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Applications open for 65th Genoa show
This year’s event is set to strengthen its strategic role as a leading global showcase for the yachting industry
Seavolt, RAD Propulsion join forces
New partnership will deliver complete electric propulsion solutions to customers across Australia and the Pacific
Performance Sailcraft Europe buys sailing dinghy brand
PSE has acquired the Ocean Play range from RS Marine Group
Bering Yachts to build aluminium cats at Bulgarian yard
Models to be built include the Bering 50 to B80 models
KIBS 2025 opens next week in Seoul; IBI to host Korea Boating Conference
The event will focus on technology and its application in the leisure boating market
Sea.AI Brain brings machine vision to the masses
Austrian firm’s AI-based safety system is now available to a broader audience
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Lewmar’s Swedish distributor expands territory
Comstedt now represents the company in Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands
Former Navico exec named Vessev board chair
John Scott joins the NZ-based electric hydrofoil builder as chairman of the board
New yachts leaving Linssen yard now fuelled with HVO
Dutch builder takes another step towards sustainability
Top US trade official says South Africa’s AGOA benefit still in the balance
Jamieson Greer says it’s too soon to ‘prejudge’ the country’s eligibility for duty-free access to the US market
Invincible Boats signs New England dealer
Monahan’s Marine to represent fibreglass fishing boat brand in US northeast
Balmar appoints Turkish distributor
Trend Marin to represent Balmar’s DC charging solutions in Turkey
The challenge of churn: keeping new boaters onboard
RBFF president on how to grow new boaters and anglers into life-long enthusiasts
People on the Move this Week
New appointments at Benetti, the Cannes Yachting Festival, GetMyBoat and more
Well-attended, busy first day at DIBS 2025
Local builder Gulf Craft is holding eight new launches at this week’s show
Change of leadership at Vanquish Yachts
Dutch builder names Frank Spikker as CEO; Freek de Haas to head advisory board
Spain considers emissions tax on yachts and private jets
Left-wing political organisation Sumar is taking its proposal to the Spanish Congress
Fountaine Pajot, Couach unveil new yacht brand
Veya Yachts is the result of a new joint venture between the two firms
Garmin sees marine sector stabilisation for 2025
Improving market conditions, inventory pipeline see CEO Cliff Pemble calling for 4% growth in 2025 marine sector sales
Wavysail appoints new general manager
Adventure brand specialist Ben Barker to lead next phase of growth
MapTech launches harbour drone initiative
New video series to detail harbours and coastal facilities not covered on existing charts and aerial photography
GetMyBoat COO promoted to CEO
Bryan Petro succeeds co-founder Sascha Mornell, who remains on the board of directors
Sailing magazine ceases publication; Kyle Media obtains full subscriber list
All existing magazine subscribers will now receive Latitudes & Attitudes moving forward
Kicker Marine Audio, Intrepid partner on ‘Luxury of Sound’
Kicker’s new M-Class sound system is now fitted on the US builder’s 51 Panacea
WRF’s net-zero mission finds growing echo in superyacht sector
The Water Revolution Foundation’s growth to date has been impressive
BWA Yachting expands Mediterranean network with new Spanish office
The superyacht service provider’s new base is located at IGY Malaga Marina
British sailmaker and marine chandlery sold
Pinnell & Bax (P&B) enters new phase following Goat Marine acquisition
UK sailing charity names first-ever CEO
Victoria Low to lead long-term strategy at The Magenta Project
Twin Disc acquires Canadian marine systems company
Kobelt designs and produces propulsion, steering, thrusters and braking control systems
Marine revenues top US$1bn as Garmin releases 2024 Q4, full-year financials
Electronics giant celebrates 35th anniversary with record full-year revenues, record full-year operating income
Turkey takes action against Santorini’s seismic threat
An expert-led meeting was held at the Bosphorus Boat Show this week
Williams Jet Tenders strengthens presence in Asia
DCH Marine appointed exclusive distributor for Singapore, the Philippines and Taiwan
Brunswick Corp reports strong Miami performance
Last week’s Miami Boat Show was a success for the US firm across all divisions
US fishing boat builder undergoes management buyout
Barker Boatworks completes MBO; existing management team will remain in place
EBI, boot Düsseldorf renew partnership until 2028
The agreement ensures the continued organisation of the breakfast meeting and blue innovation dock for another three years
Blue Peter Marine relocates from Thailand to Cape Town
Global certification firm bolsters presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing recreational boatbuilding hubs
Quick thrusters now compatible with Mercury joystick piloting system
New partnership marks significant step forward in boat manoeuvrability and control
Hull Vane BV caps a banner 2024 with a healthy start to 2025
Dutch firm completes pilot project with TotalEnergies, cutting CO2 emissions by 11%
Bavaria Yachts expands service network in the Med
Pitter Yachtcharter has become an authorised Bavaria service partner for Croatia and the entire Adriatic region
Assomarinas signs MoU with Italian startup
The Italian association of tourist ports has teamed up with Ulisses for innovation in the nautical sector and marina management
Cannes Yachting Festival appoints new deputy director
Constance Brément will work alongside Sylvia Ernoult
31st Dubai show opens tomorrow against backdrop of a buoyant UAE market
More than 30,000 visitors are expected at Dubai Harbour to experience the region’s leading boat show
MB92 Golfe-Juan opens for business
The French refit yard has officially commenced operations; MB92 to invest €5m modernising the site
Dometic takes Innovation Award with new DG3 gyrostabilizer
The DG3 launched in Miami last week and is already shipping to customers
ICOMIA board members to visit Dubai show, championing green mobility
The visit to DIBS 2025 highlights the UAE’s growing influence on the global stage
Benetti names new head of American sales
Federico Ferrante has spent more than 25 years at the Azimut-Benetti Group
Aquila Power Cat debuts new Coupe series with fixed foiling
The 42 and 46 Coupes are the first models to feature the builder’s Hydro Glide fixed foiling system
SA Minister says ICT licence review is not a special favour for SpaceX
The South African government is set to review regulations that have prevented the satellite service from entering the local market
Helsinki show renewal leads to strong boost in visitor numbers
Attendance at last week’s show was high with more than 67,500. visitors
Bahraini builder unveils growth strategy
H Aldhaen Boats expands global reach with new boat models
First Balance 580 launches in South Africa
The catamaran is now being commissioned in Port St Francis, not far from the Nexus yard
Miami – what we learned
A good show but not one for the record books, and perhaps that’s exactly what the industry needed
French marine industry federation partners with UVPO
New three-year agreement will encourage collaboration between the two groups
Blue Water Desalination announces Garmin, Raymarine integration
The Legend series of fully automatic watermakers can now be monitored and controlled through Garmin and Raymarine touchscreen displays
Integrel Solutions enters Croatia, targets charter market
New distrubtion partner to help UK firm grow its presence in the region
Nimbus CEO to retire, search for successor begins
Jan-Erik Lindström is stepping down after 15 years with the Swedish boatbuilder
Tariff travails: short-term impact, long-term pain
Exhibitors share their views on tariffs with IBI at last week’s Miami show
Sunstream takes aim at commercial boat market with Miami launch
New screw jack-driven LiftBar said to facilitate installations in marina environments
Honda Marine delivers on commitment to marine, US market
The director of American Honda Marine talks to IBI about tripling the size of the organisation in just one year
New features planned for 2025 Barcelona show
This year’s event will return to its usual site following the 37th America’s Cup with a new ‘boutique’ strategy
Portuguese marina expands superyacht capacity
Vilamoura Marina extends outer harbour with 68 moorings for yachts up to 55m
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