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NewsBusiness as usual for Dubai-based superyacht refit firm
IBI’s Middle East correspondent visits Autore, a specialist in superyacht refit and repair
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NewsInterview: Cannes Yachting Festival director on growth, innovation and managing demand
Constance Brément discusses the event’s evolution, expansion plans, sustainability initiatives and why exhibitor demand is now outstripping available space
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NewsMiddle East update: Qatar suspends maritime activities until further notice as the country mourns the late Father Emir; tensions continue to mount in the Straits of Hormuz
As tensions escalate in the Gulf, Qatar’s temporary suspension of maritime activities raises fresh questions for the recreational marine sector
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NewsGulf Craft’s new Superyacht Service Centre in full operation despite Gulf conflict
IBI’s Middle East correspondent toured the facility in Ajman last week
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NewsUS military power meets Iranian resilience – how the Gulf leisure marine industry is coping
IBI’s Middle East correspondent spent last week in the UAE assessing the impact of the conflict on the industry and meeting key industry players
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NewsAutore builds “world’s largest” centre console outboard sportsfishing boat, Huntrex 70
Dubai-based Autore is building what it claims is the world’s largest centre console outboard sportsfishing boat, the Huntrex 70
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NewsENATA reveals expansion plans amid UAE stability and shifting demand
The foiling boat builder outlines its expansion plans, factory relocation and operational resilience amid recent regional tensions and shifting demand in the leisure market
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NewsSunreef Yachts in UAE rides out supply pressures as orders build
Sunreef Yachts’ Ras Al Khaimah operation is managing supply chain disruption and regional instability, with strong forward orders for its Ultima 55 and 88 models despite recent Gulf tensions
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NewsYanmar reports strong 2025 fiscal year
Revenues and earnings increase despite higher input costs and tariffs for Japanese engine builder
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NewsPatrick Industries and LCI Industries confirm merger
US component suppliers complete the all-stock transaction that will merge the two largest US marine industry component suppliers
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NewsFerretti Group’s new CEO on systems, brand architecture, and capturing untapped markets
Appointed Ferretti Group CEO in May, former Duracell chief Stassi Anastassov is bringing consumer goods discipline to luxury yachting. He discusses building scalable systems, optimizing a seven-brand portfolio, and why the industry’s biggest growth opportunity lies with wealthy buyers who’ve never considered boating. IBI sat down with Anastassov at the ...
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NewsMood index: Economic sentiment up in EU, euro area; but job expectations down in both
EU and euro area sentiment improves in June 2026, but employment expectations fall below long-term average across both regions
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NewsAzimut Benetti announces €100m investment across Tuscany shipyards
The superyacht builder expands production capacity as demand for yachts over 30 metres continues to grow
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NewsSouth Korea charts ambitious course to transform marine leisure industry
The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries unveils a sweeping strategy to boost marine tourism, modernise marina infrastructure, and position South Korea as a global player in yacht manufacturing and leisure boating
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NewsUlyssia residential yacht to be built in China for €2bn
Previously slated for construction at Meyer Werft in Germany, the 323m vessel will now be built by China Merchants Group
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InterviewInterview: Sir Ben Ainslie – Racing against change
Sir Ben Ainslie’s America’s Cup journey reveals powerful lessons in rapid adaptation and resilience that every business leader can apply when facing today’s unpredictable challenges
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LightingLighting: Smarter systems, brighter designs and the future of onboard illumination
All sectors of marine lighting are now offering higher levels of integrated LED control for more customised and colourful illuminations
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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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