MarineMax has reported financial results for its fiscal 2026 second quarter ended 31 March 2026. The company posted revenue of $527.4m for the quarter, down from $631.5m in the same period last year. MarineMax said the decline was mainly due to lower new and used boat sales, although this was partly offset by growth in […]
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) will take place at the Tampa Convention Center from 6-8 October 2026. The 2026 theme, ‘Embrace Innovation, Master Momentum’, reflects current conditions in the recreational marine sector, where companies are working with new technologies alongside evolving standards and changing operational requirements. More than 730 exhibiting companies and over […]
Global paint and coatings giant AkzoNobel has reported its first-quarter 2026 results. Organic sales decreased by 1 per cent compared with the same period in 2025, while revenue declined by 9 per cent year on year. This reflects foreign exchange translation effects of 5 per cent and the impact of the India divestment of 3 […]
Metro Marine Lighting, manufacturer of marine lighting solutions, is launching the F-Series Full Spectrum Underwater Lights. The F-Series is the latest addition to Metro’s portfolio of marine lights featuring industry-first, patented anti-biofouling and anti-condensation technologies. The new series of underwater lighting fixtures feature an LED array with 72 high-output LEDs per fixture, allowing for close […]
UK marine electronics distributor, SMG, has been named the exclusive distributor of Renogy’s full product range for the marine market. Renogy – a renewable and mobile power product manufacturer – has a portfolio that includes high-efficiency solar panels, lithium batteries, DC-DC chargers, inverters, battery monitoring systems and complete off-grid energy solutions. The partnership will focus […]
Groupe Beneteau and Fountaine Pajot Group have formed E-lektra Marine, a 50/50 joint venture focused on electric propulsion and onboard energy management for sailing yachts. Announced during the International Multihull Show at La Grande Motte yesterday (22 April 2026), the initiative brings together seven brands – Beneteau, Jeanneau, Lagoon, Excess, Fountaine Pajot Sailing Catamarans, Fountaine […]
Swedish electric boatbuilder X Shore has secured new ownership, with the firm once again fully operational after its bankruptcy. The firm filed for bankruptcy in January 2026, after getting into financial difficulties in October 2025 when its production arm – X Shore Production AB – filed for bankruptcy. In January, Norwegian investor Staale Reiersen acquired […]
US-based marina operator Southern Marinas has completed a recapitalisation through a sale by affiliates of KSL Capital Partners, LLC to Stonepeak, an investment firm focused on infrastructure and real assets. Founded in 2018, Southern Marinas owns and operates 16 marinas across eight US states: Florida, Idaho, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Tennessee and […]
Belfast Harbour Marina has reopened following a refurbishment programme that has increased capacity for yachts and recreational vessels. The marina is located between Titanic Belfast and the SSE Arena, and has now extended the length of its pontoons from 775 metres to more than 807 metres. This has raised total berth capacity from 60 to […]
Performance watersports accessories and equipment brand Rooster Sailing has entered into a partnership with the International Optimist Class Association UK (IOCA UK), adding to its existing UK class partnerships. IOCA (UK) is the governing body for Optimist sailing in the UK. The agreement centres on support for sailors in the Optimist class, including those representing […]
Ferrari has presented the livery of its Hypersail project, a 100ft flying ocean monohull developed with a focus on aerodynamics, during Milan Design Week 2026. The Hypersail project was first announced in January 2024 with more details then released by Ferrarri in June 2025. The vessel, inspired by Ferrari’s Hypercar, is being designed by naval architect Guillaume Verdier and […]