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HanseYachts CEO delivers candid closing address at IBI Summit dinner in London

2025-07-09T15:03:00+01:00> , By

At the IBI Summit’s closing dinner in London, HanseYachts CEO Hanjo Runde challenged industry leaders with a striking question: “Are we building businesses—or just chasing demand?”

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1st Westport-Aranya Sea Life Style Festival opens in Qinhuangdao

2025-07-09T14:58:00+01:00> , By

New coastal event brings marine culture and lifestyle to the forefront in the seaside city 300km east of Beijing

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Deutsche Yachten marks 25 years of industry collaboration

2025-07-09T13:39:00+01:00

The German superyacht group celebrated its anniversary in Hamburg, reflecting on its growth and evolving role in the sector

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Dubai Harbour is first Middle East location for Freedom Boat Club

2025-07-09T13:12:00+01:00

FBC Dubai is scheduled to open this autumn

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BRP sells off Manitou

2025-07-09T11:30:00+01:00

Sea-Doo parent completes divesture of its aluminium boat business with sale of Manitou pontoon brand to US boat builder Bentley Pontoons

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Catana Group enters modular floating homes market

2025-07-09T11:30:00+01:00

The French catamaran builder has launched SEATY, a new line of eco-friendly floating spaces for residential or professional use

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Yanmar buys Dutch football team

2025-07-09T11:30:00+01:00

Engine builder signs agreement to acquire Almere City FC

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2025 Design Innovation Awards: nominations now open

2025-07-09T11:30:00+01:00

The winners will be announced at the Genoa International Boat Show in September

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Teignbridge unveils carbon fibre blade option for Clamp on Blade system

2025-07-09T11:30:00+01:00

New carbon fibre blade variant provides efficiency, noise and emissions benefits

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Lenco in supply deal with Spanish builder

2025-07-08T15:30:00+01:00

De Antonio Yachts to install Lenco’s Pro Control trim tab system on new boat models

HKBIA meeting at RHKYC June 2025

Hong Kong sets sail to develop marine leisure economy

2025-07-08T15:09:00+01:00

The Hong Kong government has launched a coordinated push for marine leisure expansion, with new policies and initiatives supporting industry development

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Garmin doubles down on fishing market

2025-07-08T14:31:00+01:00

Slew of new product launches ahead of upcoming ICAST show underscore focus on recreational fishing segment