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New Maritime and Transport Action Group for southern UK
Thursday, 29 July 2021Business South has launched a new action group to shine a spotlight on the UK’s central south region for businesses in the maritime, transport, infrastructure and ports industries.
Wind turbine vessel partially capsizes off China
Wednesday, 28 July 2021Four people are missing after a wind farm installation vessel partially capsized off the coast of China.
WATCH: Pair of rare white orcas spotted off the coast of Japan
Wednesday, 28 July 2021Two rare white orcas were spotted by whale-watchers off the coast of Japan.
Vetus ramps up growth of watersports brand YellowV with new appointment
Wednesday, 28 July 2021Vetus has announced the appointment of a dedicated product sales manager for its new inflatable equipment brand, YellowV.
August’s IMN event to focus on environmental issues
Wednesday, 28 July 2021The August edition of International Marine Networking will focus on environmental and conservation topics. This follows Wave International, a marine environmental & technical filtration company sponsoring the event.
SRH Connect acquires Inmarsat’s Greek and Cypriot Fleetbroadband customer base
Wednesday, 28 July 2021Inmarsat Maritime Ventures, a subsidiary of Inmarsat, a specialist in global, mobile satellite communications, has signed an agreement with SRH Connect (SRH) for SRH to acquire Inmarsat’s FleetBroadband customer base in Greece and Cyprus.&n...
Two new hybrid ships for Brittany Ferries’ UK-France operations
Wednesday, 28 July 2021Two new hybrid LNG-electric ships are joining the Brittany Ferries fleet. They will arrive in 2024/2025 to serve routes connecting Portsmouth with St Malo and Caen.
Multi-million dollar Palm Beach superyacht marina opens 1 November
Wednesday, 28 July 2021The multimillion-dollar renovation of the Town of Palm Beach Marina is scheduled for completion, with plans to reopen on November 1, 2021.
Recently Sold - Thames Lighter Barge
Wednesday, 28 July 2021Last week Boatshed Suffolk sold this Thames Lighter Barge which was built in 1900!
Opportunity Knocks for the IAKA Youth Team at Cowes Week
Tuesday, 27 July 2021A new initiative to encourage youth sailors will be taking place at Cowes Week 31 July – 06 August.
MDL taps into circular economy
Tuesday, 27 July 2021MDL taps into circular economy as it renews recycling contract with SUEZ.
WATCH: Man washes ashore after trying to ‘walk’ to New York in bubble vessel
Tuesday, 27 July 2021Beachgoers in Florida were shocked when a human hamster wheel on water washed up on the beaches of Flagler County on the weekend.
First drone joins HM Coastguard fleet
Tuesday, 27 July 2021HM Coastguard’s first operational drone flight will join manned helicopters, planes, boats and cliff rescue teams on life-saving missions at sea and over land in North Wales for the first time, this summer.
Veethree appoints UK distributor
Tuesday, 27 July 2021Veethree Group, specialist supplier of gauges, displays and switching systems, has appointed International Marine Products (IMP) as its UK marine distributor for VeeConnect digital switching systems.
Numarine hires new management for sales and marketing
Tuesday, 27 July 2021Numarine has invested in its sales and marketing team ahead of the Cannes Yachting Festival 2021.
Spirit 52 Oui Fling wins British Classic Week and dates set for 2022
Tuesday, 27 July 2021This year’s British Classic Week, hosted by British Classic Yacht Club (BCYC), took place in Cowes from 17 to 24 July 2021. The BCYC Trophy for the regatta overall winner was won by Baron Irvine Laidlaw and his Spirit 52, Oui Fling.
Electric boat rolls out for Loch Lomand rangers
Tuesday, 27 July 2021Rangers will be seen, not heard, in the new electric addition to the Loch Lomond and Trossach’s Park Authority’s fleet. Designed and built by Water Witch in Liverpool UK, to service Loch Lomond, the custom-built 100 per cent electric ...
Sea Cadets’ On The Water programme set to help over 1,000 disadvantaged children
Tuesday, 27 July 2021This summer, Sea Cadets is providing 1,200 children with the chance of experiencing the thrill of water-based adventures, learn valuable life skills and earn qualifications.
First models from World Cat’s new Greenville site hit the water
Tuesday, 27 July 2021World Cat recently expanded its production capabilities with the addition of a 265,000-square foot building in Greenville, North Carolina. The first model to come off the line in the Greenville facility was the 400CC-X.
Double Win for the Royal Hospital School Sailing Team
Monday, 26 July 2021The Royal Hospital School in Suffolk is celebrating an incredible double win of both the Under 17’s and Under 19’s categories at this year’s British Schools Sailing Championships.
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