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Norwegian electric boat manufacturer Evoy has been awarded €16m as part of a funding initiative from the EU’s innovation fund.

Beginning in 2025, Volvo Penta’s extending its Assisted Docking system to boats powered by DPI sterndrives. The move, the company claims, will broaden access to enhanced control, precision and confidence and bring the benefits of semi-autom...

Imtra, which manufactures and imports marine products, has partnered with Tiara Yachts to incorporate Zipwake Dynamic Trim Control Systems on all model year 2025 outboard-powered vessels.

Work has started on the £2m redevelopment of the boatshed at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour offering opportunities for marine-based businesses to relocate to one of the most desirable marinas on the South Coast.

SailGP has unveiled its largest-ever F50 fleet will hit the startline in Dubai, with 11 teams – including two new nations – set to battle it out at the opening event of the season, the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix presented by P&...

METSTRADE has announced that 58 products from 28 countries have been nominated for the final rounds of the 33rd DAME Design Awards. The winners will be revealed on the first day of the event, 19 November 2024.

Aquila Power Catamarans has appointed Alain Raas as its global brand director. Raas will be responsible for strengthening Aquila’s position within the power catamaran sector.

PT Marina Development Indonesia (MDI) and Pelindo have announced the start of construction for Indonesia’s first international-standard full-service yacht marina. This project is designed to advance the country’s maritime infrastructu...

The Sydney International Boat Show contributed A$353m (£181m) in total economic output from the 2024 event at Darling Harbour, according to the Boating Industry Association (BIA) CEO, Andrew Scott.

Enata Marine has been named the official distributor of Nanni products across the Middle East, covering markets in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait.

The UK-registered charity National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) has announced a strategic partnership with Sirius Insight, the UK government’s trusted maritime situational awareness specialist. The collaboration aims to improve coastal surv...

As the days cool off and the crowds thin out, autumn and winter offer the perfect conditions for sailors to hone their skills. First Class Sailing has a series of Autumn/Winter Sailing Weekends designed to help both novice and experienced sailors ...

Puerto de Málaga has started building a new fence which it says is to strengthen the security of vessels moored in its facilities. This comes after controversy in recent years from local residents who say that their view of the port &ndash...

The UK boasts a stunning array of marinas, each with its own unique charm and photo opportunities. But which ones reign supreme on Instagram? A new study by travel experts GetByFerry has uncovered the 10 most Instagrammable marinas in the UK,...

Garmin has announced the acquisition of Lumishore, a UK-based company specialising in the design and manufacture of LED lighting systems for marine applications, including above-water and underwater systems.

Emirates Team New Zealand have completed one of the most successful America’s Cup campaigns in history. For the Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand having won the America’s Cup three times in a row, it now presents an unprecedented opp...

Garmin has acquired Lumishore, a privately-held company that designs and manufactures high-performance above and underwater LED lighting systems for boats.

Emirates Team New Zealand CEO Grant Dalton has provided insight into plans for the continued growth of the America’s Cup, given early media speculation about future venue opportunities, confirming the event may seek a different venue that c...

Bainbridge International has completed its acquisition of Ocean Rodeo’s operating assets from Aluula Composites Inc.

Northrop & Johnson, a global luxury yacht brokerage, has announced the appointment of Ben Young as commercial director for Europe, effective immediately.