All articles by Tony Esposito
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Canadian electric outboard maker enters SE Asian market
Acel, En-Syst sign distribution agreement for the region
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NMMA weighs in on Bahamian boating fee increases
President Frank Hugelmeyer urges Bahamas prime minister to reconsider the changes in letter shared with IBI
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Bimini resort sees cancellations ahead of new Bahamian boating fees, regulations
The loss of business, which already stretches into August, is significant
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Trump Fed appointee calls for rate cuts, but majority take wait and see position
Many urge caution amid lingering inflation uncertainty and Trump’s trade tariffs
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Brownie's Marine Group relocates HQ, modernises financial reporting
New facility will support current manufacturing and development needs while providing room for future growth
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Seager Marine acquires neighbouring marina
East Bluff Harbor Marina is located in the Finger Lakes area of New York
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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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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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New CEO at Spirit Marine Queensland to lead expansion
Randall Harper has held executive roles in multiple industries for both established multinationals and startups
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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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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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7 Marine founders launch Flamingo Marine
New venture will see an electric-powered pontoon hit the market in 2026
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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
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Watersports: To the mainstream
Watersports 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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BRP to cut 61 jobs at US plant
The Canadian OEM has announced the immediate permanent layoff of 39 workers with the balance coming over the next few weeks
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Twin Vee PowerCats acquires US fishing boat builder
Bahama Boat Works makes centre console offshore fishing boats from 35ft-41ft
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Fishing ports could solve Spain’s yacht overcrowding problem
Berth shortages are a particular concern in Malaga and the Andalucia region
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NMMA: US boating sees bright spots amidst softening demand
Findings show small glimmers of hope at the top and entry level ends of the market