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Lusben’s refit expands superyacht by 10 metres
Lusben’s refit expands superyacht by 10 metres
Monday, 16 August 2021

Lusben has completed its refit of M/Y Far Far Away (FFA), which was originally designed by Inace Yachts and delivered to its owner in 2012.

Renovations for Medway Queen
Renovations for Medway Queen
Monday, 16 August 2021

Medway Queen has been moved to Ramsgate’s Royal Harbour for a hull repaint and maintenance.

St. Helena’s new lease of life
St. Helena’s new lease of life
Monday, 16 August 2021

The St. Helena has been showcased as a floating centrepiece of the inaugural season of Extreme E. It’s conveyed the team from destination to destination and also, says the organiser, serves as a symbol of how even the most gas-guzzling of o...

Sonardyne Group appoints Stephen Fasham as CEO
Sonardyne Group appoints Stephen Fasham as CEO
Monday, 16 August 2021

Sonardyne Group has appointed Stephen Fasham (pictured above left) as its chief executive officer, taking over from John Ramsden (pictured above right) who is stepping down from the role ahead of his retirement. Effective 1st September 2021, Fash...

SUP adventurer breaks four world records
SUP adventurer breaks four world records
Monday, 16 August 2021

David Haze, a consultant for Penal Reform Solutions, has broken four stand-up paddle boarding world records, according to the RomseyAdvertiser.

Registration opens for Marinas22
Registration opens for Marinas22
Monday, 16 August 2021

After the postponement of its event in 2021, the Marina Industry Association (MIA) has announced that registration for the Marinas22 International Conference & Trade Exhibitions is now open.

Record-breaking bust: Over $1.4 billion worth of drugs offloaded in Florida
Record-breaking bust: Over $1.4 billion worth of drugs offloaded in Florida
Friday, 13 August 2021

The US Coast Guard offloaded approximately 27,079kg (59,700 pounds) of cocaine and 649kg (1,430 pounds) of cannabis, worth more than $1.4 billion, making this the largest offload in US Coast Guard history.

Viking launches the Viking YouSafe™ Vanguard lifejacket
Viking launches the Viking YouSafe™ Vanguard lifejacket
Friday, 13 August 2021

Viking Life-Saving Equipment has developed a new lifejacket, designed to overcome longstanding safety challenges facing offshore crews and maintenance personnel in the oil and gas and wind energy markets.

RNLI appoints first female full-time coxswain
RNLI appoints first female full-time coxswain
Friday, 13 August 2021

The RNLI has appointed Di Bush as the full-time coxswain for Harwich RNLI, the first woman in the charity’s almost 200-year history to hold the position.

CA appoints new press and PR manager
CA appoints new press and PR manager
Friday, 13 August 2021

The Cruising Association has appointed Luissa Smith as its new press and PR Manager.

AvA Yachts unveils Kando130XL motoryacht
AvA Yachts unveils Kando130XL motoryacht
Friday, 13 August 2021

AvA Yachts has announced a new model for its Kando series of long-range contemporary explorer yachts.

MCI seals TEMO distributor deal
MCI seals TEMO distributor deal
Friday, 13 August 2021

Dorset based, Marine Components International (MCI) has been appointed as the exclusive UK distributor for the portable, electric-powered outboard motor, TEMO.

MDL supports Mayflower 401 Small Ships Race
MDL supports Mayflower 401 Small Ships Race
Friday, 13 August 2021

Supported by MDL Marinas, the ASTO’s (Association of Sail Training Organisations) Mayflower 401 Anniversary Small Ships Race commences this Sunday at MDL’s Ocean Village Marina, where the vessels taking part will be moored prior to th...

September 2021 BoatBid Auction - Entries Open
September 2021 BoatBid Auction - Entries Open
Thursday, 12 August 2021

Our September 2021 BoatBid auction is open and ready to take entries.

VIDEO: Fire destroys yacht in South of France
VIDEO: Fire destroys yacht in South of France
Thursday, 12 August 2021

The 29m Sanlorenzo yacht Reine d’Azur has caught fire during a charter trip off the Îles d’Hyères in France. The fire broke out at around 4.30am on 11 August and was brought under control at aroun...

Inmarsat launches narrowband Elera network
Inmarsat launches narrowband Elera network
Thursday, 12 August 2021

Inmarsat has released Elera, a narrowband network aimed at offering faster speeds and smaller low-cost terminals for its air, land and sea customers and accelerating new advances in the Internet of Things (IoT).

WATCH: Daring heli rescue as yacht breaks up on rocks off Salcombe
WATCH: Daring heli rescue as yacht breaks up on rocks off Salcombe
Thursday, 12 August 2021

Two crew have been rescued by helicopter when their yacht got into grave difficulties off the coast in Salcombe.

Cox diesel outboard showcased on Axopar 37
Cox diesel outboard showcased on Axopar 37
Thursday, 12 August 2021

Cox Powertrain’s Germany-based distributor, Diesel Power, has successfully installed a twin CXO300 diesel outboard configuration on an Axopar 37.

WATCH: Iconic Perini Navi yacht runs aground in Italy
WATCH: Iconic Perini Navi yacht runs aground in Italy
Thursday, 12 August 2021

The iconic Perini Navi’s 24.2m sailing yacht, Malizia, has run aground on the island of Stromboli, Italy.

Entries for IBEX Innovation Awards close tomorrow
Entries for IBEX Innovation Awards close tomorrow
Thursday, 12 August 2021

The deadline for the IBEX Innovation Awards, which aim to showcase outstanding marine product developments and innovations, is Friday 13 August.

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