EU Commission publishes recreational craft VAT guidance
European Boating Industry (EBI) and European Boating Association (EBA) have welcomed new guidance from the European Commission covering the...
Marine finance
Ferretti Group Q1 2026 results show lower revenue and orders
Ferretti Group has approved its unaudited consolidated financial information for the period ending 31 March 2026, reporting lower revenue...
West Marine files for bankruptcy protection in Delaware
US-based boat retailer West Marine has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware, according to a court filing....
MarineMax ‘preparing for sale’ as Donerail reportedly raises bid
US-based recreational yacht retailer MarineMax is reportedly preparing to sell itself, according to reports in Reuters. According to the...
Entry-level boating market under pressure as ownership costs rise?
For many would-be motor boat owners, the biggest barrier is no longer the sticker price on the hull. It...
Sanlorenzo outlines 2026-2028 business plan and Q1 results
Italian boatbuilder Sanlorenzo has presented its 2026-2028 business plan alongside consolidated financial results for the first quarter of 2026....
CLP2 completes acquisition of Cantiere delle Marche
Italian shipyard Cantiere delle Marche has completed a shareholder transition, with CLP2 taking a majority stake following the exit...
Beneteau Q1 2026: Revenue rises despite ‘marked slowdown’ since Middle East conflict
Groupe Beneteau has reported revenues of €169.5m for the first quarter of 2026, an increase of 30.1 per cent...
Retailer West Marine prepares for possible bankruptcy
US-based boat retailer West Marine could be preparing to file for bankruptcy, according to reports in Bloomberg. The news...
MarineMax posts loss for Q2 2026 as revenue declines
MarineMax has reported financial results for its fiscal 2026 second quarter ended 31 March 2026. The company posted revenue...
AkzoNobel reports Q1 2026 results amid ‘turbulent market’
Global paint and coatings giant AkzoNobel has reported its first-quarter 2026 results. Organic sales decreased by 1 per cent...
