Flexiteek eyeing hundreds of OEM opportunities that remain untapped
“We’re working with 207 global OEMs at the moment,” explains Steve Moore, global marketing manager at synthetic teak decking...
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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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Alubat begins construction of new Cigale 15 QR cruising yacht
French boatbuilder Alubat has begun construction of the Cigale 15 QR, a new 15-metre aluminium cruising yacht developed in...
Spain auctions seized drug trafficking vessels to fund anti-drugs programmes
Two ex-drug trafficking boats are currently being offered at auction in Spain. The Spanish Ministry of Health, through the...
Data reshapes performance strategy for Vendée Globe teams
The next breakthrough in offshore racing may not come from a new foil, sail or weather-routing tool. Instead, it...
Inside Spirit Yachts’ manufacturing evolution
Spirit Yachts is known for handcrafted wooden yachts, but behind the scenes, the company is investing heavily in modern...
Flexiteek’s development story, from Metstrade to global leader
Flexiteek emerged when synthetic alternatives to traditional teak were still a niche idea, tested more in concept than in...
Vendée Globe teams ‘stealing’ technologies originally developed for other applications: Onboard Oliver Heer’s IMOCA
When Vendée Globe organisers announced in November 2025 that skippers competing in the 2028 edition would need to aim...
Why the world’s largest sailing yacht is carrying inflatable sailboats
The growing demand for easy-to-deploy guest experiences on large yachts is creating new opportunities for specialist watersports manufacturers, with...
World’s first class-approved 100% hydrogen marine engine clears major commercial hurdle
Hydrogen propulsion has cleared another milestone on its journey from demonstration projects to commercial deployment. Lloyd’s Register has issued...
The future of boating will be defined by software, not hardware, says Lookout’s founder
Limitations that would be unthinkable on the road are being brought into stark focus as marine technology develops. Many...
EBI expands membership and outlines policy priorities at 2026 General Assembly
EBI (European Boating Industry) has used its 2026 General Assembly in Istanbul to send a clear message: collaboration across...
