Boat International’s 2022 Design & Innovation Awards - winners revealed
Ceremony held as part Superyacht Design Festival in Milan
Industry Insights
In conversation with Peter Harken
How is design important to equipment? Is the form only a matter of function or are other aspects to be considered? Are colour choices merely aesthetic? IBI discusses equipment design with Peter Harken, founder, and Chairman of the Board of renowned equipment manufacturer Harken Inc.
Borrow A Boat | Matt Ovenden, CEO & Founder
Launched by Matt Ovenden in 2017, peer-to-peer charter operator Borrow A Boat is on a mission to make boating more flexible, accessible and affordable. Ovenden discusses the development of the business including an IPO on the horizon..
OCIBAR | Antonio Zaforteza, CEO
Following in his father’s footsteps, Antonio Zaforteza has spearheaded the rise of marina management group OCIBAR. The CEO talks about industry trends, expansion plans, environmental challenges and the hazards of the tender process
The America’s Cup grabs headlines, but how relevant is it to boating?
In his new column, Paul Strzelecki looks at the business of yacht racing
Volvo Penta launches
first of its kind
hybrid-electric vessel
Volvo Penta, Marell Boats, and Arctic tourism operator Hurtigruten Svalbard have launched a new ground-breaking Volvo Penta-powered hybrid-electric vessel, the technology for which could make big waves in the leisure sector
Nominations open for Boat Builder Awards 2022; Raymarine named as headline sponsor
Specialist marine electronics firm on board again as nominations open for what promises to be the biggest and best Boat Builder Awards yet
Featured Content
Navico's Tara Norton on the business case for sustainability
As more marine companies commit to sustainability targets and the annual reports which will hold them accountable, they are also creating new C-level executive positions to drive and monitor the necessary business-wide transformations. IBI speaks to recent industry newcomer, Tara Norton, to discuss the sustainability challenges and opportunities facing ...
IBI review: the year industry M&A activity hit $10 billion in value
2021 was a remarkable year for the boating industry in many ways – including the realm of mergers and acquisitions – where IBI reported on more than 150 global transactions last year with a total deal value in the neighbourhood of some $10bn and return of private equity investors to ...
Swedish design firm acquires Hot Lab
The Italian yacht design and architecture firm has been sold
UK boat and engine dealership sold
Bridger Marine purchased by new owners
ePropulsion to acquire UK distributor
Electric outboard manufacturer buys major shares in ePropulsion UK
Morningstar acquires neighbouring marina
Southport Marina in the US state of North Carolina has been sold
Princess issues statement on sale rumours
The UK boatbuilder responds to rumours that it could be for sale following Sky News article
UK charter firm poised for growth
Global yacht charter industry predicted to be worth US$27.8 billion by 2027
