Novamarine acquires Italian boatbuilder
Italy-based Novamarine – a manufacturer of rigid-hulled inflatable boats (RHIBs) – has acquired the Italian boatbuilder Tornado Yachts. The...
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Anna has been producing in-depth features from across the globe over the past decade. She is particularly interested in uncovering how the industry is working to protect vital marine habitats and reduce pollution.
Latest news from Anna Cummins
Major rise in yacht crew welfare concerns flagged in new review
The International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) has released its Welfare of Yacht Crew 2024 Annual Review, highlighting...
Tsunami warning issued across Pacific after major earthquake
A magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday (30 July 2025), prompting tsunami warnings across the...
Axopar appoints Kari Kulojärvi as new CEO
Finnish boatbuilder Axopar Boats has appointed Kari Kulojärvi as its new chief executive officer, effective 4 August 2025. Current...
Marine industry reacts as EU and US reach tariff deal
Following the announcement of a new tariff deal between the US and the EU, four global leisure marine industry...
Two children killed in Miami sailing programme collision
Two children were killed and two others critically injured on Monday (28 July 2025) after a barge struck a...
Beneteau reports 16% sales decline for H1 2025
Groupe Beneteau has reported first-half 2025 revenues of €403.8m, a decline of 27.5 per cent compared with €556.6m in...
Association of Sail Training Organisations names new president
The Association of Sail Training Organisations (ASTO) has announced the appointment of Vice Admiral Sir Jeremy Kyd KBE, Lieutenant-Governor...
RAD Propulsion adds dealers in Netherlands, India and Japan
RAD Propulsion — British manufacturer of electric outboards — has expanded its international dealer network with new partnerships in...
Flexiteek earns global sustainability rating
Synthetic marine decking manufacturer Flexiteek International has received a silver EcoVadis sustainability rating for 2025-2026, placing it among the...
French boat manufacturer suspends US orders ahead of tariff hike
Amid ongoing uncertainty around upcoming tariff increases on European imports, Tiwal, a French manufacturer known for its inflatable sailboats,...
