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Africa
AI to assist with quality inspection of carbon composites
The ability to detect hidden flaws by interpreting surface variations in carbon mouldings has so far been the preserve of highly skilled professionals, but now AI can greatly help in the process
NetherlandsInsight: A big leap into the future
New state-of-the-art facilities and a series of fruitful collaborations are helping to drive Vetus’s business and product ambitions into an exciting new era
USARIBs: Room to grow
Competing on a combination of affordability, performance, versatility and low maintenance, RIB manufacturers look to expand their share of the US boat market
USAWatersports: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
AfricaAI helps seafarers avoid hitting Atlantic whales
Researchers are using machine learning to develop a probability map from data bases to help shipping avoid areas where endangered whales may be present.
NewsSmartgyro to sponsor US fishing tournament
Support of 22nd annual Dare County Boat Builders Tournament marks major branding exercise in key US market
NewsAugust Race expands to Thailand with exclusive distribution deal
East Marine Asia will distribute the UK boat care specialist’s products in Thailand
NewsRiviera opens new yacht club for owners
The new centre offers practical training, yacht familiarisation, and design consultations in a waterfront setting
NewsFincantieri Marine Group names new CEO
Italian superyacht builder brings in George Moutafis to steer American shipbuilding arm
NewsZEM appoints new CEO to drive global growth
Jonathan Sørbye takes up his position at the Norwegian firm in October
NewsIBI Summit: A Wake-Up Call for the Boating Industry
The IBI Summit, in association with Carlsquare, dropped anchor this week with one message: the boating industry must adapt—or risk drifting off course.
NewsSkillsUSA event sees highest marine sector participation to date
Support of ABYC, NMEA and major outboard manufacturers seen as boost to future workforce development
NewsSuperyacht Australia hosts 12th annual Australia Tahiti Rendezvous
A 15-strong delegation of marine representatives joined captains and crews of 30 visiting vessels in Tahiti last week
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