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This is where we publish our boat related stories and articles, which range from world circumnavigation to rescue missions, humour and much, much more. So make yourself a coffee and settle yourself down to a good read.

Recently Sold - Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 DS
Recently Sold - Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 DS
Wednesday, 07 July 2021

Last week Boatshed Gibraltar sold this 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 DS.

Manor Marine wins pontoon contract for Plymouth upgrade
Manor Marine wins pontoon contract for Plymouth upgrade
Wednesday, 07 July 2021

Manor Marine has won its first contract with VolkerStevin to build two pontoons for the Thanckes Fuel Depot upgrade project in Plymouth, Devon.

RNLI rescues solo sailor after 52 days at sea
RNLI rescues solo sailor after 52 days at sea
Tuesday, 06 July 2021

Kinsale RNLI lifeboat came to the rescue of a solo yachtsman on the weekend, who left Caribbean island Carriacou on Thursday 13 May, en route to the UK. Three weeks in, the 51ft ketch casualty vessel lost engine power, forcing the skipper to cont...

Export Insights: UAE.  Register for MIN’s free online seminar
Export Insights: UAE. Register for MIN’s free online seminar
Tuesday, 06 July 2021

Marine Industry News’ third online seminar, in conjunction with Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA), entitled Export Insights: UAE, takes place next week on 13 July.

Operator sought for first new London shipyard in a century
Operator sought for first new London shipyard in a century
Tuesday, 06 July 2021

The Port of London Authority (PLA) is working with property developers, London & Regional, and the Royal Docks Team (RDT) to deliver the first new shipyard on the Thames for over a century at Albert Island in the London Borough of Newham.

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Countdown begins to HM Coastguard’s 200th birthday
Countdown begins to HM Coastguard’s 200th birthday
Tuesday, 06 July 2021

On January 15, 2022 HM Coastguard will turn 200. This week’s Maritime Safety Week marks almost six months to the day until Her Majesty’s Coastguard  celebrates a milestone birthday – and they need your help to make the occas...

Pantaenius moves HQ to the Gold Coast
Pantaenius moves HQ to the Gold Coast
Tuesday, 06 July 2021

Pantaenius Insurance has moved its Australian headquarters from New South Wales to new premises in the North Yard of The Boat Works in Queensland.

New online platform aims to simplify superyacht purchases
New online platform aims to simplify superyacht purchases
Tuesday, 06 July 2021

A new front-to-end online platform has launched, aiming to simplify the purchasing and financing of superyachts around the world.

Baltic Lifejackets launches new clothing range
Baltic Lifejackets launches new clothing range
Tuesday, 06 July 2021

Baltic Lifejackets Sweden has launched a new technical clothing range with the introduction of base, mid and outer layers to their range of lifejackets, buoyancy aids and floatation clothing.

A+T launches ethernet-based instrument system
A+T launches ethernet-based instrument system
Tuesday, 06 July 2021

Instrumentation company, A+T Instruments, is now shipping its new full ethernet network-based performance instrument system which, the company says, is the first on the market.

Desperate dig to free teenager trapped in beach hole
Desperate dig to free teenager trapped in beach hole
Monday, 05 July 2021

RNLI lifeguards have rescued an 18-year-old man trapped under a sand collapse on Fistral Beach, Newquay. The RNLI lifeguards teamed up with around 25 members of the public, the coastguard, fire brigade and ambulance service in a major, hour-long ...

Round the Island attracts 1,000+ crews
Round the Island attracts 1,000+ crews
Monday, 05 July 2021

More than 1,200 boats took part in the 90th anniversary Round the Island Race which has been described as the biggest participation event since lockdown started.

Spread out and watch the SailGP safely
Spread out and watch the SailGP safely
Monday, 05 July 2021

With the countdown to 17 and 18 July underway, Plymouth City Council is pulling out all the stops to make sure the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix is as Covid-19 secure as possible.

Henri-Lloyd joins forces with JOG
Henri-Lloyd joins forces with JOG
Monday, 05 July 2021

Henri-Lloyd has become the new official clothing partner for the Junior Offshore Group, JOG. The partnership will focus on four key areas – youth sailing, sustainable clothing, repairs, and sponsorship of the JOG Lymington to Cowes race on ...

Broadblue success at Green event
Broadblue success at Green event
Monday, 05 July 2021

In what is expected to become a yearly event, MDL Marinas held the successful inaugural Green Tech Boat Show in June at Queen Anne’s Battery Marina, Plymouth that encompassed a selection of electric powered craft and exhibitor...

UKTR approved teak from Cornish firm
UKTR approved teak from Cornish firm
Monday, 05 July 2021

Cornish-based Marine Hardwoods is now offering UK Timber Regulations (UKTR) approved, and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified, teak for marine decking applications. 

Jersey Lifeboat Association takes delivery of new inshore rescue vessel
Jersey Lifeboat Association takes delivery of new inshore rescue vessel
Monday, 05 July 2021

Jersey Lifeboat Association (JLA) has taken delivery of the fastest inshore rescue vessel in the Channel Islands. This vessel will complement its existing Tyne Class Lifeboat and is said, by Berthon RIB Solutions, to be the most modern rescue RI...

Falcon Tenders reveals names of design collaborators
Falcon Tenders reveals names of design collaborators
Monday, 05 July 2021

Falcon Tenders, co-founded by Mark Pascoe, has revealed a raft of collaborations with some big names in superyacht design, which it says will bring innovation, sustainability and beauty to the fore.

US Coast Guard releases video of rescue following cargo plane crash
US Coast Guard releases video of rescue following cargo plane crash
Monday, 05 July 2021

Rescue workers in a Coast Guard helicopter have located two pilots and pulled them from the wreckage of a Boeing 737-200 which made an emergency landing in the water off the coast of Hawaii on Friday morning.

Cobham Satcom launches its next generation Class A VHF radio
Cobham Satcom launches its next generation Class A VHF radio
Monday, 05 July 2021

Cobham Satcom has launched Sailor 7222 VHF DSC Class A, its ‘next generation’ SOLAS classified maritime Class A VHF radio.

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