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Green TechnologiesMoving towards cleaner tech
Marine technology is reaping the benefits from big advancements in heavy road transport and electric aviation, allowing quieter and more energy-efficient vessels
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Asia PacificSoutheast Asia overview: Will the world’s top boat brands pivot east?
As Europe, the US and the Gulf cool, Southeast Asia and India are emerging as the marine industry’s next growth engines. IBI investigates.
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USAPaths to growth: More markets, more opportunities
Diversification gives US marine equipment manufacturers routes to growth beyond domestic new-boat production
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USALabour: Help wanted; competition fierce
An ageing workforce and reshoring intensify pressure on marine equipment manufacturers to attract and retain skilled talent
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USAAutomation: Small steps, bigger gains
More accessible automation gives marine equipment manufacturers new ways to increase output, improve flexibility and streamline logistics
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USATrade policy: More than meets the eye
Unpredictable trade policy adds administrative burdens and planning uncertainty to the direct cost of import duties
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USASupply chain: Rethinking the links
Marine equipment manufacturers are reshaping supply chains to balance cost, resilience and proximity to customers
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USARaw materials: When costs compound
Materials, energy, labour and freight put equipment manufacturers under mounting pressure as customers demand price reductions
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NetherlandsNetherlands boat builders: Superyachts deliver steady growth
As small boat sales in the Netherlands face a tougher climate, the superyacht sector tells a different story – resilient, with steady shipyard momentum and unwavering confidence among high-net-worth buyers
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NetherlandsNetherlands Overview: Dutch market buoyed by big boat sales
The Netherlands’ boating sector is recovering unevenly in 2026. Luxury yacht builders are thriving, but manufacturers of smaller vessels are struggling as demand weakens
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NetherlandsNetherlands equipment: Doubling down on innovation
Dutch equipment firms are navigating cautious markets by leaning into innovation, even as they contend with rising costs and ongoing staffing challenges
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DeckingLighter and more sustainable decks
Whilst teak remains the choice of purists, many boat builders are now selecting lighter and greener timber and synthetic alternatives
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ElectrificationMarine electronics investment drives new wave of innovation
Bold investment in the marine electronics sector is being rewarded by rapidly developing high-tech products delivering safer and easier boating
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Superyacht TechnologyCapacity Crisis - Superyacht refit market grapples with space shortages
Capacity constraints and the demand for greater professionalism are critical challenges facing the global superyacht refit market
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Marine ElectronicsMarine Tech Watch- The latest innovations shaping the industry
IBI looks at some of the impressive tech predictions for our sector, including a 45MWh floating energy hub for ship recharging and a solar desalination system that extracts valuable minerals
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SpainSpain Market Report: Dealers adapt to choppy waters
Spanish boat dealers are adjusting their strategies to meet changing market conditions following the pandemic-era sales surge. Success now depends on meeting increasingly complex client requirements
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SpainSpain Market Report: Equipment – advancing through innovation
Spain’s marine equipment manufacturers invested in production capacity and international expansion in 2025 despite inflationary pressures and market uncertainty
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SpainSpain Market Report: Boat Builders – Sailing towards stronger exports
As domestic boat sales hold steady, Spanish builders are accelerating their international expansion into Europe, North America and emerging markets
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SpainSpain Market Report: Overview – Navigating stable waters
After a slow start to 2025, the Spanish market showed signs of gradual recovery from summer onward, finishing with a strong final quarter
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