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Beneteau reports H2 2025 sales turnaround, confirms growth for 2026
Full-year revenues reached €849m, reflecting a marked improvement in sales trends
Fire at Nashville marina damages 13 boats
The blaze at Elm Hill Marina led to its temporary closure last week
Henri-Lloyd appoints chief marketing officer
Tom McMullen brings over 10 years of expertise in brand, marketing, and commercial leadership in premium and performance apparel
RAD Propulsion partners with Charged Marine to drive North American expansion
The move follows the UK-based specialist’s recent office opening in South Carolina
Rio Boat Show 2026 reschedules dates to launch Brazil’s boating season
Latin America’s largest outdoor boat show will take place from April 11-19
Sunreef appoints dealer for Western Balkans and Adriatic
Appointment strengthens Polish builder’s sales and aftersales coverage in the region
Vitters Shipyard issues Project Zero update
Construction of the 72m ketch is in its final stages; load-out planned for spring
Black Sea yachting season faces delay over oil contamination
Pollution along Russia’s Black Sea coast stems from a tanker accident in the Kerch Strait in December 2024
Antal acquires French marine distributor, creates new Antal Group
Deck hardware manufacturer boosts presence in France, enhancing support and product offerings for yacht builders
Brunswick named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2026
The ranking is based on over one million reviews from female employees nationwide
Bespline, Curve Works acquire Danish mould systems specialist
The acquisition follows Adapa’s bankruptcy filing in July 2025
Linssen Yachts reports “exceptionally successful” boot Düsseldorf
The Dutch yard sold six yachts, including four new and two pre-owned
Dutch builder appoints US sales partner for the Americas
Agreement expands Steeler Yachts’ reach across North America, Central America and the Caribbean
OneWater Marine sells off Ocean Bio-Chem business
$50m divestiture of cleaning product venture part of long-term refocus on core operations
South Africa’s first Unmanned Surface Vessel delivered to Middle East
The 9.5m Sea Serpent USV is a collaboration involving Noble Concentric Solutions, Legacy Marine, and Icarus Marine
Sasga Yachts buys Nautic Center Mallorca, rebranding it Sasga Palma
Merged entity to be Sasga’s official sales and service headquarters in Mallorca
Flexiteek strengthens leadership with new production manager in Poland
Mateusz Drejka has over 13 years’ experience in production and operations management
Johnson Outdoors Q1 sales up 31%
Higher fishing equipment sales drive turnaround for US marine equipment manufacturer
Freedom Boat Club opens third NZ location
Queenstown location brings New Zealand footprint to three facilities
Finnboat marks 80 years of Finnish boat building history
The federation has published a book tracing the industry’s development from post-war reconstruction to the present day
Cummins ends 2025 on a strong note with solid Q4
Net income up 42% in Q4, up 28% over full year of US engine builder
Malibu FQ2 down across the board, exceeds internal expectations
US builder maintains its fiscal 2026 guidance, projecting net sales to remain flat or decline by mid-single digits compared to the previous year
Patrick Q4 revenues up 9%, full-year sales up 6%
Q4 marine revenue up 24% YoY to $150m, full-year sales up 6% to $606m
Zurich to acquire UK insurer, reshaping the superyacht insurance market
Proposed takeover of Lloyd’s specialist insurer highlights consolidation pressures across cyber and high-value leisure marine cover
SABBEX welcomes AGOA extension, but reciprocal tariffs remain in force
African Growth and Opportunity Act renewed until December 31
People on the Move this Week
New appointments at IMTRA, Osculati, Pin-Craft and more
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Marine Products Q4 sales up 35%
Full-year revenues up 3% for US boat builder
Finnish fibreglass boat builder to cease operations
Oy Marino Ab has decided to close its doors after nearly 70 years in business
MasterCraft reports solid Q2 earnings on heels of MPX acquisition
US boat builder reports “results that exceeded expectations” in joint earnings call with newly acquired Marine Products Corp
World Cat grows Florida service network
US builder appoints three new authorised servicing dealers
MasterCraft acquires Marine Products Corp for US$232m
Acquisition of Chaparral, Robalo fibreglass boat brands to extend product offering across four categories with expanded sales network
FixMold Marine Miami forms dedicated Marine Mold Division
