Consultation outcome published on proposed EPIRB and PLB registration rules
Consultation outcome published on proposed EPIRB and PLB registration rules is reviewed by LBG for its practical relevance to recreational boaters and owners.
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Compulsory PLB registration has come into force
Compulsory PLB registration has come into force is reviewed by LBG for its practical relevance to recreational boaters and owners.
Apprenticeship training now fully funded for 16–24-year-olds
Apprenticeship training now fully funded for 16–24-year-olds is reviewed by LBG for its practical relevance to recreational boaters and owners.
BoatUS Brings Recreational Boaters’ Voice to Congressional Maritime Safety Roundtable
BoatUS Brings Recreational Boaters’ Voice to Congressional Maritime Safety Roundtable is reviewed by LBG for its practical relevance to recreational boaters and owners.
ABYC and U.S. Coast Guard to Address Navigation Lights and Battery Systems
ABYC and U.S. Coast Guard to Address Navigation Lights and Battery Systems is reviewed by LBG for its practical relevance to recreational boaters and …
Tohatsu Introduces New Lightweight MFS150A Outboard
Tohatsu’s MFS150A moves the brand into a key 150hp segment with a lightweight four-stroke design aimed at recreational and commercial users.
Tohatsu Begins Global Deliveries of New MFS150A Outboard
Tohatsu says the new MFS150A is now reaching distributors worldwide following its January 2026 introduction.
Highfield Highlights 2026 Shift Toward Lighter Aluminium Tenders
Highfield has published a 2026 tender guide focusing on how owners should balance weight, storage, durability and propulsion when choosing a small RIB.
Ocqueteau 615 Refit Shows How Modern Raymarine Electronics Can Transform an Older Boat
Raymarine ambassador Gemma Robins has refitted a 2006 Ocqueteau 615 with new navigation, sonar, radar, communications and camera systems.
Raymarine Axiom 2 Adds Faster Processing, New Charts and Sonar Options
Raymarine has unveiled Axiom 2 with faster processing, LightHouse Charts GEN2, expanded integrations and optional RealVision 3D sonar.
Raymarine CAM400 Brings Full-HD Day and Night Monitoring to Axiom Displays
Raymarine has introduced the CAM400 compact marine IP camera for full-HD day and night monitoring through compatible Axiom chartplotters.
Sportsman Details ProMariner and Mastervolt Onboard Charging Options
Sportsman Boats has announced Sportsman Details ProMariner and Mastervolt Onboard Charging Options. Sportsman published guidance comparing ProMariner ProTournament Elite 3 and Mastervolt ChargeMaster Plus …
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