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Recreational boat, yacht and superyacht services company, MarineMax has established a Marine Service Technician Apprenticeship Programme for the State of Florida, USA.

Williams Jet Tenders has approved HVO100 fuel (hydrotreated vegetable oil) after successful first-stage testing on selected DieselJet engines.

Open Water Solar is a pioneering solar panel manufacturing company. Founder and CEO, Simon Angus, says the Open Water Solar panels are “an order of magnitude” stronger, lighter and more durable than any other panels on the market.

Elettromedia, the Italian parent company of Hertz Marine and Audison, has partnered with William F. Miller Associates to represent its marine audio products to manufacturer customers in the greater south and midwest US ter...

CompareYachtInsurance.com has appointed Penny Searles as chair of the board. Searles is renowned for her influential role in shaping the landscape of using telematics data to reduce loss ratios in both motor and marine, and distributing the polici...

Ancasta International Boat Sales says it will once again be presenting a standout selection of debuts and award-winning yachts from some of the best names in the industry at the 2024 boot Düsseldorf boat show (20-28 January 2024).

Isle of Wight based charitable organisation Cowes Sailability Club says that 2023 has been a record year for the club, with it offering 1,112 places on accessible motor and sailing boats for disabled people, their carers and families. 

If there was ever an appropriate time to roll out the clichés ‘nail-biting finish’, ‘too close to call’, and ‘down to the wire’ it’s now. 6,500 miles out from Cape Town , with under 1,000 miles to t...

Fifteen of the nation’s top young sailing talents are preparing to fly the flag for Great Britain at the Youth Sailing World Championships in Búzios, Brazil (8-15 December 2023).

The tranquil beauty of the Beaulieu River is the perfect place for a winter getaway as excitement builds for the festive season.

A group of tourists took an unplanned dip in the chilly waters of a Venice canal when their gondola capsized after they refused to sit down and stop taking selfies.

IQNautics was one of 15 startups selected to exhibit at METSTRADE’s Start-Up Pavilion in November. IQNautics founder, Catalin Ioan Bulareanu explains how digital management platforms are changing the sector and where companies are going wr...

Yacht manufacturer Gulf Craft has announced the exploration of hydrogen technology for its superyacht fleet.

Gulf Craft in partnership with H2-Enterprises is exploring the development of a zero-emissions Majesty yacht, which could be powere...

The British Antarctic Survey has released video and images captured by a UK research icebreaker of the mega iceberg A23a – which is twice the size of Greater London, and now ‘on the move’.

AI-based digital watchkeeper developer, Orca AI has secured its first deal with a prominent naval body, which it says demonstrates its commitment to enhancing operational security and safety across all maritime sectors.

Organisers of the Auckland Boat Show have opened ticket sales for the 2024 edition, which takes place from 14-17 March as part of the city’s inaugural Moana Auckland festival.

Members of the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) have elected Dr Deborah Fish, OBE as the new commodore of the London and Cowes based club with effect from 1st January 2024. She will take up the role from James Neville.

After thousands of votes for the Sailing Holiday photo of the 2023 season, PlainSailing.com awarded not one, but two prizes for winning entries!

This festive season, gift yourself or your loved ones a truly unique experience with this Christmas ticket offer for the 2024 Southampton International Boat Show.