Mercator Marine Group appoints CEO after devastating fire
Dutch watersports wholesaler Mercator Marine Group (MMG) has appointed Arjan Pols as its new CEO. MMG brings together four...
Marine fire
All the latest news about fires on boats, superyachts and maritime vessels and at on-shore facilities like marinas. Includes active investigations and safety updates.
Fire rips through Marker 37 Marina in the US
A fire has swept through and destroyed much of Marker 37 Marina in Corpus Christi, Texas. The fire damaged...
Australian boatbuilder confirms manufacturing restart following major fire
Australian fibreglass boat manufacturer Haines Hunter has confirmed that manufacturing activity at its facility will restart following a factory fire...
Australian shipyard issues update after major factory fire
Australian fibreglass boat manufacturer Haines Hunter has spoken of the “significant disruption” it is experiencing after a severe fire...
Trapped, flooded and on fire – Finnish solo rower rescued
“Water started pouring into the cabin at high speed . . . the batteries got wet and caught fire...
Watch: Fire rips through Sydney marina and sinks three luxury yachts
Three luxury yachts have been destroyed in Sydney after a fire ripped through an exclusive marina in Mosman. Fire...
Lithium isn’t the real fire risk on yachts, says Fireboy
Lithium batteries have become the headline villain in yacht fire conversations, but according to Fireboy chief operations officer Robert...
‘Hot topic this year’: Fireboy launches mist system for battery rooms
US-based fire-suppression specialist Fireboy has introduced a low‑pressure water mist system for battery rooms and machinery spaces. The launch...
Survitec targets cost and pressure reduction with new high-expansion foam system
Survitec has developed a new high-expansion foam fire suppression system that is said to significantly reduce pressure requirements and...
Superyacht once named after Ghislaine Maxwell catches fire in Washington DC
A superyacht once named after Ghislaine Maxwell caught fire in Washington DC on Tuesday (14 October 2025). The 180ft...
Classic motor yacht Espadarte damaged by fire off Italy
The 50-metre classic motor yacht Espadarte has been damaged following a fire off the coast of Agropoli, Italy. The...
New marine damper shipping worldwide
Marine Components International (MCI), the exclusive global marine distributor of BSB Fire Dampers, is now shipping BSB A60 Marine...
Dog rescued as boat explodes and sinks at Kelston Lock
A private boat suffered an explosion and subsequently sank at Kelston Lock on the Bristol Avon navigation last month....
Two boats sink after fire erupts at Chichester Marina
Two boats have sunk and several others sustained damage following a fire at Premier Marinas’ Chichester Marina in Birdham,...
Sad images of Sea Lady II as stricken superyacht floated in St Tropez salvage
Hebo Maritiemservice, a Dutch maritime services provider, has shared images of its lift of Sea Lady II across its...
