Italy’s Aschenez Holding, owner of the Invictus Yacht, Capoforte and Marcopolo brands, has completed the acquisition of the remaining 40 per cent stake in Aschenez Srl, becoming its sole shareholder as of March. The group operates two production sites in Italy – in Calabria and Sicily – covering approximately 20,000 sqm and employing around 200 […]
Dutch watersports wholesaler Mercator Marine Group (MMG) has appointed Arjan Pols as its new CEO. MMG brings together four firms: Allpa BV in the Netherlands, Combi Noord, Technautic and Allpa Technik fürs Boot in Germany, acquired in 2023. Pols’ appointment comes after Allpa’s entire company headquarters and warehouse were destroyed by fire in September 2024. […]
Zelim says its AI-enabled Zoe man-overboard (MOB) detection system has received ISO 21195:2020 certification from classification society Lloyd’s Register, following a 90-day testing period. ISO 21195 is a global benchmark for automatic man-overboard detection systems used on passenger ships. It was developed in collaboration with the cruise industry, the US Coast Guard and technology providers, […]
The world premiere of the redesigned YYachts Y7 will take place at Palma International Boat Show, scheduled for 29 April to 2 May 2026. Carbon Yachts, the representative for YYachts in Australia and New Zealand, has announced the debut of the new YYachts Y7, which will also mark the beginning of the German shipyard’s 10th-anniversary […]
US-based manufacturer of pontoon boats, Bennington, and Godfrey Marine, manufacturer of premium Godfrey pontoon boats and Hurricane deck boats, have launched Pontoon Dock Assist system to aid maneuverability for pontoon craft at low speeds. The proprietary-engineered docking technology is designed to deliver precise control and improve handling at low speeds. Traditional pontoon steering relies on […]
British RIB and Solas tender manufacturer Rib-X International is nearing completion of a defence contract to deliver and outfit six Solas Fast Rescue Craft rigid inflatable boats for global defence firm BAE Systems. Rib-X was acquired by Vortec Marine in 2022 and, during that period, has focused on product development. Southampton-based Rib-X designs and manufactures its […]
Sanlorenzo has opened a new showroom at 61 Park Lane in Mayfair, as the Italian boatbuilder grows its presence in the United Kingdom. Massimo Perotti, executive chairman of Sanlorenzo, attended the opening. “London has always been one of the great international centres of culture, design and influence,” he said at the event. “Establishing a presence […]
Publishing and exhibitions group Informa has appointed David Lynn as chief executive of inD, its Dubai-based partnership with Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Lynn joins from his previous role as president and chief executive of ViacomCBS Networks International, where he oversaw operations across multiple markets. His experience includes work on digital platform development, including the […]
McConaghy reports that it has reached an agreement to acquire the brand and intellectual property of Cure Marine, an Australian builder of sailing catamarans. The agreement follows earlier discussions on a production partnership and marks the integration of the Cure Marine brand into the McConaghy portfolio. Under the new structure, McConaghy will take over manufacturing […]
The Yacht Racing Forum has released the first details of its 2026 programme. The event is scheduled to take place on 19 & 20 November in Amsterdam, immediately after Metstrade, with Sailors’ Night planned for Thursday evening. The 16th edition brings together participants from across the international sailing sector for two days of conferences, keynote […]
UK-based sailing magazine Yachting Monthly has opened entries for the 2026 Brian Black Memorial Award, an environmental journalism and photography competition run in partnership with Coppercoat, with submissions being accepted until 30 August 2026. Now in its sixth year, the award commemorates sailors and environmentalists Brian and Lesley Black. It invites submissions focused on the […]