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As the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) marks 200 years of lifesaving, the charity’s lifeboat crews are set to return to the nation’s television screens on 12 March in a special episode of popular TV show Saving Lives at Sea ...

boatcare, a national boat maintenance company, founded by boatfolk has announced the launch of a new bespoke technical centre at Conwy Marina. The new technical centre, which represents a £600,000 investment, will officially open on 8 March....

This week, the RNLI celebrated 200 years of lifesaving. As part of the anniversary celebrations, the RNLI’s Chair was joined by staff and volunteers to mark International Women’s Day and celebrate our remarkable women lifesavers.

Favourable economic indicators, evolving consumer preferences and technological advances are contributing to the sailboat market’s steady expansion, or so says Research and Markets. It’s issued its latest report, Sailboat Global Marke...

An autonomous uncrewed surface vessel fleet will soon be available for long term lease or charter, says Zero USV. This is a a collaboration between software house Marine AI and Plymouth’s MSubs and the venture aims to have its first vessels...

Boat club operator Freedom Boat Club has confirmed two new locations in the Costa Blanca region as it expands across Spain.

In what has historically been a male-dominated industry, women are pushing boundaries and changing the face of science for future generations, says Blue Marine Foundation (Blue) on International Women’s Day. Through this NGO, women in scien...

The Maritime Educational Foundation (MEF) and the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association UK (WISTA UK) are collaborating to promote diversity and inclusion within the maritime industry. They’re offering sponsorship t...

A new electric boat show is being held in Valencia, Spain, from 11-14 April 2024. The four-day Valencia Electric Boat Show 2024, which will take place at the Valencia Marina, is being organised by the ANBE (National Association of Electric Boats)...

MDL is supporting the UK Nacra 15 Class Association (part of the British Youth Sailing pathway and the Mixed Youth Multihull) for the Youth Sailing World Championships.

One of Europe’s largest marina groups, MDL is supporting the UK Nacra 15 Class Association, part of the British Youth Sailing pathway and the Mixed Youth Multihull equipment for the Youth Sailing World Championships.

In the latest investment in Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour as many as 48 new boat cradles have been bought to improve boatyard services for Beaulieu River berth and mooring holders. 

At 17:17UTC, March 5th 2024, sailing vessel Maiden UK (03) made a radio call to the Ocean Globe Race control, reporting a Man Overboard from sailing vessel Pen Duick VI FR (14). Just 17 minutes prior to the call both yachts had crossed the start l...

London-based boating marketplace Borrow A Boat (of The Boat Engine Group) has completed the purchase of Berlin-based boating marketplace, Zizoo, to create one of the biggest boating marketplaces worldwide.

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has expressed ‘disappointment’ with the US Department of Commerce’s decision to advance the North Atlantic right whale (NARW) Vessel Strike Reduction Rule to the Office of Man...

The Italian Sea Group has partnered with BehneMar Yachting Consultancy, a Dubai-based yachting consultancy, as its sales agent in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Engine manufacturer Scania UK has partnered with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).

Mercator Marine Group (MMG), a supplier of technical parts and accessories in the recreational marine industry in Europe, has appointed Jarno Berkhof as its new CEO.

Portable fridge and freezer manufacturer Engel Refrigeration has appointed Global Distribution Solutions Ltd (GDS) as its exclusive UK and Ireland distributor for the marine leisure, commercial and outdoor sectors.