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Workers at Princess Yachts in Plymouth are set to vote on potential strike action in a dispute over pay. From today (23 July 2025), more than 1,000 Unite union members will be balloted on whether to stage weekly one-day strikes for up to six months. The ballot will also ask workers whether they support a…

Women in Marine has announced the theme and speaker line-up for its 2025 panel and networking event, scheduled for Wednesday 24 September at the Southampton International Boat Show. The session, which is sponsored by DF Capital, LA Marine and Haven Knox-Johnston, returns this year with a new time and location. The 2025 event will take…

The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) has announced that the UK will host the 2026 iQFOiL World Championship, which will take place at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy from 21 to 26 September 2026.  The event will bring around 250 of the world’s top Olympic windsurfing athletes to UK waters, marking the first time…

High-performance synthetic decking manufacturer Flexiteek is marking one year of its apprentice Riley Chamberlain’s development within the company, highlighting the importance of such schemes for the wider marine industry. The four-year Machining Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship, which aims to provide practical training in a manufacturing setting, is being delivered in partnership with Colchester Institute. Chamberlain joined…

MDL Marinas has taken part in a combined £3,000 donation to SERV Kent – Service by Emergency Response Volunteers – via matched funding, supporting a fundraising initiative organised by tenant Network Yacht Brokers Kent. A cheque presentation ceremony took place at MDL’s Chatham Maritime Marina on Wednesday 16 July 2025. The event was attended by…

Marine Components International (MCI), a UK-based distributor of maritime products, has reported that the Temo 1000 electric outboard motor was used throughout Salcombe Merlin Rocket Week (29 June to 4 July), a high-traffic sailing event in the UK dinghy calendar. The motor was deployed as part of a real-world test of its capabilities in the…

Freedom Boat Club, a global members-only boat club, has launched a new mobile app for iOS and Android, designed to allow members to view, book and manage their reservations across its North American locations. The app, which was initially rolled out on iOS earlier in 2025, is now available to Android users. According to the…

German boatbuilder HanseYachts has released preliminary financial figures for the first half of fiscal year 2025, covering the period up to June. Revenue declined to €77.37m from €90.70m in the same period of the previous year, reflecting general conditions in the global boatbuilding industry. Despite this, the firm reports that its profitability improved. Operating EBITDA…

Senate Bill 1162 has taken effect in Florida, following its signing into law by Governor Ron DeSantis in late May. The legislation, developed and led by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) — a trade association representing boat, marine engine and accessory manufacturers in North America — focuses on improving public boating access across Florida.…

AkzoNobel has reported its results for the second quarter of 2025. The paint and coatings manufacturer reports an adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 15 per cent, up from 14.4 per cent in the same quarter of 2024. Adjusted EBITDA totalled €393m, which included a €24m negative currency impact. Organic sales remained flat while pricing rose…