Heesen hires a superyacht captain to shape future yacht design
What separates a technically impressive yacht from one that truly works at sea? Heesen believes the answer lies in...
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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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Dayboat innovation has “enormous potential”, says SAY Carbon Yachts
Whether its practical tenders, occasional-use craft or lifestyle accessories, the dayboat narrative is shifting. Shipyards, designers and market observers...
Fisherman survives terrifying fireball after onboard explosion
One moment, Connor Gecewicz and three friends were heading out for a fishing trip. The next, a suspected fault...
Lürssen delivers 114m Nausicaä, featuring advanced glass engineering
There are yachts that push boundaries, and then there is Nausicaä. Delivered by Lürssen at 114.2 metres, the vessel...
Sebino Yachts on growing Bellini’s network in a cautious market
Strong customer interest is helping support confidence among some leisure marine dealers despite a market where buyers are taking...
Marpol compliance is a growing issue for marinas
For much of the leisure marine industry, Marpol has long been viewed as somebody else’s regulation – a framework...
“We have a boat.” Ainslie outlines GB1 progress as America’s Cup build-up intensifies
“We have a boat,” says Sir Ben Ainslie, team principal for GB1, the British challenger of record for the...
Marine associations urged to collaborate rather than compete
Should marine industry associations move away from tribal protectionism and work more closely together to deliver value for members...
Marine B2B advertising is changing, campaigns now matter more than ever
For years, marine industry advertising followed a familiar formula. A company booked a print advert in a trade title,...
The sailing kit sailors actually trust – new awards to spotlight gear that works at sea
What sailing gear genuinely earns a place onboard? From safety kit and electronics to insurers and customer service, sailors...
Boat shows still seen as critical commercial platforms – but with a more selective strategy
For all the industry discussion around digital lead generation and changing customer behaviour, boat shows remain a central sales...
