Watch: SailGP’s shocking collision in Auckland’s ‘Mario Kart’ conditions
‘Bullets of wind’, and ‘shifty, wacky conditions, like Mario Kart’ formed the backdrop for the catastrophic collision between two...
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Zella Compton is the managing editor of Marine Industry News. Zella is a journalist and author specialising in marine news, maritime news, and marine business news.
Initially Zella specialised in the building industry (Hamerville Media Group), before editing trade and consumer titles for various publishing houses. She wrote a weekly column for the Portsmouth News for 14 years and has been extensively published in national press including The Times. Zella became managing editor of MIN in 2019.
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American Magic acquires Rockwool racing SailGP team in $60m deal
A $60 million investment is reshaping the SailGP grid. American Magic, co-founded by Doug DeVos, has acquired Rockwool Racing...
Inside the machinations of the 2026–27 Oyster World Rally as company owner sails with his toddler
When 23 Oyster yachts set out to circle the globe, they won’t be sailing alone. Behind them is a...
Premier Marinas continues relentless growth
East Cowes Marina is now part of the Premier Marinas South Coast network. That’s been growing at quite a...
Besenzoni expands show strategy for 2026
Sarnico-based Besenzoni is expanding its international presence in 2026. Nauticsud, Miami, Seaquip, Palm Beach and Dubai are among the...
Bahrain builder lands in Europe with first boot Düsseldorf sale
Aldhaen Boats has taken a decisive step onto the European stage, using boot Düsseldorf as a launchpad for what...
Why medical compliance at sea can’t be ignored – and how to make sure it’s on track
Medical compliance is rarely front of mind until something goes wrong. Yet for vessel operators, failing to meet maritime...
Falcon Tenders and Heywood team up on sleek 11-metre superyacht tender
With its newly unveiled 11-metre custom tender, Falcon Tenders and Tim Heywood Design have set out to prove that...
Six years for captain after fatal collision
A fatal North Sea collision that claimed the life of a seafarer has ended with a prison sentence for...
Funding boost won’t fix Britain’s waterways crisis, warns IWA
A fresh injection of government funding should have been good news for Britain’s canals. Instead, it has reignited a...
Castoldi steps up unmanned surface vessel (USV) push as global demand accelerates
While completing four units of its newly launched JT 34 Limo for a major luxury resort operator, Castoldi is...
