Camper & Nicholsons is set to change hands after Lai Sun Development agreed to sell an initial 80 per cent stake in the superyacht services company in a deal valuing the business at €50m. The agreement, signed on 28 May 2026, will see Wave Expandary Limited acquire the stake for €40m, subject to customary completion […]
European Boating Industry (EBI) has published a roadmap titled Energy Transition for Recreational Boating in Europe: A roadmap for alternative fuel infrastructure, setting out industry and policy recommendations relating to the decarbonisation of recreational boating and the development of marina infrastructure across Europe. The document highlights the need for a technology-neutral and multi-pathway approach to […]
There are yacht launches, and then there are moments that signal a brand’s next chapter. The first Itama 70 entering the water at Ferretti Group’s Ravenna facility is one of those moments, arriving as the second model in Itama’s renewal programme and blending familiar styling cues with a fresh approach to comfort, liveability and performance. […]
The Royal College of Art (RCA) is launching a design initiative that’s looking to enhance maritime safety in small islands and developing states, and least developed countries. Currently aids to navigation must conform to global standards set by the International Organisation for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA). The cost, logistical challenges, resources and lack of […]
When visibility drops to near zero, the difference between delay and detection can define the outcome of a mission. FLIR Marine’s latest handheld thermal imaging device is designed for exactly those moments, giving maritime professionals a compact tool capable of revealing heat signatures at distance in total darkness. The company’s introduced its Ocean Scout Pro […]
Ahead of releasing its official results, Princess Yachts says it has completed its operational turnaround programme ahead of plan. That was set out in detail at last year’s Cannes Yachting Festival. “The business has begun 2026 with strong momentum, building on the progress made last year,” says Will Green, CEO. “Completing our turnaround ahead of […]
Leisure marine may be attracting a younger audience, but whether that translates into sustained ownership growth is far less certain. From premium yacht builders to brokers and industry bodies, signs are emerging that buyers in their 30s and 40s are entering the market in greater numbers, but in an uneven pattern. Currently Constant Colders, sales […]
Turning an extreme emergency into a manageable situation is the ambition behind a new marine safety system from Italian startup Sea Fend. Designed to intervene in the event of hull damage, breaches or sinking risk, the company’s emergency flotation technology aims to shift boating safety from passive response to proactive prevention. The idea is to […]
For years there has been a familiar argument in marine media buying. If a company wanted international authority, senior visibility or premium positioning, the instinct was to advertise with a long-established global trade publication. The assumption was simple: credibility came from heritage, international reach and association with executive audiences. But marine marketing has changed. The […]
Nicolo Pasini’s path into yacht design didn’t begin on the water – it began in the world of high-performance automotive engineering. But now he says: “I don’t like cars at all.” It’s quite the statement from someone who spent more than 17 years at the heart of the automotive industry. Pasini’s mission shift is clear: […]
From foiling craft to digitally connected electric personal watercraft (PWC) and modular inflatable aquaparks, the latest superyacht toys reflect a clear shift in the market. For owners, captains and procurement teams, quieter operation, lower maintenance demands and improved energy efficiency are becoming as important as outright performance. Superyacht Tenders & Toys reviews the new watersports equipment and guest-activation solutions […]