APSA webinar puts focus on East Asia market, including plans to develop Hainan as a yachting centre
The Asia Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA) webinar series ‘Grand Tour 2021’ held its second presentation of the three-part series today by exploring East Asia, with expert panelists Nigel Beatty (SYL Japan), Captain Paul Brackley (Central Yachts) and Mike Simpson (Simpson Marine) giving detailed information on Hong Kong together with the ...
Flexiteek unveils new brand identity
Flexiteek International, producer of the Flexiteek2G range of synthetic teak decking, has introduced a refreshed brand identity, new global website and webshop.
Boats Group makes key acquisitions
Online brokerage firm adds to portfolio and reports boom in sales activity
US regulators continue to eye wake-boat rules
Virginia and Washington state governments look to restrict, ban wake-boats
EBI, ICOMIA to cooperate more closely
European Boating Industry (EBI) and the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) have agreed to step up cooperation and jointly shore up nautical tourism worldwide by jointly tackling key industry issues.
US regional boat shows: On again, off again
2021 viewed as a transition year; events that go ahead see success but dealers everywhere are struggling with inventory issues
Brunswick launches on-water training program
Brunswick Corp today announced the launch of BoatClass, an immersive on-water training program designed to teach boating safety and assist boaters in gaining confidence on the water.
Oslo indoor boat show cancelled
The 2021 Oslo International Boat Show, due to have been held in March, has been cancelled.
VPLP | Quentin Lucet
IBI speaks with Quentin Lucet, naval architect at France-based naval architecture and design firm VPLP, specialising in the application of foil technology to the design of racing mono and multihulls.
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IBI speaks with US boating association chief
IBI speaks with management team at Fairline Yachts
IBI speaks with Wells Fargo Marine Group in America
IBI Interview on Genoa Boat Show results
IBI speaks with Mercury President Chris Drees
IBI speaks with Nautor’s Swan CEO Giovanni Pomati
IBI speaks with Smoker Craft CEO Doug Smoker
IBI speaks with Oyster CEO Richard Hadida
IBI speaks with Finnmaster’s Kjell Björklund
IBI speaks with Beneteau CEO Jérôme de Metz
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IBI In-Depth
IBI investor series continues
IBI presents an in-depth look at mergers and takeovers in the boatbuilding business – highlighting the successes and failures – over the past seven decades
Part 1 | The early years to the Global Financial Crisis
IBI In-Depth: A three-part series tracking the mixed outcomes for investors from the early pioneers of fibre glass production to the latest wave of investment by private equity, wealthy individuals, state-backed Chinese corporations and initial public offerings.
Part 2 | Private equity-fuelled deals and Chinese investors enter the scene
IBI In-Depth: A three-part series tracking the mixed outcomes for investors from the early pioneers of fibre glass production to the latest wave of investment by private equity, wealthy individuals, state-backed Chinese corporations and initial public offerings.
Marine Industry at CES
Volvo Penta launches industry’s first fully integrated Assisted Docking System at CES
Swedish engine firm takes automated boating technology to the next level in what is being billed as the first in a line of related launches
Volvo confirms electric push
In line with the Volvo Group’s new ambitions, Volvo Penta has accelerated its sustainability aims.
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