As volatility in energy markets pushes operators to rethink how they power their fleets, BAR Technologies – a spin-off from Great Britain’s former America’s Cup Team – says fuel strategy in global shipping is increasingly being shaped by immediate commercial realities rather than long-term decarbonisation targets. A combination of infrastructure disruption, geopolitical risk and persistent […]
MDL Marinas has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointments of Daniel Chown as finance director and Sophie Kirkpatrick as head of sales and marketing, as the business enters a significant new phase of investment and growth. The appointments coincide with MDL’s launch of a multi-million-pound 2026/27 growth strategy aimed at reinforcing its position […]
Humphree and Propspeed have entered into a strategic partnership, with Humphree endorsing the use of Propspeed’s Foulfree Multi-Surface System across its fins and interceptors. The collaboration aims to protect stabilisation performance below the waterline, while maintaining efficiency, reliability and system integrity. Propspeed’s biocide-free foul-release coating will be applied to Humphree’s stabilisation technology, to support long-term […]
Hydroflyer has announced the launch of the Hydroflyer AL, a new entry-level electric hydrofoil designed to bring foiling to a broader consumer market. Hydroflyer AL says it has spent the past four years working toward making foiling more accessible to a broader market and everyday riders without compromising safety or performance. The new entry-level efoil […]
A new global social media campaign for marine companies, professionals and boating enthusiasts is launching for World Boating Day. The #WhatFloatsYourBoat campaign will champion the people, passions and everyday moments that define the boating industry. World Boating Day 2026 will be celebrated on 23 May, with events taking place throughout the week of 18–24 May. […]
Suntex Marina Investors has merged with Windward Marina Group in Florida, taking Suntex’s total marina properties past 100, including 34 locations across Florida. The strategic merger, through a joint venture with Centerbridge Partners, adds Windward’s 13 marinas and more than 3,000 berths to Suntex’s portfolio. The newly added marinas span Amelia Island, Jacksonville Beach, St. […]
Gaming studio Voldex has partnered with Brunswick Corporation to introduce a boating feature within the Roblox title Driving Empire. The update, titled ‘Big Splash’, is scheduled to launch today (20 March 2026). Driving Empire is a racing simulation game on the wildly popular Roblox platform, featuring over 200 licensed vehicles from brands like Lamborghini, McLaren, […]
York Marina in the UK, which was recently awarded the highest 5 Gold Anchor rating by The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA), is using the Wavecleaner VAC to enable its staff to quickly clean up any accidental spills of oil, diesel or other pollutants. The Wavecleaner VAC system is designed to remove floating debris, hydrocarbons, algae, […]
Suzuki GB and Suzuki Republic of Ireland have confirmed a change in managing director, with Takanori Suzuki set to retire and return to Japan at the end of May. Takanori Suzuki has held the position for the past three years, marking his second term in the role. He previously led the Milton Keynes-based headquarters between […]
Legacy Harbour Marina is reopening its doors to boaters this May, marking the end of a year-long rebuild after Hurricane Ian devastated the downtown Fort Myers waterfront facility in 2022. The 13-acre Caloosahatchee River marina in southwest Florida has undergone a $15 million redevelopment and is now preparing to welcome vessels back to its 131 […]
Groupe Beneteau expects sales and margins to improve in 2026, thanks to a 10 per cent increase in its order book and the planned rollout of new models. The outlook follows the publication of its FY2025 results in February 2026, which revealed that the French boating giant saw revenue decline by 18 per cent year-on-year […]