US-based boat retailer West Marine could be preparing to file for bankruptcy, according to reports in Bloomberg. The news outlet, which cites “people with knowledge of the matter”, states the firm is laying the groundwork for a potential Chapter 11 bankruptcy to restructure its debt, including leases. West Marine, which operates out of Fort Lauderdale […]
This year’s South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show takes place at Ocean Village Marina in Southampton, on the UK south coast, from 8-10 May, with a line-up of UK and show debuts across power and sail. The 2026 edition includes a mix of performance-focused and cruising-oriented designs, reflecting current developments in the UK boating […]
The marine industry is just a few days away from coming together in a way that transcends borders, titles and time zones. The Global Women’s Walk 2026, powered by the Soundings Trade Only Group, Metstrade, British Marine and Marine Industry News, invites everyone in the industry to walk 5km (3.2 miles) anytime between 11 and […]
In a sector where fragmentation can slow projects and inflate costs, Amico & Co is betting on integration. With the launch of Amico Marine, the Italian group is bringing together its refit yards, marina infrastructure and technical services under a single brand – signalling a shift towards a more connected, end-to-end model for superyacht support. […]
RAD, which specialises in electric propulsion and maritime autonomy, has appointed Chris Shepherd to lead the expansion of its defence business, effective 1 May 2026. Shepherd joins RAD at a pivotal time, as defence customers increasingly seek uncrewed, low-signature and energy-efficient maritime systems. He will focus on extending the company’s capabilities into the defence domain […]
“Our second quarter was highlighted by continued improvement in boat margins and a significant reduction in leverage,” says Austin Singleton, executive chairman of OneWater. The company’s fiscal second quarter 2026 highlights show revenue decreased 9 per cent to $442 million and same-store sales decreased 8 per cent while gross profit margin of 23.9 per cent […]
A cyber solutions company has warned that being off the grid is a safety illusion. This comes as tracking data appears to show that there’s been a system in place for passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Latest reports show that at least six ships – a fraction of the usual traffic – crossed the Strait of […]
American Racing Challenger Team USA has appointed Giles Scott as sailing director as preparations continue for the 38th America’s Cup in 2027. Scott, 39, is a British double Olympic gold medallist and four-time Finn Gold Cup winner, and will report to team CEO Ken Read. The team says Scott will help oversee the sailing programme […]
After nearly a decade of protection from bottom trawling and dredging, scientists have recorded a marked resurgence of marine life in a Scottish protected area – evidence, they say, of what is being lost elsewhere. Muddy seabeds, long dismissed as barren, are proving to be anything but. When protected, life recovers rapidly, scientists say. A […]
New Zealand-based boatbuilder Shift Yachts has launched the Shift 54+, its first vessel, a performance cruising catamaran aimed at owner-operators. The company was founded in late 2024 by father-son partnership Paul Hakes and James Hakes, formerly of luxury cat builder HH Catamarans. Shift Yachts says the business draws on the duo’s more-than six decades of […]
In a market shaped by tariffs and geopolitical tension, Brunswick has delivered a confident start to 2026 – beating expectations and reinforcing signs of stability across the global boating sector (see detailed first quarter results below). With sales up 13 per cent and momentum building across propulsion, parts and services, the company is signalling that […]