Funding boost won’t fix Britain’s waterways crisis, warns IWA
A fresh injection of government funding should have been good news for Britain’s canals. Instead, it has reignited a...
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Zella Compton is the managing editor of Marine Industry News. Zella is a journalist and author specialising in marine news, maritime news, and marine business news.
Initially Zella specialised in the building industry (Hamerville Media Group), before editing trade and consumer titles for various publishing houses. She wrote a weekly column for the Portsmouth News for 14 years and has been extensively published in national press including The Times. Zella became managing editor of MIN in 2019.
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Castoldi steps up unmanned surface vessel (USV) push as global demand accelerates
While completing four units of its newly launched JT 34 Limo for a major luxury resort operator, Castoldi is...
Tech, trends and 2026: What are business owners anticipating?
The global marine industry is entering 2026 with a blend of cautious optimism and hard-edged realism. Across the sector,...
Italian yacht builders warn suppliers of a new competitive era
The mood inside Italy’s leading boatyards is shifting. As global demand steadies and new competitors enter the marine sector,...
Inside Cranchi: How one Italian family perfected assembly line yacht building over 55 years
On a rare look inside one of Europe’s most disciplined yacht factories, MIN discovers how Cranchi’s assembly-line thinking, robotics...
Interview: Why Cranchi Yachts reset its strategy for a new generation of buyers
After years of market shocks, shifting buyers and internal soul-searching, Italian yacht builder Cranchi made a decisive reset —...
Manufacturing shift and product updates for Nimbus Group strategy
Nimbus Group’s latest product launches and dealer appointment signal a clear strategic focus: strengthening its position through updated models,...
Exhibitors ‘back on track’ after boot Düsseldorf
“After the difficult past few years with sluggish sales, our exhibitors are back on track,” says Marius Berlemann, COO...
Speedboat driver who hit teen kayaker sentenced under new safety law
The first prosecution under the Merchant Shipping (Watercraft) Order 2023 has taken place. A man – Adam Russell –...
Heesen’s on-spec Evita takes shape
Heesen’s on speculation Project Evita (YN 21557) — a 56.7-m motor yacht — has reached a major technical milestone...
Omaya Yachts lands Spanish foothold with MXG Yachts deal
Omaya Yachts is strengthening its presence in Europe with the appointment of MXG Yachts as its newest dealer in...
