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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.

New electric boat brand to launch at Cannes
New electric boat brand to launch at Cannes
Wednesday, 30 August 2023

Ripple Boats, a new long-range electric boat brand from Norway, is hosting a launch party at the Cannes Yachting Festival this September, giving guests the chance to meet the brand’s executive team, ask questions, and be among the first to ...

Columbus Yachts reveals new flagship Atlantique 65
Columbus Yachts reveals new flagship Atlantique 65
Wednesday, 30 August 2023

Italian shipyard Columbus Yachts, a brand of Palumbo Superyachts, has revealed its new flagship concept, the Atlantique 65.

Ferretti Group’s UAE dealer announces end to partnership
Ferretti Group’s UAE dealer announces end to partnership
Wednesday, 30 August 2023

Ocean 360, the exclusive dealer for Ferretti Group in the UAE, has announced the end of its partnership with the Ferretti Group, effective 1 September 2023.

Suzuki Marine appoints new executive
Suzuki Marine appoints new executive
Wednesday, 30 August 2023

Florida-based Suzuki Marine USA has appointed boating industry veteran Daiki Sugiura as its executive vice president for sales and marketing.

Race Village for the Ocean Globe Race officially opens
Race Village for the Ocean Globe Race officially opens
Wednesday, 30 August 2023

The Lord Mayor of Southampton has officially opened the Race Village for the Ocean Globe Race at MDL’s Ocean Village Marina in Southampton, on the UK’s south coast.

September 2023 BoatBid - Open for Entries
September 2023 BoatBid - Open for Entries
Wednesday, 30 August 2023

Are you thinking about selling your boat?

Putin spent $32m renovating his superyacht in 2022, investigation claims
Putin spent $32m renovating his superyacht in 2022, investigation claims
Tuesday, 29 August 2023

The Kremlin regime spent at least 3b roubles (US$32m) in 2022 refitting a yacht said to belong to Vladimir Putin, according to an investigation by the team of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny.

Video: Passengers flown home after cruise liner crashes into tanker
Video: Passengers flown home after cruise liner crashes into tanker
Tuesday, 29 August 2023

After a ‘severe weather’ incident in Mallorca involving a cruise liner and a petrol tanker, 300 plus guests on a P&O cruise liner are set to be flown home. Britannia will return to the UK from Spain on Friday 1 September (with red...

North Sails names 727 Sailbags as European upcycling partner
North Sails names 727 Sailbags as European upcycling partner
Tuesday, 29 August 2023

North Sails has appointed of 727 Sailbags as its European sail upcycling partner.

Industry experts to highlight trends at IBEX Education Conference
Industry experts to highlight trends at IBEX Education Conference
Tuesday, 29 August 2023

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) has announced the schedule of technical education included in the IBEX Education Conference, to be held during the show at the Tampa Convention Center, 3-5 October 2023.

Daniamant launches innovative L90 lifebuoy light with new LED technology
Daniamant launches innovative L90 lifebuoy light with new LED technology
Tuesday, 29 August 2023

Marine safety equipment manufacturer, Daniamant, announces the relaunch of its popular lifebuoy light, now featuring innovative LED technology – the L90 LED Lifebuoy Light.

Lord Mayor of Southampton opens Race Village for the Ocean Globe Race
Lord Mayor of Southampton opens Race Village for the Ocean Globe Race
Tuesday, 29 August 2023

Today, after months of anticipation and amid great fanfare, the Lord Mayor of Southampton officially opened the Race Village for the Ocean Globe Race at MDL’s Ocean Village Marina in the heart of the city.

Below Deck Mediterranean’s ‘Captain Sandy’ to appear at the Southampton International Boat Show
Below Deck Mediterranean’s ‘Captain Sandy’ to appear at the Southampton International Boat Show
Tuesday, 29 August 2023

The Southampton International Boat Show is delighted to welcome Captain Sandy, star of the hit series ‘Below Deck Mediterranean’ – available to stream on Hayu – to the Show on Thursday 21 September and Sunday 24 Septem...

In pictures: Feadship’s 76m Project 822 hits the water
In pictures: Feadship’s 76m Project 822 hits the water
Tuesday, 29 August 2023

Feadship’s latest 75.7-metre superyacht, known as Project 822, has been launched from drydock at the Dutch shipyard’s Van Lent facility at Kaag Island.

Howden Group acquires Curtis Marine
Howden Group acquires Curtis Marine
Tuesday, 29 August 2023

Plymouth-based marine insurance broker Curtis Marine has been acquired by the Howden Group to become part of its expanding marine practice, trading under the Haven Knox-Johnston name.

Vision Marine hits 116mph to break electric speed record
Vision Marine hits 116mph to break electric speed record
Tuesday, 29 August 2023

Canada-headquartered electric boatbuilder Vision Marine Technologies has broken its own speed record during the 35th Lake of the Ozarks Shootout, a charity boat race in Missouri, US, that took place 26-27 August 2023.

Chichester Harbour Race Week report
Chichester Harbour Race Week report
Monday, 28 August 2023

Liz Sagues reports on Chichester Harbour Race Week.

Final Countdown! McIntyre Ocean Globe Yachts arriving
Final Countdown! McIntyre Ocean Globe Yachts arriving
Friday, 25 August 2023

Great adventures start with a dream. But the crews of the 14 yachts arriving in Southampton for the start of the McIntyre Ocean Globe around the world know dreaming is not enough. Determination, grit, passion, patience, a sense of humour, a fat wa...

Princess Yachts appoints new CEO
Princess Yachts appoints new CEO
Friday, 25 August 2023

Princess Yachts has announced the appointment of Will Green as its new chief executive officer (CEO).

Scots shipyard delivers ‘fully recyclable’ workboat to tidal pioneer
Scots shipyard delivers ‘fully recyclable’ workboat to tidal pioneer
Friday, 25 August 2023

Maritime green-tech startup ExoTechnologies has delivered a fully recyclable, high-performance workboat to tidal turbine developers Orbital Marine Power to support its offshore operation.

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