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Call for businesses to engage with new marine talent via Career Zone at METSTRADE
Call for businesses to engage with new marine talent via Career Zone at METSTRADE
Monday, 04 November 2024

Marine recruitment company Marine Resources is urging businesses to engage with the next generation of talent by participating in the Young Professionals Club and Career Zone at METSTRADE, addressing the industry’s increasing need for skill...

Australian Sailing appoints first female president
Australian Sailing appoints first female president
Monday, 04 November 2024

Shevaun Bruland has been elected president of Australian Sailing at the organisation’s annual general meeting, marking the first time a woman has held this position.

Raymarine releases software update for Alpha Performance Display
Raymarine releases software update for Alpha Performance Display
Monday, 04 November 2024

Raymarine has added a free upgrade to its line of award-winning Alpha Performance Displays in the form of an Alpha 3.0 software update. The company says this is packed with valuable tools for interacting with instrument data such as new visualisa...

The Ultimate Stocking Filler – Tickets to the Southampton International Boat Show 2025
The Ultimate Stocking Filler – Tickets to the Southampton International Boat Show 2025
Saturday, 02 November 2024

For a Christmas gift that promises unforgettable experiences, look no further than tickets to the Southampton International Boat Show 2025.

Vendée Globe 2024: 18 intensive months for a successful bet!
Vendée Globe 2024: 18 intensive months for a successful bet!
Friday, 01 November 2024

Reminder: at the beginning of 2023, Clarisse Crémer set herself the tough but reasonably realistic challenge of launching a new Vendée Globe project aboard a new boat, under the colours of a new title partner – L&rsqu...

Sunseeker International bought by Italian and US firms, but will still build in Poole
Sunseeker International bought by Italian and US firms, but will still build in Poole
Friday, 01 November 2024

Italy’s Orienta Capital Partners and US’s Lionheart Capital have bought Britain’s Sunseeker International from China’s Wanda real estate group. The deal was confirmed at Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. It confirms months of spe...

Two deaths could be down to selfies and no-lifejackets
Two deaths could be down to selfies and no-lifejackets
Friday, 01 November 2024

Investigations are continuing about the deaths of two women returning from a party on a luxury yacht. The incident happened in Brazil, late October 2024. While the inquiry continues, the city’s chief police officer, Marcos Alexandre Alfino ...

BoatBot’s AI-powered platform aims to ‘fix your boat with a photo’
BoatBot’s AI-powered platform aims to ‘fix your boat with a photo’
Friday, 01 November 2024

BoatBot, an app designed to simplify boat service management, has launched BoatBot 2.0, the latest version of its AI-powered platform.

New data paints familiar picture of workforce in marine industry
New data paints familiar picture of workforce in marine industry
Friday, 01 November 2024

Data from a global study, supported by Marine Industry News, is painting a familiar picture of how the marine sector views itself and its employment opportunities. In a nutshell, most of those who work in the industry like or love it, but are und...

Zhik extends partnership with US SailGP team for 2025 season
Zhik extends partnership with US SailGP team for 2025 season
Friday, 01 November 2024

Australian sailing apparel company Zhik has announced it will continue as the official technical partner of the United States SailGP team.

STP Shipyard Palma expands superyacht facilities in Mallorca
STP Shipyard Palma expands superyacht facilities in Mallorca
Friday, 01 November 2024

STP Shipyard Palma, a facility specialising in the refit and repair of yachts, has initiated an expansion of its facilities in Mallorca.

Artemis Technologies opens order books on electric foiling taxi
Artemis Technologies opens order books on electric foiling taxi
Friday, 01 November 2024

Artemis Technologies says its Artemis EF-12 Escape, a 100 per cent electric luxury water taxi, is now ready for orders.

From the ashes: Allpa’s recovery from devastating fire offers lessons to all
From the ashes: Allpa’s recovery from devastating fire offers lessons to all
Thursday, 31 October 2024

In late September, Allpa – a maritime wholesaler in Nijmegen, Netherlands – had its entire company headquarters destroyed by fire. MIN sits down with CEO Jarno Berkhof to find out how recovery is possible.

MarineMax counts cost of hurricanes in Q4 financial results
MarineMax counts cost of hurricanes in Q4 financial results
Thursday, 31 October 2024

MarineMax, one of the world’s largest recreational boat, yacht and superyacht services companies, has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ending 30 September 2024. For the fourth quarter, the company ...

IYBA launches Yachtr, a new yacht brokerage platform
IYBA launches Yachtr, a new yacht brokerage platform
Thursday, 31 October 2024

The International Yacht Brokers Association (IYBA), representing over 2,000 yacht members globally, has launched Yachtr.com, a marketplace designed as a comprehensive yacht and boat listing database accessible to consumers.

Garmin reports record results for Q3 2024
Garmin reports record results for Q3 2024
Thursday, 31 October 2024

Garmin has announced its financial results for the third quarter ending 28 September 2024, reporting record consolidated revenue and operating income for the period. The company, which specialises in GPS navigation and wearable technology for the...

British Marine Members set to shine at METSTRADE 2024 showcasing the best of British on the international stage
British Marine Members set to shine at METSTRADE 2024 showcasing the best of British on the international stage
Thursday, 31 October 2024

British Marine is once again preparing to make waves at METSTRADE, the world’s largest trade show for the marine equipment industry, held in Amsterdam from 19-21 November 2024. Over 40 British Marine member companies will be featured in the ...

Life jacket earns spot in Time magazine’s Best Inventions of 2024
Life jacket earns spot in Time magazine’s Best Inventions of 2024
Thursday, 31 October 2024

Editors at Time magazine have selected the Atlas 190 DLX Pro Sensor Life Jacket, made by Mustang Survival, as one of the best inventions of 2024.

KenCraft rebrands under Bay Rider Boats name
KenCraft rebrands under Bay Rider Boats name
Thursday, 31 October 2024

KenCraft Boats, a North Carolina-based boatbuilder with a 50-year history of manufacturing inshore and offshore centre consoles, bay boats, and skiffs, will now produce its entire line under the Bay Rider Boats brand name.

Outboard Motor Sling from Barton Marine up for innovation award
Outboard Motor Sling from Barton Marine up for innovation award
Thursday, 31 October 2024

Barton Marine’s Outboard Motor Sling has been nominated in the Equipment Innovation of the Year category at The British Yachting Awards 2024.

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