Marine spotlight: Karen Underwood – Spirit Yachts’ MD – on building with wood, sustainability and never assuming anything
Karen Underwood has been managing director of Spirit Yachts since 2015. The company — based in Ipswich, in the...
Boatbuilding and boatbuilders
Read the latest news about boatbuilders, boatbuilding courses and how the sector is working to attract new talent with initiatives such as apprenticeships.
Boatbuilding has been added to the endangered list of British crafts. Australia says it’s a ‘national priority’ to get more people engaged in the practice.
Sunseeker issues ‘significant’ update on 200 potential redundancies
Sunseeker International, based in Poole, Dorset, on the UK south coast, has issued an update on its ongoing restructuring...
Tailor-made solutions: Nemo strengthens role in Quick Group’s premium portfolio
In 2023, Quick Group acquired Nemo Industrie, an Italian manufacturer with a reputation for tailor-made marine solutions. Nemo is...
Major global marine bodies call for fairer trade conditions amid tariff fallout
British Marine, the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA), the European Boating Industry (EBI) and the National Marine...
The Whiskey Project Group opens US manufacturing site
The Whiskey Project Group (TWPG) has opened a new manufacturing facility in Edenton, North Carolina, to serve as the...
New Wooden Boat Stage to debut at Southampton Boat Show 2025
The Southampton International Boat Show 2025 will feature a new addition to its ten-day programme with the introduction of...
Cost-effective friction hinge launched by Southco
Southco, a Worcester-based company which manufactures access solutions – has launched its new T6 Friction Hinge. It’s describing it...
New standards for small craft published by ABYC
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has published its latest Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft....
Saim sets its sights on providing sustainable solutions
MIN visits Marco Donà, CEO of Saim (pictured above), to discuss how the company’s providing solutions to boatbuilders’ needs...
Polboat 2025: Growing-up, changing mindsets and new products
At a sun-bedazzled Polboat Yachting Festival, running until 27 July at Marina Yacht Park, Gdynia, MIN chats opportunities, challenges...
Oyster Yachts appoints former HanseYachts executive as new CEO
British bluewater boatbuilder Oyster Yachts has appointed Stefan Zimmermann Zschocke as chief executive officer (CEO), effective 1 September 2025....
