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MarineMax reports record financial results
Friday, 29 April 2022Recreational boat and yacht retailer, MarineMax has announced record results for its second quarter, increasing its revenue by 17 per cent.
Sydney International Boat Show confirms first wave of exhibitors
Friday, 29 April 2022The Sydney International Boat Show (SIBS) has confirmed details of the first wave of exhibitors for the show, which returns from 28 July-1 August 2022 at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney and Cockle Bay, within the surrounds of Dar...
South Coast Boat Show 2022 set to be biggest to date
Friday, 29 April 2022With more than 70 boats on the water from some of the world’s most popular power and sail brands and 20 landside exhibitors, the 2022 South Coast Boat Show is set to be the biggest edition to date.
Candela expands business in France
Friday, 29 April 2022Candela has entered the French market with an exclusive partnership with leading boat reseller Sud Plaisance. The builder has also opened a test drive centre in Cannes.
Italian yard Apreamare appoints comms company
Friday, 29 April 2022Family-owned Italian shipyard Apreamare has selected Milan-based communications agency Sculati & Partners to handle its social media management, digital PR, and media relations.
U-Boat Worx launches flagship submersible that can hold 9 people
Friday, 29 April 2022Dutch submersible manufacturer U-Boat Worx has added a new nine-person model to its range of deep-sea submersibles.
May 2022 BoatBid - Entries Open
Thursday, 28 April 2022Our May 2022 BoatBid auction is now open for entries!
World Premiere of the BRABUS Shadow 900 Deep Blue Signature Edition
Thursday, 28 April 2022BRABUS Marine’s latest high-end day boat, the BRABUS Shadow 900 Deep Blue Signature Edition, celebrated its world premiere in Port Calanova, Mallorca.
Preview RORC Cervantes Trophy Race
Thursday, 28 April 2022Offshore racing with the Royal Ocean Racing Club returns to Europe on 30 April with the Cervantes Trophy Race, the traditional opening domestic race of the RORC Season’s Points Championship.
MAIB reports on two ‘catastrophic engine failures’ on board Wightlink ferries
Thursday, 28 April 2022The report on the investigation of two catastrophic engine failures, one resulting in a fire, on board Wight Sky at the entrance to Lymington River and before berthing at Lymington Pier on 26 August and 14 December 2018 has been filed by the MAIB...
Garmin reports Q1 revenue of $1.17 billion
Thursday, 28 April 2022Garmin has reported its first quarter 2022 earnings with a record consolidated revenue of $1.17 billion, a 9 per cent increase over the prior year quarter, with three segments – including marine – posting double-digit growth.
First UK charging network for electric boats launches in Plymouth
Thursday, 28 April 2022The UK’s first ‘e-marine hub’ of shoreside charging facilities for electric vessels have been unveiled in Plymouth. The series of high-power DC electric charging stations have been switched on in prominent locations along the pe...
Freedom Boat Club expands to Scandinavia, global network doubles
Thursday, 28 April 2022Freedom Boat Club has announced its 350th location in Silkeborg, Denmark – the brand’s first club location in Scandinavia.
Neander Motors appoints UK and Ireland distributor
Thursday, 28 April 2022German outboard developer and manufacturer, Neander Motors, has strengthened its UK distributor network by partnering with Berthon.
Eight young lives changed by MDL’s Sail Training Awards 2022
Thursday, 28 April 2022Eight intrepid young people set sail from Southampton on 11 April, embarking on a life-changing five-day sailing voyage having won a place onboard Prolific, the Ocean Youth Trust (OYT) South’s flagship sail training vessel, through MDL&rsqu...
Sea-Fire Marine distributor sold
Thursday, 28 April 2022Fire Ranger, a South Florida distributor for Sea-Fire Marine fire detection and suppression systems, has been acquired by Summit Fire & Security.
P&O ferry left adrift for two hours after power loss
Wednesday, 27 April 2022P&O Ferries seafarers are reportedly refusing to work on a ship that was left adrift in the Irish Sea for two hours following a power loss yesterday afternoon.
First UK charging network for electric maritime vessels launched in Plymouth
Wednesday, 27 April 2022The UK’s first e-marine hub of shoreside charging facilities for electric maritime vessels has been unveiled in Plymouth.
Sunseeker launches 100 Yacht in Poole
Wednesday, 27 April 2022Sunseeker’s 100 Yacht has been launched into Poole Harbour, seeing daylight for the very first time. Preparing for her maiden sea trial, the 100 Yacht is currently at Sunseeker’s Poole HQ before her delivery into the Mediterranean thi...
Vita names US yard for all-electric flagship
Wednesday, 27 April 2022Vita has partnered with Hodgdon Yachts to build its highest performance all-electric flagship, the 10.5 metre Lion.
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