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Brilliant industry and personal achievements celebrated at Boat Builder Awards
This year’s 11th edition of the Boat Builder Awards saw Targa Boats’ founders Johan and Britt-Marie Carpelan honoured for Lifetime Achievement and Brunswick’s Vittorio Bichurcher and Kevin Fehrenbach named as this year’s Rising Stars. Plus 31 companies from around the globe highlighted for their successes in innovation, design, sustainability and ...
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
CEO Frank Hugelmeyer calls 2025 a ‘lost season’ with 10% sales decline blamed on Trump tariffs and trade policies
PwC: AI will cut product development lifecycles in half
New PricewaterhouseCoopers report says multimodal AI enables manufacturers to iterate product designs in hours rather than weeks
Digital twin technology and what it means for the marine industry
New product development concept enhances design accuracy, reduces time-to-market and improves overall quality
Suzuki adopts biodegradable parts packaging
Biodegradable consolidation bags for spare parts packaging to be used for all products
ePropulsion restructures UK & Ireland operations with new entity
Company to assume direct control of sales, marketing and service following strategic review
Twisted buys UK composites firm to enhance carbon-fibre capability
Acquisition secures advanced engineering capacity for future marine projects
Suzuki marks 60th anniversary of Netherlands representation
Commemorative ceremony marks six decades of collaboration with BV Nimag
ICOMIA plots course for future growth
Collaboration is the key to overcoming challenges, leveraging opportunities say ICOMIA execs in lively Metstrade Stage discussion
Venue shifts for 2026 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show
Yachts return to Collins Ave site, sail shifts to IGY Yacht Haven Grande in newly announced site enhancements
Designing the Future of Yachting – In conversation with Japec Jakopin
J&J Design co-founder discusses modern yacht design trends with IBI
Selling into the North American market
Simplifying regulatory compliance is critical to access the world’s single largest boat market, says ABYC and NMMA
Hugelmeyer – industry facing transformative change
Unprecedented challenges bring unique opportunities for growth, ICOMIA, NMMA president tells Metstrade Official Opening audience
Melita Marine to have Cote d’Azur base in Antibes and Biot
The Maltese group is also expanding activities elsewhere
SEAFIRST names exclusive Australian distributor
RWB, Milde Marine to represent SEAFIRST hydraulic steering systems in Australia
Airmar expands into Australia, NZ with new sales manager and Melbourne facility
US ultrasonic transducer specialist appoints Stuart Graham as regional sales manager
AD Ports reports best financial quarter since 2022 public listing
Plans to expand community ports will include berthing for leisure boats
Polish sailing yacht builder diversifies with expanding motoryacht portfolio
Shine Yachting to launch new models amid rising exports to European markets
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Published in conjunction with Metstrade, IBI brings you the first issue of the 2025 Daily News, available for download
Changing consumer attitudes
Millennials reshape marine market as industry adapts to new buyer expectations
2025 DAME Design Award winners revealed
LXNAV’s E360 Round Chartplotter was named overall DAME winner in this year’s hotly contested awards ceremony
Metstrade keynote: Le Boat MD outlines global expansion as boating holidays attract new audiences
Cheryl Brown delivers forward-looking address on the state of the boating and holiday-rental industry
Nautical Ventures sees 40% growth in FLIBS sales
Vision Marine’s US retail arm posts strongest Ft Lauderdale results since pre-pandemic
ExploMar closes over US$10m financing to accelerate global expansion
The proceeds will be mainly allocated to global distribution and service network expansion, supply-chain optimisation, and product upgrade
AkzoNobel completes $25bn merger creating global coatings leader
Industry analysts call it a transformative deal for the sector
Van der Valk’s third Jangada validates wisdom of 2024 MBO
The Dutch yard has launched its longest Jangada yacht, demonstrating operational capacity following a 2024 management buyout
Azimut Yachts expands partnership with Canadian dealer
The Italian yacht builder has extended Marine 360’s territory beyond Ontario
3rd Superyacht Summit Türkiye reveals industry’s strategic ambitions
Over 450 participants gathered in Istanbul to explore how Turkey can build sustainable yacht-building culture beyond simply chasing global rankings
Nautical sector “red tape” sees yachts and boats fleeing Italian flag
Vessel cancellations surge 256% over five years as regulatory complexity drives owners to seek alternative flags
Final call: Last chance to buy tickets for 11th Boat Builder Awards
Industry’s premier celebration takes place tomorrow night in Amsterdam with 34 companies competing and Michelin-starred dining
Burgess Group acquired by US ‘new breed’ investment business Ancient
US business a long-term investor in building enduring platforms in specialty finance
Safe Harbor to purchase US shipyard?
