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Vetus: 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
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
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.
PolandAccessory manufacturers bet on bigger boats
With orders for smaller boats drying up, Poland’s equipment manufacturers have been tailoring portfolios to the more resilient bigger boat market
NewsTwin Disc ends fiscal ’25 on an up note
Marine and off-highway power supplier reports strong FY2025 results, with marine sales driving growth and positive outlook for FY2026
NewsYamaha enters into fisheries partnership with Angola government
New agreement to support African fisheries lays groundwork for expanded recreational market
NewsVietnamese yachting firm appoints new CEO
Tran Nhuan Vu has been with Tam Son Yachting since 2020
NewsLeadership changes at OneWater Marine
Executive changes said to reflect company’s strategic priorities
NewsVolvo Penta appoints new head of marine
Hanna Ljungqvist returns to the marine sector after a decade of international experience within the Volvo Group
NewsFinnish boating sector shows signs of recovery, reports Finnboat
Boat registrations and show attendance rise, suggesting a market rebound in Finland
NewsBRP takes tariffs in stride, but concerned about impact on consumer demand
BRP’s José Boisjoli says the company can absorb tariff costs, but weakening consumer demand poses a bigger challenge
NewsEU-US joint statement on tariffs and further cooperation
For Europe’s boating industry, the agreed 15% US tariff on boats, engines and components brings stability but also new challenges, says EBI
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