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Princess Yachts is due to start consulting with its workforce and representatives shortly about redundancies, with up to 90 employees at risk of losing their jobs. The company is said to be looking to create a ‘leaner and more agile organis...

The Boating Industry Association (BIA) has expressed surprise and disappointment at the significant boating fee increases announced late on Friday (17 May) by Transport for New South Wales (NSW) in Australia.  

Unprecedented rainfall levels, water surges and numerous flood warnings resulted in River Canal Rescue (RCR) responding to more major incidents in the first three months of this year, than it did for the whole of 2023.

Sanlorenzo has launched the first unit of the 50Steel. This is being touted as the world’s first superyacht to be delivered with a green methanol reformer fuel cell system, capable of powering the onboard hotel systems with zero emissions. ...

It took months searching for the right person, but Simon Payne has been appointed as chief commercial officer at Henri-Lloyd. In this newly-created role, Payne will be working alongside executive chairman Knut Frostad.

A new(ish) sailing brand, Mishi Yachts, says it’ll be unveiling its 102 project at Monaco Yacht Show later this year. The Mishi brand has been created by Turkey’s Yonca Shipyard as its first venture into the leisure sector.

More than 40 rescue vessels, including both current and historical RNLI lifeboats as well as international boats, have celebrated the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) 200th anniversary.

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The official announcement awarding the “animal VC” to the only dog ever to be officially registered as a British prisoner of war has been discovered at The National Archives.

Marseille-bound Ellie Aldridge secured a statement silver medal at the Formula Kite World Championships following another consistent performance in Hyeres.

If ever you’ve dreamed of joining the exclusive band of powerboat racers who take on each other and the ocean to campaign these sea monsters in some of the most daunting races on the planet, now is the time to attend The London Concours Life...

The Cruising Association (CA) has analysed available orca interaction reports since 2020 to produce a new table showing locations by year and month along the Atlantic coasts of France, Portugal, Spain and through the Strait of Gibraltar. Skippers...

Ferretti Group officially opened its Riva shipyard in La Spezia in a ceremony attended by Chairman Tan Xuguang and CEO Alberto Galassi on Friday (17 May).

Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA), the official regulator of Red Sea coastal tourism, has issued the first three licences for tourist marina operators.

Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour has been ranked as one of the UK’s best marinas by being placed in the top five per cent of 5 Gold Anchors winners by The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA).

Barantech, a global leader in customised HMI solutions, switches and control panels, has recently appointed Barry Chapman as its sales director for marine & luxury yachts.

Swedish marine equipment manufacturer Seldén Mast has announced its latest series of patented Race GRIP winch handles, which have been designed to offer a more practical solution to the locking mechanism for a more seamless sailing experie...

The Italian Sea Group (TISG) has sold the first Admiral Quaranta motor yacht after the unveiling of the new series a few months ago.

INEOS Chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe joined Sir Ben Ainslie as a cyclor onboard INEOS Britannia’s flying America’s Cup race boat which is capable of reaching speeds of 100Km/h.

As the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) celebrates its 200th anniversary this year, more than 40 rescue vessels, including both current and historical RNLI lifeboats as well as international boats, have come together to form a flotilla m...