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"It will buff out," says one online commentator of an incident involving what's widely regarded as the second hull of th...
22/08/2025

"It will buff out," says one online commentator of an incident involving what's widely regarded as the second hull of the Wallyrocket51 - down on its side in a boatyard, the mast turned to 'spaghetti'. The accident happened at Cantiere Rossini in Pesaro. Though some commentators are questioning the viability of the image (shared online by Ocean Racing), blaming AI and asking why the mast is so long, the spreaders are missing and the lack of damage on the port stern for an approximately six metre fall, others are deducing that the incident occurred after a storm....

"It will buff out," says one online commentator of an incident involving what's widely regarded as the second hull of the Wallyrocket51 - down on its side

"Safety on commercial RIB operations is a persistent issue that the industry can do more to address," says Andrew Moll, ...
22/08/2025

"Safety on commercial RIB operations is a persistent issue that the industry can do more to address," says Andrew Moll, chief inspector of marine accidents for MAIB (Marine Accident Investigation Branch). His words come as a passenger's serious injury - permanent paralysis - and the accident in Ilfracombe Harbour is detailed in MAIB's latest report. And because of the findings, Moll's urging all operators to take action....

"Safety on commercial RIB operations is a persistent issue that the industry can do more to address," says Andrew Moll, chief inspector of marine

A new line of mounting accessories specifically designed for the Starlink Performance Gen 3 antenna has been launched by...
22/08/2025

A new line of mounting accessories specifically designed for the Starlink Performance Gen 3 antenna has been launched by Seaview. The accessories --- including a smart adapter plate (pictured above) and the wedge base --- are said to provide a significantly smaller, marinised footprint for existing and new installations. This is a bonus when space it tight onboard. "Seaview has always been at the forefront of marine mounting solutions, and our commitment to our customers means continuously evolving with the latest technology," says Jason Romesburg, president of the company which has been busy designing and manufacturing mounting systems for marine electronics, satellite communication systems, and mobile technologies for about twenty years....

A new line of mounting accessories specifically designed for the Starlink Performance Gen 3 antenna has been launched by Seaview. The accessories ---

It's a UK bank holiday on Monday 25 August, so there will be no Marine Industry News. Service will resume on Tuesday 26 ...
22/08/2025

It's a UK bank holiday on Monday 25 August, so there will be no Marine Industry News. Service will resume on Tuesday 26 August. In the meantime, catch up with MIN's latest print magazine or explore the archive of weird and wonderful marine stories. If you have a topic that you think MIN should cover, get in touch via email. The editorial team is always keen to hear your views. Best wishes, the MIN team.

It's a UK bank holiday on Monday 25 August, so there will be no Marine Industry News. Service will resume on Tuesday 26 August. In the meantime, catch up

Poole-based distributor Celsus UK has appointed Tony Smyth as business development account manager. In his new role, Smy...
22/08/2025

Poole-based distributor Celsus UK has appointed Tony Smyth as business development account manager. In his new role, Smyth will oversee export distributor relationships and support business development across the marine and OEM channels. He brings extensive experience from the marine and publishing industries, alongside a personal interest in both automotive and marine sectors. Mark Baker, Celsus managing director, comments: "We are delighted to bring Tony on board; he joins Celsus at a very exciting time for our company....

Poole-based distributor Celsus UK has appointed Tony Smyth as business development account manager. In his new role, Smyth will oversee export distributor

Boats Group, the Miami-based owner of Boat Trader, YachtWorld and boats.com, is facing a federal class action lawsuit ac...
21/08/2025

Boats Group, the Miami-based owner of Boat Trader, YachtWorld and boats.com, is facing a federal class action lawsuit accusing it of monopolising the market for online boat listings and marketing services in the United States. The complaint, filed in the Southern District of Florida by Brill Maritime Inc, which does business as Export Yacht Sales, alleges that Boats Group has “willfully acquired, maintained and expanded monopoly power in this market by engaging in exclusionary and anticompetitive conduct, including the serial acquisitions of its main competitors, unilateral price increases, restrictive contractual terms, and practices that hinder entry and expansion by rival platforms.”...

