Six people are presumed to have drowned after a charter fishing boat sank off the coast of Richmond, British Columbia. A major search operation has been called off, with efforts now focused on recovering the vessel. The boat, carrying ten people, began taking on water near Roberts Bank after leaving Steveston on Sunday (28 June […]
American Honda has announced a restructuring of its Power Sports & Products (PS&P) centre, bringing its powersports, power equipment and marine divisions into a single operating structure to consolidate product planning and sales activities and support future development. The announcement follows the company’s 2025-2026 financial year, during which the powersports and marine divisions exceeded internal […]
Finding skilled craftspeople has become a major challenge facing manufacturers across the marine sector. For Spirit Yachts, addressing it requires more than simply filling vacancies. The company has developed an approach that combines targeted recruitment, training partnerships, staff support and a deliberate focus on workplace culture. The goal is not only to attract talent but […]
Bellini Group has sold the first Astor 68 ahead of the model’s public launch, as the Italian builder looks to differentiate itself through design and lifestyle positioning rather than a conventional product-focused unveiling. The new model will make its world premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival from 8-13 September 2026. Ahead of the show, Bellini […]
Aiata, the Turkish boat brand developed by Anadolu Motor, is expanding its international retail footprint with the appointment of two new dealer partners in key European and Asian markets. The company, which is part of the diversified Anadolu Group portfolio, has signed SMN Chantier Naval de Port Grimaud to represent the brand in France and […]
Ferretti Group has shared new details and a first look at the Riva 54Metri, the largest vessel built in the brand’s 180-year history. Constructed entirely from aluminium, the superyacht has a length overall of 54.83 metres, a beam of 9.18 metres, and sits just below the 500 GT threshold. The vessel is the result of […]
Milan-based rigid inflatable boatbuilder Lomac is expanding its sales and service footprint with the appointment of six new dealers across Italy, the Mediterranean and Asia, taking its global dealer network to around 70 partners. The move highlights the company’s focus on strengthening distribution and customer support alongside product development. “The development of our distribution network […]
B2B leisure marine show Seaquip is launching its Advisory Board, bringing together key industry figures to guide the strategic development of the components-focused exhibition. Comprising professionals from leading shipyards across both the sailing and motor yacht sectors, the board marks a deepened engagement from the supply chain, with members actively contributing to the exhibition’s future direction. […]
Frydenbø Marine has appointed Calle Olsson as CEO, with the appointment taking effect on 1 September 2026. The move sees Olsson return to a business where he has previously held senior roles. Frydenbø Marine is a boatbuilder and distributor headquartered in Sarpsborg, Norway. It produces and distributes popular Nordic leisure boat brands such as Nordkapp, […]
The Andalusian Public Ports Agency (APPA) has opened a tender for a €1.95 million ($2.21 million) upgrade to the wave barrier system at the Port of Punta Umbría in Huelva, southern Spain. The project, commissioned by the Regional Ministry of Public Works, Territorial Planning and Housing, aims to improve protection for the marina basin and […]
An investigation is under way after a Royal Navy uncrewed surface vessel (USV) collided with Lutine, a 55-foot X-55 racing yacht owned and operated by Lloyd’s Yacht Club. According to the Royal Navy, the incident involved a Rattler craft and occurred during a ‘controlled training exercise’ within Portsmouth Harbour. The collision draws attention to a […]