In Focus: How safe are uncrewed boats? Very, says Sea-Kit
In 2021, Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) designer and builder, Sea-Kit International, was awarded the first ever Unmanned Marine Systems...
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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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VIDEO: Second cargo ship grounds in UK port
For the second time this year a ship has grounded at the mouth of Port of Silloth. The vessel,...
In Focus: Daniamant’s consumer may change, but legislation drives safety products
While Berit Hansen, Daniamant Denmark’s MD, notes that consumers are changing, with more focus on a ‘green future’ (which...
Exclusive: Pip Hare’s funding woes for Vendée Globe
In mid-April Pip Hare, one of MIN’s favourite IMOCA skippers, made the shocking announcement that her team was facing...
In Focus: Safety drives savvy navvy, as crowdfunding surpasses latest target
It’s hard to miss stories about savvy navvy. This is the company with headlines that include ‘record growth‘ and...
VIDEO: Fire on dive boat, all reported safe
Sea Safari VII, a dive charter boat based in Indonesia, has become another casualty of fire, with – as...
In Focus: Voluntary marine safety standards reduce boating accidents
According to Megan Sheahan, an economic and statistical analyst, data suggest that American Boat and Yacht Council’s (ABYC) voluntary...
Brunswick sales down 22 per cent, first quarter 2024
Although gross margins have remained resilient and the company delivered a solid first quarter consistent with guided expectations, Brunswick...
Data scandal rocks Japanese marine engine market
Japanese engine maker IHI Corp. has admitted that a subsidiary has falsified fuel efficiency data for 4,215 marine engines,...
Underfall Yard reopens after staff member’s arson
Underfall Yard has re-opened its gates, welcoming visitors to the working boatyard after a Bristol boatyard fire damaged five...
French pedal kayak powered by solar panels
L’Aquaphile has announced the launch of its Pedayak Solar. This is described as a hybrid pedal kayak with electric...