https://marineindustrynews.co.uk/boat-listings-giant-accused-of-monopolising-market-in-us-lawsuit/

Boats Group, the Miami-based owner of Boat Trader, YachtWorld and boats.com, is facing a federal class action lawsuit accusing it of monopolising the

Finland’s boating industry is showing signs of recovery following the post-pandemic downturn. Registrations have risen, ...
21/08/2025

Finland’s boating industry is showing signs of recovery following the post-pandemic downturn. Registrations have risen, with nearly 3,000 more boats recorded in the past year, while the used boat market has grown by 11 per cent compared with 2024. As of July 2025, the national watercraft register listed 246,000 boats, including 214,000 motorboats. This represents an increase of 2,928 vessels between July 2024 and July 2025....

Finland’s boating industry is showing signs of recovery following the post-pandemic downturn. Registrations have risen, with nearly 3,000 more boats

President Trump has imposed a 25 per cent tariff on hundreds of steel and aluminium products, including construction equ...
21/08/2025

President Trump has imposed a 25 per cent tariff on hundreds of steel and aluminium products, including construction equipment and automotive exhaust parts. The US Department of Commerce expanded Section 232 tariffs on aluminium and steel imports on 15 August 2025. More than 400 HTS codes have been added to the list of aluminium and steel derivative products now subject to tariffs....

President Trump has imposed a 25 per cent tariff on hundreds of steel and aluminium products, including construction equipment and automotive exhaust

The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), a technical trade event for the recreational marine in...
21/08/2025

The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), a technical trade event for the recreational marine industry in North America, has announced its programme of presentations, panel discussions and technical seminars for the 2025 IBEX Education Conference. IBEX 2025 is scheduled for 7–9 October at the Tampa Convention Centre in Florida, with a theme this year of 'Fast Forward'. The IBEX Main Stage will feature daily sessions covering subjects including tariffs, trade, supply chain management and workforce development....

The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), a technical trade event for the recreational marine industry in North America, has

Electric propulsion manufacturer ePropulsion has confirmed that its co-founder and CEO, Danny Tao, has been included in ...
21/08/2025

Electric propulsion manufacturer ePropulsion has confirmed that its co-founder and CEO, Danny Tao, has been included in Fortune China’s 2025 "40 Under 40" list. The annual list recognises individuals under the age of 40 who are considered to be influential in shaping business and industry. The 2025 edition highlights innovators contributing to advances in artificial intelligence, green technology, healthcare, smart manufacturing and consumer industries....

Electric propulsion manufacturer ePropulsion has confirmed that its co-founder and CEO, Danny Tao, has been included in Fortune China’s 2025 "40 Under 40"

The Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award has announced the members of its international jury for 2025. The prestigious sa...
21/08/2025

The Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award has announced the members of its international jury for 2025. The prestigious sailing photography award, now in its 16th edition, is open to professional photographers worldwide. The 2025 jury is made up of Samo Vidic, winner of the Yacht Racing Image Award in 2023 and 2024; Anna Schroeder, marketing director at Pantaenius Group; Ludovic Sorlot, editor-in-chief of…...

The Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award has announced the members of its international jury for 2025. The prestigious sailing photography award, now in

UK-based marine services company Briggs Marine has been appointed as a key subcontractor to Serco following the award of...
21/08/2025

UK-based marine services company Briggs Marine has been appointed as a key subcontractor to Serco following the award of the Royal Navy’s Maritime Services contracts, continuing a partnership that has spanned more than 17 years. Under the new subcontract, Briggs Marine will deliver Range Safety and Aircrew Training (RSACT) services across multiple UK locations. The service, part of the wider Inshore Support to Military Training, Testing and Evaluation contract managed by Serco, will run from October 2025 for five years....

UK-based marine services company Briggs Marine has been appointed as a key subcontractor to Serco following the award of the Royal Navy’s Maritime

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