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MDL Marinas is delighted that yacht designer and builder GT Yachts has chosen to expand its business and presence at MDL’s Mercury Yacht Harbour and Holiday Park.

At least five people are dead and dozens more are missing after a bulk carrier crashed into a small ferry in a river near Bangladesh’s capital yesterday (21Mar22).

The Clipper 2019-20 Race restarted from the Philippines with the 11 yachts, crewed by non-professional sailors, leaving for the crossing to Seattle. The Clipper Race edition has been on hold for two years due to the pandemic. 

A staggering 50 per cent of lifejackets examined by Fowey RNLI were faulty or condemned, according to a report from a recent lifejacket clinic held on the UK’s south coast.

Royal Caribbean’s 236,857GT, 362m long Wonder of the Seas has made its maiden voyage around the Caribbean. Dubbed the largest cruise ship in the world, Wonder of the Seas features 19 swimming pools, 20 restaurants, a casino and its own &lsq...

Openarc Marine is developing a new approach to onboard generators for use when cruising under sail. Its new hydroelectric technology could have worldwide applications and help to eliminate reliance on fossil fuels for electricity generation at se...

Prestige says its yachts are designed as second residences on the water, and to underpin this its launched the M48, the first model in its new M-line.

The Swiss experimental vessel powered solely by renewables, Porrima, has made it to Dubai Harbour, as part of its Blue Odyssey journey across five continents. This is its third such journey.

A public consultation by the Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) on proposals to a clarified and improved set of BSS examination checking procedures has opened. The consultation will run until 31 May 2022.

Fleet Xpress from Inmarsat provided a high-speed connectivity solution to enable History Hit to broadcast the discovery of Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton’s lost ship, Endurance, from the Southern Ocean.

Princess Yachts says that the North American debut of the all-new Princess V50 will be at this year’s Palm Beach International Boat Show.

The Clipper 2019-20 Race restarted from the Philippines today with the 11 yachts, crewed by non-professional sailors, departing for the North Pacific crossing to Seattle.

The Royal Lymington Yacht Club’s new Junior Sailing Development Fund has received sponsorship money to invest in helping local children to develop their sailing skills beyond the Club’s popular Wednesday Ju...

The SailGP Season 3 calendar has expanded into 2023 with the announcement of two further events including San Francisco and a debut trip to Christchurch for the global championship. 

Leading UK ferry operator, P&O Ferries, has sacked 800 crew across its entire fleet with no warning and no consultation leading to protests and staff staging sit-ins on Thursday 17 March on board ferries.

The inaugural British Marine National Conference concluded on 16 March, following two days of inspirational speakers, networking opportunities and celebrations.

US boatbuilder, MetalCraft Marine, is set to sign a US$43.8m contract to support the U.S. Navy. 

A determined fundraiser from Richmond, Surrey, has battled the elements to climb Mount Kenya and raise £3,000 in aid of the Jubilee Sailing Trust (JST).

Alia Yachts has released the first photographs and video of Al Waab, following the delivery of the 55m superyacht to her owner.

Oyster Yachts will be one of the star attractions at London Luxury Afloat, taking place at St. Katharine Docks from 21-24 April.