A new safety standard aimed at making personal protective equipment (PPE) more inclusive has been introduced across the UK. But for many boatbuilders, especially women, the reality on the workshop floor has yet to catch up. A survey by Women in Boat Building (WIBB) suggests poorly fitting gloves, masks and overalls remain commonplace, potentially compromising […]
Organisers of the Dubai International Boat Show have confirmed that this year’s edition, originally scheduled for 8-12 April 2026, has been postponed. The show will now take place from 25-29 November 2026 at Dubai Harbour. Going forward, the show will take place in November each year. A public statement issued by show organisers, Dubai World […]
Informa PLC has published its full-year results for the year ended 31 December 2025, reporting revenue of £4.04bn, compared with £3.55bn in 2024. Adjusted operating profit reached £1.14bn, up from £995m the previous year, while free cash flow totalled £884.8m. The London-based business information publisher and events organiser operates across B2B live events, digital services […]
Sunseeker has marked the start of lamination for hull no.1 of the Sunseeker 134 Superyacht at its dedicated superyacht facility in Osprey Quay, Dorset, on the UK south coast. The milestone was recognised with a ceremony attended by staff involved in the project. The Osprey Quay site covers approximately 27,000 sq ft and has been […]
British diesel outboard manufacturer, Cox Marine, has opened a new multi-functional training and collaboration space at its UK manufacturing headquarters in Shoreham-by-Sea. The new facility will primarily focus on the technical and product training for Cox Marine’s global network of distributors, dealers and service partners. Located within the company’s manufacturing headquarters, the space offers a […]
Twin Vee PowerCats, a US-based manufacturer, distributor and marketer of power sport boats, has withdrawn a previously proposed public offering of shares of common stock. The company, which manufactures, distributes and markets power sport boats, issued a statement on Monday (9 March 2026) indicating that it intended to sell shares of common stock in a […]
UK-based marine supplier Boatworld has announced the addition of three partner retail locations in the UK as part of its 2026 distribution network expansion. The company, based in Chesterfield, supplies marine equipment including inflatable boats, outboards and watersports products. The new partner sites are Ashton Marine Services in Scotland, Nestaway Boats on the south coast […]
Giovanni Costantino, CEO of The Italian Sea Group and GC Holding, has filed a criminal complaint acting both in his personal capacity and as legal representative of the companies, alleging financial collusion and mismanagement. The news comes a week after the Italian boatbuilder launched a forensic financial investigation into ‘unauthorised’ overspending. News of the investigations […]
Ferretti International Holding (FIH), the holding company owned by Ferretti Group’s controlling shareholder Weichai Group, has issued a statement rejecting ‘recent media and analyst speculation’ concerning Weichai’s role in the yacht builder’s strategy and governance. The comments follow a series of conflicts between Ferretti’s major shareholders in recent months. In January 2026, KKCG Maritime – […]
Marco Fortis, vice president of the Edison Foundation, has provided insights into the Italian nautical industry and its role in the national economy during the presentation of The Nautical Industry: Numbers, Markets, and Territories: Market Data and Territorial Analysis of the Supply Chain, organised by Confindustria Nautica with the scientific support of the foundation. His […]
British Marine Scotland has published Giant Opportunities (2026-2030), a strategic framework outlining priorities for Scotland’s marine tourism sector over the next five years. The document follows earlier strategies aimed at expanding the sector’s economic contribution and supporting coastal communities. The framework builds on Awakening the Giant (2015) and Giant Strides (2020-2025), initiatives intended to encourage […]