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The Yacht Environmental Transparency Index (YETI) software tool has launched at METSTRADE 2024.

Yachting Ventures’ founder Gabbi Richardson discusses the power and potential of corporate venture capital in the leisure marine market.

High-performance synthetic decking manufacturer Flexiteek International has launched its latest synthetic teak decking, Flexiteek 3, at METSTRADE 2024.

The Fédération des Industries Nautiques (FIN) – the French federation for the nautical sector – has announced that the Nautic-en-Seine boat show, originally scheduled for 1 April 2025 on the banks of the River Seine in P...

Gori Propeller has announced the development of a new hybrid folding propeller designed specifically for electric and hybrid sailing yachts, set to launch in 2025. The new design lets sailors switch between optimal sailing performance and power r...

The Vendée Globe race leaders are emerging from the Doldrums and into the SE’ly trade winds. Thomas Ruyant (VULNERABLE) is about 80 miles to the west of his stable mate Sam Goodchild (VULNERABLE) and has been making double figures boa...

Steve Harrison has been appointed global product manager at Highfield Boats as the RIB and tender manufacturer plans to accelerate its product development.

The winners of the Photography Competition, Marsh Volunteer Awards, Excellence in Maritime Conservation Award and Flagships of the Year were revealed in an Awards film recorded in Windermere and premiered on YouTube. 

One week on exactly since Nico Lunven (HOLCIM-PRB) set a new solo 24 hours monohull distance record, Paprec Arkéa solo skipper Yoann Richomme dramatically bettered that mark this morning on the Vendée Globe, before running out of tra...

Merry De La Poeze, a respected and prominent figure in the boating industry, passed away on 17 November 2024 following a car accident.

Nautor Swan, a Finnish producer of sailing yachts, has selected Propspeed as the standard coating for the propellers and running gear of all Swan Arrow units.

Nanni has entered into a new partnership with Allpa, a major player in the European marine equipment market, to strengthen its presence in the Netherlands and Germany.

With an eye on ocean health, Garmin’s EMEA marine segment director, Pontus Fernstrom, outlines the steps the company is taking to reduce its environmental impact.

Ahead of its 40th anniversary, French shipyard Privilège Marine has partnered with the Vendée Globe to create a limited-edition range of catamarans. Developed in collaboration with Arnaud Boissières, skipper of Imoca La Mie C...

Cummins has unveiled two new additions to its Onan marine generator portfolio: the MDC (Marine Diesel Cummins) Turbo and the Onan QSB7E ranges.

Sam Goodchild (VULNERABLE) has seen his lead shrink slightly overnight in particular to Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance) and Yoann Richomme (Paprec Arkéa) but he still has a useful 38 miles buffer on Sébastien Sim...

Swim Free, the newly launched swimming programme for Naval families from Greenwich Hospital and the Andrew Simpson Foundation, has signed up Swim Devon as a delivery partner. Swim Devon will provide 3000 swimming lessons to over 300 children and y...

Typhoon International has unveiled its new brand identity at METSTRADE.

Welcome to issue 13 of Marine Industry News magazine.

This morning, METSTRADE director Niels Klarenbeek warmly welcomed delegates to a packed theatre at the RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre, setting an uplifting tone with an energetic dance performance ahead of the prestigious DAME Awards ceremony, w...