All Sector Spotlight articles
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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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SpainDealers: Adapting 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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SpainEquipment: 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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SpainBoat builders: Sailing toward 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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SpainOverview: 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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USAYachts: As the rich get richer…
A K-shaped US economy is supporting demand for luxury vessels as the broader boat market grapples with an affordability challenge
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USA
Fishing: Hooking up with buyers
Fishing boats continue to dominate the US boat market, always finding new buyers in even soft markets
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USAFamily recreation: US builders double down on innovation as tariffs and margin pressure reshape the market
With retail demand softening and cost pressures mounting, US boat builders are turning to product differentiation and portfolio expansion to defend market share across key recreational segments
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USAOverview: From boom to balance
The US recreational boating market is still recalibrating after the pandemic surge, as manufacturers confront a softer new boat market, a strong pre-owned segment and shifting consumer priorities
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AIAI reshapes customer experience and competitive advantage in marine
AI is enabling boat builders to differentiate in a tight market by providing end users with truly unique customer experiences
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AIAI-driven warehouse transformation in the marine supply chain
AI can enhance inventory management and monitor supplier performance to bring order of magnitude change to warehouse operations
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AIAI and the future of manufacturing in the marine industry
AI-enabled automation is seen as a key strategy to manage shrinking product development times and abbreviated life cycles
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NewsFrom AI origins to competitive advantage in the marine sector
We see the term AI everywhere these days, but what does it really mean for manufacturers in the recreational boating business?
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Paints and CoatingsPaints and coatings
Exciting technological breakthroughs continue to be achieved by both industrial paints giants and smaller, even family-run, marine coatings specialists
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Boatbuilding Materials & MachineryInboard electric drives: Lighter materials, faster processes, and better recycling
A tour of the JEC World composites show in March suggested a big move towards more circular manufacturing, mainly by reducing waste, using more bio-based resins and developing fully automated processes
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Inboard enginesInboard engines: Watersports tow segment powers US inboard market recovery
A combination of pent-up demand, easing financing conditions and multi-use product strategies is lifting the watersports category, with Europe offering further upside
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Inboard enginesInboard engines: Mid-range adapts to compete in evolving propulsion market
Mid-range inboard engines continue growing through reliability, efficiency gains and lower-emission fuel compatibility
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