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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.

Superyacht UK Technical Seminar moves to new London location
Superyacht UK Technical Seminar moves to new London location
Wednesday, 22 January 2025

The 14th annual Superyacht UK Technical Seminar will take place on Tuesday, 25 March 2025, at the Union Jack Club in London.

Long-term success driven by making connections at boot Düsseldorf
Long-term success driven by making connections at boot Düsseldorf
Tuesday, 21 January 2025

With the marine world’s focus on boot Düsseldorf this week, MIN spends time with Greenline, Maxim, Saxdor and Sunreef Yachts – all exhibiting in Germany. In part two of this series exploring what drives companies to exhibit at ma...

Oyster Yachts continues turnaround with ‘record-breaking’ sales
Oyster Yachts continues turnaround with ‘record-breaking’ sales
Tuesday, 21 January 2025

British boatbuilder Oyster Yachts has reported record financial and sales performance this year, despite ongoing challenges within the sailing yacht industry.

ICOMIA, EBI and NMMA to establish marine lifecycle assessment framework
ICOMIA, EBI and NMMA to establish marine lifecycle assessment framework
Tuesday, 21 January 2025

The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA), European Boating Industry (EBI), and National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) are joining forces to develop a global recreational marine lifecycle assessment (LCA) framew...

Nimbus Group sells Bella and Flipper small-boat brands
Nimbus Group sells Bella and Flipper small-boat brands
Tuesday, 21 January 2025

Nimbus Group has announced the sale of its inventory and production equipment related to Bella and Flipper small boats at its Kuopio facility in Finland.

Hutchwilco issues recall of inflatable lifejacket model
Hutchwilco issues recall of inflatable lifejacket model
Tuesday, 21 January 2025

New Zealand lifejacket manufacturer Hutchwilco has launched a recall of its 170N lifejackets manufactured from June 2021 to May 2022. The recall follows an advisory from the manufacturer’s American supplier, Halkey Roberts, of a potential f...

BlueNav announces new CEO
BlueNav announces new CEO
Tuesday, 21 January 2025

Marine hybrid technology firm BlueNav has appointed Xavier Lachérade as chief executive officer (CEO).

MCA updates guidance for small-vessel navigation
MCA updates guidance for small-vessel navigation
Tuesday, 21 January 2025

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has released updated guidance to support the safe use of digital navigation systems by smaller commercial vessels.

Sam Goodchild tears his mainsail just days from finish
Sam Goodchild tears his mainsail just days from finish
Monday, 20 January 2025

With less than 1200 miles or about three days of racing left to the Les Sables d’Olonne finish line of his first Vendée Globe, British skipper Sam Goodchild (VULNERABLE) had his best chances of finishing in fourth place ripped from hi...

Clothing top picks at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Clothing top picks at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Monday, 20 January 2025

As we count down to the season-opening showcase, RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show, at Farnborough International (22-23 February), we spotlight some of exhibitors’ recommended products and services for the coming season, from what to wear, b...

Shipyards and boatbuilders reveal their expectations for boot Düsseldorf
Shipyards and boatbuilders reveal their expectations for boot Düsseldorf
Monday, 20 January 2025

Is exhibiting at boat shows such as boot Düsseldorf worth it? Around 1500 companies, including boatbuilders, exhibit at boot year on year and, even in this economic climate, new players are entering the arena.

Sleipner: Why keeping processes in-house is ‘well worth it’
Sleipner: Why keeping processes in-house is ‘well worth it’
Monday, 20 January 2025

Sleipner, the Norwegian technology-driven company, known for its industry leading thrusters and stabilisers, is fielding projects with leading boat manufacturers and is busy anticipating how the electric revolution may impact its clients and prod...

Highfield Boats launches ADV 7
Highfield Boats launches ADV 7
Monday, 20 January 2025

Boat manufacturer Highfield Boats has launched the ADV 7 at boot Düsseldorf, an innovative 7-metre crossover boat with seating for up to eight people.

Arksen partners with Yamaha Motor Europe
Arksen partners with Yamaha Motor Europe
Monday, 20 January 2025

Explorer yacht builder and lifestyle brand, Arksen, has signed a five-year partnership with Yamaha Motor Europe, following the engine manufacturer’s launch of new models for 2025.

Gibdock launches superyacht services division in Gibraltar
Gibdock launches superyacht services division in Gibraltar
Monday, 20 January 2025

Gibdock has introduced Gibdock Yachting, a new division focused on supporting business growth in the superyacht sector for its Gibraltar-based ship repair and maintenance yard.

Market report: Spanish marine market paints a mixed picture
Market report: Spanish marine market paints a mixed picture
Monday, 20 January 2025

Jordi Carrasco, director general of ANEN – National Association of Nautical Companies, distills the Spanish marine market and looks ahead to growth.

Marine showcase returns to UK’s Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show
Marine showcase returns to UK’s Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show
Monday, 20 January 2025

The marine showcase is set to return to the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show 2025, marking its fourth consecutive year at the NEC Birmingham.

Contest Yachts’ 63CS wins European Yacht of the Year 2025 award
Contest Yachts’ 63CS wins European Yacht of the Year 2025 award
Sunday, 19 January 2025

Contest Yachts’ newly launched 19-metre Contest 63CS has won the prestigious title European Yacht of the Year 2025.

Yamaha Motor Europe at Dusseldorf Boat Show
Yamaha Motor Europe at Dusseldorf Boat Show
Sunday, 19 January 2025

Yamaha Motor Europe has launched two new YAM inflatable models for family outings and sportier adventures, as well as unveiling stylish design updates to its outboard engines, at this year’s Dusseldorf Boat Show. Furthermore, Yamaha announce...

Emirates GBR secures Auckland podium result to top 2025 SailGP leaderboard
Emirates GBR secures Auckland podium result to top 2025 SailGP leaderboard
Sunday, 19 January 2025

The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team secured its second consecutive podium finish in the 2025 Season with an exhilarating day of racing at the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Auckland. The crew’s performance puts them at the top of...

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