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Interview: Axopar co-founder upbeat on market outlook as new 38ft model debuts
Subscriber-only, By Lars-Åke Redéen
Jan-Erik Viitala discusses market conditions, growth outlook..
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BIA responds to news of Informa’s Sydney show
By David Robinson
The association remains focused on delivering the 2026 Sydney Boat Show following Informa’s announcement
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Fox’s Yacht Sales joins Morgans Group as new sales director appointed
By Jill Sayles
UK brokerage expands footprint as acquisition strengthens Morgans’s marine services offering across Essex and Suffolk
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Stalex’s reinforced nylon watertight hatch
Seeking the ultimate watertight hatch for workboat and leisure use, Netherlands-based Stalex spent over two years designing a new version of an ...
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Ferretti SpA has moved to clarify market speculation, confirming that no negotiations are currently underway regarding a potential acquisition of The Italian Sea Group SpA.
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HopYacht marks milestone with launch of tenth HopYacht 30 catamaran
By Bobby Jordan
Cape Town-based builder continues production ramp-up of its all-electric pocket cruising catamaran..
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V&A Waterfront’s new SY marina scoops Western Cape innovation award
By Bobby Jordan
Cape Town’s first dedicated superyacht berthing facility has been honoured for a project expected to boost tourism ...
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Research paper analyses AI’s role in composites
The composites sector remains a largely manual industry, but artificial intelligence is starting to make inroads by improving efficiency and ...
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YYachts appoints Bredenbeck to lead global sales expansion
By Jill Sayles
The German sailing yacht builder strengthens its leadership team as it marks its 10th anniversary..
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ZeroUSV secures landmark certification for autonomous vessel class
By Mike Derrett
The UK-based developer gains MCA Workboat Code Edition 3 certification for its Oceanus 12 class...
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US$80m Virginia Key marina project heads towards public vote
By Tony Esposito
Commissioners are set to vote on whether to send a long-running waterfront redevelopment..
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Chinese EV manufacturer enters yacht market
By Neil Eaves
XPeng is reported to have established a yacht development team as part of a wider strategy spanning land, sea and air mobility
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China develops 1,000m tourist submarine
The China Ship Scientific Research Centre is aiming to compete with specialised Western companies to offer tourists a deep-sea experience to the ...
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Harken signs three-year Foiling Week racing partnership
The deck hardware specialist will support on-water product testing and showcase its latest solutions at the Lake Garda event through 2028
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Capri Harbor Stuart marina moves forward amid public pushback on modern design
By Tony Esposito
The new marina plans advance despite residents’ concerns over compatibility with Stuart’s historic downtown..
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Caribbean Boats names NZ sales consultant
By Neil Eaves
The appointment marks the return of the Caribbean brand to Tauranga Boat Sales’ portfolio
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Next Yacht Group appoints Turkish distributor for Maiora and AB Yachts
Italian builder signs distribution agreement with Istanbul-based YSC Yacht Sales Center as part of Mediterranean market expansion strategy
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Grand Banks opens Newport Beach sales and service office
By Neil Eaves
The luxury yacht builder has expanded its factory-direct owner support network in the United States..
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Matterhorn enters superyacht sector combining brokerage and advisory services
Industry veterans Adam Papadakis and Kurt Fraser have debuted the Monaco-based superyacht brokerage and advisory company focused ...
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Dockwa secures strategic growth investment from PSG
By Neil Eaves
Marina software platform plans to accelerate AI product development, international expansion and adoption of its operating system ...
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