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Boat Show Denmark — a biannual event previously known for being Denmark’s largest indoor boat exhibition — is to relocate from its long-standing indoor venue to a nearby marina. The show is moving from its traditional venue at the Messe C convention centre in Fredericia to Marina Fredericia, where the event will take place outdoors…

A programme of extensive restoration at the Anderton Boat Lift, in the English county of Cheshire, has been paused after the waterways charity Canal and River Trust, which is overseeing the project, confirmed that the additional spend is currently “unaffordable”. The storied Anderton Boat Lift — often said to be the world’s first boat lift…

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…

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…

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…

ICOMIA and The Foiling Organization have formed a strategic partnership intended to support the global boating sector as hydrofoiling becomes more widely used. The agreement was signed by Joe Lynch, CEO of ICOMIA, and Luca Rizzotti, president of The Foiling Organization. ICOMIA represents the recreational boating industry, while The Foiling Organization brings together the international…

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.…

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…

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…

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…