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Drone-enabled delivery and inspection specialist, Skyports Drone Services, has begun live operations for BlueWater 2, its latest clean-maritime drone demonstrator designed to showcase how uncrewed drones can enhance port efficiency, reduce emissions and support the UK’s wider decarbonisation agenda. It will demonstrate the potential for drones to improve maritime sustainability in the UK, conducting aerial…

Flexiteek, a manufacturer of synthetic marine decking, has appointed Navale as its commercial partner for the Australian market. A new fabrication hub in Ballina, NSW, will provide distribution and fabrication services. Navale general manager Garry Boomer says: “We see the market in responsible and high-performance composite decking as a huge growth sector and will be…

RYA SafeTrx, a vessel-tracking, safety, and communications app, will close on 31 December 2025 in the UK. RYA SafeTrx is a free app designed to let sailors let their loved ones know where they are, share details of their trip, photos and gain quick access to emergency services. SafeTrx continues to be available in other…

Yanmar has announced a long-term agreement with the International Monohull Open Class Association (IMOCA) that will begin in 2026. Under this arrangement, the company becomes the official technical partner of the IMOCA Class. Yanmar will act as the reference technical partner and primary supplier of marine engines and propulsion systems for IMOCA Class sailing yachts.…

Michelle Hildyard, VP of operations, Raymarine & FLIR Maritime, explores why underrepresentation remains a challenge in the marine electronics sector. When I was eight years old, I first took to the water in a sailing dinghy off the coast of Southampton. I had no idea then that the sea would shape not only my personal…

Harrison Holidays has taken ownership of the Ardlui Hotel, Marina and Holiday Park on the northern edge of Scotland’s Loch Lomond, purchasing the long-established resort after its previous operators stepped back from the business to retire. The English leisure company, headquartered in Preston, secured a £7m funding package from HSBC UK to complete the deal…

Mercury Marine has signed two new five-year exclusive supply agreements with Finnish boatbuilders Axopar Boats and Saxdor Yachts. The agreement with Axopar extends a long-running arrangement between the companies, which have worked together for more than ten years. It maintains Mercury’s role as the exclusive outboard supplier for Axopar’s fleet, as the Finnish manufacturer continues…

Scanstrut has released a new product category called Connect, which the UK equipment manufacturer says is designed to provide durable water, power, solar and general connection solutions for marine use. The first product in the range is the Cold Water Outlet (SC-V-W1), a Quick-Connect cold water outlet and wash-down kit intended for boats and other…

Omaya Yachts has appointed Camino al Mare as its exclusive dealer for Mexico, as the Bulgarian company establishes a formal presence in the Latin American yacht market. Camino al Mare is founded and led by industry veteran Roberto Camino. The company operates across several Mexican, Caribbean and Pacific regions. The agreement with Omaya Yachts follows…

Electric boatbuilder and outboard manufacturer Vision Marine Technologies has reported its financial results for the fiscal year ending 31 August 2025, following a period of commercial expansion driven by its acquisition of Nautical Ventures Group. Nautical Ventures operates a dealership network in Florida, one of the largest US recreational boating markets. Canada-headquartered Vision Marine says the…