Yamaha Motor Europe and Zodiac agree expanded supply deal
Yamaha Motor Europe is expanding its supply partnership with French boatbuilder Zodiac Nautic, which is focused on rigid inflatable...
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French lawmakers vote to retain controversial superyacht tax
French lawmakers have voted to maintain a ‘superyacht tax’, keeping in place a levy that has reportedly produced only...
Beneteau Q3 2025 results show recovery signs
Groupe Beneteau reported revenues of €171m for the third quarter of 2025, down 3 per cent at constant exchange...
Zodiac launches X9CC and cites closer relationship with dealers
Zodiac is expanding its range with the launch of its X9CC (pictured above). This 8.6 metre model incorporates many...
Pearl France office opens in Antibes
Pearl Yachts has announced the official opening of Pearl France, its new dealership in Antibes. Located in Antibes’ Port...
ZeroJet expands European footprint with Pochon partnership in France
The New Zealand-based firm specialising in compact electric jet propulsion systems, ZeroJet, has announced a new sales and service...
World premieres being held at Cannes Yachting Festival 2025
This year, there’s a wide selection of world premieres and European debuts at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2025. Among...
Dynamic market for bigger boats, say boatbuilders headed to Cannes
“One of the strongest trends in the yachting industry today is the trend for luxury catamarans,” states Francis Lapp....
Sad images of Sea Lady II as stricken superyacht floated in St Tropez salvage
Hebo Maritiemservice, a Dutch maritime services provider, has shared images of its lift of Sea Lady II across its...
Safe Harbor expands into Med with Monaco Marine acquisition
Marina owner and operator Safe Harbor is expanding into the Mediterranean and has acquired Monaco Marine, to strengthen its...
French boat manufacturer suspends US orders ahead of tariff hike
Amid ongoing uncertainty around upcoming tariff increases on European imports, Tiwal, a French manufacturer known for its inflatable sailboats,...
