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This is where we publish our boat related stories and articles, which range from world circumnavigation to rescue missions, humour and much, much more. So make yourself a coffee and settle yourself down to a good read.

Superyacht hot tubs breeding ground for Legionnaires’ disease
Superyacht hot tubs breeding ground for Legionnaires’ disease
Tuesday, 18 February 2025

Superyacht managers should be carrying out more frequent testing of potable waters following a spate of outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease on passenger ships, so says CM Technologies (CMT).

Seavolt and RAD Propulsion join forces to ramp up electric propulsion in Australia
Seavolt and RAD Propulsion join forces to ramp up electric propulsion in Australia
Tuesday, 18 February 2025

Renewable energy firm Seavolt and UK-based electric propulsion specialist RAD Propulsion have announced a new partnership to accelerate the adoption of electric propulsion in Australia and the Pacific. 

Sirius Insight strengthens advisory board with Lord Reid’s appointment 
Sirius Insight strengthens advisory board with Lord Reid’s appointment 
Tuesday, 18 February 2025

UK maritime security firm Sirius Insight has announced the appointment of the Rt Hon Lord Reid of Cardowan to its advisory board. Lord Reid will provide strategic guidance in this role as the company expands its maritime domain awareness technolo...

Hybrid power firm Integrel expands in Croatia and targets charter market
Hybrid power firm Integrel expands in Croatia and targets charter market
Tuesday, 18 February 2025

Marine power generation and storage technology firm Integrel Solutions is ramping up expansion in the Adriatic and has partnered with Jarusica in Croatia, as its official distributor in the region.

Sunsail’s ‘Funding the Future’ aims to boost UK’s grassroots sailing
Sunsail’s ‘Funding the Future’ aims to boost UK’s grassroots sailing
Tuesday, 18 February 2025

Leading yacht charter company, Sunsail, has announced the return of its ‘Funding the Future’ initiative, a programme offering sailing clubs and charities across the UK the chance to secure financial support for grassroots development....

Benetti appoints new head of American sales
Benetti appoints new head of American sales
Tuesday, 18 February 2025

Benetti has announced that, effective immediately, Federico Ferrante, president of Azimut-Benetti Americas, will take on the responsibility for driving Benetti’s commercial development across the Americas region. This appointment is a key e...

Beaulieu River: In Focus photography exhibition opens
Beaulieu River: In Focus photography exhibition opens
Tuesday, 18 February 2025

A new photo exhibition, which celebrates the beauty and character of the Beaulieu River, has been officially opened by Lord Montagu and Mary Montagu-Scott.

Nimbus Group’s CEO retires
Nimbus Group’s CEO retires
Monday, 17 February 2025

Nimbus Group’s CEO, Jan-Erik Lindström, has announced that he will retire during 2025. Lindström informed the company’s board that he intends to retire this year, after 15 years in the company,

Video: Russian fishermen refuse rescue without catch after ice floe strands 139
Video: Russian fishermen refuse rescue without catch after ice floe strands 139
Monday, 17 February 2025

Russian authorities have successfully rescued 139 fishermen who became stranded on an ice floe that broke away from Sakhalin Island and drifted into the Sea of Okhotsk. Some among the group, described by emergency services as “extreme sport...

Setag expands yacht refit operations to Mediterranean
Setag expands yacht refit operations to Mediterranean
Monday, 17 February 2025

British motor yacht design and refit specialist Setag Yachts has expanded its yacht refit operations into the European market with a new facility in Denia, Spain.

Dubai International Boat Show 2025: everything you need to know
Dubai International Boat Show 2025: everything you need to know
Monday, 17 February 2025

Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) will open this week, running 19 to 23 February. The 31st edition of the show is expected to attract more than 30,000 visitors at Dubai Harbour and will showcase over 200 yachts and watercraft.

Twin Vee appoints head of strategy for digital division following recent acquisitions
Twin Vee appoints head of strategy for digital division following recent acquisitions
Monday, 17 February 2025

Twin Vee PowerCats, a Florida-based manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of power sportsboats, has appointed Tom Huffman as chief information officer (CIO). Huffman will oversee the company’s digital division, which includes BoatsForSale...

NMMA appoints vice president of government relations
NMMA appoints vice president of government relations
Monday, 17 February 2025

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has appointed Jacky Usyk as vice president of government relations, a newly created role within the association.

Bali Catamarans appoints dealer for North America
Bali Catamarans appoints dealer for North America
Monday, 17 February 2025

Catamaran manufacturer Bali Catamarans has named Catamaran Guru as its exclusive dealer for North America, following a successful four-year collaboration.

Sanlorenzo reports 10.7 per cent increase in new yacht sales revenue
Sanlorenzo reports 10.7 per cent increase in new yacht sales revenue
Friday, 14 February 2025

Italian boatbuilder Sanlorenzo has released its preliminary consolidated results for the year ending 31 December 2024, with the board of directors examining and approving the figures.

VIDEO: Whale swallows – then spits out – boater
VIDEO: Whale swallows – then spits out – boater
Friday, 14 February 2025

“I thought it had eaten me and swallowed me,” Adrián Simancas says of the moment a humpback whale took him into its mouth.

Sheringham RNLI’s rescue services suspended after structural concerns about building
Sheringham RNLI’s rescue services suspended after structural concerns about building
Friday, 14 February 2025

All activity at Sheringham RNLI (Norfolk) has been suspended with immediate effect. The news comes after a structural survey of the lifeboat station building resulted in serious safety concerns.

E-Force Marine sets timeline for Aurora E30 launch
E-Force Marine sets timeline for Aurora E30 launch
Friday, 14 February 2025

E-Force Marine is moving from focusing on electric propulsion systems and is now applying its expertise to an entire vessel . . . to make fully electric boats. It’s shared details of the Aurora E30, a 30 foot electric catamaran.

Four step solution to boarding superyachts
Four step solution to boarding superyachts
Friday, 14 February 2025

Boarding superyachts just got a little easier thanks to Shipyard Supply Co’s (SSCo) modular four step dock steps . . . which can also be two steps when needed. Flexibility is key when crew’s need to quickly adjust to different dock co...

Wave International supplies RC Dock’s unmanned vessels with bilge filters
Wave International supplies RC Dock’s unmanned vessels with bilge filters
Friday, 14 February 2025

Wave International’s products are to be used to finesse RC Dock’s robotic vessels’ environmental anti-pollution protection. The news comes as the latter looks to offer significant operation cost savings to its customers and achi...

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