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NewsMiddle East update: Boating waters severely affected
With the Middle East conflict approaching one month without resolution, GCC countries are imposing tighter restrictions on leisure and commercial charter boat operations
NewsGulf Craft expands with new leisure craft facility in the UAE
The 10,000m² production site in Ajman will manufacture Oryx cabin cruisers and SilverCat power catamarans
NewsSA composites distributor warns of potential disruption due to Middle East conflict
Aerontec, a key supplier to the local marine manufacturing sector, has issued a customer update highlighting challenges ahead
NewsRevenues, profits climb for BRP in 2026 Q4, full-year earnings
Higher Q4 Sea-Doo watercraft sales contribute to 16% Q4 jump in net revenues
NewsDurban, Navigo consolidate £85.5m superyacht investment plan
South Africa’s eThekwini Municipality presented an LOI to Navigo at YARE in Italy
NewsSolar-electric boat builder boosts production as flagship sparks global sales
Lasai Yachts identifies Austria, Switzerland, and Germany as its primary foreign markets
NewsHigher Q2 revenues, profits for Winnebago
Boat segment revenues down 3% YoY as marine operating income drops by 22%
NewsPalma port changes raise concerns among local yachting businesses
Contractors and service providers warn that infrastructure and access issues could push winter activity towards mainland Spain
NewsAzimut-Benetti Group announces major expansion in Brazil
The Italian builder is investing US$23m to expand its Brazilian facility, boosting production capacity, workforce, and export competitiveness
NewsBerkshire Hathaway buys 2.5% stake in superyacht insurer
The acquisition signals a fresh investment focus on Japan under its new CEO, Greg Abel
NewsNeel Trimarans secures court-approved takeover by three-member investor team
French builder enters recovery phase with plans to save 46 jobs and restart production at around 10 boats a year
NewsArgentine boat builder enters European market
Zonda Group exports first 24ft sailboat export to Croatia
NewsStockholm boat show proves valuable for Finnish boat manufacturers
Despite declining attendance, Finnish brands accounted for a third of the boats on display, drawing significant interest and active sales
NewsMinimal take-up of KKCG partial tender offer for Ferretti shares in first week
Latest reports suggest only 2,000 shares have been linked to the tender while Weichai increases stake further
NewsTaiwan sees double-digit growth in yacht registrations
Registrations surged by 35% between 2021 and 2025, says Maritime and Port Bureau
NewsMiddle East update: Gulf industry faces challenges following DIBS delay
IBI speaks with Samer Al Adem of Yas Marina on the impact of the Dubai International Boat Show’s rescheduling to November
NewsTISG seeks protection for creditors through negotiated settlement procedure
Provisional protection measures took effect last week; share trading suspended following 14% drop in value after announcement
NewsImproved prospects for Europe’s largest aluminium boat producer
Inha Works sees sales rebound as market conditions improve
NewsFrench shipyard expands operations with new facility
Yuniboat is investing €2m on a 3,000m² facility in Batz-sur-Mer
NewsFerretti advisor deems KKCG tender share offer ‘unattractive’
New US investor enters the scene, acquiring a 3.4% stake in the Italian yacht builder
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