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SailTies introduces Crew Match feature for skippers and crew
Sailing digital logbook startup SailTies has introduced Crew Match, a new feature within its app designed to connect skippers with available crew. The SailTies platform, which the firm says is used by more than 30,000 boaters worldwide, allows users to log voyages, miles, qualifications and boat types. The new Crew Match feature builds on this…
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UK offers coordinated ecosystem for startups to plug in, find partners and scale up
When launching a marine startup, few places can compete with the UK, writes Gabbi Richardson, founder of Yachting Ventures. From generous investor tax breaks to targeted government funding, the UK is carving out a reputation as one of the best destinations for founders to turn ideas into reality. There is a growing network of innovation…
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Deep-sea marine heatwaves could outpace surface extremes, study finds
Marine heatwaves on the seafloor are expected to become more frequent than those at the ocean surface, a new study warns, raising concerns for bottom-dwelling species and the wider ecosystems and communities that rely on them. The study, led by Dr Robert J. Wilson at Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML), examined future trends in marine heatwaves…
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World’s fastest race boat hit by ‘strong wind’, ends up on side in Italian boatyard
“It will buff out,” says one online commentator of an incident involving what’s widely regarded as the second hull of the Wallyrocket51 – down on its side in a boatyard, the mast turned to ‘spaghetti’. The accident happened at Cantiere Rossini in Pesaro. Though some commentators are questioning the viability of the image (shared online…
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Safety on commercial RIBs is a persistent issue, says MAIB, as passenger left paralysed
“Safety on commercial RIB operations is a persistent issue that the industry can do more to address,” says Andrew Moll, chief inspector of marine accidents for MAIB (Marine Accident Investigation Branch). His words come as a passenger’s serious injury – permanent paralysis – and the accident in Ilfracombe Harbour is detailed in MAIB’s latest report.…
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All 2026 MJM Yachts’ models to be offered with Seakeeper option
MJM Yachts has announced it is offering Seakeeper exclusively as the gyrostabilization option for its full 2026 model lineup. “MJM has always been a forward-thinking partner, and we’re proud to have been alongside them as one of the first builders to make Seakeeper standard equipment,” says Seakeeper president & CEO Andrew Semprevivo. MJM Yachts was…
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Compact, marinised wedge base kit for Starlink available from Seaview
A new line of mounting accessories specifically designed for the Starlink Performance Gen 3 antenna has been launched by Seaview. The accessories — including a smart adapter plate (pictured above) and the wedge base — are said to provide a significantly smaller, marinised footprint for existing and new installations. This is a bonus when space…
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MIN office closed Monday 25 August, 2025
It’s a UK bank holiday on Monday 25 August, so there will be no Marine Industry News. Service will resume on Tuesday 26 August. In the meantime, catch up with MIN‘s latest print magazine or explore the archive of weird and wonderful marine stories. If you have a topic that you think MIN should cover,…
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7 Nimbus signs new dealer in Florida
Nimbus Group is expanding its presence in the US and has signed a dealer distribution agreement with Nautical Ventures on Florida’s west coast. Through the agreement, Nautical Ventures’ three retail locations on Florida’s west coast will service and sell boats under the Nimbus brand Nautical Ventures, recently acquired by Vision Marine, operates nine full-service retail…
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New business development lead joins Celsus UK
Poole-based distributor Celsus UK has appointed Tony Smyth as business development account manager. In his new role, Smyth will oversee export distributor relationships and support business development across the marine and OEM channels. He brings extensive experience from the marine and publishing industries, alongside a personal interest in both automotive and marine sectors. Mark Baker,…