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UN member countries have finally finalised an agreement to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity. This has been heralded as a ‘breakthrough’ after nearly two decades of talks.

Spanish solar-electric catamaran manufacturer Zen Yachts has successfully closed a €5.5m Series A funding round, sponsored entirely by Ocean Zero.

A new online portal has gone live, allowing residential boaters to apply for financial support for energy bills. While UK households were able to access the £400 Energy Bill Support Scheme (EBSS), only now is the equivalent support availabl...

Australian boatbuilder Maritimo has appointed The Yacht Sales Co as the firm’s exclusive dealer for Southeast Asia.

Virginia McVea is to become the new chief executive officer of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). McVea will oversee the work of the agency as it responds to tens of thousands of incidents at sea every year, inspects thousands of UK-r...

The biggest edition of the Dubai International Boat Show to date is well underway at Dubai Harbour, with exhibitors at the five-day event (1-5 March 2023) reporting interest from buyers from all over the world.

The Southampton International Boat Show returns to Mayflower Park (15-24 September) and RYA members can take advantage of an exclusive FREE ticket to the show, plus up to two half-price tickets.

The Tall Ship Glenlee has landed £1.8m in funding from the National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF), successfully keeping the River Clyde icon afloat and securing its future for years to come.

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) in the USA has elected Bill Yeargin, president and CEO of US boatbuilder Correct Craft, as the new chair of its board.

Dutch superyacht firm Oceanco has revealed details of its latest superyacht concept, Aeolus, on the first day of the Dubai International Boat Show 2023.

The Southampton International Boat Show returns to Mayflower Park (15-24 September 2023) for its 54th edition, and RYA members can take advantage of an exclusive free ticket to the show, plus up to two half-price tickets.

Boatpoint, the boat sales company founded by UK marina operator Boatfolk, has unveiled a new office in Weymouth Marina. 

AkzoNobel has launched its new Interline 704HS tank lining from its International brand — claiming the coating can drive down costs for cargo operators by over $1m a year.

Star Light, Star Bright… the next time you look up to the stars consider the important role these giant balls of gas have played in navigation over time.

Arvid Karlberg, business development manager of yachting and passenger at Inmarsat, explains why flexible, affordable service plans and new satellite communication technology are creating a future in which sailors can always be connected.

Q What is your role at Barrus?
MH: I am the Sales Manager for Marine Leisure and Equipment and joined Barrus in April this year. It has been an enjoyable and busy few mont...

Southern Ocean 2nd March 2023: At first light this morning the boat team wanted to start the repair that had been expertly prepared by the tech team, they had to delay this due to the bad sea state which would have made it incredibly dan...

Lymington RNLI has issued a warning to sailors, after a ‘new island’ emerged in the Solent.

In the aftermath of Brexit and a global pandemic, plus catastrophic global political and economic shifts, it is safe to say the environment hasn’t been the kindest to marine companies. But, besides these challenging ups and downs and t...

Sunreef Yachts has officially inaugurated the company’s new Dubai office, in time for the 2023 Dubai International Boat Show, 1-5 March 2023.