All Market Intelligence articles – Page 26
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NewsUS boat sales remain soft
May 2025 data shows year-over-year sales declines across all vessel categories
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NewsGreece cracks down on tax dodgers in Santorini cruiser raids
Undercover inspectors boarded 23 day cruisers in the Caldera, uncovering widespread receipt and payment violations
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NewsFishing participation up in US – RBFF
Participation in recreational angling increased in 2024 but churn remains a key concern as baby boomers age out
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NewsNMMA bridges gap between commercial and recreational marine groups
The US recreational boating trade association is partnering with commercial counterparts to address shared challenges with a united voice
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Design & TechnologyHow voice and gesture tech is revolutionising boating
For years we talked about how easy it is to operate onboard controls ‘at the push of a button’. But with advancements in voice control and gesture control technology, could the days of buttons, switches and other physical controls be numbered?
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AVKeeping it simple
Concert hall sound has become a given among marine audio systems, making ease of installation a key differentiator in a highly competitive market
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FeatureNavigating change | How Finnmaster Boats is building for the future
Amid shifting market conditions, Finnish boat builder Finnmaster is using this period to refine operations, invest in innovation, and expand internationally – positioning itself for the next wave of growth
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ArticleDriving business across the world’s leisure marine industry
Metstrade 2025 is bigger, smarter, and more global than ever – your essential gateway to marine innovation, market insights, and unmatched networking. In a fast-changing industry, this is where the future takes shape
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SustainabilityICOMIA and the power of partnerships
Driving progress and innovation through collaboration
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SustainabilitySustainable sailing through smart collaboration
Project Zero’s solar-ventilated masts, developed with Carbo-Link, show how teamwork and innovation can cut energy use at sea
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Electrification54% of US boat owners would consider going electric, says survey
A survey of boat owners in the US suggests that just over half of them would actively consider buying an electric boat in the future
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NewsUnlocking Africa’s blue horizon: Marine innovation & opportunity across the continent
Africa’s coastal nations are redefining marine tourism and innovation. This report – anchored by a bullet-point breakdown of key countries – previews the African Boating Conference 2025 and the continent’s rise as the next global marine frontier
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NewsNMMA downgrades industry outlook
US trade association anticipates boat production to continue at reduced volumes as banks, finance firms refresh concerns about tariff impacts
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Battery TechnologiesThirty battery gigafactories now on stream in Europe
The European battery supply chain has grown rapidly in recent years, with several milestones for capacity reached in 2025, including mining, refining, and recycling
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Battery TechnologiesJadarite mineral could power 90% of Europe’s EVs
A mineral found in Serbia in 2004 is now said to be in quantities so large that it could be a major source of the lithium required for large scale battery manufacture.
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NewsUtah Lake study shows tourism dollars driving growth; officials target US$1bn
The once polluted recreation area is becoming a major contributor to the state’s economy
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NewsPoland bucks global trend with robust domestic boating market
IBI gathers insights at the Polboat Yachting Festival in Gdynia
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NewsEU, US reach tariff deal but “significant efforts” still required, says EBI
While most EU goods will now face a 15% US tariff, the 50% duties on steel and aluminium remain in place
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Outboard enginesBixpy’s new 3hp N-3 electric outboard
The US company Bixpy has just launched a new 1.2kW electric outboard with an integral 36V battery giving 72 minutes at full power
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Battery TechnologiesNew ‘drop in’ silicon materials for faster battery charging
Two manufacturing giants, BASF and Group14 Technologies, have partnered to develop a silicon-based anode that offers improved performance over traditional graphite versions
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