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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,…

Demre Marina has officially opened in Türkiye, providing 700 berths in the Antalya region. The opening ceremony included the minister of transport and infrastructure Abdülkadir Uraloğlu and minister of culture and tourism, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy. “I was proud to break ground on the Antalya-Alanya Highway, which will connect Antalya and Alanya with the golden roads of…

The Chinese electric propulsion manufacturer ExploMar has announced its high-powered electric outboards are now fully compatible with the Aqua superPower global marine fast-charging network.  The move marks another step in facilitating the ongoing transition in the marine sector to adopt more sustainable propulsion, offering a seamless, plug-and-play charging solution for electric vessels across a growing…

Dutch yard Oceanco, one of the world’s leading custom yacht builders, has been sold to gaming developer tech entrepreneur, Gabe Newell. Oceanco has been under the stewardship of the Barwani family for the past 15 years delivering iconic superyachts including Kaos, Bravo Eugenia, Black Pearl and Koru. The Barwani family will remain active in the…