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A sentiment poll by UK trade body, British Marine, which tracks quarterly sales performance and outlook among its members, reveals a diverse landscape for the UK marine industry. The findings for Q4 2023 show that 23 per cent of members saw a rise...

German boatbuilder Tyde has partnered with BMW on The Open, a 15-metre foiling luxury day yacht powered by electric propulsion.

The UK’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has issued its final report into the collision between the high-speed passenger craft Seadogz and a navigation buoy on 22 August 2020 in Southampton Water, on the UK south coast.

“What’s holding the industry back is there are competing ‘fuels of the future’ including hydrogen, ammonia, LNG and battery power,” says Dr. Stephen Weatherley (above). “All of the fuels have advantages and disa...

Yamaha Motor will unveil a prototype hydrogen-powered outboard motor at the Miami International Boat Show 2024.

Sanlorenzo Yachts UK has expanded its sales and marketing team with two new appointments.

Last month (Nov 2023), EP Technologies launched its latest solid-state battery. According to the company, the new battery employs solid electrolytes instead of the liquid electrolytes found in conventional lithium-ion batteries. It says that this ...

Discover the top destinations for yacht charters in 2024, allowing you to plan your next voyage in some of the most sought-after locations around the globe.

Pen Duick VI second , Spirit of Helsinki third, Maiden fourth across the line with a Steinlager 2 and Lion NZ escort, recreating Whitbread History!

With the boating season winding down for many and winterisation looming, now is the perfect time for boaters to invest in repowering their vessels to ensure a smooth on the water experience ready for the next boating season.

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh joined Royal National Lifeboat Institution representatives at Windsor Castle for the handover of RNLB Her Majesty The Queen to The Historic Dockyard Chatham.

Two firefighters have been injured battling a blaze that erupted at a historic yacht club in Los Angeles County, California.

“I can talk about lithium-ion all day,” says Nick Holland (director – OEM marine division EMEA at Navico Group). “It’s a bit of a dark art for many people. They say they’re not going to go there as it ‘loo...

boot Düsseldorf and the European Boating Industry (EBI) have confirmed details of the 2024 Blue Innovation Dock show stage line up, which returns for a second year after a successful inaugural edition in 2023.

D-Marin has added Vlora Marina in Albania to its portfolio as the international marina operator enters the Albanian market for the first time.

BAR Technologies is about to announce further new-build contracts for its 37.5 metre WindWings, the technology which it says allows cargo and other ships to cut fuel consumption by 1.5 tonnes per 24 hour time periods. Plus, it is now talking about...

Dutch yacht supplier Alewijnse has opened a new warehouse at Damen Yachting’s Vlissingen yard in southwestern Netherlands.

Design firm Tillberg Design of Sweden (TDoS) has revealed details of the SilverCat 22m semi-custom power catamaran, currently in-build at SilverYachts’ Chinese facilities.

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On 2 March 2024, Women of the RNLI will open at the National Maritime Museum, London to mark the bicentenary of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). The exhibition will celebrate the vital role that women have played in saving lives at ...