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Sunseeker, Rolls-Royce partner on yacht with MTU hybrid power

British boat builder Sunseeker International is working with Rolls-Royce to produce in 2020 the first yacht fitted with an MTU series production hybrid propulsion system. “The combination of diesel engines…

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IYC exclusive rep for Uniesse

IYC is now the exclusive international representative of Uniesse, an Italian brand of semi-custom, hand-crafted performance yachts 50-115 feet. The Uniesse lines include the 105RPH and 115 tri-deck models, the…

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First gate delivered for giant sea lock in Netherlands

The first of three gates for what is being billed as “the largest sea lock in the world,” currently under construction at the entrance of the North Sea Canal at…

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ISS partners with brokers association

The International Superyacht Society has announced a partnership with the International Yacht Brokers Association to raise industry standards and promote yacht ownership. Through the partnership, active IYBA members will also…

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New Florida governor orders water protection policies

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order for policy reforms and funding to protect the state’s water quality and natural resources. “The protection of water resources is one of…

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X Shore offers fully electric tender

Swedish e-boat builder X Shore recently announced a new tender available for order: the Eelex 6500, which comes in a 6.5m model and an 8m model. Building on the company’s…

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Turkey marina supports squid population

Camper & Nicholsons’ Cesme Marina in Turkey has joined “The Squid Project,” a civic initiative to address the dwindling squid population due to pollution and over-harvesting in the waters around…

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US Sailing, TropicSport promote reef-safe sunscreen

The United States Sailing Association (US Sailing) has partnered with skin care brand TropicSport to promote eco-friendly sunscreen. U.S.-based TropicSport says its reef-friendly mineral sunscreens are made from non-nano zinc…

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Medical institute coming to Christophe Harbour

Plans were recently announced for a 76,000-square-foot healthcare facility at Christophe Harbour in St. Kitts. Waters Anchor Medical Institute will offer world-class services from U.S. and European physicians in the…

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Yachts needed to ferry supplies to St. Thomas from Florida

Yacht Aid Global (YAG) seeks yachts to volunteer to move boxes of supplies to St. Thomas, USVI, from South Florida. YAG coordinates yachts and crew for humanitarian and conservation initiatives,…

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