A legal challenge filed in the United States could have implications for how imported components are valued across marine manufacturing supply chains, particularly those containing steel and aluminium. Illinois-based Express Fasteners has brought a case before the US Court of International Trade, contesting how US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is applying expanded Section 232 […]
CMC Marine, the Italian producer of electrically operated stabilisation systems for yachts and superyachts, has signed an agreement with Navico – the parent group of leading marine electronic brands including Simrad, Lowrance and B&G. As part of the company’s continuing technological integration strategy (which already includes agreements with Garmin), the agreement is designed to offer […]
Mastervolt’s MLI Ultra 24/6000 lithium-ion battery has received type approval from marine classification society RINA. “We are proud that the MLI Ultra 24/6000 battery has received such a distinguished recognition,” says Ton De Winter, president of Power Solutions for Navico Group. “This certification underscores Mastervolt’s commitment to delivering premium quality in every aspect of our […]
Finland’s marine industry is showing the first signs of recovery after several turbulent years marked by weakened consumer purchasing power, high interest rates and post-pandemic market distortions. While the sector is not yet in a growth phase, manufacturers, dealers and industry leaders describe 2025 as a turning point toward a cautious upward trend, driven by stabilising […]
With its newly unveiled 11-metre custom tender, Falcon Tenders and Tim Heywood Design have set out to prove that a compact platform can still deliver the presence, polish and performance expected at the very top end of yachting. “Working with Tim Heywood Design has been a natural fit for Falcon Tenders,” says Mark Pascoe of […]
Leading synthetic teak boat decking manufacturer, Flexiteek, has appointed Mateusz Drejka as the company’s new production manager in Poland. The appointment will aid the continued growth of production capabilities in Poland. As production manager, Drejka will oversee the fabrication of Flexiteek decks in the Polish facility, with a focus on operational efficiency, quality assurance, and team […]
Freedom Boat Club has opened a new location in Queenstown, marking its third base in New Zealand following earlier launches in Auckland and Christchurch. The Queenstown operation provides access to boating on Lake Wakatipu and marks Freedom Boat Club’s second location in the country’s South Island, after Christchurch. The launch forms part of the company’s […]
MasterCraft Boat Holdings and Marine Products Corporation have entered into a definitive agreement under which MasterCraft will acquire Marine Products in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $232.2m net of acquired cash. The combination brings together two US-based recreational marine manufacturers with portfolios spanning performance, leisure, recreational and sport fishing powerboats. The combined […]
A fatal North Sea collision that claimed the life of a seafarer has ended with a prison sentence for the captain found responsible. Vladimir Motin (of St Petersburg, Russia), captain of the cargo vessel Solong, has been jailed for six years after a London court ruled that the tragedy was entirely avoidable – and the […]
A fresh injection of government funding should have been good news for Britain’s canals. Instead, it has reignited a long-simmering debate over how the nation pays for one of its most fragile and valuable assets. Shortly after DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs) announced a £6.5 million boost for canal resilience, the Inland […]
Polish catamaran manufacturer Sunreef Yachts has appointed OMR Premium Yachting as its official dealer for the Western Balkans and the Adriatic coast, extending its dealer network in Europe. Under the agreement, OMR Premium Yachting now represents Sunreef Yachts across the region, acting as a local point of contact for sales and customer support. Clients based […]