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IGY Marinas wins major Saudi contract
2023-06-09T14:28:00+01:00>> IBI Plus premium content, by David Robinson
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
2023-06-09T14:05:00+01:00By David Robinson
This year’s event will be held in late July
First Ferretti training course draws to a close
2023-06-09T13:39:00+01:00
The Scuola dei Mestieri prepares young people for a career in the yachting industry
Global beauty brand to sponsor 37th America’s Cup
2023-06-09T11:46:00+01:00By Ricard Bracons
Puig is also the official naming partner of the first Women’s America’s Cup regatta
ProSpec Electronics sold
2023-06-09T11:46:00+01:00>> IBI Plus premium content, by Craig Ritchie
The acquisition follows a 10-year business relationship between the two firms
Gemini reveals new WR720 range as first boats leave yard
2023-06-09T11:46:00+01:00>> IBI Plus premium content, by Bobby Jordan
The WR720 production line is now running at 100% capacity
MarineMax, Fraser open Palm Beach office
2023-06-09T11:46:00+01:00
New location offers yacht purchase, sales, charter, management and crewing services
Ronstan introduces first-ever winch range
2023-06-09T11:44:00+01:00
Australian equipment firm launches new Orbit line of aluminium winches
People on the Move this Week
2023-06-09T11:43:00+01:00
New appointments at Boatpoint, BRP, Lusty & Blundell and more
B&G debuts new Hercules sailing processor range
2023-06-08T15:39:00+01:00
Offering increased connectivity and compatibility
Wescom acquires medical solutions firm
2023-06-08T14:49:00+01:00>> IBI Plus premium content
UK survival solutions specialist enters new market
Brunswick named one of Best Companies to Work For in 2023
2023-06-08T12:59:00+01:00
US builder recognised by US News & World Report magazine
UK sportsboat builder in major recruitment drive
2023-06-08T12:45:00+01:00
Fletcher looking to double production over the next two years
Toronto-area marina completes two-year infrastructure upgrade
2023-06-08T11:58:00+01:00>> IBI Plus premium content, by Craig Ritchie
Kropf Industrial contracted to complete facility improvements to 175-slip Lakefront Promenade Marina
Astondoa boosts Adriatic presence
2023-06-08T11:45:00+01:00By David Robinson
New dealer will reinforce the brand in Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Albania and Montenegro
JL Audio launches MediaMaster Remote app
2023-06-08T11:45:00+01:00
New app enables remote system control from most mobile devices
Ft Lauderdale approves US$1bn Bahia Mar redevelopment proposal
2023-06-08T11:45:00+01:00>> IBI Plus premium content, by Craig Ritchie
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
2023-06-08T11:45:00+01:00
The newly constructed marina can accommodate yachts of up to 180ft
Overmarine launches Mangusta Oceano 39
2023-06-08T11:45:00+01:00
The three-deck superyacht is characterised by huge glazed surfaces
UK marina enters administration; others could follow
2023-06-07T15:22:00+01:00>> IBI Plus premium content, by David Robinson
180-berth marina in north Wales is just one of five marinas operated by the Marine & Property Group
Fluid Motion expands Solara dealer network
2023-06-07T15:10:00+01:00
Three new dealers to represent the US builder in Florida, California and Maine
J Craft Boats sells hull #22 to an American yachtsman
2023-06-07T14:37:00+01:00
The Swedish builder confirms its commitment to the US market
ezDrive gains Swiss distribution
2023-06-07T11:50:00+01:00By Craig Ritchie
Tow boat thruster to appear at the 2023 CWSA European Wakesurfing Championship
EBI, ICOMIA join UN World Tourism Organization
2023-06-07T11:50:00+01:00
Marine industry associations join UNWTO as affiliate members
GMBA elects new chairperson
2023-06-07T11:50:00+01:00
Veda Pretorius has been a member of Global Marine Business Advisors since 2020
US boating & fishing interests appeal to Congress on speed restrictions
2023-06-07T11:50:00+01:00>> IBI Plus premium content, by Tony Esposito
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
2023-06-07T11:50:00+01:00By Craig Ritchie
Matte brown and pearlescent white options to ship this summer
Covid boost has lasting effect on US boating
2023-06-06T15:21:00+01:00>> IBI Plus premium content, by Tony Esposito
Latest NMMA figures show that boating’s economic impact jumped 35% between 2018 and 2023
Construction starts on largest Dutch superyacht yard
2023-06-06T15:12:00+01:00>> IBI Plus premium content, by Robert Wielaard
Wim Beelen’s mega-yard is to become operational in 2026
Blue Innovations appoints first European dealer
2023-06-06T14:05:00+01:00
Setsail World to represent the US firm’s electric powerboats in Spain and Portugal
OceansLab names first official cleantech partners
2023-06-06T13:34:00+01:00
