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PolandInside Poland’s precision-engineered yacht factory
IBI toured the Galeon Yachts facility in Wiślinka to see how in-house innovation and precision engineering have transformed the shipyard into a manufacturing powerhouse
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NewsTISG launches formal investor search amid restructuring
Multiple potential investors have expressed interest in acquiring the troubled superyacht builder
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NewsUS ambassador backs South African boat building during Robertson & Caine tour
Brent Bozell praises Robertson & Caine during Cape Town visit highlighting bilateral marine trade
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NewsJapanese quake could put pressure on semiconductor market; factory shutdowns across industry groups
Yamaha Marine has temporarily halted production at its two Kumamoto Prefecture facilities which manufacture outboard motors and related marine products
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NewsMood Index: Economic sentiment, employment expectations rise in both EU and eurozone
The Economic Sentiment Indicator rose 1.5 points in July 2026, with employment expectations improving considerably across most sectors
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NewsEBI secretary general on European market headwinds and hopes for recovery
Phillip Easthill shares his latest insights as the Polboat Yachting Festival opens in Gdynia
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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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