HMS Victory is having its remaining masts removed during three overnight crane lifts this week, as work continues on ‘The Big Repair’, the ten-year £42m conservation programme for Nelson’s flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar. HMS Victory is the world’s oldest commissioned warship and is now permanently located in a dry dock at the National […]
The International Federation of Boat Show Organisers (IFBSO) has added the Cannes Yachting Festival as a member ahead of the 2026 edition. Held each September across the Vieux Port and Port Canto in Cannes, the Cannes Yachting Festival attracts more than 56,600 trade and public visitors, 680 exhibitors and more than 710 boats and yachts […]
Leading marine companies, including Oyster, Fairline, Swan, Azimut, Sealine and newly announced Princess, are confirmed for this year’s Southampton International Boat Show. Organisers report that over 200 brands are already confirmed for the show, which is scheduled from 18-27 September 2026. The 57th edition of Southampton International Boat Show takes place in Mayflower Park, Southampton, on […]
Turkish yacht builder Numarine has introduced a Classic superyacht line with two initial models, the 38XPC and 39MXPC. The range draws on the company’s existing explorer yacht platforms. Exteriors are by Can Yalman, naval architecture is by Umberto Tagliavini, and the initial interiors are by Italian studio Hot Lab, part of the Swedish design hub […]
Read MIN’s latest issue online This issue highlights a range of stories from across the sector. Fairline’s co-CEO Oliver Southwell discusses how the British boatbuilder is navigating a period of reset and recalibration on page 4. MIN examines the strength of the refit market and the Balearics’ continued dominance in this segment on page 10. […]
A superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian steel magnate Alexey Mordashov has passed through the Strait of Hormuz, despite tight restrictions linked to the US-Iran standoff. The 142-metre vessel, Nord, left Dubai on Friday (24 April 2026), crossed the strait on Saturday and reached Muscat, Oman, early on Sunday, according to AIS data. Valued at more […]
The 2026 South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show is returning to Ocean Village Marina in Southampton from 8-10 May. This year’s event, which focuses on sustainable and fuel-efficient boating technology, will feature exhibitors and presentations covering the latest developments in propulsion, onboard power and related systems. A highlight of this year’s green tech focus […]
Marine Futures has announced Gurit, MobyFly and nlcomp as the three companies selected for the 2026 MarineShift360 Impact Accelerator Programme. Chosen from 20 applicants spanning ten countries, the new cohort represents the full lifecycle of marine sustainability, from the advanced materials that build vessels, to the propulsion systems that power them and the end-of-life solutions […]
The International Multihull Show has concluded its 2026 edition (22-26 April) in La Grande Motte, bringing together 82 multihulls and recording its highest level of international participation to date. The event opened on 22 April with an expanded on-water layout and updated visitor access, as well as the event’s largest fleet to date. The 2026 […]
Metstrade has extended its strategic public relations partnership with communications agency McKenna Townsend for a second consecutive year, as preparations continue for the 2026 edition of the marine equipment trade exhibition. The decision follows McKenna Townsend’s work on Metstrade 2025. The agency will again provide strategic PR support, media relations and content services. Metstrade 2026 […]
A new partnership between The Magenta Project and ClubSwan Racing will create a pathway for women into elite performance sailing, by fielding two all-female teams in the ClubSwan 36 at four Nations League events this season. The Magenta Project, a leading charitable organisation established to ensure greater equity and inclusion for women in sailing and […]