French yachtsman Charlie Dalin, who won the non-stop round-the-world Vendée Globe race last year, has died aged 42 after a long battle with cancer. “It is with deep sadness that my family and I announce the passing of my husband, Charlie Dalin, following a long illness,” says Dalin’s wife Perrine Le Pape. Dalin was diagnosed […]
Two members of a US Army helicopter that crashed near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday were rescued by a US Navy sea drone. This is the first time the US military has publicly confirmed that an unmanned drone was used in such an operation. The rescue craft’s been officially identified as a Saronic Corsair, […]
Next Yacht Group has formed a strategic partnership with YSC Yacht Sales Center and established Next Yacht Turkey, a move designed to strengthen the group’s footprint in the Eastern Mediterranean. The agreement is a key pillar of Next Yacht Group’s broader international expansion strategy, aiming to capitalise on rapidly evolving markets such as Türkiye, and […]
Commercial marine markets are providing greater opportunities for growth and innovation than leisure boating, according to Seaglaze Marine Windows, as confidence returns across the marine sector and customers become more decisive in their purchasing decisions. William Mulhall says the Norfolk-based manufacturer is seeing around 60 per cent of its business coming from commercial marine customers […]
Lloyd’s Register Group (LR) and the Lloyd’s Register Foundation have announced the appointment of Matthias Altendorf as their new chair. Altendorf will succeed Thomas Thune Andersen when he steps down at the end of his tenure in June 2027. Altendorf brings extensive corporate governance experience to the role, having served as both an executive and […]
International deck hardware and sailing systems manufacturer Harken has announced a new three-year partnership agreement with Foiling Week. Harken is joining as official racing partner, starting with the event’s 13th edition – scheduled to take place from 27 June to 5 July at Fraglia Vela Malcesine on Italy’s Lake Garda. Founded in 2014, Foiling Week […]
Clean Sailors has announced a partnership with Circular Flow that expands the scope of its ReSail platform to include the collection and reuse of wetsuits and other neoprene equipment, alongside end-of-life sails. UK-based Circular Flow collects and repurposes neoprene, converting discarded wetsuits into new products and materials. ReSail by Clean Sailors is a digital platform […]
The shortlist for the 2026 Apprentice of the Year Award has been announced by British Marine, with the overall winner due to be revealed at Southampton International Boat Show 2026. Now in its third year, the award celebrates those who have demonstrated exceptional commitment, resilience, innovation and impact within their workplace and across the wider […]
Information filed in court documents reveals the locations of 59 West Marine stores slated to close as the company restructures under Chapter 11 bankruptcy. In May 2026, MIN reported that US-based boat retailer West Marine had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware. That news came two weeks after rumours of a potential bankruptcy […]
Leading international events, exhibitions and publishing group Informa is set to enter the Australian boat show market with the launch of the Australian International Boat Show. The new event will be held in Sydney’s Darling Harbour, opening on 29 July 2027, with dates secured for the next five years. The Australian International Boat Show will combine a […]
US-based LED lighting designer and manufacturer Lumitec has commenced production of its new SeaBlazeX3 surface-mount underwater light, with global distribution scheduled to begin this month. The latest addition to Lumitec’s SeaBlaze Series, the SeaBlazeX3 leverages decades of experience in surface-mount underwater lighting to produce 8,000 lumens while maintaining power consumption comparable to its predecessor the […]