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The RNLI has announced that Trearddur Bay RNLI has made history by becoming the first station ever to receive a Silver Gallantry Medal for a rescue on board a B Class Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat. One Silver and three Bronze Medals will be awarded...

World Sailing, the world governing body for the sport of sailing, has announced that it will suspend the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials in World Sailing owned and sanctioned competitions and events until further no...

The Exposure OLAS Guardian is a wireless engine kill switch that acts within two seconds of a person falling overboard. It has the dual function of also acting as an instant, Man Overboard Alarm system. The Exposure OLAS Guardian s...

French boatbuilder Beneteau Group has confirmed all production activities at its Monfalcone shipyard in northern Italy will now take place under the name Groupe Beneteau Italia.

Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA) has announced its first global meeting will be held from 14-17 March 2022 in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. The event, being held at the Real Club Náutico de Palma (RCNP), will bring together 19 marine ind...

Yarmouth Harbour lies on the Isle of Wight’s northwest coast and acts as a gateway to West Wight’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Luxury motor yacht design and refit specialist Setag Yachts has relocated to Queen Anne’s Battery (QAB) marina in Plymouth, which is operated by MDL Marinas.

Entries have opened for Cowes Classics Week 2022, which will see racing from 27 June – 1 July.

What are the realities of switching to a sustainable manufacturing model and how can you ensure your eco labels ring true? Marine Industry News talks to UK-headquartered Rooster on making a sustainable change.

The UK’s P&D Marine Group has announced a new strategic partnership with Excel Boats, a Midlands-based manufacturer of inflatable and rigid inflatable boats.

Marine-i, the ongoing marine technology programme, is offering businesses in Cornwall the opportunity to visit the advanced testing facilities available at the National Renewable Energy Centre (NREC) in Blyth, Northumberland.

Thousands of sailing and watersports fanatics from across the UK came together at Farnborough International this weekend (26 –  27 February) for the new-look RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show, presented by Suzuki.

After 35 years of loyal service, Marina Director Carolyn Elder will be stepping down from the day-to-day management of Largs Yacht Haven.

The Cruising Association has a packed programme of interactive webinars, prizes, discounts and plenty of opportunities to connect during its virtual Spring Promo Week, 21 – 27 March, with something for all the sail and motor cruising communi...

World Sailing joined the International Olympic Committee and global sports organisations in taking the decision to suspend participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials in World Sailing owned and sanctioned competitions and events...

A group of Anonymous hackers have renamed the superyacht reportedly owned by Russian President Vladimir Putin ‘FCKPTN’ and changed its destination to ‘hell’ by manipulating its maritime data.

The UK has told its ports to restrict access to any Russian flagged, registered, owned, controlled, chartered or operated vessels, with “prohibiting legislation to follow”.

New Finnish boatbuilder Quarken has appointed boatpoint, the boat sales business founded by the marina group boatfolk, as its UK dealer.

Accelleron, the recently rebranded turbocharging division of ABB which provides heavy-duty turbocharging for diesel and gas engines, has entered into a partnership with Swiss-based engineering and technology specialists, Sauber Group.

Marine charging network Aqua superPower has signed a strategic partnership with AC charge point developer e-concept, which has developed a novel design of charging posts that have been approved for use in sensitive environments includin...