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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.

Vote for your favourite reader Photo of the Year!
Vote for your favourite reader Photo of the Year!
Tuesday, 03 January 2023

This month we are asking you to vote for your favourite reader photo of 2022. Here is a round-up of the monthly winners.

Charity seeks help to identity body of Salcombe Man
Charity seeks help to identity body of Salcombe Man
Tuesday, 03 January 2023

Locate International, the charity behind The Missing podcast, is seeking help to investigate the death of a man found in the English Channel in September 2021.

Helly Hansen partners with ocean racing team
Helly Hansen partners with ocean racing team
Tuesday, 03 January 2023

Helly Hansen has partnered with Guyot environnement – Team Europe to be the racing team’s official clothing supplier for the Ocean Race 2022-23.

Trilleen - Sailing around Britain Update
Trilleen - Sailing around Britain Update
Wednesday, 28 December 2022

Ian Wyllie, who bought a boat via Boatshed IOW in February 2021 is taking on the challenge of sailing around Britain single handed. Here is his latest update:

British Motor Yacht Show returns
British Motor Yacht Show returns
Wednesday, 21 December 2022

The British Motor Yacht Show will be returning to Premier’s Swanwick Marina from Thursday 11th – Sunday 14th May 2023, occupying a larger footprint than ever before following the completion of the stunning Saltings sales pavilion last ...

NEW BERTHING LOYALTY REWARD FOR PREMIER MARINAS CUSTOMERS
NEW BERTHING LOYALTY REWARD FOR PREMIER MARINAS CUSTOMERS
Wednesday, 21 December 2022

Premier Marinas, keen to reward berth holders for their continued loyalty, is expanding its benefits package – known as the Premier Advantage – to now include a new Berthing Loyalty Reward worth up to 3%, for customers who have berthed...

Yacht dealer sues for $20m after cargo ship fire
Yacht dealer sues for $20m after cargo ship fire
Wednesday, 21 December 2022

Taiwanese yacht dealership Alexander Marine has filed a lawsuit in the US federal court, seeking $20m damages from five parties including a German shipowner, a cargo ship, a US chartering company and boatbuilder Silent Yachts.

Merry Christmas from Marine Industry News
Merry Christmas from Marine Industry News
Wednesday, 21 December 2022

After a great year bringing you all the latest news from the global marine industry, the office is closing for the holidays. MIN will be back in your inbox on 3 January 2023.

Correct Craft acquires Florida engineering firm
Correct Craft acquires Florida engineering firm
Wednesday, 21 December 2022

US boatbuilder Correct Craft has acquired Florida-based engineering firm Pacer Marine Engineering (PME). PME’s assets are now owned by Correct Craft’s StarFlite Technology Group and operated as Mach Connections, LLC.

Sailing charity recruiting 45 new team members
Sailing charity recruiting 45 new team members
Wednesday, 21 December 2022

Isle of Wight-based maritime education and training charity, UKSA is recruiting 45 new staff members to join its activity teams for the 2023 season. The roles available include watersports instructors, activity leads and watersports senior traini...

Marine Industry News magazine heading to boot Düsseldorf
Marine Industry News magazine heading to boot Düsseldorf
Wednesday, 21 December 2022

Issue six of Marine Industry News (MIN) magazine will be launched at boot Düsseldorf in January 2023 and will feature new products, market analysis and leading industry interviews.

Fire-detection manufacturer names new distributor
Fire-detection manufacturer names new distributor
Wednesday, 21 December 2022

Expanding the scope of its European market share, Sea-Fire Europe, a maritime fire detection and suppression solutions specialist, has signed Slovenian Stal Mar as its newest distributor.

Holyhead Marine wins £1.6m Falmouth Harbour contract
Holyhead Marine wins £1.6m Falmouth Harbour contract
Wednesday, 21 December 2022

Falmouth Harbour has awarded Holyhead Marine a £1.6m contract to build a fuel-efficient pilot vessel to join a fleet operating 24/7, 365 days a year. The vessel will complete more than 1,000 boardings and landings per year within the F...

Young people set sail with Tall Ships Youth Trust
Young people set sail with Tall Ships Youth Trust
Wednesday, 21 December 2022

Young people from Buckinghamshire have taken part in a youth development opportunity with Tall Ships Youth Trust (TSYT), thanks to The Clare Foundation.

Marine gender pay gap reduces, but lots more work to be done
Marine gender pay gap reduces, but lots more work to be done
Tuesday, 20 December 2022

In September 2022 Marine Resources released its latest salary survey. The data showed a rise in the average salary across the industry compared to September 2019. And now, the recruitment company has shared the gender pay gap disparities that the...

Shock verdict: Boat owners not eligible for Returned Goods Relief
Shock verdict: Boat owners not eligible for Returned Goods Relief
Tuesday, 20 December 2022

Recreational boat owners, established in the UK, who lawfully purchased and kept their boat in the EU at the time the UK was an EU member, will not be eligible for Returned Goods Relief (RGR), the government has advised.

VIDEO: horrific moment liferaft overturns, sending 19 into water
VIDEO: horrific moment liferaft overturns, sending 19 into water
Tuesday, 20 December 2022

Video has emerged of a horrific incident aboard the US Navy’s hospital ship USNS Comfort that led to 19 people being dropped from height into the water and injuries to two sailors.

Ships to become mobile battery storage with bunkering technology
Ships to become mobile battery storage with bunkering technology
Tuesday, 20 December 2022

Aqua superPower says it is leading a consortium which has secured UK government funding to explore the development of a demonstrator of bi-directional boat charging. It’s being seen as “a fantastic opportunity for us to demonstrate th...

Humphree appoints new CEO 
Humphree appoints new CEO 
Tuesday, 20 December 2022

Humphree, a provider of stabilisation and trim solutions for the global marine industry, has appointed Helena Lennerstedt as its new CEO.

British Sailing Team launches development academy
British Sailing Team launches development academy
Tuesday, 20 December 2022

The British Sailing Team has launched the British Sailing Squad, a new development academy aimed at developing the Olympic stars of the future.

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