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NewsUS trade jitters cast shadow over successful African Boating Conference
Punitive trade measures against South Africa put a dampener on an otherwise positive week for local boatbuilding
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NewsUS industry pros expect flat inflation in 2027; consumer confidence key to recovery
A real-time poll of nearly 1,000 marine industry professionals at IBEX found consumer confidence to be boating’s biggest economic hurdle, not interest rates or inflation
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ElectrificationNew MOU targets advanced nuclear technology for commercial marine use
The US Department of Energy and ABS will research applications across various marine environments
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Boatbuilding Materials & MachineryFincantieri transforms shipyard operations through integration of new systems
New technology, including advanced robotics, physical AI, and next-gen automation systems, is being applied to new builds
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Boatbuilding Materials & MachinerySicomin launches two new cartridge adhesives
The French company has introduced two new adhesives, one for large structural and high load assemblies, the other for fast positioning
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ElectrificationNominations open for electric boat awards
The 2026 Gussies Awards are now open for nominations, reflecting excellence in the design and manufacture of all types of purely electric boats
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ElectrificationElectric counter-rotating drive now in production
An award-winning Italian 26.9kW (40hp) electric drive featuring counter-rotating propellers is now commercially available for RIBs and motorboats
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ElectrificationYanmar to launch new hybrid at Metstrade 2026
Propulsion and fuel cell specialist Yanmar will be unveiling a new hybrid system, the YF12e, in Amsterdam in mid-November, but details are embargoed until then
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NewsDubai releases 2026 market figures ahead of November show
With 8,415 registered vessels, 20 marinas and users from 116 nationalities, Dubai’s marine industry continues to expand
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ArticleBoat builders focus on affordability
Boat builders are being challenged to keep their product within financial reach of an increasingly pressured consumer
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NewsTariffs hit marine suppliers unevenly as shipping costs surge
International manufacturers tell IBI that US tariff impacts vary by product and origin, but rising material and shipping costs are a near-universal challenge
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ArticleShortlist announced for Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement 2026
The celebrations return to Metstrade in Amsterdam this November, honouring the energy, precision, and craftsmanship driving yacht construction forward
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MarinasMore sustainable marinas
The 2026 Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Awards has helped promote the move towards greener and more versatile marinas, with plenty of practical ideas
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ArticleICOMIA reflects the need for balance – economic growth, innovation and environmental stewardship
Three new initiatives advance the International Council of Marine Industry Associations’ agenda
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Boatbuilding Materials & MachineryBulkheads grown from mushrooms
Myceen creates a bio-based construction material that combines mushroom mycelium with woody residues to make insulated construction panels
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Battery TechnologiesNew fuel cells packs four times more power
Chinese scientists have developed a new proton transfer interface which has greatly increased fuel cell output whilst also using less platinum as a catalyst
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Marine ElectronicsGreen Innovation Compass knowledge platform extended to ESPO and EFIP websites
New platform combines both European expertise and info on experiences with port innovations
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NewsUS electronics manufacturing reshoring neither feasible nor desirable – CTA
Study by US trade group finds cost of reshoring production of electronics could require upwards of US$230bn in capital investment
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NewsMonaco yachting turnover reaches €660m
Brokerage and specialist services helped drive 16.3% growth in sector revenue between 2022 and 2025
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