Norwegian investment company AWC has entered into an agreement to acquire 82 per cent of the shares in Sleipner Motor, a Norwegian marine thruster and stabiliser specialist. The agreement establishes a majority ownership structure in which AWC will hold 82 per cent. Sleipner CEO Ronny Skauen will increase his ownership stake to 16 per cent. […]
Finnish boatbuilder Axopar Boats has expanded its partnership with OneWater Marine, which will now represent the brand across Florida. The agreement adds five retail locations, bringing the total number of OneWater sites in the state to 13. Axopar first announced a partnership with OneWater Marine in mid-2025 as part of its US expansion. That arrangement […]
Medical compliance is rarely front of mind until something goes wrong. Yet for vessel operators, failing to meet maritime medical requirements can trigger consequences far beyond a missing item in a medical chest – including legal action, reputational damage and, in extreme cases, imprisonment. As regulations tighten and scrutiny increases, understanding what compliance really means […]
Audio of an emergency call made by a 13-year-old boy has been released after he swam 4km and ran a further 2km to seek help for his family, who were stranded off the coast of Western Australia. In the call, released by WA police with family permission, Austin Appelbee can be heard calmly telling the […]
Sailing electronics manufacturer B&G has introduced the Zeus SRX chartplotter, a new addition to its sailing electronics portfolio, at the Miami Boat Show 2026. The unit is designed for integration within onboard navigation and control systems across a range of sailing yachts. “Zeus SRX was designed for those who demand nothing less than perfection at […]
Following a commercial agreement with Karver and the acquisition of XPO, Italy’s Antal Group has formed a strategic technical collaboration with Ropeye, the manufacturer of composite and textile components. The strategic collaboration with Ropeye aims to provide Antal with a 360-degree mutual offering on selected projects, particularly in the racing sector. Among many projects in […]
US hedge fund Donerail Group has issued a scathing public letter to MarineMax shareholders, accusing the marine retailer of ‘board entrenchment, nepotism, and obstruction of shareholder engagement’. A rift between MarineMax and Donerail Group blew wide open in early February 2026, when Donerail offered to buy MarineMax for $35 per share in an all-cash deal. […]
The US boating industry is gathering in Florida for the 2026 Miami International Boat Show, which begins today (11 February 2026) and runs until Sunday (15 February 2026). The Miami International Boat Show 2026 is the 85th edition of the annual event, and marks the most significant revision to the show’s layout since 2018, with […]
Self-titled as the Google Maps for boats, Savvy Navvy has leveraged CEO Jelte Liebrand’s former experience at Google to shape its positioning. Savvy Navvy provides smart navigation giving users the optimal route and dynamic ETAs based on real-time data: departure time, chart information, weather conditions, tide, boat specifications and local regulations. And it now boasts […]
British marine clothing brand Henri-Lloyd has appointed Tom McMullen as chief marketing officer, a newly created role within the company’s UK-based leadership team. McMullen has held senior roles in brand, marketing and commercial leadership within the premium and outdoor performance apparel sector. He spent more than ten years at Rapha, where he progressed from head […]
The Flexiteek International Group, developer and manufacturer of synthetic marine decking, has expanded its operations in the United States with new appointments at Flexiteek USA, as the company increases its activity in the US boating market during what it describes as a more measured, value-driven phase in 2026. Stephen Vargas has joined the Lake Park, […]