All articles by Nick Hopkinson
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EU-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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Boat 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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Japanese propeller firm acquires Michigan Wheel UK
The existing management, headed by CEO Terry Hughes, will remain in place
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Custom yachts, superyachts represent 73% of Ferretti’s order book
The Italian builder grew sales by 5% in Q1
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Oyster appoints former Rolls-Royce CEO as strategic adviser
Return of 100ft-plus Oysters a probability
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Fairline latest: Head of Bronzewood was former shareholder in Ferretti dealership
Registration of Fairline Holdco suggests completion imminent
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Beneteau 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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OXE full-year sales decline but losses reduced
Major refinancing of unstainable debt restores balance sheet
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IBI reviews potential Fairline bidders
Administrators search continues, deadline for indicative offers by Friday
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Strong turnout for 2025 Bosphorus Boat Show
Turkey’s leading exhibition is now well established after five-year contract confirmed
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Tariffs 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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Beneteau 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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Nimbus: 2024, the year in focus
A year of restructuring and a rights issue in response to a weaker market
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Brunswick’s take on tariffs and US business prospects
Company allows $30m-$40m in incremental tariff costs if levied
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French industry federation undergoes change
FIN director general steps down; management now in the joint hands of its general secretary and deputy general delegate
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