Brabus and AB Yachts, part of Next Yacht Group, have announced a partnership to develop a new range of luxury yachts under the Brabus name. Brabus is a German-based brand specialising in high-performance tuning and luxury mobility. The first model from the partnership with AB Yachts is due to make its world debut at the […]
Brunswick Corporation has entered into a licensing partnership with Changes Inc. that will bring selected brands from its marine portfolio into mainstream retail through licensed apparel. The first launch under the agreement is a limited-edition Boston Whaler collection featuring graphic T-shirts and sweatshirts. The range will be available online and in Abercrombie & Fitch stores […]
Dutch boatbuilder Alumax Amsterdam officially inaugurated its new aluminium shipbuilding site in Vietnam’s northern Bac Ninh province on 1 July. The facility is the first shipyard in Vietnam to operate using technology, designs and manufacturing processes transferred directly from the Netherlands. The new plant marks a significant step forward for Vietnam’s domestic shipbuilding industry. Production […]
Dutch yacht builder Van der Valk Shipyard has appointed Evan Kortmann as its new chief executive officer. He succeeds Enrico Theuns, who has led the company since 2023 through a period of organisational restructuring, market growth and an ownership transition. Kortmann joins the management team alongside technical director Bram Kooltjes and commercial director Yoeri Bijker. […]
Chinese electric propulsion specialist ExploMar will introduce its Smart Captain System and Smart Fleet Platform at the 2026 Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, taking place from 8 to 11 July. The company says the launch marks an expansion of its offering beyond electric propulsion systems into digital vessel control and fleet management technologies. As electric propulsion […]
Stralsund-based boatbuilder Pioneer Yachts has launched the first unit of its PY60 solar-electric catamaran, marking a major production milestone for the brand just two years after its founding. Named Pioneer One, the 18-metre vessel will now undergo extensive sea trials to validate its performance under real operating conditions ahead of its world premiere at the […]
Global private markets manager CVC Capital Partners has agreed the sale of D-Marin, the premium marina operator in the EMEA region, to European independent private equity firm, InfraVia Capital Partners. Goldman Sachs and Clifford Chance advised CVC on the deal, while Morgan Stanley and White & Case represented InfraVia. According to the Financial Times, the cost […]
Dutch yacht builder Heesen Yachts has appointed Eric Boers to the newly created role of director technical services & after sales. In this new position, Boers will oversee both the project management teams and the after sales organisation. The strategic move is designed to bridge the gap between a yacht’s initial construction and its operational […]
Remoran, a Finland-based technology company focused on marine energy systems, has signed an exclusive US distribution agreement with Bainbridge International. Bainbridge International operates as a sailcloth manufacturer and marine hardware distributor. The company has more than 10 years’ experience supplying hydrogenerator systems in the US market. Under the agreement, Bainbridge International will manage nationwide distribution […]
Tykun is preparing to move further into the larger, high-performance chase boat market after its parent company – Med Group – declares its new production facility is fully operational. The investment is intended to support the construction of larger and more technically complex vessels while bringing more of the manufacturing process in-house. As Marco Galimberti, […]
The startup pitch competition organised by Yachting Ventures will return during Metstrade 2026 in Amsterdam, offering early-stage companies from the leisure marine and superyacht sectors the opportunity to present to investors, industry specialists, corporate partners and media. Applications are now open, and can be made online. The session is scheduled for Wednesday 18 November 2026 […]