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It has become even more valuable to build on water than by the water, says newly formed joint venture Meyer Floating Solutions (MFS). This new entity, created by Meyer Group (a shipbuilding consortium) and Asmares Marine, is focused on developing...

Sailors of all ages and abilities pledged their support for the para racing community, as the RYA launched a brand-new support network, aimed at increasing racing opportunities for disabled people in the UK.

After burning for almost two weeks, the abandoned cargo ship holding around US$401m (£295m) worth of supercars has sunk off the Azores Islands in the North Atlantic Ocean. 

Epoch Boats, a new US boat and eco-tech company, is launching an all-electric skiff boat with a hydrofoil hull design and electric outboard motor, with production availability scheduled for late spring 2022.

UK-based superyacht refit and repair yard Pendennis has confirmed the arrival of the 59m expedition yacht Seawolf to its headquarters in Falmouth, Cornwall, for an extensive rebuild project.  

Superyacht builder Oceanco will launch a series of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), branded Superyacht NFTs. The company says the collection is being created with the philosophy that yachting is about fun and experiences, not just the status that owne...

Exhibitor applications have opened for the Sydney International Boat Show (SIBS), which returns from 28 July-1 August 2022 at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney and Cockle Bay, within the surrounds of Darling Harbour.

The Sea Angling Classic Roadshow gets underway on 19 March, and everyone is invited to join.

US marine communications specialist Milltech Marine has been acquired by Jason Young, former global sales director for Vesper Marine.

Boat and yacht insurance specialist Pantaenius UK has announced Wetwheels Foundation as its chosen charity.

The Royal Yachting Association is among the first group of more than 40 organisations working in partnership with Sport England to benefit from its new funding model, as it plays a foundational role in the sport and physical activity sector and is...

The crew of the Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov’s superyacht, Dilbar, has been dismissed after the imposing of western sanctions made the payment of wages difficult, according to new reports.

Poole RNLI launched to assist a 60ft yacht with three adults and a child on board when it was making its way inbound to Poole and started to take on water.

The Dufour 430 and Dufour 390 will be joining the line-up of performance cruising yachts at the South Coast Boat Show 6 – 8 May, with specialist importers Universal Yachting.

Italian boatbuilder Ferretti Group has issued a statement confirming it sees “no significant consequences for business volume” as a result of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis.

Marine electronics manufacturer Navico is expanding its production facility in Ensenada, Mexico, by 35 per cent.

Organisers of the Shanghai International Boat Show (CIBS), originally set to take place 31 March-1 April 2022, at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Centre, have confirmed this year’s event has been postponed until the summer...

Sacha Williams has joined superyacht brokerage house, Northrop & Johnson, as global charter marketing director.