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Netherlands
Insight: 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
USAWatersports: 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, 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
NewsCanadian electric outboard maker enters SE Asian market
Acel, En-Syst sign distribution agreement for the region
NewsFerretti, Flexjet unveil Riva Volare jet and helicopter interior
The finished design was presented on Thursday at Milano Prime Linate Airport
NewsVan der Valk launches 35m Lalabe, set for Cannes debut
The Dutch yard’s new superyacht will make its first international appearance at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September
NewsLeadership change at Europe Marine
Yanick and Tristan Nürnberger take over German boat firm from their fathers
NewsHall Spars names new general manager
Andre Crawford returns to NTG to lead the carbon spar manufacturer into a new era
NewsCruisers Yachts broadens global reach with new dealer development team
Dave Bigge and Antonio Castaneda to grow the brand’s international dealer network
NewsNMMA weighs in on Bahamian boating fee increases
President Frank Hugelmeyer urges Bahamas prime minister to reconsider the changes in letter shared with IBI
NewsSeasoned investors and top CEOs to debate future of investment in boating at IBI Summit
IBI Summit dives deep into the future of boatbuilding investment with top CEOs and seasoned dealmakers
NewsMore than a dozen new boat premieres set for Polish show
The upcoming Polboat Yachting Festival will unveil more than 12 new boats among a lineup of over 100 vessels on display
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