MDL Marinas outlines major investment in infrastructure upgrades
MDL Marinas has outlined plans to invest £13.6m in its network during the 2024/25 season. A further £4.1m will...
Marine news from the UK
All the latest marine news from the UK. Boat manufacturers, boat rental clubs, new boats and more. Find out what is happening in the UK’s marine market.
River Canal Rescue calls for boaters to change winter fuel storage strategy
Marine breakdown assistance firm River Canal Rescue (RCR) is advising boaters to revise their winter fuel storage strategies following...
‘Devastating’ fire destroys Princess Marina ferry in Devon
A fire has destroyed the historic Princess Marina ferry, operated by the Starcross to Exmouth Ferry. The fire broke...
Teacher’s drowning prompts marina safety warning over ladder design
A 57-year-old teacher tragically died after falling into a marina because the ladders to help her climb out were...
Boat Building Academy enrols more women than men for first time
For the first time in its 28-year history, women outnumber men on the UK’s Boat Building Academy (BBA) flagship...
Omaya Yachts appoints UK dealer
Bulgarian powercat brand Omaya Yachts has announced Horizon Boat Sales as its new dealer for the UK. Based in Windermere...
Sunseeker sentenced for importing Myanmar ‘blood’ teak
In a landmark case in the UK courts, Sunseeker has been handed stiff penalties for using ‘blood’ teak imported...
End of an era: Imray to stop chart publishing
Imray has announced it will be phasing out its chart publishing, citing the growing trend for digital navigation in...
Fund British Waterways urges government to stop dithering
Fund Britain’s Waterways (FBW) is lamenting the recent UK budget, which made no mention of public investment to safeguard...
Fire breaks out at UK nuclear submarine shipyard
A large fire broke out early Wednesday morning (30 October 2024) at BAE Systems’ nuclear submarine shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness,...
National Coastwatch Institution and Sirius Insight partner to enhance UK coastal safety
The UK-registered charity National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) has announced a strategic partnership with Sirius Insight, the UK government’s trusted...
