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Mood Index: EU business and consumer survey results for October
Economic sentiment down, job expectations up in EU and euro area
BBA 2026: Inside the race for Sustainability Project of the Year
IBI takes a look at the finalists going head-to-head for this year’s title
Outdoor Network acquires NauticStar Boats and enters manufacturing
US marine retail and e-commerce group plans more than $6m initial investment in new North Carolina production facility
NextBoat secures up to $7.2m to expand pre-owned boat business
US marine marketplace adds revolving and bridge financing as it builds nationwide trading network and tests dealer portal with MarineMax
Patrick Industries Q3 marine sales up 14%
Marine a bright spot as US engineered component manufacturer navigates increasingly dynamic operating environment
Former Catalina owner files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy with $3.8m in debts
Catalina is listed as a $1.78m unsecured creditor following collapse of 2025 ownership deal
Q3 revenues climb 8% for Myers
The parent company of fuel tank brands Scepter and Ameri-Kart reported consolidated third-quarter revenues of $171.3m
Brunswick marks fifth consecutive quarter of YoY growth
Q3 revenues, earnings and margins increase in strong Q3 for world’s largest marine company
Creditors reject TISG restructuring plan amid rival takeover bids
The Italian Sea Group reportedly lacks the resources to fund the next five months
Yamarin appoints first Spanish dealer
The lineup will include the new flagship Aura Cabin, currently on display at FLIBS
UK sailboat builder announces new power catamaran range at FLIBS
Evolving customer base driving launch of new long-range bluewater power cat for Oyster
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Hatteras 77 makes FLIBS world debut
Heritage sportfisherman brand aims to bring custom-build quality to production offshore fishing yachts
Acquera Yachting expands Caribbean network to nine destinations
Saint Kitts and Nevis added to network through local agency Anchor Point Logistics
Balance Catamarans joins World Cruising Club as founding Blue Water partner
The alliance directly connects blue-water yacht builders with WCC rally organisers, including the World ARC
People on the Move this Week
New appointments at Fraser, IYBA, Sasga Yachts and more
Metstrade Catalogue 2026 is now online
Prepare for the event from the official show guide, published by IBI
Littelfuse reports record Q3 revenues
US electrical equipment manufacturer reports gains in revenues, profits and margins
South Africa eyes superyacht refit opportunity
Industry leaders at the African Boating Conference call for investment, skills and world-class facilities to realise the country’s refit potential
WAVS Task Force, NOAA meet at FLIBS to discuss whale-strike avoidance technology
The associations bring industry experts together to advance technology aimed at reducing whale strikes
Princess breaks tradition with US world debut of C48 Open
UK builder chooses FLIBS for global launch of new outboard-powered sport yacht range
Cruisers extends VTR line at FLIBS
New 45 VTR and VTR EC extend successful luxury day yacht line for Wisconsin, US builder
Record Q3 revenues for Garmin
Consolidated third-quarter sales climbed 12% year-over-year to $1.99bn
10-year hosting agreement signed for new Red Sea Yacht Show
Sela and Tahaluf have agreed a decade-long hosting partnership for next year’s show at Jeddah Yacht Club & Marina
Lamda Development appoints new CEO
Evie Kostakis to succeed Odisseas Athanasiou, who departs after 18 years at the helm
Simena becomes largest RINA-certified sailing yacht
Ares Yachts’ 62m ketch receives gold certification following rig surveys and sea trials
FGI Yacht Group expands global presence with Mexico City sales office
New location will offer FGI’s full range of yacht sales, charter, and new-build services
BBA 2026: Inside the race for Breakthrough Launch of the Year
IBI takes a look at the five finalists going head-to-head for this year’s title
OXE Marine reaches EBITDA break-even in Q3 as sales rebound
Propulsion sales recovered and margins strengthened, although the diesel outboard specialist says overall demand remains soft
LCI Industries receives rival takeover bid from Monomoy Capital Partners
Unsolicited cash proposal surfaces as LCI’s Board continues to back its planned all-stock merger with Patrick Industries
Ancona’s superyacht sector secures second boost in less than a week
Two new areas totalling 30,000m² will be allocated to expand the port’s build capacity
EPTechnologies strengthens international battery sales with senior hire
