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RNLI appoints first female full-time coxswain
Friday, 13 August 2021The RNLI has appointed Di Bush as the full-time coxswain for Harwich RNLI, the first woman in the charity’s almost 200-year history to hold the position.
CA appoints new press and PR manager
Friday, 13 August 2021The Cruising Association has appointed Luissa Smith as its new press and PR Manager.
AvA Yachts unveils Kando130XL motoryacht
Friday, 13 August 2021AvA Yachts has announced a new model for its Kando series of long-range contemporary explorer yachts.
MCI seals TEMO distributor deal
Friday, 13 August 2021Dorset based, Marine Components International (MCI) has been appointed as the exclusive UK distributor for the portable, electric-powered outboard motor, TEMO.
MDL supports Mayflower 401 Small Ships Race
Friday, 13 August 2021Supported by MDL Marinas, the ASTO’s (Association of Sail Training Organisations) Mayflower 401 Anniversary Small Ships Race commences this Sunday at MDL’s Ocean Village Marina, where the vessels taking part will be moored prior to th...
September 2021 BoatBid Auction - Entries Open
Thursday, 12 August 2021Our September 2021 BoatBid auction is open and ready to take entries.
VIDEO: Fire destroys yacht in South of France
Thursday, 12 August 2021The 29m Sanlorenzo yacht Reine d’Azur has caught fire during a charter trip off the Îles d’Hyères in France. The fire broke out at around 4.30am on 11 August and was brought under control at aroun...
Inmarsat launches narrowband Elera network
Thursday, 12 August 2021Inmarsat has released Elera, a narrowband network aimed at offering faster speeds and smaller low-cost terminals for its air, land and sea customers and accelerating new advances in the Internet of Things (IoT).
WATCH: Daring heli rescue as yacht breaks up on rocks off Salcombe
Thursday, 12 August 2021Two crew have been rescued by helicopter when their yacht got into grave difficulties off the coast in Salcombe.
Cox diesel outboard showcased on Axopar 37
Thursday, 12 August 2021Cox Powertrain’s Germany-based distributor, Diesel Power, has successfully installed a twin CXO300 diesel outboard configuration on an Axopar 37.
WATCH: Iconic Perini Navi yacht runs aground in Italy
Thursday, 12 August 2021The iconic Perini Navi’s 24.2m sailing yacht, Malizia, has run aground on the island of Stromboli, Italy.
Entries for IBEX Innovation Awards close tomorrow
Thursday, 12 August 2021The deadline for the IBEX Innovation Awards, which aim to showcase outstanding marine product developments and innovations, is Friday 13 August.
Wilhelmsen partners with Klüber for marine lubricant sales
Thursday, 12 August 2021Norway’s Wilhelmsen will begin to take over sales, logistics and consulting for Klüber Lubrication’s maritime portfolio for its seagoing vessels from 1 August. Wilhelmsen will start coverage initially within European countries an...
Classic and Day Boat Zone at Southampton International Boat Show
Wednesday, 11 August 2021With highly varnished wooden decks, shiny sleek hulls, coloured sails on gaff rigs and traditional brass fittings, classic boats are always a much-loved feature at a boat show.
How can your personality help save the Ocean?
Wednesday, 11 August 2021To coincide with the school summer holidays, the Ocean Conservation Trust has launched its #ThinkOcean Challenge.
New appointments strengthen MDL’s marina management teams
Wednesday, 11 August 2021MDL Marinas has announced the appointment of four new marina managers, two of whom have been promoted internally.
Spectacular underwater museum ‘forest’ opens
Wednesday, 11 August 2021An artist has created an extraordinary underwater ‘forest’ of more than 90 sculptures 200m off the Cypriot coast.
Navico partners with Aquafax for UK expansion
Wednesday, 11 August 2021In a move to strengthen its presence in the UK, Navico – parent company to the Lowrance, Simrad Yachting, B&G and C-MAP brands – has appointed Aquafax as its preferred wholesaler for the UK.
HanseYachts launches new motorboat brand
Wednesday, 11 August 2021Germany’s HanseYachts AG has unveiled its new motorboat brand, RYCK, which was developed in cooperation with yacht designer Bill Dixon.
WATCH: First installation of Yanmar’s new 6LF engines in Europe
Wednesday, 11 August 2021Yanmar Marine International has completed the first installation in Europe of its new high horsepower 6LF diesel engines. Spanish Yanmar dealer Motonáutica Balear, based in Mallorca, repowered Magnum 40 motorboat Adriana with two Yanmar 6L...
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