Two sailors found dead in suspected pirate attack in Mozambique channel
Australian sailor Deirdre “Cookie” Sibly and French sailor Pascal Mahe have been found dead on board the yacht Acteon...
South Africa’s marine sector
South Africa’s latest marine news shows that the country is taking its place in the marine sector’s spotlight. It’s a haven for superyachts, host to a dynamic catamaran industry and has companies like Barton Marine making the most of what the market has to offer.
Catamaran Company brings Vision Yachts to Australian waters
The Catamaran Company has added South African boatbuilder Vision Yachts to its portfolio, marking a new chapter for Australian...
New working group to establish unified superyacht strategy for Africa
Key stakeholders across African governments, industries and the tourism sector gathered in Cape Town last week to establish a...
Innovation, sustainability, and yacht tourism take spotlight at African Boating Conference 2025
The African Boating Conference 2025 closed on 22 October 2025, with the final day showcasing Africa’s growing influence in...
African Boating Conference: Inaugural event opens in Cape Town
The inaugural African Boating Conference opened to a full audience at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town yesterday (21...
South Africa’s marine industry boosted by growth in visiting yachts and refit segment
MaryAnne Edwards, director of marketing and development at the upcoming African Boating Conference, assesses the growth of South Africa’s...
Pesto Sea Group South Africa opens – offering full yacht and maritime services
Yacht agency and services company Pesto Sea Group has launched Pesto Sea Group South Africa to offer visiting yachts...
Superyacht destinations to be explored at African Boating Conference 2025
Madagascar and the Indian Ocean are exciting areas for luxury tourism and superyacht exploration. Thus, this October the African...
Lloyd’s Register appoints new business director for Africa
Lloyd’s Register has appointed Ngozi Gwam as its new business director and senior representative for Africa. In this role,...
Cape Town lines up revamped boat show following conference
Following the African Boating Conference, set for 21-22 October 2025, the Cape Town Boat Show will run from 24-26...
Leopard Catamarans implements ‘single shot infusion’ for hull construction
South Africa’s Leopard Catamarans, the catamaran brand from boatbuilder Robertson and Caine (R&C), is implementing a ‘single shot resin...
