Major rise in yacht crew welfare concerns flagged in new review
The International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) has released its Welfare of Yacht Crew 2024 Annual Review, highlighting...
marine research
Find out what’s happening with marine research. All the latest news about research which looks at impacts of things like sunscreen, lack of education about tides and gender disparity in the marine sector
What’s changed since 2019? Latest equity and inclusion survey
The Magenta Project has launched a new survey into equity and inclusion in sailing and the wider marine industry....
ICOMIA releases inclusion guide as data shows just 1 in 50 marine CEOs are women
The ICOMIA Diversity Committee has launched a new resource for the recreational boating industry, examining ways to advance gender...
Alarming survey shows four in ten people lack ‘basic understanding’ of how tides work
With coastal destinations set to attract crowds during the upcoming Easter school holidays, new research from the RNLI in...
Sunscreen’s impact on marine life needs urgent investigation, study finds
A UK research study has outlined significant gaps in the understanding of how sunscreen may affect marine ecosystems. The...
First ‘near-zero’ emission cruise ship heads to Arctic
Captain Arctic, which is described as the first near-zero carbon emission cruise ship available for charter, is heading to...
New data paints familiar picture of workforce in marine industry
Data from a global study, supported by Marine Industry News, is painting a familiar picture of how the marine...
Global consumer demand for boat buying continues to wane in 2024
Consumer demand is waning, says Boats Group. It’s just released its mid-year market index report for 2024. The report...
British study reveals ‘disturbing level’ of fibreglass in oysters and mussels
A new study has revealed worrying levels of fibreglass in oysters and mussels in British waters. The research authors...
Cross-border demand means boat brokers need better digital marketing
Over the last few years the recreational boating industry has been facing a shifting landscape. For boat dealers and...
Plea for events to control noise from spectators’ boats
International sailing events should try to reduce the underwater noise they create to avoid impacting marine wildlife, new research...
