New research challenges traditional boat launch strategies and buyer assumptions
New boat launches are designed to dazzle. Cinematic videos, dramatic reveals and months of planning are meant to spark...
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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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Sustained growth and diversification leads to Rockley entering its sixth decade
This year sees Rockley, a UK watersports and outdoor education provider, celebrating its 50th anniversary. “Reaching 50 years is...
Trapped, flooded and on fire – Finnish solo rower rescued
“Water started pouring into the cabin at high speed . . . the batteries got wet and caught fire...
Silver lining for UK marinas via amendment to business rate evaluations
“We cannot say there will be euphoria regarding this refinement in the revaluation process,” says Ian Froome, Vail Williams...
Avikus expands into Italy with Saim Marine partnership
Autonomous navigation continues to move from concept to cockpit, and Europe remains a key market for its adoption. Avikus,...
PMG reports record demand for Ocean Play range one year after acquisition
A year after acquiring the Ocean Play dinghy range, Performance Marine Group (PMG) is seeing early signs that availability,...
Boatsetter and GetMyBoat merge to form a unified boat rental marketplace
Two of the largest digital boat rental platforms in the United States are joining forces in a move that...
GX Superyachts brings veteran dealmaker on board to drive sales strategy
GX Superyachts is focusing on commercial execution as it moves from concept development into yacht delivery, appointing industry veteran...
Craft, heritage and quiet excellence – behind the scenes at Baglietto’s artisanal shipyard
Baglietto’s shipyard sits quietly on the La Spezia waterfront, but nothing about the operation feels small. The sheds hum...
Lithium isn’t the real fire risk on yachts, says Fireboy
Lithium batteries have become the headline villain in yacht fire conversations, but according to Fireboy chief operations officer Robert...
Clyde boaters breathe easy as controversial fee dropped — for now
Relief is rippling through the Clyde boating community after Peel Ports Clydeport confirmed it will not move forward —...
