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A large fire has broken out in the warehouse of Versilia Supply Service, a major yacht supply and support firm, in Viareggio, northern Italy.

Although he describes the market as “beginning to soften back towards pre-covid levels”, with inflation impacting rising costs and Brexit also playing its part, Fairline’s chief executive Paul Grys says the boatbuilder is lookin...

The UK government has launched a new scheme to help buyers purchase UK-built ships, with £500m of credit guarantees.

Swedish diesel engine manufacturer Oxe Marine has appointed Grupo KratFel as its first distributor in Mexico.

Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS) has reported a 20 per cent increase in demand for its timber-effect planking this year. This surge of interest comes on top of the fact that 60 per cent of the company’s in-house production is alread...

Luxury boatbuilder Benetti has added a new, limited-edition yacht to its B.Yond range.

Australian trade body, the Boating Industry Association (BIA), and automotive parts supplier Repco have announced a partnership, which the BIA says will drive value for its membership.

A Guinness World Record attempt for the most signatures on one supercar will take place at Gunwharf Quays this weekend, at this year’s annual Spinnaker Supercars event.

Whitbread and GGR veteran Tapio Lehtinen sailing his beloved Swan 57 Galiana WithSecure in the Rolex Fastnet Race was dismasted 12 hours after the start.

With the line honours titles decided, attention has turned to the destination of the Fastnet Challenge Cup, awarded to the overall winner of the Rolex Fastnet Race under IRC time correction.

Premier Marinas has been awarded the prestigious Silver EcoVadis recognition for its commitment to sustainable business practice. This significant achievement builds upon the Bronze medal achieved in 2022 and places them in the top 25% of companie...

There is still time to place your vote in The Yacht Harbour Association’s (TYHA) Marina of the Year Awards 2023, supported by Haven Knox-Johnston.

America’s Boating Club, a volunteer recreational boating safety nonprofit, has signed a new memorandum of understanding with the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA), a worldwide membership organisation devoted to enhancing the te...

Just over 12 months from doubling its factory size, Ovington Boats has completed its 1,000th ILCA dinghy. The British boatbuilder made the prototypes for approval in August 2020, building ten to get its licence, and says it hasn’t looked ba...

Britain’s biggest warship – HMS Prince of Wales – is ready to resume her duties at sea after breaking down 11 months ago off the Isle of Wight.

Cowes Harbour Commission and Aqua superPower have launched three new rapid chargers for electric boats in Cowes, Isle of Wight.

Beneteau Group has released its Q2 results for 2023, reporting strong growth during the first half of the year.

The RNLI is urging swimmers to stay safe on beaches and off the coast, as new figures show that the summer of 2022 was one of the charity’s busiest on record.

Yanmar Marine International has launched its first rope cutter — the Yanmar SD60.

How do you train to climb Kilimanjaro when you live and work on a ship? That was the challenge facing former submariner Gordon Foot when he decided to tackle the 5,895m climb for international maritime charity Sailors’ Society.