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SABBEX says US tariffs would hurt both SA and US due to sector interdependence
South Africa’s boat building industry is heavily reliant on US components
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IBI Summit: Reinventing the boat building business model - key takeaways
IBI Editor Ed Slack was joined by Azimut | Benetti CEO Marco Valle; Beneteau boat Group CEO, Gianguido Girotti; Sunreef co-founder Nicolas Lapp; and Axopar co-founder, Jan-Erik Viitala, to discuss balancing innovation, cost, and customization in the opening IBI Summit panel discussion
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EU to outline trade retaliation against 30% US import tariffs by August 6
The European Union aims to engage with G7 nations to coordinate responses to President Trump’s shifting tariffs
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Flamingo Marine looks to disrupt boating industry
Co-CEO Brian Davis talks to IBI about Flamingo’s bold mission to revolutionise boating with cutting-edge design and technology
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Call for swift justice following murder of SY stewardess
Paige Bell, 20, was found dead on a superyacht in the Bahamas, with a fellow crew member arrested for her murder
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IBI Summit: Carlsquare’s Arnold Holle urges boatbuilders to seize M&A opportunities amid market uncertainty
Global uncertainty breeds opportunity – now is the time for bold moves in luxury boat building, says Carlsquare’s Arnold Holle at the IBI Summit
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Sailcloth manufacturers merge
The acquisition brings the two companies together under a newly established division
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IBI Summit: Navigating boating’s future through technology, relevance, and new audiences — A fireside chat with Brunswick CEO Dave Foulkes
In a wide-ranging fireside chat at the IBI Summit, Brunswick’s CEO reveals to IBI Editor Ed Slack, how the company is reimagining the boating experience—leveraging innovation, data, and strategic expansion to ensure the industry stays relevant and accessible for the next generation of boaters
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Broker recovers €58,000 in fake yacht charter deal
International Transport Intermediaries Club reimburses broker who fell victim to a phishing scam
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IBI Summit: Reimagining Legacy Concepts in the Boating Industry panel discussion - key takeaways
Industry leaders from Oyster, Arksen, Saxdor, and Bavaria unpack the urgent need to rethink boating – from who it’s for to how it’s delivered – offering bold, practical ideas for an experience-first, customer-centric future
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HanseYachts CEO delivers candid closing address at IBI Summit dinner in London
At the IBI Summit’s closing dinner in London, HanseYachts CEO Hanjo Runde challenged industry leaders with a striking question: “Are we building businesses—or just chasing demand?”
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1st Westport-Aranya Sea Life Style Festival opens in Qinhuangdao
New coastal event brings marine culture and lifestyle to the forefront in the seaside city 300km east of Beijing
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US boat sales down 9% through April – NMMA
Sinking consumer confidence identified as contributing to sales declines
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Elica Yard invests in expansion ahead of new Omaya 50 launch
The Bulgarian shipyard is adding new features to its flagship catamaran
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Electric boat producer files for bankruptcy
The company was known for producing sleek, low-speed electric boats
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BR Marinas announces corporate restructure
Latin America’s largest marina chain under new ownership, signalling start of new chapter for the Brazilian firm
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US$8m Nautical Ventures deal “crucial” to Vision Marine future
The agreement marks a pivotal step toward Vision’s long-term viability
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Safe Harbor Marinas faces lawsuit over alleged inflated billing
Miami Yacht Charter files class action suit, claiming deceptive billing practices and inflated repair costs on a 23m yacht
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UK Crown Estate reports £1.1bn in 2024-25 fiscal year
Royal assets body has key links with marine recreational sector
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Polish builder partners with Chinese outboard producer
Massiv Boats is now an official Hidea outboard engine distributor in Poland