Higher aluminium and steel tariffs kick in today as UK escapes – for now
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order doubling Section 232 tariffs on imported steel and aluminium from 25...
USA boats and boating
Monterey Boats grows dealer network with Valhalla Yacht Sales / Viking Yachts
Monterey Boats has announced a new partnership with Valhalla Yacht Sales, the retail sales arm of Viking Yachts. As...
America’s Cup statement spat: teams argue about ‘transparency’
It’s been quite the 24 hours in MIN‘s inbox as Athena Racing, American Magic and Emirates Team New Zealand...
Is Twin Vee’s ‘Wizz Banger’ set to revolutionise boat buying?
Twin Vee PowerCats Co.(which manufactures, distributes, and markets power sport boats) has launched Wizz Banger. Although to UK readers...
Shore-to-ship drone deliveries being tested with oil, water, mail and linen
Skyports Drone Services (Skyports) has been conducting a series of proof-of-concept ship-to-shore beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone...
Florida enacts ‘Boater Freedom Act’ to block random inspections
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed Senate Bill 1388, also known as the Boater Freedom Act, into law. The...
IBEX launches new theme for 2025: Fast Forward
IBEX – or to explicate: The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference – has announced this year’s theme as Fast...
Scout Boats adds new dealer in Florida
US-based fibreglass boatbuilder Scout Boats has added Ultimate Marine of Central Florida to its network of dealers. The dealership’s...
US Coast Guard responds after Mexican Tall Ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge
The US Coast Guard and multiple agencies responded to a Mexican Tall Ship, which crashed into Brooklyn Bridge on...
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...
Some tariff relief for UK and China after US trade deals
The United States has reached two trade agreements with the United Kingdom and China, representing the first formal accords...
