Jaroslaw Adamowski
Jaroslaw Adamowski is a freelance journalist based in Warsaw, Poland. He has covered the country’s boat industry for more than 12 years. In addition to the Polish sector, he covers boatbuilders, equipment producers, marina projects, and other newsworthy industry developments in a number of Western, Northern, and Central European countries.
HydrogenPolish solar-hydrogen boat project seeks business partner ahead of Monaco 2025 launch
A group of engineers from the Poznan University of Technology in Poland is building a new solar-hydrogen boat. The PUT Powertrain is project team is preparing the craft to take part in next year’s Monaco Energy Boat Challenge which is to take place in July 2025. In the meantime, PUT ...
NewsPolish builder expands model range, considers own facilities
Cormorant Yachts may build its own shipyard in the future
NewsFrench design firm advances catamaran project
Finot-Conq Architectes is turning its focus to the booming multihull segment
NewsPolish parts supplier buys Italian accessories firm
The merger creates a group with total revenues of €33m and five plants across Europe
NewsFrench startup recycles carbon fibre into semi-finished products for boatbuilders
The company says it bases its patented technology on 13 years of research
FinlandFinland's boatbuilders eye international growth
Last year was challenging for the Finnish boating sector, but sales remain strong due to robust exports of larger yachts
NewsSpanish marina to be upgraded under US$2m project
New project to overhaul a marina in southern Spain
NewsPolish builder expands electric boat range amid rising exports
Celestic Boats is looking to strengthen its foothold within a highly competitive market
PolandPolish builders are adjusting their capacity towards larger, higher-value boats
After a number of years marked by robust growth, Poland’s boat industry, along with counterparts across Europe, hit choppier waters in 2023. Local builders have adapted to the difficult market situation by reducing their boat ranges to focus on bestselling craft, and introducing larger yachts to their ranges.
- Czech Republic
Industry bets on return to growth next year
A mid a year they describe as slow and stagnant, Czech boating industry representatives hope that 2025 brings the much-expected interest rate cuts that could reinvigorate the market. Jan Wolf, president of the Czech boating industry association APL, told IBI that, over the past year, local builders, dealers and yacht ...
- Croatia
Charter figures disappoint but industry remains optimistic about rebound
With a network of marinas spanning along some 6,000km of shoreline, Croatia is a charter hotspot, but ongoing macroeconomic challenges are hampering the sector’s growth and impacting pre-season results, local observers say.
Middle EastOverview: Industry eyes growth despite geopolitical tensions in Europe, Middle East
Marina developments in Cyprus underpin the island’s burgeoning potential. This report was conducted in association with EBI as part of its #MadeInEurope campaign
FinlandEquipment: Finnish accessory makers await market rebound
Following the market downturn in 2023, Finland’s equipment producers are investing heavily in production innovation whilst awaiting better times
FinlandOverview: Industry sees spring signs of recovery after long winter
Rate cuts and bumper Helsinki show fuel optimism for second half of the year
NewsPolish builder to target US, Asia with new flagship
The company is also preparing to add hybrid propulsion options to its portfolio
NewsPolish RIB producer expands portfolio in bid to grow exports
Cavo Marine is looking to grow its presence in Western Europe
NewsPolish cat builder invests in plant-based composites
Sunreef Yachts is implementing sustainable technologies at its shipyards
NewsCyprus awards Paphos Marina contract to local consultancy
When built, the marina will have around 1,000 berths
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