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Leitrim County Council has recently improved shoreside access to its Carrick on Shannon public marina, replacing its existing fixed boardwalk with a new 340m long by 2.4m wide floating walkway.

Throughout October, clubs, training centres and marine organisations signed up to the RYA Joining Point programme will enjoy double commission for every new RYA member they introduce. 

Fairline Yachts, announces details of its new Squadron 68, set to launch in November 2021 and to be displayed for the first time at Boot Dusseldorf in January 2022.

High-tech semi-custom powerboat builder, Dromeas Yachts, has appointed Troy Penfold as production director.

A marine unit RIB chased down a runaway boat in St Petersburg, Florida, last week after the boat’s helmsman was thrown overboard.

Navico has announced a partnership with the E1 Series, the world’s first electric powerboating championship, and will integrate Simrad electronics and C-MAP chart technology in the championship’s RaceBird hydrofoil boats.

The southern California coastline resembles a container freight car park with a record number of ships being forced to drift off the coast as berth spaces continue to be full and ports are unable to welcome and offload them.

Brunswick Corporation has acquired SemahTronix, a global supplier of electrical wiring harnesses for advanced products in the marine, mobile, and defence industries.

Aquafax, the UK distributor of technical marine equipment, has recruited Bob Sims to the team. Sims will be responsible for providing technical support to Aquafax’s trade partners, focusing on its marine electronics portfolio, B&G, Lowr...

AD Ports Group has signed a heads of terms agreement with the Aqaba Development Corporation that will see AD Ports Group establish a state-of-the-art cruise terminal at Marsa Zayed in Aqaba.

Boatshed Isle of Wight recently sold this 1999 Hardy Mariner 25.

A seven-month project, entitled the Dover Clean Ferry Power, will analyse how much net-zero energy can be stored and delivered in-harbour and is a collaboration between the Port of Dover, P&O Ferries, WMG, and Schneider Electric, led by Kent ...

MDL Fitness is hosting a free open weekend at its first eco gym on the 2 – 3 October 2021.

Plymouth’s Mayflower Marina has won The Yacht Harbour Association’s 2021 Coastal Marina of the Year Award (over 250 berths).

Britain’s John Gimson and Anna Burnet added the Nacra 17 European Championship title to their Tokyo 2020 silver in a commanding performance in Thessaloniki, Greece.

The “Arctic Vendée Les Sables-d’Olonne” will leave from Port Olona on June 12, 2022.

YATCO, the online multiple listing service for buying, selling and chartering yachts, has completed the acquisition of BoatDeck and YachtAndBoat, two of the largest providers of marine websites and lead generation technology in the Asia Pacific r...

The government has said it plans for all fishing boats registered in the EU, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland to be required to host a Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) to fish in English waters. Despite there being no timetable for this regula...

Kris Neff is replacing Nick Stickler as president of Boston Whaler. Stickler moves to a new role as vice president, category management and strategic planning for Mercury Marine.

Mastervolt has introduced new smart charging options as new models join the ChargeMaster suite of battery chargers.