Kylian Mbappé invests in France SailGP team
Coalition Capital, owned by French football superstar Kylian Mbappé, is investing in the France SailGP Team. Mbappé’s Inspired by KM (IBKM) association will...
France’s marine industry
Groupe Beneteau introduces ‘closed loop’ process to decrease impact of boatbuilding
An alliance of six global industry leaders, including Groupe Beneteau, has collaborated to introduce a new ‘circular economy’ model...
Superyacht refit firm MB92’s Golfe-Juan facility begins operations
Superyacht refit and repair group MB92 has launched operations at its new Golfe-Juan facility, completing its first haul out....
AkzoNobel to cut French workforce despite €22m investment
The paint and coatings manufacturer AkzoNobel has outlined a plan that includes a €22m investment to position its Montataire site...
Privilège Marine appoints CEO
Catamaran builder Privilège Marine has appointed Pascal Heems as CEO with immediate effect, replacing Gildas Le Masson. Heems will...
Aquila expands dealer network in France and Thailand
Aquila Power Catamarans has announced the addition of two new international dealers, further broadening its network in Europe and...
What did we learn from Energy Observer’s round-the-world renewable energy voyage?
On 14 June 2024, Energy Observer completed her round-the-world voyage and arrived home to St Malo, seven years after...
Groupe Beneteau completes sale of Bio Habitat division to Trigano
Groupe Beneteau has completed the sale of of its subsidiary Bio Habitat to Trigano, a French group that makes...
Nautic-en-Seine: Paris boat show cancelled due to ‘market conditions’
The Fédération des Industries Nautiques (FIN) – the French federation for the nautical sector – has announced that the...
VDM-Reya adds Lasdrop to its roster
Michigan-based Lasdrop will be using VDM-Reya to distribute its range of propeller shaft seals throughout France. “Lasdrop is the...
Interest in Ferretti’s Riva intensifies as LVMH said to be circling
Rumours continue to swirl about the future of the Ferretti Group as a potential buyout or investment by LVMH,...
