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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.

AG+ Spars opens carbon-mast production facility
AG+ Spars opens carbon-mast production facility
Thursday, 09 November 2023

Mast manufacturer AG+ Spars has opened a new facility to construct carbon masts for mono and multihull sailboats.

Marina Projects expands team with three appointments
Marina Projects expands team with three appointments
Thursday, 09 November 2023

Marina consultancy Marina Projects is expanding its team to keep up with the demand for its services delivering specialist advice on marina design and waterfront development.

Captain found guilty of ‘seaman’s manslaughter’ in deadly California boat fire
Captain found guilty of ‘seaman’s manslaughter’ in deadly California boat fire
Wednesday, 08 November 2023

The captain of a scuba boat has been convicted of criminal negligence following a vessel fire that killed 34 people in 2019 — the deadliest US maritime disaster in recent history.

Marine sector should ‘leverage AI tech’, says Charter Itinerary co-founder
Marine sector should ‘leverage AI tech’, says Charter Itinerary co-founder
Wednesday, 08 November 2023

This year, METSTRADE and Yachting Ventures are teaming up to introduce the new Start-Up Pavilion – a platform for emerging startups to showcase their latest products and technologies.

Marine fin stabiliser market to reach US$26.1bn by 2033
Marine fin stabiliser market to reach US$26.1bn by 2033
Wednesday, 08 November 2023

A new report finds that the marine fin stabiliser market will grow significantly over the next decade.

Ocean Safety expands technical team
Ocean Safety expands technical team
Wednesday, 08 November 2023

Marine safety specialist Ocean Safety has made three appointments to enhance its current technical team, reinforcing its position in the design, manufacture, and supply of marine safety equipment across the commercial, military and leisure marine...

Fairline appoints new dealer in Malta
Fairline appoints new dealer in Malta
Wednesday, 08 November 2023

British motor yacht manufacturer Fairline has announced Waypoint Yachting Ltd, part of the Yachting Partners Malta group of companies, as its latest dealership partner in Malta.

British Marine member companies head to METSTRADE 2023
British Marine member companies head to METSTRADE 2023
Wednesday, 08 November 2023

At METSTRADE, the world’s largest marine equipment trade show, taking place between the 15-17 November, 31 British Marine member companies will be showcasing their products and services at the British Marine organised British Pavilion (Hall ...

Success with power transfer at sea for Oasis Marine
Success with power transfer at sea for Oasis Marine
Wednesday, 08 November 2023

Oasis Marine says it has successfully transferred power through its Oasis Power Buoy (OPB) to a crew transfer vessel (CTV). This achievement paves the way for hybrid and fully electric vessels in offshore wind farms, as well as reducing maritime ...

Marina Industries Association opens submissions for Innovation Showcase
Marina Industries Association opens submissions for Innovation Showcase
Wednesday, 08 November 2023

Australian industry association, the Marina Industries Association (MIA), has opened submissions for the Marinas24 Conference and Exhibition Innovation Showcase.

Hitting the Hauraki Gulf again
Hitting the Hauraki Gulf again
Tuesday, 07 November 2023

Just two weeks after Emirates Team New Zealand wound up their last day sailiing Barcelona, they are back out on the water testing on their AC40 on the familiar waters of the Hauraki Gulf again.

Haven Knox-Johnston launch their next series of From the Helm webinars
Haven Knox-Johnston launch their next series of From the Helm webinars
Tuesday, 07 November 2023

The Haven Knox-Johnston crew are delighted to announce their new series of ‘From the Helm’ webinars, designed to keep all the grounded mariners company throughout the long winter months and beyond.

Speedboat Santa!
Speedboat Santa!
Tuesday, 07 November 2023

A brand-new festive experience for children is coming to Cardiff – with Santa arriving at the recently opened Lisvane and Llanishen Reservoirs not on a sleigh but on a speedboat!

Cancer survivor’s Dad from Whiteley takes on four marathons this year to raise money for young people with cancer
Cancer survivor’s Dad from Whiteley takes on four marathons this year to raise money for young people with cancer
Tuesday, 07 November 2023

Russell Matthews, 42 from Whiteley, just took on his fourth marathon of the year to raise money for Young Lives vs Cancer.

METSTRADE 2023 countdown: What’s on and when
METSTRADE 2023 countdown: What’s on and when
Tuesday, 07 November 2023

With little more than a week remaining, thousands of leading marine professionals prepare to meet at METSTRADE, the world’s largest gathering of leisure marine industry businesses, from Wednesday 15 to Friday 17 November 2023 in Amsterdam.<...

Cruise ship returns to UK after 100 injured in Bay of Biscay storm
Cruise ship returns to UK after 100 injured in Bay of Biscay storm
Tuesday, 07 November 2023

A cruise ship has returned to the UK after 100 passengers were injured in a ‘frightening’ storm off western France.

‘Poor training and maintenance’ caused accident on RRS Sir David Attenborough
‘Poor training and maintenance’ caused accident on RRS Sir David Attenborough
Tuesday, 07 November 2023

A report investigating an accident during a launching exercise on board the UK’s most advanced polar research ship, RRS Sir David Attenborough, on Loch Buie in Scotland on 4 March 2021, has been published by UK government agency the Marine ...

New CEO and general director for RINA
New CEO and general director for RINA
Tuesday, 07 November 2023

Carlo Luzzatto has been appointed as the future CEO and general director of RINA S.p.A., a multinational inspection, certification and engineering consultancy company.

Haven Knox-Johnston launches webinar series with lithium-battery debate
Haven Knox-Johnston launches webinar series with lithium-battery debate
Tuesday, 07 November 2023

Specialist boat insurance firm Haven Knox-Johnston has confirmed a new series of ‘From the Helm’ webinars, designed to keep grounded mariners company throughout the winter months and beyond.

Vetus D and M-Line diesel engines gain HVO approval
Vetus D and M-Line diesel engines gain HVO approval
Tuesday, 07 November 2023

Vetus has gained approval to use hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) on its D and M-Line series of marine diesel engines. The approval and certification follow an intense period of bench and field tests.

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