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Helsinki launches Nordic Marine Expo for commercial marine sector
The inaugural event will take place alongside the 2027 Helsinki International Boat Show
Fountaine Pajot expands Marine West distribution in Indian Ocean
French dealer group will represent the catamaran builder in Seychelles, Mauritius and Réunion through Destination Yacht
IBI relocates to new London headquarters
International Boat Industry has moved to the home of parent company Informa
Yanmar Marine International to take direct control of Italian distribution
YMI will assume distribution from late Q4 2026, with long-term partner Cartello continuing as an authorised dealer and service partner
Spanish boat registrations up 7% in first nine months of 2026
Motorboats and larger vessels drove growth, while charter registrations also increased despite remaining below 2024 levels
Seattle Boat Co buys US dealership
Bayside Marine sells pre-owned boats and is a Yamaha and Mercury outboard dealer
Bill Yeargin inducted into NMMA Hall of Fame
The former Correct Craft president and CEO was honoured at IBEX for his decades of industry leadership
Omnia Marine opens new chapter for Majesty, Nomad yachts in China
New partnership grants Omnia exclusive representation of the brands
Windy Boats appoints design manager to drive SR range expansion
David Jordan brings experience from Sunseeker and Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design
2026 IBEX Innovation Awards recognise breakthrough marine products
A BWI judging panel evaluated innovations across 10 categories, awarding multiple winners and honourable mentions
Delphia names new brand director
Mark Averhoff brings over a decade of expertise from Groupe Beneteau, most recently serving two years as Delphia’s sales director
66th Genoa show reports 11% visitor increase, confirms 2027 dates
The event recorded 138,273 visitors and more than 4,600 sea trials, with organisers reporting positive exhibitor feedback on business concluded during the show
IBEX keynote: NMMA chief says uncertainty requires industry unity
Frank Hugelmeyer tells IBEX opening breakfast the marine industry must create certainty through collective action and legislative engagement
BBA 2026: Time to buy your tickets
Tickets are on sale for the 2026 Boat Builder Awards, with the industry invited to join the celebration at Harbour 8 during Metstrade on 18 November
Cape Town firm introduces marine project management tool
KND Naval Design’s HullTrack improves communication, documentation and project visibility across marine construction teams
Saxdor to integrate Simrad AutoCaptain autonomous docking technology
Finnish builder becomes the first outside the US to adopt Navico Group’s assisted docking system
Triton Yachts keeps US deliveries on track despite 25% tariff
Brazilian builder maintains scheduled shipments to the US this year and sells three units of its new Flyer 42 before the first hull is even completed
Osculati establishes US operations with new Fort Lauderdale base
European marine equipment supplier establishes dedicated American presence to serve growing market with 22,000-product portfolio and local support team
Garmin wins 12th NMEA Manufacturer of the Year Award
US electronics builder secures 12th consecutive NMEA win and six Product of Excellence honours
Lusben relaunches sailing yacht Olympia
Extensive refit in Viareggio included engine room rebuild, propulsion work and upgrades to sailing systems
Sterk Yachts expands Adriatic presence with new dealer appointment
Fred Bobek d.o.o. will represent the brand in Croatia and Slovenia
Baglietto’s 41m Andala sold for €26.75m
The 40.9m DOM133 yacht Andala, winner at the 2026 World Superyacht Awards, has been sold
Mood Index: EU business and consumer survey results for September
Economic sentiment and employment expectations decline in EU and eurozone
BBA 2026: Final day to nominate for awards
Nominations close today for the Boat Builder Awards 2026, celebrating achievements, innovation and craftsmanship across the global boatbuilding industry
Italian marine industry unites regional boat shows to strengthen national network
Confindustria Nautica has unveiled a coordinated calendar of six regional boat shows, emphasising collaboration to transform local interest into business opportunities
Bennington unveils 2027 pontoon lineup
The US builder marks its 30th anniversary with limited-edition models, a new Triptical Sport Package supporting twin 500hp engines, and flagship-inspired exterior styling across its R Series range
7th Design Innovation Awards attract over 100 entries
The winners were announced at last week’s Genoa International Boat Show
Five destinations awarded Monaco sustainability label
New S3 Label recognises marina sustainability, operational excellence, customer experience and innovation
Italian leather goods specialist expands amid 15% annual growth
Pinetti invests in machinery, personnel, and in-house carpentry workshop while launching new product collections and concierge service
