Fairline CEO: Doubling down on the 40–60ft market
Fairline is going against a trend in the yacht market. While some competitors are moving towards larger boats, the...
2026 marine sector
Read the latest news about what’s coming in 2026 for the marine sector. Forecasts, sector reports, early results from leisure marine companies and more
Sustainability investment outpaces customer demand, says Williams Jet Tenders
Despite increasing discussion around future regulation and continued investment in greener technologies, sustainability remains a relatively low priority for...
Economic uncertainty and skills shortages top superyacht sector concerns, says CMC Marine
Economic instability remains the biggest threat facing the superyacht industry over the next three to five years, according to...
Sanlorenzo sees summer demand build ahead of ‘dramatic’ boat show run
Sanlorenzo chairman and CEO Massimo Perotti says a strong July and August have created a flow of new enquiries...
Sustainability moves from compliance issue to design driver at Baglietto
Sustainability is no longer a secondary consideration for yacht builders but a factor increasingly shaping vessel design, investment decisions...
Sanlorenzo reports 18.3% rise in order intake as global growth offsets Europe
Sanlorenzo’s latest results (half-year financial report as of 30 June 2026) point to a changing geography of demand in...
D-Marin’s 50-marina ambition: “There’s plenty of room for us all”
D-Marin is preparing for another five years of expansion, with a target of growing its portfolio from 28 to...
Students’ primary goal is to buy, not charter, a boat, says Nautilus Sailing
A new generation of sailors is emerging. Nautilus Sailing says its customers are getting younger, with more aspiring owners...
Fraser joins yacht charter panel at the African Boating Conference
Full-service yacht brokerage house Fraser is joining the African Boating Conference, taking place in October 2026. Fraser’s head of...
“We took the wrong fork in the road”: Sunseeker’s interim CEO reveals plan to revitalise the brand
“There’s no getting away from it, the last three years have been challenging,” says Steve Timms, interim CEO of...
Australia’s A$10.5bn boating market holds firm as Sydney exhibitors report confidence returning
Australia’s recreational boating industry has maintained record annual turnover of A$10.5bn, while exhibitors at this year’s Sydney Boat Show...
