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Middle East

Boating market hots up across the region

2024-04-29T12:19:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Mike Derrett

The Gulf leisure boating market is experiencing a boom on the back of record oil and gas prices. IBI investigates

Paints and Coatings

Latest trends in topcoats and antifouling

2024-04-29T12:41:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Jake Kavanagh

The marine coatings sector is moving towards products that have a longer life with improved gloss and durability, whilst a biocide approval bottleneck has led to big move towards silicon-based antifoulings

Latest News

Yanmar introduces E-Key system for wireless unlocking of the VC20

The optional feature is poised to offer ease and simplicity for owners worldwide

Damen Services Canada opens new service facility
2024-04-29T14:39:00+01:00By Craig Ritchie
Aquitalia names US dealer
2024-04-29T14:16:00+01:00By Craig Ritchie
Large turnout for 2nd Singapore Yachting Festival
2024-04-29T14:07:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Mike Derrett
Saving the right whale without sinking boating is industry priority at ABC
2024-04-29T13:33:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Tony Esposito
Shockwave Seats appoints Norwegian distributor
2024-04-29T13:24:00+01:00
Vision Marine files patent for new encryption technology
2024-04-29T11:30:00+01:00By Neil Eaves

X Shore raises additional funds to secure production
2024-04-29T11:30:00+01:00
French startup to begin serial production of new eco-friendly fender
2024-04-29T11:30:00+01:00
Solar electric boat producer expands workforce
2024-04-26T15:48:00+01:00

Old Doha Port in tie-up with Qatar marinas
2024-04-26T15:31:00+01:00
The Boat Works opens superyacht yard admin centre
2024-04-26T15:00:00+01:00
ECPY holds 7th Riviera Yachting Rendez-vous
2024-04-26T14:35:00+01:00

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Industry Insights

Seth Hynes | president, HH Catamarans

Last November HH Catamarans picked up the coveted Breakthrough Launch of the Year award for its new HH44 at the 2023 Boat Builder Awards organised jointly by IBI and METSTRADE and held in association with Raymarine. We talked to company president Seth Hynes about the impact of the award and ...

Profile | Spinlock - Delivering the goods

Diversifying its portfolio whilst working quicker and smarter has enabled the UK accessories manufacturer to stay one stap ahead of the pack

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Insight | Sustainability: Here and now

> Subscriber-only, By Craig Ritchie

With growing consumer interest in environmental sustainability, boatbuilders look to future technologies as a means of solidifying their engagement with eco-conscious buyers. But what can the industry do right now to be more sustainable? Quite a bit, it turns out, with a range of green options already available to boatbuilders

ZeroJet enters into supply partnership with Highfield Boats

By Craig Ritchie

French-Chinese RIB manufacturer to offer New Zealand-made ZeroJet electric jet propulsion system with 2023 product line

IBI Presents

OceanLED leads the way with underwater light No Quibble Warranty

Two decades of high-end yacht coating development

Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits

MarineMax completes Williams Tenders USA acquisition ahead of schedule
Acquisition of tender business expected to be accretive to earnings in first full year of operations

Azimut | Benetti and D-Marin begin construction of Livorno Marina

2024-03-28T15:42:00+00:00Brought to you by D-Marin

Project to be completed by June 2026

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Latest Market Intelligence

Boatbuilders look to exports to maintain momentum
2023-12-04T14:17:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By Lars-Åke Redéen
Despite more challenging conditions at home, a low krona and international outlook is helping Sweden’s bigger boatbuilders carry growth momentum through to 2024
Dealers scale back on orders but infrastructure investment bodes well for future growth
2023-08-25T15:14:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Jaroslaw Adamowski
Despite the gloomy economic backdrop depressing demand for now, pressure is growing on authorities to increase berthing capacities to harness sector’s potential
Europe: Slowdown bites but signs of optimism
2023-08-25T15:14:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Ed Slack
The slowdown in global markets is impacting Europe’s leisure marine sector as rising inflation and interest rates have caused a cost-of-living crisis across much of the continent. Eurostat data reveals that annual inflation in EU countries averaged 9.2% in 2022 – Estonia saw rates hit 19.4%. Not surprisingly consumer confidence ...

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Latest Boat Launch News

Focus Motor Yachts unveils first model in new X-Line
New series promises to redefine boundaries between sport cruisers and open boats
MasterCraft launches new Balise luxury pontoon boat brand
New subsidiary aims to offer amenities and features beyond those available through MasterCraft’s existing Crest pontoon banner
Princess Yachts expands F Class range
The UK builder launched the new Princess F58 at Palm Beach last month
Azimut introduces Grande 44M concept in Palm Beach
Five units of the new flagship have already been sold off plan
YYachts launch first new model of its Y8
Model hails a completely different approach to yacht design according to builder
Horizon unveils new yacht model at 2024 open house
Annual customer event presents global debut of V77 CMY along with new hulls in FD90, FD80 series
New Polish builder to launch first power catamaran
> Subscriber-only, By Jaroslaw Adamowski
Dracan Marine plans to launch exports to a number of foreign markets
EJET presents latest electric yacht tender
The 9X is due for release this summer
Finnish builder unveils new flagship at Palm Beach show
Executives from the firm were on hand with its US dealer, MarineMax, to present the boat

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