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IBEX registration opens

By Craig Ritchie

Registration opens for North America’s largest marine trade event, scheduled to run from October 6-8 at the Tampa Convention Center

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FIM launches dedicated superyacht tender division

By Jill Sayles

The Italian boat builder has expanded into the luxury tender market with a new division focused on bespoke craft for superyachts ...

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AkzoNobel shares fall over 20% after latest takeover offer ends

By David Robinson

Merger with Axalta now back in focus to create €25bn paints business

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Sunlight-based desalination also recovers lithium

Scientists at the US-based University of Rochester have discovered a way to desalinate water without producing toxic brine, whilst also capturing ...

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Neander Marine expands Asian distribution network

By Jill Sayles

New distributor agreements expand availability of the Dtorque 50 diesel outboard across five Southeast Asian markets

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EBI launches roadmap for alternative fuel infrastructure in marinas

European Boating Industry has published a roadmap outlining policy and infrastructure measures to support the sector’s decarbonisation

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Boat builder turns movie maker

By Nick Hopkinson

Former Riva and Chris Craft investor releases major feature film

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Brunswick launches TotalCare bow-to-stern protection for boat owners

By Tony Esposito

The programme offers extensive coverage for boat and engine components, combining simplified...

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Bulgarian electric boat builder secures funding for expansion

Subscriber-only, By Jaroslaw Adamowski

The investment will support expansion of the company’s R&D and production capacity

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Industry confidence buoyed by Gothenburg Floating Boat Show

Subscriber-only, By Atle Knutsen

Exhibitors report strong leads and growing market confidence at the inaugural event

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Parker Boats names new president

By Tony Esposito

The US builder has named a successor to Scott Bauer, promoting its director of finance and product strategy to the role

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‘Flying pig’ containerised 1MW hydrogen power plant

Vivify has developed a compact off-grid and self-contained powerplant that uses hydrogen at its core and could be adapted for yachts and boatyards

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More than 60 industry leaders gather in London for IBI Summit 2026.

The second IBI Summit is happening right now, bringing together major international boat builder CEOs and industry decision-makers...

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Webasto appoints new CFO

By Craig Ritchie

Auto industry exec to succeed Joerg Bremer with immediate effect

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M3 Monaco opens entries for sixth Smart and Sustainable Marina competition

By Mike Derrett

The latest architecture initiative focuses on Croatia’s historic Marina Opatija

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Tohatsu restructures China distribution network

By Craig Ritchie

Tohatsu (Wuxi) Trading Co Ltd to assume full responsibility for nationwide sales, after‑sales service, parts supply...

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BRP marks 29% Q1 revenue jump

By Craig Ritchie

Revenue gain driven in part by higher PWC sales

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Marine industry’s premier strategic forum convenes tomorrow as sector faces critical crossroads

More than 60 industry leaders gather in London for IBI Summit 2026..

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Powerboats USA appointed Manari Yachts dealer for US market

By Jill Sayles

The Miami-based brokerage and tender specialist becomes the official US dealer for the yacht builder...

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Liquid hydrogen powers new Hydro Motion team boat

A team of students at Delft University have revealed their latest design of electric foiling motorboat to enter the 2026 Monaco Energy Challenge

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