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Sea Pro Boats to take over production of US pontoon brands
New company formed to manage future business operations of Coach, Xcursion pontoon boat banners
Azimut Yachts in new strategy partnership with Kora Marine
New partnership to elevate the boat owner experience in North-West Italy
The future of Elan Yachts in question
Production being wound down at Slovenia yard
Sanya International Yacht Exhibition gets underway tomorrow
5th Sanya show brings global brands to China as organisers look to create the must-attend marine lifestyle showcase for the spring season in the Asia-Pacific region
Italian composites manufacturer rebrands
INTEC rebands to drive growth, innovation, and diversification
Florida’s proposed ‘Boater Freedom Act’ receives some pushback
Critics lament ‘one size fits all’ approach to legislation
ACR Electronics innew strategic distribution partnership
ELNA GmbH and Ferropilot to expand ACR’s presence in German market
New €3.5m marina on Lefkada island to boost maritime tourism
New 73-berth facility part of major investment in Ionian Islands marinas
Local boat sales company buys one of the largest marinas on the Norfolk Broads
Newly acquired 12-acre site includes 150 moorings and hard standing space for 80 boats
34 winners in The Yacht Style 2025 awards, Singapore
Annual event on eve of third Singapore Yachting Festival
Sirena Superyachts signs contract with Ocean Independence
Brokerage house to represent the yard for sale of new 42M and 118, due for completion next year
TJ Boats launches new pilot house RIB
The Polish builder is targeting the Nordics and Western European markets
Sunreef’s Solar Skin 3.0 ‘a bold step toward smarter, more sustainable yachting’
Polish builder introduces next-gen clean energy system
Ineos Britannia team withdraws from next America’s Cup
Split with Ainslie part of the reason the team will not participate in the 38th race
Launch of first electric Sialia 45 set for June
The 14m performance cruiser will have its world debut at Cannes
Marina d’Arechi gains new shareholder
Spanish firm buys 25% stake in Italian marina, significant investment planned
2025 Singapore Yachting Festival shows encouraging growth
This year’s event is 50% bigger in size with over 70 yachts on display
SEA Index expands network to Antibes
Three French Riviera marinas join Superyacht Eco Association Index
Noordzee, GNC Marine form partnership
Collaboration is expected to deliver high-quality services to yacht clients
People on the Move this Week
New appointments at Aquila, Jeff Brown Yachts, Tenob Marine and more
Tough-talking EU drafts tariffs but gives talks with US a chance
The move comes after President Trump announced a 90-day delay on import tariffs
Sunreef appoints official Maltese dealer
Yachthub Group to represent Polish catamaran builder in Malta
Mylius begins construction of new super-fast cruiser
The M72 is a joint project with Carkeek Design
South African marina scrambles to contain diesel spill
V&A Waterfront calls in private contractor following syncrolift accident at Cape Town Port
Marine West buys French boat rental firm
The company is looking to boost its presence in France’s Brittany region
D-Marin enters Palma de Mallorca
Marina operator wins tender for Marina Palma Cuarentena in Palma Bay
FLIR introduces joystick camera control
JCU-4 control offers intuitive operation of thermal cameras with pan, tilt and zoom capabilities
Catamaran Guru appoints new executive leadership
US Bali Catamarans distributor names new CEO, CFO
Yacht Club de Monaco partners with Cairo Yacht Club
New agreement will help further Egypt’s yacht tourism plans
Fairline latest: Bronzewood Capital said to have completed deal
Unsecured creditors’ position uncertain
Aquila expands Asia-Pacific sales team
Benoit Moreau to serve as regional sales director for Asia Pacific
EU to hit US with retaliatory trade tariffs worth €20bn
The levy will take effect on April 15
HanseYachts joins YachtWay.com marketplace
German builder selects online partner for its global digital sales strategy
Canada holds off on tariffing US-made boats – for now
NMMA continues engaging government officials in both Canada and US to keep marine sector out of escalating trade war
Executive appointment at Yamaha US
Dean Burnett named vice president, Marine Business at Yamaha US Marine Business Unit
Ukrainian RIB brand re-enters Italian market
Grand Boats inflatables are now available in Italy following new dealer agreement
Peters & May partners with Burgess
The UK firm will oversee logistics for Burgess’ new-build projects in northern Europe
Nimbus Group expands Stockholm presence
Swedish builder establishes new dealer facility in Biskopsudden
Baglietto Australia moves to The Boat Works
New Gold Coast base will serve both sales and service functions
Hallberg-Rassy announces layoffs in wake of US tariffs
Swedish sailboat builder is to lay off one-third of its workforce
Global marine surveyor appoints new managing director
Chris Boyd to head up UK arm of international group
SE Asia Yachting Conference: Day 1 draws strong crowd
The opening day of the Southeast Asia Yachting Conference attracted a record number of delegates
Hydro Tec makes two key appointments
Yacht engineering and design firm adds key figures to its board
Smaller businesses take bigger hit on tariffs, impact beyond pricing
Tough decisions ahead for many US manufacturers and importers
Imray forms joint venture with Austrian cartography firm
The collaboration ensures the continued availability of Imray’s nautical charts and books
EU marine tariffs imminent announcement
The EU foreign affairs and trade ministers met yesterday to discuss EU-US trade developments
GX Superyachts founder joins Lürssen
Luca Raumland appointed sales & marketing director at German yard
Jeff Brown Yachts appoints head of sales and marketing
Deniz Özçakır is one of Europe’s best-known yacht professionals
Mack Boring partners with Mercury
US marine engine distributor announces new collaboration with Mercury Marine as authorised Mercury Engine Power Center
EU plan to ease sustainability rules gets superyacht sector thumbs-up
The goal is to have fewer companies report under the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting law
2nd Dalmatia Boat Show opens this week
The event has already established itself as a key gathering point for nautical enthusiasts
Seldén Mast launches online US store
Swedish firm’s genuine spare parts are now available nationwide
LA Marine undergoes leadership transition
The UK-based marine law firm is now led by three partners
US marine stocks tumble amid trade war uncertainties
Many companies have seen their shares hit 52-week lows
Former Azimut-Benetti exec appointed Next Yacht Group CEO
Sebastiano Fanizza has held senior leadership roles at Azimut-Benetti and Nautor Swan
South Africa will avoid ‘race to the bottom’ with retaliatory tariff
The country remains committed to constructive bilateral relations with the US
Skipperi New Zealand changes hands
Kiwi business buys local arm of Finnish boat-share service Skipperi
MasterCraft, Myers CFOs step down
Executive changes afoot for two well-known US marine brands
German marine industry associations merge
The DBSV and BVWW have united to create the German Maritime Industry Association
Heesen Yachts sold to Dutch entrepreneur
Laurens Last wil pursue a strategic expansion of the yard in key international markets
Maritimo buys Australian boat brand
The acquisition represents a powerful synergy between two historic Australian builders