All articles by Ed Slack
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PortugalPortuguese market stabilises after post-pandemic sectoral shifts
New boat sales have plateaued, but rising demand for berths, charters, and subcontracting underscores the sector’s evolving growth potential
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ItalyItalian yacht market shows stability amid regulatory challenges for smaller builders
Industry in holding pattern, with big-boat sector resilient
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ArticleChoppy waters ahead as Europe faces trade, regulation and affordability pressures
As tariffs rise and environmental regulations tighten, the European marine sector grapples with mounting uncertainty
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FeatureNavigating change | How Finnmaster Boats is building for the future
Amid shifting market conditions, Finnish boat builder Finnmaster is using this period to refine operations, invest in innovation, and expand internationally – positioning itself for the next wave of growth
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UKRedefining luxury at sea: What the boat industry can learn from Rolls-Royce
Former Rolls-Royce CEO and Oyster Yachts Strategic Advisor Torsten Müller-Ötvös shares how his philosophy of transformational luxury is reshaping the yachting world — from bespoke experiences to building lasting legacies at sea
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MarinasUnlocking the marina sector: innovation, investment, and the push for integration
The marina industry is undergoing a sea change. Once fragmented and under the radar, it’s now riding a wave of investment, tech disruption, and growing demand. Industry veteran Tom Mukamal offers a rare insider’s take on this high-stakes transformation
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NewsIBI Summit - Seizing opportunity
Exploring strategies for long-term value creation at the must attend IBI Summit, London, July 2
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ElectrificationCould 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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NetherlandsMetstrade 2025 unveils new identity and expanded venue
World’s largest marine B2B platform undergoes comprehensive transformation with expanded floorplan and networking opportunities, new US stage, and new-look Boat Builder Awards
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ElectrificationCould 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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ItalyMarco Valle | CEO, Azimut | Benetti Group
BIOGRAPHY 48 years old, from Trieste in northeastern Italy, Marco Valle joined Azimut | Benetti in 1996, in the sales department of Azimut Yachts. Marco went on to become Commercial Director Worldwide with Azimut Yachts, a post he held until 2016. Marco was named the new ...
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NewsWhat to expect for 2025? My take on the year ahead
The trends and Trump - what 2025 has in store for the boating sector
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Asia PacificAustralia and New Zealand primed for growth in 2025
As the market normalises following a lacklustre 2024, IBI reports on market prospects Down Under for the year ahead
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NewsTakeaways from today’s ESG debate at the Genoa Boat Show
Panellists flag the challenges and opportunities of ESG compliance at the 3rd World Yachting Sustainability Forum this morning
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BBA Awards Microsite LinkHow collaboration is transforming the boat business
Tom Reed, CEO of Scanstrut, winners of the BBA 2023 Supply Chain Collaboration award for its work with Nautique in developing a magnetic charger for its ski and wake boats, talks to IBI about the collaborative process and the pressures to deliver
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ArticlePincer movement of rising costs and environmental pressures
With only a handful of boatbuilders focusing on custom superyacht tenders and smaller, premium-priced ‘Riva-style’ motorboats
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PortugalTourism boom gives vital boost, as orcas cast shadow
It has been a good 2024 so far for the Portuguese market, with business levels even up on 2023, a year labelled as the country’s “best ever” by CEO of Marlagos and vice president of the Portuguese Marina Association (APPR), Martinho Fortunato.
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FranceChallenging Q1, but rebound on the cards
It is a case of when, not if, the French market rallies after a disappointing Q1 forced many in the industry to modify their expectations for the year ahead.
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