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A Norwegian naval architect consultancy that has designed the Marine Institute's new research vessel, Afloat.ie reveals is to be named RV Tom Crean after the Irish seaman and polar explorer in Antarctica, writes Jehan Ashmore. The name chosen for the…

The Marine Ireland Industry Network which represents and promotes interests of members working in Ireland's blue economy is tomorrow (Thursday) to hold an online event featuring case studies from three MIIN companies and much more. The trio of companies are…

The death in England of the great sailor and sailing writer Bob Fisher at the age of 85 has taken from among us one of the most vibrantly life-enhancing practitioners, innovators, expounders and promoters of our sport. He had achieved…

Red notices have been issued by Interpol for the captain and owner of the ship (MV Rhosus) that carried the chemicals which devastated Beirut in an explosion in August, killing 200 people, Lebanon’s state media said, according to Reuters. As…

A family in Waterford got a big surprise at the weekend when they learned a football they’d lost in the water was found on the Welsh coast. As the Irish Examiner reports, Aline Denton was walking on the shore near…

The Marine Ireland Industry Network (MIIN) is expanding its social media presence as it prepares for the official launch of its brand-new website. Established in 2016 with the aim of bringing together Ireland’s marine industry under the ‘Marine Ireland’ brand,…

An amateur sailor is putting his lockdown downtime to good used by building a boat he plans to sail solo across the Atlantic, as RTÉ News reports. Inspired by a worldwide ‘build at home’ challenge, 57-year-old Jim Schofield started work…

An Irish-born sailor died after sustaining a “traumatic brain injury” while sailing around the Solent late last year, as Southampton’s Daily Echo reports. An inquest opening heard that Paul Kavanagh (63) was hospitalised on Friday 4 December after it was…

When the Courtmacsherry Harbour Boat Club was founded ten years ago, the late Tim Severin - the neighbourhood's own legendary sea adventurer and explorer of international renown - found himself in several roles at the inaugural gathering. Naturally, he was…

County Wicklow designer Mark Mills Design is starting one of the most exciting new design projects outside of the America's Cup. The vision of his repeat client and Italian Owner of the Year Roberto Lacorte is to be the first…

UK boat owners are being encouraged to carry evidence supporting their vessels’ VAT status “at all times” in the latest advice from the British Government. Marine Industry News reports on the new HM Revenue & Customs notice on ‘sailing your…

Dear Reader, At the end of another busy year at Afloat.ie in 2020, we want to express our thanks for your continued support. Because of the generous backing from you and our other supporters, Afloat.ie is looking at another record…

Three men have been summonsed by The National Parks & Wildlife Service for the illegal hunting and possession of protected White Clawed Crayfish Two men, Mr. Scaletchi Dumitru of Bettystown, Co. Meath, and Mr. Veaceslav Verdes, of 51 Bathe Abbey,…

A World War II mine found in “remarkable” condition off western Scotland earlier this week contained 350kg of explosives, according to the Royal Navy. The unexploded ordnance was discovered by a Marine Scotland survey vessel in the Firth of Clyde…

Maritime artist and round the world sailor, Pete Hogan is inviting you to a virtual Open Studio tonight in Dublin by Zoom at 8 pm.  Hogan's popular sailing paintings include all manner of craft including works entitled 'Red Sails' that…

2020 was deeply frustrating for those many couples planning to get married as their plans kept being altered by ever-changing COVID regulations. Legions of boat owners also found their racing and cruising plans frustrated. One local couple managed to resolve…