Marine accessory producers in the Netherlands are adapting their offerings to weather the challenging market conditions
Dutch builders are upping their investments in new models despite a slow market
A sunny end to the Dutch boating season has helped boost confidence in a market plagued by disappointing new-boat sales and a poor economic forecast, bringing renewed hope for 2025
Dutch watersports and recreation lobby, HISWA-RECRON, is reporting a mixed picture for the Netherlands in 2024.
Jarno Berkhof joined Mercator Marine Group (MMG) as CEO in March, overseeing the marine equipment supplier’s growing presence not just in the Netherlands but in Germany too. Here he talks to IBI about taking the company formerly known as Allpa Marine Equipment into the next phase of growth
Snapshot of import and export data; boat park numbers and superyacht statistics
Grow Boating, very chic tenders, 3D-printed and electric craft make inroads, but soaring inflation and energy crisis could turn 2023 sour
Delivery delays, soaring commodities costs and shaky supply chains hampering a quick return to normal
The Dutch equipment maker aims to drive technological innovation with its new innovation hub
TeamO’s Offshore 150N Hi-Lift Lifejacket & Harness was named overall DAME winner in this year’s hotly contested awards ceremony
Terry Hutchinson keynote offers inspiring vision for sailing sector
Terry Hutchinson keynote offers inspiring vision for sailing sector
‘Gerard Dijkstra, A Life in Superyachts’ is due out in December
Showcasing innovation and the latest products is a mainstay for METSTRADE, but in recent years the event has also become a platform for debate, with panel discussions, workshops and presentations spotlighting the key issues of the day, from sustainability and the propulsion of the future, to diversity and how best ...