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VIDEO: Alia Yachts delivers new 55m superyacht
VIDEO: Alia Yachts delivers new 55m superyacht
Friday, 18 March 2022

Alia Yachts has released the first photographs and video of Al Waab, following the delivery of the 55m superyacht to her owner.

Oyster Yachts star at London Luxury Afloat
Oyster Yachts star at London Luxury Afloat
Friday, 18 March 2022

Oyster Yachts will be one of the star attractions at London Luxury Afloat, taking place at St. Katharine Docks from 21-24 April.  

Dee Caffari becomes UKSA’s youth and mental health ambassador
Dee Caffari becomes UKSA’s youth and mental health ambassador
Friday, 18 March 2022

UKSA, the maritime charity based in Cowes on the Isle of Wight, has announced Dee Caffari MBE as its youth and mental health ambassador in a newly created role.

Beat the ballot blues 
Beat the ballot blues 
Thursday, 17 March 2022

Missed out on a 2022 TCS London Marathon ballot place?  

‘Yachties for Ukraine’: how to support crew affected by the Ukrainian crisis
‘Yachties for Ukraine’: how to support crew affected by the Ukrainian crisis
Thursday, 17 March 2022

Members of the yacht community have joined forces to offer assistance and shelter to crew affected by the war in Ukraine.

Winners of 2022 British Marine Awards revealed
Winners of 2022 British Marine Awards revealed
Thursday, 17 March 2022

Marine businesses and professionals from across the UK have been celebrated at the British Marine & Boating Business Awards.

171 major incidents on UK canals including sunken vessels, report finds
171 major incidents on UK canals including sunken vessels, report finds
Thursday, 17 March 2022

River Canal Rescue (RCR) has released its 2021 figures and reports it responded to 171 major incidents during the year with emergency situations either involving submerged, partially sunken or grounded craft, plus salvage work. 

Speed@Seawork 2022 announces sponsor
Speed@Seawork 2022 announces sponsor
Thursday, 17 March 2022

The 2022 edition of Speed@Seawork has announced marine safety equipment company, Ocean Safety, as its sponsor.

Venues added to SailGP Season 3 calendar
Venues added to SailGP Season 3 calendar
Thursday, 17 March 2022 SailGP’s Season 3 calendar has expanded into 2023 with the announcement of two further events including fan favourite destination San Francisco and a debut trip to Christchurch.  The 10 teams competing in Season 3 – new franchises C...
London Luxury Afloat
London Luxury Afloat
Thursday, 17 March 2022

British Marine, the team behind the hugely popular Southampton International Boat Show, is delighted to unveil London Luxury Afloat a brand-new showcase event aimed at the discerning boat buyer featuring more than 30 well-appointed sailing, motor ...

Sunseeker joins Arts University Bournemouth partner programme
Sunseeker joins Arts University Bournemouth partner programme
Thursday, 17 March 2022

British motor yacht manufacturer Sunseeker International has been unveiled as Arts University Bournemouth’s first associate partner under a new innovation programme.  

New appointments at Camper & Nicholsons
New appointments at Camper & Nicholsons
Thursday, 17 March 2022

Luxury yachting company, Camper & Nicholsons, has made two new appointments this month. Jacqui Lockhart is the new Europe head of charter marketing, based in the Monaco office, while Bobby Bigio joins the company as retail charter broker...

RYA launches Para Sailing Hub 
RYA launches Para Sailing Hub 
Thursday, 17 March 2022

The RYA has launched its new support network, aimed at increasing racing opportunities for disabled people in the UK.

Red noses on hovercraft for Comic Relief
Red noses on hovercraft for Comic Relief
Wednesday, 16 March 2022

Hovertravel, the world’s only year-round scheduled passenger hovercraft service, is wearing a red nose on each of its two hovercraft to raise awareness and encourage donations for Comic Relief 2022.

Gentoo Sailing Team’s focus on Vendée Globe
Gentoo Sailing Team’s focus on Vendée Globe
Wednesday, 16 March 2022

Gentoo Sailing Team will be competing in the 2024 Vendée Globe with James Harayda as the skipper.

Ocean Safety sponsors Speed@Seawork 2022
Ocean Safety sponsors Speed@Seawork 2022
Wednesday, 16 March 2022

Ocean Safety is sponsoring the 2022 edition of Speed@Seawork.

Cruise ship runs aground in Dominican Republic
Cruise ship runs aground in Dominican Republic
Wednesday, 16 March 2022

A Norwegian Cruise Line ship, carrying over a thousand passengers, ran aground on Monday afternoon as it was departing the Dominican Republic. It took several hours for the 165,000 gross ton cruise ship to be refloated.

More Russian superyachts seized, as EU bans all yacht exports to Russia
More Russian superyachts seized, as EU bans all yacht exports to Russia
Wednesday, 16 March 2022

The Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez has stated ‘there will be more’ yachts seized, as Europe continues to target superyachts linked to Russia. 

Crackdown on recycling of EU-flagged ships in Asia
Crackdown on recycling of EU-flagged ships in Asia
Wednesday, 16 March 2022

Europe’s biggest shipowner body, the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA), is supporting a controversial proposed amendment to the EU’s Waste Shipment Regulation that would make it possible to recycle EU-flagged sh...

Ecoworks Marine names German distributor
Ecoworks Marine names German distributor
Wednesday, 16 March 2022

Ecoworks Marine has announced Neumünster-based Brockhausen Marinevertrieb as its German and Austrian distributor.

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