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Superyacht Nautique chosen as exclusive wake tender for Roam Shadow
Superyacht Nautique chosen as exclusive wake tender for Roam Shadow
Monday, 27 September 2021

Superyacht Nautique says it’s proud to be chosen as the sole wakeboard tender to be onboard the new ‘go-anywhere’ explorer and adventure vessel, the Roam Shadow.

Weed war on Lancaster Canal
Weed war on Lancaster Canal
Monday, 27 September 2021

The Canal & River Trust is busy waging a major battle to control invasive weeds on the Lancaster Canal.

Daniel Craig made honorary Royal Navy commander
Daniel Craig made honorary Royal Navy commander
Monday, 27 September 2021

British actor Daniel Craig has been made an honorary commander in the Royal Navy – matching the on-screen rank of the UK’s legendary fictitious spy, James Bond.

Foil the Wight challenge completed in under seven hours
Foil the Wight challenge completed in under seven hours
Monday, 27 September 2021

A world champion windsurfer has set the standard in the new Foil the Wight challenge.

Rolls-Royce and Sanlorenzo add new dimension to partnership
Rolls-Royce and Sanlorenzo add new dimension to partnership
Monday, 27 September 2021

Rolls-Royce and Sanlorenzo have agreed to deepen their working relationship.

Meet the Team -Keith Doust
Meet the Team -Keith Doust
Monday, 27 September 2021

Keith has been a key member of the Boatshed Wales team from the day that Mike de Graaf took over this brand. The marketing attributes attracted Keith to Boatshed as they were far more comprehensive than other brokerage company of the time, and Bo...

Tall ship voyages around UK and Ireland announced for 2022
Tall ship voyages around UK and Ireland announced for 2022
Monday, 27 September 2021

Bookings for journeys onboard tall ship SV Tenacious in 2022 are now open.

Unsupported Atlantic row completed by former marine
Unsupported Atlantic row completed by former marine
Monday, 27 September 2021

A former Royal Marine has successfully completed a row across the Atlantic Ocean.

Sixteen Classes Signed Up for Poole Regatta
Sixteen Classes Signed Up for Poole Regatta
Friday, 24 September 2021

The well-loved International Paint Poole Regatta is to return from 30 April – 2 May 2022.  

Cruising Association at Southampton International Boat Show
Cruising Association at Southampton International Boat Show
Friday, 24 September 2021 The Cruising Association’s return to the Southampton International Boat Show, 10-19 September 2021, was keenly anticipated by members and visitors. There were plenty of reasons to visit the CA stand, with over 800 visitors dropping in to disco...
Simon Pegg aides Greenpeace in fishing protests
Simon Pegg aides Greenpeace in fishing protests
Friday, 24 September 2021

The Hollywood actor joined forces with Greenpeace last week to chase away industrial boats from marine protected areas.

RNLI launches Christmas appeal with a mission to save every one
RNLI launches Christmas appeal with a mission to save every one
Friday, 24 September 2021

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is launching its Christmas appeal, as the charity asks for help to continue its lifesaving work at sea. 

Southampton show hailed a “resounding success”
Southampton show hailed a “resounding success”
Friday, 24 September 2021

As the show drew to a close last weekend, organisers, exhibitors, sponsors and visitors of the Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS) were hailing the show as one of the best yet.

Thames Clippers wins funding for sustainability and hybrid projects
Thames Clippers wins funding for sustainability and hybrid projects
Friday, 24 September 2021

London’s leading river bus operator, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, has won Department for Transport (DfT) funding to support three projects to research and develop green river transport for the future, with an eye on hybrid engines, intelli...

Rolls-Royce and Overmarine continue cooperation with mtu technologies
Rolls-Royce and Overmarine continue cooperation with mtu technologies
Friday, 24 September 2021

Rolls-Royce and Overmarine have agreed to a new framework contract, which will run from 2022 to 2024 with the delivery of more than 60 mtu Series 2000 engines. The contract also includes the option for hybrid solution and an integrated ...

Superyacht unveils glass-bottomed ‘fly over’ pool
Superyacht unveils glass-bottomed ‘fly over’ pool
Friday, 24 September 2021

Tankoa Yachts has unveiled its new concept superyacht, Apache, designed by Alberto Mancini.

New owners for Cowes-based Kevin Mole Outboards
New owners for Cowes-based Kevin Mole Outboards
Friday, 24 September 2021

Kevin Mole Outboards (KMO), which deals in the sale, installation, routine service, and parts supply of outboard engines, has been sold to new owners.

Australia’s Marinas22 conference calls for papers
Australia’s Marinas22 conference calls for papers
Friday, 24 September 2021

The Marina Industry Association (MIA), which represents the interests of marinas, boatyards and industry suppliers in Australia and the wider Asia-Pacific region, is making a further call for papers for its Marinas22 International Conference &...

VIDEO: cargo ship’s head-on collision near miss
VIDEO: cargo ship’s head-on collision near miss
Thursday, 23 September 2021

Two cargo ships almost collided on the Huangpu river, Shanghai, with the near-miss caught on camera at the scene.

Shell to launch Singapore’s first fully electric ferry service
Shell to launch Singapore’s first fully electric ferry service
Thursday, 23 September 2021

Shell has placed an order for at least three fully electric ferries which, when operational, will be the first fully electric ferry service in Singapore, and a first for Shell globally.

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