Marine insurers shift focus from historic losses to climate resilience
Hurricane season may only just be beginning, but for marine insurers the rules have already changed. Across much of...
Hurricanes and weather events
Read the latest news about hurricanes and other weather events on the marine industry and how climate change is impacting insurance costs, event dates and – of course – vessels.
Legacy Harbour Marina set for May comeback after $15m Hurricane Ian overhaul
Legacy Harbour Marina is reopening its doors to boaters this May, marking the end of a year-long rebuild after...
Metstrade: Climate risk may reshape yacht insurance market
Climate change isn’t just rewriting weather patterns — it’s rewriting the rules of yacht insurance. At Metstrade’s Marine Impact...
Hurricane Melissa: Jamaica braces for extensive damage as storm to make landfall
Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm with sustained winds of around 280km/h, is closing in on Jamaica. Forecasters have...
Florida marina undergoing redevelopment after damage caused by Hurricane Ian
Legacy Harbour Marina in downtown Fort Myers, Florida, is undergoing redevelopment following extensive damage sustained during Hurricane Ian in...
IBEX shifts to December dates to avoid hurricane disruption
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) will adopt a new event schedule beginning in 2027, shifting from its...
New relief available for Florida businesses impacted by hurricanes
The US is waking up this morning to seismic news that Donald Trump will return to the White House...
MarineMax counts cost of hurricanes in Q4 financial results
MarineMax, one of the world’s largest recreational boat, yacht and superyacht services companies, has announced its financial results for...
Florida man ‘refuses to leave boat’ as Hurricane Milton batters state
A man in Florida has confirmed he is ‘okay’ after riding out Hurricane Milton on his sailing boat, as...
MarineMax says ‘significant’ damage to locations after Hurricane Helene
MarineMax’s president and CEO, Brett McGill, has issued a statement detailing ‘significant’ damage to some of its locations. “Our...
Watch: Hurricane Helene latest – IBEX to open as planned
IBEX is going ahead as planned on 1-3 October 2024. The news comes after Hurricane Helene made landfall and...
