All articles by Nick Hopkinson
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NewsFrance: VAT on recreational boats may increase from 20% to 33%
Proposal to levy new rate from January 1 2026
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NewsSunseeker International in negotiations to acquire Sunseeker London
Discussions are thought to be at an advanced stage
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NewsUrgent alert: Hong Kong trade association warns members of approaching typhoon
Super typhoon Ragasa is forecast to bring winds exceeding 230km/h on Wednesday
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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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FeatureBoat show adventure | Steering the Cannes Yachting Festival to new horizons
After more than a decade at the helm of Europe’s leading in-water boat show, Cannes Yachting Festival director Sylvie Ernoult – who will oversee her final edition this year – reflects on the challenges, triumphs, and human dimension of running one of the industry’s premier events
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NewsJapanese propeller firm acquires Michigan Wheel UK
The existing management, headed by CEO Terry Hughes, will remain in place
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NewsCustom yachts, superyachts represent 73% of Ferretti’s order book
The Italian builder grew sales by 5% in Q1
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NewsOyster appoints former Rolls-Royce CEO as strategic adviser
Return of 100ft-plus Oysters a probability
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NewsFairline latest: Head of Bronzewood was former shareholder in Ferretti dealership
Registration of Fairline Holdco suggests completion imminent
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NewsBeneteau Group expects retail boat market to fall by 5%-10% in 2025
20 new models to be launched in second half when dealer restocking programmes anticipated to take effect; 2024 net income fell by 47% but overall Group declares strong financial position
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NewsOXE full-year sales decline but losses reduced
Major refinancing of unstainable debt restores balance sheet
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NewsIBI reviews potential Fairline bidders
Administrators search continues, deadline for indicative offers by Friday
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NewsStrong turnout for 2025 Bosphorus Boat Show
Turkey’s leading exhibition is now well established after five-year contract confirmed
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NewsTariffs on boats a return to 2018?
The boating industry could be facing a similar scenario to the one it experienced six years ago – NMMA responds to the challenge
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NewsBeneteau 2025 market prediction – further destocking anticipated in first half
In line with Brunswick’s take on the forthcoming year, Beneteau is looking to the second half of the year to see the restoration of growth. In its latest statement to investors Beneteau has revealed an outline of its 2024 results and a reassurance that when its full earnings are reported ...
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NewsNimbus: 2024, the year in focus
A year of restructuring and a rights issue in response to a weaker market
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