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NewsBuilding through the downturn: How Finnmaster is turning slow times into smart growth
Despite a tough year for global boatbuilders, Finland’s Finnmaster Boats hasn’t stood still. From expanding into new markets and investing in R&D, to unveiling fresh models and embracing sustainability, the company is using the downturn as a launchpad for long-term success. COO Pia Niska and sales manager Sami Selio share ...
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NewsPortsmouth gears up for SailGP showdown as world-class regattas hit UK shores
This weekend, Portsmouth and Southsea host the Emirates Great Britain SailGP and the return of the historic Admiral’s Cup, uniting elite sailors from around the globe
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NewsICAST announces innovation winners
Three marine companies among winners at annual new New Product Showcase awards
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NewsLifting the veil: Dutch superyacht industry opens up to public scrutiny
Oceanco CEO casts light on the sector’s secrecy in a rare interview with a Rotterdam daily
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NewsTrump: trade deal with India close, EU possible
The eurozone economy remains steady despite US tariff threats
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NewsHVO allowed in EU Stage V marine engines with no extra certification
The move ends years of ambiguity among makers and users of the synthetic fuel
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NewsFrom shipyard to strategy: HanseYachts plots bold course under new ownership
New majority owner Andreas Müller and CEO Hanjo Runde speak to IBI News about unleashing entrepreneurial agility, scaling in the US, and why the future of boatbuilding lies beyond the hull
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NewsBarcelona’s Port Fòrum undergoes major transformation
The groundbreaking of a reinforced breakwater marks beginning of an extensive redevelopment at Spanish facility
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NewsICAST show opens
40 marine firms exhibiting at world’s largest recreational fishing trade event
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NewsRussian leisure marine sector grapples with rising costs amid sanctions and isolation
Pressures significantly impact boat and yacht ownership, maintenance and development
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NewsSABBEX says US tariffs would hurt both SA and US due to sector interdependence
South Africa’s boat building industry is heavily reliant on US components
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NewsIBI Summit: Reinventing the boat building business model - key takeaways
IBI Editor Ed Slack was joined by Azimut | Benetti CEO Marco Valle; Beneteau boat Group CEO, Gianguido Girotti; Sunreef co-founder Nicolas Lapp; and Axopar co-founder, Jan-Erik Viitala, to discuss balancing innovation, cost, and customization in the opening IBI Summit panel discussion
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NewsEU to outline trade retaliation against 30% US import tariffs by August 6
The European Union aims to engage with G7 nations to coordinate responses to President Trump’s shifting tariffs
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NewsBarcelona Boat Show expands for 2025 edition
This year’s event returns October 8-12 with a larger display, new yacht dock, and strong global industry support
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NewsCall for swift justice following murder of SY stewardess
Paige Bell, 20, was found dead on a superyacht in the Bahamas, with a fellow crew member arrested for her murder
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NewsIBI Summit: Carlsquare’s Arnold Holle urges boatbuilders to seize M&A opportunities amid market uncertainty
Global uncertainty breeds opportunity – now is the time for bold moves in luxury boat building, says Carlsquare’s Arnold Holle at the IBI Summit
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News2025 Genoa International Boat Show - tickets on sale now
This year’s event will once again bring together industry professionals to explore the latest in boating technology and maritime developments
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NewsBIA secures Queensland funding to expand Marine Jobs program
Australia’s Boating Industry Association has secured significant support from the Queensland government
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NewsIBI Summit: Navigating boating’s future through technology, relevance, and new audiences — A fireside chat with Brunswick CEO Dave Foulkes
In a wide-ranging fireside chat at the IBI Summit, Brunswick’s CEO reveals to IBI Editor Ed Slack, how the company is reimagining the boating experience—leveraging innovation, data, and strategic expansion to ensure the industry stays relevant and accessible for the next generation of boaters
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NewsSchenker presents new chartplotter integration system for watermakers
The system is compatible with all major global brands of marine chartplotters
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