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Archipelago Yachts demonstrates methanol range extender system

Archipelago Yachts and Chartwell Marine have successfully demonstrated a pioneering methanol-powered range extension system, converting methanol into hydrogen and then electricity using a fuel...

SEA Index expands CO₂ certification to pleasure boats

The Sea Index has expanded its certification and developed new reference models for a broad range of pleasure boats. The certification was originally developed for...

West Marine cancels asset auction

West Marine has cancelled its asset auction, having received no qualified bids by its June 26 deadline. Instead the marine retailer will now restructure through...

Oceanco acquires Dutch components manufacturer

Oceanco has acquired the Dutch marine solutions specialist Winel. The latest acquisition by Oceanco will further expand its capabilities across the design construction of yacht...

American trawler yacht builder files for bankruptcy

American yacht builder Kadey-Krogen has filed for voluntary Chapter 7 bankruptcy, ending five decades of building long-range cruising trawler yachts. The Kadey-Krogen Group built Krogen...

Yacht refit company goes bust with £600,000 debts

Joint liquidators have been appointed to a UK-based boat refit company established by two ex-Princess Yachts employees. Yacht Solutions Europe, based in Turnchapel Wharf marine...

Innovative energy management system revealed

Ferrari has revealed details of the self-sufficient onboard energy concept developed for its innovative 100-foot flying monohull Hypersail. The energy system is engineered for complete...

Maritimo appoints exclusive Greek dealer

Australian motor yacht builder Maritimo has appointed BlueSalt Marine as its exclusive dealer for Greece. BlueSalt Marine will provide brokerage services, long-term ownership support, commissioning...

RAD closes 4.4 million funding round

Marine technology company RAD has closed a £4.4 million funding round. The UK-based company, which develops advanced electric propulsion systems and autonomous vessel technologies says...