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News
Global outlook bleak for interest rate relief
The US Federal Reserve, Taiwan’s central bank, and Bank of England all left interest rates unchanged this week
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SA-US tariff negotiations set to continue amid speculation over impact on boatbuilding
South African trade negotiators are hoping to finalise a trade deal ahead of the July 9 tariff deadline
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Shipyard boss jailed for fraud in Sweden Yachts Group collapse
Mattias Rutgersson sentenced to one year in prison and three-year professional ban
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Kinetyc to manufacture Voltaic electric boats
Work will begin on a production prototype in advance of full-scale commercial production, scheduled for 2026
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Dropping yacht charter VAT in the Bahamas too little, too late
Caribbean nation struggles with 40% share loss following implementation of a single 14% fee
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US Fed to hold rates amid tariff tensions, economists see accelerated inflation
The US Federal Reserve Bank is expected to hold interest rates when it meets next week
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Polish builder targets Southern Europe with two new models
Massiv Yachts is looking to expand its customer base in 2025
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Arachas acquires marine insurance specialist
The acquisition marks Arachas’s fourth deal of 2025
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Safe Harbor, St Pete marina development deal sinks
Plans to privatise St Petersburg’s municipal marina have been scrapped
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Tariff stacking piling on problems for US importers
Some companies say they have no choice but to pass increased costs on to customers
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Grand Banks completes purchase of Rhode Island properties
The acquisitions will provide a new sales and service centre for the group and significantly expand the group’s presence in the US market
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Security
The adaptable boat
By 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
Refit Revolution - Superyacht sector shifts focus
The 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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7 Marine founders launch Flamingo Marine
New venture will see an electric-powered pontoon hit the market in 2026
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Canadian firm buys Ricardo in £281m deal
The company that helped develop the Cox diesel engine has been taken over
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Feature
CEO Mark Richards on revitalising the Grand Banks brand
Listed 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
Addressing the human factor
Metstrade 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
RIBs: Room to grow
Competing on a combination of affordability, performance, versatility and low maintenance, RIB manufacturers look to expand their share of the US boat market