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August Race and Ribcraft Middle East confirm partnership

Marine maintenance brand August Race has announced that its products will soon be widely available to both retail and trade customers in the United Arab Emirates supplied by Ribcraft Middle East (ME). Having used August Race products to maintain its own vessels for a number of years, Ribcraft ME will now be offering the well-known […]

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Rooster launches new inshore gear range

Watersports accessories and equipment brand Rooster has launched its latest product line, the SB1 Inshore Range, as the company expands its presence in the growing sportsboat market. Building on the company’s range of performance gear for the dinghy sector, the SB1 Inshore range, comprises a three-layer jacket and hi-fits. The range impressively uses 85 per cent […]

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Technical Marine Supplies launches new Vesscomm telematics range

Technical Marine Supplies, the exclusive global distribution partner for the Vesscomm telematics range, is unveiling the latter’s latest products, at Seawork next week (the UK’s commercial boat show, stand G46). The Vesscomm range comprises three models, which all come with a global SIM as standard. Vesscomm Lite offers comprehensive remote tracking capabilities, enabling boat owners […]

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Marine safety firm Daniamant acquires Marker and Strobe Lights

Maritime safety manufacturer, Daniamant, has announced its product line expansion and acquisition of innovative Marker and Strobe Lights. The newly acquired product line includes the AQ4 MKII Strobe Light and the ML-100, ML-200 and ML-300 Marker lights, that are designed to enhance visibility and safety across a wide range of maritime and offshore applications. Daniamant’s […]

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Mercury launches new V8 MerCruiser inboard engine

Mercury Marine has launched the new MerCruiser T8200 Tow Sport inboard. The engine is built on Mercury’s 8.2L V8 big-block platform and includes Smart Tow digital control systems. The T8200 joins the T6200 in the Tow Sport lineup. Available in 380hp and 430hp high output models, the T8200 runs on 87-octane fuel and can handle […]

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Seldén Mast’s latest Race GRIP winch

Swedish marine equipment manufacturer Seldén Mast has announced its latest series of patented Race GRIP winch handles, which have been designed to offer a more practical solution to the locking mechanism for a more seamless sailing experience for race goers and boating enthusiasts alike. Designed to complement its new winch programme, the team at Seldén […]

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Rooster launches 2024 wetsuit collection

Watersports accessories and equipment brand Rooster has launched its latest wetsuit range. The range is mainly for dinghy sailors but is also suitable for those participating in sports such as stand-up paddleboarding, wingfoiling, and kayaking. The latest wetsuit range has undergone two years of testing by Rooster athletes and riders. The firm says the Thermaflex […]

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In Focus: Wescom Group’s first aid kits approved for marine use

Wescom Group’s new first aid kits have now received Certificate of Type Approvals from Lloyd’s Register for marine use. The ANP Pharma-branded products are the culmination of internal investment expanding Wescom Group’s UK pharmaceutical distribution facilities in Basildon, UK, to enable the development of SOLAS and Category C first aid kits for the marine sector. […]

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Mustang Survival: Why the US-owned safety company wants the UK market

American-owned and Canadian headquartered, Mustang Survival has been developing high-performance marine apparel and safety equipment for 56 years. Synonymous with floatation devices and high-grade safety equipment in North America, Mustang Survival has more recently set its sights on the UK market where it is making inroads in the marine safety sector.  Atlas 190 lifejacket reaches […]

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DAME Awards uncovered: behind the scenes of the judging process

In the latest issue of Marine Industry News magazine, editor Chantal Haines talks to DAME Award non-voting secretary Kim Hollamby about the judging process, top submissions and what the panel really looks for in winning products. Launched in 1991 to promote and recognise the best-designed products at METSTRADE, the DAME Design Awards are some of the most […]

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C-Map rolls out major cartography update for Europe

C-Map, a leader in digital marine cartography and cloud-based mapping and part of Navico Group, has announced a major update to its European charts. These updates include extended inland coverage for Northern France, over 200 new lakes for France, and improved high-resolution bathymetry and shaded relief across parts of coastal Europe and South Africa.  “We […]