The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
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Metstrade 2025 sets new benchmark with full-venue expansion and 32,000 visits
Metstrade 2025 closed after three dynamic days that welcomed 20,000 unique visitors and 32,000 total visits to its biggest edition yet. For the first time, the show occupied the entire RAI Amsterdam complex, offering expanded halls, enhanced zones, and nearly 1,700 exhibitors
Abu Dhabi show opens with record-breaking edition and giant flamingo float
The 7th Abu Dhabi International Boat Show launched yesterday with 1,068 exhibitors across 85,000m²
Flux Marine announces new funding
US$15m capital infusion to scale all-electric marine outboard production and expand core technology sales
Data Hidrolik eyes new horizons as global market shifts
We speak with Cem Hüroğlu, member of the board of directors and sales & marketing director at Data Hidrolik, about the company’s growing international footprint, its leadership in hydraulic deck equipment, and its long-term plans for product innovation and new market expansion
Women navigate the future: Harnessing AI to transform the marine industry
A compelling forum at Metstrade brought together industry voices to examine technology’s transformative impact on the marine sector through a distinctly female lens
World Boating Day goes from strength to strength
More than 20 organisations gathered at Metstrade to finalise detailed plans for next year’s initiative
Unlocking global insights into the next generation of boat buyers
NMMA’s Kevin Williams reveals strategies for marine industry to connect with and retain younger consumers in eye-opening Metstrade presentation
Lloyds Register grants Rondal’s Aero Wing Sail its ‘Approval-in-Principle’
LR’s AiP for Rondal was announced at Metstrade
Swiss startup wins Metstrade pitch competition with Olympic-proven robotic buoys
Effetto Venturi SA has been crowned winner of this year’s Metstrade Start-up Pitch Competition
ICOMIA/EBI/NMMA update Metstrade visitors on Blue Boat Horizon LCA project
Industry experts outline progress on developing a globally aligned Lifecycle Assessment framework for the recreational marine sector
Largest edition yet of The Superyacht Forum hosts nearly 900 delegates
The NXT-themed agenda focused on propelling the superyacht sector into the next decade and beyond
Retimed Sydney International Boat Show proves a success
Over 20,000 visitors, deals completed, and boating lifestyle prominently promoted
North American market a lost season, says NMMA
PwC: AI will cut product development lifecycles in half
Digital twin technology and what it means for the marine industry
Suzuki adopts biodegradable parts packaging
Brilliant industry and personal achievements celebrated at Boat Builder Awards
ePropulsion restructures UK & Ireland operations with new entity
Twisted buys UK composites firm to enhance carbon-fibre capability
Suzuki marks 60th anniversary of Netherlands representation
ICOMIA plots course for future growth
Venue shifts for 2026 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show
Designing the Future of Yachting – In conversation with Japec Jakopin
Selling into the North American market
Hugelmeyer – industry facing transformative change
Melita Marine to have Cote d’Azur base in Antibes and Biot
SEAFIRST names exclusive Australian distributor
Airmar expands into Australia, NZ with new sales manager and Melbourne facility
AD Ports reports best financial quarter since 2022 public listing
Polish sailing yacht builder diversifies with expanding motoryacht portfolio
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