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Winners of The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) Marina Awards 2023, sponsored by Haven Knox-Johnston, have been revealed on the Foredeck Stage at the 2023 Southampton International Boat Show, which runs until 24 September.

Garmin has completed the acquisition of JL Audio, a privately-held US company that designs and manufactures audio solutions, including speakers, amplifiers, subwoofers and other audio components for marine, aftermarket automotive, powersports, ho...

Organisers of the 52nd edition of the Newport International Boat Show in Rhode Island, which ran from 14-17 September 2023, have confirmed that this year’s edition saw a downturn in gate attendance compared to 2022.

Yacht coating solutions specialist Hempel is expanding its presence and distribution capabilities throughout the U.S. and Canada, following a new distribution agreement with SeaWide Marine Distribution.

The tiny Pacific Islands nation Niue has unveiled an unusual plan to mitigate the impacts of climate change: it is asking sponsors to purchase small areas of its ocean territory to fund conservation efforts.

Global marina chain D-Marin is installing a €1.7m solar panel network across its facilities, starting with five marinas in Turkey and Croatia.

Monaco-based superyacht management firm Hill Robinson Group has moved its offices on the Spanish island of Mallorca to a new location in Palma.

The Yachting Journalists’ Association has announced the start of the public nomination process for their awards: the Yachtsman of the Year, Young Sailor of the Year and the Young Journalist of the year.
 
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Tuesday 19 September at the Southampton International Boat Show the focus was on apprenticeships and marine careers. To get the day underway, 69 apprentices from five leading companies in the marine industry came together for a recognition ceremon...

Finalists for the Maritime UK (MUK) Solent Awards 2023 celebrated at a special reception held at the Southampton International Boat Show. 

Following a successful stopover and hosting of The Ocean Race Summit in January 2023, Cabo Verde and The Ocean Race will focus on protecting and promoting ocean health through sport and science.

On Wednesday 20 September Radio X’s ‘The Chris Moyles Show’ were live from his big green luxury ‘Prize Dump’ tour bus parked outside the charity’s lifeboat station.

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An injured crew member from the 53ft French Yacht Triana, sailing around the world in the Ocean Globe Race, has been successfully rescued after a dramatic long-range helicopter mission.

Destratification fan systems specialist Airius is launching into the marine sector, aiming to help businesses reduce carbon emissions.

The Italian Sea Group has launched the 43-metre motor catamaran This Is It under its Tecnomar brand.

Enata Marine — a division of the Enata Group, a manufacturing group headquartered in the United Arab Emirates — has unveiled Vatoz, a new 10-metre foiling yacht based on the chassis of its original Foiler model.

Organisers of the 2023 International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX), running from 2-4 October 2023 at the Tampa Convention Center, are hosting a special session focused on sustainability, titled The Carbon Conund...

Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) has implemented a new digital payment system for those arriving in Cowes by boat, which it claims is the first marina smartphone payment system of its kind in the UK.

Aquila Power Catamarans has expanded into the Dominican Republic in partnership with nautical company Auto Marina.