Austria-based oceangoing solar-powered catamarans Silent-Yachts has unveiled its largest model to date, the 23.95m SILENT 79 catamaran
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Environment Agency to increase cost of boat registration in 2019
The Environment Agency has announced it will increase the cost of boat registration in 2019 to meet the costs of maintenance and customer service
Lumishore appoints Lauren Patterson as Head of Marketing
Underwater LED lighting system manufacturer Lumishore has announced Lauren Patterson as their new Head of Marketing
CRN unveils new explorer yacht concept, the AlfaRosso
CRN has debuted their new explorer yacht concept, created for owners who enjoy long voyages: the AlfaRosso
New Port of London Authority’s River Thames high-tech survey vessel named
The new boat, named Thame, will use the latest technology to detect potential danger and ensure that the River Thames is safe for vessels
America’s Cup: First look at New York Yacht Club’s test monohull – video
A video of New York Yacht Club American Magic's monohull being tested on the water has been posted on Instagram. Watch it here
Billionaire Kjell Inge Røkke pledges $500M to build new hi-tech ship to tackle ocean sustainability
It was announced at the Our Ocean Conference in Bali that the Research Expedition Vessel (REV) will be used for education, capacity building, ocean literacy and policy-making programs
Fairline Yachts to recruit over 100 boat builders at their Oundle and Hythe sites
Fairline Yachts are looking for carpenters, engineers, painters, assemblers, electrical fitters and more to work at their Oundle and Hythe sites
Cox Powertrain launches the CXO300, the world’s highest-powered diesel outboard
Cox Powertrain launched 300hp diesel outboard engine CXO300 at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
Alex Thomson competes in the Route du Rhum race for the first time
British skipper Alex Thomson has set off to compete in the Route du Rhum race for the first time ever today, Friday 2 November
Sunseeker appoints Christian Marti as new CEO
Christian Marti, formerly chief sales officer and vice president at Aston Martin Lagonda, replaces Phil Popham as CEO of Sunseeker
Golden Globe Race 2018: Susie Goodall heading to Cape Horn
British Golden Globe Race skipper Susie Goodall managed to repair her self steering gear and scrape the barnacles from the bottom of her Rustler 36 during her stop at the…
Eco boat charter La Bella Verde introduces an all-new solar-powered catamaran
Ibiza based chartering company La Bella Verde has introduced Ukulele, a new solar-powered catamaran available to hire or buy
Man attempts World Record for sailing largest pumpkin boat
Tom Pearcy has sailed the river Ouse in a boat made out of a giant pumpkin
Princess Yachts announces details of its new F45 flybridge
The new Princess F45 flybridge is one of six brand new yachts that will debut in the coming months
Red Funnel ferry collision: Sunken yacht recovered
The yacht was hit by the Red Funnel Red Falcon ferry on Sunday 21 October and is now in a boatyard awaiting inspection by the MAIB as part of their…
Lisa Brown’s disappearance: Investigation reopens
Appeal judges have ordered the court in San Roque to reopen the investigation into the disappearance of Lisa Brown who has been missing since November 2015
ISWAN and KVH Videotel have produced the ‘Seafarers’ Mental Health and Wellbeing’ package to tackle mental health issues
ISWAN's 'Seafarers' Mental Health and Wellbeing' package has been created to provide support to sailors with mental health issues and is available free of charge
Court of Justice of the European Union ruling could end the use of red diesel for private pleasure craft
A decision by the Court of Justice of the European Union could mean that private pleasure craft in the UK will no longer be able to use red diesel for…
Bavaria Yachts completes purchase agreement and announces key changes to its business and fleet
The yacht builder has announced that its crafts will now be built 100% in Germany and it will reduce its models from 26 to 10-12