Bahraini boatbuilder enters European market
Bahraini boatbuilder H Al Dhaen Boats is entering the European boat market and will showcase at boot Düsseldorf 2026, which runs...
Boatbuilding and boatbuilders
The UK wooden boatbuilding industry – revival or ruin?
Much has been written about the widening skills gap, the erosion of traditional craftsmanship, and the struggle to attract...
Italian marine industry forecast reveals positive outlook for 2026
At the annual members’ assembly last week (11 December), Confindustria Nautica shared its latest sector forecast based on the...
Palumbo Superyachts signs tender production agreement
Shipyard group Palumbo Superyachts has signed a commercial agreement with Italian RIB specialist Novamarine for the production of customised...
Evolving rather than contracting – new report assesses UK boat production
While mass-market dinghy volumes have recalibrated post-pandemic, the UK maintains world-class expertise across luxury motor yachts, high-end tenders, and...
UK government announces apprenticeship investment but SMEs warn rising wage costs are unsustainable
A £725 million investment to deliver more apprenticeships for young people has been announced by the UK government. The...
Omaya appoints exclusive distributor in Mexico
Omaya Yachts has appointed Camino al Mare as its exclusive dealer for Mexico, as the Bulgarian company establishes a...
Supersede’s recycled plywood alternative eyes global marine growth after DAME win
MIN sits down with Ryan Luter, director of business development at Supersede, to discuss the firm’s marine-grade plywood replacement....
SYBAss sets future direction with new board and appointments
The Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) has confirmed a series of key leadership changes following its recent board elections and...
Qatari investment firm acquires majority stake in German boatbuilder
Al Masdar Investment, a Qatari investment firm chaired by Sheikh Saud bin Abdulaziz Al-Thani, has acquired a 63 per...
Saxdor expands production capacity for flagship launch
Finnish shipyard Saxdor Yachts is expanding its manufacturing capacity with a new facility in Larsmo, Finland, to prepare for...
