International Boat Industry

Sir Ben Ainslie and the flight path to success

2024-06-17T08:08:00+01:00By Paul Strzelecki

What makes Sir Ben Ainslie and the AC challenger Ineos Britannia team tick? I found out on a visit to the team base in Barcelona

Green Technologies

Decarbonisation – why we need a mindset shift

2024-06-17T08:00:00+01:00By Jamie Marley

The move to sustainable boating is more than just a technological change; it requires a change in mindset too

OXE Marine in discussions with bond holders, EIB on potential restructure

> Subscriber-only, By Neil Eaves

Diesel outboard maker says it is looking to grow without working capital constraints

2024 Tomorrow.Blue Economy World Congress returns to Barcelona
2024-07-26T13:37:00+01:00
Australian equipment builder unveils new tender chocks
2024-07-26T13:01:00+01:00By Craig Ritchie
Roswell Marine expands in Europe
2024-07-26T12:37:00+01:00By Neil Eaves
Bank of Canada cuts interest rate for second straight month
2024-07-26T10:31:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Craig Ritchie
Polboat Yachting Festival sees record exhibitors, numerous boat deals signed
2024-07-26T10:30:00+01:00By Jaroslaw Adamowski
US startup looks to make waves in navigation assistance segment
2024-07-26T10:30:00+01:00By Craig Ritchie

Polish builder to roll out new boat range
2024-07-26T10:30:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Jaroslaw Adamowski
Biden weighs in on AGOA as SA exports under spotlight in Washington
2024-07-26T10:30:00+01:00
People on the Move this Week
2024-07-26T10:30:00+01:00
MarineMax revenue up, profits down for FQ3
2024-07-25T15:13:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Tony Esposito
Boating takes centre stage at Paris Olympics opening
2024-07-25T13:33:00+01:00

Brunswick Q2 revenues down 15%
2024-07-25T13:09:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Craig Ritchie
Royal Huisman to turn hull of Project 410 in anniversary year
2024-07-25T12:21:00+01:00
Tough Q2 for Marine Products Corp
2024-07-25T11:54:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Craig Ritchie
Dutch builder forms refit division
2024-07-25T11:30:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Neil Eaves
Plans to strengthen Ancona’s yachting links
2024-07-25T11:30:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By David Robinson

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D-Marin enters French marina market

2024-07-11T16:00:00+01:00Brought to you by D-Marin

European marina operator wins tender on the Cote d’Azur

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USA

Tesla layoffs create opportunities for US boat builder

Saronic Technologies plans to hire more than 100 technicians after Tesla sheds thousands of jobs in Austin, Texas area

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Battery Technologies

Yanmar compact hydrogen fuel cell power system debuts in September

Yanmar Energy Systems, a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings has commercialized a compact and multi-unit controllable hydrogen fuel cell power generation system and will begin accepting orders in Japan this September.

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Green Technologies

Boating industry comes together to develop Environmental Footprint Standard

The project is led by EBI and is industry-financed

Stabilisation

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Stabilisation

The self-levelling yacht - CMC Marine spearheads use of advanced sensor tech

> Subscriber-only, By Jake Kavanagh

Harnessing artificial intelligence with powerful and responsive actuators and hydrodynamic comtrol surfaces can eliminate much of the movement associated with seasickness

ZeroJet enters into supply partnership with Highfield Boats

By Craig Ritchie

French-Chinese RIB manufacturer to offer New Zealand-made ZeroJet electric jet propulsion system with 2023 product line

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OceanLED leads the way with underwater light No Quibble Warranty

Two decades of high-end yacht coating development

Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits

MarineMax comments on acquisition rumours
> Subscriber-only, By Neil Eaves
OneWater is thought to have made an all-cash offer to buy the US boat dealer
MarineMax completes Williams Tenders USA acquisition ahead of schedule
Acquisition of tender business expected to be accretive to earnings in first full year of operations
Electric motor innovator Molabo sold
> Subscriber-only, By Stefan Gerhard
Manufacturer to tap into new owner’s production and scaling know-how

Sea Tow Boston under new ownership
Marine assistance firm sold to Captain Ethan Maass of MaassMarine Inc
MarineMax to acquire Williams Tenders USA
The move complements US firm’s yacht and superyacht offerings
Stormer Marine sells leisure boats division
> Subscriber-only, By Robert Wielaard
Dutch firm to focus more fully on the commercial market

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2023-12-19T09:12:00+00:00

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Boatbuilders look to exports to maintain momentum
2023-12-04T14:17:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By Lars-Åke Redéen
Despite more challenging conditions at home, a low krona and international outlook is helping Sweden’s bigger boatbuilders carry growth momentum through to 2024
Dealers scale back on orders but infrastructure investment bodes well for future growth
2023-08-25T15:14:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Jaroslaw Adamowski
Despite the gloomy economic backdrop depressing demand for now, pressure is growing on authorities to increase berthing capacities to harness sector’s potential
Europe: Slowdown bites but signs of optimism
2023-08-25T15:14:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Ed Slack
The slowdown in global markets is impacting Europe’s leisure marine sector as rising inflation and interest rates have caused a cost-of-living crisis across much of the continent. Eurostat data reveals that annual inflation in EU countries averaged 9.2% in 2022 – Estonia saw rates hit 19.4%. Not surprisingly consumer confidence ...

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Latest Boat Launch News

Czech builder launches mini explorer ahead of Arctic expedition
The MiniCat 520 recently spent a week undergoing endurance testing in the Arctic Circle
Benetti hits B.Now superyacht milestone
Italian yard launches first of four B.Now 67 models on order
De Antonio presents first flagship in new line of yachts
The D60 will be available in the summer of 2025
UAE builder unveils new catamaran brand
The Xcel 70 from Riviera Boat will have its maiden voyage in January 2025
Brazilian yard unveils new jetboats in partnership with BRP
> Subscriber-only, By Fernanda Teixeira Velloso
Colunna Yachts presented its latest models at the Itajaí Boat Show last week
Dutch builder introduces new electric boat
The Lumen E10 from JR Yachts is the result of five years of research
Kawasaki unveils 2025 Jet Ski line-up
Latest range includes new model designed for fishing enthusiasts
First Highfield EJET330 electric tender rolls off production line
The 3.4m (11ft) RIB is powered by an electric jet propulsion system from ZeroJet
Chris-Craft focuses on affordability with new Sportster 25
Luxury marque’s new Sportster value model delivers lower point of entry with starting retail price of $150k

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