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Ross Martin new CEO of  StratumFive
Ross Martin new CEO of StratumFive
Wednesday, 08 September 2021

After working his way up through the ranks via numerous positions in sales, marketing, and product development and, ten years after joining StratumFive, Ross Martin is taking over as CEO.

Recently Sold - Helmsman Trawlers 31 Sedan
Recently Sold - Helmsman Trawlers 31 Sedan
Wednesday, 08 September 2021

Last week Boatshed Seattle sold this 2015 Helmsman Trawlers 31 Sedan.

VIDEO: Criminals flee semi-submersible packed with cocaine
VIDEO: Criminals flee semi-submersible packed with cocaine
Tuesday, 07 September 2021

According to Reuters, the Colombian Navy has seized 1.8 tonnes of cocaine from a semi-submersible vessel in the South Pacific.

Formula 1’s Fernando Alonso commissions 60 Sunreef catamaran
Formula 1’s Fernando Alonso commissions 60 Sunreef catamaran
Tuesday, 07 September 2021

Two-time Formula 1 World Champion Fernando Alonso has commissioned a custom 60 Sunreef Power Eco catamaran with Sunreef Yachts. The build contract was signed on September 1st at the Yacht Club de Monaco by Ferna...

Gulf Craft announces eight new European distributors
Gulf Craft announces eight new European distributors
Tuesday, 07 September 2021

Yacht builder Gulf Craft has added eight new distributor partners across 12 European countries to meet increasing demand, including key markets such as Germany, Spain, the Netherlands and Portugal.

Yamaha partners with Lion Yachts on outboard 60ft flybridge
Yamaha partners with Lion Yachts on outboard 60ft flybridge
Tuesday, 07 September 2021

Italian builder Lion Yachts has produced a new 60ft flybridge powered by Yamaha Motor’s XTO outboard engines.

Latest wheelchair-accessible powerboat launches at SIBS 2021
Latest wheelchair-accessible powerboat launches at SIBS 2021
Tuesday, 07 September 2021

National charity, The Wheelyboat Trust, which helps to get thousands of wheelchair users out enjoying the UK’s inshore waters, lakes, rivers, and canals every year, will be one of the exhibitors at the Southampton International Boat Show 20...

Dufour Yachts Autumn bundle offers launch at Southampton Boat Show
Dufour Yachts Autumn bundle offers launch at Southampton Boat Show
Tuesday, 07 September 2021

Dufour Yachts are back with a bang at Southampton Boat Show, presenting five yachts including the fabulous new Dufour 470 and the 56 making their UK Show debuts.

Lowrance to showcase latest marine electronics for fishing at SIBS
Lowrance to showcase latest marine electronics for fishing at SIBS
Tuesday, 07 September 2021

Lowrance® will be exhibiting at the Southampton Boat Show . Join them from the 10 – 19 September to find out about the latest innovations in marine electronics for fishing.

Simrad to showcase latest in marine electronics for power
Simrad to showcase latest in marine electronics for power
Tuesday, 07 September 2021

Simrad® will be exhibiting a range of electronics at the Southampton International Boat Show including the latest technologies such as the first UK public showing of the new NSSevo3s. Other products on display include Cruise, GO series and HAL...

B&G to showcase latest marine electronics for sailing at SIBS
B&G to showcase latest marine electronics for sailing at SIBS
Tuesday, 07 September 2021

From B&G® at the Southampton Boat show will be a range of electronics on show including the latest technologies designed for both cruising and racing, including the first UK public showing of the Nemesis intelligent sailing display.

Switzerland joins SailGP
Switzerland joins SailGP
Tuesday, 07 September 2021

A young Swiss team, led by Olympic sailor Sébastien Schneiter from Geneva, will compete in the next SailGP.

Pedal Boats for two return once more to the Southampton Boat Show
Pedal Boats for two return once more to the Southampton Boat Show
Tuesday, 07 September 2021

Norfolk Pedal Boat builders, Dad’s Boats, are set to exhibit their uniquely designed boats once again at the Southampton International Boat Show.

New vessel lift system for Manor Marine
New vessel lift system for Manor Marine
Tuesday, 07 September 2021

After a period of installation, commissioning and testing, Manor Marine (MM) is offering a new bespoke 80-tonne vessel lift to customers. 

Bi-plane crashes into Poole Harbour, narrowly missing vessels
Bi-plane crashes into Poole Harbour, narrowly missing vessels
Monday, 06 September 2021

A plane, carrying a wing-walker, crash landed into the sea during a display as part of Bournemouth Air Festival over the weekend.

Barton Marine Launches New Products at The Southampton Boat Show
Barton Marine Launches New Products at The Southampton Boat Show
Monday, 06 September 2021

Barton Marine are launching several new products at The Southampton Boat Show 2021.  

Garmin and Fusion set sail for Southampton
Garmin and Fusion set sail for Southampton
Monday, 06 September 2021

Garmin and Fusion are exhibiting at the 52nd edition of the Southampton International Boat Show. Taking place from 10 – 19 September at Mayflower Park, Southampton, visitors can find and test the latest Garmin and Fusion products at stands J...

New report reveals damaging environmental impact of EU Shipping industry
New report reveals damaging environmental impact of EU Shipping industry
Monday, 06 September 2021

Europe’s first environmental impact assessment for the shipping industry shows the challenge it faces in reaching the goal of climate neutrality by the middle of the century, according to the European Environment Agency and the European Mar...

Oyster partners with Yanmar on 495 range
Oyster partners with Yanmar on 495 range
Monday, 06 September 2021

Yanmar has announced its involvement in Oyster’s newest addition, the Oyster 495.

Covid forces another boat show to cancel as New Zealand hit
Covid forces another boat show to cancel as New Zealand hit
Monday, 06 September 2021

The 2021 Auckland Boat Show has been cancelled due to New Zealand Government Covid-19 restrictions.

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