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Italian shipyard acquired by Turkish businessman
Italian shipyard acquired by Turkish businessman
Thursday, 24 August 2023

Italian boatbuilder Austin Parker Yachts, which was founded by Giovanni Sebastiano Gravagno and has a history of over 25 years in Europe and the US, has been acquired by the Turkish businessman Baris Nalcaci.

Shipping firm fined $2m for dumping oil into ocean off California
Shipping firm fined $2m for dumping oil into ocean off California
Thursday, 24 August 2023

Singaporean shipping company Zeaborn Ship Management has been fined US$2m, after it admitted dumping thousands of gallons of oily bilge water into the ocean off California.

Echo Yachts launches Australia’s largest catamaran
Echo Yachts launches Australia’s largest catamaran
Thursday, 24 August 2023

Australian custom superyacht builder Echo Yachts has launched its latest newbuild superyacht, the 56m adventure and support catamaran M/Y Charley 2.

Sri Lanka marine organisation joins ICOMIA
Sri Lanka marine organisation joins ICOMIA
Thursday, 24 August 2023

The Chamber of Marine Industries of Sri Lanka is now a full member of the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA).

Baltic Yachts’ Palma service and refit operation gains certification
Baltic Yachts’ Palma service and refit operation gains certification
Thursday, 24 August 2023

Baltic Yachts’ service and refit operation in Palma de Mallorca has been awarded the DNV (Det Norske Veritas) ISO9001 Quality Management certification and the DNV Shop Approval for Composites for the recently opened facility in the Son Cast...

First Class Sailing Seeks Crew Members for Inshore Round the Cans, Hamble Winter Series
First Class Sailing Seeks Crew Members for Inshore Round the Cans, Hamble Winter Series
Thursday, 24 August 2023

First Class Sailing is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic crew members to participate in the competitive inshore round the cans Hamble Winter Series, set to take place during October, November and early December.

Ocean Globe Race pre-start festivities kick off next week
Ocean Globe Race pre-start festivities kick off next week
Thursday, 24 August 2023

With the race yachts and competing crews now arriving daily, there are only five days until the Ocean Globe Race (OGR) pre-start festivities kick off in the Race Village at MDL’s Ocean Village Marina in Southampton on Tuesday (29 August 202...

Cutting-edge energy saving galley solutions at Southampton Boat Show
Cutting-edge energy saving galley solutions at Southampton Boat Show
Thursday, 24 August 2023

Specialist galley manufacturer GN Espace is to celebrate 15 years in business at the 2023 Southampton Boat Show with a bigger and better stand, revealing yet more galley and cooking products that are leading the way in innovative on-board energy s...

Penguin Refrigeration unveils new launches at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show
Penguin Refrigeration unveils new launches at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show
Thursday, 24 August 2023

Penguin Refrigeration unveils a suite of new products by Vitrifrigo and Frigoboat to the UK market, at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show, from stand E022.

More opportunities than ever before to get out on the water at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show
More opportunities than ever before to get out on the water at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show
Thursday, 24 August 2023

From stand up paddleboarding to dinghy sailing, the thrill of powerboating to stepping back in time on a classic tall ship. Exhilarating RIB rides to a scenic cruise around the Solent – this year’s Boat Show has more ways than ever to ...

Hydrogen race boat of the future enters final build phase
Hydrogen race boat of the future enters final build phase
Thursday, 24 August 2023

Construction of the OceansLab IMOCA hull is complete and the boat is now entering the final systems installation phase.

Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour is shortlisted for two awards at boat show
Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour is shortlisted for two awards at boat show
Thursday, 24 August 2023

Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour is in the running for two prestigious awards which will be announced at Southampton Boat Show in September.

MB Boats celebrates 60 years
MB Boats celebrates 60 years
Thursday, 24 August 2023

This year MB Boats is celebrating 60 years in the boating business.

Oyster World Rally – an adventurer’s adventure
Oyster World Rally – an adventurer’s adventure
Thursday, 24 August 2023

The Oyster World Rally is regarded as the world’s most iconic round the world rally.  A 27,000-mile, 16-month adventure, stopping at some of the world’s most remote locations, sharing the journey with an international fleet o...

SailGP Inspire continuing to provide life-changing opportunities on fourth anniversary
SailGP Inspire continuing to provide life-changing opportunities on fourth anniversary
Thursday, 24 August 2023 On its fourth anniversary, SailGP’s community, education and outreach initiative, Inspire, has celebrated a huge milestone in its ambition to diversify the sport of sailing and inspire the next generation. The Inspire Program, with its three p...
National Marine Manufacturers Association relocates US headquarters
National Marine Manufacturers Association relocates US headquarters
Wednesday, 23 August 2023

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), a trade association representing the North American recreational boating industry, has relocated its headquarters to Washington D.C, as part of its ongoing expansion.

£6 million investment to trigger new phase for UK nature recovery
£6 million investment to trigger new phase for UK nature recovery
Wednesday, 23 August 2023

The Wildlife Trusts ramp-up plans to combat nature crisis with new rewilding programme.

America’s Cup: Watch as France’s Orient Express AC40 hits the water
America’s Cup: Watch as France’s Orient Express AC40 hits the water
Wednesday, 23 August 2023

France’s Orient Express Racing Team (OERT) took to the water off Barcelona on its new AC40 for the first time yesterday (22 August 2023).

Glasgow’s Ultimate Boats delivers fully recyclable workboat to tidal turbine pioneer Orbital Marine
Glasgow’s Ultimate Boats delivers fully recyclable workboat to tidal turbine pioneer Orbital Marine
Wednesday, 23 August 2023

ExoTechnologies, the maritime green technologies start-up, has delivered a fully recyclable, high-performance workboat to pioneering tidal turbine developers Orbital Marine Power to support its offshore operation.

Nine-year-old saved by RNLI Float to Live advice returns to lifeboat station to thank his rescuer and Lifeboat crew
Nine-year-old saved by RNLI Float to Live advice returns to lifeboat station to thank his rescuer and Lifeboat crew
Wednesday, 23 August 2023

The RNLI is reminding anyone heading to the coast this bank holiday weekend how to Float to Live, after a nine-year-old was rescued thanks to the lifesaving technique.  

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