New business to specifically address mould issues on boats and yachts
YARE 2026: Full program announced
This year’s Yachting Aftersales & Refit Experience will focus on AI, sustainability, cybersecurity, and technological innovation
Medasia Marine completes landmark Flexiteek installation on 52m 'yacht villa'
Abu Dhabi-based firm achieves milestone in marine construction with completion of one of the largest Flexiteek synthetic decking installations ever undertaken
Pin-Craft appoints general manager to drive strategic growth
Marco Andrea Francesco Anselmi has solid management experience in the industrial and engineering sectors
Suzuki Q3 revenues up as profits decline
Higher foreign exchange, raw material costs erode profits in otherwise strong third quarter
Greek Yachting Association appoints new board of directors
The GYA’s 2026 General Assembly reviewed last year’s progress, appointed a new board, and outlined future plans
Frauscher, Porsche unveil 790 Spectre as a new benchmark in electric innovation
The electric sports boat made its debut at boot Düsseldorf last month
Nimbus Group reports Q4, full-year 2025 sales decline amid restructuring efforts
Earnings impacted by Finnish factory closures and challenges with the EdgeWater brand
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Yachting Ventures’ Startup Zone returns to Dubai boat show in April
The platform will once again provide emerging companies with unparalleled access to investors, partners, and decision-makers in the Middle East
Mercury renews exclusive supply deal with De Antonio Yachts
Five-year supply agreement on outboard power signed during boot Düsseldorf
Cape Town Superyacht Training Academy sold
SA tertiary education company acquires SYTA amid growing demand for superyacht crew
Moonen Yachts reports rising sales seven years after Australian rescue
Dutch yard announces 10th Martinique build as new owners’ strategy pays dividends following 2019 bankruptcy
Hubbell reports Q4 revenue, profit gains
US electrical equipment manufacturer reports strong revenue and profit growth
AkzoNobel’s reduced outlook falls short of market expectations
Dutch paints and coatings firm reduces 2026 core earnings forecast due to unfavourable currency exchange rates at year-end 2025
Sri Lanka marine industry conference charts path to growth
Held in Colombo during the Sri Lanka Boat & Marine Show, the conference gathered 80 delegates to advance nautical tourism and boat manufacturing
Vision Marine Technologies enters pontoon boat segment
Specter electric pontoon boat to debut at Miami, Montreal shows
Twin Vee launches subsidiary focused on defense sector
Black Line Defense to build both crewed and autonomous vessels for law enforcement and military sectors
Yamaha revises consolidated guidance
Revised 2025 full-year outlook reflects adjustments for taxes, tariffs
Osculati boosts focus on Spain with new sales hire
Javier Corcuera joins Italian equipment firm as sales manager for the Spanish market
Conrad Shipyard delivers third C144 series superyacht
The 44.5m yacht, Project Moonlight, left Poland in mid-January 2026
Donerail makes all-cash offer for MarineMax, valuing company at $1bn
Investment group proposes $35-per-share takeover as interest builds in marina and superyacht services sector
Ferretti forms independent committee to protect minority shareholders
The move is in response to KKCG’s offer to double its stake in FIH
Azimut-Benetti launches first SeaDeck 9
The 26m (85ft) vessel is the largest yacht ever built at the group’s Avigliana plant
OceanPoint Funding acquires marine finance provider
Proposed transaction aims to expand recreational lending capabilities and geographic coverage
Mood index: EU business and consumer survey results for January
Economic sentiment, job expectations rally in both EU, eurozone
French paint specialists merge
HDS Peintures and SOGERIC have joined forces to establish HDS-SOGERIC
Boats Group, United Yacht Sales extend partnership through 2027
Renewed multi-year agreement continues collaboration focused on broker marketing reach, tools, and performance
Barcelona to host two key events to advance sustainable boating
The Sustainable Boating Awards Gala and the 3rd Barcelona Electric Marine Show will be held at Port Olímpic this April
Contest Yachts unveils 17m sailing yacht with ‘many enhancements’
The 56CS is said to redefine luxury performance cruising
Yamaha US expands BASS sponsorship agreement
Expansion of ongoing fishing tournament sponsorship underscores importance of recreational angling market
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