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Boat Builder Awards honours achievements across four continents
Eleven winners and three Honourable Mentions named at tonight’s spectacular dinner and awards ceremony in Amsterdam
Propspeed announces supply agreement with Nautor Swan
Antifouling coating to be supplied as standard equipment on all MY2025 Swan Arrow product
South Africa battles major berthing shortage amidst cruising yacht bottleneck
The Ocean Sailing Association of Southern Africa is appealing for private sector help
Zipwake launches Pro system at METSTRADE
The new platform brings new features and capabilities to the company’s line of automatic trim control devices
NMMA presents US, Canada market update at METSTRADE
Key indicators point to sales growth as interest rates decrease and dealer pipeline clears
2025 Nautic-en-Seine cancelled
The new Paris Boat Show planned for April next year will no longer take place, says FIN
Australian start-up’s first electric boat nears construction
The Genevo E8 project has moved to Equity Crowd Funding phase
New Australian boat showed planned for 2025
The 1st Geelong Boat Show will take place in March next year
Titan of French yachting passes away
Merry de la Poeze died unexpectedly on Sunday
Sri Lanka sets sights on US$2bn maritime economy by 2029
The key to the transformation is an innovative dual-use harbour development strategy
Rondal had “extraordinary” 2024; will boost technical savvy in 2025
The Dutch equipment maker aims to drive technological innovation with its new innovation hub
Boatwork launches in Ft Lauderdale to connect boaters and service providers
New digital marketplace offers access to a wide range of service professionals
METSTRADE 2024 - Daily News - 20|11|24
Published in conjunction with METSTRADE, IBI brings you the second issue of the 2024 Daily News, available for download
Privilège Marine teams up with Vendée Globe on limited edition catamarans
Both entities share common founder in Philippe Jeantot
2024 DAME Design Award winners revealed
TeamO’s Offshore 150N Hi-Lift Lifejacket & Harness was named overall DAME winner in this year’s hotly contested awards ceremony
METSTRADE keynote: American Magic and the quest to build a legacy
Terry Hutchinson keynote offers inspiring vision for sailing sector
The hunt for tomorrow’s sustainability pioneers
Marine Futures is looking for halo projects to inspire the rest of the industry
METSTRADE 2024 - Daily News - 19|11|24
Published in conjunction with METSTRADE, IBI brings you the first issue of the 2024 Daily News, available for download
Serious concern in Malta over concession involving MMH
Questions raised over company’s financial plight and €15m bond repayment
Highfield Boats appoints global product manager
Steve Harrison steps up to the new role with immediate effect
Xantrex expands battery charger line at METSTRADE
Canadian electrical equipment firm debuts new TRUEcharge3 battery charger
Vision Marine announces collaboration with Smoker Craft
Canadian electric outboard manufacturer announces new partnership with US boatbuilder to develop electric pontoon boats
Nanni enters into partnership with Dutch distributor
New collaboration with Allpa Marine Equipment aims to develop pleasure boating market in the Netherlands and Germany
Southern Wind confirms tooling deal with Omegaverse
The South African boatbuilder has hired Omegaverse to build the mould for its new ‘Allseas’ fast cruiser, the SW100X
IBEX acquires Professional BoatBuilder magazine
The ProBoat purchase will marry IBEX’s trade event to the magazine’s editorial coverage
Dockmate to launch updated DPS at METSTRADE
Second generation DPS said to be faster and easier to install while delivering more intuitive operation
Sialia Yachts appoints chief commercial officer
The Polish builder is looking to redefine the zero-emission yachting industry
NZ electric marine firms merge
ZeroJet, Tectrax unite to form new electric marine powerhouse
Raymarine releases Alpha displays upgrade at METSTRADE
Alpha 3.0 software to add new functionality to performance display line, including new autopilot integration features
Sun&Blue Congress 2024 opens in Spain this week
The three-day event will cover tourism and the blue economy in Europe
RM Yachts names new managing director
Cyrille Corlay to help grow the French boatbuilder’s exports
MDL Marinas expands South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show
Next year’s event will feature an extended waterside area
Nextfour appoints US manufacturers’ rep
William F Miller & Associates to promote the Finnish firm’s Q Display in the US
De Antonio Yachts has big plans for 2025 with two new models
The D29 and D60 will join the Spanish brand’s portfolio next year
J Craft reports strong order book in 25th anniversary year
2024 also marks 15 years since the first Torpedo model was launched
Nautor Swan sells four Swan Maxis in autumn period
Finnish builder now has six such vessels in build
Videoworks Europe announces managing director transition
Mauro Frattesi to asssume role as president; Stefan Nieuwenhuys appointed MD
International Charter Expo pioneers new B2B exhibition concept
Unique matchmaking software allows exhibitors and attendees to pre-arrange meetings in advance of the show
Port Denarau Marina profits off 50% for 2023/24
Fiji marina hit by rising operating expenses, including increased infrastructure maintenance costs and labour-related challenges
Sunreef Yachts wins BLT Design Award for new Ultima 55
This is the first build in the series coming from the brand’s new Middle East shipyard
Twin Vee Q3 revenues down 64%
Losses mount for US power catamaran builder in “challenging and ugly” quarter
Evoy to enter US market with 300hp fully electric outboard
The new AX/E line will be available in the US in 2025
TYHA to update Code of Practice dating from 1977
Marina Projects is collaborating on the project
Two Oceans Marine launches long-awaited 87ft cat in Cape Town
The four-level Two Oceans 870 is said to be a milestone for the local industry
Dutch marine sector fears cost overruns will kill essential lock upgrade
The cost of upgrading the Kornwerderzand lock has tripled to €575m
La Bella Verde shines at 1st Sustainable Nautical Awards
Ibizan cat builder sets benchmark for sustainability with two awards in one night
Robertson & Caine introduces first hybrid electric drive
The Leopard 46 had its US debut at the United States Sailboat Show last month
OneWater down for Q4 and year “well-positioned for 2025”
US dealer chain sees earnings hit from Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Saxdor Yachts enters Mexican market with new dealer
The appointment strengthens the Finnish brand’s presence in the Americas
Prestige flagship to debut in Asia-Pacific
The Prestige M8 will be making its first appearance at the Hong Kong Boat Show
Land developers acquire fourth Tampa Bay marina in eight months
Sale of Salt Creek Marina believed to be part of larger property development plan, but buyers mum on final goal
Helly Hansen partners with Germany’s SailGP team
The global sailing brand has been made the official clothing supplier for Season 5
Nextfour expands US operations with new Florida office
The Finnish firm says new location will help drive growth in new markets
New B2B marine components trade show planned for 2026
The 1st Seaquip will take place in Milan from March 4-6
European Committee for Professional Yachting admits first Turkish member
Noyan Mutlugil is co-founder of Mutlutur Yachting
Vetus moves into new head office, marking a new era of growth
CEO says Dutch equipment supplier is in the strongest position in its history
Italian Sea Group claims no liability in UK billionaire yacht sinking
The August sinking of the Bayesian has become the centre of several lawsuits
ICOMIA releases latest Recreational Boating Industry Statistics report
IBI commissioned to provide a detailed market overview; assess 2024 business levels and outlook for 2025
Ferretti Group reaches new profitability record, all-time high order backlog
Italian builder continues its growth path in the first nine months of 2024
Florida Governor meets with Italian yacht-builders, announces new trade office
A delegation from the US state of Florida is in Italy this week to discuss future partnerships
NMMA sells Northwest Sportshow
The show will return to Minneapolis in March next year under new owners
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