Unconfirmed reports suggest the Maine facility could become the latest addition to the marina operator’s expanding portfolio
ICOMIA names new sustaining member
Sirius Maritime Group joins International Council of Marine Industry Associations
Athena Racing appoints world-renowned sailor as CEO
Ian Walker will oversee Athena’s America’s Cup challenge
Sunseeker’s CEO to leave; Boatbuilder issues statement
Search underway for replacement
South African composites supplier opens Cape Town head office
The new location features a new fully-equipped training centre
Regal Boats appoints new president
Paul Kuck becomes third generation to lead family-owned US boat builder
US brokerage expands leadership to drive growth and digital transformation
Mike Hutton and Dominic Byrne join Nicholson Yachts as partners alongside president Karen Kelly Shea
Antonini Navi targets 500GT-plus market with new Project Light63M
Nauta Yachts-designed model enters development as potential purchase talks progress
Vision Yachts appoints exclusive Australian dealer
South African cat builder strengthens presence Down Under
Saffier Yachts launches SE 28 Leopard, ‘most versatile daysailer’ on market
The 8.5m yacht will make its world premiere at boot Düsseldorf 2026
Nimbus Group restructures management team
Swedish boat builder consolidates commercial operations under Deputy CEO Christina Evans as CCO, with CMO Michael Bohm departing in January
Deck hardware manufacturers form strategic alliance
Antal and Karver will combine their technologies and complementary products across racing, custom, and cruising segments
TISG reports declines across all key metrics in first nine months of 2025
Revenue fell 10.3% while net profit dropped 56%
Maritimo unveils new S50 Sedan at Sydney on-water show
New yacht includes a number of design features and reflects brand’s forward movement
Abu Dhabi show returns with new charter platform and maritime awards
The seventh edition of ADIBS runs November 20-23, featuring an expanded program
Bering lays keel of first B110 explorer superyacht
The 33.1m model represents new concept for brand’s explorer superyacht line
Dinnteco gains RINA certification
The US firm’s DDCE marine product range, dinmar and DNNFT dinfil filter have each been awarded official certification from RINA
Vision Marine reports 166 boats sold following Nautical Ventures integration
The company has also reduced floor-plan exposure by over 40% and generated $3.9m in real estate proceeds
Oceanco delivers 111m Leviathan that reflects new owner’s ethos
The diesel-electric superyacht was designed for quiet, emissions-free operation
Freedom Boat Club to open new Australian location
The club will be located at Kalevu Marina on the Georges River, just south of Sydney
People on the Move this Week
New appointments at Avikus, EPTechnologies, Hill Robinson and more
West Marine names new CEO
Paulee Day named chief executive of world’s largest marine parts and accessories retailer
MarineMax ends fiscal ’25 on a soft note
Store rationalisation efforts contributed to a Q4 revenue decline, with the marine retailer strategically closing 10 locations since summer 2024
Antigua and Barbuda strengthen marine tourism links with Saudi Arabia
Possible collaborations for marinas, sailing and yachting in the Caribbean islands
Former Brunswick exec joins Avikus as VP of sales and business development
Bryan Elmore brings over 15 years of experience in business development and strategic marketing across multiple industries
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