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MarineMax elects new board member
Tuesday, 28 September 2021Headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, recreational boat and yacht retailer MarineMax has elected Adam M. Johnson to its board of directors.
Seafarer access to medical care a matter of life and death
Tuesday, 28 September 2021The secretary-general of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Kitack Lim, and the director-general of the International Labour Organization (ILO), Guy Rider, have issued a joint statement (Circular Letter No.4204/Add.42) calling for por...
Double ‘Thank you’ gifts in October with RYA Refer a Friend
Tuesday, 28 September 2021The RYA is calling on its global network of more than 100,000 members to help spread the word about the many benefits of being a member to their friends and family with its Refer a Friend programme.
“Brilliant” Regional Junior Championships sees bumper attendance
Monday, 27 September 2021The 2021 Regional Junior Championships has been hailed an overriding success after more than 1,200 youngsters took to the water over two weekends of racing.
Terrifying experience on famous sea stack leads to multi-agency rescue
Monday, 27 September 2021Two climbers say they are ‘extremely grateful’ to HM Coastguard after a terrifying experience on a 60m (200ft) sandstone sea stack in Sutherland, Scotland.
Superyacht Nautique chosen as exclusive wake tender for Roam Shadow
Monday, 27 September 2021Superyacht Nautique says it’s proud to be chosen as the sole wakeboard tender to be onboard the new ‘go-anywhere’ explorer and adventure vessel, the Roam Shadow.
Weed war on Lancaster Canal
Monday, 27 September 2021The Canal & River Trust is busy waging a major battle to control invasive weeds on the Lancaster Canal.
Daniel Craig made honorary Royal Navy commander
Monday, 27 September 2021British actor Daniel Craig has been made an honorary commander in the Royal Navy – matching the on-screen rank of the UK’s legendary fictitious spy, James Bond.
Foil the Wight challenge completed in under seven hours
Monday, 27 September 2021A world champion windsurfer has set the standard in the new Foil the Wight challenge.
Rolls-Royce and Sanlorenzo add new dimension to partnership
Monday, 27 September 2021Rolls-Royce and Sanlorenzo have agreed to deepen their working relationship.
Meet the Team -Keith Doust
Monday, 27 September 2021Keith has been a key member of the Boatshed Wales team from the day that Mike de Graaf took over this brand. The marketing attributes attracted Keith to Boatshed as they were far more comprehensive than other brokerage company of the time, and Bo...
Tall ship voyages around UK and Ireland announced for 2022
Monday, 27 September 2021Bookings for journeys onboard tall ship SV Tenacious in 2022 are now open.
Unsupported Atlantic row completed by former marine
Monday, 27 September 2021A former Royal Marine has successfully completed a row across the Atlantic Ocean.
Sixteen Classes Signed Up for Poole Regatta
Friday, 24 September 2021The well-loved International Paint Poole Regatta is to return from 30 April – 2 May 2022.
Cruising Association at Southampton International Boat Show
Friday, 24 September 2021 The Cruising Association’s return to the Southampton International Boat Show, 10-19 September 2021, was keenly anticipated by members and visitors. There were plenty of reasons to visit the CA stand, with over 800 visitors dropping in to disco...Simon Pegg aides Greenpeace in fishing protests
Friday, 24 September 2021The Hollywood actor joined forces with Greenpeace last week to chase away industrial boats from marine protected areas.
RNLI launches Christmas appeal with a mission to save every one
Friday, 24 September 2021The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is launching its Christmas appeal, as the charity asks for help to continue its lifesaving work at sea.
Southampton show hailed a “resounding success”
Friday, 24 September 2021As the show drew to a close last weekend, organisers, exhibitors, sponsors and visitors of the Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS) were hailing the show as one of the best yet.
Thames Clippers wins funding for sustainability and hybrid projects
Friday, 24 September 2021London’s leading river bus operator, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, has won Department for Transport (DfT) funding to support three projects to research and develop green river transport for the future, with an eye on hybrid engines, intelli...
Rolls-Royce and Overmarine continue cooperation with mtu technologies
Friday, 24 September 2021Rolls-Royce and Overmarine have agreed to a new framework contract, which will run from 2022 to 2024 with the delivery of more than 60 mtu Series 2000 engines. The contract also includes the option for hybrid solution and an integrated ...
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