All Market Intelligence articles – Page 4
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NewsRising inflation latest threat to US boat market
Increases in consumer and wholesale price indexes directly attributed to tariff impacts
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Green TechnologiesYamaha and Yamarin to offer flax rich production boats
Flax, a natural and renewable product, has been harnessed by the volume production builder Yamarin for real world trials in their drive towards carbon neutral manufacturing
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ElectrificationSwiss ferry conversion saves 113,000 litres of diesel per annum
The conversion of the passenger ferry Uetliberg from diesel to electric by Ampereship is already returning the capital expenditure whilst reducing emissions by 300 tonnes of CO2
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HydrogenFuel cell range extender for canal craft
Hydrogen Afloat has recently launched the HERO 1kW fuel cell designed to supplement solar powered electric craft on the inland waterways
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Green TechnologiesWärtsilä’s 51 top tips to decarbonise shipping
Leading maritime engineers Wärtsilä have just published a free ebook describing a series of technologies to help to radically improve efficiency in marine propulsion
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HydrogenABB provides systems integration for world’s first hydrogen-powered superyacht
Sustainable shipping systems provider ABB Marine & Ports is behind the onboard integration of the world’s first multi-megawatt hydrogen fuel cell-powered superyacht.
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Green TechnologiesThermoplastic honeycomb cores for lighter boats
With the aerospace industry widely regarded as the main driver for innovation in composites, the quest for the ‘5kg sidewall’ in aircraft means more lightweight materials for marine applications
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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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NewsUS boat dealers still selling through non-current inventory
New Info-Link data reveals highest proportion of non-current inventory in 15 years
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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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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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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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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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