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Trade Tuesday a Hit at Southampton International Boat Show

Trade Tuesday a Hit at Southampton International Boat Show

The inaugural Trade Tuesday at the Southampton International Boat Show has been hailed as a success. Eighty people attended informational sessions amid opportunities for networking at the first Trade Tuesday offered by the Southampton International Boat Show. The three sessions...

Cannes Yachting Festival Announces New Layout and Developments for 2024

Cannes Yachting Festival Announces New Layout and Developments for 2024

As the 46th edition of the Cannes Yachting Festival ended on Sunday, attendees can expect a change in the layout of future events.

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Newport For New Products Winners Announced At Newport International Boat Show

Newport For New Products Winners Announced At Newport International Boat Show

A number of industry innovators are celebrating their Newport For New Products wins at the Newport International Boat Show. Boats and boat products ranging from sailing yachts to winches competed in the Newport International Boat Show's Newport For New...

Details Emerge in Nantucket Harbor Yacht Arrest

Details Emerge in Nantucket Harbor Yacht Arrest

More details have emerged in events that led to a high-profile Nantucket Harbor yacht arrest. The alleged events that led to the arrest of Scott Anthony Burke on his yacht, M/Y Jess Conn, were revealed in greater detail...

Slash the Trash on International Coastal Cleanup Day

Slash the Trash on International Coastal Cleanup Day

Captains and crew around the world can volunteer some time on Saturday to help clean their office - that's the world's oceans - on International Coastal Cleanup Day. International Coastal Cleanup Day, the annual day of oceanfront direct action, traditionally...

MIASF September Mixer Set for Port 32 Fort Lauderdale

MIASF September Mixer Set for Port 32 Fort Lauderdale

The next MIASF industry mixer will take place at Port 32 Fort Lauderdale, a modern new facility built with captains and crew in mind. South Florida-based captains and crew can RSVP now for the next Marine Industries Association of...

ISWAN Debuts New Crew Resource to Safely Find Jobs

ISWAN Debuts New Crew Resource to Safely Find Jobs

ISWAN has worked with experts in the yachting industry to develop a free guide that helps job-seeking yacht crew find jobs safely.

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Yacht Show Season 2023 Kicks off with Cannes, Newport

Yacht Show Season 2023 Kicks off with Cannes, Newport

Yacht Show Season 2023 is officially upon us as the Cannes Yachting Festival kicked off Tuesday and the Newport International Boat Show is set to go Thursday. Two of international yachting's most beautiful and popular destinations are playing their...

Walmart Heiress’ Superyacht Sprayed With Paint — Again

Walmart Heiress’ Superyacht Sprayed With Paint — Again

A Walmart Heiress’ superyacht was sprayed with paint in July and has now been targeted again. 

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Bali Expands Yacht Services

Bali Expands Yacht Services

Captains and crew can now look forward to improved yacht services when visiting Bali.

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Marine Industry Partnership Aims to Introduce New Smart Motor Technology

Marine Industry Partnership Aims to Introduce New Smart Motor Technology

Torqeedo has announced a partnership with c.technology in the hopes to create new smart motor technology and connected experience.

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Raising the Bar Launches Career Maps for Superyacht Crew

Raising the Bar Launches Career Maps for Superyacht Crew

Raising the Bar has launched a new website, offering detailed career maps for superyacht crew in all departments.

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Cocaine, Ketamine and Guns Found on Yacht in Nantucket Harbor

Cocaine, Ketamine and Guns Found on Yacht in Nantucket Harbor

A wellness check on a woman led police to arrest the owner of a yacht anchored in Nantucket Harbor after authorities say they found cocaine, ketamine and guns on board. Officers from Nantucket Police, the Coast Guard and the Drug...

U.S. Superyacht Association Annual Awards Looking for Nominations

U.S. Superyacht Association Annual Awards Looking for Nominations

The U.S. Superyacht Association is looking for hardworking USSA members to be nominated for their annual awards ceremony.  

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Back-to-back Fires at Florida Marina

Back-to-back Fires at Florida Marina

Firefighters in Florida had a busy couple days when vessels in the same marina caught fire on Sunday and Monday. When Palm Beach County Fire Rescue was called to Loggerhead Marina in Lantana on Monday afternoon to deal with a...

Cause Sought in Sydney Yacht Fire

Cause Sought in Sydney Yacht Fire

Sydney police are investigating a fire that destroyed a yacht reportedly owned by a prominent Australian resort and maxi racing family. Firefighters arrived Saturday night to Sydney's Woolwich Dock to find M/Y Andiamo engulfed in flames. Nearby boats...

Jimmy Buffett: 1946-2023

Jimmy Buffett: 1946-2023

The yachting community is mourning the loss of Jimmy Buffett, a man who sang its stories. Tributes have poured in from around the yachting world for Jimmy Buffett. The singer, songwriter, author, entrepreneur - and always, consummate waterman - died Friday, according...

