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BBA 2026: Last chance to get your tickets
With only days remaining, secure your seats for the Boat Builder Awards
BBA 2026: Limited tickets remain for Boat Builder Awards
Organisers urge guests to secure their place soon ahead of the 18 November ceremony at Metstrade
Abu Dhabi show’s eighth edition set for next week as Gulf tensions ease
ADIBS returns to ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 19-22 November, with 180 boats, over 1,068 brands expected
TISG’s future ownership still uncertain
Auction of group assets set for Monday, but number of bidders unknown
UK brokerage buys Network Yacht Brokers (Southwest) Ltd
The deal includes the NYB Plymouth office
Karver acquires Alphalock business to expand sail-handling range
The agreement brings patented US magnetic locking technology into French manufacturer’s product development and Antal collaboration
Seawind Catamarans celebrates strong Annapolis show results
Strong sales and renewed customer confidence drove Seawind’s best Annapolis Sailboat Show since the Covid-19 pandemic
Benetti sells first Oasis 36M superyacht
The hull of one of the new vessels sold weeks after Cannes debut; delivery due 2028
IMTRA announces leadership and organisational changes
Alex Larsen named executive VP as Chip Farnham retires after more than 40 years
Millikan Boats expands into Canada with electric catamaran deal
Vancouver Island’s Rising Tide Boatworks will provide local sales, maintenance and electric propulsion expertise for the M.10
Mirava targets European dealer network
Electric M800E to support boot Düsseldorf push and 2027 sea trials
Pioneer Yachts unveils interior of PY60 solar-electric catamaran
Pioneer One is built around an integrated energy architecture for life at sea
TISG auction set for November 16 as Azimut-Benetti steps aside
Court of Florence approval expected today paves way for single-bidder auction, though a rival €320m offer could still complicate proceedings
Nautilus Marine Insurance extends NZ coverage to include marine trades
The company is extending its commercial business in New Zealand to marinas, yacht clubs, boat dealerships and more
OneWater Marine extends loan agreements to 2029
US dealership group secures additional US$50m in borrowing capacity to finance inventory purchases
Miami-Dade County delays key Seaquarium marina development vote
Commissioners defer vote on Terra Group’s US$22.5m Seaquarium lease after residents complain of rushed public consultation
UK regulator sets one-week deadline for AkzoNobel-Axalta merger concerns
Remedies must be found to address competition concerns, or a further, more in-depth inquiry may follow
Sanlorenzo unveils 1150 Explorer flagship
New 60m superyacht offers 4,000Nm range and a 300m² owner’s apartment
Former Nautor Swan exec joins Moravia Yachting as commercial director
Thea Shaw will oversee brokerage, retail charter and Hill Robinson’s charter management operations
MasterCraft doubles quarterly sales as Marine Products acquisition pays off
Revenue surges 123.4% in Q1 2026, with underlying growth of 37.4% as Chaparral and Robalo brands bolster first-quarter results of transition period
Aquila passes 1,250 catamarans built milestone
Builder stages largest power-catamaran display in FLIBS history after strong Fort Lauderdale show
Sunreef unveils rotating wing-sail technology for its sailing catamaran range – a first for a production cat builder
The Sunreef Wing, a self-supporting 360-degree rotating wing with AI-assisted controls, is designed to simplify sail handling and improve efficiency
Marine Cork expands into Middle East with new UAE representative
Yacht refit specialist MS1 will introduce Marine Cork decking to Gulf boatbuilders
Tunisia targets US$1.1bn in boat exports by 2030
Tunisian-owned boatbuilders are scaling up production and ambition as the industry eyes major export growth
Florence Court may order auction for TISG assets as rival bidders vie for control
A report suggests the November 11 hearing may not resolve The Italian Sea Group’s financial troubles, with an auction between SRI Global and Azimut-Benetti now possible as early as November 16
Nordic Marine Expo 2027 unveils professional program for Helsinki debut
The new Finnish event targeting the light commercial marine sector will run alongside the Helsinki International Boat Show in February
US$20m in improvements for Port of Everett in 2027
The Washington port’s $72.5m budget for next year targets infrastructure modernisation, supply chain greening, and marina upgrades
Australian industry association names new CEO
Andrew Scott, the BIA’s CFO since 2021, has been promoted to chief executive
BBA 2026: Countdown continues with eight days left to get your tickets
Tickets remain on sale as the Boat Builder Awards return to Metstrade’s Harbour 8 on 18 November
Fiji’s first tourism-focused hydrographic survey to boost navigation safety
A new partnership is mapping the waters around Malolo’s Musket Cove Marina
