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New top management for Quick Group
New top management for Quick Group
Friday, 08 September 2023

Italian marine equipment manufacturer Quick Group has announced the reorganisation of its top management to support its continuing global growth.

Man arrested trying to cross Atlantic in hamster wheel style vessel
Man arrested trying to cross Atlantic in hamster wheel style vessel
Friday, 08 September 2023

A man from Florida has been arrested after trying to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a vessel resembling a hamster wheel.

Yanmar engines approved for HVO fuels
Yanmar engines approved for HVO fuels
Friday, 08 September 2023

Yanmar Marine International (YMI) has confirmed its engines have been certified as compatible for use with the low carbon renewable paraffinic fuel, Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO).

Savvy Navvy appoints ex-Google marketer as CMO 
Savvy Navvy appoints ex-Google marketer as CMO 
Friday, 08 September 2023

Marine technology company Savvy Navvy has appointed US-based Alex Ostler as its new chief marketing officer (CMO) as its continues to scale up its growth. 

Ocean Safety to reveal new brand identity at METS 2023
Ocean Safety to reveal new brand identity at METS 2023
Friday, 08 September 2023

Marine safety specialist Ocean Safety has announced it will be unveiling its new brand identity at METSTRADE, 15-17 November 2023. 

Baglietto opens new Singapore office
Baglietto opens new Singapore office
Friday, 08 September 2023

Italian superyacht builder Baglietto has opened a new Singapore office as it seeks to conquer new markets in Asia.

Brunswick’s digital boating platform Ripl reaches 10,000 users
Brunswick’s digital boating platform Ripl reaches 10,000 users
Friday, 08 September 2023

Brunswick Corporation has announced that its digital boating community, Ripl, has surpassed 10,000 members.

Ancasta offers UK previews of Beneteau First 36 and First 44
Ancasta offers UK previews of Beneteau First 36 and First 44
Friday, 08 September 2023

Yacht sales and services agency Ancasta is giving potential owners and boating enthusiasts the chance to get onboard and view the Beneteau First 36 and the Beneteau First 44, before they make their show debuts this month.

METSTRADE reveals details of 35th edition
METSTRADE reveals details of 35th edition
Thursday, 07 September 2023

Organisers of the annual METSTRADE marine trade exhibition have revealed details of the show’s upcoming 35th-anniversary edition, which takes place from Wednesday 15 to Friday 17 November 2023 at the RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre.

Perini Navi launches first sailing catamaran
Perini Navi launches first sailing catamaran
Thursday, 07 September 2023

The Italian Sea Group has launched the first sailing catamaran of the Perini Navi fleet, S/Y Art Explorer.

Divers discover tragic WW1 destroyers off Orkney
Divers discover tragic WW1 destroyers off Orkney
Thursday, 07 September 2023

The wrecks of two WW1 Royal Navy destroyers – plus a merchant ship accidentally sunk when rammed by a British warship – have been identified by divers in Orkney.

Raymarine signs supply contract with Hanse
Raymarine signs supply contract with Hanse
Thursday, 07 September 2023

Marine electronics company Raymarine has signed a supply contract with Hanse, the world’s second-largest builder of sailing yachts.

Yamaha confirms line-up ahead of SIBS
Yamaha confirms line-up ahead of SIBS
Thursday, 07 September 2023

Yamaha outboards are powering a range of vessels on show at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS), taking place from 15-24 September 2023.

First Indian distributor for Shakespeare Marine
First Indian distributor for Shakespeare Marine
Thursday, 07 September 2023

Marine antenna design specialist Shakespeare Marine has appointed a new Indian distributor, Benson Marine.

Freedom Boat Club continues expansion in Spain
Freedom Boat Club continues expansion in Spain
Thursday, 07 September 2023

Four of Freedom Boat Club’s franchise locations in Spain have transitioned to the Freedom brand, following Freedom’s acquisition of Fanautic Club in July 2021.

VIDEO: Offshore solo sailor Timothy Long to launch 2024 Solitaire du Figaro campaign at the Southampton International Boat Show
VIDEO: Offshore solo sailor Timothy Long to launch 2024 Solitaire du Figaro campaign at the Southampton International Boat Show
Wednesday, 06 September 2023

Timothy Long, who in 2020 at the age of 15 became the youngest person to sail solo around Britain, will be launching his 2024 Solitaire du Figaro campaign at the Southampton International Boat Show (15-24 September).

Yamaha boat partners out in force at SIBS
Yamaha boat partners out in force at SIBS
Wednesday, 06 September 2023

There’s an impressive number of boats powered by Yamaha outboards on show at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS), 15 – 24 September, as Yamaha’s boat partners and dealers come out in force, both ashore an...

Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour
Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour
Wednesday, 06 September 2023

An award-winning marina, Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour is situated in the stunning New Forest.

Sharks repeatedly attack yacht off Australian coast, forcing sailors to abandon damaged vessel
Sharks repeatedly attack yacht off Australian coast, forcing sailors to abandon damaged vessel
Wednesday, 06 September 2023

Three sailors have been rescued after abandoning ship in Australian waters, after multiple shark attacks damaged their vessel.

RWYC 2024 offshore/ Oceanic season is launched
RWYC 2024 offshore/ Oceanic season is launched
Wednesday, 06 September 2023

By: Royal Western Yacht Club

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