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Five crew members have been rescued from Porrima, the experimental Swiss yacht, after fire broke out in its battery compartment (12 Aug 2022).

A new five-year maritime security strategy released today (15 August 2022) will set out the guiding principles for the UK Government’s approach to managing threats and risks at home and around the world, including leveraging the UK’s ...

The International RS21 Class Association, in collaboration with RS Sailing and the JK BRIVA Sailing Club, has announced that entry for the inaugural RS21 World Championship is open.

The September 2022 BoatBid will take place on:
Monday 5th September
until
Sunday 11th September

The Netherlands-based Damen Shipyards Group hits a new record with an €8.8 billion order book as of the end of 2021.

MarQuipt has acquired the carbon-fibre marine products division of Fiberdyne Aerospace, based in Seattle, US.

After a one-year break, the Helsinki Boat-Afloat show returns this week from 18-21 August 2022 with 250 boats on display.

Off-duty RNLI lifeguards have come to the aid of three people in separate incidents both on the Causeway Coast and in County Down. Remarkably, the incidents took place within days of each other.

The fleet of 15 GGR yachts set off from Gijón for the start of the 240nm SITRAN Challenge.

More than 60 boats have entered the Uffa Fox 50 Celebration in Cowes, to be hosted by the Royal London Yacht Club 18 – 21 August. With boats ranging from his famous series of Atalanta cruising designs down to the humble Firefly, this promise...

The brand new ISA superyacht Aria SF was engulfed by fire while cruising off the coast of Formentera in Spain yesterday (11 Aug 22).

Borrow A Boat, the boat rental and yacht charter marketplace, is expanding its global offering by launching into the French market. The announcement follows a series of successes for the business, including a recent crowdfund raise and what it de...

The BGX60 motoryacht is making its show debut at the Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS) 2022, represented by Ancasta International Boat Sales.

A paddleboarder and his dog were thrown into the water in California when a shark bit their board this week, according to the Pacific Grove Police Department.

Boston Whaler, a division of Brunswick Corporation, has revealed the latest addition to its Dauntless range, the 280 Dauntless. Sporting an all-new design from the keel up, state-of-the-art technology, and exciting new features, the flagship 280 ...

Karpaz Gate Marina in northern Cyprus has announced the launch of a new day charter service. The marina is offering sail and motorboats for skippered charters, including a 46ft (14m) sailing yacht for full and half-day sailing trips, catering for...

A ferry carrying 261 passengers and crew ran around in Iloilo, the Philippines, on Tuesday (9 August 22), after the helmsman fell asleep, according to the Philippine Coastguard.

Southampton International Boat Show 2022 is a great day out for everyone, with over 550 exhibiting brands, and 650 craft of all shapes and sizes set against a stunning waterside location at Europe’s largest purpose-built show marina. ...

Seven people were rescued from a 39ft fishing boat in the Gulf of Mexico, after their boat was struck by lightning. The skipper of the boat, Glen Rumer, is sharing footage and details of his harrowing experience to highlight the importance of hav...

Marina de Lagos has become the first Aqua superPower marine fast charging destination in Portugal.