A dispute has developed between British businessman Jim Ratcliffe and Olympic sailor Ben Ainslie over the ownership of a yacht used in the most recent America’s Cup campaign. Ratcliffe’s company Ineos has begun legal action against Ainslie’s team, Athena Racing, seeking the return of the AC75 yacht that competed as Ineos Britannia during the 37th […]
A new campaign has launched to promote and facilitate the circular economy for high-performance sails. OneSails, the international sailmaking company, has launched the 4T Forte Trade-In campaign, the first industry initiative allowing sailors to return used sails for recycling and receive an incentive towards the purchase of a new sail set. 100 per cent recyclable […]
Electric hydrofoiling passenger ferries will be introduced to Western Australia as New Zealand marine technology company Vessev expands into the Australian market. Working with local expert Enautic Group, Vessev is set to introduce its ‘flying’ vessels to Perth. According to Vessev, there are currently only three commercially certified electric hydrofoiling vessels in operation globally – two of […]
C-Quip Marine Equipment has launched a new website, which will act as a dedicated online platform for the commercial marine sector. The new website, commercial.cquip.com, provides access to marine equipment for use in commercial environments. The UK-based marine supplier says the site is aimed at vessel builders, refit yards, harbour authorities, ferry operators, fishing fleets, […]
Carbon fibre racing yacht builder McConaghy Yachts and New Zealand-based electric propulsion solution provider ZeroJet are partnering to launch MC-Zero Tenders and its flagship MC-Zero 450 – the ‘SUV of the sea’. The MC-Zero 450 features a rigid carbon hull and world-first and patent pending ‘movable helm’ to give boaters back the versatility of increased […]
Döhle Yachts has appointed Chris Warde as chief business officer to drive strategic growth and client engagement. Warde has extensive experience in commercial, operational and leadership roles across the maritime and superyacht sectors. In his new position, Warde will play a pivotal role in shaping Döhle Yachts’ global business strategy, sustainable growth, and ensuring best-in-class […]
As volatility in energy markets pushes operators to rethink how they power their fleets, BAR Technologies – a spin-off from Great Britain’s former America’s Cup Team – says fuel strategy in global shipping is increasingly being shaped by immediate commercial realities rather than long-term decarbonisation targets. A combination of infrastructure disruption, geopolitical risk and persistent […]
MDL Marinas has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointments of Daniel Chown as finance director and Sophie Kirkpatrick as head of sales and marketing, as the business enters a significant new phase of investment and growth. The appointments coincide with MDL’s launch of a multi-million-pound 2026/27 growth strategy aimed at reinforcing its position […]
Humphree and Propspeed have entered into a strategic partnership, with Humphree endorsing the use of Propspeed’s Foulfree Multi-Surface System across its fins and interceptors. The collaboration aims to protect stabilisation performance below the waterline, while maintaining efficiency, reliability and system integrity. Propspeed’s biocide-free foul-release coating will be applied to Humphree’s stabilisation technology, to support long-term […]
Hydroflyer has announced the launch of the Hydroflyer AL, a new entry-level electric hydrofoil designed to bring foiling to a broader consumer market. Hydroflyer AL says it has spent the past four years working toward making foiling more accessible to a broader market and everyday riders without compromising safety or performance. The new entry-level efoil […]
A new global social media campaign for marine companies, professionals and boating enthusiasts is launching for World Boating Day. The #WhatFloatsYourBoat campaign will champion the people, passions and everyday moments that define the boating industry. World Boating Day 2026 will be celebrated on 23 May, with events taking place throughout the week of 18–24 May. […]