Axopar appoints Kari Kulojärvi as new CEO
Finnish boatbuilder Axopar Boats has appointed Kari Kulojärvi as its new chief executive officer, effective 4 August 2025. Current...
2026 marine sector
Beneteau reports 16% sales decline for H1 2025
Groupe Beneteau has reported first-half 2025 revenues of €403.8m, a decline of 27.5 per cent compared with €556.6m in...
Flexiteek earns global sustainability rating
Synthetic marine decking manufacturer Flexiteek International has received a silver EcoVadis sustainability rating for 2025-2026, placing it among the...
Strike threat at Princess Yachts after pay offer rejected
Workers at Princess Yachts in Plymouth are set to vote on potential strike action in a dispute over pay....
Weymouth to host first-ever iQFOiL World Championships in UK
The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) has announced that the UK will host the 2026 iQFOiL World Championship, which will...
AkzoNobel Q2 2025 results show margin improvement
AkzoNobel has reported its results for the second quarter of 2025. The paint and coatings manufacturer reports an adjusted...
Hybrid propulsion system passes workshop test on GX Superyachts’ new build
Now that GX Superyachts’ new build hybrid propulsion has passed its workshop tests, the next phases of construction of...
MYBA Charter Show 2026: venue and dates confirmed
The MYBA Charter Show 2026 will be hosted at PortoSole Sanremo – with the show remaining at PortoSole until...
Private equity looking to cherry-pick UK marinas
A new Leisure Market Review which looks as activity, trends and challenges across the marine sector, from holiday parks...
BRP to sell Manitou business to owners of Bentley Pontoons
Canadian manufacturer BRP has signed a definitive agreement for the sale of its Manitou assets in Lansing, Michigan. The...
SailGP opens tender process for two new teams in 2026 expansion
SailGP has announced a formal tender process to identify investors for two new teams set to join the global...
