Read MIN’s latest issue online This issue highlights a range of stories from across the sector. Fairline’s co-CEO Oliver Southwell discusses how the British boatbuilder is navigating a period of reset and recalibration on page 4. MIN examines the strength of the refit market and the Balearics’ continued dominance in this segment on page 10. […]
A superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian steel magnate Alexey Mordashov has passed through the Strait of Hormuz, despite tight restrictions linked to the US-Iran standoff. The 142-metre vessel, Nord, left Dubai on Friday (24 April 2026), crossed the strait on Saturday and reached Muscat, Oman, early on Sunday, according to AIS data. Valued at more […]
The 2026 South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show is returning to Ocean Village Marina in Southampton from 8-10 May. This year’s event, which focuses on sustainable and fuel-efficient boating technology, will feature exhibitors and presentations covering the latest developments in propulsion, onboard power and related systems. A highlight of this year’s green tech focus […]
Marine Futures has announced Gurit, MobyFly and nlcomp as the three companies selected for the 2026 MarineShift360 Impact Accelerator Programme. Chosen from 20 applicants spanning ten countries, the new cohort represents the full lifecycle of marine sustainability, from the advanced materials that build vessels, to the propulsion systems that power them and the end-of-life solutions […]
The International Multihull Show has concluded its 2026 edition (22-26 April) in La Grande Motte, bringing together 82 multihulls and recording its highest level of international participation to date. The event opened on 22 April with an expanded on-water layout and updated visitor access, as well as the event’s largest fleet to date. The 2026 […]
Metstrade has extended its strategic public relations partnership with communications agency McKenna Townsend for a second consecutive year, as preparations continue for the 2026 edition of the marine equipment trade exhibition. The decision follows McKenna Townsend’s work on Metstrade 2025. The agency will again provide strategic PR support, media relations and content services. Metstrade 2026 […]
A new partnership between The Magenta Project and ClubSwan Racing will create a pathway for women into elite performance sailing, by fielding two all-female teams in the ClubSwan 36 at four Nations League events this season. The Magenta Project, a leading charitable organisation established to ensure greater equity and inclusion for women in sailing and […]
UK boatbuilder Fairline is extending its standard warranty coverage for new yachts from one year to three years. The company says its warranty extension reflects its confidence in the craftsmanship, engineering and quality of every yacht it builds. The extended terms apply to all new stock boats built since 2025 and all future orders. Fairline […]
Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation, has begun construction of a new 18,000 sq ft Industrial Design Studio, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States. The new project is an investment in the future of product design, innovation, and collaboration, according to the marine propulsion company. The new approximately 18,000‑square‑foot, two-story facility is designed […]
Ares Yachts has revealed its 62m flagship, Simena, the largest sailing yacht to be both designed and built in Turkey. The luxury ketch is built to RINA class, has completed sea trials off Antalya, Turkey, and is now for sale through Northrop & Johnson. In March 2026, the 62m sailing superyacht Simena departed the Ares Yachts […]
Saxdor Yachts is strengthening its global presence with the expansion of its dealer network. The Finnish boatbuilder is appointing new dealer partners across Europe, the Caribbean and the Middle East in response to growing demand for its range of sporty and innovative motor yachts. In March 2026, Saxdor Yachts has been acquired by US giant […]