The UK’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is facing growing political pressure over its decision to end hourly payments for thousands of Coastguard Rescue Officers (CROs), with ministers and senior officials accused of misleading MPs about whether the move was legally required. At the centre of the row is a simple question: did the Court […]
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated has announced the promotion of Michelle Hildyard to general manager of its Teledyne Raymarine and Teledyne FLIR Marine operations. Hildyard, who is based in Fareham, England, will oversee the Raymarine business alongside the FLIR Marine thermal camera portfolio. She reports to Gregoire Outters, president of the Teledyne Marine Group. In her new […]
The latest Zeelander 8 is set to make its world debut at the Monaco Yacht Show. It’s described as a yacht built not around charter expectations or design convention, but around a single owner’s lived experience at sea. Delivering 4,000hp of propulsion and reportedly reaching 40 knots in sea trials, it pairs high-performance numbers with […]
The UK’s Boat Building Academy (BBA) says winning Business of the Year in British Marine’s Boatbuilders Sector Awards comes at a point when the organisation is focused on securing its long-term future rather than celebrating past achievements. The Lyme Regis-based training provider is aiming to buy the freehold of its waterfront campus after five years […]
Italian superyacht agency Acquera Yachting has opened a new office in Istanbul, extending its presence in the Eastern Mediterranean and adding another base to its international operational network. The new location forms part of the company’s wider system of regional hubs, and will support coordination of services within Turkish waters and nearby regions. Acquera Yachting […]
AkzoNobel says it is putting education ahead of traditional product marketing with a new global ambassador campaign that follows the complete refit of ‘Captain Glenn’ Shephard’s personal sailing yacht. Rather than simply promoting coatings, the initiative is designed to demonstrate how professional application, preparation and product selection combine to improve long-term performance for both yacht […]
A superyacht widely reported to be the personal vessel of Russian leader Vladimir Putin has reappeared on radar for the first time in four years. Danish public broadcaster DR reports that Graceful has reappeared on AIS in the Baltic Sea under naval escort as it moved through Danish waters towards the North Sea. Data from […]
Marine manufacturing and composite company C & T Composites has acquired Catalina and True North Yachts, and has announced a new phase of activity for both brands, with plans to restart manufacturing, introduce new models and develop a new US-built adventure boat line. Catalina Yachts was established in 1969 and is known for producing cruising […]
French boatbuilder Fountaine Pajot has outlined its upcoming leadership transition, as the group moves towards a change at chief executive level in 2027. Chief executive Nicolas Gardies is expected to retire next year, with deputy chief executive officer Mathieu Fountaine appointed as CEO to support continuity during the transition. Steven Guedeu has been appointed deputy […]
The Canal & River Trust has introduced a revised executive team structure, with the changes taking effect from Wednesday (1 July 2026) following proposals announced in April. The charity says the changes reflect a more challenging operating environment, including financial pressures, rising costs, climate change and increasing regulatory requirements. The revised structure combines existing leadership […]
Grand Pavois La Rochelle 2026 will introduce a new feature aimed at people considering boating for the first time. The Start Boating area will debut at the 54th edition of the French in-water boat show (running 22 to 27 September 2026), alongside the recently announced Boat Trip Experience Area, where visitors can experience being on […]