Marc-Laurence Mühlenbeck joins the company as senior sales manager
Q3 a mixed bag for Xylem
Revenues decrease amid higher earnings as US water management firm prepares for 2027 restructuring, divestment
Fountaine Pajot revenue falls 9.9% in 2025/26
But slowing decline in Q2 points to stabilising demand, says French builder
Propspeed appoints Joe Mercurio to Gulf Coast sales role
The marine coatings specialist has appointed the industry veteran with more than 20 years’ experience to support regional sales and customers
Genoa International Boat Show recognised for sustainable event management
Rina presents I Saloni Nautici with a plaque recognising its commitment to applying the ISO 20121 sustainability standard
SYBAss moves official seat and legal offices to Malta
The superyacht builders’ association aims to strengthen international cooperation and engagement with European policymakers from its new base
Polaris Q3 revenues up 11%
Marine segment sales jump 29% in strong third quarter
PE firm buys Florida’s Hamilton Harbor Yacht Club
The Hoffmann Family of Companies has acquired the Naples club for an undisclosed sum
TISG shares jump following SRI Global’s €260m offer
Bid includes €220m for infrastructure and €40m to fund relaunch
Higher Q3 sales, margins for Hubbell
Volume gains on growing data centre demand drive earnings for US electrical equipment supplier
Ferretti Group cuts 2026 earnings guidance despite Q3 turnaround
Italian builder acts to address operational inefficiencies and shore up margins
DAME Design Awards shortlist reaches 74 products
The 35th anniversary edition attracted 153 entries from 30 countries, with winners to be announced at Metstrade on 17 November
Camper & Nicholsons names new CEO
Benjamin Bensahel succeeds Paolo Casani following the company’s acquisition by Sea Expandary Group
Numarine opens Americas office, takes on direct sales model
The new Fort Lauderdale office, led by Ali Tanir, will represent the shipyard directly across the Americas, while working with all brokers
Lofrans and Max Power hold Technical Convention 2026 in Greece
More than 30 service stations took part in the two-day event in Greece, covering maintenance training and product updates for windlasses and thrusters
Tessilmare welcomes fourth generation into family business
Emma Rezzonico joins the operational team of the Italian marine equipment manufacturer
New nautical hub in Genoa opens to handle yachts up to 30m
The new facility involves Genoa Sea Service, Gatti shipyard and North Sails
Pendennis revenue rises as profit falls
Cockwells consolidation boosted 2025 turnover, while integration costs and contract losses weighed on margins
Nimbus Group narrows Q3 losses
Swedish builder reports flat net sales in the third quarter, with a narrower EBITA loss and a larger order book aided by a SEK 260m defence order
New industry federation forms in Turkey
TYFED unites associations from across Turkey’s yachting and maritime industries under a single umbrella organisation
BBA 2026: Inside the race for Collaborative Solution of the Year
IBI takes a look at the five finalists going head-to-head for this year’s title
Washington State marine supply company sold after nearly 50 years
Harbor Marine founder Lauren Bivins has decided to retire
Sasga Yachts appoints new CEO
Raül Carrasco will lead the yard’s expansion into North America, Asia and Australia
RINA completes leadership transition with new CEO appointment
Paolo Moretti has been promoted to chief executive of Genoa-based certification body, succeeding Carlo Luzzatto
Suzuki looks at training to strengthen US market position
Suzuki Marine USA wants to make certification easier and more convenient for technicians at both dealer and OEM level
Polish motorboat builder buys sailing yacht specialist
Polish brands join forces while advancing new model launches
Feadship and AtomicOne bring MXBuster technology to superyachts
The companies are extending a combustion optimisation system to yachts over 30m, targeting lower emissions and fuel consumption
Absolute Yachts strengthens global sales network
New dealers added in Greece, Australia, Colombia and the Caribbean
Rightboat integrates boat listings with ChatGPT
The new feature aims to connect brokers and dealers with buyers using AI-powered conversations to research boats for sale
Miami Boat Show outlines changes for 2027
New entry-level boat display, improved transport links and exhibitor cost reductions among changes planned for February show
Volvo Q3 revenues climb 8%
Volvo Penta posts higher sales and earnings as strong power generation demand offsets mixed regional market performance
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