Marine news from Europe, USA and around the world

All MIN‘s latest marine news articles about boats and boating are in the leisure marine, superyacht and maritime, commercial and defence pages. MIN‘s expert team write, edit and collate marine news from around the world. But, if you want to know what is happening with the latest marine news, and where to find the latest news in a particular country, read on.

USA’s latest marine and boating news

There are always new marine stories with boats and boating news from the USA. Read all MIN‘s latest news articles about the USA’s marine and boat news.

MIN covers the latest marine news from the USA. For example, MarineMax, a USA-wide boat dealer recently acquired Williams Tenders USA, which come shortly on the back of it establishing an apprenticeship programme for marine professionals.

Many marine companies – like Cox Marine and Rolls-Royce – are continually striving to strengthen their position in US boating market. Some do this by acquisition. Sunstream acquired Sarasota Boating World recently; Highfield Boats added two dealers to its US network. Aqua superPower set its sights on creating a San Francisco Bay electric charging corridor for boats and boat owners. Those that enjoy the US waters in their boats will have been shocked to read that discarded WW2 military munitions have been found off Californian coastline. In brighter news, a time-capsule schooner was also recently found in 270ft of water. Sadly, the TikTok ‘boat jumping challenge’ was linked to four deaths in USA.

Europe’s latest marine and boating news

Italy’s marine and boat news

Italy is well known as a hub of European superyacht activity. Italians are challenging the UK market with their design and technological knowhow across all the marine sectors. Read all MIN‘s latest news articles about Italy’s marine and boat news.

Companies like the Italian Ferretti Group are continually expanding, while others forge strong partnerships to take joint projects forward. Italian Assomarinas recently partnered with Aqua superPower to create electric charging corridors along the Italian coastline.

France’s marine and boat news

France is a hub of marine and boating news. Many boat building companies are headquartered in France and world renowned races start from the stunning coastline. France is also a haven for catamaran boat builders. The latest boating news from France includes French builder Catana Group launching its new power catamaran brand, and Millikan’s new cat which features double-sided solar panels. Read all MIN‘s latest news articles about France’s marine and boat news.

Freedom Boat Club has continued its push into France to grasp the French boat and boating market and is set to open a new club in Canet-en-Roussillon, France, located along the Mediterranean coast. Meanwhile, of course, Aqua superPower is expanding in Marseilles as it brings charging corridors for electric boats in France.

Spain’s marine and boat news

Boating and marine latest news from Spain covers a wide variety of topics. It looks at a British couple who are facing a massive bill to repair their yacht after it was accidentally set on fire by marina visitors. Orca – and what to do if a killer whale tries to sink a sailing boat – occupies a lot of boat owners thoughts in Spain, and also those thinking of visiting. The latest news discusses how the Cruising Association wants boat owners to log all incidents of contact with orca on its central database. In April 2023, Hurley Marine appointed a new distributor and Astondoa appointed a new dealer in Spain. And, Spanish boatbuilder Magonis debuted its electric charging buoy and electric boat at Düsseldorf. Read all MIN‘s latest news articles about Spain’s marine and boat news.

New Zealand’s latest marine and boating news

The latest marine and boat news from New Zealand is heavily centred around the technological achievements being pushed by ‘kiwi’ companies like Propspeed which recently launched its
Like A Pro toolkit to make like better for boat owners. It’s not the only New Zealand company launching products to make boat and marine life better. Check out the listings of latest boating news to learn more.

When people mention New Zealand boating news, the America’s Cup shortly follows. With that comes all the marine and boat news that Emirates Team New Zealand in its quest for the America’s Cup reveals, including its tech offshoot Design Works, the new AC40 Grand Prix circuit, youth training and its wind powered land speed record attempts. Plus, a run-down of New Zealand’s boat news has to mention the hydrogen-powered foiling chase boat ETNZ is developing. The main image above is courtesy of ETNZ.

With boatshows and superyacht regattas, New Zealand’s latest marine and boating news is definitely worth keeping an eye out for. Read all MIN‘s latest news articles about New Zealand’s marine and boat news.

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