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2024 – What we learned
While 2024 was certainly a year of contradictions for the recreational boating sector, steps forward outnumbered steps back as the industry prepares for better days ahead
Spirit Yachts forms new holding company; looks to recruit staff to boost growth
UK builder recently won a contract to build new Q Class yacht
Fairline Yachts lays off over 100 people two weeks after change of ownership
Long-term vision to turn company into being ‘a clean and sustainable marine brand’
Bank outlooks point to better business in 2025, tariffs notwithstanding
Economic projections for key markets point to an improved business climate in the coming year, but the impacts of a looming Trump trade war remain unclear
Borrow A Boat celebrates most successful year to date
UK firm brings 2024 to a close with completion of a successful funding round
Long-delayed USVI marina project still uncertain
A controversial marina proposal for Coral Bay on the US Virgin Island of St John may be closer to construction – or not
Boero YachtCoatings unveils new website
The new site is full of exclusive content
First HammerCat 30s launches in Cape Town
New model is a scaled down version of Hammer Yachts’ successful HammerCat 35 design
People on the Move this Week
New appointments at Liqui Moly, Multiplex, Sea Sure and more
Lookout adds new features to nav platform
Free, over-the-air update brings new features, capabilities to AI-enhanced navigation system
New managing director at Plastimo
Christophe de Robien replaces Yann Cornec as head of the French equipment brand
Record number of SA tourism boats receive Blue Flag status
Seven South African tourism boats and four marinas receive Blue Flag accreditation
Shakespeare Marine reports record-breaking November
The marine antenna specialist received two large orders at Metstrade
CdM announces sale of a Deep Blue 141
This is the fourth explorer yacht in the Deep Blue series to be sold
ePropulsion, Heysea partner on new electric catamaran
The Seaview 50 is a collaborative effort between the two firms
Additional controversy could further delay Larnaca port project
The four-year-old plan to develop the Larnaca port and marina is facing additional opposition which could further delay the project, with one official hinting it should be moved to the back burner.
ICE Yachts enters sail superyacht market
The ICE 80 Blue Water Sport model will be the brand’s new flagship
Arksen COO passes suddenly
Ewan Hind passed away in Antigua last week
Dates set for second Virgin Islands Boating Expo
The event continues to build on its reputation as a must-attend gathering
Liqui Moly names new marketing director
Peter Baumann is retiring and handing responsibilities to Marco Esser
SEA Yachting Conference to return to Singapore next April
The two-day event will build on previous editions by delving deeper into salient issues impacting the regional industry
Integrel Solutions partners with Antares Catamarans
New supply agreement brings Integrel’s E-Drive system to Antares’ range of cruising cats
New Multiplex COO
Marko Böhme joins the management team with immediate effect
Cyclone Chido slams boats and coastal infrastructure on Mayotte Island
Pictures of multiple wrecked yachts and damaged coastal infrastructure are circulating on social media
Yamaha tech school celebrates 500 job placements
Yamaha Marine Technical School Partnership program has placed more than 500 new marine techs in boat dealerships since 2015
French composite specialist invests in production
New machines allow the company to manufacture larger, more complex parts
BIA celebrates year of growth and achievements
Australia’s Boating Industry Association ends 2024 with a host of accomplishments
Maretron, Raymarine announce strategic collaboration
New partnership will see Maretron’s McConnect technology integrated into Raymarine’s Axiom displays
Polaris Marine to focus on mid-range pontoons through winter US shows
New Bennington, Godfrey mid-range product expected to drive winter boat show activity with enhanced focus on value
ExploMar, Chinese dealer sign agreement for nearly 100 electric outboards
The two companies aim to accelerate water mobility electrification in China
Thermavance works to build European exports
US marine seat temperature control system builder finding ‘significant interest’ among EU boatbuilders
French city invests $44m in new marina
The 1,550-berth facility is expected to open in 2029
Gulf Craft appoints official dealer for Australia
The Yacht Sales Co will represent the brand Down Under
IMCI managing director steps down
Uli Heinemann will hand over the helm at the turn of the year 2024/25
Global Order Book records fall in superyacht orders between 2024 and 2025
1,138 projects on order as of 1 September 2024
British Marine urges government to rethink Inheritance Tax plans
The UK trade association is calling for a formal consultation on the Chancellor’s plans
Norwegian boatbuilder files for bankruptcy
Some 26 workers may lose their jobs
Hinckley Yachts adds Mercury dealership to Florida yard
The US builder is looking to widen its market reach
UK boatbuilding training college to close
The internationally recognised school will enter liquidation on Friday
Uncertainty for Bella Boats’ future following Nimbus withdrawal from Finland
Bella founder Raimo Sonninen wants to resume production in Kuopio
Sea Sure names new managing director
Daniel Henderson to take over as MD at Sea Sure Ltd
KVH to sell plant, HQ
US satcom firm moves forward on asset sales as part of overall corporate refocus
New Florida supermarket includes boat parking
A newly opened Publix market in Hollywood Beach becomes the first US supermarket to offer boat dockage for shoppers
Moroccan boating market poised for growth
IBI speaks with the director of Tanja Marina Bay on the marina’s future development plans
£2m revamp of UK marina approved
Redevelopment will see replacement of old pontoons and overall reduction in the number of berths
Nobiskrug enters insolvency as owners hit financial troubles
Restructuring and reorganisation plans being worked on and workers salaries secured
Jean-Luc Denéchau re-elected head of French Sailing Federation
Head of FFVoile re-elected for a second four-year term
Voyage Catamarans relocates to bigger Cape Town facility
The SA cat builder had previously been operating from a facility rented from Robertson & Caine
AB Yachts launches ninth unit in AB100 line
The 30.5m yacht took to the waters at Viareggio recently
Marina and resort at centre of new Omani sustainable city project
Yiti is set to be fully operational by 2026
New UK boat show planned for Plymouth
The 1st Plymouth Boat Fest will be held in June 2025
BRP ‘wait and see’ on potential Trump tariffs
Canadian powersport manufacturer tells analysts it’s too early to tell what will happen
Dometic announces global restructuring program
Refocus on product range, closure of two manufacturing sites and five distribution centers to impact about 500 employees
J&J Design release new book celebrating the firm’s 40 years
Winners of the recent Designer of the Year award, J&J Design Studio release new book detailing the landmark designs and inspirational people behind the firm’s success
Blaze rips through Staten Island marina, damaging 12 boats
Firefighters took more than an hour to get the fire under control
Saffier to unveil 46ft luxury cabin cruiser at Düsseldorf
The Dutch yard is entering a new market segment with the Saffier SL46 Med
Chicago Navy Pier to host new boat show in August
With marina construction finally underway, event organiser announces plans to host a new summer boat show at downtown Chicago’s newest boating facility
Davco signs US distribution agreement with SeaWide
New representation agreement seen as key to expanding OEM, aftermarket sales on innovative AquaChocks line
Shakespeare Marine partners with CalaMarine
CalaMarine will manage the company’s sales in South America, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean
Zeelander signs contract for two more flagship models
The first hull of the Zeelander 8 was launched in October 2024
Innovation key to return to profitability for Johnson Outdoors
Stock slides, rebounds following Q4 earnings release as US marine electronics, equipment manufacturer plans for new product launches in stabilising market
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