Marine partnership news about who is partnering with whom, whether that’s marinas with boat builders or electric charging companies, marine clothing firms with marine suppliers, sponsors with sailing teams, or start-ups with established firms.
Yanmar Marine International has formed a strategic partnership with Aspen Power Catamarans. This will see Yanmar’s engine fitted on board Aspen’s C100 models. The companies plan to combine their expertise to introduce ‘a new era of power catamarans’, which integrate Yanmar’s diesel engine technology with Aspen’s Power Proa hull design. Between them they’re hoping to […]
The marine industry is increasingly collaborating with suppliers of automotive batteries, particularly in high-voltage systems, to create more efficient, reliable and powerful propulsion systems for boats and yachts, writes Simon Farnfield, event director at Advanced Engineering. This trend reflects a broader movement toward electric mobility and sustainable energy solutions that is — crucially — helped […]
The Sea Angling Classic, one of the most anticipated events in the angling community, has announced Marine Super Store as its newest event support partner for the upcoming tournament to be held at Premier Marinas Port Solent. As a leading provider of marine equipment and supplies, Marine Super Store says the partnership underscores its commitment […]
Bainbridge International has reorganised its management with four new divisions created to deliver a tighter focus. Key product lines and stock management for each division will now fall under individual managers’ remits, along with development and growth plans. “These strategic changes have been in the planning for a while and are poised to bolster our […]
Actisense has revealed it is now collaborating with Raymarine to maximise NMEA data efficiency with its Pathfinder system. (NMEA is a standard data format supported by all GPS manufacturers). Raymarine’s intention is to disrupt the commercial marine market with its IMO-compliant solid state X-band radar system that is said to be both cost effective and easy […]
Marine Components International (MCI) has been appointed as the exclusive UK marine distributor for USA quick setting anchor manufacturer, Mantus Marine. “Mantus Marine offer the full range of anchors,” says David Ellis sales and marketing manager for MCI. “We have only seen and heard good things about Mantus. They set rapidly, and offer sailors a […]
Maritime UK Solent has signed an MOU with Canada’s Ocean Technology Council of Nova Scotia (OTCNS), with the regions looking to cooperate and boost maritime investment. Maritime UK Solent is the regional sector-based cluster working to promote the maritime strengths of the Solent region on the UK’s south coast. OTCNS represents the ocean technology and […]
The Italian Sea Group has partnered with BehneMar Yachting Consultancy, a Dubai-based yachting consultancy, as its sales agent in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The collaboration was announced shortly after the 30th edition of the Dubai International Boat Show 2024, which concluded on 3 March 2024. The Italian Sea Group says the […]
Engine manufacturer Scania UK has partnered with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). The three-year partnership builds on Scania’s existing support for the RNLI’s vehicles, which use Scania Power Solutions engines. These include both the RNLI’s Shannon Class all-weather lifeboat and the Shannon Launch and Recovery System (SLARS). The partnership will also see Scania UK […]
GMBA’s Maryanne Edwards reviews an Australian success story and asks how marine industry bodies need to pivot and diversify to serve their members better The relevance of industry bodies in today’s economic environment varies significantly. Some industry bodies appear to members to have become ‘old boy networks’; some struggle to remain relevant, while others are […]
Marine equipment manufacturer Quick has reinforced its partnership with distributor LKQ Aquafax. Italian company Quick manufactures winches, windlasses, capstans and anchoring accessories, water heaters, thrusters and lighting products. Aquafax is the UK’s largest marine distributor, supplying a wide range of technical products to marine retailers, installers and OEMs. The two firms originally partnered in January […]