LCI Industries, which operates under the Lippert name, and Patrick Industries has confirmed that they are in talks regarding a possible merger of equals. Both companies are suppliers to the outdoor recreation industries. The companies report that the discussions are ongoing, but there can be no assurances that such discussions will result in a transaction […]
The Italian Sea Group (TISG), owner of the Admiral, Tecnomar, Perini Navi, Picchiotti, NCA Refit and Celi 1920 brands, says the Court of Florence has confirmed the protective measures requested under a negotiated settlement procedure previously announced on 16 March 2026, amid the company’s ongoing financial issues. The negotiated settlement procedure is a legal framework […]
SACS Tecnorib has announced Giacomo Caliterna (pictured) as chief marketing officer, effective from the end of April 2026. Caliterna will oversee the marketing strategies of the group’s three brands, Pirelli Speedboats, Strider and Rebel. Caliterna will be responsible for the development and execution of the marketing plan, as part of the company’s international growth plan […]
Norwegian company Hyke’s electric F-15 Shuttle has completed a 14-month pilot in Fredrikstad. Demonstrating a strong case for urban electric ferries, Fredrikstad Municipality has confirmed the successful outcome of the Hyke F-15 Shuttle pilot programme, following 14 months of continuous operation in public transport service. According to the report, the pilot trial confirmed very low […]
Synthetic decking specialist, Flexiteek, has embarked on a cross-network collaboration project this month. Coby Wilson, production manager at Advanced Marine Decking (UK distributor of Flexiteek synthetic teak decking), worked on-site at Navale’s Australian facility this month, supporting live production and installation projects. Navale is Flexiteek’s Australian commercial partner. The cross-regional initiative is designed to support […]
The Thailand International Boat Show has received investment from Phuket Yacht Haven Marina, which has been named as the permanent venue for the annual show going forward. Phuket Yacht Haven Marina is the largest in Phuket, with over 330 berths, including capacity for superyachts up to 100 metres. Phuket Yacht Haven Marina is also progressing […]
The Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced that importers can begin filing requests for tariff refunds today (20 April) via an online portal. The system is designed to refund tariffs imposed by Donald Trump, which the US Supreme Court subsequently ruled were unconstitutional. Customs and Border Protection reports that over 330,000 importers paid a total […]
August Race is urging the industry to go beyond ‘green claims’ ahead of its launch of MARPOL-compliant marine cleaning initiative. After two years of development, August Race is preparing to launch its Oceans Assured initiative globally. The product and system aims to address how sustainability is approached within the leisure marine sector – moving away […]
ampStay, an Austrian clean-tech startup developing a new category of onboard wind generation for sailing yachts, has opened a €600,000 funding round to scale production of its backstay-mounted turbine system. Founded in 2021, the startup has created a backstay-mounted turbine system designed to deliver ‘silent, reliable and continuous power at sea’. ampStay supplies sustainable energy […]
Freedom Boat Club has acquired the Freedom Boat Club of Greater Boston & Cape Cod franchise operations, which comprises 21 locations across Greater Boston, Cape Cod and the surrounding areas. Freedom Boat Club of Greater Boston & Cape Cod is the largest current franchise in the Freedom network. The sale also includes a maintenance operations centre […]
Marine decking company, Teakdecking Systems (TDS), is the new distributor of MarineCork products in the US. TDS will exclusively distribute MarineCork’s cork-based decking systems, providing boatbuilders, shipyards, and owners with an environmentally responsible alternative to traditional decking. MarineCork’s cork-based solutions derived from a naturally renewable resource align closely with TDS’s mission to offer environmentally conscious […]