bulk carrier crashed into a small ferry in a river near Bangladesh’s capital yesterday (21Mar22).
Crew of global sailing race send message of support to Ukraine
Monday, 21 March 2022The Clipper 2019-20 Race restarted from the Philippines with the 11 yachts, crewed by non-professional sailors, leaving for the crossing to Seattle. The Clipper Race edition has been on hold for two years due to the pandemic.
RNLI lifejacket clinic finds over 50% are faulty or condemned
Monday, 21 March 2022A staggering 50 per cent of lifejackets examined by Fowey RNLI were faulty or condemned, according to a report from a recent lifejacket clinic held on the UK’s south coast.
Largest cruise ship in the world – with 19 swimming pools – sets sail
Monday, 21 March 2022Royal Caribbean’s 236,857GT, 362m long Wonder of the Seas has made its maiden voyage around the Caribbean. Dubbed the largest cruise ship in the world, Wonder of the Seas features 19 swimming pools, 20 restaurants, a casino and its own &lsq...
Sea trials for pioneering hydroelectric generator for yachts
Monday, 21 March 2022Openarc Marine is developing a new approach to onboard generators for use when cruising under sail. Its new hydroelectric technology could have worldwide applications and help to eliminate reliance on fossil fuels for electricity generation at se...
First model of new M-line launched by Prestige
Monday, 21 March 2022Prestige says its yachts are designed as second residences on the water, and to underpin this its launched the M48, the first model in its new M-line.
Porrima berths at Dubai Harbour on its worldwide sustainability voyage
Monday, 21 March 2022The Swiss experimental vessel powered solely by renewables, Porrima, has made it to Dubai Harbour, as part of its Blue Odyssey journey across five continents. This is its third such journey.
Boat Safety Scheme launches public consultation
Monday, 21 March 2022A public consultation by the Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) on proposals to a clarified and improved set of BSS examination checking procedures has opened. The consultation will run until 31 May 2022.
Endurance Discovery Live Global Broadcast Enabled by Inmarsat Fleet Xpress
Monday, 21 March 2022Fleet Xpress from Inmarsat provided a high-speed connectivity solution to enable History Hit to broadcast the discovery of Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton’s lost ship, Endurance, from the Southern Ocean.
Princess V50 makes North American debut
Monday, 21 March 2022Princess Yachts says that the North American debut of the all-new Princess V50 will be at this year’s Palm Beach International Boat Show.
The Clipper 2019-20 Race – Race 10: Sailing City · Qingdao Cup
Sunday, 20 March 2022The Clipper 2019-20 Race restarted from the Philippines today with the 11 yachts, crewed by non-professional sailors, departing for the North Pacific crossing to Seattle.
Local Children Funded to Develop Sailing Skills and Confidence at Royal Lymington
Saturday, 19 March 2022The Royal Lymington Yacht Club’s new Junior Sailing Development Fund has received sponsorship money to invest in helping local children to develop their sailing skills beyond the Club’s popular Wednesday Ju...
New Zealand added to thrilling SailGP season in four-year deal
Friday, 18 March 2022The SailGP Season 3 calendar has expanded into 2023 with the announcement of two further events including San Francisco and a debut trip to Christchurch for the global championship.
Outrage as P&O sacks 800 crew: protests at UK ports today
Friday, 18 March 2022Leading UK ferry operator, P&O Ferries, has sacked 800 crew across its entire fleet with no warning and no consultation leading to protests and staff staging sit-ins on Thursday 17 March on board ferries.
Inaugural British Marine National Conference hailed a success
Friday, 18 March 2022The inaugural British Marine National Conference concluded on 16 March, following two days of inspirational speakers, networking opportunities and celebrations.
MetalCraft Marine awarded US$43m Navy contract
Friday, 18 March 2022US boatbuilder, MetalCraft Marine, is set to sign a US$43.8m contract to support the U.S. Navy.
‘Inspirational’ 73-year-old climbs Mount Kenya for global sailing charity
Friday, 18 March 2022A determined fundraiser from Richmond, Surrey, has battled the elements to climb Mount Kenya and raise £3,000 in aid of the Jubilee Sailing Trust (JST).
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