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New data on orca attacks and interactions released
Monday, 20 May 2024The Cruising Association (CA) has analysed available orca interaction reports since 2020 to produce a new table showing locations by year and month along the Atlantic coasts of France, Portugal, Spain and through the Strait of Gibraltar. Skippers...
Ferretti Group officially opens refurbished Riva shipyard
Monday, 20 May 2024Ferretti Group officially opened its Riva shipyard in La Spezia in a ceremony attended by Chairman Tan Xuguang and CEO Alberto Galassi on Friday (17 May).
Saudi Red Sea Authority issues first marina licences
Monday, 20 May 2024Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA), the official regulator of Red Sea coastal tourism, has issued the first three licences for tourist marina operators.
Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour receives high accolades
Monday, 20 May 2024Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour has been ranked as one of the UK’s best marinas by being placed in the top five per cent of 5 Gold Anchors winners by The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA).
Barantech appoints marine sales director
Monday, 20 May 2024Barantech, a global leader in customised HMI solutions, switches and control panels, has recently appointed Barry Chapman as its sales director for marine & luxury yachts.
Seldén Mast’s latest Race GRIP winch
Monday, 20 May 2024Swedish marine equipment manufacturer Seldén Mast has announced its latest series of patented Race GRIP winch handles, which have been designed to offer a more practical solution to the locking mechanism for a more seamless sailing experie...
First Admiral Quaranta motor yacht sold
Monday, 20 May 2024The Italian Sea Group (TISG) has sold the first Admiral Quaranta motor yacht after the unveiling of the new series a few months ago.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe provides the pedal power on-board British America’s Cup yacht
Sunday, 19 May 2024INEOS Chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe joined Sir Ben Ainslie as a cyclor onboard INEOS Britannia’s flying America’s Cup race boat which is capable of reaching speeds of 100Km/h.
Spectacular mile-long flotilla finale for RNLI lifeboat festival
Sunday, 19 May 2024As the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) celebrates its 200th anniversary this year, more than 40 rescue vessels, including both current and historical RNLI lifeboats as well as international boats, have come together to form a flotilla m...
INEOS Britannia christens AC75 race boat “Britannia” at naming ceremony in Barcelona
Saturday, 18 May 2024INEOS Britannia, the British Challenger of Record racing for the Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd in the 37th America’s Cup, has christened its AC75 race boat “Britannia” at an official naming ceremony in Barcelona. The event was led by ...
Steering the Course 2024 shines the spotlight on pathways to the Olympics for women in sailing
Friday, 17 May 2024This year’s Steering the Course, World Sailing’s global women’s sailing festival, kicks off today with the spotlight firmly focused on the Olympic pathways available in coaching, officiating and sports administration.
Ferretti Group reports ‘extremely positive’ financial results
Friday, 17 May 2024Ferretti Group says its growth path is on track with the release of its latest results (quarter one, 2024). Key takeaways include the order backlog surpassed €1.6 billion, a 10.2 per cent increase when compared to 31 December 2023, and net r...
Three sizes in ISA’s new Viper line
Friday, 17 May 2024ISA Yachts has presented its new Viper line. It says that this line takes in the shipyard’s twenty years plus of experience in the production of GRP sports boats. The Viper line will include three models of 100, 120 and 140 feet, all made o...
Strategic partnership for Yanmar and Aspen Power Catamarans
Friday, 17 May 2024Yanmar Marine International has formed a strategic partnership with Aspen Power Catamarans. This will see Yanmar’s engine fitted on board Aspen’s C100 models.
Boat drive innovator moves into off-grid housing
Friday, 17 May 2024eD-TEC – the company behind eD-QDrive and the eD-32 c-Ultra performance RIB systems – is developing five private, luxury villas in Croatia that it says will not only be 95 per cent off-grid, but will also come complete with their own ...
Energy savings of first WindWings vessel evaluated
Friday, 17 May 2024BAR Technologies’ WindWings added to cargo ships can save 32 per cent energy, says a new report.
British Marine launches inaugural Apprentice of the Year Award
Friday, 17 May 2024British Marine, the trade association for the UK marine industry, is launching a new ‘British Marine Apprentice of the Year’ award.
Jeremy Tutt’s new role with Dream Yacht Sales & Ownership
Friday, 17 May 2024Dream Yacht Sales & Ownership has appointed UK native Jeremy Tutt as global yacht sales director. Tutt brings a wealth of industry expertise and a proven track record of success to his new role, having held key positions in the marine and yac...
MDL Marinas achieves highest Cyber Essentials Plus certification for its digital infrastructure
Thursday, 16 May 2024MDL has been awarded the Cyber Essentials Plus certification, a government backed scheme to validate businesses that operate at the highest level of cyber security.
British Marine announces the launch of the inaugural ‘Apprentice of the Year Award’
Thursday, 16 May 2024British Marine has announced the launch of the brand-new ‘British Marine Apprentice of the Year’ award, set to be one of the many highlights at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show (13-22 September).
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