GENERAL NEWS

RS Electric Boats and Cheetah Marine International are joining forces to develop a new generation of electric workboats. The companies will be working together to accelerate the evolution of dependable electric boats for commercial and leisure use. Initially electric workboats Read More...

The first Green Innovator Award was recently presented to electric outboard motors manufacturer ePropulsion UK at MDL’s Green Tech Boat Show. The aim of this new award, which is voted for by the public, is to shine a light on Read More...

Poole-based Gibbs Quay Boat Sales have become the UK’s sole distributor for Brazilian brand Schaefer Yachts. Schaefer are the largest yacht manufacturer in South America, having built 3,500 vessels to date, ranging from 30ft to 85ft. The business was originally Read More...

Scanstrut’s new Flip Pro charger is designed for use with either a 12V or 24V input and features one USB-A and one USB-C charging port. This provides the optimum choice of connection and the fastest charging for devices on board. Read More...

Premier Marinas have formally opened The Saltings, Swanwick Marina’s new sales pavilion. To mark the occasion, an official opening ceremony took place hosted by Pete Bradshaw, Premier Marinas’ Chief Executive, with Councillor Seán Woodward unveiling a specially made plaque on the Read More...

More than half of all identifiable litter in the UK can be traced back to just 10 brands, according to a new nationwide survey by environmental non-profit Planet Patrol. For the third annual Planet Patrol litter report, 5,400 users of the Planet Read More...

Falmouth will host the start of the prestigious Tall Ships Race Magellan-Elcano in August 2023. It will be the first time in nine years that the Race has taken place in Falmouth Harbour, and it has been secured once again Read More...

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...