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US boat dealership files for Chapter 11
Nadeau’s Marine seeks Subchapter V protection with liabilities estimated at up to $10m
Linssen to debut two 45ft models amid market recovery
The Dutch builder will showcase new models from its new .1 series at the Linssen River Trials event in October
Centek Marine appoints business development director
Marine exhaust and ventilation systems manufacturer names Jason Blackburn to lead recreational marine growth
Azimut and Assets Group partner for Maldives fleet
The yacht builder will supply 18 yachts for luxury resort integration starting 2026
BWA Yachting expands network into Latin America
Yacht agencies group opens new offices in Panama and Colombia
AMYC highlights airport connectivity as key to Marche yachting competitiveness
Association hosts Ancona airport leadership at Cannes to discuss regional access and route development
Pantaenius joins ICOMIA as sustaining member
Yacht insurance specialist Pantaenius joins ICOMIA, bringing more than 50 years of industry experience to its global membership
Austin Parker begins Iconica 80 and 100 production
The Pininfarina-designed yachts will be presented at the 2027 Cannes Yachting Festival
Suvi targets Nordic growth with five-model Nordic Black range for 2027
The Finnish manufacturer’s new lineup features updated styling and competitive pricing
Ribcraft and DM8 launch Philippine RHIB venture
Ribcraft and DM8 Composites have formed a joint venture to establish sovereign RHIB manufacturing capability in the Philippines
TISG receives 15 expressions of interest for full or partial acquisition
Giovanni Costantino is seeking appointment to the new TISG board of directors
BIA counters NSW government move for spot bans on boating activity
Key industry groups claim the action was taken without the benefit of data on incidents, hospitalisations or alternatives to exclusion zones
Metstrade unveils 2026 content programme
Expert-led sessions will address the trends, technologies and strategies shaping the future of marine business
Sunreef unveils intelligent yacht management system at Cannes
Sunreef WETRA integrates navigation, comfort, safety, energy and maintenance into a single platform
ICOMIA invites bids to host 2029 World Marinas Conference
The deadline for submissions is November 6
Cantieri di Pisa owner assumes operational leadership
Enrico Gennasio takes direct control of the Italian superyacht builder to strengthen organisation and support production growth
Voly and MB92 integrate Pinpoint Works with The Bridge
The new integration aims to improve efficiency, accuracy and transparency throughout the superyacht refit process
Leadership change at Roswell Marine
US equipment manufacturer promotes Brad Gearhart to president as part of an expanded executive leadership team
Haimes Coleman Group appoints aftermarket manager
Eric Hahn has more than 20 years of marine sales and leadership experience
Erickson Marine appoints chief growth officer
Nick Miller joins the US dealership to lead growth across marketing, technology, partnerships and new markets
Marina Port Valencia to launch superyacht event
Valencia Open Days will bring together superyacht professionals for a new three-day industry event on Spain’s Mediterranean coast
Three more Carefree Boat Club franchises in Florida cease operations
The move comes nearly a month after four CBC outlets pulled from the water along the state’s First Coast
InterMarine expands Groupe Beneteau portfolio
Floridian dealer adds Beneteau Antares, Flyer and Wellcraft to existing brand line-up
African Boating Conference to examine KwaZulu-Natal marine sector development
Maritime business leader Londy Ngcobo will assess how the region’s marine industry is responding to shifting trade dynamics and supply chain changes
Wider Yachts moves forward on joint project with OceanWorld
Five 47m superyachts planned as part of the project
Outerlimits Powerboats sold
CMC Boat Group acquires US builder with plans for new manufacturing facility
Elektra Marine project advances sailboat electrification efforts
The Groupe Beneteau and Fountaine Pajot joint venture has confirmed JOOOL as its marine electrification brand
Omaya unveils 53ft power catamaran at Cannes
The Omaya 53 was developed in response to feedback from potential owners
Marseille to launch new Mediterranean boat show
The first Marea Marseille-Le Grand Salon de la Mer will take place in April 2027
BRP partners with Montreal Canadiens
BRP brings its flagship recreational equipment brands together with one of hockey’s most iconic teams
Historic racing yacht undergoes restoration at Cape Town museum
The 15m Voortrekker is being preserved following a rescue mission by former skippers
