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Finnish boat builder Yamarin, which uses Yamaha outboards on all its models, has launched a new eight-metre model in its popular day cruiser range, which brings Nordic practicality and the Mediterranean boating lifestyle together.

Photos of the vehicles destroyed in a fire aboard the car carrier Fremantle Highway have been leaked to a Dutch media outlet, irking the company in charge of salvage operations.

French electric outboard manufacturer Temo is launching its latest electric outboard in the UK, the Temo 1000.

Yamaha Motor UK has released its 2024 WaveRunner range, with updates to nine of the 11 models in its personal watercraft range.

A total of 27 clubs with sailors from Andalucia, Catalonia, Valencia, as well as from Germany, Austria and Belgium have been confirmed for the Pati Catala de Vela regatta in Spain this September.

Florida boatbuilder Twin Vee PowerCats, which designs, manufactures and distributes recreational and commercial power boats, has reported financial results for the three- and six-month period ended 30 June, 2023.

The Propspeed foul-release coating system has received Type Approval from Bureau Veritas.

The AC40 foiling yacht, created by Emirates Team New Zealand, is now available for private owners to compete in a new AC40 Grand Prix Circuit.

The Spanish coastguard has confirmed 17 people were rescued from the luxury yacht Irmao, as the 88-foot vessel was engulfed in flames early evening on Saturday (12 August 2023).

Indiana, US-based component maker Lippert Components Inc has acquired Marine Trailer Performance (MTP), a marine axle manufacturer located in Houston, Texas. The transaction was completed through Lippert’s subsidiary, Kinro Texas.

German shipbuilder Abeking & Rasmussen has launched 118.2-metre superyacht Liva, the largest vessel ever built by the 115-year-old yard.

Youth maritime charity UKSA has released its annual impact report, which reveals record figures for the charity for its 2022-23 year.

Australian marine trade body, the Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA), has announced a new partnership with foreign exchange provider Ebury, to support marine businesses in managing their currency risks and maximise profits.

Karpaz Gate Marina in Northern Cyrpus welcomed organisers and team members from the Winds of Change project to the marina resort this week as they embark on the first of a series of training and team building sessions.

Pioneering marine propulsion and boat control system specialist, Yamaha Motor UK has partnered with Bray Marine Sales to power its new range from Alonsea Boats.

The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is working with the RNLI to test a new Emergency Response Drone Pilot rescue service developed with Eagle Eye Innovations.

A new marine trade centre is in development in Scotland as a lease is secured for the expansion of James Watt Marina on the River Clyde at Greenock.

Yamaha Motor UK has partnered with Bray Marine Sales to power its new range from Alonsea Boats.

Global yacht brokerage Northrop & Johnson has appointed Jodi Skougor as head of events & public relations. Skougor will be based out of Northrop & Johnson’s global headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Tom Cunliffe’s recently launched navigation app, AngelNav, will be making its boat show debut at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show, 15-24 September 2023.