Inmarsat takeover cleared by UK in respect of national security concerns
Satellite communications firm in line for £5.9bn acquisition by Viasat
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
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RIB manufacturer triples capacity
at new state-of-the-art facility
An extra 17,000m² was recently added to the factory floor
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 ...
Inmarsat takeover cleared by UK in respect of national security concerns
Satellite communications firm in line for £5.9bn acquisition by Viasat
Henri-Lloyd sold
Acquisition will allow UK sailing brand to reach its true potential
Ocean racing sailboat specialist sold
Multiplast parent the Carboman Group acquired
Rolls-Royce enters hydrogen production market, acquires majority stake in electrolysis stack specialist
Hoeller Electrolyzer is based in Wismar, Germany
Safe Harbor Marinas understood to be negotiating multiple purchases in Australia
Announcement possible in the “back end of the year”
Swedish design firm acquires Hot Lab
The Italian yacht design and architecture firm has been sold
