International Boat Industry

Listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange and backed by a dedicated base of boatowning shareholders, GB Marine Group – home to the Palm Beach and Grand Banks brands – has charted steady growth under the dynamic leadership of Australian CEO and accomplished yachtsman Mark Richards

USA

RIBs: Room to grow

> Subscriber-only, By Tony Esposito

Competing on a combination of affordability, performance, versatility and low maintenance, RIB manufacturers look to expand their share of the US boat market

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IBI Summit: Carlsquare’s Arnold Holle urges boatbuilders to seize M&A opportunities amid market uncertainty

> Subscriber-only, By IBI Editorial Team

Global uncertainty breeds opportunity – now is the time for bold moves in luxury boat building, says Carlsquare’s Arnold Holle at the IBI Summit

EU to outline trade retaliation against 30% US import tariffs by August 6
2025-07-14T15:20:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Robert Wielaard
Flamingo Marine looks to disrupt boating industry
2025-07-14T14:16:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Tony Esposito
ExploMar’s WAVE 300 makes waves at Monaco Energy Boat Challenge
2025-07-14T13:28:00+01:00By Cynthia Tan
Marinetek appoints Thai distributor
2025-07-14T12:11:00+01:00By Mike Derrett
Barcelona Boat Show expands for 2025 edition
2025-07-14T11:49:00+01:00By Ricard Bracons
Call for swift justice following murder of SY stewardess
2025-07-14T11:30:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Bobby Jordan

Beirut boosts yachting status with new Privé lounge
2025-07-14T11:30:00+01:00
Sailcloth manufacturers merge
2025-07-11T13:11:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Neil Eaves
2025 Genoa International Boat Show - tickets on sale now
2025-07-11T13:02:00+01:00
French association for eco-responsible boating elects new board
2025-07-11T12:30:00+01:00
Goodyear enters leisure marine market
2025-07-11T11:52:00+01:00

Spanish electric boat association reshapes leadership
2025-07-11T11:39:00+01:00
How Hiswa-Recron merger shook the house, but didn’t bring it down
2025-07-11T11:37:00+01:00
Bellini Nautica expands European sales network
2025-07-11T11:30:00+01:00
BRP honoured at 2025 Red Dot awards
2025-07-11T11:30:00+01:00
BIA secures Queensland funding to expand Marine Jobs program
2025-07-11T11:30:00+01:00

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Sector Focus: Superyacht Refit | Security & Monitoring

Regulars: Editor's Comment | Appointments | World News | Sustainability

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IBI Q&A – Discussing the Future of Marinas: An Interview with D-Marin

2025-04-24T10:51:00+01:00Brought to you by D-Marin

Dean Smith, Chief Commercial Officer at D-Marin

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Netherlands

Insight: A big leap into the future

New state-of-the-art facilities and a series of fruitful collaborations are helping to drive Vetus’s business and product ambitions into an exciting new era

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Inboard engines

Strategies and collaborations for sustained, long-term growth

New technologies, strategies and collaborations are positioning the inboard engine segment for sustained, long-term growth

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Electrification

Could Boat-to-Grid technology transform the electric boat sector?

How a collaboration between one green tech company, an energy supplier and Volvo Penta could revolutionise the boating business

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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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Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits

IBI Summit: Carlsquare’s Arnold Holle urges boatbuilders to seize M&A opportunities amid market uncertainty
> Subscriber-only, By IBI Editorial Team
Global uncertainty breeds opportunity – now is the time for bold moves in luxury boat building, says Carlsquare’s Arnold Holle at the IBI Summit
Sailcloth manufacturers merge
> Subscriber-only, By Neil Eaves
The acquisition brings the two companies together under a newly established division
BRP sells off Manitou
Sea-Doo parent completes divesture of its aluminium boat business with sale of Manitou pontoon brand to US boat builder Bentley Pontoons

Yanmar buys Dutch football team
Engine builder signs agreement to acquire Almere City FC
HanseYachts completes ownership transition ahead of schedule
Andreas Müller is now the German builder’s majority shareholder, paving the way for a strong and stable future
Teledyne acquires Maretron
Leader in vessel monitoring and control solutions joins Teledyne’s Raymarine brand

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2024-12-12T09:18:00+00:00

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D-Marin's Dean Smith on the future of marinas
2025-04-23T12:25:00+01:00Brought to you by D-Marin
Dean Smith, Chief Commercial Officer at D-Marin
Third time lucky for Paris show?
2025-06-13T13:28:00+01:00By Ed Slack
Why November’s new Paris Nautic Show is here to stay
Addressing the human factor
2025-06-13T08:00:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Kim Hollamby
Metstrade uniquely brings together the very best of the world’s leisure marine equipment, but also nurtures and celebrates the talent and enterprise of the individuals and teams who are driving forces behind those products. Here are just some of the many ways that the show places people at the heart ...

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Latest Boat Launch News

Goodyear enters leisure marine market
Tire and rubber company collaborates with G-Tender on new RIB
Sanlorenzo unveils SX120, the largest yacht in its crossover range
The SX120 is the first yacht to feature Volvo Penta’s new IPS Professional Platform
Turkish builder enters superyacht market with 62m sailing yacht
The classically inspired ketch-rigged cruiser will have its official world debut at Monaco
Revolution Marine Group debuts new solar-powered cat
Delivery of the first hull is scheduled for April next year
Vandal Marine unveils new foil-assisted power cat
The Vandal 60 Chase was built in collaboration with superyacht designer RWD
New Lazzara power cat to have world premiere at Cannes
The LPC 300 offers over 300m² of usable space
Ferretti launches 100th Rivamare
Chairman Jiang Kui attended the official launch ceremony in Sarnico last week
Omaya Yachts’ first catamaran hits the water
The Omaya 50 brings a fresh take on modern multihull cruising
Polish builder plans new sailing model as exports surge
Tes Yacht hopes to launch the new vessel by 2027 at the latest

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