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Cox Marine kicks off recruitment drive
Cox Marine kicks off recruitment drive
Wednesday, 09 February 2022

Cox Marine is implementing its latest recruitment drive to meet the increasing demand for its high-powered diesel outboard engine, the CXO300. The company is seeking to recruit 23 new entry-level build technicians to allow for a second shift in p...

Dinghy Cruising Association to exhibit two cruising dinghies at RYA Dinghy Show
Dinghy Cruising Association to exhibit two cruising dinghies at RYA Dinghy Show
Tuesday, 08 February 2022

The Dinghy Cruising Association will be exhibiting two cruising dinghies at the upcoming RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show. 

Semi-submersible 146m vessel has a tennis court, botanic garden and four aquariums
Semi-submersible 146m vessel has a tennis court, botanic garden and four aquariums
Tuesday, 08 February 2022

A semi-submersible former support vessel has been converted by Karmarine Shipyard into an unusual expedition yacht, with a grass tennis court and enough room to carry 70 luxury toys, a 46m sailing yacht and a sea plane.

Fee to use River Fowey labelled as “unfair tax” by paddleboarders
Fee to use River Fowey labelled as “unfair tax” by paddleboarders
Tuesday, 08 February 2022

Paddleboarders and kayakers are up in arms about a new annual levy introduced by the Fowey Harbour Authority. Kayakers and paddleboarders will have to pay £20 per year per craft to use the River Fowey under a new registration scheme, which ...

BoatLife show offers trade tickets
BoatLife show offers trade tickets
Tuesday, 08 February 2022

BoatLife, which takes place from 17-20 February 2022 at the NEC Birmingham, has attracted a lot of trade interest and the organisers have now opened up the lower priced trade ticket to all marine companies.

“Inclusivity and Equality should be at the Heart of Boating”
“Inclusivity and Equality should be at the Heart of Boating”
Tuesday, 08 February 2022

In support of creating an inclusive and welcoming sport, the Royal Yachting Association has announced it will be launching a community network for boaters identifying as LGBTQIA+. 

Thailand Yacht Show confirms two-show format and 2022 dates
Thailand Yacht Show confirms two-show format and 2022 dates
Tuesday, 08 February 2022

Organisers of the Thailand Yacht Show have confirmed its 2022 edition will take place in two parts, with the first half confirmed for April in Pattaya. The second half will take place at a different venue in Phuket in December.

Raymarine is headline sponsor for South Coast Boat Show
Raymarine is headline sponsor for South Coast Boat Show
Tuesday, 08 February 2022

MDL Marinas has announced that Raymarine will return as title sponsor for the 2022 South Coast Boat Show at its flagship Ocean Village Marina, 6 – 8 May.

Premier Agapi Boat Club opens new UK base
Premier Agapi Boat Club opens new UK base
Tuesday, 08 February 2022

Following substantial growth at its flagship boat subscription club at Swanwick Marina, the Premier Agapi Boat Club is expanding to Chichester on the UK South Coast.

SailGP appoints ex Nike & Adidas director as new marketing chief
SailGP appoints ex Nike & Adidas director as new marketing chief
Tuesday, 08 February 2022

SailGP has appointed Erica Kerner as chief marketing and communications officer, with a key focus of the role centring on growing SailGP’s global audience and continuing to build on its relationships with global distribution and broadcast p...

Surf brand Mistral acquired by Dutch investor
Surf brand Mistral acquired by Dutch investor
Tuesday, 08 February 2022

Watersports and lifestyle brand Mistral, has been acquired by the Dutch brand equity investor NMG. The Haarlem-based investor will take over 100 per cent of the shares and will take an active role in guiding Mistral in accelerating its internatio...

Glomex launches new black antenna range
Glomex launches new black antenna range
Tuesday, 08 February 2022

As demand for black boats continues to soar, Glomex has launched a new range of black marine antennas and accessories.

America’s Cup hydrogen foiling chase boat in fitout
America’s Cup hydrogen foiling chase boat in fitout
Monday, 07 February 2022

Emirates Team New Zealand says its prototype hydrogen foiling chase boat is in the final stages of fit out prior to its launch in March.

Video: Tragedy in Santa Cruz as tugboat capsizes
Video: Tragedy in Santa Cruz as tugboat capsizes
Monday, 07 February 2022

The operator of a tugboat that was assisting a Chinese-flagged ship died on Wednesday (2Feb22) after the vessel capsized in Puerto Deseado, in the province of Santa Cruz. Conflicting reports have one or two other people onboard who survived, but ...

Vortec Group acquires Rib-X International
Vortec Group acquires Rib-X International
Monday, 07 February 2022

South-coast based marine specialist Vortec Group has acquired superyacht and SOLAS tender manufacturer, Rib-X International. Vortec Group has added the RIB and hard boat manufacturer to its suite of companies to enable further growth.

Dog’s constant barking saves man’s life
Dog’s constant barking saves man’s life
Monday, 07 February 2022

A man is lucky to be alive thanks to a dog. It’s constant barking while crossing a bridge alerted its owner to a person struggling in the water.

Scanstrut announces first horizontal double-entry cable seal
Scanstrut announces first horizontal double-entry cable seal
Monday, 07 February 2022

Outdoor marine equipment manufacturer Scanstrut, has revealed details of its new compact horizontal double-entry cable seal which, the company says, will be the cleanest, fastest fitting and most waterproof solar panel cable seal ever.

Maritime minister announces plans to explore shore power
Maritime minister announces plans to explore shore power
Monday, 07 February 2022

Vessels could one day plug into onshore power sources while berthed, lowering emissions, says the Department for Transport (DfT) as the maritime minister Robert Courts calls for evidence to gather information on shore power’s benefits for t...

Wakesurf boats under fire for shoreline erosion
Wakesurf boats under fire for shoreline erosion
Monday, 07 February 2022

A new study by researchers at the University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering’s St. Anthony Falls Laboratory has found that popular wakesurf boats require a greater distance from the shoreline in order to reduce the potential...

Marine Products Corporation reports 7.6% increase in net sales
Marine Products Corporation reports 7.6% increase in net sales
Monday, 07 February 2022

Marine Products Corporation has reported a 7.6% increase in net sales compared to the previous year, in its unaudited results, for the final quarter of 2021.

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