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A massive shipment of cocaine, weighing 351kg, has been intercepted and seized by police in the Port of Piraeus, reports Container News.

Cox Marine has brought the production of its new major component in-house due to supply chain delays caused by covid-19.

Ocean Signal and sister brands ACR Electronics and United Moulders Ltd (UML) have announced new appointments to strengthen their sales teams in response to strong global demand for the combined marine safety product portfolio.

The Association of Sail Training Organisations (ASTO) will hold its Mayflower 401 anniversary Small Ships Race this month with youth charities heading out on the water. The regatta, which was postponed last year, will take place from 15 August to...

Brunswick Corporation recently reported results for the second quarter of 2021, its boat segment posting an 80 percent increase in sales, due to increased sales volumes to dealers to meet continued strong retail customer demand as well as strong ...

Berthon Lymington Marina is the first in the UK to have a latest generation WiFi system, named Wi-Fi 6. Installed by Shared Access, an independent owner and operator of shared wireless infrastructure, the new system will deliver Wi-Fi 6 conn...

boatpoint, a progressive and expanding boat sales business founded by national marina group boatfolk, has partnered with Yamarin, one of the most distinguished Nordic boat brands with products that combine reliability, comfort and timeless style.<...

Seaside ‘staycations’ are soaring with the summer sun as UK holidaymakers shy away from the COVID-induced stress and uncertainty of travelling abroad.

Our August 2021 BoatBid auction opened for bidding at 0900hrs (BST) on Monday 2nd. The auction will remain open until 1900hrs (BST) on Sunday 8th August and you can take a look through the catalogue here.

A Panama-flagged ship was the victim of a suspected hijacking in the Gulf of Oman by unidentified armed men on 3 August. The tanker was reportedly boarded by armed men and ordered to sail to Iran.

Hannah Mills has become the most successful female sailor in Olympic history as she and Eilidh McIntyre won gold for Great Britain in the women’s 470-class sailing event at Tokyo 2020 today.

A group of industry experts including system and marine engineers, data analysts, and innovation funding experts, yesterday launched Swell, the marine industry’s first and only R&D tax credit and grants specialists.

Alia Yachts has launched its 180ft long, Vripack-designed superyacht Al Waab II from its Antalya-based facility in Turkey.

Plastimo, a subsidiary of French Alliance Marine Group, has announced the acquisition of Spanish distributor Dismarina Mediterranea (Barcelona) and Swedish distributor Navinordic.  

Nominations are now open for the Stoneways Marine YJA Yachtsman of the Year and the Young Sailor of the Year 2021.

Whitstable Lifeboat Crew has issued a warning about the dangers of using inflatable beach toys after the lifeboat was called to assist the RNLI Lifeguard at Leysdown, Isle of Sheppey, when the occupant of such a toy found himself being blown out ...

Last week Boatshed Wales sold this 1993 Sealine 320 Statesman.

Visitors to the Gosport Marine Festival will be able to enjoy two new exciting attractions at this free fun, family-friendly event along Gosport’s waterfront on 4 September.    

Taking place from 10-19 September, the Southampton International Boat Show is set to welcome all types of exciting, sustainable and innovative brands.