What marine industry leaders learned the hard way about leadership
Mistakes, misjudgements and hard lessons shaped the leaders they are today. Nine marine CEOs, MDs and elite athletes share...
Women In Marine
Read marine industry news with a focus on issues relevant to women – including events, interviews, pay equity and more beyond the daily sector updates.
Sydney Hobart history made as woman claims first-ever overall win
Over the Christmas period in Sydney, the iconic Hobart Yacht Race, which began its 80th edition on 26 December...
Michelle Hildyard, VP of operations, Raymarine & FLIR Maritime on carving a career in marine electronics
Michelle Hildyard, VP of operations, Raymarine & FLIR Maritime, explores why underrepresentation remains a challenge in the marine electronics...
Industry’s demographic time bomb is ticking – marine leaders say urgent shift needed amid stalled inclusion
Industry leaders at Metstrade and the Yacht Racing Forum (YRF) are warning that boating’s traditional customer base is disappearing,...
“The power of diverse voices”: Women in Marine panel at Metstrade explores sector’s future
The Women in the Marine Industry International panel and networking breakfast took place at Metstrade 2025, drawing more than...
Succession planning for Cannes – Sylvie Ernoult reveals her secrets
Sylvie Ernoult’s about to retire. For the past 13 years, she’s been the director of the Cannes Yachting Festival....
West Marine names Paulee Day as first female CEO
West Marine has appointed Paulee Day as chief executive officer. Day, who has served as West Marine’s chief operating...
Dover RNLI appoints first female coxswain in 188 years
Dover RNLI has appointed its first female coxswain in the station’s 188-year history. The appointment marks a significant milestone...
Metstrade 2025: director Niels Klarenbeek on market evolution and what’s new
Metstrade 2025 is literally bigger than ever. For the first time the event will occupy the entire RAI Amsterdam...
FLIBS 2025: 66th edition begins as The Honours announced
The 66th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) begins today (29 October 2025), and runs to 2 November...
ICOMIA podcast: Driving diversity and inclusion in the marine industry
Melanie Symes of TransEurope Marinas and James Ward of Marine Resources, both members of ICOMIA’s diversity committee, explore the...
