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Chiswick RNLI and three other Thames RNLI stations, which were established following the tragic sinking of the Marchioness where 51 people drowned, are celebrating 20 years of service this month.

Pip Hare, the 8th woman in history to complete the Vendee Globe, will open the inaugural BoatLife Live on 17 February 2022 at the NEC Birmingham.

Outdoor marine equipment manufacturer Scanstrut has appointed Nigel Smith as design director in a newly created role.

Lumishore, manufacturer of high-performance marine LED lighting systems, has appointed Sheryl Jarrett as its leisure marine sales director in EMEAA.

Damen’s ASD 2312 Tug is now available at simulator centres globally, facilitating a ‘try before you buy’ experience.

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A towering slab of rock broke from a cliff and toppled on to boaters drifting near a waterfall on a Brazilian lake last Saturday, leaving 10 people dead.

American Magic has confirmed that it intends to compete in the 37th America’s Cup (AC37) and represent the New York Yacht Club (NYYC) against the field of challengers and the defender, Emirates Team New Zealand, for the most coveted prize i...

The RYA has launched a framework of support for yacht racers and owners following a change in World Sailing’s Offshore Special Regulations (OSR).

boot Düsseldorf and the European Boating Industry have announced that the annual International Breakfast Meeting (IBM) is moving to a digital format once again, following the cancellation of boot Düsseldorf 2022 due to rising concerns r...

Milan-based manufacturer Bonomi SRL has chosen Technical Marine Supplies (TMS) as its sole UK and Ireland distribution partner for its Joy Self Tailing Cleat.

A Russian submarine collided with a Royal Navy warship’s sonar while on patrol in the North Atlantic, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed. 

Yara Marine Technologies is now accepting applications for the second edition of its 3-month tailored startup accelerator programme. The programme offers selected companies an opportunity to develop and pilot innovative solutions while being supp...

Thirty-four people were rescued from a floating chunk of ice that broke away from shore in the bay of Green Bay in eastern Wisconsin on Saturday morning.

The fossilised remains of Britain’s largest ichthyosaur, known as a ‘Sea Dragon’, has been discovered at Rutland Water Nature Reserve. The ichthyosaur was discovered by Joe Davis, Rutland Water Conservation team leader, dur...

American Magic has been confirmed for the America’s Cup, joining Emirates Team New Zealand, INEOS Britannia, Alinghi Red Bull Racing and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team.

The RYA has launched a new framework of support for yacht racers and owners following a change in World Sailing’s Offshore Special Regulations.

Greek divers have located the wreckage of an Italian submarine, 80 years after it was sunk by Allied Forces in the Aegean Sea during World War II.

The UK’s lifeboat charity RNLI says it recorded a “huge level of support” in 2021, with donations surging after the charity saw an influx of criticism by right-wing commentators, including Nigel Farage, for its work rescuing asy...

Singapore-based consultancy Sea Sentinels says, though price remains the key factor for shipowners’ scrapping decisions, a turn in the toxic tide amid growing market pressure is taking effect.