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A range of new bursaries is allowing more people to pursue their dream careers at the Boat Building Academy (BBA).

The Canal & River Trust, the national canal charity, is working across its 2,000 miles of historic canals and navigable rivers to respond to the damage left by Storm Babet.

Damen Shipyards has signed a contract with Belgian shipping company Fast Lines Belgium for the delivery of two Damen Combi Freighter 3850 (CF 3850).

Five Race Crew from Scotland have just crossed Atlantic Ocean – the first major ocean crossing of the Clipper 2023-24 Race. 

In 2007, Garmin released the first touchscreen chart plotter in the marine market. “It was a revolution at the time but now is widespread as others have followed,” says Nick Meadow. But he’s confident that the company of which h...

The Ocean Race has published the latest in its series of historical re-uploads as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations. The latest 52-minute film comprises fascinating official footage from the 1985-86 Whitbread Round the World Race.

Earlier this month (October 2023), Scanstrut was delighted to announce that ATMOS, an in-built air station for inflating paddleboards, fenders and the like, had won the prestigious IBEX Innovation Award in the Mechanical Systems category.

Sirena Marine is beginning construction of the first 42-metre model from its new Sirena Superyachts line.

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Scout Boats, the US sport fishing, fish ‘n ski, walkaround, flats and bay boat builder, is enlarging its current 36-acre campus with a new 37,500 sq ft facility (Plant E). A groundbreaking ceremony will be held on 1 November 2023 at it...

Scania, the engine manufacturer for boats, trucks, buses and industrial applications, showcases its new E-Machine marine hybrid solution at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

Translated 9 crossed the finish line of the first leg of the Ocean Globe Race in Cape Town, securing the first position overall ranking with a two day advantage over the second boat.

It was a frantic 24 hours in the V&A Waterfront Marina, Cape Town, with three McIntyre Ocean Globe Race yachts crossing the finish line. A stunning Table Mountain vista welcomed the French Bermudan Ketch, Pen Duick VI FR (14), at 17:06 UTC Fri...

There were emotional scenes as Spirit of Helsinki FI (71) crossed the finish line of the McIntyre Ocean Globe Race taking line honours for leg one. At 08:10 UTC, the Swan 651, having sailed for 39 days, 20 hrs and 10 mins and covering 7670 nm from...

Recreational boat and yacht retailer, MarineMax has announced a new location, MarineMax Jupiter and MarineMax Palm Beach Service Center.

Thirty-six companies and individuals from 14 countries have been nominated for this year’s Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement 2023, in association with Raymarine.

Crestliner Boats, a Brunswick Corporation brand, has announced the redesign and launch of its new Super Hawk series of sport fishing boats.

AkzoNobel’s technical manager, Richard Jennings, has shared a list of top maintenance tips to ensure boat owners can do to help their boat look amazing for the next season.  

Wessex Resins & Adhesives has advised that its West System Six10 thickened epoxy adhesive is back in distribution in Europe, the Middle East and Africa following supply issues.

Amble Marina, in Northumberland, is carrying out major infrastructure works in order to guarantee the longevity of the site. The project sees Amble Marina make a £1million privately funded investment, employing three new team members as well...