French industry federation releases statement regarding Cannes Boat Show
Following yesterday’s decision by the Paris Court of Appeal to postpone its ruling on the ownership and management rights to the Cannes Festival of Yachting, the French marine leisure association (Fédération Industries Nautiques) released the following statement:
New ownership structure at Kadey-Krogen Yachts
US builder accesses additional growth-equity capital to allow for structural changes
People on the Move this Week
New appointments at Sabre Yachts, Scania, WhisperPower Pacific and more
Ocean Globe Race 2023 to be the largest yet
34 entrants from over 20 countries expected
New yacht tender company forms in UK
Falcon Tenders is the brainchild of Mark Pascoe
AkzoNobel to launch second ‘Paint the Future’ challenge for startups May 18
Dutch multinational paints and coatings giant AkzoNobel will stage its second global ‘Paint the Future’ competition for startups on May 18.
Danish firm launches new electric sportsboat
The building of the prototype is thought to be well-advanced
JustLuxe in joint venture with YATCO
A new digital sales listings platform called The Yacht Showroom has been launched by JustLuxe.com in partnership with professional yacht sales digital platform, YATCO.
Brunswick Corp | Brenna Preisser
As president of Business Acceleration at the boating industry’s biggest company, Brenna Preisser has a dizzying number of responsibilities including oversight for Freedom Boat Club, the Tech Nexus Incubator, seven Finance & Insurance brands, a new boater training venture, human resources – and if that is not enough – she ...
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IBI spotlights key issues impacting the boating industry supply chain – exclusively on ibinews.com.
Supplying the supply chain: containers in short supply too
Another weak link in the supply chain: shipping delays, lack of containers and soaring freight costs. How long will it last?
Semiconductor shortage could have broad implications for boat industry
A perfect storm of tight supply and growing demand has left marine equipment manufacturers struggling to secure supplies of an increasingly critical component. IBI speaks to Navico CEO Knut Frostad and Raymarine General Manager Gregoire Outters for additional insight.
Honda, Toyota halt North American production as supply chain woes worsen
Decades-old infrastructure issues made worse by security precautions
US boatbuilders facing shortages “on just about everything”
Covid-19 impacts and rapid surge in demand for boats forcing multiple challenges to global supply chains
Resin: “An unprecedented supply-demand imbalance”
In a year full of ’unprecedented’ scenarios, yet another has emerged in the market for resins – a key component for boatbuilding and many other industries
Foam shortage slowing US boat production
Weather damage to key raw material plants bring US seat foam production to a standstill
Continued evolution of the boating experience
Volvo Penta’s Assisted Docking solution is designed to make boating easier and more appealing, to attract and maintain a new generation of boaters
New Zealand Boat Show
13-16 May 2021, Auckland, New Zealand
Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
20-23 May 2021, Queensland, Australia
