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NewsKND Naval Design to launch first EvFloat houseboat in March
With three confirmed orders and several serious inquiries, demand is already building
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NewsAfrican Boating Conference confirmed for Cape Town in October
Last year’s ABC made history as Africa’s first, uniting diverse boating stakeholders
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NewsSouth Africa’s first Unmanned Surface Vessel delivered to Middle East
The 9.5m Sea Serpent USV is a collaboration involving Noble Concentric Solutions, Legacy Marine, and Icarus Marine
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NewsSABBEX welcomes AGOA extension, but reciprocal tariffs remain in force
African Growth and Opportunity Act renewed until December 31
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NewsCape Town Superyacht Training Academy sold
SA tertiary education company acquires SYTA amid growing demand for superyacht crew
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NewsAfrica Superyacht Working Group to commission major sector study
The first detailed economic impact study of the African superyacht sector will be completed this year and presented at the African Boating Conference in October. The impact study is currently being commissioned by the newly-established Africa Superyacht Working Group as part of its Superyacht Action Plan. “We want to get ...
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NewsSouth African cat builder launches luxury tender range
The new units are available in multiple lengths, layouts and propulsion options
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NewsSt Francis Marine appoints new CEO
Cal Tomlinson succeeds former CEO Rob Brennan, who retired at the end of last year
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News‘Day Zero’ water crisis in SA boat building hub prompts yard action
Knysna is driving shipyards and marine suppliers to implement measures for seamless operations
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NewsSailors most likely died of food poisoning, investigation reveals
The bodies of Pascale Mahe and Dierdre Sibly were discovered aboard their yacht off the coast of South Africa in December last year
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NewsSouth Africa not expecting additional tariff despite latest threat
Government responds to US threats of punitive actions against countries trading with Iran
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NewsCape Town boat exports decline, potentially tied to US tariffs
New report reveals a 31.8% year-on-year drop in exports of yachts and other pleasure and sport vessels during Q2 2025
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MarinasHotel group to build world-class marina on South Africa’s east coast
IFA Hotels & Resorts will invest R20bn (US$1.2bn) to develop a state-of-the-art marina and country estate near Durban
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NewsNew SA yard to launch first blue-water catamaran in first quarter
Onyx Marine’s new flagship is a budget-friendly vessel built for offshore performance
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NewsVictoria & Alfred Waterfront appoints new CEO
Graham Wood replaces David Green as head of South Africa’s premier marina
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AfricaInnovation, improved operating conditions propel SA yards forward
Despite market uncertainty, tariff concerns, and rising freight costs, South African yards are optimistic heading into 2026
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AfricaAdapting to challenges and opportunities
Despite tariff impacts and logistical hurdles, stakeholders remain optimistic about 2026, citing improved infrastructure, increased demand for high-end imports, and expanded service offerings as key drivers of resilience
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AfricaOverview: Marine sector navigates tariff turbulence and global market slowdown
Despite US trade tariffs and plateauing global demand, South Africa’s boat building industry remains buoyed by full order books, improved operating conditions, and growing public-private collaboration. Luxury catamarans dominate exports, while innovation and resilience drive the sector forward amid geopolitical and economic challenges
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News‘Mystery’ yacht with two deceased sailors aboard now under tow
The bodies of an Australian woman and French man were discovered earlier this week aboard the 50ft Acteon
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NewsSouthern Wind launches new SW108 under moonlight in Cape Town
Kalantis was christened at night with the new owner’s representative in attendance
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