African Boating Conference to explore economic growth
Cape Town event will bring together marine industry leaders to examine investment, risk and wider economic trends
300 exhibitors to attend Dubai show
The Dubai Boat Show will proceed as planned from November 25-29 as the UAE’s exhibition industry continues its recovery
NX Boats and Suassuna Fernandes forge cross-industry Pininfarina partnership
Brazilian boat builder and property developer unite through shared design house, offering special edition vessel and cross-brand client benefits
Bermuda builds on record superyacht season
From market-building to converting demand, the island destination is transforming industry interest into tangible results
5th World Yachting Sustainability Forum: Industry leaders reframe sustainability as business opportunity
Genoa Boat Show | October 2, 2026
NextBoat appoints new CEO
Ross Tannenbaum will lead the US marine marketplace through its next phase of growth and profitability
Ecocoast appointed Xylem partner for GCC environmental monitoring
Partnership enhances environmental monitoring capabilities for regional marine and coastal projects
Honda opens Florida marine development office
Grant-Valkaria facility will bring engineering teams closer to US boat builders, dealers and on-water testing conditions
Pradco Outdoor Brands buys Kent Outdoors
Deal expands Pradco into watersports and marine safety through a portfolio of established recreational brands
Shift Yachts unveils 24m performance cruising catamaran
New Zealand brand presents its largest model yet, designed around privacy, lightweight construction and high-speed ocean passage-making
Egypt to double international yacht visitors in five years
The Egyptian Tourism Authority is positioning the country as a dual-season yachting destination with streamlined permitting and expanded coastal access
Turkish firms partner to build 500GT-plus expedition superyachts
Bering Yachts and RMK Yachts sign collaboration agreement for vessels up to 3,000GT
People on the Move this Week
New appointments at Brunger Export, Nimbus, Rightboat and more
NZ marine dealership changes hands
New owners take over the Auckland business after 16 years under its previous ownership
Yanmar acquires US west coast distributor
The move is designed to accelerate growth of Yanmar’s Marine Recreational business across the west coast
Azimut Yachts joins Ferrari Hypersail project
The Italian builder will provide a custom Fly 72 tow boat with 4,000hp and six-tonne weight reduction to support Ferrari’s prototype testing
Performance Boating Sales appointed NSW Excess Catamarans dealer
Sydney-based dealer will represent the French catamaran brand in New South Wales
Wichard Groupe opens new Sparcraft factory in France
The 25,000m² facility near La Rochelle consolidates all mast, boom and rigging production operations under one roof
Kayak Distribution acquires Railblaza
Canadian group adds marine and paddlesports accessories brand to its portfolio
Honda Marine Europe launches new boat range in Genoa
New 4XC FRP series developed in partnership with Italian boatbuilder BMA
TISG shareholders approve €140m capital increase amid financial restructuring
The Italian Sea Group has approved a €140m capital increase and authorised the issuance of participatory financial instruments up to €150m
Cantiere Rossini invests €2m in Pesaro yard expansion
New crew and service building forms latest phase of development at Italian superyacht refit facility.
BBA 2026: Final call for nominations
Nominations are closing soon for the 12th edition of the Boat Builder Awards, taking place during Metstrade in November
AI as organisational transformation: Former Italian Minister to deliver keynote at 5th World Yachting Sustainability Forum
Event takes place tomorrow, October 2nd, at Genoa Boat Show
Mikael Mårtensson assumes role as Nimbus Group CFO
He brings more than 25 years of senior finance experience
Rightboat appoints new key account director for North America
Evan Davis will oversee strategic dealer groups and enterprise partnerships across North America
Boats Group expands content team
Former YachtBuyer reviews director Jack Haines joins Boats Group to support editorial, video and social media growth
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Confindustria Nautica: Italian boating turnover hits record €8.72bn
Sales grew by 1.4% in 2025, while exports and employment also reached record levels
RAD introduces monthly leasing for 40kW electric outboard
UK firm’s finance lease for RAD 40 propulsion packages start at £995 per month
Pearl 100 Hybrid completes initial sea trials
Pearl Yachts’ 30m flagship will make its world debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
Brunswick announces senior leadership appointments
Will Sangster, Karly Yuds and Marco Bracalente will take up new roles from January 1, 2027
Makocraft appoints first international dealer
Vewins Marine will introduce the Australian aluminium boat brand to Thailand from late 2026
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