MIN sits down with Norwegian Olympic sailor – and now CEO of Lift Ocean Marine – Petter Mørland Pedersen to discuss his company’s latest pivot, which aims to “unlock a huge market” with retractable, bolt-on hydrofoils. Lift Ocean is a small company with four employees, located 15 minutes from downtown Oslo and funded by private […]
Organisers of Metstrade, which concluded its largest-ever edition on 20 November 2025, have outlined changes for the 2026 edition, scheduled for 17–19 November at RAI Amsterdam. These changes include adjustments intended to improve navigation throughout the venue and introduce clearer thematic zoning. Organisers of the annual marine equipment trade show report that they are currently seeing […]
The 2026 Napoli Boat Show opens today, 18 March, at Marina di Stabia in Castellammare di Stabia, Naples, and runs until 22 March. Over 100 brands are exhibiting at the inaugural edition of the on-water show, with vessels displayed in the water and sea trials available on request in the Gulf of Naples. Organisers say […]
Brunswick Corporation has appointed Vittorio Bichucher as president of its Venture Boat Group division, effective immediately. He will continue to serve as general manager of the Navan brand alongside his new responsibilities. In this role, Bichucher will oversee the strategic direction, business performance and operations of Venture Boat Group. The division includes the Bayliner, Trophy, […]
Marine propulsion manufacturer Yanmar Marine International (YMI) has appointed Maarten Zwikker to the newly created role of ‘director operations’, a position intended to oversee operational processes across the organisation. Zwikker will lead the development and expansion of YMI’s operations function, with a focus on efficiency and consistency across the company’s product portfolio, which includes engines, […]
Specialist marine trade distributor Technical Marine Supplies (TMS) has signed a distribution agreement with FT Technologies to supply the company’s FT series wind sensors to the maritime sector across Europe. The agreement outlines that TMS will manage distribution across the region, while stock will be held in the UK. FT Technologies develops ultrasonic wind sensors within its […]
Associated Marine Training is opening a dedicated RYA shore-based school in Hythe, Southampton, this April, expanding access to accredited maritime education along a busy stretch of the Solent. The new centre, located in a newly refurbished historic building on St John’s Street, is due to welcome its first students in the second week of April. […]
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 […]