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Falmouth Coastguard Operations Centre reported a total of 22 incidents throughout the night as Storm Evert battered the South West last Thursday (29Jul21).

The 61st Genoa International Boat Show has announced it’s ‘sold out’ in terms of national and international exhibitors. This, organiser’s say, is in part due to the ‘tremendous success’ of the boat show’s...

Benetti’s Viareggio shipyard has launched the first unit of its Motopanfilo 37M, a fibreglass and composite yacht. The yacht accommodates ten guests across four cabins, and seven crew members, including the captain.

Scuttlebutt has announced it’s launching a free app, designed specifically for the boating community, for both iPhone and Android mobile devices.

The Canal & River Trust says it is seeing so many boats returning to the water as restrictions lift, it could be a record-breaking summer.

Oyster Yachts is launching a scheme to help build a new generation of watersports enthusiasts, offering bursaries to team members to help fund a new passion.

Most vessels are exceeding speed limits in areas designed to protect critically endangered North Atlantic Right whales, of which only around 360 remain, says Oceana in its latest report.

The Women in Maritime of West and Central Africa (WIMOWCA), the newest IMO-supported regional association for women in the maritime sector (WIMA), has been officially inaugurated.

A guaranteed Olympic medal and top three in six other classes on day five in Tokyo.

Orbital Marine Power’s O2, dubbed ‘the world’s most powerful’ tidal turbine, has been connected to the grid, commencing power generation at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney.

Fowey Harbour has added a 180m extension to its walk ashore pontoon berthing, which the Fowey Harbour Commissioners says will diversify the commercial activity in the harbour, bringing a boost to the local economy by increasin...

Swedish company, Baltic Lifejackets, has released its new Baltic Extreme buoyancy aid.

J/Boats is now offering a factory installed Torqeedo electric pod drive as an option on its new 28ft J/9 daysailer.

Charity The Seahorse Trust and marina group boatfolk have joined forces to deliver what they say is a practical solution for conserving Studland Bay’s unique marine environment.

Inmarsat has unveiled plans for its new communications network, ORCHESTRA.

Groupe Beneteau has announced a revised forecast for 2021 and major acquisitions in the charter, boat club and marina markets, totalling $40 million. 

International cruises will be able to resume from England from 2 August. This follows the 16-month ban on international cruises due to the covid pandemic. The green light for international cruises is part of the government plan to relax isol...

Mark Dowie, RNLI chief executive, has spoken out to again defend its humanitarian work in the English Channel. This follows the statement released by the RNLI earlier this month, in response to a terrible torrent of social media abuse and critici...

Tecnomar, owned by The Italian Sea Group, a global operator in the luxury yachting industry, has delivered the first Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 motor yacht to its owner.

Two new attractions have been added to the Gosport Marine Festival, with bookings now open for all of this year’s activities.