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With its animal-rich landscapes and dollar-rich tourists, the continent of Africa is ripe for sustainable marine businesses willing to lean into the Western-driven consumer-desire for green experiences. And RAD Propulsion, a British developer of advanced electric boat drive systems, has found just the partner to start that process. It’s joined up with Pangolin Photo Safaris…

With the release of a new highlight video of Aberdeen’s Tall Ships Race (see end), MIN visits the company responsible for many of the fleet’s sails to find out how it has gained its prominence, and how it plans to keep it. Sail Service is based in Gdansk, Poland. From its loft, it’s exporting sails…

Marina firm D-Marin is continuing its digital-first approach with the wider rollout of its Smart Pedestal technology across its network.  Designed to give berth holders more control and convenience, these pedestals allow users to manage their electricity and water usage remotely, through the D-Marin App or by scanning a QR code.  Now installed at over…

One hundred years after the UK introduced its first drink-driving laws, the British Ports Association (BPA) is again urging the government to close what it calls a longstanding loophole in maritime legislation that allows non-professional mariners to operate vessels while under the influence of alcohol. The renewed call from BPA comes in the wake of…

The Newport International Boat Show, scheduled for 11-14 September, will include a range of new educational talks and workshops for show visitors. Featuring powerboats and sailboats ranging from 15ft to 90ft, the 54th Newport Boat Show will take place across multiple interconnected show wharfs, marinas and sites in downtown Newport, Rhode Island. This year, the…

The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has published its latest Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft. This annual publication – now on its 65th edition – provides updates on standards that guide more than 90 per cent of boats constructed in North America. These latest updates will assist marine industry professionals to…

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,…