A crew member aboard a passenger catamaran has been arrested as investigators continue to piece together the circumstances of a collision off the Croatian coast that claimed the lives of four Czech nationals. The accident took place on the morning of Sunday (14 June 2026) in the Splitske Vrata passage, a heavily used stretch of […]
Canada’s Transportation Safety Board (TSB) has published an investigation report into the 2023 implosion of the Titan submersible, revealing how a lack of formal information-sharing among federal organisations led to the submersible ultimately operating without oversight. The report comes a year after the US Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation (MBI) issued a damning report […]
Teakdecking Systems has appointed Alyssa Whitehouse as director of marketing. She will be responsible for marketing strategy, brand development, communications, digital marketing, product marketing and content across the company’s custom decking, refit and marine product divisions. The role also covers support for its activities in superyacht, shipyard, dealer, distributor and marine service markets in the […]
Wisconsin-based boatbuilder Flamingo Marine has entered series production and started shipping its first customer Rove 245 pontoon boats, marking the company’s transition from product development to full-scale manufacturing. The milestone follows a first-quarter boat show programme across the US, where Flamingo and its dealer network introduced the Rove platform. Alongside the production launch, the company […]
Axopar has appointed Bike & Boat World as an authorised dealer in Finland, with the partnership taking effect on 15 June 2026. Sales will begin through the company’s locations in Helsinki and Turku. The agreement increases access to Axopar boats across southern Finland. Models from the range will be displayed at Bike & Boat World […]
Tohatsu Corporation has appointed Power Equipment as its exclusive distributor for Australia, New Zealand and the wider Oceania region, with the agreement taking effect on 1 July 2026. Japanese firm Tohatsu manufactures and sells outboard motors and pleasure boats. Power Equipment is a leading distributor of industrial and marine diesel engines in Australia, New Zealand […]
A retired British couple sailing in the English Channel have described a “surreal” encounter with a Russian warship after warning shots were fired nearby during an incident south of the Isle of Wight. The incident took place yesterday morning (Tuesday 16 June 2026) in international waters about 20 nautical miles south of the island. The […]
A British adventurer attempting to cross the Atlantic Ocean for charity in ‘the world’s smallest boat’ has been rescued by the Canadian Coast Guard just two days into the challenge. Bedwell, 52, departed from Newfoundland, Canada, on Wednesday, 3 June 2026, and had intended to attempt a 1,900-mile solo crossing that would have broken the […]
The Marina Industries Association (MIA) has published findings from two industry research projects: the 2025 Health of the Australian Marina Industry Survey (HAMIS) and the 2026 MIA Employment & Salary Survey. Together, the surveys provide a detailed picture of Australia’s marina sector, covering areas including economic contribution, workforce trends, operating performance and future challenges. The […]
VMG (Velocity Made Good), a new US-based shipyard focused on high-performance luxury trimarans, has launched. Its first project, the VMG 53, is a 16-metre (53ft) trimaran currently under construction, with delivery planned for January 2027. The company is headquartered in New York and aims to develop offshore cruising trimarans that combine performance with onboard comfort and […]
Henri-Lloyd has introduced Sail Free, an initiative designed to support people taking their first steps into sailing by offering customers vouchers that can be put towards selected Royal Yachting Association courses. Through Sail Free, customers who purchase qualifying Henri-Lloyd products receive a £300 voucher that can be redeemed against selected RYA courses. The voucher can […]