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MDL Marinas is supporting the Round Britain eRIB Challenge by becoming a Gold sponsor of this mission to circumnavigate Britain in an electric RIB.

The INdIGO European project is working to reduce plastic from the fishing industry which might end up in the sea. The project has recently launched its Good Practice Guide aimed at assisting the public, beach clean organisations and volunteer grou...

A salvage dispute has erupted over the ownership of a racing yacht that washed up in Tasmania, after local Indigenous rights groups claimed they are entitled to a third of the vessel’s value.

A boatload of whale watchers in California were astonished when a huge grey whale gave birth in front of their vessel.

Jet tender specialist Williams Jet Tenders has appointed Brighton-based agency Volume Creative as its new creative partner and ‘brand guardian’, following a pitch process.

Ancasta International Boat Sales has appointed Hannah Le Prevost to its sales team as multihull brand manager to look after the Lagoon and McConaghy brands within the Ancasta Group. 

Marine products and watersports apparel manufacturer, Typhoon International has released the next generation of its flagship drysuit, the PS440 2.0.

UK-based marine equipment supplier Aquamare Marine has partnered with investment fund LCA Investments, to support its continued growth.

Survival technology solutions provider Survitec has been hailed by a Liverpool charity for its contributions towards maritime safety.

Premier Marinas has announced the appointment of Mike Smith MBE CMM to the post of Marina Manager at Noss on Dart.

Recreational boat and yacht retailer MarineMax has completed the acquisition of online boat and marine retail platform, Boatzon, through its recently formed technology entity, New Wave Innovations.

Sports equipment company Surf 9 has issued a recall on more than 20,000 paddleboards sold in the United States and Canada. The recall is due to a potential drowning hazard following reports that the inflatable boards could deflate unexpectedly....

Work is advancing on a new building which will more than double the size of Baltic Yachts’ Jakobstad facility as it winds down its ageing Bosund premises where the company was founded 50 years ago.

The Gosport and Fareham Inshore Rescue Service (GAFIRS) New Year’s Day Swim returned after a two-year break, with over 400 swimmers taking an icy dip in the sea to raise money for the charity.

United Safety, a global manufacturer of safety and survivability technology solutions, has announced the acquisition of Allsalt Maritime which closed on 31 December 2022.

The artist behind a Banksy-style tribute to the RNLI has come forward, after the mural was fitted with a protective covering.

Superyacht brokerage and service firm Camper & Nicholsons has reported a ‘record year’ for 2022 and revealed further details of its plans for 2023.

A steakhouse restaurant in Essex has been forced to permanently close — after it sunk. The unfortunate incident occurred just prior to Christmas 2022, and was put down to ‘structural issues’.

The Maritime Charities Group (MCG) says Tim Slingsby, director of skills and education at Lloyd’s Register Foundation, will be its new chair following the retirement of Commander Graham Hockley LVO RN.

WhisperPower has recently added the Piccolo 6 to its range.