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...
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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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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...
Ferretti governance battle escalates as KKCG Maritime challenges AGM vote
KKCG Maritime has escalated its dispute with luxury yacht builder Ferretti. It’s filed a legal challenge to the validity...
Flexiteek accelerates global expansion strategy across the US, Africa and Asia
For more than two decades Flexiteek has built its reputation as a leading name in synthetic marine decking across...
Why a classic Martha’s Vineyard skiff is making a comeback decades later
Decades after production stopped, a legacy is being revived with the launch of the new Tashmoo 18. The original...
Diversification helps Nakashima Marine Propulsion navigate changing market conditions
As marine businesses continue to assess demand across both commercial and leisure sectors, Nakashima Marine Propulsion says diversification across...
AnchorGuardian targets safer, more proactive anchoring
Anchor monitoring remains a persistent operational concern for captains, particularly where delayed alerts or false alarms undermine confidence at...
Industry mourns Charlie Dalin, Vendée Globe’s 2025 winner, as death announced
French yachtsman Charlie Dalin, who won the non-stop round-the-world Vendée Globe race last year, has died aged 42 after...
