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Maritime businesses, charities, and organisations operating in the Solent region have been invited to put their names forward for the 2025 Maritime Solent Awards, as entries officially open for the fourth edition. Organised by Maritime Solent, the industry-led partnership that promotes the region’s maritime economy on a global stage, the awards aim to spotlight achievement,…

A recent incident reported off the northern coast of Spain has reignited concerns about orcas and vessels, and the potential for these interactions to spread further north, which could soon pose a risk to UK sailors.  The Spanish coastguard rescued two sailors from a French yacht after it was reportedly rammed by a group of…

Chausson is returning to offer more of its vehicles on either a Ford or a Fiat chassis, while it introduces four new models across its range. For the 2026 season, two new conventional low-profiles – the 797, a motorhome with fixed single beds, and the 798, an island bed motorhome – will be available on…

The organiser of the two big motorhome and caravan shows at the NEC has said it accepts why the Camping and Caravanning Club (C&CC) won’t be exhibiting at either of the next two shows, and added that the club would still be promoting the shows to its members. The Camping and Caravanning Club has said…

Dutch submersible builder U-Boat Worx has confirmed the name of its new CEO, Wilbert Versteeg, as the firm introduces a new organisational structure comprising three core divisions: UBW Exploration, UBW Components and UBW Naval, to support its expansion into a wider range of markets. New U-Boat Worx structure The new UBW Exploration division will remain…

Marine navigation technology firm Savvy Navvy has announced a new collaboration with the RNLI to promote water safety across the UK and Ireland.  The partnership launched in alignment with today’s (Friday, 25 July) World Drowning Prevention Day 2025, highlighting a commitment to preventing incidents at sea.  As part of this collaboration, Savvy Navvy will donate…

At a sun-bedazzled Polboat Yachting Festival, running until 27 July at Marina Yacht Park, Gdynia, MIN chats opportunities, challenges and new products. According to organisers, Polboat has grown steadily. It’s in its sixth year, having been set up in its current form during covid. A year ago, there were over 80 exhibitors, Now there are…

The internet is a fantastic thing – it offers us a whole world of information and possibilities at the touch of a button, and (let’s face it) you wouldn’t be reading this without it. But one of the other great developments in technology over the past couple of decades is the rise of the sat…

Brunswick Corporation has announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2025. Earnings have taken a dive across multiple segments in the wake of Trump’s tariff policy. However, cash flow remains at record levels. Net sales for the quarter total $1,447m, representing a 0.2 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024.…

MarineMax has reported its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2025, which ended on 30 June 2025. Revenue for the quarter totals $657.2m, down 13.3 per cent from $757.7m in the same quarter last year. The firm says this decline is primarily attributed to lower new boat sales, although this is partially offset…