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Marina Port Valencia opens berth sales – latest details on redevelopment

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 […]

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UAE-based superyacht and leisure craft centre expands mobile services

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. […]

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MarineMax posts loss for Q2 2026 as revenue declines

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 […]

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IBEX reveals 2026 theme and early programme details

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 […]

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AkzoNobel reports Q1 2026 results amid ‘turbulent market’

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 […]

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Metro Marine Lighting launches next gen underwater lights

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 […]

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SMG appointed UK marine distributor for Renogy power solutions

UK marine electronics distributor, SMG, has been named the exclusive distributor of Renogy’s full product range for the marine market. Renogy – a renewable and mobile power product manufacturer – has a portfolio that includes high-efficiency solar panels, lithium batteries, DC-DC chargers, inverters, battery monitoring systems and complete off-grid energy solutions. The partnership will focus […]

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Groupe Beneteau and Fountaine Pajot form E-lektra Marine joint venture

Groupe Beneteau and Fountaine Pajot Group have formed E-lektra Marine, a 50/50 joint venture focused on electric propulsion and onboard energy management for sailing yachts. Announced during the International Multihull Show at La Grande Motte yesterday (22 April 2026), the initiative brings together seven brands – Beneteau, Jeanneau, Lagoon, Excess, Fountaine Pajot Sailing Catamarans, Fountaine […]

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X Shore ‘back and fully operational’ with new ownership

Swedish electric boatbuilder X Shore has secured new ownership, with the firm once again fully operational after its bankruptcy. The firm filed for bankruptcy in January 2026, after getting into financial difficulties in October 2025 when its production arm – X Shore Production AB – filed for bankruptcy. In January, Norwegian investor Staale Reiersen acquired […]

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Stonepeak acquires Southern Marinas in recapitalisation deal

US-based marina operator Southern Marinas has completed a recapitalisation through a sale by affiliates of KSL Capital Partners, LLC to Stonepeak, an investment firm focused on infrastructure and real assets. Founded in 2018, Southern Marinas owns and operates 16 marinas across eight US states: Florida, Idaho, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Tennessee and […]

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Belfast Harbour Marina reopens following expansion

Belfast Harbour Marina has reopened following a refurbishment programme that has increased capacity for yachts and recreational vessels. The marina is located between Titanic Belfast and the SSE Arena, and has now extended the length of its pontoons from 775 metres to more than 807 metres. This has raised total berth capacity from 60 to […]