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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.

America’s Cup hydrogen foiling chase boat in fitout
America’s Cup hydrogen foiling chase boat in fitout
Monday, 07 February 2022

Emirates Team New Zealand says its prototype hydrogen foiling chase boat is in the final stages of fit out prior to its launch in March.

Video: Tragedy in Santa Cruz as tugboat capsizes
Video: Tragedy in Santa Cruz as tugboat capsizes
Monday, 07 February 2022

The operator of a tugboat that was assisting a Chinese-flagged ship died on Wednesday (2Feb22) after the vessel capsized in Puerto Deseado, in the province of Santa Cruz. Conflicting reports have one or two other people onboard who survived, but ...

Vortec Group acquires Rib-X International
Vortec Group acquires Rib-X International
Monday, 07 February 2022

South-coast based marine specialist Vortec Group has acquired superyacht and SOLAS tender manufacturer, Rib-X International. Vortec Group has added the RIB and hard boat manufacturer to its suite of companies to enable further growth.

Dog’s constant barking saves man’s life
Dog’s constant barking saves man’s life
Monday, 07 February 2022

A man is lucky to be alive thanks to a dog. It’s constant barking while crossing a bridge alerted its owner to a person struggling in the water.

Scanstrut announces first horizontal double-entry cable seal
Scanstrut announces first horizontal double-entry cable seal
Monday, 07 February 2022

Outdoor marine equipment manufacturer Scanstrut, has revealed details of its new compact horizontal double-entry cable seal which, the company says, will be the cleanest, fastest fitting and most waterproof solar panel cable seal ever.

Maritime minister announces plans to explore shore power
Maritime minister announces plans to explore shore power
Monday, 07 February 2022

Vessels could one day plug into onshore power sources while berthed, lowering emissions, says the Department for Transport (DfT) as the maritime minister Robert Courts calls for evidence to gather information on shore power’s benefits for t...

Wakesurf boats under fire for shoreline erosion
Wakesurf boats under fire for shoreline erosion
Monday, 07 February 2022

A new study by researchers at the University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering’s St. Anthony Falls Laboratory has found that popular wakesurf boats require a greater distance from the shoreline in order to reduce the potential...

Marine Products Corporation reports 7.6% increase in net sales
Marine Products Corporation reports 7.6% increase in net sales
Monday, 07 February 2022

Marine Products Corporation has reported a 7.6% increase in net sales compared to the previous year, in its unaudited results, for the final quarter of 2021.

VIDEO: Emirates Team New Zealand Hydrogen Foiling Chase Boat In Fitout Preparing For Launch
VIDEO: Emirates Team New Zealand Hydrogen Foiling Chase Boat In Fitout Preparing For Launch
Sunday, 06 February 2022

Emirates Team New Zealand’s prototype hydrogen foiling chase boat is in the final stages of a complex fit out prior to its launch in March.

MDL Marinas welcomes FlexiSail fleet to its Hamble Point Marina
MDL Marinas welcomes FlexiSail fleet to its Hamble Point Marina
Friday, 04 February 2022

MDL Marinas has welcomed FlexiSail and its 15 strong fleet of cruising yachts, catamarans, cabin cruisers and RIBs to Hamble Point Marina.

World’s first hydrogen-powered flying boat set for take-off
World’s first hydrogen-powered flying boat set for take-off
Friday, 04 February 2022

The world’s first hydrogen-powered ‘flying’ boat is to be built in Dubai next year, authorities have announced.

Ocean Safety ISO Liferaft
Ocean Safety ISO Liferaft
Friday, 04 February 2022

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Typhoon Amrok Buoyancy Aid
Typhoon Amrok Buoyancy Aid
Friday, 04 February 2022

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Ocean Safety – Jon Buoy Glo Lite Recovery Module
Ocean Safety – Jon Buoy Glo Lite Recovery Module
Friday, 04 February 2022

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Princess Yachts scoops top awards
Princess Yachts scoops top awards
Friday, 04 February 2022

Princess Y72 and Princess F45 have both won at the Motor Boat & Yachting (MBY) 2022 Motorboat Awards. The winners were chosen based on how well they performed in rigorous sea trials and how well they meet the requirements of their target mark...

Boatshed.com extends franchises to Lanzarote and South Africa
Boatshed.com extends franchises to Lanzarote and South Africa
Friday, 04 February 2022

Boatshed.com, the UK’s first online yacht broker with over 1.2m active users, has extended its franchise operation to Puerto Calero, Lanzarote, and Cape Town, South Africa, giving it a foothold in more than 70 locations in 18 countries...

XOcean conducts first USV survey in Irish waters
XOcean conducts first USV survey in Irish waters
Friday, 04 February 2022

An Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) has been launched by XOcean off the Co. Louth coast, to undertake an environmental survey of the seabed in collaboration with Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT). This is the first time an uncrewed vessel has o...

Entries open for 2022 British Marine Awards
Entries open for 2022 British Marine Awards
Friday, 04 February 2022

The 2022 British Marine & Boating Business Awards is calling for entries. The awards, which will be given out at the British Marine National Conference on 15 March, seek to celebrate leaders, innovators and rising stars from across the indust...

FlexiSail relocates to Hamble Point Marina
FlexiSail relocates to Hamble Point Marina
Friday, 04 February 2022

Following its recent change of ownership, FlexiSail has relocated its 15-strong fleet of cruising yachts, catamarans, cabin cruisers and RIBs to MDL Marinas’ Hamble Point Marina.

Enrolment in superyacht hospitality training up by 108%
Enrolment in superyacht hospitality training up by 108%
Friday, 04 February 2022

The United Kingdom Sailing Academy (UKSA) has reported a 108 per cent increase in the number of students choosing its Superyacht Hospitality training course in 2021 compared to 2019, with the average age of students reducing by nine years since 2...

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