Marpol compliance is a growing issue for marinas
For much of the leisure marine industry, Marpol has long been viewed as somebody else’s regulation – a framework...
Marine environment
Metstrade rallies 20,000 boating professionals for worldwide clean-water action
From clearing plastic out of Amsterdam’s canals to inspiring global action across marinas and coastlines, Metstrade is using this...
Marine Components International appointed Seascour EMEA distributor
Marine Components International, a UK-based distributor of maritime products, has been appointed as the international distributor for Seascour across...
The seabed comeback: decade-long trawling ban sparks hidden marine life boom
After nearly a decade of protection from bottom trawling and dredging, scientists have recorded a marked resurgence of marine...
Princess reports 20% reduction in emissions at UK factory
British boatbuilder Princess Yachts has reported a 19.8 per cent reduction in carbon emissions across its Plymouth facilities, driven by...
IGY Simpson Bay Marina and Yacht Club Isle de Sol earn Blue Flag status
Island Global Yachting (IGY) Simpson Bay Marina and IGY Yacht Club Isle de Sol Marina on the island of...
Entries open for 2026 Brian Black Memorial Award for environmental journalism
UK-based sailing magazine Yachting Monthly has opened entries for the 2026 Brian Black Memorial Award, an environmental journalism and...
New database to track abandoned vessels in US
Abandoned and derelict vessels remain a persistent feature along shorelines and in harbours worldwide, where they can release fuel,...
UCL study asks: Do electric boats really make less noise?
A new, peer-reviewed study has been conducted by University College London (UCL) to examine underwater radiated noise across a...
Marpol wake-up call: the everyday boat cleaning habit that could void insurance
As insurers address the impact of Marpol Annex V requirements on policies, it’s time for marina operators and leisure...
Suzuki allows royalty-free licensing on outboard motor microplastics collection device
Suzuki Motor Corporation will allow royalty-free use of 34 patents related to its outboard motor microplastic collecting device, including...
