New technology enabling fully autonomous navigation has the potential to significantly disrupt the recreational boating industry – not in the distant future, but perhaps within months
The real estate and marina developer is a key strategic player in the development of boating and boating culture in mainland China
One of mainland China’s major boatbuilding brands is Heysea Yacht, which builds a range of production and full custom motor, sailing cats and superyachts across three brands at its facility in Jiangmen, Guangdong.
IBI reviews the latest developments at China’s key electric outboard and inboard manufacturers
The Chinese leisure marine sector is bouncing back post-Covid, as key regions look to build on growing boating interest
South Korea has had a leisure boating sector for less than 20 years, but in that time the budding industry has established itself as a global leader in the development of next-generation boating technology
While South Korea may be a relatively new player in the marine electronics sector, it is rapidly gaining global prominence on the strength of truly eyebrow-raising innovations
An initial government commitment to develop four marinas has since blossomed into a much broader strategy to create more than 70 first class facilities in all, catering to everything from fishing vessels to superyachts
A steadily growing presence at international boat shows and industry trade events like IBEX and METSTRADE confirms South Korea’s growing stature as a developing exporter of marine parts and equipment
Paul Strzelecki talks exclusively to the veteran sailor Grant Dalton about the next America’s Cup, its impact on the wider industry and why an AC docu-series is on the cards
Manufacturers increasingly eyeing up export markets as local boom shows sign of coming to an end
Despite the exodus of many Russian-owned superyachts from Mediterranean hotspot marinas, refit and repair facilities are thriving, both in the Med and globally as investment continues in both refit yards and marina facilities, from Australia to Istanbul. IBI talks to some of the key players in the market about the ...
The Hong Kong boating market maintains strong growth with signs of government support and plans for a new boat show
Hyundai Yachts will represent the Italian brand in the Republic of Korea
Sven Cornelius takes ownership of Thai-based sail loft
Deal secured with Ft Lauderdale-based Engineered Yacht Solutions at IBEX
Fabien Lecuona will spearhead UK design firm’s growth across the region
Nick Harvey was responsible for shaping Groupe Beneteau brands in Europe and the US
JMIA appoints new head of international and technical affairs