Trade News
Cork boatbuilder Safehaven Marine has launched Ederra 8, a new 18-metre Interceptor 60 pilot boat for the MVD Pilots Association in Montevideo, Uruguay. The new vessel is the third Ederra built by Safehaven for the Uruguayan pilots, following the two…
The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) has published its Annual Report for 2025, reporting higher cargo throughput, turnover, and profitability as it continues to invest in the infrastructure needed to support Ireland’s trade, connectivity, and energy transition. Total consolidated traffic…
Dear Customers, We hope you have had a great sailing season. It has been a good one. We are half filled up with winter service sails, with boats being lifted in around the country. Our first delivery is nearly ready…
More than 70 marine apprentices were recognised at Southampton International Boat Show as British Marine put training and future careers in the spotlight, with a record turnout for its Careers & Apprenticeship Evening. British Marine has named Jack Hayden of…
British Marine Launches Digital Training Academy at Southampton Boat Show
23rd September 2026 Marine Trade
British Marine has launched a new digital Training Academy to make industry-led training more accessible to individuals and businesses across the leisure marine sector. The British Marine Training Academy was formally unveiled at the Southampton International Boat Show on Tuesday,…
Tickets have gone on sale for boot Düsseldorf 2027, which returns to the German city from January 23rd to 31st for nine days of boats, equipment and watersports. The organisers say the lowest-priced admission is available through a free boot.club…
The Southampton International Boat Show opens at Mayflower Park on Friday, the 18th of September, for a ten-day run featuring more than 500 boats and watercraft, over 700 marine brands and a programme of watersports, demonstrations and live entertainment. Among…
Three leading international organisations in the recreational marine industry have launched a global survey of boatbuilders and suppliers to develop a common method for assessing the environmental impact of recreational boats. The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA), European…
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Here at UK Sailmakers Ireland, we are busier then ever. With new sails and sail orders still being filled. We are still delivering sails well into the Autum, but as the season comes to a close. We are getting ready…
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Happy September sailing to all you sailors out there - and here is happy pricing! The sailing "season" is still ripping along with various championships, events, "Indian Summer" cruises, Autumn Leagues & "frosty" series still to come. So, there is…
Shanghai will host the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference from 30 March to 2 April 2027, marking the first time in the event's 34-year history that it will be staged in Mainland China. The decision comes as China places increased emphasis on…
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, Pip Hare, Tom Cunliffe and Mike Golding are among more than 100 speakers and demonstrators confirmed for the Southampton International Boat Show 2026, which runs from 18-27 September. More than 110 talks, panel discussions, demonstrations and workshops are…
Spain’s recreational boating sector is enjoying a strong summer, with new boat registrations up more than 11% and marine tourism generating an annual economic impact of €6.2 billion. The growth follows a more challenging 2025 and is being accompanied by…
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North Sails Ireland is giving Afloat readers an early heads-up on a September promotion offering 15% off sails for Ireland’s One Design racing community. From Dragons and Fireballs to Flying Fifteens, GP14s, J24s, J80s, Puppeteers, Rankins and Wags, One Design…
Viking Marine has launched a new website alongside a free customer loyalty programme, the Viking Marine Rewards Club, as the Dún Laoghaire marine retailer develops its online offering. The new website makes it easier for customers across Ireland to browse…
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WOW!, another Cork Week has just flown by, my 18th - an unbroken run since 1990 - a most epic half-life sentence! As always, your North Sails team were there on and off the water supporting and helping all competitors…
