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IGY Marinas wins major Saudi contract
New 86-berth facility to be ready for 2024 as key feature of new NEOM City resort island
Dates confirmed for 2023 Polboat Yachting Festival
This year’s event will be held in late July
First Ferretti training course draws to a close
The Scuola dei Mestieri prepares young people for a career in the yachting industry
Global beauty brand to sponsor 37th America’s Cup
Puig is also the official naming partner of the first Women’s America’s Cup regatta
ProSpec Electronics sold
The acquisition follows a 10-year business relationship between the two firms
Gemini reveals new WR720 range as first boats leave yard
The WR720 production line is now running at 100% capacity
MarineMax, Fraser open Palm Beach office
New location offers yacht purchase, sales, charter, management and crewing services
Ronstan introduces first-ever winch range
Australian equipment firm launches new Orbit line of aluminium winches
People on the Move this Week
New appointments at Boatpoint, BRP, Lusty & Blundell and more
B&G debuts new Hercules sailing processor range
Offering increased connectivity and compatibility
Wescom acquires medical solutions firm
UK survival solutions specialist enters new market
Brunswick named one of Best Companies to Work For in 2023
US builder recognised by US News & World Report magazine
UK sportsboat builder in major recruitment drive
Fletcher looking to double production over the next two years
Toronto-area marina completes two-year infrastructure upgrade
Kropf Industrial contracted to complete facility improvements to 175-slip Lakefront Promenade Marina
Astondoa boosts Adriatic presence
New dealer will reinforce the brand in Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Albania and Montenegro
JL Audio launches MediaMaster Remote app
New app enables remote system control from most mobile devices
Ft Lauderdale approves US$1bn Bahia Mar redevelopment proposal
Long-term vision for FLIBS venue to include four new condo towers, a new five-star hotel, more than seven acres of waterfront boat show space and a new megayacht marina
Port 32 debuts new Ft Lauderdale marina
The newly constructed marina can accommodate yachts of up to 180ft
Overmarine launches Mangusta Oceano 39
The three-deck superyacht is characterised by huge glazed surfaces
UK marina enters administration; others could follow
180-berth marina in north Wales is just one of five marinas operated by the Marine & Property Group
Fluid Motion expands Solara dealer network
Three new dealers to represent the US builder in Florida, California and Maine
J Craft Boats sells hull #22 to an American yachtsman
The Swedish builder confirms its commitment to the US market
ezDrive gains Swiss distribution
Tow boat thruster to appear at the 2023 CWSA European Wakesurfing Championship
EBI, ICOMIA join UN World Tourism Organization
Marine industry associations join UNWTO as affiliate members
GMBA elects new chairperson
Veda Pretorius has been a member of Global Marine Business Advisors since 2020
US boating & fishing interests appeal to Congress on speed restrictions
The proposed rule would set a mandatory 10kt speed limit on vessels 35ft and larger along most of the US eastern seaboard
Yamaha introduces colour options for small outboards
Matte brown and pearlescent white options to ship this summer
Covid boost has lasting effect on US boating
Latest NMMA figures show that boating’s economic impact jumped 35% between 2018 and 2023
Construction starts on largest Dutch superyacht yard
Wim Beelen’s mega-yard is to become operational in 2026
Blue Innovations appoints first European dealer
Setsail World to represent the US firm’s electric powerboats in Spain and Portugal
OceansLab names first official cleantech partners
Maxeon Solar Technologies, Genevos and Oceanvolt join campaign on world’s first hydrogen-electric racing yacht
Dutch system integrators merge
Alewijnse and Tijssen Elektro join forces
French builder gets new ownership structure
Four new shareholders join the company as founders leave after 30 years
Australian refit yard signs management agreement
MIA chairman Andrew Chapman to operate the facility long term
New president for BRP Marine Group
Bernard Guy to succeed Karim Donnez as marine group president with immediate effect
Twin Vee launches Aquasport brand and merges lines
The move comes amidst record growth in US recreational boating market, yard says
Outdoor industry to testify before US House Subcommittee on proposed vessel speed limits
The proposed NOAA changes came to the fore late in 2022
Boatpoint makes key management changes
UK boat sales firm looking to accelerate growth
Venice show visited by more than 30,000 people in five days
Growth in visitor numbers enhances position of show as a key event for the city
Nimbus to develop new energy-efficient concept boat
Swedish builder is working with Pascal Technologies and Evoy on new aluminium vessel
Uruguay to invest $8m in Montevideo marina project
At least 30 berths to be made available to seafarers in the investment’s first phase
Azimut-Benetti to begin using HVOlution biofuel
Italian builder in supply agreement with Eni Sustainable Mobility
Russian car brand to launch superyacht range?
Ambitious plans unveiled for a range of luxury yachts under the Aurus brand
Leadership changes at Pettit Marine Paint
US firm makes executive sales leadership promotions
Top yards reap rewards at SA’s annual industry awards
Robertson & Caine, Voyage Yachts, Phoenix Marine, Two Oceans, Nexus and Southern Wind among winners
Windy continues design collaboration with Espen Øino
New W29 Huracán Sport Cruiser to have world debut in Düsseldorf
MarineMax acquires US boat dealership
C&C Boat Works is a full-service boat dealer in Crosslake, Minnesota
Canadian builder to launch 740hp electric speedboat
The Voltari 260 is due for delivery later this year
Damen’s new Yacht Support vessel marks strategic marketing shift
The YS 53 range will cater to varying yachting interests
Boatica Cape Town and Boatshed confirm partnership
Collaboration announced ahead of the 21st Cape Town boat show in October
People on the Move this Week
New appointments at Nimbus Group and Oxe Marine
New €11.5m marina opens in southwest France
The facility can accommodate up to 115 boats
34% revenue jump tops record Q1 for BRP
Seasonal Products segment revenues jump 69% on strong Sea-Doo sales
Argentinian builder unveils new model
Genesis Yachts has introduced two versions of a new 35ft daycruiser
Former Axopar CEO joins Nimbus
Mikael Heikfolk appointed head of business development at Swedish yard
Yachtelec sold
French electrical and electromechanical services firm gets new owner
4th Venice show opens with sustainability as theme
The Adriatic’s most important marine leisure event boasts 220 exhibitors and 300 boats
Three new boat brands emerge in Netherlands
A new superyacht yard has also opened for business
SCIBS 2023: Exhibitors report strong sales
Sanctuary Cove cements its position as Southern Hemisphere’s leading marine showcase
Glomex to reopen following devastating floods in Italy
Italian equipment manufacturer will be fully operational on Monday
Aqua superPower named technical partner to 2023 Venice show
The company is providing DC and AC charging points for electric boats at this year’s event
