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Premier Marinas has submitted a fresh application for maintenance dredging at Brighton, proposing disposal off Newhaven and a possible spring 2027 restart if permission is granted. The project must still pass regulatory assessment and public consultation.
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Saxdor Yachts is searching for a new permanent chief executive after Erna Rusi's departure, with Malibu Boats' Eric Lindquist serving as interim CEO during …
Highfield Boats has created a dedicated Patrol, Rescue and Tactical division, presenting VIPER, RAPTOR and SENTINEL RIB families spanning 3.8 to 11 metres for …
The African Boating Conference opened in Cape Town on 20 October with 232 registered attendees and 12 exhibitors, bringing the leisure-marine industry together around …
Storable Marine reports that 56% of surveyed US boaters abandoned a marina or rental booking in the past year, with price surprises, missing time …
Freedom Boat Club has announced a new Central Melbourne franchise in Australia, with an initial fleet planned around Sea Ray, Bayliner and Trophy models.
Marine Futures is accepting applications for a funded ten-month MarineShift360 Impact Accelerator programme beginning in February 2027, designed to improve sustainability decisions.
Coatings manufacturers AkzoNobel and Axalta have selected Axanzo as the proposed identity of their combined company following a merger expected to close in early …
Marine insurance brand Haven Knox-Johnston has extended its headline sponsorship of the British Marine Inland Conference for three years through 2029.
Marine Retailers Association of the Americas president Matt Gruhn will present a free webinar on 21 October examining how recreational boat dealers can adapt …
Sea Ray has appointed Tri-Star Power Sports & Marine as an authorised dealer in Knoxville, Tennessee, offering a new local contact for boat sales …
The NMMA is accepting nominations for the 2027 Alan J. Freedman Memorial Award, recognising individuals who have made lasting contributions to marine accessories and …
Regulator Marine has appointed The Ships Chandler in Destin and Sand N Sea Marine in Stuart as Florida dealers, extending local sales support for …
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