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D-Marin presents its selection of premuim marinas at Genoa & Monaco boat shows
D-Marin, the selection of premium marinas, is presenting its marina innovations at Genoa Boat Show and Monaco Yacht Show.
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Funding a step closer for key electric infrastructure plan
A template to create electric infrastruture just received its first nod of approval from government
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Fast finance - an essential enabler for boats sales growth
How Salt Finance is revolutionising financing to capture the next generation of boat owners
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Safer, higher performing batteries made from rubber
US researchers say flexible lithium-ion batteries made from rubber could provide extended run times while reducing fire risk
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Expo Alert – power to the people
The biggest names in the electrical sector will convene on Italy next week
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Can AI transform boat building?
The widespread availability and plummeting cost of artificial intelligence platforms represent an opportunity for boat builders and component manufacturers alike to achieve significant cost savings and greater operational efficiencies
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Groupe Beneteau – the shape of things to come
The French builder flags the key pillars to its future strategy and we hunt the clues to tomorrow in its latest launches
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IBI’s definitive A-Z guide of the key launches at the Cannes Yachting Festival next week
Don’t miss out - see IBI’s round-up of all you can expect to see on the pontoons
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Second World Yachting Sustainability Forum announced for Genoa show
Key stakeholders gather to debate best roadmap to harness full potential of electric and alternative fuels
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Ripple Boats looks to makes waves in crowded electric boat sector
Ripple Boats debuts officially next week in Cannes, while simultaneously launching a crowdfunding campaign in Norway. IBI caught up with the brand’s CEO Stian Gulla and COO Nathaniel Frithiof to discover just what makes this new electric launch stand out from the crowd.
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How the latest drone technology is transforming fly-by-wire foiling
The same Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) technology found in drones and aviation autopilots is now allowing boat builders to create customised foiling models with a very high level of autonomous control.
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Electric Summit – could two fledgling schemes in Europe turbocharge the electric boat industry?
It was fitting that the first Electric Summit should take place in Werder, Brandenburg, close to the capital Berlin.
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ICOMIA World Marinas Conference: What does the future hold for marinas?
For the first time the IWMC convenes in Portugal for three days of debate; marina visits and inaugural Golden Cleat Awards
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Reinventing the wheel - The end of the traditional helm?
Could Volvo Penta’s Joystick Driving platform spell the end for the traditional helm?
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Goodbye ICE? Not so fast
New sustainable fuel options and emissions control technologies are keeping internal combustion engines competitive in the battle for green propulsion supremacy
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D-Marin introduces antifouling and polishing services to its marinas
D-Marin, the premium selection of marinas, has introduced a new antifouling and polishing service to its boatyard facilities to provide an extra standard of care for its customers’ vessels.
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Croatia | Strong spring a memory as market shows signs of softening
Croatia’s boat sector players remain confident the current season could bring robust revenues, but the looming economic downturn is cooling their expectations for the coming year, according to a senior industry representative
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Europe Round Up | Overview: Slowdown bites but signs of optimism
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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Czech Republic | Dealers scale back on orders but infrastructure investment bodes well for future growth
After a highly successful 2022, during which Czech builders and local boat importers reported surging boating interest, sales are now on the decline. Jan Wolf, president of Czech boating industry association APL, told IBI that last year was marked by major demand for boats, exceeding the positive results reported in ...
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Belgium | Higher costs putting pressure on builders, but show makes successful return
The Belgian boating sector – no powerhouse compared to neighbouring Germany, France or the Netherlands – has a mixed outlook for 2023. Against a backdrop of challenging economic conditions, Jan Goderis, maker of sporty, high-end Domani daysailers, is considering calling it a day.