The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes a limited reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, in theory offering a narrow window for shipping despite uncertainty over the reliability of the deal. The deal was reached shortly before a Tuesday deadline set by US President Donald Trump, who had threatened […]
Ancasta Group, a yacht brokerage and new boat distribution company based in Southampton, UK, has confirmed that founder Nick Griffith has sold a majority shareholding in the business to Ancasta franchise owner Matthew Shave for an undisclosed sum. The company employs 103 people and reports an annual turnover in excess of £50m. The group includes […]
“The days of people thinking 3D printing is just for making models on a desktop machine are well and truly over,” says Will Howden. A former Olympic sailor, Howden has turned his hand to designing 3D specialist printed components for the marine industry through AMufacture, his company that he co-founded with Craig Pyser. From Olympic […]
New Zealand’s Black Foils will not compete at this week’s Enel Rio Sail Grand Prix, with work continuing on a replacement F50 after damage sustained during a crash in Auckland in February 2026. In a statement, the team says it is working through a return to racing, despite the long lead time required to commission […]
British modern classic yacht builder Spirit Yachts will hold its biannual recruitment open day at its yard in Ipswich, Suffolk, on Friday 15 May. Forming part of the company’s drive to recruit experienced boatbuilders and establish a pipeline of talent for the future, applicants will have a tour of the yard and see the design […]
It’s time to lace up those boots and take part in celebrating, supporting, and elevating the women shaping the marine industry. This year, the Global Women’s Walk will coincide with International Women in Maritime Day on 18 May 2026. This means that between 11 and 18 May 2026, industry professionals and supporters are being asked […]
The America’s Cup Partnership (ACP) has confirmed the appointment of Marzio Perrelli as chief executive officer under its revised governance structure. Grant Dalton, CEO of Emirates Team New Zealand and Defender of the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup in Naples, continues as chairman of ACP. ACP was formed in 2025, marking the first time in […]
A cruise vessel operated by Blue Lagoon Cruises has run aground on a reef near Monuriki Island in Fiji – known as the filming location for the 2000 Tom Hanks film Cast Away – prompting an evacuation. The 55.52-metre MV Fiji Princess was on a seven-day voyage when it struck the reef near the uninhabited […]
US President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation introducing structural changes to Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminium and copper, effective as of Monday (April 6, 2026). The measures revise how tariff rates are determined and adjust which derivative articles are covered. National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), a trade association representing boat, marine engine and […]
US marine marketplace Off The Hook Yachts has agreed to acquire Bellhart Marine Group, including its affiliated entities Bellhart Marine Services, Specialized Mechanical Services and Specialized Mechanical Services (collectively Bellhart). Financial details of the transaction have not been disclosed. Founded in 2012, Off The Hook operates a marine marketplace covering brokerage, wholesale trading, auctions, financing […]
Maritimo has named Primus Marine as its authorised dealer for Southeast Asia, extending its presence across Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia. The appointment brings the number of Maritimo Luxury Motor Yachts locations in Southeast Asia to four, alongside existing dealerships in Japan, Singapore and Malaysia, with Thailand now added. Founded by Australian boatbuilder Bill Barry-Cotter, Maritimo […]