Maxeon Solar Technologies, Genevos and Oceanvolt join campaign on world’s first hydrogen-electric racing yacht
French builder gets new ownership structure
2023-06-06T11:45:00+01:00>> IBI Plus premium content, by David Robinson
Four new shareholders join the company as founders leave after 30 years
Australian refit yard signs management agreement
2023-06-06T11:45:00+01:00>> IBI Plus premium content, by David Robinson
MIA chairman Andrew Chapman to operate the facility long term
New president for BRP Marine Group
2023-06-06T11:44:00+01:00By Craig Ritchie
Bernard Guy to succeed Karim Donnez as marine group president with immediate effect
Twin Vee launches Aquasport brand and merges lines
2023-06-05T15:01:00+01:00By Neil Eaves
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
2023-06-05T14:36:00+01:00>> IBI Plus premium content, by Tony Esposito
The proposed NOAA changes came to the fore late in 2022
Boatpoint makes key management changes
2023-06-05T14:29:00+01:00
UK boat sales firm looking to accelerate growth
Venice show visited by more than 30,000 people in five days
2023-06-05T13:36:00+01:00By David Robinson
Growth in visitor numbers enhances position of show as a key event for the city
Nimbus to develop new energy-efficient concept boat
2023-06-05T13:18:00+01:00
Swedish builder is working with Pascal Technologies and Evoy on new aluminium vessel
Uruguay to invest $8m in Montevideo marina project
2023-06-05T13:08:00+01:00>> IBI Plus premium content, by Jaroslaw Adamowski
At least 30 berths to be made available to seafarers in the investment’s first phase
Azimut-Benetti to begin using HVOlution biofuel
2023-06-05T11:50:00+01:00
Italian builder in supply agreement with Eni Sustainable Mobility
Russian car brand to launch superyacht range?
2023-06-05T11:50:00+01:00>> IBI Plus premium content
Ambitious plans unveiled for a range of luxury yachts under the Aurus brand
Leadership changes at Pettit Marine Paint
2023-06-02T15:21:00+01:00
US firm makes executive sales leadership promotions
Top yards reap rewards at SA’s annual industry awards
2023-06-02T14:24:00+01:00>> IBI Plus premium content, by Bobby Jordan
Robertson & Caine, Voyage Yachts, Phoenix Marine, Two Oceans, Nexus and Southern Wind among winners
Windy continues design collaboration with Espen Øino
2023-06-02T13:55:00+01:00
New W29 Huracán Sport Cruiser to have world debut in Düsseldorf
MarineMax acquires US boat dealership
2023-06-02T13:54:00+01:00
C&C Boat Works is a full-service boat dealer in Crosslake, Minnesota
Canadian builder to launch 740hp electric speedboat
2023-06-02T11:50:00+01:00>> IBI Plus premium content, by Neil Eaves
The Voltari 260 is due for delivery later this year
Damen’s new Yacht Support vessel marks strategic marketing shift
2023-06-02T11:50:00+01:00>> IBI Plus premium content, by Robert Wielaard
The YS 53 range will cater to varying yachting interests
Boatica Cape Town and Boatshed confirm partnership
2023-06-02T11:50:00+01:00By Bobby Jordan
Collaboration announced ahead of the 21st Cape Town boat show in October
People on the Move this Week
2023-06-02T11:49:00+01:00
New appointments at Nimbus Group and Oxe Marine
New €11.5m marina opens in southwest France
2023-06-01T14:36:00+01:00>> IBI Plus premium content, by Jaroslaw Adamowski
The facility can accommodate up to 115 boats
34% revenue jump tops record Q1 for BRP
2023-06-01T14:31:00+01:00>> IBI Plus premium content, by Craig Ritchie
Seasonal Products segment revenues jump 69% on strong Sea-Doo sales
Argentinian builder unveils new model
2023-06-01T13:45:00+01:00By Martin Delia
Genesis Yachts has introduced two versions of a new 35ft daycruiser
Former Axopar CEO joins Nimbus
2023-06-01T13:07:00+01:00
Mikael Heikfolk appointed head of business development at Swedish yard
Yachtelec sold
2023-06-01T11:56:00+01:00>> IBI Plus premium content, by Neil Eaves
French electrical and electromechanical services firm gets new owner
4th Venice show opens with sustainability as theme
2023-06-01T11:50:00+01:00By David Robinson
The Adriatic’s most important marine leisure event boasts 220 exhibitors and 300 boats
Three new boat brands emerge in Netherlands
2023-06-01T11:50:00+01:00>> IBI Plus premium content, by Robert Wielaard
A new superyacht yard has also opened for business
SCIBS 2023: Exhibitors report strong sales
2023-05-31T15:12:00+01:00
Sanctuary Cove cements its position as Southern Hemisphere’s leading marine showcase
Glomex to reopen following devastating floods in Italy
2023-05-31T14:39:00+01:00
Italian equipment manufacturer will be fully operational on Monday
Aqua superPower named technical partner to 2023 Venice show
2023-05-31T12:54:00+01:00
The company is providing DC and AC charging points for electric boats at this year’s event