A study examining social media activity across the boating sector has shown relatively low levels of audience interaction compared with other luxury industries. The analysis, titled “Social Media Insights – Boating Industry 2026”, was prepared by Austrian market research firm Interconnection Consulting and reviews the social media performance of a number of boat and yacht […]
The global foiling sector is gathering in Genoa, Italy, today (17 March 2026) for the third edition of the World Foiling Congress. The annual two-day event highlights the latest technology and regulatory developments in the foiling sector and celebrates its recent successes. The World Foiling Congress 2026 is taking place at the Magazzini del Cotone […]
An AI-powered whale detection system using thermal imaging is being deployed to help ships avoid collisions with endangered whales – one of the leading causes of death for several large whale species. Developed by WhaleSpotter with thermal sensing technology from Teledyne FLIR OEM, the system combines infrared cameras, artificial intelligence and real-time expert verification to […]
A cross-border legal dispute involving IGY Marinas and a former senior executive is progressing toward potential litigation in England, with US court filings offering the first documented insight into the case. MIN understands that documents filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York show that IGY terminated former executive Kenny […]
Sanlorenzo Asia-Pacific has established Sanlorenzo Japan, a new entity formed in partnership with Shonan Sunny Side Marina, a yacht brokerage and marina operator based in Shonan, Yokosuka. The move comes as Sanlorenzo continues to expand across APAC, and the firm says it hopes to provide more direct brand representation and customer services for clients in […]
Heesen’s project Sophia, a 50-metre all-aluminium yacht, was launched at the Dutch shipyard’s facility in Oss on the weekend. According to Heesen, Sophia has a 23-knot maximum speed, weighs in a 499GT and is fully IMO Tier III-compliant. The superyacht boasts a draft of 2.15 metres – the benchmark depth for unrestricted cruising in the […]
GIT Coatings has received type approval and technical assurance from Lloyd’s Register (LR) for its graphene-based foul-release hull coating, XGIT-Force, in a development the Canada-based developer says marks a significant step towards wider commercial adoption of non-biocide hull protection. The approval confirms that LR has independently assessed the coating’s concept and design against technical requirements […]
The Italian Sea Group (TISG) has released a statement today confirming the launch of a negotiated settlement pursuant to Articles 12 et seq. of Legislative Decree No. 14 of 12 January 2019, as the company responds to financial challenges that have come to light in recent weeks. The negotiated settlement procedure is a legal framework […]
Smaller builders may not be able to compete on scale, but they can compete on identity, says Marcello Conti, head of PR at Sculati & Partners, an international yachting communications firm based in Milan, and as the market shifts, differentiation is essential. For companies still unsure where PR sits within the communications mix, Conti says […]
The first edition of the Seaquip – Mediterranean Yacht & Marine Equipment Trade Fair has delivered on the goals set by Easyfairs for the event’s debut in the nautical sector, with more than half of the exhibitors in attendance confirming their participation for 2027. The second edition of Seaquip is scheduled to take place 3 […]
The Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) has installed a hydraulic mooring damper system in part of its marina to help protect vessels, particularly during wintering periods. YCM has equipped part of its marina with the Seadamp solution, whereby hydraulic devices effectively absorb the energy generated by swell and water movement. The marina claims this reduces […]