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Going electric
Friday, 19 April 2024In 2019, George and Sinead bought Muhuhu, an Oyster Mariner 25 Ketch from Boatshed Hayling Island. In the March issue of All At Sea (page 19) you can read about how they've converted their fossil fuel yacht to electric and how far it's tak...
Plea for events to control noise from spectators’ boats
Friday, 19 April 2024International sailing events should try to reduce the underwater noise they create to avoid impacting marine wildlife, new research led by Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, suggests.
Risk of collateral damage for yachts in southern Red Sea
Friday, 19 April 2024Attacks on merchant shipping in the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea are continuing. The tragic loss of three crew aboard the container ship True Confidence, struck by an anti-ship ballistic missile on 6 March, underscores how very little protection is a...
£10-a-pop laser to be installed on warship
Friday, 19 April 2024The Royal Navy is adding to its arsenal in the next three years – it will be installing what it describes as ‘a powerful laser weapon’ on a warship in 2027. The image above is what the navy says it could look like, when fired fr...
Yamaha showcases power at South Coast Boat Show
Friday, 19 April 2024Today sees the start of the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show which is taking place at Ocean Village Marina in Southampton, and Yamaha says the show will feature a ‘stellar line-up’ of its outboards and marine products.
Management restructure for Bainbridge International
Friday, 19 April 2024Bainbridge International has reorganised its management with four new divisions created to deliver a tighter focus. Key product lines and stock management for each division will now fall under individual managers’ remits, along with develop...
Sea Clean launches waterless cleaning products
Friday, 19 April 2024New eco-friendly company Sea Clean UK is launching a range of boat cleaning products which are said to achieve a high-quality finish without the need for water.
Spectra Watermakers tackles 48V market
Friday, 19 April 2024Spectra Watermakers, a Katadyn Group company specialising in small-scale, energy-efficient desalination systems, says it is meeting changing market demand by providing 48V watermakers needed for the rapidly evolving electric and hybrid trends in ...
YAMAHA AT THE SOUTH COAST & GREEN TECH BOAT SHOW
Thursday, 18 April 2024Showcasing a stellar line up of Yamaha outboards and marine products, Yamaha boat partners are all set for the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show, taking place at Ocean Village Marina in Southampton between 19-21 April.
UK marine industry resilient as exports surge 33%
Thursday, 18 April 2024British Marine, the membership organisation leading the UK leisure, superyacht, and small commercial marine industry, has released its new annual economic report, detailing the economic impact of the UK marine industry from 2022-23.
MAA lunch rap and other stuff happening at Boatshed
Thursday, 18 April 2024- 25 Years of Boatshed
Standout debuts at South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2024
Thursday, 18 April 2024Returning to MDL Marinas’ flagship Ocean Village Marina from 19-21 April 2024, this year’s South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show hosts several impressive debuts across its exclusive selection of global power and sail brands.
Study reveals worst North Atlantic areas for plastic waste
Thursday, 18 April 2024A new study, led by Plymouth Marine Laboratory in the UK, has revealed five high-risk zones where floating plastic litter poses the greatest risk to North Atlantic marine life.
US boating industry gears up for annual advocacy event
Thursday, 18 April 2024The recreational boating industry in the United States is preparing for its annual advocacy event, the American Boating Congress (ABC), taking place from 8–10 May 2024 in Washinton, D.C..
Sanlorenzo to star at British Motor Yacht Show for first time
Thursday, 18 April 2024Italian shipyard Sanlorenzo will be making its show debut at this year’s British Motor Yacht Show, which runs from 16 to 19 May 2024.
EBI launches manifesto ahead of EU elections
Thursday, 18 April 2024With EU elections in June 2024 and set to define the next five years, the European Boating Industry (EBI) is launching its manifesto aimed at shaping the policy framework for boating and nautical tourism in Europe.
Maritime charity launches new-look annual awards
Thursday, 18 April 2024The Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB) is calling on the maritime sector to nominate its unsung heroes for the charity’s new-look annual awards.
ETNZ launch new boat Taihoro as countdown to Barcelona continues
Thursday, 18 April 2024In a stirring ceremony, Iwi manaaki Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei gifted and blessed the name ‘Taihoro’ on the boat that Emirates Team New Zealand will sail in their defence of the 37th America’s Cup. The launch event t...
British Marine Unveils Comprehensive Report on the Economic Impact of the UK Leisure, Superyacht & Small Commercial Marine Industry for 2022-23
Wednesday, 17 April 2024British Marine has released its new annual economic report titled ‘The Economic Benefits of the Leisure, Superyacht & Small Commercial Marine Industry, 2022-23’.
Video: Dubai marina caught in severe flooding
Wednesday, 17 April 2024Dubai has been left reeling after the equivalent of a year and a half’s worth of rain fell in just a few hours. There have so far been 20 deaths in the UAE and neighbouring Oman as a result of the flooding.
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