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...
Marine research and reports
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...
Study reveals worst North Atlantic areas for plastic waste
A new study, led by Plymouth Marine Laboratory in the UK, has revealed five high-risk zones where floating plastic...
Self-driving delivery boats to benefit from £1.8m future transport fund
The UK has announced the 41 winning projects of the 2023 Transport Research and Innovation Grant (TRIG) competition, which...
Decommissioned offshore structures offer ‘limited’ ecological benefits
Decommissioned offshore structures offer limited long-term ecological benefits if they are left in the ocean to serve as artificial...
First Antarctic science mission on polar ship departs
A team of international researchers has set sail on the RRS Sir David Attenborough to answer questions about how Antarctic...
Study reveals how UK’s shipwrecks are providing a refuge for marine life
A new study conducted by the University of Plymouth and Blue Marine Foundation has shown that the estimated 50,000...
