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2020 Southampton International Boat Show postponed until 2021
Alternative, smaller event possible
Parsun to sell OXE diesel outboards in China
Domestic market in China sees strong upturn
Russian boating sector ready for breakthrough
Russian Yachting Federation CEO believes Russia’s domestic yachting scene could take off post-Covid, with the right state backing
Kiwi association forms NZ Marine & Composites Training Academy
The New Zealand Marine & Composites Industry Training Organisation (NZMAC ITO) has announced the establishment of a new training academy to ensure that the NZ workforce is prepared for an expected surge in demand from the country’s boatbuilders in the wake of Covid-19.
Custom Line launches 11 new yachts in first half of 2020
Another eight launches are planned prior to year-end
Navico President and CEO, Knut Frostad - The 15-minute read
Not watched the video yet? Read the transcript of IBI’s recent CEO interview, with highlights including the latest trends in electronics, the impact of Covid-19 on the firm’s financials and why the car industry shouldn’t be the Holy Grail for boating
Palumbo Superyachts renews Marseille yard concession for another 21 years
With a 21-year renewal of the concession of its shipyard in Marseille, Palumbo Superyachts is planning new investment to enhance the facilities for handling superyacht repairs and refit. The concession renewal came into force on July 1, 2020. In response to the renewal, PSY Refit has approved significant investments to ...
Valencia show organisers to host virtual event
A 50% discount is available for those who pre-register before June 30
Brunswick Boat Group | Huw Bower
The president of Brunswick Boat Group speaks with IBI about building boats through a pandemic, and how the experience could change the industry moving forward
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IBEX 2020 planning gears up
Taking place 29 Sep-1 Oct in Tampa, Florida, the International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) is North America’s largest technical marine event with unparalled access to the people, products and technology shaping the boatbuilding industry.
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>> Interactive: Highlight tabs or symbols to change chartIBI Interview Series
IBI speaks with Navico President & CEO Knut Frostad
IBI speaks with Lippert Components CEO Jason Lippert
IBI speaks with Hanse CEO Dr. Jens Gerhardt
IBI speaks with Sanlorenzo chief Massimo Perotti
IBI speaks with Princess Yachts chief Antony Sheriff
Interview with Sunseeker’s Andrea Frabetti
IBI speaks with Alberto Galassi
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Market Commentary
A perfect storm? Or more subtle forces at play?
IBI Editor Ed Slack contemplates boating’s prospects in the wake of Covid-19, looking at two potential scenarios for the industry and how they might play out over the rest of the year. See our presentation above (18 mins) and watch this space for more.
Unchartered territory - a new compass for the boating world
Hervé Gastinel, former CEO of Groupe Beneteau, shares his expertise on strategic priorities in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis
Volvo Penta commits to WWF’s Climate Savers program through today’s technology
Manufacturer’s IPS technology becomes engine for change as part of WWF Climate Savers program
New brand of eco-yachts launches in Germany
A new German company is to launch a range of electric solar catamarans, sailing yachts and luxury floating homes for the global market.
Sector Spotlight
Superyacht sector wakes up to cybersecurity
As the boating industry accelerates the push into smart technologies onboard, those advances make superyachts particularly vulnerable
