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Netherlands
Equipment: Accessory makers put focus on large yachts
Despite the ongoing market downturn, demand for larger boats remains strong, prompting many Dutch accessory producers to focus on superyacht and megayacht builders. Company representatives say that in a highly competitive market, expanding portfolios with innovative products is key to staying ahead.
NetherlandsDutch superyacht builders show resilience despite modest gains
Yards leaned on speculative builds in 2025, starting projects without confirmed buyers to shorten delivery times
NetherlandsOverview: Dutch industry forecasts stable year
Data from HISWA-RECRON members show that most companies anticipate 2025 revenues to be in line with last year’s results
South AmericaBrazilian builders navigate between innovation, challenges, and global ambitions
The Brazilian nautical industry is navigating a complex landscape of opportunities and obstacles, balancing innovation, sustainability, and international expansion. IBI takes a closer look at how the country’s leading shipyards are charting their course
South AmericaBrazilian market seeks stability amid tariffs, high rates, and political uncertainty
Eduardo Colunna, president of ACOBAR, outlines the challenges and strategies shaping Brazil’s nautical industry
USANext-generation control systems target younger boaters with intuitive interfaces
Marine manufacturers unveil advanced helm control technologies designed to appeal to modern buyers
USASanitation: All the comforts of home
More sustainable designs with residential aesthetics advance the head equipment segment
USAMarine seating trends shift toward comfort, ergonomics, and shock mitigation
Advances in seating reflect a universal desire among consumers for residential luxury everywhere
USAZipwake Pro, Seakeeper Ride lead US surge in marine stabilisation systems
As buyers increasingly demand stabilisation systems, equipment manufacturers work to enhance product performance and bring interceptor tab benefits to a wider range of hulls
USAHow US boat equipment makers are winning young buyers
Against a backdrop of trade upheaval, US equipment firms are focusing on innovation for the win as a new generation of buyers begins to dominate the recreational boat market
SpainSpanish boating market adjusts to post-boom reality
But signs of stability are emerging, as marinas and service businesses thrive
NewsFlux Marine announces new funding
US$15m capital infusion to scale all-electric marine outboard production and expand core technology sales
NewsLloyds Register grants Rondal’s Aero Wing Sail its ‘Approval-in-Principle’
LR’s AiP for Rondal was announced at Metstrade
NewsSwiss startup wins Metstrade pitch competition with Olympic-proven robotic buoys
Effetto Venturi SA has been crowned winner of this year’s Metstrade Start-up Pitch Competition
FeatureFrank Hugelmeyer: Driving global unity at Metstrade
NMMA president and CEO highlights the power of collaboration and innovation as the marine industry navigates transformation toward a more connected, sustainable future
NewsAthena Racing appoints world-renowned sailor as CEO
Ian Walker will oversee Athena’s America’s Cup challenge
NewsMetstrade 2025 sets new benchmark with full-venue expansion and 32,000 visits
Metstrade 2025 closed after three dynamic days that welcomed 20,000 unique visitors and 32,000 total visits to its biggest edition yet. For the first time, the show occupied the entire RAI Amsterdam complex, offering expanded halls, enhanced zones, and nearly 1,700 exhibitors
NewsAbu Dhabi show opens with record-breaking edition and giant flamingo float
The 7th Abu Dhabi International Boat Show launched yesterday with 1,068 exhibitors and brands across 85,000m²
NewsData Hidrolik eyes new horizons as global market shifts
We speak with Cem Hüroğlu, member of the board of directors and sales & marketing director at Data Hidrolik, about the company’s growing international footprint, its leadership in hydraulic deck equipment, and its long-term plans for product innovation and new market expansion
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