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Packed with Power
Friday, 18 November 2022Hot on the heels of a highly successful show last year, SBS BoatLife is shaping up to be an action-packed event for the 2023 boating calendar. Seeing an extremely high rebook rate from many major exhibitors, the show will benefit from some amazing...
New ICMS floating concrete breakwater facilitates berthing expansion at Haslar Marina
Thursday, 17 November 2022Berthing at boatfolk’s Gosport based Haslar Marina is being given a boost with the installation of a 70m wave attenuating breakwater in an exposed area of the marina.
Investment at Largs
Thursday, 17 November 2022Largs Yacht Haven has invested in their boatyard operation by buying a new 75 Ton wise hoist.
Major boatyard investment at Largs
Thursday, 17 November 2022Largs Yacht Haven has invested in their boatyard operation by buying a new 75 Ton wise hoist.
Navico Group partners with Alliance Marine
Thursday, 17 November 2022Navico Group, the world’s leading supplier of integrated systems and products that service the marine, RV, speciality vehicle and industrial markets, has announced a new distribution partnership with Alliance Marine Group.
Ex-Ocean Youth Club 72ft ketch, Francis Drake, being restored in Plymouth
Thursday, 17 November 2022Pro-Set and West System epoxy are being used extensively in the restoration of ex-Ocean Youth Club sailing vessel Francis Drake.
First Women in Marine event at METSTRADE hailed ‘great success’
Thursday, 17 November 2022There was a fantastic turnout for the first Women in the Marine Industry International Event ever held at METSTRADE, which took place on Wednesday morning (16 November 2022).
Mercury Marine unveils V10 outboards
Thursday, 17 November 2022Mercury Marine has introduced its first V10 outboards with the official launch of its all-new 5.7L 350 and 400hp Verado outboard engines.
Propspeed launches new solvent-based stripper
Thursday, 17 November 2022Underwater foul-release company, Propspeed has launched Stripspeed, a new solvent-based stripper that removes foul-release coatings from underwater metals.
Yamaha to use plants for personal watercraft parts
Thursday, 17 November 2022Yamaha Motor has announced that it will adopt plant-derived cellulose nanofibre (CNF) reinforced resin for marine products as an initiative toward reducing CO2 emissions and the company’s environmental footprint.
Charles Caudrelier wins Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe, breaking course record
Wednesday, 16 November 2022In the dark of a Caribbean night to a typically rapturous welcome, French solo skipper Charles Caudrelier on the Ultim 32/32 Maxi Edmond de Rothschild crossed the line off Pointe-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe. His was the first boat to finish the 12th Rout...
RS’ marine group expands to make Picos, Bugs and more
Wednesday, 16 November 2022RS’ marine group of companies is expanding with the newly formed Ocean Play. The new company, which is collaboration between RS and Jo Richards, is now manufacturing Picos, Bugs, Bahias and Vagos, with delivery expected in late January 2023...
WATCH: Extinction Rebellion protests at Superyacht Forum in Amsterdam
Wednesday, 16 November 2022Extinction Rebellion supporters have protested at the doors of the Superyacht Forum at METSTRADE this morning (16 November).
ePropulsion expands electric inboard motor lineup
Wednesday, 16 November 2022Electric outboard manufacturer ePropulsion is showcasing its new, DAME Award-shortlisted I-20 inboard motor at METSTRADE 2022. The I-20 is part of the new I-Series, which also includes the I-10 and I-40.
Plastimo and Typhoon International launch new clothing range
Wednesday, 16 November 2022Plastimo and Typhoon International have joined forces to create a new range of technical clothing apparel.
Propel close to production on S1 electric outboard
Wednesday, 16 November 2022Propel, the marine propulsion division of Saietta Group, says it is close to completing the testing and development of its S1 electric outboard motor. Currently at METSTRADE (Stand 121 in Hall 1), Propel is showing its D1 inboard electric motor t...
Icom introduces new IC-M510BB VHF marine radio at METSTRADE
Wednesday, 16 November 2022Icom is showing its IC-M510BB fixed VHF marine radio for the first time at METSTRADE. It’s an all-new, black-box, modular transceiver that can be installed either out of sight for convenience, or where space for electronic equipment is at a...
Allpa Marine Group expands in Europe
Wednesday, 16 November 2022Allpa Marine Group, the German-Dutch wholesaler and distributor of technical marine products, has acquired Combi Noord, a well-established Dutch wholesaler focused on the supply of technical marine equipment.
Marine Industry News Issue 5 – METSTRADE November 2022
Wednesday, 16 November 2022In this issue of MIN, we take stock of the leisure marine market in our global report on page 5, reflect on the growth and future of the retrofit market on page 14 and discover how Freedom Boat Club is approaching the increased demand for boat sh...
Half of the Golden Globe fleet in the Southern Ocean, Pat Lawless and Damien Guillou out
Tuesday, 15 November 2022Two front runners of the Golden Globe Race have retired into Cape Town with wind vane failures. Damien Guillou arrived in Cape Town having lost his windvane rudder. Pat Lawless retired after the failure of a critical bearing bush, caught without a...
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