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This is where we publish our boat related stories and articles, which range from world circumnavigation to rescue missions, humour and much, much more. So make yourself a coffee and settle yourself down to a good read.

OneWater Marine acquires American Yacht Group
OneWater Marine acquires American Yacht Group
Thursday, 06 February 2025

OneWater Marine has completed its acquisition of American Yacht Group, expanding its presence in the southeastern US and increasing its capabilities in new and pre-owned boat sales, finance and insurance, and parts and services.

Viking expands boat manufacturing with new Norway facility
Viking expands boat manufacturing with new Norway facility
Thursday, 06 February 2025

Viking Life-Saving Equipment has expanded its boat manufacturing capabilities with a new 3,400 sqm facility in Arendal, Norway. The site is designed for the production of high-end freefall boats for the offshore sector and specialised boats for d...

British Motor Yacht Show 2025 reveals upcoming UK debuts
British Motor Yacht Show 2025 reveals upcoming UK debuts
Thursday, 06 February 2025

The British Motor Yacht Show will be held at Premier’s Swanwick Marina on the River Hamble, UK, this May and is set to host the UK debut of the all-new Sunseeker Predator 55.

IGY Marinas and Aqua superPower launch first electric marine charger in Sardinia
IGY Marinas and Aqua superPower launch first electric marine charger in Sardinia
Thursday, 06 February 2025

Marina network IGY Marinas has joined forces with marine fast-charging company Aqua superPower and installed an Aqua 75 marine fast charger at IGY Portisco Marina on the island of Sardinia.

BAR Technologies expands workforce amid rising demand for decarbonisation
BAR Technologies expands workforce amid rising demand for decarbonisation
Thursday, 06 February 2025

BAR Technologies has expanded its workforce in 2024 with 20 new hires, marking a period of significant growth as the naval engineering company strengthens its position in maritime decarbonisation.

Canal and River Trust CEO Richard Parry to step down
Canal and River Trust CEO Richard Parry to step down
Thursday, 06 February 2025

The Canal and River Trust has announced that chief executive Richard Parry will step down this summer after 12 years in the role. A recruitment process for his successor as CEO will begin shortly.

Dubai International Boat Show: media registration and preparation in full flow
Dubai International Boat Show: media registration and preparation in full flow
Thursday, 06 February 2025

Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) returns this month for the 31st edition of the event hosted at Dubai Harbour for a fourth consecutive year.

Maximise Your Listings’ Exposure with Boatshed’s Data Feed Integration
Maximise Your Listings’ Exposure with Boatshed’s Data Feed Integration
Thursday, 06 February 2025

Maximise Your Listings’ Exposure with Boatshed’s Data Feed Integration

New yacht broker partnership announced for the Beaulieu River
New yacht broker partnership announced for the Beaulieu River
Wednesday, 05 February 2025

Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour has announced the appointment of Parker Adams as the new on-site yacht broker partner serving Beaulieu River customers.

Marine businesses share their market highs, lows and the outlook for 2025
Marine businesses share their market highs, lows and the outlook for 2025
Wednesday, 05 February 2025

Reflecting on the past 12 months and what 2025 has to offer, MIN sat down with several marine businesses to hear their woes, their highs and their hopes for the next 12 months.

Seaquip 2026: First major B2B trade fair for marine components in Milan expands team
Seaquip 2026: First major B2B trade fair for marine components in Milan expands team
Wednesday, 05 February 2025

Seaquip, the Mediterranean yacht and marine equipment trade fair scheduled to run 4 to 6 March 2026, is significantly enlarging and strengthening its organisation team ahead of the B2B event.

New yacht broker for Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour
New yacht broker for Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour
Wednesday, 05 February 2025

Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour has revealed Parker Adams as the new on-site yacht broker partner.

Apreamare expands dealer network in Europe and Australia
Apreamare expands dealer network in Europe and Australia
Wednesday, 05 February 2025

Italian boatbuilder Apreamare has expanded its international dealer network with three new distribution agreements, strengthening its presence in Europe and Australia.

Metstrade 2025: strong early bookings driven by exhibition expansion
Metstrade 2025: strong early bookings driven by exhibition expansion
Wednesday, 05 February 2025

Following the record-breaking success of Metstrade 2024, the 2025 edition of the largest trade exhibition for equipment, materials, technology and systems for the global leisure marine industry is garnering strong interest and early bookings...

Seldén Mast announces key appointments to support expansion
Seldén Mast announces key appointments to support expansion
Wednesday, 05 February 2025

Seldén Mast has announced three new appointments as part of its ongoing expansion.

SMS names new operations director for outfit and repair HQ
SMS names new operations director for outfit and repair HQ
Wednesday, 05 February 2025

SMS Group has appointed David McCarthy as operations director to its newly acquired interior outfit and marine refurbishment headquarters based in Southampton, UK.  

Website Traffic Comparisons: How Does Boatshed Measure Up?
Website Traffic Comparisons: How Does Boatshed Measure Up?
Tuesday, 04 February 2025

Website Traffic Comparisons: How Does Boatshed Measure Up?

Nimbus Group expresses confidence amid 2024 sales decline
Nimbus Group expresses confidence amid 2024 sales decline
Tuesday, 04 February 2025

Nimbus Group has released its year-end report for 2024, covering the financial period from 1 January to 31 December 2024.

Officer Trainee of the Year’s pride to win ‘symbol of excellence’
Officer Trainee of the Year’s pride to win ‘symbol of excellence’
Tuesday, 04 February 2025

The determination of a mariner who grew up in a landlocked town without any seafaring background has won her the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) prestigious Officer Trainee of the Year 2024 award.

Inaugural African Boating Conference confirmed for Cape Town
Inaugural African Boating Conference confirmed for Cape Town
Tuesday, 04 February 2025

Superyacht Cape Town director Veda Pretorius has confirmed the inaugural African Boating Conference is set to take place on 21-22 October 2025 at The Avenue, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town.

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