No limits at sea: BPA reignites debate over UK boater drinking laws
One hundred years after the UK introduced its first drink-driving laws, the British Ports Association (BPA) is again urging...
Marine safety
The latest news about marine safety and safety equipment including companies who are pushing product developments, tech innovations and legislation to make it safer for all those at sea.
Life jackets, man overboard recovery systems, locator beacons, life rafts, buoyancy aids and more. Includes companies such as Ocean Safety, Baltic, Typhoon International, Survitec and Daniamant.
Seafarer happiness improves, yet safety risks are growing
The latest Q2 2025 Seafarers Happiness Index has shown the highest well-being scores in years, yet behind this positive...
Sun European sells Wescom Signal & Rescue
Sun European Partners, LLP has agreed the sale of Wescom Signal & Rescue, a global leader in marine pyrotechnics...
Marine group wins against Lloyd’s of London Syndicate
California-based Wing Group (which manufactures life jackets, boats, and other safety equipment) says it has secured what it’s deeming...
D-Marin boosts safety with 24/7 smart monitoring technology
D-Marin has announced the adoption of smart sensor technology, powered by Sense4Boat technology, across its network of marinas. The...
World Drowning Prevention Day sees Savvy Navvy join forces with RNLI
Marine navigation technology firm Savvy Navvy has announced a new collaboration with the RNLI to promote water safety across...
New marine security brand launches in response to boat theft
A new UK-based marine security brand, SeaSight, has launched with a suite of purpose-built products designed to address vulnerabilities...
Lloyd’s Register gains MCA backing for uncrewed vessels
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has become the first certifying authority authorised by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to...
Wing Group names Patrick Blake COO
The Wing Group has announced the appointment of Patrick Blake as chief operating officer (COO). Blake will oversee operational...
New BoatUS course targets leading causes of boating accidents
BoatUS Foundation – a nonprofit promoting responsible boating – has launched a new free online course titled “S.C.A.N. –...
Shipping Forecast considering AI within data expansion
Today’s the 100th anniversary of the first broadcast of the Shipping Forecast in the UK on the BBC, although...
