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This is where we publish our boat related stories and articles, which range from world circumnavigation to rescue missions, humour and much, much more. So make yourself a coffee and settle yourself down to a good read.

Videoworks unveils AV/IT system on 67m Heesen superyacht Sparta
Videoworks unveils AV/IT system on 67m Heesen superyacht Sparta
Thursday, 11 April 2024

Videoworks has partnered with Dutch boatbuilder Heesen to supply a complete audio-visual and IT package for the 67m Heesen superyacht Sparta.

Peters & May Sponsors First Female to Set New Solo Transatlantic Sailing Record
Peters & May Sponsors First Female to Set New Solo Transatlantic Sailing Record
Thursday, 11 April 2024

Peters & May announces its sponsorship of Aina Bauza, the 29-year-old Mallorcan sailor who has made history by setting the new transatlantic sailing world record as the first woman to navigate solo aboard her 6.5-meter monohull.

Southampton International Boat Show 2024 welcomes you to the new and improved Quayside Club
Southampton International Boat Show 2024 welcomes you to the new and improved Quayside Club
Thursday, 11 April 2024

The Southampton International Boat Show has announced a significant upgrade to one of its most exclusive features: the Quayside Club. This year, the club unveils a new location within Mayflower Park, offering a spectacular view of the marina and t...

Technical Marine Supplies and Sertec SRL sign European distribution agreement 
Technical Marine Supplies and Sertec SRL sign European distribution agreement 
Thursday, 11 April 2024

Technical Marine Supplies has advanced its official partnership with Sertec SRL to become the exclusive distributor of the advanced CMCE lightning protection marine devices across the European continent.

Littlehampton RNLI in multi-agency response to night-time flooding
Littlehampton RNLI in multi-agency response to night-time flooding
Wednesday, 10 April 2024

In the early hours of Tuesday 9 April volunteer crews from Littlehampton RNLI lifeboat station were requested by HM Coastguard to assist in the evacuation of properties affected by flooding on the western side of the river Arun in Rope Walk and Fe...

Jersey Cruising Guide
Jersey Cruising Guide
Wednesday, 10 April 2024

UK boat-owners plotting a course for the Channel Islands this summer can download the 2024 Jersey Cruising Guide from the St Helier Yacht Club website.

Cockwells’ Hardy 50DS explorer marks world debut at the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show
Cockwells’ Hardy 50DS explorer marks world debut at the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show
Wednesday, 10 April 2024

MDL Marinas has announced the world debut of Cockwells’ Hardy 50DS explorer yacht at its South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show, taking place between 19 and 21 April at Ocean Village Marina in Southampton.  

Marine industry urged to join pioneering global workforce study
Marine industry urged to join pioneering global workforce study
Wednesday, 10 April 2024

A groundbreaking new research initiative has been launched aimed at understanding the needs and desires of today’s marine industry employees and fostering a stronger, more diverse, expansive, and multi-faceted marine workforce.

Over 100 dead in Mozambique ferry disaster
Over 100 dead in Mozambique ferry disaster
Wednesday, 10 April 2024

Over 100 people are understood to have died, with almost 20 still missing, after an overcrowded, makeshift ferry capsized off the coast of Nampula, northern Mozambique.

Sanlorenzo announces change in leadership
Sanlorenzo announces change in leadership
Wednesday, 10 April 2024

Italian boatbuilder Sanlorenzo has confirmed a significant change in leadership, after Ferruccio Rossi stepped down as the firm’s executive director.

Report warns of ‘a year of shipping supply chain disruption’
Report warns of ‘a year of shipping supply chain disruption’
Wednesday, 10 April 2024

The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has caused supply chain disruption on the US East Coast, but so far, it has not seen an increase in ocean freight container shipping rates, according to analysts.

EU launches consultation on simplifying boater licences
EU launches consultation on simplifying boater licences
Wednesday, 10 April 2024

The European Commission has launched an investigation into the issue of private boater licence recognition, which is currently a patchwork of different rules.

Cockwells’ Hardy 50DS to make world debut
Cockwells’ Hardy 50DS to make world debut
Wednesday, 10 April 2024

Cockwells’ Hardy 50DS explorer yacht will make its world debut this month at the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2024. The annual show takes place between 19-21 April 2024 at MDL’s Ocean Village Marina in Southampton, on the UK...

Korea Marine Industry Association joins ICOMIA
Korea Marine Industry Association joins ICOMIA
Wednesday, 10 April 2024

The International Council of Marine Industry Associations, ICOMIA, has welcomed the Korea Marine Industry Association as a full member.

Exclusive limited time offer- FREE ticket to Southampton International Boat Show for RYA members
Exclusive limited time offer- FREE ticket to Southampton International Boat Show for RYA members
Wednesday, 10 April 2024

Southampton International Boat Show, Britain’s biggest and best festival of boating is back and RYA members can take advantage of an exclusive FREE ticket, plus up to two half-price tickets.

MV GLEN ROSA LAUNCHED AND OFFICIALLY NAMED
MV GLEN ROSA LAUNCHED AND OFFICIALLY NAMED
Tuesday, 09 April 2024

MV Glen Rosa, the second of two dual fuel vessels being built at Ferguson Marine in Port Glasgow, was successfully launched into the Clyde today.

Princess Yacht Charter Introduce New Central Agency Fleet and Charter Manager
Princess Yacht Charter Introduce New Central Agency Fleet and Charter Manager
Tuesday, 09 April 2024

Princess Motor Yacht Sales’ charter division has announced its new central agency fleet, as Princess Yacht Charter welcomes the all-new Princess Y80 M/Y Lumi, and appoints established Charter Manager, Joshua Cleaver.

Top youth talents take home national titles
Top youth talents take home national titles
Tuesday, 09 April 2024

Over 300 of the UK’s best young racing talents battled it out in tough conditions at the 2024 RYA Youth National Championships, held at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy during the Easter break (1-5 April).

EU project launches to help green marine industry
EU project launches to help green marine industry
Tuesday, 09 April 2024

An EU-funded project to facilitate skills for the green transition of the marine industry has been launched.

OGR nears its completion and 2027 Ocean Globe Announced
OGR nears its completion and 2027 Ocean Globe Announced
Tuesday, 09 April 2024

As the end of the 2023 McIntyre Ocean Globe Race draws closer, the big question is who will win this historic 50th Anniversary celebration of the first-ever Whitbread Race? And the French are dominating. In leg 4, Pen Duick VI FR (14) looks set to...

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