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New company supports Sea-Alliance Group’s expansion plans
Wednesday, 03 May 2023International maritime business specialist, Sea-Alliance Group is launching a new company in Greece to support its strategic ‘full-service’ expansion in the country as well as strengthen its network in the Mediterranean.
NMMA Canada appoints new executive director
Wednesday, 03 May 2023The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has appointed Marie-France MacKinnon as its executive director for Canada.
April’s Captions
Tuesday, 02 May 2023Here are the entries sent in for April’s caption competition. Thank you to everyone who submitted one.
Woolverstone Marina and Lodge Park
Tuesday, 02 May 2023Woolverstone Marina and Lodge Park is set in 22 acres of glorious parkland in the heart of Constable Country, overlooking the picturesque River Orwell.
Anglian Water fined £2.65m after sewage discharged into North Sea
Tuesday, 02 May 2023After pleading guilty, Anglian Water has been issued a fine of £2.65m after allowing untreated sewage to overflow into the North Sea.
Superyacht Kalizma, once owned by Richard Burton, in shootout off Yemeni coast
Tuesday, 02 May 2023Armed private guards aboard the 50m superyacht Kalizma, once owned by the late Welsh actor Richard Burton, have been involved in a shootout off the coast of Yemen resulting in one fatality.
Webasto names new CEO
Tuesday, 02 May 2023Webasto Group has appointed Brad Ring as CEO and president of its Americas region, which encompasses sites across the US and Mexico.
Barcelona installs first electric boat supercharger at America’s Cup marina
Tuesday, 02 May 2023Barcelona has installed its first Aqua Superpower electric marine charge station, at Marina Vela — the host of the 2024 America’s Cup.
What to expect at the British Motor Yacht Show
Tuesday, 02 May 2023The British Motor Yacht Show is celebrating ten years of shows and its May event will bring a lineup of over 70 boats from over 40 brands to Premier Marinas Swanwick.
Greenline names Spanish representative
Tuesday, 02 May 2023Hybrid yacht manufacturer, Greenline Yachts, has announced a partnership with European luxury yacht dealer, Argo Yachting.
Under this new agreement, Argo Yachting will act as the official representative in Spain of the Slovenian boat...
New Thailand dealer for Sunreef Yachts
Tuesday, 02 May 2023Yachting specialists Lee Marine has been appointed as Sunreef Yachts dealers in Thailand. The company has been active in Thailand for over 20 years, representing several major brands.
The Incredible Hulks
Sunday, 30 April 2023Far from being super heroes the incredible hulks discussed here were places associated with despair and hopelessness.
Hot Topic: Holidaying with children
Sunday, 30 April 2023Henry Burkitt, founder & CEO of adventure sailing holiday specialists, Kraken Travel, explains how he sails with two young children.
ENVIRONMENTAL FOCUS AT SEA ANGLING CLASSIC COMMUNITY EVENT
Friday, 28 April 2023Supported by headline sponsors Yamaha Motor UK and Extreme Boats, the Sea Angling Classic’s Crabbies’ Competition and Shoreline Clean Up will take place from Portchester Sailing Club on 21 May 2023.
Raymarine signs agreement with premium boat manufacturer
Friday, 28 April 2023Marine electronics specialist Raymarine has signed an exclusive agreement with NorthCoast Boats to fully outfit all its new vessels, starting with the recently announced NorthCoast 415HT, which will be the largest NorthCoast boat to date at 41 fe...
MarineMax reports Q2 increase in gross margin
Friday, 28 April 2023MarineMax, the world’s largest recreational boat, yacht, and superyacht services company, has announced results for its fiscal second quarter ended 31 March 2023.
Environmental focus at fishing competition community event
Friday, 28 April 2023The Sea Angling Classic is holding a Crabbies’ Competition and Shoreline Clean Up at Portchester Sailing Club, Hampshire, on 21 May 2023. Open to all children and families from the surrounding area, the organiser says the aim of the event i...
World’s first self-driving ferry launches
Friday, 28 April 2023Norwegian shipping company Torghatten and technology provider Zeabuz are delivering the world’s first self-driving city ferry for commercial operation.
Kirsten Neuschäfer makes history as the first woman to win a solo round-the-world race
Friday, 28 April 2023By crossing the finish line of the ancestor of the Vendée Globe in Les Sables d’Olonne this Thursday at 21:43:47 CET, the South African sailor has achieved one of the greatest accomplishments in ocean racing. Winner of the Golden...
HM Coastguard launches website to promote awareness of 999 service
Friday, 28 April 2023HM Coastguard has launched a new website to promote the service as one of the UK’s four emergency services, in response to a startling lack of awareness.
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