Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation, has begun construction of a new 18,000 sq ft Industrial Design Studio, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States. The new project is an investment in the future of product design, innovation, and collaboration, according to the marine propulsion company. The new approximately 18,000‑square‑foot, two-story facility is designed […]
Ares Yachts has revealed its 62m flagship, Simena, the largest sailing yacht to be both designed and built in Turkey. The luxury ketch is built to RINA class, has completed sea trials off Antalya, Turkey, and is now for sale through Northrop & Johnson. In March 2026, the 62m sailing superyacht Simena departed the Ares Yachts […]
Saxdor Yachts is strengthening its global presence with the expansion of its dealer network. The Finnish boatbuilder is appointing new dealer partners across Europe, the Caribbean and the Middle East in response to growing demand for its range of sporty and innovative motor yachts. In March 2026, Saxdor Yachts has been acquired by US giant […]
Gulf Craft has launched the first hull of its new Majesty 145 superyacht, expanding its 40m+ portfolio with a semi-custom model featuring a rare six-cabin layout, dual infinity pools and wellness amenities ahead of delivery. The Majesty 145 is the latest addition to Gulf Craft’s 40m+ fleet, complementing the Majesty 175 and Majesty 160, the […]
Confindustria Nautica has partnered with Trussardi Casa during Milan Design Week 2026, as the seventh Design Innovation Award launches ahead of the 66th Genoa International Boat Show in October. During the Fuorisalone, a city-wide network of design events that take place during Milan Design Week, Confindustria Nautica, the Italian Marine Industry Association, announced its partnership […]
The redevelopment of Marina Port Valencia is making progress and is launching berth sales and rental options across its marinas. This process will be rolled out in phases, alongside the ongoing works. The Marina Port Valencia, which released details on the development in 2025 and 2024, comprises three marinas. Marina Norte is set within one […]
UAE-based superyacht and leisure craft service facility, Superyacht Service Centre (SYSC), has expanded its mobile service offering across the United Arab Emirates, deploying specialist teams to support superyachts and leisure craft directly at their berths. Based in Ajman, SYSC is scaling its mobile offering to help minimise vessel downtime and increase service flexibility for operators. […]
MarineMax has reported financial results for its fiscal 2026 second quarter ended 31 March 2026. The company posted revenue of $527.4m for the quarter, down from $631.5m in the same period last year. MarineMax said the decline was mainly due to lower new and used boat sales, although this was partly offset by growth in […]
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) will take place at the Tampa Convention Center from 6-8 October 2026. The 2026 theme, ‘Embrace Innovation, Master Momentum’, reflects current conditions in the recreational marine sector, where companies are working with new technologies alongside evolving standards and changing operational requirements. More than 730 exhibiting companies and over […]
Global paint and coatings giant AkzoNobel has reported its first-quarter 2026 results. Organic sales decreased by 1 per cent compared with the same period in 2025, while revenue declined by 9 per cent year on year. This reflects foreign exchange translation effects of 5 per cent and the impact of the India divestment of 3 […]
Metro Marine Lighting, manufacturer of marine lighting solutions, is launching the F-Series Full Spectrum Underwater Lights. The F-Series is the latest addition to Metro’s portfolio of marine lights featuring industry-first, patented anti-biofouling and anti-condensation technologies. The new series of underwater lighting fixtures feature an LED array with 72 high-output LEDs per fixture, allowing for close […]