Shinkai Crew Saves Unmoored Boats in Northern Canada

Shinkai Crew Saves Unmoored Boats in Northern Canada

Crew on board a yacht travelling the Northwest Passage got some unexpected rescue practice when nearby fishing boats became unmoored in high winds. Crew on board a yacht in northern Canada came to the rescue, saving two fishing boats that...

LiCELL Aims to Lower Risk from Lithium-Ion Battery Fires

LiCELL Aims to Lower Risk from Lithium-Ion Battery Fires

Lithium-ion battery fires are no joke. Be prepared with some products designed to handle the dangers. Fires related to lithium-ion batteries have in recent years become one of the major dangers on board yachts. As these batteries have...

SNAME and MIASF set to host Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Seminar

SNAME and MIASF set to host Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Seminar

SNAME and MIASF are joining forces to give marine industry professionals more information about hybrid-electric propulsion.

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Teakdecking Systems Announces the Promotion of Sean Fetter to Sales Manager

Teakdecking Systems (TDS), a global leader in marine decking and products, is pleased to announce the promotion of Sean Fetter to the position of Sales Manager.

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Seabird Technologies to Showcase Sustainable Marine Strategy at Exclusive Event during the Monaco Yacht Show

Seabird Technologies has announced that it will be hosting a Lounge at the prestigious Yacht Club de Monaco on the 30th of September, during the Monaco Yacht Show, to unveil their vision for a sustainable maritime future and ambitions to accelerate marine decarbonisation.

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Ripple Boats to Host Launch Party in Cannes and Open Crowdfunding Round

To mark the official launch of the brand, Ripple Boats will be hosting an invitation-only launch party during the Cannes Yachting Festival this September.

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savvy navvy Promotes Safety With Free Accounts for Qualified Boating Instructors

savvy navvy – often referred to as ‘Google maps for boats’ – is offering a free annual Premium account to qualified instructors across the USA.

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PORT 32 Marinas Expands Partnership with Gulfstream Boat Club, Offering the Joys of Boating Without the Responsibilities of Boat Ownership

PORT 32 Marinas has expanded its partnership with Gulfstream Boat Club, offering a top-of-the-line fleet of boats without the responsibility of ownership.

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Zeelander at 20 – A milestone anniversary for a modern icon

Zeelander, the boutique builder of exquisite motor yachts from 14.7 metres to 20.3 metres, is celebrating 20 years at the pinnacle of handcrafted excellence.

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Boat Manufacturer Finds New Life in New Ownership

Streamline R is poised to rise to the top of the industry with new expert leadership.

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ezDrive Thruster Sponsors the World Wake Association’s Women’s Division at Nautique USA National Wakesurf Championship for the Third Consecutive Year

ezDrive Thruster, designed specifically for active wake surfing, wakeboarding and watersports and other small boat enthusiasts, is again sponsoring the World Wake Association’s (WWA) women’s division at Nautique USA National Wakesurf Championships.

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Bluewater Supply Expands Capacity and Products

Bluewater Supply is excited to announce the recent addition of over 3,600 square feet of high bay storage at their Morehead City location on North Carolina’s Southern Outer Banks.

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PORT 32 Unveils New-State-of-the-Art Fort Lauderdale Marina, Featuring Expanded Dry Storage, a Premier Marina Repair Facility, Commercial Leasing and a Captain & Crew Lounge

PORT 32 Marinas, LLC (PORT 32) is debuting its Fort Lauderdale Marina, PORT 32 Fort Lauderdale, situated along “Marina Mile” on the New River.

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Karen Lynn Interior Design nominated for Best Refit on M/Y ALL IN in the 2023 International Yacht and Aviation Awards

The project has been shortlisted for three award categories in the 2023 International Yacht and Aviation Awards

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Zparq – Successful Closing of EUR 2.5 M Seed Round

Zparq – The Swedish startup company that develops the world’s most compact electric marine motors has closed EUR 2.5 M seed round, to bring Zparq’s innovative technology to the market with emission-free marine propulsion and a low CO2-footprint over the whole value chain.

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Oasis Marinas Environmental Initiatives Building Momentum with National Marina Day Campaign

Oasis Marinas will celebrate National Marina Day with over 25 marina cleanups throughout the month of June.

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Bravo x Romeo Unveils their Captivating Resort Wear Collection at Paris Fashion Week, Near the Iconic Arc de Triomphe

Bravo x Romeo, the epitome of sun-soaked elegance, is set to make waves at the prestigious Paris Fashion Week, captivating fashion enthusiasts from around the globe.

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National Marine Suppliers Supports Children’s Diagnostic and Treatment Center

National Marine Suppliers were excited to bring back and host our annual Yachty National Invitational Golf Tournament event on Sunday, April 1st, 2023, at Woodmont Country Club in Tamarac, raising $13,247.00 for the Children’s Diagnostic and Treatment Center.

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