Visitor registration has opened for Metstrade 2026, which takes place at RAI Amsterdam from 17-19 November. The annual event brings together professionals from across the leisure marine industry, with more than 1,700 exhibitors expected across 13 exhibition halls this year. Alongside the exhibition, the event includes a programme of industry sessions, workshops and networking activities […]
Patrick Industries and LCI Industries have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger, subject to shareholder and regulatory approval. Both companies are suppliers to the outdoor recreation industries. The news comes after the two firms initially confirmed merger talks in April 2026, before saying they had ended those discussions in May. […]
Sanlorenzo has entered into a strategic partnership with China’s BYD Energy Storage to support research into energy storage and electrification technologies for the yachting sector. Under the agreement, BYD Energy Storage becomes Sanlorenzo’s technology and battery supplier as part of a long-term collaboration focused on reducing the environmental impact of its yachts. The partnership includes […]
Whisper Marine has acquired Crownline Boats, an American manufacturer of sport, deck and cruiser boats based in West Frankfort, Illinois. The acquisition follows Whisper Marine’s purchase of Qwest Pontoons in December 2025. Whisper Marine is part of Whisper USA, an American manufacturer of outdoor lifestyle products founded and led by CEO Dave Hatley. Based in […]
Marine Components International (MCI) has been appointed the exclusive UK distributor for the Hydrotab Interceptor trim tab system. Dorset-based MCI provides warehousing, distribution, sales and technical support for manufacturers of marine products. Under the agreement, the company will distribute the patented trim tab system across the UK. The Hydrotab Interceptor is designed for high-speed vessels […]
UAE-based power catamaran builder SilverCat has appointed Sultan Al Salem & Sons as its exclusive dealer in Kuwait. The strategic agreement aims to strengthen the brand’s presence in the Arabian Gulf marine market. Operating via the Kuwait Development and Trading Company, Sultan Al Salem & Sons is an established distributor in the region, known for […]
Foresti & Suardi has introduced Donizetti 2.0, an automated speaker lift designed to conceal an audio system beneath a surface when it is not in use. Originally developed for the yachting sector, the system is also intended for residential, outdoor and architectural applications where concealed integration is required. When inactive, the mechanism remains hidden beneath […]
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 […]