Crewsaver partners with SailGP
The Crewsaver company has been designated as the on-water safety partner by the organizers of the SailGP foil catamaran regatta circuit. It will equip the technical teams, race directors and VIP guests with its fusion life jackets for the 2022 to 2024 seasons.
Oscar expands its distribution network
BSB, the company behind the Oscar anti-collision and UFO camera detection system, has announced the appointment of a new distributor for pleasure and professional vessels in Oceania. Powertec will be responsible for Australia and New Zealand, with its subsidiary Outback Marine Australia focusing on the BtoC market.
World Sailing partners with Yacht Racing Forum
The International Sailing Federation, World Sailing, has signed an agreement to become an official partner of the Yacht Racing Forum conference. The institution will be involved in the program of the event that brings together the world's competitive sailing professionals in Malta in November 2022.
Registration for the Boot opens
The organizers of the Düsseldorf Boat Show have announced the opening of reservations for exhibitors at the Boot. After 2 years of cancellation, it will be held from January 21 to 29, 2023.
Registration opens for the Maritime Initiatives Award
On the occasion of the 7th Aventuriers de la mer festival from October 12 to 16, 2022, the Maritime Initiatives Prize will be awarded. Companies, associations or individuals can apply online until September 12, 2022.
Icom awarded for the design of the VHF IC-M510
Electronics manufacturer Icom receives iF Design award for its VHF IC-M510 it can be interfaced with a telephone.
Publication of the Blue Flags
The list of Blue Flags 2022 has been made public. 117 marinas have been awarded the eco-label, including 9 new sites:
- Yvoire (74)
- Port Manec'h (29)
- River stop Saint-Martin-Sur-Oust (56)
- River base of Prés Gris (45)
- Port Charles Ornano (2A)
- Port of Nonsard (55)
- Port of Banyuls (66)
- Port Canal (82)
- Port of Saint-Gilles-les-bains (974)
