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British trade union RMT has condemned P&O head Peter Hebblethwaite’s performance in the Parliamentary Committee this week, where he admitted staff were paid under £5 an hour.

German shipyard Lürssen has launched its latest vessel, the 122-metre superyacht Kismet.

The British Motor Yacht Show, organised in collaboration with Fairline, Premier Marinas, Princess, and Sunseeker, has unveiled the complete lineup for the 2024 event, which takes place at Premier Swanwick Marina in Southampton from 16-19 May 2024...

While Berit Hansen, Daniamant Denmark’s MD, notes that consumers are changing, with more focus on a ‘green future’ (which she sees creating possibilities), right now new legislation is her company’s driver.

Superyacht agency BWA Yachting is opening a new office in Sweden in partnership with SDK Group.

A landmark day unfolded for NYYC American Magic on 7 May as Boat 3, Patriot, embarked on its inaugural sail.

Italian HVAC specialist Frigomar has been awarded the prize for best sales service by French shipyard Fountaine Pajot, during the Fountaine Pajot—Dufour Group’s supplier symposium 2024.

Inclusivity is at the heart of the RS Venture Connect Class, which is why the class – together with RS Sailing and Rutland Sailing Club – has announced a new initiative for the RS Venture Connect World Championship. A concept that is b...

The British Motor Yacht Show, organised in collaboration with Fairline, Premier Marinas, Princess, and Sunseeker, has unveiled the complete line-up for the 2024 event taking place at Premier Swanwick Marina from 16 – 19 May.

In mid-April Pip Hare, one of MIN’s favourite IMOCA skippers, made the shocking announcement that her team was facing the reality of having to halt preparations for this year’s Vendée Globe. It was, and is, facing funding woes....

French boatbuilding giant Beneteau Group has revealed its revenues came to €229m for the first quarter of 2024, following the application of IFRS 5, down 39 per cent.

Members of Team USA were sent flying out of their boat after a dramatic capsize during a practice day at the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix.

Feadship’s Project 821 has emerged from its build shed in Amsterdam. The new 119-metre superyacht, designed by British studio RWD, is the world’s first hydrogen fuel-cell superyacht.

Ally Ford, from the UK’s Superyacht Tenders and Toys, writes that alluring high-end toys may have a sheen of adrenaline, but they also demand the utmost attention to safety. That’s non-negotiable, especially when it comes to lithium.<...

Two teenagers have been charged with felonies after a video went viral showing a group of people pouring barrels of rubbish into the ocean during Florida’s Boca Bash event on 28 April.

In the wake of a successful 2023, marked by the completion of numerous major contracts, MARSS says it will be delivering its comprehensive CUAS and surface surveillance system, NiDAR, to two prestigious yachts — a primary vessel and its sup...

By: Richard Halton, Medway Queen Preservation Society

The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team is “frustrated” with the result of the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix, Driver Giles Scott said.