GENERAL NEWS

Two-time F1 boats world champion Sami Seliö and Finnish boat manufacturer Finnmaster Boats Oy have agreed on an extensive and long-term cooperation. The agreement brings, among other things, a new kind of know-how and strength to Finnmaster’s future product development. Read More...

Pains Wessex have announced that they received over 3,500 expired pyrotechnics during their recent flare amnesty days held in Penryn, Southampton and Poole in collaboration with their UK leisure distributor, LALIZAS. Leisure boaters were invited to safely and responsibly dispose Read More...

Boatshed.com – the UK’s first online yacht broker with 80+ global franchises and over 1.2 million active users – have added a ‘new build’ boats platform to their site, enabling their worldwide audience to view and purchase the latest designs from small and Read More...

ExoTechnologies are launching the world’s first fully recyclable high-performance work boat range. The first commercial vessel, built from the company’s fully recyclable DANU composite material technology, is being delivered to Police Scotland. ExoTechnologies say DANU is the most resource-efficient composite material on Read More...

Laser Tools have added to their product line a new range of heavy-duty pliers that feature a double high-leverage design that reduces effort by up to 60%. There are three different pairs in the range: side cutters (part number 8325), Read More...

This year marks the fourth year of the awards, recognising an exceptional exhibitor or exhibitors, who have truly embraced environmentally responsible behaviour and sustainable work practices both during and outside the show. Entrants need to demonstrate how they are promoting Read More...

From holidays to books, charts to courses; all types of clothing from specialist offshore kit to the latest fashions. Whether it’s engines, watermakers, electronics or safety equipment; SUPs, kayaks or classic dinghies, the world of marinas or magical waterfront properties. Read More...

MDL Marinas have announced their support for the Turner Twins’ Blue Pole Project, which combines an Atlantic plastic survey while attempting to reach the Atlantic Pole of Inaccessibility (POI) with a circumnavigation of the UK to promote ocean advocacy and Read More...

MRL, in association with Southampton Dry Stack, have confirmed they are about to receive delivery of the much-anticipated Stingher 800 Super Sport. A brand-new model for 2022, this new Super Sport replaces the much-loved Stingher 800GT, which has been in Read More...

Yanmar have won the ‘iF Design Award 2022’ from the iF International Forum Design GmbH for their flagship X47 Express Cruiser. The award is judged by a panel of international design experts who evaluate and select award-winning designs based on Read More...

Exhibitor sign-up to MDL’s Green Tech Boat Show is gaining momentum. Ready to display their eco-friendly and innovative products, an increasing number of marine businesses and brands are joining the show’s growing line-up. Designed to shine a spotlight on the Read More...

Sea Ray have announced two new models aimed at redefining the brand’s premium SLX line – the SLX 260 and SLX 260 Outboard. The new vessels, available with both sterndrive and outboard propulsion from Mercury Marine, offer boaters enhanced luxury Read More...

BoatLife Events have secured SBS Trailers as the title sponsor for the 2023 BoatLife Live event. SBS Trailers are an ideal fit for the event with a huge focus of the show being on the sub-50ft market and trailerable boats. Read More...

Torqeedo have announced a collaboration with Proton Motor Fuel Cell GmbH with a view to integrating hydrogen fuel cell charging into their propulsion systems for electric boats. The two Bavaria-based companies will work together on a new marine hydrogen hybrid Read More...

At the time of writing, Captain Sergio Davì, the Italian seafarer who left Palermo, Italy in mid-December in his 11m RIB headed for Los Angeles, was nearing the finish of his Ocean to Ocean RIB Adventure.  Davì recently arrived in Read More...

TecnoRib’s Pirelli 35 Walkaround RIB, designed by the Mannerfelt Design Team, has won the Red Dot Award in the ‘Product Design’ category. TecnoRib’s Walkaround line now features three models and continues to garner acclaim worldwide with its aerodynamic look and Read More...

The advanced Icom IC-M510 fixed VHF/DSC marine radio, which provides essential maritime communication and supports safety on the water, recently won the prestigious iF Design Award, winning in both the ‘Product’ and ‘Telecommunication’ categories. The iF International Forum Design GMmbH, Read More...

The first ever London Luxury Afloat boat show has been acclaimed as a great success by organisers, exhibitors, sponsors and visitors alike. The boutique-style show saw some of the finest luxury sail, motor and superyachts come together at St Katharine Docks Read More...

Shakespeare Marine have announced that they are bringing their manufacturing back to the UK for a selection of their best-selling VHF antennas. Effective immediately, Shakespeare Marine will begin manufacturing four of their VHF antennas in the UK, catering for the Read More...

E1’s electric foiling raceboat has taken flight for the first time on the River Po close to San Nazzaro in northern Italy, with the RaceBird prototype successfully completing a series of tests and performance runs with ex-powerboat champion Luca Ferrari Read More...

National boating business boatfolk are now accepting bookings for Beyonder, a new boat subscription service. The subscription model offers a more accessible way for people to enjoy the boating lifestyle as the barrier of boat ownership is removed. All the Read More...

A panel of judges from Boating Writers International (BWI) have honoured Raymarine with a 2022 Innovation Award from the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) for their Cyclone open-array radar series.  The NMMA Innovation Award marks the fourth major accolade for the Cyclone since its introduction Read More...