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...
Boatbuilding and boatbuilders
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...
Zero emission isn’t what you think – Omaya Yachts’ CEO calls out greenwashing in boating
A few days before Omaya Yachts had its first outing at Cannes Yachting Festival, Kaloyan Radulov, CEO and co-founder...
Catalina Yachts owner evicted from factory
This article by Peter Swanson originally appeared in Loose Cannon. It has been reprinted with permission. A Florida court last...
