RINA acquires Finland-based Foreship RINA acquires Finland-based Foreship Strengthening global position in marine consulting RINA has acquired the entire share capital of Foreship, a renowned Finnish company specialising in naval architecture and marine engineering, from Vaaka Partners and company's managers. by RINA Posted 20 Jun 07:56 UTC Art Explora Festival sets sail for Rijeka Art Explora Festival sets sail for Rijeka After welcoming 30,000 visitors in Nice After ten days in Nice as part of the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC 3), the Art Explora Festival concludes with a unique and mobilizing stopover, at the crossroads of art, innovation, and environmental awareness. by Art Explora Festival Posted 19 Jun 10:50 UTC Amels 80 ready for sea trials Amels 80 ready for sea trials Powered by an advanced hybrid propulsion system Damen Yachting is delighted to announce the commencement of sea trials for the first Amels 80, an important phase in the journey towards delivery scheduled for this summer. by Damen Yachting team Posted 19 Jun 06:04 UTC EBI renews its board EBI renews its board Fabio Planamente elected to the new board as special representative Fabio Planamente elected to the new board as special representative for the large yacht sector. by Confindustria Nautica Posted 19 Jun 06:03 UTC Marina Port de Mallorca's new Blue Flag Marina Port de Mallorca's new Blue Flag Holding the IMCI Five Blue Star certification The Blue Flag is an international symbol that recognises environmental management, quality and safety. by Marina Port de Mallorca Posted 18 Jun 09:28 UTC EBI expands membership and elects new leadership EBI expands membership and elects new leadership The newly elected Council appointed Robert Marx as President of EBI for his second mandate. Hosted by the German Marine Federation (VMWD), European Boating Industry convened its biannual General Assembly yesterday in Hamburg, Germany, bringing together its members to reflect on the progress made in supporting the recreational boating industry. by European Boating Industry Posted 18 Jun 06:24 UTC Henri-Lloyd appoints new distributor Henri-Lloyd appoints new distributor Croatia, Slovenia and Montenegro will be served by Yachting Mission 524 Henri-Lloyd is extending its distribution channels with the appointment of a new distributor for Croatia, Slovenia and Montenegro. Yachting Mission 524, founded by Olympic Finn sailor Ivan Kljakovic Gaspic, is headquartered at Split. by Alice Driscoll Posted 17 Jun 16:00 UTC Amateur Boating Photographer Competition Opens Amateur Boating Photographer Competition Opens Stoneways Marine Insurance exciting to announce the theme as being 'Joy on the water' Stoneways Marine Insurance are excited to open their annual photography competition with this year's theme being 'Joy on the water'. The judges would like to see what brings you happiness on the water - it's a free pass to let your creativity run wild. by Keith Lovett Posted 17 Jun 11:00 UTC Smart Sailing for Day Trips Smart Sailing for Day Trips Simple, Reliable Gear from Marine Products Direct When you're heading out for a sail over the weekend or a quick coastal hop, your gear needs to be as dependable and fuss-free as your boat. by Marine Products Direct Posted 17 Jun 08:30 UTC Bulwarks and Bulldust – watch Episode Six Bulwarks and Bulldust – watch Episode Six Episode Six is now live - Are boat shows still relevant? Episode Six - asks the question, 'Are boat shows still Relevant?' We also offer some thoughts on changes and updates. The final episode of Series One is now live by Bulwarks and Bulldust Posted 13 Jun 22:46 UTC Honour for Hampshire sail training CEO Honour for Hampshire sail training CEO Mark Todd has been made an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours List Mark has been Chief Executive of Ocean Youth Trust South since 2010 and was previously Staff Skipper for nine years. by Ocean Youth Trust South Posted 13 Jun 21:30 UTC Omaya Yachts' debut model leaves shipyard Omaya Yachts' debut model leaves shipyard The OMAYA 50 is complete and entered the water last week Bulgarian luxury catamaran manufacturer Omaya Yachts has shared its debut model, the OMAYA 50, is complete and entered the water last week. by Omaya Yachts Posted 13 Jun 14:43 UTC Ferretti Group launched the 100th Rivamare 38 Ferretti Group launched the 100th Rivamare 38 The event in Sarnico celebrated the extraordinary success of one of Riva's most iconic models The 100th Rivamare, a modern icon of Riva style and a fantastic long- seller, is a milestone that Ferretti Group celebrated in Sarnico with a ceremonial launch. by Ferretti Group Posted 13 Jun 12:13 UTC David Coleman Excellence in Exporting Award 2025 David Coleman Excellence in Exporting Award 2025 Awarded to Wessex Resins & Adhesives for their dedication in manufacturing and exporting The David Coleman Excellence in Exporting Award 2025 has been won by Wessex Resins & Adhesives for their dedication in manufacturing and exporting specialist epoxy-based solutions around the world. by Chris Jones Posted 13 Jun 06:30 UTC Clipper Race announces Official Logistics Supplier Clipper Race announces Official Logistics Supplier Warrant Group offers a deep understanding of the complex operational demands As it gears up for its 14th edition, the Clipper Race has announced that Warrant Group will be the Official Logistics Supplier for the upcoming circumnavigation, with the UK-based firm also making its racing debut with a team entry named in its honour. by Clipper Race Posted 13 Jun 04:40 UTC The Ocean Race unites at UN Ocean Conference The Ocean Race unites at UN Ocean Conference A powerful week of of action, innovation, and collaboration for ocean health Today, at the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, The Ocean Race brought together an extraordinary lineup of athletes, policymakers, scientists, and environmental leaders to spotlight the unrivalled power of sport as a driver of ocean action. by The Ocean Race Posted 12 Jun 21:06 UTC Ashley Highfield to Step Down as Oyster Yachts CEO Ashley Highfield to Step Down as Oyster Yachts CEO He will leave the business in autumn this year after handing over to the new CEO Oyster Yachts has announced Ashley Highfield is to stand down as CEO after seven years with the company, firstly as Executive Chairman and more recently as CEO. by Oyster Yachts Posted 12 Jun 09:53 UTC Entries open for 2025 DAME Design Awards Entries open for 2025 DAME Design Awards The global leisure marine industry's gold standard recognition for excellence in equipment design This year's edition of the prestigious DAME Design Awards at Metstrade, the global leisure marine industry's gold standard recognition for excellence in equipment design, is now open for entries. by Metstrade Posted 12 Jun 08:07 UTC Energy Observer unveils EO3 Energy Observer unveils EO3 A new laboratory vessel for "A journey to Carbon Neutrality" expedition On Friday, June 6, at the opening of the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), Energy Observer unveiled EO3, its new expedition laboratory vessel, designed to explore future solutions for maritime and energy decarbonization. by Energy Observer Posted 11 Jun 16:42 UTC Sanguineti doubles revenue & capacity with new HQ Sanguineti doubles revenue & capacity with new HQ The move allows for closer departmental collaboration within Sanguineti and the wider Quick Group It's fair to say that Sanguineti has witnessed decades of transformation in the yacht and superyacht industry since its founding back in 1958, just as the fledgling superyacht sector was starting to find its feet. by Quick Group Posted 11 Jun 11:20 UTC