China’s marine news covering new builds, distribution, the market and more. All articles relate to the marine market in China whether leisure marine, superyacht, or maritime.
Electric outboard manufacturer ePropulsion has developed a customised electric propulsion solution for sightseeing bamboo rafts on the Li River in north-eastern Guangxi, China. ePropulsion says it developed a custom electric propulsion system, the longtail motor, for these sightseeing rafts based on actual usage statistics, working collaboratively with the local government to create a green, low-carbon […]
The owner of a cargo vessel has been detained after a ship hit a bridge in Guangzhou, south China, causing the bridge to part-collapse and resulting in the death of at least five people. Chinese state media reports that the container ship collided with the Lixinsha bridge over the Pearl River in the city’s Nansha […]
Iliad Catamarans, an Australian builder of luxury long-range powercats, has unveiled its new flagship model, the Iliad 75 catamaran. The news comes following the announcement of the new Iliad 53E hybrid in November 2023. The 23-metre Iliad 75 catamaran (pictured above) has a beam of 9.57 metres and is designed to deliver performance with ‘class-leading […]
Mercury Marine has entered into an agreement with JJE, an electric propulsion leader in components, assemblies and systems for global automotive applications. This partnership, says Mercury Marine, will allow it to expand its portfolio of electric propulsion solutions, advancing to higher power electric systems. “We are excited to engage with JJE as we co-develop and […]
Marine antenna design specialist Shakespeare Marine has announced the appointment of its new Chinese distributor. Electronic service provider Rongtec is now the exclusive Chinese distributor for US-headquartered Shakespeare Marine. Founded in 2007, Rongtec specialises in navigational aid, TV satellite reception and communications systems. Allan Xie, manager for Rongtec, comments: “The partnership between Rongtec and Shakespeare […]
Chinese sailboat builder Far East Boats has announced the launch of a brand-new electric catamaran, the Fareast 42C, at this year’s China (Shanghai) International Boat Show (March 28-31 2023). The vessel is the first all-electric catamaran developed by Far East Boats, and the first mass-produced catamaran to be powered by an electric motor by ePropulsion. […]
As European markets have eased off the boil, marine trends in Asia indicate growth potential and a new appetite for leisure boating. As seen in western markets, interest in smaller craft grew over the past two years as new-to-boating consumers entered the industry. In the latest issue of Marine Industry News magazine, we looked at […]
A Chinese blogger has attracted condemnation and a hefty fine after she live-streamed herself eating a great white shark. In the clip, the influencer – known online as Tizi – shows the audience the baby great white before cooking and eating it, describing it as “yummy”. Weibo users expressed shock at Tizi’s video clip. “After […]
German engine builder MAN has expanded its cooperation with Shanghai Ocean Equipment for yacht and workboat engines, sales, service, spare parts and training. MAN has concluded an importer agreement with Chinese company Shanghai Ocean Equipment to ramp up its service in China. “With Shanghai Ocean Equipment, we are relying on a very experienced and loyal […]
The dugong, a gentle marine mammal related to the manatee, has become functionally extinct in Chinese waters, a new study conducted by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences has found. Dugongs inhabit coastal waters of 37 tropical and subtropical countries from East Africa to Vanuatu, and as far north […]
More than two dozen crew members are unaccounted for after their ship broke in two during a typhoon in the South China Sea on Saturday (2July22). Planes and helicopters were sent to help with the rescue. Images from the Hong Kong Government Flying Service show one crew member being winched up to a rescue helicopter. […]