US-based boat retailer West Marine has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware, according to a court filing. In an official statement, the firm says it remains open for business, and customers can still access products through its approximately 200 retail locations. The firm says it aims to emerge from Chapter 11 by mid-August. […]
A wildfire believed to have been sparked by emergency flares from a stranded sailor has burned through more than 14,500 acres on Santa Rosa Island in Channel Islands National Park, putting rare wildlife habitats and historic buildings at risk on the remote island off the Southern California coast. Still uncontained on Monday evening (18 May […]
The nautical sector of the Balearic Islands is at a key moment in its evolution. The Balearic Marine Cluster (BMC), a group of more than 100 companies including shipyards, refit specialists, marinas, technology providers and service firms, is aware that competition is building. The islands face the challenge of consolidating their refit and naval repair […]
UK motorboat demand is being reshaped by a stronger focus on safety, onboard movement and ease of handling, particularly among owners transitioning from sailing, according to RBS Marine. It’s mainly because of practicality, says Ben Stevens, company director at RBS Marine. “People coming to power want the safety of being able to walk around.” The […]
Ferretti Group’s board of directors has officially named Stassi Anastassov as chief executive officer, with immediate effect. The appointment caps a contentious, months-long boardroom battle for control of the luxury Italian shipbuilder. In January 2026, Czech investor KKCG launched a voluntary partial tender offer to increase its stake, a move that eventually escalated by May […]
“I was asked if I was a diversity hire, despite graduating top of my class.” Two marine technology professionals discuss career trajectories, engineering excellence, mentorship, and why visibility is the key to normalisation. Jess Moss, mechanical design engineer, RAD Propulsion Jess Moss joined electric propulsion specialist RAD Propulsion in early 2026. Working in one of […]
The global maritime sector is today marking the International Day for Women in Maritime under the theme ‘From Policy to Practice: Advancing Gender Equality for Maritime Excellence’. Established by the International Maritime Organization (IM0), this year focuses on advancing gender equality at every level of the maritime industry, both on shore and at sea. Speaking […]
Small and medium-sized enterprise (SMEs) marine businesses are building flexible workforce networks centred on apprenticeships, subcontractor partnerships and multi-skilled training, says Fiona Pascoe, creative designer, from Maritime Yacht Services. The company provides comprehensive refit, repair and maintenance for yachts, tenders and motorboats up to 24-metres, specialising in boat restoration, surface repairs and protective coatings. For […]
International online boat marketplace Rightboat has formed a strategic partnership with YachtOne, an AI-powered brokerage operating platform to help streamline digital workflows for boat dealers and brokers. The collaboration aims to solve the industry-wide issue of fragmented digital operations, where websites, inventory feeds, and lead sources often sit in silos. By connecting Rightboat’s global marketplace reach […]
Oyster Yachts is preparing to end production activity at its Southampton Saxon Wharf facility by the end of 2026, marking one of the biggest strategic shifts in the luxury yacht builder’s modern history as it consolidates manufacturing around its Norfolk operations. The luxury yacht builder says owners and boats currently in build will not be […]
Sunseeker has agreed to pay a fine of $200,000, and to implement a compliance plan, among other penalties, says the Department of Justice (DoJ) after admitting to using illegally obtained Burmese teak on yachts imported into the USA. The firm is due to be formally sentenced on 20 August. According to the DoJ, Sunseeker pleaded […]