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Leading synthetic teak decking manufacturer, Flexiteek, has announced its Flexiteek 3.5mm range, featuring an innovative 3M tape system (making it lighter and easier to install), will be featured on AST’s high-performance carbon tender at Southampton Boat Show and Metstrade 2025. Visitors to the Southampton International Boat Show (19–28 September 2025) will be the first to…

Marine Components International (MCI), the exclusive global marine distributor of BSB Fire Dampers, is now shipping BSB A60 Marine Dampers worldwide within 14 days from order. The Marine Dampers are manufactured in the UK, and are MED, USCG, SOLAS & Lloyd’s certified for commercial and leisure applications. “BSB A60 is a reliable and robust choice…

“I certainly need to focus on various things,” says Stefan Zimmermann Zschocke (pictured above), two weeks into his role as Oyster Yachts’ latest CEO. He spent his first week on connecting to the team, the second at Cannes Yachting Festival, and now he’s moving onto connecting with customers . . . before he processes the…

The Italian Marine Industry Association has announced the key themes and highlights for this year’s 65th edition of the Genoa International Boat Show 2025.  More than 1,000 boats will be on display alongside 123 new products and 96 premieres. The 2025 edition of the show, taking place 18-23 September, will also see 23 new shipyards…

Digital Yacht has introduced OneFix, a new high-performance GNSS (global navigation satellite system) sensor designed to deliver accurate positioning (typically better than 1m) improved resilience against interference. The unit leverages multiple satellite constellations – including GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Beidou and NAVIC – alongside dual-band (L1/L5) technology to provide more precise and stable fixes, particularly in…

The ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2025 will take place from 15–17 October in Venice, Italy, bringing together international experts, operators, policymakers and investors to examine global developments in the marina and nautical tourism sectors. The three-day event will feature a series of sessions and keynote presentations focused on market trends and long-term strategies for the…

A private boat suffered an explosion and subsequently sank at Kelston Lock on the Bristol Avon navigation last month. The boat was recovered on Friday 5 September by River Canal Rescue. According to the owners, who have chosen to remain anonymous, the boat departed Mill Island at around 11.30am on 25 August, heading towards Bath. Upon…

A UK-based metasearch platform for yacht rentals, Boatscribe has secured €250,000 in pre-seed funding to support its growth and integration into the wider travel sector.  Founded in 2023 by technology entrepreneurs and skippers Illia Koomoiskyi and Kyrylo Soliar, Boatscribe aims to simplify yacht rentals and position yachting as a more accessible part of mainstream travel. …

French marine equipment distributor Tecmar has announced a new partnership with Italian air conditioning manufacturer Blue-Airco, expanding its portfolio and marking the firm’s entry into the air conditioning sector.  Blue-Airco, founded by applied physics professor Enrico Nannei and mechanical engineer Bernardo Cerrai, specialises in the design and production of air conditioning solutions for boats. The…

Pearl Yachts has introduced its new flagship, the Pearl 100 Hybrid, the first in the UK builder’s lineup to feature hybrid propulsion. The 30m raised pilothouse yacht has been developed with Dixon Yacht Design for naval architecture and exterior lines, and Kelly Hoppen Interiors for interior styling. The superyacht features an E-Motion hybrid system integrated…