People on the Move this Week
New appointments at Alimos Marina, ePropulsion, Heesen and more
i-Bos and EWG form superyacht industry alliance
The Isle of Man and Jersey-based businesses will connect crew payroll technology with international payment capabilities
MasterCraft reports double-digit Q4 and full-year revenue gains
Higher sales from Marine Products acquisition largely offset integration costs in “defining year” for US boat builder
New round of tariffs in US, Canadian trade war impact recreational boating
The Trump administration’s latest tariff measures target motorboats and outboard vessels imported from Canada, effective 15 September
Benetti extends popular Oasis series with new 36m model
The Oasis 36M, unveiled at Cannes, offers enhanced efficiency and expanded living space
Dream Yacht and Navigare strengthen leadership team
Three appointments add boatbuilding expertise across development, sales and technical operations
SA cautious despite US Congress extension of AGOA framework
South African boat builders adopt wait-and-see approach amid ongoing trade uncertainty
Sunreef Ultima 88 sails 4,800Nm from UAE to debut in Cannes
The Polish builder also revealed a buoyant order book at its annual press conference
Black Pepper Yachts starts search for takeover proposals
French shipyard seeks new owner as part of a court-supervised restructure
Fairline’s Targa 58 GTO debut at Cannes signals brand resurgence
Expanding global dealer network and upcoming new models underscore momentum
Sunseeker unveils new brand strategy and product lineup at Cannes
UK builder premieres the 45M superyacht, 86 Open Enclosed, and Manhattan 94
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Yanmar hydrogen fuel cell system receives DNV type approval
Yanmar’s GH-FC hydrogen fuel cell system receives DNV Type Approval, paving the way for wider commercial marine deployment
Docks Expo sets out 2026 education programme
The Nashville event will feature 31 speakers, 19 sessions and a pre-conference HR workshop for marina professionals
Sunseeker latest: IBI comments
Plans for European distribution unveiled
Oyster Yachts enters catamaran market
The Oyster C60 combines the British builder’s bluewater sailing experience, with specialist multihull design
Riviera ships US$40m yacht fleet to Florida
The Australian builder is sending 12 motoryachts to the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
Informa to launch premium lifestyle and superyacht show in Hong Kong
The Festival of Connoisseurs will receive support from Hong Kong’s Commerce and Economic Development Bureau
Cantiere del Pardo expands production and launches three Cannes premieres
New Forlì facility, Ravenna centre and new models underpin group’s long-term growth strategy
EBI launches guidance on EU deforestation rules
New Regulatory Compass initiative aims to help boating companies navigate regulatory requirements and prepare for EUDR compliance
Ferretti Group marks new era at Cannes Yachting Festival
New customer initiatives and four world premieres signal the company’s fresh direction under CEO Stassi Anastassov
KVH Industries reports 27% Q2 revenue growth
Rising Starlink and OneWeb subscriptions drive LEO service sales for KVH
Q3 revenues, profits up for Johnson Outdoors
Johnson Outdoors posts higher third-quarter sales and profits, helped by fishing division strength and $15m in tariff refunds
Polish builder shifts entire production to electric boats
Lamdo Yachts aims to build a minimum of three electric boats annually
Navico Group, Elettromedia partner on integrated marine audio
Strategic collaboration brings together Audison and Hertz audio brands with Navico’s vessel technology platform
Heesen expands global commercial team
Appointments strengthen the superyacht builder’s sales representation across Europe, the Americas and the Middle East
De Wave Group set for Renaissance Partners takeover
The maritime interior outfitter for large yachts enters next phase of growth
Sanlorenzo highlights strong growth and strategic vision at Cannes
Robust financial results, heritage-inspired SHE model unveiling, and 2030 strategic roadmap dominate Italian builder’s annual press conference
Beneteau Group launches 24 new models at Cannes as part of accelerated product strategy
Chairman Bruno Thivoyon emphasises momentum maintenance amid market uncertainty in opening press conference remarks
ePropulsion names global OEM director
Yann Herriot will lead partnerships with boatbuilders, designers and dealer networks
Stockholm indoor boat show postponed to 2028
Allt för sjön will not be held in 2027 as new owner undertakes comprehensive overhaul based on industry feedback
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