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A body believed to be that of Halit Yukay, co-founder of Mazu Yachts, has been recovered from the Sea of Marmara, off the Turkish coast, following a 19-day search operation. The captain of the dry cargo ship Arel 7 has been arrested in relation to the collision. Yukay, 43, was reported missing on 4 August…

New Zealand-based Sealegs International, a manufacturer of amphibious boats, has appointed Dave Larsen as its chief executive officer. Larsen takes on the role following previous experience as chief executive of New Zealand boatbuilder Rayglass Boats, where he became CEO at 35 and oversaw a period of growth and international expansion. In a statement made to…

Marine heatwaves on the seafloor are expected to become more frequent than those at the ocean surface, a new study warns, raising concerns for bottom-dwelling species and the wider ecosystems and communities that rely on them. The study, led by Dr Robert J. Wilson at Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML), examined future trends in marine heatwaves…

“Our clients make their decisions at the helm, not on the dock. And that’s exactly where we’ll meet them,” says Wajer Yachts CEO, Dries Wajer, as he explains why, this year, his company isn’t ‘doing’ Cannes Yachting Festival. The company believes it is taking a step forward by not being involved. It says it has…

When launching a marine startup, few places can compete with the UK, writes Gabbi Richardson, founder of Yachting Ventures. From generous investor tax breaks to targeted government funding, the UK is carving out a reputation as one of the best destinations for founders to turn ideas into reality. There is a growing network of innovation…

Without electricity, almost nothing can function in a modern motorhome. From the toilet flush to the LED lights and the heating, not much will work without electrical power. Although gas hobs can be lit manually, gas heating systems won’t work without electricity to ignite the flame and power the blown-air fan. Almost every appliance and…

“It will buff out,” says one online commentator of an incident involving what’s widely regarded as the second hull of the Wallyrocket51 – down on its side in a boatyard, the mast turned to ‘spaghetti’. The accident happened at Cantiere Rossini in Pesaro. Though some commentators are questioning the viability of the image (shared online…

MJM Yachts has announced it is offering Seakeeper exclusively as the gyrostabilization option for its full 2026 model lineup. “MJM has always been a forward-thinking partner, and we’re proud to have been alongside them as one of the first builders to make Seakeeper standard equipment,” says Seakeeper president & CEO Andrew Semprevivo. MJM Yachts was…

Nimbus Group is expanding its presence in the US and has signed a dealer distribution agreement with Nautical Ventures on Florida’s west coast. Through the agreement, Nautical Ventures’ three retail locations on Florida’s west coast will service and sell boats under the Nimbus brand Nautical Ventures, recently acquired by Vision Marine, operates nine full-service retail…

“Safety on commercial RIB operations is a persistent issue that the industry can do more to address,” says Andrew Moll, chief inspector of marine accidents for MAIB (Marine Accident Investigation Branch). His words come as a passenger’s serious injury – permanent paralysis – and the accident in Ilfracombe Harbour is detailed in MAIB’s latest report.…