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Falmouth Harbour hosts the UK’s first catch-and-release Bluefin Tuna Championships
Falmouth Harbour hosts the UK’s first catch-and-release Bluefin Tuna Championships
Thursday, 26 September 2024

A first of its kind in British waters, The UK Bluefin Tuna Tournament will be held at Falmouth Harbour on 28 – 29 September. 

BARCELONA SET TO BECOME THE ‘LIGHTHOUSE TO THE WORLD’ AT THE AMERICA’S CUP MATCH OPENING CEREMONY
BARCELONA SET TO BECOME THE ‘LIGHTHOUSE TO THE WORLD’ AT THE AMERICA’S CUP MATCH OPENING CEREMONY
Thursday, 26 September 2024

Ahead of the conclusion of the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup, the ‘Match’ between the Defender Emirates Team New Zealand and the winner of the Louis Vuitton Cup, Barcelona is set to become the ‘Lighthouse to the World&rs...

Maritime Coastguard Agency celebrates World Maritime Day 2024
Maritime Coastguard Agency celebrates World Maritime Day 2024
Thursday, 26 September 2024

To mark World Maritime Day 2024, the Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) is underlining its commitment to seafarer safety, environmental protection and longstanding collaboration with maritime partners.

Russian ‘floating bomb’ stranded off UK coast after multiple port rejections
Russian ‘floating bomb’ stranded off UK coast after multiple port rejections
Thursday, 26 September 2024

A cargo ship carrying 20,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate, significantly more than the amount that caused the 2020 Beirut port explosion, has been spotted off the Kent coast after being turned away from multiple ports.

Monaco Yacht Show: Classification societies form new consortium for safety and sustainability
Monaco Yacht Show: Classification societies form new consortium for safety and sustainability
Thursday, 26 September 2024

A group of leading global classification societies — Lloyd’s Register (LR), RINA, DNV, Bureau Veritas (BV), and ABS — has announced the formation of the Yacht Safety and Environmental Consortium (YSEC) at the Monaco Yacht Show 2...

AkzoNobel to cut 2,000 jobs worldwide
AkzoNobel to cut 2,000 jobs worldwide
Thursday, 26 September 2024

The paint and coatings manufacturer AkzoNobel has confirmed it plans to cut around 2,000 jobs as it attempts to cut its costs and make operations more efficient.

Twin Vee names new CTO
Twin Vee names new CTO
Thursday, 26 September 2024

Twin Vee PowerCats, a Florida-based manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of power sport boats, has appointed Carol Hindsman as its new chief technology officer (CTO).

Highfield Boats Australia appoints exclusive Tasmania dealer
Highfield Boats Australia appoints exclusive Tasmania dealer
Thursday, 26 September 2024

Highfield Boats Australia has named Lewis Marine as its exclusive dealer for the Tasmania region.

2025 WaveRunner lineup expands JetBlaster series
2025 WaveRunner lineup expands JetBlaster series
Thursday, 26 September 2024

Yamaha has announced its 2025 WaveRunner lineup, introducing new models and enhancements to its personal watercraft range. The most significant addition is the expansion of the JetBlaster series.

INEOS Britannia ready to battle for place in the 37th America’s Cup Match
INEOS Britannia ready to battle for place in the 37th America’s Cup Match
Wednesday, 25 September 2024

INEOS Britannia, the British Challenger of Record racing for the Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd, is ready to battle the Italian team, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, for a place in the 37th America’s Cup Match. The two teams will race each other in the ...

EYES ON THE PRIZE AS PRESSURE MOUNTS AHEAD OF THE LOUIS VUITTON CUP FINAL
EYES ON THE PRIZE AS PRESSURE MOUNTS AHEAD OF THE LOUIS VUITTON CUP FINAL
Wednesday, 25 September 2024

‘To win the America’s Cup, first you have to win the Louis Vuitton Cup.’ It is one of the most famous phrases that surrounds this pinnacle sporting contest with the richest of histories dating back 173 years, and it’s now o...

Falmouth Harbour shortlisted for two British Ports Association Awards
Falmouth Harbour shortlisted for two British Ports Association Awards
Wednesday, 25 September 2024 Falmouth Harbour’s on-going drive toward sustainability and all-round excellence as a small harbour punching above its weight have led to shortlisting in two out of four eligible categories in the 2024 British Ports Association (BPA) Awards. T...
Last chance to buy before the Boatbid Auction starts!
Last chance to buy before the Boatbid Auction starts!
Wednesday, 25 September 2024

LAST CHANCE TO MAKE AN OFFER BEFORE THE AUCTION!

Bayesian boatbuilder fires lawyer over ‘unauthorised’ €222m lawsuit
Bayesian boatbuilder fires lawyer over ‘unauthorised’ €222m lawsuit
Wednesday, 25 September 2024

The Italian Sea Group (TISG), the builder of the doomed Bayesian superyacht that sank in Italy in August, has reportedly dismissed its legal team following the filing of a rogue lawsuit against Mike Lynch’s widow and the yacht’s crew....

Genoa International Boat Show sees visitor increase and boost to Italian industry
Genoa International Boat Show sees visitor increase and boost to Italian industry
Wednesday, 25 September 2024

The Genoa International Boat Show has reported a 2.19 per cent increase in visitors over last year, with 120,864 delegates attending the Italian boat show.

Monaco Yacht Show begins with ‘largest ever’ yacht on display
Monaco Yacht Show begins with ‘largest ever’ yacht on display
Wednesday, 25 September 2024

The 33rd edition of the Monaco Yacht Show kicks off today. The four-day superyacht extravaganza, set to run from 25-28 September 2024, will feature around 120 superyachts and over 50 luxury tenders from prominent builders and brokers, with an ave...

Video: Italy and USA to compete in Youth America’s Cup final
Video: Italy and USA to compete in Youth America’s Cup final
Wednesday, 25 September 2024

Italy’s Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli and the USA’s NYYC American Magic are set to light up the Unicredit Youth America’s Cup Final, after four fleet races during the semi-finals yesterday (23 September 2024). The final race will ta...

ePropulsion to power Vision Marine vessels
ePropulsion to power Vision Marine vessels
Wednesday, 25 September 2024

ePropulsion Americas is joining forces with Canada-headquartered electric boatbuilder Vision Marine Technologies to supply electric propulsion systems for Vision Marine’s vessels.

LUNA ROSSA PRADA PIRELLI AND NYYC AMERICAN MAGIC SET TO LIGHT UP THE UNICREDIT YOUTH AMERICA’S CUP FINAL
LUNA ROSSA PRADA PIRELLI AND NYYC AMERICAN MAGIC SET TO LIGHT UP THE UNICREDIT YOUTH AMERICA’S CUP FINAL
Tuesday, 24 September 2024

It could well be billed as the ‘battle of the new age’ as two of the world’s finest young sailing talents go head-to-head for the UniCredit Youth America’s Cup title.

Athena Pathway finish UniCredit Youth America’s Cup in third place overall
Athena Pathway finish UniCredit Youth America’s Cup in third place overall
Tuesday, 24 September 2024

Athena Pathway, the British team supported by Cobham-Ultra competing in the UniCredit Youth America’s Cup, has narrowly missed out on a place in the Final by just one point. The British crew raced Italy, America, Sweden, Spain and Australia ...

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