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         Security SecurityThe adaptable boatBy 2030, nearly all new boats are expected to have a built-in sensor network as standard, including remote access and security safeguards. Meanwhile, legacy equipment can also be digitised. We explore the latest innovations and have a glimpse of the future 
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         Superyacht Technology Superyacht TechnologyRefit Revolution - Superyacht sector shifts focusThe superyacht refit sector is now a top industry priority, sparking deeper conversations and innovative thinking as stakeholders seek smart solutions to the complex challenges ahead 
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         News News7 Marine founders launch Flamingo MarineNew venture will see an electric-powered pontoon hit the market in 2026 
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         News NewsCanadian firm buys Ricardo in £281m dealThe company that helped develop the Cox diesel engine has been taken over 
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         Feature FeatureCEO Mark Richards on revitalising the Grand Banks brandListed on the Singapore Stock Exchange and backed by a dedicated base of boatowning shareholders, GB Marine Group – home to the Palm Beach and Grand Banks brands – has charted steady growth under the dynamic leadership of Australian CEO and accomplished yachtsman Mark Richards 
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         Article ArticleAddressing the human factorMetstrade uniquely brings together the very best of the world’s leisure marine equipment, but also nurtures and celebrates the talent and enterprise of the individuals and teams who are driving forces behind those products. Here are just some of the many ways that the show places people at the heart ... 
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         USA USARIBs: Room to growCompeting on a combination of affordability, performance, versatility and low maintenance, RIB manufacturers look to expand their share of the US boat market 
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         USA USAUS yachts: A new dawnLuxury yacht sales remain comparatively strong despite stock market turmoil 
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         USA USAUS watersports: To the mainstreamWatersports tow boats have long been a small but important segment of the US boat industry. But now they’re finding more universal appeal 
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         USA USADay boats: The hot marketFrom largescale luxury to retro cool, day boats continue to attract new buyers in a market where boat builders need to stand out to capture buyer attention 
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         USA USASaltwater fishing: All markets, big and smallFrom offshore to inshore, US boat builders competing in the saltwater fishing segment are investing in product development with an eye to market recovery 
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         USA USAFreshwater fishing: Steady as it goesThe only boat category to show year-over-year growth through the first quarter of 2025, the freshwater fishing sector remains a cash cow for US boat builders 
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         USA USAPontoons: The consistency championRepresenting one of every three boats sold in the US, the high volume pontoon boat segment continues to attract new entrants 
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         Asia Pacific Asia PacificAsia-Pacific’s superyacht boom fuels demand for local refit and repairThe growing number of superyachts cruising the Asia-Pacific region is driving the need for more infrastructure 
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         Middle East Middle EastRed Sea and Arab Gulf set for superyacht boom as new refit and repair hubs emergeThe region is poised for a major surge in superyacht activity, driven by ambitious developments and growing demand for luxury cruising 
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         USA USAUS boat builders: Managing through the mayhemDespite tariff turmoil challenging all US businesses with elevated costs and spooked consumers, boat builders push forward with new product and refined strategy aimed at capturing market share in an increasingly volatile market 
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         News NewsBRP to cut 61 jobs at US plantThe Canadian OEM has announced the immediate permanent layoff of 39 workers with the balance coming over the next few weeks 
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         News NewsChina exports to US sink to three-month lowContinued trade tensions see lowest trans-Pacific shipping activity since Covid pandemic 
 
            








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