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Inadequate design, certification, maintenance and inspection process for Titan are being blamed for the loss of life on OceanGate’s submersible which imploded during a June 2023 dive to the Titanic, killing five people. A report by the US Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation (MBI) on the loss of the submersible cites other factors, including…

Marine technology manufacturer Dometic has officially launched its new European distribution hub in Forlì, Italy.  Located along one of the country’s main north-south motorway corridors, less than an hour from Bologna and three hours from Milan, the new facility offers centralised access to key European markets and proximity to major OEMs.  The manufacturer introduced its…

German-based brand and luxury design house Brabus, and Swedish manufacturer of high-performance electric surfboards Awake, have announced a new joint product, the Shadow Explore Jetboard. There are just 77 units available of the limited edition high-performance electric surfboard.  The Shadow Explore Jetboard blends Awake’s high-torque jet propulsion and extended-range XR battery with signature Brabus design quirks like…

Early August saw a flotilla of boats gathered at Baits Bite Lock on the River Cam to raise awareness of the pressing challenges facing Britain’s inland waterways, as part of the major Fund Britain’s Waterways (FBW) campaign for 2025. Organised in partnership with the Great Ouse Boating Association, the event saw 15 narrowboats and cruisers,…

Demre Marina has officially opened in Türkiye, providing 700 berths in the Antalya region. The opening ceremony included the minister of transport and infrastructure Abdülkadir Uraloğlu and minister of culture and tourism, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy. “I was proud to break ground on the Antalya-Alanya Highway, which will connect Antalya and Alanya with the golden roads of…

A fire broke out aboard two fireworks launch barges during the Minato Mirai Smart Festival in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Monday (4 August 2025) night, forcing crew members to jump into the sea.  According to Japan’s Coast Guard, five crew members aboard one of the eight barges used to launch fireworks were rescued after the…

MIN visits Marco Donà, CEO of Saim (pictured above), to discuss how the company’s providing solutions to boatbuilders’ needs – including automatically managing different power sources and the potential of startups to change yachting. Saim’s been on a development journey since it was set-up in 1951 (and became Saim Marine in 1993). “Small boat builders…

Cala del Forte marina has named Marco Cornacchia as its new chief executive officer, effective 1 August 2025. Cala del Forte is owned by Monaco Ports and located in Ventimiglia. The marina was officially inaugurated in July 2021. Cornacchia takes the reins from Giovanni Battista Borea d’Olmo, 75, who is stepping down after leading the…

Dutch yard Oceanco, one of the world’s leading custom yacht builders, has been sold to gaming developer tech entrepreneur, Gabe Newell. Oceanco has been under the stewardship of the Barwani family for the past 15 years delivering iconic superyachts including Kaos, Bravo Eugenia, Black Pearl and Koru. The Barwani family will remain active in the…

The Chinese electric propulsion manufacturer ExploMar has announced its high-powered electric outboards are now fully compatible with the Aqua superPower global marine fast-charging network.  The move marks another step in facilitating the ongoing transition in the marine sector to adopt more sustainable propulsion, offering a seamless, plug-and-play charging solution for electric vessels across a growing…