Suntex earns spot among Dallas-Fort Worth’s top workplaces
The US marina operator ranks among Dallas’ top midsize employers, praised for leadership, innovation and work-life balance
Baglietto's La Spezia expansion plan rejected over height concerns
Heritage authority objects to height of proposed office extension
KNRM orders 13 larger lifeboats as part of €120m fleet renewal by 2035
The Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution has commissioned 13 new Nh1816-2 class vessels from Bloemsma Aluminium
Suzuki Australia, Club Marine enter insurance partnership
Club Marine named Suzuki Marine Australia’s preferred insurer, adding owner benefits and a repower market focus
Polish builder unveils new flagship, eyes Spain growth
Promotor Yachts has launched Promotor 800C as its new flagship
McConaghy launches first GT86 power catamaran in China
The 25.5m model enters sea trials following nearly two years of development and construction
Qatar Boat Show sees double-digit visitor growth as GCC participation surges
This year’s event drew more than 10% more visitors than its 2025 edition, with a 30% rise in GCC exhibitors
Sicomin’s GreenPoxy 550 helps build lighter mast for historic Tuiga
Specialist shipyard Gilbert Pasqui used Sicomin’s bio-based epoxy resin to build Tuiga’s lighter spruce mast
US startup books US$5bn in ‘flying boat’ orders
Regent’s battery-electric Seaglider merges the best of boats and planes
Marinas help lift LAMDA's results for first nine months of 2026
Flisvos Marina posts record EBITDA, but Ellinikon project weighs on overall results
Superyacht Summit Türkiye concludes fourth edition in Istanbul
This year’s event brought together more than 550 delegates, 40+ speakers, and representatives from over 20 shipyards
NZ builder increases production as it expands Australian presence
Allan Tongs targets at least three boats annually under new manufacturing strategy
RS Sailing secures new investment to support growth
Swedish marine investor Fredriksborgs joins long-standing UK manufacturing partner Rototek in backing the dinghy builder
Neil Marine brings Hidea outboards to Sri Lanka
The Sri Lankan boatbuilder signs exclusive deal to supply Chinese-made outboard engines
Leigh-Smith Yachts opens Sydney office at d’Albora The Spit Marina
Australian brokerage extends its east coast presence with new Mosman location
Bay Rider Boats grows Florida presence with Black Label Marine Group partnership
North Carolina-based builder adds four new Black Label locations, expanding access to its boats across Florida’s Gulf Coast
European Commission approves AkzoNobel/Axalta merger
The transaction is expected to be completed in early 2027
China explores yachtbuilding and refit collaboration with Maldivian firms
Talks with Gulf Craft Maldives and Alshaali Marine could support new yacht manufacturing and servicing facilities in Sanya
Howden names new head of Superyachts London
Emma Carpenter will help shape the development of Howden’s superyacht offering as part of its global superyacht team
UK RIB manufacturer enters voluntary liquidation
Debts exceed £4m, leaving all 18 employees facing job losses
Yamaha reports higher revenues, profits
Yamaha reports higher nine-month revenues and profits as marine earnings surge despite softer US demand and tariff pressures
Next Yacht Group’s Delmiglio among Forbes Italia’s Top 100 CMOs 2026
Stefania Delmiglio, the executive behind the repositioning of Maiora and AB Yachts, is recognised for strategic leadership shaping two of Italy’s leading yachting brands
Sirena Yachts appoints new US dealer for southeast expansion
Turkish builder partners with Yachts360 to strengthen presence across Florida and neighbouring states
Cigarette Racing, Yacht Hub Group form partnership to expand in EU and Africa
YHG to establish Cigarette Racing Europe, overseeing the brand’s development across 70 countries
Integrel Solutions doubles turnover, hires commercial chief
Hybrid propulsion specialist appoints new commercial chief after turnover doubles and order book hits £7m
Kongsberg Maritime unveils new logo and brand tagline
New identity marks Kongsberg Maritime’s independence following its demerger from Kongsberg Gruppen
People on the Move this Week
New appointments at BSI Rigging, Ferretti, Sunseeker and more
Caterpillar reports 17% Q3 revenue gain
US engine builder reports record sales in second consecutive quarter with revenues exceeding $20bn
Cummins reports record Q3 earnings
Strong demand for power generation equipment drives record EBITDA and earnings per share as consolidated revenues climb 13%
Azimut Yachts deepens ties with Assets Group at Qatar Boat Show
Under new deal Italian yacht builder becomes Preferred Luxury Yacht Partner
Performance Sailcraft’s Magic expands internationally, opens to other manufacturers
The finance scheme launches in Australia as talks begin with other dinghy and marine equipment makers
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