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Ocean Cleanup, the non-profit organisation working to remove plastic from the world’s oceans, has announced a new partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to scale up plastic extraction using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud technology.  The collaboration focuses on accelerating cleanup efforts in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, the most significant accumulation of floating plastic,…

British bluewater boatbuilder Oyster Yachts has appointed Stefan Zimmermann Zschocke as chief executive officer (CEO), effective 1 September 2025. In June 2025, Ashley Highfield announced he would be standing down from his CEO role with Oyster, after seven years with the boatbuilder. Zimmermann Zschocke brings more than three decades of international industry experience to the…

South Africa’s Leopard Catamarans, the catamaran brand from boatbuilder Robertson and Caine (R&C), is implementing a ‘single shot resin infusion’ technique to its hull construction process. According to R&C, the technique builds on the traditional three-step hull construction standard, using one shot of resin infusion to infuse the entire hull at once, bonding all core…

Amphibious boat leader Sealegs International has appointed Jack Ewen as its new global sales director . Ewan has previously worked with Sealegs in the company’s sales department and returns to lead the brand’s global sales efforts and expansion. In 2024, New Zealand-based Sealegs relocated a portion of its manufacturing operations to Malaysia. Jack returns to Sealegs…

A new initiative, the Marine Impact Lab, has been launched, aiming to convert sustainability ambitions into profitable, actionable strategies for businesses across the marine sector.  Developed by consultancies Marine Future and Foxall Munro, the Marine Impact Lab will make its debut at Metstrade in Amsterdam on 17 November 2025.  Designed as a high-impact, one-day experience,…

Cerashield, a company specialising in ceramic coatings for marine surfaces, has launched a UK online store offering its products directly to boat owners and marine professionals across the country. The product line includes ceramic coatings and maintenance solutions for paint, gelcoat, glass and metalwork. Previously available only through professional application on superyachts, these products are…

Exide Technologies has announced the launch of the EZ800 Dual EFB battery, a new addition to its marine & leisure portfolio designed to meet rising demand for durable, dual-purpose energy solutions in recreational and marine applications. Manufactured in Europe, the EZ800 marine battery uses proven enhanced flooded battery (EFB) technology to deliver high cranking power,…

ePropulsion has expanded its electric outboard lineup with the launch of the eLite 500W Long Shaft, a lightweight electric motor designed for small vessels with higher transoms over 15 inches, such as drift boats and inflatable fishing boats.  Tom Watson, president of ePropulsion Americas, comments: “We were thrilled with the industry and market reaction to…

BWA Yachting Maldives is open and providing a full suite of agency and concierge services tailored to the needs of superyachts, their guests and crew. This move marks a significant step in the company’s continued expansion across strategic superyacht destinations. Headquartered in Male, BWA Yachting Maldives has been developed in partnership with Island Sailors Maldives. The…

IGY Ibiza Marina has completed a significant redevelopment project aimed at modernising its infrastructure and improving services for superyachts. The marina, operated by Ocean Capital Partners (OCP), Grupo Empresas Matutes and Island Global Yachting (IGY), has officially inaugurated its upgraded facilities following works that began in November 2024. The project involved a complete overhaul of…