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As ageing marina infrastructure from the 1970s and 1980s reaches the end of its 30-year design life, the global marina sector is confronting a pivotal moment that demands significant reinvestment. From the rise of larger, more power-hungry vessels to stricter environmental regulations and congested coastlines, operators and suppliers are innovating fast. At Metstrade industry experts…

Just twelve months after her Vendée Globe dream was shattered in the remote wilds between Australia and Antarctica, Pip Hare is finally sailing back into her home port of Poole. The internationally acclaimed British skipper, who famously jury-rigged a makeshift mast and navigated 800 miles to safety, returns not only with her boat restored but…

The push to commercialise electric launch-and-retrieval systems is advancing as Tectrax appoints SBS Trailers as its first international partner for its Boat-Launcher. The move brings what the company describes as the world’s first fully electric, remote-controlled boat-launching system (eliminating the need for a tow vehicle to launch or retrieve the boat), to the UK and…

A shift toward scalable, commercially viable electric-marine design is emerging as the dominant theme in Arkup’s next phase, following its acquisition by The Ark Companies. While the brand initially gained attention for its solar-electric, liveable vessels, the new ownership is steering the company toward a broader platform of recreational and commercial craft that support decarbonisation…

The EU Commission has published a study on the mutual recognition of boating licences, addressing longstanding concerns about fragmented requirements for recreational boating licences in Europe. The European Boating Industry (EBI), which represents the recreational boating industry in Europe, is supporting the development of the study, and has been contributing expertise and participation across its…

MarineShift360 has released the first findings from its Impact Accelerator programme, outlining how lifecycle analysis has informed decisions at the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and BAR Technologies. The ten-month programme, supported by 11th Hour Racing and led by consultancy Marine Futures, guides marine organisations in applying lifecycle analysis to identify environmental hotspots, inform design…

Australian boatbuilder Riviera has expanded its presence in Europe by appointing Doğuş Marine as its dealer representative in Turkey. As part of the new agreement, Doğuş Marine — part of Doğuş Otomotiv — will represent the full range of Riviera yachts from 39 to 78ft. Its operations and customer centres are located in Göcek, Bodrum…

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…

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…

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…