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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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SpainSpain Market Report: Overview – 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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USAUSA overview: From boom to balance in the recreational boating market
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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NewsMoonen Yachts’ ‘collateral’ bankruptcy trigered a remarkable revival
The Dutch superyacht builder has staged one of the industry’s most impressive comebacks under new Australian ownership
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Superyacht TechnologySuperyacht refit sector consolidates as major acquisitions reshape market
An examination of the US, Caribbean, and European superyacht refit sectors reveals the United States as the dominant country for refit activity, while strategic acquisitions – including Safe Harbor’s purchase of Monaco Marine and IMM’s expansion into France – signal industry-wide consolidation across three continents
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NewsInterview: Axopar co-founder upbeat on market outlook as new 38ft model debuts
Jan-Erik Viitala discusses market conditions, growth outlook, and launch of new Axopar 38
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NewsDutch builder expands capacity amid growing market demand for 30m-45m motoryachts
Van der Valk Shipyard says it continues to see strong international interest in fully custom yachts, especially in the Americas
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NewsVolvo Penta interview: maintaining clear priorities in the face of uncertainty
Hanna Ljungqvist, head of marine business at Volvo Penta, gives her company’s view of the current market and how it is planning for a potentially volatile future
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NewsDutch water sports sector valued at €6.6bn as new report fills data gap
A comprehensive analysis of the Netherlands’ boating and water sports industry has revealed the sector’s significant economic contribution for the first time
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NewsEastern Cape delegation courts Italian builder for South African investment
The province is seeking to attract international investment to accelerate boat building and ship repair capabilities
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NewsIndustry confidence buoyed by Gothenburg Floating Boat Show
Exhibitors report strong leads and growing market confidence at the inaugural event
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NewsBulgarian electric boat builder secures funding for expansion
The investment will support expansion of the company’s R&D and production capacity
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NewsFrench industry association calls for national mobilisation against recreational boat tax
The proposed TAEMUP tax reform faces strong opposition from France’s boating and marina sector
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NewsMood index: EU business, consumer survey results for May
Economic sentiment broadly stable in EU and eurozone; job expectations pick up
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NewsX Shore CEO on restructuring, rebuilding trust, and the electric boating future
René Hansen speaks exclusively to IBI about the company’s emergence from bankruptcy, the new ownership structure backing its recovery, and his vision for leading the transition to electric boating across global markets
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