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This is where we publish our boat related stories and articles, which range from world circumnavigation to rescue missions, humour and much, much more. So make yourself a coffee and settle yourself down to a good read.

Body found in marina; man initially suspected of foul play released
Body found in marina; man initially suspected of foul play released
Monday, 03 April 2023

A man suspected of murdering a woman after she was found in the Thames and Kennet Marina has been released with no further action.

Ocean Safety strengthens sales team
Ocean Safety strengthens sales team
Monday, 03 April 2023

Ocean Safety has appointed Mary Clark as its sales office manager.

New station for RNLI’s Tower Lifeboat crew
New station for RNLI’s Tower Lifeboat crew
Monday, 03 April 2023

A new station for the Tower lifeboat RNLI crew has been floated under Tower Bridge to its permanent home. It is expected to be fully operational by the end of April and is said to have vital new additions, including a more private space for casua...

Founders of yacht charter business HELM retake control of company
Founders of yacht charter business HELM retake control of company
Monday, 03 April 2023

International yacht charter brokerage HELM has been re-acquired by its founders Peter Harrison-Hill and Simon Morgan.

UK-first for Apprenticeship Graduate
UK-first for Apprenticeship Graduate
Friday, 31 March 2023

An Essex student has become the first apprentice in the UK to complete a new course aimed to providing a new route into the marine sector for young people.

New forklift for Plymouth Dry Stack
New forklift for Plymouth Dry Stack
Friday, 31 March 2023

Yacht Haven Quay has taken delivery of a brand new Wiggins Bull Marine Forklift to support dry stack and boatyard operations at their Plymouth facility.

Get onboard with Ancasta at spring boat shows
Get onboard with Ancasta at spring boat shows
Friday, 31 March 2023

Spring is shaping up to be very busy for the team at Ancasta as it prepares for five boats shows, each designed to get people onboard and experience its impressive range of international power and sail brands.

MDL Marinas celebrates its 50th Anniversary
MDL Marinas celebrates its 50th Anniversary
Friday, 31 March 2023

The UK’s leading marina operator and one of Europe’s largest marina groups, MDL Marinas is celebrating its 50th Anniversary.

METSTRADE partners with The Foiling Organization
METSTRADE partners with The Foiling Organization
Friday, 31 March 2023

METSTRADE has partnered with The Foiling Organization to bring a new Foiling Technology Pavilion (FTP) to the trade show in Amsterdam, 15-17 November 2023. The pavilion in hall 7 will showcase manufacturers of foiling hardware and technology, and...

UK marina group celebrates 50th Anniversary
UK marina group celebrates 50th Anniversary
Friday, 31 March 2023

One of the UK’s leading marina operators, MDL Marinas is celebrating its 50th Anniversary.

Sunseeker appoints sustainability and environmental manager
Sunseeker appoints sustainability and environmental manager
Friday, 31 March 2023

Sunseeker International has appointed a permanent sustainability and environmental manager.

FSC urges boatbuilders to ‘pay more attention’ to timber origins
FSC urges boatbuilders to ‘pay more attention’ to timber origins
Friday, 31 March 2023

A new industry initiative launched by the FSC certification scheme – the Forest Stewardship Council – focuses on the impact of the yachting industry on the world’s forests.

Sanlorenzo acquires stake in marine electronics firm
Sanlorenzo acquires stake in marine electronics firm
Friday, 31 March 2023

Italian boatbuilder Sanlorenzo has acquired 49 per cent of the share capital of Sea Energy, an Italian company specialising in the design, production and installation of electronics and electrical systems for the yachting sector.

Report: Damage caused by deep-seabed mining ‘extensive and irreversible’
Report: Damage caused by deep-seabed mining ‘extensive and irreversible’
Friday, 31 March 2023

A new report by wildlife conservation charity, Fauna & Flora, reveals growing evidence of the risks associated with deep-seabed mining, and concludes that its negative impacts are likely to be ‘extensive and irreversible’.

New food delivery app for yacht captains launches in Caribbean
New food delivery app for yacht captains launches in Caribbean
Friday, 31 March 2023

A new app allows sailors in the Caribbean to order daily groceries — from fresh bread and local fruit to water and sparkling wine — with delivery directly to the boat.

Boating industry sets ambitious 2030 target on end-of-life boats
Boating industry sets ambitious 2030 target on end-of-life boats
Thursday, 30 March 2023

For the first time, the boating industry in Europe represented by European Boating Industry is launching a roadmap for solving the roadblocks to end-of-life boat recycling.

SUNSEEKER SUPERHAWK 55 UK DEBUT
SUNSEEKER SUPERHAWK 55 UK DEBUT
Thursday, 30 March 2023

Visitors to the second annual Sunseeker on Show witnessed an icon return to home soil in a phenomenal indoor display.

Entries are lining-up for Superyacht Cup Palma summer celebration
Entries are lining-up for Superyacht Cup Palma summer celebration
Thursday, 30 March 2023

Superyacht Cup Palma is celebrating an influx of entries since the recent publication of the Notice of Race detailing the 27th edition of Europe’s longest-running superyacht regatta, which this year offers a new 90ft Class aimed at smaller p...

Dunkirk Spirit at St Katharine Docks
Dunkirk Spirit at St Katharine Docks
Thursday, 30 March 2023

Union jack bunting and signal flags at the ready. Dunkirk spirit is coming to St Katharine Docks for the Royal Coronation Weekend (5 -8 May).

Fire on Philippine ferry kills at least 31, 225 rescued
Fire on Philippine ferry kills at least 31, 225 rescued
Thursday, 30 March 2023

A fire that swept through a ferry in the Philippines has killed at least 31 people, including several children.

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