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Arcona Yachts reveals new flagship model
Arcona Yachts reveals new flagship model
Wednesday, 09 March 2022

Swedish boatbuilder Arcona has unveiled the new flagship Arcona 50, its first yacht designed by Jeppesen & Pons.

Smartgyro expands into Asia regions
Smartgyro expands into Asia regions
Wednesday, 09 March 2022

Gyro stabiliser specialist Smartgyro has signed new dealers in India and Singapore to ensure specialist supply and service support for customers and OEMs in the regions.

Tideman Boats opens first US production facility
Tideman Boats opens first US production facility
Wednesday, 09 March 2022

Tideman Boats BV, a Dutch builder of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) boats, has opened its first US production facility in North Andover, Massachusetts.

easyBoat partners with Jubilee Sailing Trust
easyBoat partners with Jubilee Sailing Trust
Wednesday, 09 March 2022

The Jubilee Sailing Trust (JST) has entered into a new corporate partnership with boat price comparison website easyBoat.

Shadow Caster | High quality marine LED lighting
Shadow Caster | High quality marine LED lighting
Wednesday, 09 March 2022 Introducing

Introducing the Shadow Caster – a manufacturer offering underwater marine LED lights and above water marine LED lights, such as marine LED spreader lights, marine LED down lights and marine LED courtesy lights, that are exce...

American Magic Core Team Confirmed
American Magic Core Team Confirmed
Tuesday, 08 March 2022

New York Yacht Club American Magic, the U.S. sailing team challenging for the 37th America’s Cup, confirmed the initial core sailing team roster: Tom Burnham, Lucas Calabrese, Andrew Campbell, Riley Gibbs, Paul Goodison, Michael Menninger an...

Expansion of Tingdene’s Hartford Marina continues
Expansion of Tingdene’s Hartford Marina continues
Tuesday, 08 March 2022

Tingdene Marinas’ Hartford site has completed the next stage of its expansion with the installation by Walcon of the second of three new piers.

Man dies after Scottish Trawler capsizes off Norway
Man dies after Scottish Trawler capsizes off Norway
Tuesday, 08 March 2022

One man died and seven crew members were rescued after a fishing trawler got into difficulty and capsized in the North Sea, on Sunday.

Oyster Yachts to premiere 495 on global tour
Oyster Yachts to premiere 495 on global tour
Tuesday, 08 March 2022

British boatbuilder Oyster Yachts is launching its new Oyster 495 luxury sailing yacht at a series of private view events around the world, starting in London this April.
 
The ‘world premiere’ will visit eleven cities arou...

Royal Navy records heaviest drug haul in a decade
Royal Navy records heaviest drug haul in a decade
Tuesday, 08 March 2022

Royal Navy sailors have captured £6.5m worth of drugs after stopping a vessel in the Gulf of Oman.

World Sailing aims to break records with 2022 global women’s sailing festival
World Sailing aims to break records with 2022 global women’s sailing festival
Tuesday, 08 March 2022

World Sailing is aiming to break records this year with Steering the Course – its global women’s sailing festival – following its successful debut in 2021.

C-Quip partners with Hella Marine
C-Quip partners with Hella Marine
Tuesday, 08 March 2022

C-Quip has announced a distribution partnership with New Zealand-based Hella Marine.

Port Cannes reveals modernisation plan
Port Cannes reveals modernisation plan
Tuesday, 08 March 2022

IGY & Fayat has unveiled plans to develop and modernise Old Port of Cannes. The shareholders say they will respect the port’s identity and create a “destination of excellence” for local and international customers.

The Boat Shop Worldwide relocates to Essex marina
The Boat Shop Worldwide relocates to Essex marina
Tuesday, 08 March 2022

Boat brokerage, engineering and Yamaha servicing centre, The Boat Shop Worldwide Ltd has relocated to Fambridge Yacht Haven, taking tenancy of a new unit on the banks of the River Crouch, Essex, UK.

Off the Grid Peace of Mind with the InReach Mini 2
Off the Grid Peace of Mind with the InReach Mini 2
Tuesday, 08 March 2022 Introducing

inReach Mini 2 is a compact satellite communicator that provides peace of mind off the grid – packing in features such as two-way messaging, interactive SOS alerts using the Iridium satellite network, and location sharing.&n...

Shining a spotlight on marine engineering
Shining a spotlight on marine engineering
Monday, 07 March 2022

A Devon college at the forefront of helping women break into marine engineering is celebrating International Women’s Day.

Sailors’ Society Launches Crisis Appeal for Ukrainian Seafarers
Sailors’ Society Launches Crisis Appeal for Ukrainian Seafarers
Monday, 07 March 2022

International maritime charity Sailors’ Society has launched a Ukrainian Crisis Appeal to support desperate seafarers caught up in the conflict. 

Fears grow for all seafarers caught-up in Russian aggression
Fears grow for all seafarers caught-up in Russian aggression
Monday, 07 March 2022

The Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB) has launched an emergency sim card fund of £5,000 to ensure Ukrainian seafarers can contact loved ones back home, while estimates suggest there are more than 2,000 other nationality seafarers stranded ...

VIDEO: Dinghy driver’s brush with death after close encounter with shipping
VIDEO: Dinghy driver’s brush with death after close encounter with shipping
Monday, 07 March 2022

A man swam for his life after nearly being mowed down by a 195,000 ton cargo ship in Southampton Water early Sunday morning (6Mar22).

WATCH: RNLI rescues trapped lorry driver from Thames
WATCH: RNLI rescues trapped lorry driver from Thames
Monday, 07 March 2022

A lorry driver has been rescued by the RNLI after his skip truck slipped into the Thames in Twickenham.

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