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Charlie Dalin, skipper of MACIF Santé Prévoyance, has won the 2024 Vendée Globe, crossing the finish line this morning (Tuesday 14 January 2025) at 07:24 UTC. Dalin, who led the solo, non-stop, round-the-world sailing race fo...

The US Coast Guard is strongly recommending that ship owners and operators thoroughly inspect pilot ladders to ensure vessels are outfitted with genuine SOLAS-approved equipment, following a discovery of counterfeit pilot ladders.

Torqeedo, a manufacturer of electric and hybrid drives for the marine market, has confirmed that Fabian Bez stepped down as CEO on 1 January 2025.

In September 2024, Yanmar Marine International (YMI) launched the E-Saildrive, its first electric propulsion product designed to provide an easy transition to emission-free sailing. This is a significant yet not wholly surprising move by the engi...

Gori Propeller has appointed Amare srl (SpecialRig) as its exclusive distributor for Italy, effective immediately.

Yachting Ventures, a media and events platform for startups and emerging technology in the leisure marine industry, is launching an Innovation Zone for startups at the Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) 2025. Scheduled to take place from 19-23 ...

SailGP says it has taken nearly two years of rigorous testing for it to be in position to roll out its new high-speed titanium T-foils for the league’s international F50 fleet. T-Foils will be introduced as part of the high-speed configurat...

After one long, cold final night fighting through light winds off the Brittany coast, Charlie Dalin, the French skipper of MACIF Santé Prévoyance crossed the Vendée Globe finish line this Tuesday morning at 07:24 UTC to take v...

The 10th edition of an historic Vendée Globe is set to finish off the Brittany coast with podium arrivals this week…

Building on the success of last year, British Marine has announced the return of the marine showcase at the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show 2025 for the fourth consecutive year.

After nearly two years of rigorous testing, SailGP has rolled out its new high-speed titanium ‘T-foils,’ across the league’s international F50 fleet.

W&W Jewellery has collaborated with Sanlorenzo Yachts UK to co-design an exclusive jewellery concept that beautifully embodies the bespoke artistry of Sanlorenzo’s iconic creations.

Aqua superPower’s COO, Karen Gill, asks how the industry can help accelerate the growth of electric propulsion in the marine industry.

Pleasure boats will not return to Bournemouth Pier this summer following the deaths of two children in 2023. 

As part of a new collaboration, marine electronics manufacturer, Garmin, is supplying X-Yachts with digital switching and monitoring for the boatbuilder’s new XR 41 model, which will be premiered at boot Düsseldorf 2025.

Leading superyacht refit, repair, and maintenance company MB92 Group has bought GYG Ltd., the superyacht painting, service and supply company that trades under the Pinmar, Pinmar Yacht Supply and Technocraft brands. MB92 reports that all brands w...

West P&I Club has fully acquired Nordic Marine Insurance (Nordic), subject to regulatory approval. The former initially acquired a significant stake in Nordic in 2020.

Sea.AI will introduce its latest machine vision safety system to the public at boot Düsseldorf, which kicks off on 18 January 2025.

VisitAberdeenshire and Port of Aberdeen have joined forces to launch CruiseAberdeenshire, a strategic partnership aimed at promoting the region to the global cruise market and securing long-term business growth.