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Paris mayor swims in Seine amid water safety fears
Thursday, 18 July 2024Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has taken a plunge in the River Seine to demonstrate that it is clean and prepared for the upcoming 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, which will start later this month.
METSTRADE reveals details of redesigned Superyacht Forum
Thursday, 18 July 2024Organisers of the annual METSTRADE trade show have revealed details of the newly redesigned Superyacht Forum, which will take place from 18 to 19 November 2024 in Amsterdam.
Boating Intelligence: Brunswick launches next-gen AI research lab
Thursday, 18 July 2024Brunswick Corporation has revealed details of Boating Intelligence, a new initiative to incorporate AI features into its products.
Wescom hires head of sales for electronics
Thursday, 18 July 2024Survival solutions manufacturer Wescom Group has appointed David Mossman as its head of sales for electronics.
Safer beaches app rolled out across Cornwall
Thursday, 18 July 2024The free MyCoast beach information app is now live across all 60 RNLI Lifeguarded beaches in Cornwall, on the UK’s south coast. It provides users with real-time information alongside built-in safety parameters provided by the RNLI.
Mack Boring parts ways with Oxe Diesel Engines
Thursday, 18 July 2024Mack Boring & Parts Co. has discontinued its representation of Oxe Diesel Engines.
Hurley Marine appoints exclusive distributor in Spain
Thursday, 18 July 2024Michigan-based dinghy davit manufacturer Hurley Marine has appointed Recambios Marinos as its exclusive distributor in Spain.
Crowdfunding: Rescue of Clarion of Wight
Thursday, 18 July 2024Clarion of Wight was destined for the chain saw but thanks to the intervention of a benefactor it can be saved.
SUNSAIL ANNOUNCED AS OFFICIAL CHARTER SAILING PARTNER
Wednesday, 17 July 2024Cowes Week Limited (CWL), the organisation behind Cowes Week, has announced that yacht chartering company, Sunsail is their Official Charter Sailing Partner for the 2024 Regatta.
LifeJacket Skin Protection Partners with Southampton International Boat Show
Wednesday, 17 July 2024LifeJacket Skin Protection has been appointed as the Official Skin Protection Partner for the Southampton International Boat Show 2024. Increasing awareness of skin health in boaters, LifeJacket will be presenting on The Foredeck Stage, providing ...
Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust and Spinlock extend partnership for five more years
Wednesday, 17 July 2024Young cancer survivors will benefit from Spinlock’s continued support of Dame Ellen MacArthur’s cancer charity. The Isle of Wight-based marine design and manufacturing company will provide lifejackets for all young people joining Ellen...
How to find, and work with, marine distributors
Wednesday, 17 July 2024MIN often receives news from Shakespeare Marine about the latest distributor added to its roster, so who better to offer advice for companies wondering how to find a marine distributor?
Pulse 63 supports Running Out of Time Climate Relay
Wednesday, 17 July 2024As part of its support of Running Out of Time’s Climate Relay from Ben Nevis to Big Ben in London, RS Marine Group is proud to have taken part in the Portsmouth leg of the relay, where its high-performance Pulse 63 electric RIB was put throu...
Set sail with a spectacular line-up of sailing boats at the Southampton International Boat Show
Wednesday, 17 July 2024Sailing boats of every shape and size will be on display at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS). With over 350 vessels located on the water within Europe’s largest purpose-built show marina, and even more to...
Future of Titanic shipyard owner Harland & Wolff in doubt
Wednesday, 17 July 2024The UK’s new Labour government appears set to reject a £200m loan guarantee request from Harland & Wolff, the owner of the Belfast shipyard that built the Titanic.
Funding opportunity for SMEs looking to exhibit at METSTRADE
Wednesday, 17 July 2024British Marine is offering a financial incentive for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) based in the UK to exhibit at METSTRADE 2024, the leading international B2B trade exhibition for the marine industry.
‘Source to Sea’ fundraiser concludes 210-mile Thames paddle
Wednesday, 17 July 2024Somerset adventurer Ed Pratt has become a viral sensation since starting his ‘Source to Sea’ 210-mile River Thames paddle on Saturday 29 June.
YOT Power Catamarans expands to US
Wednesday, 17 July 2024The YOT Power Catamarans brand is partnering with Iconic Marine Group in the USA, as YOT’s parent company, Catana Group, looks to open up new opportunities in the American yachting market.
Raymarine adds new fishing features to Axiom range
Wednesday, 17 July 2024Global marine electronics brand, Raymarine, is rolling out new fishing features to its Axiom range of displays including a new Smart Drift feature and advanced boat control directly from the display.
Pulse 63 supports Running Out of Time climate relay
Wednesday, 17 July 2024RS Marine Group has taken part in the Portsmouth leg of Running Out of Time’s annual climate relay, where a Pulse 63 electric RIB was put through its paces on the waters of the Solent, on England’s south coast.
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