News

“It was terrifying. We heard screams and saw people jumping into the water,” says Carla Mendez, a tourist from Bogota, who witnessed the horrifying moment a catamaran burst into flames off Santa Marta in Colombia on 3 March.

CMP Group Ltd. has promoted Michael Szwez to senior vice president of sales and marketing, effective from 3 March 2025.

Legislation specialist Blue Peter Marine has relocated to Cape Town, South Africa, after more than a decade based in Thailand. Though now headquartered in Cape Town, the company says it maintains its worldwide operations with regular visits to ke...

Suntex Marina Investors has acquired Conch Harbor Marina in Key West, Florida. The marina, designated a Clean Marina by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, is located in the Bight, one of the busiest protected marina areas in the ...

An event for the Solent’s marine industry will take place on Tuesday 11 March at the Royal Lymington Yacht Club, UK, to profile the latest developments within the region’s maritime sector.

The organisers of Plymouth Boat Fest have announced that tickets for the inaugural event are now available.

The words spring boat maintenance might not spark excitement, but a little prep work now means smooth sailing all summer long. To help you tackle the essentials, we spoke with the experts at Ancasta Yacht Services for their top tips on getting you...

When you think of Southampton, what comes to mind? A bustling container port, a world-leading cruise hub… and, for many sailors, a place best avoided due to its heavy shipping traffic. But take a closer look, and you’ll discover that ...

Selva Marine has announced the appointment of Engines Plus as its Exclusive UK Distributor and Sales Agency for the Republic of Ireland. This partnership marks a significant expansion for Engines Plus, allowing it to offer Selva Marine’s ren...

The maritime industry stands at the cusp of a transformative era. With global carbon emission targets intensifying, technological innovations like Hefring Marine’s Intelligent Marine Assistance System (IMAS) are proving to be cruci...

An alliance of six global industry leaders, including Groupe Beneteau, has collaborated to introduce a new ‘circular economy’ model for boat manufacturing, which incorporates recycled materials into production.

The University of Barcelona and the Barcelona Capital Nàutica Foundation (FBCN) have published the findings of a post-event economic impact study for the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup, which took place between August and October 2...

The world’s largest iceberg, known as A23a, has run aground on the continental shelf of South Georgia, around 90 kilometres from the remote sub-Antarctic island.

Superyacht agency Acquera Yachting has appointed Alexander von Stein as chief operating officer (COO). Based primarily in Monaco, von Stein will also travel to various company offices, overseeing operations and supporting teams and clients worldw...

The Italian Sea Group has launched the 58-metre steel-and-aluminium Perini Navi Amante motor yacht from its shipyard in La Spezia.

Excess Catamarans has appointed 38 South Yacht Sales as its second official dealer in Australia. The company will represent the full range of Excess catamaran models and handle sales and customer support in Queensland and Victoria. Flagstaff Mari...

IGY Marinas has renewed its management agreement with Smeralda Holding for the Porto Cervo Marina and shipyard, continuing a partnership that has developed over the past five years. 

The University of Barcelona and the Barcelona Capital Nàutica Foundation (FBCN) have released the outcome of their exhaustive post event economic impact study which revealed over €1 billion positive economic GDP return that the Louis V...

The Nisbet Trust, an independent trust committed to support charitable causes in Bristol, has pledged £100,000 towards ongoing restoration work at Underfall Yard as it recovers from a devastating fire.

The recreational boating industry in the US is galvanising today after Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs came into effect overnight, sparking fears of a trade war with some of the country’s top partners.