Australia and NZ marine industry: economic challenges persist but superyachting grows
The Australian marine industry is entering a normalisation phase following exceptional demand that surged from mid-2020 to early 2024,...
GMBA marine news
GMBA founder Jouko Huju dies after short illness
Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA) has announced the passing of Jouko Huju, the association’s founder and chief operating officer,...
Market report: Spanish marine market paints a mixed picture
Jordi Carrasco, director general of ANEN – National Association of Nautical Companies, distills the Spanish marine market and looks...
German boat market limps through 2024 but some positive signs signal hope for 2025
GMBA representative for Germany, Falk Morgenstern, takes a frank look at the state of the German boat market and...
IFBSO appoints Dr. Jouko Huju as executive director
The International Federation of Boat Show Organisers (IFBSO) has appointed Dr. Jouko Huju as its new executive director. Based...
New appointments for Global Marine Business Advisors in Europe
Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA), a group of 23 marine industry consultants that supports the marine industry across a...
Milestone agreement bodes well for EU-NZ free trade
Last month a historic milestone was reached with the New Zealand European Union Free Trade Agreement (NZ-EU FTA) coming...
Japan makes changes to attract superyacht sector
At the recent GMBA conference in Singapore, Kenta Inaba, GMBA Japan, talked about the allure of Japan as a...
Japan’s changing regulations appeal to superyachts
Japan, with its vast coastline and abundant maritime resources, is becoming a prime destination for superyachts. It has often...
Cape Town: How South Africa’s superyacht credentials are changing
Following piracy in the Red Sea, can South Africa provide a safe haven and new superyacht hub for visiting...
How can marine industry bodies stay relevant?
GMBA’s Maryanne Edwards reviews an Australian success story and asks how marine industry bodies need to pivot and diversify...
