UCL study asks: Do electric boats really make less noise?
A new, peer-reviewed study has been conducted by University College London (UCL) to examine underwater radiated noise across a...
Marine research and reports
Find out what’s happening with marine research. All the latest news about research which looks at impacts of things like sunscreen, lack of education about tides and gender disparity in the marine sector.
Boating brands struggling with social media engagement, new study reveals
A study examining social media activity across the boating sector has shown relatively low levels of audience interaction compared...
‘Ha ha. Nope’: survey responses paint shocking picture of whether PPE is fit for boatbuilders
A new safety standard aimed at making personal protective equipment (PPE) more inclusive has been introduced across the UK....
Sailing’s pay gap laid bare: women earn less – and 85% report sexism
A new study has found a 22 per cent gap in daily pay for men and women, with no...
Gruelling round Britain race doubles as floating science lab for marine conservation
The Crown Estate has partnered with the GB Row Challenge – a rowing race around Great Britain that collects...
New research challenges traditional boat launch strategies and buyer assumptions
New boat launches are designed to dazzle. Cinematic videos, dramatic reveals and months of planning are meant to spark...
EU study supports mutual recognition of boating licences
The EU Commission has published a study on the mutual recognition of boating licences, addressing longstanding concerns about fragmented...
Marine Resources launches third Marine Industry Salary and Employment Survey
Marine Resources has launched the third edition of its Marine Industry Salary and Employment Survey. The survey – previously...
ICOMIA podcast: Driving diversity and inclusion in the marine industry
Melanie Symes of TransEurope Marinas and James Ward of Marine Resources, both members of ICOMIA’s diversity committee, explore the...
Autonomous glider launches global voyage today to transform ocean data collection
A pioneering underwater robot launches today on a five-year journey around the globe, aiming to transform how the world...
Major rise in yacht crew welfare concerns flagged in new review
The International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) has released its Welfare of Yacht Crew 2024 Annual Review, highlighting...
What’s changed since 2019? Latest equity and inclusion survey
The Magenta Project has launched a new survey into equity and inclusion in sailing and the wider marine industry....
ICOMIA releases inclusion guide as data shows just 1 in 50 marine CEOs are women
The ICOMIA Diversity Committee has launched a new resource for the recreational boating industry, examining ways to advance gender...
Alarming survey shows four in ten people lack ‘basic understanding’ of how tides work
With coastal destinations set to attract crowds during the upcoming Easter school holidays, new research from the RNLI in...
Sunscreen’s impact on marine life needs urgent investigation, study finds
A UK research study has outlined significant gaps in the understanding of how sunscreen may affect marine ecosystems. The...
