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Dutch boatbuilder opens office in Puerto Portals
Dutch boatbuilder opens office in Puerto Portals
Friday, 15 September 2023

Dutch boatbuilder Wajer has opened an office on the island of Mallorca in Puerto Portals. The new office will serve as a base for the Wajer team and will house an extensive sample display where the materials and colours of new Wajers can be selec...

Alinghi Red Bull Racing ready for take-off in Vilanova
Alinghi Red Bull Racing ready for take-off in Vilanova
Thursday, 14 September 2023

America’s Cup boats often fly above water and on Tuesday Alinghi Red Bull Racing and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team put on a true “air show” off the coast of Vilanova i La Geltrú, Catalonia, where the team’s AC40s eng...

“A real sight to see” – all eyes on Portsmouth as Olympic kiting comes to UK
“A real sight to see” – all eyes on Portsmouth as Olympic kiting comes to UK
Thursday, 14 September 2023

Britain’s top kite foil athletes have promised sports fans a “showcase” of the Olympics’ newest and fastest discipline on the eve of the Formula Kite European Championships.

Cannes 2023: Sunseeker commits £40m to product development
Cannes 2023: Sunseeker commits £40m to product development
Thursday, 14 September 2023

UK boatbuilder Sunseeker International has revealed its product development plan and shipyard development strategy during a press reception at Cannes Yachting Festival 2023.

Highfield Boats expands electric tender range
Highfield Boats expands electric tender range
Thursday, 14 September 2023

Three new all-electric models, the CL310E, CL360E and CL380E, have been added to the Highfield Boats Classic Tender range, featuring the Navy Evo electric outboard motor from ePropulsion.

Rolls-Royce partners with ZF on integrated pod propulsion systems
Rolls-Royce partners with ZF on integrated pod propulsion systems
Thursday, 14 September 2023

Rolls-Royce is adding pod drives to its mtu yacht portfolio, in cooperation with marine propulsion specialists ZF.

Swedish e-boat firm X Shore launches first commercial vessel
Swedish e-boat firm X Shore launches first commercial vessel
Thursday, 14 September 2023

The Swedish technology company and electric boatbuilder X Shore has launched the X Shore Pro, its third model and the first dedicated to the professional sector.

Cruise ship with 206 onboard stranded in Arctic
Cruise ship with 206 onboard stranded in Arctic
Thursday, 14 September 2023

A luxury cruise ship with 206 passengers and crew onboard has run aground in a remote stretch of Greenland, remaining stuck even after high tide.

Pulling-e collaborates with Frank Neubelt of GYC studio on sustainable yacht concepts
Pulling-e collaborates with Frank Neubelt of GYC studio on sustainable yacht concepts
Thursday, 14 September 2023

Propulsion house Pulling-e is partnering with acclaimed yacht designer Frank Neubelt, to introduce cutting-edge sustainable yachting concepts.

Haven Knox-Johnston to introduce new marine business unit at SIBS
Haven Knox-Johnston to introduce new marine business unit at SIBS
Thursday, 14 September 2023

British boat insurance provider Haven Knox-Johnston is introducing its new marine business unit, incorporating sister brands Haven Knox-Johnston Commercial and Haven Knox-Johnston Specialist, at the upcoming Southampton International Boat Show (1...

VIDEO: Musto cements relationship with Clarisse Crémer, in new partnership with L’OCCITANE en Provence
VIDEO: Musto cements relationship with Clarisse Crémer, in new partnership with L’OCCITANE en Provence
Wednesday, 13 September 2023

Musto will continue their support of talented offshore sailor Clarisse Crémer (FRA), partnering with her new team L’OCCITANE en Provence.

SailGP and Mubadala bring the world’s most exciting racing on water to the UAE’s capital for the first time
SailGP and Mubadala bring the world’s most exciting racing on water to the UAE’s capital for the first time
Wednesday, 13 September 2023 Abu Dhabi is gearing up for the inaugural Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix. Tickets are now on sale to witness some of the sport’s best athletes representing national teams from around the globe unleash their prowess on the waters of Mina Zayed, Abu D...
RNLI marks 200 years of lifesaving with new range of commemorative gifts
RNLI marks 200 years of lifesaving with new range of commemorative gifts
Wednesday, 13 September 2023

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) will mark its 200th anniversary in March 2024. As the charity prepares to celebrate this incredible milestone, supporters can mark the occasion with a new range of commemorative gifts.

RS Electric Boats announces £5.4m project funding in place for ZENOW
RS Electric Boats announces £5.4m project funding in place for ZENOW
Wednesday, 13 September 2023

RS Electric Boats has announced that its ZENOW (Zero Emission Network of Workboats) project has received £4.1 million in grant funding from the UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions (UK SHORE) and Innovate UK, as part of its Zero Emissio...

INEOS Britannia Announce Race Crew For the America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta in Vilanova i La Geltrú
INEOS Britannia Announce Race Crew For the America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta in Vilanova i La Geltrú
Wednesday, 13 September 2023

It’s been over two and a half years since the shutters came down on the racing in Auckland for the 36th America’s Cup, but the show’s back on the road with the first of three Preliminary Regattas set to start on 14 September, in ...

Premier Marinas and Marine Resources Invite All Enthusiasts to Explore Marina Careers at SIBS
Premier Marinas and Marine Resources Invite All Enthusiasts to Explore Marina Careers at SIBS
Wednesday, 13 September 2023

Marine Resources, in the marine industry recruitment sector, has announced its presence at the Southampton Boat Show 2023.

Orient Express Racing Team looking forward to first competitive outing
Orient Express Racing Team looking forward to first competitive outing
Wednesday, 13 September 2023

The Orient Express Racing Team has announced an experienced race crew as the team prepares for its debut competitive outing with their new AC40 at the first Preliminary Regatta on the road to the 37th America’s Cup in 2024.

What’s on: Southampton International Boat Show 2023 preview
What’s on: Southampton International Boat Show 2023 preview
Wednesday, 13 September 2023

This year sees at least 60 new boats making their world or UK debut at the 2023 Southampton International Boat Show, which runs from 15 to 24 September.

RS Electric Boats’ ZENOW project receives £4.1m grant
RS Electric Boats’ ZENOW project receives £4.1m grant
Wednesday, 13 September 2023

RS Electric Boats says its ZENOW (Zero Emission Network of Workboats) project has received £4.1 million in grant funding from the UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions and Innovate UK (as part of the Zero Emissions Vessels and Infrastru...

Cannes 2023: Sanlorenzo unveils net-zero target, premieres new models
Cannes 2023: Sanlorenzo unveils net-zero target, premieres new models
Wednesday, 13 September 2023

Sanlorenzo’s CEO, Massimo Perotti, has outlined the Italian boatbuilder’s plans to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040, a part of a wide-ranging presentation at the group’s annual press conference on the first day of the Cannes Y...

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