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A man who died in a jet-skiing incident on Lough Neagh in Northern Ireland on Thursday (30 April) has been named locally, as Belfast Live reports. The body of Shea McGreevy, a father of one in his late 20s, was…
Belfast Live reports that emergency services are on the scene of an incident on Lough Neagh in Northern Ireland this afternoon (Thursday 30 April). It’s understood that a jet-skier is missing after coming off their personal water craft in the…
Norway is set to deploy the world’s largest fleet of electric hydrofoil ferries along its coastline. Operator Boreal AS has ordered 20 Candela P-12 vessels from Swedish manufacturer Candela Technology. The high-speed electric ferries will operate along Norway’s fjords, where…
Electric vessel manufacturer Candela has raised €30 million in its largest funding round to date as demand grows for low-emission maritime transport. The round includes €8 million from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, alongside…
Finnish boatbuilder Elvene has unveiled its latest solar electric vessel, AMY, ahead of its debut at Nice Boating Tomorrow. The company says the new model is among the fastest solar electric boats in serial production, with a top speed of…
Suzuki GB PLC and Suzuki Republic of Ireland have announced a change in leadership, with Managing Director Takanori Suzuki set to retire at the end of May. Mr Suzuki concludes a three-year tenure in the role, marking his second term…
Stockholm’s electric flying ferry has been declared a major success in an official evaluation by the Swedish Transport Administration. The report cites halved journey times, sharply lower emissions and high passenger satisfaction on the route between Ekerö and central Stockholm.…
The Candela P-12, the world’s first serial-production electric hydrofoiling ferry, has completed the longest journey ever made by an electric passenger vessel. The vessel travelled 160 nautical miles from Gothenburg, Sweden, to Oslo, Norway, over three days. Built by Swedish…
Aoki Racing Team secured victory at the E1 Jeddah GP 2026 after a dramatic final on the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia. The win saw Aoki defeat defending powerboat racing champions Team Brady to take an early lead in the…
Zodiac Nautic is set to launch its latest flagship rigid inflatable boat (RIB), the X9CC, at Boot Düsseldorf this Wednesday, 21 January 2026. The unveiling will mark a key milestone for the French boatbuilder, which is celebrating 130 years of…
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Series of Causal Factors Identified in Investigation Into Death of a Limerick Soccer Player on Jetski in 2023
25th October 2025 MCIB
Excess speed, not wearing a suitable personal flotation device and inability to swim have been identified as factors in the death of a person on a jetski or personal watercraft (PWC) near Ballina pontoon on the Shannon in May 2023.…
New Drive-On RIB Dock Installed at Dún Laoghaire Harbour
21st October 2025 Dun Laoghaire Harbour News
A new drive-on RIB dock has been installed in Dún Laoghaire Harbour's Inner Harbour area. The project, led by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and co-funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food & Marine, introduces a specialist pontoon system designed for…
Zodiac has announced the launch of its latest model, the X9CC, building on the success of the X10CC introduced in 2024. This 8.6-metre rigid-inflatable boat aims to combine innovation and accessibility. The X9CC features a design that appeals to boaters…
The 2025 Lough Corrib Powerboat Run has been confirmed for Saturday, 18 October in Galway. The event is jointly presented by PowerBoats in the West and the Corrib Rowing and Yachting Club (CRYC) in aid of charity. While rigid inflatable…
