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Vetus: A big leap into the future
New state-of-the-art facilities and a series of fruitful collaborations are helping to drive Vetus’s business and product ambitions into an exciting new era
USARIBs: Room to grow
Competing on a combination of affordability, performance, versatility and low maintenance, RIB manufacturers look to expand their share of the US boat market
USAUS watersports: To the mainstream
Watersports tow boats have long been a small but important segment of the US boat industry. But now they’re finding more universal appeal
USADay boats: The hot market
From largescale luxury to retro cool, day boats continue to attract new buyers in a market where boat builders need to stand out to capture buyer attention
USASaltwater fishing: All markets, big and small
From offshore to inshore, US boat builders competing in the saltwater fishing segment are investing in product development with an eye to market recovery
USAFreshwater fishing: Steady as it goes
The only boat category to show year-over-year growth through the first quarter of 2025, the freshwater fishing sector remains a cash cow for US boat builders
USAPontoons: The consistency champion
Representing one of every three boats sold in the US, the high volume pontoon boat segment continues to attract new entrants
Asia PacificAsia-Pacific’s superyacht boom fuels demand for local refit and repair
The growing number of superyachts cruising the Asia-Pacific region is driving the need for more infrastructure
Middle EastRed Sea and Arab Gulf set for superyacht boom as new refit and repair hubs emerge
The region is poised for a major surge in superyacht activity, driven by ambitious developments and growing demand for luxury cruising
USAUS boat builders: Managing through the mayhem
Despite tariff turmoil challenging all US businesses with elevated costs and spooked consumers, boat builders push forward with new product and refined strategy aimed at capturing market share in an increasingly volatile market
AfricaAI helps seafarers avoid hitting Atlantic whales
Researchers are using machine learning to develop a probability map from data bases to help shipping avoid areas where endangered whales may be present.
PolandAccessory manufacturers bet on bigger boats
With orders for smaller boats drying up, Poland’s equipment manufacturers have been tailoring portfolios to the more resilient bigger boat market
NewsSpringfield Marine expands US plant
US seat manufacturer embarks on plant addition to boost domestic production space
NewsOceanco sold to American tech giant
New billionaire owner is a legendary figure in the gaming industry
NewsLittelfuse Q2 revenues climb 9.8%
Higher revenues and profits define second quarter that exceeded expectations for US electrical equipment manufacturer
NewsUllman Sails CEO to speak at African Boating Conference
Michael England will discuss how local innovation and global partnerships are influencing Africa’s role in the sailing industry
NewsIBEX appoints director of marketing and communications
Kate Donadio most recently served as marketing manager for Suzuki Marine USA
NewsFerretti Group reports solid H1 2025 results with revenue and EBITDA growth amid market volatility
Ferretti S.p.A. posts €620.4 million in net revenue from new yachts (+1.5% YoY) and a 2.5% increase in adjusted EBITDA to €99.1 million, with margin expansion. Strong cash generation drives €47 million improvement in net financial position, as the Group reaffirms its full-year guidance.
NewsEU cracks down on biodiesel fraud amid rising concerns over fake green fuels
Two suspects have been arrested for allegedly importing €60m worth of biodiesel from the US and falsely claiming it came from another country
NewsSpanish marina awarded Blue Wake Badge from Monaco Yacht Club
The recognition is in honour of Marina Ibiza’s implementation of the Bio-box system
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