All Market Intelligence articles – Page 17
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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NewsChina exports to US sink to three-month low
Continued trade tensions see lowest trans-Pacific shipping activity since Covid pandemic
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NewsFishing ports could solve Spain’s yacht overcrowding problem
Berth shortages are a particular concern in Malaga and the Andalucia region
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NewsNMMA: US boating sees bright spots amidst softening demand
Findings show small glimmers of hope at the top and entry level ends of the market
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AIAI enables drones to inspect critical structures
Using advanced AI that can recognise specific components will allow for the detailed inspection of tall masts or wide construction hall roofs
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Green TechnologiesOffshore hybrid ship and eSail wing system win key awards
A ship that can recharge directly from windfarms and a rigid sail that uses forced-air suction for extra lift have both won their individual categories at Norshipping
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Green TechnologiesNew study to help reduce marine plastic pollution
Recent research shows that co-operation between countries could reduce plastic pollution in our oceans by 64% and yield up to USD 36 billion in economic benefits
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AIShore power from recycled Nissan leaf batteries?
Rome’s Fiumicino airport is using a pioneering energy storage system based on 84 Nissan leaf batteries. Similar systems could be used on any marina quayside to harvest renewable energy from dormant boats
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InnovationHeat-stroke detecting wristbands showcased at STP Palma
With Spain experienced record-breaking temperatures in recent years, a workplace safety day at Palma’s STP shipyard revealed the latest tech to protect outdoor workers in an exposed marine environment
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NewsBahamas boating sector reacts to proposed new environmental measures
New policies and regulations met by scepticism from some industry insiders
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Hydrogen100,000 tons of eMethanol to be produced annually for shipping
Mabanaft and HIF Gobal have signed an agreement to develop and advance eMethanol as a key enabler for the transition to carbon-reducing fuels in commercial shipping
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