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SloveniaMarinas and yards doing well with full order books; strong push for innovation
With strong order books across the industry, Slovenia is optimistic for future growth.
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PortugalRiding post-Covid tourist boom; boat traffic down slightly - are orcas to blame?
Buoyant tourist industry helping fuel charter sector with promosing outlook for 2024
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UKGrowth slows as inflation cuts into consumer confidence and spending
New boat sales slow, but brokerage holds up as heat ebbs from market
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SpainEconomic and political uncertainties sap momentum following boom
Demand for recreational boats in Spain boomed after the end of strict confinement in 2020, remaining on strong and stable footing for the next two years. In the first half of 2023, however, economic and political uncertainties are thought to have caused a slight slowdown in growth. ...
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TurkeyCurrency issues, marina berth shortages and rising prices pile on pressure
Boating maybe be booming in Turkey, but currency fluctuations, high inflation and regulations and tax policies are having significant impact
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USADave Dunn | Senior director of marine and RV sales | Garmin
AS SENIOR DIRECTOR of marine and RV sales, Garmin’s Dave Dunn has seen a multitude of changes since he joined the company in 2010. Much of that change has revolved around the firm’s growing share in the recreational fishing market. From introducing its first Panoptix fish finders in ...
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SwedenSales back to pre-pandemic levels; small boats decline while equipment sector rallies
The Nordic markets have been hit with a clear slowdown in boat sales since the early spring boat shows this year. The bigger the boat, the better the sales although the volumes are smaller than during the pandemic.
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NewsHonda tests new electric outboard
Prototype of 4kW electric propulsion system installed on sightseeing boat in Japan
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NewsInterest rates, looming recession affect mid-market superyachts, not high end
Cecil Wright broker gives market update in latest Heesen YachtTalk session
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NewsBRP to drop pandemic surcharge for new model year
Data shows shipping and other costs are beginning to stabilise
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NewsPowercat producer restarts upgraded facility after devastating fire
Five new boats, three of them almost complete, were destroyed in last year’s fire which forced the company to relocate twice to interim facilities
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NewsSector Spotlight | Autonomous Boating: Robotics comes to boatbuilding
Robotic manufacturing has allowed automakers to slash production costs while achieving significant breakthroughs in product quality. With multiple marine sector manufacturers now beginning to integrate automation into their own operations, could we be on the cusp of a new age in boat building?
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NewsFrance to use sustainable 3D printed boats for 2024 Olympics
New autonomous vessel will move visitors across the Seine for next summer’s Games
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NewsMalta’s Prime Minister asked to halt marina at Marsascala
PM Robert Abela campaigned in 2022 on the promise of “categorically excluding” the development
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NewsElectric outboard manufacturer to begin series production
The French start-up is cooperating with a factory in Normandy to roll out its engines
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NewsNigeria forms new Ministry of Marine & Blue Economy
African country looks to boost marine tourism following government reshuffle
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NewsElectric boating surges in Europe
Britain, Netherlands lead the pack, according to Boats Group study
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NewsBRP releases 2024 Sea-Doo, Manitou line-ups
Annual Club BRP dealer event reveals new Sea-Doo PWCs, a new Sea-Doo Switch model and new Manitou pontoons with twin Rotax power
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NewsUK marina operator offers to buy failing parent from administration
The Marine & Property Group (MPG) went into adminstration in April
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NewsCanadian government announces new C$1.2bn battery plant in Quebec
New EV battery hub east of Montreal to open in 2026 and create 345 new jobs
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