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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.
NetherlandsSuperyachts: Builders show resilience despite modest gains
Dutch 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 AmericaBoatbuilders: Brazilian 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 AmericaBoating market seeks stability amid tariffs, high interest rates, and political uncertainty
Eduardo Colunna, president of ACOBAR, outlines the challenges and strategies shaping Brazil’s nautical industry, from US tariffs and financing bottlenecks to innovation in sustainability
USAHelm: Pinpoint control
Equipment manufacturers display an emphasis on controls in order to make vessel operation more intuitive and familiar for new 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
NewsHanseYachts names new Fjord, Sealine dealer in Greece
The partnership expands German builder’s presence in the Eastern Mediterranean region
NewsRiviera expands European sales network
Doğuş Marine to represent the Australian yacht builder in Turkey
NewsFreedom Boat Club to open new Australian location
The club will be located at Kalevu Marina on the Georges River, just south of Sydney
NewsSanlorenzo Yachts UK expands sales team
Geraint Skuse’s promotion to sales broker follows a 16-year tenure within the group
NewsHill Robinson appoints chief operating officer
Former SOS Yachting CEO to drive operational strategy, commercial growth and UHNW client engagement across the company’s global network
NewsEPTechnologies hires new senior sales manager
Martin Schwarz joins marine propulsion firm with immediate effect
NewsSecure your place at 11th Boat Builder Awards before seats sell out
Marine industry professionals have just one week left to secure places at the sector’s premier networking event in Amsterdam
NewsKey takeaways from the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference to be held at Metstrade
Industry leaders Joe Lynch, Alberto Sonino, and Jonathan White will discuss the future direction of the global marina sector
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